James French Stearns

M, #4741, b. 1 July 1842
Father*Aaron Warner Stearns b. 18 Oct 1802, d. 24 Jun 1852
Mother*Betsey White Houghton b. 1 Jul 1801, d. 16 Feb 1888

Biography

BirthJul 1, 1842Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

George W. Stearns

M, #4742, b. 24 March 1844, d. 3 June 1869
Father*Aaron Warner Stearns b. 18 Oct 1802, d. 24 Jun 1852
Mother*Betsey White Houghton b. 1 Jul 1801, d. 16 Feb 1888

Biography

BirthMar 24, 1844Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathJun 3, 1869Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Worcester, MA
Pedigree

Ellen Albina Houghton

F, #4743, b. 22 December 1835, d. 30 March 1894
Father*Edmund Houghton b. 15 May 1808, d. 1 Nov 1891
Mother*Nancy Bryant b. 7 Sep 1813

Biography

BirthDec 22, 1835Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census
MarriageNov 29, 1860
DeathMar 30, 1894

Family

Woodbridge Dyer
Marriage*Ellen Albina Houghton married Woodbridge Dyer on Nov 29, 1860. 
Children
Pedigree

Alva Lewis Houghton

F, #4744, b. 1 August 1839, d. 17 June 1851
Father*Edmund Houghton b. 15 May 1808, d. 1 Nov 1891
Mother*Nancy Bryant b. 7 Sep 1813

Biography

BirthAug 1, 1839NH, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; MLM: Aug. 19
DeathJun 17, 1851
Pedigree

Woodbridge Dyer

M, #4745

Biography

MarriageNov 29, 1860

Family

Ellen Albina Houghton b. 22 Dec 1835, d. 30 Mar 1894
Marriage*Woodbridge Dyer married Ellen Albina Houghton, daughter of Edmund Houghton and Nancy Bryant, on Nov 29, 1860. 
Children
Pedigree

Mary Houghton

F, #4746, b. 2 February 1847
Father*Otis Houghton b. 18 Nov 1811, d. 28 May 1897
Mother*Elcy Sword b. 10 Apr 1820, d. 24 Oct 1851

Biography

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

Family

George Kautz
Marriage*Mary Houghton married George Kautz on Jan 2, 1871 at Caldwell Co., MO, USA. 
Pedigree

Lucy Houghton

F, #4747, b. circa 1854, d. circa 1875
Father*Otis Houghton b. 18 Nov 1811, d. 28 May 1897
Mother*Antha Holland b. 15 May 1819, d. 26 Sep 1884

Biography

Birthcirca 1854NY, USA, age 1 in 1855 census; age 6 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census
Marriage
Deathcirca 1875JWH: Died at age of 21 years unmarried; Caldwell Co., MO Hx: alive at death of mother in 1884
BurialClearmont Farms

Family

Edward Jones
Marriage*Lucy Houghton married Edward Jones. 
Pedigree

Sophia Houghton

F, #4748, b. 12 November 1852
Father*Otis Houghton b. 18 Nov 1811, d. 28 May 1897
Mother*Antha Holland b. 15 May 1819, d. 26 Sep 1884

Biography

BirthNov 12, 1852NY, USA, age 3 in 1855 census; age 7 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census
MarriageMar 4, 1874

Family

H. Ross Kautz
Marriage*Sophia Houghton married H. Ross Kautz on Mar 4, 1874. 
Children
Pedigree

H. Ross Kautz

M, #4749

Biography

MarriageMar 4, 1874

Family

Sophia Houghton b. 12 Nov 1852
Marriage*H. Ross Kautz married Sophia Houghton, daughter of Otis Houghton and Antha Holland, on Mar 4, 1874. 
Children
Pedigree

Louisa Houghton

F, #4750, b. 9 February 1825
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Polly Blackman b. 29 Mar 1805, d. 15 Jan 1833

Biography

BirthFeb 9, 1825Preston, NY, USA, age 25 in 1850 census
Marriage
1850 Census1850Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA, age 31, farmer

Family

James C. Stearns b. c 1819
Marriage*Louisa Houghton married James C. Stearns. 
Children
Pedigree

