June Houghton1

F, #41401, b. circa 1836

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Birthcirca 1836MA, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 30; line 15, dwl 256-256.

Helena Houghton1

F, #41402, b. circa 1838

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Birthcirca 1838MA, USA, age 12, MA, in 1850 census; age 22, VT, in 1860 census1
DuplicateCJV: same bd, diff bp

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 30; line 15, dwl 256-256.

Augusta Houghton1

F, #41403, b. circa 1842

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Birthcirca 1842MA/VT, USA, age 8, MA, in 1850 census; age 18, VT, in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 232, line 40, dwl 1872-1878.

Warren Balch Houghton1,2

M, #41404, b. November 1845

Family: Isabella Nichols b. Apr 1847, d. 1909

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BirthNov, 1845VT, USA, age 5, MA, in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; age 26 in 1870 census; age 36, VT, in 1880 census; also Nov 1844, age 55, VT, in 1900 census1,3,2
Marriagecirca 1868mar 32 y in 19001,3,4
1870 Census1870Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 26, bookkeeper, property $5005
1880 Census1880North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 36, a bookkeeper3,6
1900 Census1900Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 55, powder manuf; a lodger with Dr. Benedict Wetherby; second enumeration7
1900 Census1900North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 54, powder manufacturer; four children, 3 living1,8

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 3, E.D. 55, Sh. 3, Ln. 60.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 232, line 40, dwl 1872-1878.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, North Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 28, Vol. 2, ED 54, Sh 25, Ln 28.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Adams, Berkshire, MA, Reel 601, p. 80b, line 5, dwl 1133.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, MA, Reel 601, p. 80b, line 5, dwl 1133.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , North Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 28, Vol. 2, ED 54, SD, 60, Sh 25, Ln 28, dwl 129-199.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 127, E.D. 157, S. 2, Ln. 100.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , North Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 632; Enumeration District: 55; Sheet 3B; line 60, dwl 117-58-61.

Amelia Houghton1,2

F, #41405, b. circa 1846

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Birthcirca 1846MA, USA, age 4 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census2

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 232, line 40, dwl 1872-1878.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 30; line 15, dwl 256-256.

Electa Houghton1

F, #41406, b. circa 1847

Family: (?) Leiland

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Birthcirca 1847MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1870 census; age 33 in 1880 census2,1
Marriage

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 30; line 15, dwl 256-256.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, North Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 28, Vol. 2, ED 54, Sh 24, Ln 37.

Henry Hoghton1,2

M, #41407, b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 July 1859

Family: Sarah Ann Perry b. 19 Jun 1828, d. 31 Jul 1876

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BirthMay 23, 1825Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England, age 21 in 1847 marriage; age 25 in 1850 census2,4
Occupation1847an engraver
MarriageMar 29, 1847Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA5,1
1850 Census1850Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 25, engraver, property value $27004
DeathJul 27, 1859Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 34, of tyhpoid fever2,6
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA2
AFN4CZK-BX

Citations

  1. [S1078] Unknown compiler address, Fall River, MA VRs: LDS Film 57326, 5732578 (sent by Marie Buckingham).
  2. [S415] E-mail from Marie Buckingham, Apr. 5, 2003.
  3. [S1078] Unknown compiler address, Fall River, MA VRs: LDS Film 57326, 5732578(sent by Marie Buckingham).
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 114;
    line 11, dwl 1082-1845.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol, MA, Box 308, p. 114.
  6. [S1375] 1860 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts Line: 29 Roll: T1204_17.

