Eunice Kendall1

F, #7501, b. 30 November 1773, d. 28 February 1851

Family: Manassah Houghton b. 18 Apr 1771, d. 4 Jul 1827

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BirthNov 30, 1773Fairbanks Family, Kendall Family: Jun 11 1774; age 75 in 1850 census2,3,4
Marriage5,6,7,8
DeathFeb 28, 1851Townsend, MLM: 18342,7,4
ParentsDHeman Kendall and Mary Fairbank
Relative??
ResearchOnly MLM gives this marriage; she married a different Manassah Houghton9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 330 #297s.
  2. [S148] C.D. Townsend, Index of Gazetter of Windham Co., Vermont, p. 330.
  3. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 843.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 189.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 330.
  6. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 190.
  7. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 843.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 44, 82, 83, 189.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83.

Mr. (?) Wilder1

M, #7502

Family: Mary Houghton b. 30 Nov 1773

Biography

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Marriage2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 330 #298s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 330.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 44.

Lucy Mitchell1

F, #7503, b. circa 1792

Family: Tilly Houghton b. 20 Mar 1776, d. 11 Dec 1853

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Birthcirca 1792VT, USA, age 58 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1855 census; age 68 in 1860 census2
MarriageJan 16, 18153,4
Church1844Hadley, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, History of the Villages and Towns of Saratoga County. Hadley. Wesleyan Methodist Church of Hadley.
The Wesleyan Methodist church was organized in 1844. Walter R. Sutliff was class-leader. Among the first members were Walter and Sarah Sutliff, Riel Loveless, Anna Johnson, Dennis Townsend, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Dennis Townsend, Mrs. Tilly Houghton, Laney Gray, Lucy Houghton, Ira Gray, and Robert Johnson. There was a class of about twenty-five members. This church is one of a circuit, and the ministers in charge at its organization were Rev. S.H. Foster, Rev. James Dayton, and Rev. William H. Hawkins.5
1850 Census1850Corinth, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, age 74, farmer; and Mary Reynolds, 22, NY6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 330 #299s.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, p. 216, line 32, dwl 1551-1557.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 330.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 44.
  5. [S1176] Nathaniel Bartlett Sylveater, Saratoga Co. NY Hx.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Corinth, Saratoga, New York; Roll: M432_593; Page: 288A; line 4, dwl 133-133.
  7. [S1129] Unknown agency, Saratoga Co. NY Hx II, p. 451.

Jonas Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #7504, b. 5 August 1760, d. 9 December 1835

Family: Phebe Rixford b. c 18 Jan 1763, d. 26 Feb 1856

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BirthAug 5, 1760Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 18 Jan 1762; NEHGR: 5 Aug 1757 per gravestone age; MLM: Aug. 5, 17505,6,7,8,9
Research
Immigrationafter 1780Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "after the Rev he moved to Petersham MA for yrs then to South Petersham MA for 1 yr then to Leominster MA for 14 yrs then to Princeton MA for yr then to Bakersfield in Franklin Co Vt"6
MarriageOct, 1785Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, at the home of Nathaniel Lincoln; Stephen Lincoln and his wife Lydia were at the wedding6,7
1790 Census1790Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 2 males under 16, 2 females10
1810 Census1810Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, 8 Total; 20101-21010; 2 male <10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+//2 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-4411
Milit-Beg1812only JWH states he was a Captain; According to Massachusetts and Vermont Pension records for the War of 1812, Jonas was a Private and received a monthly allowance of $40.007,12
1820 Census1820Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, 9 Individuals: 1 male = 16-18 (1802-1804), 2 male =16-26 (1794-1804), 1 male =26-45 (1774-1794), 1 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 1 female =10-16 (1810-1804), 2 female = 16-18 (1802-1804), 1 female =26-45 (1774-1794)13,14
BurialEast Bakersfield Cemetery, Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, GS: December 9, 1834, aged 74 years 4 months and 4 days.15
PensionInxAug 21, 1832Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, "W15683, BLW #17588-160-55, MA line"6,16
DeathDec 9, 1835Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, MLM: Dec. 4, 1847, a. 87 y (citing Lancaster VRs, p. 395) [CJV: latter is dd of Major Jonas Houghton, Jr.]6,8
ResearchPetersam, MA, USA, Original petitioners for Petersham included many Houghtons: Jonathan, Jonas, James, Ephraim, Steven, Daniel, Edward, and Henry. Jonathan Jr. was excluded by the General Court. One of the original Settlers was Simeon Houghton, in Dec. 1750.17
ResidenceRound Praire, WI, USA, only in JWH7
ResearchJWH gives Jonas as father, but dates are incompatible and Lancaster VRs give correct parents1
Parentage?Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, Jonas Houghton is one of few Houghtons in Bakersfield VT; also buried here is Oliver T. Houghton

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #303.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 384.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 43 #984.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 90.
  6. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 43.
  9. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 315.
  10. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, MA, p. 226.
  11. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Bakersfield, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: 64; Page: 667.
  12. [S1394] William D. Houghton, Houghton Ancestors:, p. 131.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, p. 170.
  14. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Bakersfield, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: M33_127; Page: 43.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  16. [S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
  17. [S489] D. Hamilton Hurd, Worcester Co. MA Hx I, p. 466.
  18. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 356.
  19. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 357.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, p. 385; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  21. [S96] NEHGR, 74 [1920]: 315.
  22. [S1074] Town Records: Bakersfield, VT, p. 525: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  23. [S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 357.
  24. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburgh, VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Jonathan Houghton1,2

M, #7505, b. 2 June 1790, d. 19 November 1846

Family 1: Melinda McCloud

  • Marriage Bann: Jonathan Houghton and Melinda McCloud declared their intentions of marriage on Dec 2, 1812 Rowe, MA, USA.22,12
  • Marriage*: Jonathan Houghton married Melinda McCloud on Dec 29, 1812.3,4,5,10

Family 2: Mrs. Lydia Walker b. c 1805

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BirthJun 2, 1790Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, MLM: Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA; Pringle: Readsboro, VT; Readsboro VRs: Nov. 19, 17903,4,5,6,7,8
ResidenceRowe, MA, USA, and kept a general store9
MarriageDec 29, 18123,4,5,10
ImmigrationReadsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA11
MarriageJan 7, 1830Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA3,4,6,12,13
1830 Census1830Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, 9 Total: 3 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 3 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)14
1840 Census1840Shaftesbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, J. Houghton: Total: 2 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799); next to son Charles E.
DeathNov 19, 1846Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 566,12,8
BurialLim Cemetery, Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #304.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 81 #2439, 125.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 694.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 81, 125.
  6. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 6, 15.
  7. [S1175] Wendell, Franklin Co., MA Town Records, 9.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 6, 8.
  10. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 15.
  11. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 8.
  12. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 125.
  13. [S1268] Lawrence Wash, VT Mar & Deaths In Middlebury Newspapers, Houghton Surname marriages.
  14. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: 184; Page: 80.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  16. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 514.
  17. [S569] Richard Herndan, Men of Progress, p. 151.
  18. [S571] Hon. Hiram Carleton, VT Gen. & Family Hx II, p. 160.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 159: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  22. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 6.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, VT, p. 190: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

William Peck Houghton1,2,3

M, #7506, b. 30 September 1791, d. 30 June 1866

Family: Tamar Fuller b. c 1796, d. Apr 1876

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BirthSep 30, 1791Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 58 in 1850 census; age 68 in 1860 census; Daug. Mary Ann's death certificate states Hebron NY; son Jonathan's 1880 census states NY; MLM, Pringle: Readsboro VT4,5,6,7,8
Research1812NY, USA
Origin1814Hebron, Washington Co., NY, USA3
Milit-Beg1814Hebron, NY, USA3
Marriage4,6
1830 Census1830Hebron, Washington Co., NY, USA, William Houghton, 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-15, 2 males 15-18, 1 male 45+; 1 female under 10, 1 between 26-45, and 1 female 45+ (William Peck was 39 in 1830)9,10
Immigrationcirca 1836St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA11
Research1849Macomb, NY, USA, On page 173 of Vol. 57 No. 3, September 2017, St. Lawrence County, for 1849 are: Houghton, William; Houghton, Joshua F., and Houghton, Wm. P. & Jonathan.
1850 Census1850Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 58, a farmer, property $250012
PensionInxNY, USA, Tamor, WO-676313
DeathJun 30, 1866Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 75; MLM: Apr. 18764,14,15
BurialPierce's Corners Cemetery, Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, also given: Liverpool Cemetery, Liverpool, NY15
ResearchMacomb, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #305.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 81 #2440, 124.
  3. [S1133] Unknown agency, Washington Co. NY Hx, p. 399.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  5. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 693.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 81, 124.
  7. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5, 15.
  8. [S1175] Wendell, Franklin Co., MA Town Records, 9.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Alexander Magocsi Jr, July 3, 2002, based on "Birthday Book" of John William Whitney.
  10. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Hebron, Washington, New York; Roll: 111; Page: 241.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  12. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, p. , line 34, dwl 20-20.
  13. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1028.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 124.
  15. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stlawgen/CEMETERY/…, Jan. 26, 2002.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Elba Twp, Lapeer Co. Co., MI, Reel 684, p. 113, line 1, dwl 17-18.
  17. [S415] E-mail from Alex W. Magocsi, July 14, 2002, her death certificate.

