Amelia Celina Brooks1,2

F, #41701, b. 30 October 1846

Biography

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BirthOct 30, 1846Peoria, IL, USA2

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3887.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  3. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

Mary Amelia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41702, b. 15 April 1843, d. 1 September 1917

Family: John Evans b. 14 Mar 1844

  • Marriage*: Mary Amelia Brooks married John Evans on Dec 22, 1867.

Biography

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BirthApr 15, 1843Olney, Richland Co., IL, USA, MLM: Chester, VT4,3
MarriageDec 22, 1867
DeathSep 1, 1917Greenfield, IA, USA

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3889.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.

Amelia Jane Miles1,2

F, #41703, b. 7 September 1831, d. 12 February 1912

Family: Cyrus Houghton Brooks b. 17 Sep 1828, d. 2 Apr 1927

Biography

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BirthSep 7, 1831New York City, NY, USA3,2
MarriageFeb 9, 1857Elmwood, Peoria Co., IL, USA, w/23,2
DeathFeb 12, 1912Galva, IL, USA2
ParentsDFreeman Miles3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.

Leroy Llewelyn Brooks1,2,3

M, #41704, b. 25 November 1857, d. 30 January 1947

Family: Sofa Alice Chase b. 13 Dec 1859

Biography

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BirthNov 25, 1857Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA4
Marriage1
DeathJan 30, 1947CA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3901.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 10.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.

Sofa Alice Chase1,2

F, #41705, b. 13 December 1859

Family: Leroy Llewelyn Brooks b. 25 Nov 1857, d. 30 Jan 1947

Biography

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BirthDec 13, 18592
Marriage1
ParentsDHenry Clay Chase and Mary Elizabeth Gibbs

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 10.

Elsie Lucretia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41706, b. 9 March 1864, d. 25 July 1880

Biography

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BirthMar 9, 1864Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA3
DeathJul 25, 1880Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA4,3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3902.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.

Emma Lavinia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41707, b. 3 September 1865

Family: William Lorenzo Harris b. 31 May 1863, d. 11 Nov 1943

Biography

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BirthSep 3, 1865Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA3
MarriageApr 15, 1886Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA, 1896 given1,4

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3903.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 11.
  5. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

William Lorenzo Harris1,2

M, #41708, b. 31 May 1863, d. 11 November 1943

Family: Emma Lavinia Brooks b. 3 Sep 1865

Biography

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BirthMay 31, 18632
MarriageApr 15, 1886Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA, 1896 given1,2
DeathNov 11, 19432

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 11.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Elura Louise Brooks1,2,3

F, #41709, b. 19 March 1869, d. 28 February 1940

Family: Bertram Wilson Cole b. 7 Jul 1874

Biography

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BirthMar 19, 1869Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA3
MarriageDec 9, 18961,4
DeathFeb 28, 1940Galva, IL, USA

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3904.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Bertram Wilson Cole1,2

M, #41710, b. 7 July 1874

Family: Elura Louise Brooks b. 19 Mar 1869, d. 28 Feb 1940

Biography

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BirthJul 7, 1874Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA2
MarriageDec 9, 18961,2
ParentsSWilson Cole and Elizabeth Caldwell2

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Rose Amelia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41711, b. 3 July 1873, d. 12 February 1963

Family: Charles Edwin Mitchell b. 21 May 1875, d. 25 Jun 1945

Biography

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BirthJul 3, 1873Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA4
MarriageOct 28, 1914Galva, IL, USA5
DeathFeb 12, 1963Galva, IL, USA5

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3905.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 9.
  5. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Lovica C. Ripley1,2

F, #41712, b. 22 December 1810, d. July 1876

Family: Leland Houghton b. 31 Aug 1809, d. 22 Jan 1882

Biography

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BirthDec 22, 1810Tinmouth, VT, USA, (age 34 in 1850 census; age 59 in 1870 census)3,4
Marriage1839Rutland, VT, USA5,2
1850 Census1850Wheatland, Will Co., IL, USA, age 41, a farmer, property $12006
1870 Census1870Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, age 60, a farmer, property $8300-22857
DeathJul, 1876Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA4
ParentsDVine Ripley & Lois Crampton2

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Roxbury, Addison Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, Hn 29, Fn 32.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  5. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, dwl 29-32.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.

