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Isacc Horton

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Wendy

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Isacc Horton was a native of Staffordshire he was a pig farmer and wholesale butcher before he entered the world of property. He owned the Midland Hotel, The Grand Hotel and became an extensive property owner. He advised in a friendly capacity Josiah Mason in the purchase of property and with the contracts for building Erdington Orphanage.

Here is his family grave at Key Hill Cemetery which was recently restored by the family.
 
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