Leroy Burdett1,2

M, #9061

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1168c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.

Louisa Jane Burditt1,2,3

F, #9062, b. 14 August 1833

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BirthAug 14, 1833Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1168c.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 200.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.

Mary Grace Howe1,2

F, #9063, b. 12 May 1815, d. 16 October 1882

Family: Rev. William Addison Houghton b. 2 Jun 1812, d. 22 Mar 1891

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BirthMay 12, 1815Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1860 census; age 65 in 1880 census3,1,4,5,6,7
Church1841Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mary J. (Howe), w. W.A., dis. to ch. in [Northboro]8
MarriageMay 28, 1844Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he, aged 32, she, 293,1,4,5,9,10
1850 CensusAug 14, 1850Northboro, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 37, orthodox clergyman; Lydia Howe, 37, living with them11
ChurchMay 4, 1854Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA;she from the church in Northboro, he from the church in Yale College12
1860 Census1860Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 48, Congregational clergyman; property $2500-$80013
1870 Census1870Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, a clergyman, property $8000-$100014,15
1880 Census1880Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 68, a clergyman; Mary G. has paralysis16,17
DeathOct 16, 1882Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, at home; a. 67 y. 5 m. 4 d.3,1,18,4,19,6,10
BurialOld Burying Ground Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, bur South Berlin18,19
ParentsDSolomon Howe and Sarah Stowe of Berlin5,6,10
BiographyMary Graee (Howe) Houghton, daughter of SoIomon and Sarah Howe, born here In 1815, married Rev, W. A. Houghton, then pastor of Northborn CongregationaI Church, in 1844. The older citzens of that town remember her faithfuI services, as she devoted her rare taIents in everv way to aid in all that ministered to her husband's success in the ministry. Returning after ten years to her native town, she entered with the same fidelity in the work of his twenty five years' pastorate here, till prostrated by paralysis. She lived in comparative retirement and died in 1882. Mrs. Houghton purchased the Dr. Puffer estate, and she built the barn and remodeled the house (since burned), which were ornaments to the town.20

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1923 - 440.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1170s.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  4. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, 1: 209.
  5. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 196.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.
  7. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 400.
  8. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 378.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113, 157.
  10. [S489] D. Hamilton Hurd, Worcester Co. MA Hx I, p. 404.
  11. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Northborough, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 265, line 8, dwl 36-284.
  12. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 373.
  13. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 105, line 26, dwl 689-853.
  14. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 378, line 1, dwl 1.
  15. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_651; Page: 378A; Image: 254; Family History Library Film: 552150; line 1, dwl 1.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED. 801, Sh. 16, Ln. 11.
  17. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED. 801, Sh. 16, Ln. 11, dwl 163-170.
  18. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 196.
  19. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  20. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 449.
  21. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.

Levi Houghton1

M, #9064

Family:

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ResidenceHarvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
ProblemCJV: Questionable parents: JWH gives Levi as son of Jonah but not granted guardianship like other children; his son Masserin is husband of Mary Ann, who is a daughter of Jonah and Zilper
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1173.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 449.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 7, number 3.

Jonah Taylor Houghton1,2

M, #9065, b. 24 February 1819, d. 15 December 1839

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BirthFeb 24, 1819Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
Guardiansp1838Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Henry T., W.P. Case # 309976
DeathDec 15, 1839Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 12,15,1889; Berlin VR: a. 24 y. (?)3,7
BurialOld Burying Ground Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 21 y
ResearchMLM makes Henry T. a separate brother, with same bd and dd8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1174.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113 #4211.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  4. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.
  7. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113 #4210.

Horace Houghton1,2,3

M, #9066, b. 19 November 1822, d. 2 March 1885

Family 1: Elizabeth M. Snow b. c 1822

Family 2: Abra Corson Hayes b. 23 Jun 1821, d. 11 Dec 1891

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BirthNov 19, 1822Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census; age 46 in 1870 census; JWH: 11, 9, 1842; MLM: Nov. 94,5,6
Occupationa salesman in R. H. White's store7
Guardiansp1838Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 310008
Origincirca 1845West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageNov 27, 1845Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he, a. 232,9
ChurchBerlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, dis. to ch. in West Boylston, Aug. 21, 18--10
Marriage4,11
1870 Census1870Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, a dry goods salesman, property $20012
DeathMar 2, 1885Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA13,6
BurialSouth Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, MA, USA6
ResearchJWH states 1st two children were from 1st wife, who he identifies as Abra.4
Researchmarriage to Abra Corson

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1176.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113 #4214, 158.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  5. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113, 158.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
  8. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.
  10. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 378.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 483, line 7, dwl 10-13.
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 483, line 7, dwl 10-13.
  13. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  14. [S452] West Boylston MA VRs, p. 90.

