Mary Livonia Houghton1,2

F, #4801, b. 13 August 1835

Family: Josiah H. Hoffman

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 13, 1835NY, USA, age 16, NY, in 1850 census; age 35, OH, in 1870 census3,4,5
MarriageSep 9, 18564,3
Residence1910Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #720.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1651 (1650).
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M432_705; Page: 520; line 26, dwl 1920-2010.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 1235, p. 493, line 25, dwl 347-385.

John T. Houghton1,2

M, #4802, b. 7 October 1840, d. 25 March 1908

Family 1: Eva Busby b. 3 Nov 1840

  • Marriage*: John T. Houghton married Eva Busby on Oct 30, 1865 w/1.4,5

Family 2: Emma L. Emmons b. 17 Feb 1854

  • Marriage*: John T. Houghton married Emma L. Emmons on circa 1878 mar 22 years in 1900 census.4,5

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 7, 1840Johnstown, NY, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census; age 29 in 1870 census; Oct 1840, age 59 in 1900 census4,5,6,3
Research1861
Mil. Enlsbetween Aug 23, 1861 and Sep 1, 1864OH, USA, in the Union Army, a wagoner, age 21, 2 M Sergt, Comp E, 1st OH S. A. Reg, Length 3 y 0 m 9 d7,8,9
MarriageOct 30, 1865w/14,5
1870 Census1870Elyria, Loraine Co., OH, USA, age 29, livery keeper, property $2500, $9000; and Latitia Busby, 34, NY10
Marriagecirca 1878mar 22 years in 1900 census4,5
1890 Census1890Elyria, Loraine Co., OH, USA9
PensionInxApr 6, 1894OH, USA, as invalid11
1900 Census1900Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 59, teaming contractor6
DeathMar 25, 19084,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #721.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1652.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M432_705; Page: 520; line 26, dwl 1920-2010.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 80; Sheet: 17B; line 79, dwl 109-352-407.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: 72; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 252.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M593_1235; Page: 489;
    Line 30, dwl 294-328.
  11. [S1514] Unknown document; unknown film.

Eliza Ann Houghton1,2,3

F, #4803, b. 17 August 1842

Family: George H. Raymond b. 28 Sep 1841, d. 1908

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 17, 1842NY, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 17 in 1860 census; Res: Unadilla, NY4,5
MarriageOct 16, 18664,5
Residence1897Abiline, Dickinson Co., KS, USA4
Widow1910Rootstown, OH, USA4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #722.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1653.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M432_705; Page: 520; line 26, dwl 1920-2010.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

Valoras H. Houghton1,2

F, #4804, b. 6 October 1844, d. 13 November 1844

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 6, 1844NY, USA3,4
DeathNov 13, 18443,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #723.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1654.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

Albert Josiah Houghton1,2,3

M, #4805, b. 7 November 1845, d. March 1911

Family: Mrs. Mary Sommers b. 28 Jan 1840, d. 28 Jan 1910

  • Marriage*: Albert Josiah Houghton married Mrs. Mary Sommers on Dec 3, 1867 mar 32 y in 1900 census.4,5

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 7, 1845OH, USA, age 14 in 1860 census; age 25 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1880 census; Nov 1845, age 54 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census4,5,3
MarriageDec 3, 1867mar 32 y in 1900 census4,5
1870 Census1870Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 24, a carpenter, property $500-2006
1880 Census1880Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 34, a carpenter7
1900 Census1900Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 54, carpenter; 2 children born, 2 living; and 3 grandchildren: Grace (Sep 1886, OH), Bessie (Nov 1889, OH), and Ray (Jul 1894, OH) Summers, their parents b. Can and MI8
ResidenceJan, 1910Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA4,9
DeathMar, 19114,5
Grandfathr

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #724.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1655.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M432_705; Page: 520; line 26, dwl 1920-2010.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 1235, p. 477, line 23, dwl 121-128.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T9_1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 446C; Enumeration District: 171; sheet 11, line 42, dwl 107-115.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Ward 2, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 79; Sheet: 14B; line 54, dwl 1106-296-324.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria Ward 2, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 109; line 22, dwl 116-357-373.

