Caroline Brown1

F, #21931, b. 18 February 1844

Family: George W. Jones

Biography

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BirthFeb 18, 1844Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 23.
  2. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 311.

Ezra Francis Brown1

M, #21932, b. 6 May 1848

Family: Nellie Hardy

  • Marriage*: Ezra Francis Brown married Nellie Hardy on Nov 20, 1870.2

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BirthMay 6, 1848Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageNov 20, 18702
ResidenceHudson, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 23.
  2. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 311.

Walter Elliot Brown1

M, #21933, b. 29 July 1849

Family: Clara J. (?) b. Sep 1853

  • Marriage*: Walter Elliot Brown married Clara J. (?) on circa 1874 mar 26 years in 1900 census.2

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BirthJul 29, 1849Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30 in 1880 census; Jul 1848, age 51 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1874mar 26 years in 1900 census2
Occupation1880works in a shoe shop
1900 Census1900Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 50, shoe shop trimmer3,2

Citations

  1. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 23.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 690; Enumeration District: 1585; Sheet 9A; dwl 185.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 85, E.D. 1585, Sh. 9, Ln. 17.

Susan Abba Ann Sawyer1,2,3

F, #21934, b. 27 November 1847, d. 11 August 1848

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BirthNov 27, 1847West District, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,4
DeathAug 11, 1848Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 8 m. 15 d; dysentery2,4
ResearchMLM gives her as daug. of her grandparents4

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 149.
  2. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 93.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113 #4203.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.

Nancy Murdock Houghton1,2

F, #21935, b. 20 August 1807

Biography

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BirthAug 20, 1807Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,3

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2100.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.

Samuel M. Houghton1,2

M, #21936, b. 25 December 1808, d. 1889

Family: Caroline Sawyer b. Sep 1812, d. 1903

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BirthDec 25, 1808Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 41 in 1850 census; age 51 in 1860 census; age 61 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1880 census3,4,1,5
1840 Census1840Grafton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 70 to 80 (1760-1769)6
1850 Census1850Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41, bookmaker, property $5000; with 2 servants (Susan Sauzin, 15, Maria Morgan 29 CT)7,8
ResidenceFeb, 1857Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA9
1860 Census1860Saugus, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 51, clerk, personal property $30010
1870 Census1870Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61, a flour and grain dealer (retired), property $12,000-$50011,12
1880 Census1880Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, city weigher13
Death18893

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2101.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 165.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 342, p. 235.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  6. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 200; Page: 286.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 342, p. 235, line 13, dwl 128.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 235B; line 18, dwl 128-186.
  9. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34641, FHC #0481283.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Saugus, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 16, line 16, dwl 44-63.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 659, p. 352, line 31, dwl 78-113.
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_659; Page: 352A; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 552158; line 31, dwl 78-113.
  13. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_568; Family History Film: 1254568; Page: 326A; Enumeration District: sheet 16-17, lines 50-1, dwl 22-70-165.
  14. [S324] Grafton MA VRs, p. 73.
  15. [S312] Shrewsbury MA VRs, p. 170.

Adaline Randall1

F, #21937, b. circa 1799

Family: Europe Houghton b. 26 Mar 1797

Biography

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Birthcirca 1799Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Adaline, w. of Europe; age 51 in 1850 censusage 61 in 1860 census; age 71 in 1870 census1,2
MarriageJun 29, 1823Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Int. to Mehitable Randall3,4
1850 Census1850Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 53, a farmer, and Adaline, age 515
1860 Census1860Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 63, farmer6
1880 Census1880Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 42, a widowed pauper7

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 215, line 4, dwl 1860.
  3. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 13;
    line 4, dwl 160-169.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 344, line 1, dwl 2252-2545.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_546; Family History Film: 1254546; Page: 104C; Enumeration District: 476; sheet 47; line 29.
  8. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.

Adeline Houghton1

F, #21938, b. 13 August 1831

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BirthAug 13, 1831Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, in Upper Falls; age 18 in 1850 census1
Duplicateboth are listed in Newton MA VRs, p. 102; probably same person

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.

