Houghton Surname Project

Henry Willard¹

M, #13111, b. 16 January 1807

Family: Mary Ann Houghton

Marriage Bann*: Henry Willard and Mary Ann Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Apr 29, 1835 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹
Marriage: Henry Willard married Mary Ann Houghton on Jun 11, 1835 at Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA.³

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Birth

Jan 16, 1807

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, son of Paul and Martha Willard; also Jul. 5, 1810, son of Salmon and Rachel Willard, p. 223²

Origin

circa 1835

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,1

Marriage Bann

Apr 29, 1835

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 242.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 222-223.
[S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 77.

Mrs. Frances Jones¹

F, #13112, b. circa 1807, d. 11 September 1839

Family: Salmon Houghton b. 5 Dec 1781, d. 28 May 1844

Marriage*: Mrs. Frances Jones married Salmon Houghton, son of Nathaniel Houghton and Mary Richardson, on Dec 14, 1836 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, h/2.^5,2,3,6,7,4

Salmon J. Houghton b. c Oct 1837, d. 26 Aug 1839

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Birth

circa 1807

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, dd calc^2,3,4

Marriage

Married first Zophar Jones, son of Samuel, who settled in Lowell MA where he died.

Origin

1836

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁵

Marriage

Dec 14, 1836

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, h/2^5,2,3,6,7,4

Death

Sep 11, 1839

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 32, dysentry^8,2,3,9,4

Burial

Old Settler's Burial Ground (Middle Cemetery), Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, second wife of Mr. Salmon Houghton; aged 32¹⁰

Biography

Married first Zophar Jones, son of Samuel, who settled in Lowell MA where he died.

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 183, 244.
[S96] NEHGR, 61 [1907]: 359.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 0.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 335.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 244.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 44, 82.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 183, 369, 430.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 89.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 430.

Betsy Houghton¹

F, #13113

Family: Francis Piper

Marriage*: Betsy Houghton married Francis Piper on Oct 12, 1837 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹

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Origin

circa 1837

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Oct 12, 1837

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 244.

Francis Piper¹

M, #13114

Family: Betsy Houghton

Marriage*: Francis Piper married Betsy Houghton on Oct 12, 1837 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹

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Origin

circa 1837

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Oct 12, 1837

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 244.

Jacob Willard¹

M, #13115

Family: Eliza Houghton

Marriage*: Jacob Willard married Eliza Houghton on May 30, 1838 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,2

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Origin

circa 1838

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

May 30, 1838

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 245.
[S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 77.

Eliza Houghton¹

F, #13116

Family: Jacob Willard

Marriage*: Eliza Houghton married Jacob Willard on May 30, 1838 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,2

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Origin

circa 1838

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

May 30, 1838

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 245.
[S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 77.

Rebecca Houghton^1,2

F, #13117, b. 16 August 1792

Father*: Stephen Houghton¹ b. 8 May 1765, d. 17 Apr 1841
Mother*: Rebecca Harthran¹ b. c 1769, d. 20 Jan 1839

Family: Newton Burpee

Marriage*: Rebecca Houghton married Newton Burpee on May 18, 1839 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.²

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Birth

Aug 16, 1792

Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 68 in 1860 census; age 75 in 1870 census¹

Origin

1839

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Marriage

May 18, 1839

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

1860 Census

1860

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 68³

1870 Census

1870

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Foster, age 65, a farmhand, property $300; Rebecca Burpee, 75, MA, property $800⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 245.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lancester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 122, line 28, dwl 975-1003.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 197, line 6, dwl 2-2.

Newton Burpee¹

M, #13118

Family: Rebecca Houghton b. 16 Aug 1792

Marriage*: Newton Burpee married Rebecca Houghton, daughter of Stephen Houghton and Rebecca Harthran, on May 18, 1839 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹

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Origin

1839

Sterling, MA, USA¹

Marriage

May 18, 1839

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 245.

Emily Richardson¹

F, #13119, b. 1812, d. 1 September 1849

Family: Elbridge Houghton b. 5 Jun 1813, d. 29 Apr 1871

Marriage*: Emily Richardson married Elbridge Houghton, son of Jabez Houghton and Rebecca Smith, on Feb 16, 1843 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,2,3,4

Joseph Richardson Houghton⁶ b. Aug 1844, d. 9 Jan 1921

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Birth

1812

Marriage

Feb 16, 1843

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,2,3,4

Residence

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Death

Sep 1, 1849

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 37⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 248.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
[S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
[S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 40, dwl 360-393.

Abby S. Fay¹

F, #13120, b. circa 1815, d. 1886

Family: Jonathan Whitcomb Houghton b. c 1811

Marriage*: Abby S. Fay married Jonathan Whitcomb Houghton, son of Phineas Houghton and Polly Whitcomb, on Apr 5, 1842 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, both of Lancaster.^1,5

Ann Elizabeth Houghton^11,12 b. 3 Sep 1843, d. 9 Nov 1844
Charles W. Houghton^11,13 b. 11 Sep 1845
Mary Elizabeth Houghton³ b. 10 Feb 1850
Abbie S. Houghton⁴ b. c 1856, d. 1887

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Birth

circa 1815

MA, USA, age 35 in 1850 census; age "35" in 1860 census; age 55 in 1870 census; age 65 in 1880 census; 1910 census of son Charles gives NH^2,3,4

Origin

circa 1842

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 5, 1842

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, both of Lancaster^1,5

Residence

1843

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁶

1850 Census

1850

Clinton, MA, USA, age 39, a combmaker⁷

1860 Census

1860

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, farmer; property $2500-$350; and uncle and aunt Jacob and Mary Goddard, MA⁸

1870 Census

1870

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 59, a farmer, $2500-$800⁹

1880 Census

1880

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 69, a farmer¹⁰

Death

1886

Leominster, MA, USA, see daug. Abbie's death date: unclear which died in 1886 and which in 1887

ParentsD

parents born in MA

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 248.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 73.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 73.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 461, line 19, dwl 31.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
[S874] Holbrook, Lancaster MA VRs, Fiche 60.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 73; line 27, dwl 16-21.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 42, line 9, dwl 319-338.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 461, line 19, dwl 31-36.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_562; Family History Film: 1254562; Page: 81C; Enumeration District: 802; sheet 3, line 12, dwl 18-19.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 38.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 39.

Mary Clara Hemmenway¹

F, #13121, b. circa 1825

Family: John F. Houghton b. c 1825, d. b 1912

Marriage*: Mary Clara Hemmenway married John F. Houghton, son of John Pierce Houghton and Relief Gould, on May 23, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ? Lancaster or Framingham: given at both; MLM: June 22, 1846; son of John P. of Lancaster.^2,1,3

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Birth

circa 1825

Roxbury, MA, USA, a. 21 in 1846¹

Origin

1846

Framingham, MA, USA²

Marriage

May 23, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ? Lancaster or Framingham: given at both; MLM: June 22, 1846; son of John P. of Lancaster^2,1,3

Biography

adopted d. of Ezra Hemmenway¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 312.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 250.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.

Rufus Maynard

M, #13122, b. 20 May 1822

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Birth

May 20, 1822

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

ParentsD

Joseph and Betsey Maynard of Lancaster

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 213.

Louisa Jane Houghton^1,2

F, #13123, b. 11 July 1828

Father*: Jacob Houghton 3d b. c 1802
Mother*: Abigail Warner b. c 1795

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Birth

Jul 11, 1828

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147 #5890.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.

Amanda M. Warren^1,2,3

F, #13124, d. 5 August 1880

Family: Andrew Rufus Houghton b. 19 Jun 1827, d. 27 Feb 1899

Marriage Bann: Amanda M. Warren and Andrew Rufus Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on May 18, 1847 Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.²
Marriage Bann: Amanda M. Warren and Andrew Rufus Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on May 20, 1847 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,3,5

Ella Janette Houghton³ b. 24 Dec 1849

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Origin

circa 1847

Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA^1,2

Death

Aug 5, 1880

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁴

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 250.
[S176] Vital Records of Charlestown, p. 716.
[S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
[S886] Unknown compiler address, MA Death Index 1841-1895, 22, #167: p. 321/393.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 145.

