Aurilla Barrett

F, #14911, b. 8 February 1806, d. 9 October 1892

Family: Hiram Houghton b. 10 Jan 1804, d. 14 Aug 1857

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BirthFeb 8, 1806Caznovia, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 42 in 1850 [1808]; age 54 in 1860 census; age 60 in 1870 census1,2
MarriageSep 23, 1830Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY, USA3
1850 Census1850Orangeville, Wyoming, NY, USA, age 46, a farmer, property $20002
1860 Census1860Boston, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 54, farmer, property $3250-5004
DeathOct 9, 1892Lansing, Ingham, MI, USA1,5
ParentsDparents born in MA
Researchliving 8 houses apart
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_616; Page: 33; line 22, dwl 526-526.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 26.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 298; line 1, dwl 2283-2181.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).

Lucy Ann Houghton1

F, #14912, b. 11 February 1810, d. 12 May 1871

Family: William F. Jenkins b. 9 Feb 1807, d. 18 Feb 1879

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BirthFeb 11, 1810NY, USA, age 41 in 1850 census; age 50 in 1860 census; age 60 in 1870 census1,2
Marriage
1850 CensusOct 1, 1850Dexter, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 45, joiner2
1860 Census1860Thornapple, Barry Co., MI, USA, age 53, Meth. E. Minister3
1870 Census1870Lyons, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 64, furniture dealer4
DeathMay 12, 1871Lyons, Ionia, MI, USA, cert. #932; of consumption, age 621
BurialSpaulding Cemetery, Dexter Trail, Pewamo, Ionia Co., MI, USA, Section 255
ResearchNote Lucy's son, Algernon Sidney and NY bplaces;
ResearchJudith Ansell: LUCY HOUGHTON (perhaps, not yet documented as a child belonging to this family. However, I strongly suspect that she is a sister to Hiram Houghton above) she was born 11 Feb, 1810 NY

Note: I have no conclusive proof that Lucy is the daughter of James Houghton and Lydia Douglass, this is based on a conclusion developed over many years of research. It should not be passed on but only used as a source for continued research.
The following information extracted from 10,000 Vital Records of Eastern NY 1774-1834 page 126 #4365 HOUGHTON, James of Troy m 1/28/06 Lydia Douglass of Wallingford VT. Lainsburg Gazette 1798-1803,Troy Budget 1803-18286
ResearchPossible parent: Note Lucy's son, Algernon Sidney and NY bplaces;5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M432_364; Page: 528; line 38, dwl 11-11.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Thornapple, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M653_536; Page: 90; line 1, dwl 823-724.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lyons, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 507; Image: 343; line 5, dwl 104-111.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Judith Ancell, Feb. 7, 2012.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nychenan/octdec99.htm; Judith Weeks Ancell.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).

William F. Jenkins1

M, #14913, b. 9 February 1807, d. 18 February 1879

Family: Lucy Ann Houghton b. 11 Feb 1810, d. 12 May 1871

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BirthFeb 9, 1807Hudson, Columbia, NY, USA, age 45 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census; age 64 in 1870 census1
Marriage
1850 CensusOct 1, 1850Dexter, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 45, joiner2
Occupation1860Minister in the ME Church in MI
1860 Census1860Thornapple, Barry Co., MI, USA, age 53, Meth. E. Minister3
1870 Census1870Lyons, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 64, furniture dealer4
DeathFeb 18, 1879Pewamo, Ionia, MI, USA1
ObituaryFeb 21, 1879Ionia/Pewamo, Ionia Co., MI, USA, IONIA SENTINEL, Ionia, Michigan, Friday, February 21, 1879
Page 8:
"Rev. Wm. F. Jenkins, a superannuated Minister of the Michigan Conference, of the M.E. Church, died at his residence, in Pewamo, on Sabbath morning, the 16th inst., at one o'clock, aged 73 years. He was converted when quite young and joined the M.E. Church, and quite early in his religious life gave evidence to his brethren that God had called him to the work of the ministry, and he was licensed to officiate as a local preacher, which office he magnified for a number of years and at the earnest solicitation of some of his brethren, he was finally induced to engage in the regular work of the itineracy; and while in the active work filled with great acceptability the following circuits in the order in which they here appear: St. Joseph, Otsego, Ganges, Middleville, Greenville, Saranac, Lowell, Palo, Dewitt, Easton, Pewamo.
The last two named were filled after he had been granted a superannuated relation by the Conference, but he had such a desire to work that he worked on under circumstances when most men would have said, it is impossible for me to work. For the last nine years he has been unable to preach, except an occasional sermon, and much of that time he has been a great sufferer, but has shown by his patient endurance what grace can do in the matter of helping poor suffering human nature to endure without complaint whatever of physical pain may fall to the lot of one who feels himself only a sojourner in this vale of sorrow. His death was peaceful and triumphant: being assured that his work was done and his reward was sure.
He leaves a wife*, and five children by a former wife** who preceded him to the world of light several years since; having lived with her who now mourns his loss for about seven years very happily. He leaves a large circle of friends and but few, if any, enemies. We laid his body to rest on the 18th inst., after a very solemn and impressive service at the church, led by his pastor, Rev. G.W. Moag, and participated in by several of his ministerial brethren from other charges. A large concourse of people were in attendance and manifested their interest in the services by remaining patiently and listening attentively, and often with tearful eyes, to every word said from the first to the final close; and all seemed to feel, as they looked on his face for the last time, "We are taking our leave of one whose presence and influence will be missed as much or more than any other one ever taken from our midst;"
and all seemed to say--
Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee,
Since God was thy ransom, thy guardian and guide;
He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee,
Where death has no sting, since the Savior has died.
COM"
* Lucy A. Houghton
** Lydia Triphagen.5
BurialSpaulding Cemetery, Dexter Trail, Pewamo, Ionia Co., MI, USA, Section 255
ParentsSAbishai Jenkins and Emma Finch of Hudson, NY and later, East Bloomfield, Ontario, NY5
BiographyMay have been a Quaker before being a ME minister in MI

Minutes of the Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Michigan Conference, Library of Judith (Weeks) Ancell, 1810 Edgecliff Terrace
Boise, Idaho 83702, Ministry of Rev. William F. Jenkins as abstracted from the Minutes of the Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Michigan Conference by Eve Pellegrino, Methodist Library Assistant on 04 Apr 1989, P.O. Box 127, Madison, NJ.
1854/55-Otsego, Kalamazoo District
1856/57-Ganges, Kalamazoo District
1858/59-Middleville, Grand Rapids District
1860-Greenville, Grand Rapids District
1861-Saranac, Grand Rapids District
1862-Flat River, Grand Rapids Dist.
1863/64-Palo, Lansing District
1865/66-DeWitt, Lansing District
It is noted in the minutes that he was admitted into full connection in 1865.
In 1867 he became a supernumerary preacher, which means that he retired.
Afternoon Session, Ionia, MI 14 Sep, 1879 conference assembled for a memorial service and ordination of Elders. Memorial for W. F. Jenkins by R.C. Crawford.
No printed material.1
ResearchJudith Weeks Ancell, 1995: it is possible from the birth dates of the children that William Jenkins had another marriage first and had a wife die before marrying Lucy. One lead that I have which would make this premise possible is: 10,1000 VITAL RECORDS OF EASTERN NEW YORK 1774-1834: 'JENKINS, william m 3/9/31 Mary Ann Henry, oldest dau. of late Dre. Henry of Geneva, in Utica; Rev Elon Galusha (6/6/18) THE HUDSON BALANCE 1801-1808; THE NORTHERN WHIG 1809-1820.'
William F. Jenkins was married to Lucy Houghton. However, I have never found any record of their marriage nor of the parentage of either one. I have never found proof that the quote I in this post included was an earlier marriage for him. I was hoping that someone would read it and have more information that would either prove or disprove the marriage to be his. As you will notice this was a query not a proven fact.6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M432_364; Page: 528; line 38, dwl 11-11.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Thornapple, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M653_536; Page: 90; line 1, dwl 823-724.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lyons, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 507; Image: 343; line 5, dwl 104-111.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Judith Ancell, Feb. 7, 2012.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995 and 2007.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).

Harriett Eliza Jenkins

F, #14914, b. circa 1832, d. 11 November 1922

Family 1: Peter Howard Gilbert b. 1833

Family 2: Hugh W. Clyde b. 1832

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Birthcirca 1832Arcadia, Wayne Co., NY, USA, age 18 in 1850 census1,2
MarriageMar 29, 1851Burlington, Calhoun Co., MI, USA2
MarriageApr 2, 1903Monroe Center, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA2
DeathNov 11, 1922Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M432_364; Page: 528; line 38, dwl 11-11.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Ancell, Feb. 7, 2012.

Rev. Algernon Sidney Jenkins

M, #14915, b. 1 August 1837

Family: Sarah (?) b. c 1834

  • Marriage*: Rev. Algernon Sidney Jenkins married Sarah (?)2

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BirthAug 1, 1837IN, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1870 census1
Marriage2
1870 Census1870Lyons, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 33, laborer, next door to parents3
OccupationME Church minister
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lyons, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 507; Image: 343; line 7, dwl 105-112.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lyons, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 507; Image: 343; line 7, dwl 104-111.

Victoria E. Jenkins1

F, #14916, b. 1840

Biography

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Birth1840IN, USA, age 11 in 1850 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M432_364; Page: 528; line 38, dwl 11-11.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.

Dr. Aaron W. Jenkins1

M, #14917, b. 1842, d. 23 November 1912

Family: Celia Houghton b. 17 Oct 1844, d. 18 Jun 1914

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Birth1842IN, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census2,1
MarriageAug 14, 18651
OccupationLansing, Ingham, MI, USA, a physician
ResidenceLansing, Ingham, MI, USA
DeathNov 23, 19123,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  3. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.

Emma Jenkins1

F, #14918, b. 1845, d. 1924

Family: Dr. Warren F. Houghton M.D. b. 14 Jun 1841, d. 14 Aug 1901

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Birth1845Putnam, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census; age 25, MI, in 1870 census; age 35, PA, in 1880 census
age 74 in 1920 census2
MarriageNov 9, 1864Ionia Co., MI, USA1
1870 Census1870Easton Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA, ae 29, a cabinet maker, property $500-1003
1880 Census1880Tyron Twp, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 39, a physician4,5
PensionInxOct 19, 1901MI, USA, as a widow6
1910 Census1910Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 65, widow, with son Fred7
Death1924MI, USA8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Easton, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 418, line 20, dwl 71-78.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Tyron Twp, Kent Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 25 (12-113-24-29 also).
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Casnovia, Kent Co., MI, Roll: T9_587; Family History Film: 1254587; Page: 472D; Reel 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 29, dwl 19-19 (12-113-24-29 also).
  6. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Ward 5, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 73;
    line 49, dwl 320-58-65.
  8. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.

Abishia B. Jenkins1

?, #14919, b. 1848

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Birth1848Putnam, Livingston, MI, USA, age 2 in 1850 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M432_364; Page: 528; line 38, dwl 11-11.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.

Electia T. Houghton1

F, #14920, b. 30 April 1832, d. 23 December 1906

Family: John N. Barbour b. c 1828, d. 10 Apr 1874

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BirthApr 30, 1832NY, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 48 in 1880 census3,2
MarriageAug 15, 18501
1870 Census1870Boston, Ionia Co., MI, USA, Orilla Houghton, age 60, without occcupation, with John W. Barber, 42, NY, and Electa T. Barber, 37, NY4,5
1880 Census1880Boston, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 48, a widow6
DeathDec 23, 19067,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_616; Page: 33; line 22, dwl 526-526.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Ellen J. Picard, Dec. 10, 1999.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Boston, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 372, line 2, dwl 241.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T9_584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 292C; Enumeration District: 101; sheet 42, line 49, dwl 483-507.
  7. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Boston, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 371, line 37, dwl 241.

Brigadier General Moses Barrett Houghton1,2

M, #14921, b. 6 November 1834, d. 1 June 1903

Family: Mary Elizabeth Keith b. 8 Mar 1836, d. 6 Aug 1911

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BirthNov 6, 1834Orangeville, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1860 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Nov 1834, age 66 in 1900 census; Weeks: 8 Nov4,5,6,7,3
MarriageNov 8, 1854
1860 Census1860Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 25, farmer; property $1000-1258
Research1861MI, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween May 13, 1861 and May 26, 1866Grand Rapids, Ionia Co., MI, USA, in the Union Army, age 26, Comp. D, 3rd MI Infantry (1st Organiz.), a captain and Lieut. Col., and Comp. F, 3rd MI Infantry (2nd Organiz.), Col., and Bvt Brig. Gen; Army Register: "N.Y. Mich. Capt 3 Mich inf 13 May 1861; maj 1 Sept 1862; lt col 20 Jan 1864; col 29 July 1864; bvt brig gen vols 13 Mar 1865 for gal and mer ser dur the war; hon must out 25 May 1866."; Army Register - Volunteers: 3rd MI Reg., Lt. Col., 1 Mar 1864; Col., 15 Oct 1864, Brevet Brig. Gen. 13 Mar 1865; fought in battles of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, and many others; Length 5 y 14 days

State Served: Michigan Highest Rank: Brig-Gen Birth Date: 1834 Death Date: 1903 Birth Place: Orangeville, Wyoming County, New York Army: Union Promotions: Promoted to Full Captain (3rd MI Inf); Promoted to Full Major; Promoted to Full Lt Colonel; Promoted to Full Colonel; Promoted to Brevet Brig-Gen in 18651,9,6,10,11,12
1870 CensusJul 26, 1870Saranac Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 35, a stone and brick mason, property $1300-40013
Immigration1871Osceola Co., MI, USA
Officebetween 1872 and 1874Osceola Co., MI, USA, sheriff
PensionInxOct 27, 1879as invalid; Col, 3red MI and Capt, Comp. D, 3rd MI
1880 Census1880Burdell Twp, Osceola Co., MI, USA, age 45, a farmer4,14
1890 Veterans Census1890Easton, Ionia Co., MI, USA12
Occupationinsurance and real estate agent
1900 Census1900Burdell, Osceola Co., MI, USA, age 66, retired farmer; 4 children born, 3 living15,16
DeathJun 1, 1903Burdell Twp, Tustin, Osceola Co., MI, USA, Bright's disease/ kidney nephritis6,17,3
BurialBurdell Twp Cemetery, South Tustin, MI, USA
BiographyMoses Barrett Houghton, Brig-General, Company D, 3rd Michigan Infantry, Tustin, Michigan 49688 (GPS N44°06.160, W085°29.229)

Residence Boston Township, Ionia County, Michigan was 26 years old when he enlisted on 5/13/1861 at Grand Rapids, MI as a Captain. On 6/10/1861 he was commissioned into "D" Co. MI 3rd Infantry He was Mustered Out on 5/25/1866 at Detroit, MI

Promotions: * Major 9/1/1862 * Lt Colonel 1/20/1864 * Brig-General 3/13/1865 by Brevet (For gallant and meritorious service)

Other Information: born 11/8/1834 in Orangeville, Wyoming Co., NY died 6/1/1903 in Tustin, MI

Moses Barrett Houghton in the Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995 Name: Moses Barrett Houghton Birth Date: abt 1835 Birth Place: NY Death Date: 1 Jun 1903 Death Place: Tustin, Osceola, MI Death Age: 68 Occupation: Ins. & Real Estate Agt. Race: White Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Father Name: Hiram Houghton Mother Name: Amelia Barrett FHL Film Number: 1003440

Grandpa Hill's Civil War: The Third Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 1861-65

Moses Houghton in the 1850 United States Federal Census Name: Moses Houghton Age: 15 Birth Year: abt 1835 Birthplace: New York Home in 1850: Orangeville, Wyoming, New York, USA Gender: Male Family Number: 526 Household Members: Name Age Hiram Houghton 46 Orilla Houghton 42 Electa Houghton 18 Moses Houghton 15 Mary Houghton 13 Harriet Houghton 11 Warren Houghton 9 Celia Houghton 5

Moses B. Houghton in the 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Moses B. Houghton Age: 45 Birth Year: abt 1835 Birthplace: New York Home in 1880: Burdell, Osceola, Michigan Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Mary E. Houghton Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Farmer

Household Members: Name Age Moses B. Houghton 45 Mary E. Houghton 44 John C. Houghton 10

Moses B Houghton in the 1870 United States Federal Census Name: Moses B Houghton Age in 1870: 35 Birth Year: abt 1835 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Saranac, Ionia, Michigan Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Saranac Household Members: Name Age Moses B Houghton 35 Mary E Houghton 34 Judson Houghton 13 Louise Houghton 10 Houghton 1/12


American Biographical History of Eminent and Self-Made Men, Michigan (Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1878 J. S. Morgan & Co., Printers and Binders, 2, 4, 6 & 8 Home Street, Cincinnati), Library of Judith (Weeks) Ancell, Biography of Moses B. Houghton. "Name: General Moses B. Houghton Farmer, Osceola County, Michigan, was born at Orangeville, Wyoming County, New York, on the 8th of November, 1834. His father was a farmer and dairyman, carrying on a large business. He remained at home until he was twenty years of age, assisting his father in the farm work, and attending school. He then went to Middlebury Academy, where he finished his school training. In 1854 his father removed to Ionia County, Michigan, where he purchased two farms, one of which he gave to Moses, who was engaged in agricultural pursuits until the breaking out of the civil war. He had been Captain of the Boston Light Guards at Saranac, Ionia County; and, after Fort Sumter was fired upon, he raised the company to a maximum of one hundred men, and tendered his services to the Government. The company was attached to the 3d Michigan Regiment, which rendezvoused at Grand Rapids, and was sworn into the United States Government service for three months. The regiment was mustered out at the end of that time, and immediately sworn in for three years, leaving Grand Rapids in June, 1861. It joined the Army of the Potomac, and was the second regiment to march through Baltimore, after the 2d Massachusetts had been fired into. Captain Houghton took an active part in the battles of Blackburn's Ford, Bull Run, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, the seven days' fight before Richmond, where his regiment lost one hundred and forty-three men and nine officers; Chantilly, Fredericksburg, where he led his regiment as Major; Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where he commanded the skirmishers in front of the Third Corps. During the Battle of the Wilderness, he commanded the 3d and the 5th Michigan regiments, to which he had been assigned after the field-officers had been disabled. He held this position until June 10. 1864, when he was ordered home, his term having expired. He returned with his regiment to Michigan; and, in August, 1864, reorganized it and was commissioned Colonel. He participated in the engagements with General Hood's army at Decatur, Alabama; and in those with General Forrest in and about Murfreesboro, up to the time of General Hood's overthrow at Nashville. He was promoted through the several grades from Captain to Colonel; and, in 1865, was commissioned Brigadier-General, by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services. In a letter of recommendation sent to head-quarters for his promotion to the rank of Brigadier-General, Major-General D. S. Stanley says: "There are, perhaps, few officers in America who can show such a brilliant record as Colonel Houghton. His battles and skirmishes can be counted almost by scores; and, in all these, he has acquitted himself most gallantly. bearing a high fame among his comrades in arms. I earnestly recommend his promotion." Upon being mustered out of service, General Houghton returned to his home in Ionia County, Michigan; and, in 1871, removed to Osceola County, having entered a soldier's homestead. In the spring of 1872, he was elected Supervisor; and, in the fall of the same year, was made Sheriff of Osceola County, and re-elected in 1874. In January, 1877, he was appointed Assistant Sergeant-at-arms for the Michigan Senate. In politics, he has always voted with the Republican party. He is an attendant at the Episcopal Church. General Houghton married, on his twentieth birthday, Miss Mary Keith, of Wyoming, New York. They have had three children,--two sons and one daughter.".
Added by j_WEEKS_a · July 19, 2016

Moses Houghton of Ionia County,Michigan was commissioned in Co.D,3rd Michigan Infantry as Captain on May 13,1861.He was commissioned Major on Sept.1,1862,then Lieut.Colonel on Jan.20,1864.On June 20,1864,he was discharged at expiration of his term of service.The 3rd Michigan was reorganized,and Moses Houghton returned to service as its Colonel on July 29,1864.On March 13,1865,he was made a Brevet Brigadier General of Volunteers "for gallent and meritorious service during the war"He was mustered out at Victoria,Texas on May 23,1866.He had fought in the battles of Bull Run,Yorktown,Williamsburg,Fair Oaks,Richmond,Fredricksburg,Chancellorsville,Wilderness,Spottsylvania,North Anna,Chantilly,Mine Run,Gettysburg and Nashville.He lived in Saranac,Michigan after the war,working as a brickmason.In 1871,he moved to Osceola County,where he farmed and was elected sheriff in 1872 and 1874.
ResearchThe Civil War Dictionary. By Mark Mayo Boatner, III. New York: David McKay Co., 1959. (CivWDc)
Civil War High Commands. By John H. Eicher and David J. Eicher. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2001. Use Name Index to locate biographies. (CivWHC)17
NoteAugust 23, 2005 Civil War heroes lie among us
By Dale Killingbeck, Cadillac News

TUSTIN - A newer white gravestone stands just in front of a weathered almost unreadable gravestone set horizontal in the ground.

An American Flag and GAR marker frame the monument and words etched in stone: "Gabriel Cole, Medal of Honor."

Cole, a member of the 5th Michigan Cavalry who rode for a time with George Armstrong Custer, was one of a surprising hundreds of Civil War veterans who made their way to Osceola County after the war.

Wednesday is the 143rd Anniversary of the battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the war that would send some 89,000 Michigan men into battle and leave an estimated 14,700 state men dead. Many more returned maimed. And still more arrived looking for land, thanks to the Homestead Act of 1863.

"One of the major provisions for the Homestead Act provided a special treatment for veterans of the Civil War," said Mark Harvey, reference archivist at the State Archives of Michigan in Lansing. "After the war, a soldier would be allowed to deduct the number of years that he served in the Union Army from the five-year residency requirement. Any person who had borne arms against the Union was not eligible. So the Homestead Act was passed, in small part, as a recruiting inducement for the Army."

Betsy Randall knows that land in Osceola County became a destination for many Civil War vets.

Randall, a member of the Osceola County Genealogical Society, said only about 15 men actually left the county for the war - most fighting with Grand Rapids units. But after the war she and others researching Civil War veterans in the county have found many more seeking homesteads in the county.

"We have several hundred," Randall said. The group has been researching Civil War veterans in the county for the past four years and intends to publish a book that will include their histories.

In Tustin, Peggy Rutherford of the Pine River Area Historical Society, has been working with the Genealogical Society compiling a list of veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic who fought for the Union and settled in Sherman and Burdell townships.

Among those veterans is a soldier who helped capture the Confederacy's President Jefferson Davis, a man who went to war as a captain and returned a general, and Cole, who rode with Custer for a portion of the war.

Rutherford said she has uncovered 112 veterans from just the two townships by researching the Tustin Times newspaper, cemetery records, land records and family histories among other documents.

"There were so many more than we thought there would be," she said.

Rutherford said Cole, born in New York state, joined the Michigan 5th Cavalry on Aug. 19, 1862 in Allegan. He was wounded in Hanover, Pa., during the early part of the Battle of Gettysburg and was wounded again when he won the Medal of Honor during a battle at Winchester, Va.

Soldiers who could capture the enemy's flag won the medal automatically.

"The second time he was wounded was when he played hero and rode his horse around the Confederate Army and captured their signal flag near Winchester, Va., at Opequon Creek on Sept. 19, 1864," she said. "That resulted in his winning the Medal of Honor at 33 years of age."

Rutherford said she also found Cole later rode with Custer in fierce charges and in one charge had his horse shot out from him. After the war he returned to Burnips near Allegan, then took a homestead in Sherman Township and raised a family. He served as Sergeant at Arms. He died of pneumonia in January 1907.

Another notable veteran of the area was George F. Noggle who helped capture Davis at the end of the war.

He was born in Ohio and joined the 4th Michigan Cavalry on July 26, 1862, and fought through the war. On May 7, 1865, he was with 419 men and 20 officers assigned to try and find Davis. Intelligence information said the wily southern leader's group was trying to cross the Ocmulgee River in Georgia.

On May 9th, the group learned a convoy of 12 wagons and two ambulances left Abbeville, Ga. Noggle was among 128 troops and eight officers that pursued.

The unit caught up with the wagons at 2 a.m. in the morning and ambushed the encampment at about 3 a.m. Davis was captured without the Confederates firing a shot.

The $100,000 reward was split up among the men with the officers taking their share and privates such as Noggle netting $293, Rutherford said.

He returned from the war to Michigan, married and moved to a Tustin homestead. An article about his 5Oth Anniversary was published in the Tustin Times along with much of the information about his Civil War exploits, Rutherford said. He, too, is buried in Sherman Township Cemetery.

A third notable veteran who arrived in Tustin following the war was Moses Barrett Houghton. Rutherford's research shows he was born in New York in 1834, married there and then moved to Ionia County in 1854. When the war broke out he organized a group of 100 men and as captain of the unit offered their services to the government. The group was attached to the 3rd Michigan Regiment.

He took part in one of the first skirmishes of the war at Blackburn's Ford outside Washington D.C. and then Bull Run, Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg and many other battles. Along the way he was promoted to colonel.

Rutherford said Houghton was promoted to brigadier general for his "gallant and meritorious service" in 1865. Her research found a statement lauding Houghton from Major Gen. D.S. Stanley who said: "There are few officers in America who can show such a brilliant record as Col. Houghton. His battles and skirmishes can almost be counted by the scores and, in all these, he has acquitted himself most gallantly."

Houghton was mustered out the service in Victoria, Texas, returned to Ionia and in 1871 took a homestead in Osceola County. He was elected township supervisor and in the fall of the same year was elected sheriff. He served for two terms.

Houghton also served as Sergeant at Arms for the Michigan Senate in Lansing in 1877. He died June 1, 1903 in Tustin and is buried in Burdell Township Cemetery.

Rutherford said many of the Tustin area Civil War veterans were part of Col. Steward Post #285 - a veteran's organization. They also had a GAR group.

Randall said members of her group have put a lot of time and effort into the research of county veterans and after current research of records from the veteran's home in Grand Rapids is complete, the effort to publish the book will begin.

Randall said research around the county has found GAR groups in Marion, Evart and LeRoy - and two in Reed City.

"They were big, the ones in Reed City had over 100 members."

And 60 years after the war, there were still some veterans around to tell their stories.

"Some of these men lived into the 1920s," she said. "We have a couple who lived into the 1930s."

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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S248] Francis B. Heitman, Army Register, p. 544.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_616; Page: 33; line 22, dwl 526-526.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Burnell Twp, Osceola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 22, E.D. 221, Sh. 11, Ln. 4.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  7. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 831; sheet 313, line 37, dwl 2408-2308.
  9. [S248] Francis B. Heitman, Army Register, 2: 112.
  10. [S922] Unknown compiler, Army Register - Volunteers, Vol. V, p. 295, 297.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  12. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Easton, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: 19; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 135.
  13. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Saranac, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 380B, line 29, dwl 139-149.
  14. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Burdell Twp, Osceola Co., MI, Roll: T9_600; Family History Film: 1254600; Page: 72A; Enumeration District: 222; Reel 27, Vol. 22, E.D. 221, Sh. 11, Ln. 4, dwl 2-2.
  15. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Burdell, Osceola Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 144; Sheet: 2B; line 52, dwl 38-39.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Burdell Twp, Justin, Osceola Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 62, E.D. 144, S. 2, Ln. 52.
  17. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.
  18. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Saranac, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 380B, line 29, dwl 139-149.

Mary E. Houghton1,2

F, #14922, b. 14 April 1837, d. 4 April 1916

Family 1: Webster Young

Family 2: William Miller

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthApr 14, 1837NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census3,2
Marriage18551
MarriageJun 6, 18771
DeathApr 4, 19164,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_616; Page: 33; line 22, dwl 526-526.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  4. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.

Harriett Houghton1,2

F, #14923, b. 7 July 1839

Family: Spenser Dyer

  • Marriage*: Harriett Houghton married Spenser Dyer on Mar 12, 1865.1

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthJul 7, 1839NY, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 20 in 1860 census1,2
MarriageMar 12, 18651
Research..... 1 Florence H Dyer b: 17 May 1907 in King, Washington, United States, d: Apr 1985 in Minot, Ward,
North Dakota, United States of America
..... + Arthur Elvin Roberts b: 15 Jul 1890 in Dakota Territory, m: Seattle, King, Washington, USA, d:
Apr 1966 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA, m: 01 Nov 1911 in Grant, South Dakota, United
States
........... 2 Donald Eugene Roberts b: 21 Sep 1927 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States of
America
........... + Kathryn Joan Smith b: 01 Mar 1936 in Hartford, Van Buren, Michigan, USA, m: 25 Jun 1955
in South Bend, Indiana, m: 27 May 1983 in Eldersburg, Maryland
................. 3 James Donald Roberts b: 28 Jan 1956
................. + Katherine Madelaine Schuerholz m: Westminster, MD
....................... 4 Shannon Lea Roberts b: 26 Aug 1980 in Carroll, Maryland, USA
....................... + Scott Schaeffer b: 11 Mar 1975, m: 04 Jun 2004 in Frederick, Maryland, USA
............................. 5 Maya Isabelle Schaeffer b: 23 Aug 2011 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
................. 3 Dawn Marie Roberts b: 24 Jul 1957
................. + Joseph Francis Stetka b: 26 Apr 1959
....................... 4 Matthew Joseph Stetka b: 06 Feb 1987
....................... 4 Lindsay Anne Stetka b: 04 Sep 1989
....................... 4 Claire Alexandra Stetka b: 23 May 1992
................. 3 John Edmund Roberts b: 09 Jun 1959
................. + Wilhelmina Maria Schaffers b: 23 Apr 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware, m: 04 Apr 1987
....................... 4 Pieter John Roberts b: 29 Mar 1989
....................... 4 Paul Schaffers Roberts b: 01 Apr 1991
....................... 4 Andrew James Roberts b: 29 Apr 1993
....................... 4 John Smith Roberts b: 22 Mar 1995
....................... 4 Benjamin deRijke Roberts b: 11 Jun 1997
....................... 4 Sara Kathryn Roberts b: 16 Feb 1999
................. 3 Michael Allen Roberts b: 01 Aug 1960
................. + Catherine Stevens m: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
....................... 4 Keith Michael Roberts b: 08 Dec 1989 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
....................... 4 Nicholas Allen Roberts b: 09 Jul 1990 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
....................... 4 Dennis Wayne Roberts b: 09 Jul 1990 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
....................... + Kaitlyn Mae Kleff b: 18 Jan 1992
............................. 5 Jace Kyler Roberts b: Mar 2012
....................... 4 Lauren Kelly Roberts b: 10 Aug 1992 in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
................. 3 Kathryn Louise Roberts b: 12 May 1964
........... 2 Dolores Rae Roberts b: 04 Oct 1929
........... + Dennis Rockwell Fraser m: 21 Feb 1948 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
................. 3 Richard Dennis Fraser b: 1948
................. + Faye Ikei m: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
....................... 4 Cory Fraser
....................... + Shannon Mijahira m: 2005 in Honolulu, Hawaii
................. 3 Sharon Denise Fraser b: 1953
........... 2 Richard Duane Roberts b: 02 Jan 1934
........... + Melode Iris Boutilier b: 28 May 1942
................. 3 Richard David Roberts b: 25 Aug 1975
....................... 4 Everet Damon Roberts b: 10 Dec 1999
....................... 4 Conner James Roberts b: 14 Jun 2001
................. 3 Jennifer Murriel Roberts b: 22 Mar 1979
................. + Michael Wayne Rady b: 19 Apr 1984
........... 2 Lawrence Warner Roberts b: 09 Mar 1935, d: 09 Nov 2008 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
........... + Joan Knivet b: England
................. 3 Dean Roberts b: 11 Jul 1957
................. + Caroline
................. 3 Sheryl Lee "Sherry" Roberts b: 10 Feb 1960
................. + Sean Edward O' Bar b: 20 Oct 1956 in Los Angeles, California
....................... 4 Bailey Christine O' Bar b: 06 Jul 1993 in Travis, Texas
....................... 4 Patrick Brennan O' Bar b: 28 Dec 1997 in Travis, Texas
........... + Joan b: England
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_616; Page: 33; line 22, dwl 526-526.

Dr. Warren F. Houghton M.D.1,2

M, #14924, b. 14 June 1841, d. 14 August 1901

Family: Emma Jenkins b. 1845, d. 1924

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthJun 14, 1841NY, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; age 29 in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census3,4,1
Mil. EnlsAug 7, 1862Keene, MI, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. B, 25 MI Infantry, a sergeant, age 215,6,7
ResearchAug 7, 1862
MarriageNov 9, 1864Ionia Co., MI, USA1
1870 Census1870Easton Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA, ae 29, a cabinet maker, property $500-1008
1880 Census1880Tyron Twp, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 39, a physician9,10
PensionInxApr 17, 1888MI, USA, as invalid11
Mil. Serv.1898Spanish War veteran
DeathAug 14, 1901Lansing, MI, USA12,1
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_616; Page: 33; line 22, dwl 526-526.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Tyron Twp, Kent Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 25.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Easton, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 418, line 20, dwl 71-78.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Tyron Twp, Kent Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 25 (12-113-24-29 also).
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Casnovia, Kent Co., MI, Roll: T9_587; Family History Film: 1254587; Page: 472D; Reel 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 29, dwl 19-19 (12-113-24-29 also).
  11. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  12. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.

Celia Houghton1,2

F, #14925, b. 17 October 1844, d. 18 June 1914

Family: Dr. Aaron W. Jenkins b. 1842, d. 23 Nov 1912

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthOct 17, 1844NY, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census1,2
MarriageAug 14, 18651
DeathJun 18, 19143,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orangeville, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_616; Page: 33; line 22, dwl 526-526.
  3. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.

John N. Barbour1,2

M, #14926, b. circa 1828, d. 10 April 1874

Family: Electia T. Houghton b. 30 Apr 1832, d. 23 Dec 1906

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca 1828NY, USA, age 42 in 1870 census3
MarriageAug 15, 18502
1870 Census1870Boston, Ionia Co., MI, USA, Orilla Houghton, age 60, without occcupation, with John W. Barber, 42, NY, and Electa T. Barber, 37, NY4,5
DeathApr 10, 18746,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Boston, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 371, line 37, dwl 241.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Ellen J. Picard, Dec. 10, 1999.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Boston, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 372, line 2, dwl 241.
  6. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T9_584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 292C; Enumeration District: 101; sheet 42, line 49, dwl 483-507.

Mary Elizabeth Keith

F, #14927, b. 8 March 1836, d. 6 August 1911

Family: Brigadier General Moses Barrett Houghton b. 6 Nov 1834, d. 1 Jun 1903

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthMar 8, 1836Middlebury, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 24 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; Mar 1834, age 65 in 1900 census1,2
MarriageNov 8, 1854
1860 Census1860Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 25, farmer; property $1000-1253
1870 CensusJul 26, 1870Saranac Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 35, a stone and brick mason, property $1300-4004
1880 Census1880Burdell Twp, Osceola Co., MI, USA, age 45, a farmer1,5
1900 Census1900Burdell, Osceola Co., MI, USA, age 66, retired farmer; 4 children born, 3 living6,7
PensionInxJun 29, 1903as widow
DeathAug 6, 1911Hershey Village, Osceola Co., MI, USA2
ParentsDFather: Daniel KEITH; Mother: Louise HOLLAND_?; father born in CT, mother in NY; 1900 census: parents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Burnell Twp, Osceola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 22, E.D. 221, Sh. 11, Ln. 4.
  2. [S1254] , Ancestors/Decendents of Luanne Houghton, 2002, by Luanne H. Hanks.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 831; sheet 313, line 37, dwl 2408-2308.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Saranac, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 380B, line 29, dwl 139-149.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Burdell Twp, Osceola Co., MI, Roll: T9_600; Family History Film: 1254600; Page: 72A; Enumeration District: 222; Reel 27, Vol. 22, E.D. 221, Sh. 11, Ln. 4, dwl 2-2.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Burdell, Osceola Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 144; Sheet: 2B; line 52, dwl 38-39.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Burdell Twp, Justin, Osceola Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 62, E.D. 144, S. 2, Ln. 52.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Saranac, Ionia Co., MI, Reel 676, p. 380B, line 29, dwl 139-149.

Webster Young1

M, #14928

Family: Mary E. Houghton b. 14 Apr 1837, d. 4 Apr 1916

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Marriage18552
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).

Spenser Dyer1,2

M, #14929

Family: Harriett Houghton b. 7 Jul 1839

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
MarriageMar 12, 18652
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).

Frederick William Houghton1

M, #14930, b. 11 January 1868, d. 12 August 1929

Family: Ellen Hall b. Jun 1867, d. 1940

Biography

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BirthJan 11, 1868Pewamo, Ionia Co., MI, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 12 in 1880 census; Jan. 1868, age 32 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census2,3,1
MarriageOct 26, 1888Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA1
1900 Census1900Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 32, mail carrier4,5
1910 Census1910Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 42, US mail post man6
1920 Census1920Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 51, retail drug merchant7
No Childrn8
DeathAug 12, 1929MI, USA1
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Tyron Twp, Kent Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 25.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 29, E.D. 43, S. 7, Ln. 46.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 113; Sheet: 7A; line 46, dwl 904-171-1977.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Ward 5, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 73;
    line 49, dwl 320-58-65.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Ward 5, Ingham, Michigan; Roll T625_771; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 102; line 49, dwl 320-56-90.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007.

Allison Royal Houghton1

M, #14931, b. 23 August 1878, d. 22 October 1907

Family: Mae Belle Dyer b. May 1880

  • Marriage: Allison Royal Houghton married Mae Belle Dyer.6
  • Marriage*: Allison Royal Houghton married Mae Belle Dyer on Aug 23, 1899 mar 1/12 years in 1900 census.

Biography

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BirthAug 23, 1878Caznovia, MI, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; Aug. 1877, age 22 in 1900 census2,3,1
MarriageAug 23, 1899mar 1/12 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 22, janitor4,5
DeathOct 22, 19071
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  2. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Tyron Twp, Kent Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 25.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 92, Vol. 29, E.D. 41, S. 3, Ln. 23.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 41; Sheet: 3B; line 93, dwl 412-62-69.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 97; line 43, dwl 98-100.

Ellen Hall1

F, #14932, b. June 1867, d. 1940

Family: Frederick William Houghton b. 11 Jan 1868, d. 12 Aug 1929

Biography

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BirthJun, 1867MI, USA, age 32 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1930 census2
MarriageOct 26, 1888Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA3
1900 Census1900Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 32, mail carrier2,4
1910 Census1910Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 42, US mail post man5
1920 Census1920Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 51, retail drug merchant6
No Childrn7
1930 Census1930Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 61, widow8
Death1940MI, USA
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA
ParentsDfather born in VT, mother born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 29, E.D. 43, S. 7, Ln. 46.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007: (Source: All of the information on the Family of Hiram Houghton has been transcribed from the Bible of Frederick W. Houghton, which bears and inscription "A Merry Christmas to Fred W. Houghton, N. Lansing, Mich. 1892" In the posession of Judith W. Ancell [1995 thr 2007].).
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 113; Sheet: 7A; line 46, dwl 904-171-1977.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Ward 5, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 73;
    line 49, dwl 320-58-65.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Ward 5, Ingham, Michigan; Roll T625_771; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 102; line 49, dwl 320-56-90.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, Jun 14, 2007.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll: 990; Enumeration District: 30; sheet 7B; line 100, dwl 320-135-195.

Mae Belle Dyer1

F, #14933, b. May 1880

Family: Allison Royal Houghton b. 23 Aug 1878, d. 22 Oct 1907

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BirthMay, 1880MI, USA, age 20 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census2
MarriageAug 23, 1899mar 1/12 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 22, janitor2,3
1930 Census1930Windsor, Eaton Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer; Berdadine, age 2, granddaughter of Albert and Maebelle Schlaffley4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Judith Weeks Ancell, 1995.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 92, Vol. 29, E.D. 41, S. 3, Ln. 23.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 41; Sheet: 3B; line 93, dwl 412-62-69.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Eaton Co., Michigan; Roll: 983; Enumeration District: 30; page 173, sheet 2A; line 50, dwl 34-35.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 97; line 43, dwl 98-100.

Merriam Fairbank1

F, #14937, b. 10 December 1817

Family: Torrey Houghton b. 13 Jul 1813, d. 5 Oct 1846

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BirthDec 10, 1817Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 62 in 1880 census2
MarriageApr 6, 1837Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
1880 CensusJun 3, 1880Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 62, keeping house, widow4
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, w/o Torry Section G - stone missing
ParentsDBenjamin and Lois Whitcomb
Researchunclear which Miriam (d. 1880) is buried next to Lucinda Houghton; did Lucinda's mother remarry?
ResearchFairbanks Family: marriage to George H. Houghton of Sterling5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 25.
  2. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 20.
  3. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 238D; Enumeration District: 810; sheet 4, line 5, dwl 30-37.
  5. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 225.

Mary Anne Kilburn1

F, #14938, b. 27 June 1807, d. 1899

Family: Eli Houghton b. 21 Jan 1807, d. 30 Oct 1846

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BirthJun 27, 1807Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58 in 1870 census; age 67 in 1880 census2
MarriageMar 26, 1832Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
1870 Census1870Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, a tailoress4
Death1899Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, w/o Eli Section G.
ResearchGardner, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 28.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 7, line 9, dwl 77-112.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 398.

Phinehas Houghton1

M, #14939, b. circa 1818, d. 27 December 1843

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Birthcirca 1818Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, DD calc1
DeathDec 27, 1843Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, single, a. 25. inflamation of bowels.1
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 23 Section F
ResearchCJV: Leominster VRs gives father as Phinehas Houghton, no mother; burial is in same section as Phineas and Polly.
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Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Susan Houghton

F, #14940, b. 15 April 1811, d. 3 February 1835

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BirthApr 15, 1811Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathFeb 3, 1835Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae. 23 yrs.2,3
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 23 d/o Manasseh & Eunice Section K
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  2. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 122.
  3. [S1487] American Antiquarian Society, Mass. Deaths Index.