Jesse Metcalf1

M, #1141

Family: Emily Houghton b. 11 Aug 1796

Biography

ResidenceProvidence, Providence Co., RI, USA
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Marriage1,2

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110.
  2. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.

Joseph Gay Metcalf1

M, #1142, b. 9 December 1796, d. 24 June 1854

Family: Evelina Houghton b. 11 Sep 1798, d. 14 May 1868

Biography

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BirthDec 9, 17962
Origin1820Providence, RI, USA3
MarriageOct 23, 1820Providence, RI, USA1,2,4,3
NewspaperOct 28, 1820Columbian Centenial: marriage5
ResidenceProvidence, Providence Co., RI, USA
DeathJun 24, 18542
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1

Citations

  1. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  2. [S547] Clayton G. Metcalf, A Study of the Metcalfs, p. 312.
  3. [S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Town of Portsmouth, RI,.
  4. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
  5. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  6. [S547] Clayton G. Metcalf, A Study of the Metcalfs, p. 313.

Cyrus Cook1

M, #1143

Family: Lydia Houghton

Biography

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MarriageFeb 6, 1798Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
  2. [S332] Templeton MA VRs, p. 120.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

(?) Tillotson1

M, #1144

Family: (?) Houghton

Biography

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Marriage1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Lydia Tolman1,2,3

F, #1145, b. 4 August 1767, d. 26 March 1772

Biography

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BirthAug 4, 17674,5
DeathMar 26, 1772age 55,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #323.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #129 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #416.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 14 [1860]: 252.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.

Sarah Tolman1,2,3

F, #1146, b. 7 June 1769, d. 7 September 1792

Biography

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BirthJun 7, 17694,5
DeathSep 7, 17925,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #324.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #130 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #417.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  5. [S96] NEHGR, 14 [1860]: 252.

Ruth Tolman1,2,3

F, #1147, b. 25 January 1772, d. 23 January 1773

Biography

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BirthJan 25, 17724,5
DeathJan 23, 17735,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #325.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #131 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #418.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  5. [S96] NEHGR, 14 [1860]: 252.

Waitstill Tolman1,2,3

F, #1148, b. 26 April 1776

Family: Jonathan Stratton

Biography

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BirthApr 26, 17764,5
MarriageJan 21, 18004

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #326.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #132 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #420.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 14 [1860]: 252.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.

Thomas Tolman1,2,3

M, #1149, b. 16 April 1781

Biography

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BirthApr 16, 17814,5
DeathCharlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, killed by falling from a ship at the navy yard6
Biographymarried and had 8 children5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #327.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #133 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #421.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  5. [S96] NEHGR, 14 [1860]: 252.
  6. [S96] NEHGR, Vol. 14, 1860, p. 252.

Charity Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #1150, b. 14 August 1763

Family: Isaac Smith

Biography

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BirthAug 14, 1763Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA6,5,7,8
MarriageApr 4, 1790Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA6,2,7,9,8,10
NewspaperApr 7, 1790Mass. Centenial: Marriage11

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #319.
  2. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 140.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #411.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #135 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  9. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
  10. [S1293] Charles Knowles Bolton, Marriage Notices 1785-1794, p. 63.
  11. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  12. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.

Euclid Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #1151, b. 20 June 1766

Family: Elizabeth Pettingill b. c 1768, d. 3 Apr 1851

  • Marriage Bann: Euclid Houghton and Elizabeth Pettingill declared their intentions of marriage on Feb 22, 1788 Milton, MA, USA.14
  • Marriage*: Euclid Houghton married Elizabeth Pettingill on 1788.6,7,8

Biography

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BirthJun 20, 1766Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Milton VR: Uclid6,5,7
Marriage17886,7,8
1790 Census1790Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 2 females9,7
1800 Census1800Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, 31010-21010 (9 total); 3 males <9; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 26-44; 2 female <9; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 45+10
1820 Census1820Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, next door to son Eucled Jr;
6 Individuals: 2 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 45+11
1830 Census1830Vassalborough, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, 8 Total: 3 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)12
Deathb 1812 per MLM13

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #320.
  2. [S297] Andover MA VRs I, p. 212.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #412, 38.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #137 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  9. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, MA, p. 150.
  10. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Andover, Essex Co., MA, Reel 14, p. 186 (97).
  11. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: M33_35; Page: 521; line 12.
  12. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Vassalborough, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 48; Page: 111.
  13. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 38.
  14. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.

