Houghton Surname Project

Zenas Houghton^1,2

F, #5191, b. 6 May 1829, d. 27 September 1829

Father*: Asa Houghton b. 1 Sep 1795, d. 10 Sep 1875
Mother*: Tamzin Bigelow d. 17 Sep 1829

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 6, 1829

Batavia, Genesee Co., NY, USA^3,4,5

Death

Sep 27, 1829

Batavia, Genesee Co., NY, USA^3,4,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186 #941.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64 #1952.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.

Ellen A. Houghton^1,2,3

F, #5192, b. 2 March 1832, d. 30 April 1870

Father*: Asa Houghton³ b. 1 Sep 1795, d. 10 Sep 1875
Mother*: Clarissa Cole³ b. 27 Aug 1798, d. 17 Mar 1881

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 2, 1832

Batavia, Genesee Co., NY, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; MLM: Mar. 31^4,5

Death

Apr 30, 1870

Wellington, Lorain, OH, USA^4,5,6

Biography

JWH: "Educated in Baldwin Institute, Berea, O. Taught school several terms and was engaged in millinery trade several years, but owing to continued ill health was compelled to retire from business. She was a woman of great independence and self-reliance, and not withstanding she was never vigorous, made heroic resistance to invalidism and filled her place in the world with credit to herself and satisfaction to her friends."⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186 #942.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64 #1953.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Spencer, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 427; line 23, dwl 1668-1674.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512.

Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D.^1,2,3

M, #5193, b. 24 November 1834, d. 25 February 1924

Father*: Asa Houghton⁴ b. 1 Sep 1795, d. 10 Sep 1875
Mother*: Clarissa Cole⁴ b. 27 Aug 1798, d. 17 Mar 1881

Family 1: Mary Eliza Seymour b. 14 Apr 1839, d. 6 Sep 1873

Marriage*: Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D. married Mary Eliza Seymour on Nov 26, 1861 Barber Gen.: Nov. 28.^5,2,7

Elmer Seymour Houghton+ b. 11 Sep 1862
Flora Ellen Houghton b. 19 Apr 1864, d. 7 Feb 1879
May Houghton b. 16 Nov 1869, d. 27 Nov 1869
Mary Josephine Houghton b. 10 Feb 1872

Family 2: Mary Eliza Hayes b. 26 Mar 1837

Marriage*: Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D. married Mary Eliza Hayes on Oct 22, 1874 mar 35 y in 1910 census.^5,2

Biography

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Notable

Birth

Nov 24, 1834

Batavia, Genesee Co., NY, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Nov 1834, age in 1900 census; age 75 in 1910 census; age 85 in 1920 census^5,6,7

Occupation

1850

farming⁴

Graduation

1860

Baldwin University, Berea, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, classical course and medicine⁵

1860 Census

1860

Wellington, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 26, physician; with John and Jane Wooley⁸

Marriage

Nov 26, 1861

Barber Gen.: Nov. 28^5,2,7

1870 Census

1870

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 36, a physician and druggist, property $7500-4000⁹

Marriage

Oct 22, 1874

mar 35 y in 1910 census^5,2

1880 Census

1880

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 45, a druggist; and 2 servants^10,11

Residence

before 1881

Wellington, Lorain, OH, USA, His mother lived with J.W. Houghton until she died; p. 126, "His second wife survived him, dying at the residence of the writer..."¹²

1900 Census

1900

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 65, druggist¹³

1910 Census

1910

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 75, optician, specialist^14,15

Note

John Wesley Houghton’s Introduction Letter to his 1912 Houghton Genealogy (sent to Houghtons to solicit Houghton family histories) (first part is only a fragment):

…the publication of the genealogy of the Hough-
…introduced by the printing of the pamphlet pub-
…the descent of the family from Herverus, who came
…with William the Conqueror, down to the present time. A satis-
…who settled in Bolton, Mass., about the year
…nearly all that is known of John and Ralph and
…trying to connect the living Houghtons with

…born between the years 1815 and 1915?
…give the name of his grandfather or great-grandfather, I can generally find his place in the family …I have already succeeded in doing this in several instances.

This work entails an almost endless amount of correspondence, and desiring to make the work as complete as possible, I bespeak the hearty co-operation of every member of the family to who this matter may come.

If each one will burden his conscience with an obligation to write to me promptly, giving all the facts possible, he will place me and the family at large, under lasting obligations. I desire the following information concerning each individual, and these instructions should be kept before the writer when preparing answer in order that no item may be omitted.

1. Name           5. Residence                    9. Death of husband or wife.
2. Name of Parents     6. Date of Marriage               10. Occupation.
3. Date of Birth     7. To Whom                    11. Biographical.
4. Place of Birth     8. Birth of husband and Wife

Begin with your great-grandfather, (and as much farther back as you can) give all of the above items concerning him; then his children; then children’s children. If you know your great grand-father’s brothers, or your grandfather’s brothers, follow the descendants of each one down as you did your own line of descent. Treat your brothers the same way.

     Do not conclude that because you know little or nothing about your ancestry that it is not worth while to give your own family record. Many times I have the ancestry and the very thing I am after is the person’s own record and that of his descendants down to the youngest child. I want all this if you cannot give much concerning your ancestry, but I want all you know in both directions. I enclose a blank which will help you in making up your record and if more room is needed use blank paper.

     Please study the instructions carefully that no omissions be made. I would like also the address of any other Houghtons you may know. I have so much writing to do that I do not always acknowledge the receipt of letters unless there has been some omission requiring it. I am no less grateful however and in time you will hear from me again. I cannot tell you how soon the work will be finished. About fifty pages are already in type but the gathering of genealogies from all over the United States is a slow process and it will take probably several months longer. I would be glad to include every Houghton family in America, and if I do not it shall be no fault of mine.

     My observations give me reason to be proud of our race and to those who share with me in a pardonable pride of ancestry, the book will be invaluable. The relatives have generally shown a commendable interest in my work and are very anxious to aid me in every possible way, for which I am profoundly grateful. Thanking you in advance for any assistance you may be able to give me and hoping to hear from you soon whether you may think you have anything of importance to communicate or not I am with kindest regards and best wishes, (in some degree)

                                   Your Cousin

                                    J. W. Houghton

Author

1912

Houghton Genealogy. Descendants of Ralph and John Houghton¹⁶

1920 Census

Jun 13, 1920

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 85, none^17,18

Death

Feb 25, 1924

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, of bronchial pneumonia; letter of dau. Josie gives 28 Feb.^7,19

Research

Nov 12, 1924

Houghton Genealogy criticism: Boston Transcript, 11/12/1924: W.B.B.N. 'The Houghton Genealogy seems, in its early portion anyway, a mixup of families and names. I have found that it interprets numerous names incorrectly, it seems to ignore all the probate records, misplaces numerous families and makes other errors. For instance, it gives a man born 1682 as a veteran of the Revolutionary War.²⁰'

Notable

the author of the first major genealogy of John and Ralph Houghton of Lancaster MA; includes 8590 individuals (all in present HSP database)

