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John HORTON 1805–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 1887

Death Location: , Jefferson, Alabama

Father: John HORTON

Mother: Sallie RODWICK

Spouse(s): Susannah HINTON

Children(s): Margaret HORTON, David HORTON, Mary HORTON, William HORTON, America HORTON

In 1805, John HORTON entered the world in South Carolina, born to John Horton And Sallie E Rodwick. In 1860, John HORTON resided in Williams, Jefferson, Alabama. In 1870, John HORTON was employed in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. John HORTON married Susannah Susan Hinton, and had children including America Horton, David Horton, Margaret Elizabeth Horton, Mary Susan Horton, William Horton. John HORTON passed away in 1887 in , Jefferson, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1805, John HORTON entered the world in South Carolina, born to John Horton And Sallie E Rodwick.
  • In 1860, John HORTON resided in Williams, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • In 1870, John HORTON was employed in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
  • John HORTON married Susannah Susan Hinton, and had children including America Horton, David Horton, Margaret Elizabeth Horton, Mary Susan Horton, William Horton.
  • John HORTON passed away in 1887 in , Jefferson, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

John HORTON
1755–1830
Birth Location: , Halifax, North Carolina
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Sallie RODWICK
1774–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susannah HINTON
1820–
Birth Location: , , South Carolina
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Children(s)

Margaret HORTON
1846–1900
Birth Location: , , Alabama
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David HORTON
1841–1880
Birth Location: , , Alabama
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Mary HORTON
1847–
Birth Location: , , Alabama
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William HORTON
1849–
Birth Location: , , Alabama
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America HORTON
1853–
Birth Location: , , Alabama
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John HORTON's Ancestors

Self
John HORTON
1805–1887
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
John HORTON
1755–1830
, Halifax, North Carolina
Sallie (E) RODWICK
1774–
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William HORTON
1710–1784
, Henrico, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Hugh HORTON
1660–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John HORTON's Descendants

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John HORTON (1805–1887) m. Susannah (Susan) HINTON (20 Oct 1820–)
  1. 1. Margaret (Elizabeth) HORTON 1846–1900 m. Reuben (Lafayette "Fate") Sullivan 1841–1892
    1. 1. Laura (L) SULLIVAN 1881–1926 m. John (Nathaniel) Watson 1874–1949
      1. 1. Leroy (Nathan) WATSON 1905–1973 m. Nelia (Odessa "Dessie") McDONALD 1919–1991 m. Luna BUTLER 1907–
        1. 1. Richard (Nathaniel) WATSON 1940–2023
        2. 2. Joyce (Lanelle) WATSON 1937–2001 m. David (Edward) ASTOR 1934–1999
        3. 3. Dorothy (Marie) WATSON 1936–1977 m. M. ((Michael?) George "Feller") STEED 1935–1977
        4. 4. Sara (H.) WATSON 1948–2021
      2. 2. Mable (S) WATSON 1908–1994 m. Christopher (C) REED 1913–1964
        1. 1. Sherry (Ann) REED 1948–2025
    2. 2. Sarah ("Sallie" E) SULLIVAN 1868–1946 m. William MOORE 1877–1910
      1. 1. Ollie MOORE 1903–
      2. 2. Frank MOORE 1906–
    3. 3. George (Washington) SULLIVAN 1877–1938 m. Mary FOX 1891–
      1. 1. George (SULLIVAN) Jr 1907–
    4. 4. M (E) SULLIVAN 1866–1880
    5. 5. Frances ("Fannie" E) SULLIVAN 1870–1928 m. James (Robert) TANNER 1877–1951
      1. 1. Robert TANNER 1913–
      2. 2. Myrtle TANNER 1898–
    6. 6. Bettie (June) SULLIVAN 1872–1922 m. Benjamin (Franklin) ADCOCK 1869–1915
      1. 1. Benjamin ("Bennie" Franklin ADCOCK) Jr 1903–1976 m. Louellen McINTYRE 1909–1969
        1. 1. Bettie (June) ADCOCK 1930–2006 m. Alla (B) CRISLER 1917–1983
        2. 2. Margaret (Ellen) ADCOCK 1936–2020 m. Thomas (Ray) TUCKER 1931–2021
        3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin ADCOCK) III 1928–2002
        4. 4. Wanda (Rae) ADCOCK 1940–2017
        5. 5. Sylvia (Ola) ADCOCK 1932–1938
        6. 6. Roy (Lamar) ADCOCK 1938–1998
      2. 2. Nellie (Mae) ADCOCK 1896–1975 m. Curtis (Lamar) CALVERT 1894–1977
        1. 1. Ola (Lee) CALVERT 1918–
      3. 3. Lillie ADCOCK 1894– m. Austin BROWN 1892–
        1. 1. Henderson (S) BROWN 1919–1978
        2. 2. Mattie BROWN 1925–
      4. 4. Lela (Dell) ADCOCK 1907–1968 m. Burt (Wade) PIERCE 1897–1988
        1. 1. Burt (Wade) PIERCE –1962
        2. 2. Walter (Leon) PIERCE 1922–1995 m. Francis STOVALL –1985 m. Rebecca PATTERSON 1925–1975
        3. 3. Clara (Lee) PIERCE 1924–
      5. 5. Lula (Bell) ADCOCK 1907– m. Walter (John) BUNYARD 1893–1935
        1. 1. Walter (J) BUNYARD 1927–2007
    7. 7. Elisha (James) SULLIVAN 1875–1944 m. Zillah SHIRLEY 1888–1968
      1. 1. Ora (Pearl) SULLIVAN 1912– m. Robert (C) AUSTIN 1913–
        1. 1. Gerald (Wayne) AUSTIN 1939–1942
      2. 2. Zelona (Belle) SULLIVAN 1914–1994 m. James (Clifton) SESSIONS 1909–1987
        1. 1. James (David) SESSIONS 1939–2011
    8. 8. John (Wesley) SULLIVAN 1886–1967 m. Blanchie (E) BREWSTER 1892–1939
      1. 1. Fred (E) SULLIVAN 1914–1983
      2. 2. Margaret (Louise) SULLIVAN 1912– m. Robert KIDD 1906–
  2. 2. David HORTON 1841–1880
  3. 3. Mary (Susan) HORTON 1847– m. William (Marion) HAMAKER 1841–1912
  4. 4. William HORTON 1849–
    1. 1. William HORTON 1871–
  5. 5. America HORTON 1853–

