Background
Horton, John Alden was born on January 11, 1920 in Providence. Son of Elmer Stuart and Margaret (Metcalf) Horton.
Horton, John Alden was born on January 11, 1920 in Providence. Son of Elmer Stuart and Margaret (Metcalf) Horton.
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1941.
Founder, Horton, Church & Goff Inc., Providence, 1954; president, treasurer, Horton, Church & Goff Inc., 1954-1981; chairman, chief Executive officer, Horton, Church & Goff Inc. (merged with Creamer Inc.), 1976-1981; chairman, chief Executive officer, Creamer Inc./New England, 1981-1985; retired, 1985.
President Narragansett council Boy Scouts American, 1966-1968. Civilian aide to Secretary Army. Trustee Rhode Island School Design, 1967-1974, Rhode Island Industrial Foundation 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member Turks Head Club, Barrington Yacht Club, Rotary (president Providence chapter 1965-1966).
Married Marilyn Easton, September 5, 1942. Children: John Alden, Whitney Easton, Gay.