HORTON: The Hortons in America; corrected reprint of 1876 work by G.F. Horton 1929By Adaline Horton White This extensive book contains the history of the Horton family in America, a corrected reprint of the 1876 work by Dr. George Firman Horton of Pennsylvania, whose parents were distinguished in Revolutionary fame. This is also a continuation of the generations of descendants. The first Hortons to come to America were (supposed) brothers, Thomas, Jeremiah, and Barnabas. Thomas Horton was in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1636. We