Adeline Rebecca Houghton1,2

F, #21939, b. 13 August 1831

Biography

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BirthAug 13, 1831Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Adeline R; age 29 in 1860 census1
Duplicateboth are listed in Newton MA VRs, p. 102; probably same person
Duplicateneither in 1850 census

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4510.

Abigail Eveleth1,2

F, #21940, b. 1 January 1781, d. 23 August 1830

Family: Thomas Houghton b. 18 Oct 1788, d. 8 Jan 1859

Biography

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BirthJan 1, 1781Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Origincirca 1815Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,4
MarriageNov 21, 1815Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,5,6,7
DeathAug 23, 1830Newton, MA, USA, Nabby Houghton: Eveleth Bible; ? Stow MA; MLM: Aug. 22 (2nd Cong. Church of West Newton); BT: 22 Aug 19368,9,10,11
ParentsDLt. Joseph Eveleth and Ruth Wetherbee

Citations

  1. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 108.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  3. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 91.
  4. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 154.
  5. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 165.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75, 123.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 314.
  8. [S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: 318.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 123.
  10. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 2279.      Gen 1 E 71: Eveleth Bible
    [Negative photostat of original handwritten pages. The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, published and sold by H. & E. Phinney, Cooperstown, N.Y. 1840. Owned by Mrs. Frederick Sewall Bale of Pasadena, Calif. She is eighth in descent from the Rev. John Eveleth, Harvard 1689, who was the settled minister of Stow, 1700-1718 about whom she has considerable data. The record of marriages is most unusual as it does not give the married partner's names, however the Stow VR, published 1911 supplies some of them. Given by Mrs. W. Lovering Dodge, Boston, Mass., 24 October 1963.].
  11. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1933 - 269.
  12. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 38.
  13. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, 1:38.
  14. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 91, 154.
  15. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.

Alvin Houghton1,2,3

M, #21941, b. 22 June 1822

Family: Louisa D. (?) b. c 1824

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BirthJun 22, 1822Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 27 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census1,4
Marriage2
1850 Census1850Athol, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a merchant, property valued at $5000; and Sarah Williams, 24, NY5
AdministrMar 3, 1859Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Alvin gives death date of father and notes that Thomas died intestate and that his mother in law requested him to sign for her to administer the estate. He requested joint administration. Estate owned him $1135.6
Occupation1860a merchant6
Residence1860Athol, Worcester Co., MA, USA6
1860 Census1860Athol, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a merchant, property $25,000-10,0007
1870 Census1870Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 46, a retail dry goods merchant, property $50,000-$15008
1880 Census1880Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 54, a dry goods merchant9

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S291] Athol MA VRs, p. 45.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2111, 123.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 123.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Athol, Worcester Co., MA, Box 340, p. 244, line 34, dwl 195-233.
  6. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34651, FHC #0481283.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Athol, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 224, line 1687-1935.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 172b, line 20, dwl 1289.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_546; Family History Film: 1254546; Page: 74B; Enumeration District: 475; sheet 38, line 47, 344-376.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 172b, line 20, dwl 1289.

Charles Houghton1,2

M, #21942, b. 21 July 1827, d. 2 March 1914

Family: Agnes M. Houghton b. Oct 1836, d. b 1910

  • Marriage*: Charles Houghton married Agnes M. Houghton.4
  • Divorce*: Charles Houghton and Agnes M. Houghton were divorced.6

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BirthJul 21, 1827Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newtonville; age 23 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census;
age 42 in 1870 census; age 82 in 1910 census1,3
Marriage4
1870 Census1870Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 42, a carpenter, property $15005
Divorce6
1890 Veterans Census1890Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Corporal, Company E, 22nd Mass Inf; 1861-1862; divorced; discharged for rheumatism; reported dead6
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 82, widower7
DeathMar 2, 1914Newton, MA, USA, age 86, widower, 5 days of pul. edema8
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4508.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 201b, line 33, dwl 1687.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 201b, line 33, dwl 1687-1781.
  6. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Year: 1890; Census Place: Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll 12; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 576; line 47, dwl 31-34.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 9, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_617; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 1390; line 29, dwl 26-138-191.
  8. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, 1914, Vol. 9, p. 21.

