Merriam Carter1

F, #22715, b. circa 1815

Family: James Houghton b. 31 Dec 1811, d. 11 Oct 1875

Biography

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Birthcirca 1815Kingston, NH, USA, age 35, MA, in 1850 census; age 46 in 1860 census; age 56, NH, in 1870 census; age 64 in 1880 census; 1880 census of son Edmund gives VT2,3,4
Origincirca 1834Roxbury, MA, USA5
MarriageDec 11, 1834Roxbury, MA, USA1,6
NewspaperDec 17, 1834Columbian Centenial: marriage7
1850 Census1850Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, a farmer, property $15000, next door to parents8,9
1860 Census1860Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 48, farmer; property $1700-$200010
1870 Census1870Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 59, a farmer, property $21,000-$500011
1880 Census1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 64, widowed, listed as mother, after son Charles E., in household of Thomas and Zilpha Capen12
ParentsDparents born in NH
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 34.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 509b, line 4, dwl 948.
  4. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Deaths Registered in Boston, MA, Reg. 10590.
  5. [S370] Dorchester MA VRs V36, p. 146.
  6. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
  7. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 34, line 1, dwl 413.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Dorchester, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_329; Page: 34;
    line 11, del 413-537.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Dorchester, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 251, line 27, dwl 1760-2011.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 509b, line 4, dwl 948-1174.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_561; Family History Film: 1254561; Page: 130C; Enumeration District: 781; sheet 15, line 17, dwl 139-144.
  13. [S370] Dorchester MA VRs V36, p. 41.
  14. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 82, E.D. 1533, Sh. 17, Ln. 68.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 64, number 8.

Elizabeth D. Bird1

F, #22716, b. circa 1808

Family: John Hauers Houghton b. 31 Jan 1807

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1808Roxbury, MA, USA, age 42 in 1850 census; age 52 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1870 census2,3
Marriage BannMar 27, 1831Roxbury, MA, USA1,4
1850 Census1850Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, a currier, property $12002
1860 Census1860Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 53, currier5
1870 Census1870Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 63, currying (craftsman who curries leather for use)6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_330; Page: 16; line 17, dwl 200-298.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Jonathan Houghton, December 10, 2012.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 39.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Ward 4, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 83, line 11, dwl 452-709.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 648, Sh. 134b, Ln. 28, dwl 248-473.

Lawson Houghton1,2,3

M, #22717, b. circa April 1804, d. 4 October 1885

Family: Mary Nightingale b. 4 Mar 1809, d. 12 Feb 1895

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca Apr, 1804Thompson, CT, USA, age 46, CT, in 1850 census; age 57, ME, in 1860 census; age 57, NH, in 1870 census; age 76, CT, in 1880 census; son George's death cert. gives Boston, MA2,5,3,6
MarriageMay 13, 1827Roxbury, MA, USA1
1830 Census1830Ward II, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)7
1850 Census1850Ward 10, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, a laborer3
1860 Census1860Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 57, lamplighter8
1870 Census1870Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 57, a lamp lighter; and John Nealley, 25, a teamster9
1880 Census1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 76, a lamp lighter2,10
DeathOct 4, 1885Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 81 y 6 m, of valv. disease of heart6
BurialMont Hope, Suffolk Co., MA, USA11
ParentsSparents born in CT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 28, ED 671, Sh 23, Ln 45.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 10th Ward, Roll: M432_337, P. 397B, line 5, dwl 869-1375.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/59177978/…
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://distantcousin.com/obits/nh/warner/1913/…
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll|0|1652393|0|2|3242|9|0|0|0|0|&msypn__ftp_x=1&cpxt=0&catBucket=rstp&uidh=3d2&msydp=2&cp=0&pcat=ROOT_CATEGORY&h=2621605&recoff=7+8&db=MADeathRecords&indiv=1&ml_rpos=2.
  7. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , 1830 US Census, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA,Ward No. 11, Roll:      M19_65, Page:      390.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 10, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_523; Page: 414; sheet 236; line 28, dwl 990-1823.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 645, p. 93, line 35, dwl 255-577.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 556; Family History Film: 1254556; Page: 267C; Enumeration District: 671; Image: 0196; line 45, dwl 134-216.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://interactive.ancestry.com/2495/40400_274647-00587/…

