Horton and Bryan Family History

Esther was born on 3 February 1792, in Mercer County, Kentucky. She was the sixth of eight children of Joseph Eccles (1740-c1801), and Jane Carr (1753-1830), both born in Virginia to parents who likely were newly arrived Ulster Scots Presbyterians. Esther married Joseph McCoun (1784-1829) on 19 June 1816. They had six children in 13 years. When Joseph was not quite 45 years old, he died on 19 July 1829. Esther survived him by 52 years, dying at age 89. She died on 12 July 1881.