Yesterday I shared the names of family members who died during Horton’s life and the years of their deaths. My next few posts will include the causes of their deaths. Horton’s 2 year old daughter Ruth died of croup in … Continue reading →
When I began sharing the story of Mary Howard, my 4th-great grandmother, many readers were moved by her story of great loss. I look forward to writing her story after I’ve completed her father’s. He also had a life filled … Continue reading →
Of the many letters and documents that I’ve transcribed to date there are 155 written by or to Horton Howard, or that mention him. In his own letters he appears to be a caring man, full of energy and willing … Continue reading →
The internet has been a boon to researchers. I knew, several years ago, that the library in Massillon Ohio had a dozen or so letters written from Horton Howard to another Quaker named Thomas Rotch. Thanks to improved cross-referencing of … Continue reading →
I was surprised to discover that the early Quakers were not teetotallers. Horton’s grandmother had 2 wine glasses in the inventory of her estate, and Horton seems to have considered going into wine production. At the very least, he was … Continue reading →