Liscomb Houghton1,2,3

M, #1152, b. 16 January 1772, d. 30 September 1775

Biography

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BirthJan 16, 1772Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5,6,4,7,8
DeathSep 30, 1775Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, a. 4 y.9,10,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #322.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #414.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #140 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 111 #140.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  9. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
  10. [S96] NEHGR, 44 [1890]: 44.

Isaac Smith1,2,3

M, #1153

Family: Charity Houghton b. 14 Aug 1763

Biography

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Origin1790Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA4
MarriageApr 4, 1790Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1,2,5,6,4,7
NewspaperApr 7, 1790Mass. Centenial: Marriage8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  2. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 140.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #136 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
  6. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
  7. [S1293] Charles Knowles Bolton, Marriage Notices 1785-1794, p. 63.
  8. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  9. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.

Elizabeth Pettingill1,2,3

F, #1154, b. circa 1768, d. 3 April 1851

Family: Euclid Houghton b. 20 Jun 1766

Biography

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Birthcirca 1768MA, USA, age 82 in 1850 census4
Marriage17885,6,7
ChurchApr 8, 1790Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, the South Church8
Note1850Described as a pauper in census of
DeathApr 3, 1851Gardiner, Kennebec, ME, USA, a. 83/819

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #320s.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 111 #138.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #138 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, Box 257, p. 307, line 29, dwl 632-784.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38.
  7. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 38.
  9. [S74] Webster, Vital Records of Gardiner ME, p. 587.
  10. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.

Mary Pope1,2,3,4,5

F, #1155, b. 18 January 1756, d. 2 March 1831

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

Biography

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BirthJan 18, 1756Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Vose: 1757 for year6,4,7
MarriageMar 29, 1775Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, both of Dorchester8,3,4,9,10
Widow1776
DeathMar 2, 1831MLM: both Mar 2, 1831 & Jul 30, 1834, a widow, age 656,7
BiographyNEHGR: dau. of Ebenezer Pope of Dorchester; m. 2nd Jonathan Rawson, Jan. 10, 1786 (b. Aug. 7, 1762, d. Jul 31, 1819), s. of Jonathan; MLM: daughters, Adaline, b. June 18, 1845, Ader, twin; FWH, Milton Town clerk, 1855: "supposed to have been the widow of Thomas Pope."11,6,7,12,10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113 #328s.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 111 #143.
  3. [S52] Dorchester Births, Marriages, p. 233.
  4. [S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 64.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #143 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  6. [S96] NEHGR, 3 [1849]: 316.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 39.
  8. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 136, 160.
  9. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 7, 11, 39.
  10. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  11. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 113.
  12. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.

John Houghton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #1156, b. 31 May 1773, d. 27 September 1828

Family: Nancy Williams b. 10 Jan 1782, d. 1 Sep 1846

Biography

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BirthMay 31, 1773Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, FWH: May 1; Boston Marriages: 31 May 1772; MLM: May 21, 17748,9,7,10,11,12
MarriageSep 5, 1805Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: Sep. 48,13
ResidenceRoxbury, MA, USA8,14
1810 Census1810Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male <10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 26-4415
1820 Census1820Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 9 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 2 male 16-26, 1 male 45+; 2 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-4516,17
DeathSep 27, 1828Roxbury, MA, USA, a. 56 y; in C.C. Oct 1, 18288,18,11,19,20
ProblemJohn, husband of Nancy Williams: JWH gives this John as only son of Joseph "and wife" (Mary Wilson), b. 5,31,1772; (Israel Houghton & Martha Wheelock), Jacob, John, John); but Joseph's father Israel’s will implies Joseph (of John line) is deceased before 1769;

Milton VRs gives parents of John b. 1773 as Joseph Houghton Jr and Anne (Williams) (of Ralph line)21

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337 #386.
  2. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 335.
  3. [S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 64.
  4. [S338] Roxbury MA VRs I, p. 186.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 39 #1240.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #144 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  7. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337.
  9. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 111 #144.
  10. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 337.
  11. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 39.
  12. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  13. [S52] Dorchester Births, Marriages, p. 335.
  14. [S73] Boston Marriages, Vol. 30, p. 334.
  15. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 18; Page: 540.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 68.
  17. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_52; Page: 68.
  18. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 558.
  19. [S95] Newspaper, Deaths Reported in the Boston Recorder and Telegraph, 1827 and 1828: notice Oct 3, 1828.
  20. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.
  21. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337, 370.
  22. [S338] Roxbury MA VRs I, p. 86-87.
  23. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.

