William Michael Seneca Houghton

M, #41041, b. 27 March 1800, d. 1 March 1868
Father*Michael F. Houghton b. c 1770, d. c 20 Dec 1800
Mother*Elizabeth Harris b. c 1783, d. 27 May 1856

Biography

BirthMar 27, 1800Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, USA, age 50 in 1850 census; age 60 in 1860 census
Marriagecirca 1832GA, USA, w/1
Marriagecirca 1840Traveller's Rest, Dooly Co., GA, USA
1850 Census1850Titus Co., TX, USA, age 50, a farmer; and John Ferguson, 28, NC
1860 Census1860Grey Rock, Titus Co., TX, USA, age 60, farming; property $4500-4000; next door to son William
MarriageJan 8, 1862Williamson Co., TX, USA, w/3
DeathMar 1, 1868Florence, Williamson Co., TX, USA, of pneumonia
BurialWilliamson Co., TX, USA

Family 1

Mary Mayo b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 6 Dec 1839
Marriage*William Michael Seneca Houghton married Mary Mayo on circa 1832 at GA, USA, w/1. 
Children

Family 2

Mary F. Doney b. c 1824, d. c 1860
Marriage*William Michael Seneca Houghton married Mary F. Doney on circa 1840 at Traveller's Rest, Dooly Co., GA, USA. 
Children

Family 3

Mary A. Standifer b. 1840
Marriage*William Michael Seneca Houghton married Mary A. Standifer, daughter of James S. Standifer and Caroline (?), on Jan 8, 1862 at Williamson Co., TX, USA, w/3. 
Children
Pedigree

Terry G. Temple

M, #41042, b. circa 1942
Mother*Maxie Lee Temple b. 1894, d. 1990

Biography

Birthcirca 1942
Marriage

Family

Faye G. (?) b. c 1945
Marriage*Terry G. Temple married Faye G. (?) 
Pedigree

Lucretia Hawkins

F, #41043, b. 11 February 1818, d. 7 March 1895

Biography

BirthFeb 11, 1818VA, USA, age 31 in 1850 census; age 42 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1880 census; 1930 census of son Patrick gives WV
MarriageDec 9, 1841Lewis Co., VA, USA, Early Marriage Book, Lewis Co., VA, Book 5, p. 42:
Marriage Notes for James Houghton and Lucretia Hawkins:
Old Marriages Book 5, pg 42:Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 Know all
Men by these Presents, that we JAMES W HOUGHTON and ELIAS HAWKINS are held and firmly bound unto
JOHN RUTHERFORD Esquire, acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the time being, and his
successors, for the use of the said Commonwealth, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars; to which payment
well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of December 1841. WHEREAS a
marriage is suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound JAMES W HOUGHTON and
Miss LUCRETIA HAWKINS daughter of JESSE HAWKINS of Lewis County. Now the condition of the above
obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause, or just impediment to obstruct said marriage, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of (hard to
read) JAMES W HOUGHTON ELIAS HAWKINS (his mark) JOSEPH LEWIS (his mark) TETER KUSLING
1841 Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 This is to sertify that JAMES W
HOUGHTON is twenty three years old the six day of Febeury next. Given from in under my hand and seal this
5th day of December signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co
1850 Census1850Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 30, a farmer, property $500
1880 Census1880Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 62, a farmer
DeathMar 7, 1895Upshur Co., WV, USA

Family

James Wade Houghton b. 6 Feb 1819, d. 16 Nov 1902
Marriage*Lucretia Hawkins married James Wade Houghton, son of Job Reuben Houghton and Lucy Sims, on Dec 9, 1841 at Lewis Co., VA, USA, Early Marriage Book, Lewis Co., VA, Book 5, p. 42:
Marriage Notes for James Houghton and Lucretia Hawkins:
Old Marriages Book 5, pg 42:Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 Know all
Men by these Presents, that we JAMES W HOUGHTON and ELIAS HAWKINS are held and firmly bound unto
JOHN RUTHERFORD Esquire, acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the time being, and his
successors, for the use of the said Commonwealth, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars; to which payment
well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of December 1841. WHEREAS a
marriage is suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound JAMES W HOUGHTON and
Miss LUCRETIA HAWKINS daughter of JESSE HAWKINS of Lewis County. Now the condition of the above
obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause, or just impediment to obstruct said marriage, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of (hard to
read) JAMES W HOUGHTON ELIAS HAWKINS (his mark) JOSEPH LEWIS (his mark) TETER KUSLING
1841 Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 This is to sertify that JAMES W
HOUGHTON is twenty three years old the six day of Febeury next. Given from in under my hand and seal this
5th day of December signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co. 
Children
Pedigree

