Eliza Maria Hastings1

F, #4711, b. 28 July 1826, d. 15 December 1874

Family: Levi Elijah Houghton b. 2 Apr 1826, d. 10 Jul 1878

Biography

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BirthJul 28, 1826Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 19 in 1850 census; age 43 in 1870 census2,3
MarriageSep 5, 1849Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA2,4,5
1850 Census1850Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 23, a painter; Paulina Bates, 70, also Ann Mangers, 206
1870 CensusJun 11, 1870Alton, Madison Co., IL, USA, age 44, a painter, property $5000-10007
DeathDec 15, 18742,8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #670s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 45.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 45, 86.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_319; Page: 30;
    line 21, dwl 435-507.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Alton, Madison Co., IL, Roll 252, p. 415, line 13, dwl 382-375.
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 86.
  9. [S295] Cambridge MA VRs II, p. 206.

Florence K. Holden1

F, #4712, b. 21 February 1838

Family: Levi Elijah Houghton b. 2 Apr 1826, d. 10 Jul 1878

Biography

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BirthFeb 21, 1838Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
MarriageDec 24, 1877Greenville, Bond Co., IL, USA, Book A, p. 106; JWH, White, MLM: Dec. 52,3,4,5
DeathEmporia, Lyon, KS, USA2,4
DuplicatePossibly after death of husband Levi.

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #670s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  3. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 86.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Avery L. Clapp1,2,3

M, #4713, b. 26 June 1826, d. 26 July 1896

Family: Ellen Eliza Houghton b. 8 Mar 1827, d. 26 Jul 1896

Biography

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BirthJun 26, 18264,3
Origincirca 1847Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA5,6
MarriageMay 30, 1847Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JHW, MLM: 5-13-18474,2,7,8
ResidenceMontgomery, AL, USA, corner of Monroe and Montgomery Sts.9
DeathJul 26, 18964,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #671s.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 256.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 87.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 25, 256.
  6. [S305] Lowell MA VRs II, p. 438.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 45, 87.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 149, number 100.
  9. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616.

Horace Nutter Hastings1,2,3

M, #4714, b. 1 February 1829

Family: Augusta Ann Houghton b. 7 Feb 1834

Biography

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BirthFeb 1, 1829Woburn, MA, USA, age 41 in 1870 census4,3,5
MarriageSep 22, 1853Woburn, MA, USA, MLM: Sep. 21, 18536,4,7
ResidenceLynn, Essex Co., MA, USA6,3
BiographyBrother of Eliza M. Hastings, wife of Levi Elijah.6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #672s.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 618 #16716s.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 87.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 618.
  5. [S490] Woburn MA VRs II, p. 87.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 45, 87.
  8. [S881] Woburn MA VRs X, p. 87.

John F. Houghton1,2

M, #4715, b. circa 1825, d. before 1912

Family: Mary Clara Hemmenway b. c 1825

Biography

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Birthcirca 1825Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; a. 21 in 18463,4,2
Residence1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,5
MarriageMay 23, 1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ? Lancaster or Framingham: given at both; MLM: June 22, 1846; son of John P. of Lancaster5,3,4
Occupation1850Clinton, MA, USA, a weaver6
Deathbefore 1912

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1473.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; p. 76-77, line 49, dwl 57-68.
  3. [S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 312.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 250.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 77.

Augustine F. Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #4716, b. 1822

Family: Charlotte Barnard b. 8 Nov 1824, d. 23 Jul 1907

Biography

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Birth1822Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 37 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1870 census6,4,5
Origincirca 1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Occupation1845a cotton manufacturer5
MarriageApr 2, 1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, VR: he 23, she 21 years7,2,4,5
Research1861MA, USA
Milit-BegSep 16, 1861Clinton, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 1st Mass. Cavalry, a private, age 38, a POW; MLM: Rickett's 7th Indpt. Battery, MA Light Artillery; tr. to 1st Cavalry4,8,9
ResearchClinton MS Hist: 207, 404, 65410
1870 Census1870Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, hostler11
PensionInxApr 6, 1889ME, USA, as invalid
1890 Veterans Census1890Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, Private, Comp. D, Mass Cav, 1861-1864, 3 years; medical: breached, piles12,13
DeathBattle of Cold Harbor, VA, USA, CJV: 24 Jun 1864 per MLM [Error]4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #675.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 254.
  3. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16717, 619.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 145, number 38.
  6. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  10. [S34] American Genealogical Biographical Index.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_651; Page: 583; line 27, dwl 529-669.
  12. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Year: 1890; Census Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll 11; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 697; line 33, dwl 165-281.
  13. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 11; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 697.
  14. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 263.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 282.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 283.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 284.
  18. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 588b, line 4, dwl 601.

