Henry F. Houghton1,2,3

M, #11491, b. 6 January 1845, d. 9 September 1862

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BirthJan 6, 1845Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census5,6,4
ResidenceBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, dry goods7
DeathSep 9, 1862Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 17, of consumption6,5,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 285 #1870, 499 #2717.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1632.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 176; line 6, dwl 562-633.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 1067; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  7. [S563] Hamilton Child, Windham Co. VT Gazetteer, p. 356.

Ella Stuart Houghton1,2,3

F, #11492, b. 22 May 1846, d. 12 May 1889

Family: Edwin S. Foster b. 21 Dec 1840

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BirthMay 22, 1846Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 33 in 1880 census; JWH: 18 Dec.4,5
MarriageNov 26, 1868Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, he age 214,6
1880 Census1880Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 39, a carpenter7
ResidenceManchester, NH, USA, 550 Maple St.8
DeathMay 12, 1889Keene, NH, USA9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 285 #1871, 499 #2718.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51, 92 #1633.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Dummerston, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 285, 499.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51, 92.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 111A; Enumeration District: 53; sheet 28, line 48, dwl 256-323.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  9. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  10. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4269.

Edward Everett Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #11493, b. 22 June 1849, d. 20 January 1864

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BirthJun 22, 1849Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census5,6,7
DeathJan 20, 1864Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, of meningitis, age 14; JWH, MLM: 29 Jan 18648,6,3,4
BurialProspect Hill Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 285 #1872, 499 #2719.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51 #1634.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, Windham Co. VT, p. 1055; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1269] Marjorie Valliere Howe, GS Listings of Prospect Hill Cem., Brattleboro VT, p. 52.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 285, 499.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 176; line 6, dwl 562-633.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Jessie M. Houghton1,2

F, #11494, b. circa 1871

Family: Harrison W. Mansfield b. c 1865

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Birthcirca 1871Westfield, MA, USA, age 9 in 1880 census; age 39 in 1910 census; age 48 in 1920 census3,1
Marriagecirca 1897mar 13 y in 1910 census1
ResidenceSpringfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA4
1910 Census1910Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 45, retail merchant5
1920 Census1920Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 55, optical salesman6,7
Gen. Soc.DAR: #753181
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 76.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4266.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Westfield, Hampden Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 12, ED 296, Sh 33, Ln 41.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield Ward 7, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_593; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 649; line 18, dwl 16-61-86.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 50, E.D. 153, Sh. 3, Ln. 92.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield Ward 6, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll T625_703; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 153; line 90, dwl 60-58-87.

Mansfield Houghton1,2

M, #11495

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Birth
ResidenceSpringfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2715c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4267.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 76.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Edwin S. Foster1,2,3

M, #11496, b. 21 December 1840

Family 1: Ella Stuart Houghton b. 22 May 1846, d. 12 May 1889

Family 2: Clara Fay

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BirthDec 21, 1840NH, USA, age 39 in 1880 census4,5
MarriageNov 26, 1868Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, he age 216,7
1880 Census1880Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 39, a carpenter5
MarriageFeb 12, 1890Keene, NH, USA4
ParentsSHosea and Mary G. (Rice) Foster of Ashburnham, MA and Keene, NH by 18404
Researchsee Foster Genealogy by F. C. Pierce, p. 385
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2718s.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #1633s.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Dummerston, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 111A; Enumeration District: 53; sheet 28, line 48, dwl 256-323.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 285, 499.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4269.

Harvey M. Foster1,2

M, #11497

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BirthManchester, NH, USA3
ResidenceManchester, NH, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2718c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4275.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Frank H. Foster1,2

M, #11498, b. 10 September 1869

Family: Inez E. Fairbanks b. 9 Jan 1871

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BirthSep 10, 1869Claremont, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, MLM: Manchester3,4
MarriageJan 10, 1895Concord, Merrimack Co., NH, USA3,4
ResidenceManchester, NH, USA, and Ellsmont NH5,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2718c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4268.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Joseph at Eochaidh the Heremon <e-mail address>, Oct. 26, 2002.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Louisa Belle Foster1,2

F, #11499, b. 13 August 1876

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BirthAug 13, 1876Manchester, NH, USA, age 4 in 1880 census3
ResidenceBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2718c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4271.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Carl Hosea Foster1,2

M, #11500, b. 3 January 1883

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BirthJan 3, 1883Manchester, NH, USA3
ResidenceBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2718c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4272.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Grace Adaline Foster1,2

F, #11501, b. 23 February 1884

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BirthFeb 23, 1884Manchester, NH, USA3
ResidenceBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2718c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4273.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

George Edwin Foster1,2

M, #11502, b. 13 August 1872

Family: Jennie M. (?) b. Nov 1876

  • Marriage*: George Edwin Foster married Jennie M. (?) on circa 1898 mar 2 years in 1900 census.

