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William John Horton 1743 – 1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1743

Birth Location: Yorktown, Westchester, New York, USA

Death Date: 4 Apr 1831

Death Location: Colchester, Delaware, New York, USA

Father: Daniel Horton

Mother: Esther Lane

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Covert

Children(s): John Horton

Early life: William John Horton arrived in Yorktown, Westchester, New York, USA in 1743, born to Daniel Horton and Esther Lane. Over time, William John Horton formed a family with Elizabeth Lizzie Covert, which included John Horton. William John Horton concluded life in Colchester, Delaware, New York, USA in 1831.

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Parents

Daniel Horton
1692 – 1777
Birth Location: Rye, Westchester County, New York, USA
DH
Esther Lane
1704 – 1769
Birth Location: Rye, Westchester County, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Covert
1743 – 1831
Birth Location: Cortlandt Manor, Westchester, New York, USA
EC

Children(s)

John Horton
1769 – 1828
Birth Location: Somers, Westchester County, New York, United States of America
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 10 Jan 1743
    Event Place: Yorktown, Westchester, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 4 Apr 1831
    Event Place: Colchester, Delaware, New York, USA
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