William Houghton1

M, #44821, b. November 1864

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BirthNov, 1864MA, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census; age 35 in 1900 census2
Occupation1900a police officer
DuplicateLawrence, MA, USA, policeman
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 18, E.D. 330, Sh. 6, Ln. 44.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 8, ED. 195, Sh. 45, Ln. 7.

Sabina A. Houghton1

M, #44822, b. August 1878

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BirthAug, 1878ME, USA, age 21 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1896mar 4 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Marshfield, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 21, a servant to Frederic E. Damon; one child born, 1 living1,2
ParentsDparents born in Ireland
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 62, E. D. 1132, Sh. 12, Ln. 79.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 674; Enumeration District: 1132; Sheet 12B; line 79, dwl 348-358.

Ernest Rutherford Houghton1,2

M, #44823, b. 30 November 1876, d. 30 September 1941

Family: Annie Laura Larkin b. 11 Feb 1877, d. 14 Mar 1941

  • Marriage*: Ernest Rutherford Houghton married Annie Laura Larkin on circa 1902 both age 24; mar 8 y in 1910 census.4

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BirthNov 30, 1876MA, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census; age 63 in 1940 census1,3,2
Marriagecirca 1902both age 24; mar 8 y in 1910 census4
1910 Census1910Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, stable hostler; and 3 lodgers5
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Brighton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 41, chauffeur6
1920 Census1920Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 43, garage repairman7,8
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 53, home painter4
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 63, blg constr. painter9
DeathSep 30, 1941Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 642
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 96, E. D. 1772, Sh. 9, Ln. 38.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 901, Sh 8, Ln 8.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 148 ; Enumeration District: 406; sheet 12B; line 59, dwl 13778-229.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 7, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_633; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1894; line 83, dwl 50.
  6. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: Roll: Roll: 1685064.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 76, E.D. 368, Sh. 6, Ln. 83.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Newton Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_716; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 368; line 83, dwl 1233-112-119.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_411; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 60-902; line 25, dwl 2525.

Grace Mabel Houghton1,2

F, #44824, b. May 1880

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BirthMay, 1880MA, USA, age 20 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census1,3
1920 Census1920Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 39, single, P.C. children agent; a lodger with Louise Ingalls3,4
1930 Census1930Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 49, state bureau social worker5
1940 Census1940Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 59, single, social worker, state of CT welfare dept., and Ethel B. Stone, 47, partner6
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 96, E. D. 1772, Sh. 9, Ln. 38.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 901, Sh 8, Ln 8.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 143, E.D. 305, Sh. 11, Ln. 14.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_750; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 305; line 14, dwl 1-37-76.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 264; Enumeration District: 60; Sheet: j19B; line 84, dwl 171-129-406.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T627_537; Page: 66B; Enumeration District: 10-135; line 46, dwl 35.

Sarah Houghton

F, #44825, b. 1850

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Birth1850Ireland, age 50 in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a servant to Dennis Houghton1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 36.

Dennis Houghton1

M, #44826

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1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a servant to Dennis Houghton1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 36.

Elmer Winchester Houghton1,2

M, #44827, b. 1 February 1873

Family: Eunice E. Parsons b. c 1878

  • Marriage*: Elmer Winchester Houghton married Eunice E. Parsons on circa 1900 age 27 and 22.5

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BirthFeb 1, 1873MA, USA, age 7 in 1880 census; age 27 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census1
Occupation1900market salesman
1900 Census1900Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 52, a widow1,4
Marriagecirca 1900age 27 and 225
1910 Census1910Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 37, market salesman6
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, salesman2
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, produce salesman5,7
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, living with Mary Parsons, 72, Eunice's mother; he a meat market salesman8
1940 Census1940Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 67, produce salesman9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 50, E.D. 922, Sh. 4, Ln. 1.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685010.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 26, ED. 608, Sh. 29, Ln. 18.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Ward 1, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 665; Enumeration District: 922; Sheet 4A; line 1, dwl 25-64-86.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 118, E.D. 464, Sh. 10, Ln. 27.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_605; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1013; line 16, dwl 101-106-187.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 18, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_737; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 464; line 27; dwl 1-108-224.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 954; Enumeration District: 463; sheet 26B; line 91, dwl 39-359-528.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1663; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 15-218; line 7, dwl 419.