Lucy A. Houghton

F, #41044, b. circa 1821

Biography

Birthcirca 1821MA, USA, age 29 in 1850 census
1850 Census1850Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 29, living with George W. and Mary B. Heath of VT and Mary Kaplen, 16

Family
Child
Pedigree

Abby Houghton

F, #41045, b. circa 1842
Mother*Lucy A. Houghton b. c 1821

Biography

Birthcirca 1842MA, USA, age 8 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Charles H. Pratt

M, #41046, b. circa 1834
Father*Dexter Pratt b. 13 Aug 1804, d. 4 Oct 1847
Mother*Rowena Houghton b. 1 Dec 1804, d. 19 May 1857

Biography

Birthcirca 1834MA, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census
Marriage
1860 Census1860Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 24, engineer

Family

Martha (?) b. c 1838
Marriage*Charles H. Pratt married Martha (?) 
Child
Pedigree

George Frederick Houghton

M, #41047, b. 18 December 1834, d. 1 November 1882
Father*Cyrus Houghton b. 12 Jul 1804, d. 6 Dec 1868
Mother*Eliza Adeline Sawin b. 25 Feb 1807, d. 15 Aug 1893

Biography

BirthDec 18, 1834Holliston, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1880 census; VRs: George Frederic Haughton, s. Cyrus and Eliza
Marriage1854Worcester Co., MA, USA
1860 Census1860Holliston, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 25, comb maker, property $2200
1870 Census1870Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a a comb shop
1880 Census1880Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, works in comb shop
DeathNov 1, 1882Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: Oct. 1882

Family

Marie Knowlton b. c 1836
Marriage*George Frederick Houghton married Marie Knowlton on 1854 at Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Vincent Pluto

M, #41048, b. circa 1843
Father*Ferdinand Felix Pluto b. c 1810
Mother*Mary M. Houghton b. c 1822

Biography

Birthcirca 1843MA, USA, age 7 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Ferdinand Pluto

M, #41049, b. circa 1844
Father*Ferdinand Felix Pluto b. c 1810
Mother*Mary M. Houghton b. c 1822

Biography

Birthcirca 1844MA, USA, age 6 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Francis Pluto

M, #41050, b. circa 1847
Father*Ferdinand Felix Pluto b. c 1810
Mother*Mary M. Houghton b. c 1822

Biography

Birthcirca 1847MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Munamed? Pluto

F, #41051, b. circa 1850
Father*Ferdinand Felix Pluto b. c 1810
Mother*Mary M. Houghton b. c 1822

Biography

Birthcirca 1850MA, USA, age 1/12 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Sarah Houghton

F, #41052, b. circa 1828

Biography

Birthcirca 1828MA, USA, age 22 in 1850 census
Pedigree

William Houghton

M, #41053, b. circa 1809

Biography

Birthcirca 1809MA, USA, age 41 in 1850 census
Marriage
1850 Census1850Holliston, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 41, a bootmaker; also living with him were Stephen Tisdale, 21, John Tisdale, 19, and 3 other combmakers

Family

Eliza A. (?) b. c 1813
Marriage*William Houghton married Eliza A. (?) 
Children
Pedigree

Eliza A. (?)

F, #41054, b. circa 1813

Biography

Birthcirca 1813MA, USA, age 37 in 1850 census
Marriage
1850 Census1850Holliston, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 41, a bootmaker; also living with him were Stephen Tisdale, 21, John Tisdale, 19, and 3 other combmakers

Family

William Houghton b. c 1809
Marriage*Eliza A. (?) married William Houghton. 
Children
Pedigree

Elizabeth A. Houghton

F, #41055, b. circa 1835
Father*William Houghton b. c 1809
Mother*Eliza A. (?) b. c 1813

Biography

Birthcirca 1835MA, USA, age 15 in 1850 census
Pedigree

William H. Houghton

M, #41056, b. circa 1841
Father*William Houghton b. c 1809
Mother*Eliza A. (?) b. c 1813

