James R. Houghton1

M, #47161, b. circa 1848

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Birthcirca 1848VA, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census;1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rappahannock Co., Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 94b, Line 1, dwl 139-139.

Elijah Houghton1,2

M, #47162, b. 5 January 1806, d. 7 March 1890

Family 1: Sarah Reynolds Compton b. c 1808, d. 1862

Family 2: Margaret J. Scroggins b. Jan 1824

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BirthJan 5, 1806Culpeper Co., VA, USA, age 44 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1870 census; age 74 in 1880 census4,2
MarriageJan 7, 1830Culpeper Co., VA, USA1
1830 Census1830Culpeper Co., VA, USA, Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)//1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)5
1840 Census1840Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)6
1850 Census185069th Dist., Warren Co., VA, USA, age 42, a farmer2
1860 Census1860Rappanhannock Co., VA, USA, age 53, farmer7
MarriageApr 10, 1864Rappahannock Co., VA, USA8,4
1870 Census1870Hampton, Rappanhannock Co., VA, USA, age 62, farmer; 1 black servant and her family9
DeathMar 7, 1890Rappahannock Co., VA, USA10
BiographyThey farmed in Virginia's Rappahannock and Warren counties.

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address, Nov. 20, 2002.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , District 69, Warren, Virginia; Roll: M432_980; Page: 10; Line 8, dwl 128-132.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Sep 26, 2006.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct 1, 2006.
  5. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Culpeper Co., Virginia; Roll: 197; Page: 108.
  6. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Rappahannock Co., Virginia; Roll: 575; Page: 4.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census ,, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: M653_1374; Page: 205; Image: 220; Family History Library Film: 805374; line 48, dwl 662-622.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: T9_1386; Family History Film: 1255386; Page: 309B; Enumeration District: 129; sheet 30, line 42, dwl 240-246.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: M593_1674; Page: 103B; Image: 210; Family History Library Film: 553173; line 25, dwl 212-212.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Sep. 26, 2006.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, 64th Dist., Warren Co., VA, Box 980, p. 10, Ln 8, dwl 128.

Sarah Reynolds Compton1

F, #47163, b. circa 1808, d. 1862

Family: Elijah Houghton b. 5 Jan 1806, d. 7 Mar 1890

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Birthcirca 1808VA, USA, age 42 in 1850 census; age 52 in 1860 census2
MarriageJan 7, 1830Culpeper Co., VA, USA1
1850 Census185069th Dist., Warren Co., VA, USA, age 42, a farmer2
1860 Census1860Rappanhannock Co., VA, USA, age 53, farmer3
Death18624
ParentsDE Howard Compton 1775 – 1866 & Elizabeth Yates 1782 –

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address, Nov. 20, 2002.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , District 69, Warren, Virginia; Roll: M432_980; Page: 10; Line 8, dwl 128-132.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census ,, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: M653_1374; Page: 205; Image: 220; Family History Library Film: 805374; line 48, dwl 662-622.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct 1, 2006.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Mary Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #47164, b. 15 December 1831, d. 14 January 1907

Family: Philip Dodridge Daugherty b. 4 Feb 1821, d. 11 Apr 1896

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BirthDec 15, 1831Culpeper Co., VA, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 38 in 18701,2
MarriageJun 8, 1850Warren Co., VA, USA1
1870 Census1870East Nelson, Moultrie Co., IL, USA, age 49, a farmer3
DeathJan 14, 1907Quincey, KS, USA1
BiographyThey lived for many years in Rappahannock County. She spent her final years at Quincy, Kansas.1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct 1, 2006.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , District 69, Warren, Virginia; Roll: M432_980; Page: 10; Line 8, dwl 128-132.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , East Nelson, Moultrie, Illinois; Roll: M593_264; Page: 22; line 7, dwl 123.

Sarah Jane Houghton1,2

F, #47165, b. 9 May 1837

Family: John Henry Clark

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BirthMay 9, 1837Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 13 in 1850 census3,1
MarriageMay 14, 1857Rappahannock Co., VA, USA1
Deathin the 1920's

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , District 69, Warren, Virginia; Roll: M432_980; Page: 10; Line 8, dwl 128-132.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, 64th Dist., Warren Co., VA, Box 980, p. 10, Ln 8, dwl 128.

Virginia Frances Houghton1,2

F, #47166, b. 23 October 1839, d. between 1899 and 1909

Family: James A. Houghton

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BirthOct 23, 1839Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 11 in 1850 census2
MarriageSep 10, 18571
Residence1872They resided in Rappahannock until shortly after 1872.
Deathbetween 1899 and 1909Harrison Co., WV, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , District 69, Warren, Virginia; Roll: M432_980; Page: 10; Line 8, dwl 128-132.

