About Joe & Anna

Joe and Anna Stringer built a life rooted in family, faith, and resilience. Joe was born on November 2, 1888 in Cassville, Missouri. Anna was born on April 28, 1898 in Barry County, Missouri. They were married on January 9, 1915 in Cassville, Missouri. Joe was 25 and Anna was 16 (with the consent of her father in writing).

Joe and Anna raised 10 children. Aaron Clifford Stringer was born in 1915 (November 17 for those doing the math). Aaron married Edith Dorthea Garrett. Herchel Cline (Bud) Stringer was born on June 12, 1917. Bud married Willa Dean Horner. George Elmer Stringer was born on August 5, 1919 and married Frances Elizabeth Cronier. Herman Lee Stringer was born on October 21, 1921 and married Mary Dorthlan Earls. Elzie Lucine (Luke) Stringer was born on February 1, 1924 and married Wilma Jean Kimball on July 3, 1948. Joseph Stringer, Jr. was born on November 28, 1925 and married Mary Ann Munson on August 27, 1949. John Henry Stringer was born on January 21, 1927 and married Nova Dean Eagleson. Verlin Wade Stringer was born on December 21, 1931 and was never married. Elsie Nina Stringer was born on June 13, 1934 and married Roy Kenneth (Ken) Cooper. Dorothy Lou Stringer was born on June 17, 1937 and married Roy Kenneth Fairchild.

Their legacy continues through their children, grandchildren, and the generations that follow. This site is dedicated to preserving the history they began.

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