Edgar Stratton Houghton1,2

M, #24271, b. 10 October 1846, d. 20 December 1932

Family: Martha Ann Paquette b. 25 Jan 1850, d. 22 Dec 1932

Biography

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BirthOct 10, 1846Montrose, Lee Co., IA, USA, age 4, MI, in 1850 census; age 34, MO, in 1880 census; Oct 1846, age 53 in 1900 census; age 63 in 1910 census; age 83, IA, in 1930 census1,2,4
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Mil. Serv.between 1865 and 1866Capt. William McKee's Co. B of 2nd Regt of UT Mil Cav5,6
MarriageAug 22, 1866Spanish Fork, Utah Co., UT, USA, age 20 and 17; mar 34 years in 1900 census1,2,7
1900 Census1900Mammoth, Juab Co., UT, USA, age 53, day laborer; 8 children born, 6 living8
1910 Census1910Mammoth, Juab Co., UT, USA, age 63, gold silver mine miner9
PensionInxDec 24, 1925OR, USA, Houghton, Edgar S. alias Edgar Hoton, SA-20930 & SC-13362 filed 24 Dec 1925 in OR, he srv in 1866 in Capt. William McKee's Co. B of 2nd Regt of UT Mil Cav5,6
1930 Census1930Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, USA, age 83, none7
DeathDec 20, 1932Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA1
BurialDec 23, 1944Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA1,10
BiographyEdgar was 10 months old when his father died. He was raised by Francis and Aurelia, his half-syblings. He was about 3 years old when his mother was able to raise enough money to travel to Salt Lake with the Saints. Mary Curtis Houghton married Stephen Markham when they reached Salt Lake on Oct. 5, 1850. Edgar was raised in Spanish Fork, Utah by his mother, Mary Curtis and her second husband Stephen Markham. He was in the sheep business. He and his wife traveled back and forth for many years between Utah and California. He lived in Oregon later in life.1,2
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ResearchOnly Little gives this marriage
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Davis Co., Utah Territory; Roll: M432_919; Page: 17; dwl 214-214.
  5. [S1345] Virgil D. White, Pension Index for Indian Wars, p. 395.
  6. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon; Roll: 1943; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet: 3B; line 67, dwl 223-75-84.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Mommoth, Juab Co., Utah; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 100; Sheet: 6B; line 79, dwl 126-129.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mammoth, Juab, Utah; Roll: T624_1604; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 58; line 62, dwl 230-241.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Dec 17, 2002.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Jul. 27, 2001.

Gezelam Houghton1,2

M, #24272, b. circa 1835, d. 1836

Biography

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Birthcirca 1835Jackson Co., MO, USA4,2
Death18362
AFN4460-D3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).
  4. [S415] E-mail Paul Reed, 1998.

Francis Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #24273, b. 1 December 1837, d. 4 October 1913

Family: Grace Williams b. 8 Nov 1846, d. 21 Aug 1919

Biography

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BirthDec 1, 1837Jackson Co., MO, USA, age 13, MI, in 1850 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 31, MO, in 1880 census; Dec. 1837, age 62, MO, in 1900 census; age 72 in 1910 census; R. L. Houghton: MI; 1930 census of Bertha, Oscar, Ray and Anson give MO6,7,1,2,3,4
1850 Census1850Salt Lake Co., UT, USA, age 13, with Calvin Reed, 29, NY, and Mary Reed, 30, PA, and family4
Immigration1855CA, USA, taking the Southern route with a train, being employed caring for mules.1,2
ResidenceLos Angeles until 1856 , Mojave in 1856 , Toulumne 1857, Sacramento CA in 18582
1870 Census1870Stony Creek, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 32, farmer8,9
MarriageJan 2, 1871Newville, Tehama Co., CA, USA, mar 38 y in 1910 census3,7,2,1
1880 Census1880Paskenta Twp, Tehama Co., CA, USA, and 23 laborers10,11
Office1897CA, USA, State Legislature, Populist ticket, game and agriculture
1900 Census1900Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 62, farmer6,12
1910 Census1910Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 72, farming stock farmer; and 4 employees13
DeathOct 4, 1913west of, Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA7,1,3
ObituaryOct 9, 1913Corning, CA, USA, Corning Observer, Thursday, 9 October 1913:

