Mary Catharine Houghton1

F, #20731, b. 4 April 1864

Biography

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BirthApr 4, 18642
LivingApr 10, 1864Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3,4
AdoptionOct 4, 1864Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Probate #34645 Adoption2,5
BiographyShe was daughter of Nancy Houghton "and an unknown father" according to adoption request.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S252] Secretary, MA Name Changes, p. 284.
  2. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34645, FHC #0481283.
  3. [S252] Secretary, MA Name Changes, p. 166.
  4. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34645, FHC #385991.
  5. [S852] Samuel H. Folsom and William E. Rogers, Middlesex MA Probate Index, p. 249.

Nettie Houghton1

F, #20732

Biography

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Adoption1866Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311182
LivingApr 12, 1866Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S252] Secretary, MA Name Changes, p. 174.
  2. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.

Julia Houghton1

F, #20733, b. 8 October 1836

Family 1: George Franklin Perkins b. c 1834

Family 2: John C. Lord b. c 1834

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthOct 8, 1836ME, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1,2
Marriageh/11
1870 Census1870Minot, Androscoggin Co., ME, USA, Julia Houghton, age 31, a mill worker3
Marriageh/21
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Minot, Cumberland Co., Maine; Sheet 52; line 27, dwl 250-261.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Minot, Androscoggin Co., ME, Reel 537, Pg 375b, Ln. 3, dwl 215-216.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Winot, Androscoggin Co., ME, Reel 537, Pg 375b, Ln. 3, dwl 215-216.

George Franklin Perkins1

M, #20734, b. circa 1834

Family: Julia Houghton b. 8 Oct 1836

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 18341
Marriageh/11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Winot, Androscoggin Co., ME, Reel 537, Pg 375b, Ln. 3, dwl 215-216.

John C. Lord1

M, #20735, b. circa 1834

Family: Julia Houghton b. 8 Oct 1836

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 18341
Marriageh/21
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.

Ward Haskell Houghton1,2

M, #20736, b. 11 April 1825, d. 10 October 1891

Family 1: Ardelia W. Snow b. c 1811

Family 2: Margeret Ardelia Carriger b. Mar 1827

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 11, 1825ME, USA, age 25, ME, in 1850 census; age 35, ME, in 1860 census; age 44, ME, in 1870 census; age 53, MA, in 1880 census; 1920 census of son Hannibal gives MA1,3,4,5
1850 Slave Census1850St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, 2 slaves: female, 29, black; female, 4, mulatto6
Research1850St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, 2 slaves
MarriageJul 10, 1850St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, Vol. 4, p. 5402
1850 Census1850St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, age 25, trader, property value $50005
MarriageDec 1, 1857Greene Co., IL, USA1
1860 Census1860Greene Co., IL, USA, age 35, farmer; and Richard B. Hough, 2, IL7
1870 Census1870Pleasant View, Cherokee Co., KS, USA, age 44, a farmer, property $3100-2008
1880 Census1880Washington, Crawford Co., KS, USA, age 53, a farmer9
DeathOct 10, 18911
BiographyLived in Green Co, IL moved to Cherokee Co, KS by 1870 amd then to Crawford Co, KS.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S961] Edward F. Mochel, St. Louis MO Marriages Index I, p. 382.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Pleasant View, Cherokee Co., KS, Roll 430, p. 91.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Crawford, Kansas; Roll: T9_378; Family History Film: 1254378; Page: 163A; Enumeration District: 61;.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis Ward 6, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: M432_418; Page: 338; line 26, dwl 385-421.
  6. [S1320] 1850 U.S. Federal Slave Census , St Louis Ward 5, St Louis, Missouri.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Greene Co., Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 0; line 39, dwl 492-492.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Pleasant View, Cherokee Co., KS, Roll 430, p. 91, ln 1, dwl 68-65.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Crawford, Kansas; Roll: T9_378; Family History Film: 1254378; Page: 163A; Enumeration District: 61; sheet 21, line 8, dwl 188-188.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Pleasant View, Cherokee Co., KS, Roll 430, p. 91, ln 1, dwl 68-65.

Margeret Ardelia Carriger1

F, #20737, b. March 1827

Family: Ward Haskell Houghton b. 11 Apr 1825, d. 10 Oct 1891

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar, 1827TN, USA, age 24 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census; Mar. 1874 given, age 73 in 1900 census2
MarriageDec 1, 1857Greene Co., IL, USA1
1860 Census1860Greene Co., IL, USA, age 35, farmer; and Richard B. Hough, 2, IL3
1870 Census1870Pleasant View, Cherokee Co., KS, USA, age 44, a farmer, property $3100-2004
1880 Census1880Washington, Crawford Co., KS, USA, age 53, a farmer5
1900 Census1900Washington Twp, Crawford Co., KS, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Washington Twp, Crawford Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 14, E.D. 94, Sh. 20, Ln. 96.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Greene Co., Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 0; line 39, dwl 492-492.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Pleasant View, Cherokee Co., KS, Roll 430, p. 91, ln 1, dwl 68-65.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Crawford, Kansas; Roll: T9_378; Family History Film: 1254378; Page: 163A; Enumeration District: 61; sheet 21, line 8, dwl 188-188.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Pleasant View, Cherokee Co., KS, Roll 430, p. 91, ln 1, dwl 68-65.

Mrs. Mary Harrington Flagg1

F, #20738, b. circa 1827

Family: Hannibal Hamlin Houghton b. 5 Apr 1827, d. 21 Sep 1898

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 18271
Origin1853Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageOct 13, 1853Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , NewEnglandAncestors.org: Records of First unitarian Church of Weorcester, 1785-1919.
  3. [S1246] Charles Nutt, Worcester MA Hx - Nutt, Vol. 4, p. 513.

Lucinda Houghton1

F, #20739, b. 22 April 1829, d. June 1858

Family: Calvin P. Bodfish b. c 1825

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 22, 1829ME, USA, age 21 in 1850 census1,2
Residencecirca 1851Minot, ME, USA3
Marriage BannJan 31, 1851Fairfield, ME, USA3
DeathJun, 18581
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Minot, Cumberland Co., Maine; Sheet 52; line 27, dwl 250-261.
  3. [S775] Fairfield ME VRs, p. 284.

Calvin P. Bodfish1

M, #20740, b. circa 1825

Family: Lucinda Houghton b. 22 Apr 1829, d. Jun 1858

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1825Fairfield, ME, USA1
Marriage BannJan 31, 1851Fairfield, ME, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S775] Fairfield ME VRs, p. 284.

Eliza Houghton1

F, #20741, b. 4 July 1831, d. 15 April 1894

Family: Isaac A. D. Cushman b. 25 Aug 1825

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 4, 18311
Marriage1,2
DeathApr 15, 18941
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S665] Henry Cushman, Cushman Genealogy, p. 468.

Isaac A. D. Cushman1,2

M, #20742, b. 25 August 1825

Family: Eliza Houghton b. 4 Jul 1831, d. 15 Apr 1894

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 25, 18251,2
Marriage1,2
Biographyson of Isaac Cushman of Pownel ME
ImmigrationAustralia2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S665] Henry Cushman, Cushman Genealogy, p. 468.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #20743, b. 4 August 1834, d. 27 January 1897

Family: Charles D. Newell b. c 1832

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 4, 1834ME, USA, age 17 in 1850 census1,2
Marriage1
DeathJan 27, 18971
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Minot, Cumberland Co., Maine; Sheet 52; line 27, dwl 250-261.

Charles D. Newell1

M, #20744, b. circa 1832

Family: Sarah Houghton b. 4 Aug 1834, d. 27 Jan 1897

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 18321
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.

Hudson Knight1

M, #20745, b. 31 July 1834

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 31, 18341
AdoptionSep 10, 1862enlisted as a private in Company F. 23rd reg., maine Volunteers, under Capt. Horace Bolster, and served in the Civil War until honorably discharged, July 15, 1863. He is a member of the harry Rust Post, No. 54, Grand Army of the Republic, of Norway.2
BiographyHudson, Horace and Livonia live on the homestead farm
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  2. [S552] "Unknown short article title", Biographical Review: Biog. Sketches of Leading Citizens of Oxford and Franklin Counties, Maine.

Livonia Knight1

F, #20746, b. 13 December 1835

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 13, 18351
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.

Horace Knight1

M, #20747, b. 11 May 1838

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 11, 18381
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.

(?) Moore1

M, #20748, b. circa 1775

Family: Maria Houghton b. 2 May 1777

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 17751
Marr ???1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.

John Houghton1

M, #20749, b. 1666, d. 14 April 1720

Family: Ann Gregg b. 1670, d. 1727

  • Marriage*: John Houghton married Ann Gregg on 1709 at New Castle, DE, USA, She was previously married to William Dixon of New Castle, DE (Will 1680.)1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1666New Castle, DE, USA1
Marriage1709New Castle, DE, USA, She was previously married to William Dixon of New Castle, DE (Will 1680)1,2
WillJan 10, 1720New Castle, DE, USA, and in-law John Gregg; His will specified that 300 acres, the "land I now live on", would go to his daughters, Martha, Mary and Rebecca, after their mother's death: "the said land to be equally divided amongst them."3,4
DeathApr 14, 1720New Castle, DE, USA1
Probate1May 27, 1720New Castle, DE, USA, John Houghton, of New Castle county, made his will (No. 1233) 1 mo. 10, 1720, and it was probated May 27, 1720. He mentions his wife Ann, his brother in law, John Gregg, his daughters Mary, Martha, and Rebecca Houghton, and children Dinah, Ann, George, Henry, Thomas and John Dixon When were the Houghton children born? Ann, the widow, died circa 17293
Religiona Quaker family
BiographyWikiTree: John Houghton (aft. 1666 - 1720)
John Houghton
Born after 1666 in Newcastle, Delawaremap [uncertain]
Husband of Ann (Gregg) Houghton — married before 1710 in Newcastle, Delawaremap
DESCENDANTS descendants
Father of Mary Catherine (Houghton) Delaplank, Mary (Houghton) Cook, Martha (Houghton) Hollingsworth, Rebecca (Houghton) Comer and John Houghton
Died 14 Apr 1720 in Newcastle, Delawaremap
Biography
John Houghton, of New Castle county, made his will (No. 1233) 1 mo. 10, 1720, and it was probated May 27, 1720. He mentions his wife Ann, his brother in law, John Gregg, his daughters Mary, Martha, and Rebecca Houghton, and children Dinah, Ann, George, Henry, Thomas and John Dixon When were the Houghton children born? Ann, the widow, died circa 1729.[1][2]

Mary Houghton m 1734 Isaac Cook son of Peter and Elinor Norman Cook They lived in Chester and York counties Pa but finally settled in North Carolina
Martha Houghton m Joseph Hollingsworth in 1730 In 1741 they received a certificate to remove to Hopewell Mo Mtg Va
Rebecca Houghton m Robert Comber They were residents of Chester county in 1737 Phillips Deeds f F
Birth
John Houghton was born ...

BET abt 1666 AND abt 1683, New Castle, Delaware or <, Offaly, Ireland>.
Events
William [Gregg] built a log cabin located on Stand Milas in 1684.[8]
Note: William [Gregg] built a log cabin located on Stand Milas in 1684, his neighbors were Matthias Defosee, Henry, and Thomas HOLLINGSWORTH, Thomas WOOLASTEN, George HOGG, William HOGE, John HUSSY, and William DIXON. The book "Hockessin" says Ann Gregg the second child and only daughter of William Gregg, was the second wife of William DIXON 1662-1708. William DIXON purchased a one hundred acre farm from Letitia Penn which was located between the farms of John and Isaac DIXON. West of William Dixons land was a plot belonging to Thomas DIXON which completed the belt across the Hockessin Valley with the exception of John Houghton's one hundred acres.The DIXONS and the HOUGHTONS were old family friends and after Williams death Ann married John HOUGHTON.

AUGUST 2, 1715, purchased 800 acres of the Staning Manor lands.[9]
Note: On August 2, 1715 John Houghton purchased 800 acres, a part of "Letitia Manor", "a certain tract of land situated on the south side of the Brandywine Creek, in the province of Pennsylvania." The land is located in "Mill Creek Hundred." "Mill Creek Hundred" is situated in the north-western part of New Castle County, and is bounded on the north and west by the Circle, on the east by Red Clay Creek and on the south by White Clay Creek. John's 800 acres includes the present location of the village of Hockessin.

Note: William Penn, wishing to suitably provide for his two younger children, William and Letitia, directed Henry Hollingsworth, surveyor, by warrant bearing date February 17, 1699, to lay out some land for them. In the following year thirty thousand acres were surveyed for them in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and New Castle County, Delaware. This entire tract was known as "Staning Manor." To William Penn, Jr., was granted fourteen thousand five hundred acres, mostly in Chester County, and a small part in Mill Creek Hundred. The remaining fifteen thousand five hundred acres, described in the patent as "a certain tract of land situated on the south side of the Brandywine Creek, in the province of Pennsylvania," were conveyed, October 23, 1701, to Letitia, who afterwards married William Aubrey, of London. The lands of Letitia were named "Letitia Manor." Power of attorney was granted to James Logan and Reese Thomas to convey the property. The first sale from the tract was made August 17, 1702, when John Gregg purchased two hundred acres.

The following persons were purchasers of the Staning Manor lands at the dates given:

August 2, 1715.? John Houghton, 800 acres.

Note: MILL CREEK HUNDRED is situated in the north-western part of New Castle County, and is bounded on the north and west by the Circle, on the east by Red Clay Creek and on the south by White Clay Creek. The hundred abounds with streams favorable for manufacturing, and, doubtless, on this account received its name. The land was early taken up and improved, and is in an excellent state of cultivation. The hundred is principally noted for the number of manufacturing industries that have existed, and still exist, within its bounds. A branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs through the northern and eastern parts, and affords facilities for travel and shipping. The climate is healthful, and the land fertile, producing wheat, corn and oats in abundance. The assessment list of 1804 contains the names of four hundred and sixty-three taxables. At that time there were in the hundred ninety-nine log houses, forty-eight stone, twenty-one built of brick.

Note: VILLAGES.?

Hockessin is situated in the northern part of the [MILL CREEK ] hundred, on a portion of an eight-hundred tract of Letitia Manor granted to John Houghton August 2, 1715. The name is an Indian word, said to mean "good bark," and was so called on account of the excellent quality of white oak found in this locality. The village has grown considerably since it has railroad facilities. It at present contains three churches, five stores, a hotel, post-office, school-house, station on a branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and about four hundred inhabitants.

Will
MAY 27, 1720, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware.[10][11][12]

Death
John Houghton died ...

APRIL 14, 1720, New Castle, Delaware.[13][14]
Buried
Family
John Houghton married Ann Gregg.

They had the following children:

Mary Houghton
John Houghton
Martha Houghton
Rebecca Houghton
Marriage: BET NOVEMBER 1694 AND abt 1700, New Castle, Delaware.[15][16][17][18][19]

Source: Scharf, Thomas J., History of Delaware, 1609-1888.

Volume Two- pp. 914-932.
CHAPTER XLVI.
MILL CREEK HUNDRED.