Biography

JWH: "He studied in the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O., and in Baldwin University, Berea, O. Graduated in the classical course in the latter in 1860, and in medicine the same year, having kept up his medical studies by attending lectures in the winters of his college course; A.M. 1871. Began practice of his profession in Wellington soon after graduation... Dr. Houghton practiced his profession about 14 years, when impaired health compelled a change of occupation. Since 1863 he had owned and conducted a drug, book and stationary store, until April, 1909. From 1876 to 1885 he owned and published and, with his wife, edited the Wellington Enterprise. Was organizer, and manager of the Bell Telephone exchange 18 years. Has filled various municipal offices including Mayor and Justice and President of School Board, and positions of responsibility in church work. Personal characteristics: decided opinions; keen moral sense, admitting of no prevarications; almost totally lacking those instincts of policy that safe-guard self interest; liberal to prodigality in dealing with his fellow men, and charitable to every one's faults and weaknesses but his own. His uncommon insight into mechanical intricacies and skill in locating and relieving trouble is an aptitude which is turned to practical account in his business as an optician, which he has practiced many years. His pronounced literary tastes are in the realm of the philosophic and logical, rather than the imaginative or descriptive. Disposed to get to the foundation of things and requiring proof or good reasons for conclusions. To study in his company is not to find easy reading. It must be worth while to engage his time or attention. His friends are not hastily chosen, but once in the inclosure of his confidence are likely to abide there. The seriousness of his reading is no indication of his hearty enjoyment of humor and social life, to which he is a good contributor, and his domestic virtues dominate all other."; Barber Gen.: "He practiced medicine for 12 years, proprietor of drug and book store 43 years, editor and proprietor of the Wellington Enterprise nine years, founder of the Bell Telephone Exchange 18 years; has been mayor, justice, president of school board, and held many other positions of trust and responsibility, and is still in active practice as an optician in Wellington, Ohio."

Optician on death certificate.^21,22

Contributn

compiled, in his 1912 Houghton Genealogy, the first systematic compilation of the Houghton surname in America. His data was the original dataset input into the current Houghton Surname Project. His Houghton Genealogy is a tour de force, especially given the communication challenges for when it was written.

Research

Agnes was the editorial assistant to John Wesley Houghton

Research

1912

1912 Houghton Genealogy; 1st major Houghton genealogy

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186 #943.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 525.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64 #1954.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Spencer, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 427; line 23, dwl 1668-1674.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512, 525.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M653_1001; Page: 147; sheet 113; line 13, dwl 871-886.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 1235, p. 701, line 33, dwl 287-294.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 40, E.D. 183, Sh. 1, Ln. 1.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 40, E.D. 183, Sh. 1, Ln. 1, dwl 1-1.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 125, 126.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet: 23B; line 68, dwl 543-563.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Film 521, Reel 149, E.D. 113, V.N. 127, Ln. 140.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 127; line 94, dwl 133-140.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://people.albion.edu/rhoughto/Family/Houghton/…
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 US Census, Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, SD 14, ED 28, Ward 325, S 9.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T625_1406; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 28; line 203, dwl 246-283.
[S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, https://fsbeta.familysearch.org/s/image/show
[S46] Boston Transcript, 11/12/1924 #2311, WBBN.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186-188.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 526.

Harriet Clarissa Houghton^1,2

F, #5194, b. 11 April 1837, d. 16 December 1873

Father*: Asa Houghton^3,4 b. 1 Sep 1795, d. 10 Sep 1875
Mother*: Clarissa Cole b. 27 Aug 1798, d. 17 Mar 1881

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 11, 1837

Spencer, Medina, OH, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1860 census; age 33 in 1870 census^5,6,7

Death

Dec 16, 1873

^5,6,7

Biography

"She was an invalid in frail health from childhood. One of the most conscientious, unselfish and sympathetic of women, and for most of her life gave her time and strength to the care of the sick, especially to her mother, who was for many years an invalid. Life had for her very little of ease or comfort or the satisfactions that belong to women, except what would come from the consciousness of duty done in the noblest Christian spirit."⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 188 #944.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1955.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Spencer, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 427; line 23, dwl 1668-1674.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M653_1003; Page: 10; line 26, dwl 143-132.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 188.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.

Julia Tamzin Houghton^1,2,3

F, #5195, b. 21 March 1839, d. 18 February 1920

Father*: Asa Houghton⁴ b. 1 Sep 1795, d. 10 Sep 1875
Mother*: Clarissa Cole⁴ b. 27 Aug 1798, d. 17 Mar 1881

Family: William Wallace Ross A.M. b. 24 Dec 1835, d. 4 Mar 1906

Marriage*: Julia Tamzin Houghton married William Wallace Ross A.M. on Oct 24, 1863 at Wellington, Lorain, OH, USA.^5,6,2,8

William DeWitt Ross+ b. 28 Sep 1868
Clara Julia Ross+ b. 13 Mar 1877
Harry Houghton Ross b. 27 Nov 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 21, 1839

Spencer, Medina, OH, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census^5,6,7,8

Marriage

Oct 24, 1863

Wellington, Lorain, OH, USA^5,6,2,8

Biography

"Julia. T., youngest child of Clara Cole Houghton, is unusually endowed with amiable and attractive qualities in person, disposition and manner. A favorite as a pupil, beloved as a teacher, associated with her husband when he superintended the schools of Fremont, O. Gentleness, combined with decision, courage and skill, has contributed to her success, in anything undertaken. Besides her own family she has cared for the motherless, homeless, and the aged, serving all wwith unsparing fidelity. She delights in flowers, in harmony and in beautifying whatever she touches."⁹

Death

Feb 18, 1920

⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 188 #945.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 526.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1956.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: M653_1003; Page: 10; line 26, dwl 143-132.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 189.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 149: 170.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512, 526.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 188-190.

Nehemiah Goss^1,2

M, #5196

Father*: Zachariah Goss b. 27 Apr 1790
Mother*: Lydia Houghton b. 9 Apr 1793, d. 12 Jul 1825

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Residence

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA³

Living

1850

TX, USA⁴

Marriage

circa 1863

TX, USA³

Biography

JWH: "When a young man, about the year 1845, he went to Texas and taught school. He came home on a visit about 1850 and after a few months returned. His friends received occasional letters from him, but since the beginning of the Civil war nothing has been heard of him. He was a good scholar, very intelligent, self-reliant and a capable business man."⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 181 #932.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64 #1943.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 181.

Susan Moe Close¹

F, #5197, b. 22 November 1822, d. 26 March 1902

Family: George Wellington Houghton b. 17 Oct 1818, d. 17 Jul 1905

Marriage*: Susan Moe Close married George Wellington Houghton, son of Asa Houghton and Tamzin Bigelow, on Oct 21, 1841 mar 58 years in 1900 census.^2,5,3,4

Rhesa Close Houghton+ b. 10 Jul 1842
Seth Smith Houghton+ b. 16 Aug 1845, d. b 1920
Cyrus Franklin Houghton b. 13 Mar 1847, d. 23 Dec 1899
John Henry Houghton+ b. 10 Oct 1851
Mary Imogene Houghton+ b. 3 Mar 1857

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 22, 1822

OH, USA, age 37, OH, in 1860 census; age 47, OH, in 1870 census; age 58 in 1880 census; Nov 1822, age 77 in 1900 census; 1880 census of son Rhesa gives VT as bp; 1910 census of son John gives NY^2,3,4

Marriage

Oct 21, 1841

mar 58 years in 1900 census^2,5,3,4

1860 Census

1860

Spencer, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 41, farmer, property $4000-1285⁶

1870 Census

1870

Spencer Twp, Medina Co., OH, USA, age 51, a farmer, property $6000-1258⁷

1880 Census

1880

Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 61, a cheesemaker⁸

1900 Census

1900

Russia, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 81⁹

Death

Mar 26, 1902

^2,5,3,4

Biography

JWH: "The wife had a taste for literature and read extensively along the most helpful lines. She was very energetic and systematic in every undertaking, and her home was unexcelled in neatness and orderliness."; Barber: dau. of Henry Close and Mary Moe^2,3

ParentsD

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 183 #936s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 183.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 519.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 108: 87.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Spencer, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M653_1007; Page: 94; sheet 144, line 20, dwl 1085-1075.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Spencer Twp, Medina Co., OH, p. 411B, line 8, dwl 71-75.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Oberlin, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T9_1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 607C; Enumeration District: 181; sheet 31, line 16, dwl 33-282-331.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Russia, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 91; Sheet: 17B; line 79, dwl 109-352-407.

Ann Knowlton¹

F, #5198, b. 16 January 1823, d. 9 February 1865

Family: Asa Willard Houghton b. 12 May 1820, d. 23 May 1865

Marriage*: Ann Knowlton married Asa Willard Houghton, son of Asa Houghton and Tamzin Bigelow, on Mar 9, 1843.^2,4

Sarah J. Houghton⁴ b. 1 May 1844, d. 1 May 1844
Mary Jane Houghton+⁵ b. 6 May 1845, d. 11 Jun 1875
Emma J. Houghton⁴ b. 10 Apr 1847, d. 10 Apr 1847
Lydia Lucretia Houghton+⁵ b. 31 Mar 1848, d. 11 Dec 1901
Ackley H. Houghton+⁵ b. 8 Jun 1850
John Asa Houghton+ b. 3 Aug 1853
Harriet M. Houghton+⁶ b. 4 Apr 1856, d. 9 Oct 1894
Ann Eliza Houghton⁶ b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 9 Mar 1871
Ella J. Houghton b. 19 Aug 1861
Edwin W. Houghton+ b. 30 Apr 1864, d. 18 Sep 1901

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 16, 1823

New London, OH, USA, age 27, NY, in 1850 census; age "51", NY, in 1860 census; 1900 census of son Ackley gives VT, but son John gives OH^2,3,4,5

Residence

Ransom, MI, USA^4,3,5

Marriage

Mar 9, 1843

^2,4

1850 Census

1850

Spencer, Medina Co., NY, USA, age 30, farmer, property $1600, living near father Asa Houghton (father of John Wesley Houghton)⁵

1860 Census

1860

Ransom, Hillsdale Co., MI, USA, age 40, farmer⁶

Death

Feb 9, 1865

JWH, MLM: Feb/Mar 1864^2,4,3

Biography

JWH: "His wife's parents were pioneers of New London. He made her acquaintance while teaching school in her father's neighborhood. She was industrious, self-sacrificing, a devoted wife and mother. She died of lingering lung affection while her husband was in the army, but bravely kept about her duties, with the help of her children, till within a few weeks of her death."; Barber: dau. of Henry Knowlton^2,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 183 #937s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 183.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 521.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Spencer, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M432_709; Page: 429; line 6, dwl 1693-1699.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: M653_543; Page: 0; line 21, dwl 859-170.

Abbie Jane Lyon¹

F, #5199, b. 28 November 1824, d. 29 April 1901

Family: Luther Wallace Houghton b. 23 Jan 1823, d. 27 Jul 1911

Marriage*: Abbie Jane Lyon married Luther Wallace Houghton, son of Asa Houghton and Tamzin Bigelow, on Oct 2, 1844 mar 55 years in 1900 census.^2,3,5

George Henry Houghton+⁶ b. 13 Feb 1846
Charlotte E. Houghton⁶ b. 15 Aug 1847
Richard R. Houghton+^10,11,6 b. 24 Oct 1849, d. 12 Feb 1943
Walter Scott Houghton+ b. 4 Mar 1853, d. 20 Feb 1934
Charles Fremont Houghton+ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 9 Jan 1939
Alta Matilda Houghton+ b. 8 Jan 1859
Morton A. Houghton+ b. 12 Sep 1866, d. 9 Aug 1956

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 28, 1824

NY, USA, age 25, NY, in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 45, NY, in 1870 census; age 56, NY, in 1880 census; Nov 1824, age 75 in 1900 census; 1900 census of son George gives NY^2,3,4

Origin

Penfield, OH, USA²

Marriage

Oct 2, 1844

mar 55 years in 1900 census^2,3,5

1850 Census

1850

Penfield, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 27, property $1000⁶

1860 Census

1860

Penfield, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 36; property $1980-640⁷

1870 Census

1870

Penfield, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 47, farmer⁴

1880 Census

1880

Oberlin, Lorain Co., NY, USA, age 57, house plasterer⁸

1900 Census

1900

Russia, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 77, plasterer; 7 children born, 7 living⁹

Death

Apr 29, 1901

Oberlin, Lorain, OH, USA^2,3,5

ParentsD

Reuben Lyon b. MA, and Hannah Risley, b. NY⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 184 #938s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 184.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 522.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Penfield, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M593_1235; Page: 565; line 13, dwl 74-75.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Penfield, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M432_705; Page: 509; line 3, dwl 1776-1857.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Penfield, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: M653_1001; Page: 96; sheet 12, line 11, dwl 77-78.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Oberlin, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T9_1042; Family History Film: 1255042; Page: 605.3000; Enumeration District: 181; line 31, dwl 239-284.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Russia, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 91; Sheet: 6B; line 82, dwl 34-131-141.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 247.

Rev. George Hiram Norton^1,2

M, #5200, b. 18 December 1824, d. 21 August 1902

Family: Mary M. Houghton b. 5 Mar 1825, d. 22 Apr 1910

Marriage*: Rev. George Hiram Norton married Mary M. Houghton, daughter of Asa Houghton and Tamzin Bigelow, on May 6, 1847.^3,2,4

Lucy Maria Norton+ b. 12 Mar 1848
Mary Ellen Norton b. 8 Nov 1849
Frank Marion Norton+ b. 9 Nov 1851
Alvira Tamson Norton b. 21 Nov 1853
Edwin Hiram Norton b. 17 Feb 1856

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Notable

Birth

Dec 18, 1824

Andover, Allegany Co., NY, USA^3,2,4

Marriage

May 6, 1847

^3,2,4

Residence

Penfield, OH, USA, a farmer and Methodist clergyman²

Death

Aug 21, 1902

Penfield, OH, USA^3,2,4

Biography

JWH: "Mr. Norton came to Penfield with his parents in 1841, was converted in the winter of 1843-1844, united with the Methodist Church. Was successively licensed to exhort, and to preach, and was later ordained. Preached in Chatham about 20 years every other Sabbath, and other places alternate Sabbaths. His services were much in demand for marriages and funerals. Was justice of peace 38 years, and settled nearly all cases brought before him without trial; was many years assessor; was an abolitionist in anti-slavery days, and later active in the temperance movement. Narrowness, superstition and bigotry were foreign to his character, and with limited opportunities he, by an apparently natural process of evolution, kept well to the front on all religious and theological questions. Nature gave him a good voice, pleasant manner, and he was regarded as a host in debate. He was original in method, and his sermons and addresses were thoughtful, instructive and stimulating."; Barber Gen.: son of Hiram Norton and Lucy Green^5,2

Notable

an anti-abolitionist minister

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 184 #939s.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 524.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 184.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 185.

