Houghton Surname Project

Silas Carrouth¹

M, #8161

Family: Eunice Houghton b. 6 Jul 1777

Marriage*: Silas Carrouth married Eunice Houghton, daughter of Deacon Cyrus Houghton Jr and Experience Pike, on Oct 12, 1807 at Northboro, MA, USA.^2,3,4

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Origin

Northborough, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Marriage

Oct 12, 1807

Northboro, MA, USA^2,3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #597s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 325.

Susannah Sawyer^1,2

F, #8162, b. 19 November 1781, d. 30 August 1818

Father*: Josiah Sawyer Jr. (3rd)³ b. 8 Nov 1752, d. 1808
Mother*: Persis Baker³ b. 16 Feb 1750, d. 1785

Family: Caleb Houghton b. 7 Oct 1781, d. 7 Aug 1823

Marriage*: Susannah Sawyer married Caleb Houghton, son of Deacon Cyrus Houghton Jr and Experience Pike, on Oct 3, 1803 at Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1- BT, 3 Oct 1802; 2- J.W. Houghton: 10, 3, 1869 (error.)^{6,1,3,7,5,8,9,10}

Cyrus Houghton+¹³ b. 12 Jul 1804, d. 6 Dec 1868
Persis Houghton+ b. 4 Jan 1808
George B. Houghton+ b. 18 Jan 1810, d. 2 Nov 1846
Rev. William Addison Houghton+¹⁴ b. 2 Jun 1812, d. 22 Mar 1891
Amory B. Houghton b. 1816, d. 1819

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 19, 1781

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,3

Residence

circa 1803

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁵

Marriage

Oct 3, 1803

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1- BT, 3 Oct 1802; 2- J.W. Houghton: 10, 3, 1869 (error)^{6,1,3,7,5,8,9,10}

Church

Jul 14, 1805

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, the First Church⁹

Death

Aug 30, 1818

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, BT: Sterling; JWH: 23 Aug 1818; Berling VR: Aug 30 and Aug 20, a. 37 y and 36 y. 10 m.^6,1,11,12,9

Burial

Old Burying Ground Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 36y 10m w/o Caleb

Biography

BT: Dau. of Josiah Sawyer, Jr., lived in Bolton, MA, born 1752; his second wife, the mother of Susnnah was Persis, dau. of Hon. Samuel Baker (judge in Court of Common Pleas from 1775-1795^6,1,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S46] Boston Transcript, 1923 - 440.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #598s.
[S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 172.
[S449] Esther K. Whitcomb and Dorothy O. Mayo, Bolton Soldiers and Sailors in the American Revolution, p. 67.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 194.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S183] Virkus, Abr. Comp. of Amer. Gen., p. 375.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71, 112.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 325.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 476.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 112.
[S810] Earl Cranston Am. Biog. Libr.: Notable Amer., V, p. 369.
[S489] D. Hamilton Hurd, Worcester Co. MA Hx I, p. 404.

Lucy Ann Conant^1,2

F, #8163, b. 8 October 1816, d. 14 January 1896

Family: Levi Houghton b. 13 Jan 1812, d. 20 Mar 1851

Marriage Bann: Lucy Ann Conant and Levi Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 7, 1848 Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^8,5
Marriage Bann*: Lucy Ann Conant and Levi Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 12, 1848 Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^10,3,2
Marriage: Lucy Ann Conant married Levi Houghton, son of Silas Houghton and Lucy Farnsworth, on Jan 1, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Levi, 36; Lucy, 32.^9,5,16,17

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 8, 1816

MA, USA, age 33 in 1850 census; age 43 in 1860 census; age 53 in 1870 census; MLM: Oct. 18^3,4,5,6,7

Origin

between 1848 and 1849

Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^2,8,9

Marriage Bann

Nov 12, 1848

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA^10,3,2

1850 Census

1850

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 37, a butcher¹¹

Residence

after 1851

Hudson, MA, USA, when a widow⁵

1860 Census

1860

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 43, dressmaker, and Lucy H. Conant, 70¹²

1870 Census

1870

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, property $800-$200; and her mother Lucy H. Conant, 80, MA^6,13

1880 Census

1880

Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 64, a dressmaker, a boarder with Charles W. Niece¹⁴

Death

Jan 14, 1896

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, w. Levi^3,15,5

Burial

Old Burying Ground Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, w/o Levi³

ParentsD

Josiah Conant and Lucy Harris^5,16

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 354 #650s.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 195.
[S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 195.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 43.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 116.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 389b, line 39, dwl 193.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 329.
[S305] Lowell MA VRs II, p. 438.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 354.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 43;
line 25, dwl 95-109.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 103, line 35, 674-835.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester, Massachusetts; roll: M593_651; Page: 389B; Image: 277; Family History Library Film: 552150; line 39, dwl 193-220.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_540; Family History Film: 1254540; Page: 317B; Enumeration District: 395; sheet 18, line 23, dwl 174-215.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 139.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 392.

Zilper Howe^1,2

F, #8164, b. 15 February 1799, d. 3 April 1880

Family: Jonah Houghton b. 26 Apr 1792, d. 2 Oct 1838

Marriage Bann: Zilper Howe and Jonah Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Oct 11, 1817 Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^13,14,8
Marriage: Zilper Howe married Jonah Houghton, son of Deacon Cyrus Houghton Jr and Mary Taylor, on Nov 19, 1817 at Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^{12,3,15,16,10}

Jonah Taylor Houghton b. 24 Feb 1819, d. 15 Dec 1839
Levi Houghton+¹¹
Mary Ann Houghton+ b. 8 Apr 1820, d. 1884
Amory Houghton b. 21 Sep 1821, d. 9 Jun 1846
Horace Houghton+¹² b. 19 Nov 1822, d. 2 Mar 1885

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 15, 1799

Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49 in 1850 census^3,4

1840 Census

1840

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)⁵

1850 Census

1850

West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49; Horace, 28, a trader; and Mary Timmons, 30⁶

Church

May 27, 1855

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, dismissed to church in Groton MA from the church in Berlin^7,8

Death

Apr 3, 1880

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 81 y.^2,9,8

Burial

Old Burying Ground Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 81y²

ParentsD

John Howe of Boylston MA¹⁰

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #599s.
[S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 195.
[S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, Vol. 1, p. 143.
[S283] Boylston MA VRs, p. 34.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 201; Page: 140.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 211; line 27, dwl 155-187.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 378.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 325.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
[S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 195.
[S283] Boylston MA VRs, p. 79.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71, 113.

Reuben Houghton¹

M, #8165

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Research

JWH, MLM give Ebenezer and Hadassah Houghton as parents.^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #601.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.

Oliver Houghton^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #8166, b. 20 June 1753, d. 14 January 1831

Father*: Joseph Houghton⁷ b. 12 Oct 1731
Mother*: Ame Haskell² b. c 1727, d. 8 Dec 1789

Family: Lois Whitney b. 14 Jun 1761, d. 31 Dec 1830

Marriage*: Oliver Houghton married Lois Whitney on Sep 18, 1793 at Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^{12,3,11,13,14,15}

Lois Houghton²³ b. 18 Dec 1793
Levi Houghton²³ b. 11 Jun 1797
Marcella Houghton+²³ b. 20 Sep 1801

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 20, 1753

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,8,9,10

Residence

circa 1793

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹¹

Marriage

Sep 18, 1793

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^{12,3,11,13,14,15}

1800 Census

1800

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 4 Total: 10001-10010; 1 male <9; 1 male 45+; 1 female <9; 1 female 26-44¹⁶

1810 Census

1810

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 10-15, 2 male 45+//1 female <10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+¹⁷

1820 Census

1820

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+; 1 female 16-26, 2 female 45+^18,19

1830 Census

1830

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 male 70 to 80 (1751-1760)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)²⁰

Death

Jan 14, 1831

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^21,8

Research

JWH, MLM give Ebenezer and Hadassah Houghton as parents.^12,14

Duplicate

MLM notes 17 year age difference between children²²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #602.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
[S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #293, 27.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55 #1440.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71 #1949.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16, 27.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 323.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 188.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S1024] Elizabeth Ellery Dana, Dana Genealogy, p. 472.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 17, p. 29 (17).
[S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, p. 239.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, p. 228.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_51; Page: 228.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 66; Page: 206.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 279.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 68.

Hannah Houghton^1,2

F, #8167

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Research

JWH, MLM give Ebenezer and Hadassah Houghton as parents.^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #603.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71 #1950.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.

Rachel Houghton¹

F, #8168

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Research

MLM gives Ebenezer and Hadassah Houghton as parents.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #605.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.

Lois Whitney^1,2

F, #8169, b. 14 June 1761, d. 31 December 1830

Family 1: Robert Coolidge b. 1 Sep 1754, d. bt 1785 - 1786

Marriage*: Lois Whitney married Robert Coolidge on Nov 10, 1779 at Stow, MA, USA.⁴

Molly Coolidge⁴ b. 18 Aug 1780, d. 19 Jul 1849
Phebe Coolidge+⁴ b. 23 Apr 1782, d. 20 Feb 1873

Family 2: Oliver Houghton b. 20 Jun 1753, d. 14 Jan 1831

Marriage: Lois Whitney married Oliver Houghton, son of Joseph Houghton and Ame Haskell, on Sep 18, 1793 at Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^9,5,6,2,10,4

Lois Houghton⁸ b. 18 Dec 1793
Levi Houghton⁸ b. 11 Jun 1797
Marcella Houghton+⁸ b. 20 Sep 1801

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 14, 1761

Stow, MA, USA³

Marriage

Nov 10, 1779

Stow, MA, USA⁴

Residence

circa 1793

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^5,6

Death

Dec 31, 1830

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 69 y, lung fever^7,3

ParentsD

Lemuel and Elizabeth Whitney³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #602s.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16, 27.
[S1024] Elizabeth Ellery Dana, Dana Genealogy, p. 472.
[S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 188.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 279.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 68.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.

Charles Stewart Houghton^1,2,3,4,5

M, #8170, b. 6 April 1789, d. 16 May 1859

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁶ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁶ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Hannah Perry b. 5 Nov 1791, d. 5 Nov 1871

Marriage*: Charles Stewart Houghton married Hannah Perry on Jan 2, 1820 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, p. 412 of town records.^{11,12,9,10,13}

Charles Houghton+⁸ b. 14 Jan 1821, d. 18 May 1891
Hannah Eliza Houghton²³ b. 12 Feb 1823, d. 13 Jan 1904
Lucy Houghton^24,25 b. 16 May 1825
William Perry Houghton^26,27,28 b. 14 May 1829, d. 30 Aug 1830
Mary Merifield Houghton+²⁴ b. 4 Jan 1831, d. 4 Jan 1904

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 6, 1789

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 61, bp VT in 1850 census; JWH: bd^7,8,9,10,6

Occupation

a farmer²

Marriage

Jan 2, 1820

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, p. 412 of town records^{11,12,9,10,13}

1820 Census

1820

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 2 Individuals: 1 male =26-45 (1774-1794)// 1 female =26-45 (1774-1794)^14,15,16

1830 Census

1830

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790) // 2 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)^14,17

1840 Census

1840

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 2 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)¹⁸

1850 Census

Aug 28, 1850

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 61, farmer¹⁹

Residence

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 231³

Death

May 16, 1859

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, of heart disease; age 70-1-10; also May 9^{7,2,20,10,21,5}

Burial

Houghton Farm Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, aged 70^20,21

Research

Marriage per Putney V R book 2 p. 287 and death per transcript book of VR, showing age 70 yrs. 1 mo., 10 days. Birth records have Charles Stuart and death as Charles Stewart..²²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #606.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
[S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1952.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 642: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 358: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S598] VT The Fortnightly Club of Putney, Putney VT Hx, p. 188.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #607.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 182.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 287: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 392.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 131.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 262.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 186; Page: 128.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 6.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 51; line 29, dwl 130-135.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 70.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1358] Stanley L. Thompson, Word Document, Sent to me by Stanley Thompson; 41 pp., p. 17.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 412; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 417; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 54.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 419; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Amasa Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #8171, b. 10 August 1790, d. 18 April 1855

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁵ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁵ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Polly Haven b. 19 Apr 1793, d. 18 May 1840

Marriage*: Amasa Houghton married Polly Haven, daughter of Joseph Child Haven and Pamela Houghton, on Oct 31, 1812 at Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Putney VR: Polly; JWH: Dolly Haven; VT Gazetteer Index: Polly, v. pt. 2, 33.^{6,9,10,11,8,12}

Amasa Josiah Houghton^7,21 b. 10 Jun 1816, d. 11 Oct 1817
Polly Marion Houghton^2,22 b. 8 Mar 1819
Louisa Ann Houghton^2,23 b. 19 Apr 1822

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 10, 1790

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^6,7,8,5

Marriage

Oct 31, 1812

Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Putney VR: Polly; JWH: Dolly Haven; VT Gazetteer Index: Polly, v. pt. 2, 33^{6,9,10,11,8,12}

Warnings

Jul 1, 1814

Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Permelia and Rebecca Haven and Amasa Houghton [CJV: parent ?]³

1820 Census

1820

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male =26-45 (1774-1794)// 1 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 female =26-45 (1774-1794)^13,14,15

1830 Census

1830

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)^13,16

Residence

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 33¹⁷

Note

1832

was a minister of the Methodist Church, the first minister of Lunnenburg, Plymouth Dist.⁸

Death

Apr 18, 1855

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 64, MLM: Apr. 18, 1859^6,18,19,8,20

Burial

Houghton Farm Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 64 yrs^19,20

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #608.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S724] Alden M. Rollins Vermont Warnings Outs II, p. 184.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1953.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 358: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53, 301.
[S408] Unknown author, Vermont VRs Index.
[S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 421, 468.
[S1074] Town Records: Dummerston, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 392.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 132.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 264.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 186; Page: 128.
[S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 70.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 135: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 135; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Book 3, p. 135; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Aaron Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #8172, b. 27 February 1792, d. 17 October 1867

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁴ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁴ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Laura (?) b. c 1789, d. 17 Mar 1868

Marriage: Aaron Houghton married Laura (?)

Ann Houghton¹⁰ b. c 1835

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 27, 1792

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 63 in 1855 census; age 76 on GS^5,2,6,7,4

Residence

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Stayed in Putney⁸

Death

Oct 17, 1867

NY, USA, age 76⁹

Burial

Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Port Byron, Cayuga Co., NY, USA⁹

Research

JWH and MLM give this marriage; an error^7,5

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #609.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1955.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Book 1, p. 18: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S147] International Genealogical Index.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

William S. Houghton^1,2,3,4,5

M, #8173, b. 30 April 1794, d. 17 August 1869

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁵ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁵ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family 1: Sally Sawtell b. 25 Dec 1798, d. 22 Apr 1832

Marriage*: William S. Houghton married Sally Sawtell, daughter of Levi Sawtell and Dolly Whitney, on Aug 20, 1824.^6,8

William Henry Houghton²¹ b. 8 Jul 1830, d. 30 Jul 1830
Frederick Sawtell Houghton b. 14 Sep 1831, d. 15 Sep 1831

Family 2: Elizabeth Gray Wilkinson b. 5 Mar 1807, d. 13 Jun 1884

Marriage*: William S. Houghton married Elizabeth Gray Wilkinson on Oct 2, 1833 at Townshend, VT, USA, DAR: Eliza Gray; Putney VR: William and Elizabeth, 1st m; JWH: 10,2, 1838.^{6,11,12,13,14}

William Sawtelle Houghton+^2,21 b. 13 Sep 1834, d. 14 Mar 1894
Sarah Eliza Houghton²² b. 14 Aug 1836, d. 12 Feb 1889
Fannie Amanda Malvina Houghton²³ b. 20 Aug 1838, d. 17 Dec 1918
Olive Lavina Houghton+²⁴ b. 14 Aug 1840, d. 15 Feb 1916
Oliver Clark Reed Houghton^24,25 b. 13 Jan 1845, d. 6 Oct 1910
Foster Aaron Houghton²⁶ b. 31 Jul 1849, d. 29 Jan 1864

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 30, 1794

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: 3 apr 1794; VT in 1850 census; age 66 in 1860 census^6,2,7,8,5

Marriage

Aug 20, 1824

^6,8

1830 Census

1830

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 8 Total: 4 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)^9,10

Marriage

Oct 2, 1833

Townshend, VT, USA, DAR: Eliza Gray; Putney VR: William and Elizabeth, 1st m; JWH: 10,2, 1838^{6,11,12,13,14}

1840 Census

1840

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 9 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)^9,15

1850 Census

Aug 28, 1850

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA⁷

1860 Census

1860

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 66, town clerk, property $700-200¹⁶

Association

Apr 21, 1868

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA³

Occupation

1869

Putney, VT, USA, Ass. Town Clerk¹⁷

Death

Aug 17, 1869

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 75-3-17^6,18,8,17

Burial

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae 75 yrs^19,20

Biography

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Town Clerk in 1850 census^18,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #610.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 54.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 8.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1956, 113.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 358; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 96.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72, 113.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 392.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 186; Page: 127.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
[S415] E-mail from Jody Wellborn, dec 17, 2003.
[S1074] Town Records: Townshend, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 6.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 378B, line 9 dwl 417-418.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1245; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 302.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 5.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Book 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 3, p. 136,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1477; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 50.

Thomas Houghton^1,2,3,4,5

M, #8174, b. 20 March 1796, d. 23 August 1850

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁵ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁵ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Betsey Parker b. 23 Sep 1792, d. 19 Dec 1887

Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Betsey Parker on Oct 29, 1817 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA.^6,8,9,7,4,10

Mary Elizabeth Houghton¹⁸ b. 2 May 1819
Jason Dorr Houghton+^19,20 b. 23 Oct 1821, d. 6 Sep 1883
Harriet Newell Houghton^21,22 b. 12 Apr 1823, d. 14 May 1828
Lucius Warren Houghton+²³ b. 15 Jun 1824, d. 27 Sep 1868
Fanny Elmira Houghton+^21,24 b. 11 Aug 1827, d. 26 Mar 1909
Cyrena Elvira Houghton²⁵ b. 18 Dec 1828
Julia Marie Houghton+^21,26 b. 30 Jul 1830
Dan Alonzo Houghton+²⁷ b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 12 May 1864
William Stearns Houghton^21,28 b. 6 Dec 1833
Stella Houghton^21,29 b. 24 Aug 1835
Betsy Houghton^21,30 b. 24 Jan 1838

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 20, 1796

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: also 1790^6,2,7,5

Marriage

Oct 29, 1817

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^6,8,9,7,4,10

1820 Census

1820

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male =16-26 (1794-1804),// 1 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 female =16-26 (1794-1804)^11,12

Immigration

1821

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA¹³

Church

May, 1822

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, of the nine associates who first organized and established the Congretional Church

1830 Census

1830

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, 8 Total: 2 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800) // 3 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)¹⁴

1840 Census

1840

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, 14 Total; 2 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 2 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 female 70 to 80 (1760-1769)¹⁵

Death

Aug 23, 1850

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 54^16,17

Burial

Aldrich Cemetery/Preston Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA¹⁷

Biography

written note: had 11 children; married in Northfield Vt; 3 generations buried at Aldrich Cem, Northfield; see Northfield's 1st Century⁶

Research

Northfield, VT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #611.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 54, 183.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1957, 114.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 375.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 358; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72, 114.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S598] VT The Fortnightly Club of Putney, Putney VT Hx, p. 188.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 292; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 132.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 264.
[S36] Letter, from Marion Raaen, Apr 2003: Report of Necrology Committe on Death of Comrade Leonard Pearsons, Mar 1, 1902.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 183; Page: 309.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 546; Page: 223.
[S868] Ronald V. Jackson, Vermont 1850 Mortality Schedule, p. 19.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 52.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, p. 1158: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book C/1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co. VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Mary Houghton^1,2,3

F, #8175, b. 5 March 1798, d. 12 March 1883

Father*: Aaron Houghton b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton² b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Ira Holton b. 23 Dec 1795, d. 24 Sep 1887

Marriage*: Mary Houghton married Ira Holton, son of Arad Holton and Rebecca Houghton, on Feb 5, 1824 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA.^4,7,5,8

Ira Alanson Holton¹¹ b. 2 Oct 1824, d. 4 Jul 1904

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 5, 1798

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Polley; JWH: 8,5, 1798^4,2,5,6

Marriage

Feb 5, 1824

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^4,7,5,8

Immigration

circa 1826

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA⁹

Church

Oct 29, 1826

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, wife Ira, formerly Mary Houghton, to Nortfield VT⁹

Death

Mar 12, 1883

Northfield, Washington, VT, USA¹⁰

Burial

Aldrich Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #612.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1958.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 358; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 282: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 374.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 50.

Sarah D. Houghton^1,2,3

F, #8176, b. 7 June 1800, d. 4 November 1865

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁴ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁴ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Freeman Haskins

Marriage*: Sarah D. Houghton married Freeman Haskins on Dec 4, 1845 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA.^2,7

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 7, 1800

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^5,6,7,4

Marriage

Dec 4, 1845

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^2,7

Death

Nov 4, 1865

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^5,8,9,7

Burial

Houghton Farm Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #613.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183, 301.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1959.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 358; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53, 183.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 70.

Fanny Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #8177, b. 13 May 1802, d. 1 February 1879

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁴ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁴ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Aquila Jewett b. 1 Mar 1800, d. 11 Jan 1883

Marriage*: Fanny Houghton married Aquila Jewett.^5,6

William P. Jewett⁸ b. Dec 1824
Lydia Jewett⁸ b. 1829
Eliza Jewett+⁸ b. 1831
Aaron H. Jewett⁸ b. Jan 1834, d. 13 Jul 1914
Susan Jewett⁸ b. 1836
Charles H. Jewett⁸ b. 2 Nov 1838, d. 24 Aug 1912
Elizabeth Jewett⁸ b. 1841

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 13, 1802

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 68 in 1870 census^5,2,6,4

Marriage

^5,6

Death

Feb 1, 1879

Wright Co., MN, USA⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #614.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 52.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1960.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 358/1,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1023231/person/-769833980
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1023231/person/-769815650

Hannah Perry^1,2,3

F, #8178, b. 5 November 1791, d. 5 November 1871

Family: Charles Stewart Houghton b. 6 Apr 1789, d. 16 May 1859

Marriage*: Hannah Perry married Charles Stewart Houghton, son of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton, on Jan 2, 1820 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, p. 412 of town records.^4,7,8,6,3

Charles Houghton+¹⁵ b. 14 Jan 1821, d. 18 May 1891
Hannah Eliza Houghton¹⁶ b. 12 Feb 1823, d. 13 Jan 1904
Lucy Houghton^17,18 b. 16 May 1825
William Perry Houghton^19,20,21 b. 14 May 1829, d. 30 Aug 1830
Mary Merifield Houghton+¹⁷ b. 4 Jan 1831, d. 4 Jan 1904

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 5, 1791

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 59 in 1850 census; age 80 in 1870 census^4,5,6

Marriage

Jan 2, 1820

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, p. 412 of town records^4,7,8,6,3

1850 Census

Aug 28, 1850

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 61, farmer⁹

Residence

1870

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, a Hannah B., age 80¹⁰

1870 Census

1870

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 80, property $16,000¹¹

Death

Nov 5, 1871

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 80-11-x [also Oct. 5, 1871]^4,2,12,13

Burial

Houghton Farm Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae 80 yrs 11 ms [next to husband]¹²

ParentsD

William and Elenor/Elena Perry Jr^5,13

Research

JWH: gives her erroneously as the next son (#607) of Aaron Houghton, father of her husband¹⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #606s, & #607.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 287: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #607.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 87.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 182.
[S598] VT The Fortnightly Club of Putney, Putney VT Hx, p. 188.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 51; line 29, dwl 130-135.
[S549] A Surname Guide to the Heads of Families and Landownerss of Windham County, Vermont in the year 1870, p. 50.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham Co., VT, Box 1627, p. 81, line 25, dwl 176-192.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 70.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1260: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 412; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 417; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 54.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 419; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Polly Haven^1,2,3

F, #8179, b. 19 April 1793, d. 18 May 1840

Father*: Joseph Child Haven^1,2 b. 3 Apr 1761, d. 9 Mar 1813
Mother*: Pamela Houghton^1,2 b. 1 Jun 1769

Family: Amasa Houghton b. 10 Aug 1790, d. 18 Apr 1855

Marriage*: Polly Haven married Amasa Houghton, son of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton, on Oct 31, 1812 at Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Putney VR: Polly; JWH: Dolly Haven; VT Gazetteer Index: Polly, v. pt. 2, 33.^4,3,2,5,6,7

Amasa Josiah Houghton^10,11 b. 10 Jun 1816, d. 11 Oct 1817
Polly Marion Houghton^12,13 b. 8 Mar 1819
Louisa Ann Houghton^12,14 b. 19 Apr 1822

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 19, 1793

Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA^1,2

Marriage

Oct 31, 1812

Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Putney VR: Polly; JWH: Dolly Haven; VT Gazetteer Index: Polly, v. pt. 2, 33^4,3,2,5,6,7

Death

May 18, 1840

Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, 8 May 1840, "At the poor house in Dummerston. (ae. 47 years); GS: 18 May 1840, ae 47 yrs; JWH: dd^3,8,4,9

Burial

Houghton Farm Cemetery/Summer Hill, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^8,9

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #387.
[S408] Unknown author, Vermont VRs Index.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53, 301.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 421, 468.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1074] Town Records: Dummerston, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 70.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co. VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 135: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 135; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Book 3, p. 135; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Polly Shippie^1,2

F, #8180, b. 9 November 1801, d. 1887

Family: Aaron Houghton b. 4 Jun 1802, d. 1888

Marriage*: Polly Shippie married Aaron Houghton, son of Abel Houghton and Relief Dole.^5,1,2,6,7
Divorce*: Polly Shippie and Aaron Houghton were divorced per 1880 census.⁸

Lewis Houghton+ b. bt 1826 - 1830, d. 1870
Rosetta Houghton¹² b. 1828
Squire Houghton+^1,7 b. Mar 1828, d. 23 Dec 1906
Lyman Houghton⁴ b. c 1829
Hiram Houghton¹² b. 1832
Danforth Houghton+⁷ b. c 1833
Caroline S. Houghton+⁷ b. 1834
Silas Edwin Houghton+⁷ b. 17 Sep 1836
Myra Houghton⁷ b. c 1842

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov 9, 1801

Hadley, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, lived in Hadley for 54 years, age 48 in 1850 census; age 54 in 1855 census; age 69 in 1870 census; age 79 in 1880 census; NEGHR: 1802 gs^3,1,4

Marriage

^5,1,2,6,7

1850 Census

1850

Hadley, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, age 48, a farmer, property $800⁷

1855 Census

1855

Hadley, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer, property $200⁴

Divorce

per 1880 census⁸

Death

1887

MLM: age 81, Putney VT^3,1,9

Burial

Lynnwood Cemetery, Hadley, Saratoga, NY, USA¹

Research

JWH and MLM give this marriage; an error^9,10

ParentsD

parents born in VT¹¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 130 [1976]: 49.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, http://www.rootsweb.com/~nysarato/hadbapcm.htm
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 526.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, http://www.rootsweb.com/~nysarato/55Hadly2.htm
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351, 526.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Trempealeau, Trempealeau Co., WI, Reel 1737, p. 265B, line 1, dwl 92-88.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hadley, Saratoga, New York; p. 685/343B, sheet 22, line4, dwl 155-155.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1448; Family History Film: 1255448; Page: 174D; Enumeration District: 72;.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1448; Family History Film: 1255448; Page: 171B; Enumeration District: 72;.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 527.

Sally Sawtell¹

F, #8181, b. 25 December 1798, d. 22 April 1832

Father*: Levi Sawtell¹ b. 22 Oct 1770, d. 29 Sep 1812
Mother*: Dolly Whitney¹ b. 29 Jul 1774, d. 2 Apr 1872

Family: William S. Houghton b. 30 Apr 1794, d. 17 Aug 1869

Marriage*: Sally Sawtell married William S. Houghton, son of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton, on Aug 20, 1824.^2,5

William Henry Houghton⁸ b. 8 Jul 1830, d. 30 Jul 1830
Frederick Sawtell Houghton b. 14 Sep 1831, d. 15 Sep 1831

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 25, 1798

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 1793^2,3,4

Marriage

Aug 20, 1824

^2,5

Death

Apr 22, 1832

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, in her 34th year^2,6,7,3

Burial

Maple Grove Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 34 year⁷

Research

JWH gives William (9203) and Sarah E. (9204) as her children; error

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Kathleen McGuigan Davis, Sept. 20, 2006.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
[S415] E-mail from Jody Wellborn, dec 17, 2003.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72, 113.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 52.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Elizabeth Gray Wilkinson^1,2,3,4

F, #8182, b. 5 March 1807, d. 13 June 1884

Family: William S. Houghton b. 30 Apr 1794, d. 17 Aug 1869

Marriage*: Elizabeth Gray Wilkinson married William S. Houghton, son of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton, on Oct 2, 1833 at Townshend, VT, USA, DAR: Eliza Gray; Putney VR: William and Elizabeth, 1st m; JWH: 10,2, 1838.^5,9,8,10,11

William Sawtelle Houghton+^15,16 b. 13 Sep 1834, d. 14 Mar 1894
Sarah Eliza Houghton¹⁷ b. 14 Aug 1836, d. 12 Feb 1889
Fannie Amanda Malvina Houghton¹⁸ b. 20 Aug 1838, d. 17 Dec 1918
Olive Lavina Houghton+¹⁹ b. 14 Aug 1840, d. 15 Feb 1916
Oliver Clark Reed Houghton^19,20 b. 13 Jan 1845, d. 6 Oct 1910
Foster Aaron Houghton²¹ b. 31 Jul 1849, d. 29 Jan 1864

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 5, 1807

Townshend, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census; age 63 in 1870 census; age 73 in 1880 census^5,6,7,8

Marriage

Oct 2, 1833

Townshend, VT, USA, DAR: Eliza Gray; Putney VR: William and Elizabeth, 1st m; JWH: 10,2, 1838^5,9,8,10,11

1850 Census

Aug 28, 1850

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA⁷

Medical

1880

paralysis¹²

Death

Jun 13, 1884

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 77-3-9, widow, b. Townshend, VT^5,6,13,8,14

Burial

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, wife of Wm. Houghton...ae 77 yrs [next to Wm.]¹³

Gen. Soc.

MLM: DAR #45570 to Elizabeth Wilkinston⁴

ParentsD

Oliver Wilkinson and Olive L. Rawson^6,2

Research

MLM: Elizabeth Williamson⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #610s.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 46, p. 244.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 96.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S415] E-mail from Jody Wellborn, dec 17, 2003.
[S1074] Town Records: Townshend, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 234, Sh. 6, Ln. 25, dwl 72-77.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 5.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1295: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 54.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Book 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 3, p. 136,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1477; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 50.

Betsey Parker^1,2,3

F, #8183, b. 23 September 1792, d. 19 December 1887

Family: Thomas Houghton b. 20 Mar 1796, d. 23 Aug 1850

Marriage*: Betsey Parker married Thomas Houghton, son of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton, on Oct 29, 1817 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA.^6,2,7,8,9,3

Mary Elizabeth Houghton¹³ b. 2 May 1819
Jason Dorr Houghton+^14,15 b. 23 Oct 1821, d. 6 Sep 1883
Harriet Newell Houghton^16,17 b. 12 Apr 1823, d. 14 May 1828
Lucius Warren Houghton+¹⁸ b. 15 Jun 1824, d. 27 Sep 1868
Fanny Elmira Houghton+^16,19 b. 11 Aug 1827, d. 26 Mar 1909
Cyrena Elvira Houghton^16,20 b. 18 Dec 1828
Julia Marie Houghton+^16,21 b. 30 Jul 1830
Dan Alonzo Houghton+^16,22 b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 12 May 1864
William Stearns Houghton^16,23 b. 6 Dec 1833
Stella Houghton^16,24 b. 24 Aug 1835
Betsy Houghton^16,25 b. 24 Jan 1838

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 23, 1792

Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 58 in 1850 census; age 68 in 1860 census; age 78 in 1870 census; Comi: Sep 23 1789 and 1780, Northfield VT^4,5

Marriage

Oct 29, 1817

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^6,2,7,8,9,3

Church

May, 1822

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, of the nine associates who first organized and established the Congretional Church

1850 Census

1850

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 28, farmer¹⁰

Death

Dec 19, 1887

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, Jan 19, 1877 also given¹¹

Burial

Aldrich Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA

Residence

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: iv. 654¹²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #611s.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 292; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S415] E-mail from Jacquelyn Y. Comi, May 23, 2002: Northfield VT Town Records.
[S36] Letter, from Marion Raaen, Apr 2003: Cert. of Death of Fannie Almira Pearsons.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S598] VT The Fortnightly Club of Putney, Putney VT Hx, p. 188.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72, 114.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 375.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 54, line 24, dwl 262-262.
[S415] E-mail from Jacquelyn Y. Comi, May 23, 2002.
[S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 52.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, p. 1158: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book C/1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co. VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Ira Holton¹

M, #8184, b. 23 December 1795, d. 24 September 1887

Father*: Arad Holton² b. 3 Nov 1752, d. 8 Oct 1841
Mother*: Rebecca Houghton² b. 8 Sep 1765, d. 17 Dec 1800

Family: Mary Houghton b. 5 Mar 1798, d. 12 Mar 1883

Marriage*: Ira Holton married Mary Houghton, daughter of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton, on Feb 5, 1824 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA.^4,5,6,7

Ira Alanson Holton⁹ b. 2 Oct 1824, d. 4 Jul 1904

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 23, 1795

Dummerston, VT, USA, twin^3,2

Marriage

Feb 5, 1824

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^4,5,6,7

Immigration

circa 1826

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA⁸

Children+

and Mary Elizabeth Holton
1827 – 1827

Harriet Newell Holton
1830 – 1852

Louisa Mary Holton
1831 – 1867

Unamed Holton
1837 –

William Henry Holton
1840 – 1849

Death

Sep 24, 1887

Northfield, VT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #612s.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80 #2333.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/50149325/person/28027372285
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 282: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 374.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 50.

Freeman Haskins^1,2

M, #8185

Family: Sarah D. Houghton b. 7 Jun 1800, d. 4 Nov 1865

Marriage*: Freeman Haskins married Sarah D. Houghton, daughter of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton, on Dec 4, 1845 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA.^3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Dec 4, 1845

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #613s.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183, 301.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.

Aquila Jewett^1,2

M, #8186, b. 1 March 1800, d. 11 January 1883

Family: Fanny Houghton b. 13 May 1802, d. 1 Feb 1879

Marriage*: Aquila Jewett married Fanny Houghton, daughter of Aaron Houghton and Mary Houghton.^3,4

William P. Jewett⁷ b. Dec 1824
Lydia Jewett⁷ b. 1829
Eliza Jewett+⁷ b. 1831
Aaron H. Jewett⁷ b. Jan 1834, d. 13 Jul 1914
Susan Jewett⁷ b. 1836
Charles H. Jewett⁷ b. 2 Nov 1838, d. 24 Aug 1912
Elizabeth Jewett⁷ b. 1841

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 1, 1800

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 70 in 1870 census²

Marriage

^3,4

1870 Census

1870

Marysville, Wright Co., MN, USA, age 31, farmer⁵

Death

Jan 11, 1883

Wright Co., MN, USA⁶

ParentsS

William and Rebecca Jewett

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351 #614s.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 58.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Marysville, Wright, Minnesota; Roll: M593_719; Page: 578B; Image: 757; Family History Library Film: 552218; line 26, dwl 61-61.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1023231/person/-769833980
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1023231/person/-769815650

Lyman Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #8187, b. 7 October 1804, d. 2 May 1867

Father*: Aaron Houghton³ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton³ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family 1: Annie Wilson b. 1804, d. 15 Jun 1848

Marriage*: Lyman Houghton married Annie Wilson on Mar 25, 1822 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM give as bd of A. Wilson.^5,9,7,10

Rosanna Houghton²⁰ b. 1823
Oscar S. Houghton¹¹ b. 1823
Sarah O. Houghton²¹ b. 1825
Lyman Houghton¹¹ b. 1827
Matilda Houghton¹¹ b. 1829
Cynthia A. Houghton+²² b. 9 Aug 1831, d. 3 Sep 1903
Rev. James W. Houghton+^4,23 b. Jun 1834, d. 23 May 1902
Charles Lyman Houghton+²⁴ b. c 1837, d. c 1884
Adaline B. Houghton^14,25 b. 1840
Hannah M. Houghton^14,26 b. 17 Apr 1842, d. 10 May 1924
Daniel A. Houghton¹⁴ b. 31 Oct 1843, d. 3 Feb 1862

Family 2: Eunice Preston b. 1810, d. 8 Feb 1877

Marriage*: Lyman Houghton married Eunice Preston, daughter of John Preston and Eunice (?), on Sep 17, 1848 at Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA.^14,15

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 7, 1804

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census
; JWH, MLM: 17 Oct^5,6,7,8

Marriage

Mar 25, 1822

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM give as bd of A. Wilson^5,9,7,10

Immigration

1823

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA¹¹

1830 Census

1830

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810) // 2 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810); next door to brother Thomas¹²

1840 Census

1840

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, 10 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789); next door to brother Thomas¹³

Marriage

Sep 17, 1848

Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA^14,15

1850 Census

1850

Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 46, a farmer, property $1000; and John, 76, and Eunice, 70, (no surname; I have assumed Eunice's parents)¹⁶

1860 Census

1860

Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 55, a farmer, property $1500-500; next door to son James¹⁷

Death

May 2, 1867

Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 62, of consumption; MLM: Northfield, VT^11,3,18,19

