Jane Steel1

F, #20658, b. 19 September 1760, d. 5 February 1843

Family: Adonijah Houghton b. 28 May 1758, d. 9 Oct 1829

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 19, 1760Wilton, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA2
MarriageMay 9, 1782Washington, Sullivan Co. [then Cheshire], NH, USA, marriage date and place in family Bible1,3
DeathFeb 5, 1843Washington, Sullivan Co. [then Cheshire], NH, USA, leaving 2 children4,5
ParentsDJohn Steel and Jane Scott2

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Susan G. Boyle, Sep 29, 2006.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
  4. [S1492] Fold3.com, online www.fold3.com, http://www.fold3.com/image/1/24002740/
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.fold3.com: Final Payment Vouchers Index for Military Pensions, 1818-1864.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: VT, p. 1820: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Ann Coolidge Houghton1,2

F, #20659, b. 9 February 1786, d. 30 April 1848

Family: Abner Mead b. 19 Mar 1787

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 9, 1786Washington, Sullivan Co. [then Cheshire], NH, USA1,2
MarriageOct 25, 1807Walpole, NH, USA1,2
ResidenceNov 30, 1846Easton, NY, USA, where she made an aff'dt; contributed family bible pages to father's pension request; her letter is in his pension file1
DeathApr 30, 1848Greenwich, Washington Co., NY, USA2
BurialGreenwich Cemetery, Greenwich, NY, USA, Anna, wife of Abner Mead
Died April 30, 1848,

Aged 62 years, 2 mos., 21 days

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Susan G. Boyle, Sep 29, 2006.

Abner Mead1,2

M, #20660, b. 19 March 1787

Family: Ann Coolidge Houghton b. 9 Feb 1786, d. 30 Apr 1848

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 19, 1787dd calc
MarriageOct 25, 1807Walpole, NH, USA1,2
BurialJan 6, 1853Aged 65 years 9 mos. 18 days

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Susan G. Boyle, Sep 29, 2006.

David Houghton1

M, #20661, b. 23 November 1783, d. before 1843

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 23, 1783Washington, Sullivan Co. [then Cheshire], NH, USA1,2
Deathbefore 18431
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Susan G. Boyle, Sep 29, 2006.

Betsey Houghton1

F, #20662, b. 11 May 1788, d. before 1843

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 11, 1788Washington, Sullivan Co. [then Cheshire], NH, USA1,2
Deathbefore 18431

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Susan G. Boyle, Sep 29, 2006.

