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Arthur Byron Horton 1917–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 December 1917

Birth Location: Clare, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 1 July 1957

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

Father: Leon Horton

Mother: Orpha Piehl

Spouse(s): Thelma Britten

Children(s):

Arthur Byron Horton was born in 1917 in Clare, Michigan, USA, the child of Leon Lukens Horton And Orpha Delphine Twin Hicks Horton Piehl. In 1920, Arthur Byron Horton resided in Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan, USA. In 1927, Arthur Byron Horton resided in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA. Arthur Byron Horton married Thelma Vanhorn Britten. Arthur Byron Horton passed away in 1957 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Arthur Byron Horton was born in 1917 in Clare, Michigan, USA, the child of Leon Lukens Horton And Orpha Delphine Twin Hicks Horton Piehl.
  • In 1920, Arthur Byron Horton resided in Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1927, Arthur Byron Horton resided in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA.
  • Arthur Byron Horton married Thelma Vanhorn Britten.
  • Arthur Byron Horton passed away in 1957 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leon Horton
1893–1939
Birth Location: Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan
LH
Orpha Piehl
1889–1976
Birth Location: Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan
OP

Spouses(s)

Thelma Britten
1917–
Birth Location: –
TB

Children(s)

Arthur Horton's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Horton
1917–1957
Birth Place: Clare, Michigan, USA
Parents
Leon Lukens Horton
1893–1939
Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan
Orpha (Delphine (twin) Hicks Horton) Piehl
1889–1976
Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan
Grandparents
Capt. (George Albert (Alvert)) Horton
1865–1939
Twelve-Mile, Cass Co., Indiana
Lydia (Zella Ximena) Lukens
1865–1931
Wabash Co., Indiana
Byron (Decab) Hicks
1844–1929
Indiana
Clara (Adelia Gavett) Hicks
1848–1901
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
Great-Grandparents
Aaron Horton
1829–1875
Priscilla John
1832–1897
Jonas Lukens
1821–1878
Maria Murray
1828–1913
William Hicks
1812–1885
Sophia Hicks
1814–1893
Jessie Gavett
1802–1860
Clarana Brown
1803–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Horton
1792–1888
Jane Horton
1798–1855
James John
1786–1856
Amy Stout
1814–1871
Abraham Lucken
1777–1848
Elizabeth Moyer
1786–1854
George Pvt.
1786–1837
Rebeckah Famulener
1799–1885
Johann Teach
1778–1850
Sarah Teach
1790–1850
John Gavett(e)
1770–1845
Mary Symonds
1771–1842
John Brown
1778–1825
Rhoda Crittenden
1782–1869

Arthur Horton's Timeline

8 Records

1917
17 December 1917
Birth of Arthur Byron Horton in Clare, Michigan, USA
Clare, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Arthur Byron Horton resided here in Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan, USA
Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan, USA
1927
3 Aug 1927
Age 10
Arthur Byron Horton resided here in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Arthur Byron Horton resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 18
Arthur Byron Horton resided here in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 23
Arthur Byron Horton resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1948
1948
Age 31
Arthur Byron Horton resided here in Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Michigan, USA
1957
1 July 1957
Age 40
Death of Arthur Byron Horton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 December 1917
    Event Place: Clare, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 539
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 63-110
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: T625_786; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 195; Image: 925
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1017; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0058; Image: 560.0; FHL microfilm: 2340752
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan; Roll: T625_786; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 195; Image: 925

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1927
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Daily Sentinel-Tribune; Publication Date: 3 Aug 1927; Publication Place: Bowling Green, Ohio, USA; &terms=Mrs_Arthur_Horton

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1017; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0058; Image: 560.0; FHL microfilm: 2340752

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 63-110
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01741; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17-18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01801; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 63-110
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01741; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 539

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 July 1957
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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