Lucy Margaret Houghton1,2

F, #47167, b. 2 July 1842, d. 9 December 1916

Family: John Bailey Cooper

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BirthJul 2, 1842Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 17 in 1860 census1,2
MarriageNov 24, 18641
No Childrn
DeathDec 9, 1916Rappahannock Co., VA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , District 69, Warren, Virginia; Roll: M432_980; Page: 10; Line 8, dwl 128-132.

Almira Wilson Houghton1

F, #47168, b. 18 August 1847, d. 17 February 1940

Family: John Thomas Dulin

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BirthAug 18, 1847Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census1,3
MarriageJan 31, 18651
DeathFeb 17, 1940Rappahannock Co., VA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, 64th Dist., Warren Co., VA, Box 980, p. 10, Ln 8, dwl 128.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , District 69, Warren, Virginia; Roll: M432_980; Page: 10; Line 8, dwl 128-132.

John R.? Houghton1

M, #47169, b. circa 1811

Family:

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Birthcirca 1811VA, USA, age 39 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Dist. 30, Lewis Co., VA, USA, a farmer, property $5001

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Dist. 30, Lewis Co., VA, Box 956, p. 64, Ln 1, dwl 845.

Mary Houghton1

F, #47170, b. circa 1834

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Birthcirca 1834VA, USA, age 16 in 1850 census1

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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Dist. 30, Lewis Co., VA, Box 956, p. 64, Ln 1, dwl 845.

Albert J. Houghton1

M, #47171, b. 16 May 1827, d. 1854

Family: Sarah Ann Crawford b. 1834

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BirthMay 16, 1827Rockingham Co., VA, USA, age 21 in 1850 census1,2,3
MarriageApr 21, 1852Upshur Co., WV, USA2
Death1854Upshur Co., WV, USA3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Dist. 30, Lewis Co., VA, Box 956, p. 67, Ln 36, dwl 895.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Anne Heeter, June 2003.

John Sims1

M, #47172, b. circa 1770, d. before 12 March 1851

Family: Margaret Baxter b. c 1777

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Birthcirca 1770Culpeper Co., VA, USA, age 80 in 1850 census1
MarriageMay 26, 1796Culpeper Co., VA, USA1,2
Deathbefore Mar 12, 1851Lewis Co., WV, USA2
ParentsSThomas Sims Jr and Mary Nalle2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Dist. 30, Lewis Co., VA, Box 956, p. 67, Ln 36, dwl 895.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Anne Heeter, June 2003.

Margaret Baxter1

F, #47173, b. circa 1777

Family: John Sims b. c 1770, d. b 12 Mar 1851

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Birthcirca 1777Culpeper Co., VA, USA, age 73 in 1850 census1
MarriageMay 26, 1796Culpeper Co., VA, USA1,2
ParentsDAlexander Baxter and Mary Byram2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Dist. 30, Lewis Co., VA, Box 956, p. 67, Ln 36, dwl 895.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Anne Heeter, June 2003.

Phebe Jane Houghton1

F, #47174, b. September 1828

Family: Frederick T. Elliott

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BirthSep, 1828VA, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 32 in 1860 census3,2
1860 Census1860Rappanhannock Co., VA, USA, age 81, farmer; 2 houses from son Elijah4
MarriageMay 26, 1863Rappahannock Co., VA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct 6, 2006.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rappahannock Co., Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 123; Line 29, dwl 542-542.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census ,, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: M653_1374; Page: 205; Image: 220; Family History Library Film: 805374; line 33, dwl 660-620.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Sep. 26, 2006.

Ann Washington Houghton1

F, #47175, b. 31 December 1845, d. 6 March 1919

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BirthDec 31, 1845Smedley, VA, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census; age 32 in 1880 census; Oct 1849, age 50 in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Hampton, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 84; next door to Wilburt H. Houghton2
1910 Census1910Washington, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 64, none; and nephew Harry Monroe, 21, VA; and niece May Houghton, 10, VA3
DeathMar 6, 1919Smedley, VA, USA
BurialHoughton Family Cemetery, Smedley, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rappahannock Co., Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 98; Line 40, dwl 183-183.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: T623 1724; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 49; line 99, dwl 123-125.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: T624_1643; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 58;
    line 28, dwl 183-186.

Sarah C. Houghton1

F, #47176, b. 1845, d. 7 March 1858

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Birth1845Smedley, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 4 in 1850 census1
DeathMar 7, 1858Smedley, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA
BurialHoughton Family Cemetery, Smedley, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rappahannock Co., Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 98; Line 40, dwl 183-183.

