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Submitted: 1/15/16 • Approved: 1/16/16 • Last Updated: 3/27/18 • R782584-G782584-S3
Jesse Raymond
1890 - 1973
Mary Anna
1854 - 1941
Lafeyette
1855 - 1921
LAFAYETTE LORTON is a native of Burlington, Iowa. He was born February 10, 1855, a son of James L. and Julia A. (Knapp) Lorton. He was married January 13, 1887 to Anna Vaughn Kerns. She is a native of Sullivan County, a daughter of Alexander and Jane (Laughead) Vaughn. They had two children: George V., born December 28, 1887; Jessie R., July 1, 1890. Mrs. Lorton was the widow of James S. Kerns, who died October 3, 1881. They had two children: Alexander, born October 16, 1877; James A., April 15, 1881, died April 30, 1901.
Mr. Lorton is almost a native of Adair County, coming here with his parents when only four weeks old. The family came across the country with an ox team. Soon after coming here his father entered land near Sublette. Mr. Lorton lived with his parents till grown. When twenty-three, he started farming for himself. In 1895 he bought his present farm, consisting of 300 acres, four miles north of Kirksville. He is a breeder of Berkshire hogs, fine cattle, horses, etc. He is a Republican in politics.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 565
Parents:
James L Lorton (1806 - 1886)
Spouse:
Mary Anna Vaughn Lorton (1854 - 1941)
Children:
Jesse Raymond Lorton (1890 - 1973)
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