Eleazer Whitcomb1

M, #12451, b. 29 April 1798

Family: Abigail G. Joy

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 29, 1798Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageApr 29, 1821
Biography'Eleazer Whitcomb (Ephraim, Israel, Hezekiah, Josiah, John) removed from Bolton, Mass., to Ellsworth, Maine, where he was married by Rev. Peter Nourse to Abigail G. Joy, April 29, 1821.3'

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 422 #333, 449.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 95.
  3. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 449.

Jonathan Priest Houghton Jr1,2

M, #12452, b. 25 July 1767, d. 1838

Family: Beulah Whitcomb b. 10 Oct 1778

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthJul 25, 1767Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
Note1795Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Bolton Historical Website:
218 Sugar Road

Formerly known as the Houghton-Wheeler House, current research has led to a name change to the J.P. Houghton, Jr. House. More research needs to be done on the early history of the property, however. According to historian Esther Whitcomb, it was built in about 1795, and its first owner was Jonathan Priest Houghton, Jr (1767-1838). His parents were from Harvard, but he was apparently born in Bolton. In 1796 he married Bulah Whetcomb (Whitcomb), daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Whetcomb of Bolton. The building of the house was probably associated with their marriage; if so, it is not likely to have been completed until 1796 or 1797.
Town records imply that the Houghtons were still here in 1833, when the town laid out the southwest end of Sugar Road from the Great Road "onto the road near where Jonathan Priest Houghton lives." The map of 1831, however, shows that by then the owner of the house was Elias Warner, Jr. (b. 1795). In 1825 Elias, who was related to both the Priests and the Houghtons through his mother, had married Mary Ann Lawrence, daughter of Abijah Lawrence, then of Harvard Road. Like the Houghtons and many other families in the north part of Bolton, the Warners were as closely affiliated with the town of Harvard as they were with Bolton.5
MarriageJan 10, 1796Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA6,4
1800 Census1800Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 00110-00100; 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-257
1810 Census1810Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 26-448
Administr1819Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, A Jonathan P. Houghton received a Dower, [W.P. #31039]9
1820 Census1820Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+; 1 female 45+10
Research1821Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, A Jonathan P. Houghton is listed with a Guardianship [W.P. #31040, which MLM gives as adm. of estate, dated 1841]9,11
1830 Census1830Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)12
Death1838Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA13,4
BiographyFormerly known as the Houghton-Wheeler House, current research has led to a name change to the J.P. Houghton, Jr. House. More research needs to be done on the early history of the property, however. According to historian Esther Whitcomb, it was built in about 1795, and its first owner was Jonathan Priest Houghton, Jr (1767-1838). His parents were from Harvard, but he was apparently born in Bolton. In 1796 he married Bulah Whetcomb (Whitcomb), daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Whetcomb of Bolton. The building of the house was probably associated with their marriage; if so, it is not likely to have been completed until 1796 or 1797.

Town records imply that the Houghtons were still here in 1833, when the town laid out the southwest end of Sugar Road from the Great Road "onto the road near where Jonathan Priest Houghton lives." The map of 1831, however, shows that by then the owner of the house was Elias Warner, Jr. (b. 1795). In 1825 Elias, who was related to both the Priests and the Houghtons through his mother, had married Mary Ann Lawrence, daughter of Abijah Lawrence, then of Harvard Road. Like the Houghtons and many other families in the north part of Bolton, the Warners were as closely affiliated with the town of Harvard as they were with Bolton.5

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 422 #323s.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55 #1427, 97.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55, 97.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.historicalcommission.town.bolton.mas.us/main/inventoryforms.html, Apr. 23, 2002.
  6. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  7. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, p. 207.
  8. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 808, sheet 174.
  9. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 54.
  11. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.
  12. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 68; Page: 99.
  13. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.

Elizabeth Bryant1

F, #12453

Family: Samuel Whitcomb b. 1 Mar 1779

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageMay, 1802

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 444 #286s.