Enos Houghton Tucker1,2,3,4

M, #1157, b. 2 April 1784

Family: Sally (?)

  • Marriage*: Enos Houghton Tucker married Sally (?)7

Biography

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BirthApr 2, 1784Needham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, FWH: May 2; MLM: Feb. 41,2,5,6
ResidenceNeedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5,6
Marriage7
1850 Census1850Needham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 66, farmer7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  3. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #145 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll M432_330; Page: 289, line 29, dwl 96.

Lemuel Tucker1,2,3,4

M, #1158, b. 6 August 1788, d. before 1869

Biography

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BirthAug 6, 1788Needham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, MLM: Aug. 81,2,5,6
Deathbefore 18696

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  3. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #146 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Tylle Tucker1,2,3

F, #1159, b. 18 January 1786

Family: Mr. (?) Wilson

Biography

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BirthJan 18, 1786Needham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA4,5,2,6
Marriage4,5,2,6
Children+3 children2
DeathNeedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.
  2. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #147 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Mr. (?) Wilson1,2

M, #1160

Family: Tylle Tucker b. 18 Jan 1786

Biography

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Marriage1,3,4,5
Children+3 children4
OriginNeedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #148 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 19.
  4. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Charles Pierce Houghton1,2,3

M, #1161, b. 19 April 1789, d. 27 November 1800

Biography

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BirthApr 19, 1789Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5,4,6,7,8
DeathNov 27, 1800Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Jason Houghton: 11y 7m 8d; "He fell through the ice in a Pond in his father's farm and was drowned."5,9,10,6,7,8
BiographyJason Houghton: "His brother Charles had fallen through the ice into the water and Warren in attempting to reach him was also drawn in and they were both drowned together. (It was on Thanksgiving day.)11,12,7"
BurialMilton Cemetery, Milton, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #551.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1100.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #149 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37.
  7. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  9. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
  10. [S458] A.K. Teele, Hx of Milton MA, p. 180.
  11. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 228.
  12. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853.

Capt. Ralph Houghton1,2,3

M, #1162, b. 5 December 1790, d. 26 November 1822

Family: Mary Marsh b. 12 Feb 1793, d. 25 Feb 1871

Biography

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BirthDec 5, 1790Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5,4,6,7,8,9
Research1814MA, USA
Milit-Begbetween Sep, 1814 and Nov, 1814Hingham, MA, USA, George W. Houghton: "He was a young man when War was declared by the U. States against England, and having a taste for military affairs, he with his brother Jason W. volunteered their services to defend the port of Boston, and were stationed on Fort Independence, under the command of General Dearborn. Ralph was a Sargeant Major. "; MA Vol. Militia: a Serg. Major Ralph Houghton, in Capt. M. L. Humphrey's Comp., Lt. Col. Dudley's 1st Reg., Sep. 13 to Nov. 7, 1814, raised in Hingham, service in Boston, MA Militia; and also 2nd Regiment (Webb Jr.'s), MA Militia, a sergeant10,11,12
MarriageSep 3, 1815Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, FWH, JWH: Sep. 5; MLM: Sep. 5, 1916 (typo)5,6,13,7,8,9
Emigrationcirca 1816Milton, MA, USA, "He removed immediately to New York where he settled in business and had four children."7
Census1820Ward 6, New York, New York Co., NY, USA14
DeedNov 18, 1822in which Ralph for $600 dollars gives George land in Lubeck, Washington Co., ME15
DeathNov 26, 1822Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 31y 11m, of consumption, intestate5,16,6,7,8,9
AdministrDec 20, 1822NY, USA, brother, George W. Houghton, adm. (19-84-0)7
BiographyGeorge W. Houghton: "Ralph had spent about ten years of his life with his uncle Elijah D. Wilde in Hingham Mass. in learning the art of making the staff of Life. He was naturally studious and made considerable ...icency in the useful branches of english literature. He was exceedingly taciturn, but wrote with ease and fluency, and considerable force. He took a leading part in the Young Men's debating Society of Hingham...After the close of the war he removed to New York, where he established himself in business. His health soon began to fail, but he succeeded in raising one of the largest and finest companies of Infantry that ever marched thro the streets of your city."; CJV: unclear how he became "Capt." Ralph, given he was only a sergeant major in War of 1812.11,12
BurialCentral Cemetery, Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA, USA17

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #552.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1101, 79.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #150 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37, 79.
  7. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  8. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter from Ralph Houghton to Francis W. Houghton, May 11, 1853.
  9. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  10. [S628] Brig. Genl. Gardner W. Pearson, MA Voluntary Militia, 1812, p. 38, 40.
  11. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, letter from George W. Houghton to Francis W. Houghton, 1853.
  12. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  13. [S486] Unknown author, The History of the Town of Hingham, Massachusetts, p. 61.
  14. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, New York, Ward 6, New York Co., NY, p. 252.
  15. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, deed, 1822.
  16. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
  17. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/139499/person/-2119859640/…

Mary Marsh1,2

F, #1163, b. 12 February 1793, d. 25 February 1871

Family: Capt. Ralph Houghton b. 5 Dec 1790, d. 26 Nov 1822

Biography

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BirthFeb 12, 1793Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, FWH, JWH: 1792; Hingham MA Hx: Hingham3,4,5,6,7
MarriageSep 3, 1815Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, FWH, JWH: Sep. 5; MLM: Sep. 5, 1916 (typo)3,8,5,9,6,7
DeathFeb 25, 1871Randolph, Norfolk Co., MA, USA4,10
ParentsDDavid Marsh and Polly White of Plymouth, MA4,5
ResearchJ. Marsh and Descendants (1633-1888) by E. J. Marsh, V. 2, p. 1334
BiographyShe brought her children to live with her father, David Marsh of Hingham, MA, for several years. From 1831 the family lived in Milton MA.

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #552s.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #151 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.
  5. [S486] Unknown author, The History of the Town of Hingham, Massachusetts, p. 61.
  6. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter from Ralph Houghton to Francis W. Houghton, May 11, 1853.
  7. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37, 79.
  9. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/139499/person/-2119859640/…

Aminidab Thayer1,2

M, #1164

Family: Mary Marsh b. 12 Feb 1793, d. 25 Feb 1871

Biography

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Origin1839Randolph, MA, USA3,4
MarriageNov 5, 1839Randolph, MA, USA, w/2; Hingham MA Hx: Hingham, MA3,1,4,5

Citations

  1. [S486] Unknown author, The History of the Town of Hingham, Massachusetts, p. 61.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 #152 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.
  4. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter from Ralph Houghton to Francis W. Houghton, May 11, 1853.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 55 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Warren Houghton1,2,3

M, #1165, b. 2 February 1792, d. 27 November 1800

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BirthFeb 2, 1792Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5,4,6,7,8
DeathNov 27, 1800Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 8y 9m 15 d5,9,10,6,7,8
BiographyJason Houghton: "His brother Charles had fallen through the ice into the water and Warren in attempting to reach him was also drawn in and they were both drowned together. (It was on Thanksgiving day.)11,12,7"
BurialMilton Cemetery, Milton, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #553.
  2. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 #153 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1102.
  4. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37.
  7. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  9. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
  10. [S458] A.K. Teele, Hx of Milton MA, p. 180.
  11. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 228.
  12. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853.

Jason Wadsworth Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #1166, b. 12 June 1793, d. 13 December 1867

Family: Nancy Davenport b. 31 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1884