Mary J. Houghton1

F, #47177, b. 8 June 1850, d. 24 November 1924

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BirthJun 8, 1850Smedley, VA, USA, age 2/12 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1880 census; Jun 1854, age 45 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1900 census1
DeathNov 24, 1924Smedley, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA
BurialHoughton Family Cemetery, Smedley, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rappahannock Co., Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 98; Line 40, dwl 183-183.

William Houghton1

M, #47178, b. between 1792 and 1798

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Birthbetween 1792 and 1798CT, USA, age 52 in 1850 census; age 68 in 1860 census1
1850 Census1850Glocester, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 52, a laborer, living with Steve Clark family1
1860 Census1860Glocester, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 68, farm laborer; with Frances Steeve, 53, RI2
ResearchCT, USA
DuplicateRI, USA
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_846; Page: 177; ln 23, dwl 493-474.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M653_1205; Page: 207; sheet 50, line 27, dwl 451-432.

Elizabeth Ann Houghton1

F, #47179, b. circa 1933, d. 15 March 2017

Family: Donald Eberhard d. 2014

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Birthcirca 1933Buffalo, NY, USA, age 7 in 1940 census
GraduationUniversity of Maryland, MD, USA, graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in History (Summa Cum Laude).
Marriagecirca 19551
ResidenceHolland, MI, USA
DeathMar 15, 2017Grand Rapids, MI, USA
ObituaryEberhard, Elizabeth Ann Houghton Age 84 of Holland,went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Grand Rapids. Ann was born in Buffalo, NY to Francis and Elizabeth (Jaquette) Houghton. She graduated from high school in Heidelberg, Germany, and then attended the University of Maryland, where she graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in History (Summa Cum Laude). She joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority while at the University of Maryland. Ann was actively involved in church, the Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Chapter of the DAR, the Colonial Dames of America, and led Bible studies for many years. She and Donald raised their children in Southern California and Holland, MI. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Donald Eberhard in 2014; and 3 children, Nancy, Carol, and Katie. She is survived by her brother, Commander Robert (Miriam) Houghton; children, Lucy and Dan Kolean, Jeannette and Jim Taylor, Charley and Kim Eberhard, Sarah and Mike Dickinson, Andy and Julie Eberhard; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. A memorial service will be April 15, 2017, 11:00am at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be April 15, from 9-11:00am prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Thru the Bible Radio, or to Joni and Friends.
BurialLakewood Cemetery, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Ann Houghton Eberhard, June 2000.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Donald Eberhard1

M, #47180, d. 2014

Family: Elizabeth Ann Houghton b. c 1933, d. 15 Mar 2017

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Marriagecirca 19551
Death2014

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Ann Houghton Eberhard, June 2000.

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #47181, b. circa 1845

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Birthcirca 1845NH, USA, age 5 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, living with Jon. A. and Sophia James family1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Bedford, Hillsborough Co., NH, Box 433, p. 255.

Daniel Wyman Houghton1,2,3

M, #47182, b. 18 February 1799, d. 15 April 1856

Family: Mireca Nims b. 3 Nov 1800, d. 2 Dec 1861

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BirthFeb 18, 1799Keene, NH, USA, MLM: also Surry, NH; age 51 in 1850 census5,3,6
OccupationSullivan, NH, USA, a farmer at #1663
MarriageNov 13, 1828Sullivan, NH, USA, MLM: Nov. 18381,7,3
1830 Census1830Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)8
1840 Census1840Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 60 to 70 (1770-1779)9
1850 Census1850Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 51, a farmer, property $2000; Abigail Nims, age 73, NH, with them6
DeathApr 15, 1856Ackworth, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, Nims Family: Sullivan, NH7,3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, Box 428, p. 295, line 16, dwl 959.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93 #3142, 137 #3100.
  3. [S1004] Unknown author, Nims Family, p. 590.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93, 137.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 295;
    line 16, dwl 959-1034.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 137.
  8. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 74; Page: 184.
  9. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire; Roll: 234; Page: 172.
  10. [S1004] Unknown author, Nims Family, p. 671.
  11. [S762] Charles A. Bemis, Marlborough NH Hx, p. 539.