Hepsibeth Houghton1,2

F, #7507, b. 10 April 1793, d. 16 January 1863

Family: Allen Streater

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BirthApr 10, 1793Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, MLM: Apr. 13; Pringle: Readsboro, VT3,4,5,6,7
ResidenceWhitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA3
Marriage3,8
DeathJan 16, 1863Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA3,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #306.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2441, 125.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 693.
  5. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 125.
  7. [S1175] Wendell, Franklin Co., MA Town Records, 9.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 125.

Abigail Houghton1,2

F, #7508, b. 29 March 1795, d. 29 October 1875

Family: Josiah Merchant b. 4 May 1793, d. 25 Mar 1832

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BirthMar 29, 1795Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Pringle: Readsboro, VT3,4,5,6
Marriage7
DeathOct 29, 18757,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #307.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2442.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 693.
  5. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  7. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 15.

Elisha Houghton1,2

M, #7509, b. 3 September 1795, d. 8 November 1795

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BirthSep 3, 1795Not in Wendell MA Town Records; Pringle: Readsboro, VT3,4,5,6
DeathNov 8, 1795Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA3,4,5,6

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #308.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2443.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 693.
  5. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Elisha Houghton1,2,3

M, #7510, b. 11 July 1798, d. 4 October 1882

Family 1: Caroline (?)

Family 2: Lydia (?) b. c 1805

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BirthJul 11, 1798Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 51 in 1850 census (c. 1799), MA; age 63, MA, in 1860 census; age 69 in 1870 census; age 82 in 1880 census; JWH: Jul 11, 1796; Pringle: Readsboro, VT4,5,6,7,8,9
Marriage10
Marriage9
1850 Census1850Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 51, a laborer, property $25011
1860 Census1860Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 63, a laborer, property $60012,13
1870 Census1870Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 69, laborer14
1880 Census1880Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 82, a laborer15
DeathOct 4, 1882Readsboro, VT, USA, age 85-2-223

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #309.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2444.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, VT, p. 197: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  5. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 693.
  6. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  8. [S1175] Wendell, Franklin Co., MA Town Records, 9.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Readsborough, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M432_921; Page: 171; line 34, dwl 17-18.
  10. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 15.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Readsborough, Bennington Co., VT, Box 921, p. 171, line 34.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 924, line 38, dwl 44-47.
  13. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1316; Page: 924; Image: 317; Family History Library Film: 805316; line 38, dwl 44-44.
  14. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M593_1615; Page: 509; line 1, dwl 95-101.
  15. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T9_1341; Family History Film: 1255341; Page: 458A; Enumeration District: 33; sheet 1, line 45, dwl 11-13.

Josiah Houghton1,2,3

M, #7511, b. 8 January 1800, d. 21 September 1861

Family: Esther M. Rising b. 17 Nov 1799

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NotableY
BirthJan 8, 1800Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, dd calc; age 50, MA, in 1850 census; age 55, MA, in 1855 census; age 60, MA, in 1860 census; Pringle: Readsboro, VT; 1880 census of daughter Laura gives bp as VT; Wendell, Franklin Co., MA town records appear to give Wendell MA as bp; one Rupert VRs seems to imply Rupert, but another clearly states Wendell MA4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
MarriageJan 19, 1826Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA4,6,12
Residencebetween 1830 and 1840Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA, One of the earlist merchants in Rupert, VT, probably as early as 1830.4,13
Residence1835Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA10
1840 Census1840Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 2 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)14
1850 Census1850Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 50, grocer15
1855 Census1855Lansingburgh, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 55, merchant16
1860 Census1860Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 60, a R. Merchant17
DeathSep 21, 1861Troy, Rensselaer, NY, USA, age 61-8-13, of stomach disease; (parents given as Josiah and Elizabeth) JWH: Troy, NY; Rupert VRs: Rupert, VT4,6,11
Notablewrote a genealogy of John Houghton and had the sword that supposedly descended from John
BiographyJWH: "D. in Troy, N.Y., after spending a fortune in getting family records and history to enable him to claim and secure property in England. He made five trips and was about moving his family to England when he fell ill and died in 1860. Part of his claim was based on a sword inherited from John Houghton the emigrant, mention of which is made in connection with the record of son, Edward. As an aid to securing the estate he, at considerable expense to himself, secured a family record from John Houghton down to 1860, giving dates of births, deaths, etc.4'
Research1860a genealogy of John Houghton

