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[Bedford flag waves at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a Bedford flag waving among other flags at Abston Cemetery. Two members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen standing around the flag. The member on the left side of the photograph is facing forward with his eyes closed. The member on the right is facing to the left of the photograph, holding onto a flagpole with his right hand. They are both in Color Guard uniforms. A woman is holding the Bedford flag up by its corner. She is facing away from the camera.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[DAR members at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of members of the DAR John Abston chapter at Abston Cemetery. They are standing on the right side of the photograph, facing a row of graves on the left. One woman is walking next to the graves, holding something in her right hand.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing two men who are taking pictures with cellphones. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. A member of the TXSSAR Dallas Chapter Color Guard is standing on the right side of the photograph, holding one of the flags up with his right arm.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing the camera. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. The wreath and headstone are partially out of frame at the bottom of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery, 3]

Description: Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing the camera. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. A pair of boots, a rifle, and a hat have been placed to the right of the headstone.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Historical marker at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a historical marker at Abston Cemetery. The plaque explains the history of the Abston family, as well as the cemetery itself. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution." A wreath has been placed in the grass to the left of the headstone. A rifle and a pair of boots have been placed to the right. People can be seen walking in the background.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 29, 1895]

Description: He mentions the improvement of Henry's health. He did some plowing and her mother helped him with the bushels. He talks about the weather. Her mother has eggs and butter to take to town. He says that the small pox is still bad. The cases in McKinney he feels are lies spread by Dr. Wiliy. He sold his cow and mentions the foods they have. He discusses on how she will get home.
Date: May 29, 1895
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 29-30, 1898]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's card, an update about Anderson who fell down Chandler's well, a discussion about the Rutledge burial of one of their three sons, news about Jack Kelly's death, community news, agricultural updates, a dialogue about correspondences received,… more
Date: July 29, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, October 29 - November 1, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to his wife Mary in which he writes about a trip Linnet is making to a fair. He also writes about picking cotton; what he has to eat; the pear crop; and requests information on family and friends. He writes about the building project he in involved in. Linnet reports on the fair she attended. She had fun, but the fair was "a poor thing." He said Linnet's trip cost $2.30. He lists who was at the fair and what they did. He discusses the rain and its effect on different… more
Date: October 29, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore discussing both family news and news of the Civil War. Questions over who is a Confederate or Union sympathizer are raised. Sam Houston's death is mentioned. In addition, there is news of a small colony of Union sympathizers has formed around Pilot Grove that asks to be left alone.
Date: February 29, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 29, 1893]

Description: He mentions the improvements of Priest's health. He fixed their fence because the Webb's cows kept getting into their field. He is having a good time with Brother Carr and translating shorthand. One of the Stiff boys killed a black man last Saturday. He talks about farming and the weather. Neal is in Waxahachie, Texas and is pursuing a writing career. He talks about Buck and how he has learned some obedience. He mentions that the only thing keeping them from starving is milking the cow to have … more
Date: September 29, 1893
Creator: Moore, H. S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. G. Cook and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Cook informs Linnet of the happenings in Burnet, TX. The news includes: a discussion about correspondences lost on the mail, details about a girls-only event held in town, a dialogue about how he and G. fixed the fortunes told by the fortune teller at the girls-only event, an update on when and where he has seen Lula Dalton and the rest of the girls in the club, n… more
Date: April 29, 1899
Creator: Cook, J. G., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from K. Wallace to Charles B. Moore, August 29, 1897]

Description: This is a postcard from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by K. Wallace. In this brief letter, Wallace informs Moore about the death of a family member. She details that all of her immediate family is doing well and that she hopes the same for Charles and his family. At the close of the letter, Wallace discusses an upcoming trip to Dallas and sends her love to all.
Date: August 29, 1897
Creator: Wallace, K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Missy McPherson and man at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson and a man at Abston Cemetery. The man is wearing his TXSSAR Color Guard uniform. McPherson has military pins on her blazer. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. Members of the TXSSAR can be seen in the background, on the right side of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery. She is facing the camera and smiling. There are military pins on her blazer. Behind her, other members of the DAR John Abston chapter can be seen conversing. A gazebo can also be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Missy McPherson converses with DAR members at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson conversing with two other members of the DAR John Abston chapter at Abston Cemetery. She is facing to the left of the photograph, holding a water bottle in both hands. The woman across from her is holding a wreath. The third woman is standing next to McPherson, and cannot be seen in the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Missy McPherson speaks at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson speaking under a gazebo at Abston Cemetery. She is facing away from the camera, holding a microphone in her right hand and papers in her left hand. Other members of the DAR John Abston chapter are sitting in chairs, facing her. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen holding flags in the background.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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