The Robert Boyett's Of DuQuoin IL:Information about Abraham Van Horn
Abraham Van Horn (b. 01 Mar 1739/40, d. 1817)
Notes for Abraham Van Horn:
See D.A.R. Patriot Index P. 700. He was Issuing Forge Master, Co. Dept. American Army.
Abraham always resided on his father's farm and continued to run the old inn, the store and the grist mill. During the Revolution he became an Issuing Forge Master for General George Washington and used his barn to store flower and other provisions for the American Troops.(From "Our Van Horne Kindred Elsie O Hallenbeck)
More About Abraham Van Horn:
Baptism: 01 Mar 1739/40, Readington D.R.C..
More About Abraham Van Horn and <Unnamed>:
Marriage: 04 May 1761
Children of Abraham Van Horn are:
- +Abram Van Horn, b. 31 Dec 1763, d. 05 Jan 1840.
- +Elizabeth Van Horn, d. date unknown.
- Anna Van Horn, b. 10 May 1773, d. date unknown.
- Gertrude Van Horn, d. date unknown.
- +Matthew Van Horn, b. 12 Nov 1782, d. date unknown.
- +Cornelius Van Horn, b. 26 Nov 1789, d. date unknown.