Milton Haughton1

M, #52771, b. circa 1861, d. before 1900

Family: Martha Parish b. Sep 1854, d. 25 Sep 1925

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Birthcirca 1861TN, USA, age 19 in 1880 census1
Deathbefore 1900wife is a widow
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Civil District 12, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1241586.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Civil District 12, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1511; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1375524.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Civil District 12, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1241586.

Van Haughton1

M, #52772, b. circa 1862

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Birthcirca 1862TN, USA, age 18 in 1880 census1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Ann Haughton1

F, #52773, b. circa 1864

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Birthcirca 1864TN, USA, age 16 in 1880 census1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Liza Haughton1

F, #52774, b. circa 1866

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Birthcirca 1866TN, USA, age 14 in 1880 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Bell Haughton1

F, #52775, b. circa 1869

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Birthcirca 1869TN, USA, age 11 in 1880 census1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Nelson Haughton1

M, #52776, b. circa 1871

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Birthcirca 1871TN, USA, age 9 in 1880 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Frank Haughton1

M, #52777, b. circa 1873

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Birthcirca 1873TN, USA, age 7 in 1880 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Harvy Haughton1

M, #52778, b. circa 1876

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Birthcirca 1876TN, USA, age 4 in 1880 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Angy Haughton1

F, #52779, b. circa 1860

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Birthcirca 1860TN, USA, age 12 in 1880 census; stepdaughter1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.

Bob Haughton1

M, #52780, b. August 1847

Family: Sarah Williams b. Apr 1859

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BirthAug, 1847Huntington, TN, USA, stepson; age 24 in 1880 census; Aug 1847, age 52 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1920 census1
MarriageDec 10, 1879Madison, TN, USA, mar 30 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Clay Brook, Madison Co., TN, USA, age 52, farmer; next door to father Nelson2
1910 Census1910Civil Dist 12, Madison Co., TN, USA, age 54, mar 30 y, farmer; Sallie, 7 children born and living; all listed mulatto; all ages differe from 1900 census3
1920 Census1920Civil District 4, Madison Co., TN, USA, age 64, black, widower, farmer4
Grandfathr1920
ParentsDparents born in TN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clay Brook, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 100; FHL microfilm: 1241586; line 45, dwl 40-41.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Civil District 12, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1511; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1375524.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1755; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 159.

Sarah Williams

F, #52781, b. April 1859

Family: Bob Haughton b. Aug 1847

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BirthApr, 1859TN, USA, age 20 in 1880 census; age 40 in 1900 census1
MarriageDec 10, 1879Madison, TN, USA, mar 30 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Clay Brook, Madison Co., TN, USA, age 52, farmer; next door to father Nelson2
1910 Census1910Civil Dist 12, Madison Co., TN, USA, age 54, mar 30 y, farmer; Sallie, 7 children born and living; all listed mulatto; all ages differe from 1900 census3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Dist. 12, Madison Co., TN, Reel 32, Vol. 22, E.D. 97, S. 17, Ln. 1.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clay Brook, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 100; FHL microfilm: 1241586; line 45, dwl 40-41.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Civil District 12, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1511; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1375524.

Mamie J. Reid1,2

F, #52787, b. April 1836

Family: Bonham Runyan Houghton b. 27 Dec 1820, d. 1893

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BirthApr, 1836AR, USA, age 33, AR, in 1870 census; age 49, AR, in 1880 census; age 64, MO, in 1900 census; age 74, AR, in 1910 census; age 83, AR, in 1920 census1
Marriage3
1870 Census1870Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, USA, age 50, a merchant, property $2000-$4000; and Boyd Jones, 9, AK and William Jones, 7, AK4
1880 Census1880Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, USA, age 60, a hardware merchant3,5
Residence1893Sherman, TX, USA
1900 Census1900Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, USA, age 64, widow; 4 children born, 2 living1,2
1910 Census1910Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, USA, age 74, mar, 4 born, 2 living6
1920 Census1920Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, USA, age 83, widow
Research1870 and 1880 census give different names and different ages, but children all the same
ParentsDCol. Reid, father born in TN, mother born in AR7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, Reel 108, V. 48, E.D. 90, S. 4, Ln. 85.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Sherman, Ward 4, Grayson Co., Texas; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 90; Sheet: 4B; line 85, dwl 439-77-90.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct., Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 20, E.D. 37, S. 8, Ln. 13.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, Box 1579, p. 370, line 26, dwl 19-20.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Just Prct., Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, Roll: T9_1315; Family History Film: 1255315; Page: 94D; Reel 29, Vol. 20, E.D. 37, S. 8, Ln. 13, dwl 92-110.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sherman Ward 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375569.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.houghton/650.1/mb.ashx

Katie Houghton1

F, #52788, b. October 1868

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BirthOct, 1868TX, USA, age 1 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census; age 31 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct., Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 20, E.D. 37, S. 8, Ln. 13.

