Abel Houghton

M, #4261, b. 19 August 1796, d. 28 October 1890
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Notable Houghton

     Notable Houghton: a Whig who was one of the organizers of the Republican Party in Maine.

Biography

BirthAug 19, 1796Dublin, NH, USA, age 40-50 in 1840 census; age 65, NH, in 1860 census; age 74, NH, in 1870 census; age 83, NH, in 1880 census; 1880 census of son Samuel gives ME, of son Sylvanus gives NH; Parline Gen.: Aug 15
1820 Census1820Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, Individuals: 1 male 16-26
MarriageFeb 19, 1824
1830 Census1830Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)
1840 Census1840Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, 9 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 53, a farmer; children born in ME; next door to Simon Parlin
1860 Census1860Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 65, farmer, property $2000-800
1870 Census1870Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, near son Sylvanus; age 74, a farmer
1880 Census1880Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 83, a farmer
DeathOct 28, 1890Paris, Oxford Co., ME, USA, Parline Gen.: Oct 22, 1890

Family

Elizabeth Parlin b. 13 Jun 1803, d. 6 May 1881
Marriage*Abel Houghton married Elizabeth Parlin on Feb 19, 1824. 
Children
Pedigree

Phoebe Houghton

F, #4262, b. 29 March 1792, d. 24 January 1868
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Biography

BirthMar 29, 1792Dublin, NH, USA
MarriageNov 29, 1820Weld First Familes: Oct. 12, 1820
DeathJan 24, 1868ME, USA

Family

Samuel Bass b. c May 1790, d. 14 Jan 1873
Marriage*Phoebe Houghton married Samuel Bass on Nov 29, 1820 Weld First Familes: Oct. 12, 1820. 
Children
Pedigree

Joseph Houghton

M, #4263, b. 1 September 1801, d. 29 January 1869
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Biography

BirthSep 1, 1801Dublin, NH, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 48 in 1850 census
Marriage
1840 Census1840Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809); next door to brother Abel
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 48, a farmer, 4 houses from brother Sewell
DeathJan 29, 1869He was killed by falling timber.

Family

Orinda Learned b. 17 Jan 1806, d. 18 Jan 1881
Marriage*Joseph Houghton married Orinda Learned, daughter of Benjamin Learned Jr. and Orinda Houghton. 
Child
Pedigree

Harvey Houghton

M, #4264, b. 29 September 1804, d. 16 August 1895
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Biography

BirthSep 29, 1804Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 45 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census; age 68 in 1870 census; age 75 in 1880 census; 1900 census of son James gives MA; MLM: Dublin, NH; JWH, MLM: Sep. 26
Marriage1835
1840 Census1840Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA
1850 Census1850Sumner, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 45, a farmer
1860 Census1860Sumner, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 55, farmer; property $700-400
1870 Census1870Belgrade, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 68, a farmer, property $3000-$100
DeathAug 16, 1895

Family

Katherine Barnes b. 11 Dec 1810, d. Dec 1893
Marriage*Harvey Houghton married Katherine Barnes on 1835. 
Children
Pedigree

Bethia Houghton

F, #4265, b. 23 April 1807, d. 1887
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Biography

BirthApr 23, 1807Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, MLM: Dublin, NH
MarriageSep, 1823JWH, MLM: 1828 [CJV: typo]
Death1887Windsor, ME, USA
BurialNorth Windsor Cemetery, Windsor, Kennebec Co., ME, USA

Family

Elijah Pierce b. 1802, d. Dec 1875
Marriage*Bethia Houghton married Elijah Pierce on Sep, 1823 JWH, MLM: 1828 [CJV: typo]. 
Children
Pedigree

Josiah Houghton

M, #4266, b. 1808
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Biography

Birth1808Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, MLM: Dublin, NH; 1880 census of son N. P. gives NH
Marriage
1830 Census1830Deerfield, Rockingham Co., NH, USA, 5 Total: 2 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)
BurialGranite Cemetery, Deerfield, Rockingham Co., NH, USA

Family

Mary White
Marriage*Josiah Houghton married Mary White. 
Children
Pedigree

Sewell Houghton

M, #4267, b. 17 August 1809, d. 4 May 1887
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Biography

BirthAug 17, 1809Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 40, ME, in 1850 census; age 50, ME, in 1860 census; age 60, ME, in 1870 census; age 70 in 1880 census; MLM: Dublin, NH
MarriageJan 25, 1838ME, USA
1840 Census1840Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 70 to 80 (1760-1769); near brothers Abel and Joseph
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 40, a farmer
1860 Census1860Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 50, farmer, property $1800-600
1870 Census1870Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 60, a farmer, property $1600-$775
1880 Census1880Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 70, a farmer
DeathMay 4, 1887

