from The Narragansett Historical Register, Vol. VII, 1889, A magazine devoted to the antiquities, genealogy and historical matter illustrating the History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. James N. Arnold, Ed. Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., Hamilton, R. I. E. L. Freeman & Co., Printers, Central Falls, R. I. pp. 362 - 363: Shan, John, and Lydia A. Horton, widow; m. by Rev. T. A. Taylor, Nov. 27, 1845.