Garven’s Store takes its name from the Scotsman William Burney Garven, who came to America at a relatively young age, “just in time to fight for the Confederacy,” according to Billy, his great-grandson. “He was elected lieutenant by his men,” Billy said. “He was in Company D First Regiment Texas Cavalry, and fought in Sabine Pass in September, 1863, at Mausfield Pleasant Hill in 1864, and at Yellow Bayou.” William eventually moved to Kendall County, and married Emma Reed. One of their children, Edward, “always wanted to be a cowboy,” Billy said. “He was riding his horse on the Rocksprings to Kerrville trail when he stopped his horse, dismounted and looked at the surrounding property. He thought it was a beautiful piece of land and he decided to find out who owned it because he wanted to buy it — which he did.”