Samuel Henry Houghton1

M, #47183, b. 23 November 1823, d. 12 October 1898

Family 1: Eliza Crowley b. c 1830, d. 1851

Family 2: Caroline Sawyer b. 16 May 1826, d. 1900

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BirthNov 23, 1823Culpepper, VA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 44 in 1870 census; age 55 in 1880 census; 1900 census of son Joseph gives MI, of daug. Emma gives VA; 1920 census of son James gives WV; GS: 4 Nov 18243,4,5
MarriageOct 8, 1848Grant Co., WI, USA5
1850 Census1850E. Dist. 25, Grant Co., WI, USA, age 26, farmer5
MarriageJul 3, 18543
1870 Census1870San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 44, a farmer, personal property $3003,6
1880 Census1880San Antonio, Monterey Co., CA, USA, age 55, farmer7
DeathOct 12, 1898Napa, Napa Co., CA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, E. Dist. 25, Grant Co., WI, Box 998, p. 110, ln 42, dwl 341.
  2. [S1367] Unknown author, McLean County, Illinois Hx, p. 1022-1023.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 Soundex, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Box 85, p. 872, Ln. 20, dwl 1565 - 1489.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Milton Dudley Houghton, May 20, 2008.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_998; Page: 110; line 42, dwl 341-344.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , San Francisco Ward 12, San Francisco, California; Roll: M593_85; Page: 872; line 20, dwl 1565-7459.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , San Antonio, Monterey, California; Roll: 69; Page: 277B; Enumeration District: 059.

Eliza Crowley1

F, #47184, b. circa 1830, d. 1851

Family: Samuel Henry Houghton b. 23 Nov 1823, d. 12 Oct 1898

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Birthcirca 1830IL, USA, age 20 in 1850 census1
MarriageOct 8, 1848Grant Co., WI, USA1
1850 Census1850E. Dist. 25, Grant Co., WI, USA, age 26, farmer1
Death1851CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_998; Page: 110; line 42, dwl 341-344.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 Soundex, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Box 85, p. 872, Ln. 20, dwl 1565 - 1489.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Milton Dudley Houghton, May 20, 2008.

Caroline Houghton1

F, #47185, b. circa 1845

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Birthcirca 1845WI, USA, age 5 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_998; Page: 110; line 42, dwl 341-344.

Ellen Houghton1

F, #47186, b. circa 1849

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Birthcirca 1849WI, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_998; Page: 110; line 42, dwl 341-344.

Mary Houghton1

F, #47187, b. circa 1850

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Birthcirca 1850WI, USA, age 3/12 in 1850 census; age 10 in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_998; Page: 110; line 42, dwl 341-344.

Stephen Houghton1

M, #47188, b. 1 October 1811, d. 14 April 1864

Family: Anna Hester Randall b. 19 Aug 1815, d. 25 Mar 1898

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BirthOct 1, 1811Lyndon Center, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 39 in 1850 census; age 47 in 1860 census3,4,5
MarriageJan 5, 1847Lyons, Walworth Co., WI, USA1,6,5
1850 Census1850Hudson, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 39, a farmer, property $12004
1860 Census1860Hudson, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 47, farmer7
DeathApr 14, 1864Lyons, Walworth Co., WI, USA3,8,5
ResearchJoyce Rowland Johnson: All dates that I sent you were from my grandmother's bible in her handwriting. Her parents and siblings - birthdays, marriages, etc. That's all the data I have on her - Lucretia Ann Houghton Rowland.3

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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Walworth Co., WI, Box 1007, p. 200b, ln 18, dwl 520.
  2. [S16] CJV opinion.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joyce Rowland Johnson, Jun 23, 2006.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_1007; Page: 200; line 18, dwl 520-526.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Doug LaVelle, Jul 18, 2012; Bible of Elijah Houghton Jr.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Houghton Surname Board: from Joyce Johnson http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wEk.2ACIB/52.1
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1434; Page: 290; sheet 4; line 32, dwl 34-30.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/31723473/person/18108798639
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1449; Family History Film: 1255449; Page: 107A;.

