The Dallas letters
Letters in an old suitcase sparked the interest of Patrick Windle. A Colonel Dallas had sent them to Patrick's great-great-grandmother, asking for her help in tracing his family's history for a book he wished to write. Who were the Dallas family and did the book ever get written? Our research takes us from the Isle of Man to the US, piecing together the history of one of America's most influential families.
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Update
Following the broadcast of our story about the Dallas letters, Don Dallas contacted Revealing Secrets from Scotland. Don's sister had watched the show and subsequently phoned her brother. They are curious to find out if there could be a family connection.
The Revealing Secrets team are currently trawling through records to find out if Don Dallas is a descendant of Colonel Alexander James Dallas - we'll keep you posted.
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Related links
FamilyHistory.com - Online Genealogy Community
www.familyhistory.com
Large collection of family history message boards. Search by surname or geographical location to discover postings by long-lost American relatives.
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
www.hsp.org
Aided by the HSP, the Revealing Secrets team travelled to Philadelphia in search of an antiquarian book. On the website, political and historical records and archives can be browsed using the online resources section.
Roots Web
www.rootsweb.com
Comprehensive website that has a range of online tools and resources for tracing American ancestors and living relatives.
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