Benjamin Pratt^1,2

M, #5201, b. 28 April 1817, d. 23 April 1887

Family: Alta M. Houghton b. 12 Aug 1827, d. 23 Jul 1906

Marriage*: Benjamin Pratt married Alta M. Houghton, daughter of Asa Houghton and Tamzin Bigelow, on Aug 8, 1845.^3,4

Asa E. Pratt+ b. 11 Sep 1846
Jerome Benjamin Pratt+ b. 27 Feb 1849
Carrie A. Pratt+ b. 6 Feb 1853
Hattie Pratt b. 11 May 1859, d. 21 Oct 1862
Burton Houghton Pratt+ b. 5 Apr 1869

Biography

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Birth

Apr 28, 1817

Huntington, OH, USA^3,2,4

Marriage

Aug 8, 1845

^3,4

Residence

Huntington, OH, USA²

Death

Apr 23, 1887

^3,2,4

Biography

JWH: "He was very industrious and of excellent business instincts. Began life as a poor boy, driving a team on canal boat in New York. Later invested his earnings in land in Huntington, O., followed farming and acquired a moderate competence. He was a man of excellent conscience and made it the rule of his life to do unto others as he would have them do to him."; Barber Gen.: son of Benjamin Pratt and Lucy Crosman³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 185 #940s.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 524.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 185.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.

Mary Eliza Seymour^1,2

F, #5202, b. 14 April 1839, d. 6 September 1873

Family: Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D. b. 24 Nov 1834, d. 25 Feb 1924

Marriage*: Mary Eliza Seymour married Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., son of Asa Houghton and Clarissa Cole, on Nov 26, 1861 Barber Gen.: Nov. 28.^3,2,4

Elmer Seymour Houghton+ b. 11 Sep 1862
Flora Ellen Houghton b. 19 Apr 1864, d. 7 Feb 1879
May Houghton b. 16 Nov 1869, d. 27 Nov 1869
Mary Josephine Houghton b. 10 Feb 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 14, 1839

Rochester, NY, USA, age 31 in 1870 census^3,2,4

Marriage

Nov 26, 1861

Barber Gen.: Nov. 28^3,2,4

1870 Census

1870

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 36, a physician and druggist, property $7500-4000⁵

Death

Sep 6, 1873

Wellington, Lorain, OH, USA, Barber Gen.: Sept. 26^3,2,4

Biography

"Dau. of Henry and Clarissa (Whitney) Seymour of Talmadge, O...died after months of illness, which she bore with remarkable courage and fortitude. A woman of choice spirit, intelligencee and great independence and dignity of character. Taught school several terms before her marriage."³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186 #943s.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 525.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 64.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 1235, p. 701, line 33, dwl 287-294.

Mary Eliza Hayes^1,2

F, #5203, b. 26 March 1837

Family: Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D. b. 24 Nov 1834, d. 25 Feb 1924

Marriage*: Mary Eliza Hayes married Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., son of Asa Houghton and Clarissa Cole, on Oct 22, 1874 mar 35 y in 1910 census.^3,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 26, 1837

Penfield, OH, USA, age 43 in 1880 census; Mar 1837, age 63 in 1900 census; age 73 in 1910 census; age 82 in 1920 census^3,2,4

Marriage

Oct 22, 1874

mar 35 y in 1910 census^3,2

1880 Census

1880

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 45, a druggist; and 2 servants^5,6

1900 Census

1900

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 65, druggist⁷

1910 Census

1910

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 75, optician, specialist^8,9

1920 Census

Jun 13, 1920

Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, USA, age 85, none^10,11

Biography

JWH: "Dau. of William and Aurilla (Lindsley) Hayes. From childhood she manifested a passionate fondness for literature. Had a clear, concise, forcible style. Whether in descriptio or argument, her word-painting satisfies the instinct for color and beauty, and the logic is not only convincing but unanswerable. She was assistant editor of the Wellington Enterprise nine years, to which she contributed the larger share of copy. Is a member of the Ohio Woman's Press Club, and of another of high order from its origin in 1885. Served as corresponding secretary of the Soldier's Aid Society in Civil War, of Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and of both Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies from their beginning. Thoroughly conscientious and unselfish, she esteems no sacrifice too great by which she may be of service to others. Of constitution never robust, she has nevertheless accomplished prodigies of labor in the care of the aged and the young who have shared her home, and in co-operation with her husband in his work.

A Woman of the Century By Frances Elizabeth Willard, Mary Ashton Rice Livermore, p. 393:
Houghton, Mrs. Mary Hayes, journalist, born in Penfield, Lorain County, Ohio, 26th March 1837. Her maiden name was Hayes. Her parents were Western Reserve pioneers from New England, whose ancestry was Norman-French. She was the oldest daughter of a large family. She was in childhood of a nervous temperament, slight in figure, active, energetic with a strong memory, an omnivorous reader, and always a student. Her school-life was interrupted by ill-health, but her reading and study went on covering a large range in history, philosophy and literature. In the Civil War and its excitements her family had full share. There was a prodigal expenditure of strength and sympathy, resulting in broken health, but no abatement of industry. She became the wife of J. W. Houghton, A.M., M.D., in 1874. Two years after, he became proprietor of the Wellington Ohio, "Enterprise," in which with his wife as editorial assistant, they continued nine years, when it was sold on account of failing health. From the age of eighteen years Mrs. Houghton had wirtiiten more or less for publication, chiefly upon current topics, and her connection with the press served to give variety, breadth and finish to her composition. She has the the journalistic faculty and reportorial instinct in a marked degree, selecting, discarding, condensing, revising and editing with swift judgment. The bulk of her literary work has been anonymously written, and some of it has been widely copied. Impelled by anxiety for an overtasked and frail husband, the wife became familiar with his many lines of business, private, professional and official, and with many years of efficient service proves that "woman's work"may cover a wide range without impairing her womanliness, her tast for domestic life or her skill in feminine accomplishments. With organizations religious, reformatory, and literary, she is actively identified, and she cooperates with all that will elevate humanity. She is president of a woman's club which for years has done excellent work, and is also a member of the Ohio's Women's Press Club. An enthusiatic student of sociology, she aids the aspiring and arouses all who know her to higher ambitions and more exalted views of the real purposes of life. Her home is in Wellington, Ohio, and her energies and sympathies are now chiefly occupied in repeating earlier experience, comforting bereaved old age and caring for motherless childhood, in which labor of love her nature finds large compenstion.¹²

Research

American Women. A revised edition of Woman of the Century, 1,500 biographies with over 1,400 portraits; a comprehensive encyclopedia of the lives and achievements of American women during the nineteenth century. Two volumes. Edited by Frances E. Willard and Mary A. Livermore. New York: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick, 1897. (AmWom)¹³

ParentsD

father born in CT, mother in NY⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186 #943s.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 525.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 40, E.D. 183, Sh. 1, Ln. 1.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 40, E.D. 183, Sh. 1, Ln. 1, dwl 1-1.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet: 23B; line 68, dwl 543-563.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, Film 521, Reel 149, E.D. 113, V.N. 127, Ln. 140.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T624_1206; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 127; line 94, dwl 133-140.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 US Census, Wellington, Lorain Co., OH, SD 14, ED 28, Ward 325, S 9.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wellington, Lorain, Ohio; Roll: T625_1406; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 28; line 203, dwl 246-283.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 186-187.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.

