Person Page - 1368

     Erastus Houghton was born on Sep 23, 1793 in Ostego Co., NY, USA, age 54 in 1850 census; Meritt: Sep 1790; (Houghton Bible): Sep. 1791. He married Hannah (?) Erastus Houghton appeared in the census of 1840 of Harmony, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 2 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819.) He and Hannah (?) appeared in the census of Oct 18, 1850 of Sherman, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 54; a farmer, property $500; Sherman NY is very close to Harmony NY.

     Elijah Houghton Jr was born on Nov 16, 1795 in Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 53 in 1850 census; age 64 in 1860 census. He married Amanda Smith on Sep 29, 1819. Elijah Houghton Jr appeared in the census of 1820 of Russia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, Free White Males - Under 10:      1
Free White Males - 10 thru 15:      1
Free White Males - 16 thru 25:      2
Free White Males - 45 and over:      1
Free White Females - Under 10:      1
Free White Females - 10 thru 15:      1
Free White Females - 16 thru 25:      1
Free White Females - 45 and over:      1. He appeared in the census of 1840 of Russia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 male 80 to 90 (1750-1759) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 2 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799.) He and Amanda Smith appeared in the census of 1850 of Russia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $3000; and Mary Baxter, 13. Elijah Houghton Jr and Amanda Smith appeared in the census of 1860 of Russia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 64, farmer; property $3750-$900. Elijah Houghton Jr died on Jun 26, 1869 at Russia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA. He was and Amanda Smith were buried at Century Cemetery, Russia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, on the "Mike Smith Farm."

     George Houghton was born on Dec 26, 1797 in NY, USA. He died on Jan 28, 1840 at Rock Island Co., IL, USA.

     Philemon Houghton was born on Apr 6, 1800 in NY, USA, Stacknow, Guldah: Apr 6, 1799. He married Jane (?) Philemon Houghton appeared in the census of 1830 of Russia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800) // 2 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800.) He appeared in the census of Jun 1, 1846 of Three Rivers, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, 5 Total: 2 males, 3 females. He and Philemon Houghton are possible duplicates.

     Cyrus Houghton was born on Oct 8, 1801 in NY, USA, age 57 in 1860 census. He appeared in the census of 1840 of Bainbridge, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 3 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819); 5 houses from brother Arad. He and Clarissa Mix appeared in the census of 1860 of Jaspers, Wayne Co., IL, USA, age 57, a farmer, property $3000-700. Cyrus Houghton died before 1870 at Bainbridge, Geauga Co., OH, USA, not in census.

     Hannah Houghton was born on Mar 7, 1803 in NY, USA. She married John Smith.

     Abigail Stratton Houghton was born on Nov 17, 1807 in NY, USA, Stacknow: Nov. 7; Meritt: Nov. 17.

     Sarah Lucina Houghton was born on Apr 29, 1812 in Herkimer Co., NY, USA, Guldah: Apr. 24. She married John Homer Wheelock. Sarah Lucina Houghton appeared in the census of 1850 of Dayton, NY, USA, John Homer appears in Dayton, NY, next to his brother Joseph. John Homer, who went by the name Homer, is age 37 years, with wife Sarah, age 37; Amelia, age 8; Theodore, age 6; Augustus, age 5; Zenas, age 1; and a 26 year old male, Moritz (?) from
Germany. She appeared in the census of 1860 of Dayton, NY, USA. She appeared in the census of 1870 of Fredonia, NY, USA. She died on Nov 16, 1890 at Fredonia, NY, USA.

     Capt. Thomas Flint was born on Aug 15, 1769 in Fitchburg, MA, USA, Findagrave: Reading, MA
Stacknow: Otter Creek, VT. He married Olive Houghton, daughter of Israel Houghton and Mary Ann Elliot, on circa 1795. Capt. Thomas Flint appeared in the census of 1800 of Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 10010-20010; 1 male 1-9, 1 male 26-44, 2 female 1-9, 1 female 26-44. He and Olive Houghton appeared in the census of 1810 of Worcester, NY, USA, another son and daugther born between 1800-1810. Capt. Thomas Flint and Olive Houghton appeared in the census of 1850 of Worcester, NY, USA. Capt. Thomas Flint died on Mar 3, 1857 at Cooperstown, Worcester Co., NY, USA, at the home of his son-in-law, Chauncey Pease; also Cherry Valley (later Worcester, NY.) He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA.

