When Hasley 's son , Samuel , returned from service in the war , he became active in the conflict with Early , escalating the feud .
He was having repeated run - ins with Drew Hasley , an older local citizen who had been a staunch Confederacy backer .
When backer 's son , Samuel , returned from service in the war , he became active in the conflict with Early , escalating the feud .
He was having repeated run - ins with Drew Hasley , an older local citizen who had been a staunch Confederacy backer .