Mary Nightingale1

F, #22718, b. 4 March 1809, d. 12 February 1895

Family: Lawson Houghton b. c Apr 1804, d. 4 Oct 1885

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 4, 1809Roxbury, MA, USA, dd calc; age 42 in 1850 census; age 51 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1880 census2,3,4,5
MarriageMay 13, 1827Roxbury, MA, USA1
1850 Census1850Ward 10, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, a laborer3
1870 Census1870Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 57, a lamp lighter; and John Nealley, 25, a teamster6
1880 Census1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 76, a lamp lighter2,7
DeathFeb 12, 1895Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, "widow of Lawrence m. n. Nightingale", age 85 y 11 m 8 d8,5
ParentsDAbraham and Betsey Nightingale; father born in Quincy MA, mother in Roxbury MA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 28, ED 671, Sh 23, Ln 45.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, 10th Ward, Roll: M432_337, P. 397B, line 5, dwl 869-1375.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://distantcousin.com/obits/nh/warner/1913/…
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 645, p. 93, line 35, dwl 255-577.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 556; Family History Film: 1254556; Page: 267C; Enumeration District: 671; Image: 0196; line 45, dwl 134-216.
  8. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Deaths Registered in Boston, MA, Vol. 456, P. 62.

Edmund M. Fowler Jr.1

M, #22719, b. 1820

Family: Pamela Crane Houghton b. 1820

Biography

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Birth1820MA, USA, age 30 in 1850 census2
Marriage BannAug 29, 1841Roxbury, MA, USA, CJV: mar [sister also married in Roxbury]1
1850 Census1850Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 12.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 12, line 40.
  4. [S370] Dorchester MA VRs V36, p. 146.
  5. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Eben Tolman, Town Clerk, Dorchester, MA, 1853.

Patrick Houghton1

M, #22720

Family: Bridget Killin

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage BannMay 22, 1842Roxbury, MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.

Bridget Killin1

F, #22721

Family: Patrick Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage BannMay 22, 1842Roxbury, MA, USA1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.

Eliza Ann Houghton1

F, #22722, b. circa 1818, d. September 1819

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Birthcirca 1818
DeathSep, 1819Roxbury, MA, USA, cholera infantum, a. 1 y.1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 557.

Henry Houghton1

M, #22723, b. circa April 1824, d. 25 August 1825

Biography

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Birthcirca Apr, 1824
DeathAug 25, 1825Roxbury, MA, USA, a. 16 m; cholera infantum1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 557.

Zelia Adams Houghton1

F, #22724, b. circa 1820, d. 8 June 1835

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1820MA, USA
DeathJun 8, 1835Roxbury, MA, USA, a. 15 y.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 558.

Susannah Taylor1

F, #22725, b. 6 April 1752

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 6, 1752Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 328.

Betty Taylor1

F, #22726, b. 1 July 1760

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 1, 1760Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 328.

Thomas Page1

M, #22727

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Residencecirca 1755Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 264.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.

Joseph Platts1

M, #22728

Family: Dorothy Houghton b. 9 Nov 1732, d. 1758

Biography

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Residencecirca 1752Rowley, Alberta, Canada1
Marriage BannSep 30, 1752Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Lunenburg VR gives Dorothy (Page) as name (but her Page marriage occurred in 1755 ??)1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 236.

Olive Houghton1

F, #22729

Family: John Hayward 2d

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Origincirca 1844Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageOct 17, 1844Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S341] Concord MA VRs, p. 405.

John Hayward 2d1

M, #22730

Family: Olive Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Origincirca 1844Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageOct 17, 1844Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S341] Concord MA VRs, p. 405.

Mary S. Jackson1

F, #22731, b. circa April 1845, d. 23 March 1887

Family: Samuel Andre Houghton b. 4 Jan 1807, d. 19 Oct 1892

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca Apr, 1845Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, dd calc1,2
MarriageOct 19, 1882Lexington, MA, USA2,1
DeathMar 23, 1887Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 41 y 11 m1,2
ParentsDJoshua and Mary Jackson2,1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S342] Lexington MA VRs, p. 440.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 43.

