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The faithful wife and mother of the aforementioned chil- dren passed away April 25, 1905. She was a lady of the old- school type and was possessed of many excellent qualities of mind and heart.
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ALFRED LEWIS HORTON.
Alfred Lewis Horton, a highly respected and honored citi- zen of City Island, borough of the Bronx, where he was born October 10, 1857, is a son of Alfred Lewis and Anna (Colie) Horton. The latter was a native of Inverness, a town situated in the highlands of Scotland, and came with her parents to Canada, where they took up government lands along the lower Sutherland river.
Alfred L. Horton, Sr., father of Alfred L. Horton, Jr., was born in Patchogue, Suffolk county, Long Island, and was a son of William and Hannah Maria (Holman) Horton. He had been left an orphan at an early age, and upon attaining to manhood years learned the blacksmith trade, which occupation he fol- lowed on Long Island for a number of years; he later engaged in the oyster trade. Mr. Horton went to Missouri with his family, where he was for some time engaged in mining coal. About 1867-68 Mr. Horton again returned east and took up his residence in City Island, where he became engaged in the oyster planting business and continued in that line of pursuit until the time of his death, which occurred February 10, 1887. He became well and favorably known for his integrity and up- rightness of character. By his marriage to Anna Colie he had born to him the following children : 1. Jennie A., July 31, 1853, married Maurice Leviness, of City Island. 2. Alfred Lewis, Jr., of whom later. 3. Chauncey, born August 3, 1866; lost his life by drowning in Eastchester Bay, May 10, 1887. 4. Anna (., married George Jackson, of New York City, and has chil- dren: Amy and Ruth Jackson.
Alfred L. Horton, of this review, received his educational training in the schools of City Island, and was there reared to manhood years. Upon taking up the practical duties of life, he followed various occupations and became well and favorably
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known in the community wherein he resided. Mr. Horton be- came identified with the public affairs of the town of Pelham, and was elected to the position of receiver of taxes, which posi- tion he held for several years. In 1893 he was appointed post- master of City Island, and served in that capacity until Jan- uary 1, 1896, when City Island became annexed to New York City. Mr. Horton remained in the postoffice department for some time thereafter at City Island, when he was transferred to the postoffice at Westchester, where he remained for two years, and in 1903 was again transferred to the postoffice at City Island, where he has remained actively engaged up to the present. Mr. Horton is an active member of Pelham Lodge, No. 712, Free and Accepted Masons, and of City Island Council. No. 1844. of the Royal Arcanum.
Mr. Horton married, in New York City, October 7, 1902, Annie Anderson, born November 19, 1863, daughter of William and May (Barnstead) Anderson.
CHARLES ALEXANDER HORTON.
Charles Alexander Horton, whose early death is deplore ! by a large circle of friends, was a well known and prominent resident of Port Richmond, Staten Island, where he had made his home for more than twenty years. He was of English descent and traced back his ancestors through a number of generations.
Alexander Horton, the great-great-grandfather of Charles Alexander Horton, was a native of Warwickshire, England. He had learned the trade of a chair and cabinet-maker, and con- ducted a business of that kind very successfully. He married and had a number of children among whom was one named Haley.
Haley Horton, son of Alexander Horton, resided in Han-
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ford, Devonshire, and was engaged in farming and stockrais- ing. He married, had a number of children, and named one of his sons Haley.
Haley Horton (2), son of Haley Horton (1), also resided at Hanford in Devonshire, and followed in his father's foot- steps as a farmer. He married and had a family of ten chil- dren, as follows: 1. Haley (3). 2. Henry. 3. Philip. 4. Alexander. 5. Arthur Trowbridge, of whom later. 6. Peggy, who married Mr. Hilson. 7. Mary, who married Mr. Basker- ville. 8. Agnes, who married Mr. Haskin. 9. Alice, who did not marry; and, 10, Avis, who married Mr. Sheppard.
Arthur Trowbridge Horton, fifth son and fifth child of Haley Horton (2), was born at Swanston, Devonshire, England, in 1816. He was educated and grew up to manhood in Devonshire, where he spent the greater part of his life, and, like his ances- tors, was engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died November 15, 1879, and his wife died in 1877. He married Jane Sheppard, who was born in 1817, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Hor- ton) Sheppard. They were the parents of the following named children: 1. Elizabeth, who married Henry Horton and had one child, Emily Edith Horton. 2. Ann, married George H. Beable and has the following children: Elizabeth, Mary. George, Arthur, Rose, Ada, Eveline and Henry Beable. 3. Arthur Trowbridge and Jane (Sheppard) Horton, was born at Hartford, Connecticut. 4. Henry, who died at the age of seven years. 5. Charles Alexander, of whom later. 6. Mary Jane, who married Richard Rowe and has four children-Florence, Arthur. Hilda and Mary.