Francis Washington Houghton1,2,3

M, #21943, b. 31 August 1816

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BirthAug 31, 1816Princeton, MA, USA, also listed in Newton, MA VRs1,2,4
NoteNot mentioned in probate of father's estate.

Citations

  1. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 38.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 123 #4515.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 123.

George Houghton1,2

M, #21944, b. 6 July 1829

Biography

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BirthJul 6, 1829Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, West Newton; age 21 in 1850 census; age 31 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census1,3
Occupation1861a carpenter4
Mil. EnlsJul 12, 1861Newton, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. G, 30th Mass. Infantry, a private, age 295,4
ResearchJul 12, 1861MA, USA
1870 Census1870Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a George Houghton, age 42, a pauper in the Alms House6,7
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4509.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 217, line 29.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; roll: M593_630; Page: 217A; Image: 440; Family History Library Film: 552129; line 29.

John Houghton1,2

M, #21945, b. 9 April 1814, d. between 5 February 1857 and 13 April 1857

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BirthApr 9, 1814Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 37 in 1850 census1,3,4
Deathbetween Feb 5, 1857 and Apr 13, 1857Newton, MA, USA
WillApr 14, 1857Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Marshall S. Rice, Exor. (Probate #34641 Will)5,6
AdministrApr 12, 1859Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Estate valued at $4687.7

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2103.
  3. [S415] E-mail 1850 US Census, Newton, Middlesex, MA, Box 326, p. 10.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  5. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34641, FHC #0481283.
  6. [S852] Samuel H. Folsom and William E. Rogers, Middlesex MA Probate Index, p. 249.
  7. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34641, FHC #385991.

Jonathan Houghton1,2

M, #21946, b. 21 May 1834, d. before 1887

Family: Elisa E. (?) b. c 1830

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BirthMay 21, 1834Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newton Center; age 16 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census1,3,4
Occupation1861a millwright5
Research1861
Mil. EnlsMay 23, 1861Newtonville, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. G, 1st MA Infantry, a private and sergeant, age 276,5
Marriage4
1870 Census1870Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 36, a millwright; and also Abby F. Darling, 13, NH7
1880 Census1880Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH, USA, age 46, works in paper mill8
Deathbefore 1887wife is widowed

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4511.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 215, line 4, dwl 1860.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 215, line 4, dwl 1860-1959.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire; Roll: 766; Family History Film: 1254766; Page: 311D; Enumeration District: 180; line 21, dwl 209-226.

Adeline (?)1

F, #21947

Family: Thomas Jefferson Houghton b. 1 Aug 1801, d. 21 May 1833

Biography

BirthRutland, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
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Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.

Martha Ann Houghton1,2

F, #21948, b. 26 October 1829

Biography

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BirthOct 26, 1829Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newton Corner1,3
AssociationApr 21, 1868Newton Corners, MA, USA4,5

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 123 #4517.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 123.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 67.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 9.

Sarah Jackson Houghton1,2

F, #21949, b. 15 November 1836

Biography

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BirthNov 15, 1836Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newton Center; age 13 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1860 census1,3

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4512.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.

Silas Houghton1,2

M, #21950, b. 20 May 1812

Family 1: Lucy C. Tibbles b. c 1833, d. c 1857

Family 2: Lucinda M. Fuller d. 1865

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BirthMay 20, 1812Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 48, CT, in 1860 census; age 68, MA, in 1880 census1,3
MarriageNov 14, 1852Adams Co., IL, USA4
ResidenceFeb, 1857Quincy, IL, USA5
1860 Census1860Quincy City, Adams Co., IL, USA, age 48, a carpenter, property $2000-3006
MarriageMay 22, 1861McDonough Co., IL, USA, Lic 16114
1880 Census1880Prairie City, McDonough Co., IL, USA, age 68, farming, a widower7
ResearchQuincy City, IL, USA, brother?
BiographySilas Houghton is a native of Massachusetts, and a son of Joel and Peggy Houghton. In early life he learned the carpenters' trade. In 1837 he emigrated to this state, and located at Quincy, following his trade as contractor and builder, until 1849, when he emigrated overland to California, with ox teams. There he was employed in packing and mining. After an absence of three years he returned to Quincy, Illinois, and followed his former occupation. He was married in 1852 to Lucy C. Tibbles, of Hancock county, Illinois, but formerly from Ohio. She died in 1857, leaving one child, named Eva. The mother was buried in the Bushnell cemetery. In 1861 he was again married to Lucinda M. Fuller, of Fulton county, Illinois, formerly from New York. He then moved to Bushnell, McDonough county, where his second wife died, in 1865, and was also buried in the Bushnell cemetery. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Since the death of his second wife he has resided most of the time on his farm, in Prairie City township. His daughter, Eva, was married in 1880 to Simeon Pigman, of Omaha, Nebraska, but they now reside at Ogden, Utah territory.8

