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| EDWARD T. HORTON, merchant, Millbrook village, is a son of Seneca dn Catharine (Buckbee) Horton, the former a native of Ohio and latter of New York. The parents came to Michigan in the spring of 1866, and settled in Wheatland Tp., where they still reside. He accompanied his parents to this State, and was reared under their supervision to the age of twenty years. The year preceding his majority he spent in various occupations, among them, one term as teacher of a district school. The next three years he passed in the employ of W. S. Howd, general merchant at Millbrook. In 1870 he went to Eaton Co., Mich., and boughta third interest in a planing mill. He entered vigorously into the prosecution of his business venture, but at the end of two months a distressing accident resulted in the loss of his right hand, and he sold out and returned to Millbrook. He then formed a partnership with his former employer, W. S. Howd, which existed two and one-half years. In 1873, associated with A. J. Howd, he purchased the interest of W. S. Howd, and the new firm transacted business one year, when Mr. Horton became sole owner, his partner retiring, and he continued the prosecution of his mercantile interests two years; at the end of that period of time he again connected himself with a partner, Mr. T. C. Gardner. This relation was of brief duration, the latter gentleman selling to Mr. Horton, who has since managed the business alone. His trae is in a thriving condition, necessitating a stock worth $15,000, comprising a line of merchandise adapted to the local demand. Mr. Horton was married in Hillsdale Co., Mich., Oct. 17, 1875, to Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and Electa Tiney, who was born in Ohio, whither her parents removed from New York, the State of their nativity. Of this marriage one child has been born, Thad S., Sept. 21, 1880. Mr. Horton is widely known and universally esteemed for his business integrity, as well as for his personal traits, which render him a popular and valuable member of socity. HIs industry and attention to his business interests have brought him substantial results, and though he is yet a young man he has attained an enviable and permanent place among his fellow men. Himself and wife are actively interested in religious matters and belong to the M.E. Church. Mr. Horton is a Republican and has held various offices in the township. |