N.H. married W.A. Taylor [Group Sheet]

1. W.A. Taylor
2. D.C. Taylor
3. L. Taylor

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SOUTHINGTON, Conn. - Charles Montraville Horton, 77, of Southington, beloved husband of Maryann McDonough Horton, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Ft. Pierce, Fla., on Oct. 6, 1923, to the late Charles M. and Ruby Swain Horton, he graduated valedictorian of his Vero Beach High School Class of 1941. He then served as a commissioned officer during World War II, graduating from the University of Chicago with a bachelor's degree in meteorology in 1944. He was a key member of the U.S. Air Weather Service, where he continued to serve as a civilian for many years in New Orleans and Asheville. Upon retirement, he began a second successful career with IBM Corp., including an assignment in Germany as a senior information systems designer, retiring again in 1985.

An Accomplished bridge player and devotee of classical music, Charlie composed church anthems and other religious pieces. He was a founding member and choir director of the Asheville Westminister Presbyterian Church as well as being a long-standing member and president of the Asheville Lion's Club. His interests in meteorology continued throughout his life, and he enjoyed being the personal weather forecaster for family and friends. He was an accomplished photographer, an avid reader and a world traveler with a special fondness for Ireland.

His first wife, Betty Hayes Horton, and their daughter, Ann Horton, preceded him in death.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his brother-in-law, John McDonough, who resided with the couple; daughters, Nancy Horton of West Hartford, Conn., and Dr. Marjorie Horton of Ann Arbor, Mich.; son-in-law, Dr. John Kuwada; five grandchildren, Will, Dan and Lauren Taylor and Elizabeth and Alex Kuwada; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Thomas and Marilou Horton of DeLand, Fla.; sister, Edna Case of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and his devoted little dog, Dixie.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 145 Main St. Burial will be private.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at John J. Ferry Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, Conn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain, CT 06053 or Hospice of Central Connecticut, 40 East St., Plainville, CT 06062.

(Published in The Asheville Citizen-Times on September 10, 2001)

Charles — Betty Lou Hayes. Betty was born 28 Nov 1924, Florida, USA; died 1 Feb 1981, Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HORTON FUNERAL SCHEDULED TODAY

FORT PIERCE, Nov. 18 - Funeral services for Charles M. Horton, 62, pioneer banker and former tax assessor of this county, whose death occurred at his home here lat Thursday after an extended illness, will be conducted from the First Presbyterian church here at 3 p. m. Sunday.

A resident of Fort Pierce for more than 30 years and prior to that time at Orange City and Melbourne, Mr. Horton was widely known throughout the Indian River country. He was associated for many years with the Fort Pierce bank, serving as cashier and later as president for a long period.

He was elected county tax assessor in 1924 following his retirement from the bank, and served a four-year term, at the expiration of which he entered the merchandising business.

(Published in The Miami News on November 19, 1933)

Charles married Ruby Mae Swain 22 Jun 1920, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. Ruby (daughter of James William Swain and Latty Missouri Shields) was born 28 Jan 1898, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA; died 4 Jun 1999, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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RUBY HORTON WARREN, 101, North McDonald Avenue, DeLand, died Friday, June 4. Mrs. Warren was a homemaker. Born in Sanford, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Fort Pierce, and International Order of Rebekahs. Survivors: sons, Charles Horton, Southington, Conn., Thomas R. Horton, DeLand; stepdaughter, Edna Case, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Lankford Funeral Home, DeLand.

(Published in The Orlando Sentinel on June 5, 1999)

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James W. Swain Dies Here at 75

James William Swain, 75, died at 5:55 p m yesterday at his home, 450 St. Francis st, after a short illness.

Swain was born in Cairo, Ill. on Oct 12, 1865, and came to Florida and settled at Lakeland with his parents in 1889. He remained at Lakeland until 1919, when he moved to Tallahassee.

A retired mechanic, Swain took great interest in civic and church affairs, being a member of the Baptist church.

His wife died in 1935, but he is survived by a son and four daughters. His son is Arthur F. Swain. The four daughters are: Miss Jewell Swain of Tallahassee, Mrs. H. G. Penuel of Crawfordville, Fla., Mrs. Alfred Warren of Vero Beach, Fla. and Mrs. D. Lee Baldwin of Titusville, Fla.

Swain is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Three of his brothers live in Atlanta, while his sister, Mrs. A. M. Wright, lives in Tampa.

The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p m tomorrow at the Culley chapel. Following the service the interment will be held at the Oakland cemetery.

(Published in The Tallahassee Democrat on December 5, 1940)

James — Latty Missouri Shields. Latty was born 28 Mar 1865, Missouri, USA; died 18 Jun 1935, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA; was buried 20 Jun 1935, Oakland Cemetery - Tallahassee, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Final Services For Mrs. Swain

Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Swain, well known Tallahassee woman, will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Methodist church. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery.

The Rev. F. H. Patterson, presiding elder of the Tallahassee district, Methodist church, and the Rev. Luther Rice Christie, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate.

Mrs. Swain died early Tuesday afternoon following an illness of two weeks. She had been in failing health for several months.

She moved here in 1919 with her husband from Ft. Pierce. Mr. Swain retired from active business several years ago. Mrs. Swain was born March 28, 1865, in Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Miss Jewel Swain, member of the Leon high school faculty, Mrs. H. G. Penuel also of Tallahassee, Mrs. D. L. Baldwin of Titusville and Mrs. Ruby S. Horton of Ft. Pierce and one son, Arthur Swain, well known local business man. Two brothers, Fred Shields of Blountstown and Sam Shields of Woodville; one sister, Mrs. B. F. Raybon of Chattahoochee and seven grandchildren survive.

Mrs. Swain was a member of the Trinity Methodist church. She died at her home on W. St. Francis street.

(Published in The Tallahassee Democrat on June 19, 1935)