Maria Houghton1,2,3

F, #4717, b. circa 1839, d. before 1912

Biography

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Birthcirca 1839NH, USA, age 11 in 1850 census4
Deathbefore 19125

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #676.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16719.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1474.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; p. 76-77, line 49, dwl 57-68.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.

Edwin Houghton1,2,3

M, #4718, d. before 1912

Biography

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Birth
Deathbefore 19124

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #677.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16720.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1475.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.

Leander P. Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #4719, b. circa 1831

Biography

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Birthcirca 1831NH, USA, age 19 in 1850 census4
Occupation1850Clinton, MA, USA, a clerk5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #678.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16721.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1476.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; p. 76-77, line 49, dwl 57-68.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 77.

Antoinette Houghton1,2,3

F, #4720, b. circa 1847, d. before 1912

Biography

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Birthcirca 1847MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census5,4
Deathbefore 19126

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #679.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16722.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1477.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; p. 76-77, line 49, dwl 57-68.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 77.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.

Francis Augustine Houghton1,2,3

M, #4721, b. 18 January 1848

Biography

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BirthJan 18, 1848Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1870 census6,3,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #675c.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16739.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 263.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 283.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 263.

Charlotte Barnard1,2,3

F, #4722, b. 8 November 1824, d. 23 July 1907

Family: Augustine F. Houghton b. 1822

Biography

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BirthNov 8, 1824England, Lancaster VRs gives birth in Lancaster MA, but Marriage VRs gives Wales, Great Britain; age 21 in 1845; age 25, England, in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 45, MA, in 1870 census; age 55 in 1880 census; age 75 in 1900 census4,5,6,7
Immigration18408
Origin1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA6
MarriageApr 2, 1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, VR: he 23, she 21 years9,3,10,11
1850 Census1850Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25, no husband present12
1870 Census1870Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, hostler13
1880 Census1880Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA14
PensionInxNov 20, 1889MA, USA, as widow
1900 Census1900Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 75, widow; 4 children, 4 living; lodgers with Nellie Carman4,8
DeathJul 23, 1907Cambridge, MA, USA
BurialMelrose Cemetery, Brockton, MA, USA
ParentsDparents born in England

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #675s.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16717s.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 254.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 37/39, E.D. 713, Sh. 4, Ln. 75.
  5. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619.
  6. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 254.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 26; line 39, dwl 163-200.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Ward 4, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 657; Enumeration District: 713; Sheet 4B; line 75, dwl 94-74-91.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  10. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 145, number 38.
  12. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 81;
    line 17, dwl 115-129.
  13. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_651; Page: 583; line 27, dwl 529-669.
  14. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_544; Family History Film: 1254544; Page: 238B; Enumeration District: 443; sheet 30, line 32, dwl 259-313.
  15. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 263.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 282.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 283.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 284.

Charlotte Maria Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #4723, b. 18 May 1849

Biography

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BirthMay 18, 1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA6,3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #675c.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16741.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 284.
  5. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 263.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 263.

Nathaniel Thayer Houghton1,2,3

M, #4724, b. 13 May 1846

Family 1: Annie (?) b. Feb 1841

  • Marriage*: Nathaniel Thayer Houghton married Annie (?) on circa 1869 mar 40 y in 1910 census.9

Family 2:

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BirthMay 13, 1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 4 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1880 census; age 54 in 1900 census; age 63 in 1910 census; age 73 in 1920 census6,3,5
Occupation1862a mechanic
Research
Mil. EnlsAug 8, 1862Clinton, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. J, 36th MA Inf, a musician, age 18; Nathaniel J. HOUGHTON-Music-Clinton-1-mech; 8/8/62; MO-6/8/65 as of Co. G & J, 36th MA7,8
Marriagecirca 1869mar 40 y in 1910 census9
1870 Census1870Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24, a carpenter10
NoteApr 10, 1877Clinton, MA, USA, two of his small children drowned11
1880 Census1880Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 34, a carpenter12,13
1900 Census1900Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA9
PensionInxJun 12, 1901MA, USA
1910 Census1910Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 63, house carpenter14
1920 Census1920Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 73, none15,16

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #675c.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16741.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 263.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 31, number 282.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 263.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 85, E.D. 1545(95?), Sh. 12 Ln. 78.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 588b, line 4, dwl 601-750.
  11. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Apr 11, 1877.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 34, ED 843, Sh 8, Ln 14.
  13. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 34, ED 843, Sh 8, Ln 14.
  14. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_627; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1711; line 14, dwl 58-124-154.
  15. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Clinton, Worcester Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 21, Sh. 11, Ln. 38.
  16. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_745; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 21; line 38, dwl 58-173-222.

