Susanna Houghton1,2

F, #4111, b. 12 July 1775

Family: Barnabas Chandler b. 6 Jul 1770, d. c 1824

Biography

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BirthJul 12, 17754,5,3
Marriage4,6,3
ImmigrationQuebec, Canada4,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #275.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #355, 35.
  3. [S855] Andrew N. Adams, Adams Genealogy, p. 26.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19, 35.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35 #1054.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Thomas, May 5, 2004.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Thomas, May 5, 2004: Chandler Family Book, p. 534.

Elijah Houghton Jr.1,2,3

M, #4112, b. 25 July 1777, d. 23 November 1845

Family: Lydia Hackett b. 8 Nov 1776, d. 8 Mar 1845

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BirthJul 25, 17775,6,4,7
ImmigrationSt. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA
Land RecrdApr 12, 1806St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Elijah, grantor; Elijah Jr., grantee; 50 acres8
ResidenceLyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: i. 3463,9
1810 Census1810St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Abijah Houghton; 8 Total; 20110-20200; 2 male <10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44//2 female <10, 2 female 16-2510
TaxationJun 20, 1810Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 40, 2 acres11
1820 Census1820Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 11 persons; 1 male = 0-10 (1810-1820); 2 male = 10-16 (1810-1804);1 male = 16-18 (1802-1804);1 male =16-26 (1794-1804);1 male =26-45(1794-1775)//2 female = 0-10 (1810-1820);1 female = 16-18 (1802-1804);1 female = 16-26 (1794-1804);1 female =45+ (b 1775)12
1830 Census1830Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 2 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780)// 2 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)13
1840 Census1840Racine Co., WI, USA, 4 Total: 2 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 1 female 60 to 70 (1770-1779)14
DeathNov 23, 1845Hudson, Walworth Co., WI, USA, Death notices in the North Star Newspaper, Danville VT (29 Dec 1845) and St. Johnsbury Caledonian, St. Johnsbury VT (27 Dec 1845) HOUGHTON, Elijah, age 68, Nov 23, Hudson, Wisconsin Territory. Formerly of Columbia NH and Lyndon VT.15,7
ResearchMLM incorrectly gives marriage and children of Elijah, son of Cornelius, to this Elijah, son of Elijah/Abijah16
BiographyHe went to St. Johnsbury and Lyndon, VT, with his brother Alpheus; Adams: and "went west" in 1830-5 (AMH, V. 1, p. 347)16,4
ResearchStarted a family Houghton family bible; held in 1920 by grandson George, son of Stephen17

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #276.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #356, 35.
  3. [S562] Abby Maria Hemenway (ed.), Vermont Historical Gazetteer I, p. 347.
  4. [S855] Andrew N. Adams, Adams Genealogy, p. 26.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19, 35.
  7. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 90.
  8. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 3, p. 115.
  9. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., p. 161.
  11. [S1084] Lyndon VT Town Records, 1: p. 229.
  12. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M33_127; Page: 386.
  13. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: 187; Page: 327.
  14. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Racine Co., Wisconsin Territory; Roll: 580; Page: 78.
  15. [S415] E-mail from Patrica Smerud, May 20, 2005.
  16. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  17. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 89.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 2, p. 6.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  21. [S16] CJV opinion.
  22. [S1074] Town Records: Cemetery Records of the town of Lyndon, Caledonia Co., Vermont, p. 11.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Cemetery Records of the town of Lyndon, Caledonia Co., Vermont, p. 148.
  24. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 91.
  25. [S415] E-mail from Doug LaVelle, Jul 18, 2012; Bible of Elijah Houghton Jr.

Samuel Houghton1,2

M, #4113, b. 7 June 1780, d. 10 May 1782

Biography

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BirthJun 7, 1780Adams, MLM: June 7; JWH: Jun 14,5,3
DeathMay 10, 17825,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #277.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #358.
  3. [S855] Andrew N. Adams, Adams Genealogy, p. 26.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.

Isabelle Wood1

F, #4114, b. 5 September 1768, d. 18 February 1826

Family: Alpheus Houghton b. 19 Sep 1769, d. 3 May 1847

Biography

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BirthSep 5, 17682,3
MarriageJul 5, 1792Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH, USA2,4,5
DeathFeb 18, 1826Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 572,3,6,7,8
BurialLyndon Town Cemetery (Lyndon Center), Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA6,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #272s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 34.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 37 [1883]: 397.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19, 34.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Cemetery Records, Lyndon Town Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 24, p. 4.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Cemetery Records of the town of Lyndon, Caledonia Co., Vermont, p. 25.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 1, p. 180.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 1, p. 156.

Lydia Russell1,2

F, #4115, b. 16 July 1771, d. 1821

Family: Stephen Houghton b. 30 Aug 1773, d. 20 Nov 1811

Biography

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BirthJul 16, 1771Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: VT3,4
MarriageFeb 10, 1794Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,6,7,8
Death1821Troy, NY, USA5,4,9
ParentsDSamuel Russell10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #274s.
  2. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 68, 132.
  3. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 68.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  6. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 132.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19, 35.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 95.
  9. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 131.
  10. [S1511] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Bethlehem New Hampshire, p. 182.
  11. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #518a.

Barnabas Chandler1,2

M, #4116, b. 6 July 1770, d. circa 1824

Family: Susanna Houghton b. 12 Jul 1775

Biography

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BirthJul 6, 1770Hanover, NH, USA3
Marriage4,3,5
ResidenceSt. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA3
ImmigrationQuebec, Canada4,3
Deathcirca 18243
ParentsSDavid and Polly (Parks) Chandler3
ResearchChandler Family by Sturgis A. M. Pickford, George Chandler (Des'ts. of William, or Ancestry of Lydia M. Goding)3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #275s.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S855] Andrew N. Adams, Adams Genealogy, p. 26.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35 #1054.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Thomas, May 5, 2004.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Thomas, May 5, 2004: Chandler Family Book, p. 534.

Amasa Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, #4117, b. 17 February 1769, d. 30 March 1813

Family: Polly Haskins b. 21 Nov 1773, d. 4 May 1838

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BirthFeb 17, 1769Union, CT, USA, JWH, MLM: Thompson, CT6,3,7,5
ImmigrationSpringfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, from Thompson, CT5
Marriage1795Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Houghton: 17876,2,7,5
1800 Census1800Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 00010-10110; 1 male 26-44; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 16-25,1 female 26-448,9
1810 Census1810Springfield, Windham Co., VT, USA, 8 Total: 30010-11110; 3 male <10, 1 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-4410,11
Milit-Beg1812VT, USA12
Research1812VT, USA
DeathMar 30, 1813Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 44; JWH: 30 Mar; MLM, Woodstock Hx: 13 Mar6,3,12,13
BurialSummer Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Windham Co., VT, USA13
BiographySpringfield VT Hx: He fitted out a machine shop, having bought the water rights of Isaac Fisher. Later, with Elliot Lynde, he built a machine shop where the woollen mill stands.

MLM: a clergyman [CJV: his son] and gunmaker, and served in War of 181212,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #278.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 37 [1883]: 398.
  3. [S227] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VII, p. 114.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #230 (360), 35.
  5. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19, 35.
  8. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield , Windsor Co., VT, p. 332.
  9. [S737] VT 1800 Census, p. 175.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, Springfield, Windham Co., VT, p. 427.
  11. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 427.
  12. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield. VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  15. [S684] Elizabeth Frye Barker, Barker Genealogy, p. 324.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Hampden Co, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Hannah Houghton1,2,3

F, #4118, b. 20 June 1773

Family: David? Parker

Biography

Marriage2
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BirthJun 20, 1773Union, CT, USA, JWH: 6 mo. 1788; MLM: June 17884,2,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #279.
  2. [S227] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VII, p. 114.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #362.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.

Daniel Houghton1,2,3

M, #4119, b. circa 1776

Family 1: Charlotte Campanel

  • Marriage Bann*: Daniel Houghton and Charlotte Campanel declared their intentions of marriage on Aug 30, 1812; (Mil. 190-Lynn, V.1, p. 198.)5

Family 2: Hannah (?)