Warren Houghton

M, #4751, b. 22 February 1827
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Polly Blackman b. 29 Mar 1805, d. 15 Jan 1833

Biography

BirthFeb 22, 1827Lincklaen, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 28 in 1855 census; age 35 in 1860 census;
age 43 in 1870 census
Marriage
DeathTX, USA

Family 1

Helen M. (?) b. c 1833
MarriageWarren Houghton married Helen M. (?) 
Children

Family 2

Caroline Marstars b. 2 Jan 1836, d. 29 Aug 1916
Marriage*Warren Houghton married Caroline Marstars. 
Child
Pedigree

Mary Lucretia Houghton

F, #4752, b. 17 December 1828, d. 20 March 1909
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Polly Blackman b. 29 Mar 1805, d. 15 Jan 1833

Biography

BirthDec 17, 1828Lincklaen, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 22 in 1850 census; 1880 census of son John gives RI as bp
MarriageJul 21, 1851
DeathMar 20, 1909

Family

Thomas Bennett Jameson b. 5 Aug 1821, d. 12 Aug 1907
Marriage*Mary Lucretia Houghton married Thomas Bennett Jameson on Jul 21, 1851. 
Children
Pedigree

John Wesley Houghton

M, #4753, b. 9 November 1830, d. 3 August 1897
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Polly Blackman b. 29 Mar 1805, d. 15 Jan 1833

Biography

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 census
MarriageMay 26, 1849Madison Co., NY, USA
1850 Census1850Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 21, a farmer
1855 Census1855Lebanon, Madison Co., OH, USA, age 25, farmer; living with Carpenter family
1860 Census1860Guilford, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 30, farmer
Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 185th NY Infantry, a private
MarriageSep 4, 1865Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA, at home of Leonard Price
1870 Census1870Lincklaen, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 37, a farmer, property $2250-320
1880 CensusJun 24, 1880Otselic Twp, South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 47, a currier
1890 Veterans Census1890Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, USA
DeathAug 3, 1897Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, USA, Wife widowed in 1897 pension; JWH: 1900
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, USA

Family 1

Elizabeth E. Salisbury b. 1831, d. 1864
Marriage*John Wesley Houghton married Elizabeth E. Salisbury on May 26, 1849 at Madison Co., NY, USA. 
Child

Family 2

Semantha L. Adams b. May 1844, d. 13 Mar 1906
Marriage*John Wesley Houghton married Semantha L. Adams on Sep 4, 1865 at Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA, at home of Leonard Price. 
Children
Pedigree

Lucy Maria Houghton

F, #4754, b. 11 July 1834, d. 26 February 1894
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Maria Morse b. 18 Sep 1807, d. 5 Mar 1836

Biography

BirthJul 11, 1834Eaton, NY, USA
MarriageSep 14, 1858
DeathFeb 26, 1894
BurialEvergreen Community Cemetery, Afton, MN, USA

Family

Warren Kellogg b. 6 May 1832, d. 11 Apr 1911
Marriage*Lucy Maria Houghton married Warren Kellogg on Sep 14, 1858. 
Pedigree

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

M, #4755, b. 9 July 1837, d. 10 December 1904
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Cecilia Beverly Stearns b. 15 Mar 1812, d. 13 May 1900

Notable Houghton

     Notable Houghton: a Methodist minister and author of many books.

Biography

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, 1838
MarriageSep 25, 1861given 1900 census age of Adelaide, unlikely md or bd
1870 Census1870Utica, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 32, a clergyman, personal property $2700
1880 Census1880Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, age 40, a clergyman
1900 Census1900Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 61, minister
DeathDec 10, 1904Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

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. 
Children
Pedigree

Hiram Houghton

M, #4756, b. 19 April 1839, d. 1916
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Cecilia Beverly Stearns b. 15 Mar 1812, d. 13 May 1900

Biography

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)
1860 Census1860Claverack, Columbia Co., NY, USA, age 21, a carpenter
Milit-BegSep 13, 1861Lowville, NY, USA, in the Union Army, a private, age 22; also 4/22/1861, 7th NY CV, of Wilna NY
MarriageMay 28, 1862JWH: md given as bd; mar 38 years in 1900 census
1870 Census1870Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 32, a bank clerk
1880 Census1880Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 41, a book keeper
1890 Veterans Census1890Carthage, Jefferson NY, NY, USA, 7th NY Cavalry
1900 Census1900Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 61, mar 38, none; enumerated separate from family
1910 Census1910Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 72, married; own income; next door to son Gary
Death1916
BurialC. W. Fairview Cemetery, Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA

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. 
Children
Pedigree

William Jackson Houghton

M, #4757, b. 17 August 1842, d. 1 September 1843
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Cecilia Beverly Stearns b. 15 Mar 1812, d. 13 May 1900

Biography

BirthAug 17, 1842NY, USA
DeathSep 1, 1843NY, USA
Pedigree

Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D.

M, #4758, b. 15 May 1841, d. 24 January 1908
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Cecilia Beverly Stearns b. 15 Mar 1812, d. 13 May 1900

Biography

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: 1843
1855 Census1855Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, an Oscar Houghton, age 14, living with Lymon and Laura Hubbard
MarriageSep 1, 1869Elmyra, NY, USA, JWH: 1 Sep. 1861; Virkus: 1869; Alumni: 1 Sep 1869; MLM: 1 Sep 1867
1870 Census1870Village of Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, USA, age 28, a Methodist minister
1880 Census1880Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 38, no occupation, and brother in law Frederick Ayres, 37, NY
1900 Census1900Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, USA, age 58, minister
MarriageJan 24, 1908
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Bradford Co., NY, USA
DeathJan 24, 1908Towanda, Bradford Co., PA, USA

Family 1

Susan Harris Ayres Ph.D. b. 7 Jul 1843, d. 22 Sep 1900
Marriage*Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D. married Susan Harris Ayres Ph.D. on Sep 1, 1869 at Elmyra, NY, USA, JWH: 1 Sep. 1861; Virkus: 1869; Alumni: 1 Sep 1869; MLM: 1 Sep 1867. 
Child

Family 2

Ida Gilbert Delamater b. c 1864, d. 1 Jan 1916
Marriage*Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D. married Ida Gilbert Delamater on Jan 24, 1908. 
Pedigree

William Fletcher Houghton

M, #4759, b. 11 March 1845, d. 11 September 1860
Father*Rev. Royal Houghton b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 21 Apr 1881
Mother*Cecilia Beverly Stearns b. 15 Mar 1812, d. 13 May 1900

Biography

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

James C. Stearns

M, #4760, b. circa 1819

Biography

Birthcirca 1819NY, USA, age 31 in 1850 census
Marriage
1850 Census1850Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA, age 31, farmer

Family

Louisa Houghton b. 9 Feb 1825
Marriage*James C. Stearns married Louisa Houghton, daughter of Rev. Royal Houghton and Polly Blackman. 
Children
Pedigree

Thomas Bennett Jameson

M, #4761, b. 5 August 1821, d. 12 August 1907

Biography

BirthAug 5, 1821Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA, 1880 census of son John gives MA as bp
MarriageJul 21, 1851
DeathAug 12, 1907

Family

Mary Lucretia Houghton b. 17 Dec 1828, d. 20 Mar 1909
Marriage*Thomas Bennett Jameson married Mary Lucretia Houghton, daughter of Rev. Royal Houghton and Polly Blackman, on Jul 21, 1851. 
Children
Pedigree

Warren Kellogg

M, #4762, b. 6 May 1832, d. 11 April 1911

Biography

BirthMay 6, 1832
MarriageSep 14, 1858
BurialEvergreen Community Cemetery, Afton, MN, USA
DeathApr 11, 1911MN, USA

Family

Lucy Maria Houghton b. 11 Jul 1834, d. 26 Feb 1894
Marriage*Warren Kellogg married Lucy Maria Houghton, daughter of Rev. Royal Houghton and Maria Morse, on Sep 14, 1858. 
Pedigree

Adelaide R. Wilcox

F, #4763, b. July 1843, d. 8 November 1919

Biography

BirthJul, 1843NY, USA, age 27 in 1870 census; age 37 in 1880 census; "Jul 1849", age 50 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census
MarriageSep 25, 1861given 1900 census age of Adelaide, unlikely md or bd
1870 Census1870Utica, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 32, a clergyman, personal property $2700
1880 Census1880Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, age 40, a clergyman
1900 Census1900Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 61, minister
1910 Census1910Goshen, Orange Co., NY, USA, age 65, widow, next door to George and Marie Wilcox; 2 children born, 1 living
DeathNov 8, 1919Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Cert. 6028875, filed 11-11-1919

