Article about grave dedication for John Abston, the only known Revolutionary War soldier buried in Collin County.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph of the TXSSAR Plano chapter 2003 yearbook sitting on a table at the 109th Annual State Convention. A blue 1st place ribbon has been tied to one of the rings of the binder.

Photograph of three binders sitting on a table at the TXSSAR 109th Annual State Convention. Colored sheets of paper have been slipped into the front of each binder, titled, "America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty." Each binder contains a different edition of the lesson plans (from left to right): High School Edition, Middle School Edition, and Elementary Edition.

Photograph of Arin E. Lastufka (left) and William Walter Welch, Jr. (right) at a TXSSAR event. Welch is presenting Lastufka with a certificate titled, "George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest Chapter Level Winner." They are both holding the certificate, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a table with books at the TXSSAR 109th Annual State Convention. Books include: biographies on historical figures Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington; "Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War"; and "The Classical Music Experience." Other items, such as a framed document and a portrait of George Washington, are also on the table. Sheets of paper have been placed around the table beneath each item.

Photograph of the Boy Scouts marching during an outdoor event. They are walking single file, facing to the left of the camera. Each boy is holding a flag in the air and wearing a sash with the name of one of the original 13 colonies. In the front of the group, two boys are carrying a banner that reads, "Sons of the American Revolution." People can be seen watching the march behind them.

Photograph of the Boy Scouts Troop 890 at an outdoor TXSSAR event. They are standing side by side, holding flags and two large banners that read, "Sons of the American Revolution," and, "Troop 890 -- Boy Scouts of America -- North Trail District -- Circle Ten Council." Many of them are wearing sashes, each printed with the name of one of the original 13 colonies.

Photograph of a woman speaking at a joint Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)/Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting. She is standing behind a podium facing to the left of the camera, and appears to be talking.

Photograph of a woman speaking at a joint Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)/Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting. She is standing behind a podium, looking off to the right of the camera. Papers can be seen sitting on the podium

Photograph of three women at a joint Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)/Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting. They are standing side by side with their arms around each other, looking at the camera and smiling. They are all wearing colonial costumes.

Photograph of Dick Robinett (left) and James Heath (right) at the TXSSAR 109th Annual State Convention. Robinett is sitting down at a table, looking to the right of the camera and smiling. Heath is standing up, also looking off to the right. Papers and an open laptop can be seen on the table in front of them.

Photograph of Dick Robinett at the TXSSAR 109th Annual State Convention. He is standing behind a table, facing to the right of the camera. He is holding a sheet of paper in both hands. James Heath is sitting down on the right side of the photograph, looking at a laptop on the table in front of him. Sheets of paper are scattered on the table.

Photograph of Dick Robinett (center) presenting an award to another member of the TXSSAR at the 109th Annual State Convention. Robinett is holding a microphone in his left hand and a medal in his right hand. The man on the right is taking the medal from Robinett, and holding a certificate up for the camera. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. A third TXSSAR member is standing behind them on the left side of the photograph. Men can be seen sitting at a table in the background.

Photograph of Dick Robinett (center) standing with another member of the TXSSAR at the 109th Annual State Convention. Robinett is holding a microphone in his left hand. The other man is holding a certificate. They are facing each other and shaking hands. A third member of the TXSSAR is standing behind them on the left side of the photograph. Men can be seen sitting at a table in the background. A sign on the podium behind them reads, "Welcome to the 109th TXSSAR Annual State Convention."

Photograph of Dick Robinett (center) standing with another member of the TXSSAR at the 109th Annual State Convention. Robinett is holding a microphone in his right hand, and a certificate in his left hand. He is holding the certificate out to the man next to him. A third member of the TXSSAR is standing behind them on the left side of the photograph. Men can be seen sitting at a table in the background.

Photograph of Dick Robinett presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to the Dallas Chapter #2 at the TXSSAR Annual State Convention. Robinett is standing on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. He is shaking hands with the man next to him. He is holding a microphone in his left hand. Three other men are standing on the left side of the photograph. One man is holding a Certificate of Appreciation and smiling. Men can be seen sitting at a table in the background. A sign on a podium reads, "Welcome to the 109th TXSSAR Annual State Convention."

Photograph of Dick Robinett presenting an award to Ralph L. McDowell at the TXSSAR 109th Annual State Convention. Robinett is standing on the left side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. He is holding a microphone in his right hand. McDowell is standing on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left. He is holding a certificate in both hands. Certificates and medals are sitting on a table behind them. Men can be seen sitting at a table in the background.