(Contributed by Angie (Horton) Gillespie.)
Ulysses Shelton Horton was born February 20, 1894, at Marshall, Searcy County, Arkansas, the son of James Nathaniel Horton and Isaphine Taylor.
Ulysses married Belle Zora Anderson Reid on May 19, 1917, at Marshall. Belle Reid was born April 1, 1893, at Big Flat, Arkansas, the daughter of Harvey Reid and Mary Malinda Martha Jane Anderson.
Belle died March 6, 1939, at Prue, Osage County, Oklahoma. Ulysses died January 3, 1969, at Collinsville, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. They are buried in Prairie View Cemetery at Prue.
Children of Ulysses Horton and Belle Reid
1. Ukle Elmer Horton, b. Nov 16, 1913; d. May 25, 1993
2. Nehemiah Horton, b. Mar 20, 1918; d. June 29, 1992; m. Ruby Christine Parker
3. Lodabar Horton, b. Searcy Co, AR; m. Osa Bell Toothman on June 6, 1942, Osage Co, OK
4. J. D. Horton, b. Sept 30, 1923, Rock Spring, AR; d. Dec 28, 1979, Tulsa, OK; m. Lillie Jean Toothman on Sept 29, 1956, Osage Co, OK
5. Charles Hugh Horton, b. July 13, 1926; d. Nov 11, 1970; m. Roxie Dell Young and Hazel Jean Alexander