James Beeman, half-brother of John Beeman, was one of the first to settle White Rock Creek in 1842. This undated photo shows him in a canvas apron, likely used to protect his clothes while he butchered the bison he hunted in the area. (Photo courtesy of the MC Toyer Collection)

James Beeman, half-brother of John Beeman, was one of the first to settle White Rock Creek in 1842. This undated photo shows him in a canvas Masonic apron. (Photo courtesy of the MC Toyer Collection)

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  • John H. Slate

    John Slate is the City of Dallas archivist and an Advocate contributor.