YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Abraham VAN HORN 1809–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1809

Birth Location: Lost Creek, Harrison, West Virginia

Death Date: abt 1865

Death Location: Benton, Ringgold, Iowa

Father: William VanHorn

Mother: Sarah Chidester

Spouse(s): Martha STOUT

Children(s): Sarah VANHORN, Prudence Horn, Cassandra Horn, Benjamin Horn, Jasper Horn, Ursula Kennan, Mary Horn, Hezekiah Horn, Arthur Horn, Martha Horn

Abraham VAN HORN was born in 1809 in Lost Creek, Harrison, West Virginia, the child of William Barnard Vanhorn And Sarah Elizabeth Chidester. In 1840, Abraham VAN HORN resided in Franklin, Bergen, New Jersey, USA. In 1850, Abraham VAN HORN resided in Peoria, Illinois, USA. Abraham VAN HORN married Martha Stout, and had children including Arthur Lee Van Horn, Benjamin S Van Horn, Cassandra Van Horn, Hezekiah Van Horn, Jasper Van Horn, Martha Van Horn, Mary Elizabeth Van Horn, Prudence Van Horn, Sarah L Vanhorn, Ursula Deborah Van Horn Kennan. Abraham VAN HORN passed away in 1865 in Benton, Ringgold, Iowa.

Find more search results for Abraham HORN
AH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Abraham VAN HORN was born in 1809 in Lost Creek, Harrison, West Virginia, the child of William Barnard Vanhorn And Sarah Elizabeth Chidester.
  • In 1840, Abraham VAN HORN resided in Franklin, Bergen, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1850, Abraham VAN HORN resided in Peoria, Illinois, USA.
  • Abraham VAN HORN married Martha Stout, and had children including Arthur Lee Van Horn, Benjamin S Van Horn, Cassandra Van Horn, Hezekiah Van Horn, Jasper Van Horn, Martha Van Horn, Mary Elizabeth Van Horn, Prudence Van Horn, Sarah L Vanhorn, Ursula Deborah Van Horn Kennan.
  • Abraham VAN HORN passed away in 1865 in Benton, Ringgold, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

William VanHorn
1764–1831
Birth Location: Chester, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
WV
Sarah Chidester
1771–1839
Birth Location: Burlington, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
SC

Spouses(s)

Martha STOUT
1806–1860
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia
MS

Children(s)

Sarah VANHORN
1827–1895
Birth Location: Harrisonburg City, Virginia, United States of America
SV
Prudence Horn
1832–1852
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
PH
Cassandra Horn
1834–1916
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
CH
Benjamin Horn
1829–1911
Birth Location: Harrison County, Virginia (now West Virginia)
BH
Jasper Horn
1843–1882
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JH
Ursula Kennan
1837–1919
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
UK
Mary Horn
1832–1910
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia, USA
MH
Hezekiah Horn
1836–1850
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
HH
Arthur Horn
1840–1917
Birth Location: Salem, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
AH
Martha Horn
1847–1912
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
MH

Abraham HORN's Ancestors

Self
Abraham HORN
1809–1865
Birth Place: Lost Creek, Harrison, West Virginia
Parents
William Barnard VanHorn
1764–1831
Chester, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Chidester
1771–1839
Burlington, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Phineas Chidester
1757–1936
Asbury, New York
Rebecca Bryam
1760–1844
Great-Grandparents
Japhet Byram
1721–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abraham HORN's Descendants

1.
AH
Abraham (VAN) HORN (9 Nov 1809–abt 1865) m. Martha STOUT (9 Nov 1806–1860)
  1. 1. Sarah (L) VANHORN 1827–1895 m. Samuel (M.) RICHARDS 1828–1916
    1. 1. James (L) RICHARDS 1861– m. Mary (Elizabeth) SMITH 1851–1918
      1. 1. William (Martin) RICHARDS 1886–1921 m. Alberta (Ruth) DAWSON 1895–1979
        1. 1. Genevieve (Ruth) RICHARDS 1915–1984 m. Alpheus ("Babe" Perry) REED 1904–1972 m. Robert Troutt 1915–1975
      2. 2. Charles (Owen) Richards 1893–1950
      3. 3. Sarah (May) Richards 1890–1921
      4. 4. Louisa (Belle) Richards 1881–1950
      5. 5. John (G.) Richards 1884–1952
    2. 2. Mary Richards 1854–1858
    3. 3. Bernard (V) Richards 1868–1949
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Ursula) Richards 1872–1941
    5. 5. Wilson (Louis) Richards 1856–1942
      1. 1. Edna (U) Richards 1897–1972
        1. 1. Dorothy (Irene) Anderson 1917–2003
        2. 2. Russell (Maynard) Anderson 1920–2005
    6. 6. John (Samuel) Richards 1858–1930
    7. 7. Charles (Jobe) Richards 1869–1935
  2. 2. Prudence (Van) Horn 1832–1852
  3. 3. Cassandra (Van) Horn 1834–1916
  4. 4. Benjamin (S Van) Horn 1829–1911
  5. 5. Jasper (Van) Horn 1843–1882
  6. 6. Ursula (Deborah Van Horn) Kennan 1837–1919
  7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth Van) Horn 1832–1910
  8. 8. Hezekiah (Van) Horn 1836–1850
  9. 9. Arthur (Lee Van) Horn 1840–1917
  10. 10. Martha (Van) Horn 1847–1912

Abraham HORN's Timeline

5 Records

1809
9 Nov 1809
Birth of Abraham VAN HORN in Lost Creek, Harrison, West Virginia
Lost Creek, Harrison, West Virginia
1840
1840
Age 31
Abraham VAN HORN resided here in Franklin, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Franklin, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
Abraham VAN HORN resided here in Peoria, Illinois, USA
Peoria, Illinois, USA
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 46
Abraham VAN HORN resided here in Elmwood, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Elmwood, Peoria, Illinois, USA
1865
abt 1865
Age 56
Death of Abraham VAN HORN in Benton, Ringgold, Iowa
Benton, Ringgold, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1809
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Harrison, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Franklin, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 247; Page: 152; Family History Library Film: 0016515

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Peoria, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Peoria, Illinois; Roll: 123; Page: 293b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Elmwood, Peoria, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2194; Line: 34

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1865
    Event Place: Benton, Ringgold, Iowa
Find more search results for Abraham HORN

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE