Ellen Albina Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #4741, b. 22 December 1835, d. 30 March 1894

Family: Woodbridge Dyer

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BirthDec 22, 1835Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census6,7,4
MarriageNov 29, 18606,5
DeathMar 30, 18946,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #691.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617 #16733.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47, 89 #1501.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_434; Page: 255; line 5, dwl 267-288.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47, 89.

Alva Lewis Houghton1,2,3

F, #4742, b. 1 August 1839, d. 17 June 1851

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BirthAug 1, 1839NH, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; MLM: Aug. 194,5,3
DeathJun 17, 18514,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #692.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1502.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_434; Page: 255; line 5, dwl 267-288.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.

Woodbridge Dyer1

M, #4743

Family: Ellen Albina Houghton b. 22 Dec 1835, d. 30 Mar 1894

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MarriageNov 29, 18602,3
Living1911DeSoto, WI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #691s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.

Mary Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #4744, b. 2 February 1847

Family: George Kautz

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BirthFeb 2, 1847NY, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 8 in 1855 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census5,4
MarriageJan 2, 1871Caldwell Co., MO, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #695.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1539.
  3. [S985] Hx of Caldwell & Livingston,Co., MO, p. 486.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Antwerp, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_515; Page: 199, line 32, 1366-1400.
  5. [S1254] , from S. J. Belch, Oct 11, 2003.

Lucy Houghton1,2,3

F, #4745, b. circa 1854, d. circa 1875

Family: Edward Jones

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Birthcirca 1854NY, USA, age 1 in 1855 census; age 6 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census5
Marriage6
Deathcirca 1875JWH: Died at age of 21 years unmarried; Caldwell Co., MO Hx: alive at death of mother in 18847
BurialClearmont Farms6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #696.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1540.
  3. [S985] Hx of Caldwell & Livingston,Co., MO, p. 486.
  4. [S985] Hx of Caldwell & Livingston,Co., MO, p. 486-487.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 U.S. Census, Antwerp, Jefferson, NY, Box 762, p. 397, line 20.
  6. [S1254] , from S. J. Belch, Oct 11, 2003.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.

Sophia Houghton1,2,3

F, #4746, b. 12 November 1852

Family: H. Ross Kautz

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BirthNov 12, 1852NY, USA, age 3 in 1855 census; age 7 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census5,6,7
MarriageMar 4, 18745,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #697.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47, 89 #1541.
  3. [S985] Hx of Caldwell & Livingston,Co., MO, p. 486.
  4. [S985] Hx of Caldwell & Livingston,Co., MO, p. 486-487.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47, 89.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 U.S. Census, Antwerp, Jefferson, NY, Box 762, p. 397, line 20.

H. Ross Kautz1,2

M, #4747

Family: Sophia Houghton b. 12 Nov 1852

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MarriageMar 4, 18743,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #697s.
  2. [S1254] , from S. J. Belch, Oct 11, 2003.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47, 89.

Louisa Houghton1,2

F, #4748, b. 9 February 1825

Family: James C. Stearns b. c 1819

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BirthFeb 9, 1825Preston, NY, USA, age 25 in 1850 census3,4,2
Marriage3,4,5
1850 Census1850Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA, age 31, farmer4
ResidenceCA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #698.
  2. [S1385] "Diary of Rev. Royal Houghton,", p. 90.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: M432_599; Page: 10; line 32, dwl 131-131.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vestal, Broome, New York; Roll: M432_478; Page: 453; line 6, dwl 3388-3578.

Warren Houghton1

M, #4749, b. 22 February 1827

Family 1: Helen M. (?) b. c 1833

Family 2: Caroline Marstars b. 2 Jan 1836, d. 29 Aug 1916

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BirthFeb 22, 1827Lincklaen, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 28 in 1855 census; age 35 in 1860 census;
age 43 in 1870 census2
ResidenceOdgensburg, NY, USA, Married twice2
Marriage3
DeathTX, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #699.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Clarence, Shelby Co., MO, Reel 806, p. 53, line 12, dwl 72-72.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Greenwood, Steuben, New York; Roll: M653_863; Page: 2; Image: 7; Family History Library Film: 803863; line 27, dwl 18-18.

Mary Lucretia Houghton1,2

F, #4750, b. 17 December 1828, d. 20 March 1909

Family: Thomas Bennett Jameson b. 5 Aug 1821, d. 12 Aug 1907

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BirthDec 17, 1828Lincklaen, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 22 in 1850 census; 1880 census of son John gives RI as bp4,3,5
MarriageJul 21, 18514,6,3
ResidenceCanisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA4
DeathMar 20, 19093
ResearchSee Upton Family of America, 1940, Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, New Haven CT7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #700.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89 #1552.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: M432_599; Page: 10; line 32, dwl 131-131.
  6. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #4233.

John Wesley Houghton1,2,3

M, #4751, b. 9 November 1830, d. 3 August 1897

Family 1: Elizabeth E. Salisbury b. 1831, d. 1864

Family 2: Semantha L. Adams b. May 1844, d. 13 Mar 1906

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BirthNov 9, 1830Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1855 census; age 30 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 47 in 1880 census4,5
MarriageMay 26, 1849Madison Co., NY, USA3
1850 Census1850Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 21, a farmer5
1855 Census1855Lebanon, Madison Co., OH, USA, age 25, farmer; living with Carpenter family6
1860 Census1860Guilford, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 30, farmer7
Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 185th NY Infantry, a private8
Origin1865Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA2
MarriageSep 4, 1865Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA, at home of Leonard Price2
1870 Census1870Lincklaen, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 37, a farmer, property $2250-3209
1880 CensusJun 24, 1880Otselic Twp, South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 47, a currier10,11
1890 Veterans Census1890Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, USA12
PensionInxJul 25, 1890NY, USA, 185th NY Inf; invalid12
DeathAug 3, 1897Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, USA, Wife widowed in 1897 pension; JWH: 19004
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #701.
  2. [S1145] Joyce C., and Mary K, Meyer Scott, Madison Co. NY Newspaper VRs, p. 158.
  3. [S1125] Mary Keyson Meyer, Madison Co. NY Newspapers, p. 121.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Pompey, Onondaga Co., New York; Roll: M432_567; Sheet 87, line 36, dwl 1349-1385.
  6. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Chenango, New York; Roll: M653_734; Page: 333; Image: 125; Family History Library Film: 803734.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lincklaen, Chenango Co., NY, Roll 916, p. 178B, line 24, dwl 57-59.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Otselic Twp, South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 11, ED. 106, Sh. 41, Ln. 28.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , South Otselic, Chenango, New York; Roll: T9_818; Family History Film: 1254818; Page: 291A; Enumeration District: 106; Sheet 41, line 28, dwl 349-366.
  12. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Norwich, Chenango, New York; Roll: 54; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 159.
  13. [S1145] Joyce C., and Mary K, Meyer Scott, Madison Co. NY Newspaper VRs, p. 27.

Lucy Maria Houghton1

F, #4752, b. 11 July 1834, d. 26 February 1894

Family: Warren Kellogg b. 6 May 1832, d. 11 Apr 1911

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BirthJul 11, 1834Eaton, NY, USA2
ResidenceEaton, NY, USA2
MarriageSep 14, 18582
Children+1860Homer Frederick Kellogg*
1860–1953
Addie Belle Kellogg Bolles*
1864–1901
DeathFeb 26, 1894
BurialEvergreen Community Cemetery, Afton, MN, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #702.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.

Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D.1,2

M, #4753, b. 9 July 1837, d. 10 December 1904

Family: Adelaide R. Wilcox b. Jul 1843, d. 8 Nov 1919

  • Marriage*: Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D. married Adelaide R. Wilcox on Sep 25, 1861 given 1900 census age of Adelaide, unlikely md or bd.5,3

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NotableY
BirthJul 9, 1837Turin, Lewis Co., NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 17 in 1855 census; age 22 in 1860 census; age 32 in 1870 census age 40 in 1880 census; Jul 1838, age 61 in 1900 census; MLM: Jul. 7, 18385,3,6,7,8
MarriageSep 25, 1861given 1900 census age of Adelaide, unlikely md or bd5,3
1870 Census1870Utica, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 32, a clergyman, personal property $27009
Graduation1875Union College, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, A. M.7
1880 Census1880Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, age 40, a clergyman10
Research1891Allibone's Critical Dictionary of English Literature: A Supplement. British and American authors. Two volumes. By John Foster Kirk. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1891. (Alli SUP)11
Gen. Soc.May 7, 1891Society of the Sons of the American Revolution12
1900 Census1900Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 61, minister6,13
DeathDec 10, 1904Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA5,3
BiographyJWH: "Ross C. and wife both studied at Fally Seminary. His collegiate education was received at Union College. Leaving the study of law he studied in Concord Biblical Institute, now School of Theology of Boston University, graduated at Syracuse University, N.Y. His pastorates included prominent churches in Utica, Buffalo, St. Louis, Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Portland, Ore. He was president of McKendree College, Lebanon, Ill. In 1873-4 he was traveling companion of Bishop Harris in the first episcopal tour of the world; was present at the founding of the Methodist Episcopal Missions in Japan. Traveled in China, India, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and the Holy Land. A successful pastor, popular lecturer andd author. Among his books are 'Women of the Orient', 'Ruth the Moabitiss,''John the Baptist,''Christian Education in its Relation to Christian Work,''Novels, and How to Read Them,''The Social Evil; the Duty of Christians in Regard to It,''Future Punishment, Will it be Eternal? What is its Nature? On What Conditions will it be Inflicted?''Tabathi With Jesus,''The American Highlanders,' and a novel McCartney.' He left in manuscript 'Historical Writers of America' and 'The Palm Groves of Olivet'. He was also a frequent contributor to magazines and religious papers. Lectured frequently in University Extension Courses and various schools and colleges. From various colleges and universities he received the degree of D.D., Lit. D., D.C.L., and L.H.D. he was a member of the American Authors' Guild and the American Historical Asss'n, The Winthrop Club of Boston, and the Society of Biblical Archaeology of London. He was a delegate to the Ecumenical Methodist Conference of 1891; fraternal delegate to Wesleyan General Conference in Canada; and twice a delegate to National Conference of the Congregational Church, having as his last pastorate been installed over the First Congregational Church Chelsea, Mass., which he held eight years, until his death. Among high encomiums of the press when he had so suddenly passed away, the Boston Transcript said of him: 'He possessed a happy combination of qualities, rare talent, ample learning, genial manners, large experience among mankind, a ready tongue and pen, the ability to direct his whole faculties immediately to any required task, and the power of enduring hard and continuous work.' After resigning his charge at Chelsea he was for some time secretary at Peidemont College, and the Southern Educational Work of the Congregational Church among the American Highlanders in Alabama, and Georgia. Finding the duties too arduous for his strength, he resigned and accepted an appointment as professor of English and American Literature in the Boston Institute, which position he occupied at the time of his death."
Jefferson Co. NY Hx: the celebrated traveler in Asia, 1862, First Meth. Epis. Church in Pamelia, NY