Ebenezer Houghton Jr1,2,3

M, #20663, b. 22 July 1780, d. 14 February 1857

Family: Margery Bigelow b. 21 Jun 1781, d. 6 Feb 1860

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 22, 1780Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 69 in 1850 census5,1,3
MarriageMargery in 1850 census6,7
1810 Census1810Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 5 Total: 00010-30010; 1 male 26-44//3 female <10, 1 female 26-448
1820 Census1820Whitestown, Oneida Co., NY, USA, 8 Individuals: 1 male 45+; 3 female 0-10, 2 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-459,10
1830 Census1830Whitestown, Oneida Co., NY, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790)// 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 2 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 2 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)11
1840 Census1840Whitestown, Oneida Co., NY, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)12,13
1850 Census1850Parma, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 69, farmer7
LivingJul 14, 1851OH, USA14,1
DeathFeb 14, 1857Medina Co., OH, USA, age 77 y 5 m 8d6,15
BurialShaw Cemetery, Lafayette Twp, Medina Co., OH, USA15,13
Children+11 children; 5 lived to adulthood (see Hx of Medina Co., OH, 1881)6
BiographyEbenezer's date of birth. His date of birth is July 22, 1780. This is in conflict with his grave-marker. He died on February 14, 1857 and the marker is engraved 77 yrs 5 mos 8 dys. Using those numbers he would have been born on September 6, 1779. However his grandmother, Merriam Butler Houghton's, bible showed that he was born on July 22, 1780. This is known from the transcription of the bible in Ebenezer's father's Revolutionary War Pension file. Why the conflict? It would appear that there was a mistake made when Ebenezer died. Knowing that Ebenezer was born in 1780 it must have been thought that he was 77 years old and then instead of showing the months and days back to his last birthday, the months and days until his next birthday were shown. If he had lived 5 months, 8 days more he would have been 77 years old. An error in mathematical figuring. It is fortunate that on Ebenezer's wife's side of the marker an error did not occur. It is the key piece of evidence to tie her to her father.
ResearchThe History of Medina County and Ohio states that he died in Medina in 1857.
Pg 225 Shaw Cmty - Lafayette Twp
HOUGHTON, Ebenezer, Feb. 14, 1857 - 77y5m8d
Ebenezer, born 1780, is descendant from 3 of John Houghton's(the original immigrant) sons. He
is the 3rd Great Grandson of Justice John Houghton, the 2nd Great Grandson of both Robert, born
1659, and Jonas Houghton, born 1663.
Ebenezer's date of birth. His date of birth is July 22, 1780. This is in conflict with his gravemarker.
He died on February 14, 1857 and the marker is engraved 77 yrs 5 mos 8 dys. Using
those numbers he would have been born on September 6, 1779. However his grandmother,
Merriam Butler Houghton's, bible showed that he was born on July 22, 1780. This is known from
the bible pages included in Ebenezer's father's Revolutionary War Pension file. Why the conflict?
It would appear that there was a mistake made when Ebenezer died. Knowing that Ebenezer was
born in 1780 it must have been thought that he was 77 years old and then instead of showing the
months and days back to his last birthday, the months and days until his next birthday were
shown. If he had lived 5 months, 8 days more he would have been 77 years old. An error in
mathematical figuring. It is fortunate that on Ebenezer's wife's side of the marker an error did not
occur. It is the key piece of evidence to tie her to her father.13

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Parma, Monroe Co., NY, p. 79.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co. VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 176.
  5. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
  6. [S415] E-mail from David Holcomb, Feb. 4, 2000.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Parma, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_529; Page: 79; line 27, dwl 512-527.
  8. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 34; Page: 246.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Whitestown, Oneida Co., NY, p. 295.
  10. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Whitestown, Oneida, New York; Roll: M33_73; Page: 295.
  11. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Whitestown, Oneida, New York; Roll: 99; Page: 202.
  12. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Whitestown, Oneida, New York; Roll: 313; Page: 140.
  13. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.
  15. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address, Nov. 20, 2002.

Jerusha Houghton1,2,3

F, #20664, b. 23 September 1782, d. 5 October 1864

Family: William Whitford b. 1 Jan 1771, d. 21 Mar 1848

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 23, 1782Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 67 in 1850 census2,1,3
Note1797Grandmother Jerusha Taylor gave a bible to Jerusha Houghton, d. of Ebenezer and Hadassah, into which Ebenezer inscribed the birthdates of their children and his marriage dates.4
Marriage1
ResidenceMilford, Otsego Co., NY, USA5
CourtJul 14, 1851Milford, NY, USA, RWG: "a daughter Jerusha Whitford made aff'dt 14 Jul 1851 at Milford NY & stated she had 3 living bros; Ebenezer, Jonas & Joel Houghton..."1
LivingDec 30, 1851Adams Basin, Monroe Co., NY, USA, Letter from Joel to Jerusha at Adams Basin
Probate11853Otsego, NY, USA, Letters of Admin. Otsego Co. Surrogate's Court appointed Jerusah Whitford, her executrix4
DeathOct 5, 18646,7
BurialLaurens, Otsego Co., NY, USA8
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 52.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.
  5. [S1191] Ezra Stevens, Milford, Otsego Co., NY History.
  6. [S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 105.
  7. [S415] E-mail Descendancy Chart by Richard McCune Harrison, 12/1997.
  8. [S415] E-mail Richard McCune Harrison, Sep 29, 2005.
  9. [S415] E-mail Richard McCune Harrison, 8/1997.