Rev. George Houghton1

M, #47189, b. 20 September 1847, d. 17 January 1929

Family: Ella Adeline Stowe b. 12 Apr 1857, d. 1 Jan 1941

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BirthSep 20, 1847Lyons, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census; age 32 in 1880 census; Sep 1847, age 52 in 1900 census; age 62 in 1910 census; age 72 in 1920 census2,3,1,4,5
GraduationShurtleff College, Alta, IL, USA6
1870 Census1870Douglas Twp, Sac Co., IA, USA, age 23, a farm laborer, property $120, with Anthony Host family7
OccupationBaptist minister6
MarriageApr 24, 1880Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, USA, mar 20 years in 1900 census2,8,5
1880 Census1880Malta, DeKalb Co., IL, USA, age 32, a minister9
1900 Census1900Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, USA, age 52, carpenter; 3 children born, 3 living2,10
1910 Census1910Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, USA, age 62, house carpenter11
Author1920Houghton Family Line, Narrative written by George Houghton, 1920, p. 89 to p. 146 only; CJV has copy sent by Doug Lavelle12
DeathJan 17, 1929Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, USA13,4,14
ObituaryJan, 1929George Houghton Rev. Geo. Houghton, the son of Mr and Mrs. Stephen Houghton was born in Lyons, Walworth County, Wisconsin on September 20, 1847 and departed this life at Eldora, on January 17, 1829 at the age of 81 years, 3 months, 27 days.
His father died while the children were quite young so he being the eldest child greatly aided his mother in keeping the home together.
At about the age of 22 years he was converted and united with the Baptist church of Spring Pririe, Wis. Shortly after this he felt the call of God to preach His Gospel so he at once made preparations for his educatonal training. He first attended Shurtless college at Alta, Ill. After being graduated from this he received his theological training at the Divinity school of Chicago University.
His first pastorate was the Eldora Baptist church which he never ceased to love. He served this church as pastor from June 1878 to August 1, 1879.
Aon April 24, 1880 he was united in marriage to Miss Ella A. Stowe at Eldora. To this union were born 3 daughters, Lou, Nellie and Emma.
Other pastorates which he served were at Malta, Il; Camanche, Iowa; Nevada, IA; Delaware, Iowa; Woodbine, Iowa, and Farmington, Iowa.
Thier remains to mourn his departure his widow, Mrs. Ella Houghton; three daughters, Mrs. Lou Houghton Armstrong of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Mrs. Nellie O. Kinsey of Chicago; Mrs. Emma Johnson of New Providence; one brother, Edgar Houghton of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Lew Roland of Houston, Texas; Mrs. Clara Evans of Eagle, Idaho; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and were conducted by the Rev. Cary R. Moser. Burial was made in the Eldora Cemetery.15
BurialEldora Cemetery, Eldora, IA, USA
ResearchI have finally found the genealogical narrative written by my great grandfather, George Houghton, in 1920. It is clear from this narrative that he was unaware of the Houghton Genealogy written in 1912. It has a wealth of information about George and his father, Stephen Houghton, and includes photos and handwritten letters of family members. Unfortunately I have a poor quality copy (probably made from multiple other copies), so the photos will not reproduce well and letters are difficult to read. Nonetheless, it is a fascinating document and I will get a copy of it to you, if you wish.

George Houghton was, for the time and place, a well educated man having graduated first from Shurtleff College in Alta, IL and later from the Chicago University Divinity School. He was a Baptist minister. He was also a good writer. In the beginning of his narrative he makes a supposition that his family is descended from one of two brothers, Edward and Henry Houghton, who arrived in this country around 1700. It is also clear from the narrative that this information was entirely the product of the family's oral tradition. I like that George is quite clear in differentiating fact from conjecture. He believes (in 1920) that he is descended from Henry Houghton, however, he lets the reader know that he has no evidence to prove that. The earliest documented evidence that he presents is information from a family Bible. To quote the narrative, "The beginning of written records is found in my grandfather Houghton's Bible. It is in his handwriting and gives the names of his father's family, children only. The beginning then is with Henry Houghton. The date of birth, marriage and death of Henry Houghton is not given. His wife's name, age, birth and death are to me unknown. But the date of birth of their children are fully recorded, but nothing else.6

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_1007; Page: 200; line 18, dwl 520-526.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 32, E.D. 146, Sh. 8, Ln. 58.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joyce Rowland Johnson, Jun 23, 2006: from Stephen Houghton's daughter Lucretia Houghton's bible.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/31723473/person/18108327348
  5. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 93.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Doug LaVelle, Jul 18, 2012.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Douglas Twp, Sac Co., IA, Roll 417, p. 4, line 3, dwl 43-48.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/31723473/person/18108327352
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Malta, De Kalb, Illinois; Roll: T9_202; Family History Film: 1254202; Page: 111B; Enumeration District: 33; sheet 21, line 16, dwl 15-15.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 146; Sheet: 8B; line 58, dwl 185-190.
  11. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Eldora, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: T624_404; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 172; line 92, dwl 81-82.
  12. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 89.
  13. [S415] E-mail from Doug LaVelle, June 20, 2012.
  14. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 92.
  15. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 98.
  16. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa; Roll: 642; Enumeration District: 22; sheet 11A, page 11, line 44, dwl 914-274-289.

George A. Houghton1

M, #47190, b. circa 1823

Family: M. A. (?) b. c 1820

  • Marriage*: George A. Houghton married M. A. (?)1

Biography

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Birthcirca 1823NY, USA, age 27 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, USA, age 27, a laborer1
ResearchWaukesha, WI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, Box 1009, p. 286, line 20, dwl 701-714.