Hannah Dimick1

F, #14341, b. 1778, d. 4 June 1830

Family: Capt. Levi Houghton b. c 1771, d. 4 Oct 1836

Biography

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Birth1778MA, USA, MA according to 1880 census of Eliza and Lucretia; Stowell Gen., MLM: Guilford VT;2,3,4
MarriageMay 10, 1798Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,6
DeathJun 4, 1830Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 52 GS7,2,4
ParentsDJesse Dimmick and Molly Stowell6,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32, 111.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 464C; Enumeration District: 822; sheet 3, line 34, dwl 34-40.
  4. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 89.
  5. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 12, 23.
  7. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  8. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.

Charles Houghton1,2

M, #14342, b. 10 July 1802, d. 1 July 1871

Biography

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BirthJul 10, 1802Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 47 in 1850 census2,3
1840 Census1840Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 female 80 to 90 (1750-1759)4
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, a painter5
DeathJul 1, 1871Petersham, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #510.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 202; Page: 263.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 307; line 10, dwl 54-68.

Eliza Houghton1,2

F, #14343, b. 14 October 1809

Biography

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BirthOct 14, 1809Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41 in 1850 census; age 51 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1880 census3,2
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, a painter4
1860 Census1860Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41, palm leaf weaver5
1870 Census1870Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 62, keeping house, property $30006,7
1880 Census1880Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, keeping house8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #513.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 307; line 10, dwl 54-68.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 152, line 24, dwl 1129-1286.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, Box 655, p. 188b, line 23, dwl 238.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_655; Page: 188B; Image: 381; Family History Library Film: 552154; line 23, dwl 238-263.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 464C; Enumeration District: 822; sheet 3, line 34, dwl 34-40.

Fanny Houghton1,2

F, #14344, b. 3 July 1804, d. 6 February 1823

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BirthJul 3, 1804Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
DeathFeb 6, 1823Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 18 y4,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #511.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.

Jane Houghton1,2

F, #14345, b. September 1810

Family: Maj. George White

Biography

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BirthSep, 1810Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
MarriageMay 8, 1832Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #514.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Maria Houghton1,2

F, #14346, b. 8 October 1800, d. 25 September 1843

Biography

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BirthOct 8, 1800Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
DeathSep 25, 1843Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 423,4
Administr1844Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #310915
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #509.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  5. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Warren Dimick Houghton1,2

M, #14347, b. 27 June 1806, d. circa 1844

Biography

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BirthJun 27, 1806Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
Deathcirca 1844
BiographyWarren D. Houghton, youngest of two sons of Capt. Levi, born 1806. At 16 went to Guilford, Vt., serving three years as c l e r k in a store. Thence to Boston, as a bookkeeper and a salesman in the wholesale department of the large book and stationary store of B. Loring & Co., State St. Here two years'
experience qualified him for starting business on his own account as commission merchant and agent for the sale of paper products of Northern mills. Sold out, after a year or two and went to Texas, at that time a Mexican state, but largely peopled by Americans, who were already planning a Revolution to make i t independent and under a Republican government. In sympathy wdth this scheme, in which he was an active participator and bore his full share of the responsibility, he joined the Mier Expedition, a company of 100 or more well-armed men, who started to ascertain the nature and value of the vast territory bordering on the Rio Grande. While thus engaged, they were overtaken by a large baud of Mexican Cavalry, and after a sharp
skirmish, in which some of them were killed, were taken prisoners and marched to the Mexican Capital, more than 1000 miles distant, where as many as survived were thrown into a loathsome prison, scantily and meanly fed for months, until liberated by the intercession of Webster, then Secretary of State. The march from the prison to the city of Mexico was an experience of great hardship. At night the prisoners were huddled together into the smallest and filthiest quarters, with scarce space to stand, much less to sleep, without shelter of cover, and exposed to wind, rain and sleet. One cold, dark night, when confined in a cattle corral, they resolved to attempt an escape. In the struggle that ensued several of the guard were killed, but
they did not escape, and for this offence, on the following morning, ten of their number were condemned to death. Preceding the execution of the sentence, a jar containing white and black beans was produced, and each prisoner was made to take from it one bean. Those drawing a wdiite were ordered aside, if of the black the victim was forthwith taken out and shot. Our subject suffered so severely from his long imprisonment that he
lived but a few months after his return to Texas. He is remembered as a gentleman, bright, intelligent, of distinguished and commanding presence, genial and generous to a fault.