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BirthAug 13, 1872Manchester, NH, USA, age 7 in 1880 census; Aug. 1872, NH, in 1900 census3,4
Marriagecirca 1898mar 2 years in 1900 census
ResidenceBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA5
Occupationa watchmaker
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2718c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #4270.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 12, E.D. 245, Sh. 2(7), Ln. 20.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Elizabeth Goodrich Houghton1,2,3

F, #11503, b. 15 May 1851, d. 22 January 1934

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BirthMay 15, 1851Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 8 in 1860 census; age 29 in 1880 census; age 49 in 1900 census; age 68 in 1920 census6,4,7,8
Education1873Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA, A.B.2,4,8
ResidenceBoston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA6
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 49, single, with 4 servants9
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Elizabeth G. Houghton, age 68, single, a hotel boarder7,10
Gen. Soc.Jul 21, 1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Pilgrim Tercentenary member11,4
NewspaperNov 26, 1927Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA, GIVES $10,000 TO VASSAR; Miss E.G. Houghton Establishes Florence M. Cushing Memorial Fund.
Special to The New York Times.

November 27, 1927, Sunday
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Nov. 26. -- Vassar College has announced a memorial gift of $10,000 to establish the Florence M. Cushing fund for cultural reading, by Miss Elizabeth G. Houghton of Boston, a graduate of the class of 1873...12
DeathJan 22, 1934Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2,4,8
BiographyShe and her half brother Clement Stevens donated the Houghton Memorial Chapel at Wellsley College and the Houghton Memorial, for use of the public library, at Littleton, MA. She was a philanthropist. She was one of the founders of the College Club of Boston. She attended the Central Congregational Church.4
Notabledonated The Houghton Memorial Chapel at Wellesley College in honor of his sister Elizabeth Goodrich Houghton
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499, #2720.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 89 [1935]: 134.
  3. [S96] NEHGR, 88 [1934]: "Memoirs", 294.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 88 [1934]: 294.
  5. [S1049] Unknown author NE States - I, p. 297.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 128, E.D. 235, Sh. 4, Ln. 15.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 71, E.D. 1316, Sh. 11, Ln. 77.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 8, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_742; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 235; line 15.
  11. [S96] NEHGR, 75 [1921]: 64.
  12. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 27, 1927.

William Topliff Houghton1,2,3

M, #11504, b. 4 June 1862, d. February 1871

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BirthJun 4, 18625,6
DeathFeb, 18715,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2721.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 49 [1895]: 357.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173 #8111.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, Vol. 49, 1895, p. 357.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.

Clement Stevens Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #11505, b. 16 December 1860, d. 21 August 1949

Family: Martha Gilbert Colt b. 9 Jun 1866

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BirthDec 16, 1860Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 16 in 1880 census; Dec 1860, age 39, MA, in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 57 in 1920 census; age 66 in 1930 census; age 76 in 1940 census; Men of 1913, MLM: 28 Aug 1863; JWH: 26 Aug 18636,2,3,7,5,8
NoteFeb 20, 1884Arkansas City, Cowley Co., KS, USA, a relative of Postmaster Topliff, visited southern KS for his health9
Educationbetween 1885 and 1886Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Tru. Mfg10
NoteDec 4, 1895Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, USA, Dedication of the Houghton Memorial for William Stevens Houghton by Clement S. and Elizabeth G. Houghton [Houghton Project has proceedings]
MarriageOct 1, 1896First Congregational Church, Pittsfield, MA, USA, he 33, she 27; JWH, MLM: 11 Oct 18966,2,8,5,11,12,13,14
1900 Census1900Manchester, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 49, real estate broker, plus 7 servants, incl. Nannie Houghton, b. Ireland7,15
Residencecirca 1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA6,16
1910 Census1910Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 45, own income; 8 servants17
1920 Census1920Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 57, woolen goods manufacturer; plus 7 servants18,19
1930 Census1930Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 66, property $48,000, real estate trustee12
1940 Census1940Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 76, real estate trustee20
DeathAug 21, 1949North Hatley, Quebec, Canada, at his summer home; NEGHR 104: Sherbrooke, Quebec2,21
BiographyNEHGR: "Mr. Houghton was educated in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and at Harvard. He was much interested in public affairs and gave generously to many charitable and educational activities. He was much interested in negro education. He was a member of the Chestnut Hill Country Club and of the Union Club in Boston."