Charles Emory Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #4725, b. 24 March 1827, d. 2 January 1908

Family: Caroline Sellman McMurray b. 19 Sep 1829, d. 22 Oct 1910

Biography

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BirthMar 24, 1827Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, not in Harvard VRs; age 52 in 1880 census; Aug 1827, age 72 in 1900 census; MD per 1910 census of son Louis5,6,7,4
Immigration1844Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, USA8
MarriageOct 5, 1858Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, MLM: Oct. 155,6,4
1880 Census1880Central Precinct, Anderson Twp, Hamilton Co., OH, USA, living with Hiram L. Donham9
1900 Census1900Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, age 72, retired from business10
Occupationowned the Houghton Packing Co.
DeathJan 2, 1908Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, "at his son's home No. 1122 Bolton St., Baltimore, of La grip, followed by pneumonia."8,11
BurialLouden Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA8
BiographyJWH: "At the age of 17 years he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and entered the employ of R.A. Holden & Co., exporters of ginsing, etc. Late he became a member of the firm. In 1866 he disposed of his interest in the business and went to Baltimore, associating himself with Louis McMurray & Co. (the celebrated sugar corn packer and his wife's brother). At the death of Mr. McMurray he formed the Houghton Packing Company, of which he was president for a number of years. He retired from active business in 1895. He was a member of the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and an active worker in the Associate Congregational Church, from which the funeral was held. He was buried in Louden Park Cemetery. The following memorial acrostic was written by his pastor, Dr. Oliver Huckel:
C ome apart and mourn with me,
H e is gone, our faithful friend.
A ll his life was kindly deeds,
R estful be his peaceful end.
L et us praise him. He was true,
E ver working with his might;
S o he labored for his Lord.

E arnest for the truth, the right.

H earty was his word and way,
O pen was his heart and hand;
U seful in his life and day,
G enerous, gracious and grand.
H earts are sad to say farewell
T ears will flow unbidden forth;
O, dear friend, farewell, farewell;
N ow we see thy heart's true worth.

He was greatly interested in this genealogical work, and spent considerable time searching the records of the towns in Massachusetts in which the members of the Houghton family were among the early settlers, and rendered the editor invaluable assistance."

See Biog. Cycl. of Maryland and Dist. of Columbia, 1879:

Houghton, Charles E., Merchant, was born in Harvard, Massachusetts, August 24, 1827, and was the only son of Steadman and Ann (Cragin) Houghton. He attended the public schools of the place, and for some time enjoyed the advantages of the High School; but at the age of seventeen he put into execution a plan he had cheerished from childhood, and sought his fortunes in the West. He went as far as Cincinnati, where he found employment in a provision store, and after serving some time as clerk was taken into partnership. This partnership was dissolved in 1865, twenty-one years from the time he first entered the store. Mr. Houghton then removed to Baltimore, and formed a partnership in the fruit-canning business, which continued twelve years. In 1877 he withdrew from that business, and established himself in partnership with Mr. Geiss, at No. 23 Spear's Wharf, in the merchandise of plaster, fertilizers, and building material. He soon bought out his partner, and conducted the business alone successfully for several years. Mr. Houghton is an active and enterprising man, of high character, a member of the Congregational Church, and of independent views in politics. He married in 1858, Miss Caroline S. McMurray, and has four children.8,4
Gen. Soc.Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, Maryland SAR8,12
Notablecontributed information to J.W. Houghton for the 1912 Houghton Genealogy

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 90, 153-154 #680.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16723, 619.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46, 88 #1478.
  4. [S1343] Unknown editor, Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Maryland, p. 640.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46, 88.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Central Precinct, Anderson Twp, Hamilton Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 26, E.D. 81, Sh. 31, Ln. 12?
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 154.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Central Precinct, Anderson Twp, Hamilton Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 26, E.D. 81, Sh. 31, Ln. 12.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 181; Page: 5A; line 9, dwl 617-72-82.
  11. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 88.
  12. [S826] Unknown author, Sons of Amer. Revol., #1131.
  13. [S826] Unknown author, Sons of Amer. Revol., #1130.

