James Horton, Jr. was born in Dallas county, Texas, August 13, 1856. He was reared on his father’s farm, remaining on the old homestead until his marriage, which event occurred in 1879, the lady of his choice being Miss Laura Carter. She is a native of Texas, and a daughter of Milton and Sarah (Davis) Carter, who were among the pioneers of Dallas County. After his marriage Mr. Horton settled on his present farm, which comprises 250 acres. Besides this he has other property, having a landed estate consisting of 800 acres. His post office address is Eagle Ford.
Mr. and Mrs. Horton are the parents of seven children, namely: Nuckie (Enoch), Willis (deceased), Ridge, C.B., James, Grant and Lizzie. Mrs. Horton is a member of the Baptist Church. Politically, Mr. Horton affiliates with the Democratic party.
James Jr. gave the land for the Horton Cemetery and Crestview Memorial Park. They are located east of Loop 12 (Walton Walker Blvd.) and south of Dallas/Ft. Worth Turnpike (1-30) in what is now Arcadia Park. They sold 200 acres of the homestead in September 1907 to the cement company still in operation in 1985. First known as Southwestern States Portland Cement Company, the name was changed to Trinity Portland Cement in 1915, and then in the early 1970’s it was changed again to the General Portland Cement Company.
(No author listed. Appears to have been adapted from the account for James’ father, James Horton, Sr.)
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