Mamie Houghton1

F, #52789, b. January 1873

Family: William R. Brents b. Oct 1865

  • Marriage*: Mamie Houghton married William R. Brents on circa 1895 mar 5 years in 1900 census.

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BirthJan, 1873TX, USA, age 7 in 1880 census; age 27 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1895mar 5 years in 1900 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, Reel 108, V. 48, E.D. 90, S. 4, Ln. 85.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct., Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 20, E.D. 37, S. 8, Ln. 13.

Boyd R. Jones1

M, #52790, b. circa 1860

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Birthcirca 1860AR, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 20 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct., Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 20, E.D. 37, S. 8, Ln. 13.

William Jones1

M, #52791, b. circa 1862

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Birthcirca 1862AR, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 18 in 1880 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, Box 1579, p. 370.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct., Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 20, E.D. 37, S. 8, Ln. 13.

Cleo C. Houghton1

F, #52792, b. December 1877

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BirthDec, 1877TX, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; age 22 in 1900 census1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct., Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 18, E.D. 36, S. 2, Ln. 22.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 11, E.D. 36, S. 2, Ln. 20.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 108, V. 37, E.D. 16, S. 6, Ln. 76.

Gideon H. Houghton1

M, #52793, b. circa 1818

Family: Mary F. Wilkins b. c 1829

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Birthcirca 1818GA, USA, age 32, GA, in 1850 census; age 41, GA, in 1860 census; age 52 in 1870 census; age 62 in 1880 census; 1880 census of son Homer gives AL as bp; 1930 census of son Robert and Oscar gives AL; 1910 census of son Robert gives AL2
MarriageJun 21, 1847Wetumpka, Autauga Co., AL, USA3,4,5,6
1850 Census1850Wetumpka, Autauga Co., AL, USA, age 32, brick mason7
Census1855Autauga Co., AL, USA8
1860 CensusJul 12, 1860Wetumpka, Autauga Co., AL, USA, age 41, a miller9,10
Immigration1869TX, USA6
1870 CensusJun 22, 1870Marlin, Falls Co., TX, USA, age 52, a builder, property $300-$30011
Research1880Enumerated twice in 1880 census
1880 CensusJul, 1880Precinct 1, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, USA, G.H., age 62, a brick mason; H. G., age 28, a clerk in dry goods store2,12
ParentsSFather born TN; Mother in NC
ResidenceAutauga Co., AL, USA
ResearchPrecinct 1, Franklin Co., TX, USA
Contributn
ResearchWetumpka, AL, USA, Gideon's mother born in NC; 2 of few Wetumpka AL circa 1820s
ResearchGA & AL
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Joan Houghton, Oct. 1, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 18/11, E.D. 36, S. 2, Ln. 16.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Alabama Marriages, 1800-1920, June 28, 2000.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Box 1584, p. 57, line 18, dwl 26.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Joan Carolyn Noble Houghton to Charles J. Vella, Oct. 7, 2002.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Joan Noble Jan. 6, 2003.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wetumpka, Autauga, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 35; line 31, dwl 516-531.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, AL 1855 State Census Index, p. 12.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, AL 1860 Federal Census Index, p. 60.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Wetumpka, Autauga, Alabama; Roll: M653_1; Page: 60; sheet 60, line 13, dwl 416-424.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Box 1584, p. 57, line 18, dwl 26-26.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Roll: T9_1302; Family History Film: 1255302; Page: 129B; Reel 29, Vol. 18/11, E.D. 36, S. 2, Ln. 16, dwl 12-13.