Charlotte S. Houghton^1,2

F, #13125, b. 15 April 1823

Father*: Stephen Houghton³ b. 13 Nov 1799, d. 3 Dec 1866
Mother*: Julia A. Houghton³ b. 22 Sep 1805, d. 12 Mar 1884

Family: Samuel Harvy Pierce b. 31 Jan 1820

Marriage Bann: Charlotte S. Houghton and Samuel Harvy Pierce declared their intentions of marriage on Dec 11, 1847 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹
Marriage*: Charlotte S. Houghton married Samuel Harvy Pierce on Dec 30, 1847 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^5,4

Charles Henry Pierce⁷ b. 25 Dec 1848

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Birth

Apr 15, 1823

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census^3,4

Origin

1847

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 30, 1847

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA^5,4

1850 Census

1850

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28, saloon keeper⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 251.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57, 98.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 139.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 83;
line 14, dwl 143-164.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 263.

Samuel Harvy Pierce^1,2

M, #13126, b. 31 January 1820

Family: Charlotte S. Houghton b. 15 Apr 1823

Marriage Bann: Samuel Harvy Pierce and Charlotte S. Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Dec 11, 1847 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.⁴
Marriage*: Samuel Harvy Pierce married Charlotte S. Houghton, daughter of Stephen Houghton and Julia A. Houghton, on Dec 30, 1847 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^2,5

Charles Henry Pierce⁷ b. 25 Dec 1848

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Birth

Jan 31, 1820

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census³

Origin

circa 1847

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,4

Marriage

Dec 30, 1847

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,5

1850 Census

1850

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28, saloon keeper⁶

ParentsS

Harvy and Cynthia Peirce

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 216, 251.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 139.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 216.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 251.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 83;
line 14, dwl 143-164.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 263.

Susan H. Crouch

F, #13127, b. August 1828

Family: Otis Houghton b. Jun 1820, d. 5 Sep 1886

Marriage Bann*: Susan H. Crouch and Otis Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 6, 1847 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.³
Marriage: Susan H. Crouch married Otis Houghton, son of William Houghton and Lucy Houghton, on Mar 31, 1847 at Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, she, a. 19; he, a. 26; s. of William and Lucy.¹

James Otis Houghton+^8,9 b. 29 Sep 1848
Myron Henry Lombard Houghton+^4,10 b. 25 Feb 1863

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Birth

Aug, 1828

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, md calc; age 23 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 43 in 1880 census; Aug "1822", age 72 in 1900 census^1,2

Origin

1847

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^3,4

Marriage Bann

Mar 6, 1847

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

1850 Census

1850

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 29, a farmer; Mary Crouch, 63, living with them; also Joel O. Houghton, age 1²

1860 Census

1860

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer, property $1100-$600; and Mary Crouch, 72⁵

1870 Census

1870

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 48, a farmer, property $1000-$2000; and mother in law Mary Crouch, 83, MA⁶

1880 Census

1880

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, a farmer⁷

ParentsD

Joel and Polly Crouch, both b. MA

Pedigree

Citations

[S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 162; line 4, dwl 77-86.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 250.
[S874] Holbrook, Lancaster MA VRs, Fiche 61, p. 73.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lancester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 110, line 8, dwl 874-895.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 201, line 12, dwl 77-82.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 295D; Enumeration District: 813; Sheet 4, line 13, dwl 29-32.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 21, number 195.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 73, number 3.

Thomas Hastings^1,2

M, #13128, b. 24 January 1818, d. 23 October 1862

Family: Elizabeth F. Houghton b. c 1828

Marriage Bann: Thomas Hastings and Elizabeth F. Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 29, 1848 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA; 29 Mar 1849 [sic] ? year error.¹
Marriage*: Thomas Hastings married Elizabeth F. Houghton, daughter of Stephen Houghton and Julia A. Houghton, on Apr 18, 1848 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849.^2,5

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Birth

Jan 24, 1818

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Origin

circa 1848

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,4

Marriage

Apr 18, 1848

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849^2,5

Mil. Enls

wounded at Antietem

Death

Oct 23, 1862

Philadelphia, PA, USA, in hospital^6,5

Biography

Berlin MA Hx: Thomas Hastings, son of Reuben and Hannah Hastings, born in Berlin January 24th, 1818. Married Elizabeth T. Houghton of Bolton, in which town he resided some years. Enlisted in Co. C, 15 th Regt., Mass. Vols. He went through the Peninsular campaign, and was through the battle of Antietam, from which only fifteen of the company came out. A ball passing through both his legs above the knee, he was left upon the field. He succeeded in reaching an old barn with others, where they remained four days, helping each other as they could, when they were removed to Campbell Hospital, Philadelphia. Chronic diarrhoea having set in, he died October 23d, 1862, at forty-four years of age.⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 156, 376.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 376.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 156.

Elizabeth F. Houghton¹

F, #13129, b. circa 1828

Father*: Stephen Houghton² b. 13 Nov 1799, d. 3 Dec 1866
Mother*: Julia A. Houghton² b. 22 Sep 1805, d. 12 Mar 1884

Family: Thomas Hastings b. 24 Jan 1818, d. 23 Oct 1862

Marriage Bann: Elizabeth F. Houghton and Thomas Hastings declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 29, 1848 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA; 29 Mar 1849 [sic] ? year error.¹
Marriage*: Elizabeth F. Houghton married Thomas Hastings on Apr 18, 1848 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849.^2,4

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Birth

circa 1828

Worcester Co., MA, USA, Bolton VR: age 20 at md²

Origin

circa 1848

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Marriage

Apr 18, 1848

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849^2,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 376.

Samuel Houghton^1,2

M, #13130, b. 24 September 1817

Father*: Jonas Houghton^1,3 b. 25 Jul 1778, d. 20 Jul 1817
Mother*: Ruth Sawyer^1,3 b. 11 Nov 1778, d. 15 Oct 1857

Family: Lefy Jacob Wade b. 13 Sep 1826

Marriage*: Samuel Houghton married Lefy Jacob Wade on Feb 26, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21.^9,4,3,5

John Wade Houghton^15,16 b. 16 Nov 1849

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Birth

Sep 24, 1817

Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 53 in 1870 census; age 62 in 1880 census^1,4,5

Guardiansp

1819

Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 31164^6,7

Origin

1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁸

Marriage

Feb 26, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21^9,4,3,5

1850 Census

1850

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a miller, property $5000; Percy Wade, 22, a miller, living with them, as well as Harriett W. Beam, 7¹⁰

1860 Census

1860

Mason, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 44, hotel keeper¹¹

Will

1867

#31166?⁷

1870 Census

1870

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 53, a carpenter, property $800¹²

1880 Census

1880

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 62, a mill wright; and Frank E. Hedger, 6, MI^13,14

Pedigree

Citations

[S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83 #2527, 126.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 49.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99. Mss C 224: Alden Family
[Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
[S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 255.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 165;
line 4, dwl 113-126.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Mason, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_672; Page: 14, line 24, dwl 95-106.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5, dwl 262-292.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 261.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 17, number 154.

Lefy Jacob Wade¹

F, #13131, b. 13 September 1826

Family: Samuel Houghton b. 24 Sep 1817

Marriage*: Lefy Jacob Wade married Samuel Houghton, son of Jonas Houghton and Ruth Sawyer, on Feb 26, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21.^6,2,4,1

John Wade Houghton^11,12 b. 16 Nov 1849

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Birth

Sep 13, 1826

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, md calc and age 25 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 56 in 1880 census; MLM: Scituate MA^2,3,4

Origin

1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁵

Marriage

Feb 26, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21^6,2,4,1

1850 Census

1850

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a miller, property $5000; Percy Wade, 22, a miller, living with them, as well as Harriett W. Beam, 7⁷

