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[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery, 3]

Description: Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston." 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 front of the stone, with a red, white and blue ribbon tied into the shape of a bow.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[SAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of an SAR plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque shows a soldier holding a rifle. There are stars behind him. Around the soldier the plaque reads, "SAR -- 1775."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members put stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter putting stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery. On the left side of the photograph, a man is holding a stake in his left hand and a mallet in his right hand. The man in the center of the photograph is holding a stake in each hand, facing to the left of the photograph and looking down. The man on the far right is also facing to the left of the photograph. They are all in costume. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of … more
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members set up flags at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter setting up flags at Abston Cemetery. The man on the left side of the photograph is facing to the right, looking down at something in his hands. A flag is leaning on a bench next to him. On the right side of the photograph, another man is holding a stake in his left hand and a mallet in his right. They are both in costume. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[NSDAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque reads, "Historic Preservation by John Abston Chapter NSDAR -- Partially Funded by Grants From Collin County Historical Commission." There are flowers on the ground above the plaque in the top portion 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members put stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter putting stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery. The man on the left side of the photograph is holding a mallet in his right hand. A stake has been planted into the ground in front of him. The man in the center of the photograph is holding a stake in each hand. The man on the far right is facing to the left of the photograph. They are all in costume, looking down at the ground. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of th… more
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members set up flags at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter setting up flags at Abston Cemetery. The men are all standing on the left side of the photograph, conversing. Some are in uniform. One man is holding a flag; another man is holding a rifle. To the right of the group, several flags are hanging on stakes that were planted in the ground. A row of graves can be seen in between flags.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A History of Collin County, Texas

Description: This book gives an overview of Collin County, Texas. The text discusses the geography and prehistoric aspects of the county as well as the history of the people in the region (including Native American tribes and settlers). The book has a bibliography (starting on p. 279) and an index (starting on p. 283).
Date: 1958
Creator: Stambaugh, J. Lee, b. 1889; Stambaugh, Lillian J., b. 1888 & Carroll, H. Bailey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries
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