Homer Gideon Houghton1,2,3

M, #52794, b. March 1852, d. before 1900

Family 1: Clara Young

Family 2: Lucy Gertrude Moore b. Apr 1858

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BirthMar, 1852AL, USA, age 9 in 1860 census; age 19 in 1870 census; age 28 in 1880 census4,5
MarriageMar 11, 1873Marlin, Falls Co., TX, USA, witnessed by J. M. Hart2,6
MarriageDec 24, 1876Marlin, Falls Co., TX, USA4,7,8,9
Residence1879Marlin, Falls Co., TX, USA, He was a salesman.3
Occupation1884a salesman in George Moore Houghton's birth certificate
Deathbefore 1900wife a widow
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Box 1584, p. 55, line 34, dwl 5.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Joan Carolyn Noble Houghton to Charles J. Vella, Oct. 7, 2002, Marriage Certificate of Homer G. Houghton.
  3. [S4] Birth Certificate, of William Hunter Houghton, sent by Joan Noble, Oct. 7, 2002.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 18/11, E.D. 36, S. 2, Ln. 25.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Joan Carolyn Noble Houghton to Charles J. Vella, Oct. 7, 2002.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Joan Carolyn Noble Houghton to Charles J. Vella, Oct. 7, 2002, from Clerk of Court in Marlin, TX, Vol. A2, p. 96.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 11, E.D. 36, S. 2, Ln. 20.
  8. [S36] Letter, from Joan Carolyn Noble Houghton to Charles J. Vella, Oct. 7, 2002, Marriage Certificate of Homer G. Houghton and Lucy G. Moore.
  9. [S36] Letter, from Joan Carolyn Noble Houghton to Charles J. Vella, Oct. 7, 2002, from Clerk of Court in Marlin, TX, Vol. B, p. 135.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 18/11, E.D. 36, S. 2, Ln. 16.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Marlin, Falls Co., TX, Reel 108, V. 37, E.D. 16, S. 6, Ln. 76.
  12. [S4] Birth Certificate, of George Moore Houghton, sent by Joan Noble, Oct. 7, 2002.

D. Houghton1

M, #52795, b. circa 1847

Family: Annie E. (?) b. c 1855

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Birthcirca 1847England, age 33 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1880 Census1880Just Prct. 2, Callahan Co., TX, USA, age 33, farming1,2
ParentsSparents born in England
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct. 2, Callahan Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 5, E.D. 176, S. 18/10, Ln. 48.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Precinct 2, Callahan, Texas; Roll: T9_1294; Family History Film: 1255294; Page: 337B; Reel 29, Vol. 5, E.D. 176, S. 18/10, Ln. 48, dwl 138-140.

Annie E. (?)1

F, #52796, b. circa 1855

Family: D. Houghton b. c 1847

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Birthcirca 1855TX, USA, age 25 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1880 Census1880Just Prct. 2, Callahan Co., TX, USA, age 33, farming1,2
ParentsDparents born in IN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct. 2, Callahan Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 5, E.D. 176, S. 18/10, Ln. 48.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Precinct 2, Callahan, Texas; Roll: T9_1294; Family History Film: 1255294; Page: 337B; Reel 29, Vol. 5, E.D. 176, S. 18/10, Ln. 48, dwl 138-140.

A. Houghton1

M, #52797, b. circa 1877

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Birthcirca 1877TX, USA, age 3 in 1880 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Just Prct. 2, Callahan Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 5, E.D. 176, S. 18/10, Ln. 48.

Eugene Lavert Houghton1,2,3

M, #52798, b. circa 1851, d. 17 March 1886

Family: Sarah Ann Sanders b. c 1861, d. 1935

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Birthcirca 1851Marshall, Harrison Co., TX, USA, age 11 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census; age 29 in 1880 census1,5
Marriagecirca 1878she 171
1880 Census1880Precinct 1, Llano, Llano Co., TX, USA, age 29, a lawyer1,6
DeathMar 17, 1886San Saba Co., TX, USA, by William Van5
BurialMar 18, 1886Llano, Llano Co., TX, USA5
BiographyMar 23, 1886Austin Daily Elizabeth Randall, 2011: Statesman-Tuesday, March 23, 1886-"A Wanton Murder-Full Particulars of the San
Saba Tragedy-Thursday morning last, the Statesman contained a special from San Saba
mentioning the killing of Judge Houghton by one William Van. Since then Judge Joseph Lee, an
uncle of Mr. Houghton's, has received the following particulars, written by a friend living in Llano:
Llano, Texas, March 19, 1886
Judge Joseph Lee, Austin, Texas
Dear Sir and Friend-It is with the most heartfelt regret that I have to inform you that on the evening
of last Wednesday, March 17, 1886, your nephew (and my friend), Eugene L. Houghton, esq.
was most cold bloodly and cowardly murdered by one Wm. Van, who shot him with a winchester in
San Saba county. Wm. Van lived in San Saba County. Eugene was buried here yesterday
evening. Yesterday morning an inquest was held over his remains at Cherokee before D.S.
Hanna, justice of the peace of precinct 3 of San Saba County. I (sat in ) and wrote down the
evidence. The main witness was one Ellis Bybee, a brother-in-law of William Van, and the facts
proven were about as follows: That on the evening of the 16th Eugene left home and went to
Cherokee where he stayed all night. The next morning Van got in a buggy with Houghton and went
to San Saba in order for Houghton to defend Ellis Bybee, who was in jail on a charge of theft of a
horse. The examining trial was had (Houghton representing the defense) and Ellis Bybee was
discharged in the evening and Houghton and Van told Bybee to go on, on horseback and they
would overtake him. Bybee says that three miles from San Saba, Houghton and Van overtook him,
and that they took a drink and gave him some whisky. That Van had a six shooter and a
winchester; that the pistol was snapped many times by Van and would not shoot, being a rim fire
pistol, loaded pistol, loaded with centre fire cartridges, that said pistol was thrown in the boot of the buggy behind
and under the seat, that they Houghton and Van in Houghton's buggy and he, Bybee on horseback
would stop every few miles and take a drink and that when they had reached a point on the road
about twelve miles from San Saba, that Van tried to take the lines away from Houghton who was
driving. Houghton would not give him the lines. Van then got out of the buggy and told Houghton
that G-d---him, he would kill him and presenting his winchester snapped it at Houghton; that when
Van got out of the buggy, Houghton was laughing and talking good humordly; that Houghton had
no weapons, not even a pocket knife; that he made no demonstration at or towards Van, and when
Van told him he was going to kill him, that Houghton laughingly remarked to him "Bill, you wouldn't
shoot me." Bybee, the boy, says that when Van told Houghton he was going to kill him and
snapped his gun at H., that he, Bybee, being in front, turned back and told Van not to shoot Mr. H.,
that Van then told him he would shoot him, Bybee, and that he, Van, did then shoot at him, Bybee,
as he ran, but missed and that a few seconds after he heard other gunfire and he looked back and
saw the team with the empty buggy to them running down the road; that he saw Van walking along
the road. The boy ran on some three miles to Cherokee and reported the above facts. Citizens
went back and found Houghton dead in the road shot with a forty-four winchester ball. It entered
just above the left nipple, and passed out just below the point of the right should blade. Van was
nowhere to be found and is now a refugee. I write you this at the instance of his estimable sisters
and brothers. Show this to Gov. Ireland and ask him in my name, in the name of the citizens of
Llano and San Saba Counties, in the the name of the brothers, sisters, widow and the three little
orphans of Eugene L. Houghton, to offer reward of one thousand dollars for Wm. Van who
murdered him in cold blood. It is thought by some that Van will make for the Indian nation. Judge,
please attend to this immediately, and notify me of the Governor's actions. With kindesss personal
regards, I am Yours truly, W.A.H. Miller."
Note: Typed below this version of the newspaper article, someone added this: "It is believed that
Judge Joseph Lee was a brother-in-law of Catherine Ogle, the mother of Eugene L. Thus Judge
Lee would be the "uncle" of Eugene, as well as all the siblings. The identity of W.A.H. Miller, or his
relationship to Eugene, is not known."
Dallas Morning News-4 April 1886-"The State Capital-...Special to the News.-Austin, April 3-...A
telegram came to the Governor's office to-day reporting the arrest of Bill Van at San Saba, charged
with the murder of Eugene Houghton, nephew of Judge Lee, of Austin..."
Galveston Daily News-15 May 1886-"Special to the News-San Saba. San Saba, May 14-...The
District Court is moving along quietly. Five bills of indictment have been returned so far. The case
of William Van, for the murder of Eugene Houghton, is set for the 20th..."
Dallas Morning News-29 May 1886-"San Saba News-Convicted of Murder-Knights of
Honor-General Notes. Special to the News-San Saba, May 28-The jury in the case of William Van
for the murder of Eugene Houghton returned a verdict this afternoon of guilty and assessed his
punishment at twenty years in the penitentiary. The murder was committed two miles from any
house, and no one witnessed it. The evidence shows that Houghton had been employed by Mr.
Bybee to come to San Saba and defend his son, Ellis Bybee. Houghton left Llano and came to the
home of William Van, who is a brother-in-law of Ellis Bybee, and stayed all night. Next morning he
and Van came to San Saba, bringing from Van's house a Winchester, Houghton secured Bybee's
release, then left here about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Hougthon was quite drunk and Van about
half drunk, and they had with them two bottles of whisky, and they were in a buggy and were
accompanied by Ellis Bybee on horseback. On their way home they disputed continually as to who
should hold the reins. When about fourteen miles from town Bybee states that he was a little
ahead, and hearing them quarreling looked back and saw Van jump out of the buggy with the
Winchester in his hand and heard him say, "damn you, I will kill you if you don't let me drive."
Bybee ran back and said: "Bill don't shoot! Eugene we are all friends!" Van then turned on him
and ordered him to dismount. As he did so Van shot at him. He jumped on his horse and ran to a
clump of trees near by. Just as he dropped behind a tree he heard another shot and soon after the
horses dashed by him with the buggy and no one in it. He looked back and saw Van coming down
the road with gun in hand. Bybee put spurs to his horse and ran for Cherokee, two miles distant.
After he passed Cherokee Creek he found the team and buggy standing in the water. He went on
to town and reported to parties, who immediately came on and found the body of Hougthton lying
in the road. The ball entered below the left nipple and came out under the right shoulder blade.
Van had disappeared. The grand jury returned thirty-two indictments, thirteen for felony..."7
ParentsSfather born in MS, mother born in IN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Comin Prct., Llano, Llano Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 22, E.D. 99, S. 29, Ln. 30.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Williamson Division, Williamson, Texas; Roll: M653_1308; Page: 272; sheet 27, line 25, dwl 170-177.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 20, 2011.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX, Reel 1609, Sh. 373b, Ln. 27, dwl 24-24.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Jan. 20, 2011.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Comin Prct., Llano, Llano Co., TX, Roll: T9_1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 515A; Enumeration District: 99; Reel 29, Vol. 22, E.D. 99, S. 29, Ln. 30, dwl 247-251.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Sarah Ann Sanders1

