Asa Stow

M, #7861, b. 16 September 1829
Father*Luke S. Stow b. c 1800, d. 19 Aug 1849
Mother*Abigail Houghton b. 4 Dec 1792, d. 15 Feb 1847

Biography

BirthSep 16, 1829Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Luke Stearns Stow

M, #7862, b. 9 August 1834
Father*Luke S. Stow b. c 1800, d. 19 Aug 1849
Mother*Abigail Houghton b. 4 Dec 1792, d. 15 Feb 1847

Biography

BirthAug 9, 1834Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Abigail Stow

F, #7863, b. 13 May 1832
Father*Luke S. Stow b. c 1800, d. 19 Aug 1849
Mother*Abigail Houghton b. 4 Dec 1792, d. 15 Feb 1847

Biography

BirthMay 13, 1832Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Pharas Houghton

M, #7864, b. 26 July 1751, d. 13 February 1790
Father*Simeon Houghton b. c 1715, d. 11 Sep 1791
Mother*Jerusha Taylor b. 4 Oct 1714, d. 1758

Biography

BirthJul 26, 1751Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, twin
Milit-Begbetween 1776 and 1783MA, USA, Houghton, Pharez MA Petersham Private, Capt. Wing Spooner's co., Col. Cushing's regt; from 5 Sep to 17 Oct 1777.
Private, Capt. John Wheeler's co. of Minute-men, Col. Ephraim Doolittle's regt., marched on alarm of 19 Apr 1775;
for 12 days; DAR Patriot Index: Pharez: b 7-26-1751 MA d 2-13-1790 MA m Jemima Southworth Pvt MA
DeathFeb 13, 1790Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 39

Family

Jemima Southworth b. 3 Apr 1753, d. 1 Sep 1840
Children
Pedigree

Zarah Houghton

M, #7865, b. 26 July 1751, d. 6 October 1829
Father*Simeon Houghton b. c 1715, d. 11 Sep 1791
Mother*Jerusha Taylor b. 4 Oct 1714, d. 1758

Biography

BirthJul 26, 1751Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageJun 1, 1769Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Milit-Begbetween 1775 and 1778Petersham, MA, USA, Mass. Soldiers: "Houghton, Zarah, Petersham. Private, Capt Jonathan Holman's co., Col. Ephraim Doolittle's regt; order for advance pay, signed by said Houghton and others, dated Cambridge, June 10, 1775; also, same co. and regt; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 27, 1775; service, 3 mos. 13 days; also, company return dated Camp at Winter Hill, Oct. 6, 1775; also, Capt. Wing Spooner's co., Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regt; enlisted Aug. 21, 1777; travel to camp and home 180 miles; service at 20 miles per day, 9 days; company marched from Petersham to Bennington Aug. 21, 1777, to reinforce army under Gen. Stark; also, Capt. Jotham Houghton's co; service from Nov. 3 to Nov. 19, 1778, 17 days; company detached from Col. Nathan Sparhawk's (7th) regt., Gen. Warner's brigade, to reinforce guards at the barracks in Rutland under Col. Jacob Garrish (Gerrish) and to escort troops of Saratoga convention to Enfield, Conn."; DAR: Zarah b 7-26-1751 MA d 10-6-1829 MA m Eleanor Derby Pvt MA; DAR Lin. Book: 'Zarah Houghton (1751-1829) was a minute man at the Lexington Alarm. He subsequently served under different commands. He was born and died in Petersham.'
1800 Census1800Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 12001-01011; 1 male 1-9, 2 male 10-15, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 45+
1810 Census1810Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 3 male 16-25, 1 male 45+//1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+
1820 Census1820Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male 45+; 2 female 45+; near Israel and Thomas Houghton
DeathOct 6, 1829Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 78

Family 1

Marcy Piper
Marriage*Zarah Houghton married Marcy Piper on Jun 1, 1769 at Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Child

Family 2

Eleanor Derby b. c 1768
MarriageZarah Houghton married Eleanor Derby on Dec 11, 1783 at Mansfield, Tolland Co., CT, USA, w/2; "but both were of Petersham MA when they were m." 
Children
Pedigree

