Abel Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, #13909, b. 18 September 1751

Family 1: Rachel Coolidge

Family 2:

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 18, 1751Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, <1755 in 1800 census7,8,4
Duplicate18101810 census, NH
ResearchMLM confuses these two Abels, and attributes the marriage and children of Abel, son of Lt. John (of John line) to Abel, son of Daniel Jr. (of Ralph line)
; dd 25 Mar 1844?, Lynn, MA; MLM attributes this dd, identical to Abel of Harvard and Lynn MA.9
Research21 nov 1778 md; Only MLM gives this marriage9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Hampden, VT, Book D, p. 366: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  2. [S449] Esther K. Whitcomb and Dorothy O. Mayo, Bolton Soldiers and Sailors in the American Revolution, p. 18.
  3. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 181.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 314.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 43.
  7. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 41.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42, 80.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80, 92.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  15. [S312] Shrewsbury MA VRs, p. 170.

Ira Barns

M, #13910

Family: Abby Eliza Houghton b. 18 Sep 1808

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageMay 13, 1827Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 139.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.

Simon D. Cunningham1

M, #13911

Family: Cyrene Houghton b. 17 Nov 1808

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageJul 25, 1831Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 73.

Isabella Colburn

F, #13912, b. 10 May 1820

Family 1: Edward E. Houghton b. c 1819, d. 1855

Family 2: Robert Sloper b. c 1807

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 10, 1820Boston, MA, USA, age 29 in 1850 census
MarriageJun 4, 1845Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he, age 271,2
1850 CensusAug 28, 1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 31, a shoemaker3
MarriageJun 9, 1859Brookfield, MA, USA, Woonsocket also given
DeathMN, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, P. 140.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 98.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 12, line 18, dwl 171.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 12.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 54, number 514.

Stephen Houghton1,2,3

M, #13913, b. 13 November 1799, d. 3 December 1866

Family: Julia A. Houghton b. 22 Sep 1805, d. 12 Mar 1884

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 13, 1799Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 51 in 1850 census; age 60 in 1860 census1,4
MarriageSep 13, 1821Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,4
1830 Census1830Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 2 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)6
1840 Census1840Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 9 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)7
1850 Census1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 51, a farmer; next door to brother Josephus8
1860 Census1860age 60, farmer; property $2000-$3009
DeathDec 3, 1866Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: 1861?10
BurialWest Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 63 [sic]
ResearchBolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, next door in 1850 census11
ResearchMLM: An administration of an estate for a Stephen Houghton, in Bolton, in 1861; #31188; this is Stephen with wife Mary10,12
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57 # 1515, 98 #3430.
  3. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 380.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57, 98.
  5. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 141, 143.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 98.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 201; Page: 134.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 2, line 14, dwl 19-22.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 5, dwl 328-351.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
  11. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 2;
    line 18, dwl 21.
  12. [S950] George H. Harlow, Worcester MA Probate Index.
  13. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  14. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 141.
  15. [S16] CJV opinion.
  16. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  17. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Bolton, Westminster, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 2.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 8, number 97.
  19. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.

Julia A. Houghton

F, #13914, b. 22 September 1805, d. 12 March 1884

Family: Stephen Houghton b. 13 Nov 1799, d. 3 Dec 1866

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 22, 1805Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45 in 1850 census; age 66 in 1860 census; age 68 in 1870 census; MLM: Sep. 131,2,3
MarriageSep 13, 1821Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
1850 Census1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 51, a farmer; next door to brother Josephus6
1860 Census1860age 60, farmer; property $2000-$3007
DeathMar 12, 1884Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialWest Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 83y 5m [sic]
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 194b, line 39, dwl 330.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 141, 143.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57, 98.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 2, line 14, dwl 19-22.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 5, dwl 328-351.
  8. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  9. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 141.
  10. [S16] CJV opinion.
  11. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Bolton, Westminster, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 2.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 8, number 97.

Paul Sawyer1

M, #13915, b. circa 1738

Family: Ephah Houghton b. 19 Aug 1731

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1738p. 120, 17302
MarriageJul 3, 1755Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: June 23,4,5
ParentsSMoses Sawyer6
ResearchWeis gives marriage to Paul Moore7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 184.
  2. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 120, 246.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  4. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 164, 184.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 13.
  6. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 178.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  8. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 76.

William Woodbury

M, #13916, b. 15 August 1763

Family 1: Eunice Houghton b. 25 Mar 1769, d. 23 Oct 1817

Family 2: Susan Lamb b. 17 Apr 1784

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 15, 1763Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Milit-BegRev. War2,3
MarriageApr 1, 1791Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, also Apr. 104,5
MarriageDec 6, 1818Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, married 2nd, Mrs. Susan Haven of Phillipston, wid. Elijah6,7
BurialOld Bolton Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biographyson of Samuel and Edith (Wood) Woodbury
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 101.
  2. [S449] Esther K. Whitcomb and Dorothy O. Mayo, Bolton Soldiers and Sailors in the American Revolution, p. 82.
  3. [S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, Vol. 17, p. 803 & 819.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 47.
  6. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 135, 190.
  7. [S690] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VI, p. 765.
  8. [S438] Phillipston MA VRs, p. 69.

George Houghton1,2

M, #13917, b. 6 June 1806

Family: Sophia Morse

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 6, 1806Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Quaker Church record; MLM: June 21,3
Marriage BannMay 25, 1845Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4
ReligionQuaker
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80 #2306, 92.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80, 92.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  5. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 164.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.

Sophia Morse

F, #13918

Family: George Houghton b. 6 Jun 1806

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Residencecirca 1845Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannMay 25, 1845Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ResearchMLM gives this marriage; same dates2
Duplicatesame md
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  3. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 164.

Jacob Houghton Jr1,2

M, #13919, b. 25 October 1787

Family: Hannah Chambers

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 25, 1787Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 75 in 1860 census3,4
MarriageJan 16, 1814Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,6
1820 Census1820Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, unclear which7
Children+before 1824death of a ch., Jacob, Jr. 18248
ResearchOnly MLM gives this daughter (clearly daughter of Sanford and Emily Houghton; see birthdate); not in Bolton VRs6
DuplicateMA, USA, similar bd
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 85 #2815.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 85.
  5. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 189a.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, p. 54.
  8. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 209.
  9. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  10. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 46.
  11. [S1136] Ph.D., Brian J. L. Berry, Sission Ancestry, p. 293.

Hannah Chambers

F, #13920

Family: Jacob Houghton Jr b. 25 Oct 1787

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageJan 16, 1814Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 189a.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  5. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 46.
  6. [S1136] Ph.D., Brian J. L. Berry, Sission Ancestry, p. 293.