Biography

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BirthJun 12, 1793Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Milton VRs: Aug. 12; but Teele: Jun 12. and Jason W. in a letter gives June 12, 1793; age 56 in 1850 census; age 67 in 1860 census6,5,7,8,9,10,11
Research1812
Mil. Serv.1814MA, USA, in the War of 1812, 1st Regiment (Dudley's), MA Militia, a sergeant; MA Vol. Militia: a Jason N. Houghton, sergeant, Cap. F. Davenport, Lt. Col. J. Dudley, Sep. 13 to Nov 7 1814, raised at Milton, service at Boston; 1812 Pension: srv Capt Davenport's Co. MA Mil, pvt12,13,14
Taxationfrom 1815 to 1853Milton, MA, USA15
1820 Census1820Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA16
MarriageJan 11, 1821Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Jason Houghton records: Thursday, Jan. 18, 17216,2,7,8,9,10,13
1830 Census1830Milton, MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790) // 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)17,18
Officebetween 1844 and 1848Milton, MA, USA, selectman19
Will1847Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA20
1850 Census1850Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 56, yeoman, property $300021
LetterFeb 26, 1853Milton, MA, USA, Invaluable letter from "Uncle" Jason W. Houghton to "cousin Francis" listing many of the descendants of Ralph Houghton: "I have nothing of the first Settlers in this Country...I find a Memorandum in my Fathers hand writing among Aunt Marys papers which is as follows. It is supported that this branch of the Houghtons are the descendants of Sir Richard Houghton. Sir Richard Houghton was created Knight by King James 1st about the year 1611. Sir Richard Houghton was said to be of Houghton Tower in Lancashire County England in 1635. Richard Houghton of London gave a number of barrels of powder to the people of... It is said that Sir Richard Houghton had three sons namely, Richard, Ralph, Joseph but some say John instead of Joseph. but it is believed that John was the son of Jonathan Houghton who was brother to Sir Richard Houghton as it is believed that Richard son of Sir Richard Houghton remained in England and that Ralph and Joseph came to America and landed at Charlestown Mass. in the time of the trouble in Charles 1st time in the precise year not known, supposed to be between the years 1633 & 1647. Joseph Houghton brother to Ralph who came from England with him lived and died a Bachelor."22
PensionInxNancy (Davenport), WC-1078213
1860 Census1860Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 67, farmer; property $5500-50023
DeathDec 13, 1867Milton, MA, USA, JWH, MLM: Dec. 5; 1812 Pension: 15 Dec.6,11,7,8,13,24
Administr1868Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA20
BurialMilton Cemetery, Milton, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #554.
  2. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 136.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1103, 79.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 #154 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  7. [S458] A.K. Teele, Hx of Milton MA, p. 566.
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37, 79.
  9. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  10. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, letter from Jason W. Houghton to Francis W. Houghton, 1853.
  11. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  12. [S628] Brig. Genl. Gardner W. Pearson, MA Voluntary Militia, 1812, p. 39.
  13. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1027.
  14. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  15. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 118.
  17. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, Box 60, p. 121.
  18. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 60; Page: 121.
  19. [S458] A.K. Teele, Hx of Milton MA, p. 567.
  20. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900, Sep. 25, 2001.
  21. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_331; Page: 207; line 9, dwl 49-60.
  22. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, 1853 letter from Jason Wadsworth Houghton to nephew Francis W. Houghton.
  23. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 164, line 11, dwl 1109-1406.
  24. [S1096] James P. Maher, NY Herald Mar & Death Index III, p. 532.
  25. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
  26. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 37.

Ruth Houghton1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #1167, b. 12 December 1794, d. 3 December 1883

Family: Benjamin Clapp b. 23 May 1790, d. 19 Sep 1872

Biography

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BirthDec 12, 1794Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA8,3,4,2,7,9,10,11,12
MarriageNov 4, 1821New York, New York Co., NY, USA, MA Marr. Index: 2 Nov; Dutchess Co. Biog. Record: Nov. 1, 1821; Jason Houghton: He, 32, she 268,3,4,2,9,13,10,12
NewspaperNov 10, 1821Columbian Centenial: marriage14
DeathDec 3, 1883Dutchess Co., NY, USA2,15,16
BurialWappingers Rural Cemetery, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #555.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 162: 5.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 112: 63.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 121: 120.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1104, 79.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 #156 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  7. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  9. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37, 79.
  10. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  11. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  12. [S1121] Unknown agency, Dutchess Co. NY Biog. Record, p. 664.
  13. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
  14. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  15. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 121, p. 120.
  16. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 112, p. 63.

Esther Houghton1,2,3

F, #1168, b. 10 December 1796, d. 2 November 1797

Biography

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BirthDec 10, 1796Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Houghton: 12,10, 17945,6,4,7,8,9
DeathNov 2, 1797Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 10 m 22 d., of consumption5,10,7,11,8,9
BurialMilton Cemetery, Milton, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #556.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1105.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 #158 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 112 #158.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37.
  8. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  9. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  10. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
  11. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853.

