Rev. Dr. Spencer Houghton Cone

M, #7261, b. 30 April 1785, d. 28 August 1855
Father*Conant Cone b. 15 Apr 1761, d. 8 Oct 1835
Mother*Alice Houghton b. c 1769, d. 3 Jun 1824

Notable Houghton

     Notable Houghton: produced a new version of the Holy Scriptures.

Biography

BirthApr 30, 1785Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA
Milit-Beg1812as a captain of artillery
MarriageMay 10, 1813
DeathAug 28, 1855New York, New York Co., NY, USA

Family

Sally Wallace Morrell b. 5 Feb 1792, d. 15 Aug 1854
Marriage*Rev. Dr. Spencer Houghton Cone married Sally Wallace Morrell on May 10, 1813. 
Children
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Charles Houghton

M, #7262
Father*Nehemiah Houghton

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Simeon Houghton

M, #7263
Father*Nehemiah Houghton

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Polly Houghton

F, #7264
Father*Nehemiah Houghton

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Lizzie Houghton

F, #7265
Father*Nehemiah Houghton

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Edward Houghton

M, #7266
Father*Nehemiah Houghton

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Dinah Houghton

F, #7267, b. 2 July 1749, d. 17 October 1756
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthJul 2, 1749Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathOct 17, 1756Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 7 (Died 7 years 3 Months & 4 Days); section S
Pedigree

Ezra Houghton Jr

M, #7268, b. 23 May 1751, d. 1783
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthMay 23, 1751Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Death1783Sterling, MA, USA
Pedigree

Mary Houghton

F, #7269, b. 12 November 1753, d. 12 November 1753
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthNov 12, 1753Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathNov 12, 1753Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, stillborn
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, was Still Born
Pedigree

Lucy Houghton

F, #7270, b. 12 October 1754, d. 22 March 1827
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthOct 12, 1754Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathMar 22, 1827of pneumonia, aged 73

Family

Obediah Groce b. c 1744, d. 9 Dec 1803
MarriageLucy Houghton married Obediah Groce on Apr 1, 1773 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children
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Prudence Houghton

F, #7271, b. 26 March 1757
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthMar 26, 1757Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Oct. 12, 1754
Pedigree

Dinah Houghton

F, #7272, b. 20 March 1760
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthMar 20, 1760Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageWorcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA
DeathRussia, NY, USA

Family

Benjamin Tayntor b. 1768, d. 1853
Marriage*Dinah Houghton married Benjamin Tayntor at Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA. 
Children
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Salmon Houghton

M, #7273, b. 24 September 1762, d. 24 May 1825
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthSep 24, 1762Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 9, 24, 1763
1790 Census1790Sterling, MA, USA, 2 males 16+, 1 male under 16, 1 female
1810 Census1810Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 9 Total: 2 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+//2 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+
DeathMay 24, 1825Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 63 y; West Boylston also; MLM: May 28
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 62 section S
Pedigree

Ruth Houghton

F, #7274, b. 30 May 1765
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthMay 30, 1765Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, Cutter, MLM: May 31, 1765
Pedigree

Nahum Houghton

M, #7275, b. 28 October 1767, d. 1841
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthOct 28, 1767Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Sterling
Death1841CJV: JWH gives dd of Capt. Nahum Houghton of Marlborough, VT, not this Nahum

Family

Lovisa Howe b. 13 Jul 1765, d. 9 May 1843
Child
Pedigree

Rebecca Houghton

F, #7276, b. 14 March 1769
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthMar 14, 1769not in Lancaster VRs
Pedigree

Benjamin Houghton

M, #7277, b. 23 August 1771, d. 4 February 1819
Father*Ezra Houghton b. 2 Jul 1722, d. 18 Jul 1789
Mother*Dinah Houghton b. 8 Apr 1727, d. 1793

Biography

BirthAug 23, 1771Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: Aug 22
MarriageMay 12, 1794
1800 Census1800Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 7 Total; 20020-10020; 2 male 1-9, 2 male 26-44, 1 female 1-9, 2 female 26-44
1810 Census1810Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 12 Total: 2 male <10, 2 male 10-15, 2 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44//3 female <10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44
DeathFeb 4, 1819Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47; in C. C. Feb 27, 1819; JWH: 15 Feb
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 47 Plot N

Family

Lucy Willard b. 20 Jul 1768, d. 23 Oct 1827
Marriage*Benjamin Houghton married Lucy Willard on May 12, 1794. 
Children
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Lovisa Howe

F, #7278, b. 13 July 1765, d. 9 May 1843

Biography

BirthJul 13, 1765Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageSep 26, 1786Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathMay 9, 1843Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 77/78 y
BurialKing Cemetery, Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA

Family 1

Capt. Nahum Houghton b. 25 Feb 1766, d. 16 Jan 1841
Marriage*Lovisa Howe married Capt. Nahum Houghton, son of Solomon Houghton and Deliverance Ross, on Sep 26, 1786 at Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children

