In a message dated 3/13/2003 12:41:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, kenbelc@attbi.com writes: > Capt. J.W. STRIBLING, ( James Madison Stribling, 18E, b. 10/1/31, d. > 7/17/1904, b. New Unity Baptist Church, CSA Mkr.) > Hi Ken, J. W. STRIBLING and J.M. STRIBLING are brothers, they are sons of John Madison "Matthew" Stribling and Lavisha SHANDS: 1. JOHN W. STRIBLING (JOHN MADISON "MATTHEW"2, UNKNOWN1) was born August 08, 1842 in SC, and died July 20, 1902 in Spartanburg Co. SC. He married CEDA ELIZABETH SMITH, daughter of COL. SMITH and JANE LANFORD. FREE LANCE Issue: 7-25-1902 Capt. J. W. Stribling Dead Capt. John W. Stribling died suddenly at his home at Pauline Sunday. He was for many years a citizen of this city [Spartanburg] where he was in business, having moved to Pauline [ in Spartanburg County] about two years ago. Captain Stribling was well known and highly respected here by many friends. He was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He leaves a wife and several children among whom are W.A. and H.V. Stribling and Misses Alice and Carrie Stribling of this city. He was a brother-in-law of Rev. W.P. Smith and Miss Ella Smith of this city. Burial: Oakwood Cemetary, Spartanburg, SC {I have been told the W. stands for Winn} 2. JAMES MADISON STRIBLING (JOHN MADISON "MATTHEW"2, UNKNOWN1) was born October 01, 1831 in Spartanburg Co. SC, and died July 17, 1904 in Spartanburg Co. SC. He married MARTHA A. WALKER, daughter of WILLIAM WALKER and MARTHA LAPHAM. Confederate States of America State of South Carolina I James M. Stribling born in Spartanburg in the State of South Carolina aged thirty years and by occupation an overseer Do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this twentieth day of March 1861 as a soldier in the Army of the State of South Carolina and the Confederate States, to serve for three years or during continuance of the present war. . . I certify on Honor, That I have minutely inspected the Recruit James M. Stribling previously to his enlistment and that he was entirely sober when enlisted: that to the best of my judgment and belief, he is of lawful age: and that in accepting him a duly qualified to perform the duties of an able bodied soldier. I have strictly observed the regulations which govern the recruiting service. The soldier has blue eyes, dark brown hair, fair complexion, is 5 ft 10 inches high. J. M. Tucker - Recruiting Officer. THE FREELANCE Issue 7-29-1904 Death of J.M. Stribling An Ex-Confederate Soldier Passes Away Cavins, July 25. -- J.M. Stribling of this section of the country died last Sunday night at eight o'clock. He was born October 1831 and during his boyhood days he was left an orphan to struggle in the world as best he could. He worked for several years with "Uncle" Tommie Woodruff and there found a few leisure moments to attend school. He was a well read man. He never eccumulated property. At the outbreak of the Civil War he quietly laid aside his work to volunteer at his country's call and join Capt. F. M. Tucker's company and he did service for his country for four long years. He was second sergeant of company E 18th S.C.V, and during long and and exhausted marching which tested the metal of men. He and four of his comrades were always there to answer roll call. During the last days of his sickness he would call for his comrades and said he would soon meet them over the divide. After the war was over he quietly came home and went farming which occupation he dearly loved. He leaves behind a family of grown children and honored name and many friends who will regret to hear of his death. The pallbearers were V.M. Rogers, L.F. Pearson, M.C. Pearson, John Varner, C.J. Fowler, E.J. Cathcart, all ex-confereate soldiers. Thus the life of one ends in deep and impressive service conducted by Rev. L.C. Exell. Lisa Burns