Clarissa A. Blodgett1,2

F, #67201, b. July 1831, d. 18 August 1900

Family: Harrison Levi Houghton b. 1 Dec 1831, d. 22 Dec 1911

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BirthJul, 1831Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 28 in 1860 census; age 38 in 1870 census; age 48 in 1880 census; age 68 in 1900 census3
MarriageMar 15, 1857Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, USA, Book OMR, p. 1234,3,2
1860 Census1860Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 28, a farmer, personal property $4005
1870 Census1870Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 38, farmer; and Emily Blagett, 26, teaching school; and Alice Hoaton, 23, domestic servant6
1880 Census1880Union Grove, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 31, a farmer7
1900 Census1900Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 68, landlord; 3 children born, 1 living8
DeathAug 18, 1900Fulton, IL, USA3
ParentsDCanfield Blodgett and Emily Sylvester, natives of Jefferson Co. NY3

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  4. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 247.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, p. 672, line 1, dwl 380-361.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ustick, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: M593_290; Page: 353; line 9, dwl 18-18.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Union Grove, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T9_259; Family History Film: 1254259; Page: 329C; Enumeration District: 215; sheet 11, line 12, dwl 91-93.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Fulton, Whiteside Co., Illinois; Roll: T623, Enumeration District: 144; Sheet: 1A; line 5, dwl 2-2.

George Houghton1

M, #67202, d. 10 October 1836

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BirthRussia, Herkimer Co., NY, USA2
DeathOct 10, 1836probably, Russia, Hekimer Co., NY, USA, in childhood1

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Amelia Clarissa Houghton1,2

F, #67203, b. 8 March 1841, d. 7 July 1933

Family 1: Peter Bent Sylvester

Family 2: Benona Peters

Family 3: Giles B. Conkey b. Jan 1833, d. 13 Jan 1908

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BirthMar 8, 1841Lewis Co., NY, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 79 in 1920 census2
MarriageDec 25, 1854Whiteside Co., IL, USA, Lic. 221, Book B3
Marriage2
MarriageMay 4, 18981
1920 Census1920Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 79, widow, none4
DeathJul 7, 1933Grand Rapids, MI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan; Roll T625_778; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 68; line 94, dwl 42-309-329.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Wanda Cooper, Aug. 24, 2011.

Giles B. Conkey1,2

M, #67204, b. January 1833, d. 13 January 1908

Family: Amelia Clarissa Houghton b. 8 Mar 1841, d. 7 Jul 1933

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BirthJan, 1833NY, USA2
OriginGrand Rapids, MI, USA1
MarriageMay 4, 18981
DeathJan 13, 1908Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 73 y 11 m 18 d2
ParentsSChauncy Conkey and Sarah Charles2

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

May McDaniels1

F, #67205, b. circa 1846, d. before 1910

Family: Samuel N. Houghton b. 6 Feb 1842, d. 17 Mar 1930

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Birthcirca 1846MA, USA, age 34 in 1880 census2
MarriageSep 15, 1870Whiteside Co., IL, USA, They had no issue1,3
ResidenceNE, USA, IL, CO, and IA before settling in Oregon for the last part of his life.1,4
1880 Census1880Thomson, Carroll Co., IL, USA, age 38, a laborer; and cousin Alice Houghton2
Deathbefore 1910husband a widower

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Thomson, Carroll, Illinois; Roll: T9_178; Family History Film: 1254178; Page: 645D; Enumeration District: 24; sheet 32, line 11, dwl 256-253.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Mary Dunshee French1,2

F, #67206, b. 24 September 1855, d. 8 February 1905

Family: Clarence Barclay Houghton b. 11 Nov 1848, d. 8 Mar 1933

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BirthSep 24, 1855Carroll Co., IL, USA, age 24 in 1880 census; Dec 1862, age 37 in 1900 census2
Mar 2Oct 5, 1876Carroll Co., IL, USA, Lic. 1448, Book B, p. 373,4
1880 Census1880Union Grove, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 31, a farmer, 2 houses from brother Harrison5
1900 Census1900York, Carroll Co., IL, USA, age 516
DeathFeb 8, 19052
BurialLower York Cemetery, York, Carroll Co., IL, USA2
ParentsDNorman Dartt French and Mary Dunshee, both born VT2,5

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  4. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 247.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Union Grove, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T9_259; Family History Film: 1254259; Page: 329C; Enumeration District: 215; sheet 11, line 19, dwl 93-95.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , York, Carroll Co., Illinois; Roll: T623, Enumeration District: 27; Sheet: 2A; line 19, dwl 31-31.

