Jadidah Fletcher1,2

F, #43171, b. circa 1773, d. 12 December 1865

Family: Plutarch P. Houghton b. 13 Nov 1770, d. 20 May 1852

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Birthcirca 1773CT, USA, age 77 in 1850 census; age 87 in 1860 census; 1880 census of son Paschal gives MA as bp2
MarriageDec 3, 1785Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, MLM: 17952,1,3
DeathDec 12, 1865Fremont Twp, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 92 y 6 m4
BurialWauconda Cemetery, Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  3. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx.
  4. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, Biography of Plutarch Houghton.

Mary Fletcher1

F, #43172, b. circa 1846

Family 1: Oscar Sowles

Family 2: George Glynch

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Birthcirca 1846IL, USA, age 4 in 1850 census1
Marriage
Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  2. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, Biography of Plutarch Houghton.

Amaziah H. Houghton1

M, #43173, b. circa 1828

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Birthcirca 1828VT, USA, age 22 in 1850 census1
DeathCA, USA, in the Gold Rush2
DuplicateCA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.

Arvilla M. Houghton

F, #43174, b. 15 April 1830

Family: Johnson Millard

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BirthApr 15, 1830Pomfret, VT, USA, age 19 in 1850 census1,2
MarriageApr 2, 1846Cook Co., IL, USA, Book 12,3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #43175, b. 5 March 1834, d. 5 March 1916

Family: William Adams

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BirthMar 5, 1834VT, USA, age 17 in 1850 census1,2
Marriage2
DeathMar 5, 1916

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.

Plutarch P. Houghton1,2,3

M, #43176, b. September 1833, d. 1910

Family: Sabina Gray b. Feb 1838, d. 28 Aug 1919

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BirthSep, 1833VT, USA, age 19, VT, in 1850 census; age 27, VT, in 1860 census; age 48, NY, in 1870 census; age 48, VT, in 1880 census; age 66 in 1900 census; age 77 in 1910 census1,2,4
MarriageOct 15, 1855Lake Co., IL, USA, Lic. 93M0365, Book B, p. 1122,5
1860 Census1860Fremont, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 27, a farmer, next door to father Amaziah Houghton6
1870 Census1870Wacounda, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 48, a farmer, property $10,000-36807
1880 Census1880Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 488
1900 Census1900Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 66, farmer; 13 children born, 8 living4
Note191015 children born, 8 living
1910 CensusApr 22, 1910Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 77, own income3
Death19109
BurialWauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA9

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T624_301; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 102; line 12, dwl 97-99.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T623 314; Page: 143; Sheet 12 A, Enumeration District: 135; line 7, dwl 216-218.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake, Illinois; Roll: M653_193; Page: 856; line 12, dwl 3404-3374.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Wacounda, Lake Co., IL, Reel 242, p. 706, line 37, dwl 111-111.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, p. 7, SD 1, ED 233, line 41, dwl 63.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, p. 856, line 12, dwl 3404-3374.
  11. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Lydia Houghton1

M, #43177, b. circa 1836

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Birthcirca 1836VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1
Duplicateboth 14 in 1850 census

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.

Walden E. Houghton1,2

M, #43178, b. 3 November 1826, d. 1 April 1894

Family 1: Minerva Hannah Spear b. 24 Sep 1827, d. 31 May 1851

Family 2: Sarah Alford b. bt 1833 - 1835

  • Marriage*: Walden E. Houghton married Sarah Alford on Nov 7, 1852 Sarah Tatter.3

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BirthNov 3, 1826VT, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1870 census; age 53 in 1880 census3
MarriageJul 6, 1850Waukegan, Lake Co., IL, USA, Lic. 922356, Book B, p. 294
1850 Census1850Fremont, Lake Co., VT, USA, age 24, farmer; and Thomas Darling, 40, VT4
MarriageNov 7, 1852Sarah Tatter3
1860 Census1860Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 33, a farmer, property $1200-8003
1870 Census1870Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 43, farmer, Property $2000, $6805
1880 Census1880Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 53, a farmer6
DeathApr 1, 1894Lakeside Cemetery, Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, USA
BiographyIn the 1850 Census, Walden Houghten, age 24, of Vermont is living with Minerva H. Houghten, age 23 of Vermont, and Thomas J. Darling, age 40, of Vermont, in Fremont, Lake County, IL.