Important Men: Pres. of Huckins and Temple Co; vice-pres. Staso Milling Co; treasure and director Roxbury Storage Warehouse Co; director Scotia Worsted Mills, Strathmore Worsted Mills. Member, Boston Chamber of Commerce. Member Third Div. MA Naval Militia five years (ensign). Republican; Congregationist. Pres. Newsboys Reading Room Assoc; trustee New England Conservatory of Music;treasurer Germanic Museum Assoc; director Children's Island Sanatarium. Councillor Sourth End House. Member American Civic Assoc., Amer. Forestry Assoc., Amer. Federation of Arts, Amer. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, Citizens' Municipal League, National Municipal League, National Conservation Assoc., Nat. Assoc. of Audubon Soc., Nat. Civil Service Reform League, Nat. Soc. for the Promotion of Industrial Educ. Member Bostonian Society, NEHGS, Amer. Hist. Assoc., Bunker Hill Monument Assoc., Son of the Revol., Soc. of Col. Wars. Clubs: Harvard, Algonquin, City, Country, Exchange, St. Botolph.2,5
Notabledonated The Houghton Memorial Chapel at Wellesley College in honor of his sister Elizabeth Goodrich Houghton
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2722.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 103 [1949]: 314.
  3. [S96] NEHGR, 49 [1895]: 357.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173 #8113.
  5. [S824] Unknown author, Important Men of 1913, p. 255.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 22, E.D. 404, Sh. 1, Ln. 49.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/wortman/…, Index to Historical Resources from Mary Ann and Richard Kay Wortman on the History of Cowley County, Kansas, p. 73.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Harvard University Directory
    By Harvard Alumni Association, Harvard Alumni Association:
    http://books.google.com/books
  11. [S1049] Unknown author NE States - I, p. 297.
  12. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_927; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 391; Image: 0228; line 63, dwl 152-143-164.
  13. [S1378] Thomas William Herringshaw, American Elite, p. 342.
  14. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Oct 2, 1896.
  15. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 645; Enumeration District: 404; Sheet 1B; line 49.
  16. [S96] NEHGR, 88 [1934]: 294.
  17. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Newton Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_603; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 977; line 4, dwl 152-75-81.
  18. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Newton, Middlesex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 77, E.D. 383, Sh. 8, Ln. 76.
  19. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Newton Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_717; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 383; line 76, dwl 152-132-149.
  20. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1616; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 9-454; line 42, dwl 152.
  21. [S96] NEHGR, 104 [1950]: 147.
  22. [S235] U.S. Census, Vol. 103, 1949, p. 314.
  23. [S940] Unknown author, Who's Who in the West - 7th, p. 381.
  24. [S96] NEHGR, Vol. 103, 1949, p. 314.

Edwin Arnold Houghton1,2

M, #11506, b. 6 January 1865, d. 1865

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BirthJan 6, 1865MLM: Jan. 83,4,5
Death18653,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2723.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173 #8114.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 49 [1895]: 357.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.

Martha Gilbert Colt1

F, #11507, b. 9 June 1866

Family: Clement Stevens Houghton b. 16 Dec 1860, d. 21 Aug 1949

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BirthJun 9, 1866MA, USA, age 40 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census; age 60 in 1930 census; age 71 in 1940 census2,3
MarriageOct 1, 1896First Congregational Church, Pittsfield, MA, USA, he 33, she 27; JWH, MLM: 11 Oct 18964,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
1900 Census1900Manchester, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 49, real estate broker, plus 7 servants, incl. Nannie Houghton, b. Ireland2,3
1910 Census1910Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 45, own income; 8 servants12
ParentsDJudge James Denis Colt of Pittsfield, MA, and Elizabeth Gilbert, b. NY8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2722s.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 22, E.D. 404, Sh. 1, Ln. 49.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 645; Enumeration District: 404; Sheet 1B; line 49.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  5. [S96] NEHGR, 103 [1949]: 314.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.
  7. [S824] Unknown author, Important Men of 1913, p. 255.
  8. [S1049] Unknown author NE States - I, p. 297.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_927; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 391; Image: 0228; line 63, dwl 152-143-164.
  10. [S1378] Thomas William Herringshaw, American Elite, p. 342.
  11. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Oct 2, 1896.
  12. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Newton Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_603; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 977; line 4, dwl 152-75-81.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, Vol. 103, 1949, p. 314.
  14. [S940] Unknown author, Who's Who in the West - 7th, p. 381.
  15. [S96] NEHGR, Vol. 103, 1949, p. 314.

Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #11508, b. 7 June 1897

Family: James B. Wharton

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BirthJun 7, 1897MA, USA, NEHGR: 16 July; June 7, 1897, age 2, MA, in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census3,4,5
NewspaperSep 23, 1925MISS HOUGHTON PARISBRIDE; J Wed6 J. B. Wharton of North American Newspaper Alliance

September 24, 1925, Thursday
MarriageSep 23, 1925City Hall of 8th Ward, Paris, France2,6
Divorce
Living1949Old Lyme, New London Co., CT, USA2
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2722c.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, Vol. 103, 1949, p. 314.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 103 [1949]: 314.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 22, E.D. 404, Sh. 1, Ln. 49.
  6. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Sep 23, 1925.

Harriet Maria Houghton1

F, #11509, b. 20 March 1852, d. 13 June 1852

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BirthMar 20, 18522
DeathJun 13, 18522
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  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499 #2724.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 499.

Susan Abby Houghton1

F, #11510, b. 22 September 1853, d. 11 April 1868

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BirthSep 22, 1853MA, USA, age 6 in 1860 census2,3
DeathApr 11, 18682
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2726.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Ward 5, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 499, line 18, dwl 3071-4279.

Rodney Whittemore Houghton1

M, #11511, b. 19 September 1855, d. 7 June 1907

Family: Jane M. Lowrie b. 1863

  • Marriage*: Rodney Whittemore Houghton married Jane M. Lowrie on circa 1887 Mar 13 y in 1900 census.4
  • Marriage*: Rodney Whittemore Houghton married Jane M. Lowrie on Jun 14, 1888.2

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BirthSep 19, 1855MA, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 14 in 1870 census; age 24 in 1880 census; 1858, age 42 in 1900 census2
Occupation1880a bank clerk3
Marriagecirca 1887Mar 13 y in 1900 census4
MarriageJun 14, 18882
ResidenceLynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, Blossom St.2
1900 Census1900Blossom St., Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 42, paying bank teller; no children4,5
DeathJun 7, 19072
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2727.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Essex Co., MA, ED 221, Sh 38, Ln 10, dwl 13-295-407.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 21, E.D. 385?, Sh. 11, Ln. 57.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 645; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 384; FHL microfilm: 1240645; line 57, dwl 143-249.

Jane M. Lowrie1

F, #11512, b. 1863

Family: Rodney Whittemore Houghton b. 19 Sep 1855, d. 7 Jun 1907

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Birth1863MA, USA, age 37 in 1900 census; age 47 in 1910 census; age 57 in 1920 census2,3
MarriageJun 14, 18884
1900 Census1900Blossom St., Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 42, paying bank teller; no children5,6
1910 Census1910Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 47, widow, living with brother Richard Lawry, 50, MA7
1920 Census1920Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 57, widow, with brother Richard C. Lowrie, 65, MA8
1930 Census1930Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 68, a widow2
ParentsDparents born in MA in 1900 census; father born in Scotland, mother born in England in 1930 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2727s.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_900; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 188; line 60; dwl 74314-334.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Ward 5, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 645; Enumeration District: 384; Sheet 11B; line 57, dwl 18-143-249.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 21, E.D. 385?, Sh. 11, Ln. 57.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 645; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 384; FHL microfilm: 1240645; line 57, dwl 143-249.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Lynn Ward 7, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_585; Page: 40A; Enumeration District: 0414; FHL microfilm: 1374598.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn Ward 7, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_694; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 200; line 12, dwl 70-119-153.

Harriet Phillips Houghton1

F, #11513, b. 8 May 1854

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BirthMay 8, 1854MA, USA, age 6 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census; age 26 in 1880 census; May 1854, age 46, in 1900 census2,3
Occupation1910single, savings bank clerk
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2728.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 22, E.D. 399, Sh. 14, Ln. 58.

Addie Richardson Houghton1

F, #11514, b. 20 March 1856, d. 13 August 1876

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BirthMar 20, 1856MA, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 14 in 1870 census2
DeathAug 13, 1876Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA2,3
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2729.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S886] Unknown compiler address, MA Death Index 1841-1895, 22, #167: p. 283/229.

George Warren Houghton1

M, #11515, b. 1 November 1857

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BirthNov 1, 1857MA, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 12 in 1870 census; age 22 in 1880 census; Nov. 1857, age 42, in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census2,3,4
Occupation1910age 51, single, book store salesman
ResidenceBoston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, engaged in old magazine business2
Duplicate
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2730.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 22, E.D. 399, Sh. 14, Ln. 58.
  4. [S1415] Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.

