Leonard Pearsons1

M, #34201, b. 8 July 1819, d. 24 February 1902

Family: Fanny Elmira Houghton b. 11 Aug 1827, d. 26 Mar 1909

Biography

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BirthJul 8, 1819Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, dd calc2
Immigration1841Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA3
Mar 1Sep 11, 1842Sarah Ann Royce, who died Mar 25, 18443
MarriageDec 22, 1844Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA4,5
Mil. EnlsJul 23, 1862as a drummer in Co. I, of the 11th Vermont Reg3
Milit-EndMar 30, 1863Washington, DC, USA, was honorably discharged for disability at Fort Massachusetts
Occupationfirst a shoemaker, then a stone mason
Medicaldeaf in his later life
AssociationGAR, the M.E. Church, the old Whig and Republican party
DeathFeb 24, 1902Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 82 y, 8 m, 15 d, of apoplexy2
BurialHoughton Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA3
Children+5 sons and 7 daughters, 6 alive in 1902
ParentsSDennis Pearsons and Betsey Parker2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Marion Raaen, 10/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Marion Raaen, Apr 2003: Cert. of Death of Leonard Pearsons.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Marion Raaen, Apr 2003: Report of Necrology Committe on Death of Comrade Leonard Pearsons, Mar 1, 1902.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Marion Raaen Stone, Apr, 2003: Marrriage license.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 2, p. 502,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Marion Raaen, Apr, 2003: Report of Necrology Committe on Death of Comrade Leonard Pearsons, Mar 1, 1902.
  7. [S36] Letter, from Marion Raaen Stone, Apr, 2003: Report of Necrology Committe on Death of Comrade Leonard Pearsons, Mar 1, 1902.

Nathaniel Wilder1

M, #34203, b. 1675

Biography

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Birth1675Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 452.

Mary Willard1

F, #34204

Family 1:

Family 2: James Houghton Sr. b. c 1650/51, d. 17 Jul 1711

Biography

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Duplicate
Marr ???only in MLM2

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 3-4.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 5.
  4. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 11940, FHC #397099.

Eleanor Fessenden Roelse1

F, #34205, b. 17 January 1923

Family: Dr. Laurence Goddard Wesson Jr., M.D. b. 18 Oct 1917

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJan 17, 1923Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA1
MarriageJun 4, 1948Upper Montclair, NJ, USA2
AddressOct, 1998227 Pheasant Run, Lansdale, PA, USA
ContributnEleanor Wesson contributed the genealogy of Peter Larkin2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Alice Harris1

F, #34206, b. 24 April 1720

Family: Robert Mitchell

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BaptismApr 24, 1720Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannMar 10, 1744Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
BiographyAllice Harris, bp. Lancaster 24 April 1720;[81] m., intentions in Lancaster
10 March 174[3/]4, Robert Mitchell of Lunenburg.[82] Robert’s will,
executed in Lunenburg 25 Dec. 1744 and proved 26 March 1745, provided
that his wife Allice Mitchell have whatever estate she brought to
their marriage and that his estate be distributed in four equal parts to
wife Allice, his brothers Moses and Andrew Mitchell, and his sister Jane
Richards.[83]4

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 276.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gladys Parker, July 14, 2000.
  3. [S12] Nourse, Early Records of Lancaster, p. 30.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, The Register, 174, George Harris of Concord Massuchetts, Gale Ion Harris, 174: p. 116, 2020.
  5. [S12] Nourse, Early Records of Lancaster, p. 293.

John Larkin1

M, #34207, b. 7 May 1722, d. 1755

Family: Mary (?)

Biography

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BirthMay 7, 1722Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage2
Death17552

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 52.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Matthias Larkin1

M, #34208, b. 5 January 1724/25

Family: Damaris Sawyer

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BirthJan 5, 1724/25Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageMay 8, 17512

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 52.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

William Larkin1

M, #34209, b. 13 March 1730/31

Biography

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BirthMar 13, 1730/31Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 52.

Peter Larkin1

M, #34210, b. 29 July 1727, d. 13 April 1815

Family: Azuba Wheeler b. 3 Sep 1731, d. 9 May 1805

Biography

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BirthJul 29, 1727Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 4, 1751Shrewsbury, MA, USA2
Milit-BegRevol. War3
DeathApr 13, 1815Sterling, MA, USA2
ContributnEleanor Wesson contributed the genealogy of Peter Larkin4

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 52.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gladys Parker, July 14, 2000.
  4. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Edmond Larkin1

M, #34211, b. 16 November 1735

Family: Abigail Albert

Biography

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BaptismNov 16, 1735Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageMay 21, 1760Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 284.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 99.

Azuba Wheeler1

F, #34212, b. 3 September 1731, d. 9 May 1805

Family: Peter Larkin b. 29 Jul 1727, d. 13 Apr 1815

Biography

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BirthSep 3, 1731Shrewsbury, MA, USA1
MarriageApr 4, 1751Shrewsbury, MA, USA1
DeathMay 9, 1805Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ParentsDJohn Wheeler and Mary Hapgood

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

John Larkin1

M, #34213, b. 27 January 1761, d. 12 April 1841

Family: Sarah Robinson b. 25 Feb 1762, d. 28 Jan 1843

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BirthJan 27, 1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJun 1, 1786Holden, MA, USA1
DeathApr 12, 1841Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
BurialOld Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Sarah Robinson1

F, #34214, b. 25 February 1762, d. 28 January 1843

Family: John Larkin b. 27 Jan 1761, d. 12 Apr 1841

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BirthFeb 25, 1762Newton, MA, USA1
MarriageJun 1, 1786Holden, MA, USA1
DeathJan 28, 1843Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biographydau. of John Robinson and Lydia Warren