Mary Abby Simpson1

F, #22732, b. circa 1842

Family: Baldwin Houghton b. c 1839

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1842MA, USA, age 19 in 1861; 1930 census of son Gilman gives MA as bp
Origin1861Marblehead, MA, USA1
MarriageJul 4, 1861Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,1
ParentsDJames and Mary Abby Simpson1
ResearchMLM gives this marriage, but VRs give other Baldwin
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 8, number 97.
  2. [S342] Lexington MA VRs, p. 341.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57, 96.

Gilman Baldwin Houghton1,2

M, #22733, b. 25 April 1864, d. 1938

Family: Josie Adell Saben b. 20 Feb 1872, d. 1960

Biography

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BirthApr 25, 1864Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 17 in 1880 census; Apr 1864, age 36 in 1900 census; age 46 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1930 census; Sabin: Bolton, Chittenden, VT3,4,1,5,6
1880 Census1880Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 17, farm laborer, with and nephew of Samuel N and Julia A. Haynes7
Residence1890Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, an employee of T. J. T. McNear & Co., fruit8
Origin1893Lexington, MA, USA6
MarriageNov 29, 1893Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, he, a. 29; she, a. 211,5,6
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, commission merchant; with mother in law Mary J. Saben, Feb. 1836, 64, VT4,9
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, fruit dealer; and mother in law Mary J. Saben, 74, VT10
1920 Census1920Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 56, wholesale fruit3,11
1930 Census1930Belmont, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 67, wholesale fruit proprietor12
Death1938MA, USA
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S342] Lexington MA VRs, p. 341.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 96 #3342.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Dorchester, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 119, E.D. 478, Sh. 3, Ln. 95.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 78, E.D. 1467, Sh. 9, Ln.6.
  5. [S543] Gordon Alan Morris and Prittie Thomas J. & Dixie, Descendants of William Sabin of Rehoboth Massachusetts, p. 218.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 96.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_562; Family History Film: 1254562; Page: 69B; Enumeration District: 801; sheet 2, line 25, dwl 18-19.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 20, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 686; Enumeration District: 1467; Sheet 9A; line 6, dwl 161-150-166.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 20, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_622; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 1571;
    line 8, dwl 185-237-344.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 19, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_738; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 478; line 90, dwl 185-41-58.
  12. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_914; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 187; Image: 1022; line 70, dwl 24-163-210.

Josie Adell Saben1

F, #22734, b. 20 February 1872, d. 1960

Family: Gilman Baldwin Houghton b. 25 Apr 1864, d. 1938

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 20, 1872Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Feb. 1862, age 28 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 58 in 1930 census; age 68 in 1940 census; age "70" in 1950 census; age 78 in 1950 census2,3,1,4
Origin1893Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageNov 29, 1893Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, he, a. 29; she, a. 211,4,5
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, commission merchant; with mother in law Mary J. Saben, Feb. 1836, 64, VT3,6
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 46, fruit dealer; and mother in law Mary J. Saben, 74, VT7
1930 Census1930Belmont, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 67, wholesale fruit proprietor8
1940 Census1940Belmont, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 68, widowed9
Death1960
ParentsDJonas Marshall Saben and Mary Josephine Kelly; father born in NH, mother born in VT1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S342] Lexington MA VRs, p. 341.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Dorchester, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 119, E.D. 478, Sh. 3, Ln. 95.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 78, E.D. 1467, Sh. 9, Ln.6.
  4. [S543] Gordon Alan Morris and Prittie Thomas J. & Dixie, Descendants of William Sabin of Rehoboth Massachusetts, p. 218.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 96.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 20, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 686; Enumeration District: 1467; Sheet 9A; line 6, dwl 161-150-166.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 20, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_622; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 1571;
    line 8, dwl 185-237-344.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_914; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 187; Image: 1022; line 70, dwl 24-163-210.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1603; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 9-67; line 68, dwl 22.