Charles Alexander Horton, third son and fifth child of Arthur Trowbridge and Jane (Sheppard) Horton, was born at Swanston. parish of Ermington, Devonshire, England, July 26, 1854. He received a good education in the schools of his native
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land, and was taught the trade of a carpenter thoroughly. He followed this occupation for a number of years, but came to the conclusion that there was a better and broader field for his skill and ingenuity in the new world, and came to the United States in 1880. Immediately upon his arrival Mr. Horton took up his residence in Hudson county, New Jersey, but only remained there for two years. He then removed to Port Rich- mond, borough of Richmond, Staten Island, New York. Here he opened a hotel, his business acumen and energy making an immediate success of this undertaking. In 1894 Mr. Horton purchased the premises at No. 17 Broadway, Port Richmond, Staten Island, and here superintended and managed personally his well known and justly appreciated hotel. He continued in this business until 1902. Mr. Horton was a man of pleasing per- sonality and courteous demeanor, and had a host of friends both in business as well as in private life. He was genial and affable in his manners, and had a cheery, hopeful word, and a helpful hand for everyone in need of them. He took an active interest in all matters that concerned the public welfare of the community in which he lived, and was ready to lend his sup- port to any measure of improvement for the borough. He was respected and esteemed by all with whom he came in contact. Mr. Horton was a member of Port Richmond Lodge, No. 465, Sons of St. George. He died at Port Richmond, borough of Richmond. Staten Island, January 1, 1906.
CHARLES ARTHUR HORTON.
Charles Arthur Horton, who is at present president of the Duplex Roller Bushing Company, Belfast, Maine, is a worthy representative of the name and family.
The first ancestor of whom we have any authentic informa- tion was Alexander Horton, the great-great-great-grandfather
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of Charles Arthur Horton, and was a native of Warwick- shire. England. He had learned the trade of a chair and cabi- net-maker, and for some time conducted a business of that kind very successfully. Alexander Horton married and reared a number of children, among whom was one named Haley.
Haley Horton, son of Alexander Horton, resided in Han- ford. Devonshire, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising. He married and reared a number of children, among whom was one son named Haley (2).
Haley Horton, son of Haley Horton (1), also resided at Hanford and Devonshire, and followed in his father's foot- steps as a farmer. He married and had a family of ten chil- dren as follows: 1. Haley (3). 2. Henry. 3. Philip. 4. Alex- ander. 5. Arthur Trowbridge, of whom later. 6. Peggy, who married a Mr. Hilson. 7. Mary, who married a Mr. Basker- ville. 8. Agnes, who married Mr. Haskin. 9. Alice, who did not marry. 10. Avis, who married a Mr. Sheppard.
Arthur Trowbridge Horton, fifth child and fifth son of Haley Horton, was born in 1851, in Devonshire, England, where he was educated and reared to manhood. Upon coming to the United States he first took up his abode in New York City. where for some time he followed various pusnits, and in 1888 he removed to Derby, Connecticut. Arthur Trowbridge Hor- ton died March 14, 1897. He was a consistent Christian and a member of the Episcopal church. He married Phebe Harde- man, and of this union was born an only child. Charles Arthur Horton, whose name introances this review. He was born at Fultonville, Montgomery county. New York, November 21, 1873. Phebe Hardeman Horton died October 5, 1875. She was a lady of the old-school type. and was possessed of many fine qualities of both mind and heart, and was also a consistent member of the Episcopal church.
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Charles A. Horton received his educational training in the public schools of New York and Connecticut. At the age of seventeen he began to take up the practical duties of life, and by his industry and thrift has advanced to the position of presi- dent of the Duplex Roller Bushing Company, with offices at Belfast. Maine.
Charles Arthur Horton was married, January 14, 1904, to Maria Louise Keller, born December 13, 1874, daughter of Sylvester J. and Ellen Jane (Clow) Keller, of Syracuse, New York. Of this marriage has been born two sons: Arthur Trow- bridge, born in New York City, December 1, 1904, and Holton Wood, born at White Plains, New York, March 1, 1906. Mr. Horton and his family attend the Episcopal church.
CRAWFORD FAMILY.
