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Finding my Father’s Name

I submitted my DNA to My Heritage in 2017. The results revealed I am mostly Northern/Western European with 10.3 percent Scandinavian.

Out of the Attic: Aunt Alice Johnston’s Report Card from Cottey College

This document is the 1887-88 women’s college transcript of my 2nd great-grandfather John Johnston’s daughter, Alice.

Dad was a Deserter!

My father was quietly proud of his military service. He retired from the US Army in 1960 as a Master Sergeant, which was the highest possible non-commissioned officer rank available.

Happy 100th Birthday to The Dallas Historical Society – Established in 1922

The Dallas Genealogical Society congratulates the Dallas Historical Society on its 100th birthday.

A Black Sheep has a run-in with the law

My Great-Grandfather, John Bagguley, was arrested for violent assault, convicted by a jury, and sentenced to 3 months hard labor.

Passenger Ships book is research tool

Precision Indexing has released the first volume of Passenger Ships Arriving in New York Harbor, covering the years 1820-1850.

Out of the Attic – Travis Middle School Bands

School records from the past can be a challenge to find. However, if you have a student currently enrolled, the school’s website can provide a wealth of information about the student’s academic experience.

Dallas Public Library welcomes 59 new books

The Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division got an early holiday surprise from our Dallas Genealogical Society supporters.

Digitizing Dad’s Letters

My parents were married in March of 1943. Dad was drafted and began his Army career in September, leaving behind an 18-year-old bride and their 4-month-old daughter.

Out of the Attic: My Great Grandfather, John Baron’s 1909 Diary of his Near Fatal Voyage – Three Years Before Titanic

Shortly after my father’s passing, I retrieved items from his home, and was amazed to find the original diary of my Great Grandfather, John Baron.