William Wallace Ross A.M.^1,2

M, #5204, b. 24 December 1835, d. 4 March 1906

Family: Julia Tamzin Houghton b. 21 Mar 1839, d. 18 Feb 1920

Marriage*: William Wallace Ross A.M. married Julia Tamzin Houghton, daughter of Asa Houghton and Clarissa Cole, on Oct 24, 1863 at Wellington, Lorain, OH, USA.^3,4,2,5

William DeWitt Ross+ b. 28 Sep 1868
Clara Julia Ross+ b. 13 Mar 1877
Harry Houghton Ross b. 27 Nov 1880

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 24, 1835

Seville, OH, USA, Barber Gen.: Dec. 24, 1834^3,4,2,5

Occupation

Fremont, OH, USA, superintendent of Union Schools 41 years²

Marriage

Oct 24, 1863

Wellington, Lorain, OH, USA^3,4,2,5

Death

Mar 4, 1906

Fremont, OH, USA^3,4,5

Biography

JWH: "Fremont dailies of that time contained columns of tribute to the man who for forty-two years had been the efficient and beloved superintendent of their public schools. 'Except on the occasion of the passing of ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes, there was never such universal demonstration of sorrow and respect. All classes, all creeds and professions were united in one bond of sympathy and grief for this man who lay in the wonderful majesty of death, called home in the very midst of an active life, which in its worthiness and beauty of purpose was ideal. Flags at half mast, court adjourned, shcolls suspended for three days, the Central High School building in sombre drapings where the body lay in state, and a thousand children in procession laid their offering of a flower or a sprig of green, as they passed. Following these, members of their families and the general public were permitted this farewell to one who in his life so truly sympathized with and loved and served them. The floral tributes were of great beauty and profusion. Stores and factories closed the afternoon of the funeral, which was held at the church where for forty years Mr. Ross had been Sunday school superintendent.' The Masonic order, the Bar Association of Sandusky County, of which the deceased was a charter member, were represented. The Alumni Association and the teachers of the school were among those assigned space in the church with the family and relatives. From columns of appreciation this is quoted: 'His tests for any public measure were: Does it lessen the burdens of the poor?' A bronze tablet placed in the hall facing entrance to the high shcool, and an alcove named for him in Birchard library, of which he was a trustee, are among the more enduring monuments to his memory."; Barber Gen.: son of Joseph Ross and Mark Harkness³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 189 #945s.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 526.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 189.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 149: 170.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.

Harriet Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #5205, b. 12 February 1824, d. 23 April 1891

Father*: Major Alba Houghton⁵ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins⁵ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: Dennis Harkness b. 25 Dec 1817, d. 19 Apr 1891

Marriage*: Harriet Houghton married Dennis Harkness on Feb 12, 1862 MLM: Feb. 1863.^6,2,8

Sarah Houghton Harkness b. 21 Mar 1865
Alba Earl Harkness b. 15 Sep 1868
Daisy Belle Harkness b. 27 Apr 1870

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Feb 12, 1824

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 26 in 1850 census^6,7,8,9

Marriage

Feb 12, 1862

MLM: Feb. 1863^6,2,8

Residence

Richmond, NH, USA⁶

Death

Apr 23, 1891

Richmond, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, JWH, MLM: Apr. 3^6,2,8

Burial

Tyler Cemetery, Vernon, VT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #946.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1957.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Vernon, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 102.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512, 727.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.

Charles Chandler Houghton^1,2,3

M, #5206, b. 25 April 1825, d. 6 March 1901

Father*: Major Alba Houghton⁴ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins⁴ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: Elvira Lavinia Newton b. 23 Apr 1835, d. 16 Aug 1911

Marriage*: Charles Chandler Houghton married Elvira Lavinia Newton on Dec 31, 1855 at Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, Vernon VRS: 30 Dec.^5,2,6,9

Anna Houghton b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 24 May 1862
Nellie M. Houghton+²⁶ b. 17 Dec 1859, d. 13 Oct 1941
Frank Newton Houghton²⁷ b. 18 Apr 1862, d. 25 Apr 1931
Mabel Houghton+ b. 7 Aug 1866, d. 28 May 1932
Lavinia Houghton b. 17 Oct 1869, d. 22 Sep 1944
Arthur N. Houghton b. 13 Dec 1871, d. 26 Dec 1871

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 25, 1825

Canaan, Essex Co., VT, USA, age 25, VT, in 1850 census; age 35, VT, in 1860 census; age 45, VT, in 1870 census; age 55 in 1880 census; Apr. 1825, age 75, VT, in 1900 census; MLM: Vernon, VT; Vernon VRs: Worcester MA^5,6,7,8,9,10

Immigration

circa 1848

Worcester, MA, USA

1850 Census

1850

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24, a clerk¹¹

Occupation

a boot and shoe manufacturer; bank director

Occupation

1853

"Beginning in 1853 he went into partnership in the manufacture of boots and shoes with his brother, C.C. Houghton and continued several years."¹²

Marriage

Dec 31, 1855

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, Vernon VRS: 30 Dec^5,2,6,9

Note

1858

became partners

1860 Census

Jul 24, 1860

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, boot manufacturer; and Charles E. Newton, 12, VT¹³

1870 Census

1870

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, a boot manufacturer¹⁴

Living

1872

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, living with her son at the time [of husband's death]^15,16

1880 Census

1880

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 55, a boot manufacturer^17,18

1900 Census

1900

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 75, boat manufacturer; 6 children born, 4 living^8,19

Residence

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 333^5,20,21

Death

Mar 6, 1901

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, at home^5,2,6

Burial

Oct 26, 1901

Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA, USA, in Houghton mausoleum

Burial

Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA, USA, in a family mausoleum; Plot: Houghton Mausoleum, Sect 12, on Sycamore Ave, near Fireman's memorial.

Obituary

Charles Chandler Houghton - He was born in Canaan, Essex, VT., on the 25th day of April 1825, and after receiving his education in the schools of his native town, he started out to earn a living. The year was now 1848, and at just 23 years of age, Charles Chandler Houghton, would arrive in Worcester, Mass. In 1853, C.C. Houghton & Co., began, manufacturing boots and shoes, at Lincoln Square. In 1858, his brother, Alba Houghton, Jr., would join his firm, in partnership. There were many other partners over the years: Samuel R. Heywood; H.B. Adams; and W. E. Warren. In 1884, his son, Frank Newton Houghton, would enter the large factory of his fathers manufacturing business. By 1889, the firm consisted of C.C. Houghton, Frank N. Houghton, and Edgar W. Warren; and was now located in Houghton's block, corner of Front Street and Salem Square, where Mr. Houghton, owned the brick block, occupied by the firm, which was five stories high, with four stores on the ground floor. Mr. Houghton, was a large investor in real estate, owning large amounts of realty as far back as 1870. Mr. Houghton, was the oldest director of the First National Bank. In politics, he was always a Republican, with prohibition leanings. He was an Alderman from Ward 4 in 1880 and 1881, under Frank H. Kelly. In May 1890, Mr. Houghton, with his wife, and two of their daughters, made an extended trip to Europe, traveling in Syria, a considerable part of the time. Just three years later, in 1893, Mr. Houghton, would retire.