Shevah Houghton

M, #7866, b. 1 May 1755, d. 8 February 1842
Father*Simeon Houghton b. c 1715, d. 11 Sep 1791
Mother*Jerusha Taylor b. 4 Oct 1714, d. 1758

Biography

BirthMay 1, 1755Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Milit-Beg1777Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mass. Soldiers: "Houghton, Sheva. Private, Capt. Peter Woodbury's co., Col. Job Cushing's regt; enlisted July 28, 1777; discharged Aug. 13, 1777; company marched to Bennington July 28, 1777, to reinforce army under Gen. Stark. Roll dated Petersham."
MarriageApr 21, 1785Westfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, First Church
1800 Census1800Otsego Co., NY, USA, 31001-32010; Shevi Houghton: 9 children [43A:5]; 3 male 1-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 45+; 3 female 1-9, 2 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44
1810 Census1810Otsego Co., NY, USA, p. 243: S. Houghton
1820 Census1820Palmyra, Ontario Co., NY, USA, 4 Individuals: 1 male 16-18, 1 male 45+; 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+
Mil. Serv.1835Wayne Co., NY, USA, age 76, a private & lieutenant
1840 Census1840Arcadia, Wayne Co., NY, USA, Shavah Houghton pensioner, age 85; p. 168: Sherah Houghton, age 85; p. 149: Sherah Houghton, age 85
DeathFeb 8, 1842Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY, USA, from probate records, #00192: Palmyra, NY; JWH: d. 1867, residence Hydesville, NY; R.W. Gen. Abs.: Batavia, Wayne Co., NY; NY VRs: age 87; B. Martin: Feb. 28
ProblemJWH gives no wife or mother and 10 sons with bds 1774-1793 (Asa, Joel, Thaddeus, Shevah, Jacob, Windsor, Jotham, Phineas, Simeon, and Plucot)(MLM gives same); Petersham VRs give same first 6 sons (Asa, Joel, Thaddeus, Shevah, Jacob, Windsor); Pension Record gives 13 children who survived parents; different from Petersham list of first six boys; only 3 the same (JWH, RWG) (Jotham, Plutarch, Shevah); marriage date to Elizabeth is incompatible with bd of Windsor (given as son of 1st wife in Petersham MA)

See comparison list in exhibits

Family 1

Sarah Piper d. b 1785
Children

Family 2

Elizabeth Pitcher b. 1767, d. 19 Feb 1842
Marriage*Shevah Houghton married Elizabeth Pitcher on Apr 21, 1785 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, First Church. 
Children
Pedigree

Simeon Houghton

M, #7867, b. 23 June 1747, d. 28 June 1747
Father*Simeon Houghton b. c 1715, d. 11 Sep 1791
Mother*Jerusha Taylor b. 4 Oct 1714, d. 1758

Biography

BirthJun 23, 1747Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
DeathJun 28, 1747same death date as Esther
Problemdd
Pedigree

Eleanor Derby

F, #7868, b. circa 1768

Biography

Birthcirca 1768Canterbury, Windham Co., CT, USA, Daby Data: 1766; age 82 in 1850 census [1768], CT

Family

Zarah Houghton b. 26 Jul 1751, d. 6 Oct 1829
MarriageEleanor Derby married Zarah Houghton, son of Simeon Houghton and Jerusha Taylor, on Dec 11, 1783 at Mansfield, Tolland Co., CT, USA, w/2; "but both were of Petersham MA when they were m." 
Children
Pedigree

Eunice Wilder

F, #7869, b. 28 February 1746

Biography

BirthFeb 28, 1746Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Wilder: 29 Feb 1745-46
MarriageOct 6, 1762Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Family

Jotham Houghton b. 19 Dec 1740, d. 1806
Marriage*Eunice Wilder married Jotham Houghton, son of Simeon Houghton and Jerusha Taylor, on Oct 6, 1762 at Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Lydia Presen Houghton

F, #7870, b. 2 November 1760
Father*Jotham Houghton b. 19 Dec 1740, d. 1806
Mother*Eunice Wilder b. 28 Feb 1746

Biography

BirthNov 2, 1760Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Dummerston, VT; BT: 7 Oct. 1764
MarriageOct 23, 1782Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Family