"Mier Expedition
(1842-1844)
The Mier Expedition was the most disastrous of all of the border confrontations between Texas and Mexico during the days of the Republic. It developed out of the Somervell Expediton, which disbanded soon after making brief raids into Laredo and Guerrero along the Rio Grande.

About 300 strong, the group elected William S. Fisher as their commander and moved down the Rio Grande opposite the Mexican town of Mier. With the main force of Texans, Fisher crossed the river on December 23, 1842 and occupied the town of Mier without opposition. They vacated later that day, however, after the town alcalde promised to deliver supplies to the that the Texans had demanded to thier camp.

Meanwhile, Mexican General Pedro Ampudia arrived at Mier and prevented delivery of the supplies. When the rations were not delivered as promised, the Texans re-entered Mier on Christmas day, this time by force. Heavy fighting resulted which continued until the following afternoon. The Texans, outnumbered by about ten to one, suffered thirty-one killed and wounded versus Mexican losses estimated at 600 killed and 200 wounded. However, the Texan's rations dwindled rapidly and they agreed to a surrender, although the terms of surrender were not well defined.

The Texas prisoners were at first sentenced to execution, but the execution order was later reversed. They were then held in the town of Matamoros until ordered to be moved to Mexico City. The Texans managed to escape their Mexican captors at the town of Salado on February 11, 1843. After much suffering, however, all but three of them were recaptured either individually or in small groups before they could make their way back to Texas.

The recaptured escapees, now totalling 176, were again sentenced to death by Mexican dictator Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. This order was subsequently reduced, however, so that one of every ten men, to be determined by lottery, were to be executed. In the lottery, which came to be known as the Black Bean Episode, seventeen of the unfortunate prisioners who drew black beans from a jar were blindfolded and shot.

Most of the remaining prisoners were marched to Mexico City, where they spent the summer of 1843 making road repairs. In September, they were transferred to Perote Prison, a highly secure stone fortress East of Mexico City. Here, they either died, escaped, or remained until the last of the group was released on September 14, 1844."4
ResearchMLM erroneously gives marriage of Warren Dimmick to Lydia Brigham3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #512, 42.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23, 42.
  4. [S1465] J. B. HOWE & Charles K. Wilder, Petersham MA Natives, p. 47.

Mary Amelia Houghton1,2

F, #14348, b. 3 January 1813, d. 18 October 1887

Family: Capt. Timothy W. Hammond

Biography

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BirthJan 3, 1813Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,2
MarriageMay 14, 1835Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,3
NewspaperMay 23, 1835Columbian Centenial: marriage6
DeathOct 18, 1887Worcester, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23 #515.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  5. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
  6. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  7. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

Mary Ann Elliot1,2,3

F, #14349, b. 1747, d. 27 October 1827

Family: Israel Houghton b. 26 Feb 1748/49, d. bt 29 Jul 1815 - 6 Sep 1815

Biography

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Birth1747Petersham, MA, USA4
Marriage BannMay 28, 1767Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2,3,5
DeathOct 27, 1827Windsor Co., VT, USA, Peterson: 21 Oct. 18294,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 2/29/1934 - 7927.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  3. [S213] National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Admin., DAR Patriot Cent. 2, p. 1495.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Roger Peterson, Oct. 17, 1999.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42, 71a, 78/79.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71a, 78/79.
  7. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, VT, Book A., p. 24; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Cercis Houghton1,2,3

F, #14350, b. 2 July 1773

Family: (?) Claffin

Biography

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BirthJul 2, 1773Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,2,5
Marriage6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337 #376.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2253.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.

Dolley Houghton1,2

F, #14351, b. 1 October 1776, d. 6 August 1841

Family: William Drew b. 1762, d. 30 Jan 1841

Biography

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BirthOct 1, 1776Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Marriage17934,5
DeathAug 6, 18415
BurialProsper, Windsor Co., VT, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77, 78/79 #2254.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, July 7, 2002.