Family 2

Nahum Houghton b. 28 Oct 1767, d. 1841
Child
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Lucy Willard

F, #7279, b. 20 July 1768, d. 23 October 1827

Biography

BirthJul 20, 1768JWH, p. 344, MLM: Lucy Houghton
MarriageMay 12, 1794
DeathOct 23, 1827Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 58 w/o Benjamin Section N

Family

Benjamin Houghton b. 23 Aug 1771, d. 4 Feb 1819
Marriage*Lucy Willard married Benjamin Houghton, son of Ezra Houghton and Dinah Houghton, on May 12, 1794. 
Children
Pedigree

Sarah Houghton

F, #7280, b. 16 November 1747
Father*Lieut. Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Mar 1719, d. 1808?
Mother*Sarah Houghton b. 24 May 1723

Biography

BirthNov 16, 1747Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Elizabeth Houghton

F, #7281, b. 11 February 1750, d. 31 August 1750
Father*Lieut. Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Mar 1719, d. 1808?
Mother*Sarah Houghton b. 24 May 1723

Biography

BirthFeb 11, 1750Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, White: 1749; JWH: 8 Feb 1750
DeathAug 31, 1750MLM: 1760
Pedigree

Rufus Houghton

M, #7282, b. 8 May 1764, d. 25 July 1814
Father*Lieut. Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Mar 1719, d. 1808?
Mother*Sarah Houghton b. 24 May 1723

Biography

BirthMay 8, 1764Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, RWG: NH; others MA; JWH: 1763-4; MLM, p. 27: Dec. 6, 1769; DAR document for Marsha Lescheer: Westmoreland, NH
Milit-Begbetween 1780 and 1783Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, DAR: Pvt MA; JWH: "He was a Revolutionary soldier. Enlisted July 10 and marched July 13, 1780. Served a six months' term until 12,20,1780, when sixteen years of age. He reenlisted 3,31,1780, and served until the close of the war."

Whitecomb: Cont. Army 16th Reg 1781; Cert of Bounty, 1780; "Certificate signed by Paul Whitcomb 1780 "Pd Rufus Houghton Bounty to serve in the Continental Army, 1780. L3 hard money L750 paper money. Obligation to deliver 18 3-year-old cattle if he serves 3 years. If 1 year, 1-year-old catlle." per Bolton records. Descriptive List 1780 - gives age 17 (and 18), 5'5", light complexion, light hair, farmer, born NH, res. Bolton."

MLM: A Revol. soldier who enlisted at age 18 in Mass. Militia. At the Lexington Alarm. Enlisted Jul. 10 and marched July 16, 1780. Served six months term until Dec. 20, 1780; reenlisted Mar. 31, 1781 for 3 years and served until close of the war. Enlisted from Boston. Height: 5' 4", aged 16. Killed at the battle of Lundy's Lane, Jul. 25, 1814. Private.

Pension letter 1854: Capt. Zebulon King's Company, Lt. Col. John Brooks Reg., 1781, stationed at West Point, sick at Stoney Point
MarriageFeb 1, 1788Pittstown, Renssalaer, NY, USA, MLM: Aug. 1, 1786
1810 Census1810Oneida Co., NY, USA, 8 Total: 11101-11110; 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44
Mil. EnlsFeb 6, 1813OH, USA, Sister Keziah letter: age 49, 23rd Reg., commanded by Col. Daniel Brown, with son Luther;
Houghton document of Mary Gleason Houghton's pension request states that James enlisted at same time as Rufus, at age 47
DeathJul 25, 1814Battle of Lundy's Lane, Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, intestate

Family

Mary Gleason b. 1 Aug 1766
Marriage*Rufus Houghton married Mary Gleason on Feb 1, 1788 at Pittstown, Renssalaer, NY, USA, MLM: Aug. 1, 1786. 
Children
Pedigree

James Houghton

M, #7283, b. 1 May 1767, d. 19 October 1829
Father*Lieut. Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Mar 1719, d. 1808?
Mother*Sarah Houghton b. 24 May 1723

Biography

BirthMay 1, 1767In Houghton Document book; given by JWH; CJV: not in Leominster VRs
MarriageMar 26, 1793Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, JWH: Mary ???, no md; Fontana: Rutland VT; Dickerson: Lancaster MA (CJV: not in VRs)
Mil. EnlsFeb 6, 1813OH, USA, Sister Keziah letter: age 49, 23rd Reg., commanded by Col. Daniel Brown, with son Luther;
Houghton document of Mary Gleason Houghton's pension request states that James enlisted at same time as Rufus, at age 47
DeathOct 19, 1829Oakland, MI, USA, Fontana: Brandon Rutland Co., VT
ProblemJWH gives Lt. Jonathan as father, as well as Houghton Document of Mary Gleason Houghton's pension papers

Family

Mary Woodbury b. 31 Mar 1771, d. 16 Jul 1830
Marriage*James Houghton married Mary Woodbury on Mar 26, 1793 at Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, JWH: Mary ???, no md; Fontana: Rutland VT; Dickerson: Lancaster MA (CJV: not in VRs.) 
Children
Pedigree

Mary Gleason

F, #7284, b. 1 August 1766

Biography

BirthAug 1, 1766Windsor, Berkshire Co., MA, USA
MarriageFeb 1, 1788Pittstown, Renssalaer, NY, USA, MLM: Aug. 1, 1786
Census1851Brantford, Ontario, Canada, age 86, laborer

Family

Rufus Houghton b. 8 May 1764, d. 25 Jul 1814
Marriage*Mary Gleason married Rufus Houghton, son of Lieut. Jonathan Houghton and Sarah Houghton, on Feb 1, 1788 at Pittstown, Renssalaer, NY, USA, MLM: Aug. 1, 1786. 
Children
Pedigree

Mary Woodbury

F, #7285, b. 31 March 1771, d. 16 July 1830

Biography

BirthMar 31, 1771Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Reed: Rutland, VT; Fontana: Hillsboro, NH
MarriageMar 26, 1793Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, JWH: Mary ???, no md; Fontana: Rutland VT; Dickerson: Lancaster MA (CJV: not in VRs)
DeathJul 16, 1830Brandon, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Mrs. Polly Houghton, age 59; JWH, MLM: Jul 1
Burialdeath notice in Brandon, VT in the Vermont Chronicle

Family

James Houghton b. 1 May 1767, d. 19 Oct 1829
Marriage*Mary Woodbury married James Houghton, son of Lieut. Jonathan Houghton and Sarah Houghton, on Mar 26, 1793 at Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, JWH: Mary ???, no md; Fontana: Rutland VT; Dickerson: Lancaster MA (CJV: not in VRs.) 
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Joanna Burgh

F, #7286, b. 6 June 1755, d. 19 November 1841

Biography

BirthJun 6, 1755Hollis, NH, USA
MarriageJan 24, 1774
DeathNov 19, 1841Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH: Jan 24 1784; MLM: 19 Nov 1841; age 86; Houghton Document: "Joanna Burg wife of Jonathan Houghton died the 29th [sic] Nov 1841, age 86 years"
BurialWestminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, West Parish Cemetery

Family

Jonathan Houghton b. 8 Mar 1752, d. 30 Aug 1831
Marriage*Joanna Burgh married Jonathan Houghton, son of Lieut. Jonathan Houghton and Sarah Houghton, on Jan 24, 1774. 
Children
Pedigree

Rufus Houghton Jr

M, #7287, b. 14 May 1751, d. 1777
Father*Rufus Houghton b. 9 Nov 1722, d. c 1759
Mother*Abigail Moore b. 12 Aug 1728, d. 1761

Biography

BirthMay 14, 1751Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageJul 23, 1770Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, Whitcomb, 7,35,1770; MLM: Worcester, MA
Milit-BegApr 19, 1775MLM: In the Lexington Alarm in Capt. David Wilder's Co., Col. James Whitcomb's Reg., 8 days as sergeant
Death1777Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Family

Elizabeth Whitcomb b. 9 Nov 1752, d. 8 Feb 1818
Marriage*Rufus Houghton Jr married Elizabeth Whitcomb on Jul 23, 1770 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, Whitcomb, 7,35,1770; MLM: Worcester, MA. 
Children
Pedigree

Elizabeth Whitcomb

F, #7288, b. 9 November 1752, d. 8 February 1818

Biography

BirthNov 9, 1752Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageJul 23, 1770Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, Whitcomb, 7,35,1770; MLM: Worcester, MA
DeathFeb 8, 1818Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Family

Rufus Houghton Jr b. 14 May 1751, d. 1777
Marriage*Elizabeth Whitcomb married Rufus Houghton Jr, son of Rufus Houghton and Abigail Moore, on Jul 23, 1770 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, Whitcomb, 7,35,1770; MLM: Worcester, MA. 
Children
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John Hastings

M, #7289, b. 20 October 1741
Father*Nathaniel Hastings b. 9 Jun 1714, d. 15 Mar 1804
Mother*Lois Houghton b. 22 Jul 1722, d. 2 Aug 1788

Biography

BirthOct 20, 1741Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 4 Feb 1740-1
Pedigree

Lois Hastings

F, #7290, b. 17 May 1743, d. 22 August 1801
Father*Nathaniel Hastings b. 9 Jun 1714, d. 15 Mar 1804
Mother*Lois Houghton b. 22 Jul 1722, d. 2 Aug 1788

Biography

BirthMay 17, 1743Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageApr 5, 1764Lunenburg, MA, USA
DeathAug 22, 1801

Family

Joseph Chaplain b. 23 Jan 1742
Marriage*Lois Hastings married Joseph Chaplain on Apr 5, 1764 at Lunenburg, MA, USA. 
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