Peter Henderson T. Horton, Jr. was born May 12, 1842, in Tennessee. He was the son of Peter Henderson T. Horton and Martha "Nancy" (last name unknown).
Peter, Jr. was a member of Co. K, 3rd Arkansas Cavalry in the Civil War.
Peter married Sarah Jane Morrison on April 9, 1865, at Lewisburg, Conway County, Arkansas. Sarah was born February 27, 1850. She died December 31, 1930, and is buried in Landis Cemetery, Searcy County, Arkansas. Peter died January 8, 1928, and is also buried in Landis Cemetery.
Children of Peter H. Horton, Jr. and Sarah Morrison
1. Martha J. Horton, b. Apr 30, 1868, AR; m. Tommy Massey
2. Thomas Wayne Horton, b. Jan 23, 1871, AR
3. Mary I. Horton, b. Sept 23, 1873; m. Elza Marshall
4. William H. Horton, b. Mar 23, 1876
5. John S. Horton, b. July 31, 1878, Searcy Co, AR; m. _____ Treece
6. Sarah R. Horton, b. Aug 21, 1881, Searcy Co, AR; m. William Martin
7. Louella N. Horton, b. Feb 3, 1884, Searcy Co, AR; James Morrison
8. James A. Horton, b. Feb 24, 1887, Searcy Co, AR; m. Arkie _____
9. Eve Elizabeth Horton, b. Dec 24, 1889, Searcy Co, AR; d. June 7, 1943; m. William Morrison
10. Jannette Horton, b. Sept 22, 1892, Searcy Co, AR; m. Hugh Jennings