Ellen Maria Houghton

F, #14342, b. 18 October 1832

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BirthOct 18, 1832Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census1,2
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Citations

  1. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  2. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 238.

Dr. Jesse Harrison Houghton1

M, #14343, b. 17 February 1828, d. 27 September 1877

Family: Emily Janney b. 29 Feb 1828, d. 15 Feb 1903

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BirthFeb 17, 1828Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 42 in 1870 census2,3
MarriagePA, USA4
DeathSep 27, 18771
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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peter Fifield, Apr 18, 2004.
  2. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  3. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 235.
  4. [S554] Pennsylvania VRs, Vol. III, p. 436.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 15, District 44, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1399, p. 484, line 2, dwl 717-692.

Martha Barry Houghton

F, #14344, b. 14 May 1830

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BirthMay 14, 1830Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census2,3
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Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 9; line 33, dwl 106-44.
  2. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  3. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 236.

Mary Ann Houghton

F, #14345, b. 30 July 1826

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BirthJul 30, 1826Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA1,2
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Citations

  1. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  2. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 235.

John Holton1,2

M, #14346, b. 1639/40, d. 14 April 1712

Family: Abigail Fisher b. 29 Feb 1648, d. 1718

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Birth1639/40Hartford, CT, USA, Hunter: about 1641; BT, Torrey: Springfield, Hampden Co., MA4,5,6,3
Notable1651Dedham, MA, USA, First mention of a John Houghton in New England in tax list of7,8
Taxationbetween 1651 and 1677Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, "In 1651 he was taxed for a house valued at only four shillings. His name appears on Dedham tax lists from 1653 to 1677."
W. G. Snow: In the Selectman's records, from 1651-1677, I find him 40 times8,9,10
ResearchJan 1, 1654Dedham, MA, USA, W. G. Snow: A John Houghton was admitted townsman with two others
NoteDec 28, 1666Dedham, MA, USA, Single individuals were not allowed to live alone in Dedham in the 1650s and 1660s, needing to reside in an existing household. A John Houghton was named on the "transients, strangers, servants, sojourners, and warning out" list as being "allowed to sojourn at house of Lieut. Fisher."11,12,13
MarriageMar 1, 1666/67Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Dedham I & II: John Houlton & Abigail Fisher; Torrey: "Houlton, John (1640-1712) (born Horton son Thomas, Springfield) & Abigail Fisher (1649-1718+); 1 Mar 1666/7; Dedham."14,15,1,4,16,17,18,19,5,6,20,3
NoteFeb 5, 1668Northampton, MA, USA, when John Holton signed the Northampton petition against imposts.21
FreemanMay 31, 1671Deedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, "Jno Holton", the only John Holton/Houghton listed from any town between 1630 and 169121,22
WillMar 26, 1712Northampton, Hampshire, MA, USA, "To my weel-beloved Wife Abigail I give all my Moveables, of all sorts, besides what I shall hereafter Give to my Daughter Abigall which is to be paid out of the Moveabls: and I also order that My four sons afford my Wife a Suitable & Comfortable Maintence or else the use and Improvment of one half of My Real Estat during her life and this to be at the Election of my Wife:

To my son William I give five acres upon the Plain where his house is upon the North Side[,] the Lott and three acres of Land upon the North Side of my Lott, down before his house within the medow fence: and two acres of Land upon the North side My Lott in Old Rainbow.

To my son Thomas I give all the Rest of My Land upon the Plain upon the Plain, and within the fence, & in Old Rainbow, besides whats before Given unto William. More My two acre Lott upon Rainbow Hill, I Give to Thomas provided he Lives upon the Plain, But if not then my will is it be equally divided between my two sons Joshua & Eliazer.

To my son Joshua I Give my Dwelling house and Homestead, & all the appurtenances thereunto belonging--upon the condition, hereafter in Eliazers Legacy mentioned More I give unto Joshua the one half of my mdeow Pasture and half my Lott in the Noke or Ventersfield, and & half my Lott upon Old-Rainbow hill, or the Walnuttrees: viz that being between three or four acres.

To my son Elizer I give him the one half of my dwelling house, and a sufficiency of Land for a Garden, for to Use three years after my decease, and further my Will is that Joshua pay to Elizer fifteene pounds within two years after my decese, which if Joshua doth Perform & Conform unto then he shall have all the house and Homestead, but if not then Elizer shall have one half the house & homestead, & Joshua have but the other half, more to Elizer I give the other half of my medow Pasture and the half of my Lott in the Noke or Ventersfield, and half my Lott upon old Rainbow Hill, these three lotts are Lotts the one half was before bequested to Joshua.

To my Daughter Abigall Lyman I give Forty pounds to be paid out of my moveables, accounting what she has had as a part of that forty pounds.

Further more I do Constitute & appoint my trusty and weel beloved sons Thomas & Joshua to be joynt executors of this my Last will & Testament."4,23
DeathApr 14, 1712Northampton, MA, USA, Northampton VR 165,3
Probate1Apr 24, 17124,3
BiographyBoston Transcript, 1913, Nauset: "John (2) Horton, son of Thomas (1) and Mary Horton, born at Springfield, Mass. about 1639-1640, married, on March 1, 1667, Abigail, daughter of Lieutenant Joshua Fisher of Dedham. Child, Mary (3), born Jun 10, 1668, died July 15, 1668, in Northampton. The record reads: "Mary, daughter of John Hotten." John (3), born Dedham, Jan. 23, 1669-70, was probably the John Holton who died in Northampton, April 16, 1689. Sarah (3), born Oct 6, 1673. William (3), born Dedham, July 13, 1675, married Abigail Edwards, Dec. 5, 1706. Will probated at Northampton Jan. 13, 1756. Abigail (3), (born when?), married John Lyman, son of Richard and Hepzibah (Ford) Lyman, and died Nov. 24, 1714. Administration granted to William and Eleazer Holton, May 16, 1715. Thomas (3), born Oct. 23, 1681, married Mindwell Allen. He was killed by the Indians Aug. 13, 1723. When was Eleazer (3) born? He married June 28, 1716, Sarah, daughter of John and Sarah (Gaylord) Alexander, and died March 2, 1746-7.
John Horton, alias Holton, and his wife Abigail were admitted to membership in the First Church at Northampton under Rev. Solomon Stoddard's ministry, which commenced in 1672. Perhaps the Dedham Church records might show the dismissal of Abigail to Northampton at Least, if it did not show that of her husband.
Appended is a copy of the will of John Horton, alias Holton, of Northampton, written in about the seventy-third year of his life. [CJV: will, of Mar 26, 1712, given, listing wife Abigail, sons William, Thomas, Joshua, Eleazer, daughter Abigail Lyman; proved Apr 24, 1712]

Note. In John Horton's deed of his Dedham lands he calls them "denized premises," thus proclaiming that they were lands acquired by residence as a citizen and not by inheritance. Nauset."

Boston Transcript, 11/12/1924: W.B.B.N.: "Concerning the John Houghton who married Abigail Fisher in Dedham in 1666-67, my idea is that he was really Holton, a name he used at times, although he adopted the other spelling in later life."

Boston Transcript, 1934 - 2311, JCLC: "If, then, this John Houghton was born about 1631, it is a less roundabout process, to say the least, to identify him with the John who appears in Dedham records in 1651...than with either of the Johns christened at Eton Bray in 1593 and 1624 respectively. Although he is occasionally called Holton, I am far from being convinced that this John of Dedham had no right to the name of Houghton. He signed the Dedham covenant "John Hovghton." The following facts about him were gathered some time ago, from the printed Dedham records. It is fair to picture him as a struggling youth, without near kindred. In 1651 he was taxed for a house valued at only four shillings. His name appears on Dedham tax lists from 1653 to 1677. He was admitted a townsman Jan. 1, 1654-5. Feb. 20, 1656-7, he was granted commons for three sheep, which, upon his complaining with others of "bein strytned" in the matter of pasturage, was extended to "2 cowe Commons 2 Sheep Commons." Dec. 31, 1663, John Fairbanks and John Houghton, were granted one pound two shillings "for mendinge the cart bridge into Iland." Dec. 28, 1666, leave was granted him by the selectmen "to sojourne at the home Lieft [Joshua] Fisher," whose daughter Abigail (born February, 1648-9) he married the following March 1. They had, born in Dedham: John, Jan. 23, 1669-70; William, July 13, 1675.
From 1677, I find no trace of this John Houghton (or Holton)..."

BT, 1925: "The correspondent seems to infer that John Houghton of Lancaster did not ever reside at Dedham. But we find the births of all his older children recorded to him as resident of that town with wife Beatrix. There it is not safe to ascribe to John Holton all the references on Dedham records. I have met no case where John of Lancaster used the name Holton, whereas the man at Dedham used that name frequently. We know there were Holtons about there and we know early recorders were very free in the use of surnames. The lands owned by the John of 1651 at Dedham agree closely with lands sold by the known John Houghton.
A search ast Cambridge would disclose whether the Holton children retained that name or not. I suspect that they did. Where the correspondent found "it was generlly conceded that Joh of Lancaster came about 1650" I know not . Such a surmise does not appear in all the material I have been through. It is significant that a John Houghton appears on Dedham records from 1651 until 1663, the presumbable date of the removal to Lancaster, judging from the places of birth of the children. From 1663 to 1666 no one of the name appears. Then in 1667 occurred the marriage of John Holton to Abigail Fisher and that in 1663 John Houghton was paying tax on his house, plainly a married man with family.
I cannot see any other way to look at it than to say that John Holton did not appear in Dedham until about four years after the Houghton family moved away."

