Eloise Allen1

F, #28201, b. 4 November 1813, d. 11 July 1890

Family: Abraham Houghton b. 8 Sep 1799, d. 4 Sep 1871

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BirthNov 4, 1813Peru, NY, USA, Town Records give Putney VT; but GS gives Peru NY; age 36 in 1850 census; age 46 in 1860 census; age 56, NY, in 1870 census; age 60, VT, in 1880 census2,3,4
Marriage4
1850 Census1850Cumberland, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 44, a laborer, property $5004
1860 Census1860Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 60, a laborer5
1870 Census1870Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 2 houses away from brother P. P. Houghton; age 70, a farmer6
1880 Census1880Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 60, a widow, keeping house7
Residence1887Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Betsey, a school teacher, living with Eloise, age 738
DeathJul 11, 1890Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, caused by a fall3
BurialLyndon Town Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA9
ParentsDJacob Allen and Betsey Conn; born in VT7,3

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Rootsweb.com/~vermont/caledonialyndon.html (Hamilton Child's Gazateer of VT), June 12 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 124, line 9, dwl 289.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, VT, p. 286: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_843; Page: 143; line 11, dwl 701.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 254, line 8, dwl 316-323.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 124, line 9, dwl 289-302.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T9_1342; Family History Film: 1255342; Page: 111B; Enumeration District: 48; sheet 50, line 48, dwl 578.
  8. [S1080] Hamilton Child, Gazateer of Vermont, p. 73.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Cemetery Records, Lyndon Town Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 24, p. 56.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, VT, p. 255; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, VT, p. 285: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lyndonville, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 1, p. 21.

Eunice M. Houghton1

F, #28202, b. circa 1846

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Birthcirca 1846RI, USA, age 4, RI, in 1850 census; age 14, RI, in 1860 census; age 24, VT, in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_843; Page: 143; line 11, dwl 701.

Caroline E. Houghton1

F, #28203, b. 22 January 1848, d. 30 October 1861

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BirthJan 22, 1848Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 1, RI, in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census2,1
DeathOct 30, 1861Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 12/13, of diptheria2,3
BurialLyndon Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_843; Page: 143; line 11, dwl 701.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

William Houghton1

M, #28204, b. circa 1798

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Birthcirca 1798MA, USA, age 52 in 18501
1850 Census1850Glocester, Providence Co., RI, USA1
Residence1850Glocester, Providence Co., RI, USA, living with Clarke and Frances Steeres, farmer1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850, Glocester, Providence Co., RI.

Augustus Houghton1

M, #28205, b. circa 1823

Family: Elizabeth (?) b. Dec 1826

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Birthcirca 1823MA, USA, age 25 and 27 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 48 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census3,2,1
Marriage3,1
1850 CensusAug 22, 1850Glocester, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 27, cotton manufacturer1
1860 Census1860Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 38, machinist4
1870 Census1870Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 48, warp manufacturer; property $15000, $150005
Occupationcotton manufacturer
1880 Census1880Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 57, a mill owner3,6
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_846; Page: 157, line 37, dwl 164-150.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 7, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 262; line 34, dwl 70-82.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, Reel 11, Vol. 11, ED. 138, Sh. 51, Ln. 7.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 6, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 298, line 27, dwl 1740-2561.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., CT, Roll 117 p. 536; line 32, dwl 62-74.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., CT, Roll: T9_110; Family History Film: 1254110; Page: 602C; Enumeration District: 138; Reel 11, Vol. 11, ED. 138, Sh. 51, Ln. 7, dwl 311-544.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, Roll 117 p. 536b, line 32, dwl 62-74.

