Charles Houghton1,2,3

M, #8041, b. circa 1839

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1839IN, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census4
DeathVashon Island, King Co., WA, USA, "wounded and died" per JWH5,2
DuplicateIN, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #506c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harrison, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M432_177; Page: 244; line 22, dwl 406-438.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Harrison, Vigo Co., IN, p. 244, line 22, dwl 406.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.

Rufus Houghton1,2,3

M, #8042, b. circa 1833, d. 1863

Family: Manerva (?) b. c 1838

Biography

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Birthcirca 1833IN, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1860 census3
Occupation1850a printer
Marriage4
1860 Census1860Clear Creek Prect., Cumberland Co., IL, USA, age 25, a farmer, property $2000-5005
Research
Milit-Beg18636
Death1863battle of, Chickamauga, TN, USA6,2
ResidenceTerre Haute, IN, USA6
Alertboth killed in same battle

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #506c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harrison, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M432_177; Page: 244; line 22, dwl 406-438.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Clear Creak, Cumberland Co., IL, p. 684, line 18, dwl 148-148.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Clear Creek, Cumberland, Illinois; Roll: M653_172; Page: 684; sheet 20, line 14, dwl 148-148.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.

Anna Nickerson1

F, #8043, b. 26 September 1799

Family: Rufus Houghton b. 7 Jun 1791, d. 9 Sep 1865

Biography

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BirthSep 26, 1799NY, USA, 1880 census of son Elihu gives NY as bp2
Marriagew/12,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #507s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 381.

Lucy Abel1

F, #8044, b. 28 December 1808, d. 25 August 1890

Family: Rufus Houghton b. 7 Jun 1791, d. 9 Sep 1865

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 28, 1808Canada West, age 42 in 1850 census; age 61 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1880 census2,3
MarriageJan 1, 18322
1850 Census1850Otsego, Allegan Co., MI, USA, age 55, a tanner, property $4003
1870 Census1870Brookfield Twp, Cook Co., IL, USA, and Benjamin Decker, 65, laborer, PA4
DeathAug 25, 1890Shaker Community, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA2,5
ChurchShaker Community

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #507s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Otsego, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 42/84; line 8, dwl 656-695.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Brookfield Twp, LaSalle Co., IL, Roll 243, p. 36, line 25, dwl 21-21.
  5. [S415] E-mail to Charles J. Vella from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.

Abraham Ogden1,2

M, #8045, b. 4 September 1769, d. 29 March 1845

Family: Keziah Houghton b. 10 May 1788, d. 4 Sep 1872

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthSep 4, 1769in/near, Manchester, Lancashire, England3,4
Immigration1793NY, USA, but he returned to England in 1796 and then returned permanently to America in 1798
MarriageMay 9, 1805Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA5,6,3,4
DeathMar 29, 1845Berwick, Warren Co., IL, USA3,4
BurialBerwick Cemetery, Berwick, Warren Co., IL, USA3
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #512s.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1617s.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Oct. 25, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Feb. 11, 2002: DAR Application sheet for Marcia Matteson Lescher.
  5. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  7. [S415] E-mail from e-mail address, Oct. 25, 2002.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.

James Houghton1,2

M, #8046, b. 13 November 1793, d. 30 November 1804

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 13, 1793Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA3,4,5
DeathNov 30, 1804JWH: 11,31, 18043,4
AFN3KOS-48

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #515.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1620.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  5. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1987.

Nathan S. Houghton1,2

M, #8047, b. 8 August 1795, d. 11 August 1854

Family 1: Kesta Walker b. 1799, d. 22 Feb 1867

Family 2: Cecily (?) b. 1799, d. 22 Feb 1867

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 8, 1795Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 54 in 1850 census; MLM: Aug. 6, 17933,4,5,6
NoteJan 16, 1822Eli purchased land from his brother Nathan on Jan. 16, 1822. Nathan had purchased said land from his father James Houghton.7
1830 Census1830Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA
Marriage6
1850 Census1850Eagle, Wyoming, NY, USA, Nathan, 54, a farmer, property $22806
Immigrationwent West?8
DeathAug 11, 1854Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 599
BurialLyonsburg Cemetery, Java, Wyoming Co., NY, USA9
ResearchJWH, MLM give Nathan Houghton, died 1804, no family CJV: dd of brother James)3,5
AFN3KOS-5F
ProblemUnclear about who mother of children was, Kesta or Betsey; Betsey was in 1850 census with Nathan, but Kesta was alive in 1860 census with son Warren

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #516.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1621.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1987.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_617; Page: 328; line 4, dwl 32-33.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  8. [S187] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", 12 [1958]: 115: Leon Walker, Thomaston CT.
  9. [S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname: Java, Wyoming Co., NY.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Brandon, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Brandon, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  12. [S187] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", 11 [1957]: 92: Leon Walker, Thomaston CT.