Joseph Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #1169, b. 24 March 1798, d. 1890

Family: Elizabeth B. Topliff b. 1805, d. 1873

Biography

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BirthMar 24, 1798Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 40-50 in 1840 census; age 50 in 1850 census; age 57 in 1855 census; age 62 in 1860 census; age 72 in 1870 census; age 82 in 1881 census6,5,7,8,9
Emigration1823Milton, MA, USA, to New York; but 1855 census states he was in New York for 35 years (circa 1820)8
Origin1828New York, New York Co., NY, USA10
MarriageNov 14, 1828Robbinston, ME, USA, C. Smith: Oct. 18286,7,9,10
1830 Census1830New York, New York Co., NY, USA, 7 Total: 3 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)11
Occupation1840Princeton, MA, USA, a farmer; CJV: Princeton, IL12
1840 Census1840Bureau Co., IL, USA, 7 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809); next door to Samuel Topliff13
Residence1840Princeton, MA, USA, CJV: Princeton, IL12
1850 Census1850New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 50, mahogony yard4
Immigration1850New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NYC directory lists a Joseph Houghton as a druggist14
1855 Census1855New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 57, lumber dealer15
1860 Census1860New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 62, salesman16
1870 Census1870Princeton, Bureau Co., IL, USA, age 72, a retired baker, property $2500-500; and Sarah Topiff, 49, MA, a maiden lady17
Death18906,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #557.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1106, 79.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 #159 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New York Ward 9 District 3, New York, New York; Roll: M432_544; Page: 354; line 27, dwl 255-658.
  5. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37, 79.
  8. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  9. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  10. [S95] Newspaper, Marriages Reported in the Boston Recorder and Telegraph, 1827 and 1828.
  11. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , New York Ward 10, New York, New York; Roll: 98; Page: 66.
  12. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, letter from Jason Houghton to son Elijah Houghton.
  13. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Bureau Co., Illinois; Roll: 55; Page: 183; line 3.
  14. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.
  15. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  16. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , New York Ward 22 District 4, New York, New York; Roll: M653_820; Page: 57; sheet 57, line 25, dwl 348-409.
  17. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Princeton, Bureau Co., IL, Reel 190, p. 482, line 39, dwl 645-668.
  18. [S607] Rev. Josiah L. Seward, History of Dublin, NH, p. 814.

Rev. George Washington Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #1170, b. 22 October 1799

Family 1: Ann C. St. John b. 2 Feb 1807, d. 8 Feb 1830

Family 2: Maria Rowe b. c 1810, d. 20 May 1860

  • Marriage*: Rev. George Washington Houghton married Maria Rowe on Jan 20, 1835.13,14,9

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BirthOct 22, 1799Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 50 in 1850 census; age 60 in 1860 census6,5,7,8,9
Immigration1815New York, New York Co., NY, USA, "Ralph 2nd son of Jason Houghton and Caty his wife removed from Mass. to New York City in the summer of 1815. I followed with his wife and arrived there Nov. 11 1815 ...charges from Dedham to N. York were $42. We took stage to New haven, then Steamboat to the City."8
DeedNov 18, 1822in which Ralph for $600 dollars gives George land in Lubeck, Washington Co., ME10
MarriageNov 16, 1826New Canaan, CT, USA, JWH: 1825; , p. 211, gives Amy St. John as mother of two children11,9,7,8
1830 Census1830New York, New York Co., NY, USA, a George Houghton: 10 Total: 3 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 4 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 2 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815),12
MarriageJan 20, 183513,14,9
1840 Census1840Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)15
City Dirct1850New York, New York Co., NY, USA, 310 Rivington, N.Y.C., a tailor
1850 Census1850Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, age 50, farmer16
1860 Census1860Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, age 60, farmer17

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139 #558.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37 #1107, 80.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 #161 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  4. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: May 22, 1860.
  5. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 139.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 37, 80.
  8. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, circa 1828 notes by Jason Houghton on Lineage of the Houghton family.
  9. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 56 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  10. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, deed, 1822.
  11. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 140, 211.
  12. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , New York Ward 6, New York, New York; Roll: 96; Page: 453.
  13. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 140.
  14. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80.
  15. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Pleasant Valley, Dutchess, New York; Roll: 278; Page: 28.
  16. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fishkill, Dutchess, New York; Roll: M432_496; Page: 109; line 32, dwl 1213-1622.
  17. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fishkill, Dutchess, New York; Roll: M653_742; Page: 533; Image: 18; Family History Library Film: 803742; line 4, dwl 1179-1208.