William Horton
English military aide
About William Horton
Lived 1708 – 1749 (aged 40–41).
William Horton (–1749) was the leading military aide to James Oglethorpe, a landowner and builder of the historic Horton House.
Education Horton was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School).
Career He was the leading military aide to General James Oglethorpe and was in charge of troops garrisoned at Fort Frederica on nearby St. Simons Island. Captain (1740), Major (1742).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Horton?
English military aide (c. 1708–1749)
When was William Horton born?
William Horton was born in 1708 in Herefordshire.
When did William Horton die?
William Horton died in 1749 in Savannah, Georgia.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Horton (military aide)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Horton. https://biography.guide/william-horton-1708/
MLA: "William Horton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-horton-1708/.
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