Eli Houghton1,2,3

M, #8048, b. 9 October 1797, d. 21 December 1865

Family 1: Deborah Dwinel b. 3 Jun 1798, d. 17 Jan 1844

Family 2: Margaret McMean Martin b. 20 May 1808, d. 13 Jun 1887

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
NotableY
BirthOct 9, 1797Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 53 in 1860 census4,5,6
Residencebetween 1820 and 1830Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA7
MarriageNov 5, 1820Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Reed: Nov. 68,7,3
1820 Census1820Keene, NH, USA, 2 Individuals: 1 male 26-45; 1 female 26-45; 00001-000019,10,11
NoteJan 16, 1822Eli purchased land from his brother Nathan on Jan. 16, 1822. Nathan had purchased said land from his father James Houghton.7
AdministrOct 22, 1829Albany Co., NY, USA, "Of the Estate of James Houghton of town of Guilderland, co. of Albany, died intestate. Granted to Eli Houghton, one of the Sons & Heirs of sd James Houghton, decd as admor.
Sealed 22 Oct 1829"12
1830 Census1830Guilderland, Albany Co., NY, USA, 7 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 2 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)13
DeedJun 15, 1830Guilderland, Albany Co., NY, USA, stating that their residence was there.14,7
Immigrationcirca 1840IL, USA, from NY15
1840 Census1840Unkown townships (Commerce and/or Nauvoo), Hanock Co., IL, USA, Ely Houten with 1 male 5-10 (Edward), 1 Male 10-15 (George) 2 males, 15-20 (James & Newel) 1 male 40-50 (Eli) 1 female Under 5 (Eliza)1female 5-10, (Charlotte) 1 female 15-20 (Mary) and 1 female 40-50 (Deborah)16
MarriageFeb, 1844Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA, Feb. 1845 also17,7
NoteMar 22, 1844Patriarchal blessing of Eli Houghton, son of James and Polly Houghton, born in the town of Grafton, County of Windham State of Vermont October 7th 1797. Bro. Eli, I lay my hands upon your head in the name of Jesus of Nazareth to place and seal a blessing upon you touching priesthood inheritance and rights inherent and also your lineage manifesting this most important point of your present and future considerations.  Behold I say unto you Eli you shall be blessed spiritually and temperally the same shall be in due time as it cometh in the providence of God as it shall be brought home to your understanding, not withstanding the tribulations of the past and sacrifices you have past throught.  For the tribulations of the past shall work out for you a better inheritence.  The same shall be your reward that is laid up for you a crown of life that is laid up for you in the mansions of your father. And you shall have an inheritence with the seed of Jacob upon Mount Zion and in the city New Jerusalem and you shall be blessed with the priesthood to go down in your lineage.  The same is an inherent right unto you and your posterity from generation to generation.  And your name shall be perpetuated and handed down in honorable remembrance unto the latest generation.  And again you shall be blessed in your habitation and have prosperity in your temperal avoctions of this life and shall be made acquainted with the mysteries of God that shall be revealed in his oricles.  In these last days in which you are to receive a witness even of the everlasting covenant made with Abraham Isaac and Jacob and in Ephraim cometh your blessing.  And the lineage of your inheritence and the blessings of your days  and years shall be according to your faith and the desires of your heart.  and these blessings and seal upon your head even so.  Amen Given by Hyrum Smith Patriarch of the Church of the Jesus Christ.  March 22nd, 1844. (Vol. 41, p. 250.18
OrdinationApr, 1844Nauvoo, IL, USA, a Seventy by G.A. Smith and assigned to the 7th Quorum (Book 6, p. 67 of the 6th Quorum)18,7
1850 CensusNov 13, 1850Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, USA, Eli Hoton, age 53, a farmer, property $50019
WillNov 6, 1865Big Lake, Sherburne Co., MN, USA, "In the Name of God, Amen:  I  Eli Houghton of the town of Big Lake in the County of Sherburne, and State of Minnesota, being of a sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this fail and transitory life do therefore make and publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament:  That is to say First after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my estate real and personal I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows: to wit: I give to my beloved wife one thousand dollars ($1,000) in money one cow, one bed and bedding and three sheep.  I give to my daughter Laura Houghton one thousand dollars ($1,000) in money, one bed and bedding. I give to Eli N. Houghton, Eliza Houghton, and Carlos Houghton, children of my son Eli Newell Houghton, the land and appurtnances situated there or known as the Houghton Farm and described as follows:  (description)  The above described land  is not to be disposed of or transferred by the said Eli Newell Houghton, Eliza and Carlos Houghton until the expiration of twelve years from the date November 6, 1865. when said Carlos Houghton will be twenty one years old.  The said land above described then to be divided or the proceeds thereof equally between the three children share and share alike. I also give to my son Eli Newell's children Eli N. Houghton, Eliza Houghton and Carlos Houghton two houses and harnesses, two wagons, one plow, one harrow, two cows, three yearlings, five sheep, two stoves and all the beds and bedding and household furniture and farming utensils  except what I have given to my wife and daughter Laura W. Houghton. My wife is to have a home on the old farm with Eli, Eliza and Carlos Houghton if she wants to stay with them, and they are to provide for her all the necessries of life except clothing, and to give her a quiet and peaceful home with them.  To my son James Houghton I give one dollar.  To Mary A. Houghton Fuller, the wife of Samuel White Fuller, I give one dollar.  To my son George Houghton I give the sum of one dollar. To my son Edward Houghton I give one dollar. To my daughter Charlotte S. Houghton Lindsay I give one dollar. To my daughter Deborah Houghton Riggs I give one dollar. Likewise I make and constitute and appoint my son George Houghton and Ashley C. Riggs to be Executor of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.  I Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my Seal the sixth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty five, A.D. 1865.
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Eli Houghton in the presence and acknowledged by him to each of us; and he at the same time published and declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last will and testament and we at the Testatees request and in his presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto and written opposite our names our respective places of residence:
Ashley C. Riggs    Monticello, Wight Co., Minnesota
Geo. W. Riggs  do
Hiram Crawford do
Sarah T. Crawford  do

