Wesley Cockrell Cemetery – Date for clean up and socializing is Saturday, March 18, 2023. At least one descendant of Wesley Cockrell will be in attendance. Mike Rowlands of Historic Stone Preservation and Restoration is also expected to join the volunteers. Located at end of S. Dwight Ave. off W. Jefferson Blvd. on Mapsco 52G. Time is approximately 10:00 AM to…
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One of our longtime members recently visited this location and made the following observations, “This cemetery has a hard to find the entrance which is off Shady Trail south of Old Letot Cemetery – surrounded by businesses with one “emergency” entrance. Seems fairly well maintained by the city. Most of the markers are small with…
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There is so much good history in our Dallas County Cemeteries and our members are conscientious about visiting them. Here are photos from three recent visits to Fields Cemetery in Dallas, Big Springs Cemetery in Garland and Oak Cliff Cemetery in Oak Cliff: Fields Cemetery Big Springs Cemetery Oak Cliff Cemetery
On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Big A Cemetery the Craig Austin Rowley Chapter, The Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Texas, and the John Cavet Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 honored Thomas R. Newman, Jr. (1792 – 1915) for his service in the War of 1812. Ceremony:…
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Text of Historical Marker: A reflection of the pioneer heritage in this part of Dallas County, Cox Cemetery contains more than 400 marked graves and an estimated 100 unmarked burials. The oldest tombstone dates to 1848 and marks the grave of Margaret Frances Dixon, the two-month-old daughter of Solomon and Lydia Dixon. Located near White Rock Lake on the…
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Another fine article written by Frances James. By Frances James The Abraham Carver Cemetery is located just east of the 2600 Block of Masters Drive on Sandsprings Drive, about nine miles southeast of the Dallas County Courthouse. The cemetery is located on Peters Colonist Abraham Carver’s Survey No. 263. The approximate one-half acre of land…
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Members of DCPA Cemetery Group joined friends and family members attending the Bennett Family Gardens Texas Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony on November 4, 2022, including Gwyneva Winters, Kathy Ann Reid, Marsha and Mike Leach. Below are images from that event.
Dallas County Pioneer AssociationFounded 1875, Reorganized 1979P O Box 12496 Dallas TX 75225972-260-9334 – info@dallaspioneer.org From the President Howdy, It’s hard to believe that 2022 is almost over, my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving full of family, friends and especially food! Our next meeting is December 10th at 9:00 a.m meeting at the Point Center for Arts and Education in…
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DCPA members who came to the Glover Cemetery work day Oct 22 were Bill Vilbig, Gwyneva Winters, Wally Daniels, M.C. Toyer, Danny Hall, Lee Baldwin and Kathy Ann Reid. Just as the last 2 of us were about to drive away, three Glover family members drove up. They were Michael Glover of Cleburne, Texas, his…
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December Meeting Saturday December 10, 20229am at CC Young Brian Luallen the CEO of Fair Park will be our guest speaker to share with us about the Texas State Fair and the future of Fair Park.Call 972-260-9334 for breakfast reservations. No charge for meeting which starts at 10am. October Cemetery EventsSaturday, Oct. 22, 2022, 10:00…
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