Juliette Abbey Peak was born May 8, 1837 to Jefferson Peak, Sr. (1801 – 1885) and Martha Mavina Reser (1812 – 1900) in Warsaw, Kentucky. The children of this couple who lived beyond infancy were: Carroll Marion, William Wallace, Sarah Ann, Jefferson Jr., Juliette Abbey, Martha Helen (lived to age 13), Junius W., Worth, Florence,…
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James Horton, Jr. was born in Dallas county, Texas, August 13, 1856. He was reared on his father’s farm, remaining on the old homestead until his marriage, which event occurred in 1879, the lady of his choice being Miss Laura Carter. She is a native of Texas, and a daughter of Milton and Sarah (Davis)…
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By Frances James (1922 – 2019) There is a cemetery now known as the Tiferet Israel Cemetery in the 7700 block of Scyene Road. This is the third and newest cemetery in Dallas devoted exclusively to the burial of those of the Jewish faith. There are four cemeteries near this intersection of Scyene Road and…
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Member’s comments: Very well maintained. Located north of the SMU campus on Airline Rd between Daniel Ave and Lovers Ln. Gate is locked blocking entry but was able to photograph through the fence. Has historical significance – founded in 1850. More about Frances Sims Daniel Get future posts by email.
Mabel Gilbert and family only lived in Dallas a few years, but they were contemporaries of the Beemans, John Neely Bryan and other early settlers. The Gilbert family story in Dallas County begins in the 1840s. Mabel Gilbert was born on March 4, 1797 in what is now Dickson County, Tennessee. At that time, however,…
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