Children, all born in New York City:
1. [Edmund B.], born 14 April, 1845. 2. William Henry, born 23 April, 1847; died 22 July, 1867. 3. Charles Pierson Baldwin, born 7 Feb., 1852. 4. Jonathan Bani, born 7 March, 1857. 5. Mortimer Slittwell, born 1 April, 1863.
II. Gen. William, son of Col. [Nathan Horton and Elizabeth Eagles] (Nathan, Caleb, Barnabas, Caleb I.), born at New River, Wilkes, now Watauga Co., N. C., 15 Aug., 1786; married in 1814, at Yadkin River, Ashe Co., N. C., to Milly Dula, daughter of William and Theodoria, his wife.
Children, probably all born at Yadkin River:
1. [James C.], born 9 March, 1817. 2. [William Leander], born 1818; married Francis Corpening. 3. [Eliza], born 1820; married Jackson Corpening. 4. [Theodoria Elvira], born 22 August, 1825; married Geo. Hays Hamilton. 5. [Rebecca], born about 1827; married David E. Bower. 6. [Nathan], born about 1829; unmarried. 7. [Phineas], born about 1832; unmarried. 8. Sarah, born about 1834; unmarried. 9. [Lamira Louisa], born about 1837; married Wiley P. Thomas. 10. [Alexander Hamilton], born 1840; married Mary Jane Vogler.
After his marriage the General moved to Yadkin River, and settled near the mouth of Elk Creek, where he acquired a large amount of valuable land and other property, farming being his principal vocation. He represented Ashe County in the Legislature in 1814–'15–'16, and from Wilkes County he was elected in 1822–'23–'29–'30–'33–'34–'35 and '36. He was also for many years Brigadier General of the 9th Brigade, North Carolina Militia. He died at his residence on Yadkin River.
III. James, son of Col. [Nathan Horton and Elizabeth Eagles], born at New River, 28 Feb., 1789; married Sidnea Webb, daughter of Benjamin Webb and Jane —— ——, of Beaver Dam, Ashe Co., N. C. He was elected to the State Legislature in 1830, and held other public positions for many years. He was a volunteer in the service of his country in the war of 1812–'15, and served until honorably discharged.
IV. David Eagles, son of Colonel [Nathan Horton and Elizabeth Eagles], born at New River, 4 May, 1792; married Sarah Dula, a sister of the General's wife. They settled at Yadkin River, where they became quite wealthy in lands and negroes, owning, at the time they were made free, 150. He was a planter, and died at his residence, 3 July, 1870. He was also a volunteer in the war of 1812. His wife is still living.
Children:
[James Theodore], born 16 Oct., 1829; married Sarah Rosa Lynch.