South, Walter S., 1824-1890

Reverand Walter S. South (1824-1897) was a Methodist clergyman, farmer, and circuit rider, born in Kentucky. He moved to Texas in 1847, settling in the town of Bryan in Brazos County, Texas in 1863. South’s duties as a circuit rider required him to travel throughout Texas in an effort to minister to settlers and organize congregations.

Source: “Statewide County NcArchives Obituaries.....Freeman, Andrew 1894”. TX Gen Web Project. Accessed on February 28, 2011. http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/statewide/obits/f/freeman2141ob.txt.

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