There is a marriage record between Walden E. Houghton and Minerva H. Spear dated July 6, 1850. There is a Minerva H. Houghton buried in Lakeside Cemetery. She died May 31, 1851. The headstone is broken, but per the Libertyville Cemetery transcriptions she is buried with "baby" and she was 24 years old.

Per the obituary below, he married Sarah Tatter on November 7, 1852 and had 4 children, 2 of whom survived him at his death (Minerva and May).

There appeared to have been a son named Charles who was 2 months of age in the 1860 census, but he was not in the 1870 census, so he was likely one of the children who did not survive him. The other was his daughter Sarah McCready (wife of Charles MCready), who (according to the probate records) died January 1, 1891. She left 4 children (grandchildren of Walden Houghton) who survived at the time of W.E. Houghton's death: Marion H. McCready, Alice H. McCready, Bertha A. McCready, and Florence F. McCready.

Per the probate records following his death, his surviving heirs included:

Wife: Sarah Houghton
Daughter: Minerva H. Gray (she appeared to be living in Minnesota when her father died, but at some point moved to South Dakota during probate - per a notarized document in 1896).
Daughter: May F. Rohr (she appeared to be living in Highland Park, IL)
Children of his deceased daughter, Sarah.


Lake County Independent dated Friday, April 6, 1894

Weldon E. Houghton

An Old and respected citizen of Libertyville and vicinity, died very suddenly after three days illness of congestion of the bowels, Sunday, April 1 ’94.

Mr. Houghton was born in Vermont, Nov. 3, 1826, came west when seventeen years of age. Married Sarah Tatter, Nov. 7, ’52. Four children blessed this union of which only two survive: Mrs. C. T. Gray, of Appleton, Minn., and Miss May Houghton, at home with her mother.

The funeral took place from the M. E. church, Tuesday, conducted by the pastor; remains interred at Libertyville cemetery.

Mrs. Houghton and family desire to publically express their thanks to the many kind friends for loving ministrations and floral mementoes of respect.
ParentsSparents born in VT6
RelativeFremont, Lake Co., VT, USA, both from VT; near each other in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 75.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, p. 643, line 19, dwl 1862-1832.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 75.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake, Illinois; Roll: M593_242; Page: 624; line 4, dwl 83-83.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T9_221; Family History Film: 1254221; Page: 512C; Enumeration District: 235; sheet 19, line 13, dwl 177-178.

Minerva Hannah Spear1,2

F, #43179, b. 24 September 1827, d. 31 May 1851

Family: Walden E. Houghton b. 3 Nov 1826, d. 1 Apr 1894

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BirthSep 24, 1827Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 23 in 1850 census1
MarriageJul 6, 1850Waukegan, Lake Co., IL, USA, Lic. 922356, Book B, p. 293
1850 Census1850Fremont, Lake Co., VT, USA, age 24, farmer; and Thomas Darling, 40, VT3
DeathMay 31, 1851Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA
BurialLakeside Cemetery, buried with "baby"
Research

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 75.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 75.

Betsey Hilton1,2

F, #43180, b. 17 January 1815

Family: Alvin Houghton b. 12 Jun 1810

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BirthJan 17, 1815Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 35 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1860 census; age 65 in 1860 census1,2
MarriageSep 6, 1835Skowhegan Falls, ME, USA1,2
1850 Census1850Springfield, Sangamon, IL, USA, age 40, a carpenter, property $3503
ResidenceButler, Washington Co., KS, USA2
1860 Census1860Springfield P. O., Sangamon Co., IL, USA, age 50, a dairy man, property $600-20004
1880 Census1880Sherman, Washington Co., KS, USA, age 70, farmer5
ParentsDRichard and Betsy Hilton

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Box 127, p. 106, line 16, dwl 1524.
  2. [S1057] John Carroll Power, History of Sangamon Co., IL, p. 20.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Box 127, p. 106, line 16, dwl 524.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Sanganon Co., IL, p. 454, line 18, dwl 75-72.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sherman, Washington, Kansas; Roll: 399; Family History Film: 1254399; Page: 571A; Enumeration District: 325; Image: 0404; line 13, dwl 344-361.