MILL CREEK HUNDRED is situated in the north-western part of New Castle County, and is bounded on the north and west by the Circle, on the east by Red Clay Creek and on the south by White Clay Creek. The hundred abounds with streams favorable for manufacturing, and, doubtless, on this account received its name. The land was early taken up and improved, and is in an excellent state of cultivation. The hundred is principally noted for the number of manufacturing industries that have existed, and still exist, within its bounds. A branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs through the northern and eastern parts, and affords facilities for travel and shipping. The climate is healthful, and the land fertile, producing wheat, corn and oats in abundance. The assessment list of 1804 contains the names of four hundred and sixty-three taxables. At that time there were in the hundred ninety-nine log houses, forty-eight stone, twenty-one built of brick.

William Penn, wishing to suitably provide for his two younger children, William and Letitia, directed Henry Hollingsworth, surveyor, by warrant bearing date February 17, 1699, to lay out some land for them. In the following year thirty thousand acres were surveyed for them in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and New Castle County, Delaware. This entire tract was known as "Staning Manor." To William Penn, Jr., was granted fourteen thousand five hundred acres, mostly in Chester County, and a small part in Mill Creek Hundred. The remaining fifteen thousand five hundred acres, described in the patent as "a certain tract of land situated on the south side of the Brandywine Creek, in the province of Pennsylvania," were conveyed, October 23, 1701, to Letitia, who afterwards married William Aubrey, of London. The lands of Letitia were named "Letitia Manor." Power of attorney was granted to James Logan and Reese Thomas to convey the property. The first sale from the tract was made August 17, 1702, when John Gregg purchased two hundred acres. The land purchased by Gregg extended from the circle eastward through the hundreds of Mill Creek and Christiana to Burns? Run. Red Clay Creek passed through the tract and on the stream Gregg erected a grist-mill, which he conveyed to his son William, April 10, 1730. William, by his will bearing date January 10, 1746, devised his estate to his sons, Harmon, William, Joshua and Jacob, each an interest. Jacob, August 20, 1769, conveyed his interest to his son Harmon, a miller. The mill is situated in Christiana Hundred, and was owned in 1804 by John Phillips and later by Baldwin & Chandler.

The following persons were purchasers of the Staning Manor lands at the dates given:

August 2, 1715.? John Houghton, 800 acres.

VILLAGES.?

Hockessin is situated in the northern part of the hundred, on a portion of an eight-hundred tract of Letitia Manor granted to John Houghton August 2, 1715. The name is an Indian word, said to mean "good bark," and was so called on account of the excellent quality of white oak found in this locality. The village has grown considerably since it has railroad facilities. It at present contains three churches, five stores, a hotel, post-office, school-house, station on a branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and about four hundred inhabitants.[20]

