Pelletreau 1907: youngest child of Barnabas and Jerusha (Wheat) Horton; b. 3 Aug 1835 Orange Co.; ice cream manufacturer.
HIS PARENTS not pulled from a cited public page in this pass (Pelletreau likely names them; not independently extracted here). Parents locked 15 Sep 2026: Barnabas Horton (1785–1867; NOT the 1600s Southold pioneer) × Jerusha Wheat. Pelletreau compiled line continues toward pioneer Barnabas — not locked yet.
Facts
- Name
- James Madison Horton
- Born
- 3 August 1835
- Birthplace
- Richville / farm near Middletown, Orange County, New York (sources differ on the exact hamlet)
- Died
- 26 June 1914
- Place of death
- 112 West 126th Street, New York, New York
- Generation
- 5
- Status
- confirmed
- Sex
- Male
Parents
Spouses
Children
Images
Sources
- Named Margaret Hope (Robertson) Cassell, mother of Mary Ann Cassell, in Pelletreau 1907.
James M. Horton was married in New York City, February 8, 1865, to Mary Ann Cassell, daughter of Samuel Whittaker and Margaret Hope (Robertson) Cassell. Their children are: Harry C., born November 8, 1865 ... Mary Hope, born August 8, 1869, married Edward B. Lewis
- NYT obituary 27 Jun 1914 (quoted by Grutchfield): died yesterday age 79 at 112 West 126th Street; born on a farm near Middletown, N.Y.; children James M. Horton and Mrs. Mary Hope Lewis.
Horton, James Madison: Manufacturer; b. Richville, N. Y., Aug. 3, 1835. Spent some years on a farm; in 1853 came with his brother to N. Y. City to engage in milk trade ... Residence: 112 W. 126th St.
- NYT obituary 27 Jun 1914 (quoted by Grutchfield): died yesterday age 79 at 112 West 126th Street; born on a farm near Middletown, N.Y.; children James M. Horton and Mrs. Mary Hope Lewis.
James Madison Horton, the well-known ice cream manufacturer, died yesterday at his home, 112 West 126th Street, at the age of 79. Mr. Horton was born on a farm near Middletown, N. Y. ... In 1912 he transferred eleven pieces of property to his children, James M. Horton and Mrs. Mary Hope Lewis.
- Pelletreau 1907: Jerusha Wheat, wife of Barnabas Horton; mother of James Madison Horton (youngest child); b. 18 Feb 1792; d. 31 Mar 1848; daughter of Amos and Annie Wheat.
James M. Horton, youngest child of Barnabas and Jerusha (Wheat) Horton, was born at the family home in Middletown township, Orange county, New York.
- Named Margaret Hope (Robertson) Cassell, mother of Mary Ann Cassell, in Pelletreau 1907.
James M. Horton, youngest child of Barnabas and Jerusha (Wheat) Horton, was born August 3, 1835 ... Parents: Barnabas Horton; Jerusha Wheat Horton