Family register
Joshua Horton
1643–1729confirmed
Joshua Horton (1643 – 12 June 1729) was born to Barnabas Horton (the Pioneer). He died in 1729.
Early life
Joshua Horton was born in 1643, the fourth son of Barnabas Horton.[1][3]
Work and inheritance
He was a carpenter by trade and a landholder in Southold.[2] According to one Southold town history, he was a regular carpenter and, although rich in lands and worldly goods, worked at his trade.[2] His father's will of 1680 names him as fourth son and leaves him a house, land and meadow, described in the will as meadow and upland within the bounds of Occubauk, all the testator's meadow at Oyster ponds, and one horse kind for his full portion.[1][4]
Military service
He held the rank of Lieutenant.[3]
Later life and death
Joshua Horton died on 12 June 1729.[3]