Elizabeth (?)1

F, #28206, b. December 1826

Family: Augustus Houghton b. c 1823

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BirthDec, 1826RI, USA, age 23 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census; age 73 in 1900 census2,1
Marriage2,1
1850 CensusAug 22, 1850Glocester, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 27, cotton manufacturer1
1860 Census1860Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 38, machinist3
1900 Census1900Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 73, widow; next door to son Alexander4
ParentsDparents born in RI

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_846; Page: 157, line 37, dwl 164-150.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, Reel 11, Vol. 11, ED. 138, Sh. 51, Ln. 7.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 6, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 298, line 27, dwl 1740-2561.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., Connecticut; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 521; Page: 4B; line 99, dwl 91-107.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, Roll 117 p. 536b, line 32, dwl 62-74.

Mary R. Houghton1

F, #28207, b. 1840

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Birth1840ME, USA1
Occupationcloak maker
Census1865Providence Co., RI, USA1
Residence1865Providence Co., RI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward VI, Providence Co., RI.

Leonard L. Houghton1

M, #28208, b. 1852, d. before 1900

Family: Mary (?) b. Jun 1860

  • Marriage*: Leonard L. Houghton married Mary (?)3

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Birth1852RI, USA, age 14 in 1865 census; age 9 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census; age 29 in 1880 census1,2
Marriage3
1880 Census1880Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA4,5
Deathbefore 1900wife is widow

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward 1,11, Providence Co., RI.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Providence, 3rd Ward, Providence Co., RI, Roll 1478, p. 381, line 25, dwl 760-1479.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1907764.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 61, Vol. 77, ED. 616, Sh. 13, Ln. 35.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 61, Vol. 77, ED. 616, Sh. 13, Ln. 38, dwl 1611-43-43.

John R. Houghton1,2

M, #28209, b. 1825, d. 1869

Family: Ann S. Badger b. Nov 1816, d. 1903

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Birth1825ME, USA, gs; age 25 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 46 in 18651,2
Marriage1,2
1850 Census1850New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 25, an engineer; living with David C. and Mary Pierce, MA2
1860 Census1860North Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 44, machinist3
Occupation1865superintendent, Horseshoe Factory
Census1865Providence Co., RI, USA, age 46, supt. of horseshoe factory1
Death1869
BurialProvidence, RI, USA, PV001
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward 1,11, Providence Co., RI.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_309; Page: 345
    B; line 30, dwl 1472-2153.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M653_1206; Page: 447; sheet 273, line 35, dwl 1528-2162.

Ann S. Badger1,2

F, #28210, b. November 1816, d. 1903

Family: John R. Houghton b. 1825, d. 1869

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BirthNov, 1816ME, USA, age 33 in 1850 census; age 43 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1865; age 53 in 1870 census; age 83 in 1900 census1,3
Marriage1,3
1850 Census1850New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 25, an engineer; living with David C. and Mary Pierce, MA3
1860 Census1860North Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 44, machinist4
Census1865Providence Co., RI, USA, age 46, supt. of horseshoe factory1
1870 Census1870Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 53, keeping house; and William S. Dunn, 24, a machinist5
1880 Census1880Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 63, a widow6
1900 Census1900Central Falls, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 83, widow7
Death19038
BurialProvidence, RI, USA
ParentsDNathaniel Badger, b. NH, and Jane Owen, b. ME2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward 1,11, Providence Co., RI.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 30, p. 244.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_309; Page: 345
    B; line 30, dwl 1472-2153.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M653_1206; Page: 447; sheet 273, line 35, dwl 1528-2162.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Providence, 1st Ward, Providence Co., RI, Roll 1478, p. 90, line 16, dwl 55-88.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T9_1211; Family History Film: 1255211; Page: 19B;.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Central Falls, Ward 1, Providenc Co., Rhode Island; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 106; Sheet: 6B; line 69, dwl 158-72-130.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

William H. Houghton1,2

M, #28211, b. circa 1846, d. 26 January 1870

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Birthcirca 1846RI, USA, age 4 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census1,3,2
Occupation1865draughtsman
DeathJan 26, 1870Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, PV0013,4
BurialProvidence, Providence Co., RI, USA, PV001

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward 1,11, Providence Co., RI.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_309; Page: 345
    B; line 30, dwl 1472-2153.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.
  4. [S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence, Rhode Island, Vol. 3, 12: 141.