Israel Taylor Houghton1,2,3

M, #14352, b. 25 November 1767, d. 1830

Family: Sarah Richmond b. 19 Apr 1767, d. 26 Mar 1842

Biography

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BirthNov 25, 1767Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: also Feb. 26, 1742, Sterling [CJV: another Israel]2,4,5
MarriageDec, 1788Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: Woodstock, VT6,7,8,5
1790 Census1790Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 2 females9
Land Recrd1792Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, in which Benjamin Burtsch leased the home farm to Ozras Horsington and Israel T. Houghton10
Immigrationbefore 1793Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, a farmer; was living in town earlier11
1800 Census1800Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 41010-20010; 4 male 1-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44; 2 female 1-9, 1 female 26-4412
1810 Census1810Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 11 Total; 12210-31010; 1 male <10, 2 male 10-15, 2 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44//3 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-4413
Milit-Begcirca 1812Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, VT War Roster: "Israel Houghton, Woodstock, Served in Capt. Briggs' Company, Col. Jonathan Williams' 3rd Reg. Detached Militia in U.S. service 2 months and 13 days, 1812. Served from Feb. 12, 1813 to May 11, 1813 in Capt. Phineas Williams' Company, 11th Reg. Also served with Hospital Attendants, Vt. Ref: R. & L. 1812, AGO Page 14."
MLM: In Captain David Howlett's Company raised out of Col. Ashley's Reg. of militia, which marched from Keene, NH, to Ticonderoga. pay included travel home and 20 miles per day travel. Engaged July 3, dis. July 11, 9 days service; rate of 4-10 month (Revol. Rolls of NH, Vol. 15, p. 67)14,15,16,17
Residencecirca 1815Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT, USA18
WarningsApr 29, 1815Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT, USA18
1820 Census1820Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 7 Individuals: 1 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 2 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 2 female =10-16 (1810-1804), 2 female =26-45 (1774-1794); next door to son Erastus19,20
1830 Census1830Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825),1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)21
Death1830Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: 1852?, Petersham, MA8,14
ResearchWorcester Co. Magazine, by Lincoln and Baldwin, 1828, p. 340; Hist. of Barnard, VT, 1928, V2; VT Hist. Assn. by Newton, p. 343; Child's Gazateer, Windham Co., VT14
BiographyPomfret, VT, USA, Many of his children married in Pomfret, VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 336 #373.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2250, 119.
  4. [S575] William M. Newton, History of Barnard, Vermont, p. 343.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79, 119.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 336.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Howard Arthur Packard, Jr., 1995.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Roger Peterson, Oct. 17, 1999.
  9. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, p. 67.
  10. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 77.
  11. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 104.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, Barnard, Windsor Co., VT.
  13. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 571.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  15. [S974] Herbert T. Johnson, State of Vermont Roster War 1812-14, p. 226.
  16. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  17. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 523.
  18. [S724] Alden M. Rollins Vermont Warnings Outs II, p. 374.
  19. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Hartford, Windsor Co., VT, p. 167.
  20. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Pomfret, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 333.
  21. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 187; Page: 66.
  22. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #858.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  24. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #859.
  25. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #862.
  26. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #860.
  27. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #861.
  28. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #863.
  29. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #864.
  30. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #866.
  31. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #865.
  32. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #867.
  33. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, VT, p. 605: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  34. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 370 #869.

Olive Houghton1,2,3

F, #14353, b. 7 March 1769, d. 25 February 1859

Family 1: Enoch Cleveland b. 1754

Family 2: Capt. Thomas Flint b. 15 Aug 1769, d. 3 Mar 1857

Biography

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BirthMar 7, 1769Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
MarriageSep 23, 1784Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 15 (see Cleveland Genealogy)5,6,4
Marriagecirca 17957,8
1810 Census1810Worcester, NY, USA, another son and daugther born between 1800-18109
1850 Census1850Worcester, NY, USA7
DeathFeb 25, 1859Worcester, NY, USA, 82 yrs
Flint: Hudson, NY7,10,8
BurialMaple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego Co., IL, USA, Note: Gravestones and most interments were removed from the Congregational Church Cemetery between 1865 and 1915 to the Maple Grove Cemetery, where the gravestones now stand in rows in the cemetery's northwest corner
Relativemarried Flints
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337 #374.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2251.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  5. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  6. [S96] NEHGR, 45 [1891]: 88.
  7. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  8. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 14.
  9. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 15.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 12, 1999.

