In a message dated 18/05/2005 22:00:29 GMT Daylight Time, HORTON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: I would like information on any Horton or Horton marriage living around 1850- 1855 Allegany Co. Ny moving to Kent Co. Mi. bef 1860. I have large data base would like to add your. Ann in Ks. My Hortons are from Allegany Co., and hopefully we will have some in common, because I have hit a brick wall! The furthest back I can go is Luther Horton (born approx. 1777, died 1861), married to Clarissa (born approx. 1788 and died 1860), buried in Independence. I originally thought Luther was descended from Barnabas Horton through his son Caleb, but now I am really not so sure and am having a hard time trying to get more info on this Luther. There is definitely a Luther Horton married to Clarissa descended from Caleb, but I'm not convinced yet that my Luther is the same person - more investigation is needed. At any rate - my Luther had a son, also called Luther, born in CT in 1824, married to Maria, and died 1897. They lived in Independence and had 6 children: Jesse, Norman Luther, Ellen, John, Mary, and Sarah. I am descended from his son John (my GG Grandfather) and can provide loads more info from that generation forward. This branch lived in both Allegany and Steuben counties. Going back to Luther (the younger one), it is very possible that he had siblings that moved on to Michigan, and I would really love to know more about his generation. If you are able to fill in any gaps for me, I'd be SO appreciative! Best Regards, Mary K.