Horace Horton

Horace Horton (October 9, 1823 – February 18, 1902) was a Canadian insurance agent and political figure. He represented Huron Centre in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Stalisfield, Kent, England, the son of Henry Horton,  came to Upper Canada with his family in 1831 and was educated in Goderich. He married Hannah, the daughter of Robert Gibbons. He was mayor of Goderich from 1872 to 1874. Horton resigned in October 1878 to accept a post in the office of the Auditor General.

External links 
 
The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1877 CH Mackintosh 

Category:1823 births
Category:1912 deaths
Category:Liberal Party of Canada MPs
Category:Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario
Category:Mayors of places in Ontario