Family

Maria P. Jones b. 11 Feb 1811, d. 11 Feb 1886
Marriage*Sewell Houghton married Maria P. Jones on Jan 25, 1838 at ME, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Daniel Houghton

M, #4268, b. 3 January 1812, d. 1856
Father*James Houghton Jr. b. 16 Jun 1756, d. 21 Dec 1835
Mother*Hannah Russell b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 25 Nov 1850

Biography

BirthJan 3, 1812Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 38 in 1850 census
MarriageFeb 15, 1841
MarriageApr 12, 1849Rumford, ME, USA, w/2; MLM: 12 Mar 1849
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 38, a farmer
Death1856CA, USA

Family 1

Susan Richardson
Marriage*Daniel Houghton married Susan Richardson on Feb 15, 1841. 

Family 2

Sophia Elizabeth Parlin b. 23 Mar 1830, d. 30 Jun 1909
Marriage*Daniel Houghton married Sophia Elizabeth Parlin on Apr 12, 1849 at Rumford, ME, USA, w/2; MLM: 12 Mar 1849. 
Children
Pedigree

Sarah Sprague Masterson

F, #4269, b. 7 March 1792, d. 29 March 1851

Biography

BirthMar 7, 1792Deering, NH, USA, age 59 in 1850 census
MarriageJan 22, 1815Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: Jun 22, 1813
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 63, a farmer; 4 houses from brother Benjamin
DeathMar 29, 1851Weld, ME, USA

Family

Ephraim Houghton b. 25 Oct 1787, d. 30 Dec 1867
Marriage*Sarah Sprague Masterson married Ephraim Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Jan 22, 1815 at Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: Jun 22, 1813. 
Children
Pedigree

Myrtella Keene

F, #4270

Biography

MarriageMar 2, 1857Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA

Family

Ephraim Houghton b. 25 Oct 1787, d. 30 Dec 1867
Marriage*Myrtella Keene married Ephraim Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Mar 2, 1857 at Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA. 
Pedigree

Elizabeth Holt

F, #4271, b. March 1799, d. 28 March 1876

Biography

BirthMar, 1799NH, USA, age 51 in 1850; age 61 in 1860 census
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 60, a farmer
DeathMar 28, 1876

Family

Benjamin Houghton b. 8 Dec 1789, d. 6 Mar 1882
MarriageElizabeth Holt married Benjamin Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Feb 16, 1818 at Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Rebecca Keys

F, #4272, b. between 1790 and 1800, d. 1841

Biography

Birthbetween 1790 and 1800MA, USA, age 40-50 in 1840 census; 1880 census of son Harlan gives Maine, of sons James and John give MA, os son Charles gives NH
Marriage
Death1841

Family

James Houghton Jr. b. 17 Jan 1791, d. 15 Nov 1846
Marriage*Rebecca Keys married James Houghton Jr., son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell. 
Children
Pedigree

Ira Parlin

M, #4273, b. 28 December 1790, d. 29 March 1846

Biography

BirthDec 28, 1790Sumner, ME, USA
MarriageMar 20, 1814Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: Mar. 29
DeathMar 29, 1846Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA

Family

Hannah Houghton b. 26 Mar 1794, d. 23 Aug 1853
Marriage*Ira Parlin married Hannah Houghton, daughter of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Mar 20, 1814 at Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: Mar. 29. 
Children
Pedigree

Elizabeth Parlin

F, #4274, b. 13 June 1803, d. 6 May 1881

Biography

BirthJun 13, 1803Sumner, ME, USA, age 47 in 1850 census; age 57 in 1860 census; age 67 in 1870 census; age 77 in 1880 census; MLM, p. 28: 1766 [CJV:Abel's mother's]
MarriageFeb 19, 1824
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 53, a farmer; children born in ME; next door to Simon Parlin
1870 Census1870Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, near son Sylvanus; age 74, a farmer
1880 Census1880Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 83, a farmer
DeathMay 6, 1881Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, MLM, p. 28: 1850 [CJV:Abel's mother's]; see Parlin Gen. p. 106

Family

Abel Houghton b. 19 Aug 1796, d. 28 Oct 1890
Marriage*Elizabeth Parlin married Abel Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Feb 19, 1824. 
Children
Pedigree

Samuel Bass

M, #4275, b. circa May 1790, d. 14 January 1873

Biography

Birthcirca May, 1790
MarriageNov 29, 1820Weld First Familes: Oct. 12, 1820
DeathJan 14, 1873"aged 82 years and 8 months."