Anna Elizabeth Pritchard Houghton1,2,3

F, #4726, b. 28 January 1832, d. 13 October 1857

Family: James P. Davis d. 28 Jan 1862?

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BirthJan 28, 1832New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA4,5
MarriageOct 25, 1855New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA4,5
DeathOct 13, 1857New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA4,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #881.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16724, 619.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1479.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.

Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #4727

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #682.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1480.

Louisa Maria Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #4728, b. 22 January 1834, d. 24 March 1870

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BirthJan 22, 1834New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA, age 16 in 1850 census5,6
1850 Census1850New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA, age 16, living with the George and Sarah Ramsdell family7
DeathMar 24, 1870Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA5,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #683.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16725.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1481.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Ipswich, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_433; Page: 287; line 12, dwl 271-287.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , New Ipswich, Hillsborough Co., NH, Box 433, p. 277, line 11, dwl 112.

Susan Morton Houghton1,2,3

F, #4729, b. 29 November 1838, d. 14 March 1924

Family: Dr. Addison Howard Foster b. 13 Nov 1838, d. 3 Mar 1906

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BirthNov 29, 1838New Ipswich, NH, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 31 in 1870 census; age 41, MA, in 1880 census; JWH, MLM: Ipswich, MA; Cope: New Ipswich, NH;4,5,6
Graduation1858Appleton Academy, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, USA6
Occupationbefore 1866Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, USA, a teacher6
MarriageSep 18, 1866New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA,4,7,5
1870 CensusJun 20, 1870Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 31, a physician; also Abby H. Foster, NH, 216
1880 Census1880Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 20, nephew of Adison and Susan Foster8
ResidenceOak Park, IL, USA9
DeathMar 14, 1924Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, USA10
BurialRosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA6
ResearchEssex Co. History and Gen. Register of 1894, p. 69; Perley Family, p. 6911

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #684.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 616 #16726.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46 #1482.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Oct. 27, 2002, based on data of Addison Foster and Winslow Foster.
  7. [S663] M.V.B. Perley, Perley Genealogy, p. 69.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T9_194; Family History Film: 1254194; Page: 313D; Enumeration District: 122; sheet 8, line 13, dwl 779-58-71.
  9. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Oct. 27, 2002.
  11. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.

Caroline Sellman McMurray1,2

F, #4730, b. 19 September 1829, d. 22 October 1910

Family: Charles Emory Houghton b. 24 Mar 1827, d. 2 Jan 1908

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BirthSep 19, 1829MD, USA, age 48 in 1880 census; Sep 1829, age 70 in 1900 census; age 81 in 1910 census; 1880 census of son Charles gives MA3,4
MarriageOct 5, 1858Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, MLM: Oct. 155,6,7
1880 Census1880Central Precinct, Anderson Twp, Hamilton Co., OH, USA, living with Hiram L. Donham8
1900 Census1900Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, age 72, retired from business9
DeathOct 22, 19103
ParentsDparents born in MD

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153 #680s.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16723s.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 154.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Central Precinct, Anderson Twp, Hamilton Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 26, E.D. 81, Sh. 31, Ln. 12?
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 153.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46, 88.
  7. [S1343] Unknown editor, Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Maryland, p. 640.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Central Precinct, Anderson Twp, Hamilton Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 26, E.D. 81, Sh. 31, Ln. 12.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 181; Page: 5A; line 9, dwl 617-72-82.

James P. Davis1

M, #4731, d. 28 January 1862?

Family: Anna Elizabeth Pritchard Houghton b. 28 Jan 1832, d. 13 Oct 1857

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MarriageOct 25, 1855New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA2,3
LetterMar 10, 1858
DeathJan 28, 1862?White, MLM: circa 28 Jan 1852; James' death date is a combination of his wife's birth day & month and her death year.4,3
AlertDeath Date: a letter written to Charles from James in his own hand dated March 10, 1858. The letter speaks of the death of Anna Elizabeth and the baby. Therefore, James was alive and well after the death of both his young wife and baby. I'm not sure, but I believe that Anna (who died 8 days after giving birth) died due to childbirth complications. Also, in the letter James refers to the baby as "Little Anna Janette". Thus the spelling discrepancy. There is also a reference in the letter confirming him as the child's father.

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #681s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16724s.

Anna Jeanette Davis1,2

F, #4732, b. 5 October 1857, d. 4 March 1858

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BirthOct 5, 18571,2
DeathMar 4, 1858New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA1,2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.