Plutarch P. Houghton1,2

M, #14354, b. 13 November 1770, d. 20 May 1852

Family: Jadidah Fletcher b. c 1773, d. 12 Dec 1865

Biography

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BirthNov 13, 1770Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
MarriageDec 3, 1785Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: 17955,6,7
1800 Census1800Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Plutarch Hoten, 10010-10010; 1male 1-9, 1 male 26-44; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 26-448
ResidenceWoodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, a farmer, a carpenter and joiner9,10,7
1810 Census1810Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 8 Total; 11011-11011; 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45+//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 45+11
Immigrationwent West according to the Hx of Woodstock circa 18179
1820 Census1820Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 male =16-26 (1794-1804), 1 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 1 female =10-16 (1810-1804), 1 female = 45+ (bef. 1775)12,13
1830 Census1830Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 8 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 2 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770) //1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 2 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)14
Note1839Lake Zurich, Lake Co., IL, USA, December court of Lake Co. appointed Paschal as poor master for Lake Zurich15
DeathMay 20, 1852Fremont Twp, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 81 y 6 m16
BurialWauconda Cemetery, Lake Co., IL, USA, Inscription:
Father; hus/Jadidah ae 8116
BiographyA Methodist and a Whig. A pioneer settler of Lake Co. IL
ResearchCJV: Plutarch was living with Paschal and Amaziah on each side of his house. Paschal signed his grandfather Israel's will.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 337 #375.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77, 78/79 #2252.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77, 78/79.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  7. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx.
  8. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, p. 49.
  9. [S559] Henry Swan Dana, Woodstock VT Hx, p. 101.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 77.
  11. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 584.
  12. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, p. 159.
  13. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 317.
  14. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 187; Page: 69.
  15. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, p. 71.
  16. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, Biography of Plutarch Houghton.

Suel Houghton1,2

M, #14355, b. 26 May 1779

Biography

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BirthMay 26, 1779Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2255 (2265).
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.

Caroline A. Houghton1,2

F, #14356, b. circa 19 November 1829, d. 2 August 1849

Biography

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Birthcirca Nov 19, 1829Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, dd calc
DeathAug 2, 1849Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 19 y 8 m 13 d; MLM: 18462,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160 #5988.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160.

Harris W. Houghton1,2

M, #14357, b. September 1819, d. 11 August 1825

Biography

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BirthSep, 1819dd calc
DeathAug 11, 1825Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 5y 11m2,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.

Capt. Israel Houghton1

M, #14358, b. between 1800 and 1809, d. circa 1856

Family: Mrs. Louisa Hammond b. c 1800, d. 6 Nov 1870

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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Birthbetween 1800 and 1809NH, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; NH per 1880 census of son James and 1900 census
1820 Census1820Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, unclear which Israel; 5 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 16-26, 2 female 45+3
MarriageDec 30, 1827Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Capt. Israel & Mrs. Louisa Hammond4,5
1830 Census1830Petersham, MA, USA, an Israel Houghton, 2 males (15-20, 40-50), 3 females (-5, 20-30, 20-30)6
1840 Census1840Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 8 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)7
Deathcirca 1856sons Henry and James granted guardianships in 1857
Administr1856Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Israel, 2d, W.P. Case # 310038,9
Researchduplicate; unlikely parentage
1850 census enumerates Louisa Hammond; she could be this Israel's husband, but have not listed as such
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32, 111.
  2. [S16] CJV opinion.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, p. 66.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119, 160.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 369.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 202; Page: 263.
  8. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  10. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.

Mrs. Louisa Hammond1

F, #14359, b. circa 1800, d. 6 November 1870

Family: Capt. Israel Houghton b. bt 1800 - 1809, d. c 1856

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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Birthcirca 1800Royalston, MA, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 58 in 1860 census; age 66 & 67, MA, in 1870 census2
MarriageDec 30, 1827Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Capt. Israel & Mrs. Louisa Hammond3,4
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 73, a harness maker, property $1700, b. Keene, NH; with Louisa Houghton, 462
1860 Census1860Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 585
BurialEast Street Cemetery, Petersham, MA, USA, Inscription:
Louisa P.
wife of
Capt. Israel Houghton
Died
Nov. 6, 1870
AE. 68.
DeathNov 6, 1870Stoneham, MA, USA, age 68-2-11 on death certif.
ParentsDJoseph & Martha "Patty" Peirce
ResearchMLM gives this marriage; unlikey given 1850 census data which indicates Israel was with Fanny6
Relative???
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32, 111.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 305; line 4, dwl 30-38.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119, 160.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 155, line 32, dwl 1159-1317.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160.
  7. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.

James Augustus Houghton1,2,3

M, #14360, b. 29 May 1845

Family: Laura P. (?) b. May 1844

  • Marriage*: James Augustus Houghton married Laura P. (?) on circa 1870 mar 30 years in 1900 census.6

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthMay 29, 1845Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census; age 35 in both 1870 and 1880 censuses; May, 1845, May 1845, age 55 in 1900 census1,4
Guardiansp1857Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 310125
Marriagecirca 1870mar 30 years in 1900 census6
1870 Census1870Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a chair shop, property $2506
1880 Census1880Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a chair shop7
Residence1890Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a clerk8
1900 Census1900Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, corn peddler9
ParentsSfather born in NH, mother in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119, 160 #5999.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 155, line 32, dwl 1159-1317.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160.
  5. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 12b, line 26, dwl 154-226.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_565; Family History Film: 1254565; Page: 406A; Enumeration District: 846; sheet 17, line 7, dwl 145-202.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Worcester, Massachusetts Directories, 1888-90, Sep. 25, 2001.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 697; Enumeration District: 1781; Sheet 1A; line 7, dwl 8-3-3.

