By John H. Cochran REALIZING the advantages to be gained by the successful navigation of the Trinity River, the early pioneers of Dallas County, in about 1852, built a raft, loaded it with cotton and placed Mr. Adam Haught in command, with instruction to take it to Galveston, as here-in-before stated, and prove the feasibility…
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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
From: Proud Heritage, Vol 1 by DCPA, not currently in print Christopher Columbus “Major” Huffhines was born in Simpson County, Kentucky, on 29 January 1857 after his parents George and Mary C. Wilson Huffhines had returned to their former home for a brief stay. He was reared in the home of his father built before the Civil…
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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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From “Proud Heritage Volume II ” by DCPA. This 317 page hardcover book is now available online, on this website. By William H. Akard, Jr. William C. C. Akard, for whom Akard Street in Dallas was named, was born in North Carolina on 6 March 1826. He moved from North Carolina to Polk County/Missouri. He married Sarah…
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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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(Used with permission) Willie Newbury Lewis was an author who became known for her work pertaining to the early days of Anglo settlement in North Texas and the Panhandle. Her biographical information has been recounted in numerous newspaper articles, which are the main sources for this brief sketch. Willie was born October 28, 1891 to…
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Walter Phillip Buhrer, my father, was born October 10, 1896 to Anna Hinterman and Jacob Buhrer at their home on the west bank of White Rock Creek, on land now under White Rock Lake. They came to Texas from West Virginia, following their immigration to the United States from Switzerland. The family later moved to…
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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.
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