Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Van Horn, Watson
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Upper Makefield Township


   WATSON VAN HORN commission dealer and farmer, P.O. 
Makefield was born in Upper Makefield township January 13, 
1853, and is a son of John and Rebecca (Feaster) Van Horn, 
natives of Bucks county. The family originated from England, 
and were among the early settlers of this county. The father 
of Watson had nine children, five of whom are living. They 
are:  Pemberton, David, Watson, Joseph, and Martha.  The 
father is deceased, and the mother is still living. Watson 
Van Horn was reared on a farm, and remained with his parents 
until 26 years of age. In the year 1884 he was engaged with 
T. D. Harvey, of Philadelphia, in the cider business. In 
1885 he engaged in the commission business, and has 
continued in it since. He also carried on farming. He is a 
member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, of Newtown.