W. G. Snow: The will of Joshua Fisher Sr of Medfield, Mass. dated May 2 1674 bequeths "to Abigail Houghton, wife of John Houghton, my grant child, L5."24,9,25,1,26,4,11,2
ResearchCJV: The John "Houghton" of Dedham is John Holton
Research1640Dedham, MA, USA, First mention of a John Houghton in New England in tax list of
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/12/1924 #2311, WBBN.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 25.
  3. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 32.
  4. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1913, Addition to #1467 Nauset.
  5. [S1181] Dean Crawford Smith, Ancestry of Eva Belle Kempton 1878-1908, p. 256.
  6. [S42] Torrey, New England Marriages.
  7. [S1219] Robert Charles Anderson, Great Migration III G-H, p. 423.
  8. [S1235] Don Gleason Hill, Dedham Early Records, 1: 184.
  9. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1934 -231.
  10. [S1219] Robert Charles Anderson, Great Migration III G-H, p. 423-424.
  11. [S36] Letter, from Hayward S. Houghton Apr 11, 2004: Letter from W. G. Snow to Dr. Arthur W. Clark; Original document sent to Charles J. Vella.
  12. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 28.
  13. [S1310] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, 489, 527.
  14. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1913, #1467.
  15. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1934 - 2311.
  16. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1/11/1935, #9539.
  17. [S56] Dedham MA VRs III, p. 105.
  18. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 102.
  19. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 0.
  20. [S1309] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 10.
  21. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 29.
  22. [S1312] Lucius R. Paige, List of Freemen of Massachusetts, 27.
  23. [S409] Probate Records , Hampshire County , Massachusetts, John Holton will (1712), Box 73, No. 29.
  24. [S46] Boston Transcript, Feb. 21, 1935 - 9617.
  25. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1/7/1925 #2311, WBBN.
  26. [S46] Boston Transcript, 12/8/1924, #2311 JCLC.
  27. [S1311] Northampton Booke, 11: 136.
  28. [S1309] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, 11.
  29. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 33.
  30. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 31.

Abigail Fisher1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #14347, b. 29 February 1648, d. 1718

Family: John Holton b. 1639/40, d. 14 Apr 1712

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BirthFeb 29, 1648Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Dedham I & II: 29 of the 12 m [1648]; Dedham I: 19 Feb 1648/49; BT: Feb, 1648-9; Hanson: bet 1646 and 1649; BT: 19 (12) 1648; Pope: 29 (12) 1648; Torrey: 16497,8,9,10,11
MarriageMar 1, 1666/67Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Dedham I & II: John Houlton & Abigail Fisher; Torrey: "Houlton, John (1640-1712) (born Horton son Thomas, Springfield) & Abigail Fisher (1649-1718+); 1 Mar 1666/7; Dedham."12,2,5,6,4,13,14,15,16,10,17,18
NoteFeb 5, 1668Northampton, MA, USA, when John Holton signed the Northampton petition against imposts.19
WillMay 2, 1674"I will and bequeath unto Abigail Houghton wife of John Houghton my grandchild five pounds to be paid in good and currant country pay within the space of two full years after my decease." [Suffolk Co. MAss., Probate, 6:121]19
Living1683mentioned in will of mother9
Death1718Northampton or Northfield, MA, USA, Hunter: "Abigail's date and place of death remains undiscovered. Her sons had settled in Northfield by 1718, but whether she removed to Northfield or remained in Northampton is not known. The last known record for Abigail Holton occurred in 1718 when Joseph Hawley listed in his account book the men and women who were living in Northampton during 1717 and 1718. Although the 1717 entries were dated October, no month was given for the 1718 list which contained the entry, "Widow Holton, [blank] of John" and "William Holton son of John."16,18
ParentsDLieut. Joshua Fisher of Dedham and Mary Aldis; he was a carpenter and furniture maker6,2,20,16,21,19
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Feb. 21, 1935 - 9617.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1934 - 2311.
  3. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 8, 1933 - 7108.
  4. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1/11/1935, #9539.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/12/1924 #2311, WBBN.
  6. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1913, Addition to #1467 Nauset.
  7. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1934 -2311.
  8. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 127.
  9. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 167.
  10. [S42] Torrey, New England Marriages.
  11. [S1309] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 4.
  12. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1913, #1467.
  13. [S56] Dedham MA VRs III, p. 105.
  14. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 102.
  15. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 0.
  16. [S1181] Dean Crawford Smith, Ancestry of Eva Belle Kempton 1878-1908, p. 256.
  17. [S1309] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 10.
  18. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 32.
  19. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 29.
  20. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 167: Lydia O.
  21. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 25.
  22. [S1311] Northampton Booke, 11: 136.
  23. [S1309] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, 11.
  24. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 33.
  25. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 31.

