Re: W R Horton near Webb City, MO

Don't know about your grandfather - but a preliminary search has William as a son of Henry and Rebecca-
so:
Henry C. Horton and Rebecca were in Ralls Co, MO in 1880 with a son George Adam age 2 and his sister Louisa
Henry C b abt 1845 KY
so:
In 1850 he and his parents were in Ralls Co., Mo all claimed b KY
Adin Horten 62 Stone Mason
Elizabeth65
William22Farmer
Nancy J19
Cynthia A17
Perlina L14
Louisa12
Albert A9
Henry C4

Nancy J - married a John T. Neville who was also b KY he died in Pike Co., MO bet 1870-1880 [Louisa was living with them in 1870) Nancy J and John T had three daughters

This is a very preliminary search - is in no way in depth
Don't know if this helps or confuses you more
Maybe some of the names will help
Betty