Sarah Ann Perry1,2

F, #41408, b. 19 June 1828, d. 31 July 1876

Family: Henry Hoghton b. 23 May 1825, d. 27 Jul 1859

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BirthJun 19, 1828Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 18 in 1847 marriage; age 22 in 1850 census1,3
MarriageMar 29, 1847Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA1,2
1850 Census1850Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 25, engraver, property value $27004
1870 Census1870Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 42, keeping house5
DeathJul 31, 1876Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA3
BurialAug, 1876Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA3
AFN4CZK-C4
ResearchHave assumed she was daughter rather than widow of son of John and Mary Houghton; and that other 4 children in 1860 census were her children because of their ages
ParentsDArnold and Lydia Perry2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol, MA, Box 308, p. 114.
  2. [S1078] Unknown compiler address, Fall River, MA VRs: LDS Film 57326, 5732578 (sent by Marie Buckingham).
  3. [S415] E-mail from Marie Buckingham, Apr. 5, 2003.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 114;
    line 11, dwl 1082-1845.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_609; Page: 344B; Image: 694; Family History Library Film: 552108; line 8, dwl 66-97.

Eudora Hoghton1,2

F, #41409, b. 13 August 1848, d. 1907

Family: Jacob Hill b. 25 Mar 1837, d. 9 Mar 1912

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BirthAug 13, 1848Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 2, MA, in 1850 census; age 11, RI, in 1860 census; age 22, RI, in 1870 census3,2
MarriageJul 12, 1868Lawrence, MA, USA1
1870 Census1870Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 42, keeping house4
Death1907Tewksbury State Hospital, Tewksbury, Essex Co., MA, USA
BuriallThe Danvers State Insane Asylum, Danvers, Essex Co., MA, USA1
AFN4CZK-07

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Buckingham, Apr. 5, 2003.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 114;
    line 11, dwl 1082-1845.
  3. [S1078] Unknown compiler address, Fall River, MA VRs: LDS Film 573257 (sent by Marie Buckingham).
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_609; Page: 344B; Image: 694; Family History Library Film: 552108; line 8, dwl 66-97.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Individual Records. [database online] Provo, UT.

Abigail Marsh1

F, #41410, b. circa 1804

Family: David Houghton b. 30 Apr 1804, d. 14 Feb 1890

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Birthcirca 1804VT, USA, age 46, MA, in 1850 census; age 56, VT, in 1860 census; age 66, VT, in 1870 census; age 76, VT, in 1880 census; 1900 census of son John gives IL2
MarriageNov 25, 1827Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA3,1
1850 Census1850Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 46, farmer; entire family given as born in MA2
1860 Census1860Trenton, Dodge Co., WI, USA, age 56, farmer; property $2500-4504
1870 Census1870Trenton, Dodge Co., WI, USA, age 66, farmer; and William Bell, 16, OH; property $7290, $15355
1880 Census1880Elgin, Wabasha Co., MN, USA, age 76, a farmer, two houses from son David6
ParentsSfather born in VT, mother born in MA

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, Windham Co., VT, Book D, p. 249: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 72;
    line 14, dwl 900-900.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 305, p. 72.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Dodge, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1406; Page: 967; sheet 131, line 19, dwl 940-926.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Dodge Co., WI, Reel 1711, p. 529, line 19, dwl 147-158.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Elgin Twp, Wasbasha Co., MN, Roll: T9_636; Family History Film: 1254636; Page: 562B; Enumeration District: 189; Reel 13, Vo. 15, ED. 189, Sh. 14, Ln. 34, dwl 126.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

Frederick Houghton1

M, #41411, b. August 1829, d. 14 December 1909

Family: Mary E. Fletcher b. Jan 1837

  • Marriage*: Frederick Houghton married Mary E. Fletcher on circa 1863 mar 37 y in 1900 census.3,4

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BirthAug, 1829VT, USA, age 20, MA, in 1850 census; age 29, VT, in 1860 census; age 40, VT, in 1870 census; age 50,VT, n 1880 census; age 70 in 1900 census1,2
Occupationbetween 1850 and 1860a carpenter
Marriagecirca 1863mar 37 y in 1900 census3,4
1900 Census1900Mantorville, Dodge Co., MN, USA, age 70, carpenter; 2 children born, 1 living2
DeathDec 14, 1909Dodge Co., MN, USA, certif. 1909-MN-0029505,6

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 72;
    line 14, dwl 900-900.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Mantorville, Dodge, Minnesota; Roll: 762; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240762.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Kasson, Dodge Co., MN, Reel 13, Vol. 3, ED. 43, Sh. 4, Ln. 44.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ashland, Dodge Co., MN, p. 632, line 14, hotel 76-78.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Minnesota Historical Society (people.mnhs.org) Minnesota Death Certificates, Houghton Surname, Feb. 28, 2002.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.