1860 Census

1860

Mason, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 44, hotel keeper⁸

1870 Census

1870

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 53, a carpenter, property $800⁹

1880 Census

1880

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 62, a mill wright; and Frank E. Hedger, 6, MI^3,10

ParentsD

Snell(Snall) and Deborah K. Wade, both b. MA;
Snell Wade born March 24, 1795, died Aug. 29, 1859
Deborah Richmond Jacob b. March 14, 1798, d. Mar. 11, 1888
Married June 2, 1812 [?]^2,4,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99. Mss C 224: Alden Family
[Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 49.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 255.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 165;
line 4, dwl 113-126.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Mason, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_672; Page: 14, line 24, dwl 95-106.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5, dwl 262-292.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 261.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 17, number 154.

Maria N. Houghton

F, #13132, b. circa 1827

Father*: John Pierce Houghton¹ b. 1 Oct 1795, d. 26 Feb 1864
Mother*: Relief Gould¹ b. c 1800

Family: Roswell H. Bourne b. c 1825

Marriage*: Maria N. Houghton married Roswell H. Bourne on May 14, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years.²

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Birth

circa 1827

North Ipswich, NH, USA, age 19 in 1846; Lancaster Town Rcds: North Ipswich, MA¹

Origin

1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Marriage

May 14, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 55.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.

Roswell H. Bourne¹

M, #13133, b. circa 1825

Family: Maria N. Houghton b. c 1827

Marriage*: Roswell H. Bourne married Maria N. Houghton, daughter of John Pierce Houghton and Relief Gould, on May 14, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years.²

Biography

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Birth

circa 1825

Ware, MA, USA, age 21 in 1846^2,1

Origin

May 14, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,1

Marriage

May 14, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years²

ParentsS

Cyrus and Melinda Bourne¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 55.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.

Nason S. Houghton^1,2

M, #13134, b. 3 January 1823, d. 1874

Father*: Jacob Houghton 3d³ b. c 1802
Mother*: Abigail Warner³ b. c 1795

Family: Elizabeth N. Cowdry b. Aug 1824, d. 1905

Marriage Bann: Nason S. Houghton and Elizabeth N. Cowdry declared their intentions of marriage on Nov, 1849 Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹⁰
Marriage Bann: Nason S. Houghton and Elizabeth N. Cowdry declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 29, 1849 Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.¹¹
Marriage: Nason S. Houghton married Elizabeth N. Cowdry on Dec 30, 1849 at Lancester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Nourse: ages 26 & 25.^1,3

Mary E. Houghton⁷ b. 1852, d. 1922
Georgianna A. Houghton⁷ b. c 1853, d. 1888
Albert Ervin Houghton b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 1930
Carrie J. Houghton⁹ b. 1859, d. 1945

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Jan 3, 1823

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, also Berlin; age 27 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1870 census^4,5,3

Origin

1849

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

1850 Census

1850

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a farmer⁶

1860 Census

1860

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer⁷

1870 Census

1870

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, farmer⁸

Death

1874

Stow, MA, USA

Burial

Brookside Cemetery, Stow, MA, USA, and 4 children

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147 #5688.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 15; line 25, dwl 208-239.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Stowe, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 2, line 40, dwl 14-14.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_632; Page: 76; line 10, dwl 305-314.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 632, p. 76, ln 10, dwl 305.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 142.
[S495] Westford MA VRs, p. 188.