Family

Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D. b. 9 Jul 1837, d. 10 Dec 1904
Marriage*Adelaide R. Wilcox married Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D., son of Rev. Royal Houghton and Cecilia Beverly Stearns, on Sep 25, 1861 given 1900 census age of Adelaide, unlikely md or bd. 
Children
Pedigree

Herbert M. Houghton

M, #4764, b. circa August 1864, d. 1865
Father*Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D. b. 9 Jul 1837, d. 10 Dec 1904
Mother*Adelaide R. Wilcox b. Jul 1843, d. 8 Nov 1919

Biography

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

Royal W. Houghton

M, #4765
Father*Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D. b. 9 Jul 1837, d. 10 Dec 1904
Mother*Adelaide R. Wilcox b. Jul 1843, d. 8 Nov 1919

Biography

Birth
Deathdied young
Pedigree

Mabel A. Houghton

F, #4766, b. circa 1872
Father*Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D. b. 9 Jul 1837, d. 10 Dec 1904
Mother*Adelaide R. Wilcox b. Jul 1843, d. 8 Nov 1919

Biography

Birthcirca 1872NY, USA, age 8 in 1880 census
Marriage

Family

Mr. (?) Dodge
Marriage*Mabel A. Houghton married Mr. (?) Dodge. 
Child
Pedigree

Mr. (?) Dodge

M, #4767

Biography

Marriage

Family

Mabel A. Houghton b. c 1872
Marriage*Mr. (?) Dodge married Mabel A. Houghton, daughter of Rev. Ross Clark Houghton D.D., Lit.D. and Adelaide R. Wilcox. 
Child
Pedigree

Dorothy Dodge

F, #4768
Father*Mr. (?) Dodge
Mother*Mabel A. Houghton b. c 1872

Biography

Birth
Pedigree

Helen Maria Collins

F, #4769, b. May 1837, d. 1917

Biography

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 NC
MarriageMay 28, 1862JWH: md given as bd; mar 38 years in 1900 census
1870 Census1870Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 32, a bank clerk
1880 Census1880Wilna Twp, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 41, a book keeper
1900 Census1900Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 63; 5 children born and living
Death1917
BurialFairview Cemetery, Wilna, Jefferson Co., NY, USA

Family

Hiram Houghton b. 19 Apr 1839, d. 1916
Marriage*Helen Maria Collins married Hiram Houghton, son of Rev. Royal Houghton and Cecilia Beverly Stearns, on May 28, 1862 JWH: md given as bd; mar 38 years in 1900 census. 
Children
Pedigree

Susan Harris Ayres Ph.D.

F, #4770, b. 7 July 1843, d. 22 September 1900

Biography

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, NY
1850 Census1850Elmira, Chemung Co., NY, USA, Susan Ayres, age 7, with parents Socrates and Susan Ayres
MarriageSep 1, 1869Elmyra, NY, USA, JWH: 1 Sep. 1861; Virkus: 1869; Alumni: 1 Sep 1869; MLM: 1 Sep 1867
1870 Census1870Village of Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, USA, age 28, a Methodist minister
1880 Census1880Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 38, no occupation, and brother in law Frederick Ayres, 37, NY
1900 Census1900Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, USA, age 58, minister
DeathSep 22, 1900Towanda, PA, USA, of cancer, 2 months after receiving her Ph.D.
BurialElmira Cemetery, Elmira, NY, USA, Socrates Ayres Plot; Mark Twain and family are buried across the road.

Family

Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D. b. 15 May 1841, d. 24 Jan 1908
Marriage*Susan Harris Ayres Ph.D. married Rev. Dr. Oscar Allen Houghton Ph.D., D.D., son of Rev. Royal Houghton and Cecilia Beverly Stearns, on Sep 1, 1869 at Elmyra, NY, USA, JWH: 1 Sep. 1861; Virkus: 1869; Alumni: 1 Sep 1869; MLM: 1 Sep 1867. 
Child
Pedigree