John Chase1

M, #18001

Family: Lucy Houghton b. 8 Oct 1784

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Marriage1
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.

Lydia Houghton1,2

F, #18002, b. 17 August 1786

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BirthAug 17, 1786Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA1,2
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.

Parmela Houghton1

F, #18003, b. 27 May 1788, d. 1868

Family: Phineas Flint b. 28 Mar 1780, d. 8 Jun 1823

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BirthMay 27, 1788Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,2,1
Marriage4,2,5
NoteThis marriage lasted until his death. She then returned to the Flint home and lived there until after 1860. She went to Michigan to live with one of her daughters.
Relativemarried Flints
Death1868Kinderhook, Branch, MI, USA, aged 803
BurialMaple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA
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Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  3. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  4. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter (at Cooperstown Library in a Houghton file), from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  5. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Phineas Flint1

M, #18004, b. 28 March 1780, d. 8 June 1823

Family: Parmela Houghton b. 27 May 1788, d. 1868

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BirthMar 28, 1780Fitchberg, MA, USA, Findagrave:      May 27, 17882
Marriage3,1,4
DeathJun 8, 1823Worchester, NY, USA2
Churcha deacon in the Congregational Church
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  3. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter (at Cooperstown Library in a Houghton file), from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  4. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Lucy Houghton1,2

F, #18005, b. 1 December 1790

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BirthDec 1, 1790Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,1,2
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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, VT, Book 1, p. 15; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.

Jemima Houghton1,2

F, #18006, b. 24 June 1792

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BirthJun 24, 1792Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA1,2
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.

Jotham Houghton1

M, #18007, b. 24 June 1794, d. 21 September 1795

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BirthJun 24, 1794Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA, Jun 24, 1792 also1,2
DeathSep 21, 17951
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.

Esther Houghton1

F, #18008, b. 9 October 1796, d. 30 April 1797

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BirthOct 9, 17961
DeathApr 30, 17971
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.

Jotham Houghton1

M, #18009, b. 16 April 1798, d. 28 January 1880

Family: Clarinda (?) b. c 1797

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BirthApr 16, 1798NY, USA, age 52 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1860 census; age 74 in 1870 census2,1
1820 Census1820Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26;
1 female 45+3,4
Marriage5
1830 Census1830Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 2 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)6
1840 Census1840Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825)7
1860 Census1860Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 63, farmer; property $4200-14008
1870 Census1870Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 74, a retired farmer, property $1000-3000; and Wm. K. Redout?, 27, OH9
DeathJan 28, 1880Munson, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 82, nephritis10
BurialFowler's Mill Cemetery, Chardon, OH, USA, age 83
ResearchJotham, Joshua, and Jonathan names are only Houghton residents of Newbury OH in all censuses; same individual given dates
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, Reel 1204, p. 251, line 39, dwl 136-137.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, p. 114.
  4. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M33_91; Page: 113.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M432_682; Page: 276; line 36, dwl 130-131.
  6. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: 131; Page: 259.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga Co., Ohio; Roll: 395; Page: 153.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M653_967; Page: 909; sheet 11, line 34, dwl 97-90.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, Reel 1204, p. 251, line 39, dwl 136-137.
  10. [S1377] 1880 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Munson, Geauga, Ohio Enumeration District: 78 Line: 7 Roll: T1159_104.

Daniel Houghton1

M, #18010, b. 10 April 1804

Family: Polly (?) b. c 1806

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BirthApr 10, 1804NY, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 56 in 1860 census; age 65 in 1870 census; age 76 in 1880 census2,3
Marriage3
1830 Census1830Burton, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 3 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)4
1840 Census1840Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)5
1850 Census1850Russell, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 46, a farmer3
1880 Census1880Benton, Berrien Co., MI, USA, age 76, a farmer6,7
ParentsSparents born in VT
Researchwife Polly, but wrong md
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Benton, MI, Reel 27, Vol. 3, E.D. 2, Sh. 15, Ln. 33.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Russell, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M432_682; Page: 111; line 40, dwl 66-68.
  4. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Burton, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: 131; Page: 229.
  5. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: 395; Page: 154.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Benton, Berrien Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 3, E.D. 2, Sh. 15, Ln. 33.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Benton, Berrien Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 3, E.D. 2, Sh. 15, Ln. 33, dwl 148-148.

