Wilson Daily Times, 8 August 1941.

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In the 1870 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: farm laborer Squier Coleman, 47, wife Nancy, 36, and children Gray, 18, Mary, 16, Afonzo, 9, Margret, 4, and Thomas, 2, plus Cassa Jordan, 70, Riley Jordan, 7, and Thomas Jordan, 25.

On 12 May 1875, Morrison Barnes, 23, married Mary A. Coleman, 23, at Squire Coleman’s in Wilson County.

In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: on Toad Town Path, Silas Barnes, 57; wife Mary A., 61; and daughter Fannie, 18.

On 6 February 1912, Morrison Barnes, 28, of Wilson, son of Silas and Mary Barnes, married Hattie Ruffin, 30, of Wilson, daughter of Simon and Jane Ruffin, at Frank Barnes’ residence in Wilson township. N.T. Bagley applied for the license, and justice of the peace J.B. Vick performed the ceremony in the presence of Frank Barnes, Ader Barnes, and Millie Barnes.

Mary Barnes died 7 August 1941 in Wilson township, Wilson County. Per her death certificate, she was born 13 February 1845 in Wilson County to Squire Coleman; was the widow of Silas Barnes; and was buried in Barnes Cemetery.

Morris Barnes died 9 March 1957 at his home at 1318 Atlantic Street, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 3 March 1883 in Wilson County to Silas Barnes and Mary A. Coleman; was separated; and worked as a laborer. Ida Ross was informant.

Ida Barnes Ross died 4 July 1985 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 21 February 1897 [actually, about 1886] in Wilson County to Silas Barnes and Mary Athy; was a widow; and resided at 1318 Atlantic Street. Silas Ross of Jersey City, New Jersey, was informant.