Asa Houghton b. 2 Nov 1760
Marriage*Lydia Presen Houghton married Asa Houghton, son of Daniel Houghton Jr. and Experience Willard, on Oct 23, 1782 at Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Jerahmeel Houghton

M, #7871, b. 8 November 1776, d. 1 September 1823
Father*Jotham Houghton b. 19 Dec 1740, d. 1806
Mother*Eunice Wilder b. 28 Feb 1746

Biography

BirthNov 8, 1776Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, gravestone: 12/01/1775; 30 Nov 1775 by gravestone calculation; Windsor: Petersham MA
Marriage
Milit-Beg1808NY, USA, New regiment, militia of battalion command by Major Commandant Samuel Babcock, Jerahmeel Houghton, quartermaster
1810 Census1810Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 5 Total; 30010-00010; 3 male <10, 1 male 26-44//1 female 26-44
1820 Census1820Licking, OH, USA
DeathSep 1, 1823Granville Twp., Licking Co., OH, USA, age 47 y, 9 m, 1 d; MLM: Granville, Hamshere Co., MA
BurialOld Colony Burying Ground, Granville, Licking, OH, USA, ae 47 y. 9 m. 1 d.

Family

Anna Spencer b. Oct 1778, d. 19 Jul 1848
Marriage*Jerahmeel Houghton married Anna Spencer. 
Children
Pedigree

Daniel Houghton

M, #7872, b. 1779, d. 5 January 1865
Father*Jotham Houghton b. 19 Dec 1740, d. 1806
Mother*Eunice Wilder b. 28 Feb 1746

Biography

Birth1779Petersham, MA, USA, MLM: Dummerston, VT; age 70, MA, in 1850 census; age 75, MA, in 1855 census; age 80 in 1860 census, MA; not in Petersham VRs; 1880 census of son Daniel gives bp as NY
Marriageh/2
1800 Census1800Worcester, Otsego, NY, USA, 3 Total: 10100-00100: 1 male <10, 1 male 16-26; 1 female 16-26
1810 Census1810Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 5 Total; 10110-10010; 1 male <10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 26-44
Milit-Beg1811NY, USA, Daniel Houghton, captain, vice N. Rose, resigned; Elijah Smith lieutenant, vice D. Houghton, promoted
Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the War of 1812, 27th Regiment (Bellinger's), NY Militia, a captain
Milit-End1818NY, USA, Captains -- Oliver Chappel, vice D. Houghton, resigned
1820 Census1820Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 22--1-//1---1-
1830 Census1830Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780)// 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)
1840 Census1840Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 60 to 70 (1770-1779)
1850 Census1850Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, age 70, a farmer, property $2000
1855 Census1855Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 75, farmer
1860 Census1860Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, Daniel, age 80, MA, farmer, property $2500-1000; Betsey, 85, MA
DeathJan 5, 1865Maryland, NY, USA, age 86
BurialSchenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, NY, USA, section 2

Family

Elizabeth Flint b. 25 May 1774, d. 18 Sep 1868
Marriage*Daniel Houghton married Elizabeth Flint h/2. 
Children
Pedigree

Tomason Houghton

M, #7873
Father*Jotham Houghton b. 19 Dec 1740, d. 1806
Mother*Eunice Wilder b. 28 Feb 1746

Biography

BirthDummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA
Pedigree

Rhoda Houghton

F, #7874, b. circa 1768
Father*Jotham Houghton b. 19 Dec 1740, d. 1806
Mother*Eunice Wilder b. 28 Feb 1746

Biography

Birthcirca 1768Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Windsor: Petersham, MA, c. 1768
Pedigree

Abigail Houghton

F, #7875, b. circa 1778
Father*Jotham Houghton b. 19 Dec 1740, d. 1806
Mother*Eunice Wilder b. 28 Feb 1746

Biography

Birthcirca 1778Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Windsor: Petersham, MA
Pedigree

Anna Spencer

F, #7876, b. October 1778, d. 19 July 1848

Biography

BirthOct, 1778dd calc; Rogers: Oct. 1748
Marriage
1820 Census1820Licking, OH, USA
1840 Census1840Granville, Licking Co., OH, USA, 1 female 60 to 70 (1770-1779)
DeathJul 19, 1848Granville Twp., Licking Co., OH, USA, age 69 y. 9 m.
BurialOld Colony Burying Ground, Granville, Licking Co., OH, USA

