McBryde.--Rev. William Pitt McBryde was born December 21, 1839; departed this life February 27, 1905. He professed faith in Christ at a meeting held at Mt. Bethel church, in Neshoba county, Mississippi, in 1857, and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In 1861 he volunteered, and joined the 5th Mississippi regiment, Company K, known as the "Scotland Guards." He served as a nurse in several hospitals. He was wounded at the battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn. He obtained leave of absence, that he might go home with his brother, A. M. McBryde, who had lost an arm at Atlanta, Ga. He was happily married to Miss Martha J. Walker, November 26, 1872. They were blessed with four children, all living, two boys and two girls. He was received as a candidate for the ministry about the beginning of the Civil War, and he was ordained in 1863 by the Mississippi Presbytery. After his ordination he returned to his regiment and was made chaplain, remaining with his command until the close of the war. After returning home he continued to preach. In 1872 he joined the Yazoo Presbytery by letter from the Mississippi Presbytery, and in 1881 was elected stated clerk, in which capacity he served till death. In all the relations of life he was faithful, doing with all his might whatsoever his hands found to do. He was laid to rest, with Masonic honors, in "Stonewall" cemetery, attended by one of the largest congregations ever seen there on a like occasion.

Servant of God, well done!
  Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory won,
  Enter thy Master's joy.
--J. A. Ellis.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, April 27, 1905, page 540]