Helen Belinda Houghton1,2

F, #4806, b. 4 January 1847

Family: Daniel B. Wolcott d. b 1910

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 4, 1847OH, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1870 census4,5,3
MarriageNov 27, 18734,5
Widow1910Rootstown, OH, USA4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #725.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1656.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M432_705; Page: 520; line 26, dwl 1920-2010.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

Alice C. Houghton1,2

F, #4807, b. 15 November 1851, d. 15 November 1872

Family: Samuel A. Hobill

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 15, 1851OH, USA, age 8 in 1860 census; age 19 in 1870 census3,4
MarriageNov 8, 1869?Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, JWH, MLM: 8 Nov 18713,4
Note1870with her parents, as Alice Hobill, age 19
ResidenceFort Wayne, IN, USA3
DeathNov 15, 18723,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #726.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1657.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

Maria McKnight1,2

F, #4808, b. 23 January 1836, d. 22 August 1914

Family: David Wilson Houghton b. 24 Jan 1834, d. 1 Jan 1904

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 23, 1836OH, USA, age 25 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; Jan 1836, age 64 in 1900 census3,4,5
MarriageJan 24, 1855Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA3,6
1880 Census1880Washington, DC, USA, age 46, clerk in C. G. O.5,7
1900 Census1900Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD, USA, age 66, C.L.R. War Dept; 8 children born, 6 living; next door to son Arthur8
PensionInxFeb 24, 1904MD, USA, as widow
Note19108 children born, 6 living
1910 Census1910Dranesville, Fairfax Co., VA, USA, age 74, own income9
DeathAug 22, 191410
BurialArlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, USA, Section 3 Nor Site 1457 with husband10
ParentsDJohn McKnight and Rebecca Henderson of Cleveland, b. Ireland (Scottish) in 1910 census; ; JWH: "who came from Ramullen, near Londerry, Ireland in 1832."3
Research

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 159 #719s.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #1650s.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 159.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 US Census, Washington, DC, Reel 4, Vol. 2, E.D. 19, S. 28, Ln. 44.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51, 92.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, DC, Reel 4, Vol. 2, E.D. 19, S. 28, Ln. 44.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 58; Page: 3B; line 60, dwl 49-50.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Dranesville, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T624_1628; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 27; line 42, dwl 205-207.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.

Josiah H. Hoffman1

M, #4809

Family: Mary Livonia Houghton b. 13 Aug 1835

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageSep 9, 18562,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #720s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 1235, p. 493, line 25, dwl 347-385.

Harrison Clark1

M, #4810, d. 9 September 1862

Family: Mary Livonia Houghton b. 13 Aug 1835

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageFeb 22, 18622,3
DeathSep 9, 1862Chicago (Lake Ontario), Cook Co., IL, USA, drowned in Lake Ontario2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #720s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

Eva Busby1

F, #4811, b. 3 November 1840

Family: John T. Houghton b. 7 Oct 1840, d. 25 Mar 1908

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 3, 1840Hamilton, NY, USA, age 28 in 1870 census2,3
MarriageOct 30, 1865w/12,3
1870 Census1870Elyria, Loraine Co., OH, USA, age 29, livery keeper, property $2500, $9000; and Latitia Busby, 34, NY4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #721s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M593_1235; Page: 489;
    Line 30, dwl 294-328.

Emma L. Emmons1

F, #4812, b. 17 February 1854

Family: John T. Houghton b. 7 Oct 1840, d. 25 Mar 1908

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 17, 1854Amherst, Lorain Co., OH, USA, Feb 1854, age 46 in 1900 census; age 56 in 1910 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1878mar 22 years in 1900 census2,3
1900 Census1900Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 59, teaming contractor4
PensionInxApr 27, 1908OH, USA, as widow5
1910 Census1910Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 56, widow6,7
ParentsDfather born in NY, mother born in OH

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #721s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 80; Sheet: 17B; line 79, dwl 109-352-407.
  5. [S1514] Unknown document; unknown film.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Film 521, Reel 148, E.D. 114, V.N. 114, Ln. 36.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria Ward 4, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 114; line 50, dwl 216-32-36.

Florence K. Houghton1

F, #4813, b. 8 September 1881

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 8, 1881Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 28 in 1910 census2,3
GraduationElyria High School, Elyria, OH, USA2
1910 Census1910Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 56, widow4,5
Occupation1910a office bookkeeper2,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #721c.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Film 521, Reel 148, E.D. 114, V.N. 114, Ln. 36.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria Ward 4, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 114; line 50, dwl 216-32-36.