Biography

Birthcirca 1841MA, USA, age 9 in 1850 census
Pedigree

George D. Houghton

M, #41057, b. circa 1847
Father*William Houghton b. c 1809
Mother*Eliza A. (?) b. c 1813

Biography

Birthcirca 1847MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Lucretia Houghton

F, #41058, b. circa 1835

Biography

Birthcirca 1835MA, USA
1850 Census1850Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 15, living with Thomas, 32, an d Nancy, 32, Pope, Charles, 3, and Augusta, 4/12
Pedigree

Nathan Herman Houghton

M, #41059, b. 5 May 1823, d. circa 1898
Father*Abner Houghton b. 1776, d. 21 Apr 1866
Mother*Phebe Coolidge b. 23 Apr 1782, d. 20 Feb 1873

Biography

BirthMay 5, 1823Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census; age 37 in 1860 census; age 38 in 1862 enlistment; age 47 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census; Hall: Petersham, MA
MarriageApr 22, 1847
1850 Census1850Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 28; and Sarah N. Adams, 21
MarriageNov 21, 1852Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
1860 Census1860Milford, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 37, boot clerk; and Hannah Jennings, 69
Mil. EnlsAug 5, 1862Milford, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. F, 36th MA Infantry, a sergeant and a private

Nathan H. HOUGHTON-Sergt-38-bootmaker; 8/5/62; disch/disab-7/30/63 at Boston, Mass as a Private
Milit-EndJul, 1863He was honorably discharged due to disability in
1870 Census1870Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, farming
1880 Census1880Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 57, works in boot shop
Deathcirca 1898

Family 1

Emily Adams b. 28 May 1826, d. 9 Aug 1850
Marriage*Nathan Herman Houghton married Emily Adams on Apr 22, 1847. 

Family 2

Abby Jennings b. 21 Nov 1824, d. 1899
Marriage*Nathan Herman Houghton married Abby Jennings on Nov 21, 1852 at Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Emily Adams

F, #41060, b. 28 May 1826, d. 9 August 1850

Biography

BirthMay 28, 1826Rutland, MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census
MarriageApr 22, 1847
1850 Census1850Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 28; and Sarah N. Adams, 21
DeathAug 9, 1850Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

Family

Nathan Herman Houghton b. 5 May 1823, d. c 1898
Marriage*Emily Adams married Nathan Herman Houghton, son of Abner Houghton and Phebe Coolidge, on Apr 22, 1847. 
Pedigree

Julia Houghton

F, #41061, b. circa 1842
Father*William Pratt Houghton b. 21 Feb 1815
Mother*Julia A. Lucas b. Nov 1818

Biography

Birthcirca 1842MA, USA, age 8 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Asa Houghton

M, #41062, b. between 1790 and 1792

Biography

Birthbetween 1790 and 1792MA, USA, age 58 in 1850 census; age 70 in 1860 census
1850 Census1850Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 58, a laborer, living with Guy and Eunice Brown
Pedigree

Nancy W. Curtis

F, #41063, b. circa 1791, d. 1878

Biography

Birthcirca 1791MA, USA, age 59, ME, in 1850 census; age 69 in 1860 census; age 78 in 1870 census
Marriage
1850 Census1850Winchester, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 66, laborer, property $1500; also Elizabeth Williard, 31, and Alanson Caswell, 19
1870 Census1870Winchester, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 78, widow, property $3000-$400
Death1878Winchester, MA, USA

Family

Capt. Abel Houghton b. 13 Oct 1784, d. c 1869
Marriage*Nancy W. Curtis married Capt. Abel Houghton, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale. 
Pedigree

Ezra M. Houghton

M, #41064, b. circa 1831

Biography

Birthcirca 1831AR, USA, age 19 in 1850 census
1850 Census1850Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 19, a machinist, b. Arkansas
Pedigree

Sarah E. Houghton

F, #41065, b. circa 1833

Biography

Birthcirca 1833AR, USA, age 17 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Roby Houghton

M, #41066, b. circa 1778

Biography

Birthcirca 1778MA, USA, age 72 in 1850 census
1850 Census1850Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 72, laborer; living with Edwin and Sarah Woodman, 40 and 35, and Philipa C. Houghton 8, Caroline E, 3, Julie 4/12