     Jonathan Perry married Parmela Houghton, daughter of Asa Houghton and Lydia Presen Houghton, on Jul 4, 1840 both widowed.

     George Hamilton Houghton was born on Feb 3, 1829 in Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1855 census. He married Amy L. Mosher on Aug 8, 1852. George Hamilton Houghton and Amy L. Mosher appeared in the 1855 census of 1855 of Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 26, farmer; 12 houses from parents. George Hamilton Houghton died on Jun 11, 1860 31yr 4mo.

     Amy L. Mosher was born circa 1833 in Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 22 in 1855 census. She married George Hamilton Houghton, son of Chauncy Houghton and Calista Flint, on Aug 8, 1852. Amy L. Mosher and George Hamilton Houghton appeared in the 1855 census of 1855 of Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 26, farmer; 12 houses from parents.

     Mary Russell Houghton was born on Jun 5, 1844 in Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1855 census; age 16 in 1860 census.

     Martha F. Houghton was born on Jul 10, 1846 in NY, USA, age 4 in 1850 census. She died on Oct 12, 1852 6yr 3mo 2da. She was buried at Portlandville Cemetery, Milford, NY, USA.

     Fanny Hammond was born circa 1792 in MA, USA, age 58 in 1850 census; age 68 in 1860 census; age 78 in 1870 census; age 88 in 1880 census. She married Israel Houghton, son of Israel Taylor Houghton and Sarah Richmond, on Dec 30, 1814. Fanny Hammond and Israel Houghton appeared in the census of 1850 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 57, a wheelwright. Fanny Hammond and Leander E. Houghton appeared in the census of 1870 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 78, keeping house; Leander had no occupation, listed as "idiotic." Fanny Hammond and Leander E. Houghton appeared in the census of 1880 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 88, keeping house, a widow; Leander had no occupation; next door to daughter Lucy Houghton. Fanny Hammond and Fanny Hammond are possible duplicates.

     Leander E. Houghton was born circa 1826 in MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census. He and Fanny Hammond appeared in the census of 1870 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 78, keeping house; Leander had no occupation, listed as "idiotic." Leander E. Houghton and Fanny Hammond appeared in the census of 1880 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 88, keeping house, a widow; Leander had no occupation; next door to daughter Lucy Houghton.

     Harriett F. Houghton was born circa 1833 in MA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census.

     Benjamin Wesley Houghton was born on Jun 10, 1841 in MA, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census; age 29, NY, in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census. He married Mary V. Jones on Oct 21, 1863. Benjamin Wesley Houghton and Mary V. Jones appeared in the census of 1870 of Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 29, worked in a bootshop; and an Aaron Eames, 68, MA. Benjamin Wesley Houghton and Mary V. Jones appeared in the census of 1880 of Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 39, works in a boot shop. Benjamin Wesley Houghton died on Jun 12, 1897.

     Lucretia S. Houghton was born circa 1819 in MA, USA, age 31 in 1850 census; age 41 in 1860 census; age 51 in 1870 census; age 61 in 1880 census. She and Eliza Houghton appeared in the census of 1860 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41, palm leaf weaver. Lucretia S. Houghton and Eliza Houghton appeared in the census of 1870 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 62, keeping house, property $3000. Lucretia S. Houghton and Eliza Houghton appeared in the census of 1880 of Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, keeping house.

     Lucy Ann Houghton was born circa 1822 in MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census. She appeared in the census of 1850 of Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28, living with David and Sally Moore and family, and William Sanderson, 30.

     Malinda Houghton was born circa 1833 in MA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census. She appeared in the census of 1850 of Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 17 in a boarding house, with Reuben and Fanny Sargent.

     Eugene Houghton was born circa 1844 in MA, USA, age 6 in 1850 census.

     Dennis Houghton was born circa 1846 in MA, USA, age 4 in 1850 census.

     Clark S. Houghton was born circa 1828 in MA, USA, age 22 in 1850 census. He appeared in the census of 1850 of Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22, a farmer, living with Silas and Martha Bailey.

     Clara Houghton was born circa 1840 in MA, USA, age 10 in 1850 census. She appeared in the census of 1850 of Westminster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 10; ; living with Abraham Wive??, Canada. She and Clara Houghton are possible duplicates.

     Caroline M. Houghton was born circa 1822 in MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census. She appeared in the census of 1850 of Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 28; living with Charles and Caroline Bills, b. VT.

     Olive Houghton was born circa 1834 in CT, USA, age 16 in 1850 census.