Will testified to... "
Copy of will sent by Joan Holker Flygare.
Kathy Ostvig:
" the original copy of the will of Eli Houghton is available with his probate records at the Sherburne Co. Historical Society
in Becker MN, they also have the guardian ship records for his Daughter Charlotte Houghton Lindsay after her husband died and she had to get gaurdianship for her two minor children. The probate records for Eliza Houghton, sister of Eli Newel Houghton, daughter of E. Newel Houghton who died in New Ulm."18
DeathDec 21, 1865Battle Rapids, Big Lake Twp, Sherburne, MN, USA, age 68; Reed: Monticello, MN; JWH, MLM: 1894 (CJV: error)4,8,6,5,15
AFN4H7B-SD
NotableEli Houghton (1797-1865) was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saint at Nauvoo, IL, whichJoseph Smith, Jr. founded. Blessed by Hiram Smith, older brother of the movement's founder, Joseph Smith.
Notablea Mormon at Nauvoo, IL; the only Houghton family in 1850 census
Contributn
ContributnJohn Little and Paul Reed contributed much of the genealogy of Eli Houghton's descendants
Research, as well as Ornan, went to Nauvoo, IL after they were converted by Joseph Smith to the Mormon Church. Eli and Deborah were in Nauvoo Third ward.
ResearchKathy Ostvig: "according to family records I have for Deborah and Eli their children are James, Newel, Mary, George, Edward, Charlotte, Eliza, Carlos, Daniel; this is from a family Bible page, that was in the possession of my husbands grandfather." NO Emaline A. Houghton

Kathy Ostvig: "... the only two daughter the family knows about are Laura & Deborah my husband descends from Deborah & Eli the same as Joan Flygare she is his fathers' cousin. The Eliza in this will are the children of Newell Houghton and Rosy. I do not recall Eliza being in the 1850 census. I have been unable to find her and Carlos after Eli left Nauvoo, I have checked all the local Minnesota 5 year census and the federal census for the area of Wright and Sherburne Co.. Which one are you refering too, the 1850 Nauvoo census? It is highly questionable for many reasons. The main one being that many of the children listed as being in the family are not living in Illinois at the
time, they are all listed with their maiden names even though they are married. Newel and James are in the Benton Territorial census in 1850 in Minnesota, Mary & Sam Fuller are married and in Iowa, and Charlotte is in Portland Maine with her husband Joseph Lindsay. They family states that Eli came to Minnesota in 1848-9 but I have been unable to find any records of them being here. The land records in Eli name show up after that date, and I have been unable to find a record of him. I was curious with the Eli you have listed in Potowatamie(sp?) Iowa in 1850 since I have been unable to find a record with the family as it actually exsisted in 1850. Aurilla is the wife of Ornan Houghton Elis Brother, Emaline could be his(Ornan's)+ daughter, or maybe there was a daughter that no one in the family knows about between Deborah & Laura they were 5 years apart in age. Deborah 1845 in Nauvoo, and Laura in 1850 some record indicate she was born in Nauvoo but I have been unable to verify that, and everyone indicates they left Nauvoo prior to 1850."9
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #517.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1622.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Brandon, Rutland Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  6. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1987.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  8. [S415] E-mail Paul Reed, 1998.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Ostvig, May 27, 2004.
  10. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Township:            Keene, County:            Cheshire, State:      NH, Year:            1820, Roll:            M33_59
    Page:            372.
  11. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M33_59; Page: 372.
  12. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.newenglandancestors.org/research/database/…
  13. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Guilderland, Albany, New York; Roll: 84; Page: 401.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  15. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Harrison Co., IA Biographies, p. 39.
  16. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , In the 1840 Census for Unkown townships(Commerce and/or Nauvoo),Hancock
    Co.,Illinois, Film M 704_60 page 169 image 340, line 23
    Source Information:
    Jackson, Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems, comp. 1840 United States
    Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Compiled
    and digitized by Mr. Jackson and AIS from microfilmed schedules of the 1840
    U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1840 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives
    and Records Administration. 1840 Federal Population Census. M704, 580 rolls.
    Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.
  17. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  18. [S415] E-mail from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.
  19. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, p. 399B, line 38, dwl 1887-1890.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Brandon, Ruthalnd Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Polly Houghton1,2

F, #8049, b. 9 October 1799, d. 27 June 1842

Family: Samuel Fuller b. 1797

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 9, 1799Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: Oct. 9, 1797, twin3,4,5
Marriagecirca 1820Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA6,7
DeathJun 27, 18423,4
AFN3KOS-748
ResearchA Polly Houghton married a Charles N. Carpenter, who went from MI to MO with Ornan and James Houghton7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #518.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1623.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  5. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1987.
  6. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  8. [S13] "Ancestral File of LDS, Version 4.13", Ancestral File.