Family

Phoebe Houghton b. 29 Mar 1792, d. 24 Jan 1868
Marriage*Samuel Bass married Phoebe Houghton, daughter of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Nov 29, 1820 Weld First Familes: Oct. 12, 1820. 
Children
Pedigree

Orinda Learned

F, #4276, b. 17 January 1806, d. 18 January 1881
Father*Benjamin Learned Jr. b. 23 Sep 1767, d. 16 Sep 1853
Mother*Orinda Houghton b. 19 Feb 1768

Biography

BirthJan 17, 1806MA, USA, Rinda, age 44 in 1850 census; Rinde, age 53 in 1860 census; Rinda, age 63 in 1870 census; Rinde, age 76, in 1880 census
Marriage
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 48, a farmer, 4 houses from brother Sewell
1860 Census1860Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 55, housewife, property $200-25; next door to Sophia E. Parlin
1870 Census1870Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 63, property $200-$100
DeathJan 18, 1881

Family

Joseph Houghton b. 1 Sep 1801, d. 29 Jan 1869
Marriage*Orinda Learned married Joseph Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell. 
Child
Pedigree

Katherine Barnes

F, #4277, b. 11 December 1810, d. December 1893

Biography

BirthDec 11, 1810ME, USA, age 39 in 1850 census; age 49 in 1860 census; age 60 in 1870 census; age 69 in 1880 census
Marriage1835
1850 Census1850Sumner, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 45, a farmer
1870 Census1870Belgrade, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 68, a farmer, property $3000-$100
DeathDec, 1893

Family

Harvey Houghton b. 29 Sep 1804, d. 16 Aug 1895
Marriage*Katherine Barnes married Harvey Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on 1835. 
Children
Pedigree

Elijah Pierce

M, #4278, b. 1802, d. December 1875

Biography

Birth1802
MarriageSep, 1823JWH, MLM: 1828 [CJV: typo]
DeathDec, 1875Windsor, ME, USA
BurialNorth Windsor Cemetery, Windsor, ME, USA

Family

Bethia Houghton b. 23 Apr 1807, d. 1887
Marriage*Elijah Pierce married Bethia Houghton, daughter of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Sep, 1823 JWH, MLM: 1828 [CJV: typo]. 
Children
Pedigree

Maria P. Jones

F, #4279, b. 11 February 1811, d. 11 February 1886

Biography

BirthFeb 11, 1811MA, USA, age 39 in 1850 census; age 49, MA, in 1860 census; age 59, MA, in 1870 census; age 69, ME, in 1880 census
MarriageJan 25, 1838ME, USA
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 40, a farmer
1870 Census1870Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 60, a farmer, property $1600-$775
1880 Census1880Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 70, a farmer
DeathFeb 11, 1886MLM: Feb. 11, 1880 or '88

Family

Sewell Houghton b. 17 Aug 1809, d. 4 May 1887
Marriage*Maria P. Jones married Sewell Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Jan 25, 1838 at ME, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Susan Richardson

F, #4280

Biography

MarriageFeb 15, 1841

Family

Daniel Houghton b. 3 Jan 1812, d. 1856
Marriage*Susan Richardson married Daniel Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Feb 15, 1841. 
Pedigree

Sophia Elizabeth Parlin

F, #4281, b. 23 March 1830, d. 30 June 1909

Biography

BirthMar 23, 1830Rumford, ME, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census; age 44 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census
MarriageApr 12, 1849Rumford, ME, USA, w/2; MLM: 12 Mar 1849
1850 Census1850Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 38, a farmer
1870 Census1870Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, 3 houses from Charles Russell Houghton
1880 Census1880Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, Sophia, age 50, keeping house ; Joseph S., age 28, works in a spool factory
DeathJun 30, 1909

Family 1

Daniel Houghton b. 3 Jan 1812, d. 1856
Marriage*Sophia Elizabeth Parlin married Daniel Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Hannah Russell, on Apr 12, 1849 at Rumford, ME, USA, w/2; MLM: 12 Mar 1849. 
Children

Family 2

Vincent Gould Parlin b. 23 Jan 1815, d. 10 Sep 1871
MarriageSophia Elizabeth Parlin married Vincent Gould Parlin, son of Ira Parlin and Hannah Houghton, on Feb 28, 1857. 
Children
Pedigree

James Sibley Houghton

M, #4282, b. 3 September 1819, d. 5 August 1845
Father*Ephraim Houghton b. 18 May 1759, d. 6 May 1840
Mother*Mary Nichols b. 3 May 1773, d. 4 Aug 1855

Biography

BirthSep 3, 1819Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, 1880 census of daughter Irene gives MA
MarriageMay 18, 1841Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA
DeathAug 5, 1845Woodstock, CT, USA, GS: Aug. 15; JWH, MLM: Aug. 4; Bowen: ae. 26
BurialWoodstock Hill Cemetery, Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, James Sibley Houghton Born Sept.3, 1819 Died Aug. 15, 1845

Family

Sylvia Lovinia Carpenter b. 14 Jan 1821
Marriage*James Sibley Houghton married Sylvia Lovinia Carpenter on May 18, 1841 at Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Dr. Ephraim Houghton

M, #4283, b. 4 April 1799?
Father*Ephraim Houghton b. 18 May 1759, d. 6 May 1840
Mother*Nabby Holbrook b. 26 Apr 1769, d. 23 Sep 1815

Biography

BirthApr 4, 1799?Thompson, Windham Co., CT, USA, Bowen: Apr. 4, 179?; JWH: 1822
DeathMobile, AL, USA
Pedigree

Lucy Houghton

F, #4284, b. 12 June 1789, d. 7 November 1832
Father*Ephraim Houghton b. 18 May 1759, d. 6 May 1840
Mother*Nabby Holbrook b. 26 Apr 1769, d. 23 Sep 1815

Biography

BirthJun 12, 1789Thompson, CT, USA, JWH,MLM: 1790
DeathNov 7, 1832

Family

Edward Howard
Pedigree

Sylvia Lovinia Carpenter

F, #4285, b. 14 January 1821

Biography

BirthJan 14, 1821Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 29, CT in 1850 census; age 40 in 1860 census; age 49, MA, in 1870 census; age 59, MA, in 1880 census
MarriageMay 18, 1841Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA
1850 Census1850Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 28, a widow, property $2000
1860 Census1860Plainfield, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 40, none; personal property $1800
1870 Census1870Woodstock, CT, USA, age 49, property $2000-300
DivorceDec 23, 1872Windham Co., CT, USA, for his intemperance
1880 Census1880Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 53, a farmer

Family

James Sibley Houghton b. 3 Sep 1819, d. 5 Aug 1845
Marriage*Sylvia Lovinia Carpenter married James Sibley Houghton, son of Ephraim Houghton and Mary Nichols, on May 18, 1841 at Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Edward Howard

M, #4286

Family

Lucy Houghton b. 12 Jun 1789, d. 7 Nov 1832
Pedigree

Daniel Ormsbee

M, #4287, b. 1 November 1789, d. 25 February 1858
Father*Ebenezer Ormsbee b. 1764
Mother*Phoebe Houghton b. 11 Aug 1762, d. 25 Feb 1800

Biography

BirthNov 1, 1789Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA
MarriageMay 18, 1815
DeathFeb 25, 1858

Family

Zermiah Powers b. 17 Jul 1793, d. 17 Jul 1885
Marriage*Daniel Ormsbee married Zermiah Powers on May 18, 1815. 
Children
Pedigree

Ebenezer Ormsbee

M, #4288, b. 1 November 1792, d. 24 October 1835
Father*Ebenezer Ormsbee b. 1764
Mother*Phoebe Houghton b. 11 Aug 1762, d. 25 Feb 1800

Biography

BirthNov 1, 1792
MarriageFeb 28, 1828
DeathOct 24, 1835

Family
Children
Pedigree

Thomas Ormsbee

M, #4289, b. 9 January 1798, d. 3 September 1832
Father*Ebenezer Ormsbee b. 1764
Mother*Phoebe Houghton b. 11 Aug 1762, d. 25 Feb 1800

Biography

BirthJan 9, 1798
MarriageMay 28, 1822
DeathSep 3, 1832

Family

Mary Ann Phipps b. 28 Jan 1799, d. 9 Nov 1849
Marriage*Thomas Ormsbee married Mary Ann Phipps on May 28, 1822. 
Children
Pedigree

James Ormsbee

M, #4290, b. 1800
Father*Ebenezer Ormsbee b. 1764
Mother*Phoebe Houghton b. 11 Aug 1762, d. 25 Feb 1800

Biography

Birth1800
MarriageNov 20, 1824?H.J. Houghton: 11,20, 1889; MLM: 1829?, Nov 20, 1823?

Family

Fidelia Phelps b. 11 Sep 1803, d. 29 Jan 1881
Marriage*James Ormsbee married Fidelia Phelps on Nov 20, 1824? H.J. Houghton: 11,20, 1889; MLM: 1829?, Nov 20, 1823? 
Children
Pedigree