F, #52799, b. circa 1861, d. 1935

Family 1: Eugene Lavert Houghton b. c 1851, d. 17 Mar 1886

Family 2: (?) Herrington

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca 1861GA, USA, age 19 in 1880 census; age 58 in 1920 census; age 68, AL, in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1878she 172
1880 Census1880Precinct 1, Llano, Llano Co., TX, USA, age 29, a lawyer2,3
Marriage
1920 Census1920Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX, USA, age 58, widow4
1930 Census1930Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX, USA, Sarah, age 60, widow; Eugene, age 49, widower5
Death1935Beamont, Jefferson Co., TX, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 20, 2011.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Comin Prct., Llano, Llano Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 22, E.D. 99, S. 29, Ln. 30.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Comin Prct., Llano, Llano Co., TX, Roll: T9_1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 515A; Enumeration District: 99; Reel 29, Vol. 22, E.D. 99, S. 29, Ln. 30, dwl 247-251.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Beaumont Ward 1, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: T625_1823; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 85; line 29, dwl 1384-297-352.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Beaumont, Jefferson Co.,Texas; Roll: 2362; Enumeration District: 28; Sheet: 6A; line 38, dwl 708-119-184.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.
  7. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1983696.

Seeb Houghton1,2

M, #52800, b. circa 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1880TX, USA, age 3/12 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Comin Prct., Llano, Llano Co., TX, Reel 29, Vol. 22, E.D. 99, S. 29, Ln. 30.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Comin Prct., Llano, Llano Co., TX, Roll: T9_1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 515A; Enumeration District: 99; Reel 29, Vol. 22, E.D. 99, S. 29, Ln. 30, dwl 247-251.