Anna M. Houghton1

F, #41401, b. circa 1837

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Birthcirca 1837NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 13 in a school with Charles and Ruth Bockers?1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_305; Page: 256;
    line 16, dwl 1107-1240.

Edwin Lawson1

M, #41402, b. circa 1834

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Birthcirca 1834ME, USA, age 16 in 1850 census2

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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, West Newbury, Essex Co., MA, Box 315, p. 202.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Chicopee, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_319; Page: 187
    line 40, dwl 2699-2934.

James Houghton1

M, #41403, b. circa 1824

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Birthcirca 1824PA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Nantucket, Nantucket Co., MA, USA, age 26, black, mariner1
ResearchNantucket, MA, USA, both mariners

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_328; Page: 385; line 9, dwl 1615.

Rev. George Houghton1

M, #41404, b. circa 1812

Family: Mary (?) b. c 1814

  • Marriage*: Rev. George Houghton married Mary (?)1

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Birthcirca 1812VT, USA, age 38 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Wareham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, George, 38, a Metholdist Clergyman; Mary, 361
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Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_333; Page: 328; line 38, dwl 1076-1158.

Mary (?)1

F, #41405, b. circa 1814

Family: Rev. George Houghton b. c 1812

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Birthcirca 1814VT, USA, age 36 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Wareham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, George, 38, a Metholdist Clergyman; Mary, 361

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_333; Page: 328; line 38, dwl 1076-1158.

Feroni? Houghton1

F, #41406, b. circa 1836

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Birthcirca 1836VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1

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  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_333; Page: 328; line 38, dwl 1076-1158.

Sarah Rebecca Houghton1,2

F, #41407, b. 8 April 1847, d. 5 December 1919

Family: Alpheus Kimball Francis b. 6 Jun 1844, d. 17 Dec 1908

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BirthApr 8, 1847Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, rec. as Boston MA; age 3 in 1850 census1,2
MarriageFeb 3, 1868Marlborough, MA, USA, Lunenberg rec.2
DeathDec 5, 1919Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, Death cert.2
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Box 311, p. 291.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Louise H. Royce, 2/24/2003.

Harriet M. Houghton1

F, #41408, b. 16 November 1848, d. 3 March 1947

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BirthNov 16, 1848Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 7 in 1855 census; age 11 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1870 census; age 31 in 1880 census2,1
Occupation1910box maker factory
1930 Census1930Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 81, single, an inmate in Fall River Home for Aged3
1940 Census1940Home for Aged, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 914
DeathMar 3, 1947Fall River, MA, USA
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 69;
    line 9, dwl 692-1068.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Fall River, Bristol, MA, Reel 604, p. 510b, line 3, dwl 273.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_889; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 80; sheet 23A, line 20, dwl 1168.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1690; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 17-132; line 49.

Anna E. Houghton1

F, #41409, b. July 1850, d. 1924

Family 1: George Barker b. 1845

Family 2: Thomas A. Manchester b. 1851, d. 1936

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BirthJul, 1850Fall River, MA, USA, age 1/12 in 1850 census; age 5 in 1855 census; age 10 in 1860 census; age 30 in 1880 census; age 60 in 1910 census2,1
MarriageAug, 18692
Occupation1880a store clerk
Marriagecirca 1888mar 22 y in 1910 census3
1910 Census1910Somerset, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 59, groceries traveling salesman3
Death1924MA, USA
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 69;
    line 9, dwl 692-1068.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ann-Marie Cunniff, Nov 13, 2004.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Somerset, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_575; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 226; line 56, dwl 188-216.

James O. Houghton1

M, #41410, b. circa 1835

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Birthcirca 1835MA, USA, age 15 in 1850 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, Box 308, p. 69.

Edmund J. Houghton1

M, #41411, b. circa 1837

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Birthcirca 1837MA, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1855 census; age 23 in 1860 census1
Occupationbetween 1855 and 1860a sailor

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, Box 308, p. 69.

William Houghton1

M, #41412, b. 8 June 1808, d. 13 August 1885

Family: Ann Grime b. c 1809, d. 11 Sep 1873

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BirthJun 8, 1808Wltondale, near, Preston, Lancashire, England, age 42 in 1850 census; age 72 in 1880 census2
MarriageNov 16, 1829St. Andrew's Church, Leyland, England2
1840 Census1840Rahway, Essex Co., NJ, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)3
1850 Census1850Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 42, a laborer4
1880 Census1880Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 72, a block printer, married, a boarder5
DeathAug 13, 1885Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, 228 Water St.6,2
BurialSt. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence, MA, USA2
NoteMarriage date from LDS IGI records; DOB data of children from family sources; May be inconsistent, showing 1st child was born four months before marriage. LDS IGI records show the following info which may apply: Wm. H. Chr. 4/14/1811 at Preston; s. Thomas & Mary
Sailed from Liverpool 1/18/1831 to New York on 3/2/1831. First worked at Bellville, NJ at Block Printing. Later lived in Rahway, NJ then Fall River, MA. Later to Lowell, MA. Moved to Lawrence in 1852. Residence Until 1831 - Waltondale, England 3/2/1831 New York; 1885, 228 Water St. Lawrence, MA Occupation - block printer Cause of death= congestion of liver; L.D. 4-97

Following is handwritten record from McDermott family: Family Record of Wm. Houghton William Houghton born June 8, 1808 in Waltondale, near Preston,Lancashire, England. His father, Thos. Houghton, was a block printer by trade. His mother's maiden name was Mary Worden and their fathers and mothers were all natives of the same place. Ann Houghton, wife ofWm., was born June 1, 1809; her maiden name, Ann Grime, and her father, Thos. Grime, a block printer. Her mother's maiden name was Catherine Whittle and their fathers and mothers were all born and lived about the same place as I came from. I sailed from Liverpool Jan. 18, 1831, arrived in New York March 2nd,1831. I first worked at Bellville, N.J. at block printing. My wife sailed from Liverpool May 17, 1832, arrived at N.Y. June 26, 1832.This was the great Cholera year and the death rate was about 26 a day. Frances Houghton was born July 28, 1829; Mary born Sept. 18th, 1830 at Clayton Green, near Preston, Eng. John Houghton born July 9, 1833at New York and died Augt. 7th, 1833 and is buried at St. Patrick's Church, Mott Street, N.Y. Grace Houghton born Augt. 12th,1834 anddied Jan. 10, 1862. Catherine Houghton born March 3, 1837 at Rahway, N.J; Elizabeth born July 13, 1839 at Rahway; Thomas born Jan. 21,1842 at Rahway; John born Mar. 7, 1846 at Fall River, Mass; Margaret Ann born April 1, 1849 at Fall River, Mass., died Jan. 11, 1852 at Lowell, Mass; Margaret Ann born Feb. 19, 1852 at Lowell, Mass. Moved to Lawrence in 1852. Ann Houghton died Sept. 11, 1873. Wm. Houghton died Augt. 13, 1885. In 1880 Census for Lawrence, William listed as Block Printer.2
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, Box 308, p. 110.
  2. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  3. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Rahway, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 251; Page: 427.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, ED 199, SD 60, Sh. 21, Ln. 48, dwl 7-18-26.
  6. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, V. 364, p. 236.

Ann Grime1

F, #41413, b. circa 1809, d. 11 September 1873

Family: William Houghton b. 8 Jun 1808, d. 13 Aug 1885

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Birthcirca 1809Wltondale, near, Preston, Lancashire, England, age 42 in 1850 census1,2
MarriageNov 16, 1829St. Andrew's Church, Leyland, England1
Note1832Sailed from Liverpool 5/17/1832 to join husband in NY. Arrived at NY 6/26/1832. Record of death not found, indicated death from family source (see note for husband).1
1850 Census1850Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 42, a laborer2
DeathSep 11, 1873Lawrence, MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.

Mary Houghton1

F, #41414, b. 18 September 1830, d. 29 April 1899

Family: H. Thomas Ashworth b. c 1836, d. 27 Aug 1894

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BirthSep 18, 1830Clayton Green, Preston, Lancashire, England, age 19 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1880 census2,1
Marriage2
1880 Census1880age 45, a blacksmith
DeathApr 29, 1899Lawrence, MA, USA, Cause of death= heart disease, gen debility;2
BurialBellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
NoteL.D. 7-89 No children. Husband died before her. Residence - 48 Morton St. Lawrence, MA2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  2. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.

Grace Houghton1

F, #41415, b. 12 August 1834, d. 10 January 1862

Family: (?) Costello

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BirthAug 12, 1834Rahway, NJ, USA, age 15 in 1850 census2,1
MarriageMA, USA2
DeathJan 10, 1862MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  2. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.

Catherine Houghton1

F, #41416, b. 3 March 1837, d. 30 October 1909

Family: Richard Leonard b. c 1841, d. 8 Jul 1904

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BirthMar 3, 1837Rahway, NJ, USA, age 13 in 1850 census2,1
Marriage2
ResidenceLawrence, MA, USA, 109 Oxford St. L.D. 11-1242
DeathOct 30, 1909Lawrence, MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  2. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.

Elizabeth A. Houghton1,2

F, #41417, b. 13 July 1839, d. 3 January 1921

Family: John James McDermott b. 9 Aug 1840, d. 6 Dec 1898

  • Marriage*: Elizabeth A. Houghton married John James McDermott on Nov 25, 1863 Marriage date based on family records. Civil record of marriage not found.1

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BirthJul 13, 1839Rahway, NJ, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1880 census1,2
Residence1840Rahway, NJ, USA, 1840 - Rahway, NJ (Census, Rahway, Essex Co., Roll 251, p. 427.)
1850 - Fall River, MA, (Census, p.110)
1921 - Lawrence, MA, 460 Lowell St.
(Death Record) Cause of death= Cerebral Hem. Arterio;1
MarriageNov 25, 1863Marriage date based on family records. Civil record of marriage not found.1
1880 Census1880Lawrence, MA, USA, age 40, a retail grocer3
DeathJan 3, 1921Lawrence, MA, USA4,1
BurialSt. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence, MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Lawrence, MA, Reel 530, p. 501A.
  4. [S1241] Lawrence, MA City Records: V. 15, p. 60.

Thomas H. Houghton1,2

M, #41418, b. 21 January 1842, d. 22 August 1907

Family: Josephine McQuade b. 1 Oct 1847, d. 13 Sep 1885

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BirthJan 21, 1842Rahway, NJ, USA, age 7 in 1850 census; age 25, NJ, in 1870 census; age 35, England, in 1880 census1,2
MarriageMay 20, 1869Lawrence, MA, USA1
1880 Census1880Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 35, a grocer; Also, Mary, Kate, Jane Sullivan; and Ann Murray3,4
DeathAug 22, 1907Lawrence, MA, USA1
BurialSt. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence, MA, USA1
NoteResidence - 48 Morton St. Lawrence, MA
Cause of death= gastric cancer, cerebral metastasis;
L.D. 10-176 L.M. 3-581

Citations

  1. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 8, ED. 198, Sh. 25, Ln. 31; 1880 Census, Lawrence, MA; FHL Film 1254530, Reel 530, p. 456a.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, ED 198, Sh. 25, p. 456, Ln. 31, dwl 261.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 8, ED. 198, Sh. 25, Ln. 31.

John William Houghton1,2

M, #41419, b. 7 May 1846, d. 25 February 1899

Family: Elizabeth Donnelly b. Feb 1849

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BirthMay 7, 1846Fall River, MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1864 enlistment; age 34 in 1880 census; Mar. 7 also1,3,2
Mil. EnlsApr 28, 1864Lawrence, MA, USA, in the Union Army, 8th Unassigned Co., MA Mil. Infantry, a private4
MarriageJun 20, 1872Lawrence, MA, USA1
1880 Census1880Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 34, cotton mill worker5,6
DeathFeb 25, 1899Lawrence, MA, USA1
BurialSt. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence, MA, USA1
NoteResidence - 49 Sexton St. Lawrence, MA
Cause of death= flu
L.D. 7-81 M.B. 16-701

Citations

  1. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  3. [S1078] Unknown compiler address, Fall River, MA VRs: LDS Film 573257 (sent by Marie Buckingham).
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 8, ED 193, Sh 39, Ln 33.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, ED 193, SD 60, Sh 39, p. 333, Ln 33, dwl 11-212-414.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 8, ED 193, Sh 39, Ln 33.

Margaret Ann Houghton1

F, #41420, b. 1 April 1849, d. 11 January 1852

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BirthApr 1, 1849Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census1,3,2
DeathJan 11, 1852Lowell, MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1240] Unknown compiler, 2003.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 110;
    line 27, dwl 1034-1793.
  3. [S1078] Unknown compiler address, Fall River, MA VRs: LDS Film 573257 (sent by Marie Buckingham).