Amory Houghton1,2

M, #9067, b. 21 September 1821, d. 9 June 1846

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BirthSep 21, 1821Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
Guardiansp1838Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 308976
DeathJun 9, 1846Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 1834; Boylston VR: 10 Jun 1846 at Boylston3,7,8,5
BurialOld Burying Ground Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 24 y9
Administr1850Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 3089810

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1177.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113 #4213.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  4. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 57.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  7. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  8. [S283] Boylston MA VRs, p. 116.
  9. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 195.
  10. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester Co., MA.

Massereen Augustus Houghton1,2,3

M, #9068, b. 20 March 1821, d. 28 January 1864

Family: Mary Ann Houghton b. 8 Apr 1820, d. 1884

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BirthMar 20, 1821Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census;
JWH, MLM: 3,20,1831 [error given bd of son and census], Bolton6,5,7
Origincirca 1841Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA8
MarriageSep 29, 1841Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA9,2,10
1850 Census1850Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30, a carpenter7
ResearchMLM: Levi given as father of Massarene; but wife Mary Ann was Levi's sister (i.e. marrying your aunt); and bds incompatible11,1
1860 Census1860Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, carpenter12
Occupation1864Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a carpenter5
DeathJan 28, 1864Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 43 y 11 m 3 d5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1175s, 449 #1910.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 182.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 116 #4310.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 449.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 7, number 3.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390, 449.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 174; line 21, dwl 270-287.
  8. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 195.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113, 116.
  11. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 116.
  12. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lancester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 113, line 4, dwl 898-917.

Timothy J. Fairbanks1,2

M, #9069, b. 20 June 1805, d. 5 March 1879

Family: Mary Ann Houghton b. 8 Apr 1820, d. 1884

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BirthJun 20, 1805Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
NoteOct 1, 1829married 1st, Lucy A. Woods
MarriageApr 5, 1866Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, his 2nd, to Mrs. Mary Ann Houghton4,5,6,7
ResidenceLancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA5
DeathMar 5, 18792
Children+married 1st, Lucy A. Woods, Oct. 1, 1829; two children, Martha Ann, b. Jun 25, 1832 (m. Alonzo Blood of Leominster) and Charles (married, left daug. Lucy Ann, who lived in Nashua NH)

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1175s.
  2. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 654.
  3. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 340.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  5. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 654.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 13, number 7.
  7. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 389.

Abra Corson Hayes1,2,3,4

F, #9070, b. 23 June 1821, d. 11 December 1891

Family: Horace Houghton b. 19 Nov 1822, d. 2 Mar 1885

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BirthJun 23, 1821NH, USA, age 49 in 1870 census2,5
Marriage6,5
1870 Census1870Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, a dry goods salesman, property $2007
DeathDec 11, 1891Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 70 y 5 m8,2
BurialSouth Berline Cemetery, Berlin, MA, USA2
Note1892Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, She donated the sum of $2000 to the trust fund for the First Congreg. Church and Sabbath School.2,9
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Citations

  1. [S34] American Genealogical Biographical Index.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.
  3. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 196.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1176s.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 483, line 7, dwl 10-13.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 483, line 7, dwl 10-13.
  8. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  9. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 124.

Henry T. Houghton1,2,3

M, #9071, b. circa 9 August 1862, d. 16 August 1862

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Birthcirca Aug 9, 1862a. 17 d. on Aug. 26, 1862
DeathAug 16, 1862Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a. 17 d.2,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1176c.
  2. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158 #5920.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.

Charles Houghton1

M, #9072

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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1176c.

Charlotte Houghton1,2

F, #9073, b. 30 April 1864, d. 8 May 1879

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BirthApr 30, 1864MA, USA, dd calc; age 6 in 1870 census3,4
DeathMay 8, 1879Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a. 15 y 8d3,5,6,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1176c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158 #5921.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 483, line 7, dwl 10-13.
  5. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  6. [S886] Unknown compiler address, MA Death Index 1841-1895, 22, #167: p. 312/106.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.