George H. Raymond1

M, #4814, b. 28 September 1841, d. 1908

Family: Eliza Ann Houghton b. 17 Aug 1842

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 28, 18412,3
MarriageOct 16, 18662,3
Residence1897Abiline, Dickinson Co., KS, USA2
Death1908Tully, NY, USA2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #722s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

Mrs. Mary Sommers1

F, #4815, b. 28 January 1840, d. 28 January 1910

Family: Albert Josiah Houghton b. 7 Nov 1845, d. Mar 1911

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 28, 1840Canada, age 30 in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census; Jan 1840, age 60 in 1900 census2,3,4
Immigration1864
MarriageDec 3, 1867mar 32 y in 1900 census2,3
1870 Census1870Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 24, a carpenter, property $500-2005
1880 Census1880Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 34, a carpenter6
1900 Census1900Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 54, carpenter; 2 children born, 2 living; and 3 grandchildren: Grace (Sep 1886, OH), Bessie (Nov 1889, OH), and Ray (Jul 1894, OH) Summers, their parents b. Can and MI7
Note19002 children born, 2 living
ResidenceJan, 1910Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA2,8
DeathJan 28, 19102,3
ParentsDparents born in England; 1900 census: parents born in Scotland
Grandchild

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #724s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 1235, p. 477, line 23, dwl 121-128.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 1235, p. 477, line 23, dwl 121-128.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T9_1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 446C; Enumeration District: 171; sheet 11, line 42, dwl 107-115.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria, Ward 2, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 79; Sheet: 14B; line 54, dwl 1106-296-324.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elyria Ward 2, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 109; line 22, dwl 116-357-373.

Daniel B. Wolcott1

M, #4816, d. before 1910

Family: Helen Belinda Houghton b. 4 Jan 1847

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageNov 27, 18732,3
Deathbefore 1910wife widow

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #725s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

Samuel A. Hobill1

M, #4817

Family: Alice C. Houghton b. 15 Nov 1851, d. 15 Nov 1872

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageNov 8, 1869?Elyria, Lorain Co., OH, USA, JWH, MLM: 8 Nov 18712,3
ResidenceFort Wayne, IN, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #726s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.

William Josiah Hobill1,2,3

M, #4818, b. 5 September 1870, d. 5 March 1949

Family 1: Belinda Rose Chappell

Family 2: Nadine M. (?)

Family 3: Ella (?)

  • Marriage*: William Josiah Hobill married Ella (?) w/3.4

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthSep 5, 1870Fort Wayne, IN, USA4,3
Marriage4
Mar 24
Marriagew/34
DeathMar 5, 1949Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 783,4
BurialMar 9, 1949Inglewood Cemetery, Inglewood, CA, USA4
Contributnand Kim and Keith Hobill

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #726c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Linette Dawn Williams, Apr 24, 2002.

Sarah Sprague Houghton1,2,3

F, #4819, b. 12 June 1815, d. 10 August 1845

Family: Joseph R. Greenwood b. 5 Oct 1813

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 12, 1815Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, MLM: June 134,5,3
MarriageFeb 28, 1839Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, Dow Gen.: Jan 18394,5,6
ResidenceWeld, Franklin Co., ME, USA4
DeathAug 10, 1845Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA4,5,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #727.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54 #1700.
  3. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.
  6. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 117.
  7. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64 & 117.

Eliza Ann Houghton1,2

F, #4820, b. 26 March 1827, d. 9 February 1853

Family: Stephen Hawes b. 2 Mar 1824, d. 13 May 1879

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 26, 1827Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 22 in 1850 census4,3,5,2,6
ResidenceAugusta, Kennebec Co., ME, USA4
MarriageOct 20, 1852Wilton, ME, USA4,6
DeathFeb 9, 1853Augusta, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, JWH: Feb 9, 18524,5,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #728.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 32, dwl 76-82.
  3. [S641] Augusta ME VRs I, p. 396.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.
  6. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.