Ervin Orlando Houghton1,2,3

M, #43181, b. 14 December 1841, d. 6 April 1925

Family 1: Sarah Jane Wall b. 1 Feb 1842, d. b 1885

Family 2: Sarah Clara (?) b. Mar 1859, d. b 1924

  • Marriage*: Ervin Orlando Houghton married Sarah Clara (?) on circa 1885 mar 15 years in 1900 census.8

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BirthDec 14, 1841Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; age 30 in 1870 census;age 39 in 1880 census; age 58 in 1900 census; age 68 in 1910 census; age 78 in 1920 census; 1930 census of son Herbert gives KS1,2
MarriageSep 13, 1866Sangamon Co., IL, USA, Lic 21314,2,5
1870 Census1870Niantic, Macon Co., IL, USA, age 30, farmer6
ResidenceIlliopolis, IL, USA, 4 miles NE of2
1880 Census1880Illiopolis, Sangamon Co., IL, USA, age 39, a farmer, had dyspepsis7
Marriagecirca 1885mar 15 years in 1900 census8
1900 Census1900Blaine Twp, Clay Co., KS, USA, age 58, farmer; 2 children born, 2 living4,8
1910 Census1910Five Creeks, Clay Co., KS, USA, age 68, farmer, divorced9
1920 Census1920Five Creeks, Clay Co., KS, USA, age 78, widowed, none10,11
DeathApr 6, 1925Buckner, Jackson Co., MO, USA, of influenza, age 83-3-233
BurialApr 8, 1925Buckner Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO, USA12,3
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Box 127, p. 106, line 16, dwl 1524.
  2. [S1057] John Carroll Power, History of Sangamon Co., IL, p. 20.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Death Certificate:
    http://www.sos.mo.gov/TIF2PDFConsumer/DispPDF.aspx
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Blaine Twp, Clay Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 9, E.D. 2, Sh. 4, Ln. 61.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Niantic, Macon, Illinois; Roll: M593_249; Page: 571; line 9, dwl 37-37.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T9_249; Family History Film: 1254249; Page: 348B; Enumeration District: 209; sheet 26/27, line 7, dwl 251-265.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blaine, Clay Co., Kansas; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 2; Sheet 4B; line 61, dwl 76-76.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Five Creeks, Clay, Kansas; Roll: T624_434; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 8; line 28, dwl 54-54.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Clay Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 11, E.D. 8, S. 11, Ln. 31.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Five Creeks, Clay, Kansas; Roll: T625_527; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 8; line 31, dwl 196-222.
  12. [S415] E-mail from Michael Bureman, Dec. 23, 2002.
  13. [S415] E-mail from Michael Bureman, Dec. 1999.

Catherine E. Houghton1,2

F, #43182, b. circa 1839

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Birthcirca 1839MA, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 20 in 1860 census1,2

Citations

  1. [S918] Iowa Genealogical Society, IA Fed. Census 1850, p. 7.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Allamakee Co., Iowa; Roll: M432_182; Page: 6; line 10, dwl 102-107.

Isaac V. Houghton1

M, #43183, b. circa 1796

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Birthcirca 1796NY, USA, age 54 in 1850 census2,1
1850 Census1850Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 54, a woodchopper, in Edward M. Booth household2,1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Allamakee Co., Iowa; Roll: M432_182; Page: 4; line 26, dwl 71-74.
  2. [S918] Iowa Genealogical Society, IA Fed. Census 1850, p. 7.