Elijah Houghton1,2

M, #20665, b. 31 December 1784, d. 3 March 1792

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 31, 1784Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA3,1,2
DeathMar 3, 1792Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae. 7 y 2 m 3 d4,1,5,6
BurialOld North Burying Ground, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, "...in his 8th year of his age."5,6

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co. VT, Vol. 1, p. 641; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
  4. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
  5. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 36.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co. VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Jonas M. Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #20666, b. 19 February 1787, d. 6 September 1865

Family: Hannah Cass b. c 1789, d. a 1871

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthFeb 19, 1787Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 63 in 1850 census; age 68, VT, in 1855 census; RWG: 19 feb 178?; 1865 Census: aged 77; Taylor: 19 Feb 1787; 1880 census of son Martin gives NY as bp2,7,1,3
Occupationa farmer, for 55 years
MarriageSep 22, 1808Maryland, NY, USA8,9,6,10
1810 Census1810Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 2 Total: 00100-00100; 1 male 16-25//1 female 16-2511
Mil. Serv.1812NY, USA, in the War of 1812, 16th Regiment (Stranahan's), NY Militia and 18th Regiment (Dobbin's) NY Militia; Capt. Stephen Clarke's and Capt. Joseph McClure's Co's; a private10,12
Research1812NY, USA
1820 Census1820Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, 6 Individuals: 3 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45;
1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45; (6 males, 4 females)13,14
1830 Census1830Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 10 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 2 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790), 1 male 70 to 80 (1751-1760)// 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790), 1 female 70 to 80 (1751-1760)15
1840 Census1840Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)16
Note1850Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, Jonas was living in houses next to each other with sons Edward, Tompkins, and Jonas.17
1850 CensusAug 9, 1850Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, Jonas, age 63, VT; Hannah, 61, NH; and John L. Weaver, 9, NY4
1855 Census1855Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 68, farmer18
1860 Census1860Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, Jonas, age 73, a farmer, VT, property $400-50; Hannah, 7219
DeathSep 6, 1865Davenport, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 79 y (Oneonta Herald: Aug 6, 1865)10,20
BountyLandMaryland, Otsego, NY, USA, Maiden name of wife as Cass9
PensionInxNY, USA, Hannah Cass, WC-397410
ResearchPutney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Taylor: Jonas M. was probably Tompkins Houghton's father, but not confirmed; Tompkins may have been mother's maiden name, since Tompkins named a son the same. Tompkins listed as father on Wm. Melvin's death cert; Stacknow: Jonas Houghton's Bible lists Tompkins was son of Jonas; W.M. Houghton: Tompkins as son of Jonas21,22,6,23
Contributnin document of 1941
ResearchCJV: I believe this is correct parentage

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 52.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_579; Page: 159; line 27, dwl 379-393.
  5. [S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 176.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Oct. 27, 1999: from Jonas Houghton's Bible.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865 Otsego Co., NY, line 175/191.
  8. [S36] Letter, from records of Faith Perkins Buechner sent in letter of Sheridan Perkins to W. M. Houghton, Feb. 20, 1939 (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999).
  9. [S415] E-mail from Robert Taylor, July 25, 1999.
  10. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1027.
  11. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 34; Page: 242.
  12. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 Otsego Co., NY, p. 128.
  14. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: M33_74; Page: 72.
  15. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 102; Page: 128.
  16. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 329; Page: 268.
  17. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, Box 579, p. 159.
  18. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  19. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_841; Page: 439, line 31, dwl 138.
  20. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address, Nov. 20, 2002, Oneonta Herald.
  21. [S256] Unknown author, Putney VT Town Records II, p. 326.
  22. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.
  23. [S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
  24. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
  25. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_579; Page: 159; line 30, dwl 380-394.

Betsey Houghton1,2

F, #20667, b. 1 May 1789, d. before 1851

Family: William Wellman

  • Marriage*: Betsey Houghton married William Wellman Gen. chart of Joel Houghton.4

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 1, 1789Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA3,1,2
MarriageGen. chart of Joel Houghton4
ResidenceMilford, Otsego Co., NY, USA4
Deathbefore 18511
ResearchMilford, Otsego Co., NY Hx4

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 326: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
  4. [S1191] Ezra Stevens, Milford, Otsego Co., NY History.