William Houghton1

M, #41412, b. circa 1832

Family: Lettice (?) b. c 1826

  • Marriage*: William Houghton married Lettice (?) CJV opinion.2

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Birthcirca 1832VT, USA, age 18, MA, in 1850 census; age 27, VT, in 1860 census; age 36, VT, in 1870 census; age 46, VT, in 1880 census1
MarriageCJV opinion2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 72;
    line 14, dwl 900-900.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Dodge, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1406; Page: 967; sheet 131, line 19, dwl 940-926.

Martha Houghton1

F, #41413, b. circa 1834

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Birthcirca 1834MA, USA, age 16 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 72;
    line 14, dwl 900-900.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #41414, b. circa 1835

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Birthcirca 1835VT, USA, age 15, MA, in 1850 census; age 24, VT, in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 72;
    line 14, dwl 900-900.

John M. Houghton1,2

M, #41415, b. July 1836, d. before 1930

Family: Hannah (?) b. Sep 1836

  • Marriage*: John M. Houghton married Hannah (?) on circa 1862 she age 25; mar 38 years in 1900 census.4

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BirthJul, 1836VT, USA, age 14, MA, in 1850 census; age 23, VT, in 1860 census; age 34, VT, in 1870 census; age 43, VT, in 1880 census; age 63, VT, in 1900 census; age 73, VT, in 1910 census; age 83, VT, in 1920 census3,2
Marriagecirca 1862she age 25; mar 38 years in 1900 census4
1870 Census1870Owatonna, Steele Co., MN, USA, age 34, carpenter5
1880 Census1880Elgin Twp, Wabasha Co., MN, USA, age 43, a carpenter4,6
1900 Census1900Elgin, Wabasha Co., MN, USA, age 63, carpenter; 5 children born, 3 living3
1910 Census1910Fargo, Cass Co., ND, USA, age 73, retired7
Deathbefore 1930wife a widow

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota; Roll: T625_1332
    ; Enumeration District: 14 Sheet: 16A; line 41, dwl 334-318-326.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 72;
    line 14, dwl 900-900.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elgin, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: T623 795; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 140; line 90, dwl 72-75.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Elgin Twp, Wasbasha Co., MN, Reel 13, Vol. 15, ED. 189, Sh. 19, Ln. 42.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Owatonna Ward 2, Steele, Minnesota; Roll: M593_11; line 10, dwl 106-108.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Elgin Twp, Wasbasha Co., Roll: T9_636; Family History Film: 1254636; Page: 565C; Enumeration District: 189; MN, Reel 13, Vol. 15, ED. 189, Sh. 19, Ln. 42, dwl 25-170.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fargo Ward 3, Cass, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1140; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 40;
    line 71, dwl 327-217-258.

Calista Houghton1

F, #41416, b. circa 1843

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Birthcirca 1843VT, USA, age 7, MA, in 1850 census; age 17, VT, in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 72;
    line 14, dwl 900-900.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 305, p. 72.

Thankful Houghton1

F, #41417, b. circa 1784

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Birthcirca 1784MA, USA, age 66 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 66, living with Ralph Deming, 64, CT, and Lucretia Deming, 63, MA1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_306; Page: 72; line 13, dwl 30-34.

Anna M. Houghton1

F, #41418, b. circa 1837

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Birthcirca 1837NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 13 in a school with Charles and Ruth Bockers?1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 256;
    line 16, dwl 1107-1240.