Daniel Houghton1,2

M, #8050, b. 7 February 1802, d. 1 October 1869

Family: Lydia Cutler b. 22 May 1806

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 7, 1802Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Little: Rutland, VT; Fontana: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; age 58 in 1860 census; 1880 census of son David gives NY3,4,5,6
MarriageJan 19, 1826Hudson-Mohawk Valley, NY, USA, Elaine Fontana: Jan 1825, Springfield, VT3,6,4,7
DeedNov 14, 1836Milford Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, for 80 acres8
1840 Census1840Milford, Oakland Co., MI, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)9
ResidenceMilford, Oakland Co., MI, USA10
1860 Census1860Milford Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 58, farmer, property $9000-2000; with two laborers and 2 domestics8,11
DeathOct 1, 1869Lyons, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 69 yrs., 5 months, 20 days3,6,4
BurialOakgrove Cemetery, Milford, MI, USA, Block 5, Lot 54, Grave 712
AFN3KOS-8X

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #519.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1624, 99.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  5. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1987.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59, 99.
  7. [S1137] Fred Q., and Thomas J. Lynch Bowman, Hudson Mohawk Valley (NY) VRs, p. 152.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Barbara Young via Marilyn Dickerson, Mar. 3, 2002.
  9. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 209; Page: 14.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  11. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M653_556; Page: 115; line 20, dwl 860-846.
  12. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Feb. 23, 2002; Source of info.- Death cert., DAR survey p. 100.
  13. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Mar 22, 2006, based on cemetery records.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Feb. 23, 2002.

James Houghton1,2

M, #8051, b. 28 May 1804

Family 1: Nancy (?)

Family 2: Zilpha (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 28, 1804Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Little: Rutland, VT; Fontana: Brandon, Rutland, VT3,4,5,6
Marriagecirca 1824Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA7,6
1830 Census1830Guilderland, Albany Co., NY, USA, next door to brother Eli; 4 Total: 2 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)8
Marriage9
DeedJun 29, 1831Commerce, Oakland Co., MI, USA, for 80 acres; one of first land owners of Oakland Co., MI; James Houghton purchases land in Section 7, Commerce Twp.
Oakland Co., MI. He was already a resident of Oakland Co. [Ref: First Land Owners of Oakland Co, MI, OCGS, Birmingham, MI, 1981, p. 34]9

ImmigrationNauvoo, IL, USA9
Taxation1842Hancock Co., IL, USA10
NoteJames and Ornan Houghton and families, and Charles Carpenter (wife Polly Houghton) and family left the vicinity of Pontiac MI for Clay Co. MO.6
ResearchOnly Little gives this marriage; prob. wife of brother Eli.11
ResearchLand owners in MO were James, Ornan, Osmon, Eli and Deborah Houghton.12
AFN3KOS-94
ProblemSame wife as brother Eli: Deborah Dwinel
ResearchWayne Co., MI, USA, 1840

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #520.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1625.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1987.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  7. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1997.
  8. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Guilderland, Albany, New York; Roll: 84; Page: 401.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Barbara Young via Marilyn Dickerson, Mar. 3, 2002.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Nauvoo Journal, Apr 1990, p. 68.
  11. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  12. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Nauvoo Journal, Fal 1993, p. 24.

Ornan Houghton1,2

M, #8052, b. 1 October 1806

Family 1: Louisa Aurelia Curtis b. 12 Jan 1819, d. 21 Feb 1845

  • Marriage*: Ornan Houghton married Louisa Aurelia Curtis on Mar 10, 1834 at Novi, Oakland Co., MI, USA, Houghton, Ormon, Novi, m. Amelia (Aurelia) Curtis, Novi, Mar. 23, 1834 by Rev. J. G. Fosdick. [Rev. Fosdick has a connection to the Mormon Church. See website http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/Letters-cowdery.html. ] [Ref: Mrs. E. V. Howlett & L. D Avery, Marriage Records of Oakland County, Michigan 1827-1850, DAR, 1923, p. 105]1,7,8

Family 2: Mary Curtis b. 13 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1900

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthOct 1, 1806Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Little: Noxeby Co., VT; Fontana: Brandon, Rutland Co., VT; 1900 census of son Francis gives MO; 1930 census of son Edgar gives MI3,2,4,5
Census1832Petitioner Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA6
MarriageMar 10, 1834Novi, Oakland Co., MI, USA, Houghton, Ormon, Novi, m. Amelia (Aurelia) Curtis, Novi, Mar. 23, 1834 by Rev. J. G. Fosdick. [Rev. Fosdick has a connection to the Mormon Church. See website http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/Letters-cowdery.html. ] [Ref: Mrs. E. V. Howlett & L. D Avery, Marriage Records of Oakland County, Michigan 1827-1850, DAR, 1923, p. 105]1,7,8
1840 Census1840Unkown townships(Commerce and/or Nauvoo), Hanock Co., IL, USA, Ornin Houten with 1 male under5, 1 male 30-40 (Ornan) 1 female under
5, 1 female 5-10 1 female 20-309
Taxation1842Hancock Co., IL, USA10
MarriageJul 11, 1845Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, USA1,2
ChurchSep 17, 1845Warsaw, Hancock Co., IL, USA, president of the Mormon group11
ImmigrationNauvoo, IL, USA, Some 50 head of cattle were stolen from the Mormon settlement about 5 miles east of Warsaw.
DeathMontrose, Lee Co., IA, USA, Ornan died as a result of an illness incurred when fleeing Nauvoo. He was poling flatboats across the Mississippi in February and may have suffered hypothermia from exposure to the severe weather conditions. His son Francis was an orphan by 1848 and he was not in 1850 census of his wife, Mary.1,2
BurialNauvoo, IL, USA1,2
AFN4460-8D
BiographyHe marched in Zion's Camp of the Mormons, as did his wife Aurelia. They were recruited in MI. He was a signer of the MO petitions.12
ResearchFamily Rec. and Letters; Church History Vol. 2; Nauvoo Temple Rec; New Salem Rec. Mass.2
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1997.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Apr 4, 2002.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Barbara Young via Marilyn Dickerson, Mar. 3, 2002.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Aug 21, 2003.
  9. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , In the 1840 Census for Unkown townships(Commerce and/or Nauvoo),Hancock
    Co.,Illinois, Film M 704_60 page 169 image 340, line 24
    Source Information:
    Jackson, Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems, comp. 1840 United States
    Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Compiled
    and digitized by Mr. Jackson and AIS from microfilmed schedules of the 1840
    U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1840 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives
    and Records Administration. 1840 Federal Population Census. M704, 580 rolls.
    Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Nauvoo Journal, Apr 1990, p. 68.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Nauvoo Journal, Fal 1993, p. 120.
  12. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Nauvoo Journal, Fal 1993, p. 24.
  13. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).