Franklin Houghton

M, #41713, b. 12 June 1840, d. 10 June 1899

Family: Sarah Jane Mellen b. 25 Aug 1845, d. 25 Jan 1908

Biography

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BirthJun 12, 1840Rutland, VT, USA, (age 10 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census)2,3,4
MarriageNov 14, 1864Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic 1356; Brandt: Wesley, Will Co., IL1,5,6,4
1870 Census1870Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, next to father; age 30, a farmer, property $1600-7752
1880 Census1880Crescent, Iroquois Co., IL, USA7
DeathJun 10, 1899Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA1,3
BiographyBrandt: He came with his parents to Rockville, IL, aged 5. In 1857, he came to New Lenox, IL, to Wesley Twp, Will Co., IL in 1862; to Gilman, IL in 1874, where he died in 1899 from consumption. He was a butcher; was active in civic affairs; was a member of the Methodist church. His wife's parents, William M and Elvira Mellen, came from Winhall VT to Wesley IL and removed to Gilman IL by 1876. Both are buried in the cemetery at Gilman.4

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 21, dwl 5-5.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Crescent, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T9_214; Family History Film: 1254214; Page: 139A; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 9, line 23, dwl 85-86.

Sarah Jane Mellen1,2

F, #41714, b. 25 August 1845, d. 25 January 1908

Family: Franklin Houghton b. 12 Jun 1840, d. 10 Jun 1899

Biography

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BirthAug 25, 1845Winhall, VT, USA, (age 24 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1880 census; Aug 1846, age 53 in 1900 census)3,4
MarriageNov 14, 1864Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic 1356; Brandt: Wesley, Will Co., IL5,1,2,6
1870 Census1870Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, next to father; age 30, a farmer, property $1600-7753
1880 Census1880Crescent, Iroquois Co., IL, USA7
Note19005 children born, 3 living
DeathJan 25, 1908Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA4
ParentsDWilliam Maher Mellen and Elvira Bolster; both born in VT4,6
NoteRelatives?; married brothers; parents born in VT

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 21, dwl 5-5.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  5. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  6. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Crescent, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T9_214; Family History Film: 1254214; Page: 139A; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 9, line 23, dwl 85-86.

Charles Arthur Houghton1,2,3

M, #41715, b. 28 August 1869, d. 17 August 1910

Family: Clarissa Hazlett b. 16 Jun 1871, d. 30 May 1934

Biography

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BirthAug 28, 1869Wesley Twp, Will Co., IL, USA, age 9/12 in 1870 census; age 9 in 1880 census; Aug 1869, age 30 in 1900 census; age 40 in 1910 census5,1
1900 Census1900Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, farmer6
Note1903Zillah, WA, USA, purchased land in and in Dec 1904 moved to7
1910 Census1910Willamette, Lane Co., OR, USA, age 40, farmer8
DeathAug 17, 1910Harrisburg, OR, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  4. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 21, dwl 5-5.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ashkum, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 3; Sheet: 13A; line 5, dwl 245-246.
  7. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Willamette, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T624_1283; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 309; line 93, dwl 43-43.

Eva Lovica Houghton1,2

F, #41716, b. 11 April 1876, d. 4 August 1934

Family: John Chestnut Cassidy b. 24 Jul 1872, d. 6 Mar 1950

Biography

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BirthApr 11, 1876Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; Apr 1875, age 25 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census3,2
MarriageAug 29, 1894Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA1,2
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 28, RR brakeman; and brother Henry Cassidy4
1910 Census1910Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 37, railroad switchman, and Henry J. Cassidy, brother, 27, IL; and Roxanne Kimball, grandmother, 90, MA5
DeathAug 4, 1934Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Illinois Death Certificate # 60220802
BurialWood Lawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL, USA2

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Crescent, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T9_214; Family History Film: 1254214; Page: 139A; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 9, line 23, dwl 85-86.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 14B; line 70, dwl 301-309.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_256; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 707; line 56, dwl 224-52-55.

Amy Houghton1,2

F, #41717, b. February 1884

Family: Charles E. Funk

Biography

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BirthFeb, 1884Gilman, IL, USA, age 16 in 1900 census2
Marriage3
BiographyAfter the death of her husband, she went to live near her sister Eva Cassidy in Chicago. No further record of this family.3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 14B; line 70, dwl 301-309.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.