Timothy Black1,2

M, #18011

Family 1: Betsey Houghton b. 12 Oct 1799, d. b 1840

Family 2: Almira Baldwin b. 1811

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Origin1823Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA3,1
MarriageSep 25, 1823Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA1,4,2
Children+2 or 3 daughters1
Marriagecirca 18401
Biography1840married a niece, Almira Baldwin1
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 8527.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 2, p. 201: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, book 2, p. 201: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Almira Baldwin1

F, #18012, b. 1811

Family: Timothy Black

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Birth18112
Marriagecirca 18401
Biography"The children of this marriage were born in coventry, Vt., and the fmily tradition is tht Timothy married a niece by marriage, Almira Baldwin's mother having been a sister of Betsey Houghton." (sisters: Sarah, Keziah, Susan); father may have been Jonathan Baldwin of Coventry, VT1
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 8527.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930, #8527.

Joel Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #18013, b. 30 June 1816, d. 16 June 1893

Family: Julia A. Parker b. 7 Mar 1824, d. 26 Jun 1872

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BirthJun 30, 1816Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 34 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 53 in 1870 census; age 63 in 1880 census2,3,5
OccupationHe built a home and operated a gristmill and batting factory form many years in Sutton MA. He ground corn in the grist mill and made cotton batts and sold them under the trade name of "Rosedale Batts." The 1857 Henry Walling Map of Worcester County showed the J. H. Houghton Batt Co., located on Cold Spring Brook. He constructed a 160 foot dam for the grist mill, creating the Houghton pond. On 20 Aug 1860 and on 21 Nov 1860 he extended his property by purchases from Nathaniel and Adeline Dodge. In 1870 he built an "English Cottage" on Buttonwood Ave. about 172 feet east of the grist mill. He later built a barn and spring house across the street. He removed his family from the Dudley House where all his children had been born.6
Residencecirca 1846Grafton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
NoteApr 16, 1847Sutton, MA, USA, of Grafton, a trader, bought for $2250, from Horatio N. Hye a certain parcel of land containing 2 acres with all the privileges of the same with all the machinery in the mills6
1850 Census1850Sutton, MA, USA, age 34, a wicking and batting maker, property $20008
1860 Census1860Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44, cotton batting mfg9
1870 Census1870Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, He built a home and operated a batting factory and gristmill for many years10
1870 Census1870Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, batting manufacturer, property $4500-$200011
1880 Census1880Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 63, runs grist mill12
DeathJun 16, 1893Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 7613,3
BurialWilkinsonville Cemetery, Boston Rd., Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,14
ResearchMLM: as father, "doubtful"5
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 208.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  3. [S892] Susan Salisbury, MA Cemetery - 1, p. 363.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2104.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Robert C. Stowe: The Sutton Historical Society Bulletin, Vol. VI, No. 3, Sept. 1980, p. 2.
  7. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_345; Page: 123;
    line 1, dwl 1-1.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_531; Page: 919; 10, dwl 1409-1952.
  10. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 414.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 56b, line 9, dwl 58-85.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 24D; Enumeration District: 831; line 38, dwl 388-485.
  13. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 415.
  14. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  15. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 581.
  16. [S324] Grafton MA VRs, p. 229.

