James William Horton was born November 19, 1865, in Tennessee, the son of George William Wesley Horton and Betsey Jane Wright.
James married Sarah "Sally" King, who was born December 1870.
Children of James Horton and Sally King
1. Joseph Horton, b. Oct 2, 1889; m. Pink Ayers
2. Mary Horton, b. Dec 5, 1891; m. William Harper Ayers
3. George Luther Horton, b. Apr 9, 1894; m. Martha Leona Sherrill
4. Walter Horton, b. Jan 19, 1897; m. Hattie Scott
5. Jesse Horton, b. Nov 19, 1899; m. Elizabeth Scott
6. Madge Horton, m. Charles Ayers
7. Dora E. Horton
8. John Horton
9. Myrtle Horton
10. Edward Horton