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2102.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34641, FHC #0481283.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Quincey City, Ursa Twp, Adams Co., IL, p. 4, line 39, dwl 26-27.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Prairie City, Mc Donough, Illinois; Roll: T9_228; Family History Film: 1254228; Page: 522A; Enumeration District: 168; Sheet 28, line 12, dwl 282-286.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.macomb.com/%7Eilmcdono/townships/…

Stephen Houghton1,2

M, #21951, b. 4 September 1841

Biography

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BirthSep 4, 1841Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newtonville; age 8 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census1,3
Occupation1861MA, USA, a farmer4
Research1861
Mil. EnlsMay 23, 1861Newtonville, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. G, 1st MA Infantry, a private, age 20; Oct 1862-Jun 1865: private, 11th Gr S Inf; length 2 y 9 m; also private, Comp G, 1st MA Vols, May 1861-Oct 1862, length 1 y 6 m5,6,4
1890 Veterans Census1890South Boston, MA, USA7
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4514.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, South Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 16; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 833.

William Henry Houghton1,2

M, #21952, b. 22 March 1839, d. circa 1893

Family: Mary E. (?)

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BirthMar 22, 1839Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newtonville; age 10 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census1,3
Occupation1861a carpenter4
Mil. EnlsMay 23, 1861Newtonville, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. G, 1st Mass. Infantry, a private and corporal, age 22; Boston Fusiliers5,6,4
Marriage7
Deathcirca 1893

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4513.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.

Jonathan Allen1

M, #21953, b. 1 April 1780, d. 5 June 1850

Family: Sarah Houghton b. 22 Sep 1781, d. 12 Jun 1867

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BirthApr 1, 17802
Origin1806Medway, Norfolk Co., MA, USA3
MarriageApr 30, 1806Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,3,4,5
DeathJun 5, 1850Paris, ME, USA2
ParentsSAsahel Allen and Patience Richardson6

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gary Richardson, Feb. 9, 2009: gedcom.
  3. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 154.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 314.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2106.

Julia A. Lucas1

F, #21954, b. November 1818

Family: William Pratt Houghton b. 21 Feb 1815

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BirthNov, 1818NH, USA, age 31 in 1850 census; age 42, NH, in 1860 census; age 51, NH, in 1870 census; age 61 in 1880 census; age 81, VT, in 1900 census2,3,4
MarriageApr 25, 1839Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, MLM: Sep. 2, 18391,5,6
1850 Census1850Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 36, farmer7
1870 Census1870Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 55, a carpenter and builder8
ParentsDparents born in NH, in 1880 census; VT in 1900 census

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Newton, Middlesex, MA, Box 326, p. 17.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 176, line 24, dwl 1339.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 48, E.D. 899, Sh. 14, Ln. 25.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 112.
  6. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526. Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 17; line 21, dwl 222-233.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 176, line 24, dwl 1339-1402.
  9. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 464.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_546; Family History Film: 1254546; Page: 70B; Enumeration District: 475; sheet 30, line 9, dwl 270-297.

Francis C. Houghton1

M, #21955, b. circa 1843, d. 2 April 1846

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Birthcirca 1843MA, USA, dd calc
DeathApr 2, 1846Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 3; dropsy in head; s. William1

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 464.

