Rest in peace, Son of the South

The story of William Riley Byas; Lavaca County Confederate soldier

Not long ago I was out on one of my photo expeditions which I often do – either for my own enjoyment or doing favors for other folks who are seeking images of this area. On this particular day, I decided to pay a visit to the Hallettsville Memorial Park Cemetery and walk among the grave markers to read the dates – births and deaths – of those Texas pioneers who have long passed. Looking about, I…

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