Excerpt from Book: History of Woman Suffrage, vol. 3: 1876-1885, edited by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Matilda Joslyn Gage. (Privately published, Rochester, NY, 1886) 1013 pp

Rev Ross C. Houghton offered a prayer at the burial services of President James A. Garfield, who was buried in Cleveland Ohio. Present were 150,000 mourners.
On Saturday evening Miss Couzins gave a delightful reception. Her parlors were crowded until a late hour, where the friends of woman suffrage had an opportunity to use their influence socially in converting many distinguished guests. On Sunday night Mrs. Stanton was invited by the Rev. Ross C. Houghton to occupy his pulpit in the Union Methodist church, the largest in the city of that denomination. She preached from the text in Genesis i., 27, 28. The sermon was published in the St. Louis Globe the next morning.[Note 1] Mrs. Thompson was also invited
Fally Seminary is in Fulton, Oswego County, NY.
Ross was residing in Portland Oregon 1888-1990 according to the City Directory and the Morning Oregorian.
According to an interview with the Oregorain, he was a minister in Buffalo, NY and had a family home there. According to church records, he had a home in Canisteo, NY. See below;
Houghton 1892-1895 Church records
Given Name: Ross C (Meth)
Residence: Canisteo NY
Location of Ministry: Chelsea MA
Denomination: Congregational

Alumni: "Clergyman, Meth. Epis. Pastor. Literary Work 1885-7. President McKendree College, 1878-9. Has published "Women of the Orient, " 1878; "Ruth, the Moabitiss," 1882; "At the Threshold," 1881; "John the Baptist," 1889; besides numerous phamplets and newspaper articles. Has lectured extensively. Member Amer. Authors Guild; Soc. of Biblical Archeol. of London. Residence: Chelsea, MA."


Rev. Ross C. Houghton, D.D. Lit. D.
The pastor of the First Congregational church is a native of New York, and was educated at Union college and Syracuse university, receiving his degree at the latter institution. He is also an alumnus of the Concord Biblical institute now the School of Theology of Boston university. Ordained in April, 1869, he has been p a s t o r of prominent churches i n U t i c a and Buffalo,N.Y., St. L o u i s, Mo., Cleveland, Ohio, Indianapolis, Ind., and P o r t l a n d , Oregon. For some time he was p r e s i dent of the McKendree college in Lebanon, 111. Under c i rcumstances especially favorable, to careful observation and study, in 1873-4 he made a tour of the world, u s i n g the material thus secured in publishing "Women of the Orient," "Ruth, the Moabitess," and "John, the Baptist." The first of these books, of which he is the author, has had a remarkable sale, standing in that respect among the very first of its kind. The other two books have proved almost as popular. He has also published several others purely religious in character and for some years has been known as a prolific and favorable writer for religious magazines and newspapers. For several years Dr. Houghton devoted all the time he could spare from the duties of a large city pastorate to the lecture platform, and as a lecturer was heard and appreciated in nearly all the cities of N. Y. and the western states, his subjects being based upon his travels and literary topics. He has also lectured frequently in university extension courses and various schools and colleges. As a lecturer, he ranks among the foremost of the day, and in this particular the press of the country bestows on him high encomiums.
He is a member o f the society of Biblical Archaeology of London and several other literary and historical associations. He was installed as pastor of the
First Congregational church of t h i s city, April 1 7, 1895. At t h a t time, Rev. C. E. Jefferson, D.D., then pastor of the Central Congregational church, said of him : "We congratulate the First church on the good fortune of securing such a man. He carries sunlight into the homes where he visits and is a welcome speaker or guest wherever he goes. He had not been many weeks in our city before he had a large circle of acquaintances and friends, and from the first day of his coming until now, the church has been rejoicing and growing under his ministry."
Dr. Houghton is an attractive writer and speaker, clear in thought, strong in argument and incisive in expression. He possesses a happy combination of qualities, rare talent, ample learning, genial manners, large experience among mankind, a ready tongue and pen, the ability to direct his whole faculties immediately to any required task and the power of enduring hard and continuous work. His physical and mental vigor give promise of yet many
years of usefulness to the church and to the city.14,15,7
Notablea Methodist minister and author of many books.

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #703.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #1555.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Turin, Lewis, New York; Roll: M432_523; Page: 63;
    line 16, dwl 948-966.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 84, E.D. 1570, Sh. 4, Ln. 81.
  7. [S1339] Alumni Association, Alumni Record and General Catalogue of Syracuse University, p. 630.
  8. [S1385] "Diary of Rev. Royal Houghton,", p. 201.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Utica, Oneida Co., NY, Box 1056, p. 87, line 18, dwl 347-413.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T9_1004; Family History Film: 1255004; Page: 53D; Enumeration District: 2; sheet 76, line 50, dwl 86-576-749.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.
  12. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx
  13. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea, Ward 5, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 689; Enumeration District: 1570; Sheet 4B; line 81, dwl 20-72-75.
  14. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156-158.
  15. [S689] John A. Haddock, Jefferson Co. NY Hx, p. 452.

