Houghton Surname Project

Catherine McColgan^1,2

F, #54121, b. circa 1820, d. 25 January 1888

Family: Edward Houghton b. 1819, d. 12 Jul 1890

Marriage*: Catherine McColgan married Edward Houghton, son of Edward J. Houghton and Ellen McCusan, on Oct 26, 1857 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38 and 30; his second.^2,1,4

Catherine Theresa Houghton+² b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 14 Mar 1935
Ellen Houghton b. 16 Sep 1860, d. 23 Sep 1860
Edward Houghton² b. 28 Sep 1861, d. 24 Jul 1907
Bridget Houghton b. 2 Apr 1864, d. 1 Nov 1864
Charles J. Houghton² b. 20 Oct 1867, d. 7 Sep 1891

Biography

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Birth

circa 1820

Ireland, age 40 in 1860 census; age "40" in 1870 census; age "40" in 1880 census^2,3

Marriage

Oct 26, 1857

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38 and 30; his second^2,1,4

1860 Census

1860

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 41, laborer; next door to James Doherty and family.⁵

1870 Census

1870

South part of Ward, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 55, a laborer⁶

Death

Jan 25, 1888

41 Lancaster St., "Old" Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Boston VRs, Mass. Archives: age 63, organic of heart^7,8

ParentsD

Michael/Neal and Katherine McColgan; parents born in Ireland⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 468, line 1, dwl 1006.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011: Boston VRs, Mass. Archives.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1857, Vol 110 Page 106.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_523; Page: 130; Image: 130; Family History Library Film: 803523; line 1, dwl 498-652.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 468, line 1, dwl 1006.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, City of Boston, Death Registers, Vol. 393, p. 38, 1888.

Catherine Theresa Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #54122, b. 13 February 1859, d. 14 March 1935

Father*: Edward Houghton³ b. 1819, d. 12 Jul 1890
Mother*: Catherine McColgan³ b. c 1820, d. 25 Jan 1888

Family: Patrick Doherty b. 17 Mar 1851, d. 18 Jan 1899

Marriage*: Catherine Theresa Houghton married Patrick Doherty on Jan 29, 1882 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, ages 28 & 21.^1,5,7

Edward H. Doherty¹ b. 2 Feb 1883
Phillip J. Doherty¹ b. 24 Jul 1884
Catherine M. Doherty+¹ b. 29 Jan 1886
Joseph H. Doherty¹ b. 29 May 1886
Charles E. Doherty¹ b. 26 Aug 1887
Sarah Doherty¹ b. 9 Oct 1888
Elenore Doherty+¹ b. 4 Feb 1891
Mary Doherty⁵
Rose Doherty⁵
Theresa Felicitas Doherty+¹ b. 27 Aug 1894, d. 17 Dec 1972
Andrew Doherty⁵
Mary Doherty+¹ b. 1 Jan 1898

Biography

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Birth

Feb 13, 1859

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 10 in 1870 census; age "28" in 1880 census; age 39 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 58 in 1920 census; age 70 in 1930 census; letter: 14 Feb 1861; Boston VRs: 14 Feb 1859^5,6

Graduation

John Hancock School for Girls, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Education

Berkeley Academy (now Emanuel College), Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA

Marriage

Jan 29, 1882

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, ages 28 & 21^1,5,7

Residence

between 1888 and 1907

22 Chestnut St., Charlestown, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁴

Note

1900

12 children born, 9 living

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, married, none; and 5 lodgers; Patrick not enumerated⁸

1910 Census

1910

Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, widow²

1920 Census

1920

Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 58, widow, none⁹

Death

Mar 14, 1935

129 Brayton Rd., West Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, at Theresa's home; of coronary thrombosis, age 76¹⁰

Obituary

Mar 14, 1935

In Brighton, March 14., Catherine T. (nee Houghton), beloved wife of Patrick Doherty, formerly of Charlestown and Beachmont. Funeral from her late home 129 Brayton road Monday morning, at 8. Requiem high mass at Our Lady of the Presentation Church at 9. Relatives and friends invited.

Research

Family Tree of Catherine T Houghton and Patrick Doherty
1
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Edward Doherty

Kitty Griffin

daughter

first name maybe Catherine
[Ed Sr attended Saint Laurant College in Montreal]
daughter

second unknown, one of the daughter's married Asbell
(Ed was married in Aug 1902/03)

Edward Doherty
Ed jr worked at Gibbs Oil Company

2
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Phillip Doherty

single

no children
Grad of Carleton Preparatory School, went to Tufts College and Harvard Medical (2nd Yr left).

