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Jesse Horton 1742–1841

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jesse Horton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 9 Feb 1742 · Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Died 24 Jul 1841 · Decatur, Indiana, United States
Father Amos Horton
Mother Sarah Peebles
Siblings Amos Horton Capt, Daniel Horton, Henry Claiborne Horton, John Horton, Rebecca Horton, Thomas Horton, William Horton

Researchers connected through Jesse Horton 1742–1841

and 3 more tree owners connected with Jesse Horton 1742–1841

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jesse Horton was born in 1742 in Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States, the child of amos horton and sarah peebles. Jesse Horton passed away in 1841 in Decatur, Indiana, United States.

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Life Timeline

1742
Birth of Jesse Horton in Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Birth
1841
Death of Jesse Horton in Decatur, Indiana, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jesse Horton

This ancestor line traces from Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA (1634) to Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States (1742) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jesse Horton (1742–1841) was born in Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States and died in Decatur, Indiana, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jesse in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jesse Horton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jesse Horton PTP
1742–1841
Albemarle, Surry, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jesse Horton's Descendants

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Jesse Horton PTP 1742–1841