Dr. Addison Howard Foster1,2

M, #4733, b. 13 November 1838, d. 3 March 1906

Family: Susan Morton Houghton b. 29 Nov 1838, d. 14 Mar 1924

Biography

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BirthNov 13, 1838Wilton, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 31 in 1870 census; age 41 in 1880 census; Cope, MLM, Perley: Wilton, NH; White: Temple NH3,4,5,6
Graduation1863Dartmouth College, Hanover, Grafton Co., NH, USA7
OccupationChicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, a physician and surgeon7
MarriageSep 18, 1866New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH, USA,3,8,5
1870 CensusJun 20, 1870Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 31, a physician; also Abby H. Foster, NH, 219
1880 Census1880Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 20, nephew of Adison and Susan Foster10
ResidenceOak Park, IL, USA4
DeathMar 3, 1906Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, USA5,9
Biography7th generation of Andrew Foster, Andover MA, 1640; Graduate of Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, N.H.
Graduate of Dartmouth College, 1863; from College of Physicians and Surgeons of NYC., 1866. He practised medicine in Lawrence, MA for 2 years, then removed to Chicago, IL. where he continued to practice. Son of Benjamin Tenney and Abigail (Howard) Foster. Lived in Lawrence, MA, then Chicago.. Reside in Oak Park, IL3,4,5
BurialRosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #684s, 226.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16726s.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Oct. 27, 2002.
  7. [S663] M.V.B. Perley, Perley Genealogy, p. 69.
  8. [S663] M.V.B. Perley, Perley Genealogy, p. 69.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Oct. 27, 2002, based on data of Addison Foster and Winslow Foster.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T9_194; Family History Film: 1254194; Page: 313D; Enumeration District: 122; sheet 8, line 13, dwl 779-58-71.

Charles Steadman Foster1,2,3

M, #4734, b. 24 August 1874, d. 7 February 1941

Family: Mary Alice Wheeler b. 9 Nov 1869, d. 7 Feb 1941

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BirthAug 24, 1874Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 5 in 1880 census4,3
MarriageJun 26, 1901Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA4,3,5
ResidenceSpokane, WA, USA, 308 Cleveland Ave.4
Widow1912Spokane, WA, USA, Widow; living with son, Chas. S. Foster.6
DeathFeb 7, 1941Spokane, WA, USA5
BurialDec 28, 1945Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA5
NoteHe was a genealogist and spent considerable time searching MA records in which members of the Houghton family were early settlers.3
No Childrn5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 154; 227 #1249.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 619 #16748.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 46.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 227.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Oct. 27, 2002, based on data of Addison Foster and Winslow Foster.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.

Avery L. Stearns1,2,3

M, #4735, b. 27 June 1831

Family: Hattie A. Jewett b. 15 May 1840, d. 11 Dec 1864

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BirthJun 27, 1831Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
MarriageOct 1, 18634,5
ResidenceLeominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #685.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617 #16727, 619.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1490.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617, 619.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.

Edmund Houghton Stearns1,2,3

M, #4736, b. 25 July 1835, d. 13 September 1876

Family 1: Laura Wilder Rugg b. b 1850, d. 16 Apr 1869

Family 2: Sabra E. Walkup

  • Marriage*: Edmund Houghton Stearns married Sabra E. Walkup on Nov 7, 1871.

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BirthJul 25, 1835Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Jul. 25, 18364,5
MarriageFeb 3, 1861Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
ResidenceLeominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageNov 7, 1871
DeathSep 13, 1876Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Houghton: "accidently poisoned." only6,4,5
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #686.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617 #16729, 619.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1492.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617, 619.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.

Jane E. Stearns1,2,3

F, #4737, b. 1833

Biography

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Birth1833MLM: 18354,5
Deathdied young6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #687.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617 #16728.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1491.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155.

Henry Thomas Stearns1,2,3

M, #4738, b. 14 June 1838, d. 12 July 1879

Family: Ellen A. Reed

Biography

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BirthJun 14, 1838Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
Marriage4,5
DeathJul 12, 1879Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #688.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617 #16730.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1493.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.

James French Stearns1,2,3

M, #4739, b. 1 July 1842

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BirthJul 1, 1842Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
ResidenceNew York, New York Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #689.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617 #16731.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1494.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.

George W. Stearns1,2,3

M, #4740, b. 24 March 1844, d. 3 June 1869

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BirthMar 24, 1844Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
DeathJun 3, 1869Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Worcester, MA4,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 155 #690.
  2. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617 #16732.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47 #1495.
  4. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 617.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 47.