George R. Crawford, president of the Westchester Fire In- surance Company, is a lineal descendant of Quintan Crawford, the pioneer ancestor of the family in America, who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 1667, died 1747. He came to this country in the year 1689 and settled in North Castle, Westchester county, New York. He followed the occupation of farming. His wife, Dorothy Crawford, bore him five children: Four sons, Felix. Uriah, John and Israel, and one daughter, Tamothy. One of these sons settled in Georgia, and a descendant, William Craw- ford, became vice-president of the United States. The name Crawford was originally spelled "Cruford," (de Cruford), being of Norman origin. de Cruford landed in England with William the Conqueror and finally settled in Scotland, where the name eventually, with the broad Scottish accent, assumed its present form. The crest of the Crawford coat-of-arms is a deer's head surmounted by a triple cross. History records that during the feudal times a severe battle was fought between the
TVTEM TE ROBORE REDDEM.
CRAWFORD.
Crawford Coat of Arms
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Crawford Clan and the Fleming Clan, in which the former was victorious, capturing the latter's castle and retainers.
John Crawford, third son of Quintan Crawford, married and became the father of several children, among whom were William and Samuel.
Samuel Crawford, son of John Crawford, was born at White Plains, Westchester county, New York, November 10, 1732. He was appointed a deputy from Westchester county to the Provincial Congress and served during the years 1775-76-77. and the following is a preamble of the State Constitution, adopted in the old court house at White Plains, New York, July 10, 1776, the birth of the State of New York, in which Samuel Crawford was one of the few who participated: "Re- solved and Ordered, That the style or title of this House be changed from that of the Provincial Congress of the Colony of New York, to that of the Convention of the Representatives of the State of New York." At the age of thirty-four he pur- chased a farm of ninety-six acres located on the west side of the town of Scarsdale, bordering on the Bronx river, near what is now known as Hartsdale, which he made as his permanent residence. In the spring of 1775, he, with James Varian, or- ganized a company of soldiers among the people living in the towns of White Plains and Scarsdale, and February 14, 1775, Mr. Crawford was elected lieutenant of the said company, which became attached to and formed a part of Colonel Joseph Drake's regiment of minute men. On November 18, 1777, he was killed in a skirmish with a detachment of British soldiers near Stephen Ward's tavern, which was located at the forks of the Albany Post Road and the road to Tuckahoe Depot. An account of Lieutenant Samuel Crawford's death, written by an eye witness. was published in the National Magazine in 1853, as follows:
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"When I was about nine years of age I was a witness to the pursuit of the American army by the British, from East- chester to White Plains, where Washington set up some de- fenses and held them at bay until evening. The Americans en- camped in sight of the British, and by keeping up their fires all night escaped them and crossed the Hudson. The British, cha- grined and fatigued, retraced their steps to Eastchester and en- camped on Hunt's Hill. Some of the officers pitched their tents in our orchard. Before long the British army retired to Kings- bridge and made that their permanent standpoint, while Colonel Delaney's troops were stationed at Morrisania and Fordham. His men were mostly Americans, called "Refugees," or "Tories." Among them was my uncle -- my father's only brother-Lieutenant-Colonel Hunt. We were now between the lines, in a most equivocal and unpleasant situation. Colonel Joseph Drake- my mother's brother -- on the American side, made an effort to move us by sending two Continental wagons to our assistance. The British got knowledge of the design, and pursued us so closely that the teamsters thought proper to disburden themselves of their load, and left us at Mr. Craw- ford's, near the Plains (White Plains). Mr. Crawford being with the party that night, was killed, with a number of others- for there was considerable fighting-at what was known as Ward's House (Tavern). The next morning I went to see them deposit the slain in a grave, without coffin or shroud."
In the year 1758 Samuel Crawford married Jane (name un- known), and their children were: Elijah, John, Esther, Mary, Rachel, Phebe, Samuel and Joseph.
Samuel Crawford, son of Samuel and Jane Crawford, was born at Scarsdale, New York, April 4, 1774, died October 18, 1813. He married, August 12. 1797, Anna Horton, who was born July 10, 1778, died January 17, 1860. She was a resident of
Anna Horton Crawford
Elisha Crawford.
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City Island, daughter of Daniel Horton. Their children were: James, born June 25, 1798, died October 5, 1855. Elisha, born December 6, 1800, died September 8, 1877. Rachel, born Feb- ruary 23, 1803, died August 3, 1870. John, born August 4, 1805, died August 28, 1880; he was a minister of the Methodist Epis- copal church. Margaret Ann, born May 4, 1808, died August 15, 1876. George W., born July 8, 1812, died January 9, 1870.
