John Hortenstine1,2
b. 25 June 1876, d. 24 August 1900
Birth | 25 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 |
Death | 24 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 |
Citations
- [S1198] Virgil Lewis, "Residents of Washington County," in Virginia and Virginians, p. 731.
- [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.
- [S49] Hortenstine Memorial Marker and Genealogy, Hortenstine Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
- [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 58. Stone reported to read: John Hortenstine, 25 June 1876-24 Aug. 1900 (mm SAW).