Rebecca Masterman Houghton1,2,3

F, #4821, b. 23 October 1817, d. 16 June 1840

Family: Stillman Gordon b. 11 Mar 1809, d. 24 Oct 1860

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 23, 1817Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, Dows Gen., JWH, MLM: Oct. 23; Maine Hx: Oct 255,4,6,3
MarriageDec 29, 1835Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 18395,7,8
DeathJun 16, 1840Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 17 Jun5,4,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #729.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 92 #1702.
  3. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
  6. [S861] "Maine Gen. & Hist. Register", 2 [1885]: 241.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 92.
  8. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 117.

Azel Ephraim Houghton1,2,3

M, #4822, b. 29 June 1819, d. 26 April 1899

Family: Betsey Hawes b. 9 Apr 1820, d. 15 Nov 1904

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 29, 1819Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 16 Jun; age 30 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1860 census; age 50 in 1870 census; age 60 in 1880 census; JWH, MLM: 29 Aug.4,5,6,7
MarriageFeb 10, 1845Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA4,5,2,8
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 30, a farmer; house next to father3
1860 Census1860Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 40, farmer, property $1600-7509
1870 Census1870Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 50, a farmer, property $2300-$600; near Abel Houghton and Eliza Parlin;10
1880 Census1880Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 60, a fire insurance agent; son Alphonso, a clergyman11
ResidenceBrooks, ME, USA4
DeathApr 26, 1899Brooks, ME, USA
ResearchJWH and MLM give Alphonso, Luella, and Fred as children of their uncle John N., but Alphonso's birthdate is significantly before John N.'s marriage; they are the children of Azel and Betsy Houghton given their presence with Azel in 1850, 1870, and 1880 censuses; Dows Gen. confirms this12,8

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Weld, Franklin Co., ME, p. 766.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rootsweb.com/~mefrankl/miscmarr.htm, June 12 2002.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 36, dwl 77-83.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.
  6. [S861] "Maine Gen. & Hist. Register", 2 [1885]: 243.
  7. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.
  8. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 118.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M653_435; Page: 766; Sheet 8; line 15, dwl 57-55.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 217b, Ln. 3, dwl 147-152.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T9_479; Family History Film: 1254479; Page: 558A; Enumeration District: 80; sheet 21, line 28, dwl 202-239.
  12. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 230 #1292.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 217b, Ln. 3, dwl 147-152.

Dr. John Newell Houghton1,2,3

M, #4823, b. 20 February 1821, d. 16 August 1888

Family: Josephine Maria Dyar b. 5 Mar 1825, d. 29 Mar 1911

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 20, 1821Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 27 in 1850 census; age 39 in 1860 census; age 49 in 1870 census5,6,7
EducationOct 16, 1846medical school, Hanover, NH, USA
1850 Census1850Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA, age 27, with John and Sally Blake MD (with whom he studied medicine)8,7
MarriageJun 9, 1852Phillips, Franklin Co., ME, USA5,6,7
1860 Census1860Phillips, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 39, physician; property $2000-1000; and Charles K. Dyer, 3, ME9
1870 Census1870Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 49, a physician and surgeon, property $15,000-$7000; and Annie L. Stevens?, 21, ME, dressmaker10
ResidenceFarmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA5
1880 Census1880Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA, And his sister-in-law, Clementine Dyar, and his mother-in-law, Mary Smith Gay Dyar, a widow11
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA
DeathAug 16, 1888Farmington, ME, USA, age 675,4,12,13
ResearchJWH and MLM give Alphonso, Luella, and Fred as children of their uncle John N., but Alphonso's birthdate is significantly before John N.'s marriage; they are the children of Azel and Betsy Houghton given their presence with Azel in 1850, 1870, and 1880 censuses; Dows Gen. confirms this14,15
BiographyAccording to the 1880 Farmington, Maine, census, he was a physician. Living with he and his wife, Josephine Dyar, was his sister-in-law, Clementine Dyar, and his mother-in-law, Mary Smith Gay Dyar, a widow. Both of Houghton's parents are indicated to have been born in New Hampshire, Ephraim and Sarah Sprague Masterman Houghton.