FRANCIS HOUGHTON IS CALLED TO HIS FATHERS

Passing of One of Tehama County's Early and Great Pioneers

Was a Prominent Figure in the Development of Southern Tehama and in the Political Life of the County

DIED – At his home west of Corning, Saturday, October 4, Francis Houghton, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Tehama county.
Very early in the colonization of America two brothers from England crossed the ocean to identify themselves with the unknown resources of an unknown continent. From the elder of the brothers descended Francis Houghton, who resided twelve miles west of Corning, and was one of the large property owners and most successful ranchmen of Tehama county. To an unusual extent the record of his life proves what it is within the power of energetic men to accomplish, even though hampered by obstacles of a discouraging nature. Left an orphan at an early age, the necessity of earning a livelihood developed within his traits of self-reliance and independence, and thus what seemed a great misfortune was not without beneficial results in the building up of a rounded character.
Jackson county, Missouri, is Mr. Houghton's native place, and December 1, 1837, the date of his birth. After his father's death he was taken by the Mormons, who at that time had their temple at Nauvoo. When they were exiled from Illinois and sought refuge in the desert of Utah they took him with them to Salt Lake City in 1850. For some years he was employed on a farm, but in 1855 he sought a home further west, and came to California via the southern route with a train of freighters, being employed in taking care of mules. Stopping at Los Angeles he secured employment as a teamster. In the spring of 1856 he accompanied a surveying party to the sink of Mojave, and in the winter went to the gold mines near Tuolumne. Coming still further toward the north in the spring of 1857, he secured work in driving freight wagons fram [sic] Sacramento to Nevada City and Grass Valley, where supplies were furnished to the mines. During the summer of 1858 he was employed on a dairy near Sacramento, and in the fall of that year came to Tehama county with his employer and worked in the southern part of the county, near Newville.
After having saved up $1000 Mr. Houghton invested his earning in stock, during the fall of 1858, and these he allowed to run on the range, while he continued as a ranch hand. Afterward for four years beginning in 1862, he bought and sold hogs, and it was his custom to drive large herds of these animals from the valley into the mines at Downieville, Sierra county, and vicinity. The work, though difficult and exhausting, proved profitable and laid the foundation of subsequent successes. In 1868 he purchased a large tract six miles east of Newville, on Stony Creek, where he took up stock raising and general farming.
The acquisition of his present ranch dates from 1870, when he purchased a sheep range of 2200 acres twelve miles west of Corning and embarked in the raising of sheep. In 1873 he took W. B. Parker as a partner, and the two men increased their holdings of land and flocks until at the dissolution of partnership in 1879 they had a flock of 24,000 sheep.
The marriage of Mr. Houghton was solemnized in Tehama county near Newville January 2, 1871, and united him with Miss Grace Williams.
Prominent in Masonry, Mr. Houghton belonged to Newville Lodge, No. 205, F. &.A. M; Red Bluff Chapter, No. 40, R. A. M., and Red Bluff Commandery, No. 17, K.T.
Until 1896 he voted with the Republicans, but the silver issue led him to become a Populist, and on that ticket in 1897 he was elected to the State Legislature, where he served as a member of the game and agricultural committees, and in other ways promoted the welfare of his constituents. More recently he had been independent in his political ties, voting for men and measures rather then the party.
In many ways Mr. Houghton proved himself a valuable aid in the development of the land of Tehama county and the acquisition of large personal holdings enhanced his prominence as a ranchman and a citizen.
He leaves a wife and four children, Oscar William, Bertha Alice Shults, Ray Francis and Anson Miller; a sister Mrs. L. A. Thomas of Utah, and eight grandchildren to mourn his loss.
In 1904 Mr. Houghton left the old home place and moved to four and one-half miles west of Corning to what is known as the Richfield creamery, where he has since resided. After an illness of two weeks Francis Houghton died at his old home ranch twelve miles west of Corning.
Funeral services were held at Newville Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of Newville Lodge, No. 205, F. & A. M., interment being made in Newville cemetery , and in spite of the raw, windy day there were fully three hundred people in the cortege that accompanied the remains to the tomb.
The pall-bearers were: G A. Hoag, H. A. Hunt, E. F. Conway, R. A. Foster, Parker H. Thompson and G. G. Morgan. - Transcribed by E.
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Note that Memories, a publication of the Tehama County Genealogical and Historical Society, has an interesting article on Francis written by his grandson Donald Houghton. It appears on page 89 of the 2010 edition.

