Haught Store (a.k.a. Slapfoot) Cemetery
Tony Hanson When is an old family cemetery (with burials dating back to 1846) no longer a cemetery? In the case of that Haught Store cemetery located in Mesquite, that…
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Tony Hanson When is an old family cemetery (with burials dating back to 1846) no longer a cemetery? In the case of that Haught Store cemetery located in Mesquite, that…
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Suzan Younger For several months now, the Dallas Genealogical Society eNews and Blog have run brief articles about the wealth of resources for genealogists at the J. Erik Jonsson Central…
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The library launched a modern, bright, and cheerful website on August 1, 2025, that has a fresh look and feel. The new website is a hub for book lovers and a vibrant portal for lifelong learning, community engagement, and cultural exploration.
Suzan Younger The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library has wonderful access to online genealogical records. FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, Find My Past, and similar websites provide an amazing number of records…
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Five worthy individuals are honored by the DGS
Thanks to departing officers, and check out our new website features
Meet next year’s officer candidates
One of our long-time members, Barbara Ware, was one of several volunteers who worked hard to support the historical marker process
A great Spring Seminar and new officers
The probable location of the Eagle Ford cemetery has been identified