Sedate W. Houghton1

F, #67207, b. May 1854, d. after 1900

Family: James F. Ward b. 4 Jan 1853, d. 1923

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BirthMay, 1854Utsick, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 6 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census3
MarriageNov 26, 1878Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, Lic. 48581,4
Deathafter 1900was in 1900 IL census
No Childrn

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ustick, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: M593_290; Page: 353; line 1, dwl 17-17.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

James F. Ward1

M, #67208, b. 4 January 1853, d. 1923

Family: Sedate W. Houghton b. May 1854, d. a 1900

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BirthJan 4, 1853Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, USA2
OriginFulton, IL, USA1
MarriageNov 26, 1878Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, Lic. 48581,3
Death1923Whiteside Co., IL, USA2
ParentsSJames N. Ward and Sara J. Thatcher2
No Childrn

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Stewart Daniel Houghton1

M, #67209, b. April 1860, d. 7 April 1930

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BirthApr, 1860Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1880 census; age 58 in 1920 census; dd calc = 23 May 1855; Harriett Guldahl: Apr 18611
ResidenceDakota, USA, Never married. No issue2,1
1900 Census1900Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 39, livery stable keeper, single, boarder3
Notecirca 1920He lived with his sister Amelia Clarissa Conkey in Grand Rapids from at least the 1920 census until his death in 1930.1
1920 Census1920Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 79, widow, none4
Occupation1920laborer
DeathApr 7, 1930Grand Rapids, MI, USA, age 74 y 10 m 15 d1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  2. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Fulton, Whiteside Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 144; Sheet: 9A; line 15, dwl 164-166.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan; Roll T625_778; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 68; line 94, dwl 42-309-329.

Elizabeth Todd1

F, #67210, b. circa 1818

Family: Levi Houghton b. 26 Mar 1805, d. 24 Jan 1892

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Birthcirca 1818Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 62 in 1880 census1,2
MarriageApr 15, 1862Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, Lic. 7461,3
1880 Census1880Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 75, farming2
ParentsDMoses Todd of Newburyport MA; and mother born in NH1,2

Citations

  1. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T9_258; Family History Film: 1254258; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 196; sheet 9, line 38, dwl 96-97.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Elijah Houghton Jr1

M, #67211, b. November 1793, d. September 1794

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BirthNov, 17931
DeathSep, 1794aged 10 m 4 d1

Citations

  1. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 10: Houghton Family Bible in Possession of Ms. Caroline Amanda Knights in 1949.

Dinah Houghton1

F, #67212, b. between 1784 and 1790

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Birthbetween 1784 and 1790B. Meritt: about 17861
ResearchB. Meritt believes it was Dinah and Patty who were dismissed from Presbyterian Church on June 7, 1812; but it is just as likely that it was Dinah Houghton, wife of Lemuel Houghton, and Martha (Patty) Oaks, wife of Elijah Houghton; it is unclear whether these two children were part of the family. They are based on B. Merritt's interpretion of 2 females in 1790 census2
ResearchOnly B. Meritt gives this child

Citations

  1. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 6.
  2. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 18.

Patty Houghton1

F, #67213, b. between 1784 and 1790

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Birthbetween 1784 and 1790B. Meritt: about 17881
ResearchB. Meritt believes it was Dinah and Patty who were dismissed from Presbyterian Church on June 7, 1812; but it is just as likely that it was Dinah Houghton, wife of Lemuel Houghton, and Martha (Patty) Oaks, wife of Elijah Houghton; it is unclear whether these two children were part of the family. They are based on B. Merritt's interpretion of 2 females in 1790 census2

Citations

  1. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 6.
  2. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 18.

Lusylvia Houghton1

F, #67214, b. 1803

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Baptism1803First Presbyterian Church, Worcester, NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1197] Janet Wethy Foley, Early Settlers of New York State, Vol. Vi, Oct 1939, no. 4.
  2. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 7.

Russel Houghton1

M, #67215, b. 23 February 1813, d. 28 October 1830

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BirthFeb 23, 1813dd calc
DeathOct 28, 1830age 17 y 8 m 5 d (another source: 13 y 18 m1
BurialMaple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.

(?) Houghton1

?, #67216, b. 16 March 1817, d. 9 April 1819

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BirthMar 16, 1817dd calc
DeathApr 9, 1819age 2 y 24 d1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.

