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Emory Cemetery

Posted on March 3, 2013 by admin

At first glance the spacious, well-kept Emory Cemetery west of the Rains County courthouse, appeared to be fairly new, at least created around the late 1890s, which is considered new, in North Texas. Being an admirer of Woodmen of the … Continue reading →

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My Blog has a new focus – Old North Texas

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

I answered the phone the other day to hear a recorded message stating that my husband and I would soon receive a 2012 Agricultural Census form to complete and return.  Now, I have four raised beds where I grow vegetables.  … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Preparations

Posted on November 20, 2012 by admin

This year as I make plans for Thanksgiving dinner and prepare for my upcoming trip to Salt Lake City, I have a tendency to merge the two events into a question about how my ancestors who were American colonists in … Continue reading →

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Secret Codes of the Underground Railroad

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

The last Saturday in February, the Pleasant Hill Quilting Group of Linden in Cass County presented an outstanding program for the public in Emory. Over 100 persons were in attendance to see the quilts those talented ladies made and learn … Continue reading →

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Three D Travel

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

Early 19th Century travel was truly 3-D: difficult, dirty, and dangerous. Yet our ancestors took to the roads, such as they were, for numerous reasons. Some were looking for a new start, others left worn-out land behind, and some were … Continue reading →

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The Miraculous Madstone

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

The Dallas Morning News of February 28, 1892 ran the following item, “Five children on the farm of J. C. Bomar were bitten by a rabid dog.  All the children were taken to Greenville (Texas) to try the efficacy of … Continue reading →

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Surviving Hard Times and War Times

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Note: I wrote the draft of this entry on June 6th and then left for a conference in Birmingham.  Although it’s late, I still think the information is worth sharing. Today is D Day when Allied troops invaded the northern … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Mississippi River

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

As we watch the devastation along the Mississippi River through the media we feel helpless knowing that when the river crests flood waters will remain for days.  We have seen it before and will see it again.  The Mississippi River … Continue reading →

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Weddings

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

Wasn’t the Royal Wedding absolutely smashing?  I especially loved the wedding gown with lace handmade in the traditional manner.  I mused over the fact that Kate’s wedding was so different and yet so much like weddings on the American frontier. … Continue reading →

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Using State Archives

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

Last weekend I was in Austin, Texas, for a Texas Historical Commission workshop.  I played hooky one afternoon to visit the newly renovated Texas State Archives.  For years I have researched there.  The records and staff were great, but the … Continue reading →

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