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Wileys continue a family farming tradition dating to the Civil War

Couple's land recognized with centennial status

Yvonne Wiley grew up on her family farm on the outskirts of Alto. The farm has been in Wiley’s family for more than 100 years, earning it the recent designation of Centennial Farm. She and her husband, Bud, are in the process of transferring the property to their children. - photo by CHARLIE MILLER

1024Farm5 — Yvonne Wiley grew up on her family farm on the outskirts of Alto. The farm has been in Wiley’s family for more than 100 years, earning it the recent designation of Centennial Farm. She and her husband, Bud, are in the process of transferring the property to their children. - photo by CHARLIE MILLER

Yvonne Wiley recalls the dramatic moment with a sharpness that shows she’s told the tale a time or two. The date: 1863. The heroine: Mrs. Nancy Furr.