Julia A. Parker1

F, #18014, b. 7 March 1824, d. 26 June 1872

Family: Joel Houghton b. 30 Jun 1816, d. 16 Jun 1893

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BirthMar 7, 1824Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1860 census1,2
Residencecirca 1846Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3
MarriageOct 13, 1846Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newton MA VRs: may have only year3,4
1860 Census1860Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44, cotton batting mfg5
1870 Census1870Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, batting manufacturer, property $4500-$20006
DeathJun 26, 1872Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 487,8
BurialWilkinsonville Cemetery, Boston Rd., Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA8,9
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 208.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 153.
  3. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 581.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_531; Page: 919; 10, dwl 1409-1952.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 56b, line 9, dwl 58-85.
  7. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 414.
  8. [S892] Susan Salisbury, MA Cemetery - 1, p. 363.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  10. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  11. [S324] Grafton MA VRs, p. 229.

Solomon Houghton1

M, #18015

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1790 Census1790Winchester, NH, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 16+, 2 males under 16, 3 females1,2
Duplicate1790 census
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  2. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 28.

Thomas Houghton1

M, #18016, b. circa 1730, d. 30 March 1797

Family: Elizabeth Taylor b. 1739, d. 1800

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Birthcirca 17301
Marriage2
DeathMar 30, 1797Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, He died of fever, aged 67 years. (source: Vital Records of Andover, MA to the end of the year 1849)1,3
BurialSouth Church Cemetery, Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S297] Andover MA VRs I,.

Betsey Starrs1,2

F, #18017, b. circa 1763, d. 18 October 1802

Family 1: Henry Pigeon d. 2 Dec 1799

Family 2: Capt. Joel Houghton b. 24 Jun 1779, d. 6 Mar 1839

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Birthcirca 1763dd calculation
ResearchApr 29, 1790Weston, MA, USA, p. 356, Henry and Betsey Store [int. Starr] marr Apr 29, 1790 in Weston; p. 490, Henry Pigeon died Dec. 2, 1799; Betsey remarried Joel Houghton1
MarriageApr 29, 1790Weston, MA, USA
WillApr 27, 1802Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, signed as Betsey Pigeon of Newton; mentions Henry Pigeon, "deceased, my late beloved husband" and my beloved children and the children of the said Henry", Betsey, Jane?, Henry, Maria, and Charles, and Joel Houghton, executor (Probate # 11922)3,4,2
MarriageMay 7, 1802Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA5,6,7
DeathOct 18, 1802Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 39 per Newton MA VRs; (in C. C., Oct 23, 1802; age 19 given)8,7,9
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Newton, MA, USA7
ParentsDJosiah Starrs of Newton, a physician, deceased in 1802 and Abigail Starrs of Weston in 1802.2
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Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 356.
  2. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 11922, FHC #397099.
  3. [S852] Samuel H. Folsom and William E. Rogers, Middlesex MA Probate Index, p. 249.
  4. [S955] Middlesex Probate Records 2l, p. 374.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  6. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75.
  8. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 464.
  9. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.

Margaret Murdock1

F, #18018, b. 13 December 1781, d. 28 January 1821

Family: Capt. Joel Houghton b. 24 Jun 1779, d. 6 Mar 1839

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BirthDec 13, 1781Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageSep 30, 1806Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,3,4,5
NewspaperOct 4, 1806Columbian Centenial: marriage
DeathJan 28, 1821Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 39, in C.C., Jan 31, 18216,7,8
ParentsDSamuel and Beulah Murdock7
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Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 143.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  3. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  4. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75.
  6. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 464.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  8. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.
  9. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  10. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.

Nabby Houghton1

F, #18019, b. 18 February 1768

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BirthFeb 18, 1768Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2,3
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 21.

Nancy Houghton1,2,3

F, #18020, b. 5 December 1769

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BirthDec 5, 1769Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,4,3
Duplicate
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1/10/1935.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 21.
  4. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.

Nancy Houghton1

F, #18021

Family: Asa Smith

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MarriageFeb 18, 1804Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 165.
  3. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 75.

Asa Smith1

M, #18022

Family: Nancy Houghton

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MarriageFeb 18, 1804Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2
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  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 165.
  3. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 75.