Joel Houghton1,2,3

M, #20668, b. 14 July 1792

Family: Amy (?) b. c 1789

  • Marriage*: Joel Houghton married Amy (?)5,6

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
NotableY
BirthJul 14, 1792Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 58 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1855 census; age 68 in 1860 census; age 78 in 1870 census; RWG: 19 Jul2,1,3
Marriage5,6
1830 Census1830Whitestown, Oneida Co., NY, USA, a Joel Houghton: 6 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)7
Residence1833Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, USA
1840 Census1840Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, USA, Joel Hougton: Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49 (1791-1800):     1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 (1835-1840):     1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 (1821-1825):     1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59 (1781-1790):     1
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade:     1
Total Free White Persons:     48
NotableMay, 1847CJV: Have genealogy chart in Joel's hand listing John of Lancaster down to himself, based on chart by Fisher M. Rice of Walpole
1850 Census1850Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 58, a grain cradle maker, b. VT; 3 houses from home of Abner & Mary Ring, where Ruth Ann Houghton, wife of Reuben B. Houghton, is listed with her children; and next door to daughter Ruth Ann Baldwin9,10
Notable18501850 patent for mechanical dishwasher
NoteHe moved to Orleans Co., NY.11
LivingDec 30, 1851Adams Basin, Monroe Co., NY, USA, Letter from Joel to Jerusha at Adams Basin
1855 Census1855Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 63, mechanic; and grandchild Mary Spencer, 1612
Research1855Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, USA, 4 houses apart
1860 Census1860Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 68, grain cradle manufacturer6
1870 Census1870Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 78, a grain cradle maker, property $1500-500; and Martha Baldwin, 19, NY13
NoteShe and Joel ended up in a poorhouse since their children were dead.
ResearchContributed a copy of a chart made by Joel Houghton to Charles J Vella

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 52.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 176.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, p. 109.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ogden, Monroe, New York; Roll: M653_786; Page: 80; Sheet 24, line 1, dwl 597-617.
  7. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Whitestown, Oneida, New York; Roll: 99; Page: 203.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1840 US Census, Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, p. 152.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, p. 109, line 32, dwl 422.
  10. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Ogden, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_529; Page: 109B; Image: 225; line 32, dwl 422-441.
  11. [S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
  12. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  13. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ogden, Monroe Co., NY, Box 973, p. 364, line 3, dwl 165-165.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Tom Burger, 9/8/1999.
  15. [S16] CJV opinion.

Unice Houghton1

F, #20669, b. 5 November 1795, d. before 1851

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 5, 1795Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Unice3,2,4,1
Deathbefore 18512

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  3. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 54.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.

William Whitford1,2,3

M, #20670, b. 1 January 1771, d. 21 March 1848

Family: Jerusha Houghton b. 23 Sep 1782, d. 5 Oct 1864

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 1, 1771RI, USA, DD calc : 31 Dec 1782; 2nd gs gives Jan 1, 1771; Ancestry.Com: Petersburg, Rensselear Cty., NY.4
OriginVT, USA3
Marriage1
DeathMar 21, 18485,6
BurialOtsego Co., NY, USA, "William Whitford Died March 21, 1848, Aged 65 years, 2 mo. & 21 days"7
ParentsSStukley Whitford (born July 18, 1758 Died Jan 20 1836) and Roseanna; both b. RI7
Biographydesc. of Stutley Whitford, a Revol. War soldier of VT, who settled in Milford.
ResearchRichard Harrison: "...there is a second head stone for him in another cemetery in the same area. A descendant (I believe a grandson, but I am not positive of the generation of the descendant) decided that the private cemetery was not a good place for his ancestors so he set out to have them moved. He had the stone erected but, according to my aunt and uncle who lived in that area and did a lot of work on the family history, the bodies were never moved. I also have a photo of the new headstone and it says "Stukley Whitford born July 18, 1758 Died Jan 20 1836 William Whitford born Jan 1, 1771 Died Mar 21, 1848 Jerusha Houghton, his wife, born Sep 23 1782 Died Oct 5 1864." The dates for Jerusha agree with your web site, but the date given for William's birth differs from your data and from the original headstone."7

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  2. [S415] E-mail Richard McCune Harrison, 8/1997.
  3. [S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 104.
  4. [S415] E-mail Richard McCune Harrison, Sep 29, 2005 for gs info.
  5. [S415] E-mail Descendancy Chart by Richard McCune Harrison, 12/1997.
  6. [S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 105.
  7. [S415] E-mail Richard McCune Harrison, Sep 29, 2005.