3
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Catherine (Katie) Doherty
Arthur Webber
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Natalie Webber
Natalie married Mel Gulbrandsen around 1943, she graduated from Bates College

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Arthur Webber

WWII Army veteran

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Richard Houghton Webber
highly decorated veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam (Marine Corp)

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John Webber

WWII U.S. Coast Guard veteran

Phillis Webber

4
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Joe Doherty

Marguite xxxxx

Charlie Doherty
Catherine's first grandchild, born before 1912…

Margie Doherty

Joe Doherty

June Doherty
died in auto accident in FLA late 1980's/90's

John Doherty

Patricia Doherty

5
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Charles Doherty

Annette xxxxx

no children
Charlie grad of Georgia Tech, met 1st wife @ school she died of Lukemia. His second wife was Annette. Charlie was school teacher and coach

6
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Sarah (Sadie) Doherty
Ralph Miller

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Ralph V. D. Miller
Sadie's husband died right after WW1 was active Navy officer (Lieutenant). Was 33rd level Free Mason.
He was an Annapolis Grad, died in WWII in Submarine Seawolf SS197 (Philippines)

7
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Elenore (Ella) Doherty
Tom Woods

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Robert Woods
Bob Harvard Univ grad, Goaltender on Hockey team

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Claire Woods

8
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Teresa (Tessi) Doherty
Stephen M Ryan
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Phillip S. Ryan

Married twice

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Stephen R. Ryan

single

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Catherine Houghton Ryan
Married Williams

9
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Mary (Mae) Doherty
Wadleigh Phillips
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Ruth Phillips

Married Hickman

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Wadleigh (Buzzy) Phillips
WWII Navy service (seabee)
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Gertrude Phillips

Married O'toole

###
George Phillips

WWII veteran not sure of branch

Twenty-four grandchildren

Notes: DOB for children derived from census records for Ella and Mae's kids.

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Revere, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1679; line 92, dwl 262-71-98.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 468, line 1, dwl 1006.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Aug. 24, 2011 based on notes by Catherine M. Doherty.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Births Registered in Boston, MA, Vol. 125, P. 10.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1882, Vol 336 Page 20.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 5, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_677; Page: 10A; line 7, dwl 22-101-160.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Medford Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_715; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 326; line 74, dwl 16-203-334.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011: Boston VRs, Mass. Archives.

Charles J. Houghton^1,2

M, #54123, b. 20 October 1867, d. 7 September 1891

Father*: Edward Houghton¹ b. 1819, d. 12 Jul 1890
Mother*: Catherine McColgan¹ b. c 1820, d. 25 Jan 1888

Biography

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Birth

Oct 20, 1867

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 12 in 1880 census; Boston VRs: Oct 1867^1,3

Graduation

Elliot Grammar School, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA

Death

Sep 7, 1891

Boston Lunatic Hospital, "Old" Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 23; gen. tuberculosis (5 yrs)^2,4

Biography

Catherine Doherty: Uncle Charlie had his arm taken off by a train when he was about 10. He was a smart boy but never well again. He travelled to Germany, Ireland, Scotland and England with a tutor.⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 468, line 1, dwl 1006.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011: Boston VRs, Mass. Archives.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Births Registered in Boston, MA, Vol. 198, P. 68.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, City of Boston, Death Registers, Vol. 420, p. 309, 1891.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Aug. 24, 2011 based on notes by Catherine M. Doherty.

Cornelia Griep¹

F, #54124, b. 25 October 1828, d. before 1900

Family: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt b. 22 Mar 1821

Marriage*: Cornelia Griep married Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt, son of Hendrik Van Houdt and Johanna Elizabeth Quist, on Jan 13, 1848 at Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands.^2,1

Johanna Elizabeth Van Houdt² b. 22 Mar 1849, d. b 1880
Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt+² b. 15 Oct 1851
Hendrika Van Houdt² b. 18 Jan 1854
Cornelia Van Houdt² b. 10 Nov 1857, d. 21 Sep 1892
Maria Van Houdt² b. 17 Feb 1861
Selia Van Houdt+² b. 12 May 1866

Biography

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Birth

Oct 25, 1828

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 48 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census^2,1

Marriage

Jan 13, 1848

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands^2,1

Immigration

1868

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 50, works in a cordage factory³

1880 Census

1880

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, works in rope walk⁴

Death

before 1900

husband a widower

ParentsD

Cornelis Anthonij GRIEP and Hendrika KOSTEN¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_560; Family History Film: 1254560; Page: 368B; Enumeration District: 761; sheet 26, line 21, dwl 160-250.

