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John Bertrom Horton

Birth
Eastport, Washington County, Maine, USA
Death
19 Jun 1938 (aged 65)
Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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JOHN BERTROM HORTON
Age 65 years

John Bertrom Horton died Sunday, 19 June 1938, at the residence of his daughter, Beatrice Little, in Palmyra, New Jersey.

He was the husband of Margaret A. "Maggie" Gladney.

He was the father of Harry Horton of Moorestown, Bertram John Horton of Palmyra, Beatrice Horton Little of Palmyra, Elizabeth Horton Snelson of Camden, Margaret Horton Camp of Georgia and the late May E. Horton.

He was the step-father of John Henry W. Greenig of Palmyra from his wife's brief first marriage.

Grandfather of Ida J. Horton buried in the same cemetery.

A longtime resident of Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey, he was a Pressman for the Victor Talking Machine Company in the early 20th century and later was a janitor at the Palmyra Theatre. In earlier years, he was a railway conductor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Funeral service was held at Snover Funeral Home, 313 East Broad Street, Palmyra, New Jersey, officiated by the Reverend George Lockett, at 2 p.m., on Thursday, 23 June 1938.

Interment in the Methodist Cemetery, Palmyra, New Jersey.

Note: Some records list his birthplace as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and later records claim he was born in Maine. Philadelphia has no record of his birth, however he resided there with his parents and siblings before relocating to New Jersey. This is an ongoing research project.

Obituary and death notice published:
Twin Borough Advertiser
Riverton, New Jersey
Thursday, 23 June 1938
Page 1, Column 4

and

Mount Holly Herald
Mount Holly, New Jersey
Friday, 1 July 1938
Section 1, Page 7, Column 1
JOHN BERTROM HORTON
Age 65 years

John Bertrom Horton died Sunday, 19 June 1938, at the residence of his daughter, Beatrice Little, in Palmyra, New Jersey.

He was the husband of Margaret A. "Maggie" Gladney.

He was the father of Harry Horton of Moorestown, Bertram John Horton of Palmyra, Beatrice Horton Little of Palmyra, Elizabeth Horton Snelson of Camden, Margaret Horton Camp of Georgia and the late May E. Horton.

He was the step-father of John Henry W. Greenig of Palmyra from his wife's brief first marriage.

Grandfather of Ida J. Horton buried in the same cemetery.

A longtime resident of Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey, he was a Pressman for the Victor Talking Machine Company in the early 20th century and later was a janitor at the Palmyra Theatre. In earlier years, he was a railway conductor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Funeral service was held at Snover Funeral Home, 313 East Broad Street, Palmyra, New Jersey, officiated by the Reverend George Lockett, at 2 p.m., on Thursday, 23 June 1938.

Interment in the Methodist Cemetery, Palmyra, New Jersey.

Note: Some records list his birthplace as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and later records claim he was born in Maine. Philadelphia has no record of his birth, however he resided there with his parents and siblings before relocating to New Jersey. This is an ongoing research project.

Obituary and death notice published:
Twin Borough Advertiser
Riverton, New Jersey
Thursday, 23 June 1938
Page 1, Column 4

and

Mount Holly Herald
Mount Holly, New Jersey
Friday, 1 July 1938
Section 1, Page 7, Column 1


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  • Created by: Rachelle Z
  • Added: Aug 25, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75494272/john_bertrom-horton: accessed ), memorial page for John Bertrom Horton (24 Apr 1873–19 Jun 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 75494272, citing Epworth Methodist Church Cemetery, Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Rachelle Z (contributor 46815898).