William Holton1

M, #14348, b. 13 July 1675, d. 13 November 1755

Family: Abigail Edwards b. 7 Jan 1680/81, d. b 1 Feb 1748/49

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BirthJul 13, 1675Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, "William, the Son of John and Abigaill Hought[on] borne the 13:5:75"2,3,4,5,1,6
MarriageDec 5, 1706Northampton, MA, USA4,1
WillFeb 1, 1748/49Hampshire Co., MA, USA1
DeathNov 13, 1755Northfield, MA, USA1
Probate1Jan 13, 1756Northampton, Hampshire, MA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 33.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1934 -2311.
  3. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  4. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1913, Addition to #1467 Nauset.
  5. [S1309] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, 14.
  6. [S1509] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", Vol. 19, Dec 1986; p. 414.

John Holton1,2,3

M, #14349, b. 23 January 1669/70, d. 16 April 1689

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BirthJan 23, 1669/70Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, "John, the son of John & Abigail Haughton, was borne Jan. 23, 1669"4,5,2,6,1,3,7
DeathApr 16, 1689Northampton, Hampshire, MA, USA1,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1913, Addition to #1467 Nauset.
  2. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  3. [S1309] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, 11.
  4. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1934 -2311.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1/11/1935, #9539.
  6. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1913, #1467.
  7. [S96] NEHGR, Joan A. Hunter, "Clarifying John Holton/Houghton of Northampton and Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Abigail Fisher," Register 159 (2005), 32.

Ephraim Houghton1,2,3

M, #14350, b. 18 February 1795, d. 7 February 1879

Family: Polly Bonney b. 1807, d. 1872

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BirthFeb 18, 1795Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 54 in 1850 census; age 66 in 1860 census; age 75 in 1870 census4,1,5,6
Marriage BannDec 11, 1831Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA7
1840 Census1840Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)8
1850 Census1850Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, a farmer, property $12009
1860 Census1860Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 66, farmer10
1870 Census1870Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 75, property $2000-$220011
Will1879Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA12
DeathFeb 7, 1879Dedham, MA, USA, MLM: aged 82 y, 11 m 20 d of inflammation of the liver5,6,13
BurialFirst Parish Cemetery, Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA5
ResearchOnly MLM gives this marriage14
ResearchMLM: gives same bd and dds15
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 44.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 66 #1758.
  3. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 105.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, Box 330, p. 247.
  5. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 277.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 66, 108.
  7. [S56] Dedham MA VRs III, p. 105.
  8. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 191; Page: 86.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_330; Page: 247; line 5, dwl 335-378.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 64, line 5, dwl 2513-2512.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, Reel 635, p. 325, Ln. 3, dwl 638-749.
  12. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900, Sep. 25, 2001.
  13. [S886] Unknown compiler address, MA Death Index 1841-1895, 22, #167: p. 311/214.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 66.
  15. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108.

Polly Bonney1

F, #14351, b. 1807, d. 1872

Family: Ephraim Houghton b. 18 Feb 1795, d. 7 Feb 1879

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Birth1807Easton, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 42 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census; age 63 in 1870 census2,3
Marriage BannDec 11, 1831Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA4
1850 Census1850Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, a farmer, property $12005
1860 Census1860Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 66, farmer6
1870 Census1870Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 75, property $2000-$22007
Death18723
BurialFirst Parish Cemetery, Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA3
Administr1874Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA8
ParentsDfather born in MA, mother in ME
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 105.
  2. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 175.
  3. [S530] Dedham MA VRs, p. 277.
  4. [S56] Dedham MA VRs III, p. 105.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_330; Page: 247; line 5, dwl 335-378.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 64, line 5, dwl 2513-2512.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, Reel 635, p. 325, Ln. 3, dwl 638-749.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900, Sep. 25, 2001.

Lewis Jones Houghton1

M, #14352, b. 24 December 1839

Family: Augusta (?) b. Feb 1853

  • Marriage: Lewis Jones Houghton married Augusta (?) on circa 1877 age 23.7,3

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BirthDec 24, 1839Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 30 in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census; Dec. 1839, age 60 in 1900 census2,3
Research1861MA, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween Apr 19, 1861 and Apr 2, 1864Dedham, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. F, 18th MA Infantry, a private, age 21 (also Aug 24, 1861); Length 3 y, 7 days4,5,6
1880 Census1880Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, an expressman3
1890 Veterans Census1890Elyria, Loraine Co., OH, USA6
PensionInxSep 1, 1890Dedham, MA, USA, as invalid
1900 Census1900Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 607,8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_330; Page: 247; line 5, dwl 335-378.
  2. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 22, ED 513, Sh 14, Ln 22.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, America Civil War Soldiers, Sept. 25, 2001.
  6. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: 72; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 252.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 56, E.D. 1031, Sh. 5, Ln. 79.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 669; Enumeration District: 1031; Sheet 5B; line 79, dwl 459-81-103.