Hannah A. Chamberlain1

F, #21956, b. February 1821, d. 21 January 1902

Family: Abel Witcomb Houghton b. 13 Dec 1815, d. 8 Feb 1902

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BirthFeb, 1821NH, USA, age 32, NH, in 1850 census; age 41, NH, in 1860 census; age 64 in 1880 census; age 79 in 1900 census2,3
MarriageAug 3, 1839Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,5
NewspaperOct 5, 1839Columbian Centenial: marriage6
1850 Census1850Medway, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Abel, W., 33, stage driver; Ama A., 327
Separationcirca 18608
1860 Census1860Medway, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 42, groom9
PensionInxbetween Jan 3, 1863 and Jul 29, 1865Medway, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Annah D. Houghton, W62223, for son Albert C. Houghton, corporal, Comp. E, 2nd MA Reg; mustered in May 25, 1861; killed May 23, 1863, Chancelorsville; she was abondoned by her husband circa 1860; she was dependent on son for 5 years; pension of $8 dollars per month to start May 3, 1863 (43 page pension)8
Residence1865
DeathJan 21, 1902Medway, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, of cancer10
ParentsDfather born in MA, mother in VT

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 57, E.D. 1047, Sh. 30, Ln. 66.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_331; Page: 324;
    line 42, dwl 119-153.
  4. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1892.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#271058986
  6. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_331; Page: 324; line 42, dwl 119-153.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#271058956
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Medway, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 141, line 15, dwl 1040-1141.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#271058966

Benjamin Franklin Houghton1,2

M, #21957, b. 25 April 1825

Family: Mary J. Wilkins b. Jan 1828

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BirthApr 25, 1825MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census; age 55 in 1880 census3,2,4
MarriageDec 20, 1847Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA5
1850 Census1850Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, B. Houghton, 24, a mason, property $30004
1860 Census1860Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 35, merchant, property $2500-$200; and Susanna Wilkins6
1870 Census1870Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 45, retail grocer, property $10,000, $10,0007
1880 Census1880Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 55, a retail grocer3,8
ResearchNewton, MA, USA, lived near each other

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  2. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526.      Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 475, Sh 12, Ln 16.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 6;
    line 39, dwl 63-70.
  5. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526. Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 401, line 26, dwl 2681-2982.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_630; Page: 178; line 34, dwl 1371-1435.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 475, Sh 12, Ln 16, dwl 107-119.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 48, E.D. 897, Sh. 20, Ln. 47.

Mary J. Wilkins1

F, #21958, b. January 1828

Family: Benjamin Franklin Houghton b. 25 Apr 1825

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BirthJan, 1828VT, USA, age 22 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 52, VT, in 1880 census; 1900 census: VT2,3,4
Marriage BannDec 6, 1846Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
1850 Census1850Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, B. Houghton, 24, a mason, property $30004
1870 Census1870Newton, Middlesex Co., NH, USA, age 45, a retired grocer, property $10000-$10005
1880 Census1880Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 55, a retail grocer3,6
1900 Census1900Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 72, widow2,7
ParentsDfather born in Scotland, mother in VT

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 48, E.D. 897, Sh. 20, Ln. 47.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 475, Sh 12, Ln 16.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 6;
    line 39, dwl 63-70.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 178, line 34, dwl 1371.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 475, Sh 12, Ln 16, dwl 107-119.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Ward 3, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 664; Enumeration District: 897; Sheet 20A; line 47.
  8. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526. Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #21959, b. 7 February 1822, d. 1 July 1857

Family: Capron C. Cook b. c 1819

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BirthFeb 7, 1822Weston, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census2
MarriageApr 14, 1841Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Bible: Apr 5 18411,2
DeathJul 1, 18572

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  2. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526. Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  3. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 42.
  4. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 41.

Capron C. Cook1

M, #21960, b. circa 1819

Family: Elizabeth Houghton b. 7 Feb 1822, d. 1 Jul 1857

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Birthcirca 1819Lyme, NH, USA, age 31, NY, in 1850 census2
MarriageApr 14, 1841Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Bible: Apr 5 18411,3
1850 Census1850Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 30, a machinist; next door to brother in law William Houghton4

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 41.
  3. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526. Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 17; line 18, dwl 221-232.
  5. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 42.