Oliver A. Houghton1,2,3

M, #9074, b. 8 July 1782, d. 7 February 1869

Family 1: Nancy Dye

  • Marriage*: Oliver A. Houghton married Nancy Dye w/1.7

Family 2: Elizabeth McCabe b. 17 Dec 1806, d. 17 May 1880

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BirthJul 8, 1782Colrain, MA, USA, age 77 in 1860 census; NY according to sons Homer and Oliver's 1880 census; Colrain MA VR per NEGHR5,4,2,6
Mil. Serv.1812srv Michael Mead's NY Mil7
Research1812
Marriagew/17
1820 Census1820Truxton, Cortland Co., NY, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+; 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+8
Mar 2Sep 19, 1827Medina Co., OH, USA5,7
1830 Census1830Guilford, Medina Co., OH, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790)// 2 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)
1840 Census1840Seville, Medina Co., OH, USA, 8 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 70 to 80 (1760-1769)
1860 Census1860Guilford, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 77, a farmer, property $500-1009
ResidenceCleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA5
PensionInxNY, USA, Elizabeth (McCabe) (1st h. Lindley) 2nd wife, WC-106687
DeathFeb 7, 1869Medina Co., OH, USA, JWH: 18615,7,10
BurialMound Hill Cemetery, Guilford Twp, OH, USA11
Duplicate
ResearchJWH does not give first wife, and gives all children as those of 2nd wife

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1178.
  2. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2460.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 73 [1919]: 253.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  7. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1027.
  8. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: M33_66; Page: 602.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Medina Co., OH, p. 29, line 9, dwl 112-112.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.geocities.com/mbrodgers/
  11. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.

Thomas Houghton1,2,3

M, #9075, b. 9 April 1784, d. before 1870

Family: Eunice Curtis b. c 1801

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BirthApr 9, 1784Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Colrain MA VR; 1850 census gives age 68 [1782]; age 74 in 1860 census; MLM: Apr. 9, 17944,5,2,6
Marriage18094,7,6,8
1820 Census1820Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 4 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-459,10
1850 Census1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 68, a farmer; Charles H. Maynard, 15, living with them11
1860 Census1860Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, farmer, 8 houses from daug. Susan12
Deathbefore 1870wife a widow

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1179.
  2. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2461.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S96] NEHGR, 73 [1919]: 253.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 12.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, p. 54.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 54.
  11. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 12;
    line 37, dwl 178-200.
  12. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_529; Page: 449; line 20, dwl 361-382.
  13. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.

Nathaniel Houghton Jr1,2,3

M, #9076, b. 9 April 1786, d. 9 September 1865

Family: Charlotte Jeffries b. 26 May 1792, d. 5 Apr 1874

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BirthApr 9, 1786Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 64 in 1850 census; age 74 in 1860 census; RWG: 7 Apr 1786; 1880 census of son Jeffries gives NY4,5,2,6,7
Marriage4,8
1820 Census1820Truxton, Cortland Co., NY, USA, 8 Individuals: 3 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45;
2 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-459
1840 Census1840Greene, Chenango Co., NY, USA, 8 Total: 3 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)10
1850 Census1850Greene, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 64, farmer; and Rosina Smith, 1111
1860 Census1860Chemung, McHenry Co., IL, USA, age 74, a farmer, property $2500-50012
DeathSep 9, 1865MLM: Nov 9, 18654,5,6
BurialBig Foot, McHenry Co., IL, USA7
Contributn7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1180.
  2. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2462, 127 #4215.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 81: 365.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 127.
  9. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: M33_66; Page: 603.
  10. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Greene , Chenango, New York; Roll: 273; Page: 81.
  11. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Greene, Chenango, New York; Roll: M432_488; Page: 339, line 35, dwl 397-425.
  12. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Chemung, McHenery Co., IL, p. 296, line 12, dwl 2204-2133.

