The birth of Arthur Horton was registered in March quarter of 1870 in Gloucester, and in 1871 he was with his parents John and Caroline Horton, living at “Island”, Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
By 1881, 11 years old Arthur Horton is with his parents John and Caroline and siblings: Lucy aged 9, John H. aged 7, and Eli J. aged 3. The family are living at “Robinsons”, Featherstone, Yorkshire.
In 1891, Arthur Horton is a 20 years old Coal Miner. He is a boarder with the family of his future wife Lucy Whitehouse who is aged 19. Lucy's parents are William and Louisa Whitehouse, and her siblings are: Jane aged 12, and Charles aged 10 years. The family are living at 15 Spring Street, Moorthorpe, Hemsworth, South Kirkby, Yorkshire.
On 5 October 1891, Arthur Horton aged 22 and Lucy Whitehouse aged 20, were married at South Kirkby, Yorkshire. Their fathers names are recorded as John Horton and William Whitehouse.
The birth of daughter Lucy Limpus Horton was registered in December quarter of 1891 in Hemsworth. Lucy Lempus Horton was baptised on 25 November 1891 at South Kirkby, Yorkshire, daughter of John and Lucy Horton.
The birth of son John William Horton was registered in September quarter 1893 in Hemsworth. Mothers maiden name was recorded as Whitehouse.
The birth of son Albert Horton was registered in December quarter 1895 in Hemsworth. Mothers maiden name was recorded as Whitehouse. Albert Horton's death aged 0, was registered in December quarter 1895 in Hemsworth.
The birth of son Alma Horton was registered in March quarter 1897 in Pontefract. Mothers maiden name was recorded as Whitehouse.
The birth of son Lawrence Horton was registered in June quarter 1901 in Hemsworth. Mothers maiden name is recorded as Whitehouse.
In 1901, Arthur Horton is a 31 years old Coal Miner Hewer, with wife Lucy aged 29, and children: John W. aged 7, Lucy L. aged 9, Alma aged 4, and Lawrence aged 1 month. The family are living at 17 Faith Street, South Kirkby, Hemsworth.
The birth of daughter Prudence Horton was registered in September quarter 1905 in Hemsorth. Mothers maiden name Whitehouse.
The birth of daughter Helen Horton was registered in March quarter 1908 in Hemsworth. Mothers maiden name Whitehouse.
Arthur Horton was killed on 31 March 1909 at Maltby Main Colliery. His death at the age of 40 years was registered in June quarter 1909 in Doncaster.
In 1911, widow Lucy Horton aged 40, is with her children: J. W. Horton, Pony Driver in Colliery, aged 17. Alma, Pony Driver in Colliery aged 14. Lawrence aged 4 (this entry has been crossed out). Prudence aged 5, Helen aged 3, and Edwin J. Horton aged 3 months. The family are living at 4 Barnsley Road,, Moorthorpe, South Elmsall.