Nathaniel A. "Elic" Horton was born October 24, 1856, at Bear Creek, in Searcy County, Arkansas. He was the son of Isaac H. "Ikey" Horton and Sarah "Sallie" Berry.
Elic married Susan A. Cooper Cossey on December 7, 1882, at Bear Creek, in Searcy County. Susan Cossey was born October 12, 1864, the daughter of William Calvin Cossey and Elizabeth Isabelle "Ibbie" Cagle.
Elic died in Searcy County on August 3, 1896. Susan died June 12, 1947.
Children of Elic Horton and Susan Cossey
1. William Lee Horton, b. 1883, Searcy Co, AR
2. Mary Etha Belle Horton, b. May 4, 1886, Searcy Co, AR; d. June 1, 1964; m. C. Roscoe McDaniel
3. Grover Horton, b. Apr 12, 1887, Searcy Co, AR; d. Apr 27, 1969; m. Cleora McDaniel
4. Tim Horton, b. May 16, 1892, Searcy Co, AR; d. Nov 27, 1954; m. Maude Blair