A page 1507 bio of Frances appears in Professor Guinn's 1906 History of California and Biographical Record of the Sacramento Valley.

The Colusi County Historical Society's publication, Wagon Wheels, published "The Life Story of Francis Houghton" in their spring edition in 1983.14
BurialNewville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn Co., CA, USA
AFN4460-F8
ResearchData given to CA Pioneers by Olive Idelle Markham, 518 Houghton Ave., Corning CA and by Grace Wade of Chico CA1,2
BiographyHe was left an orphan at an early age. He was taken by the Mormons at age 11, when they were exiled from Illinois and went to Utah in 1850. In 1855 they came to California via the southern route with a team of freighters, he serving as a mule caretaker. He drove freight wagons from Sacramento to Nevada City. He established the Corning Irrigation Company in 1886. He was a stockman and raised hogs, and 24,000 sheep. By 1902, he owned 13,000 acres west of Corning, CA. He had hundreds of acres of grain and a large herd of cattle.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 389.
  2. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #38, p. 431.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , , Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory; Roll: M432_919; Page: 102; line 4, dwl 4-4.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. ?, E.D. ?, Sh. 5, Ln. 17.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 Soundex, Stony Creek, Tehama Co., CA, Box 92, p. 198.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stoney Creek, Tehama, California; Roll: M593_92; Page: 198; line 16, dwl 4.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Paskenta Twp, Tehama, CA, Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 146, Sh. 13, Ln. 1.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta Twp, Tehama, CA, Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 146, Sh. 13, Ln. 1, dwl 105-111.
  12. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet 5A; line 17, 90-90.
  13. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama, California; Roll: T624_108; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 124; line 30, dwl 29-30.
  14. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Grace Williams1

F, #24274, b. 8 November 1846, d. 21 August 1919

Family: Francis Houghton b. 1 Dec 1837, d. 4 Oct 1913

Biography

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BirthNov 8, 1846St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, age 33, MO, in 1880 census; Nov 1846, age 53, MO, in 1900 census; age 63 in 1910 census; Reed: 18372,3,4,5,6
MarriageJan 2, 1871Newville, Tehama Co., CA, USA, mar 38 y in 1910 census6,5,7,8
1880 Census1880Paskenta Twp, Tehama Co., CA, USA, and 23 laborers9,10
1900 Census1900Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 62, farmer2,11
1910 Census1910Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 72, farming stock farmer; and 4 employees12
DeathAug 21, 1919Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, at home of son Oscar5,6
ObituaryAug 22, 1919Pg. 1, Corning Observer, Monday, 22 August 1919:

PIONEER CORNING WOMAN PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND

Mrs. Grace Houghton, widow of the late Francis Houghton, died this morning at the home of her son, O.W. Houghton, west of this city.
Mrs. Houghton has been ill for some time, and had spent several weeks in the mountains at the Houghton Camp in the hope that her health would be improved.
Deceased was a resident of this section for over thirty years, and had drawn to her a host of warm friends who will deeply regret her passing.
Arrangements have not yet been made for the funeral, but will be announced later.

Corning Observer, Tuesday, 23 August 1919:

FUNERAL OF MRS. HOUGHTON WILL BE HELD TOMORROW

The remains of the late Mrs. Grace Houghton will be laid to rest tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, in the family plot of the Newville cemetery.
Efforts are being made to get Rev. T. J. Barkle, of Monterey, to conduct the services.
Grace Williams was born in St. Louis, Missouri, November 8, 1846, making her over seventy-two years of age at the time of her death.
She was married to Francis Houghton in Newville on January 2, 1871, and the couple immediately took up their abode on the property where she died, near this city. Here Mr. Houghton passed away on October 4, 1913, and was buried in the Newville Cemetery, and here the children of the family were born.
Those of the family surviving are: Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Flood, of Newville, and Mrs. Alice Laughlin; four children – O. W. Houghton, Mrs. Bertha Shults, R. F. Houghton and A. M. Houghton, all of this city. - Transcribed by E.

