Esther H. Runnels1,2

F, #22111, b. circa 1815, d. 1892

Family: Alvin W. Houghton b. 28 Feb 1813, d. 8 Oct 1899

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Birthcirca 1815NH, USA, dd calc; age 36 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1860 census; age 55 in 1870 census; age 65 in 1880 census3,4
Residencecirca 1835Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannOct 3, 1835Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,5
1850 Census1850Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, USA, Alvin, age 37, a spinner6
Divorcebefore 18707
1870 Census1870Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 55, a housekeeper, property $1500-1008
1880 Census1880Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, Esther Houghton, age 65, divorced, housekeeper4,7
Death1892Manchester, NH, USA, a. 742,5

Citations

  1. [S305] Lowell MA VRs II, p. 438.
  2. [S713] Ezra S. Stearns NH State Gen. & Family Hx III, p. 1073.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, Box 432, p. 30, dwl 407.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, Reel 6, Vol. 4, ED. 127, Sh. 21, Ln. 34.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_432; Page: 30; line 31, dwl 1407-1562.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, Reel 6, Vol. 4, ED. 127, Sh. 21, Ln. 34, dwl 288-188-249.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 3, Manchester, Williboro Co., NH, Roll 843, p. 314B, line 28, 692-833.

George Albert Houghton1,2,3

M, #22112, b. 8 December 1843, d. June 1865

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BirthDec 8, 1843Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 6 , MA, in 1850 census; age 16, NH, in 1860 census4
DeathJun, 1865Stevens Pond, as a grown young man2,5

Citations

  1. [S306] Lowell MA VRs I, p. 19.
  2. [S713] Ezra S. Stearns NH State Gen. & Family Hx III, p. 1073.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173 #8123.
  4. [S306] Lowell MA VRs I, p. 191.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.

Charlotte (?)1

F, #22113, b. 8 November 1824

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BirthNov 8, 1824Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, USA1
Researchgiven as w.

Citations

  1. [S287] Brockton MA VRs, p. 71.

Alfred Augustus Houghton1,2

M, #22114, b. 20 November 1848

Family: Elizabeth Roper b. 17 Dec 1821, d. 5 Feb 1848

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BirthNov 20, 1848Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
MarriageOct 30MLM: wrong md year, 18444
Death3 Sep 1850 given5
Problembd, md, dd

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 39, 76, 137.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 76, 137.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 39, 76.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 137.

Nathaniel Houghton Esq.1,2,3

M, #22115, b. 22 March 1784, d. 22 December 1840

Family: Abigail Hawes b. c 1788, d. 22 Feb 1835

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BirthMar 22, 1784Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Authorbetween 1809 and 1838Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Day Book, 1809-18382
ImmigrationMay 17, 1809Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageNov 25, 1810Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA4
1820 Census1820Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, next door to uncle Luke; 8 Individuals: 2 male 0-10, 1 male 45+; 2 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+5
1830 Census1830Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)6
DeathDec 22, 1840Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a. 567
Administr1841Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311158
ResearchBarre, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 25.
  2. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.
  3. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  4. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Barre, Worcester Co., MA, p. 87.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 577.
  7. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 249.
  8. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Abigail Hawes1

F, #22116, b. circa 1788, d. 22 February 1835

Family: Nathaniel Houghton Esq. b. 22 Mar 1784, d. 22 Dec 1840

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Birthcirca 1788
MarriageNov 25, 1810Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathFeb 22, 1835Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47 (in C.C. Mar 7, 1835)2,3
ParentsDEdmund and Abigail Hawes4

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  2. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 249.
  3. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.
  4. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.
  5. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.

Caroline Houghton1,2

F, #22117, b. 23 October 1811

Family: Dr. Joseph N. Bates b. 16 Mar 1811

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BirthOct 23, 1811Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
MarriageMay 11, 1835Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,2,5
NewspaperMay 23, 1835Columbian Centenial: marriage6

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.
  3. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  4. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1892.
  5. [S1349] Bradford Adams Whittemore, MA Soc. of the Cincinnati Memorials, p. 36.
  6. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.

Edmund Hawes Houghton1,2

M, #22118, b. 17 August 1814, d. before 1900

Family: Louisa Harwood b. May 1816

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BirthAug 17, 1814Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 55 in 1870 census1,2
1840 Census1840Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, An Edmond Houghton: 4 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)3
MarriageAug 17, 1841Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,2
1870 Census1870Peabody, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, a currier, property $2005
Deathbefore 1900wife a widow

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.
  3. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 199; Page: 137.
  4. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Peabody, Essex Co., MA, Reel 612, p. 286, line 16, dwl 17-24.

Louisa Harwood1

F, #22119, b. May 1816

Family: Edmund Hawes Houghton b. 17 Aug 1814, d. b 1900

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BirthMay, 1816MA, USA, age 84 in 1900 census2,3
MarriageAug 17, 1841Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4
1870 Census1870Peabody, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, a currier, property $2005
Widow1900
1900 Census1900Peabody, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, Morecco? factory3
ParentsDparents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Peabody, Essex Co., MA, Reel 612, p. 286, line 16, dwl 17.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Peabody, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 647; Enumeration District: 431; Sheet 9A; line 19, dwl 68-153-185.
  4. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Peabody, Essex Co., MA, Reel 612, p. 286, line 16, dwl 17-24.
  6. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.

Dr. Joseph N. Bates1,2,3,4

M, #22120, b. 16 March 1811

Family: Caroline Houghton b. 23 Oct 1811

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BirthMar 16, 18114
MarriageMay 11, 1835Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2,3,4
NewspaperMay 23, 1835Columbian Centenial: marriage5
ParentsSDr. Anson Bates, M.D., and Mary C. Ruggles, M.D.4

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  2. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1892.
  3. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.
  4. [S1349] Bradford Adams Whittemore, MA Soc. of the Cincinnati Memorials, p. 36.
  5. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.

George E. Houghton1

M, #22121, b. 17 May 1845, d. before 1920

Family: Annie L. Spaulding b. c 1862

  • Marriage*: George E. Houghton married Annie L. Spaulding on circa 1901 mar 9 y in 1910 census; his first; her second.

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BirthMay 17, 1845Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24 in 1870 census; age 55 in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Peabody, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, Morecco? factory2
Marriagecirca 1901mar 9 y in 1910 census; his first; her second
1910 Census1910Peabody, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 64, Lea factory M. dresser3
Deathbefore 1920wife is widow

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Peabody, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 647; Enumeration District: 431; Sheet 9A; line 19, dwl 68-153-185.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_587; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 445; line 79, dwl 68-231-306.

Nathaniel Houghton1,2

M, #22122, b. 23 November 1817

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BirthNov 23, 1817Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
DuplicateMA, USA

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.

Harriet Caldwell1

F, #22123, b. 1800, d. 1878

Family: Luke Houghton b. 22 Sep 1792, d. 1877

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Birth1800MA, USA, age 50 in 1850 census; age 60 in 1860 census; age 71 in 1870 census2,3,4
1850 Census1850Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 56, farmer, property value $15,0004
1860 Census1860Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 66, farmer; property $10,000-$5005
1870 Census1870Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 78, a farmer6
Will1878Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Harriet Houghton, W.P. Case # 309877
Death18782

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  2. [S915] Nathaniel Houghton Day Book;, p. 1.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 374, line 22, dwl 527.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 145; line 27, dwl 584-600.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 25, line 17, dwl 168-198.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 374, line 22, dwl 527-593.
  7. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.
  8. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.

Esther K. Houghton1

F, #22124, b. 14 December 1830

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BirthDec 14, 1830Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.

Harriet C. Houghton1,2

F, #22125, b. 8 December 1825

Family: Charles Brimblecorn b. c 1825

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BirthDec 8, 1825Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census1
Marriage3
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 374, line 22, dwl 527-593.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 374, line 22, dwl 527.

Charles E. Houghton1

M, #22126, b. circa 1816, d. circa 1871

Family: Polly B. (?) b. bt 1825 - 1836

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Birthcirca 1816MA, USA, age 20-30 in 1840 census; age 32 in 1850 census; age 43 in 1860 census; age 54 in 1870 census2
Marriage1
1840 Census1840Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)3
1850 Census1850Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 32, laborer4
1860 Census1860Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 43, laborer5
1870 Census1870Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, a farmer, property $1400-$3006
Deathcirca 1871per administr. of estate
Administr1871Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 309277
ResearchBarre, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 372, line 36, dwl 501.
  3. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 199; Page: 144.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 137; line 37, dwl 452-462.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 52, line 26, dwl 347-417.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 372, line 36, dwl 501-557.
  7. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester Co., MA.

Polly B. (?)1

F, #22127, b. between 1825 and 1836

Family: Charles E. Houghton b. c 1816, d. c 1871

Biography

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Birthbetween 1825 and 1836MA, USA, age 34 in 1850 census; age 29 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census2
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 32, laborer3
ResearchCJV: have assume Elizabath of 1870 census is same individual as Polly B.

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 372, line 36, dwl 501.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 137; line 37, dwl 452-462.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 52, line 26, dwl 347-417.

Joseph Ewing Houghton1

M, #22128, b. 17 October 1849

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BirthOct 17, 1849Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.

Marshall Eugene Houghton1

M, #22129, b. 8 June 1845, d. 25 January 1846

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BirthJun 8, 1845Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathJan 25, 1846Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 7m 17d; pneumonia2

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 249.

William Henry Houghton1

M, #22130, b. 28 November 1847

Family: Ella R. (?) b. May 1853

  • Marriage*: William Henry Houghton married Ella R. (?) on circa 1882 mar 18 years in 1900 census, 29 in 1910 census.4

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BirthNov 28, 1847Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 15 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1870 census; Nov. 1847, age 52 in 1900 census; age 62 in 1910 census; age 72 in 1920 census1
Guardiansp1858Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #312092
1870 Census1870Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22, working in a livery stable, living in a hotel3
Marriagecirca 1882mar 18 years in 1900 census, 29 in 1910 census4
1900 Census1900Hopedale, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 52, a machinist; no children4,5
1910 Census1910Hopedale, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 62, cotton looms machinist6
1920 Census1920Hopedale, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 72, machine shop laborer7

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 366, line 17, dwl 386-423.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 88, E.D. 1638 , S. 14, L. 52.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hopedale, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 692; Enumeration District: 1638; Sheet 14B; line 52-270-278.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hopedale, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_628; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1763;
    line 41, dwl 29-37.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hopedale, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_746; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 90; line 31, dwl 68-559-570.

Lydia Jenett Houghton1

F, #22131, b. 8 July 1849, d. 1938

Family 1: Albert Harry Chapman b. 27 Sep 1849

Family 2: William T. Hayden b. c 1847

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BirthJul 8, 1849Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 10/12 in 1850 census; age 10 in 1860 census; age 20 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Sep 1850, age 47 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 70 in 1920 census
age 80 in 1930 census1
MarriageNov 25, 1872Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ages 24 and 23; mar 38 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, experimental machine3
1920 Census1920Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 70, widow, hat factory trimmer4
Marriage5
1930 Census19305
Death1938Worcester Co., MA, USA
BiographyLydia was very involved locally, being a vice president of the Women's Christian Temperance Society in 1894, a member of the Grange in Upton in 1887 and secretary in 1894.
BurialLakeview Cemetery, Upton, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 91, E.D. 1692, Sh. 17, Ln. 70.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_630; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1827;
    line 1, dwl 55-66.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 140, E.D. 165, Sh. 1, Ln. 100.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_966; Enumeration District: 283; sheet 6B; line 78, dwl 121-175.

Martha Houghton1,2,3

F, #22132

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Birth
Residencecirca 1843Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 142 #5469.
  3. [S482] Waltham MA VRs, p. 173.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 142.

Alvis Garfield1,2

M, #22133

Family: Martha Houghton

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Marriage BannOct 31, 1843Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ParentsSCapt. Alvis and Susan Garfield2

Citations

  1. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 156.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 142.
  3. [S482] Waltham MA VRs, p. 173.

Luther Houghton1,2

M, #22134, b. 4 August 1765, d. 15 December 1837

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BaptismAug 4, 1765Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, son of Joseph Jr.1,3
DeathDec 15, 1837Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 734,3
Probate1Adm. in W.P. case #3109817?3
Duplicatesame dd

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #297.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
  4. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 249.

Phineas Beaman1,2

M, #22135, b. 1718, d. 16 March 1803

Family: Joanna White b. 20 Sep 1721, d. 1799

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Birth1718Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
MarriageOct 23, 1740Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3,5
Milit-BegRev. War3
DeathMar 16, 1803Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
BiographyPrinceton Hx: "He built the first frame house in Sterling that succeeded the old log homestead built by his father.1 "

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 16.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 16a #258.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 16a.
  4. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 17.
  5. [S930] George Norbury Mackenzie, Colonial Families of the USA, p. 577.
  6. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 17.

Joanna White1

F, #22136, b. 20 September 1721, d. 1799

Family: Phineas Beaman b. 1718, d. 16 Mar 1803

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BirthSep 20, 1721Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageOct 23, 1740Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,2
Death1799Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Biographyd. of Josiah White Jr. and Abigail (Whitcomb) White of Lancaster. Her great grandfather was the first John White.

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 17.
  2. [S930] George Norbury Mackenzie, Colonial Families of the USA, p. 577.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 16a.
  4. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 17.

Henry Wilson Houghton1

M, #22137, d. 1827

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Biography1827Salem, Essex Co., MA, USA, Fitted out a ship and made an effort to get the Houghton information in England, but died the same year on his way over.1
Death1827

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 152.

Otis Allen1,2,3

M, #22138, b. 12 September 1808

Family: Louisa Bixby

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthSep 12, 1808Newton, MA, USA5
Marriage1,6

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 9, p. 182.
  2. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 154.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75 #2105.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 76.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Gary Richardson, Feb. 9, 2009: gedcom.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41.

Eliza Parker1

F, #22139, b. May 1833, d. 30 October 1909

Family: George Washington Houghton b. 15 Apr 1821, d. 17 Oct 1887

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthMay, 1833MA, USA, age "16" in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census; May 1833, age 67 in 1900 census2
Marriage BannNov 13, 1858Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
1870 Census1870Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, a farmer, property $6000-$1622; and a Sophia Parker, 69, MA4
1880 Census1880Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 59, a farmer; and Lydia Parker, 795
DeathOct 30, 1909Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA6,3
ParentsDWilliam and Lydia (Sparhawk) Parker, both born in MA. . He died Oct. 30, 1879.7

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 154.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 90, E.D. 1672, Sh. 10, Ln. 5.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 76, 118.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 655, p. 203, line 29, dwl 8.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Princeton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 474B; Enumeration District: 824; sheet 2, line 23, dwl 17-18.
  6. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 155.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 76.

Clara Malvina Houghton1,2

F, #22140, b. 19 December 1851

Family: B. Frank Wood

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthDec 19, 1851Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 8 in 1860 census ;age 18 in 1870 census; age 68 in 1920 census3,1,4
MarriageOct 29, 1872Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 154.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 117 #4400.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 145, E.D. 333, Sh. 13, Ln. 12.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 117.