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Birthcirca 1776Woodstock, CT, USA, JWH,MLM: Jan 3 17904,2,5
Marriage BannAug 30, 1812(Mil. 190-Lynn, V.1, p. 198)5
Marriage2
1830 Census1830Thompson, Windham Co., CT, USA, Total: male under 5 (1826-1830), male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), male 30 to 40 (1791-1800), male 40 to 50 (1781-1790), male 50 to 60 (1771-1780), male 60 to 70 (1761-1770),male 70 to 80 (1751-1760), male 80 to 90 (1741-1750), male 90 to 100 (1731-1740), male 100. &c. (bef. 1730) // female under 5 (1826-1830), female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)), female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), female 40 to 50 (1781-1790), female 50 to 60 (1771-1780), female 60 to 70 (1761-1770), female 70 to 80 (1751-1760), female 80 to 90 (1741-1750), female 90 to 100 (1731-1740), female 100. &c. (bef. 1730)6,7
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #280.
  2. [S227] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VII, p. 114.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #383.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, CT 1840 Federal Census Index, Thompson, Windham Co., CT, p. 122.
  7. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Thompson, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: 11; Page: 122.

Polly Houghton1,2

F, #4120, b. circa 1792, d. 18 December 1873

Family: Evans Reed

Biography

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Birthcirca 1792Woodstock, CT, USA, JWH, MLM: Feb. 1792; Putney VT VRS: Putney, VT3,2,4,5,6
Marriage4
DeathDec 18, 1873Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 816
ResearchAMH, V. 5, pt. 2, p. 33 or died Putney, VT., p. 2304

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #281.
  2. [S227] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VII, p. 114.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 46.
  6. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.

Wealthy Houghton1,2,3

M, #4121, b. 18 November 1786, d. 14 May 1804

Biography

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BirthNov 18, 1786Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, JWH: 18 Nov 1794; 1786 by gravestone calculation; VR: Nov; Woodstock Hx: Nov. 178(7?); MLM: Nov 17, 17884,2,5,6
Educationbetween 1802 and 1803Woodstock Academy, Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA7
DeathMay 14, 1804Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, Woodstock Hx: May 14, 1803,"age 16"; VR: age 177,8,2
BurialWoodstock Hill Cemetery, Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, In Memory of Wealthy Houghton Daughter of Mr. Jonas Houghton & Mrs. Sarah his wife who died May 14, 1803 Aet. 167

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #282.
  2. [S227] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VII, p. 114.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #385.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S509] Woodstock CT VRs, p. 185.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  7. [S472] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. The History of Woodstock, Connecticut, p. 390.
  8. [S509] Woodstock CT VRs, p. 346.

Lucy Houghton1,2,3

F, #4122, b. 20 July 1790

Biography

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BirthJul 20, 1790Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, JWH: 13 Nov 17964,2,5,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #283.
  2. [S227] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VII, p. 114.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #386.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S509] Woodstock CT VRs, p. 197.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.

Edward Houghton1,2

M, #4123

Biography

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #284.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19 #387.

Polly Haskins1

F, #4124, b. 21 November 1773, d. 4 May 1838

Family: Amasa Houghton b. 17 Feb 1769, d. 30 Mar 1813

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BirthNov 21, 1773MA, USA, per 1880 census of son Hiram, bp given as MA2
Marriage1795Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Houghton: 17872,3,4,5
1820 Census1820Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 4 Individuals: 1 male = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 male =16-26 (1794-1804)// 1 female =16-26 (1794-1804), 1 female = 45+ (bef. 1775)6
1830 Census1830Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810) // 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)7
DeathMay 4, 18382,5

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, Vol. 37, 1883, p. 398.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  3. [S96] NEHGR, 37 [1883]: 398.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19, 35.
  5. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  6. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 398.
  7. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 187; Page: 138.
  8. [S684] Elizabeth Frye Barker, Barker Genealogy, p. 324.

Harriet Houghton1,2

F, #4125

Biography

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.

Maria Houghton1,2

F, #4126, b. 2 May 1777

Family 1: Willis Sampson b. 23 Sep 1776

Family 2: (?) Moore b. c 1775

  • Marr ???*: It is unclear whether Maria Houghton married (?) Moore.9

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BirthMay 2, 1777Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,6,7
MarriageJul 3, 1797Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA8
Marr ???9
Biography3 children died of dysentery in 1803
ParentsDEsther [sic] and Moriah

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #285.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #301.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 311.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 344.
  8. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 183.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  10. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 90.
  11. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 300.