Johanna Elizabeth Van Houdt¹

F, #54125, b. 22 March 1849, d. before 1880

Father*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt² b. 22 Mar 1821
Mother*: Cornelia Griep² b. 25 Oct 1828, d. b 1900

Family: William F. Harkens b. 1842

Marriage*: Johanna Elizabeth Van Houdt married William F. Harkens on Aug 16, 1871 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Mar 22, 1849

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 21 in 1870 census²

Marriage

Aug 16, 1871

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Death

before 1880

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.

Hendrika Van Houdt¹

F, #54126, b. 18 January 1854

Father*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt² b. 22 Mar 1821
Mother*: Cornelia Griep² b. 25 Oct 1828, d. b 1900

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 18, 1854

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 17 in 1870 census^2,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.

Cornelia Van Houdt¹

F, #54127, b. 10 November 1857, d. 21 September 1892

Father*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt² b. 22 Mar 1821
Mother*: Cornelia Griep² b. 25 Oct 1828, d. b 1900

Family: Simon Spaans b. Aug 1849, d. 1900

Marriage*: Cornelia Van Houdt married Simon Spaans on 1882 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Nov 10, 1857

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 12 in 1870 census²

Marriage

1882

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Death

Sep 21, 1892

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.

Maria Van Houdt¹

F, #54128, b. 17 February 1861

Father*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt² b. 22 Mar 1821
Mother*: Cornelia Griep² b. 25 Oct 1828, d. b 1900

Biography

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Birth

Feb 17, 1861

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 9 in 1870 census^2,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.

Abby F. Mowry¹

F, #54129, b. circa 1844

Family: Howard Houghton b. 7 Oct 1841

Marriage*: Abby F. Mowry married Howard Houghton, son of James Houghton and Merriam Carter.

Frances M. Houghton b. Oct 1865

Biography

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Birth

circa 1844

MA, USA, age 26 in 1870 census; age 36 in 1880 census¹

Marriage

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 27, a wholesale shoe dealer, property $1500²

1880 Census

1880

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 37, a boot shop salesman³

ParentsD

parents born in MA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 458b, line ?, dwl 227.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 458b, line 34, dwl 227-304.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_561; Family History Film: 1254561; Page: 496D; Enumeration District: 766; sheet 24, line 3, dwl 178-245.

Caroline Augusta Biird¹

F, #54130, b. 29 December 1829, d. 15 May 1883

Family: William A. Houghton b. c Jul 1825

Marriage*: Caroline Augusta Biird married William A. Houghton, son of Isaac Smith Houghton and Zebral Adams Hill, on Oct 28, 1852 at Dedham, MA, USA, ages 27 & 23; Father Isaac & Zebiah A. Houghton:Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915.¹

Clara A. Houghton¹ b. Jun 1856
Percy Ellis Houghton¹ b. 9 Sep 1857

Biography

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Birth

Dec 29, 1829

Dorchester, MA, USA, age 30 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census¹

Marriage

Oct 28, 1852

Dedham, MA, USA, ages 27 & 23; Father Isaac & Zebiah A. Houghton:Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915¹

1860 Census

1860

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 35, farmer²

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 45, worked in a nail factory³

1880 Census

1880

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, a pump maker⁴

Death

May 15, 1883

Boston, MA, USA

ParentsD

Stephen & Caroline Bird; parents born in MA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 476b, line 28, dwl 457-582.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 195, line 7, dwl 1320-1578.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 476b, line 28, dwl 457-582.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_561; Family History Film: 1254561; Page: 100A; Enumeration District: 780; sheet 5, line 16, dwl 27-35.

