About Horace Horton
Lived 1823 – 1902 (aged 78). Horace Horton was a Canadian politician and insurance broker.
Horace Horton (October 9, 1823 – February 18, 1902) was a Canadian insurance agent and political figure. He represented Huron Centre in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Stalisfield, Kent, England, the son of Henry Horton, came to Upper Canada with his family in 1831 and was educated in Goderich. He married Hannah, the daughter of Robert Gibbons. He was mayor of Goderich from 1872 to 1874. Horton resigned in October 1878 to accept a post in the office of the Auditor General.
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Who was Horace Horton?
Canadian politician (1823–1902)
When was Horace Horton born?
Horace Horton was born on 9 October 1823 in Stalisfield.
When did Horace Horton die?
Horace Horton died on 18 February 1902.
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Horace Horton was a politician and insurance broker.
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Horace Horton was Canadian.
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