Person:William Horn (22)

Research Notes

• Several early ferries carried people and cargo across the Kentucky river during Irvine’s formative years. The most enduring of these was established in January of 1813 by William Horn. William’s grandfather, Aaron Horn, died at Fort Boonesborough during the renowned Indian siege of 1778. The Horns were the original owners of much of the property that now contains much of West Irvine. Horn’s charter to operate a ferry across the Kentucky River required that the boat be forty feet long by seven feet wide and that the ferry be staffed by two able-bodied men. He further was required to give immediate passage to all people, messengers and express. The charter could be revoked if the operator failed to meet the established standards. William Horn operated the ferry until around 1831 when he sold out and moved to Missouri. Ironically, the Horns also were among the last families to operate a ferry in Estill County.

• possible 1840 census matches in Missouri - more research needed.
  • Wm Horn - Safine, Sainte Genevieve, MO - 5 total/3 slaves
  • Wm Horn - Greene, MO - 4 total/0 slaves
  • Wm Horn - Clay, MO - 9 total/0 slaves
  • Wm Horn - Jackson, Johnson, MO - 16 total/6 slaves

1.   Household Recorded, in 1810 census goes here.
2. ↑ Household Recorded, in Estill, Kentucky, United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   1820 U S Census; Census Place: Ravenna, Estill, Kentucky; Page: 53; NARA Roll: M33_17; Image: 66
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   Name: William Horn Senior
   Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Ravenna, Estill, Kentucky
   Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
   Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
   Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
   Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3
   Free White Persons - Under 16: 4
   Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
   Total Free White Persons: 7
   Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7

3. ↑ Household Recorded, in Estill, Kentucky, United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   1830; Census Place: Estill, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 35; Page: 236; Family History Library Film: 0007814
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   Name: William Horn
   Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Estill, Kentucky
   Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
   Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
   Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
   Slaves - Females - Under 10: 2
   Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
   Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
   Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
   Total Free White Persons: 3
   Total Slaves: 4
   Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7