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…