Pike County AlGenweb Obituaries.....Wilson B. Stringer July 17 1899 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.genrecords.net/alpike/ ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb by: Patti Overturf pjosfo@yahoo.com July 2, 2003, 9:36 pm source: 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 Source Information: 1880 Census PlacePrecinct 3, Franklin, Texas Family History Library Film 1255304 NA Film Number T9-1304 Page Number 424A Household: Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace Wilson B. STRINGER Self M Male W 67 SC Farmer NC --- Martha A. STRINGER Wife M Female W 50 AL Keeping House SC SC 1860 Pike Co. AL page 179 Gainers Store 13 Wilson B. Stringer 48 SC Margaret A. 43 SC James M. 21 AL John B. 15 AL Joseph W. 11 AL Robert B. Miley 22 SC Warren A. Jackson 24 AL Abigail Williamson 63 SC 1850 Pike Co. Al page 139 58 W. B. Stringer 38 SC Margaret 33 SC James 11 AL Mary 8 AL John 6 AL Joseph 2 AL J. D. McDugald 25 SC STRINGER, WILSON B Land Office: CAHABA Sequence #: Document Number: 16796 Total Acres: 79.82 Misc. Doc. Nr.: Signature: Yes Canceled Document: No Issue Date: October 16, 1835 Mineral Rights Reserved: No Metes and Bounds: No Survey Date: Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566 Multiple Warantee Names: No Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820 Multiple Patentee Names: No Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries Legal Land Description: # Aliquot Parts Block # Base Line Fractional Section Township Range Section # 1 E½SE ST STEPHENS No 8N 19E 22 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STRINGER, WILSON B Land Office: CAHABA Sequence #: Document Number: 21427 Total Acres: 79.82 Misc. Doc. Nr.: Signature: Yes Canceled Document: No Issue Date: April 1, 1837 Mineral Rights Reserved: No Metes and Bounds: No Survey Date: Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566 Multiple Warantee Names: No Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820 Multiple Patentee Names: No Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries Legal Land Description: # Aliquot Parts Block # Base Line Fractional Section Township Range Section # 1 W½SE ST STEPHENS No 8N 19E 22 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STRINGER, WILSON B Land Office: CAHABA Sequence #: Document Number: 30763 Total Acres: 80.07 Misc. Doc. Nr.: Signature: Yes Canceled Document: No Issue Date: August 12, 1837 Mineral Rights Reserved: No Metes and Bounds: No Survey Date: Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566 Multiple Warantee Names: No Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820 Multiple Patentee Names: No Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries Legal Land Description: # Aliquot Parts Block # Base Line Fractional Section Township Range Section # 1 E½NE ST STEPHENS No 8N 19E 27 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STRINGER, WILSON B Land Office: CAHABA Sequence #: Document Number: 39775 Total Acres: 39.91 Misc. Doc. Nr.: Signature: Yes Canceled Document: No Issue Date: February 02, 1852 Mineral Rights Reserved: No Metes and Bounds: No Survey Date: Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566 Multiple Warantee Names: No Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820 Multiple Patentee Names: No Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries Legal Land Description: # Aliquot Parts Block # Base Line Fractional Section Township Range Section # 1 NWSW ST STEPHENS No 8N 19E 26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STRINGER, WILSON B Land Office: GREENVILLE Sequence #: Document Number: 48733 Total Acres: 120.25 Misc. Doc. Nr.: Signature: Yes Canceled Document: No Issue Date: April 02, 1860 Mineral Rights Reserved: No Metes and Bounds: No Survey Date: Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566 Multiple Warantee Names: No Act or Treaty: April 24, 1820 Multiple Patentee Names: No Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries Legal Land Description: # Aliquot Parts Block # Base Line Fractional Section Township Range Section # 1 E½SE ST STEPHENS No 8N 19E 27 2 NENW ST STEPHENS No 8N 19E 35 ----- Original Message ----- From: Patti Overturf To: poohbos@poohbos.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 12:40 AM Subject: Obit former Pike Co. resident Dear Debra, Thought this might be of interest. 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": 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