Anna B. Houghton1,2

F, #28212, b. 1848

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Birth1848RI, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1865; age 22 in 1870 census1,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward 1,11, Providence Co., RI.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_309; Page: 345
    B; line 30, dwl 1472-2153.

Mary S. Houghton1,2

F, #28213, b. March 1852, d. 1934

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BirthMar, 1852New Bedford, MA, USA, age 8 in 1860 census; age 13, RI, in 1865 Census; age 18, MA, in 1870 census; age 48, MA, in 1900 census1,2
Occupation1870Providence, RI, USA, a public school teacher3
1900 Census1900Central Falls, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 83, widow4
1920 Census1920Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 65, single, primary school teacher5
Death19346
BurialProvidence, RI, USA, PV0016
Gen. Soc.DAR: #296832

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward 1,11, Providence Co., RI.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 30, p. 244.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Providence, 1st Ward, Providence Co., RI, Roll 1478, p. 90, line 16, dwl 55-88.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Central Falls, Ward 1, Providenc Co., Rhode Island; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 106; Sheet: 6B; line 69, dwl 158-72-130.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Providence Ward 5, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1677; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 229; line 47, dwl 23-43.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Thomas Houghton1

M, #28214, b. circa 1835

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Birthcirca 1835MA, USA, age 30 in 18651
Census1865North Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA2
Residence1865North Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA2
Occupationoperative
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward 1,11, Providence Co., RI.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Providence, Providence Co., RI.

James B. Houghton1

M, #28215, b. circa 1806

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Birthcirca 1806MA, USA1
Occupationcombmaker
Census1865Providence Co., RI, USA1
Residence1865Providence Co., RI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1865, Ward IV-VI, Providence Co., RI.

William Houghton1

M, #28216, b. circa 1822

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Birthcirca 1822Windham Co., CT, USA, age 38 in 18601
1860 Census1860Windham Co., CT, USA1
Research
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Windham Co., CT, p. 794.

Waldo H. Houghton1,2

M, #28217, b. circa 1844

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Birthcirca 1844CT, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census3,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Windham Co., CT, p. 834.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: M432_51; Page: 259; line 8, dwl 209.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, Reel 93, p. 834, line 2, dwl 1681-443.

Lucinda Ellen Burdick1,2

F, #28218, b. March 1840

Family: Darius P. Houghton b. Apr 1824

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BirthMar, 1840CT, USA, age 20, MA, in 1860 census; age 30, CT, in 1870 census; age 40, CT, in 1880 census; age 60, CT in 1900 census2,3,4
Residencecirca 1854Griswold, CT, USA1
MarriageDec 31, 1854Windham Co., CT, USA, Census: Lucinda E. ---2,5
DivorceNov, 1858Windham Co., CT, USA, for adultery5
1860 Census1860Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 36, shoe maker2,6
1870 Census1870Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 46, a laborer7,8
1880 Census1880Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 56, a farmer3,9
ParentsDparents born in CT

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 116 [1962]: 259.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Windham Co., CT, p. 784.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, Reel 11, Vol. 11, ED. 133, Sh. 26, Ln. 26.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windham Co., Connecticut; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 534; Page: 9A; line 9, dwl 182-192.
  5. [S804] Grace L. Knox and Barbara B. Ferris, CT Divorces, p. 333.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: M653_93; Page: 786; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 803093; line 2, dwl 796-42.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, Roll 117 p. 768, line 31, dwl 176-539.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut; roll: M593_117; Page: 768A; Image: 516; Family History Library Film: 545616; line 31, dwl 476-539.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, Roll: T9_110; Family History Film: 1254110; Page: 494C; Enumeration District: 133; Reel 11, Vol. 11, ED. 133, Sh. 26, Ln. 26, dwl 20-19.