Moses Houghton1,2,3

M, #4127, b. 22 March 1781, d. 31 October 1847

Family: Martha Haskell b. 15 Feb 1780, d. 14 Apr 1823

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BirthMar 22, 1781Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Norway ME Hx: Acton, MA (not in either VR)4,5,6,3,7
Residencecirca 1803Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA8,9,3
MarriageOct 18, 1803Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 18024,8,7,3
Immigrationcirca 1806Norway, Oxford, ME, USA, from Harvard MA10
Milit-Begbetween Sep 14, 1814 and Sep 24, 1814Norway, Oxford, ME, USA, Sergeant, service at Portland, ME11
Taxation1816Norway, ME, USA, and paid $40 in taxes on $180 value12
1820 Census1820Norway, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 10 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 26-45; 5 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-4513,14
ChurchNov 9, 1830Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, a Moses Houghton was listed as a founder of the Universalist Society15
Note1845Woodstock, ME, USA, built house and voted16
DeathOct 31, 1847Woodstock, Oxford, ME, USA, MLM: first gives Oct. 18, 1803, his md., then Oct. 31, 1847, Locke's Mills (Woodstock), Greenwood, ME; Pinkham: 30 Oct 1849, Greenwood ME17,18,19
BiographyHoughton: "Moses died at Locke's Mills, in the town of Greenswood, Maine, sometimes called Woodstock."

Harvard VR: of Acton

Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913: Moses Houghton of Acton, Mass., born March 22, 1781. He married Martha Haskell, who was born Feb. 15, 1780. Five of his
children were born in Acton, nameley: Richard, Martha, Samuel, Samuel H., and Elijah. He moved to Norway, Me., about 1812.

Boston Transcript, 1914: Moses Houghton born in Acton, Mass., March 22, 1781...Five of their eleven children were born in Acton, the others in Norway, Me.20
Researchchildren not in Acton MA VR

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #286.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #302, 27.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 635.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16, 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  8. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 183.
  9. [S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 188.
  10. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 117, 534.
  11. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 239.
  12. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 637.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Norway, Oxford Co., ME, p. 48.
  14. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Norway, Oxford, Maine; Roll: M33_37; Page: 49;
    line 38.
  15. [S787] William Warren and Samuel Warren, Waterford, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 158.
  16. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 77, 91.
  17. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  18. [S36] Letter, from Steve Pinkham to Charles Vella, 6/1998.
  19. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  20. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110-111.
  21. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 225.
  22. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 254.
  23. [S988] King, Annals of Oxford ME.
  24. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.

Aaron Houghton1,2

M, #4128, b. 22 March 1781, d. 24 November 1842

Family: Martha Eaton b. 24 Apr 1783, d. 16 Nov 1842

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BirthMar 22, 1781Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: Apr. 21, 1781, "twin of Moses"; Maxfield: 22 Mar; IGI: bp3,4,5
OriginNH, USA6
MarriageSep 13, 1804Fitchburg, MA, USA3,7
1810 Census1810Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Total; 3 male <10,1 male 26-44//1 female 16-258,9
1830 Census1830Hinsdale, Cattaraugus Co., NY, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790)// 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790),10
1840 Census1840Hinsdale, Cattaraugus Co., NY, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)11
DeathNov 24, 18423,5
BiographyJWH: Twin with Moses (diff. dates); MLM: Aaron was a carpenter in Fitchburg records. He sold one half of pew #22 on the lower floor to Blaney Phillips, yeoman, for $13.50 (Fitchburg VR, 4, p. 68) in 1813; Blaney sold this to Thomas Eaton in the town meeting house Jan. 11, 1814, for $15.00 (p. 332). Aaron resided in district (v. 2, p. 76). He was chosen hog reeve Mar. 4, 1805 (p. 332; v. 2, p. 76).5
ResearchAaron applied for Mg. Application to Mr. Parker Eaton to marry Mary Manson of Boston March 11, 1807.
Chn. Registered in Fitchburg, MA12

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #287.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #303, 28.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 28.
  6. [S1118] Unknown author, Cattaraugus Co. NY Hx, p. 424.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16-17, 28.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, Fitchburg, Worcester, MA, p. 126.
  9. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburgh, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 714.
  10. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Hinsdale, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 85; Page: 142.
  11. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Hinsdale, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 267; Page: 39.
  12. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 17, 28.

