About This Site
(In the event you are curious.)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The information contained on this website may be used only for personal, non-profit purposes.
- I have made every effort to assure that the names of living persons (apart from myself) are not included on this web site and that no personal data about any living person is included. If you discover your name and any personal data about yourself on this site, I sincerely apologize. Please let me know and I will remove it immediately after receipt of your message.
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I created this site because I am a firm believer in the old adage: "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." In other words, the purpose of this site is to share what I have learned about my family's history with people who may be researching the same lines so that I can be of some help to others - and hopefully, they may be of some help to me. So far, it seems to be working! |
Me and Family History
My interest in family history began more than 30 years ago when I came across a box of old photographs belonging to my paternal grandmother. Since then I've spent countless hours in libraries, archives, county courthouses, and cemeteries seeking to learn all I can about my ancestors. What began as an idle interest has become a passion.
Over the years I have traveled many miles, spent a lot of money, and examined more microfilm, documents, books, and periodicals than I care to think about. Although my efforts have yielded results,there's still a lot of work to be done! I imagine you probably feel the same way, even if you've been researching as long or longer than me, and especially if you're just beginning!
Although I have no formal genealogy credentials, in the past I've taught genealogy classes and provided individual research assistance to others (although presently, I am unable to do so). I also have both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Texas at Arlington.
I qualify for membership in several genealogical or lineage societies. However, I am only active in The Descendants of Mexican War Veterans.
My genealogical and historical articles have been published in a variety of newspapers and periodicals, which include:- The Dallas Morning News
- The Mount Pleasant (Texas) Daily Tribune
- Everton's Genealogical Helper
- Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas
- Heritage: A Publication of the Texas Historical Foundation
- Heritage Quest
- The Alabama Genealogical Society Magazine
- Mexican War Journal
I've also written or edited several books, mostly about the U.S.-Mexican War. If you're interested, here's a complete list of my published work to date.
From time to time, I am called upon to speak to genealogical and historical societies on the subject of the U.S.-Mexican War and its veterans - my particular area of expertise.
Contacting Me
This web site was first put online in 1996. In view of my busy schedule, it is the most efficient way for me to assist my fellow family historians. I hope you find it useful. Unfortunately, the many demands on my time creates a situation whereby I am not always able to respond to email in a timely fashion. So if you write, please be patient. I will get back to you but it may take a few days. Thanks for visiting and come back again soon to see if anything new has been added.
Comments or questions?
Send email to: texian1846@yahoo.com
The information contained on this website may be used only for personal, non-profit purposes.
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