Sarah Maria Houghton

F, #14353, b. 13 November 1841, d. before 1940

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BirthNov 13, 1841Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 18 in 1860 census; age 28 in 1870 census; Nov 1841, age 58 in 1900 census; age 68 in 1910 census; age 78 in 1920 census; age 88 in 1930 census1
Notenot in 1850 census with rest of family
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 58, single, a lodger with Charles Fallen2,3
1910 Census1910Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 32, bindery works machine operator; and his aunt Sarah4
Living1918Dedham, MA, USA5
1920 Census1920Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 41, bindery book binder6
1930 Census1930Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 88, none, single7
Deathbefore 1940husband is widowed
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Citations

  1. [S54] Hanson, Vital Records of Dedham, p. 186.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 71, E.D. 1217, Sh. 9, Ln. 72.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 11, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 680; Enumeration District: 1317; Sheet 9B; line 72, dwl 124-136-141.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_608; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1104; line 4, dwl 459-2-2.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684748.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_722; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 186; line 13, dwl 19-217-235.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll 934; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 42; line 92, dwl 19-384-392.

Hadassah Houghton1,2

F, #14354, b. 19 April 1753, d. 19 February 1837

Family: Ebenezer Houghton b. 28 May 1750, d. 28 May 1835

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BirthApr 19, 1753Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, dd cacul: Apr 17521,4,3
DeathFeb 19, 1837Schenevus, Otsego, NY, USA, age 84 y 10 m 7 d; RWG: Maryland NY1,5,6,7
BurialSchenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, Otsego, NY, USA, section 7; GS: Hadassah, wife of Ebenezer Houghton, died Feb. 19 1837 ae 84 yrs 10 mo;(Cemetery, way up towards the back (up the hill away from Rt. 7).6,5
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Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42 #969.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42.
  5. [S415] E-mail Schenevus Cemetery Records, from Rebecca Stocknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.
  7. [S415] E-mail DAR Geneal. Records, copied by Mrs. Ida Flint Shafer, sent by Rebecca Stacknow 11/1999.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co. VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co. VT, Vol. 1, p. 641; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Oct. 27, 1999: from Jonas Houghton's Bible.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 326: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  14. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  15. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42, 71.
  16. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 182.
  17. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.

Marcy Piper

F, #14355

Family: Zarah Houghton b. 26 Jul 1751, d. 6 Oct 1829

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MarriageJun 1, 1769Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2,3
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Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S693] Daby-Dorby Data, p. 236.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42, 78/79.

Simeon Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, #14356, b. 9 November 1757, d. 25 February 1837

Family: Polly (?) b. c 1761

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BirthNov 9, 1757Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,6,5
Milit-Begfrom Feb 12, 1777 to Feb 18, 1778Rutland, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Revol. War, priv., MA; Cap. Adam Wheeler's Company in Col. Hixon's Regiment for 1 year; he then hired a substitute named John Priest; he was discharged at White Plains NY2,7
Marriage2
1790 Census1790Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 2 females8
Office1810Maryland, NY, USA, overseer of Highways9
1810 Census1810Ontario, Ontario Co., NY, USA, 3 Total: 01001-00001; 1 male 10-15,1 male 45+//1 female 45+10
PensionInxApr 28, 1818Ontario, Ontario Co., NY, USA, "S45393, MA line"; Pension of 1820: priv., MA, for NY2,7,11
1820 Census1820Ontario, Ontario Co., NY, USA, 2 Individuals: 1 male 45+; 1 female 45+12
1830 Census1830Macedon, Wayne Co., NY, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)//1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)13
DeathFeb 25, 1837Macedon, Wayne Co., NY, USA2,14
Researchposs. marriage only in MLM; married to Simon, his nephew6
Duplicate
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 336 #366.
  2. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42 #971.
  4. [S909] Unknown compiler, Council of Appointment, II: 1106.
  5. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42.
  7. [S920] Murtie J. Clarke, Pension List of 1820, p. 396.
  8. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, MA, p. 232.
  9. [S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 179.
  10. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Ontario, New York; Roll: 33; Page: 785.
  11. [S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
  12. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Ontario, New York; Roll: M33_62; Page: 139.
  13. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , MacEdon, Wayne, New York; Roll: 117; Page: 97.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Barbara Martin, Dec. 12, 2001.