Eddy S. Houghton1

M, #28219, b. 1856

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Birth1856CT, USA, age 4, MA, in 1860 census; age 14, CT, in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Windham Co., CT, p. 784.

Amasa Houghton Jr1,2

M, #28220, b. January 1829, d. February 1904

Family: Amarantha E. (?) b. Sep 1832, d. 27 Feb 1904

  • Marriage*: Amasa Houghton Jr married Amarantha E. (?) on circa 1849 mar 49 y in 1900.1,4

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BirthJan, 1829MA, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 31 in 1860 census; age 41 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census; Jan. 1829, age 71, in 1900 census1,3
Marriagecirca 1849mar 49 y in 19001,4
1850 Census1850Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 21, an operative4
1860 Census1860Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 31, a shoemaker5
Mil. EnlsJul 24, 1862Killingly, CT, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. B, 18th CT Infantry, a private; also Aug 4, 1862-Oct 12 1862; length 2 m 8 d; experienced sunstroke6,7,8,9
1870 Census1870Plainfield, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 41, cotton mill worker, property $350010
1880 Census1880Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 50, works in a cotton mill2
1890 Veterans Census1890Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA9
PensionInxDec 30, 1890MA, USA, as invalid
1900 Census1900Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, a landlord; next door to brother John3,11
DeathFeb, 1904Webster, MA, USA12

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Putnam, CT.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_566; Family History Film: 1254566; Page: 336C; Enumeration District: 868; line 28, dwl 22-25.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 92, E.D. 1698, Sh. 15, Ln. 42.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_340; Page: 93;
    line 17, dwl 2-97.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: M653_93; Page: 631; sheet 31, line 1, dwl 1197-1309.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  8. [S1355] Janett Hewett, Union Soldiers Roster Multiple States, p. 214.
  9. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 14; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 1055.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Plainfield, Windham Co., CT, Roll 116 p. 509, line 38, dwl 679-799.
  11. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Webster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 695; Enumeration District: 1698; Sheet 15A; line 42, dwl 67-233-370.
  12. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 28, 1904.

Amarantha E. (?)1,2

F, #28221, b. September 1832, d. 27 February 1904

Family: Amasa Houghton Jr b. Jan 1829, d. Feb 1904

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BirthSep, 1832CT, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1860; age 38 in 1870 census; age 48 in 1880 census; age 69 in 1900 census; 1880 census of son Charles gives MA1,3
Marriagecirca 1849mar 49 y in 19001,4
1850 Census1850Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 21, an operative4
1860 Census1860Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 31, a shoemaker5
1870 Census1870Plainfield, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 41, cotton mill worker, property $35006
1900 Census1900Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, a landlord; next door to brother John3,7
DeathFeb 27, 1904Webster, MA, USA, age 718
ObituaryFeb 28, 1904Webster, MA, USA, NY Times: Three die of pneumonia in one house
Webster, Mass., Feb. 27. Mrs. Amasa Houghton, seventy-four years old, died of pneumonia at her home on School Street today. Her husband died a week ago, and her daughter, Mrs. Ella J. Pike, died Thursday. All were sick in the house at the same time and all died of pneumonia.8
ParentsDparents born in CT; 1900 census: father born in NY, mother born in CT

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Putnam, CT.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Plainfield, Windham Co., CT, Roll 116 p. 509, line 38, dwl 679-799.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 92, E.D. 1698, Sh. 15, Ln. 42.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_340; Page: 93;
    line 17, dwl 2-97.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: M653_93; Page: 631; sheet 31, line 1, dwl 1197-1309.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Plainfield, Windham Co., CT, Roll 116 p. 509, line 38, dwl 679-799.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Webster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 695; Enumeration District: 1698; Sheet 15A; line 42, dwl 67-233-370.
  8. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 28, 1904.

