Henry Horton

HORTON, KINDLY

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/10/2014 at 10:44:35

Henry Horton

Henry A Horton died at his home in Le Claire early Saturday morning after a long illness from Brights disease.

Mr. Horton was born in Frankstown, Blair County, Penn. May 4, 1844, and came with his parents Mr. And Mrs. Geo. Horton, to Le Claire when 10 years old, where he has always resided.

He was married in Le Claire, Sept. 20, 1865 to Miss Elizabeth Hart. He is survived by his widow and two children, Mrs. E. S. Kindly, wife of Prof. Kindly of Silvis, and George Horton of Rock Island, two grandchildren, Murina Kindly and Isabella Horton, two sisters and one brother, Mrs. A.E. Barrett of Clear Lake, Ia. Mrs. D.P. Redmond of Omaha, Neb. and George Horton of Springfield, Mo.

Mr. Horton has been a marine engineer all his life. He was the oldest mason of Le Claire lodge and had held many offices of trust in his town. He belong to Masonic order and the American Patriots. Burial at Le Claire Cemetery.

Source: Davenport Democrat, Davenport, Ia., 09 Jan 1910.

Transcribed by Georgeann McClure.