George Houghton1

M, #41718, b. 19 July 1873, d. 10 March 1875

Biography

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BirthJul 19, 1873IL, USA2,3
DeathMar 10, 1875Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA2
BurialAshkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.

Clarissa Hazlett1

F, #41719, b. 16 June 1871, d. 30 May 1934

Family: Charles Arthur Houghton b. 28 Aug 1869, d. 17 Aug 1910

Biography

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BirthJun 16, 1871IL, USA, age 29 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census2,3
MarriageJun 10, 1897Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, Lic. 7729, Book B2, p. 3021,3
1900 Census1900Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, farmer2
1910 Census1910Willamette, Lane Co., OR, USA, age 40, farmer4
DeathMay 30, 1934Zillah, WA, USA3
ParentsDAndrew S Hazlett & Margaret Buck; parents born in PA3

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ashkum, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 3; Sheet: 13A; line 5, dwl 245-246.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Willamette, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T624_1283; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 309; line 93, dwl 43-43.

John Chestnut Cassidy1,2

M, #41720, b. 24 July 1872, d. 6 March 1950

Family: Eva Lovica Houghton b. 11 Apr 1876, d. 4 Aug 1934

Biography

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BirthJul 24, 1872New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Jul 1871, age 28 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census2,3
MarriageAug 29, 1894Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA1,2
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 28, RR brakeman; and brother Henry Cassidy3
1910 Census1910Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 37, railroad switchman, and Henry J. Cassidy, brother, 27, IL; and Roxanne Kimball, grandmother, 90, MA4
DeathMar 6, 1950Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA2
ParentsSHenry Thomas Cassidy, b. Ireland, and Imogene Kimball, b. NY2,3,5

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 14B; line 70, dwl 301-309.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_256; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 707; line 56, dwl 224-52-55.
  5. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.

Herrick Houghton1

M, #41721, b. 2 January 1845, d. 13 April 1924

Family: Nancy E. Mellen b. Mar 1844, d. 10 Sep 1921

Biography

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BirthJan 2, 1845Rutland, VT, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 25 in 1870 census; age 35 in 1880 census; Jan 1845, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census2,3
Milit-BegIL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 39th Illinois Infantry, a private and a Chaplain4
ResearchIL, USA
MarriageFeb 19, 1868Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 3011,5,6
Occupation1870Rockville, IL, USA, a farmer2
1880 Census1880Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 35, a farmer7
PensionInxMay 12, 1890IL, USA, as invalid8
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA9
1910 Census1910Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 65, post office post master10
DeathApr 13, 1924Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, p. 42, ED 129, line 33, dwl 320-357/384-417.
  8. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 14A; line 41, dwl 191-299.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 74;
    line 134-143.

Nancy E. Mellen1

F, #41722, b. March 1844, d. 10 September 1921

Family: Herrick Houghton b. 2 Jan 1845, d. 13 Apr 1924

Biography

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BirthMar, 1844VT, USA, age 27 in 1870 census; age 37 in 1880 census; age 56 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census; age 76 in 1920 census2
MarriageFeb 19, 1868Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 3013,1,4
1880 Census1880Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 35, a farmer5
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA6
1910 Census1910Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 65, post office post master7
DeathSep 10, 1921Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, Cert. 28181, filed Sep 10, 19218
NoteRelatives?; married brothers; parents born in VT

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.
  3. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, p. 42, ED 129, line 33, dwl 320-357/384-417.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 14A; line 41, dwl 191-299.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 74;
    line 134-143.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

William L. Houghton1,2,3

M, #41723, b. November 1869, d. before 1920

Family 1: Myrtle Stafford

Family 2: Ella M. Thrasher b. May 1870

  • Marriage*: William L. Houghton married Ella M. Thrasher on circa 1895 mar 5 years in 1900 census.1

Family 3: Marie A. Davis b. c 1874, d. 5 Jul 1943

  • Marriage*: William L. Houghton married Marie A. Davis on circa Oct, 1909 mar 7 months in 1910 census; her 1st, his 3rd.5

Biography

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BirthNov, 1869IL, USA, (age 6/12 in 1870 census; age 10 in 1880 census; age 30 in 1900 census)2
MarriageJul 28, 1892Livingston Co., IL, USA, Lic. 4485, Book J.3
Marriagecirca 1895mar 5 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, grocery salesman4
Marriagecirca Oct, 1909mar 7 months in 1910 census; her 1st, his 3rd5
1910 Census1910Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 40, distributing agent, Standard Oil Co.5
Deathbefore 1920wife is widow

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 15A; line 11, dwl 312-321.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 74;
    line 38, dwl 151-161.