Parents of John Houghton:
Ephraim Houghton born October 25, 1787, Dublin, NH died January 30, 1867, Wilton, ME and Sarah Sprague Masterman Houghton born March 7, 1792 Deering, NH, died March 20, 1851 Weld, ME. Married June 22, 1814, Weld, ME

Grandparents:
James Houghton and Hannah Russell Houghton of Weld, ME

Family information from "The Dows Or Dowse Family In America":

John Newell Houghton, born February 20, 1820, attended school at the Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill, ME; studied medicine with Dr. John L. Blake of Phillips, ME and graduated from the medical school at Hanover, NH, October 16, 1846. He was a practicing physician in Farmington, ME. He married June 9, 1852, in Phillips, Josephine Maria Dyar, daughter of Joseph and Mary Smith (Gay) Dyar. She was born March 15, 1825 in Phillips, ME. No children.11,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #731.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93 #1704.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93.
  7. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Phillips, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 154; line 27, dwl 282-294.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Phillips, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M653_435; Page: 1075; sheet 17, line 29, dwl 134.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 62, Ln. 25, dwl 514-544.
  11. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  12. [S1180] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912, p. 194.
  13. [S1213] Farmington ME VRs,.
  14. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 230 #1292.
  15. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 118.

Herman Stinson Houghton1,2,3

M, #4824, b. 7 May 1831

Family: Lucy Arnold Hardy b. 11 Oct 1829

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 7, 1831Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 1830; age 20 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census; age 39 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census; May, 1830, age 70, in 1900 census6,7,8,5
MarriageJan 1, 1852Lewiston, ME, USA, Dow Gen.: Natick, ME6,7,9,8,10
1860 Census1860Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 30, merchant11,12
1870 Census1870Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 39, property $4700-$360013
1880 Census1880Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 50, hardware store14,15
1900 Census1900Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, H. Stinson and Lucy A. Houghton, age 70, merchant16,17
ResidenceWilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA6
OccupationWilton, Franklin Co., MA, USA, a dealer in stoves, tin, and hardware10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #732.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93 #1705.
  3. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64 & 118.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 32, dwl 76-82.
  5. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93.
  8. [S776] Janus G. Elder, Lewiston ME Hx, p. 197.
  9. [S1180] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912, p. 194.
  10. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 119.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, p. 987.
  12. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M653_435; Page: 987; Image: 402; Family History Library Film: 803435; line 29, dwl 315-344.
  13. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M593_543; Page: 244; line 25, dwl 7-8.
  14. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 81, Sh. 8, Ln. 47.
  15. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 81, Sh. 8, Ln. 47, dwl 83-91.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 8, E.D. 101, Sh. 17, Ln. 46.
  17. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 101; Sheet 17A; line 44, dwl 399-431.

Harriet Atwood Houghton1,2,3

F, #4825, b. 29 May 1825

Family: Ruel Boutelle Fuller b. 8 Aug 1824

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 29, 1825Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 8,8,18435,6,7
MarriageAug 8, 18485,6,3
ResidenceWilton, ME, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #733.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93 #1706.
  3. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 118.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93.
  7. [S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.

Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #4826, b. 16 June 1819

Family: Allen Smith

  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Houghton married Allen Smith on Sep 28, 1848.3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 16, 1819Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA3,4,5
MarriageSep 28, 18483,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #734.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54 #1707.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.
  5. [S861] "Maine Gen. & Hist. Register", 2 [1885]: 243.

Hannah Houghton1,2

F, #4827, b. 16 June 1821, d. 12 March 1855

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 16, 1821ME, USA3,4
DeathMar 12, 18553,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #735.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54 #1708.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Mary Houghton1,2

F, #4828, b. 2 February 1824, d. 20 February 1848

Family: Joseph Russell Jr b. 11 Oct 1811

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 2, 1824ME, USA, age 25 in 1850 census3,4,5
MarriageDec 30, 1841MLM: Dec. 203,4
DeathFeb 20, 18483,4
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 37, farmer5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #736.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54 #1709.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 27, dwl 75-81.

Benjamin Houghton1,2

M, #4829, b. 22 March 1826, d. 16 January 1846

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 22, 18263,4
DeathJan 16, 18463,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #737.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54 #1710.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Emily Houghton1,2

F, #4830, b. 30 June 1828

Family: Philander Ring

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 30, 1828JWH, MLM: 30 Jun 18383,4
MarriageSep 28, 18483,4
DeathJWH: 6,26,18??3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #738.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54 #1711.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.