Wallace Houghton1

M, #42451, b. circa 1832

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Birthcirca 1832VT, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1860 census1
1850 Census1850Hinsdale, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 18, a laborer, living with George Robertson, papermaker1
1860 Census1860Hinsdale, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 28, with George and Abba Robertson2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hinsdale, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_427; Page: 69;
    line 15, dwl 20-22.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Hinsdale, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 84; line 4, dwl 682.

John Houghton1

M, #42452, b. circa 1791

Family: Elizabeth (?) b. c 1797

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Birthcirca 1791MA, USA, age 59 in 1850 census1
Marriage2
1840 Census1840Roxbury, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Total: 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)3
1850 Census1850Roxbury, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 59, a farmer, property $12002

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 292;
    line 9, dwl 915-990.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 292;
    line 9, dwl 915-990.
  3. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 234; Page: 121.

Elizabeth (?)1

F, #42453, b. circa 1797

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Birthcirca 1797NH, USA, age 53 in 1850 census2
1850 Census1850Roxbury, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 59, a farmer, property $12002

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 292;
    line 9, dwl 915-990.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Roxbury, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 292;
    line 9, dwl 915-990.

Mireca Nims1,2

F, #42454, b. 3 November 1800, d. 2 December 1861

Family: Daniel Wyman Houghton b. 18 Feb 1799, d. 15 Apr 1856

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BirthNov 3, 1800Sullivan, NH, USA, age 49 in 1850 census; age 60 in 1860 census3,2,4
MarriageNov 13, 1828Sullivan, NH, USA, MLM: Nov. 18385,3,2
1850 Census1850Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 51, a farmer, property $2000; Abigail Nims, age 73, NH, with them4
1860 Census1860Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 24, school teacher6
DeathDec 2, 1861Sullivan, NH, USA3,2
ParentsDCalvin Nims and Abigail Wilson3,2

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93.
  2. [S1004] Unknown author, Nims Family, p. 590.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 137.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 295;
    line 16, dwl 959-1034.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, Box 428, p. 295, line 16, dwl 959.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 8; line 33, dwl 76-76.
  7. [S1004] Unknown author, Nims Family, p. 671.

Sarah Ellen Houghton1,2,3

F, #42455, b. 10 September 1833, d. 20 September 1898

Family: Henry Otis Spaulding b. 2 Sep 1835, d. 15 Jan 1918

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BirthSep 10, 1833Sullivan, NH, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census5,4,3
MarriageFeb 3, 18585,4
1880 Census1880Keene, NH, USA, age 44, farm laborer6
DeathSep 20, 1898Keene, NH, USA4

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 137 #5322.
  2. [S1004] Unknown author, Nims Family, p. 591, 671.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 295;
    line 16, dwl 959-1034.
  4. [S1004] Unknown author, Nims Family, p. 671.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 137.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 166.2000; Enumeration District: 57; line 23, dwl 226-267.

Hibbard Houghton1

M, #42456, b. circa 1828

Family: Abiah C. (?) b. bt 1825 - 1829

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Birthcirca 1828NH, USA, age 22 in 1850 census; age 32 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 22, a farmer1
1860 Census1860Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 32, miner; property $200-1502
ResearchLisbon, NH, USA, parent?
DuplicateNH, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_431; Page: 11; line 3, dwl 127-130.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_670; Page: 118:ITAL]; line 28, dwl 875-937.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Whitefield, Coos Co., NH, Roll 839, p. 296, line 28, dwl36-39.

Abiah C. (?)1,2

F, #42457, b. between 1825 and 1829

Family: Hibbard Houghton b. c 1828

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Birthbetween 1825 and 1829NH, USA, age 23 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 41 in 1870 census2
Marriage2
1850 Census1850Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 22, a farmer2
1860 Census1860Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 32, miner; property $200-1501
1870 Census1870Whitefield, Coos Co., NH, USA, age 40, a farm laborer, property $4003

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_670; Page: 118:ITAL]; line 28, dwl 875-937.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_431; Page: 11; line 3, dwl 127-130.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Whitefield, Coos Co., NH, Roll 839, p. 296, line 28, dwl36-39.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Whitefield, Coos Co., NH, Roll 839, p. 296, line 28, dwl36-39.

