Elizabeth Horton

     Elizabeth was born on Friday, 29 May 1795 in Minisink Town, Orange County, New York. Elizabeth married Parshall Howell II, son of Parshall Howell I and Charity Mather [Marther], on 2 September 1810 in Minisink Town, Orange County, New York. Parshall is listed as having lived in Orange County, New York in School District 6 (Minisink & Wawayanda) - 1810-1815. It is not known if this is Parshall Senior or Parshall Junior. It is also noted that William Horton was residing there as well This property could have been part of the estate of William Horton. Parshall is noted in Stickney as selling the land to David Lain. It should be noted that Kezia Mather [1749], d/o Increase & niece to Ebenezer married William Lain and lived in Minisink. David was their son.^2,3 Parshall Junior & his family are found in Hainsville, Sandyton Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey having erected a dwelling & a store in 1824 from land transferred to him from John Shay & one year later converted it into a hotel. That same year Parshall is listed as the Postmaster for Sandyton. Mr. Howell was a popular landlord & merchant of this place.⁴ Elizabeth's husband, Parshall, died on 30 August 1849 in Dexter Township leaving her a widow. 3 October 1850, Elizabeth was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Dexter Township. Enumerated in this household were Elizabeth Howell [56 New York $3300], children: Nelson [19 New Jersey], Louisa [23 New Jersey], Chauncy [19 New Jersey], Amanda [15 New Jersey], & Benjamin [12 Michigan].⁵ 18 August 1860, Elizabeth was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Dexter Township. Enumerated in this household were Elizabeth Howell [65 New York $10,000], her children: Chauncey [39 New Jersey], Nelson [27 New Jersey] & Amanda [25 New Jersey].⁶ Elizabeth departed this life on Tuesday, 12 May 1863 in Dexter Township at age 67 years, 11 months and 13 days.⁷ She was buried at Hamlin Township, Eaton County, Michigan, in Oakwood Cemetery. She was first buried on her family farm in Dexter.