James O. Houghton1

M, #76891, b. circa 1922

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Birthcirca 1922MA, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census1
1940 Census1940Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 65, construction plasterer2
1950 US Census1950Weymouth, MA, USA, age 74, widowed, no occupation for either

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_938; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 0402; line 25, dwl 61-425.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-308; line 71, dwl 41.

Mark L. Houghton1

M, #76892, b. circa 1951

Family: Dyan Eagles b. c 1949

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Birthcirca 1951MA, USA
Marriage3
Occupation2004Allston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Executive Vice President, Houghton Chemical Co.1
AddressJun, 2004mhoughton@houghton.com
Residence2009Lexington, MA
Cambridge, MA
Waltham, MA
Salem, MA
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghtonchemical.com/about/index.html
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bruce E. Houghton, June 22, 2004.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.intelius.com/search-summary-out.php

Alice M. Sammett1,2

F, #76893, b. 5 March 1899, d. 28 October 1992

Family: William Andrew Houghton b. 11 Mar 1894, d. 28 May 1967

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BirthMar 5, 1899MA, USA, age 32 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageDec 19, 1927Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, he 34, she 301,3
1930 Census1930Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 36, an auto mechanic, property $45001
1940 Census1940Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 46, automotive service, automotive mechanic
Residence1942Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA4
1950 US Census1950Higham, MA, USA, age 56, old ammunition depot machinist, but laid off now
DeathOct 28, 19922
ParentsDparents born in Germany1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0229; line 58, dwl 19-19.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60053255/person/40053614114
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827458
  4. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Escondido, San Diego, California; Roll: T627_295; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 37-30; line 38, dwl 144.

William Andrew Houghton1,2

M, #76894, b. 27 February 1929, d. 11 September 2014

Family: Josephine Johnston

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BirthFeb 27, 1929Hingham, MA, USA, age 1 11/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census1,3
Residencebetween 1959 and 2014Norton, MA, USA
Partner3
DeathSep 11, 2014St. Elizabeths Medical Center, Brighton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3
ObituarySep 14, 2014William A. Houghton, age 85, of Norton passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 at St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Brighton. He was the beloved longtime companion of Josephine Johnston, with whom he made his home. Born in Hingham, on Feb. 27, 1929, he was a loving son of the late William A. and Alice M. (Sammett) Houghton. He grew up in Hingham and was a 1946 graduate of Hingham High School. A resident of Norton for the past 55 years, Mr. Houghton was a self-employed farmer and the proud owner of Houghton Farm; a landmark in Norton which he established in 1959. Billy served on the Board of Directors for the Bristol County Farm Bureau, was a member of the Jersey Cattlemens Association, and was a supporter and former member of the 4-H Club in Hingham. A man of charitable nature, Billy enjoyed donating to
., amongst others. He will always be remembered for his strong work ethics and for the remarkable sense of humor he possessed. In addition to his companion Josephine, he was the dear brother of John Houghton and his wife Evelyn of Norton, Barbara Powers of Hingham and the late Charles Houghton. He is also survived by his many special friends in the farming community, as well as many nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. in St. Marys Church, 1 Power Street, Norton. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Those wishing may remember William with a donation in his memory made to the East Middleboro 4-H Club, 183 Thompson St., Middleboro, MA 02346. Published in The Enterprise on Sept. 14, 20143

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0229; line 58, dwl 19-19.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827458
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southofboston-enterprise/…

Charles Cox1

M, #76895

Family: Lillian Mary Houghton b. 1 Jan 1897, d. 14 Nov 1956

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BirthMA, USA1
MarriageMay 28, 1918Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, she age 211,2

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827498

Margaret Winifred Cox1

F, #76896, b. 28 January 1919, d. 7 December 1991

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BirthJan 28, 1919MA, USA, age 11 in 1930 census1
DeathDec 7, 1991

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Charles Cox Jr1

M, #76897, b. 10 February 1921, d. 1 June 1986

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BirthFeb 10, 1921MA, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census1
DeathJun 1, 1986

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Edward Martin Adams1

M, #76898, b. 1 January 1900

Family: Alice Josephine Houghton b. 8 Feb 1904, d. 16 Jul 1967

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BirthJan 1, 1900Bedias, TX, USA
MarriageNov 23, 1921Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, she 171
ParentsSJohn Edwin Adams 1878 – 1963 & Dellia Jurkey 1881 – 1969

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Della Margaret Adams1

F, #76899, b. 25 May 1922, d. 13 December 2000

Family: Francis Nicholas Yannizzi b. 26 Jun 1921, d. 12 Jan 1993

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BirthMay 25, 1922MA, USA, age 7 2/12 in 1930 census1
Marriage1938
DeathDec 13, 2000Hull, MA, USA

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Walter Leslie Houghton1,2

M, #76900, b. 20 April 1923, d. 29 August 2014

Family 1: Marie Elizabeth Burkett b. 20 May 1927, d. 1 Apr 2011

Family 2: Ardith Clair b. 11 May 1940, d. 11 Oct 2012

  • Marriage*: Walter Leslie Houghton married Ardith Clair on circa 1977.1

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BirthApr 20, 1923Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 6 4/12 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census3,2
Research1940In 1940 census, given as grandson of father4
Mil. EnlsAug 10, 1945Fort Banks, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 759th Military Police Battalion, Berlin, Germany;
Name: Walter L Houghton Birth Year: 1923 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Plymouth Enlistment Date: 10 Aug 1945 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Millwright Marital Status: Single, without dependents2
ResearchAug 10, 1945
OccupationHingham Boat Livery
Marriagecirca 19771
DeathAug 29, 2014Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 915
ObituarySep 9, 2014Walter Houghton

April 20, 1923 - August 29, 2014
ORLAND AND BANGOR - Walter L. Houghton, 91, died in Bangor, August 29, 2014. Born in Hingham, MA on April 20, 1923, Walter was educated in the Hingham school system.

He worked many years for his grandfather, Charles Houghton in the family business, the Hingham Boat Livery. He worked for over 33 years for the US Government at the US Naval Ammunition Depot, Hingham MA and for the US Post Office and Postal Service, Hingham, MA. Walter served in the US Army, 759th Military Police Battalion, Berlin, Germany. He was active in all sports, teaching roller-skating for Sholes Rollerdome in Dorchester and Hull, MA and also playing football and baseball in the Quincy, MA park leagues. Walter was an avid candlepin bowler and golf player.

Walter is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Houghton of Orlando, FL, his son, Robert Houghton of Orlando, FL, his son, David Houghton, his daughter in law, Elizabeth Houghton and his granddaughter, Samantha Houghton, all of Hampden. He was predeceased in 2012 by his beloved wife of 35 years, Ardith Clair Houghton.

A graveside service for the family was held on September 4, 2014 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Orland, with Reverend Peter Remick officiating. Arrangements were made by Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home in Bucksport. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Walter's memory to a charity of one's choice. Memories and condolences may be offered at www.mitchelltweedie-young.com To plant a tree in memory of Walter Houghton, please visit Tribute Store.
Published on September 9, 2014

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituaries/bdnmaine/…
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1638; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 12-99.
  5. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/…
  6. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/…

Anna Catherine Houghton1,2

F, #76901, b. 16 January 1927, d. 2 September 2014

Family: Conrad Joseph Trezza b. 27 Dec 1922, d. 19 Jan 1983

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BirthJan 16, 1927Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 3 2/12 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageMar 6, 1943Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA2
DeathSep 2, 20142

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827437

Wallace Ray Houghton Jr1,2

M, #76902, b. 1927, d. 15 May 2010

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Birth1927Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 2 11/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1,2,3
Mil. Serv.U.S. Army in post WWII occupied Italy
Research
Living1997Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathMay 15, 2010Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA
ObituaryMay 20, 2010Wallace R. Houghton, Jr., 83, of Lincoln Apartments, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Jean (Sargent) and Wallace R. Houghton, Sr. He attended Worcester Academy and served with U.S. Army in post WWII occupied Italy. He was a machinist at Norton Co. Wallace was a member of Belmont Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed flying model airplanes and daily walks in downtown Worcester. Wallace is survived by his brother, John Sargent Houghton of CA and niece, Stephanie Houghton. He also leaves many friends at Lincoln Apartments.

Graveside services will be held at Rural Cemetery, 180 Grove Street, Friday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation at "vfwfoundation.org" Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street is directing arrangements. Directions and on-line guestbook available at:

NordgrenMemorialChapel.com

Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette on May 20, 20102
BurialMay 21, 2010Rural Cemetery

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester, ; Roll: 967; Page: 53B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 621.0; line 55, dwl 23-586-630.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Walter R. Houghton, Jr, Worcester Telegram & Gazette on May 20, 2010.
  3. [S1542] Unknown name of person, Birth, Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. (2013).

Catherine Haight

F, #76903, b. circa 1860

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Birthcirca 1860Allen, Hillsdale Co., MI, USA1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004.

Lydia Haight1

F, #76904, b. 1851

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Birth18511

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Tom Haight1

M, #76905

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Birth1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Estelle Haight1

F, #76906

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Birth1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Alice Haight1

F, #76907, b. 1849

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Birth18491

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Rose Haight1

F, #76908, b. 1845

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Birth18451

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

(?) Houghton1

M, #76909, b. 5 September 1869

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BirthSep 5, 1869Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, twin1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, VT, p. 189: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.

(?) Houghton1

M, #76910, b. 5 September 1869

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BirthSep 5, 1869Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, twin1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, VT, p. 189: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.

(?) Houghton1

F, #76911, b. 8 February 1869, d. 20 March 1869

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BirthFeb 8, 1869Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA2
DeathMar 20, 1869Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, of influenza, age 1 m 2 days3

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1180: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1180: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1183: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton1

M, #76912, b. 31 December 1863

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BirthDec 31, 1863Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1081: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.

Edwin A. Houghton1,2

M, #76913, b. 11 July 1864, d. 9 October 1867

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BirthJul 11, 1864Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, Jul 4, 1864 also1,2
DeathOct 9, 1867Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 3 y 5 m2
BurialOrange Center Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, VT, p. 593: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, Orange Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

(?) Houghton1,2

M, #76914, b. 3 October 1870, d. 18 October 1870

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BirthOct 3, 1870Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, twin1,2
DeathOct 18, 1870Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, of cholera infantium, 15 days old1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1190: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1187: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

(?) Houghton1

M, #76915, b. 5 January 1860, d. 5 January 1860

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BirthJan 5, 1860Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA1
DeathJan 5, 1860Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, stillborn1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 635: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton1

?, #76916, b. 15 April 1822, d. 15 April 1822

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BirthApr 15, 1822Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1
DeathApr 15, 1822Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 16 hours1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton1

?, #76917, d. 3 February 1833

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Birth
DeathFeb 3, 18331

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT, : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton1

?, #76918, d. 21 October 1833

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Birth1
DeathOct 21, 18331

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT, : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton1

M, #76919, d. 9 September 1837

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Birth1
DeathSep 9, 1837Springfield, Hampden Co., VT, USA, an infant1
BurialSummer Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden Co., VT, USA1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Hampden Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton1

?, #76920, d. 4 April 1823

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Birth1
DeathApr 4, 1823Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA1
BurialParish Cemetery, South Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA1

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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.