Josiah S. Houghton1,2

M, #42458, b. 1825, d. 30 June 1850

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Birth1825Deerfield, NH, USA, age 25 in 1850 census;3,2
DeathJun 30, 1850Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, at resid. of Mrs. Morgan Bates (31 Jun 1850 given), of consumption3,1,4
ObituaryJul 9, 1850Fredonia, NY, USA, in the Fredonia Censor3
ResearchFredonia, NY, USA, a nephew of Jacob Houghton, Esq. of Fredonia

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Mortality Census, Wayne Co., MI, p. 24.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Deerfield, Rockingham, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_438; Page: 307; line 12, dwl 81-81.
  3. [S1116] Lois Barris, Fredonia NY Censor Death Notices 1819-1899, p. 282.
  4. [S1374] 1850 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Page: 1071 Line: 28 Roll: T1163_1.

William Houghton1

M, #42468, b. circa 1834, d. 3 September 1890

Family: Libby White b. c 1832, d. 5 Sep 1884

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Birthcirca 1834NY, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 48 in 1880 census; Hudson-Mohawk Memoirs: 18323,4,1
Marriage1856Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA3,4
1860 CensusOct 2, 1860Rotterdam, Schenectedy Co., NY, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $2400-400;5,6
1870 Census1870Charlton, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, age 36, a farmer, property $5000-700; and John W. Crane, 70, laborer7
1880 Census1880Florida, Montgomery Co. (now Orange Co.), NY, USA, age 48, a farmer3,8
DeathSep 3, 1890Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA4
BiographyWilliam, eldest child of Eli and Laura (Gilbert) Houghton, was born in 1832, died September 3, 1890. He was reared in Schenectady, but followed farming in different localities until 1877, when he settled in the town of Florida and farmed there for several years, afterward removing to Amsterdam, where he resided until his death, which occurred in Schenectady while there temporarily. He married, in Schenectady, at a place familiarly known locally as "The Smoky Tavern," in 1856, Libby White, born at Half Moon, Saratoga county, New York, in 1834, died in Albany county, September 5, 1884, a daughter of early Saratoga county settlers who were born in the state of New York, where they lived to extreme old age.4

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 299; line 41, dwl 336-336.
  2. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, p. 1213.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Florida, Montgomery Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 25, ED. 51, Sh. 22, Ln. 7.
  4. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, pp. 1213-1215.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Rotterdam, Schenectedy Co., NY, Box 858, p. 8, line 27, dwl 63-62.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectedy Co., NY, Box 858, p. 8, line 27, dwl 63-62.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Charlton, Saratoga, New York; Roll: M593_1088; Page: 44; line 34, dwl 259-277.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Florida, Montgomery Co., NY, Roll: T9_865; Family History Film: 1254865; Page: 222B; Reel 72, Vol. 25, ED. 51, Sh. 22, Ln. 7, dwl 170-184.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Charlton, Saratoga Co., NY, Roll 1088, p. 44B, line 34, dwl 259-277.

David Houghton1

M, #42469, b. May 1836, d. 2 December 1903

Family: Catherine Louise (?) b. Jul 1840

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BirthMay, 1836NY, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 64 in 1900 census3,1
Marriagecirca 1857mar 42 years in 1900 census3
1900 Census1900Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 64, sheriff's office; 3 Children born and living3
DeathDec 2, 19034
DuplicateNY, USA
Grandfathr

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 299; line 41, dwl 336-336.
  2. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, p. 1213.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 1160; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet 16B; line 49, dwl 233-317.
  4. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, pp. 1213-1215.

Calvin Houghton1

M, #42470, b. circa 28 June 1838, d. 28 February 1863

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Birthcirca Jun 28, 1838NY, USA, dd calc; age 12 in 1850 census; age 22 in 1860 census1
Mil. Serv.Civil War
Research
DeathFeb 28, 1863NY, USA, age 24 y 8 m in the Civil War3,4
BurialProspect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland, Albany Co., NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 299; line 41, dwl 336-336.
  2. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, p. 1213.
  3. [S415] E-mail www.interment.net/data/us/ny/albany/prospect_hill.htm, Jun. 30, 2000.
  4. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Volume IV, p 1483 - 1485, especially pages 1483 & 1484.

George Houghton1

M, #42471, b. 18 April 1840, d. 12 February 1865

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BirthApr 18, 1840NY, USA, dd calc; age 10 in 1850 census; age 20 in 1860 census1
ResearchSep, 1861NY, USA
Mil. EnlsSep 23, 1861Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, in the Union Army, age 19, a private and was killed in the Civil War.2
DeathFeb 12, 1865age 24 y 9 m 24 d (Gar)3
BurialProspect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland, Albany Co., NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 299; line 41, dwl 336-336.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail www.interment.net/data/us/ny/albany/prospect_hill.htm, Jun. 30, 2000.

Hannah Houghton1

F, #42472, b. circa 1842

Family: Nicolas Oliver

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Birthcirca 1842NY, USA, age 8 in 1850 census1
Marriage3
DeathAlbany Co., NY, USA3
No Childrn

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 299; line 41, dwl 336-336.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, Box 474, p. 299, dwl 336.
  3. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, pp. 1213-1215.

John Houghton1

M, #42473, b. February 1845

Family: Lillie Mufford b. Feb 1853

  • Marriage*: John Houghton married Lillie Mufford on circa 1876 age 30 and 22; mar 24 years in 1900 census.3,2

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BirthFeb, 1845NY, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census; age 25 in 1870 census; age 36 in 1880 census; age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 85 in 1930 census3,1
Marriagecirca 1876age 30 and 22; mar 24 years in 1900 census3,2
1880 Census1880New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 36, farmer; and Lawrence Hallenbeck, 22, NY (her brother?)3,4
1900 Census1900Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 55, a truckman5
1910 Census1910Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 65, teamster6
1930 Census1930Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 85, none7

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 299; line 41, dwl 336-336.
  2. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, pp. 1213-1215.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 3, ED. 46, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 3, ED. 46, Sh. 11, Ln. 36, dwl 7-9.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet: 24A , line 23, dwl 370-507.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1077; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 171;
    line 77, dwl 181-195.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 4B; line 76, dwl 82-91.
  8. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, p. 1213.

Harriet Houghton1

F, #42474, b. circa 1846

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Birthcirca 1846NY, USA, age 4 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 299; line 41, dwl 336-336.

John Houghton1,2

M, #42475, b. 21 March 1803, d. 26 December 1859

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BirthMar 21, 1803NY, USA, age 47 in 1850 census2,3
1830 Census1830Bethlehem, Albany Co., NY, USA, next door to father David; no age4
Marriage3
1840 Census1840New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, USA, 9 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)5
1850 Census1850New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 47, a farmer, property $20003
DeathDec 26, 18592
ResearchHudson-Mohawk Memoirs: children: John, David, James, Henry, Mary, Kate, Ann Margaret.2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, Box 474, p. 291, line 15, dwl 216.
  2. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Volume IV, p 1483 - 1485, especially pages 1483 & 1484.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 291 and 299; line 15, dwl 216-206.
  4. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Bethlehem, Albany, New York; Roll: 84; Page: 524.
  5. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: 263; Page: 91.

Maria (?)1

F, #42476, b. circa 1804

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Birthcirca 1804NY, USA, age 46 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 47, a farmer, property $20001

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 291 and 299; line 15, dwl 216-206.
  2. [S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Volume IV, p 1483 - 1485, especially pages 1483 & 1484.

William J. Houghton1

M, #42477, b. circa 1832

Family: Phebe E. (?) b. c 1833

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Birthcirca 1832NY, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 48 in 1880 census2
Marriage2
1870 Census1870New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer3
1880 Census1880Watervliet, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 48, a farm laborer2,4

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 291 and 299; line 15, dwl 216-206.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Watervliet, Albany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 3, ED. 53, Sh. 80, Ln. 12.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M593_902; Page: 593; line 22, dwl 151-157.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Watervliet, Albany Co., NY, Roll: T9_808; Family History Film: 1254808; Page: 342D; Reel 72, Vol. 3, ED. 53, Sh. 80, Ln. 12, dwl 589-897.

John Houghton Jr1

M, #42478, b. circa 1834

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Birthcirca 1834NY, USA, age 16 in 1850 census1
Duplicate
Duplicateprisoner

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 291 and 299; line 15, dwl 216-206.

Jane Houghton1

F, #42479, b. circa 1838

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Birthcirca 1838NY, USA, age 12 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 291 and 299; line 15, dwl 216-206.

Elisabeth Houghton1

F, #42480, b. circa 1840

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Birthcirca 1840NY, USA, age 1840 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 291 and 299; line 15, dwl 216-206.