Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-08-26
REV. FRANK A. sTRoTHER.
DIES AT STEPHENS CITY. VA.

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Rev. Frank A. Strother. a we'll
known and prominent minister and a
member of the Baltimore Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. died at o'clock. last Satur-
day morning, at his home at Stephens
City Mr.. Strother was born in
Fauquier county and was in the S1st
year of his age.
He bad not been well for some
time, But only week ago was his
condition considered critical. but
within the past few days he had rail-
lied and. although it was known that
he would never fully regain his
health. il was thought that he would
live for some time. but the end came
peacefully in his sleep at o'clock.
Mr.. Strother had a notable record
as Confederate soldier in the Civil
War, When hostilities began he was
only sixteen years of age. but he inn
mediatelv joined the Confederate
forces and later became member of
the famous Mosby's Rangers. and
was the chaplain of that organiza-
ton. serving under the gallant Col.
John S. Mosby. In spite Of the fact
that his connection with Mesby's
Rangers was that of chaplain and
spiritual advisor, Mr.. Strother took
part in many of the stirring engage
ments and raids on Union wagon
trains and camps in which the Rang
ers participated. and he was known
as good soldier and fearless
fighter
He was appointed to jefferson Cir
cult in this county in 1898, serving
four faithful years. and conducted
several evangelistic camp meetings
while on this charge. One of these
was held in the woods at Oakland
Church. and another at Wheatland.
Mr.. Strother was widely known
throughout this section and was
| much beloved minister of the gospel
Since Young manhood Mr.. Strother
( had been minister of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, and had
held numerous pastorates in the
Shenandoah Valley and this part of
West Virginia. Among hosts of
friends, Mr.. Strother was known as
an outstanding citizen and man Of
conspicuous courage and exceptional
ability. There was lovabie. genial
side to his character that endeared
him to all with whom he came into
contact. About eight years ago, he
retired from the active ministry and
had since then lived quietly with his
wife at their home in Stephens City.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Margaret Cecilia Davis Strother. and
by one daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Stro-
Their Smith wife of Harold Wood
Smith. Of Worcester, Mass, and two
grandchildren. Mary Virginia Smith
and Harold Wood Smith, Jr.
Mr.. Strother was married three
times His first wife was Miss
Winn of Richmond. Some years af-
ter her death he married Miss Jennie
Gibson Carson. Of Enniskillen, ire
land. the daughter Of the late Samuel
King Carson, of Enniskellen, who
MANY years ago came from Ireland
TO Riverton. Va, where he founded
the Riverton Lime Works. and his
third wife was Mrs. Margaret Cecilia
Davis widow Of the late DR.. Thomas
Miller, of Stephens City.
BY his second marriage to Miss
Carson there were two daughters,
Mrs. Kathleen Strother Smith and
Miss Jeanne Strother. The latter died
in April. 1916 Miss Mary Strother,
a daughter bv his first wife. also died
a few years ago.
The funeral services were held at
the Methodist Church. at Stephens
City, on Monday morning, at ten
o'clock, and burial was made in the
family lot in Green Hill Cemetery. at
Berryville.