Charles Chandler Houghton, a pioneer in the manufacture of boots and shoes would die, at his home, 402 Grafton Street, on the 6th day of March 1901, in Worcester, Mass., the town he had called his home for some 53 years. His death would remove one of the best known men of Worcester, whose success was brought about by persistent hard work. He had married Miss Elvira L. Newton, of Vernon, VT., in 1855, and Worcster, was always their home. She, along with their four children survived him. Mrs. H. L. Whithed, living in Grand Forks, N.D; Mrs. Frank L. Dean, Worcester; Miss Lavinia Houghton, who lived at home; and Frank N. Houghton, living on Grafton Street, who was interested in the business in Sommersworth, N.H.

Charles C. Houghton, would be laid to rest in the beautiful "Rural Cemetery". He would later be moved to the historic "Hope Cemetery," upon the completion of the Houghton Mausoleum, where he would come to his final rest, among the many men and women, who had shaped Worcester's history. There, in the Houghton Mausoleum, which is filled now, with the many souls of his beloved family. May they all be blessed in peace...

The Houghton Mausoleum ~
Designed as a minature Gothic Chapel, was erected in 1901 or 1902, by Troy White Granite Co., which had offices on East Worcester Street, from 1900 to 1910.²²

Biography

JWH: "He moved to Vernon, Vt., with his parents when he was six years old, where he remained working on the farm until 20 years of age. He then went West working at his trade of shoemaker, traveling in New York, Ohio and Kentucky. The writer has a very pleasant recollection of him when on his return to the East he visited our home. He was one of the most attractive men in manner and person I had ever seen. When 24 years of age he went to Worcester, Mass., and in 1853 started in the manufacture of boots and shoes and built up a large factory and business in which he was very capable. He retired from business in 1895 after a most successful career of 42 years. He d. 3,6,1901. They traveled in this and foreign countries. His wife was a native of Worcester...He was a modest, unassuming man, yet occupied many positions of responsibility and turst. He was regarded by his associates and employees as always fair and just in his business dealings. He was for more than twenty-two years a director of the First National Bank of Worcester, and his associates said of him at his death, "that he was punctual and courteous in the performance of all his duties. His wise counsel and great business sagacity were always at the disposal of the bak and were of the highest service to all interested in its welfare. His genial disposition, kind hear and high character rendered association with him agreeable and inspiring. His life, public and private, was most exemplary. Though somewhat advanced in years, the wellspring of youth in his heart never dried, and he was always in sympathy with whatever would promote the best interests of social and moral progress."

Townsend, C.D., Index of Gazetter of Windham Co., VT, p. 94: "C.C. Houghton, Son of Alba Worcestor [sic], MA 1884, p. 304-44"

Bouley: Samuel Richardson Hoar [Heywood] became a partner of C.C. Houghton in 1864 manufacturing shoes and boots under the firm name of Houghton and Heywood, and continued the partnership for three years. In 1873 Oscar Phillips was admitted to partnership, and the business continued under the firm name of S.R. Heywood and Company.

Hurd, Worcester Co. MA Hx:
In 1853 C. C. Houghton began the manufacture of boots at Lincoln Square. In 1857 he admitted his brother, Alba Houghton, into the partnership of C. C. Houghton & Co., and continued with him until 1864, when Alba Houghton retired. In 1864 the partnership of Houghton & Heywood was formed and was dissolved in 1867. H. B. Adams was then admitted, and the firm of Houghton & Adams continued for one year.

Mr. Houghton was alone until 1871, when Wm. Warren became a partner, the firm-name being C. C. Houghton & Co. Mr. Warren retired in 1884. At present the firm consists of C. C. Houghton, F. N. Houghton and E. W. Warren, and is known as C. C. Houghton & Co., which is situated in Houghton’s Block, corner of Front St. and Salem Square.^23,24,25

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #947.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1958.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Vernon, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 102.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512, 527.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 94, E.D. 1746, Sh. 10, Ln. 54.
[S1074] Town Records: Vernon, Windham Co., VT, Book 8, p. 385: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 106, line 13, dwl 28-38.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 8, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 257, line 32, dwl 1451-1952.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 4, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 658, p. 259b, line 36, dwl 674-1319.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 127.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 110.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 891, Sh 25, Ln 17.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 891, Sh 25, Ln 17, dwl 201-167267.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 4, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 696; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 1741; FHL microfilm: 1240696.
[S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Worcester, Massachusetts Directories, 1888-90, Sep. 25, 2001.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190-1.
[S163] Bouley, Pioneer Settlers of New England, p. 284.
[S148] C.D. Townsend, Index of Gazetter of Windham Co., Vermont, p. 94.
[S696] Ralph Stebbins Greenlee and Robert Lemuel Greenlee Stebbins Genealogy, p. 974.
[S96] NEHGR, 108 [1954]: 230.

Samuel Beech Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #5207, b. 23 December 1827, d. 21 March 1897

Father*: Major Alba Houghton⁵ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins⁶ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: Sarah Maria Johnson b. 23 Mar 1840

Marriage*: Samuel Beech Houghton married Sarah Maria Johnson on Nov 2, 1859 at Vernon, VT, USA, age 31, a farmer.^7,3,9,5

Fred Alba Houghton¹⁰ b. 6 Apr 1863, d. 22 May 1888
Katherine May Houghton¹⁹ b. 17 Mar 1866, d. 12 Jun 1920
Major Carl Houghton²⁰ b. 18 Dec 1874, d. 26 Aug 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 23, 1827

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: Vernon, VT; age 23 in 1850 census; age 32 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census; JWH, MLM, Barber, & Obit: Canaan, VT^7,8,9,10

Immigration

He went to Worcester, MA. He went to California in 1850 for a year and always called himself a 49er. He then went into the milk business.^11,12

Occupation

1850

a merchant⁶

1850 Census

1850

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22, a clerk¹³

Marriage

Nov 2, 1859

Vernon, VT, USA, age 31, a farmer^7,3,9,5

Residence

1870

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 42, a farmer; VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 315^14,15

1880 Census

1880

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 52, a farmer^16,17

Death

Mar 21, 1897

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 69, of Bright's disease^3,18

Burial

Vernon, VT, USA

Biography

JWH: "Removed when a child with his parents to Vernon, Vt., where his boyhood was spent. At the age of seventeen he went to Worcester, Mass., where he remained until 1850, when he went to California and engaged in mining. He returned to Vernon, Vt and purchased the old Houghton homestead and lived with his father and mother during their declining years. He still owns the old farm, although residing with his daughter in Brattleboro, Vt."