William Irving Houghton¹

M, #54131, b. 28 July 1835, d. 18 June 1897

Father*: William Isaac Houghton^2,3 b. 25 Dec 1808, d. 1872
Mother*: Sophia Lambert² b. bt 1808 - 1809, d. 1877

Family: Mrs. Annie M. Hawes b. c 1836, d. Mar 1895

Marriage: William Irving Houghton married Mrs. Annie M. Hawes.
Marriage*: William Irving Houghton married Mrs. Annie M. Hawes on Nov 25, 1859.⁴

Mark Irving Houghton¹ b. Jan 1866

Biography

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Birth

Jul 28, 1835

ME, USA, dd calc; age 16, MA, in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census; age 34, ME, in 1870 census; age 44, ME, in 1880 census

Marriage

Nov 25, 1859

⁴

1860 Census

1860

New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 24, restauranteur⁵

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 34, a watchman⁶

1880 Census

1880

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 44, retail stoves⁷

PensionInx

Mar 31, 1880

MA, USA⁸

Death

Jun 18, 1897

aged 61 y, 10 m, 21 d⁹

Research

parent?

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 502, line 16, dwl 841-1039.
[S16] CJV opinion.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 11, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_338; Page: 228; line 8, dwl 42-86.
[S992] Bible Record, HOLY BIBLE 1849 HOUGHTON FAMILY GENEALOGY, E-Bay.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 16, line 22, dwl 89-128.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 502, line 16, dwl 841-1039.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_561; Family History Film: 1254561; Page: 136D; Enumeration District: 781; sheet 28, line 17, dwl 254-219.
[S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Mrs. Annie M. Hawes¹

F, #54132, b. circa 1836, d. March 1895

Family: William Irving Houghton b. 28 Jul 1835, d. 18 Jun 1897

Marriage: Mrs. Annie M. Hawes married William Irving Houghton, son of William Isaac Houghton and Sophia Lambert.
Marriage*: Mrs. Annie M. Hawes married William Irving Houghton, son of William Isaac Houghton and Sophia Lambert, on Nov 25, 1859.¹

Mark Irving Houghton² b. Jan 1866

Biography

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Birth

circa 1836

MA, USA, age 23 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 43 in 1880 census²

Marriage

Nov 25, 1859

1860 Census

1860

New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 24, restauranteur³

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 34, a watchman⁴

Death

Mar, 1895

MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S992] Bible Record, HOLY BIBLE 1849 HOUGHTON FAMILY GENEALOGY, E-Bay.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 502, line 16, dwl 841-1039.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 16, line 22, dwl 89-128.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 502, line 16, dwl 841-1039.

Isaac Smith Houghton III^1,2

M, #54133, b. 30 January 1860, d. 5 October 1945

Father*: Isaac Smith Houghton II³ b. 13 Oct 1822, d. 22 Jan 1909
Mother*: Jane Cox³ b. Feb 1830, d. 30 Aug 1915

Family: Jane Leonora Cunningham b. 1 Feb 1859, d. 11 Nov 1943

Marriage*: Isaac Smith Houghton III married Jane Leonora Cunningham on May 31, 1881 at Tazewell Co., IL, USA, Lic. 1030, Book 1, p. 73; he age 21; she age 22; mar 30 y in 1910 census.⁷

Myrtle Jane Houghton⁸ b. Feb 1884, d. 21 Feb 1925
John Cunningham Houghton+¹⁴ b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968
Helen L. Houghton¹¹ b. 26 Feb 1887, d. 18 Dec 1978
Herbert H. Houghton⁸ b. 5 Apr 1889, d. 26 Dec 1965
Russell Rexford Houghton+¹¹ b. 29 Mar 1891, d. 28 Sep 1975
Frank Houghton¹⁵ b. 20 Jul 1895, d. 20 Jul 1895
Walter Houghton¹⁵ b. 6 Jul 1896, d. 18 Nov 1896
Esther Miriam Houghton⁸ b. 6 Sep 1898, d. 31 Oct 1969

Biography

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Birth

Jan 30, 1860

Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 10, MA, in 1870 cehsus; age 20 in 1880 census; age 40 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 70 in 1930 census; 1910 census of son John gives CT^3,4

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 10, a student, with Mary Cox, 78, MA⁵

Occupation

1880

a RR agent³

1880 Census

Jun 14, 1880

Breeds Station, Fulton Co., IL, USA, age 20, a telegraph agent⁶

Marriage

May 31, 1881

Tazewell Co., IL, USA, Lic. 1030, Book 1, p. 73; he age 21; she age 22; mar 30 y in 1910 census⁷

1900 Census

1900

Fondulac, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 40, station agent⁸

