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Comfort Horton 1743–1805 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 March 1743

Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 14 June 1805

Death Location: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Jonathan Horton

Mother: Ann Millard

Spouse(s): Joanna Wood

Children(s): Sarah Wheeler, Philip Horton, Hannah Horton, Betsey Horton, John Horton, Jabez Horton, Joanna Horton, Samuel Horton, Stephen Horton

In 1743, Comfort Horton entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Jonathan Horton And Ann Millard. In 1790, Comfort Horton resided in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. In 1800, Comfort Horton resided in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts. Comfort Horton married Joanna Wood, and had children including Betsey Horton, Hannah Horton, Jabez Horton, Joanna Horton, John Horton, Philip Horton, Samuel Horton, Sarah Horton Wheeler, Stephen Horton. Comfort Horton passed away in 1805 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Comfort Horton entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Jonathan Horton And Ann Millard.
  • In 1790, Comfort Horton resided in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1800, Comfort Horton resided in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.
  • Comfort Horton married Joanna Wood, and had children including Betsey Horton, Hannah Horton, Jabez Horton, Joanna Horton, John Horton, Philip Horton, Samuel Horton, Sarah Horton Wheeler, Stephen Horton.
  • Comfort Horton passed away in 1805 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Comfort Horton's Ancestors

Self
Comfort Horton
1743–1805
Birth Place: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Jonathan Horton
1695–1774
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Ann Millard
1708–1751
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Comfort Horton's Descendants

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Comfort Horton (29 March 1743–14 June 1805) m. Joanna Wood (29 Aug 1750–29 Apr 1813)
  1. 1. Sarah (Horton) Wheeler 1777–1856 m. Jarvis Wheeler 1774–1852
    1. 1. Betsey (Slade) Wheller 1800–1881 m. Levi Pierce 1797–1864
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Slade) PIERCE 1822–1901 m. Cortland (Philip Livingston) Butler 1813–1891
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Butler 1850–1897 m. Robert (Emmet) SHELDON 1845–1917
  2. 2. Philip Horton 1779–1869
  3. 3. Hannah Horton 1793–1859
  4. 4. Betsey Horton 1784–1864
  5. 5. John Horton 1782–1847
  6. 6. Jabez Horton 1775–1828
  7. 7. Joanna Horton 1772–1854
  8. 8. Samuel Horton 1771–1785
  9. 9. Stephen Horton 1793–1865

Comfort Horton's Timeline

5 Records

1743
29 March 1743
Birth of Comfort Horton in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1790
1790
Age 47
Comfort Horton resided here in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 57
Comfort Horton resided here in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
1805
14 June 1805
Age 62
Death of Comfort Horton in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1805
1805
Age 62
Comfort Horton - Probate in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 March 1743
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 208
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Vital Records
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 335.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: FAI
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 509; Image: 554; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 19; Page: 788; Image: 66; Family History Library Film: 205612

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 June 1805
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 208
    [2] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts

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