Elisha Crawford, son of Samuel and Anna (Horton Crawford, born at White Plains, New York, December 6, 1800, died September 8, 1877. He organized the White Plains Bank in 1840, became prominent in the Westchester Fire Insurance Company, and took an active part in building Methodist-Epis- copal churches in various parts of Westchester county. He married, September 12, 1822, Judith Tompkins, born March 20, 1798, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Underhill) Tompkins, the latter named a lineal descendant of Captain John Under- hill. Their children were: Joseph, Ann Elizabeth, Samuel, Frances Araminta, William Henry, James Ray Tompkins, John Washburn, Franklin, Sarah Margaret, and George R.
George R. Crawford, son of Elisha and Judith (Tompkins) Crawford, was born at White Plains, New York, June 21, 1841. He was educated at White Plains Military Institute; was elected secretary in 1864 and then president in 1879 of the West- chester Fire Insurance Company, serving in the latter capacity at the present time (1907). He is a member of the Craftsmen's (lub, Mt. Vernon City Club; also of the Siwanoy Golf Club, and the Sons of the American Revolution. Was also one of the charter members of Bethlehem Commandery, No. 53, Knights Templar, after which he became eminent commander of same; is prominent in both Scottish and York Rite Masonry ; a mem- ber of Mecca Temple, Mystic Shrine, Wauregan Encampment of O. D. O .; was president of village of Mt. Vernon; mem-
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ber of the board of education; first chief of Mt. Vernon Fire Department; and president of the board of fire commissioners of the city of Mt. Vernon. He married, May 24, 1864, Lucretia Greig, born September 10, 1844, and they are the parents of one child: George Beaumont Crawford, born March 16, 1869; married, October 27, 1896, Ella T. Tichenor, who bore him one child, Morell Tompkins Crawford, born October 12, 1899.
JOSEPH AUGUSTINE COZZINO.
Joseph Augustine Cozzino, who was for a number of years the secretary of the J. M. Horton Ice Cream Company, of which lie was also one of the founders, was recognized in commercial circles as one of the leading, enterprising and progressive busi- ness men of the metropolis. He was a descendant of an ancient and distinguished Sicilian family whose early ancestors had for a number of generations enjoyed marked distinction among the nobility and were also prominent in governmental affairs. In 1790, during the eruption of Mt. Etna, a large portion of the family estate with valuable family records were destroyed at Santo Rosario. This event seemed to change the destiny of the family, and in all probability had much to do with the advent of Joseph Comillo Cozzino to America.
Joseph Comillo Cozzino, grandfather of Joseph Augustine Cozzino, was born in the town of Catania, Island of Sicily, where he was educated and reared to manhood. Upon his arrival in the United States he settled in New York City, with the interests of which he became actively identified. His wife, Millicent Coz- zino, bore him three sons and one daughter: Calvin, who was an architect and upon attaining years of maturity left his home and was not heard from again. Edwin, married, had sons and daughters, and spent the active years of his life in Dutchess
Joseph a bozino.
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county, New York. Joseph, of whom later. The daughter died unmarried in 1905. aged nearly four-score years.
Joseph Cozzino, son of Joseph Comillo and Millicent Coz- zino, and father of Joseph Augustine Cozzino, was brought to this country by his parents during his early childhood, and here acquired his educational training and prepared himself for the practical duties of life. He was a linguist, being thoroughly familiar with the Italian, French, German and English lan- guages, and thus was thoroughly equipped for the vocation he chose for his life work, in which he achieved a large degree of success. He engaged in the hotel business in New York City and at Washington, D. C., and in both cities gained an enviable reputation as a genial host and an interesting conversationalist. He traveled extensively throughout the states, thereby acquir- ing a store of valuable and useful knowledge and enlarging his sphere of usefulness, and at the same time deriving pleasure and relaxation which can be obtained from no other source.
Joseph Cozzino married, at Montreal, Canada, Johanna Fitzgerald, a native of Limerick, Ireland, who came to Canada at the age of eleven years, and their children were: Mary Agnes, died in childhood. Joseph Augustine, of whom later. Francis M. died at the age of thirty-one years; he married Elizabeth Smith, and had three children: John S., died at the age of ten years; Vincent M., married and had one child, Mada- line M. Cozzino; Vincent M. died in Brooklyn in 1906. Loretto Theresa, a Sister of Charity at Mt. St. Vincent, known as Sis- ter Miriam Loretto. After an active and useful life Mr. Cozzino died in New York City in 1890, aged seventy-four years. His wife, Johanna (Fitzgerald) Cozzino, had died there many years previous. The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Cozzino were interred in Calvary cemetery.