Betsey Houghton1,2,3

F, #8053, b. 15 June 1809, d. 24 May 1873

Family: Samuel Walker b. 1807

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 15, 1809Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Little: Rutland, VT4,5,6,7
Residence1829Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA3
MarriageMar 19, 1829Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA3
DeathMay 24, 18734,6
AFN3KOS-B9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #522.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1627.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  5. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1997.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.

Julina Houghton1,2

F, #8054, b. 6 May 1812, d. 24 May 1873

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 6, 1812Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Little: Rutland, VT3,4,5
MarriageBrandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA3,5,6
DeathMay 24, 18733,5
AFNFX3K-NG

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #523.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1628, 98 #1626.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John Patterson Little, Jr., Feb. 4, 1997.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59, 99.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.

Lydia Cutler1

F, #8055, b. 22 May 1806

Family 1: Daniel Houghton b. 7 Feb 1802, d. 1 Oct 1869

Family 2: John F. Wheeler b. c 1813

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 22, 1806NY, USA, age 54, NY, in 1860 census; 1880 census of son David gives NY, of son Daniel gives VT; JWH: Milford MI2,3
MarriageJan 19, 1826Hudson-Mohawk Valley, NY, USA, Elaine Fontana: Jan 1825, Springfield, VT2,3,4,5
DeedNov 14, 1836Milford Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, for 40 acres6
1860 Census1860Milford Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 58, farmer, property $9000-2000; with two laborers and 2 domestics6,7
MarriageNov 2, 1872Commerce, Oakland Co., MI, USA, each age 608
AFNC8PC-P7
ParentsDJohn Cutler

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #519s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59, 99.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  5. [S1137] Fred Q., and Thomas J. Lynch Bowman, Hudson Mohawk Valley (NY) VRs, p. 152.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Barbara Young via Marilyn Dickerson, Mar. 3, 2002.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M653_556; Page: 115; line 20, dwl 860-846.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Mar 22, 2006, based on cemetery records.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Feb. 23, 2002.

Seth Nimblet1

M, #8056, b. 1812

Family: Julina Houghton b. 6 May 1812, d. 24 May 1873

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1812
MarriageBrandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA2,3,4
Deed1831Plymouth, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Charles N. and Polly (Houghton) Carpenter and Seth L. and Julina Nimblet, all of Plymouth VT sold their part of land in Guilderland, Albany, NY, to Daniel Houghton of Burlington, VT5,4
AFNC8PC-SQ

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #523s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59, 99.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).

James Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #8057, b. 14 February 1790, d. 7 July 1847

Family 1: Sophia Campbell b. 1786, d. 26 Feb 1815

Family 2: Irma Norton b. 28 Apr 1784, d. 14 Dec 1874

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 14, 1790Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: Feb. 14, 1799; JWH: 2, 20, 17605,6,7
MarriageApr 28, 1814Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA8
MarriageMay 11, 1834Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA9
1840 Census1840Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789). 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)10
DeathJul 7, 1847Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 57, wife Sophia11
Burial1848West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, VT, USA11

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #530.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1606.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #524.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 2, p. 99: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 3, p. 16: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 68.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 123: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Samuel Houghton1,2,3

M, #8058, b. 5 February 1778, d. 14 November 1859

Family: Jemima Marshall b. 29 Mar 1784, d. 26 Nov 1870

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 5, 1778Westminster, VT, USA, age 73 in 1850 census; age 77 in 1855 census; MLM: Feb 5 and Feb. 20; 1880 census of son William gives bp as NY; Harrington: Putney VT4,5,6,7,3
MarriageSep 3, 18044,6
1810 Census1810Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, 4 Individuals: 2 Male under 10 (<1800), 1 male 26 thru 44 (1784-1766)// 1 female 16 thru 25 (1794-1785)8
Milit-BegNY, USA, in the War of 1812, 90th Regiment (Wright's), NY Militia; JWH: "Was in battle of Sacketts Harbor.4,9'
Research1812NY, USA
1820 Census1820Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, 7 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 2 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-4510,11
1830 Census1830Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)12
1840 Census1840Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)13
1855 Census1855Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 77, farmer14
DeathNov 14, 1859Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, In Fairfield on the 14th inst., Samuel Houghton, age 81. Father of Wm. B. Houghton Esq. of Little Falls. Survived by his wife. Funeral 17th in the Universalist church at Eatonville. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 3 Dec 1859)”
Source: Herkimer County, NY Deaths from Universalist Sources 1823-1878 Compiled by Karen E. Dau
BurialChurch Street Cemetery, Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, Plot: 303