Elizabeth N. Cowdry¹

F, #13135, b. August 1824, d. 1905

Family: Nason S. Houghton b. 3 Jan 1823, d. 1874

Marriage Bann: Elizabeth N. Cowdry and Nason S. Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Nov, 1849 Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.³
Marriage Bann: Elizabeth N. Cowdry and Nason S. Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 29, 1849 Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.¹⁰
Marriage: Elizabeth N. Cowdry married Nason S. Houghton, son of Jacob Houghton 3d and Abigail Warner, on Dec 30, 1849 at Lancester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Nourse: ages 26 & 25.^1,4

Mary E. Houghton⁶ b. 1852, d. 1922
Georgianna A. Houghton⁸ b. c 1853, d. 1888
Albert Ervin Houghton² b. 22 Oct 1855, d. 1930
Carrie J. Houghton⁹ b. 1859, d. 1945

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Aug, 1824

MA, USA, age 25 at marriage in 1849; age 26 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 55 in 1880 census; Aug 1825,age 74 in 1900 census²

Residence

circa 1849

Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^3,4

1850 Census

1850

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a farmer⁵

1860 Census

1860

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer⁶

1870 Census

1870

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, farmer⁷

1900 Census

1900

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, widow; 4 children born, 3 living²

Death

1905

Stow, MA, USA

Burial

Brookside Cemetery, Stow, MA, USA, and 4 children

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 85, E.D. 1589, Sh. 2, Ln. 97.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 142.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 15; line 25, dwl 208-239.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Stowe, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 2, line 40, dwl 14-14.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_632; Page: 76; line 10, dwl 305-314.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED 808, Sh 15, Ln 33.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 632, p. 76, ln 10, dwl 305.
[S495] Westford MA VRs, p. 188.

Margaret A. Houghton¹

F, #13136, b. circa 1826

Father*: Cephas Houghton² b. bt 1791 - 1804
Mother*: Ann (?)² b. c 1805

Family: Joshua A. Lane b. 1822

Marriage*: Margaret A. Houghton married Joshua A. Lane on Feb 1, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23.^1,2

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Birth

circa 1826

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 23 in 1849

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Feb 1, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 145.

Joshua A. Lane¹

M, #13137, b. 1822

Family 1: Margaret A. Houghton b. c 1826

Marriage*: Joshua A. Lane married Margaret A. Houghton, daughter of Cephas Houghton and Ann (?), on Feb 1, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23.^1,2

Family 2: Mary J. Houghton b. bt 1832 - 1834

Marriage*: Joshua A. Lane married Mary J. Houghton, daughter of Cephas Houghton and Ann (?), on Nov 26, 1856 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.³

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Birth

1822

Swanzey, NH, USA, age 27 in 1849; age 35 in 1856^2,3

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Feb 1, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23^1,2

Occupation

1856

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer

Marriage

Nov 26, 1856

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

ParentsS

Alving (Alvinsly) and Lucy Lane²

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 145.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 4, number 36.

Maria C. Houghton¹

F, #13138, b. circa 1830, d. before 1861

Father*: Cephas Houghton² b. bt 1791 - 1804
Mother*: Ann (?)² b. c 1805

Family: Alfred D. Kinsman b. 5 Dec 1820

Marriage*: Maria C. Houghton married Alfred D. Kinsman on Apr 11, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849.^1,2

Frank M. Kinsman b. 17 Feb 1854

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1830

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 19 in 1849²

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 11, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849^1,2

Death

before 1861

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 148.

Alfred D. Kinsman^1,2

M, #13139, b. 5 December 1820

Family: Maria C. Houghton b. c 1830, d. b 1861

Marriage*: Alfred D. Kinsman married Maria C. Houghton, daughter of Cephas Houghton and Ann (?), on Apr 11, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849.^1,2

Frank M. Kinsman b. 17 Feb 1854

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Dec 5, 1820

Fitchburg, MA, USA, age 26 in 1849²

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 11, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849^1,2

ParentsS

Daniel and Lucy Kinsman²

Biography

md. (2d) April 27, 1861, Susan Bryant. He has resided in this town several years.

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 148.

Ann Elizabeth Houghton^1,2

F, #13140, b. 3 September 1843, d. 9 November 1844

Father*: Jonathan Whitcomb Houghton^1,3 b. c 1811
Mother*: Abby S. Fay^1,3 b. c 1815, d. 1886

Biography

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Birth

Sep 3, 1843

Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, HRI: Sterling^1,2,3

Death

Nov 9, 1844

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, scarlet fever, 18 m.^4,2,5

Burial

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 38.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 266.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 161, number 63.