BurialNewville Cemetery, Newville, Glenn Co., CA, USA5,6
AFNGJFN-N1
ParentsDThomas Williams, b. Wales, and Alice Robinson, b. England5,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. ?, E.D. ?, Sh. 5, Ln. 17.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Alameda, Alameda Co., CA, Reel 13, Vol. 1, ED. 30, Sh. 2, Ln. 14.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  7. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #38, p. 431.
  8. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 389.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Paskenta Twp, Tehama, CA, Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 146, Sh. 13, Ln. 1.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta Twp, Tehama, CA, Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 146, Sh. 13, Ln. 1, dwl 105-111.
  11. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet 5A; line 17, 90-90.
  12. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama, California; Roll: T624_108; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 124; line 30, dwl 29-30.
  13. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Louisa Aurelia Houghton1,2,3

F, #24275, b. 15 March 1840, d. 2 February 1922

Family: Joseph Madison Thomas b. 24 Sep 1836

Biography

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BirthMar 15, 1840Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA, age 12, IL, in 1850 census1,2,3
Note1847pioneers, Brigham Young company5
MarriageDec 6, 1862Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, USA6,5,2
DeathFeb 2, 1922Roosevelt, Duchesne Co., UT, USA, age 816,2
AFN2GZ2-2M
BiographyLouisa Aurelia Houghton Thomas

Louisa Aurelia Houghton (Thomas) was born to Louisa Aurelia Curtis and Ornon Houghton. She lost her mother the latter part of 1848. She witnessed the burning of the Nauvoo Temple while living in Nauvoo. Her dad married Mary Curtis, sister of her mother. Then her father Ornon died in 1847.

The Mary Curtis Houghton family came to Council Bluffs when she was ten years old. The following season they crossed the plains to Utah. They came by ox teams, a distance of 1030 miles and arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah in October 1850. Colonel Stephen Markham was the captain of the company in which she crossed the plains.

She married Joseph Madison Thomas February 13, 1857 in Spanish Fork, Utah, the marriage being performed by Stephen Markham.

They had eleven children: Mrs. Joseph Timothy, Mrs. John Moyes, Edgar Thomas, John Thomas, Norwood Thomas, Mrs. John Cook, Mrs. Hyrum Argyle and Frank Thomas. She endured the hardships of pioneer life with great patience and never complained about the dangerous missions her husband was sent to do. She received a pension for the part he played in the Walker War of 1853.

She was a happy, good natured person and loved to travel. When her children would congregate at her home they'd all meet at the wood pile and have a talk and then each child would be given a gift of cash and provisions by her and her mate.

Louisa sewed well and made all her granddaughters clothes for little cost. She'd look at the rows of dresses and coats her granddaughter had and asked her mother if they could share them with the less unfortunate. She liked to share equally. Pioneer of 1850 Taken By Death (From our Glines Correspondent)

Mrs. Louisa Houghton Thomas died February 2, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Moyes, at Roosevelt of old age and general debility.

Mrs. Thomas was born March 15, 1840 at Nauvoo, Illinois and accepted the gospel in her early life. She was a true Latter-Day Saint in every sense, being faithful, kind and generous always believing in the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

She witnessed the burning of the Nauvoo Temple. When ten years old she came to Utah and in her early girlhood married Madson Thomas. Eleven children were born to them, eight of whom are living: Mrs. Ben Argillo, Frank Thomas, Norwood Thomas, Spanish Fork; Mrs. Joseph Timothy, Mrs. John Moyes, Edgar Thomas, Roosevelt; Mrs. John Cook and George Thomas, Vernal. There are sixty-four grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas experienced many trials and hardships during the Black Hawk Indian War troubles. Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the Black Hawk War. He had many friends among the Indians and labored many years as a missionary among the Ute tribes. He preceded his wife in death about eighteen years. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were residents of the Ashley Valley for about forty years.