Silas Bruce Whitcomb1

M, #12454, b. 17 July 1803

Family: Louisa Buck Ferren b. 3 Jun 1807

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 17, 1803Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Occupationa farmer
MarriageMay 13, 1828Fowlerville, NY, USA
DeathFowlerville, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 444 #623, 483.

Walter Whitcomb1

M, #12455

Family: Hannah Brightman Richmond b. 31 Oct 1810, d. 30 Dec 1890

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
MarriageOct 12, 1831Westport, Bristol Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 444 #624, 483.

A. Pierce Whitcomb1

M, #12456

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Deathin childhood
Birth

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 444 #625.

Emma Stone1

F, #12457

Family: Israel Whitcomb b. 10 Dec 1776, d. 3 May 1840

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageAug, 1805

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #311s.

Joanna Whitcomb1

F, #12458, b. 19 March 1810, d. 28 February 1847

Family: Stephen Gore

  • Marriage*: Joanna Whitcomb married Stephen Gore on Jul 22, 1834.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 19, 1810
MarriageJul 22, 1834
DeathFeb 28, 1847
Children+3 children

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #658.

Israel Steadman Whitcomb1

M, #12459, b. 21 December 1812, d. 22 February 1842

Family: Phoebe Davenport

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 21, 1812
Marriagebefore 1842
DeathFeb 22, 1842
No Childrn

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #659.

Edmund Hubbard Whitcomb1

M, #12460, b. 16 December 1815, d. 4 November 1854

Family: Betsy Baldwin Day

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 16, 1815
MarriageNov 26, 1840
DeathNov 4, 1854Bernardston, Franklin Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #660, 486.

Eunice Whitcomb1

F, #12461, b. 12 February 1818

Family: Russell Bates

  • Marriage*: Eunice Whitcomb married Russell Bates on Nov 26, 1840.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 12, 1818
ResidenceWarwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA
MarriageNov 26, 1840

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #661.

Stephen Gore1

M, #12462

Family: Joanna Whitcomb b. 19 Mar 1810, d. 28 Feb 1847

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Residencecirca 1834Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA
MarriageJul 22, 1834

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #658s.

Phoebe Davenport1

F, #12463

Family: Israel Steadman Whitcomb b. 21 Dec 1812, d. 22 Feb 1842

Biography

ResidenceTempleton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, of
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriagebefore 1842
No Childrn

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #659s.

Russell Bates1

M, #12464

Family: Eunice Whitcomb b. 12 Feb 1818

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageNov 26, 1840
ResidenceBernardston, Franklin Co., MA, USA, of

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #661s.

Mary Faught1

F, #12465, b. 4 October 1843, d. 29 November 1921

Family: Henry Edgar Houghton b. 23 Apr 1843, d. 5 Mar 1921

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 4, 1843OH, USA, age 35 in 1880 census; Oct. 1843, age 56 in 1900 census; age 66 in 1910 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1865mar 35 years in 1900 census4
1880 Census1880Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 37, a farmer3,5
1900 Census1900Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 57, farmer6,4
1910 Census1910Leslie, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 66, farmer7
Note19107 children born, 4 living
DeathNov 29, 1921Rives Township, Jackson, MI, USA
ParentsDfather born in PA, mother in England; 1900 census: father born in PA, mother born in Switzerland

Citations

  1. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 13.
  2. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 11, 13.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Leslie, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 49; Sheet: 7A; line 17, dwl 158-161.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30, dwl 103-103.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 30, E.D. 49, S. 7, Ln. 17.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leslie, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 83; line 14, dwl 26-26.

Lillie Roseanna Houghton1

F, #12466, b. 1 December 1866, d. 6 January 1949

Family: Jacob Christian Siegrist b. c 1868

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 1, 1866Leslie Township, Ingham, MI, USA, age 14 in 1880 census3,2
MarriageNov 22, 1893Leslie Township, Ingham, MI, USA
DeathJan 6, 1949Jackson, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 13.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30.
  3. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 11, 13.