Sources
Attached Documents.
A.M.C., "Gregg-Dixon-Houghton, of Newcastle County, Delaware", The Era Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly, Volume 5, Issue 11, Henry T. Coates & Co., 1898. pg 331
See also notes and sources on page for William Gregg.
Cowen Family History, compiled by Sarah Gaunt Thompson.
Cowen Family History, compiled by Judy Cowen-Hodges.
Cowen Family History, compiled by Sharon Moffitt Cowen.
Lechner Family History, compiled by Michael Lechner, with my father Ted Harrold Lechner. Lechner Family History.
External Source Credits
Source: S221 Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Title: International Genealogical Index (R) Abbreviation: Family Search IGI Publication: www.familysearch.org Copyright (c) 1980, 2002 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y Data: Text: REF / AFN / Custom: 700067007873 / / CONT Name: John /Houghton/ CONT Sex: Male CONT Modify Date: CONT Birth: Abt 1666, Of, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware CONT Christening: CONT Death: CONT Burial: CONT Will: 27 May 1720 CONT Marriage 1 (0): /Unavailable/, m. Note: 1) Film #: 452085, Ref #: 68387, Page #: 0074, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
Source: S383 Author: Earl Lee Jones & Shirley Jane Wilson Title: Earl Lee Jones & Shirley Jane Wilson Ancestrial File Abbreviation: Earl Lee Jones & Shirley Jane Wilson Ancestrial File Publication: http://www.earljones.net/pafx.htm#TOC Note: Lelah Nina Fudge is the 6th cousin of Earl Lee Jones Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y Data: Text: John HOUGHTON-39738 was born in Of , New Castle, Delaware. He married Ann GREGG-39736.
Source: S390 Author: Mary Belle Lontz Title: Our German, Pilgrim, and Quaker Ancestors Abbreviation: Our German, Pilgrim, and Quaker Ancestors Publication: October, 1968, http://idt.net/~allenp19/ http://www.heritagepursuit.com/ Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
Source: S404 Author: Emily A. Brown Title: Ancestors of Emily Brown Abbreviation: Ancestors of Emily Brown Publication: http://www.emilyabrown.com/legacy/index.htm Dec 13, 2003 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
Source: S405 Author: Alaine Title: Alaine's Family Tree Abbreviation: Alaine's Family Tree Publication: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cribbs/alaine/index.html 10 November 2002 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
Source: S406 Title: The Gregg Family Abbreviation: Gregg Family Publication: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/5850/index2.html Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
Source: S420 Author: Scharf, Thomas J. Title: History of Delaware, 1609-1888 Abbreviation: History of Delaware, 1609-1888 Publication: http://www.accessible.com/amcnty/DE/Delaware/titlepage.htm Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
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Foot Notes
? The Era Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly, Volume 5, Issue 11, pg 331
? Entered by Michael Lechner and Sharon Moffitt Cowen, Aug. 18, 2012
? Source: #S404 Data: Text: Born: Abt 1666, New Castle, Delaware CONT Ann also married John HOUGHTON about 1700 in New Castle, Delaware. (John HOUGHTON was born about 1666 in New Castle, Delaware and died on Apr 14, 1720 in New Castle, Delaware.)
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Birth: Abt 1666, Of, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware Note: 1) Film #: 452085, Ref #: 68387, Page #: 0074, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Birth: Abt 1666, Of, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware Note: 1) Film #: 452085, Ref #: 68387, Page #: 0074, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Birth: Abt 1640, Of, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: < 1666>, <, Offaly, Ireland> CONT Birth: Abt 1683, Of, , Delaware CONT Birth: 1665, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: Abt 1671, Of, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: Abt 1686, Of, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: Abt 1683, Of, , Delaware CONT Birth: Abt 1666, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: Abt 1686, Of, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: 1666, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: Abt 1666, Of, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: < 1671>, CONT Birth: 1665, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: 1666, New Castle, Delaware CONT Birth: < 1666>, <, Offaly, Ireland> Note: 1) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
? Source: #S390 Data: Text: John Houghton' too' was of New Castle County, Delaware.
? Source: #S406 Data: Text: William [Gregg] built a log cabin located on Stand Milas in 1684, his neighbors were Matthias Defosee, Henry, and Thomas HOLLINGSWORTH, Thomas WOOLASTEN, George HOGG, William HOGE, John HUSSY, and William DIXON. The book "Hockessin" says Ann Gregg the second child and only daughter of William Gregg, was the second wife of William DIXON 1662-1708. William DIXON purchased a one hundred acre farm from Letitia Penn which was located between the farms of John and Isaac DIXON. West of William Dixons land was a plot belonging to Thomas DIXON which completed the belt across the Hockessin Valley with the exception of John Houghton's one hundred acres.The DIXONS and the HOUGHTONS were old family friends and after Williams death Ann married John HOUGHTON.
? Source: #S420 Data: Text: Scharf, Thomas J., History of Delaware, 1609-1888. CONT Volume Two- pp. 914-932. CONT CONT CHAPTER XLVI. CONT CONT MILL CREEK HUNDRED. CONT CONT MILL CREEK HUNDRED is situated in the north-western part of New Castle County, and is bounded on the north and west by the Circle, on the east by Red Clay Creek and on the south by White Clay Creek. The hundred abounds with streams favorable for manufacturing, and, doubtless, on this account received its name. The land was early taken up and improved, and is in an excellent state of cultivation. The hundred is principally noted for the number of manufacturing industries that have existed, and still exist, within its bounds. A branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs through the northern and eastern parts, and affords facilities for travel and shipping. The climate is healthful, and the land fertile, producing wheat, corn and oats in abundance. The assessment list of 1804 contains the names of four hundred and sixty-three taxables. At that time there were in the hundred ninety-nine log houses, forty-eight stone, twenty-one built of brick. CONT CONT William Penn, wishing to suitably provide for his two younger children, William and Letitia, directed Henry Hollingsworth, surveyor, by warrant bearing date February 17, 1699, to lay out some land for them. In the following year thirty thousand acres were surveyed for them in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and New Castle County, Delaware. This entire tract was known as "Staning Manor." To William Penn, Jr., was granted fourteen thousand five hundred acres, mostly in Chester County, and a small part in Mill Creek Hundred. The remaining fifteen thousand five hundred acres, described in the patent as "a certain tract of land situated on the south side of the Brandywine Creek, in the province of Pennsylvania," were conveyed, October 23, 1701, to Letitia, who afterwards married William Aubrey, of London. The lands of Letitia were named "Letitia Manor." Power of attorney was granted to James Logan and Reese Thomas to convey the property. The first sale from the tract was made August 17, 1702, when John Gregg purchased two hundred acres. The land purchased by Gregg extended from the circle eastward through the hundreds of Mill Creek and Christiana to Burns? Run. Red Clay Creek passed through the tract and on the stream Gregg erected a grist-mill, which he conveyed to his son William, April 10, 1730. William, by his will bearing date January 10, 1746, devised his estate to his sons, Harmon, William, Joshua and Jacob, each an interest. Jacob, August 20, 1769, conveyed his interest to his son Harmon, a miller. The mill is situated in Christiana Hundred, and was owned in 1804 by John Phillips and later by Baldwin & Chandler. CONT CONT The following persons were purchasers of the Staning Manor lands at the dates given: CONT CONT August 2, 1715.? John Houghton, 800 acres. CONT CONT VILLAGES.? CONT Hockessin is situated in the northern part of the hundred, on a portion of an eight-hundred tract of Letitia Manor granted to John Houghton August 2, 1715. The name is an Indian word, said to mean "good bark," and was so called on account of the excellent quality of white oak found in this locality. The village has grown considerably since it has railroad facilities. It at present contains three churches, five stores, a hotel, post-office, school-house, station on a branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and about four hundred inhabitants.
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Will: 27 May 1720 Note: 1) Film #: 452085, Ref #: 68387, Page #: 0074, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Will: 27 May 1720 Note: 1) Film #: 452085, Ref #: 68387, Page #: 0074, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Will: 27 May 1720, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware Note: 1) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
? Source: #S404 Data: Text: Died: Apr 14, 1720, New Castle, Delaware, about age 54 CONT Ann also married John HOUGHTON about 1700 in New Castle, Delaware. (John HOUGHTON was born about 1666 in New Castle, Delaware and died on Apr 14, 1720 in New Castle, Delaware.)
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Death: 14 Apr 1720 CONT Death: Abt 1 Oct 1720 CONT Death: Abt 1720, Chester, Pennsylvania CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720 CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720 CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720, New Castle, Delaware CONT Death: 1720 CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720 CONT Death: Abt 1 Oct 1720 CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720 CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720, Chester, Pennsylvania CONT Death: 27 May 1720 CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720 CONT Death: 14 Apr 1720 Note: 1) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
? Source: #S383 Data: Text: John HOUGHTON-39738 was born in Of , New Castle, Delaware. He married Ann GREGG-39736.
? Source: #S390 Data: Text: Ann Gregg Dixon died in 1729 and she married John Houghton after the death of William Dixon
? Source: #S404 Data: Text: Marriage: (2): John HOUGHTON Abt 1700, New Castle, Delaware CONT Ann also married John HOUGHTON about 1700 in New Castle, Delaware. (John HOUGHTON was born about 1666 in New Castle, Delaware and died on Apr 14, 1720 in New Castle, Delaware.)
? Source: #S405 Data: Text: Married: NOV 1694 at: New Castle, Delaware
? Source: #S221 Data: Text: Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1694 CONT Marriage 1 (0): 1694, ANN /GREGG/, m. 1694, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1707, Ann /GREGG/, m. Abt 1707, Of, Union, South Carolina CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1710, Ann /Gregg/, m. Abt 1710, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1694, Ann /Gregg/, m. Abt 1694, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1694, Ann /Gregg/, m. Abt 1694, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): 1694, Ann /WILKINSON/, m. 1694, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1710, Ann /GREGG/, m. Abt 1710, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1707, ANN //, m. Abt 1707, CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1694, Ann /Gregg/, m. Abt 1694, Newcastle, Chester, Pennsylvania CONT Marriage 1 (0): Ann /Gregg/, m. CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1709, Ann /Gregg/, m. Abt 1709, Of, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): Nov 1694 CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1694, Ann /Gregg/, m. Abt 1694, New Castle, Delaware CONT Marriage 1 (0): Abt 1694, Ann /GREGG/, m. Abt 1694, New Castle Co, , Delaware Note: 1) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of March 4, 2005
Duplicate
ResearchBoth Quakers
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Ben Reynolds, 1996.
  2. [S415] E-mail Lurose Patton Landers, 6/1998.
  3. [S533] Alpheus H. Harlan, History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, p. 8, 27.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address, Nov. 20, 2002: Mark E. Dixon.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Cheryl E. Hollingsworth, Jan 2, 2001, from Hollingsworth Register, 2,2, June 1966, p. 43-46.

