Honoring freedom fighter (open access)

Honoring freedom fighter

Article about grave dedication for John Abston, the only known Revolutionary War soldier buried in Collin County.
Date: April 11, 2004
Creator: Ellis, Tiara M.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Annual Meeting of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 2004 (open access)

Annual Meeting of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 2004

Program for the 109th annual meeting of the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, held from March 12 through the 14, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Dallas, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference. The meeting was called to order by the President Richard Robinett, in the Winsor Ballroom 1 of the Hotel.
Date: March 2004
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes for the TXSSAR Annual Meeting: July 5, 2004] (open access)

[Minutes for the TXSSAR Annual Meeting: July 5, 2004]

Minutes from an annual meeting of the Texas Sons of the American Revolution, held on July 5, 2004 at 9:00 a.m., including a summary of activities and business discussed. The meeting was called to order by President General Raymond Musgrave. Included are the minutes from the July 6 and July 7, 2004 meetings, called to order by President General Raymond Musgrave.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes for the TXSSAR Board of Managers Meeting: November 6 -7, 2004] (open access)

[Minutes for the TXSSAR Board of Managers Meeting: November 6 -7, 2004]

Minutes from a meeting of the TXSSAR Board of Managers, held from November 6 through November 7, 2004, including a summary of activities and business discussed. The meeting was hosted by the Bernado de Galvez Chapter # 1, and was called to order by President Roy Adams.
Date: November 2004
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Compatriot, Fall 2004 (open access)

The Texas Compatriot, Fall 2004

Newsletter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, published in the summer of 2004, containing organizational news and updates, as well as other information of interest to members.
Date: Summer 2004
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Compatriot, Spring 2004 (open access)

The Texas Compatriot, Spring 2004

Newsletter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, published in the summer of 2004, containing organizational news and updates, as well as other information of interest to members.
Date: Spring 2004
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Compatriot, Summer 2004 (open access)

The Texas Compatriot, Summer 2004

Newsletter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, published in the summer of 2004, containing organizational news and updates, as well as other information of interest to members.
Date: Summer 2004
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Compatriot, Winter 2004 (open access)

The Texas Compatriot, Winter 2004

Newsletter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, published in the winter of 2004, containing organizational news and updates, as well as other information of interest to members.
Date: Winter 2004
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery, 3]

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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Man plays bagpipes at John Abston graveside ceremony]

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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[People stand at John Abston graveside ceremony]

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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
President's Message March 2004 (open access)

President's Message March 2004

Document containing a written message from the 2003-2004 TXSSAR president, commending members of the TXSSAR for the organization's success and wishing luck to the next president.
Date: March 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR and DAR members at John Abston graveside ceremony]

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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR and DAR members at John Abston graveside ceremony, 2]

Photograph of members of the TXSSAR and DAR at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. One man and three women are standing in front of Abston's grave, looking at his headstone on the right side of the photograph. A larger group can be seen standing in the background of the photograph, facing the camera. Some of the women are taking pictures.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of members of the TXSSAR Color Guard at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are all in uniform, standing side by side and facing the camera. A gazebo can be seen behind them.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard at John Abston graveside ceremony, 2]

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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard members at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Color Guard at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. The two men on the left side of the photograph are facing each other and appear to be talking. On the right side of the photograph, the third man is looking off to the right of the camera and smiling. They are all in uniform. Headstones can be seen behind them.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard performs at John Abston graveside ceremony, 3]

Photograph of the TXSSAR Color Guard performing at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are all in uniform, walking toward the camera on a curved sidewalk. A man is playing bagpipes in the front of the group. Further back, several men can be seen holding flags in the air.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Women hold 'Collin County SAR' banner at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of two women holding a blue piece of fabric with the words "Collin County SAR" during a graveside ceremony for John Abston. Members of the TXSSAR and DAR can be seen standing in the background, facing the camera.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Women pose with Color Guard coat at John Abston graveside ceremony]

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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
The 109th TXSSAR State Convention was held March 12-14, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza Suites in Dallas (open access)

The 109th TXSSAR State Convention was held March 12-14, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza Suites in Dallas

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Date: March 2004
Creator: Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Color Guard presents the colors (open access)

Color Guard presents the colors

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Date: December 5, 2004
Creator: Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Color guard visit Fairley, Texas (open access)

Color guard visit Fairley, Texas

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Date: February 20, 2004
Creator: Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Compatriot Willie Walker delivered comfort items to the VA Hospital in Bonham, January] (open access)

[Compatriot Willie Walker delivered comfort items to the VA Hospital in Bonham, January]

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Date: January 20, 2004
Creator: Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library