Charles Houghton1

M, #28222, b. circa 1852

Family 1: Anna McKinney b. Feb 1854

Family 2: Martha W. Pluta b. c 1880

  • Marriage*: Charles Houghton married Martha W. Pluta on circa 1914 she age 34.5

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Birthcirca 1852CT/MA, USA, age 8, CT, in 1860 census; age 18, CT, in 1870 census; age 28, MA, in 1880 census; age 68, MA, in 1920 census; age 78, MA, in 1930 census1,2
MarriageAug 24, 1871Windham Co., CT, USA, he age 193,4
1880 Census1880Plainfied, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 28, works in a cotton mill2
DivorceSep 14, 1886Windham Co., CT, USA, for adultery3
Marriagecirca 1914she age 345
1920 Census1920Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 68, power house electrician; and John G. Pluta, father in law, age 67, Germany5,6
1930 Census1930Webster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 78; street railway electrician; and John J. Pluta, father in law4
ResearchMatthew K. Houghton: Married 3 x, last was Martha Pluta.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Putnam, CT.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: T9_110; Family History Film: 1254110; Page: 445B; Enumeration District: 130; sheet 50, line 27, dwl 294-567.
  3. [S804] Grace L. Knox and Barbara B. Ferris, CT Divorces, p. 333.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_966; Enumeration District: 293; sheet 17B; line 60, dwl 595-245-404.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 141, E.D. 173, Sh. 15, Ln. 73.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_749; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 173; line 73, dwl 595-226-343.

Ella Jane Houghton1

F, #28223, b. 1853, d. 26 February 1904

Family: (?) Pike

  • Marriage*: Ella Jane Houghton married (?) Pike.2

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Birth1853CT, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census1
Marriage2
DeathFeb 26, 1904Webster, MA, USA, of pneumonia2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Putnam, CT.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 28, 1904.

Alphrata Houghton1

F, #28224, b. 1852

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Birth1852CT, USA, age 8 in 18601

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Thompson, CT.

Louis Henry Houghton1

M, #28225, b. November 1853, d. 1916

Family: Mary E. (?) b. Mar 1855, d. 1939

  • Marriage*: Louis Henry Houghton married Mary E. (?) on circa 1870 mar 30 years in 1900 census.3

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BirthNov, 1853CT, USA, age 7 in 1860; age 17 in 1870 census; age 26 in 1880 census2,1
Marriagecirca 1870mar 30 years in 1900 census3
1870 Census1870Griswold, New London Co., CT, USA, age 17, working in a cotton mill4
1880 Census1880age 26, a woolen weaver3
1900 Census1900Glocester, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 46, hotel proprietor5
Death19161
BurialGlocester, RI, USA, GL023

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860, Thompson, CT.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gloucester, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T9_1214; Family History Film: 1255214; Page: 272B; Enumeration District: 111; sheet 6, line 7, dwl 45-50.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 US Census, Griswold, New London Co., CT, Roll 113 p. 98, line 3.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Glocester, Providence Co., Rhode Island; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 132; Sheet: 7B; line 51, dwl 172-180.

Laura Jane Hitchings

F, #28226, b. 4 March 1849, d. 6 May 1880

Family: Edward N. Vincent

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BirthMar 4, 1849
MarriageSep 2, 1869
DeathMay 6, 1880Slagle, MO, USA

Edward N. Vincent

M, #28227

Family: Laura Jane Hitchings b. 4 Mar 1849, d. 6 May 1880

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MarriageSep 2, 1869
ImmigrationUSA, as a teenager
Nationaltya Frenchman

Lydia M. Hitchings

F, #28228, b. 27 September 1834, d. before 1842

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BirthSep 27, 1834
Deathbefore 1842

Frances C. Hitchings

F, #28229, b. 9 July 1835

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BirthJul 9, 1835

Henry H. Hitchings

M, #28230, b. 27 December 1837

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BirthDec 27, 1837