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Atlanta Lions Club

Atlanta Lions Club

Lion Nancy Coe and Jennifer Plum spoke about what the 903 Artisans offer to our area, the importance of art, and upcoming activities. Also pictured are Lions Billy Hensley and Stuart Smith.

Wiley Jackson and Minerva Sarah Dyson Barnes

Wiley Jackson and Minerva Sarah Dyson Barnes

Wiley Jackson Barnes came to Cass County, Texas, about 1858. Wiley served in the Civil War as a private in Captain W. E. (Bill) Duncan’s Black Cypress Rangers. After the war, Wiley married Minerva Sarah Dyson (also spelled Dison) who was the daughter of James M. and Sarah A. Bishop Dison. Wiley Jackson Barnes was born 15 June 1832 in North Carolina. He died 22 April 1897 in Cass County, Texas, and is buried in Hickory Hill Cemetery, Cass County, Texas. Minerva Sarah Dyson Barnes was born 8 October 1844 in Alabama and died 29 August 1929 in Cass County, Texas. She is buried in Hickory Hill Cemetery, Cass County, Texas.

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