My name is Daniel Greig Babb, and I’ve traveled to the ends of the county to investigate interesting and sometimes macabre moments in Dallas’ History. I’m a 5th generation Texan and grew up in Dallas. By the way, my middle name is pronounced the same as Greg. It’s a Scottish surname, but that is a story for a different podcast).
My interest in history was first stirred by a small family cemetery that was on the way to my elementary school (I actually walked there in my day). I often stopped and marveled at the old headstones.
In high school I did a special report for extra-credit, and I chose Dallas & Farmers Branch history. In my research I found a book by Ian McDonald and the Dallas Historical Society that captivated me. This podcast bears that same name and the book continues to inspire me to this day. So much so that the name instantly came to me when I decided to launch this podcast.
I’m a rabid genealogist and passionate historic preservationist. I have a jovial approach to life and try not to take myself too seriously.
My influencers are the amazing Dallas Historian A. C. Greene; Josh Gates of Expedition Unknown, Henry Louis Gates, Jr (no relation, I believe) of Finding Your Roots and all the genealogists and historical preservationists that pull together Who do you think you are?
Other Capacities:
De facto Mayor of Dallas City Cemetery, also known as Dallas Pauper’s Cemetery (2017-Present). Here I lead the Dallas City Cemetery - Rescue effort to pull this historic cemetery back from total ruin.
Project Manager for the 1787 Seth Babb Homestead rescue project in Greeneville, TN (2004-Present)
Babb Family Association (2004-Present) 501(c)3
Genealogist for the Babb Family Association
Director of the Babb Preservation Fund
Keeper of the blog Babb Unabridged.
Author of Book Series Babb Unabridged available on Amazon.
Avid fundraiser and have raised over 4.5 million in my lifetime for scores of non-profits
What’s up with paid subscriptions?
Paid subscribers make Dallas Rediscovered possible—they’re the reason I can do research, write essays, and share them with everybody.
If you’re a paid subscriber: Thank you!
Every subscription counts, and each one pushes me further. Here is, in order, the things that paid subscribers allow me to do:
Fund original research.
Bring the dead back to life. They say that the 2nd death is when no one remembers your name. That death is far crueler as you are erased from history. My work helps keep that death at bay.
Devote 100% of my time to Dallas Rediscovered and similar projects.
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