By MC Toyer Benjamin Crownover was born on November 14, 1794 at Grindal Shoals, Union County, South Carolina, to John Crawford and Mary Elizabeth (Chesney) Crownover. By 1808 the family had removed to Kentucky, then a second move prior to 1812 to St Clair County, Illinois. Benjamin enlisted in Captain Jacob Short’s Illinois Ranger Company…
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We are so very fortunate to have such a fine and friendly group of members. We are also blessed with knowledgeable presenters who work to give us such informative presentations. If you haven’t yet attended one of our outings, you should make it a point to join us when you can. Below are the events…
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Albert Redford Nash was born October 6, 1852 in Lebanon, Kentucky to Col. Thomas Jefferson Nash and Elizabeth Flood (traditionally spelled Floed) Nash. He came to Texas with his parents when he was two years old. The family settled at Duck Creek and were engaged in farming. Rev. Nash reminisced about Dallas County when he…
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Another fine gathering was held on 4/25/2026 at the W. W. Glover Cemetery. Many family members and guests were in attendance and enjoyed the great weather along with the fellowship, food and history. Many thanks to the folks who put it together. Here are some images from the day. We have some kind of event…
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GLOVER/DCPA PICNIC REMINDER FOR TOMORROW’S EVENT Don’t forget next Saturday, April 25, 11-1, we’ll gather for a fun and interesting Q&A history of The Glover, pioneers of Dallas and the many people and places that shaped our lives. Come see all the hard work that has gone into the gardening and upkeep throughout the year!…
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From “Memorial and Biographical History of Dallas County” (1892) A. S. Toppin, contractor and builder, is one of the progressive and energetic businessmen of Dallas. He has been a resident of Texas since June, 1883, when located at Greenville, Hunt county; here he was very prominently identified with the building interest for a period of…
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By Dustin Durrett In the historic Oakland Cemetery of Dallas rests Charley Sing, remembered as the city’s first Chinese butcher. His story reflects perseverance, partnership, and the shared spirit of a growing city. Charley Sing began his career in 1899, working at a Chinese restaurant in Oak Cliff as a cook. Through hard work and…
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It may be difficult to imagine today, there was a time when personal transportation (besides walking, of course) relied on horses and mules, buggies and coaches. For decades, local saddle makers enjoyed a thriving business. Two such companies were Padgitt Bros. of Dallas and Tom Padgitt, Inc. (also known as Tom Padgitt Company Wholesale Saddlery)…
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The Inaugural Constellation of Living Memorials Symposium was held on December 2, 2025 in Dallas County. Hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in partnership with the Constellation of Living Memorials, the gathering was designed to bring together civic leaders, environmentalists, preservationists, and philanthropists to re-imagine historic cemeteries as living, ecological, and community spaces that honor…
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by Frances James (1922 – 2019) The William Brown Miller Family Cemetery is a one acre cemetery located in Oak Cliff behind 2823 King Cole. The site of this cemetery is part of the D.M. McFarland survey of 1280 acres that McFarland had received from the Republic of Texas for his participation in the War…
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