Thomas Knight Houghton1

M, #43184, b. 2 February 1829, d. 15 September 1903

Family: Sarah J. Dunham b. c 1831

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BirthFeb 2, 1829IN, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 31 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 53 in 1880 census5,4
Immigration1835Marshall Co., IN, USA3
Origin1852Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA6
MarriageDec 28, 18545,4,6
Note1857Union, Marshall Co., IN, USA, In 1857 he became the owner and proprieter of Union, IN. On the 9th day of June 1857 he filed an amended plat of Union Town.3
1860 Census1860Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 31, county recorder, property $5000-3007
1870 Census1870Center Twp, Marion Co., IN, USA, age 42, a grocer, property $3000-2000; with a music teacher, domestic, and worker8
1880 Census1880Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 53, a grocery merchant5,9
Associationof the Republican party3
DeathSep 15, 1903La Porte, IN, USA10,6
Noteboth belonged to the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 in extinguishing fires3
BiographyThomas Knight Houghton left the family farm at the age of 17 to became, first, a tanner, and then a dry goods clerk. He was a member of various local organizations in Plymouth, including the volunteer fire department and the Plymouth Sax Horn Band; he was elected to two terms as county recorder between 1858 and 1866. In a map for Daniel McDonald's 1881 county history, he is shown as owner of a plot of 137.45 acres in section 21, south of Plymouth. After his term as recorder, he operated Houghton and Bro., a grocery store in Plymouth that was still in business in 1880. In 1857, Thomas Knight Houghton became the proprietor of Union Town, which had first been platted by his brother-in-law, Bayless L. Dickson. At his death, his father, John Houghton, appears to have been, with his son John W. (brother of Thomas K.) joint owner of half of Union Town.6

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Viola at e-mail address.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Marshall Co., IN, Box 160, p. 467, line 18, dwl 322-322.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 126, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/…, July 17, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 105-187, Sh. 31, Ln. 42.
  6. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, p. 604, line 3, dwl 154-155.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 46B, line 2, dwl 186-171.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 148C; Enumeration District: 104; Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 105-187, Sh. 31, Ln. 42, dwl 4.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Viola, e-mail address.

Elizabeth R. Houghton1

F, #43185, b. 24 December 1829, d. December 1866

Family: John K. Brooke

  • Marriage*: Elizabeth R. Houghton married John K. Brooke on Oct 25, 1852.4

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BirthDec 24, 1829IN, USA, age 20 in 1850 census4,2
MarriageOct 25, 18524
DeathDec, 18664

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Oct. 30, 2001.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.

Catharine Houghton1

F, #43186, b. 7 July 1832, d. September 1900

Family: Horace Corbin

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BirthJul 7, 1832IN, USA, age 17 in 1850 census3,1
MarriageMay 15, 18552,3
DeathSep, 19003

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.

John W. Houghton1,2

M, #43187, b. 4 August 1835, d. 1903

Family: Abbie J. Ewing b. Sep 1842

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BirthAug 4, 1835IN, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; age 64 in 1900 census4,2
1860 Census1860Bourbon, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 24, R. R. agent, personal property $5005
MarriageJun 22, 1865Carroll Co., IL, USA, Book OMR, p. 1474,6,7
1870 Census1870Center Twp, Marion Co., IN, USA, age 34, county recorder, property $1500-2008
1880 Census1880Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 44; and sister Elvira Hart9
1900 Census1900Center, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA4
Death19036
Noteboth belonged to the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 in extinguishing fires3
Associationthe Democrat party3
NoteJohn W. Houghton succeeded his brother Thomas K. as Recorder of Marshall county, and was praised by Daniel McDonald as one of the best to have held that office. He served as state representative in 1877 and justice of the peace in 1880.6

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 126, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/…, July 17, 2002.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Center, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. ?, E.D. ?, Sh. 10, Ln. 14.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bourbon, Marshall Co., IN, p. 518, line 19, dwl 277-602.
  6. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 38, line 18, dwl 47-43.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 151B; Enumeration District: 104; sheet 38, line 11, dwl 13.

