DICKSON CEMETERY

Dickson Cemetery was established with the burial of John Sanders Dickson on July 16, 1853. The cemetery is located on the James 0. Dickson Survey, Abstract No. 338, Denton County, Texas. For many years the cemetery remained in a state of despair. In July 1989 a Deed was secured and cleanup began on the cemetery. It is now fenced and a Deed to the cemetery land and right-of-way to the cemetery is on file. The cemetery is still classified as abandoned, but a Dickson Cemetery Association has been formed and members keep the cemetery mowed and in good repair. Buried at this cemetery is the first elected Judge of Denton County, Texas -William Hugh Dickson.

From Denton, Texas take US 380 to FR 720; South on FR 720 for 3.6 miles (there is a curve in road that goes East) do not take curve - go straight on Hill Lane for 0.6 miles to Dickson Lane; go West on Dickson Lane for 0.1 miles. On South side of road is a metal cattle gate - go through gate for approximately 250 yards - cemetery in middle of woods.

Baker, Charles; b. Feb 15, 1886; d. May 15, 1898
Baker, N.B.; b. Feb 25, 1887; d. Jan 24, 1904
Bales, Nancy Jane; b. Feb 19, 1876; d. Jun 5, 1890

Dickson, C.C.; b. Oct 17, 1824; d. Jan 14, 1886
Dickson, John Sanders; b. May 13, 1828; d. Jul 16, 1853
Dickson, Susan C.; b. Apr 19, 1852; d. Apr 2, 1874
Dickson, William Hugh; b. 1785; d. Oct 8, 1863; age 78

Fipps, Jesse; b. Jun 14, 1855; d. Oct 13, 1891

Ligon, John C.; b. Mar 5, 1878; d. Sep 13, 1878
Ligon, Mark C.; b. Jul 27, 1879; d. Aug 20, 1880

Mackey, Birtle; b. May 23, 1880; d. Nov 30, 1887
Mackey, E.J.; b. May 1, 1877; d. Jul 1, 1893
Mackey, Elvira; b. Aug 1851; d. Nov 16, 1879
Mackey, K.J.; b. Nov 11, 1893; d. Oct 8, 1895
Mackey, Thomas; b. no dates; d. 1880; stone broken

Reed, James; b. Mar/May 5, 1843; d. Sep 12, 1883; stone broken

Shahan; Beatrice V.; b. Dec 20, 1859; d. Jan 11, 1864; DS
Shahan, David; b. Apr 15, 1804; d. Jul 13, 1869; age 68: DS
Shahan, Elizabeth A.R.; b. Oct 14, 1819; d. Jan 21, 1886