Frank Nelson Wells1,2

M, #28146

Family: Louise Etta Houghton b. 6 May 1888

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Origin1913Portland, ME, USA3
MarriageJun 14, 1913ME, USA2,1,4,3

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 27, 1943, p. 147.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 90 [1936]: 138.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965, Houghton Surname.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 105: 270.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Joan Houghton, Nov. 28, 2000.

Charles Ansel Houghton1,2

M, #28147, b. 13 June 1846, d. 4 February 1921

Family: Alice Frances Soule b. 26 Apr 1855, d. 28 Mar 1912

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BirthJun 13, 1846ME, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1880 census; June 1846, age 53, MA, in 1900 census; age 63 in 1910 census; age 73 in 1920 census; PDFA: 13 Jun 1838, 7 years before marriage of parents;3,4,5,2
MarriageNov 24, 18751
1880 Census1880Sidney, Kess Co., ME, USA, age 34, a farmer6,7
1900 Census1900Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 53, farmer; 5 children born and living3,8
Residencebetween 1904 and 1908Waterville, ME, USA9
1910 Census1910Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 63, farmer10
DeathFeb 4, 1921Sidney, ME, USA1,5
BurialSpringer Cemetery, Sidney, ME, USA, Odd Fellow5

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 30, 1955, p. p. 74.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, Box 262, p. 177, line 28, dwl 393-411.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 11, E.D. 130, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  4. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 30 [1955]:74.
  5. [S972] Maine Old Cemetery Association, MaineCemetery Insc. IV, p. 2523.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Sidney, Kess Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 6, ED. 104, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 6, ED. 104, Sh. 11, Ln. 19, dwl 78-83.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 130; Sheet 5A; line 16, dwl 112-113.
  9. [S1193] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912; Kennebeck Region VIII, p. 153.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T624_542; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 118; line 88, dwl 119-121.
  11. [S641] Augusta ME VRs I, p. 376.

Alice Frances Soule1

F, #28148, b. 26 April 1855, d. 28 March 1912

Family: Charles Ansel Houghton b. 13 Jun 1846, d. 4 Feb 1921

Biography

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BirthApr 26, 1855ME, USA, age 25 in 1880 census; Apr 1855, age 45 in 1900 census; age 55 in 1910 census2,3,4
MarriageNov 24, 18751
1880 Census1880Sidney, Kess Co., ME, USA, age 34, a farmer5,6
1900 Census1900Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 53, farmer; 5 children born and living2,7
1910 Census1910Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 63, farmer8
DeathMar 28, 1912Sidney, ME, USA9,4
BurialSpringer Cemetery, Sidney, ME, USA4
ParentsDparents born in ME
NoteMayflower Ancestral Index, Descendants of Brewster, Chilton, Eaton, Fuller, More, Rogers, Soule, White

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 30, 1955, p. p. 74.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 11, E.D. 130, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  3. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 30 [1955]: 74.
  4. [S972] Maine Old Cemetery Association, MaineCemetery Insc. IV, p. 2523.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Sidney, Kess Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 6, ED. 104, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 6, ED. 104, Sh. 11, Ln. 19, dwl 78-83.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 130; Sheet 5A; line 16, dwl 112-113.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T624_542; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 118; line 88, dwl 119-121.
  9. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 30, 1955, p. 74.
  10. [S641] Augusta ME VRs I, p. 376.

Beatrice Light1

F, #28149

Family: Ezra B. White

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BirthWaterville, ME, USA1
Marriage1
Gen. Soc.1955PDFA: #5124; DAR 59031
Residence1955Waterville, ME, USA1

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 30, 1955, p. p. 74.

Ezra B. White1

M, #28150

Family: Beatrice Light

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Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 30, 1955, p. p. 74.