James E. Houghton1,2

M, #43188, b. 12 December 1839, d. 12 June 1903

Family: Rebecca S. Baxter b. May 1844

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BirthDec 12, 1839IN, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1870 census; Dec 1839, age 60 in 1900 census3,2
NoteFeb 24, 1858Marshall Co., IN, USA, an original member of the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 14
Mil. EnlsJul 12, 1861as Lt., Co. I, 29th Ind. Reg; promoted to Captain at Battle of Pittsburgh Landing (Shiloh), Apr. 6,1862; service completed Sept. 27, 1864.5
ResearchAug 27, 1861IN, USA
MarriageJul 5, 18663,5
1870 Census1870Centre Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 30, a mail agent on the railroad, property $1200-16006
1880 Census1880Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 40, a printer7
PensionInxJul 5, 1890IN, USA8
1900 Census1900Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 60, land lord3,9
DeathJun 12, 1903Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA10
AssociationOld Settler's Society and the Plymouth Lecture Association.5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Center, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 51, E.D. 72, Sh. 2, Ln. 89.
  4. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 126, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/…, July 17, 2002.
  5. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Centre Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 42, line 9, dwl 110-102.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 151B; Enumeration District: 104; sheet 38, line 15, dwl 14.
  8. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 72; Sheet: 2B; line 87, dwl 48-48.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Scott Wayne Houghton, 11/5/2007: Gedcom File.

Thomas Houghton1,2

M, #43189, b. 4 January 1829, d. 24 May 1918

Family 1: Nancy McCormick Mitchell b. 13 Apr 1831, d. 18 Mar 1854

Family 2: Mary Ellen Byrd b. 15 Oct 1836, d. 8 Apr 1875

Family 3: Julia A. Myers b. 22 May 1856, d. 5 Sep 1909

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BirthJan 4, 1829Rush Co., IN, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census; Jan 1829, age 71 in 1900 census; age 81 in 1910 census3,2
MarriageMar 27, 18514
1870 Census1870Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 40, a farmer, property $6400-15005
MarriageDec 13, 1876Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA6,4,3
1880 Census1880Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 52, a farmer7,8
1900 Census1900Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 71, farmer; 6 children born, 5 living6,9
1910 Census1910Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 81, widower, retired farmer10
DeathMay 24, 1918Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA1,3
BiographyHx of Marshall Co., IN: "A prosperous farmer, stock-raiser and landowner in Union Township, Marshall County, Thomas Houghton is a native of Rush County, Indiana, born on the 4th of January 1829...
Thomas Houghton received his education primarily in the district schools of Union township, although his father took much interest in his mental improvement and taught him how to read. While still a boy he was apprenticed to a harness maker at Plymouth, and after completing his term returned to his father's farm, of which he assumed the management...Following his first marriage Mr. Houghton removed to the farm upon which he now resides, which at that time consisted of 160 acres, but which now comprises 327 acres, scientifically cultivated and thoroughly improved. He is also the owner of two other farms of 166 acres, all in Union Township. As to his fine homestead, it may be said the Mr. Houghton has cleared about 320 acres of it and made the improvements, which have made it so valuable and attractive as a country home. He is also a valued citizen in his civic relations to the community, having served for seven years as a trustee of Union Township. He is identified with the Masonic order and the I.O.O.F. in Union Township, and he and his wife are faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Culver, having been heavy contributors in the erection of the beautiful church in Culver."

John William Houghton: Because of a nasty law suit over the will of Thomas Houghton (D. 1918), there are some branches of the family that are still not speaking to each other!4

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
  3. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
  4. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 434, www.freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/bio1.htm, Aug. 2, 2002.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 202B, line 15, dwl 57-57.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 23?, E.D. 82, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 108, Sh. 20, Ln. 11.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 194D; Enumeration District: 108; Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 108, Sh. 20, Ln. 11, dwl 141-143.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Marshall Co., Indiana; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 82; Sheet: 9A; line 44, dwl 176-177.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Culver Ward 1, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T624_370; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 113; line 44, dwl 27-28.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 202B, line 15, dwl 57-57.

