Joab Wetherbee1

M, #22741, b. 1759, d. 1843

Family: Abigail Houghton b. 19 Dec 1758

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Birth1759Lunenburg, MA, USA2,3
Milit-Beg1775MA, USA, under Capt. Josiah Stearns and Col. Ephraim Doolittle2,3
MarriageDec 9, 1779Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,1,4,5
PensionInx1832Cheshire Co., NH, USA3
Death1843Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, USA2,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 19.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 39.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.

Alice Houghton1,2

F, #22742, b. 14 October 1755, d. 26 September 1756

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BirthOct 14, 1755Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4
DeathSep 26, 1756Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 11 m. 18 d.5,3,4

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #652.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Alice Houghton1,2,3

F, #22743, b. 29 September 1763

Family: Francis Whitcomb

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BirthSep 29, 1763Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM, Weis: Sep. 271,4,5
Guardiansp1780Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 308956
MarriageDec 15, 1785Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA7,4,5,8,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #656.
  3. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 132.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  7. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  8. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 430.

Elisabeth Houghton1,2

F, #22744, b. 1 April 1753, d. 24 September 1756

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BirthApr 1, 1753Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4
DeathSep 24, 1756Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 3 y 4 m 24 d5,3,4

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #651.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Elisabeth Houghton1,2

F, #22745, b. 30 July 1761

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BirthJul 30, 1761Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, twin1,3,4
Guardiansp1778Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #309613,5

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #657.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.

Jemima Houghton1,2

F, #22746, b. 21 August 1770

Family: Increase Ayres b. 16 Nov 1768

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BirthAug 21, 1770Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4,5
Guardiansp1777Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, (W.P. Case # 31016)3,6
MarriageNov 19, 1797Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: 17877,8,3,5
ResearchCarter Family Genealogy, pp. 38-483

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #659a.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 40.     Mss C 168: Ayers Family.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 311.
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  7. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  8. [S365] Brookfield MA VRs, p. 346.

John Houghton1,2

M, #22747, b. 10 December 1765, d. 18 August 1796

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BirthDec 10, 1765Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4
Guardiansp1777Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 310215
DeathAug 18, 1796Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 306,3,4
AdministrNov 15, 1796Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Administration Bond of $10,000 by Abiather Houghton, administrator of the estate of his brother John (W.P. Case # 31023)7

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #658.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  6. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.
  7. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA, Case 31023.

Peter Houghton1,2

M, #22748, b. 25 January 1768, d. 21 August 1853

Family: Nancy Ann Storms b. 10 Feb 1785, d. 13 May 1850

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BirthJan 25, 1768Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, NY, in 1850 census1,3,4
Guardiansp1777Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311273,5
Marriage1802Stillwater, NY, USA3,6,4,7
1810 Census1810Stillwater, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, 6 Total; 40010-00100; 4 male <10, 1 male 26-44//1 female 16-258,9
CommunionApr 18, 1816Congregational Church, Stillwater, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, offered for membership by letter from Glenn falls and Queensbourgh. Were received into full fellowship and full communion.10
1820 Census1820East Fairlee, Orange Co., VT, USA, 8 Individuals: 3 male = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 2 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 female =16-26 (1794-1804)11,12
1830 Census1830Fairlee, Orleans Co., VT, USA, 9 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 3 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780) // 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)13
1840 Census1840Fairlee, Orleans Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819),1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)14
Occupation1850a shoemaker15
DeathAug 21, 1853Fairlee, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 85 y 7 m6,16
BurialSouth Fairlee Cemetery, Fairlee, VT, USA17

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #659.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 311.
  5. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  6. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, The Converse Family and Allied Families by Charles Allen Converse, www.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.
  7. [S1379] William Richard Cutter Families of Middlesex Co. MA, p. 687.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, Saratoga Co., NY, p. 191.
  9. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Stillwater, Saratoga, New York; Roll: 35; Page: 734.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Jan 5, 2003: FHL #0533505.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Fairlee, Orange Co., VT, p. 297.
  12. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , East Fairlee, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M33_127; Page: 224.
  13. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Fairlee, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 185; Page: 92.
  14. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Fairlee, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 543; Page: 150.
  15. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Fairlee, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M432_926; Page: 96; line 17, dwl 84-86.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Bairlee, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Fairlee, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  18. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Jan 5, 2003: IBI.
  19. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Oct. 17, 2002.
  20. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fairlee, Orange Co., VT, Box 926, p. 96.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: Fairlee, VT, p. 379 and prior: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  22. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Jan 5, 2003.
  23. [S1379] William Richard Cutter Families of Middlesex Co. MA, p. 688.

Samuel Houghton1

M, #22749, b. 18 November 1751, d. 27 September 1756

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BirthNov 18, 1751Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Nov. 192,3,4
DeathSep 27, 1756Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 55,3,4

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #650.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 78.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.

Samuel Houghton1,2

M, #22750, b. 30 July 1761

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BirthJul 30, 1761Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, twin1,3,4
Guardiansp1778Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W. P. #311633,5
Mil. Serv.1779Leominister, Worcester Co., MA, USA, enlisted for 9 months service in the Rev. War, 1779, aged 18 years, from Leominster, 5 feet 7 in in height6
Research1779

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 78.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #655.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310: handwritten note.

Francis Whitcomb1,2

M, #22751

Family: Alice Houghton b. 29 Sep 1763

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Residencecirca 1785Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
MarriageDec 15, 1785Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5,2,1

Citations

  1. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 132.
  2. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 430.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.

Increase Ayres1,2

M, #22752, b. 16 November 1768

Family: Jemima Houghton b. 21 Aug 1770

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BirthNov 16, 17682
Residencecirca 1797Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
MarriageNov 19, 1797Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: 17873,4,1,5
ParentsSMoses and Sarah Ayres1

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  2. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 40.     Mss C 168: Ayers Family.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  4. [S365] Brookfield MA VRs, p. 346.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 311.

Betsey Lincoln1,2

F, #22753, b. circa 1775, d. 27 July 1850

Family: John Houghton b. 18 Jan 1774, d. Nov 1849

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Birthcirca 1775MA, USA
MarriageJul 29, 1798Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2,3
Marriage
DeathJul 27, 1850Wife of John Houghton, aged 75 y
BurialBacon Cemetery, West Postdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA
ParentsDLuke Lincoln and Rebecca White/Waite3,4
ResearchA. White: # 22177

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  2. [S754] Albert Annett and Alice E. E. Lehtinen Jaffrey NH Hx II, p. 414.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59, 100.
  4. [S1399] Unknown subject.

Mary (?)

F, #22754, b. circa 1783, d. 15 April 1866

Family: Thomas Houghton b. 6 Mar 1775, d. 25 Oct 1845

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Birthcirca 1783
Marriage1
DeathApr 15, 1866
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Leominster, MA, USA, Mary: Age at death: 79
Ft Hamilton,N.Y.C. Harbor
Cause of death: Old Age

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Ann Maria Houghton1

F, #22755, b. March 1807

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BirthMar, 1807Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Augustus Houghton1

M, #22756, b. 23 October 1808

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BaptismOct 23, 1808Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Joseph Houghton1

M, #22757

Family:

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Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Benjamin Houghton1

M, #22758, b. 4 September 1785

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BaptismSep 4, 1785Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Betty Houghton1

F, #22759, b. 5 November 1775

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BaptismNov 5, 1775Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Calvin Houghton1

M, #22760, b. 20 June 1773

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BaptismJun 20, 1773Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Dorothy Houghton1,2

F, #22761, b. 28 August 1787

Family: Joseph Whitcomb

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BirthAug 28, 1787Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
MarriageFeb 14, 1810Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71 #1920.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.

Joseph Whitcomb1

M, #22762

Family: Dorothy Houghton b. 28 Aug 1787

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MarriageFeb 14, 1810Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.