Townsend: "Son of Alba, Wife Sarah M. Johnson dau. of William p. 304-44"^7,2

Note

MLM: Nehemiah was an early settler of Vernon, Vt. He located on the farm now owned by S. B. Houghton, his grandson.¹¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191 #948.
[S148] C.D. Townsend, Index of Gazetter of Windham Co., Vermont, p. 95.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 528.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1959.
[S1074] Town Records: Vernon, VT, p. 658; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Vernon, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 102.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 512, 528.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S1074] Town Records: Vernon, Windham Co., VT, p. 1139; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 110.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn98060050/…
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 342, p. 105, line 33, dwl 26-36.
[S549] A Surname Guide to the Heads of Families and Landownerss of Windham County, Vermont in the year 1870, p. 72.
[S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 468.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Vernon, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 240, Sh. 1, Ln. 37.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 240, Sh. 1, Ln. 37, dwl 9-10.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1478; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1224: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Vernon, VT, p. 1319: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Alba Houghton Jr.^1,2,3

M, #5208, b. 16 August 1829, d. 23 June 1894

Father*: Major Alba Houghton⁴ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins⁴ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: Naomi Washburn Newton b. 29 Nov 1831, d. 29 Dec 1916

Marriage*: Alba Houghton Jr. married Naomi Washburn Newton on Jun 14, 1854 at First Unitarian Church, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Church Records: June 14, 1859.^5,2,7,9

William Alba Houghton¹⁶ b. 11 Mar 1856, d. 29 Nov 1891
Hattie Belle Houghton b. 13 Aug 1858, d. 3 Jun 1863
Mary Louise Houghton b. 11 May 1861
Caroline Maria Houghton b. 9 Feb 1863
Rufus Washburn Houghton b. 10 Dec 1866, d. 11 Nov 1871
Fannie Washburn Houghton b. 23 Jun 1875, d. 4 May 1883

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 16, 1829

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census^5,6,7

1850 Census

1850

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24, a clerk⁸

Occupation

1850

a shoemaker⁴

Origin

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁹

Occupation

1853

"Beginning in 1853 he went into partnership in the manufacture of boots and shoes with his brother, C.C. Houghton and continued several years."⁵

Marriage

Jun 14, 1854

First Unitarian Church, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Church Records: June 14, 1859^5,2,7,9

Residence

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA^5,2

Note

1858

became partners

1860 Census

1860

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30, boot manufacturer; and Rufus W. Newton, 62, MA, machinist¹⁰

1870 Census

1870

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 40, a boot manufacturer, property $12000¹¹

1880 Census

1880

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 50, boot manufacturer^12,13

City Dirct

between 1888 and 1890

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, house at 66 Elm^14,15

Death

Jun 23, 1894

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, aged 64^5,2,7,9

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191 #949.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 528.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1960.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 513, 528.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 106, line 13, dwl 28-38.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , NewEnglandAncestors.org: Records of First Unitarian Church of Weorcester, 1785-1919.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 119, line 12, dwl 610-848.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 658, p. 26, line 23, dwl 268-474.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 902, Sh 60, Ln 38.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 902, Sh 60, Ln 38, dwl 66-383-472.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Worcester, Massachusetts Directories, 1888-90, Sep. 25, 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, 1890 Census Subsitute: Worcester, Massachusetts Directories, 1888-90.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 658, p. 26, line 23, dwl 268.

Calista Thankful Houghton^1,2,3

F, #5209, b. 11 July 1831, d. November 1884

Father*: Major Alba Houghton³ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins³ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: John Roberts

Marriage*: Calista Thankful Houghton married John Roberts on Jun, 1857.^4,5,6

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 11, 1831

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 18 in 1850 census^4,5,6,3

1850 Census

1850

Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, USA, Calista, age 19, and Lydia, 18, both b. VT; living with Alonson and Sophonia Barker⁷

Marriage

Jun, 1857

^4,5,6

Residence

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA⁴

Death

Nov, 1884

Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, USA, No children^4,5,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191 #950.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1961.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 513.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, Box 319, p. 217, line 40.

Lydia Elvira Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #5210, b. 6 January 1834, d. 27 May 1872

Father*: Major Alba Houghton⁵ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins⁵ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: William Everett Warren b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 12 Dec 1901

Marriage*: Lydia Elvira Houghton married William Everett Warren on Aug 7, 1859.^6,9,7

Everett Houghton Warren+ b. 6 May 1862
Herbert H. Warren b. 4 Apr 1864
Sylvia Warren⁹ b. 1 Oct 1865, d. 5 Oct 1865
Ruth Houghton Warren b. 10 Sep 1867, d. 4 May 1873
William Houghton Warren b. 4 Sep 1869, d. 18 Dec 1876

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 6, 1834

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; JWH: Worcester, MA^6,7,2,5

1850 Census

1850

Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, USA, Calista, age 19, and Lydia, 18, both b. VT; living with Alonson and Sophonia Barker⁸

Marriage

Aug 7, 1859

^6,9,7

Death

May 27, 1872

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: Jun 27^6,9,7

Biography

"Hers was the first death in a family of nine children."⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191 #951.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 513, 529.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1962.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitingham, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 89; line 8, dwl 160-164.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 191.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, Box 319, p. 217, line 40.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 529.

Mary L. Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #5211, b. 29 October 1836, d. 18 April 1908

Father*: Major Alba Houghton⁵ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins⁵ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: Joseph Hall Thompson b. 10 Nov 1833

Marriage*: Mary L. Houghton married Joseph Hall Thompson on 31 Sep 1856 at Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: 21 Sep; Brattleboro VRs: Sep 31 [sic].^6,2,7,4

Molly E. Thompson+ b. 29 Sep 1860
Joseph T. Thompson⁹ b. 21 Dec 1864, d. 15 Jun 1866
Theo H. Thompson⁹ b. 20 Jul 1871

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 29, 1836

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census^6,7,8,5

Marriage

31 Sep 1856

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: 21 Sep; Brattleboro VRs: Sep 31 [sic]^6,2,7,4

Death

Apr 18, 1908

Marshall, TX, USA^6,7

Biography

JWH: "Mary was a good school teacher in her young days; went to Kentucky and taught school there. Has for many years been a resident of Marshall, Texas, in which state Mr. Thompson is an extensive land owner."⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 192 #952.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 529.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1963.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 192.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 513, 529.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 530.

Isabelle Houghton^1,2,3

F, #5212, b. 12 March 1838, d. 10 October 1903

Father*: Major Alba Houghton³ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins³ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: Rev. Levi Benjamin Piersel b. 21 Jan 1831, d. 6 Sep 1904

Marriage*: Isabelle Houghton married Rev. Levi Benjamin Piersel on Jul 8, 1860.^4,6,5

Everett Samuel Piersel+ b. 1 Oct 1864, d. 14 Jan 1907
Alba Chambers Piersel+ b. 25 Nov 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 12, 1838

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census^4,5,6,3

Marriage

Jul 8, 1860

^4,6,5

Death

Oct 10, 1903

Covington, Kenton Co., KY, USA^4,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 192 #953, 252.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1964.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 192.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 513.

Sarah Houghton^1,2,3

F, #5213, b. 20 September 1842

Father*: Major Alba Houghton³ b. 22 Aug 1797, d. 24 May 1872
Mother*: Thankful Stebbins³ b. 15 Feb 1801, d. 7 Oct 1884

Family: William Everett Warren b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 12 Dec 1901

Marriage*: Sarah Houghton married William Everett Warren on May 27, 1873.^4,8,5

Alba Houghton Warren b. 24 Apr 1874
Albert Edward Warren b. 20 Aug 1877
Edith Lydia Warren+ b. 13 Jun 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 20, 1842

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; age 26 in 1870 census^4,5,6,3

Occupation

a teacher⁴

1870 Census

1870

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a clerk in a store; living with the William Warren family⁷

Marriage

May 27, 1873

^4,8,5

Living

1897

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁹

Residence

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 192 #954.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65 #1965.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 102; line 6, dwl 86-91.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 192.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 513.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 US Census, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 574, line 19, dwl 405.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 513, 529.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn98060050/…

Milo Davis^1,2,3

M, #5214, d. 1850

Family: Harriet Houghton b. 12 Feb 1824, d. 23 Apr 1891

Marriage*: Milo Davis married Harriet Houghton, daughter of Major Alba Houghton and Thankful Stebbins, on Sep 16, 1846 at Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Barber Gen.: Aug. 18 or Sept. 16; JWH: 18 Aug.^4,2,5,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Residence

circa 1846

Worcester, MA, USA²

Marriage

Sep 16, 1846

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Barber Gen.: Aug. 18 or Sept. 16; JWH: 18 Aug^4,2,5,3

Death

1850

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA^4,2,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #946s.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.