Family

Jerahmeel Houghton b. 8 Nov 1776, d. 1 Sep 1823
Marriage*Anna Spencer married Jerahmeel Houghton, son of Jotham Houghton and Eunice Wilder. 
Children
Pedigree

Prudence Wilder

F, #7877, b. 5 September 1745, d. after 1773

Biography

BirthSep 5, 1745Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageMay, 1765Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Deathafter 1773

Family

Thaddeus Houghton b. 31 Jan 1742/43
Marriage*Prudence Wilder married Thaddeus Houghton, son of Simeon Houghton and Jerusha Taylor, on May, 1765 at Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Pedigree

Jonathan Rawson

M, #7878, b. before 1770

Biography

Birthbefore 1770Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, no bd
MarriageAug 6, 1785Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Dorchester VR: Feb 25, 1787, Dorchester MA

Family

Mary Houghton
Marriage*Jonathan Rawson married Mary Houghton on Aug 6, 1785 at Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Dorchester VR: Feb 25, 1787, Dorchester MA. 
Pedigree

Mary Houghton

F, #7879

Biography

MarriageAug 6, 1785Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Dorchester VR: Feb 25, 1787, Dorchester MA

Family

Jonathan Rawson b. b 1770
Marriage*Mary Houghton married Jonathan Rawson on Aug 6, 1785 at Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Dorchester VR: Feb 25, 1787, Dorchester MA. 
Pedigree

Enoch Houghton

M, #7880
Pedigree

Sarah Richmond

F, #7881, b. 19 April 1767, d. 26 March 1842

Biography

BirthApr 19, 1767Berkeley, Bristol Co., MA, USA, 19 Apr 1787 given
MarriageDec, 1788Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: Woodstock, VT
DeathMar 26, 1842Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA

Family

Israel Taylor Houghton b. 25 Nov 1767, d. 1830
Marriage*Sarah Richmond married Israel Taylor Houghton, son of Israel Houghton and Mary Ann Elliot, on Dec, 1788 at Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: Woodstock, VT. 
Children
Pedigree

Nancy Williams

F, #7882, b. 10 January 1782, d. 1 September 1846

Biography

BirthJan 10, 1782Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA
DeathSep 1, 1846Roxbury, MA, USA, a. 66 y.

Family

John Houghton b. 31 May 1773, d. 27 Sep 1828
MarriageNancy Williams married John Houghton, son of Joseph Houghton Jr and Anne Williams, on Sep 5, 1805 at Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: Sep. 4. 
Children
Pedigree

Elijah Houghton

M, #7883, b. 12 December 1762, d. 17 April 1844
Father*Joseph Houghton b. 21 May 1733, d. b 1769
Mother*Mary Wilson

Biography

BirthDec 12, 1762Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Desc. of EH: 1761, Petersham MA, but not in Petersham VRs; also 1764
Mil. Serv.1781Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "he lived there at enl then moved to Swanzey NH & also enl there"

Descendants of Elijah Houghton, p. 5: 'At age of 19 Elijah entered the Revolutionary War and made a fine record. Vermont Revolutionary Rolls Citation: Page 528 (Capt. Peter Page's Company of Volunteers in the service of the state, commanded by Ebenezer Walbridge, Lt. Col. Commandant.) On pay roll from August 6, 1781 to November 20, 1781- 107 days, total paid 7.10.8.Page 530 - Vermont Revolutionary Rolls: Elijah Houghton was paid for 103 miles of travel. 14 Total 1.14.4. Number of miles traveled indicate he belonged to a Revolutionary Army Scouting Company. Private in Mass. Militia. Placed on roll 9-7-1833. Commencement of pension 3-4-1831, age 70. Annual allowance 26.66, sum received 79.78 (From Pension lists in Windham County.)"