Henry Houghton1

M, #14361, b. January 1831, d. 23 November 1832

Biography

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BirthJan, 1831dd calc
DeathNov 23, 1832Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 1 y. 10 m.1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.

Lydia Brown

F, #14362, b. circa 1789

Family: Thomas D. Houghton b. 1790, d. 1863?

Biography

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Birthcirca 1789Phillipston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61 in 1850 census1,2,3
MarriageJul 17, 1848Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 58, widr.3,4
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 60, a farmer5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 315.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 315; line 15, dwl 184-218.
  6. [S438] Phillipston MA VRs, p. 70.

Charlotte E. Dresser1

F, #14363, b. 8 May 1823, d. 5 April 1896

Family: Parley Derby Houghton b. 29 Mar 1825, d. 20 Feb 1911

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 8, 1823Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census; age 37 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census1,2
Marriage BannMar 7, 1846Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
1850 Census1850Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25, crimper; Lydia Dresser, age 60 living with them2
1860 Census1860Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, farmer4
1870 Census1870Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, coat factory worker, property $1000-$2005
DeathApr 5, 1896Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA6
ParentsDCharles Dresser and Lydia Johnson; both parents born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 302; line 1, dwl 209-258.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Upton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 142, line 12, dwl 298.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 194, line 21, dwl 1139-1606.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; roll: M593_656; Page: 142A; Image: 289; Family History Library Film: 552155; line 12, dwl 298.
  6. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  7. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.

Olive A. Houghton

F, #14364, b. circa 1820

Family: Homer M. Adams b. 28 Jul 1820, d. 16 Aug 1879

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 18201
Residencecirca 1842Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Marriage BannApr 20, 1842Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Children+Alzina Henry Houghton Adams, Horace M Adams, Augustus H Children: Adams, Olive Augusta Adams, Herbert Thomas Adams and John Warren Adams
ResearchHubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, married Adams brothers
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1477] WikiTree, online unknown url, Oive A. Houghton.
  2. [S414] Hubbardston Ma VRs, p. 143.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Homer M. Adams1,2

M, #14365, b. 28 July 1820, d. 16 August 1879

Family: Olive A. Houghton b. c 1820

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 28, 1820Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannApr 20, 1842Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
DeathAug 16, 1879Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,4
ParentsSJohn Adams and Lucy Merrick2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S414] Hubbardston Ma VRs, p. 9.
  2. [S855] Andrew N. Adams, Adams Genealogy, p. 673.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S1477] WikiTree, online unknown url, Oive A. Houghton.
  5. [S414] Hubbardston Ma VRs, p. 143.

Enoch Cleveland1

M, #14366, b. 1754

Family: Olive Houghton b. 7 Mar 1769, d. 25 Feb 1859

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth17542
MarriageSep 23, 1784Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 15 (see Cleveland Genealogy)1,2,3
BiographyNEHGR query: son of Enoch Cleveland; m. 2nd at Brandon VT, Lydia Robinson2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 45 [1891]: 88.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.

Miranda Houghton1

F, #14367

Family: David C. Page

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Guardiansp1836Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311122
Origincirca 1837Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageMar 30, 1837Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ResearchStowell Gen. by W. H. H. Stowell, 1922, lists daughters Lucretia and Miranda, p. 89
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.
  3. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

David C. Page

M, #14368

Family: Miranda Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Origin1837Hardwick, MA, USA1
MarriageMar 30, 1837Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

Capt. Timothy W. Hammond1

M, #14369

Family: Mary Amelia Houghton b. 3 Jan 1813, d. 18 Oct 1887

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageMay 14, 1835Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,1
NewspaperMay 23, 1835Columbian Centenial: marriage4
Association1847Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, on the Board of Directors5
ResidenceMar 3, 1847officer of Houghton Association6,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  3. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
  4. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  5. [S247] Unknown author, Constitution of Houghton Association, p. 1.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 43.
  7. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

Mary Houghton

F, #14370

Family: David Willson b. 9 Oct

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Origin1773Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannJun 5, 1773Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.