Ambrose Houghton1,2,3

M, #9077, b. 4 September 1788, d. 15 November 1880

Family: Lucy Powell b. 21 Apr 1797, d. 27 Jan 1876

Biography

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BirthSep 4, 1788Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 61in 1850 census; age 71 in 1860 census; age 81 in 1870 census; RWG: 4 sep 17964,2,5
MarriageJun 11, 1815Fabius, Onondaga, NY, USA4,6,5
1820 Census1820Truxton, Cortland Co., NY, USA, 4 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45;
1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26; next door to brother Nathaniel7,8
1830 Census1830Truxton, Cortland Co., NY, USA, 8 Total: 2 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790)// 3 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)9
1840 Census1840Westfield, Medina Co., OH, USA, 6 Total: 2 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 2 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)10
1850 Census1850Westfield, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 61, farmer, property $300, few houses away from son Franklin; also Harriet Snyder, 13, PA11
1860 CensusJun 25, 1860Westfield Twp, Medina, OH, USA, age 71, farmer; property $600-3725; also a A. (Asa) L. Miner, 5612
WillNov 2, 1861Medina, OH, USA, Will of Ambrose Houghton dated 2 Nov 1861 and Application to Admit Will to Probate filed 2 8 Dec 1880 Medina Co. OH Probate Court, Will #2727,Civil Docket Book D, p 5746
1870 CensusJun 24, 1870Westfield Twp, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 81, farmer, property $7500-500013
ResidenceCreston, Medina, OH, USA4
DeathNov 15, 1880Creston, Wayne Co., OH, USA, gravestone: 92 y 2m 11d; Medina Co. Ohio Probate Court, Death Records,Vol. 1, page 53, date o f record July 1881, No. 2089, Ambrose Houghton,age 92, male, white, married (I think this should have said widowed),farmer, disease - appoplexy, direct cause of death, died November 1880 in Westfield, Medina Co. OH, born in Cook, Hampshire Co. MA, last residence Westfield, Medina Co. OH, name of father Nathaniel4,6,5,14
Probate1Dec 28, 1880Medina Co., OH, USA15
BurialMoundhill Cemetery, Guilford Twp, Medina, OH, USA6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1181.
  2. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2463, 127 #4216.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Morris, March 1997.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Truxton, Cortland Co., NY, p. 603.
  8. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: M33_66; Page: 603.
  9. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Truxton, Cortland, New York; Roll: 88; Page: 63.
  10. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Westfield, Medina, Ohio; Roll: 412; Page: 249.
  11. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Westfield, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 196; line 14, dwl 647-649.
  12. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Westfield Twp, Medina Co., OH, p. 59, #554; p. 157, #516; also p. 74, line 36, dwl 554-550.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Westfield Twp, Medina Co., OH, Reel 1241, p. 458B, line 19, dwl 154-169.
  14. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.geocities.com/mbrodgers/
  15. [S409] Probate Records , Medina Co. OH Probate Court, Will #2727, civil Docket Book D, p. 574.

Patty Houghton1,2

F, #9078, b. circa 1790

Biography

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Birthcirca 1790MA, USA3
Marriage4,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1182.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2464.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Prudy Houghton1,2

F, #9079, b. circa 1792

Family: Asa Horton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1792MA, USA3
Marriage4,5
NoteOct 23, 1826Truxton, NY, USA, They joined the Presbyterian Church in Truxton, NY, on 10-23-1826 and left that church on 4-18-1927. They requested and received a letter of transfer to the Church of Christ in Buffalo. Shortly after they returned the letter and requeste a new one for Otego.3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1183.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2465.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Polly Houghton1,2

F, #9080, b. circa 1794

Biography

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Birthcirca 17943
NoteDied young

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1184.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2466.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.

Roxy Houghton1,2

F, #9081, b. circa 1795, d. circa 1870

Family: Voltaire Newton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1795Monson, Hampden Co., MA, USA3
Marriage18174,5,3
Deathcirca 1870age 774,5,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1185.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2467.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Lucretia Houghton1,2

F, #9082, b. 4 January 1805

Biography

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BirthJan 4, 18053
Marriage3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1186.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2468.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Elizabeth McCabe1

F, #9083, b. 17 December 1806, d. 17 May 1880

Family: Oliver A. Houghton b. 8 Jul 1782, d. 7 Feb 1869

Biography

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BirthDec 17, 1806PA, USA, age 53 in 1860 census; PA according to sons Homer and Oliver's 1880 census; Schroeder: Colrain MA2,3
Marriagebefore 18271st h. Lindley1
Mar 2Sep 19, 1827Medina Co., OH, USA4,1
1860 Census1860Guilford, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 77, a farmer, property $500-1003
PensionInxNY, USA, Elizabeth (McCabe) (1st h. Lindley) 2nd wife, WC-106681
1870 Census1870Guilford, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 22, a butcher, personal property $106; Elizabeth, property $530-1645
DeathMay 17, 18801,2
BurialMound Hill Cemetery, Guilford Twp, OH, USA2

Citations

  1. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1027.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Medina Co., OH, p. 29, line 9, dwl 112-112.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Guilford, Medina Co., OH, Reel 1241, p. 266, line 1, dwl 233-246.

