Category Archives: Genealogy

Brigham Cemetery

Posted on June 6, 2016 by admin

The Brigham Cemetery Association invited me to speak at their Memorial Day celebration this year. I was quite honored since I think that cemetery is one of the most beautiful, peaceful places in Hunt County. Located on a slight rise … Continue reading →

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Cemeteries

Posted on May 27, 2016 by admin

I noticed in a recent issue of the Herald Banner that many of the area cemeteries are having Memorial Day Ceremonies and Cemetery Association Meetings this weekend and next. So many of the cemeteries in Hunt County are well cared for … Continue reading →

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Finding Absolute Treasures in Special Collections

Posted on September 24, 2015 by admin

Recently, I wrote about a terrific conference sponsored by the Dallas Genealogical Society that I attended earlier this month. One of the most useful topics discussed was Finding Aids. Finding Aids can be found in many libraries, archives, special collections, and … Continue reading →

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Finding Fathers

Posted on June 21, 2015 by admin

Most genealogists can trace their families back quite a few generations on the male line and struggle with the female line. Married women in the 19th century and earlier seldom ever used their own names; instead they were Mrs. So … Continue reading →

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Would You Name Your Son after a President?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by admin

Some things change and others remain forever. Naming patterns can be like that. During the 19th century, it was quite common to name a son James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison or Andrew Jackson. By the last quarter of the … Continue reading →

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Military Records of the Great War

Posted on February 24, 2015 by admin

Last weekend I made a presentation to the East Texas Genealogy Society in Tyler. It was the second of a series on World War I. This one is called Military Records for the Great War. Believe me, thousands, if not … Continue reading →

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From a Simple Question to an Interesting Search

Posted on February 23, 2015 by admin

It all began with a simple question. Why did Rhoda sell eighty acres of her husband’s 320-acre homestead in 1864 when he was still living and supposedly without his consent? Perhaps it was because Texas is a community property state. … Continue reading →

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The Boar’s Head

Posted on January 11, 2015 by admin

At Christmastide in 1340 England, a young scholar named John Copcot strolled through Shotover Forest on his way to St. Giles Church in the village of Horspath from Queen’s College in Oxford in order to attend Christmas Mass. As he … Continue reading →

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Collecting Memories

Posted on December 1, 2014 by admin

This is the time of year for families, friends and good memories. And a perfect time to collect memories of others, to be inspired by the trials and triumphs of our loved ones. Do you know where your parents spent … Continue reading →

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Saving German Records

Posted on September 8, 2014 by admin

On Monday, the 16th of September 1751, Christian Nagel and other male passengers aboard the Ship Nancy were taken upon arrival in the Port of Philadelphia to the office of The Worshipful, William Plumsted, Esquire, and Mayor of the City … Continue reading →

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