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #525.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1601.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, Box 512, p. 192, line 43, dwl 180.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  8. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Fairfield, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 27; Page: 377.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, p. 5.
  11. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Fairfield, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M33_67; Page: 6.
  12. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Fairfield, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 91; Page: 11.
  13. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Fairfield, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 290; Page: 9.
  14. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Sarah Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #8059, b. 20 February 1780, d. 9 March 1848

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 20, 1780Westminster, VT, USA, Harrington: Putney VT5,6,7,8,4
DeathMar 9, 1848Westminster, VT, USA, age 68, of fever; Houghton Document: " Sally Houghton Dauter of Jonatha Houghton an Joanna Houghton dide feb the 20th day 1848 age 68"3,9
BurialWestminster West Cemetery/West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, unmarried8,3
DuplicateLyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #526.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1602.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 123; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  6. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930, #8527.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 125; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Jonathan Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, #8060, b. 5 June 1782, d. 18 November 1820

Family: Polly Wilder b. 27 Mar 1789, d. 28 Jun 1860

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 5, 1782Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: June 19; JWH: 19 Jan6,7,8
Marriagecirca 18109,2
WarningsSep 5, 1816Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, [Kirby VT Town Records, Vol. 1, p. 116]4
Residencecirca 1816Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA4
1820 Census1820Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 6 Individuals: 1 male = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 male =26-45 (1774-1794)// 2 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 2 female =26-45 (1774-1794)10,11
DeathNov 18, 1820Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 3812
BiographyHarrington: Jonathan Houghton was a farmer. No record of his marriage or of the place of birth of his three children has been found. [CJV: Kirby VT] Child's Gazetteer of Vermont, town of Kirby, says: 'Jonathan Houghton, son of Jonathan Houghton, was a native of Westminster, Vt., and was the first settler on the farm where his son Jonathan now (1886) resides. He married Polly Wilder ... and died at the age of 38'. Kirby land records show that he was of Westminster, Vt., on 18 May1815 when he bought 40 acres of land in Kirby. The town records also show that Jonathan Houghton, wife Polly, and three children were notified 'to remove from the bounds of the town' on 5 Sep 1816. From these two items, it can be assumed that Jonathan Houghton moved his family from Westminster to Kirby in the fall of 1815. The birth records of his children are from the Kirby records. He died in 1820 and his widow Polly was appointed administratrix of the estate which inventoried $609.17. In February 1822, Timothy Locke of Kirby was appointed guardian of Amanda, ae .ab. 10; Mary A., as .ab .8; and Jonathan Houghton, ae. ab. 5 years. The widow Polly probably married Charles Bryant about that time. They continued to live on the farm as shown by the following: On l3 Ap 1832 Charles Bryant and Polly 'do agree that we will make no claim against said estate on account of any debts paid by said Polly, or costs of settlement more than the amount of personal property by her received and that we will make no claim for support of minor children'. The heirs, - Timothy Locke, Cobin Balch, Jr., and Mary A. Houghton - 'will make no claim against the said Charles Bryant and Polly, his wife, for use of our part of said real estate since the death of Jonathan Houghton to the present time'. On the same date, Alpheus Houghton and Abel Edgell, Esq. both of Lyndon and Rufus Godding, Esq. of Burke were appointed a committee to set off to Mrs. Polly Briant, late widow of Jonathan Houghton, formerly of Kirby, her dower in the estate of the deceased. The estate then consisted of 140 acres of land with buildings in Kirby. Polly Briant was given her share on 10My1832. The remainder was divided 1/4 part to Mrs. Amanda Balch, wife of Cobin Baloh, Jr; 1/4 part to Mary A. Houghton, daughter of said deceased; and 1/2 part to the son Jonathan Houghton. After her only son Jonathan became of age, Charles Bryant and wife Polly, on 2OJe1837, leased the farm to him for 5 years. In 1840 Coben Baloh Jr. and wife Amanda E; and Levi S. Harrington and wife Mary Atline quit-claim their rights in the estate to Jonathan Houghton, Jr. Jonathan Houghton. his wife Polly and Charles Bryant are buried in adjoining graves in the Kirby grave-yard. The St. Johnsbury Caledonian of July 27,1860 has the following obituary: 'Died in Barton at the residence of her son-in-law Isaac G. Angier, June 28, Mrs. Polly Bryant, relict of the late Charles Bryant of Kirby, aged 71 years'. REF. - Town and Other Records as Quoted.9
BurialKirby Cemetery, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA12

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #527.
  2. [S664] Galusha B. Balch M.D., Balch Families, p. 191.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1603.
  4. [S723] Alden M. Rollins Vermont Warnings Outs I, p. 103.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windhsm Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 41.
  11. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M33_127; Page: 376.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 1, p. 117, Registration Records: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 1, p. 117; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, VT, p. 79: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Keziah Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #8061, b. 14 November 1784, d. 19 December 1836

Family: Isaac Baldwin

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 14, 1784Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: 26 Nov; BT: circa 17855,6,4
Marriage7
DeathDec 19, 18367,8
Research

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #528.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 8527.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1604.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930, #8527.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  8. [S1481] Mrs. M. E. Woodward, DAR Library version of 1912 Houghton Gen. by JWH, p. 346.

