Entrepreneur, Bank President, Financier, And Church Leader Around Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. J.H. Stribling was a church leader in and around Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was an entrepreneur and financier of many works among churches of Christ. He helped to underwrite the works of men like J.T. Harris, R.H. Boll and E.O. Coffman as they evangelized in the south central Tennessee region. The story of his conversion began with the tragic loss of his oldest child, Gladys. This is a beautiful example of how God can take the worst of situations and bring something good as a result. Click here to read about Gladys and the events that brought her parents to Christ. Stribling's wealth and influence was felt greatly in his community. He financed the building of the Salem church building just west of Lawrenceburg. He also financed the building of at least two children's homes as well. In the Restoration Movement, names such as Emily Tubman and A.M. Burton are easily recognized as benefactors of great efforts and works. However, the name J.H. Stribling should be added to the list as being a man who did great things for the cause of Christ in South Central Tennessee. --- Scott Harp

James Henry Stribling left home to go to the nearest village to apprentice himself to a druggist for eight months. Next he went to Linden, TN, where he earned $100 working for a man who was opening a drug store. Returning home he purchased half interest in a drug store for $100. A year later J. H. sold the drug store for $1400, and went to Denton, TX where opened a grocery store selling it for $750,000 three years later. At age 24, he returned to his lonely parents in Tennessee. J. H. improved his farm, had a dairy, opened a cheese factory, operated lumber plants, and was a banker. --- Elreeta Weathers

For more information and photos go to www.therestorationmovement.com and here Contributions of J.H. Stribling.