Hiram Houghton1,2,3

M, #4754, b. 19 April 1839, d. 1916

Family: Helen Maria Collins b. May 1837, d. 1917

  • Marriage*: Hiram Houghton married Helen Maria Collins on May 28, 1862 JWH: md given as bd; mar 38 years in 1900 census.4,5

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BirthApr 19, 1839Middleville, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1855 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1861 enlistment; age 33 in 1870 census; age 41 in 1880 census; Apr 1839, age 61 in 1900 census; JWH: 28 May 1862 (prob. marriage)4,5,6,7
1860 Census1860Claverack, Columbia Co., NY, USA, age 21, a carpenter8
Occupation1860com. scho. teacher
Milit-BegSep 13, 1861Lowville, NY, USA, in the Union Army, a private, age 22; also 4/22/1861, 7th NY CV, of Wilna NY9,10,11
MarriageMay 28, 1862JWH: md given as bd; mar 38 years in 1900 census4,5
1870 Census1870Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 32, a bank clerk12
1880 Census1880Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 41, a book keeper13,14
PensionInxSep 17, 1888NY, USA, as invalid15
1890 Veterans Census1890Carthage, Jefferson NY, NY, USA, 7th NY Cavalry16
Note1900not with family in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 61, mar 38, none; enumerated separate from family17
1910 Census1910Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 72, married; own income; next door to son Gary18
LivingCarthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, "All this family reside in Carthage, N.Y."19
Death191620
BurialC. W. Fairview Cemetery, Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158 #704.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #1556.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Turin, Lewis, New York; Roll: M432_523; Page: 63;
    line 16, dwl 948-966.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: M432_599; Page: 10; line 32, dwl 131-131.
  7. [S1385] "Diary of Rev. Royal Houghton,", p. 205.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Claverack, Columbia Co., NY, Box 737, p. 518, line 22.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  11. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.nnygenealogy.com/pages/marriage-results.php
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, Rol 945, p. 793, line 24, dwl 139-146.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 28, ED. 152, Sh. 14, Ln. 31.
  14. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 28, ED. 152, Sh. 14, Ln. 31, dwl 13-129-132.
  15. [S1514] Unknown document; unknown film.
  16. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Carthage, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 52; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 135.
  17. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T623_1042; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 49; line 59, dwl 197-216.
  18. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T624_954; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 67; line 11, dwl 77-99.
  19. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 228.
  20. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, Town of Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, Cemetery Incriptions HI-HY, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barwihih.htm, June 12 2002.

William Jackson Houghton1

M, #4755, b. 17 August 1842, d. 1 September 1843

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BirthAug 17, 1842NY, USA2
DeathSep 1, 1843NY, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158 #705.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  3. [S16] CJV opinion.

Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D.1,2,3

M, #4756, b. 15 May 1841, d. 24 January 1908

Family 1: Susan Harris Ayres Ph.D. b. 7 Jul 1843, d. 22 Sep 1900

Family 2: Ida Gilbert Delamater b. c 1864, d. 1 Jan 1916

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BirthMay 15, 1841Trenton, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1855 census; age 19 in 1860 census; age 28 in 1870 census; age 38 in 1880 census; May 1842, age 58 in 1900 census; Virkus: 18435,6,3,4
1855 Census1855Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, an Oscar Houghton, age 14, living with Lymon and Laura Hubbard7
Education1860divinity student
Notebetween 1865 and 1869Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA, Student from Carthage NY. A. B. Mystic. DKE. PBK. (DKE was Society of Mystical Keys in Genesee College)8
MarriageSep 1, 1869Elmyra, NY, USA, JWH: 1 Sep. 1861; Virkus: 1869; Alumni: 1 Sep 1869; MLM: 1 Sep 18675,6,3,9,10
1870 Census1870Village of Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, USA, age 28, a Methodist minister11
Graduation1872Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA, MA8
1880 Census1880Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 38, no occupation, and brother in law Frederick Ayres, 37, NY12,13
Officebetween 1898 and 1902Wolcott, NY, USA, a Methodist Episcopal minister14
Residence1899Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, USA8
1900 Census1900Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, USA, age 58, minister15
MarriageJan 24, 19085,16
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Bradford Co., NY, USA
DeathJan 24, 1908Towanda, Bradford Co., PA, USA5,17
BiographyJWH: "He died of acute heart affliction after an illness of about two weeks in Towanda, PA., where he had nearly completed a five years' pastorate. Educated at Syracuse University, where he was given degrees, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., and D.D. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and also Delta Kappa Epsilon; at different times served as trustee of Cazenovia Seminary and Syracuse University; and served pastorates at Wolcott, New York, Geddes, Auburn. First Congregational Church, Cambridge, Mass., Cortland and Clifton Springs, NY, and Towanda, Pa. Traveled extensively in Europe, Egypt, Palestine and Greece. He was a power in the church and took an active part in all the conferences and was widely known throughout New York State, especially in the Central New York conferences. He was an earnest preacher, a great scholar, a gentleman whom it was a privilege and pleasure to know."

Syracuse Univ. Alumni: "Clergyman, Meth. Epis. Pastor at Wolcott N.Y., 1869-1870. Syracuse First Ward church, 1870-2. Geddes, N.Y., 1872-5; Baldwinsville, N.Y., 1875-6; Itaca, N.Y., State Street church, 1876-7; Syracuse Centenary church, 1877-80; Clyde, N.Y., 1880-3; Elmira, N.Y., Hedding church, 1883-6; Elmira, N.Y., Centenary church, 1886-7; Auburn, N.Y., church, 1887-92; Cortland, N.Y., since 1896. Secretary of Texas Chautauqua Assoc., Houston, Tex., 1892-95. Financial Sec. of Syracuse Univ. for a part of 1895. Acting Pastor North Ave. Congregational Church, Cambridge, Mass., 1896. Traveled in Europe, 1886. Traveled in Egypt, Palestine, Greece, 1891. Enlisted in U.S. Vol. service; rejected on examination."