Sarah Ann Newhall1

F, #44828, b. October 1839, d. 1925

Family: Thomas O. W. Houghton b. 1834, d. 15 Feb 1887

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BirthOct, 1839MA, USA, age 30 in 1870 census; age 40 in 1880 census; Oct 1840, age 60 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 80 in 1920 census2,3
1880 Census1880Saugus, Exxex Co., MA, USA, age 45, tends a snuff mill4
1910 Census1910Saugus, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 65, widow5
Death1925Saugus, MA, USA
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Saugus, MA, USA
ParentsDparents born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1904, Vol 549 Page 250.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 25(20), E.D. 463, Sh. 9, Ln. 32.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Saugus, Essex Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 38, E.D. 286, Sh. 12, Ln. 24.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Saugus, Essex Co., MA, E.D. 146, Sh. 33, p. 265, Ln. 23, dwl 277-310.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_588; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 480; line 54, dwl 85, dwl 457-573.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Saugus, Essex Co., MA, Reel 614, Pg. 816b, Ln. 18, dwl 266-304.

Sarah E. Houghton1

F, #44829, b. November 1828

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BirthNov, 1828MA, USA, age 71 in 1900 census1
Census1900Oxford, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 90, E.D. 1668, Sh. 7, Ln. 87.

Seaford Houghton1

M, #44830, b. April 1852

Family: Emma (?) b. Jun 1858

  • Marriage*: Seaford Houghton married Emma (?) on circa 1875 mar 25 y in 1900 census.1,2

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BirthApr, 1852Canada (French), age 48 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1875mar 25 y in 1900 census1,2
Immigration1877
1900 Census1900Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 48, "taylor"1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_653; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 610; line 44, dwl 7-191-211.

Emma (?)1

F, #44831, b. June 1858

Family: Seaford Houghton b. Apr 1852

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BirthJun, 1858Canada (French), age 41 in 1900 census1
Immigration1865
Marriagecirca 1875mar 25 y in 1900 census1,2
1900 Census1900Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 48, "taylor"1,2
ParentsDparents born in French Canada
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_653; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 610; line 44, dwl 7-191-211.

Emil Houghton1

M, #44832, b. December 1879

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BirthDec, 1879MA, USA, age 20 in 1900 census1
Occupation1900buffer
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Ovalr Houghton1

M, #44833, b. December 1881

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BirthDec, 1881MA, USA, age 18 in 1900 census1
Occupation1900? feeder
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Israel Houghton1

M, #44834, b. December 1883

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BirthDec, 1883MA, USA, age 16 in 1900 census1
Occupation1900helper in camera shop
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Alfred Houghton1

M, #44835, b. May 1885

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BirthMay, 1885MA, USA, age 14 in 1900 census1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Charles Houghton1

M, #44836, b. January 1889

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BirthJan, 1889MA, USA, age 11 in 1900 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Arthur Houghton1

M, #44837, b. April 1891

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BirthApr, 1891MA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Alvira Houghton1

F, #44838, b. December 1893

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BirthDec, 1893MA, USA, age 6 in 1900 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Melville Houghton1

M, #44839, b. December 1895

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BirthDec, 1895MA, USA, age 4 in 1900 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 33, E.D. 610, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.

Sherman A. Houghton1

M, #44840, b. April 1855, d. 1952

Family: Mary L. Holyoke b. Apr 1857, d. b 1950

  • Marriage*: Sherman A. Houghton married Mary L. Holyoke on circa 1880 he age 22, she 20; mar 30 y in 1910 census.1