1910 Census

1910

Fondulac, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 51, farmer⁹

1920 Census

1920

Fondulac, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 59, a farmer; and Bertha A., age 3, "daughter"¹⁰

1930 Census

1930

Fondulac, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 70, a farmer, personal property $25,000¹¹

1940 Census

1940

Fondulac, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 80, none¹²

Death

Oct 5, 1945

Fondulac Twp, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, Cert. 40375¹

Obituary

Oct 8, 1945

Peoria, IL, USA, Isaac Smith Houghton, III, a son of Isaac Smith Houghton, II and Jane Cox Houghton, he was born Jan. 30, 1860,at Bloomington. His wife, Jane Lenora Cunningham Houghton died at Farmdale Nov. 11, 1943.
Surviving are three sons, John C. Houghton, Herbert H. Houghton and Russell R; two daughters, Miss Helen L. Houghton and Miss Esther M. Houghton; two sisters, Miss Ada Houghton and Miss Minnie Houghton; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two nieces and one nephew.
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From Illinois State Archives Deaths from 1916-1950:

Name: HOUGHTON ISAAC S. Sex/Race: M/W Age: UNK Cert. # 0040375 Death Date: 1945-10-05 County: TAZEWELL City: FONDULAC TWP Date Filed: - -

Isaac Smith HOUGHTON III- At his home in Farmdale, IL. Oct. 5, 1945 at 4:05 p.m.. Age 85y 8m and 5 days.
Services at the Wilton Mortuary chapel. Monday afternoon at 1.
Interment in Fondulac cemetery. (Tazewell County)

Peoria Morning Star, Monday , Oct. 8, 1945 pg. 15
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails¹³

Burial

Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peioria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA

Note

CJV: I have added the I, II, III suffixes to the Isaac Smiths

Duplicate

Research

Fondulac Twp, Tazewell Co., IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.
[S415] E-mail from John Houghton, May 14, 2008 (great great grandson).
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gridley, Mc Lean, Illinois; Roll: T9_230; Family History Film: 1254230; Page: 447D; Enumeration District: 173; line 20, dwl 289-292.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 505, line 28, dwl 883-1087.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Breeds Station, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T9_208; Family History Film: 1254208; Page: 330B; Enumeration District: 52; sheet 18, line 15, dwl 148-152.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 140; Sheet: 13B; line 81, dwl 285-287.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T624_328; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 135; line 51, dwl 9.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois, Roll: T625_410, Page: 23 B, ED: 163; line 100, dwl 23-23.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T626_562; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 13; line 87; dwl 260-262.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00894; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 90-15.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://genealogytrails.com/ill/peoria/obit/dn.htm#dn49
[S415] E-mail from John Darrell Houghton, Dec. 7, 2003.
[S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.

Sarah C. (?)¹

F, #54134, b. circa 1841

Family: James Houghton Jr b. 9 May 1836, d. 16 Sep 1903

Marriage*: Sarah C. (?) married James Houghton Jr, son of James Houghton and Merriam Carter.¹

Meriam R. Houghton¹ b. c 1866

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1841

MA, USA, age 29 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 33, a boot and shoe dealer, property $5000²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 519b, line 6, dwl 1098.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 519b, line 6, dwl 1098-1350.

Meriam R. Houghton¹

F, #54135, b. circa 1866

Father*: James Houghton Jr¹ b. 9 May 1836, d. 16 Sep 1903
Mother*: Sarah C. (?)¹ b. c 1841

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1866

MA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 519b, line 6, dwl 1098.

Ella Houghton¹

F, #54136, b. circa 1839

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1839

ME, USA, age 31 in 1870 census¹

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 31, no occupation²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 554, line 30, dwl 1580.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 554, line 30, dwl 1586-1911.

Delia Houghton¹

F, #54137, b. circa 1844

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1844

MA, USA, age 26 in 1870 census¹

1870 Census

1870

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 26, a domestic, to Frank Billings²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 713b, line 3.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 713b, line 3, dwl 480-626.

Susannah Houghton¹

F, #54138, b. circa 1795

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1795

MA, USA, age 75 in 1870 census¹

1870 Census

1870

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, property $4000-$2500; with Otis Brigham, 38, blacksmith, ME, and Lizzie B. Brigham, 36, MA²

Research

1870

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, next door

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 731b, line 3, dwl 676.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 731b, line 3, dwl 676-932.