Virkus: founder of DKE

Trustee of Genessee College

The history of the Treman, Tremaine, Truman family in America ..., Volume 1
By Ebenezer Mack Treman, p. 1002
190000 REV OSCAR ALLEN HOUGHTON He was born May 15 1841 at Trenton NY He graduated at Genesee College and received the degree of AM in 1872 and Ph D in 1882 from Syracuse University He registered at college from Carthage NY While in college he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and the Mystic Society He married Sept i 1869 Susan Ayres 185028 Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church He was stationed at Wolcott NY 1869 70 Syracuse First Church 1870 2 Geddes 1872 5 Baldwinsville 1875 6 Ithaca State Street Church 1876 7 Syracuse Centenary 1877 80 Clyde 1880 3 Elmira Hedding Church 1883 6 He travelled in Europe in 1886 He enlisted in the United States Volunteer service but was rejected on examination
At the time of her death the Cortland Evening Standard said Mrs Houghton was born July 7 1843 She was the daughter of Socrates and Susan Harris Ayres Mr Ayres was born in Tru mansburg where his ancestors settled and where descendants of the family are still found A family genealogy now in process of publication and largely edited by Mrs Houghton traces the family history in unbroken line to Wiltshire England 1590 The family of Susan Harris lived in Pine Plains Dutchess Co Mrs Houghton's parents were married in 1841 and for the three following years lived in Penn Yan NY where Mrs Houghton was born The family moved to Elmira in 1844 and there Mr Ayres established a jewelry and insurance business which he conducted for over forty years Mrs Hough ton was educated in the public schools of Elmira and the Elmira College graduating from the college in 1863 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts She was married to Rev Oscar A Houghton at that time pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Wolcott NY Sept i 1869 Since then Dr Houghton has served churches as f ollows Syracuse First ward and West Genesee street Ithaca Syracuse Centenary Clyde Elmira Hedding Church and also Centenary Church Auburn and North Avenue Congregational Church Cambridge Mass In all these places Mrs Houghton was the efficient helper of her husband and left many sincere friends Mrs Houghton's student abilities were well known Her special field was American and English constitutional history While living in Syracuse in 1893 5 she took resident postgraduate study in Syracuse University under Prof Wm H Mace Her major subject was American constitutional history and her minor subject English mediaeval history In 1895 she successfully passed oral and written examinations for the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy Prior to that time she had spent several years in the study of French history particularly the period of the French Revolution Last June her scholastic attainments were further recognized by an election to the honorary society of Phi Beta Kappa She was unable by reason of her failing health to present herself for initiation In 1886 Mrs Houghton spent some time in travel and study in Germany and the Netherlands The following year she traveled in England Scotland Wales and France spending some time in Paris In the winter of 1897 and 98 she was the travelling companion of Mrs Esther B Steele of Elmira in Mexico and the far West contributing in the meantime to various periodicals She was greatly interested in Mexican history and became a recognized authority in that subject She prepared parlor lectures on American Mexican and English history and on home missionary work as she observed it on the Pacific coast which were delivered in various places receiving high commendations from the press and from intelligent auditors Mrs Houghton has suffered deeply in the immediate past few vears in the loss of many family relatives her father mother one brother aunt and two cousins all having died within five years She leaves beside her husband Rev OA Houghton DD a son Harris A Houghton a fourth year student in the College of Medicine,
Syracuse University two brothers Frederick S Aytes of E m iw Wm E Ayres of New York During her four years residence of Cortland Mrs Ho ij has greatly endeared herself to a large circle of friends not only her own church but in the community at large as well Hei br and vivacious manner her cordial and genial ways her sincerity true friendliness were all calculated to win and hold friends was a charming conversationalist and her extensive and intel reading and wide information on almost every subject made it able as well as delightful The Elmira Advertiser contained a lengthy obituary not ten and signed by one of Mrs Houghton's girlhood friends city Mrs George Archibald We quote some portions of which follows.
In Elmira which was her birthplace and her home marriage knowledge of her death brings especial sadne remain in this city those who remember her in her bright ising girlhood those who were her associates in youth age and some bound to her by ties of kindred B there are many who in later years have known the uvms her womanhood and felt the superiority of her ir te these but will speak of her today with a sense that sot and gracious has passed beyond Susan Ayres was born July 7 1843 daughter ot and of Susan Harris his wife Her father was 1 among Elmira's business men and was well known the First Methodist Church with which he was cc from a half century There lives in Elmira a worna the day when he and his wife then young people y took their babe Susan to the church altar for bapti This child was educated in the Elmira scVioc uate of Elmira College In 1867 Oscar A Houg just beginning the work of ministry supplied th Church pulpit for six months Shortly after this S his wife This marriage removed Mrs Houghton she has always been a frequent visitor here and si tions to former friends and an undiminished love f...
Indeed her returns have seemed like those of one who from time to time simply came to her own again Twice Dr Houghton has been appointed to Elmira charges serving a full term at Redding Church and a year at Centenary This renewed former companionships and revived former attachments Of the fulness and achievements of Mrs Houghton's life much might be written She was a woman highly endowed and with a capacity for development rarely equalled Nature intended her for a student and so far as life allowed she became one Her intellectual discernments were quick and true Her patience in following their leadings was untiring On the day when her son and only child Harris was graduated from Syracuse University Mrs Houghton took a degree there won by a course of study such as few women accomplish To the time when the inroads of disease made application no longer possible she still earnestly sought to know more of the things beloved evermore of scholars
But not in books alone did Mrs Houghton learn In travel and in observation she delighted to add to her store of knowledge and the lessons she pondered were full of inspiration to those with whom she spoke of them In the ripeness of her thought her desire turned to usefulness and the educative plans of her future were the plans of one who hoped to move the thoughts of others to refining and uplifting effort These plans were broken off by death For about two years Mrs Houghton has suffered from the illness that has ended her earthly life Every known resort of medical science failed to do more than temporarily relieve and for a few months hold the disease in abeyance Through the fluctuations of hope and fear she herself has been aware of the fatal possibility VVith bright courage she looked toward life when life seemed coming back with still submission toward death when she saw it sure to conquer Only those who knew her well enough to know the indwelling spiritual things of her soul can appreciate the experience of that submission
It is difficult to speak of the hidden sacred experiences of any mortal when death has closed the book It is unfitting to speak much of them when she of whom they are spoken held them apart What they were must be inferred from what she was And Mrs Houghton was a woman of noble soul Bright positive independent in thought and action, she held in her heart the tenderest love for her friends, the capacity for sacrifice and the supremest loyalty. She was incapable of the mean word of gossip, of insincere profession of any sort...She died Dec. 9, 1900. Residence: Cortland, NY
Child:
190001 Harris Ayres. Born Feb. 25, 1874. Student in his fourth year at Syracuse University Medical College in 1900.


Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton was the son of Royal and Celia B. (Sterns) Houghton. Susan (Ayres) Houghton was his 1st wife. They were married September 1, 1869 and she died December 9, 1900. Ida (Delemater) Houghton was his 2nd wife. He was a minister in the Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died of "acute heart affliction."

"Grip's" Historical Souvenir Of Wolcott, New York, Page 15 Wolcott Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Oscar A. Houghton, 1869-1871

Memoir Methodist EpiscopCl Church Central New York Conference Journal 1908, Page 1445,3,8
OriginSyracuse, Elmira and central NY

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158 #706.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #1557.
  3. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 207.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Turin, Lewis, New York; Roll: M432_523; Page: 63;
    line 16, dwl 948-966.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  7. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  8. [S1339] Alumni Association, Alumni Record and General Catalogue of Syracuse University, p. 268.
  9. [S1339] Alumni Association, Alumni Record and General Catalogue of Syracuse University, p. 268, 616.
  10. [S1386] Ebenezer M. Treman and Murray Poole, Treman Family, p. 1001.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Village of Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, Box 1113, p. 608, line 7, dwl 51-52.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, Roll: T9_907; Family History Film: 1254907; Page: 322B; Reel 72, Vol. 73, ED. 214, Sh. 22, Ln. 13.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, Roll: T9_907; Family History Film: 1254907; Page: 322B; Reel 72, Vol. 73, ED. 214, Sh. 22, Ln. 13, dwl 152-31-37.
  14. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nywayne/history/minister1.html, Apr. 08, 2002.
  15. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cortland, Cortland Co., New York; Roll: 634; Enumeration District: 92; Sheet 5B; 72, dwl 39-89-113.
  16. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48, 90.
  17. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 91.

William Fletcher Houghton1

M, #4757, b. 11 March 1845, d. 11 September 1860

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BirthMar 11, 1845NY, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 10 in 1855 census; age 15 in 1860 census3,2
DeathSep 11, 18603
BurialFairview Cemetery, Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158 #707.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Turin, Lewis, New York; Roll: M432_523; Page: 63;
    line 16, dwl 948-966.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  4. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, Town of Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, Cemetery Incriptions HI-HY, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barwihih.htm, June 12 2002.

James C. Stearns1

M, #4758, b. circa 1819

Family: Louisa Houghton b. 9 Feb 1825

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Birthcirca 1819NY, USA, age 31 in 1850 census1
Marriage2,1,3
1850 Census1850Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA, age 31, farmer1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: M432_599; Page: 10; line 32, dwl 131-131.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vestal, Broome, New York; Roll: M432_478; Page: 453; line 6, dwl 3388-3578.

Thomas Bennett Jameson1,2

M, #4759, b. 5 August 1821, d. 12 August 1907

Family: Mary Lucretia Houghton b. 17 Dec 1828, d. 20 Mar 1909

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BirthAug 5, 1821Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA, 1880 census of son John gives MA as bp3
MarriageJul 21, 18514,5,3
ResidenceCanisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA4
DeathAug 12, 19073
ParentsSJohn D. and Elizabeth (Stearns) Jamison of Canisteo, Steuben, NY3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #700s.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89 #1552s.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  5. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #4233.

Warren Kellogg1

M, #4760, b. 6 May 1832, d. 11 April 1911

Family: Lucy Maria Houghton b. 11 Jul 1834, d. 26 Feb 1894

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BirthMay 6, 1832
ResidenceEaton, NY, USA2
MarriageSep 14, 18582
BurialEvergreen Community Cemetery, Afton, MN, USA
DeathApr 11, 1911MN, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #702s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.