.Joseph Augustine Cozzino was born in New York City, May
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25, 1840. He acquired his elementary education in the public schools of his native city, completed his studies by a course in St. Francis Xavier College, and at the age of eighteen took up the practical duties of life. In 1870 Mr. Cozzino entered into business relations with Messrs. Dunington and Emig, ice cream manufacturers in New York City, with whom he remained until the death of both gentlemen, and upon the organization of the J. M. Horton Ice Cream Company, he being one of the incor- porators, was appointed to the office of treasurer, a position he filled for a number of years, after which he was elected secre- tary of the corporation, in which capacity he served up to his death, which occurred November 28, 1905. Mr. Cozzino was in many ways a most remarkable man, and in the fullest sense of the word was a self-made man. He inherited perseverance and energy, and his steady ambition led him to achieve what is much more than average success. In directing his talents to the build- ing up of the business now incorporated under the name of the J. M. Horton Ice Cream Company, he contributed much to the success of that company, and his associates appreciate the per- manent results of his endeavors, and are foremost in acknowl- edging his superior ability as a business man and his thorough integrity and worth as a citizen. Though his career was abrupt- ly ended by death, his life was marked by the perfection of con- tinued effort and wholesome character. Kindliness and the spirit of helpfulness and charity were actuating principles of his life, and he gave and did much for the aid of the needy. He was a member of St. Thomas' Protestant Episcopal church. He was also a member of the Republican Club, Shakesperian Club, Metropolitan Museum of Arts, and other organizations that fostered the social and moral interests of his native city. He was a Republican in politics, and exercised a potent influence in behalf of the party whose principles he advocated.
H.Stewart
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Mr. Cozzino married, in New York City, February 26, 1870, Hattie Gross, born April 27, 1854, a daughter of Dr. Orrin R. and Jane S. (Knowles) Gross, both natives of Massachusetts and descendants of old New England families. Dr. Gross was a graduate of Wilberham College, and for over thirty-five years practiced his profession in New York City, having here taken up the homeopathic practice, and was one of its ardent advocates and supporters.
HUGH STEWART.
Hugh Stewart, who was for many years the principal directing spirit of the Brooklyn branch of the J. M. Horton Ice Cream Company, of which organization he was also a director and one of the founders, was recognized in commercial circles as one of the leading, enterprising and progressive men of the metropolis.
Mr. Stewart was of Scotch-Irish extraction, his parents, Hugh and Mary (Reed) Stewart, being agriculturists in county Antrim, Ireland, where they resided and spent their life's career. They had born of their marriage a family of sixteen children, seven of whom came to the United States. Six of them married. and their descendants are numbered among the useful citizens of their respective localities. Hugh and Mary (Reed) Stewart both attained the extreme age of ninety-seven years; the husband died nine days after the death of the wife. Of their children who came to this country James was the first to emigrate from home. He has not been heard from by the rest of the family for many years. Jane married William Mc- Ilvaine, and settled in New York City. Eliza married a Mr. Gaston, and she is supposed to have settled in the west. Mary married George Clark and settled at Gilroy. California. Daniel settled in Brooklyn; he married and had one son, Hugh. who
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married and has one son, Wesley Daniel Stewart. Margaret married William Evans and settled at Washington, D. C.
Hugh Stewart was born at Priestland, county Antrim, Ire- land, March 8, 1843. His educational training was such as was usually obtained by farmers' sons in those days. When sixteen years of age he decided to come to the United States, hoping here to find better opportunities for his skill and labor. He accordingly sailed for the new world, and upon his arrival in New York the young and ambitious stranger at once sought a position and entered the employ of a Mr. Cooper, who was en- gaged in the catering and ice cream trade. After learning the details of the work and having served his employer faithfully for several years, Mr. Stewart entered the employ of Jacob Fussell, who was one of the pioneer ice cream manufacturers in New York City. The young ice cream maker continued thus employed for some time. Having been frugal and economical, he managed to save sufficient capital to begin business on his own account at One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street and Third avenue, New York City. In this undertaking he met with im- mediate success as a result of his indefatigable perseverance and energy. Mr. Stewart allied his interests with the J. M. Horton Ice Cream Company, in 1873, and was later instrumental in establishing the business of the J. M. Horton Ice Cream Company in Brooklyn, and was an important factor in the management of the Brooklyn branch of this great establish- ment up to the time of his death, which occurred December 27, 1905.
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