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

John Flavel Larkin1

M, #34215, b. 15 February 1795, d. 17 January 1855

Family: Cynthia Hayden b. 17 Apr 1798, d. 14 Jan 1847

Biography

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BirthFeb 15, 1795Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageOct 1, 1822Sudbury, MA, USA1
DeathJan 17, 1855Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Cynthia Hayden1

F, #34216, b. 17 April 1798, d. 14 January 1847

Family: John Flavel Larkin b. 15 Feb 1795, d. 17 Jan 1855

Biography

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BirthApr 17, 1798Sudbury, MA, USA1
MarriageOct 1, 1822Sudbury, MA, USA1
DeathJan 14, 1847Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ParentsDWilliam Hayden and Hephzibah Harrington

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Edwin Augustus Larkin1

M, #34217, b. 2 March 1824, d. 23 May 1874

Family: Elizabeth Wright b. 1 Sep 1825, d. 7 Mar 1885

Biography

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BirthMar 2, 1824Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannMay 21, 1847Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathMay 23, 1874Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Elizabeth Wright1

F, #34218, b. 1 September 1825, d. 7 March 1885

Family: Edwin Augustus Larkin b. 2 Mar 1824, d. 23 May 1874

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BirthSep 1, 1825Mason, NH, USA1
Marriage BannMay 21, 1847Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathMar 7, 1885Cromwell, CT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Lilla Marietta Larkin1

F, #34219, b. 30 April 1848, d. 12 March 1943

Family: Edward James Sartelle b. 9 May 1857, d. 15 Sep 1912

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BirthApr 30, 1848Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageSep 22, 1887Townsend, MA, USA1
DeathMar 12, 1943Roseland, NJ, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Edward James Sartelle1

M, #34220, b. 9 May 1857, d. 15 September 1912

Family: Lilla Marietta Larkin b. 30 Apr 1848, d. 12 Mar 1943

Biography

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BirthMay 9, 1857Pepperell, MA, USA1
MarriageSep 22, 1887Townsend, MA, USA1
DeathSep 15, 1912Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biographyson of James Quincy Sartell and mary Fessenden

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Katharine Sartelle1

F, #34221, b. 16 December 1891, d. 29 April 1987

Family: Harold Vincent Roelse b. 1 Feb 1894, d. 22 Jan 1960

Biography

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BirthDec 16, 1891Townsend, MA, USA1
MarriageOct 4, 1919Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathApr 29, 1987Philadelphia, PA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Harold Vincent Roelse1

M, #34222, b. 1 February 1894, d. 22 January 1960

Family: Katharine Sartelle b. 16 Dec 1891, d. 29 Apr 1987

Biography

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BirthFeb 1, 1894Stockham, NE, USA1
MarriageOct 4, 1919Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathJan 22, 1960Glen Ridge, NJ, USA1
Biographyson of Jacob Peter Roelse and Margaret Matilda Cremer

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Elizabeth Roelse1

F, #34223, b. 29 March 1921

Family: John Tower Heald

Biography

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BirthMar 29, 1921Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA1
MarriageAug 15, 19422

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Dr. Laurence Goddard Wesson Jr., M.D.1

M, #34224, b. 18 October 1917

Family: Eleanor Fessenden Roelse b. 17 Jan 1923

Biography

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BirthOct 18, 1917Midland, MI, USA1
MarriageJun 4, 1948Upper Montclair, NJ, USA1
Biographyson of Laurence Goddard Wesson, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Davis Matthews

Citations

  1. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Abraham Butterfield Wright1

M, #34225, b. 6 December 1760, d. 16 July 1833

Family: Mary Houghton b. 20 Dec 1766, d. 17 Oct 1842

  • Marr ???*: It is unclear whether Abraham Butterfield Wright married Mary Houghton.1

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BirthDec 6, 1760Westford, MA, USA1
Marr ???Mar 27, 1789Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
DeathJul 16, 1833Mason, NH, USA1
Biographyson of Jacob Wright and Lucy Bathsheba Butterfield1

Citations

  1. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Abraham Wright1

M, #34226, b. 19 August 1803, d. 24 September 1901

Family: Lucinda Flagg b. 17 Dec 1804, d. 12 Jun 1879

Biography

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BirthAug 19, 1803Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJun 2, 1825Mason, NH, USA1
DeathSep 24, 1901Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Lucinda Flagg1

F, #34227, b. 17 December 1804, d. 12 June 1879

Family: Abraham Wright b. 19 Aug 1803, d. 24 Sep 1901

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BirthDec 17, 1804Mason, NH, USA1
MarriageJun 2, 1825Mason, NH, USA1
DeathJun 12, 1879Cromwell, CT, USA1
Biographydau. of William Bruce Flagg and Ruth Seaver

Citations

  1. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Francis Wright1

M, #34228, b. 19 August 1799

Family: Mrs. Lucy Barrett

Biography

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BirthAug 19, 1799Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 10, 18211
GuardianspJul 27, 1880Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Francis W. Wright of Ashby2
EstateJan 16, 1883Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, was accounted for by Francis W. Wright and allowed.3

Citations

  1. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
  2. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34640, FHC #0481283.
  3. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34640, FHC #385991.

Mrs. Lucy Barrett1

F, #34229

Family: Francis Wright b. 19 Aug 1799

Biography

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MarriageApr 10, 18211

Citations

  1. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.

Charles Wright1

M, #34230, b. 25 December 1800, d. 6 March 1872

Family: Jane Purcell

  • Marriage*: Charles Wright married Jane Purcell on Apr 7, 1831.1

Biography

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BirthDec 25, 1800Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 7, 18311
DeathMar 6, 1872New York, New York Co., NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.