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Abner Horton 1844–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 June 1844

Birth Location: Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Death Date: 6 February 1914

Death Location: Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Wright Horton

Mother: Deborah Horton

Spouse(s): Mary Deveneloof, Sophia Harris

Children(s): Gertrude Horton, Charlie Horton, Frank Horton, John Horton

In 1844, Abner Horton entered the world in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America, born to Wright James Horton And Deborah Wilcox Horton. In 1860, Abner Horton resided in Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Abner Horton resided in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA. Abner Horton married Mary E Deveneloof, Sophia S Harris, and had children including Charlie D Horton, Frank Horton, Gertrude Horton, John Wright Horton. Abner Horton passed away in 1914 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Abner Horton entered the world in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America, born to Wright James Horton And Deborah Wilcox Horton.
  • In 1860, Abner Horton resided in Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Abner Horton resided in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • Abner Horton married Mary E Deveneloof, Sophia S Harris, and had children including Charlie D Horton, Frank Horton, Gertrude Horton, John Wright Horton.
  • Abner Horton passed away in 1914 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wright Horton
1813–1900
Birth Location: Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA
WH
Deborah Horton
1812–1885
Birth Location: Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York, United States
DH

Spouses(s)

Mary Deveneloof
1843–1880
Birth Location: Vergennes Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
MD
Sophia Harris
1853–1937
Birth Location: Springfield, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
SH

Children(s)

Gertrude Horton
1875–1876
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
GH
Charlie Horton
1870–1879
Birth Location: Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America
CH
Frank Horton
1879–1880
Birth Location: –
FH
John Horton
1894–1929
Birth Location: Arkansas
JH

Abner Horton's Ancestors

Self
Abner Horton
1844–1914
Birth Place: Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Parents
Wright James Horton
1813–1900
Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA
Deborah (Wilcox) Horton
1812–1885
Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York, United States
Grandparents
Isaac Horton
1780–1861
Dutchess, New York, United States
Margaret Odell
1782–1831
Yonkers, Westchester, New York, United States
Abner Wilcox
1784–1835
Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA
Sara (Sally) Horton
1787–1855
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Horton
1751–1814
Phebe Swartout
1760–1807
Abner Wilcox
1748–1837
Deborah Wilcox
1753–1841
Barnabas Horton
1762–
Mary Longton
1762–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Horton
1733–1790
Asenath Mapes
1737–1762
Samuel Swartwout
1726–1816
Phebe Pudney
1732–1800
Josiah Wilcox
1706–1766
Keziah Kelsey
1704–1748

Abner Horton's Descendants

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Abner Horton (24 June 1844–6 February 1914) m. Mary (E) Deveneloof (20 May 1843–14 Mar 1880) m. Sophia (S) Harris (3 Sep 1853–15 April 1937)
  1. 1. Gertrude Horton 1875–1876
  2. 2. Charlie (D) Horton 1870–1879
  3. 3. Frank Horton 1879–1880
  4. 4. John (Wright) Horton 1894–1929

Abner Horton's Timeline

5 Records

1844
24 June 1844
Birth of Abner Horton in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 16
Abner Horton resided here in Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Abner Horton resided here in Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Abner Horton resided here in Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1914
6 February 1914
Age 70
Death of Abner Horton in Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 June 1844
    Event Place: Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533097; Roll Number: 195; Certificate Number: 62
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0116
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Genesee, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_643; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374656
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 3; Film Description: 1869 Calhoun-1869 Wayne
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springdale, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0116

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Genesee, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_643; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374656

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Midland, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 3; Film Description: 1869 Calhoun-1869 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1914
    Event Place: Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533097; Roll Number: 195; Certificate Number: 62
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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