John Houghton1,2,3

M, #8062, b. 21 October 1787, d. 29 April 1839

Family: Persis Pauline Cobb b. c 1795, d. 12 Jun 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 21, 1787Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA4,5,3
MarriageJun 1, 18154,5
ResidencePutney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 'Later Middleville, Herkimer Co., N.Y., where he died.4'
DeathApr 29, 1839Middleville, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, “Houghton. In Herkimer on 29 Apr of consumption, John Houghton, age 51. Survived by his wife and 12 children. Funeral 1 May by Rev. M[oses] B. Smith. (Evangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 24 May 1839)"

GS: Apr. 29, 1834, age 51 y4,5,6
BurialEaton's Bush Cemetery, Eatonville, Town of Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, HOUGHTON
(all on one stone)
John Houghton, died Apr. 29, 1834, age 51 y
Persis P., wife of John Houghton, died Jun. 12, 1867, age 72 y
Ellen E., daughter of John and Persis P. Houghton, died Oct. 29, 1839, aged 4m 13d
Infant daughter of Clark and Eliza Houghton, died Aug. 2, 1861
Duplicate
ResearchA. White: #220957

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #529.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1605, 99.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58, 99.
  6. [S1137] Fred Q., and Thomas J. Lynch Bowman, Hudson Mohawk Valley (NY) VRs, p. 152.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Coventry, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, Rool 513, p. 11, line 32, dwl 129-136.
  10. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Eaton's Bush Cemetery, Eatonville, Town of Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/cemeteries/eatoncem.html, July 29, 2002.

Susannah Houghton1

F, #8063, b. 5 July 1797, d. 7 May 1878

Family: Hosea Baily

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 5, 1797Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: 1791; JWH: 5 Jul 1792 Bible:3,4,5,6,2
MarriageNov 13, 1816Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA1
DeathMay 7, 1878Coventry, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 2, p. 109; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  4. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930, #8527.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.

Asa Houghton1,2,3

M, #8064, b. 8 January 1795, d. 2 March 1875

Family 1: Abigail Lowell b. 27 Feb 1796, d. 10 Jun 1856

Family 2: Maria L. Farnham b. 1809, d. 13 Apr 1867

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 8, 1795Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 75 in 1870 census; MLM: Jan 8; JWH: 6 Jan5,6,7,8,3
1820 Census1820Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA9
MarriageFeb 3, 1824Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: Feb 1822; MLM gives md. (1) 1822, then Abigail as md (2) Feb. 2, 18245,10,11,7,8,12
1830 Census1830Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 2 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)13
1840 Census1840Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, 10 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 female 60 to 70 (1770-1779), 1 female 80 to 90 (1750-1759)14
Occupation1850a farmer and a tanner15
1850 Census1850Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 55, a farmer, property $400016,15
ResidenceWestminster, Windham Co., VT, USA11,17
MarriageNov 19, 1861Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 66, 2nd marriage18
1870 Census1870Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 75, a farm laborer, property $1000-$110019
DeathMar 2, 1875Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 80 y 2 m, of old age; JWH, MLM, Lowell: 28 Mar; Harrington: Putney VT5,7,20,21,22
BurialWestminster, Windham Co., VT, USA7,17
Research

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #532.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1608 (1808 given), 99.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S148] C.D. Townsend, Index of Gazetter of Windham Co., Vermont, p. 94.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 283.
  7. [S372] Delmar R. Lowell, Lowell Geenealogy, p. 94.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58, 99.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 131.
  10. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 105: 166.
  11. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 182.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 282: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  13. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 186; Page: 136.
  14. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 68.
  15. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 283; line 12, dwl 210-227.
  16. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  17. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster VT, p. 53: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  19. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Box 1627, p. 166, line 21, dwl 22.
  20. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 99.
  21. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  22. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, p. 1295: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  24. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  25. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, p. 683; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  26. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  27. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-2110, Index to Brattleboro VRs.

Lucy Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #8065, b. 17 June 1799, d. 6 January 1867

Family: Ebenezer Clarke

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 17, 1799Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA5,6,3
MarriageSep 9, 1819Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA4
DeathJan 6, 1867Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA7
BurialWestminster West Cemetery, Westminster West, VT, USA, 69 yrs, 6 mos, 13 dys: wife of Ebenezer Clark

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #533.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1609.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster , Windham Co. VT, Book 2, p. 122: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.