Burial

Durant Cemetery, Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA¹⁸

Research

MLM: Hist. of Northfield, p. 229 : Thos.? (CJV: Lyman) md (2) Eunice, dau. John Preston. She d. 1877¹¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 352 #615.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1961, 114.
[S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT, p. 1009; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S564] Jennie Chamberlain Watts and and Elsie A. Choate, People of Peacham, p. 160.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 352.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72, 114.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 359; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-2112, Index to Brattleboro VRs, Marriages.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT. Book 2, p. 295; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 183; Page: 309.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 546; Page: 223.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.
[S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT, Book 1; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 151; line 28, dwl 352-360.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington Co., VT, Roll 1324, p. 4, line 14, dwl 2153-2283.
[S1272] Larua Abbott and Mary Wheeler, Cabot [VT] Cemeteries, Durant, D-33.
[S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4242.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4244.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4247.
[S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 1386: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 538: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 539: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT, p. 951; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Alanson Houghton^1,2

M, #8188, b. 9 January 1807, d. 24 October 1862

Father*: Aaron Houghton³ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton³ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Louisa Emma Baker b. c 1811, d. 22 Jan 1866

Marriage*: Alanson Houghton married Louisa Emma Baker w/1.^{4,9,10,11,12,13}

Alanson Wallace Houghton+^5,17 b. 28 Aug 1832, d. 11 Jul 1880
Walter Baker Houghton¹⁸ b. 29 Jan 1834, d. 15 Jul 1854
James Low Houghton¹⁹ b. 13 Jun 1835, d. b 1910
Mary Louisa Houghton^20,18 b. 14 Jan 1837
Ellen Maria Houghton¹⁹ b. 25 Nov 1839
Josiah Amasa Houghton²¹ b. 8 Oct 1841, d. 8 Oct 1858
Edwin Ruthvin Houghton²² b. 9 Sep 1843, d. 27 Apr 1860
Charles Henry Houghton⁹ b. 8 Nov 1845, d. 28 Sep 1846
Frances Elizabeth Houghton^23,24 b. 22 Oct 1847, d. 3 Apr 1888
Charles Luke Houghton+^9,25 b. 25 Dec 1851, d. 20 Feb 1921

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 9, 1807

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, "ch. Aaron and Molly"; age 43 in 1850 census; Census, bp as NH^4,5,6,7

Occupation

a farmer⁸

Marriage

w/1^{4,9,10,11,12,13}

1840 Census

1840

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 2 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809); next door to brother C. S.¹⁴

Residence

1850

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Listed near brother William Houghton¹⁵

1850 Census

Aug 28, 1850

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 43, tanner¹³

Death

Oct 24, 1862

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, of sudden death, age 55y-10m, hus. of Louisa E. Baker^{4,8,16,6,3,11}

Burial

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^16,11

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 352 #616.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1962.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 1125: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 352.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 50.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 358: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 299.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S598] VT The Fortnightly Club of Putney, Putney VT Hx, p. 188.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 50; line 24, dwl 123-127.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 6.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 100.
[S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 22.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 3, p. 136: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co. VT, Vol. 3, p. 136; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 3, p. 135; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1271: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT, p. 1294: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Isabella Louisa Houghton^1,2,3

F, #8189, b. 25 November 1809, d. 13 November 1876

Father*: Aaron Houghton⁴ b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton⁴ b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family 1: John Houghton b. 11 Feb 1801, d. 21 Dec 1857

Marriage*: Isabella Louisa Houghton married John Houghton, son of Jonathan Houghton and Abigail Wyman, on Mar 9, 1837 at Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA.^5,9,10

Seth Houghton¹¹ b. c 1838
Mary A. Houghton¹² b. c 1838
Delia Houghton¹¹ b. c 1841

Family 2: William Savage d. 23 Sep 1873

Marriage*: Isabella Louisa Houghton married William Savage on Jun 23, 1867 at Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, she age 55; JWH, MLM: 7 Jun 1867.^5,8,13

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 25, 1809

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 36 in 1850 census; age 54 in 1860 census^5,2,6,7,8,4

Marriage

Mar 9, 1837

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA^5,9,10

1850 Census

1850

Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 50, blacksmith¹¹

1860 Census

1860

Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 54, washerwoman, property $1000-200¹²

Residence

1867

Greenfield, MA, USA¹³

Marriage

Jun 23, 1867

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, she age 55; JWH, MLM: 7 Jun 1867^5,8,13

Death

Nov 13, 1876

^5,8

Burial

Federal St. Cemetery⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 352 #617.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 52.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72 #1963.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 358; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 352.
[S375] Greenfield MA VRs, p. 64.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 41.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 182.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72, 93, 138.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_316; Page: 124;
line 25, dwl 125-149.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 73, line 21, dwl 494-578.
[S1074] Town Records: Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, p. 1375; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Betsey Elizabeth Houghton^1,2

F, #8190, b. 7 December 1811, d. 17 September 1876

Father*: Aaron Houghton² b. 4 Oct 1766, d. 8 Dec 1829
Mother*: Mary Houghton² b. 25 Feb 1771, d. 30 Jan 1813

Family: Wentworth Stuart d. 9 Aug 1900

Marriage Bann*: Betsey Elizabeth Houghton and Wentworth Stuart declared their intentions of marriage on Feb 5, 1842 Ashburnham, Worcester Co., MA, USA; Elizabeth and Wentworth Stuert.^3,5,4

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 7, 1811

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: 7 Dec 1801^3,1,4,2

Residence

circa 1842

Rindge, NH, USA⁵

Marriage Bann

Feb 5, 1842

Ashburnham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Elizabeth and Wentworth Stuert^3,5,4

Death

Sep 17, 1876

^3,6

Problem

Two incompatible children: two children identical to father's second wife's and same bds; note her age at births

Pedigree

Citations

[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 51.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Book 2, p. 358: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 352.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72, 113.
[S292] Ashburnham MA VRs, p. 127.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.