Clarissa Houghton1

F, #43190, b. 15 January 1831, d. 10 November 1855

Family: Marcus Blessing b. 26 Dec 1828, d. 21 Apr 1906

Biography

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BirthJan 15, 1831IN, USA, age 19 in 1850 census2,3,4
MarriageMar 31, 18534
DeathNov 10, 18554

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Division, Marshall Co., IN, Box 160, p. 481, line 10, dwl 479.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.

Rachel Houghton1

F, #43191, b. 16 April 1834

Family: John S. Bender b. c 1827

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BirthApr 16, 1834IN, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census2,3
Marriage4
1860 Census1860Knox, Starke Co., IN, USA, age 33, a civil engineer, property $4250-500; and Robert H. Bender, 26, PA, a surveyor5

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Division, Marshall Co., IN, Box 160, p. 481, line 10, dwl 479.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Knox, Starke Co., IN, p. 413, line 8, dwl 247-247.

William Houghton1

M, #43192, b. 18 April 1836, d. 1 September 1900

Family: Melissa Jane Blessing b. 28 May 1837, d. 22 Aug 1910

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BirthApr 18, 1836IN, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; Apr 1836, age 64 in 1900 census2,1
MarriageDec 9, 18583
1860 Census1860Pine, Benton Co., IN, USA, age 23, a farmer, personal property $7004
1870 Census1870Bolivar, Benton Co., IN, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $6000-1000; and 3 laborers5
1880 Census1880Warren Twp, Warren Co., IN, USA, age 44, a farmer6,7
1900 Census1900Washington Twp, Williamsport, Warren Co., IN, USA3
DeathSep 1, 1900Williamsport, IN, USA, wife is a widow in 1910 census8
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Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Washington Twp, Williamsport, Warren Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 88?, E.D. 136?, Sh. 17, Ln. 27.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Benton Co., IN, p. 515, line 20, dwl 84-94.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bolivar, Benton Co., IN, Roll 299, p. 291B, line 9, dwl 74-66.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Warren Twp, Warrenl Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 37, E.D. 63, Sh. 9, Ln. 15.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, Warren Twp, Warrenl Co., IN, Roll: T9_320; Family History Film: 1254320; Page: 84A; Enumeration District: 63; Reel 36, Vol. 37, E.D. 63, Sh. 9, Ln. 15, dwl 89-90.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2862140/person/-1808179925

Elvira Houghton1

F, #43193, b. 29 April 1838

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BirthApr 29, 1838IN, USA, age 12 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1860 census2,1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.

Edward Houghton1

M, #43194, b. 28 August 1841, d. 16 March 1924

Family: Susan Angeline Bingman b. 9 Oct 1852, d. 31 Jul 1933

  • Marriage*: Edward Houghton married Susan Angeline Bingman on circa 1872 age, age 20; mar 30 years in 1900 census.5

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BirthAug 28, 1841IN, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census;
age 40, Ireland or IN, in 1880 census; Aug 1838, age 61 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1910 census; age 79, IN, in 1920 census; 1900 census of son John gives IN; 1900 census of son Carley gives MO, but 1910 census gives IN; 1910 census of Carley gives IN; 1920 census of son Harley gives IN2
Research1861IN, USA
Mil. EnlsJun 14, 1861Benton Co., IN, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 15th IN Infantry, a private3,4
Marriagecirca 1872age, age 20; mar 30 years in 1900 census5
1880 Census1880Fall River Twp, New Albany, Wilson Co., KS, USA, age 40, farming2,6
PensionInxNov 3, 1887MO, USA, as invalid
1900 Census1900New Home, Bates Co., MO, USA, age 61, farmer; 7 children born, 7 living5
1910 Census1910Osage, Bates Co., MO, USA, age 69, farmer7
1920 Census1920Osage, Bates Co., MO, USA, age 79, none8
DeathMar 16, 1924Rich Hill, Bates Co., MO, USA9

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, New Albany, Fall River Twp, Wilson Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 21, E.D. 180, Sh. 3, Ln. 21.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Home, Bates Co., Missouri; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 14; Sheet: 11A; line 41, dwl 229-231.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Fall River Twp, Wilson Co., KS, Roll: T9_399; Family History Film: 1254399; Page: 42C; Enumeration District: 180; Reel 19, Vol. 21, E.D. 180, Sh. 3, Ln. 21 , dwl 22-22.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Osage, Bates, Missouri; Roll: T624_768; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 15; line 62, dwl 125-125.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Osage, Bates, Missouri; Roll T625_905; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 16; line 34, dwl 9-9.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18985362/person/1596943340
  10. [S415] E-mail from Mary Gross, Dec. 18, 2000.