The remains of Mrs. Thomas were brought here for burial. Funeral services were held in the Glines Ward Meeting House Sunday, February 5th, at 1 o'clock under the auspices of the Glines Ward Bishopric, Bishop M.M. Batty presiding. Prayer was offered by John Eaton. The speakers were Patriarch Nelson Merkley, Bishop M.M. Batty and first counselor John B. Eaton. All spoke of the beautiful and faithful life of the departed. Hymns were sung by the Relief Society choir and the girls' chorus. Two solos were rendered by Miss Florence Gregory and William Pearce. Nelson Merkley offered the benediction.

A large cortege of friends and relatives followed the remains to its last resting place in the Glines Ward Cemetery. The grave was dedicated by John Hair, Jr.

Vernal Express, February 10, 1922

Step-parents: Mary Curtis & Colonel Stephen Markham

Children not listed below: Francis Houghton Burial: Maeser Fairview Cemetery Vernal Uintah County Utah, USA Plot: L851_S2

Created by: Rhonda Record added: May 21, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 194737497
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Davis Co., Utah Territory; Roll: M432_919; Page: 17; dwl 214-214.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).
  5. [S825] Unknown author, UT Pioneers and Prom. Men.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  7. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Julina Emily Houghton1,2

F, #24276, b. circa 1842, d. 1845

Biography

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Birthcirca 1842Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA1,2
Death1845Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, USA4,2
BurialOld Nauvoo Burial Ground, Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, USA
AFN4460-GF
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.

Nancy Delcenia Houghton1

F, #24277, b. 10 March 1845, d. March 1845

Biography

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BirthMar 10, 1845Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA, Fontana: Feb. 18451,3
DeathMar, 1845Nauvoo, IL, USA, 5 days old4,3
BurialOld Nauvoo Burial Ground, Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL, USA5
AFN4460-HL
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000 (data from a file compiled by Elaine Houghton Fontana).
  3. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Nauvoo Journal, Fal 1993, p. 24.

Lucinda Jane (?)1,2

F, #24278, b. 1826

Family: Orrin Houghton b. c 1826, d. c 1874

Biography

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Birth1826Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 44 in 1870 census3,4
Marriage4
1860 Census1860Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 36, a sawyer, property $2000-5003
PensionInxMar 2, 1874as a widow
AFNCFLK-GV
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, Box 617, p. 328, line 4, dwl 32.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; p. 26, line 7, dwl 212-212.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_617; Page: 328; line 4, dwl 32-33.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M593_1119; Page: 138B; Image: 280; Family History Library Film: 552618; line 36, dwl 112.

William Houghton1

M, #24279, b. 1849

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1849Wyoming, NY, USA, age 11/12 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census; age 20 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; age 71 in 1920 census1
Occupation1870farm laborer
1880 Census1880Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 30, a house painter, with sister2
1920 Census1920Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 71, none, boarder, single3
AFNTSFC-PO
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M432_617; Page: 328; line 4, dwl 32-33.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T9_948; Family History Film: 1254948; Page: 129B; Enumeration District: 202; sheet 22, line 25, dwl 237-238.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Bliss, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T625_1274; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 200; line 81, dwl 159.

Alice Houghton1

F, #24280, b. between 1851 and 1853

Biography

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Birthbetween 1851 and 1853Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 9 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census2
AFNTSFC-Q5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M593_1119; Page: 138B; Image: 280; Family History Library Film: 552618; line 36, dwl 112.
  2. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.

Harriet Houghton1

F, #24281, b. 1859

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1859Wyoming, NY, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 10 in 1870 census2
1880 Census1880Pike, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 21 , a servant for Morrell Quackenbush3
AFNTSFC-RB
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; p. 26, line 7, dwl 212-212.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Pike, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T9_948; Family History Film: 1254948; Page: 241A; Enumeration District: 209; sheet 1, line 49, dwl 13-13.

Henrietta Houghton1

F, #24282, b. circa 1857

Family: Frank B. Hurlburt b. 15 Jun 1851

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1857Wyoming, NY, USA, age 3 in 1860 census; age 13 in 1870 census; age 24 in 1880 census2
1880 Census1880Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 30, a house painter, with sister3
MarriageEagle Twp, NY, USA1,4
AFN3WRN-8G
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; p. 26, line 7, dwl 212-212.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T9_948; Family History Film: 1254948; Page: 129B; Enumeration District: 202; sheet 22, line 25, dwl 237-238.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Kirk Hurlburt, June 4, 2000.