Helen Whittemore Houghton1

F, #11516, b. 10 August 1859

Family: Coney W. Pooler

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BirthAug 10, 1859MA, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 10 in 1870 census; age 20 in 1880 census; Aug. 1859, age 40, in 1900 census2,3
Marriage2
ResidenceBillerica, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2731.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 22, E.D. 399, Sh. 14, Ln. 58.

Charles Everett Houghton1

M, #11517, b. 9 March 1861

Family: Frances Almon b. 11 Jan 1872, d. 15 May 1973

  • Marriage*: Charles Everett Houghton married Frances Almon on circa 1909 mar 1 y in 1910 census.2

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BirthMar 9, 1861MA, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 18 in 1880 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 58 in 1920 census; age 69 in 1930 census; age 79 in 1940 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1909mar 1 y in 1910 census;2
1910 Census1910Prec 8, DC, USA, age 49, gov. print office, proof reader4
1920 Census1920Wheaton, Montgomery Co., MD, USA, age 58, US Gov printer5
1940 Census1940Kensington, Montgomery Co., MD, USA, age 79, none6
ResidenceWashington, DC, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2732.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 9, ED 216, Sh 21, Ln 37.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Precinct 8, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_153; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 141; line 31, dwl 1741-65-77.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wheaton, Montgomery, Maryland; Roll: T625_671; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 143; line 48, dwl 58-61.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington, Montgomery, Maryland; Roll: T627_1555; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 16-43A.

Joseph Arthur Houghton1

M, #11518, b. 9 October 1862

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BirthOct 9, 1862MA, USA, age 8 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1910 census2,3
1910 Census1910Brawley, Imperial Co., CA, USA, age 47, general work stenographer, single4
ResidenceBrawley, Imperial Co., CA, USA, a stenographer2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2733.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 9, ED 216, Sh 21, Ln 37.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T624_77; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1; line 41, dwl 148-148.

Herbert Ellsworth Houghton1

M, #11519, b. 27 May 1864, d. 1919

Family: Annie Louise Mansfield b. 3 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1957

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BirthMay 27, 1864Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census; May, 1864, age 31, in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census2,3,4
Occupationa farmer
MarriageDec 31, 1895New Boston, NH, USA2,4
1900 Census1900New Boston, Hillsboro Co., NH, USA, age 35, a farmer3,5
ResidenceNew Boston, NH, USA2
1910 Census1910New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 45, farmer6
Death19197
BurialMeetinghouse Hill Cemetery, New Boston, NH, USA, 1964-19198
ErrorJWH gives all children of her brother Herbert Ellsworth to Helen Whittemore.
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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2734.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex New Hampshire, Box 22, Vol. 10, E.D. 131, Sh. 2, Ln. 70.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Houghton, Mar 8, 2004.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Boston, Hillsboro Co., New Hampshire, Box 22, Vol. 10, E.D. 131, Sh. 2, Ln. 75, dwl 49-49.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , New Boston, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_864; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 175;
    line 76, dwl 63-65.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Carol Houghton, Mar 2, 2004.
  8. [S36] Letter, from Carol A. Gelinas Houghton,, Mar 15, 2004.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Carol Houghton, Feb. 29, 2004.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 8, E.D. 154, Sh. 2, Ln. 10.

Walter Stanford Houghton1

M, #11520, b. 18 April 1866

Family 1: Mary E. Barker b. Jun 1856, d. Dec 1900

  • Marriage*: Walter Stanford Houghton married Mary E. Barker on circa 1899 mar 1 years in 1900 census.2

Family 2: Mary E. (?) b. c 1865, d. b 1950

  • Marriage*: Walter Stanford Houghton married Mary E. (?)

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BirthApr 18, 1866MA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census; age 34 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 73 in 1940 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1899mar 1 years in 1900 census2
1900 Census1900Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 34, book seller3,4
ResidenceLynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, engaged in old magazine business2
1910 Census1910Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 44, widower, magazine salesman; next door to father5
Marriage
1920 Census1920Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 54, magazine dealer6,7
1940 Census1940Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 73, widower, retail magazines proprietor8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500 #2735.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 500.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 22, E.D. 399, Sh. 14, Ln. 52.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Ward 6, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 645; Enumeration District: 399; Sheet 14B; line 52, dwl 68-208-290.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_585; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 405; line 78, dwl 64-20.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 33, E.D. 188, Sh. 10, Ln. 78.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_695; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 188; line 78, dwl 64-218-236.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1697; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 19-88; line 36, dwl 38.