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BirthApr, 1855MA, USA, age 5 in 1860 census; age 15 in 1870 census; age 25 in 1880 census; age 45 in 1900 census;
age 54 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1920 census; age 74 in 1930 census; age 84 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1880he age 22, she 20; mar 30 y in 1910 census1
1880 Census1880Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 25, a baker2
1900 Census1900Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 45, a baker1,3
1910 Census1910Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 54, own shop baker4
1920 Census1920Warner, Merrimack Co., NH, USA, age 64, farmer5,6
Death1952
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 27, E.D. 499, Sh. 4, Ln. 35.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_541; Family History Film: 1254541; Page: 79C; Enumeration District: 403; sheet 39, line 15, dwl 237-359.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 649; Enumeration District: 499; Sheet 4A; line 36, dwl 82-88.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_589; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 520; line 34, dwl 32-34.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Warner, Merrimack Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 14, E.D. 105, Sh. 2, Ln. 28.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Warner, Merrimack, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1012; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 105; line 26, dwl 39-42.

Mary L. Holyoke1,2

F, #44841, b. April 1857, d. before 1950

Family: Sherman A. Houghton b. Apr 1855, d. 1952

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BirthApr, 1857MA, USA, age 23 in 1880 census; age 43 in 1900 census;
age 52 in 1910 census; age 62 in 1920 census; age 72 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1880he age 22, she 20; mar 30 y in 1910 census1
1880 Census1880Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 25, a baker3
1900 Census1900Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 45, a baker1,4
1910 Census1910Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 54, own shop baker5
1920 Census1920Warner, Merrimack Co., NH, USA, age 64, farmer2,6
Deathbefore 1950
ParentsDparents born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 27, E.D. 499, Sh. 4, Ln. 35.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Warner, Merrimack Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 14, E.D. 105, Sh. 2, Ln. 28.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_541; Family History Film: 1254541; Page: 79C; Enumeration District: 403; sheet 39, line 15, dwl 237-359.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 649; Enumeration District: 499; Sheet 4A; line 36, dwl 82-88.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_589; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 520; line 34, dwl 32-34.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Warner, Merrimack, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1012; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 105; line 26, dwl 39-42.

Florence L. Houghton1

F, #44842, b. October 1883

Family: George A. Witherell b. c 1877

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BirthOct, 1883MA, USA, age 16 in 1900 census; age 46 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1905he 28, she 232
1930 Census1930Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 74, a farmer2
1950 US Census1950Warwick, MA, USA, age 73, town building janitor
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 27, E.D. 499, Sh. 4, Ln. 35.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 38; line 22, dwl 64-65.

Sheldon Alvin Houghton1,2

M, #44843, b. 21 May 1886, d. 1985

Family: Mable O. (?) b. 1886, d. 1969

  • Marriage*: Sheldon Alvin Houghton married Mable O. (?) on circa 1901 age 20 and 18.3

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BirthMay 21, 1886MA, USA, age 14 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1901age 20 and 183
1910 Census1910Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24, boarder, express comp. transferer4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 32, clerk2
1930 Census1930Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44, an express comp. cashier; and 3 roomers3
1940 Census1940Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, married; transportation clerk; and 6 boarders5
Residence1942Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Death1985MA, USA
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 27, E.D. 499, Sh. 4, Ln. 35.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1674507.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T626_971; Enumeration District: 107; sheet 4B; line 53, dwl 720-82.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 10, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_633; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1919; line 80, dwl 72-150-324.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1719; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-217; line 15, dwl 7.