Ida Florine Johnson1

F, #28151, b. 20 February 1858, d. 18 November 1907

Family: Elijah Wilde Houghton b. 23 Apr 1852, d. 21 Dec 1915

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BirthFeb 20, 1858Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 26 in 1880 census; Feb 1855, age 45, NY, in 1900 census1,2,3
MarriageSep 15, 1875Harlem, New York Co., NY, USA1,2
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 45, a bookkeeper4
DeathNov 18, 1907New York, New York Co., NY, USA1,2
ParentsDDavid Minor Johnson and Mary Elizabeth Brown; both b. in RI2

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 34, 1972, p. p. 220.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 8, 2003.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 690; Sheet 3A; line 51, dwl 106-26-42.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 690; Sheet 3A; line 50, dwl 106-26-42.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Edna Florine Houghton1

F, #28152, b. 23 September 1892, d. 1980

Family: Edwin Boardman Houghton Esq. b. Nov 1867, d. 27 Feb 1942

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NotableY
BirthSep 23, 1892New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Sep 1892, age 7 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census1,2
1910 Census1910Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 17, ward of D. R. Botassi, 75, Greece, General Counsel for Greece3
1920 Census1920Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, USA, age 24, private secretary, YMCA4,5
MarriageApr 21, 19361,2
Notable1941was a genealogist who apparently compiled the Houghton Family Records on Family History Center Microfilm # 0924681 item 2, which documented descendants of Deacon Jason Houghton's descendants;
Bob McManaway: My aunt was Edna Florine Houghton. I still have the original - I got it in exchange for binding it. A copy was microfilmed at the LDS archives, and I understand available for review through any of the Family History Libraries.6,7
LetterApr 2, 1941510 Poplar St., Waukegan, IL, USA, Genealogical correspondence in which Bert confirms information from Houghton Family Records (FHC # 0924681 item 2); mentions Hub, Harry, and Lois (no surname)8
1950 US Census1950Waukegan, IL, USA, age 55, widow
Gen. Soc.1972PFDA: #73219
Residence1972Waukegan, IL, USA, 209 North West St.1,10
Death1980Waukegan, Lake Co., IL, USA2
ResearchHist. of Lancaster by Marvin; MSRV; cemetery R, Greewood, Brooklyn NY; Hist. of Milton by Teele; DFPA 3776, 42341
ResearchThe original documents you refer to were in the possession of my great aunt (Eda Florine Houghton) who had me retype her Houghton Family History. She had differences in some dates that were reported by genealogists, and used the dates she found in her parents' Bible.11
ContributnEdna Florine Houghton, in her Houghton Genealogy of Elijah Houghton, made a historical contribution to the Houghton Project

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 34, 1972, p. p. 220.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 8, 2003.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Ward 21, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1037; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1262;
    line 99, dwl 52.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 19, E.D. 68, S. 14, Ln. 86.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence Ward 3, Douglas, Kansas; Roll: T625_531; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 68; line 36, dwl 1020-335-361.
  6. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Edna Houghton from Hubert S. Houghton, Apr. 2, 1941.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 4, 2003, her nephew.
  8. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Edna Houghton from Bert Houghton, Apr. 2, 1941.
  9. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 34 [1972]: 220.
  10. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 4, 2003, her son.

Harry Ballentine Houghton1,2,3

M, #28153, b. 4 August 1877, d. 19 September 1942

Family: Edna Rosanna Wescott b. 3 Jan 1878

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BirthAug 4, 1877Norfolk, VA, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1930 census1,6,3,5
MarriageJun 3, 1903Washington, DC, USA, age 25 and 251,6,7,8
1910 Census1910Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, age 32, general merchandise commercial traveler9
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 41, office force sales manager, Stamford Rolling Mills10
1930 Census1930Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 52, foundry president; personal property $25,00011
Living1931
1940 Census1940Washington, DC, USA, age 62, private attorney firm, law clerk12
DeathSep 19, 1942Washington, DC, USA, Sep 20 per son Wescott13
NoteLL.B., Lake Forest Univ., ILL, 1901 (Phi Alpha Delta). With Marshall Field & Co., wholesale, 1898-1904; sales mgr., Turner & Seymour Mfg., Co., Torrington, CT, Stamford Rolling Mills; pres. The Bridgeport Castings Co. A Presbyterian and a Republican. Clubs: Brooklawn Country, Algonquin, Rotary, Fairfield Beach, Contemporary. Residence: 600 Brooklawn Av. Bridgeport, CT7

