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    • Jan 31, 1889
    John "Lolly" Horton is born in Smith County, Texas. He will have five children, including future country star Johnny Horton
    Dec 15, 1912
    John "Lolly" Horton marries Claudia Robinson. Their fifth child is country singer Johnny Horton
    Apr 30, 1925
    Johnny Horton is born in Los Angeles. Married to Hank Williams' widow, Billie Jean Jones, he finds a niche in the late-1950s and 1960 with historically based singles, including "North To Alaska," "Sink The Bismarck" and "The Battle Of New Orleans"
    Mar 13, 1945
    Johnny Horton enters Baylor University in Waco, Texas
    Mar 23, 1945
    Ten days after entering, Johnny Horton leaves Waco's Baylor University when his father becomes ill
    May 17, 1952
    Johnny Horton debuts on "The Louisiana Hayride" in Shreveport
    Jul 8, 1952
    Johnny Horton holds his first recording session for Mercury
    Sep 26, 1953
    Less than a year after Hank Williams' death, Johnny Horton marries Williams' widow, Billie Jean Williams
    Nov 7, 1954
    Johnny Horton leaves "The Louisiana Hayride"
    May 5, 1955
    Johnny Horton holds his last recording session in a three-year association with Mercury Records at the Bradley Recording Studio in Nashville
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