Jefferson Houghton1,2

M, #43195, b. 30 July 1844, d. 1875

Family: Barbara (?) b. c 1851

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BirthJul 30, 1844IN, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1870 census3,2
Marriage4
1870 Census1870Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, USA, age 25, merchant, $2500-6005
Death18753

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, Roll 359, p. 6.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, Roll 359, p. 6B, line 33, dwl 32-31.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, Roll 359, p. 6B, line 33, dwl 32-31.

Nancy Houghten1

F, #43196, b. circa 1818

Family:

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Birthcirca 1818IA, USA, age 32 in 1850 census2
1850 Census1850Peru, Miami Co., IN, USA, age 322

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Peru, Miami Co., IN, p.78, line 39, dwl 23-37.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Peru, Miami Co., IN, Box 160, p. 78, line 41, dwl 27.

Jane Houghten1

F, #43197, b. circa 1836

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Birthcirca 1836IA, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Peru, Miami Co., IN, Box 160, p. 78, line 41, dwl 27.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Peru, Miami Co., IN, p.78, line 39, dwl 23-37.

Catharine M. Houghton1

F, #43198, b. circa 1845

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Birthcirca 1845IN, USA, age 5 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Ward, Randolph Co., IN, USA, age 5 living in household of Edward and Catharine MCue, of Ireland2,1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Ward, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M432_168; Page: 133; line 23, dwl 1791-1311.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Ward, Randolph Co., IN, Box 159, p. 133, line 33, dwl 1790.

John Houghton Sr1

M, #43199, b. 17 April 1796, d. 17 January 1886

Family 1: Nancy Dorsey b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

Family 2: Lydia Mary Leighty b. 7 Mar 1812, d. Sep 1882

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BirthApr 17, 1796MD, USA, age 56 in 1850 census; age 58 in 1860 census; age 68 in 1870 census; age 74 in 1880 census; Ancestry family tree gives England as BP2,1
Marriage18271
Immigrationcirca 1837Chester Twp, Wabash Co., IN, USA, after a brief stay in western OH
1850 Census1850Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 56, a farmer1
1860 Census1860Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 58, farmer3
MarriageMar 9, 1862Whitley Co., MD, USA2
1870 Census1870Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 68, a farmer, property 2000-600; next door to son John4
1880 Census1880Millersburg, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 745
DeathJan 17, 1886Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 89 y 9 m
BurialSouth Whitley Cemetery, Whitley, IN, USA, Plot U-6-5
ParentsSparents born in MD
ResearchMD, USA, only other John Houghton in MD

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, Roll 373, p. 325, line 36, dwl 41-38.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Whitley Co., Indiana; Microfilm: M653; Page: 213, line 35, dwl 1532-1537.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, Roll 373, p. 325, line 36, dwl 41-38.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Millersburg, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T9_324; Family History Film: 1254324; Page: 510B;.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Twp, Whitley Co., IN, Box 181, p. 480, line 28, dwl 392.

Nancy Dorsey1

F, #43200, b. 8 October 1801, d. 18 September 1856

Family: John Houghton Sr b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886

Biography

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BirthOct 8, 1801MD, USA, age 48 in 1850 census1
Marriage18271
Immigrationcirca 1837Chester Twp, Wabash Co., IN, USA, after a brief stay in western OH
1850 Census1850Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 56, a farmer1
DeathSep 18, 1856IN, USA
BurialWheeler Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA, wife of John; 54-11-10

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Twp, Whitley Co., IN, Box 181, p. 480, line 28, dwl 392.