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 20 [1931]: 116.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 182 #8790, 184 #8240.
  3. [S931] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 289.
  4. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 20, 1931, p. 116.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, Reel 32, Vol. 23, E.D. 68, S. 14, Ln. 35.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 182, 184.
  7. [S931] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 290.
  8. [S1481] Mrs. M. E. Woodward, DAR Library version of 1912 Houghton Gen. by JWH, p. 508 (2086).
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_701; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 66; line 70.
  10. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561928.
  11. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 254; Enumeration District: 31; Page 270, Sheet: 20A; line 18, dwl 600.
  12. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00562; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-286.
  13. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://records.ancestry.com/Harry_B_Houghton_records.ashx

Edna Rosanna Wescott1,2

F, #28154, b. 3 January 1878

Family: Harry Ballentine Houghton b. 4 Aug 1877, d. 19 Sep 1942

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BirthJan 3, 1878Washington, DC, USA, age 52 in 1930 census1,3
MarriageJun 3, 1903Washington, DC, USA, age 25 and 251,4,2,5
ResearchMay 1, 1922Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, Letter from her in Abijah Houghton Jr Pension Records (her husband's ancestor) asking about whether he and his father received pensions.6
ResearchLetter from Sara to Imogene Uran: Stated her mother received a chart from Sir Cuthbert in the 1920s
1930 Census1930Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 52, foundry president; personal property $25,0007
Living1931
ParentsDEdward Steward Wescott b. NJ., and Sarah Minerva Saurman, b. PA; DAR correction: Sarah M. Pierson of Wash. DC2,5
1940 Census1940Washington, DC, USA, age 62, private attorney firm, law clerk8
NoteEd. Goucher Coll; George Washington Univ; grad. Kindergarten Coll. of Washington. Sec. Associated Charities of Bridgeport, CT. Mem. DFPA, DAR. A Presbyterian and a Republican. Clubs: Brooklawn Country, Fairfield Beach, Contemporary, College. Residence: 600 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport CT2

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 20 [1931]: 116.
  2. [S931] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 290.
  3. [S931] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 289.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 182, 184.
  5. [S1481] Mrs. M. E. Woodward, DAR Library version of 1912 Houghton Gen. by JWH, p. 508 (2086).
  6. [S1492] Fold3.com, online www.fold3.com, http://www.fold3.com/image/1/24002666/
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 254; Enumeration District: 31; Page 270, Sheet: 20A; line 18, dwl 600.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00562; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-286.
  9. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 20, 1931, p. 116.

Sara Jeannette Houghton1

F, #28155, b. 20 July 1905

Family: John Sherwood Calmer

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BirthJul 20, 1905Washington, DC, USA, age 24 in 1930 census1,3,4
Graduation1927Smith College, Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA3,5
Note1927Visited Hoghton Tower
DARDAR, via 2 Abijah Houghtons
Residence1931Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, 600 Brooklawn Ave.2
Gen. Soc.1931DFPA: # 2837; via John and Abijah Houghton2
EngagementFeb 15, 1931Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT, USA6
ResearchJan 20, 1967Letter to Imogene Uran: Stated her mother received a chart from Sir Cuthbert in the 1920s. Jeanne sent a 1 page copy to Imogene

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 20 [1931]: 116.
  2. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 20, 1931, p. 116.
  3. [S931] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 290.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #9000.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
  6. [S95] Newspaper, http://select.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf

Fred Horace Petts1

M, #28156, b. 25 September 1863, d. 11 February 1946

Family: Ida Rhea b. 19 Jun 1870, d. 31 Jan 1903

  • Marriage*: Fred Horace Petts married Ida Rhea on Feb 7, 1888.1

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BirthSep 25, 18631
MarriageFeb 7, 18881
DeathFeb 11, 19461

Citations

  1. [S520] Mary E. Mayo (Ed.), Sixteen Hundred Lines to Pilgrims, Lineage Book III, p. 505.

