James Anderson Horton was born in 1839, in Tennessee, the son of Peter Henderson T. Horton and Martha "Nancy" (last name unknown).
James married Mary A. Morrison on April 11, 1858, at Landis, Searcy County, Arkansas.
James was a member of Co. K, 3rd Arkansas Cavalry in the Civil War. He died July 3, 1901.
Children of James A. Horton and Mary Morrison
1. Thomas Horton, b. Dec 4, 1859, AR; d. Jan 19, 1940, at Alco, AR
2. J. W. Horton, b. Jan 15, 1861, AR
3. Z. M. Horton, b. Mar 27, 1869, AR
4. F. M. Horton, b. Feb 22, 1872, AR
5. A. J. Horton, b. Aug 17, 1874, AR
6. G. B. Horton, b. Apr 10, 1876, AR