Adelaide R. Wilcox1

F, #4761, b. July 1843, d. 8 November 1919

Family: Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D. b. 9 Jul 1837, d. 10 Dec 1904

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BirthJul, 1843NY, USA, age 27 in 1870 census; age 37 in 1880 census; "Jul 1849", age 50 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census2
MarriageSep 25, 1861given 1900 census age of Adelaide, unlikely md or bd3,4
1870 Census1870Utica, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 32, a clergyman, personal property $27005
1880 Census1880Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, age 40, a clergyman6
1900 Census1900Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 61, minister2,7
1910 Census1910Goshen, Orange Co., NY, USA, age 65, widow, next door to George and Marie Wilcox; 2 children born, 1 living8
Widow1910Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, 1137 Hollywood Ave.3
DeathNov 8, 1919Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Cert. 6028875, filed 11-11-19199
ParentsDAsa Wilcox, late of Three Mile Bay, Jefferson Co, NY; parents born in NY3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156 #703s.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 84, E.D. 1570, Sh. 4, Ln. 81.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 156.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Utica, Oneida Co., NY, Box 1056, p. 87, line 18, dwl 347-413.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T9_1004; Family History Film: 1255004; Page: 53D; Enumeration District: 2; sheet 76, line 50, dwl 86-576-749.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea, Ward 5, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 689; Enumeration District: 1570; Sheet 4B; line 81, dwl 20-72-75.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Goshen, Orange, New York; Roll: T624_1059; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 14; line 64, dwl 20-24.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

Herbert M. Houghton1,2

M, #4762, b. circa August 1864, d. 1865

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Birthcirca Aug, 1864NY, USA, dd calc3
Death1865NY, USA, 6 months4
BurialFeb 14, 18653 Mile Cemetery, Three Mile Bay, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, with Adelaide Wilcox's family; Burial ID 49683; Lyme, NY given3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #4235.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, Town of Lyme, Jefferson Co., NY, Cemetery Incriptions H-K, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer, June 12 2002.
  4. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Royal W. Houghton1,2

M, #4763

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Birth
Deathdied young1

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #4236.

Mabel A. Houghton1,2

F, #4764, b. circa 1872

Family: Mr. (?) Dodge

Biography

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Birthcirca 1872NY, USA, age 8 in 1880 census3
Marriage1,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90 #4237.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T9_1004; Family History Film: 1255004; Page: 53D; Enumeration District: 2; sheet 76, line 50, dwl 86-576-749.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.

Mr. (?) Dodge1

M, #4765

Family: Mabel A. Houghton b. c 1872

Biography

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Marriage1,2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.

Dorothy Dodge1,2

F, #4766

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.

Helen Maria Collins1

F, #4767, b. May 1837, d. 1917

Family: Hiram Houghton b. 19 Apr 1839, d. 1916

Biography

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BirthMay, 1837SC, USA, age 33 in 1870 census; age 43 in 1880 census; May 1837, age 63, SC, in 1900 census; age 72, SC, in 1910 census; 1920 census of son Gary gives NC2,3
Residencecirca 1862Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA4
MarriageMay 28, 1862JWH: md given as bd; mar 38 years in 1900 census4,5
1870 Census1870Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 32, a bank clerk6
1880 Census1880Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 41, a book keeper2,7
1900 Census1900Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 63; 5 children born and living8
Research1910listed as married for 51 y; Hiram not with family
PensionInxOct 30, 1916NY, USA, as a widow9
Death19173
BurialFairview Cemetery, Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3
ParentsDparents born in NY

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158 #704s.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 28, ED. 152, Sh. 14, Ln. 31.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, Town of Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, Cemetery Incriptions HI-HY, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barwihih.htm, June 12 2002.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, Rol 945, p. 793, line 24, dwl 139-146.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 28, ED. 152, Sh. 14, Ln. 31, dwl 13-129-132.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 49; Sheet: 13A , line 18, dwl 297-319.
  9. [S1514] Unknown document; unknown film.

Susan Harris Ayres Ph.D.1

F, #4768, b. 7 July 1843, d. 22 September 1900

Family: Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D. b. 15 May 1841, d. 24 Jan 1908

Biography

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BirthJul 7, 1843Elmira, NY, USA, age 25 in 1870 census; age 37 in 1880 census; Jul 1843, age 56 in 1900 census; Alumni: Penn Yan, NY2,3,4,5,6
1850 Census1850Elmira, Chemung Co., NY, USA, Susan Ayres, age 7, with parents Socrates and Susan Ayres
EducationA.B., A.M., Ph.D.2,3,1
Residencecirca 1867Elmyra, NY, USA2
MarriageSep 1, 1869Elmyra, NY, USA, JWH: 1 Sep. 1861; Virkus: 1869; Alumni: 1 Sep 1869; MLM: 1 Sep 18677,2,3,8,6
1870 Census1870Village of Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, USA, age 28, a Methodist minister9
1880 Census1880Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 38, no occupation, and brother in law Frederick Ayres, 37, NY10,11
Graduation1895Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA, A. M. and Ph.D. (History)5
Note1899She lectured on American History, Mexico, and other subjects.8
1900 Census1900Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, USA, age 58, minister12
DeathSep 22, 1900Towanda, PA, USA, of cancer, 2 months after receiving her Ph.D.2,3,13
BurialElmira Cemetery, Elmira, NY, USA, Socrates Ayres Plot; Mark Twain and family are buried across the road.
ParentsDSocrates Ayres (1814-1897), jeweler, and Susan Harris; parents born in NY; 1900 census gives NY and CT; they were life long friends of Mark Twain3
BiographyShe worked for several newspapers; travelled in Palestine, Egypt, Mexico. A watercolor portrait of her was done by Geo. W. Waters, at age 18.

Susan (Ayres) Houghton was the daughter of Socrates and Susan (Harris) Ayres. She was th 1st wife of Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton. They were married Wolcott, New York September 1, 1869. He was a minister in the Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Our County And Its People: a history of the valley and County of Chemung from the closing years of the eighteenth century, Pgs. 652-656
Part VI - Biographical
Socrates Ayres Family
He was married to Susan Harris at Penn Yan, New York May 30, 1841. She was the daughter of Seth Harris of Pine Plains, Dutchess Co., New York, who was the manufacturer of the famous Harris scythes.

Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Central New York Conference Journal
1901, Page 105

HOUGHTON.--Few were surprised when in the morning of Sunday, Dec. 10th, Mrs. Susan Ayres Houghton, the wife of Rev. O. A. Houghton, D.D., of Cortland, departed from this life. Her long-fought battle with ill health had warned her many friends that death might be near. She herself from the first had recognized fatal possibilities , and of late had often spoken of the end as only a little in advance. Very few things connected with the services that followed were left to be determined. Most had been previously arranged by her own choice. She could not have anticipated how many would rise to speak tenderly of their appreciation, nor how many tokens of esteem would be contributed by loving friends. Though we were compelled to bury her amid the snow, she was surrounded by the flowers she loved as well. The officials of the local church in Cortland, the Cazenovia District, and the friends of her youth and college days in Elmira gave expressions to words of highest regard. Her life began July 7, 1843. Her childhood and youth were spent in Elmira, New York. She graduated from the Elmira Female College in 1863 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. She was married to Dr. Houghton Sept. 1, 1869. Her first home was Wolcott, New York. Subsequently Dr. Houghton has served Syracuse: First Ward, Geddes, Syracuse: Centenary, Ithaca: State Street, Clyde, Elmira: Hedding, Elmira: Centenary, Auburn: First Church, North Avenue Congregational Church of CAmbridge, Mass., and Cortland: First Church. In all these places Mrs. Houghton has rendered valuable assistance. She has frequently aided the people under her influence in the selection of a high grade of reading. She had little interest in imaginary heroes of the world, and the fields of their action. She was a faithful student of American and English Constitutional history, and by a resident post-graduate course in Syracuse University earned the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Some years ago she spent a season in study in Germany. Later she traveled extensively in European countries. Her travels were always prosecuted for the purpose of acquiring valuable knowledge. Her last excursion was in the western part of our own country and in Mexico. Two years ago, when her preparation for usefulness seemed quite complete, she was called to walk another path then the one she had chosen. Then commenced a career of heroism that merits the highest admiration. For nearly two years she has suffered from the illness that has now ended her earthly life. Medical skill could only temporarily relieve. Through the interchange of hope and fear, she has herself been aware of all the possibilities. With cheerful courage she looked toward life when it seemed returning, with silent submission toward death when she saw it sure to conquor. Her Christian faith and courage were shown in the Scripture text she chose as her support at the time of supreme peril, "Who so hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely and shall be quiet from fear of evil." In such secure quietness her life ceased. She rests in hope of the resurrection.
Written by Rev. Theron Cooper13

Citations

  1. [S1360] Ancestry of Katherine Houghton, Ancestry, 1969 unknown repository, p. 3.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  3. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 207.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 73, ED. 214, Sh. 22, Ln. 13.
  5. [S1339] Alumni Association, Alumni Record and General Catalogue of Syracuse University, p. 616.
  6. [S1386] Ebenezer M. Treman and Murray Poole, Treman Family, p. 1001.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  8. [S1339] Alumni Association, Alumni Record and General Catalogue of Syracuse University, p. 268, 616.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Village of Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, Box 1113, p. 608, line 7, dwl 51-52.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, Roll: T9_907; Family History Film: 1254907; Page: 322B; Reel 72, Vol. 73, ED. 214, Sh. 22, Ln. 13.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, Roll: T9_907; Family History Film: 1254907; Page: 322B; Reel 72, Vol. 73, ED. 214, Sh. 22, Ln. 13, dwl 152-31-37.
  12. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cortland, Cortland Co., New York; Roll: 634; Enumeration District: 92; Sheet 5B; 72, dwl 39-89-113.
  13. [S1360] Ancestry of Katherine Houghton, Ancestry, 1969 unknown repository, p. 4.

Ida Gilbert Delamater1

F, #4769, b. circa 1864, d. 1 January 1916

Family: Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D. b. 15 May 1841, d. 24 Jan 1908

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca 1864NY, USA, age 46 in 1910 census; age 57 in 1916 record2
GraduationSyracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA, She was a founder of the Alpha Phi Sorority3
Residencecirca 1908Syracuse, NY, USA4
MarriageJan 24, 19085,6
Census1910Towanda, Bradford Co., PA, USA2
DeathJan 1, 1916Flushing Hospital, Palmyra Village, Wayne Co., NY, USA, age 577,3
BurialJan 3, 1916Palmyra Village, NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Towanda, Bradford Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 62, V.N. 41, Ln. 149.
  3. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 3, 1916.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 90.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 158.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48, 90.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nywayne/cemeteries/palmyup3.html

Mary Houghton1,2,3

F, #4770, b. 1834, d. February 1909

Family 1: Oscar Bradley b. c 1831

Family 3: Lawson Van Tassel d. 1900

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birth1834Oxford, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 14 & 17 in 1850 census; age 27 in 1860 census4,5,3
1860 Census1860Lindley, Steuben Co., NY, USA, age 29, lumberman6
Marriageh/24,5
DeathFeb, 19094,5
Alertfather of children

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 159 #708.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 50 #1560.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, New York, Roll: M432_488, Page: 403, line 30, dwl 1365-1445.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 159.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 50.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lindley, Steuben, New York; Roll: M653_863; Page: 0; line 16, dwl 876-792.