ML M: in Capt. Oliver Capron's Co., Col. Samuel Ashley's Reg. of militia, which marched on the relief of Fort Ticonderoga, 1777, as a pvt. Disch'd Nov. 13th. Rolls State Papers, V. 2, p. 543/213, 1770 to 1780. He removed from Petersham, MA, to Putney, VT, ca 1781, aged 19 years. The militia marched from Cheshire Co. at the requistion of Maj. Gen. Gates to reinforce the army at Ticonderoga.
MarriageApr 10, 1786Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA
1790 Census1790Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, one male 16 years+, three females
1800 Census1800Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 10010-31010; 1 male 1-9, 1 male 26-44; 3 female 1-9, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44
1810 Census1810Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 7 Total; 11010-20110; 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44//2 female <10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44
1830 Census1830Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)
1840 Census1840Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 77, pensioner's list; 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769)
DeathApr 17, 1844Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae. 83 yrs; Apr. 15, 1844, ae. 81 years
BurialEast Putney Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae 81

Family

Mary Geary b. c 1766, d. 24 Oct 1842
Marriage*Elijah Houghton married Mary Geary on Apr 10, 1786 at Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Israel Houghton Jewett

M, #7884, b. 21 December 1768, d. 2 February 1813
Father*Aquilla Jewett b. 26 Dec 1729, d. 10 Jun 1829
Mother*Eunice Houghton b. 31 Jan 1736/37

Biography

BirthDec 21, 1768Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
MarriageSep 21, 1796Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, h/1; FWH: Oct. 18, 1796
DeathFeb 2, 1813Alstead, Cheshire Co., NH, USA

Family

Susanna Wood b. 2 Sep 1779, d. 16 Jul 1855
Marriage*Israel Houghton Jewett married Susanna Wood on Sep 21, 1796 at Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, h/1; FWH: Oct. 18, 1796. 
Children
Pedigree

William Jewett

M, #7885, b. 5 February 1765
Father*Aquilla Jewett b. 26 Dec 1729, d. 10 Jun 1829
Mother*Eunice Houghton b. 31 Jan 1736/37

Biography

BirthFeb 5, 1765Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, JWH: 1774
Pedigree

Benjamin Jewett

M, #7886, b. 1 March 1773, d. 29 January 1823
Father*Aquilla Jewett b. 26 Dec 1729, d. 10 Jun 1829
Mother*Eunice Houghton b. 31 Jan 1736/37

Biography

BirthMar 1, 1773Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, FWH & JWH: 1774
MarriageMay 6, 1802Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
DeathJan 29, 1823Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

Family

Betsey Wood
Marriage*Benjamin Jewett married Betsey Wood on May 6, 1802 at Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Samuel Jewett

M, #7887, b. 28 December 1777
Father*Aquilla Jewett b. 26 Dec 1729, d. 10 Jun 1829
Mother*Eunice Houghton b. 31 Jan 1736/37

Biography

BirthDec 28, 1777Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Arethusa Jewett

F, #7888, b. 15 January 1781, d. 1 April 1863
Father*Aquilla Jewett b. 26 Dec 1729, d. 10 Jun 1829
Mother*Eunice Houghton b. 31 Jan 1736/37

Biography

BirthJan 15, 1781Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
Marriage
DeathApr 1, 1863Mt. Holly, Rutland Co., VT, USA

Family

Joseph Tucker b. b 18 Mar 1770, d. 28 Feb 1848
Marriage*Arethusa Jewett married Joseph Tucker. 
Children
Pedigree

Eunice Jewett

F, #7889, b. 1 March 1767
Father*Aquilla Jewett b. 26 Dec 1729, d. 10 Jun 1829
Mother*Eunice Houghton b. 31 Jan 1736/37

Biography

BirthMar 1, 1767Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
MarriageMay 22, 1788Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

Family

John Wood 3rd
Marriage*Eunice Jewett married John Wood 3rd on May 22, 1788 at Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA. 
Pedigree

Susanna Wood

F, #7890, b. 2 September 1779, d. 16 July 1855

Biography

BirthSep 2, 1779Rindge, NH, USA
MarriageSep 21, 1796Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, h/1; FWH: Oct. 18, 1796
DeathJul 16, 1855
BurialPacker Cemetery, Mount Holly, Rutland Co., VT, USA, ae. 76

Family

Israel Houghton Jewett b. 21 Dec 1768, d. 2 Feb 1813
Marriage*Susanna Wood married Israel Houghton Jewett, son of Aquilla Jewett and Eunice Houghton, on Sep 21, 1796 at Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, h/1; FWH: Oct. 18, 1796. 
Children
Pedigree