John Homer Wheelock1,2

M, #67217, b. 26 May 1813, d. 28 March 1887

Family: Sarah Lucina Houghton b. 29 Apr 1812, d. 16 Nov 1890

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BirthMay 26, 1813Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA2
Marriage1
1870 Census1870Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., NY, USA3
DeathMar 28, 1887Dunkirk, NY, USA2
BurialForest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, NY, USA2
ParentsS(Silas6, Edward5, Paul4, Benjamin3, Benjamin2, Ralph1 Wheelock of Medfield MA),

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.
  2. [S1398] Jr Roderick B. Sullivan, Descendants of Rev. Ralph Wheelock of Medfield, MA, p. 393.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  4. [S1398] Jr Roderick B. Sullivan, Descendants of Rev. Ralph Wheelock of Medfield, MA, p. 394.
  5. [S1398] Jr Roderick B. Sullivan, Descendants of Rev. Ralph Wheelock of Medfield, MA, p. 395.

John Smith1

M, #67218

Family: Hannah Houghton b. 7 Mar 1803

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Census1820Russia, NY, USA, next to Elijah Hoten2
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Roll 67, p. 31.

Michael Smith1

M, #67219, b. circa 1829

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Birthcirca 1829
NoteCentury Cemetery, NY, USA, The Mike Smith on whose farm the Century Cemetery lies as mentioned in the DAR Cemetery Recording from the 1920's, and which is the burial site for many of his related Houghtons

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.

Mary (?)1

F, #67220, b. circa 1847

Family: Henry L. Palmer b. c 1843

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Birthcirca 1847Canada, age 33 in 1880 census2
Marriage1
1870 Census1870Conneaut, Crawford Co., PA, USA, age 64, a weaver; and Alonzo Hammond, 40, a carpenter, and Anna J. Hammond, seamstress1
1880 Census1880Conneaut, Crawford Co., PA, USA, age 36, a farmer; and Ellathina Houghton, age 74, great aunt to Henry Palmer2
ParentsDfather born in New Brunswick, mother in Canada

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1127; Family History Film: 1255127; Page: 89D; Enumeration District: 144; sheet 16, line 6, dwl 151-156.

Emily Houghton1

F, #67221, b. circa 1858, d. 25 January 1861

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Birthcirca 1858IL, USA, age 2 in 1860 census2
DeathJan 25, 1861Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 31

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, p. 672, line 1, dwl 380-361.

Hattie Clarissa Houghton1

F, #67222, b. 8 February 1859, d. 4 December 1914

Family: Edward G. Wheeler b. 20 Dec 1855, d. 25 Mar 1925

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BirthFeb 8, 1859Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census; Feb 1859, age 41 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census1
MarriageMar 14, 1877Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, Lic. 44061
1910 Census1910Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 54, commercial coal traveler2
DeathDec 4, 1914Fulton, Carroll Co., IL, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T624_331; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 126; line 65, dwl 901-128-128.

Edward G. Wheeler1

M, #67223, b. 20 December 1855, d. 25 March 1925

Family: Hattie Clarissa Houghton b. 8 Feb 1859, d. 4 Dec 1914

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BirthDec 20, 1855IL, USA, Dec 1856, age 43 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census1
MarriageMar 14, 1877Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, Lic. 44061
1910 Census1910Fulton, Whiteside Co., IL, USA, age 54, commercial coal traveler2
DeathMar 25, 1925Fulton, IL, USA1
ParentsSparents born in IL

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fulton Ward 1, Whiteside, Illinois; Roll: T624_331; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 126; line 65, dwl 901-128-128.

Harrison Houghton Wheeler1

M, #67224, b. 2 April 1897

Family 1: Hazel Rathgeber

Family 2: Lulu Arnold

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BirthApr 2, 1897Fulton, Carroll Co., IL, USA, Apr 1897, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census1
MarriageNov 29, 1917Fulton, IL, USA1
MarriageJun 16, 1923Freeport, IL, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Hazel Rathgeber1

F, #67225

Family: Harrison Houghton Wheeler b. 2 Apr 1897

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MarriageNov 29, 1917Fulton, IL, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Harrison Houghton Wheeler Jr1

M, #67226, b. 17 December 1918

Family: Maxine Miller

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BirthDec 17, 1918Ideal, Carroll Co., IL, USA1
MarriageSep 7, 1940Iowa City, IA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Maxine Miller1

F, #67227

Family: Harrison Houghton Wheeler Jr b. 17 Dec 1918

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MarriageSep 7, 1940Iowa City, IA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Sandra Kae Wheeler1

F, #67228, b. 9 May 1942

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BirthMay 9, 1942Savanna, IL, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Lulu Arnold1

F, #67229

Family: Harrison Houghton Wheeler b. 2 Apr 1897

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MarriageJun 16, 1923Freeport, IL, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.

Jeanne Harriett Wheeler1

F, #67230, b. 10 April 1924

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BirthApr 10, 1924Fulton, IL, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.