Abiather Houghton Jr1,2,3

M, #22737, b. 4 April 1757, d. 18 May 1807

Family: Judeth Boutell b. 4 Aug 1758, d. 14 Sep 1821

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthApr 4, 1757Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4,5
Milit-Beg1775Mass. Soldiers: "Houghton, Abiathar (also given Ablathar, Jr.), Leominster. Private, Capt. Joshua Wood's co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Cambridge; service, 8 days; reported enlisted into the army; also, Capt. James Burt's co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt; order for advance pay, signed by said Houghton and others, dated Cambridge, June 8, 1775; also, Private, same co. and regt; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 26, 1775; service, 3 mos. 13 days; also, company receipt for wages for Aug. 1775, dated Camp at Prospect Hill; also, company return [probably Oct., 1775]; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Camp at Prospect Hill, Dec. 27, 1775."; "Houghton, Abiathar, Leominster. Order on Paymaster General, payable to Joseph Shurtleff, Quartermaster, endorsed "Hull, July15, 1776," signed by said Houghton and others belonging to Capt. Haskell's co., Col. Marshall's regt., for advance pay for 1 month, blanket money, and travel allowance; also, Private, Capt. Andrew Haskell's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt; service from Aug. 1, 1776, to Dec. 1, 1776, 4 mos. 2 1/2 days."; "Houghton, Abiathar. Private, Lieut. Samuel Stickney's co., Col. Abijah Stearns's (Worcester Co.) regt; marched Oct. 9, 1777; service, 17 days; company marched to Saratoga under command of Maj. Ebenezer Bridge to assist army under Gen. Gates. Roll dated Leominster."; "Houghton, Abiathar. Private, Capt. William Thurlo's co., Col. Josiah Whitney's regt; service from July 30, 1778, to Sept. 13, 1778, 1 mo. 15 days, at Rode Island. Roll sworn to in Worcester Co."; MLM: He was at the Lexington alarm (Annals, p. 112); Corp. in Levi Warner's Co., Col. Sterne's Reg. of Leominster Jan. 20. to Feb. 22, 1778 in Capt. Haskell's Co. and Andrew's co., Haskell's Reg. At Hull, Mass., 1776 in Capt. James Burt's Co., Harvard men, Dec. 2, 1776.6,2,7,8
Research1775
MarriageApr 12, 1781Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA9,4,5
EstateJun 3, 1784Oldest son received all real estate and paying their shares to all the others.10
1790 Census1790Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 2 females11
AdministrNov 15, 1796Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Administration Bond of $10,000 by Abiather Houghton, administrator of the estate of his brother John (W.P. Case # 31023)12
1800 Census1800Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 00010-01011 (5 total); 1 male 26-44; 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 45+13
DeathMay 18, 1807Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 51 y, stoppage of bowels14,8,5
BurialOld Pine Grove Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA15
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S782] Patricia Law Hatcher Rev. Patriots Graves II, p. 47.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #653, 71.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34, 71.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  6. [S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, 8: 296.
  7. [S178] Nourse, Military Annals of Lancaster, p. 112.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
  9. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  10. [S1379] William Richard Cutter Families of Middlesex Co. MA, p. 687.
  11. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, MA, p. 226.
  12. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA, Case 31023.
  13. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester Co, MA, p. 435.
  14. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.
  15. [S782] Patricia Law Hatcher Rev. Patriots Graves II, p. 170.
  16. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.
  17. [S235] U.S. Census, 1790 U.S., Leominster, MA, p. 226.

Judeth Boutell1

F, #22738, b. 4 August 1758, d. 14 September 1821

Family: Abiather Houghton Jr b. 4 Apr 1757, d. 18 May 1807

Biography

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BirthAug 4, 1758Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageApr 12, 1781Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4
1820 Census1820Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male 0-10; 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+5,6
DeathSep 14, 1821Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Wid. Judith7,2
ParentsDWilliam and Persis Boutelle2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34, 71.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, p. 118.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 118.
  7. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.
  8. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  9. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1790 U.S., Leominster, MA, p. 226.

Joab Wetherbee1

M, #22739, b. 1759, d. 1843

Family: Abigail Houghton b. 19 Dec 1758

Biography

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Birth1759Lunenburg, MA, USA2,3
Milit-Beg1775MA, USA, under Capt. Josiah Stearns and Col. Ephraim Doolittle2,3
MarriageDec 9, 1779Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,1,4,5
PensionInx1832Cheshire Co., NH, USA3
Death1843Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, USA2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 19.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 39.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.

Alice Houghton1,2

F, #22740, b. 14 October 1755, d. 26 September 1756

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 14, 1755Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4
DeathSep 26, 1756Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 11 m. 18 d.5,3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34 #652.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 34.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 310.
  5. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.