Description:
Event program for a rededication at Abston Cemetery on April 29, 2018 held by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The program contains a cover page, an agenda for the event, a brief history of John Abston, and an acknowledgements page.
Date:
April 29, 2018
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Description:
Webpage from McKinney TXSSAR website containing photographs from the funerals of Colonel James E. Dennany and Major Robert L. Tucci on January 14, 2011.
Date:
January 14, 2011
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
Description:
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Alta Berry and is addressed to Linnet White. In this letter, Berry informs White of the goings-on in McKinney. Berry discusses community news, details Minnie's plans to visit several friends before she goes back to Weatherford, and notes that the weather has been hot and windy, making everything dusty.She mention that John's Cotton crop is good, that he has planted cane, and notes that his corn was not a good crop. She stat…
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This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore and family. In this letter, Thornhill informs Moore of the goings-on in Goodlettsville,, TN. The news includes: a confirmation about receiving word on Abe Franklin's passing, an account of how Mr. Thornhill passed, an update on the health of family members, details about Mr. Thornhill's family who visited his grave, a discussion about Bertha and the school fund, a dialogue about Tom Jackson…
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Description:
Photograph of the TXSSAR Color Guard performing at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are all in uniform, walking to the left of the camera. A man is playing bagpipes in the front of the group. Three men toward the back of the group are holding flags in the air.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Description:
Photograph of a group of people lined up next to John Abston's grave during a ceremony. On the left side of the photograph, two women are standing, looking to the right of the camera. Five men are standing on the right side of the photograph. Three are wearing TXSSAR Color Guard uniforms. Two men are looking down at sheets of paper in their hands. John Abston's headstone can be seen at the bottom of the photograph.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Description:
Photograph of members of the TXSSAR and DAR at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. One man and three women are posing for the camera in the center of the photograph. The man is wearing a Color Guard uniform and holding a wreath. Another group is standing behind them on the right side of the photograph. On the left side of the photograph, members of the TXSSAR Color Guard can be seen standing with flags.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Description:
Photograph of two women posing with a TXSSAR Color Guard coat at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. They are holding the coat up in front of them. A member of the Color Guard can be seen in the background on the left side of the photograph, holding a flag.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
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
Description:
Photograph of a member of the TXSSAR Color Guard playing bagpipes at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. He is walking to the right of the camera, wearing a traditional bagpipe uniform.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
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
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 …
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Date:
April 29, 2018
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
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
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
Description:
Photograph of a row of headstones at Abston Cemetery. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen in the background, wearing their Color Guard uniforms.
Date:
April 29, 2018
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
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
Description:
Photograph of a member of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter holding an American flag at Abston Cemetery. He is wearing a Color Guard uniform and holding the flagpole in his left hand. He is looking at the camera from behind sunglasses.
Date:
April 29, 2018
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
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
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
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
Description:
Photograph of a member of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter in costume at Abston Cemetery. He is looking at the camera and smiling. He is holding the barrel of a rifle with both hands. People can be seen conversing on the left-hand side of the photograph, partially out of frame.
Date:
April 29, 2018
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
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