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Wright James Horton 1813–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1813

Birth Location: Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA

Death Date: 18 May 1900

Death Location: Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Isaac Horton

Mother: Margaret Odell

Spouse(s): Deborah Horton

Children(s): Abner Horton, Abner Horton, Cyrus Horton, Isaac Horton, Amelia Harron, Sarah Lewes

In 1813, Wright James Horton entered the world in Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA, born to Isaac Horton And Margaret Odell. In 1860, Wright James Horton resided in Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA. In 1870, Wright James Horton resided in Genesee, Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA. Wright James Horton married Deborah Wilcox Horton, and had children including Abner Horton, Amelia Horton Harron, Cyrus B Horton, Isaac Horton, Sarah Arne Horton Lewes. Wright James Horton passed away in 1900 in Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1813, Wright James Horton entered the world in Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA, born to Isaac Horton And Margaret Odell.
  • In 1860, Wright James Horton resided in Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1870, Wright James Horton resided in Genesee, Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
  • Wright James Horton married Deborah Wilcox Horton, and had children including Abner Horton, Amelia Horton Harron, Cyrus B Horton, Isaac Horton, Sarah Arne Horton Lewes.
  • Wright James Horton passed away in 1900 in Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wright Horton's Ancestors

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Wright Horton
1813–1900
Birth Place: Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA
Parents
Isaac Horton
1780–1861
Dutchess, New York, United States
Margaret Odell
1782–1831
Yonkers, Westchester, New York, United States
Grandparents
Joshua Horton
1751–1814
Southold, Long Island, New York, USA
Phebe Swartout
1760–1807
Dutchess County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Horton
1733–1790
Asenath Mapes
1737–1762
Samuel Swartwout
1726–1816
Phebe Pudney
1732–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Horton
1708–1786
Deliverance Reeves
1710–1764
Jacobus Swartwout
1692–1749
Gilles Nieukerk
1691–1749

Wright Horton's Descendants

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Wright (James) Horton (25 Oct 1813–18 May 1900) m. Deborah (Wilcox) Horton (13 Oct 1812–23 July 1885)
  1. 1. Abner Horton 1850–1880
  2. 2. Abner Horton 1844–1914 m. Mary (E) Deveneloof 1843–1880 m. Sophia (S) Harris 1853–1937
    1. 1. Gertrude Horton 1875–1876
    2. 2. Charlie (D) Horton 1870–1879
    3. 3. Frank Horton 1879–1880
    4. 4. John (Wright) Horton 1894–1929
  3. 3. Cyrus (B) Horton 1846–1922 m. Elsie Clark 1847–1928
    1. 1. Ethel (M. Horton) Hackney 1879–1934
  4. 4. Isaac Horton 1839–1915 m. Ida (E.) Brown 1855–1942
  5. 5. Amelia (Horton) Harron 1841–1904
  6. 6. Sarah (Arne Horton) Lewes 1849–1922

Wright Horton's Timeline

5 Records

1813
25 Oct 1813
Birth of Wright James Horton in Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA
Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Wright James Horton resided here in Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 57
Wright James Horton resided here in Genesee, Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Genesee, Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 67
Wright James Horton resided here in Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1900
18 May 1900
Age 87
Death of Wright James Horton in Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1813
    Event Place: Phillipstown, Putnam County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 579; Page: 349a; Enumeration District: 082
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Genesee, Genesee Village, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Genesee, Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Morris, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 579; Page: 349a; Enumeration District: 082

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1900
    Event Place: Genesee, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Morris, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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