BIO: John H. HORNING, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, pages 892 & 893.
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  JOHN H. HORNING, one of the substantial citizens of Clearfield county, Pa., 
who is engaged in cultivating Manta Vista Farm, a tract of 125 acres of 
excellent land situated about one mile east of Penfield, in Huston township, was 
born on his father's farm in Montgomery county, Pa., September 22, 1853, a son 
of David and Susan D. (Hunsicker) Horning.
  David Horning was born January 3, 1819, in Montgomery county, and was there 
married to Susan D. Hunsicker, in March, 1845.  Later he came to Clearfield 
county, locating on the farm which is now occupied by John H. Horning.  Here he 
continued to reside until his death, which took place in 1905.  His wife, who 
was born in Montgomery county in 1826, passed away in 1892.  They were the 
parents of seven children, as follows:  William and Mary, who died when about 
six years old; David, who died at the age of 27 years; Lewis H., who resides in 
Huston township; John H., subject of this sketch; Sarah Ella, who died at the 
age of six years; and Emma, who died aged three years.
  John H. Horning spent his youth much as did other farmers' boys of his day, 
attending the district schools when he could be spared from the duties of the 
farm.  He accompanied the family to Clearfield county, and on the settlement of 
his father's estate received his present property, which he has been cultivating 
successfully ever since.  Although his agricultural operations have kept him 
pretty busy, he has found time to serve his township in several official 
capacities, having been school director for nine years, and treasurer of the 
road fund for three years, an office he now holds.  In political matters he is a 
Democrat, and he is also an active worker in behalf of the Grange.
  On April 28, 1881, Mr. Horning was married to Samantha Hevener, a daughter of 
Nancy Hevener and a granddaughter of Philip Hevener, who at one time owned our 
subject's present farm, where she spent her childhood.  She lived for some time 
in Minnesota and was a resident of Mt. Pleasant for 16 years, teaching school 
and both vocal and instrumental music.  A member of the Methodist Episcopal 
church, she played and sang in that church for about 30 years, but is now a 
member of the Christian Science church.  Mr. and Mrs. Horning have been the 
parents of three children, namely:  June Bell, who was educated at Clarion 
Normal School, Grove City College, and the Cincinnati Bible school, and is now 
an evangelist; John Kline, a graduate of the Penfield High school, who is now at 
home on the farm; and Willie Hevener (Horning) who died in infancy.