Edwin Lawson1

M, #41419, b. circa 1834

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Birthcirca 1834ME, USA, age 16 in 1850 census2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, West Newbury, Essex Co., MA, Box 315, p. 202.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Chicopee, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_319; Page: 187
    line 40, dwl 2699-2934.

James Houghton1

M, #41420, b. circa 1824

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Birthcirca 1824PA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Nantucket, Nantucket Co., MA, USA, age 26, black, mariner1
ResearchNantucket, MA, USA, both mariners

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_328; Page: 385; line 9, dwl 1615.

Rev. George Houghton1

M, #41421, b. circa 1812

Family: Mary (?) b. c 1814

  • Marriage*: Rev. George Houghton married Mary (?)1

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Birthcirca 1812VT, USA, age 38 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Wareham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, George, 38, a Metholdist Clergyman; Mary, 361
Duplicate
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_333; Page: 328; line 38, dwl 1076-1158.

Mary (?)1

F, #41422, b. circa 1814

Family: Rev. George Houghton b. c 1812

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Birthcirca 1814VT, USA, age 36 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Wareham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, George, 38, a Metholdist Clergyman; Mary, 361

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_333; Page: 328; line 38, dwl 1076-1158.

Feroni? Houghton1

F, #41423, b. circa 1836

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Birthcirca 1836VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_333; Page: 328; line 38, dwl 1076-1158.

Sarah Rebecca Houghton1,2

F, #41424, b. 8 April 1847, d. 5 December 1919

Family: Alpheus Kimball Francis b. 6 Jun 1844, d. 17 Dec 1908

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BirthApr 8, 1847Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, rec. as Boston MA; age 3 in 1850 census1,2
MarriageFeb 3, 1868Marlborough, MA, USA, Lunenberg rec.2
DeathDec 5, 1919Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, Death cert.2
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Box 311, p. 291.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Louise H. Royce, 2/24/2003.

Harriet M. Houghton1

F, #41425, b. 16 November 1848, d. 3 March 1947

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BirthNov 16, 1848Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 7 in 1855 census; age 11 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1870 census; age 31 in 1880 census2,1
Occupation1910box maker factory
1930 Census1930Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 81, single, an inmate in Fall River Home for Aged3
1940 Census1940Home for Aged, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 914
DeathMar 3, 1947Fall River, MA, USA
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 69;
    line 9, dwl 692-1068.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Fall River, Bristol, MA, Reel 604, p. 510b, line 3, dwl 273.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_889; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 80; sheet 23A, line 20, dwl 1168.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1690; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 17-132; line 49.

Anna E. Houghton1

F, #41426, b. July 1850, d. 1924

Family 1: George Barker b. 1845

Family 2: Thomas A. Manchester b. 1851, d. 1936

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BirthJul, 1850Fall River, MA, USA, age 1/12 in 1850 census; age 5 in 1855 census; age 10 in 1860 census; age 30 in 1880 census; age 60 in 1910 census2,1
MarriageAug, 18692
Occupation1880a store clerk
Marriagecirca 1888mar 22 y in 1910 census3
1910 Census1910Somerset, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 59, groceries traveling salesman3
Death1924MA, USA
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 69;
    line 9, dwl 692-1068.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ann-Marie Cunniff, Nov 13, 2004.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Somerset, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_575; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 226; line 56, dwl 188-216.

James O. Houghton1

M, #41427, b. circa 1835

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Birthcirca 1835MA, USA, age 15 in 1850 census1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, Box 308, p. 69.

Edmund J. Houghton1

M, #41428, b. circa 1837

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Birthcirca 1837MA, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1855 census; age 23 in 1860 census1
Occupationbetween 1855 and 1860a sailor

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, Box 308, p. 69.