Eunice Curtis1

F, #9084, b. circa 1801

Family: Thomas Houghton b. 9 Apr 1784, d. b 1870

Biography

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Birthcirca 1801MA, USA, age 49 in 1850 census; age 69 in 1870 census; age 79 in 1880 census2,3
Marriage18094,5,6,7
1850 Census1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 68, a farmer; Charles H. Maynard, 15, living with them3
1860 Census1860Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, farmer, 8 houses from daug. Susan8
Problemcensuses consistent about bd as 1801; but age at marriage would be 8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1179s, 449.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 467b, line 36, dwl 120.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 12;
    line 37, dwl 178-200.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 12.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_529; Page: 449; line 20, dwl 361-382.
  9. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.

Charlotte Jeffries1

F, #9085, b. 26 May 1792, d. 5 April 1874

Family: Nathaniel Houghton Jr b. 9 Apr 1786, d. 9 Sep 1865

Biography

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BirthMay 26, 1792NY, USA, age 58 in 1850 census; age 68, MA, in 1860 census; age 78, NY, in 1870 census; DAR: MA; 1880 census of son Charles gives NY as bp; 1880 census of son Oliver gives MA; of son Jeffries, NY2,3,4
Marriage5,6
1850 Census1850Greene, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 64, farmer; and Rosina Smith, 117
1860 Census1860Chemung, McHenry Co., IL, USA, age 74, a farmer, property $2500-5008
DeathApr 5, 18745
BurialBig Foot, McHenry Co., IL, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1180s.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 81: 365.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Alma, Jackson Co., WI, Box 1718, p. 349, line 1, dwl 74-77.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 127.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Greene, Chenango, New York; Roll: M432_488; Page: 339, line 35, dwl 397-425.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Chemung, McHenery Co., IL, p. 296, line 12, dwl 2204-2133.

Lucy Powell1

F, #9086, b. 21 April 1797, d. 27 January 1876

Family: Ambrose Houghton b. 4 Sep 1788, d. 15 Nov 1880

Biography

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BirthApr 21, 1797Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 53 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1860 census: age 63, MA; age 73 in 1870 census2,3
MarriageJun 11, 1815Fabius, Onondaga, NY, USA4,2,5
1850 Census1850Westfield, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 61, farmer, property $300, few houses away from son Franklin; also Harriet Snyder, 13, PA3
1860 CensusJun 25, 1860Westfield Twp, Medina, OH, USA, age 71, farmer; property $600-3725; also a A. (Asa) L. Miner, 566
1870 CensusJun 24, 1870Westfield Twp, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 81, farmer, property $7500-50007
DeathJan 27, 1876Medina Co., OH, USA, 79 y2
BurialMoundhill Cemetery, Guilford Twp, Medina, OH, USA2
ParentsDJohn Powell and Elizabaeth King

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1181s.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Morris, March 1997.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Westfield, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 196; line 14, dwl 647-649.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Westfield Twp, Medina Co., OH, p. 59, #554; p. 157, #516; also p. 74, line 36, dwl 554-550.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Westfield Twp, Medina Co., OH, Reel 1241, p. 458B, line 19, dwl 154-169.

Nathan Horton1

M, #9087

Family: Patty Houghton b. c 1790

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
Marriage2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1182s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Asa Horton1

M, #9088

Family: Prudy Houghton b. c 1792

Biography

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Marriage2,3
NoteOct 23, 1826Truxton, NY, USA, They joined the Presbyterian Church in Truxton, NY, on 10-23-1826 and left that church on 4-18-1927. They requested and received a letter of transfer to the Church of Christ in Buffalo. Shortly after they returned the letter and requeste a new one for Otego.4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1183s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.

Voltaire Newton1

M, #9089

Family: Roxy Houghton b. c 1795, d. c 1870

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Marriage18172,3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1185s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Nicholas John Schroeder, April 25, 2000.

Abial Bridges1

M, #9090

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
Marriage2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391 #1186s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 391.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.