Hannah Dimick1

F, #14357, b. 1778, d. 4 June 1830

Family: Capt. Levi Houghton b. c 1771, d. 4 Oct 1836

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Birth1778MA, USA, MA according to 1880 census of Eliza and Lucretia; Stowell Gen., MLM: Guilford VT;2,3,4
MarriageMay 10, 1798Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,6
DeathJun 4, 1830Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 52 GS7,2,4
ParentsDJesse Dimmick and Molly Stowell6,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32, 111.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 464C; Enumeration District: 822; sheet 3, line 34, dwl 34-40.
  4. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 89.
  5. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 12, 23.
  7. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  8. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.

Charles Houghton1,2

M, #14358, b. 10 July 1802, d. 1 July 1871

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BirthJul 10, 1802Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 47 in 1850 census2,3
1840 Census1840Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 female 80 to 90 (1750-1759)4
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, a painter5
DeathJul 1, 1871Petersham, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #510.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 202; Page: 263.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 307; line 10, dwl 54-68.

Eliza Houghton1,2

F, #14359, b. 14 October 1809

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BirthOct 14, 1809Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41 in 1850 census; age 51 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1880 census3,2
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, a painter4
1860 Census1860Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41, palm leaf weaver5
1870 Census1870Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 62, keeping house, property $30006,7
1880 Census1880Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, keeping house8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #513.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 307; line 10, dwl 54-68.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 152, line 24, dwl 1129-1286.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, Box 655, p. 188b, line 23, dwl 238.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_655; Page: 188B; Image: 381; Family History Library Film: 552154; line 23, dwl 238-263.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 464C; Enumeration District: 822; sheet 3, line 34, dwl 34-40.

Fanny Houghton1,2

F, #14360, b. 3 July 1804, d. 6 February 1823

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BirthJul 3, 1804Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
DeathFeb 6, 1823Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 18 y4,3
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Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #511.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.

Jane Houghton1,2

F, #14361, b. September 1810

Family: Maj. George White

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BirthSep, 1810Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
MarriageMay 8, 1832Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA4
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Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #514.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Maria Houghton1,2

F, #14362, b. 8 October 1800, d. 25 September 1843

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BirthOct 8, 1800Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
DeathSep 25, 1843Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 423,4
Administr1844Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #310915
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #509.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  5. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Warren Dimick Houghton1,2

M, #14363, b. 27 June 1806, d. circa 1844

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BirthJun 27, 1806Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
Deathcirca 1844
BiographyWarren D. Houghton, youngest of two sons of Capt. Levi, born 1806. At 16 went to Guilford, Vt., serving three years as c l e r k in a store. Thence to Boston, as a bookkeeper and a salesman in the wholesale department of the large book and stationary store of B. Loring & Co., State St. Here two years'
experience qualified him for starting business on his own account as commission merchant and agent for the sale of paper products of Northern mills. Sold out, after a year or two and went to Texas, at that time a Mexican state, but largely peopled by Americans, who were already planning a Revolution to make i t independent and under a Republican government. In sympathy wdth this scheme, in which he was an active participator and bore his full share of the responsibility, he joined the Mier Expedition, a company of 100 or more well-armed men, who started to ascertain the nature and value of the vast territory bordering on the Rio Grande. While thus engaged, they were overtaken by a large baud of Mexican Cavalry, and after a sharp
skirmish, in which some of them were killed, were taken prisoners and marched to the Mexican Capital, more than 1000 miles distant, where as many as survived were thrown into a loathsome prison, scantily and meanly fed for months, until liberated by the intercession of Webster, then Secretary of State. The march from the prison to the city of Mexico was an experience of great hardship. At night the prisoners were huddled together into the smallest and filthiest quarters, with scarce space to stand, much less to sleep, without shelter of cover, and exposed to wind, rain and sleet. One cold, dark night, when confined in a cattle corral, they resolved to attempt an escape. In the struggle that ensued several of the guard were killed, but
they did not escape, and for this offence, on the following morning, ten of their number were condemned to death. Preceding the execution of the sentence, a jar containing white and black beans was produced, and each prisoner was made to take from it one bean. Those drawing a wdiite were ordered aside, if of the black the victim was forthwith taken out and shot. Our subject suffered so severely from his long imprisonment that he
lived but a few months after his return to Texas. He is remembered as a gentleman, bright, intelligent, of distinguished and commanding presence, genial and generous to a fault.


"Mier Expedition
(1842-1844)
The Mier Expedition was the most disastrous of all of the border confrontations between Texas and Mexico during the days of the Republic. It developed out of the Somervell Expediton, which disbanded soon after making brief raids into Laredo and Guerrero along the Rio Grande.

About 300 strong, the group elected William S. Fisher as their commander and moved down the Rio Grande opposite the Mexican town of Mier. With the main force of Texans, Fisher crossed the river on December 23, 1842 and occupied the town of Mier without opposition. They vacated later that day, however, after the town alcalde promised to deliver supplies to the that the Texans had demanded to thier camp.

Meanwhile, Mexican General Pedro Ampudia arrived at Mier and prevented delivery of the supplies. When the rations were not delivered as promised, the Texans re-entered Mier on Christmas day, this time by force. Heavy fighting resulted which continued until the following afternoon. The Texans, outnumbered by about ten to one, suffered thirty-one killed and wounded versus Mexican losses estimated at 600 killed and 200 wounded. However, the Texan's rations dwindled rapidly and they agreed to a surrender, although the terms of surrender were not well defined.

The Texas prisoners were at first sentenced to execution, but the execution order was later reversed. They were then held in the town of Matamoros until ordered to be moved to Mexico City. The Texans managed to escape their Mexican captors at the town of Salado on February 11, 1843. After much suffering, however, all but three of them were recaptured either individually or in small groups before they could make their way back to Texas.

The recaptured escapees, now totalling 176, were again sentenced to death by Mexican dictator Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. This order was subsequently reduced, however, so that one of every ten men, to be determined by lottery, were to be executed. In the lottery, which came to be known as the Black Bean Episode, seventeen of the unfortunate prisioners who drew black beans from a jar were blindfolded and shot.

Most of the remaining prisoners were marched to Mexico City, where they spent the summer of 1843 making road repairs. In September, they were transferred to Perote Prison, a highly secure stone fortress East of Mexico City. Here, they either died, escaped, or remained until the last of the group was released on September 14, 1844."4
ResearchMLM erroneously gives marriage of Warren Dimmick to Lydia Brigham3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #512, 42.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23, 42.
  4. [S1465] J. B. HOWE & Charles K. Wilder, Petersham MA Natives, p. 47.

Mary Amelia Houghton1,2

F, #14364, b. 3 January 1813, d. 18 October 1887

Family: Capt. Timothy W. Hammond

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BirthJan 3, 1813Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
MarriageMay 14, 1835Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,3
NewspaperMay 23, 1835Columbian Centenial: marriage6
DeathOct 18, 1887Worcester, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #515.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  5. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
  6. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  7. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

Mary Ann Elliot1,2,3

F, #14365, b. 1747, d. 27 October 1827

Family: Israel Houghton b. 26 Feb 1748/49, d. bt 29 Jul 1815 - 6 Sep 1815

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Birth1747Petersham, MA, USA4
Marriage BannMay 28, 1767Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2,3,5
DeathOct 27, 1827Windsor Co., VT, USA, Peterson: 21 Oct. 18294,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 2/29/1934 - 7927.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  3. [S213] National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Admin., DAR Patriot Cent. 2, p. 1495.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Roger Peterson, Oct. 17, 1999.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42, 71a, 78/79.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71a, 78/79.
  7. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, VT, Book A., p. 24; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Cercis Houghton1,2,3

F, #14366, b. 2 July 1773

Family: (?) Claffin

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BirthJul 2, 1773Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,2,5
Marriage6
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337 #376.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2253.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.

Dolley Houghton1,2

F, #14367, b. 1 October 1776, d. 6 August 1841

Family: William Drew b. 1762, d. 30 Jan 1841

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BirthOct 1, 1776Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Marriage17934,5
DeathAug 6, 18415
BurialProsper, Windsor Co., VT, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77, 78/79 #2254.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, July 7, 2002.