Esther Houghton1,2

F, #22763, b. 25 August 1760, d. 4 March 1824

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BirthAug 25, 1760Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
DeathMar 4, 1824Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, [March 6, a. 65, fever]4,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #595.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Robert Houghton1,2,3

M, #22764, b. 10 April 1758, d. 23 June 1843

Family: Sarah Jones b. c 1766, d. 5 Mar 1834

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BirthApr 10, 1758Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,1,5
Research1776
Milit-BegLeominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Robert of Leominster was in the Regiment of Col. Nathaniel Wade (Three Captains were Lancaster men); Harvard Hx: Ro. of Leominster in the Campaign of 1776 at Hull, etc. and a pensioner; MLM: Pvt. Mass. Line and atSte troops. Transferred Jun. 14, 1833, a. 75 years1,6,7,8,9
Immigrationcirca 1781Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, after the Rev. War1
MarriageMar 1, 1787Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA10,5
1790 Census1790Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, column 1 illegible, 2 males under 16, 1 female11
1800 Census1800Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 41010-10010 (8 total); 4 male 1-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 26-4412
NoteApr 1, 1811Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, The town voted that he should have his school-money by his "giving bonds that it shall be laid out for the benefit of his children." He lived in the NE part of the town. On 10 Aug 1812 a bridle way was accepted from Robert's house. In 1825 the bridle path was changed into a road.13
1820 Census1820Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 8 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 2 female 16-26, 1 female 45+14,15
1830 Census1830Winchendon, MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)16
PensionInxSep 5, 1832Worcester Co., MA, USA, "S10851, MA Line"1,17
1840 Census1840Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)18
DeathJun 23, 1843Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 85; MLM: Mar. 5, 183419,6,20
BurialOld Centre, Winchendon, MA, USA, Section 3C-3421
ResearchSee Winchendon MA Hx by A.P. Marvin; lists family as first Houghtons in Winchendon MA22

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  2. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 132, 199.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #594, 66.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 66.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 66.
  7. [S178] Nourse, Military Annals of Lancaster, p. 159.
  8. [S224] Henry S. Nourse, Harvard Hx - Nourse, p. 142.
  9. [S96] NEHGR, 55: 86.
  10. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 132.
  11. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, p. 244.
  12. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester Co, MA, p. 228.
  13. [S1066] Rev. A. P. Marvin, History of Winchendon MA, p. 206, 237-238.
  14. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, p. 83.
  15. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 83.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 419.
  17. [S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
  18. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 202; Page: 275.
  19. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 199.
  20. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.fold3.com: Final Payment Vouchers Index for Military Pensions, 1818-1864.
  21. [S415] E-mail from Priscilla J. Draeger, Winchendon Historical Society, Oct. 15, 2004.


  22. [S1291] A. P. Marvin, Winchendon MA Hx.
  23. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 44.
  24. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 43.

Susanna Houghton1,2

F, #22765, b. 10 June 1754, d. 25 May 1840

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BirthJun 10, 1754Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
1820 Census1820Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Individuals: 2 female 45+4
DeathMay 25, 1840Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #592.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 118.
  5. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.

Martha Houghton1,2

F, #22766, b. 29 June 1759

Family: John Law

  • Marriage*: Martha Houghton married John Law on before 1784.4

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BirthJun 29, 1759Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
NotePutney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Taylor: According to a deed of Putney VT, Israel had lands in Putney and assigned them to son Joseph, who died there 1771, though deed says of Leominster. Deed is from daug. of Joseph, Martha (wife of John Law) in 1784.4
Marriagebefore 17844

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 52 #1193, 53 #1270 & 1275.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 53.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.

Stephen Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #22767, b. 4 July 1794

Family: Hannah Colburn b. c 1791

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BirthJul 4, 1794Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 56 in 1850 census2
MarriageAug 14, 1814Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
1820 Census1820Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 45+;
2 female 0-10, 1 female 26-453,4
1830 Census1830Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)5
1850 Census1850Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 56, a laborer6

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 218.
  2. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, p. 118.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 118.
  5. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 68; Page: 19.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_340; Page: 225; line 19, dwl 1156-495.
  7. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  8. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Hannah Colburn1

F, #22768, b. circa 1791

Family: Stephen Houghton Jr. b. 4 Jul 1794

Biography

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Birthcirca 1791MA, USA, age 59 in 1850 census2
MarriageAug 14, 1814Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
1850 Census1850Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 56, a laborer2

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 218.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_340; Page: 225; line 19, dwl 1156-495.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Elizabeth Ann Houghton1

F, #22769, b. 20 January 1818

Biography

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BirthJan 20, 1818Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

George H. Houghton1

M, #22770, b. 6 December 1823

Biography

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BirthDec 6, 1823Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.