Martha Haskell1,2,3

F, #4129, b. 15 February 1780, d. 14 April 1823

Family: Moses Houghton b. 22 Mar 1781, d. 31 Oct 1847

Biography

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BirthFeb 15, 1780Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,6,7,8
Origin1803Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA9
MarriageOct 18, 1803Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 18024,2,7,8
DeathApr 14, 1823Norway, Oxford, ME, USA, age 424,10,6
ParentsDSamuel Haskell, Jr. and Ruth Safford11

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110 #286s, 137.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 183.
  3. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 110.
  5. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 57.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  8. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 635.
  9. [S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 188.
  10. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 76.
  11. [S36] Letter, from Steve Pinkham to Charles Vella, 6/1998.
  12. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16, 27.

Sarah Ballard1

F, #4130, d. 17 February 1838

Family: Elijah Houghton Jr b. 14 Dec 1761, d. 15 Apr 1837

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Residencecirca 1789Townsend, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2
Marriage1789Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, MLM: Stow, MA3,1,4,2
DeathFeb 17, 1838Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, w. Elijah5,6

Citations

  1. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 140.
  2. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 22.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38.
  5. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 218.
  6. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 71.
  7. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 59.
  8. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 43.
  9. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 53.
  10. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 43.
  11. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 60.

Martha Eaton1

F, #4131, b. 24 April 1783, d. 16 November 1842

Family: Aaron Houghton b. 22 Mar 1781, d. 24 Nov 1842

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BirthApr 24, 1783Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,3
MarriageSep 13, 1804Fitchburg, MA, USA2,4
DeathNov 16, 1842MLM: Nov. 182,3
ParentsDAaron Eaton of Ashby, MA3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #287s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 28.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16-17, 28.

Abigail Houghton1,2

F, #4132, b. 19 February 1768, d. 4 February 1837

Family: Oliver Houghton b. 19 Jan 1765, d. 20 Sep 1836

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BirthFeb 19, 1768Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, not in VR; Weis, MLM: also 17713,4,5,6
MarriageOct 23, 1791Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Lancaster VRs: Abigail Houghton; Boston Marriages gives Nabby Hovey and Oliver Houghton, married in Boston, Oct 23, 17917,8,5
DeathFeb 4, 1837Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 66; died of typhus fever9,5,6
BurialOld Settler's Burial Ground (Middle Cemetery), Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, aged 66 years10
ResearchMLM and Boston Marriages gives Abigail Hovey, not Houghton; a manuscript of daughter Eliza mentions Henry Hovey (died 21 June 1829, age 60 years) in list of her two parents and others; Weis gives only Abigail...5,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #302a.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #404.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 91.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 326.
  7. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 208.
  8. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 119.
  9. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 183, 368, 430.
  10. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 430.

Nancy Houghton1,2

F, #4133, b. 5 December 1769

Biography

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BirthDec 5, 1769Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, not in VR3,4
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #302b.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #405.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.

Comfort Houghton1,2,3,4,5

F, #4134, b. 14 August 1766, d. 1816

Family: Samuel Jackson b. 16 Feb 1764, d. 1814

Biography

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BirthAug 14, 1766Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA6,8,7,9,10,11
MarriageJul 30, 1788Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, DAR: w/111,12,8,2,3,13,14,15
Death18168
ResearchBT: "Comfort Houghton is supposed to have been the daughter of Elijah Houghton of Newton."8
ResearchJWH erroneously gives Comfort as dau. of Elijah Houghton and Mary Andrews; but Newton VRs clearly indicates this is an error; Virkus gives parents as Elijah Houghton and Abigail Woodward14,11

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #303a.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, Dec 6, 1934 - 9539 CWR.
  3. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 117.
  4. [S201] Francis Jackson, A History of of the Early Settlement of Newton.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38 #407.
  6. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  7. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  8. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1933 - 269.
  9. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 38.
  10. [S46] Boston Transcript, Dec 6, 1934 - 9539.
  11. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
  12. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 85.
  13. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38.
  14. [S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 362.
  15. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 449.