John HORTON's Timeline

6 Records

1805
1805
Birth of John HORTON in South Carolina
South Carolina
1860
1860
Age 55
John HORTON resided here in Williams, Jefferson, Alabama
Williams, Jefferson, Alabama
1870
1870
Age 65
John HORTON was employed in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1870
1870
Age 65
John HORTON resided here in Precinct 12, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Precinct 12, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1880
1880
Age 75
John HORTON resided here in , Jefferson, Alabama
, Jefferson, Alabama
1887
1887
Age 82
Death of John HORTON in , Jefferson, Alabama
, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 527D; Enumeration District: 175
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 12, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_43; Page: 321A; Family History Library Film: 545542
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Williams, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: M653_12; Page: 753; Family History Library Film: 803012
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 12, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 17; Family History Film: 1254017; Page: 527D; Enumeration District: 175; Image: .
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Williams, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 753; Image: 111.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Williams, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Williams, Jefferson, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 1; Line: 37; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Williams, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: M653_12; Page: 753; Family History Library Film: 803012
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Williams, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 753; Image: 111.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 12, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 12, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_43; Page: 321A; Family History Library Film: 545542
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 12, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Township 20, Jefferson, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 4; Line: 2; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 527D; Enumeration District: 175
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 17; Family History Film: 1254017; Page: 527D; Enumeration District: 175; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source: John Horton, born in 1795 in South Carolina, was living in Jefferson County near Elyton Villiage with his wife, Susan _____, born in 1820 in South Carolina. They had six children: David b1841, Elizabeth b 1845, Mary S. b1847, William b1849 and America b 1853. According to the Jefferson County 1860 census (Williams Pct. Elyton P.O., house #25), John Thomas, age 23, and Margaret Horton Thomas, age 17, were living in the house with them. This couple was the grandparents of margie Porter Sealse of Genery's Gap, Margaret being the daughter of James M. Horton of Coosa County.

    James M. Horton, born in 1800 in North Carolina, was a brother to John. He was in Montgomery County, Alabama as early as 1830, and became a wealthy planter in Coosa County, where he lived until his death in 1856. His wife was Violetta Patterson [3], born in 1812 in South Carolina, and after his death married Judge Ebenezer Pond Of Coosa County. James M and Violetta had these two children:
    Margaret - b 20 Oct 1846, d 16 Mar. 1905 m John Thomas.
    John W. - b1852 m Oct. 1869 Martha ______ b1858.


    The mother of Margaret Fatima Thomas was Margaret Emeline Horton born 20 Oct. 1846 in Coosa County, Alabama. She was the daughter of James M. Horton [9], a wealthy planter in Coosa County, Alabama who was born in North Carolina in 1800, the son of John Horton, a Revolutionary soldier [10], born about 1755 in Halifax County, North Carolina, who was th son of William Horton, born about 1710 in Henrico County, Virginia, who was the son of Hugh Horton [11], born about 1660 in Henrico County, Virginia, who was the son of Isaac Horton, born about 1610 in England [12].

    Margaret Emeline Horton's mother was Violetta Patterson [13]. After the death of James M. Horton in 1856, Violetta marreid Ebenezer Pond, born in massachusetts in 1799. He was a judge in Coosa County.

    References:
    3. Union Co., SC, Minutes of the County Court 1785-1799 by Brent Holcomb p136, 152.
    9.Coosa Co. 1840-1850-1860-1870 census records, Rockford Beat.
    10. State Record of North Carolina by Walter Clark, Vol. 19 p934, Vol 16 p1072, Vol. 14 p294
    11. Will of Hugh Horton, Bertie Co., NC 1735
    12. Early Virginia Immigrants p167 by George & Cabell Greer.
    13. Alabama marriages in the 1800's for Horton by Hunting for Bears, Prairiedville, LA.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: , Jefferson, Alabama
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