Margaret Beckwith1,2

F, #44844, b. June 1876

Family: Dr. Silas A. Houghton M.D. b. Mar 1865, d. b 1920

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BirthJun, 1876NY, USA, age 24 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1897mar 3 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 35, a physician; and 2 servants1,3
1910 Census1910Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 45, general practice doctor; 3 servants4
1920 Census1920Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 47, widow, none2,5
1930 Census1930Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 57, widow; and William T. Tiers, 206
DARDAR: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 8, page 318
Mrs. Margaret Beckwith Houghton.
DAR ID Number: 7941
Born in New York.
Wife of Silas Houghton.
Descendant of Lieut. Benjamin Movers, of Massachusetts.
Daughter of George Henry Beckwith and Emeroy E. Vilas, his wife.
Granddaughter of George Mather Beckwith and Elizabeth H. Movers, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Benjamin Hazen Movers and Margaret Platt Miller, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Benjamin Movers and Hannah Platt, his wife.
Benjamin Movers enlisted in 1776 and was at Ticonderoga and the surrender of Burgoyne. He was ensign under his uncle, Col. Moses Hazen, and 1780 lieutenant and adjutant of the regiment. He served on Washington's Life Guard and was at the siege of York. A sword presented him by Congress for valiant service is now treasured by his descendants.
ParentsDparents born in NY
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 55, E.D. 1019, Sh. 14, Ln. 64.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brookline, Norfolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 66, E.D. 176, Sh. 4, Ln. 3.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brookline, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 669; Enumeration District: 1019; Sheet 14B; line 64, dwl 206-285.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll T624_608; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1086; line 59; dwl 14-12-96.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_721; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 176; line 3; dwl 310-241.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_933; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0244; line 68, dwl 38-172-595.

Stephen Houghton1

M, #44845, b. August 1842

Family: Mary (?) b. Aug 1852

  • Marriage*: Stephen Houghton married Mary (?) on circa 1872 mar 28 years in 1900 census.1

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BirthAug, 1842MA, USA, age 38 in 1880 census; age 57 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1872mar 28 years in 1900 census1
1880 Census1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38, a laborer2
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 42, carpenter1,3
ParentsSparents born in Ireland
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 77, E.D. 1443, Sh. 4, Ln. 39.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_556; Family History Film: 1254556; Page: 487A; Enumeration District: 680; sheet 25, line 16, dwl 129-260.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 19, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 685; Enumeration District: 1443; Sheet 4A; line 39, dwl 42-70.

Mary (?)1

F, #44846, b. August 1852

Family: Stephen Houghton b. Aug 1842

  • Marriage*: Mary (?) married Stephen Houghton on circa 1872 mar 28 years in 1900 census.1

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BirthAug, 1852Ireland, age 30 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1900 census1
Immigration1867
Marriagecirca 1872mar 28 years in 1900 census1
1880 Census1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38, a laborer2
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 42, carpenter1,3
ParentsDparents born in Ireland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 77, E.D. 1443, Sh. 4, Ln. 39.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_556; Family History Film: 1254556; Page: 487A; Enumeration District: 680; sheet 25, line 16, dwl 129-260.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 19, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 685; Enumeration District: 1443; Sheet 4A; line 39, dwl 42-70.

Susan Houghton1

F, #44847, b. April 1827

Biography

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BirthApr, 1827NH, USA, age 73 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 73, widow, no children1,2
ParentsDparents born in NH
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 89, E.D. 1646, Sh. 13, Ln. 38.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 693; Enumeration District: 1646; Sheet 13A; line 38, dwl 191-233-376.

Clara Eva Houghton1

F, #44848, b. December 1868

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BirthDec, 1868MA, USA, age 1 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census; age 31 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census2,3
Residencebetween 1892 and 1894Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, employed at Wachusett Shirt Co.4
1900 Census1900Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 60, widow2,5
Occupation1900stitcher MacIntosh Company
1910 Census1910Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 70, widow6
1930 Census1930Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 61, single, a rubber footwear stitcher7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 135.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 44, E.D. 766, Sh. 4(9), Ln. 85.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 63, E.D. 168, Sh. 8, Ln. 21.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Leominster, Massachusetts Directories, 1883-95, Sep. 25, 2001.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 659; Enumeration District: 766; Sheet 9B; line 85, dwl 37-184-217.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1774;
    dwl 37-234-406.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_919; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 251; Image: 0657; line 27, dwl 37-120-144.

James W. Houghton1

M, #44849, b. October 1873

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BirthOct, 1873MA, USA, age 26 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 53, widow1,2
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 32, E.D. 594, Sh. 16, Ln. 55.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 652; Enumeration District: 594; Sheet 16B; line 55, dwl 25-336-387.

Tiresa Houghton1

F, #44850, b. December 1854

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BirthDec, 1854Ireland, age 45 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, living with and a sister in law of Charles McLaughlen1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 69, E.D. 1269, Sh. 8, Ln. 77.