The Orchestra hailed from South Bethlehem, New York. Managed by their father, Aub Horton, they were the Capital District's very own "all-girl band".

The Hortons played in a variety of venues around the region, including the Manor Inn in Rensselaer, the Mohank Inn, South Bethlehem, and the ever-popular University Club (Grill) on South Pearl Street in Albany.

For a short overview of the Horton's, visit this blog entry by the Bethlehem Town Historian.

Maxine Horton was born in 1920 and died in 2008. Her husband, according to Ancestry.com, was William Karl Block, born 1915, died 2005.

Shirley Horton was born in 1922 and died in 2007. Her husband was William Willard Glazier, born 1911, died 1984.

According to Ancestry, Shirley was living in San Diego, CA in 1968. Her profession was listed as "musician".

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Times Union. June 1939.