Vada Houghton1

F, #12467, b. December 1868, d. 14 June 1903

Family: Frank James

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec, 1868Leslie Township, Ingham, MI, USA, age 11 in 1880 census2,3
MarriageMar 13, 1895Bunker Hill Township, Ingham Co., MI, USA
DeathJun 14, 1903Henrietta Township, Jackson, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 13, 14.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30.
  3. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 11, 13.

Cora Houghton1

F, #12468, b. 23 April 1873, d. 16 December 1943

Family: Charles Gifford

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 23, 1873Leslie Township, Ingham, MI, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; Apr. 1872, age 28 in 1900 census2,3
Marriage
DeathDec 16, 1943Jackson, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 13, 15.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30.
  3. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 11, 13.

Hattie Houghton1

F, #12469, b. 29 August 1875, d. 20 August 1961

Family: Clarence M. Craft

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 29, 1875Leslie Township, Ingham, MI, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; Aug. 1874, age 25 in 1900 census3,2
Marriage3
DeathAug 20, 1961Jackson, MI, USA4

Citations

  1. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 13, 15.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30.
  3. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 11, 13.
  4. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 15.

Ethel M. Houghton1

F, #12470, b. 29 December 1876, d. 4 March 1967

Family: John Bacon

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 29, 1876Leslie Township, Ingham, MI, USA, age 3 in 1880 census1,3
Marriage2
DeathMar 4, 1967Ives Township, Jackson, MI, USA4

Citations

  1. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 13.
  2. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 11, 13.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30.
  4. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 16.

Eddie Houghton1

M, #12471, b. 1880, d. 1890

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1880MI, USA2
Death1890

Citations

  1. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 13.
  2. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 11, 13.

Effie Houghton1

F, #12472, b. May 1880, d. 1880

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay, 1880MI, USA1
Death1880

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Leslie Twp, Ingham Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 9, E.D. 134, S. 10, Ln. 30, dwl 103-103.

Polly Stone1

F, #12473

Family: William Whitcomb b. b 1790, d. 3 Jun 1837

Biography

BiographySister of Emma Stone
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriagebefore 1806no md

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 421 #312s.

Mark Whitcomb1

M, #12474, b. 22 February 1806

Family: Ann Hyde b. 22 Dec 1810

  • Marriage*: Mark Whitcomb married Ann Hyde on Feb 18, 1833.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 22, 1806
MarriageFeb 18, 1833
ResidenceCanada

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #662.

William Whitcomb1

M, #12475, b. 12 August 1810, d. 6 March 1875

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 12, 1810
DeathMar 6, 1875
BiographyMarried a widow; no children

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #663.

Leonard Whitcomb1

M, #12476, b. September 1812

Family: Lucretia Geer b. 8 Mar 1824

  • Marriage*: Leonard Whitcomb married Lucretia Geer on Sep 24, 1842.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep, 1812
MarriageSep 24, 1842
ResidenceCanada

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #664.

Mary Whitcomb1

F, #12477, b. before 1837

Family: (?) Greenleaf

Biography

Marriage
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbefore 1837

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #665.

Lyman Whitcomb1

M, #12478, b. before 1837

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbefore 1837Whitcomb 10 Dec 1890 (CJV: after father's dd)
Children+1 daughter

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #666.

(?) Greenleaf1

M, #12479

Family: Mary Whitcomb b. b 1837

Biography

Children+6 children
Marriage
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #665s.

Emma Piper1

F, #12480, b. before 1785, d. 3 August 1865

Family: Nathaniel Whitcomb b. 14 Jan 1779, d. 18 Mar 1855

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthbefore 1785Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, no bd
MarriageJan 4, 1799
DeathAug 3, 1865

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 446 #313s.