Ann Gregg1

F, #20750, b. 1670, d. 1727

Family: John Houghton b. 1666, d. 14 Apr 1720

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1670Ardmore, Co. Ardmore, Waterford, Ireland1,2
Marriage1709New Castle, DE, USA, She was previously married to William Dixon of New Castle, DE (Will 1680)1,2
Death1727New Castle, DE, USA, Anderson: 17293,4
BiographyDau. of Quaker William Gregg (1642-1687) and Ann [Wilkinson?]. First married William Dixon in 1690, had at least 7 children. William Dixon b. 1662, Seagoe, Armagh, Ireland; d. b 1708 Chrisitiana Hund, New Castle, DE. William Gregg b. c 1642 Glenarm, Barony, Antrim, Antrim, Ireland; d. 1 Jul 1687 Christiana Hund, New Castle DE; Ann Wilkinson b 1644, Ardmore, Waterford, Ireland; d. 5 Jan 1692, Strand Mills, New Castle, DE2,4
Churcha Quaker
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Ben Reynolds, 1996.
  2. [S415] E-mail Lurose Patton Landers, 6/1998.
  3. [S533] Alpheus H. Harlan, History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, p. 8, 27.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Karen Anderson, Apr. 23, 2002.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Cheryl E. Hollingsworth, Jan 2, 2001, from Hollingsworth Register, 2,2, June 1966, p. 43-46.

Ann Dixon1

F, #20751

Family: George Dixon

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S533] Alpheus H. Harlan, History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, p. 8, 27.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ben Reynolds, 1996.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Cheryl E. Hollingsworth, Jan 2, 2001, from Hollingsworth Register, 3, 4, Dec. 1967, p. 149.

Henry Dixon1

M, #20752

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S533] Alpheus H. Harlan, History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, p. 8, 27.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ben Reynolds, 1996.

John Dixon1

M, #20753

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S533] Alpheus H. Harlan, History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, p. 8, 27.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ben Reynolds, 1996.

Thomas Dixon1

M, #20754

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S533] Alpheus H. Harlan, History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, p. 8, 27.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ben Reynolds, 1996.

Kate Wentworth Houghton1

F, #20755, b. 23 July 1868, d. 1956

Family: Charles Frank Starbird b. May 1866

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 23, 1868Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 1 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census; Jul 1868, age 31 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1920 census2,4
Marriagecirca 1895mar 5 y in 1900 census1,5
1900 Census1900Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 34, storekeeper6
1920 Census1920Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 53, general store trader3,7
Death1956Brunswich, Cumberland Co., ME, USA2
BurialOxford, ME, USA2
Contributnhis grandmother
ResidenceOxford, ME, USA, her entire life1
Biographyan only child; last Houghton of that line
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Chris Pottle, 1996.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Chris Pottle, July 29, 2000.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Oxford, Oxford, ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 22, E.D. 124, Sh. 11, Ln. 3.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T625_647; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 124; line 1, dwl 73-84.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T623_596 Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 197; line 39, dwl 274-283.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T623_596 Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 197; line 39, dwl 274-283.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T625_647; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 124; line 1, dwl 73-84.

Charles Frank Starbird1

M, #20756, b. May 1866

Family: Kate Wentworth Houghton b. 23 Jul 1868, d. 1956

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay, 1866ME, USA, age 34 in 1900 census; age 53 in 1920 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1895mar 5 y in 1900 census1,3
1900 Census1900Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 34, storekeeper4
1920 Census1920Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 53, general store trader5,6
ParentsSparents born in ME2
OccupationOxford, ME, USA, kept a store1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Chris Pottle, 1996.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T625_647; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 124; line 1, dwl 73-84.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T623_596 Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 197; line 39, dwl 274-283.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T623_596 Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 197; line 39, dwl 274-283.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Oxford, Oxford, ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 22, E.D. 124, Sh. 11, Ln. 3.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: T625_647; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 124; line 1, dwl 73-84.

Alexander Houghton1

M, #20757

Family: Rebecah Finley

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
MarriageMay 15, 1815Greene Co., GA, USA1,2,3
ResearchMultiple Alexander Houghtons of GA:
married Tabitha Cheetham 1799;
GA militia 1812;
married Rebecah Finley 1815
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Willis T. Finley, 1996.
  2. [S415] E-mail Ancestery.Com: Marriages--Georgia to 1850.
  3. [S784] Dr. Thaddeus Brockett Rice and Carolyn White Williams, Greene Co., GA Hx, p. 553.

Rebecah Finley1,2

F, #20758

Family: Alexander Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageMay 15, 1815Greene Co., GA, USA1,3,2
NoteRebecca Finley is named in records of her father Eleven Finley, my ancestor, as married to Alexander Wharton. However, the marriage record in Ga (Greene County) seems to fit. When her father's estate was settled in Arkansas between 1829 and 1840 Rebecca did not claim her inheritance. Her father moved to Arkansas about 1817/18. Records do not show a reply from Rebecca or her husband.4
ParentsDEleven Finley
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Willis T. Finley, 1996.
  2. [S784] Dr. Thaddeus Brockett Rice and Carolyn White Williams, Greene Co., GA Hx, p. 553.
  3. [S415] E-mail Ancestery.Com: Marriages--Georgia to 1850.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Willis T. Finley, Dec. 30, 2001.

Persis Houghton1

F, #20759, b. 1762, d. 9 April 1824

Family: Elijah Allen b. c 1765, d. 18 Apr 1826

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birth1762USA, age 62 on 1824 GS (bd 1762); born between 1776 and 1784 per 1800-1820; Farone: 1762, Guilford, VT; but not in VT VRs, except for marriage2
Notebefore 1797S. Farone: Houghton was her name from a previous marriage per some records; but note that she gives son Thaddeus her surname as his middle name (most likely maiden name not a 1st husband's surname)3
MarriageAug 18, 1799Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, Miss Parriss Houghton4
1800 Census1800Windham Co., VT, USA, In the 1800 Census Elijah’s wife is age 16-25 (age 1875-1884).
Immigrationbefore 1818Herkimer, NY, USA2
1820 Census1820Jefferson Co., NY, USA, she is age 26-44; born between 1776 and 1794
DeathApr 9, 1824Clayton, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 62 on GS5
Burial3 Mile Bay Cemetery, CThree Mile Bay, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, "Purses"6,2,5
ResearchPossible parentage
ResearchShirley Farone's Database
Entries: 17206 Updated: 2013-05-25 13:15:07 UTC (Sat) Contact: Shirley Farone
I'm a native of Jefferson County, New York. Please visit my freepages website at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~twigs2000
ID: I00444
Name: Persis Houghton
Sex: F
Birth: ABT 1762 in Vermont
Death: 9 APR 1824 in prob.Town of Clayton, N. Y.
_FA1: Buried at: 3-Mile Creek Cemetery
Note:

As of Sept. 2004, this researcher has not located the parantage of Persis Houghton, but it is probable that she lived near Dummerston, VT. in Windham, County.

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After going through the 1790 Census for Town of Guilford in Windham County, N. Y., where the marriage license for Elijah Allen and Persis Houghton was procured, there were only two Houghtons living in that Town -- an Edward and a James. Perhaps one of these was Persis's father. At the same time, a search was made for a prospective father of Elijah Allen. That turned up one Samuel Allen in that township. No other Allens lived in the Town of Guilford.

It must be remembered that both Houghtons and Allens were found in numerous quantities in Windham County -- particularly in the Brattleboro area which borders the Town of Guilford. As far as Allens were concerned, they included Elnathan, Josiah, Joseph, Jr., and Josiah. The Houghton name was seen several times: Hiram, another James, John, Neil, Peter, Philemon, and Phinehas.

My question has been: Was Persis a widow at the time she married Elijah in 1799 - and was her maiden name something other than Houghton?

Rick Reene in 2005 had this answer to that question:
" I was curious as to why Persis Houghton-Allen, if she had been previously married to a Houghton,
and that Houghton wasn't her maiden name, why would she give her son the middle name of her
first husband? It just seems more feasible that she gave him her maiden name and not a previously
married name, what do you think?" reenepm@msn.com No. 28, 1=2005

Marriage 1 Elijah Allen b: ABT 1762 in Vermont

Married: 18 AUG 1799 in Guilford, Windham Co., Vt.
Note:

Although records filed with the Latter Day Saints show Calvin* and Elijah to have been children of this couple, most historians will dispute this information due to the age of Persiss. Conversely, a researcher such as the undersigned, tends to dispute the birthyears of both Elijah and Persis Houghton Allen. Since the only source is the cemetery records for the Three Mile Creek Cemetery in Clayton Township, Jefferson County, N. Y., it seems logical that a more definitive date would prove validity of these two children as being their offspring. The marriage record for this couple is on file in Vermont records; however, said record does not list ages of the couple.

*The name Calvin Allen appears on the tombstone of John and Hannah Putnam at Three Mile Creek Cemetery at Clayton, N. Y. Calvin died in 1821. This researcher believes that Calvin was indeed the son of John & Hannah Putnam and since the dates seen connected with a Calvin Allen as son of Elijah & Persis Allen are the same, someone has assigned Calvin Allen Putnam to the wrong parents. "Allen" must have been the middle name of Calvin Putnam. This causes us to believe that Hannah, John Putnam's wife, was an Allen -- perhaps the sister of Elijah. Seems plausible since the two families appear to have traveled together from VT, into Herkimer County, N. Y. and up to Jefferson County, N. Y. and possibly into Oswego County, N. Y.

In 1828, there is indication that an Elijah Allen lived in Oswego County, N. Y., where he acquired land from a Gilbert Parkhurst (G-404 at Court House in Oswego). The land was situated in the Town of Scriba at Hastings. Perhaps this is another Elijah Allen, but it seems coincidental that a son, Seth (married to Polly Putnam) lived in Oswego County when their son, Orville Allen was born in about 1824.

Since Polly, Seth's wife, was the daughter of John Putnam, a researcher on the Putnam/Allen families tends to wonder who moved into this area first. It is known that Polly's father, John Putnam, died at New Haven in Oswego county in 1849, and her mother died, prob. in the same county in 1847. They were, however, buried at 3-Mile Creek in Clayton Twp., Jefferson County, N. Y.

Children

Has Children Seth Allen b: ABT 1800 in poss. Vermont
Has Children Prudence Houghton Allen b: 16 SEP 1802 in poss. Guilford Twp., Windham, Vt.
Has Children Thomas Allen b: ABT 1808
Has Children Thaddeus H. Allen b: 10 JAN 1809 in VT
Has Children Elijah Allen b: ABT 1819
DuplicateCJV: Most likely
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, VT, Book A., p. 24; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Shirley C. Farone, 1997.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Shirley Farone, Aug. 1989.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, VT, Book A., p. 24; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76249130/purses-allen
  6. [S415] E-mail from Cindy, 8/18/1999.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Cindy McNamara, 8/18/1999.

Elijah Allen1

M, #20760, b. circa 1765, d. 18 April 1826

Family: Persis Houghton b. 1762, d. 9 Apr 1824

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1765VT, USA, Farone: 17622
Mil. Enls1776Rev. War
MarriageAug 18, 1799Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, Miss Parriss Houghton3
Residence1800Corinth, Orange Co., VT, USA
1800 Census1800Windham Co., VT, USA, In the 1800 Census Elijah’s wife is age 16-25 (age 1875-1884).
Immigrationbefore 1818Herkimer, NY, USA2
1820 Census1820Jefferson Co., NY, USA, she is age 26-44; born between 1776 and 1794
DeathApr 18, 1826Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 614
BurialChaumont, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, as were all the children but Thaddeus.2
Contributn20802
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, VT, Book A., p. 24; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Shirley C. Farone, 1997.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, VT, Book A., p. 24; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Booth, Aug 6, 2014.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Cindy McNamara, 8/18/1999.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Cindy M., Aug. 23, 1999.