John Hortenstine1,2

b. 25 June 1876, d. 24 August 1900
FatherMaj Joel Wilson Hortenstine3 b. 7 Feb 1841, d. 2 Jan 1926
MotherMary Virginia Campbell3 b. 30 Oct 1847, d. 22 Jun 1890
Birth25 Jun 1876 John Hortenstine was born on 25 Jun 1876.4,2 
Childhood John was the second son and fifth child in a family that eventually included 12 children. He grew up in the Goodson district of Washington County, Virginia. 
  John died from a disease he contracted while serving in the Phillipines during the Spanish American War. He was a corporal in the 43rd U.S. Infantry.2 
Death24 Aug 1900 John died on 24 Aug 1900 at age 24.4,2 
Burial He was buried at Hortenstine Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 
ChartsDescendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited13 Dec 2005

Citations

  1. [S1198] Virgil Lewis, "Residents of Washington County," in Virginia and Virginians, p. 731.
  2. [S49] Hortenstine Memorial Marker and Genealogy, Hortenstine Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. John Hortenstine, s/o J.W. and M.V.; b. 6-25-1876 to 8-24- 1900; incl cause of death information.
  3. [S49] Hortenstine Memorial Marker and Genealogy, Hortenstine Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 58. Stone reported to read: John Hortenstine, 25 June 1876-24 Aug. 1900 (mm SAW).