Frank M. Houghton1

M, #24283, b. August 1866, d. 31 December 1934

Family: Lillian Lounsbury b. Oct 1874

  • Marriage: Frank M. Houghton married Lillian Lounsbury on circa 1890 mar 10 years in 1900 census.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug, 1866Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1870 census; age 33 in 1900 census1
DeathDec 31, 1934Fillmore, NY, USA
AFNTSFC-SH
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet 4A; line 1.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: M593_1119; Page: 138B; Image: 280; Family History Library Film: 552618; line 36, dwl 112.

Lydia E. Holmes1

F, #24284, b. circa 1827, d. 3 May 1911

Family 1: (?) Mohler

Family 2: George Houghton b. 8 Jan 1828, d. 6 Nov 1902

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1827Pittsburg, PA, USA, Lydia E. Mohler, age 33 in 1860 census; age 39 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; age 56 & 86 in 1910 census; 1880 census of brother in law Edward Houghton gives Germany as bp2,3
Emigration1858Pittsburg, PA, USA, to MN
Marriage4,1,5
1860 Census1860Carver, Carver Co., MN, USA, George B. Holmes, age 39, a gentleman [brother?]6
1870 Census1870Carver, Carver Co., MN, USA, age 42, steam boat captain7
Note19105 children born, 1 & 2 living
1910 Census1910Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, age 86, widow, none; enumerated twice (2nd gives age as 56)8,9
DeathMay 3, 1911Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, at home, about age 83; 1911-MN-0174275,10,11,12
ObituaryMay 11, 1911Carver, Carver Co., MN, USA, Obituary from the Weekly Valley Herald 11 May 1911 pg. 1 column 5 for Lydia
Houghton states,


Death of Mrs. Geo. Houghton was a Pioneer Resident of Carver, and Well Know
to Old Settlers
Mrs. Houghton; widow of the Late Captain George Houghton, and old time
resident of Carver, and a Sister of the Late Enoch Holmes, died at her
Residence in that City(my note Minneapolis) May 3rd, 1911 Deceased must of
been about 83 years of age, and had been in poor health for the past few
years.We clip the following obituary from the Minneapolis Journal of
Thursday May 4th:"After a residence of fifty-three
years in Minnesota, and identification with the Minnesota River valley and
Minneapolis from territorial days, Mrs. Lydia E. Houghton, widow of Captain
Geo Houghton, died last night at her home 520 University Ave SE. Mrs.
Houghton, whose maiden name was Holmes, came to Minnesota in the statehood
year 1858, from Pittsburg. Her relatives lived in Carver County where she
spent the major portion of her life, coming to Minneapolis to live later on.
She had a wide local acquaintance with the pioneer men and women.
Captain George Hopugthon, her Husband, who died about eight years ago,
commanded the steamer Antelope that plied the Mississippi river from St.
Paul to Carver. He Was a pioneer in river traffic in the northwest and with
Mrs. Houghton was known to all the old settlers of that part of Minnesota.
When the Omaha and Minneapolis & St. Louis Roads built into the Territory
about Carver, the Steamboat line that Capt. Hougthon operated was abandoned.
Mrs. Houghton Leaves two Sons, George N. Houghton & William B. Mohler both
residents in Minneapolis."5
BurialLakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, Site Id     272-9-10;
Kathy Ostvig: notes on sextant records indicate Lydia Houghton Grave side was purchased by Wm. B. Mohler of Omaha.5,13
ResearchKathy Ostvig: CLARIFICATION alot of records state that Mollie Mohler was the wife of
George Houghton this is an assumption made because of his naming his boat
the "Mollie Mohler." This boat was named after his step daughter Mary
Mohler who married George A. Dutoit of Carver, MN this is stated in a
newspaper article I have copies of that the boat was named for her.