Betsey Houghton1,2,3

F, #8066, b. 12 October 1799, d. before 1840

Family: Timothy Black

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 12, 1799Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: 12 Oct 1802 (CJV: 17?? on document)4,5,3
MarriageSep 25, 1823Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA6,7,8
Children+2 or 3 daughters6
Deathbefore 1840Timothy Black married as second wife Almira Baldwin in 1840, a niece

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #534.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1610.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 82: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  6. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 8527.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, book 2, p. 201: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 2, p. 201: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Jemima Marshall1

F, #8067, b. 29 March 1784, d. 26 November 1870

Family: Samuel Houghton b. 5 Feb 1778, d. 14 Nov 1859

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 29, 1784Rensselar, NY, USA, age 68, MA, in 1850 census; age 71, NY, in 1855 census; age 76, NY, in 1860 census; 1880 census of son William gives bp as NY2,3,4
MarriageSep 3, 18042,3
1855 Census1855Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 77, farmer5
DeathNov 26, 1870Little Falls, NY, USA
BurialChurch Street Cemetery, Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, Plot: 303

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #525s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fairfield, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M432_512; Page: 191; line 41, dwl 180-182.
  5. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Persis Pauline Cobb1

F, #8068, b. circa 1795, d. 12 June 1867

Family: John Houghton b. 21 Oct 1787, d. 29 Apr 1839

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1795NY, USA, age 55 in 1850 census; dd calc; age 65, MA, in 1855 census; 1880 and 1900 census of son Clark gives bp as VT2
MarriageJun 1, 18153,4
1840 Census1840Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, 12 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 3 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 3 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)5
1855 Census1855Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 656
DeathJun 12, 1867Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 72 y7
BurialEaton's Bush Cemetery, Eatonville, Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, USA7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #529s.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, Rool 513, p. 11, line 32, dwl 129-136.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58, 99.
  5. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Herkimer, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 290; Page: 23.
  6. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  7. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Eaton's Bush Cemetery, Eatonville, Town of Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY, rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/cemeteries/eatoncem.html, July 29, 2002.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Coventry, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Abigail Lowell1,2,3

F, #8069, b. 27 February 1796, d. 10 June 1856

Family: Asa Houghton b. 8 Jan 1795, d. 2 Mar 1875

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 27, 1796Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 55 in 1850 census; 1880 census of son James gives MA4,5,6,7,8
MarriageFeb 3, 1824Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: Feb 1822; MLM gives md. (1) 1822, then Abigail as md (2) Feb. 2, 18244,5,2,7,8,9
1850 Census1850Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 55, a farmer, property $400010,11
ResidenceWestminster, Windham Co., VT, USA2,12
DeathJun 10, 1856Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 60; WH: : 6,10, 1818; MLM: June, 18584,5,7,13,3
BurialWest Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA7,12,3
ParentsDJacob Lowell and Sally Keyes6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #532s.
  2. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 182.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  5. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 105: 166.
  6. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 71.
  7. [S372] Delmar R. Lowell, Lowell Geenealogy, p. 94.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58, 99.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 282: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  10. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  11. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 283; line 12, dwl 210-227.
  12. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 99.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, p. 683; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 1 & 3, p. 92: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-2110, Index to Brattleboro VRs.

Rufus Houghton1,2,3

M, #8070, b. 2 May 1772, d. 1834

Family: Dolly Richardson b. 21 Jan 1775, d. 4 Dec 1816

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 2, 1772Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 1769; MLM: Carter Genealogy gives Nov. 5, 17735,6,4,7
Guardiansp1781Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311508,9
DeedApr 9, 1795Jaffrey, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, in which he bought the northerly half of lots 15 and 16, range 4 of Simpson Stewart, of whom he also bought a pew in the meeting-house. Houghton sold this place and removed to the west part of the town.4
MarriageJun 25, 1795Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Annett: Jan. 252,4,7
1800 Census1800Jaffrey, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, 10010-10100; 1 male 1-9, 1 male 26-44; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 16-2510,11
1810 Census1810Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, 12 Total: 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 2 male 26-44, 2 male 45+//3 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 2 female 26-4412
Mil. Serv.Feb 6, 1813a Rufus Houghton, Pvt, 23 USD, 6 foot 1 inches, age 45, farmer, born NH, Feb 6, 1813 or Apr 22, 1814;
in the War of 1812, Rayen's Regiment, OH Militia, a private; and probably 3rd Regiment (King's) OH Militia13,14
1820 Census1820Andover, Ashtabula Co., OH, USA, 8 Individuals: 2 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26; 1 mae >45+; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45; ? 1 slave15
1830 Census1830Andover, Ashtabula Co., OH, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780)//1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)16
Death1834based on GS; JWH: 26 Aug 1853; MLM: Feb. 23, 1834; CJV: given OH residence, unlikely dd, given Bolton, MA5,7
BurialMaple Grove Cemetery, Andover, OH, USA
ResearchAug 26, 1853same dd per JWH
BiographyJaffrey NH Hx: He was a school teacher, constable, auditor of town accounts, highway surveyor, and selectman. He was a member of the social library. He was called Capt. Houghton. He was constantly in public office.4
Contributn
ResearchBolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Only JWH gives this marriage; Bolton VRs gives md as 7 Feb 1796; but JWH: 22 Feb; marriage is for Rufus Houghton of Bolton MA5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346 #535.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1641, 100.
  4. [S754] Albert Annett and Alice E. E. Lehtinen Jaffrey NH Hx II, p. 413.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
  6. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59, 100.
  8. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  10. [S748] NH 1800 Census, p. 24.
  11. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Cheshire Co, NH, p. 160.
  12. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 23; Page: 61.
  13. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/iexec
  14. [S31] General Pension Index, R 5256.
  15. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Andover, Ashtabula, Ohio; Roll: M33_87; Page: 30.
  16. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Andover, Ashtabula, Ohio; Roll: 126; Page: 107; line 3.
  17. [S754] Albert Annett and Alice E. E. Lehtinen Jaffrey NH Hx II, p. 414.
  18. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 100.
  19. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 100 #3566.
  20. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 100 #3568.