Ida Rhea1

F, #28157, b. 19 June 1870, d. 31 January 1903

Family: Fred Horace Petts b. 25 Sep 1863, d. 11 Feb 1946

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BirthJun 19, 18701
MarriageFeb 7, 18881
DeathJan 31, 19031

Citations

  1. [S520] Mary E. Mayo (Ed.), Sixteen Hundred Lines to Pilgrims, Lineage Book III, p. 505.

Maude Petts1

F, #28158, b. 16 March 1889, d. 15 April 1954

Family: Henry Bernard Wallenhorst b. 1 May 1882, d. 24 Oct 1941

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BirthMar 16, 18891
MarriageFeb 5, 19171
DeathApr 15, 19541

Citations

  1. [S520] Mary E. Mayo (Ed.), Sixteen Hundred Lines to Pilgrims, Lineage Book III, p. 505.

Henry Bernard Wallenhorst1

M, #28159, b. 1 May 1882, d. 24 October 1941

Family: Maude Petts b. 16 Mar 1889, d. 15 Apr 1954

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BirthMay 1, 18821
MarriageFeb 5, 19171
DeathOct 24, 19411

Citations

  1. [S520] Mary E. Mayo (Ed.), Sixteen Hundred Lines to Pilgrims, Lineage Book III, p. 505.

Mary Louise Wallenhorst1

F, #28160

Family: Ross Byron Johnson

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BirthWagon Mound, NM, USA1
MarriageJun 29, 19421
Gen. Soc.NSSDP: #79551

Citations

  1. [S520] Mary E. Mayo (Ed.), Sixteen Hundred Lines to Pilgrims, Lineage Book III, p. 505.

Ross Byron Johnson1

M, #28161

Family: Mary Louise Wallenhorst

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MarriageJun 29, 19421
ResidenceLakewood, CO, USA1

Citations

  1. [S520] Mary E. Mayo (Ed.), Sixteen Hundred Lines to Pilgrims, Lineage Book III, p. 505.

Eunice Barrows1

F, #28162, b. circa 1819

Family: Rev. Dr. Amasa Hendrick Houghton M. D. b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 25 Jul 1884

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Birthcirca 1819CT, USA, age 40, CT, in 1860 census; age 51 in 1870 census; age 60 in 1880 census2
Marriage1,3
1860 Census1860Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 57, C. G. minister4
1870 Census1870Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 68, a clergyman, property $1750-3505
1880 Census1880Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 77, retired physician2
PensionInxSep 1, 1890WI, USA, as widow
ParentsDparents born in CT

Citations

  1. [S525] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Unity, NH and Cemeteries of Unity, NH, p. 90.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T9_325; Family History Film: 1254325; Page: 344A; Enumeration District: 9; sheet 5, line 34, dwl 28-29.
  3. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: M653_310; Page: 18; line 24, dwl 132-130.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Twp, Allamakee Co., IA, Roll 374, p. 232B, ln 31, dwl 302-314.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lansing Twp, Allamakee Co., IA, Roll 374, p. 232B, ln 31, dwl 302-314.

Lucy A. Houghton1,2,3

F, #28163, b. 27 August 1839, d. 27 February 1890

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BirthAug 27, 1839Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 20 in 1860 census; age 30 in 1870 census; age 41 in 1880 census1,2
Occupation1870a dressmaker
DeathFeb 27, 18902

Citations

  1. [S525] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Unity, NH and Cemeteries of Unity, NH, p. 90.
  2. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 345.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 454, line 11, dwl 110.

Dr. James R. Houghton1

M, #28164

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Educationbetween 1922 and 1925Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Address1986340 Ambar Way, Menlo Park, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S219] Unknown compiler, Harvard Alumni Directory, 1975, 1986, p. 569.