Israel Taylor Houghton1,2,3

M, #14368, b. 25 November 1767, d. 1830

Family: Sarah Richmond b. 19 Apr 1767, d. 26 Mar 1842

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BirthNov 25, 1767Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: also Feb. 26, 1742, Sterling [CJV: another Israel]2,4,5
MarriageDec, 1788Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: Woodstock, VT6,7,8,5
1790 Census1790Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 2 females9
Land Recrd1792Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, in which Benjamin Burtsch leased the home farm to Ozras Horsington and Israel T. Houghton10
Immigrationbefore 1793Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, a farmer; was living in town earlier11
1800 Census1800Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 41010-20010; 4 male 1-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44; 2 female 1-9, 1 female 26-4412
1810 Census1810Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 11 Total; 12210-31010; 1 male <10, 2 male 10-15, 2 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44//3 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-4413
Milit-Begcirca 1812Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, VT War Roster: "Israel Houghton, Woodstock, Served in Capt. Briggs' Company, Col. Jonathan Williams' 3rd Reg. Detached Militia in U.S. service 2 months and 13 days, 1812. Served from Feb. 12, 1813 to May 11, 1813 in Capt. Phineas Williams' Company, 11th Reg. Also served with Hospital Attendants, Vt. Ref: R. & L. 1812, AGO Page 14."
MLM: In Captain David Howlett's Company raised out of Col. Ashley's Reg. of militia, which marched from Keene, NH, to Ticonderoga. pay included travel home and 20 miles per day travel. Engaged July 3, dis. July 11, 9 days service; rate of 4-10 month (Revol. Rolls of NH, Vol. 15, p. 67)14,15,16,17
Residencecirca 1815Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT, USA18
WarningsApr 29, 1815Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT, USA18
1820 Census1820Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 7 Individuals: 1 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 2 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 2 female =10-16 (1810-1804), 2 female =26-45 (1774-1794); next door to son Erastus19,20
1830 Census1830Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825),1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)21
Death1830Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: 1852?, Petersham, MA8,14
ResearchWorcester Co. Magazine, by Lincoln and Baldwin, 1828, p. 340; Hist. of Barnard, VT, 1928, V2; VT Hist. Assn. by Newton, p. 343; Child's Gazateer, Windham Co., VT14
BiographyPomfret, VT, USA, Many of his children married in Pomfret, VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 336 #373.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2250, 119.
  4. [S575] William M. Newton, History of Barnard, Vermont, p. 343.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79, 119.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 336.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Howard Arthur Packard, Jr., 1995.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Roger Peterson, Oct. 17, 1999.
  9. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, p. 67.
  10. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 77.
  11. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 104.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
  13. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 571.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  15. [S974] Herbert T. Johnson, State of Vermont Roster War 1812-14, p. 226.
  16. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  17. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 523.
  18. [S724] Alden M. Rollins Vermont Warnings Outs II, p. 374.
  19. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Hartford, Windsor Co., VT, p. 167.
  20. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Pomfret, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 333.
  21. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 187; Page: 66.
  22. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #858.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  24. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #859.
  25. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #862.
  26. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #860.
  27. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #861.
  28. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #863.
  29. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #864.
  30. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #866.
  31. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #865.
  32. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #867.
  33. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, VT, p. 605: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  34. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #869.

Olive Houghton1,2,3

F, #14369, b. 7 March 1769, d. 25 February 1859

Family 1: Enoch Cleveland b. 1754

Family 2: Capt. Thomas Flint b. 15 Aug 1769, d. 3 Mar 1857

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthMar 7, 1769Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
MarriageSep 23, 1784Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 15 (see Cleveland Genealogy)5,6,4
Marriagecirca 17957,8
1810 Census1810Worcester, NY, USA, another son and daugther born between 1800-18109
1850 Census1850Worcester, NY, USA7
DeathFeb 25, 1859Worcester, NY, USA, 82 yrs
Flint: Hudson, NY7,10,8
BurialMaple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego Co., IL, USA, Note: Gravestones and most interments were removed from the Congregational Church Cemetery between 1865 and 1915 to the Maple Grove Cemetery, where the gravestones now stand in rows in the cemetery's northwest corner
Relativemarried Flints
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337 #374.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2251.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  5. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  6. [S96] NEHGR, 45 [1891]: 88.
  7. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  8. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 14.
  9. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 15.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 12, 1999.

Plutarch P. Houghton1,2

M, #14370, b. 13 November 1770, d. 20 May 1852

Family: Jadidah Fletcher b. c 1773, d. 12 Dec 1865

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthNov 13, 1770Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
MarriageDec 3, 1785Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: 17955,6,7
1800 Census1800Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Plutarch Hoten, 10010-10010; 1male 1-9, 1 male 26-44; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 26-448
ResidenceWoodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, a farmer, a carpenter and joiner9,10,7
1810 Census1810Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 8 Total; 11011-11011; 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45+//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 45+11
Immigrationwent West according to the Hx of Woodstock circa 18179
1820 Census1820Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 male =16-26 (1794-1804), 1 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 1 female =10-16 (1810-1804), 1 female = 45+ (bef. 1775)12,13
1830 Census1830Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 8 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 2 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770) //1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 2 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)14
Note1839Lake Zurich, Lake Co., IL, USA, December court of Lake Co. appointed Paschal as poor master for Lake Zurich15
DeathMay 20, 1852Fremont Twp, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 81 y 6 m16
BurialWauconda Cemetery, Lake Co., IL, USA, Inscription:
Father; hus/Jadidah ae 8116
BiographyA Methodist and a Whig. A pioneer settler of Lake Co. IL
ResearchCJV: Plutarch was living with Paschal and Amaziah on each side of his house. Paschal signed his grandfather Israel's will.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337 #375.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77, 78/79 #2252.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77, 78/79.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  7. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx.
  8. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, p. 49.
  9. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 101.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.
  11. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 584.
  12. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, p. 159.
  13. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 317.
  14. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 187; Page: 69.
  15. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, p. 71.
  16. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, Biography of Plutarch Houghton.