William Horton

     William was born on Sunday, 25 December 1757 in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. He was the son of Micah Horton and Bethia Tuthill. William married Hannah Crossman circa 1779 in Minisink Town. William's wife, Hannah, died circa 1788 in Minisink Town leaving him a widower. William married 2nd Elizabeth Masters, daughter of James Masters and Patience Walling, circa 1790 in Minisink Town. The 1790 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Minisink Town, the family of William Horton - 1 male over 16; 1 male under 16; 4 females.² The 1800 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Minisink Town, Orange County, New York, the family of Williasm Horton - 2 males under 10; 1 male over16-under26; 1 male over 26-under 45 -- 3 females under 10; 2 females over 10 under16, 1 female over 16-under 26; 1 female over 26 under 45. The next name on the census is William Lane husband Keziah Mathers.³ The 1810 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Minisink Town the family of William Horton [20101:02101].⁴ William departed this life on Sunday, 27 June 1813 in Minisink Town at age 55 years, 6 months and 2 days.