Samuel Jackson1,2,3

M, #4135, b. 16 February 1764, d. 1814

Family: Comfort Houghton b. 14 Aug 1766, d. 1816

Biography

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BirthFeb 16, 1764Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,5,6
Milit-BegRev. War7,8,9,6
MarriageJul 30, 1788Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, DAR: w/17,10,4,11,2,12,13,6
Death18147
ParentsSSamuel Jackson and Lois Woodward13
ResearchQuery by Charles Waugh Reynolds M.D. (a descendant of Samuel Jackson) of Covington KY in 1949 NEGHR: Comfort Pike Houghton, did she marry Samuel Jackson of Newton MA14

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #303s.
  2. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 117.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 38.
  4. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1933 - 269.
  5. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 119.
  6. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 449.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
  8. [S35] DAR Patriot Index I, III, p 362.
  9. [S35] DAR Patriot Index I, I, p. 364.
  10. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 85.
  11. [S46] Boston Transcript, Dec 6, 1934 - 9539 CWR.
  12. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38.
  13. [S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 362.
  14. [S96] NEHGR, 103 [1949]: Query, 82.
  15. [S46] Boston Transcript, Dec 6, 1934 - 9539.

Anne Mary Skillen1,2

F, #4136, b. 1796

Family: Jesse Houghton b. 1792, d. 8 Jul 1833

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Birth1796Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 54 in 1850 census; Nancy Houghton: 17993,4
MarriageDec 24, 1812Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5,6,7
ChurchMay 1, 1831Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Orthodox Church [from 2nd Ch. Dorchester]8,9
ChurchAug 27, 1837Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 1st Ch. Newton MA2,10
1850 Census1850Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 54; also Charles Minot, 25, plus 4 others4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 529.
  2. [S390] (ed.) Robert Brand Hanson, Churches of Dedham Massachusetts, p. 67.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Nancy Jane Molner Houghton, Oct. 26, 1999.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 9; line 33, dwl 106-44.
  5. [S56] Dedham MA VRs III, p. 105.
  6. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 117.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 38.
  8. [S390] (ed.) Robert Brand Hanson, Churches of Dedham Massachusetts, p. 66.
  9. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 227.
  10. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 228.
  11. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.

Anne Williams1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #4137, b. 23 February 1752, d. 14 July 1773

Family: Joseph Houghton Jr b. 19 Feb 1754, d. 16 Sep 1776

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BaptismFeb 23, 1752Roxbury, MA, USA, Col. Families: 7 Feb 17524,7,6
DeathJul 14, 1773Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA8,9,4,10,11,12
BurialMilton Cemetery, Milton, MA, USA13
ParentsDJohn and Ann (Bird) Williams, of Roxbury7,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #328s.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 111 #142.
  3. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  4. [S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 64.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #142 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  6. [S930] George Norbury Mackenzie, Colonial Families of the USA, p. 595.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 39.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  9. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
  10. [S458] A.K. Teele, Hx of Milton MA, p. 485.
  11. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 22, 39.
  12. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  13. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page.
  14. [S96] NEHGR, 34 [1880]: 70.
  15. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
  16. [S96] NEHGR, 36 [1882]: 278.
  17. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.

Joseph Houghton1,2

M, #4138, b. 1 May 1774, d. August 1778

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BirthMay 1, 1774MLM: May 31, 1773, Milton3,1,4
DeathAug, 1778Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, death of Joseph son of Joseph and Mary Houghton.1,5
BiographyJWH: "Joseph and Mary had one son named Joseph of whom there is no further record."3
DuplicateMLM gives this Jospeh as marrying Julia4

Citations

  1. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 266.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 39 #422.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 39.
  5. [S52] Dorchester Births, Marriages, p. 266.