Ella M. Thrasher1

F, #41724, b. May 1870

Family: William L. Houghton b. Nov 1869, d. b 1920

Biography

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BirthMay, 1870IL, USA, age 30 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1895mar 5 years in 1900 census2
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, grocery salesman1
ParentsDfather born in MA, Esther Thrasher, born in CT1

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 15A; line 11, dwl 312-321.
  2. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 74;
    line 38, dwl 151-161.

Sidney Houghton1,2

M, #41725, b. 3 March 1850, d. 8 September 1914

Family: Amy Mellen b. 2 Jan 1851

Biography

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BirthMar 3, 1850Wheatland Twp, Will Co., IL, USA, age 3/12, VT, in 1850 census; age 20, VT, in 1870 census; age 30, IL, in 1880 census; Mar 1850, age in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census3,4
MarriageNov 23, 1871Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2918, Book B, p. 931,5
1880 Census1880Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 30, a conductor on a horse car6
1900 Census1900Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 50, mail car. city del.7
1910 Census1910Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 60, city mail carrier8
DeathSep 8, 1914Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA4
BiographyBrandt: He was a city mail carrier in Chicago IL from 1879 to 1899, when he moved to Albuqurque, NM, immediately entering the postal service there. He was a member of the Methodist Church and served as choir leader during his entire residence there.9

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, dwl 29-32.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, Hn 29, Fn 32.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Roll: T9_194; Family History Film: 1254194; Page: 459C; Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 9; Sheet: 7B, line 53, dwl 230-143-174.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 3, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 12; line 93, dwl 420-257-283.
  9. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

Amy Mellen1,2

F, #41726, b. 2 January 1851

Family: Sidney Houghton b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 8 Sep 1914

Biography

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BirthJan 2, 1851Winhall, VT, USA, age 29 in 1880 census; age 49 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 69 in 1920 census3,4,5
MarriageNov 23, 1871Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2918, Book B, p. 931,6
1880 Census1880Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 30, a conductor on a horse car7
1900 Census1900Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 50, mail car. city del.4
1910 Census1910Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 60, city mail carrier8
1920 Census1920Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 69, widow, none; David, caretaker9,10
DeathAlbuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA5

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 9; Sheet: 7B, line 53, dwl 230-143-174.
  5. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Roll: T9_194; Family History Film: 1254194; Page: 459C; Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 3, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 12; line 93, dwl 420-257-283.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Film 865, Box 12, Vol. 1, E.D. 20, Sh. 22, Ln. 91.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 4, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1074; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 20; line 91, dwl 420-607-627.

Cora M. Houghton1,2

F, #41727, b. 19 November 1872

Family 1: Charles Edwin Morrison b. 27 Apr 1864, d. 10 Jan 1910

Family 2: David Michener b. 1852, d. 2 Jan 1923

Family 3: William Pender b. 11 Mar 1866, d. Sep 1945

Biography

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BirthNov 19, 1872Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 7 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1920 census3,4
MarriageJun 13, 1891Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 1687321,5
MarriageDec 25, 19196,4
MarriageMar 11, 1924Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA4

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 4, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1074; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 20; line 91, dwl 420-607-627.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Film 865, Box 12, Vol. 1, E.D. 20, Sh. 22, Ln. 91.

Walter Irving Houghton1

M, #41728, b. 1877, d. 1884

Biography

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Birth1877Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 3 in 1880 census1,3
Death1884Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA3
BurialGilman, IL, USA3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.
  2. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

Grace Houghton1

F, #41729, b. 2 July 1886, d. 4 April 1906

Family: Bernard Gunsell

Biography

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BirthJul 2, 1886Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 13 in 1900 census2,3
Marriage4
DeathApr 4, 1906Roswell, NM, USA, in childbirth4

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 9; Sheet: 7B, line 53, dwl 230-143-174.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

Charles Edwin Morrison1,2

M, #41730, b. 27 April 1864, d. 10 January 1910

Family: Cora M. Houghton b. 19 Nov 1872

Biography

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BirthApr 27, 18642
MarriageJun 13, 1891Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 1687323,1
DeathJan 10, 1910

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.
  3. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.