On George's wife Lydia Holmes Mohler Houghton I have the following info


notes on sextant records indicate Lydia Houghton Grave side was purchased by
Wm. B. Mohler of Omaha.Lakewood Cemetery


Since Georges boat was named the Mollie Mohler I am assuming that his wife
Lydias Maiden name was Mohler
1860 Census Lydia E. Mohler in Carver CarverCo MN pg293
children listed in this Census are William B. Mohler,
Mary E. Mohler, And Sample Mohler



1880 Census index indicates name as Lady I believe Lidy.
age as 35 birth estimated at 1835 born in Pennsylvania.5

ParentsDparents born in PA8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Carver, Carver Co., MN, Reel 13, Vol. 2, ED. 90, Sh. 10, Ln. 17.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jill Houghton Hall, June 13, 2003.
  4. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Ostvig, May 29, 2004.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Carver, Carver Co., MN, M653_567, p. 1, line 37, dwl 12-9.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Carver, Carver, Minnesota; Roll: M593_2; Page: 78; line 27, dwl 89-89.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 1, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_700; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 21; line 20, dwl 515.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 2, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_700; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 29;
    line 91, dwl 520-44-64.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Minnesota Historical Society (people.mnhs.org) Minnesota Death Certificates, Houghton Surname, Feb. 28, 2002.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.
  12. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://people.mnhs.org: Minnesota Historical Society, MHS Death Certificate Indes, Houghton surname.
  13. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.lakewoodcemetery.com/f_welcome.htm
  14. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Carver, Carver Co., MN, M653_567, p. 2, line 1, dwl 12-9.

George N. Houghton1

M, #24285, b. 29 January 1862, d. 21 March 1913

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 29, 1862MN, USA, age 8 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census; age 45 & 48 in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, age 86, widow, none; enumerated twice (2nd gives age as 56)3,4
Occupation1910city bookkeeper
DeathMar 21, 1913Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, age 53 y 1 m 20 d; certif. 1913-MN-0174795,6,7
BurialMar 24, 1913Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, Site Id     272-9-98
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 1, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_700; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 21; line 20, dwl 515.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 2, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_700; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 29;
    line 91, dwl 520-44-64.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Minnesota Historical Society (people.mnhs.org) Minnesota Death Certificates, Houghton Surname, Feb. 28, 2002.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.lakewoodcemetery.com/f_welcome.htm

Edward Holmes Houghton1,2,3

M, #24286, b. 8 February 1872, d. 30 December 1905

Family: Lucy Hill b. Jul 1873

  • Marriage*: Edward Holmes Houghton married Lucy Hill on circa 1897 mar 3 year in 1900 census.5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 8, 1872Carver Co., MN, USA, age 3 in 1875 census; age 8 in 1880 census; age 28 in 1900 census2,4
Marriagecirca 1897mar 3 year in 1900 census5
1900 Census1900St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, USA, age 28, druggist5
DeathDec 30, 1905MN, USA, age 333
BurialJan 2, 1906Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, Site Id 90-19-26
ResearchKathy Ostvig: Edward Holmes Houghton Son of James Houghton (son of Eli & Deborah
(Dwinnell )Houghton)and Eureka((Kahlow?)( see Notes about Eureka )

Census record indicate an Edward H Houghton living with George and Lydia in
1880 age of 8 years old. with parents born Vermont and Pennsylvania the 1875
census for George & Lydia list and Edward Houghton age 3 parents born Vt.,
Germany.


The birth records at Carver co. Government Buiilding indicate Eddie Holmes
Houghton born 8 Feb 1872 as being an Orphan and no Parents listed, James
death date is listed as 3 Feb 1872 and Eureka death Date listed as 12 Feb
1872.Obit for James list death date as 31 Jan 1872.


Because of age and records I am inclined to believe that Edward Houghton is
the Son of James Houghton and Eureka who is listed in the 1865 Census as
being born in Prussia. I believe he was adopted by George & Lydia.


On FHC FILM #1434904 Item 1 pg 194


dated Apr 10 1876


"On the matter of gaurdianship of the estate of minor children of James
Houghton deceased
George Houghton Gaurdian.


Oath and application of George Houghton that he was appointed
Gaurdian of William Houghton,
Newel houghton , James Houghton and Edward H. houghton On File


Letters granted & Bond given and recorded in Book of Letters of
gaurdianship & Bonds pgs 42 & 43."