Abel Houghton1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #4139, b. 28 April 1790, d. 4 September 1873

Family: Emilia Stebbins b. 20 Mar 1798, d. 22 Jul 1884

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NotableY
BirthApr 28, 1790Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH: 4, 28, 1709 (typo); age 60 in 1850 census; age 69 in 1860 census; age 80 in 1870 census9,4,10,6,7,11
MarriageSep 18, 1817Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, JWH: 2,19, 18249,12,4,13,14,15,16,17,8,7
NewspaperOct 18, 1817Columbian Centenial: marriage; merchant of Guilford18
1820 Census1820Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 male =26-45 (1774-1794)// 1 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 female = 16-18 (1802-1804), 1 female =16-26 (1794-1804)19,20
1830 Census1830St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, 9 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 2 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)21
Note1835Abel Houghton represented Vermont at 1835 Convention of Protestant Episcopal Church.
DeedApr 1, 1835Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, In Book II (page 441), April 1, 1835, Guilford Center, Vt. is the following: Brutus R. Merrill Deed to Abel Houghton of St. Albans (whole deed is given); for $3000 payable to Edward Houghton, Jr. and Mary Taggart.22,23
1840 Census1840St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, 8 Total: 2 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 2 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)24
ResidenceMarlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA25
ResidenceSaint Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, ii. 29026,8
1850 Census1850St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 60, a cashier, property $12, 000; and Polly Stebbins, 56, MA27,28
1860 Census1860St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 69, a gentleman, property $16,000-10,40029
1870 Census1870Saint Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 80, a retired banker, property $23,500- $28,50030
Occupation1873St. Albans, VT, USA, a banker31
DeathSep 4, 1873St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 83 y 5 d; NEGHR, MLM: 4 Sep 1873; JWH: 4 Sep 1872; VT Mar & Deaths: Sept 15, 18739,32,4,14,31,33,7
BurialSep 7, 1873St. Luke's Church/Greewood Cemetery, Saint Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, (side of stone list children's names with no dates)
Emilia Stebbins
George Frederick
Francis James
Mary Ann
Roland Stebbins34,35
BiographyGuilford, VT: father conveyed homestead property to Abel in 1819, who sold it in 1832; p. 300, farm land conveyed to Abel who deeded it to John Burnet in 1822; p. 287, sold 1 acre in 1822; p. 286, bought store (the Taft place near Guilford Center) in 1822 and operated it in partnership with one Martin. They sold it before 1826; p. 130, 1827, Abel Hougthon, store in Dist. No. 5; p. 126, 1812 Houghton and Martin store; 1812-1824, Abel Houghton store; p. 128, Abel & James Houghton store, 1820-1832.

J.W. Houghton: Bank cashier in St. Albans, Vt.

MLM: to St. Albans in 1828; bank cashier in St. Albans in 1828

Mund: He moved to St. Albans in 1827, purchasing a house in which all subsequent Houghtons have lived. There was family bible of Abel Houghton.9,36,34
NotableSt. Albans, VT, USA, The Houghton House

The 2nd oldest house in St. Albans VT, built in 1800 by John Curtis. Bought in 1828 by Abel Houghton. It was lived in continously by his descendants. In 1921 it was occuppied by Theodore S. Houghton.

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 114 #329.
  2. [S47] Grange, Official History of Guilford, p. 304, 372.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 545 #6432, 546.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 105 [1951]: 64.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 22 #500, 40.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  7. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 90.
  8. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 668.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 114.
  10. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 22, 40.
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Eliza Houghton1,2,3

F, #4140, b. 20 November 1793, d. 18 July 1872

Family: Hon. Charles Phelps Esq. b. 13 Sep 1781, d. 19 Nov 1854

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthNov 20, 1793Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, Townshend VT VRs: Townshend, VT; JWH: 1795; Stowell Gen.: 1794, Townshend VT5,6,7,4,2,8
MarriageJul 21, 1814Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, Marlborough VT: Eliza, dau. of James Houghton of Guilford; VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 544; Guilford VRs: Guilford and Townshend VT5,9,6,10,3,8
DeathJul 18, 1872Townshend, Windham Co., VT, USA5,7,8
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1

Citations

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  4. [S1074] Town Records: Guildford, Windham Co., VT, Book D, p. 366: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
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  6. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 232.
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  8. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 90.
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  10. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
  11. [S810] Earl Cranston Am. Biog. Libr.: Notable Amer., X, section T.