Family
Child
Pedigree

Samuel Houghton

M, #41067, b. circa 1840

Biography

Birthcirca 1840MA, USA, age 10 in 1850 census
Pedigree

Elisabeth Houghton

M, #41068, b. circa 1814

Biography

Birthcirca 1814MA, USA, age 36 in 1850 census
1850 Census1850Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36; living with Sarah, 27, and Elizabeth, 24, Barrett and Harriet Robbins, 76
Pedigree

Edward Houghton

M, #41069, b. 1819, d. 12 July 1890
Father*Edward J. Houghton b. 1785
Mother*Ellen McCusan

Biography

Birth1819County Donegal, Ireland, age 32 in 1850 census; age 41 in 1860 census; age 54 in 1861 enlistment; age 55 in 1870 census; age 60 in 1880 census; age 65 at death in 1890; Eric Williams:
pulled information off of Army discharge paperwork from Hospital in Maryland.
MarriageJul 10, 1836Boston, MA, USA
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 32, a trader
MarriageOct 26, 1857Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38 and 30; his second
1860 Census1860Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 41, laborer; next door to James Doherty and family.
Mil. EnlsSep 25, 1861Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Houghton, Edward. Private. Comp. G, 28th MA Volunteers, Infantry Regiment; Boston, 38, trader, age 54; enl. 9/25/1861, must. 12/13/1861; wounded 9/17/1862 at Antietam, Md; disch. for disability (compound gunshot fracture of left tibia & fibula), 5/15/1863. See V.R.C.

Company G: Company G was recruited in the fall of 1861. Although most of the men of this company were from Boston and Cambridge, a large number were also recruited from Natickat the time it was formed. The first Captain of Company G was Alexander Blaney, a 31-year old Boston trader. He led the regiment until he resigned and was discharged on July 26, 1862. At the end of 1864, the soldiers of Company G were transferred to Company E at the time regiment was consolidated into a battalion of five companies.
Three members of Company G who enlisted at the time the regiment was formed in 1861 were commissioned from the ranks. Thomas Cook, a 23-year old Boston printer enlisted as a Private and was wounded in battle four times. His steadfast service to his country was finally recognized in January, 1865, when he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. Edward F. O'Brien, a 28-year old civil engineer, began his service as 1st Sergeant of Company G. In spite of a wound at 2nd Bull Run, he earned promotion to Sergeant Major in May,1863. By October, he was commissioned 1st Lieutenant in Company A, where he served until suffering a severe wound at Cold Harbor that eventually led to his discharge in October, 1864. Finally, Edwin J. Weller, a 39-year old artist from Boston, was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant from Corporal in October, 1862. He subsequently was killed in battle at Fredericksburg. A total of 117 enlisted men served in Company G during the three years of its existence in the field. Of this number, 19 men were killed in action, 1 was reported missing in action and presumed killed, 10 died by accident or disease, and 4 died as prisoners of war for a total of 34 men (29%). This was the second highest percentage loss for any company in the regiment

28th Infantry – Known as the Irish Brigade


Milit-EndMay 15, 1863
1870 Census1870South part of Ward, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 55, a laborer
1880 Census188057 Salem St., Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 60, boarding house; 13 boarders
DeathJul 12, 189041 Lancaster St., "Old" Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Boston VRs; age "65", of pyarmia
BurialOld North Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 244 Rindge Ave (Gravestone 37West)

Family 1

Rosanna Havelin b. 1818, d. 1 Apr 1857
Marriage*Edward Houghton married Rosanna Havelin on Jul 10, 1836 at Boston, MA, USA. 
Children

Family 2

Catherine McColgan b. c 1820, d. 25 Jan 1888
Marriage*Edward Houghton married Catherine McColgan on Oct 26, 1857 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38 and 30; his second. 
Children
Pedigree

Rosanna Havelin

F, #41070, b. 1818, d. 1 April 1857

Biography

Birth1818Ireland, age 32 in 1850 census
MarriageJul 10, 1836Boston, MA, USA
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 32, a trader
DeathApr 1, 1857Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA

Family

Edward Houghton b. 1819, d. 12 Jul 1890
Marriage*Rosanna Havelin married Edward Houghton, son of Edward J. Houghton and Ellen McCusan, on Jul 10, 1836 at Boston, MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree