Hidalgo County New Mexico


Melvin V Horton
December 10, 1902 - October 8, 1932
Melvin was born in Danville, Illinois. His dad’s name was William. He married Iva R Clayton on June 14, 1924. They had three children; Alice Jean, Agnes Jane, and Melvin Louis. The family moved to Rodeo in 1931 because Iva had tuberculosis. She died that year in Douglas.

Melvin then married Alta Jane Jordan April 23, 1932 and had one child, James Reiser. Melvin was a good natured and kind person who worked for the Forest Service. Loved to draw and paint. He died as a result of a car accident.