Dennis Harkness^1,2

M, #5215, b. 25 December 1817, d. 19 April 1891

Family: Harriet Houghton b. 12 Feb 1824, d. 23 Apr 1891

Marriage*: Dennis Harkness married Harriet Houghton, daughter of Major Alba Houghton and Thankful Stebbins, on Feb 12, 1862 MLM: Feb. 1863.^4,2,3

Sarah Houghton Harkness b. 21 Mar 1865
Alba Earl Harkness b. 15 Sep 1868
Daisy Belle Harkness b. 27 Apr 1870

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 25, 1817

Residence

circa 1862

Richmond, NH, USA^2,3

Marriage

Feb 12, 1862

MLM: Feb. 1863^4,2,3

Residence

Richmond, NH, USA⁴

Death

Apr 19, 1891

Richmond, NH, USA, JWH, MLM: 28 Mar 1891^4,2,3

Biography

son of Elijah Harkness and Martha Bassett

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #946s.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.

Sarah Houghton Harkness^1,2,3

F, #5216, b. 21 March 1865

Father*: Dennis Harkness b. 25 Dec 1817, d. 19 Apr 1891
Mother*: Harriet Houghton b. 12 Feb 1824, d. 23 Apr 1891

Family: Charles Edward Chaffee d. 24 Nov 1892

Marriage*: Sarah Houghton Harkness married Charles Edward Chaffee on May 20, 1887.^4,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 21, 1865

^4,2,3

Residence

Somerville, NH, USA²

Marriage

May 20, 1887

^4,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #946c.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.

Alba Earl Harkness¹

M, #5217, b. 15 September 1868

Father*: Dennis Harkness b. 25 Dec 1817, d. 19 Apr 1891
Mother*: Harriet Houghton b. 12 Feb 1824, d. 23 Apr 1891

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 15, 1868

JWH, MLM: 1867^2,3,1

Residence

Feb, 1905

Roxbury, MA, USA, unmar., a carpenter¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.

Daisy Belle Harkness^1,2

F, #5218, b. 27 April 1870

Father*: Dennis Harkness b. 25 Dec 1817, d. 19 Apr 1891
Mother*: Harriet Houghton b. 12 Feb 1824, d. 23 Apr 1891

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 27, 1870

JWH: Apr. 17^3,2,4

Residence

Feb, 1905

Roxbury, MA, USA, unmar.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #946c.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.

Charles Edward Chaffee^1,2

M, #5219, d. 24 November 1892

Family: Sarah Houghton Harkness b. 21 Mar 1865

Marriage*: Charles Edward Chaffee married Sarah Houghton Harkness, daughter of Dennis Harkness and Harriet Houghton, on May 20, 1887.^3,4

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

May 20, 1887

^3,4

Death

Nov 24, 1892

^3,2,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #946cs.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.

Elvira Lavinia Newton^1,2,3

F, #5220, b. 23 April 1835, d. 16 August 1911

Family: Charles Chandler Houghton b. 25 Apr 1825, d. 6 Mar 1901

Marriage*: Elvira Lavinia Newton married Charles Chandler Houghton, son of Major Alba Houghton and Thankful Stebbins, on Dec 31, 1855 at Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, Vernon VRS: 30 Dec.^4,3,6,8

Anna Houghton b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 24 May 1862
Nellie M. Houghton+¹⁵ b. 17 Dec 1859, d. 13 Oct 1941
Frank Newton Houghton² b. 18 Apr 1862, d. 25 Apr 1931
Mabel Houghton+ b. 7 Aug 1866, d. 28 May 1932
Lavinia Houghton b. 17 Oct 1869, d. 22 Sep 1944
Arthur N. Houghton b. 13 Dec 1871, d. 26 Dec 1871

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 23, 1835

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 25, VT, in 1860 census; age 35, VT, in 1870 census; age 45, VT, in 1880 census; Apr. 1835, age 65, VT, in 1900 census; age 76, NH in 1910 census; JWH: Worcester, MA^4,5,6,7

Marriage

Dec 31, 1855

Vernon, Windham Co., VT, USA, Vernon VRS: 30 Dec^4,3,6,8

1860 Census

Jul 24, 1860

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, boot manufacturer; and Charles E. Newton, 12, VT⁹

1870 Census

1870

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, a boot manufacturer¹⁰

1880 Census

1880

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 55, a boot manufacturer^7,11

1900 Census

1900

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 75, boat manufacturer; 6 children born, 4 living^5,12

Residence

1904

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

1910 Census

1910

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 76, own income¹³

Death

Aug 16, 1911

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, at home; aged 76 years, 3 months, and 22 days;¹⁴

Burial

Aug 17, 1911

Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, in Houghton mausoleum

Burial

Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA, USA, in a family mausoleum; Plot: Houghton Mausoleum, Sect 12, on Sycamore Ave, near Fireman's memorial.

Obituary

Elvira Lorena (Newton) Houghton -
Was a devoted member, as was her husband, Charles Chandler Houghton, and also their children, at the First Universalist Church of Worcester, Mass., where Elvira and Charles, both served as elected Deacon's. Also, Mrs. Elvira L. Houghton, served for many years in, "The Mothers' Sewing Class" which was organized in 1893, to provide work for mothers, and also aid the society, in providing clothing. Elvira L. Houghton, was in charge of this organization until 1907.

And so sadly it was, on the 16th day of August 1911, that the widow of, Charles Chandler Houghton, would die, aged 76 years, 3 months, and 22 days; in her home at, 402 Grafton Street, Worcester, Mass. On August 19, 1911, she would be tenderly laid to rest in the Houghton Mausoleum, at Hope Cemeter, in Worcester, Mass., next to her beloved husband, Charles Chandler Houghton, and which is filled now, with the many souls of their family. May they forever rest in eternal peace...

Hope Cemetery ~
Was dedicated in 1852, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places, in 1998. Significant preservation projects have included restoration of the Houghton Mausoleum, which was made possible through the dedicated efforts of "The Friends of Hope Cemetery" which was founded, in 1991.¹⁴

Biography

JWH: "Dau. of Alonzo and Lavina [Frost] Newton of Worcester, Mass. A lady of high character, much intelligence and personal attractiveness."⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190 #947s.
[S96] NEHGR, 108 [1954]: 230.
[S653] John Barber White, Barber Genealogy, p. 527.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 190.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 94, E.D. 1746, Sh. 10, Ln. 54.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 65.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 891, Sh 25, Ln 17.
[S1074] Town Records: Vernon, Windham Co., VT, Book 8, p. 385: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 8, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 257, line 32, dwl 1451-1952.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 4, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 658, p. 259b, line 36, dwl 674-1319.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 36, ED 891, Sh 25, Ln 17, dwl 201-167267.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 4, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 696; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 1741; FHL microfilm: 1240696.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 3, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_631; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1871; line 99, dwl 402-9-20.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S696] Ralph Stebbins Greenlee and Robert Lemuel Greenlee Stebbins Genealogy, p. 974.