Pike County AlArchives Obituaries.....Wilson B. Stringer July 17 1899 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patti Overturf pjosfo@yahoo.com July 2, 2003, 9:36 pm unknown From the MINUTES OF THE 53RD ANNUAL SESSION OF THE SULPHUR FORK ASSOCIATION held with Beech Creek Church, Cass County, Texas, Commencing September 29, 1899 Obituary Dearly Beloved Brethren and Sisters: - It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of our beloved brother, Elder W. B. Stringer of Mt. Vernon, Texas who departed this life at his home July 17, 1899, at the advanced age of 87 years, two months, and four days, having been born in N.C. May 13, 1812. He joined the church at Hope Well, Pike Co., Ala., and was baptized by Elder Moses Helms and was ordained deacon, and afterwards minister at the same church. During his time in Ala. he held responsible positions, representing for a time his district in the state Legislature. He moved to Texas in the year 1867. He held the responsible position of County Treasurer of Franklin County for 23 consecutive yeras. He was first married in Ala. to Miss Margaret Williamson, Feb. 6, 1834. She died Aug. 24, 1868. To them were born five children, four boys and one girl, only one of whom survive him. He was married the second time to Martha Stinson in 1873 who died Oct. 3, 1889. He was married the third time to Mrs. M.A. Thomas April 27, 1892, who is still living. Brother Stringer was in many respects a remarkable man. He was a devoted Primitive Baptist, and his house was ever the home of his brethern, sisters, and friends. He was laid away in the Providence Grave Yard, July 18, where were gathered a large concourse of relatives and friends. We feel bereft, yet rejoice believing that he has gone to receive his reward and forever to be with Jesus. We extend condolence to our beloved sister Stringer and all that are left behind to mourn. Eld. J.E. Knighten, Elder J.H. McWilliams, Eld. W.L. Williams, Bro. J.J. Rouse-Committee Additional Comments: I am a Stinson researcher kin to the Elder's 2nd wife--if I can prove it; of course the courthouse burned! I am trying to document the source of this obit. The correspondent who sent it from Florida only notes it was (xeroxed) "from the Troy library". If anyone knows where this obituary was actually published,, please contact me,, Patti Overturf pjosfo@yahoo.com This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb