History tells a tragic story of the Jones brothers

Historical feature -- part 1
  • A group of Confederate veterans lined up for the camera on the south side entrance to the Lampasas County Courthouse. Instead of gray uniforms, many of the old men wore gray beards. Date of the photo is unknown. keystone square museum files
    A group of Confederate veterans lined up for the camera on the south side entrance to the Lampasas County Courthouse. Instead of gray uniforms, many of the old men wore gray beards. Date of the photo is unknown. keystone square museum files
  • Pictured is the Jones family plot in the Manor Cemetery. courtesy photo | jackson files
    Pictured is the Jones family plot in the Manor Cemetery. courtesy photo | jackson files

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historican Jeff Jackson has researched a number of local topics. The following is his research on a Lampasas County family from the Civil War era.

    Tauthor’s Introduction

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