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Thomas Horton 1752–1841

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 2 independent trees

Born 28 Apr 1752 · Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Died 24 Jul 1841 · Decature Co, Indiana, United States
Father Amos Horton
Mother Sarah Peebles
Siblings Amos Horton Capt, Daniel Horton, Henry Claiborne Horton, Jesse Horton, John Horton, Rebecca Horton, William Horton

Researchers connected through Thomas Horton 1752–1841

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Thomas Horton was born in 1752 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States, the child of amos horton and sarah peebles. Thomas Horton passed away in 1841 in Decature Co, Indiana, United States.

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Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Thomas Horton in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Birth
1841
Death of Thomas Horton in Decature Co, Indiana, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Horton

This ancestor line traces from Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA (1634) to Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States (1752) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Horton (1752–1841) was born in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States and died in Decature Co, Indiana, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.

Thomas Horton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Horton PTP
1752–1841
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Thomas Horton's Descendants

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Thomas Horton PTP 1752–1841