H. Clay Riley is a local historian and retired Aerospace Engineer that has been involved in the Historical and Genealogical Community of Brown County for over 20 years. He is a past President of the Pecan Valley Genealogical Society, served two terms on the Brownwood Public Library Board of Trustees, and is a member of the Brown County Historical Commission. Should you have a comment, or a question that he may be able to answer in future columns, he can be reached at; pvgsbwd@gmail.com.