Found at Burial Search www.lakewoodcemetery.com Edward H. Houghton Age 33
death date 12/30/1905 Place of Death NA called said Nicolett Ave. Dispoition
Date 1/02/1906 Site ID 90-19-2
not sure if this is Edward Holmes houhgotn or not, he is not buried with the
other Houghtons in Lakewood Cemetry.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Carver, Carver Co., MN, Reel 13, Vol. 2, ED. 90, Sh. 10, Ln. 17.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Ostvig, May 29, 2004.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Ostvig, May 29, 2004: Birth Record.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , St Paul Ward 11, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T623 786; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 153; line 31, dwl 372.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.lakewoodcemetery.com/f_welcome.htm
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 8, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_703; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 132;
    line 16, dwl 2737-40-50.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_706; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 209; line 97.

Ashley Crowl Riggs Sr.1,2

M, #24287, b. 14 September 1828

Family: Deborah Houghton b. 14 Jan 1845

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 14, 1828Birdsall, Allegany Co., NY, USA3
Marriage1
AFN315K-4P
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail Paul Reed, 1998.
  3. [S415] E-mail to Charles J. Vella from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.

Eli Houghton Riggs1

M, #24288, b. 30 July 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 30, 1863Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
1930 Census1930Monticello, Wright Co., MN, USA, Houghton Riggs, age 66, a farmer, single2
AFN315K-CW
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Monticello, Wright, Minnesota; Roll: T626_1136; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25; line 16, dwl 7-67-70.

Andrew Jackson Riggs1

M, #24289, b. 17 September 1865

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 17, 1865Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
AFN315K-D3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.

James Harris Riggs1

M, #24290, b. 25 December 1867

Family: Emma Wedgewood b. 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
BirthDec 25, 1867Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
AFN315 K-F8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.

Emma Wedgewood1

F, #24291, b. 1867

Family: James Harris Riggs b. 25 Dec 1867

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18672
Marriage1
AFNC1CH-1S
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail to Charles J. Vella from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.

Burt Riggs1

M, #24292, b. 18 October 1869

Family: Anna Belle Grimm b. 1869

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
BirthOct 18, 1869Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
AFN315K-GF
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.

Anna Belle Grimm1

F, #24293, b. 1869

Family: Burt Riggs b. 18 Oct 1869

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18692
Marriage1
AFNC1CH-20
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail to Charles J. Vella from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.

Alma Riggs1

F, #24294, b. 6 March 1872

Family: Lewis P. Hallet b. 1872

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1st1
BirthMar 6, 1872Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
AFN315K-HL
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.

Lewis P. Hallet1

M, #24295, b. 1872

Family: Alma Riggs b. 6 Mar 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1872
Marriage1st1
AFNC1CH-4B
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.

Edward Conger Gallow1

M, #24296, b. 1872

Family: Alma Riggs b. 6 Mar 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18722
Marriage1
AFNC1CH-35
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail to Charles J. Vella from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.

Ashley Crowl Riggs1

M, #24297, b. 22 April 1874

Family 1: Minnie Robbins b. 1874

Family 2: Hazel Mamie Riley b. 1874

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1st1
Marriage1
BirthApr 22, 1874Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
AFN315K-JR
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.

Hazel Mamie Riley1

F, #24298, b. 1874

Family: Ashley Crowl Riggs b. 22 Apr 1874

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18742
Marriage1st1
AFNC1CH-6N
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail to Charles J. Vella from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.

Minnie Robbins1

F, #24299, b. 1874

Family: Ashley Crowl Riggs b. 22 Apr 1874

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18742
Marriage1
AFNC1CH-5H
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail to Charles J. Vella from Paul E. Reed, June 1998.

Annie Isabel Riggs1

F, #24300, b. 26 May 1876, d. 29 October 1967

Family: Albert Ogaard Ostvig b. 29 Sep 1882, d. 18 Mar 1931

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 26, 1876Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
MarriageApr 1, 1905Monticello, MN, USA1
DeathOct 29, 1967Monticello, Wright, MN, USA1
AFN315J-WJ
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S265] J. P. Little Letter, 1997.