Henry L. Houghton¹

M, #54139, b. circa 1848

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1848

MA, USA, age 22 in 1870 census¹

1860 Census

1860

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 12; with H. and S. Hale²

Residence

1860

next door; both living with Hales

1870 Census

1870

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22, driving a bakers wagon; with Charles and Eliza C Cushing³

Research

1870

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, next door

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 731b, line 9, dwl 676-11.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 12, line 17, dwl 87-90.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 731b, line 9, dwl 676-11.

Fred Houghton¹

M, #54140, b. circa 1853

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1853

VT, USA, age 17 in 1870 census^2,1

1870 Census

1870

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 17, works in sash and blind shop³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 789, line 25.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 784b, line 19, dwl 1402.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 652, p. 789, line 25, dwl 1468-1918.

Frank Houghten¹

M, #54141, b. circa 1853

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1853

VT, USA, age 17 in 1860 census¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_615; Page: 157B; Image: 318; Family History Library Film: 552114; line 15, dwl 602-772.

Ora Houghton¹

M, #54142, b. circa 1851

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1851

MA, USA, age 19 in 1870 census¹

1870 Census

1870

Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 19, a laborer, with Ora and Lydia Shelden, 83 & 73, and Mehitable Shelden, 42²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 158, line 10, dwl 609.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 158, line 10, dwl 609-729.

Charles Houghton¹

M, #54143, b. circa 1843

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1843

VT, USA, age 27 in 1870 census¹

1870 Census

1870

Montague, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 27, drives a team²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Montague, Franklin Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 290, line 26, dwl 353.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, Franklin Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 290, line 26, dwl 353-451.

Jane C. Houghton¹

F, #54144, b. circa 1856

Father*: Charles A. Houghton¹ b. Jun 1827, d. b 1910
Mother*: Harriet N. Rice¹ b. Apr 1833

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1856

MA, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 14 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, New Salem, Franklin Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 295, line 24, dwl 43.

Charles Allen Houghton¹

M, #54145, b. circa 1862

Father*: Charles A. Houghton¹ b. Jun 1827, d. b 1910
Mother*: Harriet N. Rice¹ b. Apr 1833

Family: Harriet Hymes

Marriage*: Charles Allen Houghton married Harriet Hymes on Dec 10, 1884 at Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, he age 22.^3,1

Alice M. Houghton³ b. 12 Jun 1884

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1862

Petersham, MA, USA, also Athol MA; age 8 in 1870 census^2,3,1

Marriage

Dec 10, 1884

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, he age 22^3,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1224: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, New Salem, Franklin Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 295, line 24, dwl 43.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1218: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Thomas W. Houghton¹

M, #54146, b. circa 1803

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1803

age 20 in 1823 passenger list¹

Occupation

1823

a mariner¹

Note

May 21, 1823

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, arrived on the ship Mary Jane¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1006] Elizabeth P. Bentley, NY Passenger Arrivals, p. 600.

Thomas W. Houghton¹

M, #54147, b. circa 1816

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1816

age 20 in 1836 passenger list¹

Occupation

1836

a merchant¹

Note

May 29, 1836

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, arrived on the ship Pedler¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1006] Elizabeth P. Bentley, NY Passenger Arrivals, p. 600.

Patrick Houghton¹

M, #54148, b. circa 1796

Family: Catherine (?) b. c 1797

Marriage*: Patrick Houghton married Catherine (?)¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1796

England, age 29 in 1825 passenger list¹

Occupation

a gardner

Marriage

Note

Jun 17, 1825

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, arrived on the ship Mount Vernon¹

Research

both English, gardners, and arrived on same ship on same day

Pedigree

Citations

[S1006] Elizabeth P. Bentley, NY Passenger Arrivals, p. 600.

John Houghton¹

M, #54149, b. circa 1803

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1803

England, age 22 in 1825 passenger list¹

Occupation

a gardner

Note

Jun 17, 1825

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, arrived on the ship Mount Vernon¹

Research

both English, gardners, and arrived on same ship on same day

Pedigree

Citations

[S1006] Elizabeth P. Bentley, NY Passenger Arrivals, p. 600.

James Houghton¹

M, #54150, b. circa 1806

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1806

England, age 28 in 1834 passenger list¹

Occupation

a taylor

Note

Nov 8, 1834

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, arrived on the ship Diamond¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1006] Elizabeth P. Bentley, NY Passenger Arrivals, p. 600.