William Houghton1

M, #41429, b. 8 June 1808, d. 13 August 1885

Family: Ann Grime b. c 1809, d. 11 Sep 1873

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BirthJun 8, 1808Wltondale, near, Preston, Lancashire, England, age 42 in 1850 census; age 72 in 1880 census2
MarriageNov 16, 1829St. Andrew's Church, Leyland, England2
1840 Census1840Rahway, Essex Co., NJ, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)3
1850 Census1850Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 42, a laborer4
1880 Census1880Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 72, a block printer, married, a boarder5
DeathAug 13, 1885Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, 228 Water St.6,2
BurialSt. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence, MA, USA2
NoteMarriage date from LDS IGI records; DOB data of children from family sources; May be inconsistent, showing 1st child was born four months before marriage. LDS IGI records show the following info which may apply: Wm. H. Chr. 4/14/1811 at Preston; s. Thomas & Mary
Sailed from Liverpool 1/18/1831 to New York on 3/2/1831. First worked at Bellville, NJ at Block Printing. Later lived in Rahway, NJ then Fall River, MA. Later to Lowell, MA. Moved to Lawrence in 1852. Residence Until 1831 - Waltondale, England 3/2/1831 New York; 1885, 228 Water St. Lawrence, MA Occupation - block printer Cause of death= congestion of liver; L.D. 4-97

Following is handwritten record from McDermott family: Family Record of Wm. Houghton William Houghton born June 8, 1808 in Waltondale, near Preston,Lancashire, England. His father, Thos. Houghton, was a block printer by trade. His mother's maiden name was Mary Worden and their fathers and mothers were all natives of the same place. Ann Houghton, wife ofWm., was born June 1, 1809; her maiden name, Ann Grime, and her father, Thos. Grime, a block printer. Her mother's maiden name was Catherine Whittle and their fathers and mothers were all born and lived about the same place as I came from. I sailed from Liverpool Jan. 18, 1831, arrived in New York March 2nd,1831. I first worked at Bellville, N.J. at block printing. My wife sailed from Liverpool May 17, 1832, arrived at N.Y. June 26, 1832.This was the great Cholera year and the death rate was about 26 a day. Frances Houghton was born July 28, 1829; Mary born Sept. 18th, 1830 at Clayton Green, near Preston, Eng. John Houghton born July 9, 1833at New York and died Augt. 7th, 1833 and is buried at St. Patrick's Church, Mott Street, N.Y. Grace Houghton born Augt. 12th,1834 anddied Jan. 10, 1862. Catherine Houghton born March 3, 1837 at Rahway, N.J; Elizabeth born July 13, 1839 at Rahway; Thomas born Jan. 21,1842 at Rahway; John born Mar. 7, 1846 at Fall River, Mass; Margaret Ann born April 1, 1849 at Fall River, Mass., died Jan. 11, 1852 at Lowell, Mass; Margaret Ann born Feb. 19, 1852 at Lowell, Mass. Moved to Lawrence in 1852. Ann Houghton died Sept. 11, 1873. Wm. Houghton died Augt. 13, 1885. In 1880 Census for Lawrence, William listed as Block Printer.2
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, Box 308, p. 110.
  2. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  3. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Rahway, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 251; Page: 427.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, ED 199, SD 60, Sh. 21, Ln. 48, dwl 7-18-26.
  6. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, V. 364, p. 236.

Ann Grime1

F, #41430, b. circa 1809, d. 11 September 1873

Family: William Houghton b. 8 Jun 1808, d. 13 Aug 1885

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca 1809Wltondale, near, Preston, Lancashire, England, age 42 in 1850 census1,2
MarriageNov 16, 1829St. Andrew's Church, Leyland, England1
Note1832Sailed from Liverpool 5/17/1832 to join husband in NY. Arrived at NY 6/26/1832. Record of death not found, indicated death from family source (see note for husband).1
1850 Census1850Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 42, a laborer2
DeathSep 11, 1873Lawrence, MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.