Thomas Houghton1,2

M, #18023

Family: Elizabeth Skinner b. c 1797, d. 6 Aug 1820

  • Marriage Bann: Thomas Houghton and Elizabeth Skinner declared their intentions of marriage on Oct 31, 1819 Roxbury, MA, USA; Eatons Annals of Warren, Maine, Pgs 615-616.1,3
  • Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Elizabeth Skinner on Jan 27, 1820 at Roxbury, MA, USA, Eatons Annals of Warren, Maine, Pgs 615-616.2

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MarriageJan 27, 1820Roxbury, MA, USA, Eatons Annals of Warren, Maine, Pgs 615-6162
DuplicateRoxbury, MA, USA
ResearchRoxbury, MA, USA, married Skinner syblings
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 557.
  3. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.

Elizabeth Skinner1,2

F, #18024, b. circa 1797, d. 6 August 1820

Family: Thomas Houghton

  • Marriage Bann: Elizabeth Skinner and Thomas Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Oct 31, 1819 Roxbury, MA, USA; Eatons Annals of Warren, Maine, Pgs 615-616.1,3
  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Skinner married Thomas Houghton on Jan 27, 1820 at Roxbury, MA, USA, Eatons Annals of Warren, Maine, Pgs 615-616.2

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Birthcirca 1797Warren District, ME, USA, dd calc1,3
MarriageJan 27, 1820Roxbury, MA, USA, Eatons Annals of Warren, Maine, Pgs 615-6162
DeathAug 6, 1820Roxbury, MA, USA, a. 23 y., consumption2
ParentsDSKINNER, JOSEPH, Joseph, b in 1750; c. from Mansfield, Mass., m. Nancy Holden settled in eastern part of Warren and died March 14, 1823. His wife d. Jan 8 1818.
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 557.
  3. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 213.

Mrs. Abigail Houghton1

F, #18025, b. circa 1755, d. 15 December 1838

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Birthcirca 17551,2
DeathDec 15, 1838Roxbury, MA, USA, aged 83; Dorchester: Dec. 17, 1838 (in C.C., Dec 22, 1838)1,3,2,4,5
Duplicate
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S370] Dorchester MA VRs V36, p. 244.
  3. [S339] Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849 Volume II Marriages and Deaths, p. 557.
  4. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Eben Tolman, Town Clerk, Dorchester, MA, 1853.
  5. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.

Serena Houghton1,2

F, #18026, b. 3 February 1813, d. 25 December 1891

Family: Nathan Craft b. 31 Jul 1811

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BirthFeb 3, 1813Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,6
MarriageApr 22, 1835Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,7,8,9,10,6
AssociationApr 21, 1868Newtonville, MA, USA11
DeathDec 25, 189112
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 112 #4181.
  3. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  4. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 47.
  5. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 40.     Mss C 168: Ayers Family.
  6. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526. Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  7. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  8. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1728.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 112.
  10. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99.     Mss C 224: Alden Family
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  11. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 8.
  12. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526.      Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].

Nathan Craft1,2,3

M, #18027, b. 31 July 1811

Family: Serena Houghton b. 3 Feb 1813, d. 25 Dec 1891

Biography

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BirthJul 31, 1811Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,5
MarriageApr 22, 1835Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,6,7,8,5,3
Biographys. Henry Craft and Anna Fuller
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 20.
  3. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 1526. Gen 1 P 230: Pratt Bible [Typed transcription. These records are from the family Bible of Abijah and Sarah (Barnard) Pratt. The record sheets were preserved when the Bible itself was destroyed by their descendant, Grace Crafts Alden, sone years ago. She presented the sheets to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  4. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 47.
  5. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99.     Mss C 224: Alden Family
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  6. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  7. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1728.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 112.

Samuel Roby1

M, #18028

Family: Abigail Jackson

Biography

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MarriageSangerville, ME, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1933 - 269.

Henry Roby1

M, #18029, b. 8 March 1831, d. 8 March 1832

Biography

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BirthMar 8, 18311
DeathMar 8, 18321
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1933 - 269.

Henry Roby1

M, #18030, b. 26 April 1833

Biography

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BirthApr 26, 18331
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1933 - 269.