Horton, David

HORTON, INGHAM, DE VEEMON, LANCE

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Date: 5/25/2021 at 16:02:30

David Horton is a farmer, residing on section 23, Clay Township, where he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. He was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., Jan. 30, 1836, and is the son of David A. and Lucia D. (Ingham) Horton, both of whom were natives of New York. They were the parents of six children: Willis, born June 3, 1831, is now engaged in farming in Cass County, Neb.; John L. born Sept. 26, 1833, is now living in Clay Township; Lucinda, born June 24, 1838, is the wife of L. Wilson, a farmer in Cass County, Neb.; Eugene, born May 15, 1841, died in Fabius, N. Y., March 21, 1842; Sarah F., born Sept. 1, 1843, is the widow of Frederick Frisbie, who served three years in and Illinois regiment during the late war. She resides in Cass County, Neb.

The maternal grandfather of our subject settled in Washington County in a very early day, and, returning to New York on a visit, gave such a glowing description of the country that he induced the family to move to this State, which they did in 1844. They came through what is now the great city of Chicago, and which was then but a small village. On arriving here, David A. Horton, the father of our subject, entered eighty acres of land in Clay Township, for which he paid $100, all the money that he had. After the erection of his cabin he at once commenced the improvement of his place, and as the years went by he prospered in material wealth, and from time to time made other purchases of land, and before his death, which occurred in December, 1878, had the satisfaction of seeing all his family married and comfortably settled on good farms. Mrs. Horton died in November, 1872. They were members of the Congregational Church, and took and active part in Church and Sunday-school work.

The subject of this sketch grew to manhood on his father’s farm in Clay Township, receiving his education in the common school. On the 9th of August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. E, 30th Iowa Vol. Inf., for three years or during the war. He was with the regiment from the beginning until its final muster out. On being mustered into the service at Keokuk, on the 23d of September, the regiment was immediately sent to Arkansas, where it joined in the White River and Tallahatchie marches, then went to Vicksburg by way of Chickasaw Bayou. From Vicksburg it was sent by way of Grand Gulf to Jackson, and from thence to Black River, and then back to Vicksburg, arriving there on the 18th of May, and remaining until the final capture of that city. It was in the charge on Vicksburg on the 22d of May when Col. Abbott, its commander, was killed while leading the regiment. After the capture of that city the regiment went into camp on Big Black River, where it remained until the latter part of September, when it returned to Vicksburg. Being sent to reinforce Hooker, it was in the battles of Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and Ringgold. In the battle of Taylor’s Ridge Mr. Horton was wounded and sent to the hospital at Nashville, and there received a furlough and came home for a time. Returning to the regiment on the expiration of his furlough, he was in the campaign through Georgia from May 6 till September 5. He was again wounded at the battle of Resaca, and had it not been for his knapsack would have been killed. The regiment formed a part of the grand army under Sherman on is famous march to the sea. When near Rolla, S. C., they heard that Lee had surrendered, and there was great rejoicing. They believed now that the war would soon end, and that in a short time they could again join their families. While rejoicing over the glorious and that in a short time they could again join their families. While rejoicing over the glorious news, word came that Lincoln was assassinated, and their joy was turned to sorrow. Continuing its march, the regiment reached Washington, D. C., in time to join in the grand review in that city, and where it was mustered out and sent to Davenport for final discharge. Returning to his home, Mr. Horton at once resumed farming, in which occupation he has since been engaged. On the 8th of October, 1873, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary H. De Veemon, a native of Alleghany County, Md., born May 3, 1839, and daughter of George W. and Sophia (Lance) De Veemon, who were also natives of Maryland. They came to Jefferson County, Iowa, and lived there until 1876, when they came to Washington County, Iowa, and made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Horton until their death, her mother dying Feb. 9, 1878, and her father May 11, 1880. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, always attending upon the services in the Lord’s house.

To Mr. and Mrs. Horton four children have been born. The first born were twins, and died in infancy. George A. was born Dec. 19, 1876, and Lucia S. was born Aug. 8, 1878. Mrs. Horton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Horton has in the home farm 120 acres, and owns elsewhere 110 acres, in addition to which he is the owner of a business house in Brighton. He is a member of the G. A. R. Post at Brighton. Politically he is a Republican.

An excellent view of Mr. Horton’s residence will be found in this work.

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa (1887). Excerpt from Biographical Sketch of David Horton, pages 501-502, 505. Sketch of Mr. Horton’s residence will be found on page 503.