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #310.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2445, 125.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., 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. 331.
  5. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 693.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 125.
  7. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 956, line 37, dwl 45-45.
  9. [S1175] Wendell, Franklin Co., MA Town Records, 9.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Book of Births: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, p. 97: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 125.
  14. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: 539; Page: 214.
  15. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Ward 4, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M432_584; Page: 178; line 22, dwl 1687-2678.
  16. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  17. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 956, line 37, dwl 45-45.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Joel Houghton1,2

M, #7512, b. 3 October 1801, d. 1900

Family: Almira Whitney b. c 1803

Biography

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BirthOct 3, 1801Wendell, MA, USA, age 58, VT, in 1860 census; age 69, MA, in 1870 census; age 79, MA, in 1880 census; Pringle: Readsboro, VT; 1880 census of son Warren and Joel give VT as bp; also Wendell, MA3,4,5,6
Marriage7,8
1830 Census1830Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, 6 Total: 2 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 2 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)9
1840 Census1840Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 2 male under 5 (1836-1840), 2 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)10
1860 Census1860Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 58, under sheriff, property $3000-12,00011
1870 Census1870Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 69, a crockery dealer, property $5000-400012
1880 Census1880Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 79, a retired merchant13,14
Death1900Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA3,5
Notea spiritualist7
ResidenceOgdensburg, NY, USA7,15

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #311.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2446, 126.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 693-4.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 126.
  6. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  7. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 16.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.
  9. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Stamford, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: 184; Page: 83.
  10. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: 539; Page: 284.
  11. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M653_854; Page: 102; line 34, dwl 754-720.
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, p. 639b, line 22, dwl 824-848.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 88, ED. 238, Sh. 4, Ln. 31.
  14. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Roll: T9_926; Family History Film: 1254926; Page: 146D; Reel 72, Vol. 88, ED. 238, Sh. 4, Ln. 31, dwl 126-43-43.
  15. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Eliza Houghton1

F, #7513, b. 23 July 1803

Biography

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BirthJul 23, 1803Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, MLM Jul. 3; Pringle: Readsboro, VT2,3,4,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #312.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  3. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 694.
  4. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Andrew Becket Houghton1,2,3

M, #7514, b. 27 February 1807, d. 9 November 1879

Family: Nancy B. Montgomery b. 24 Aug 1813, d. 27 Oct 1887

Biography

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BirthFeb 27, 1807Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 43 in 1850 census; age 47 in 1855 census; age 53 in 1860 census; age 63 in 1870 census; 1900 census of son Edward gives VT; Pringle: Readsboro, VT4,5,6,7,8
Residence1830Walla, VT, USA9
MarriageDec 30, 1830Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA10,7,11,9
1840 Census1840White Creek, Washington Co., NY, USA, An Andrew Houghton: 9 Total: 2 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 2 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)12
1850 Census1850Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, USA, age 43, merchant; and Bridget Sawyer, 25, Ireland13
Origin1854Buskirks Bridge, Washington Co., NY, USA14
1855 Census1855Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 47, merchant15
1860 Census1860Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 53, a farmer, merchant, property $9400-260016
1870 Census1870Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 63, a farmer, property $12,00017
DeathNov 9, 1879Buskirks Bridge, Washington Co., NY, USA18,11
BurialNov, 1879Island Hill Cemetery, Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA18
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 332 #314.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #2449.
  3. [S1175] Wendell, Franklin Co., MA Town Records, 9.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 332.
  5. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 694.
  6. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 5.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hovich, Rensselaer Co., NY, Roll 1082, p. 739, line 34, dwl 1082-1104.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  10. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 16.
  11. [S1135] Mary S. and Edward F Jackson, Washington Co. NY Death Notices, p. 53.
  12. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , White Creek, Washington, New York; Roll: 348; Page: 117.
  13. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Washington, New York; Roll: M432_611; Page: 407; line 6, dwl 336-337.
  14. [S1134] Mary S. and Edward F Jackson, Washington Co. NY Marriage Notices, p. 311.
  15. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  16. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M653_849; Page: 777, Sheet 187, line 6, dwl 1326-1481.
  17. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, Roll 1082, p. 739, line 34, dwl 1082-1104.
  18. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Cemetery Records Database, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  19. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, Box 849, p. 777, line 6, dwl 1326-1481.
  20. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, sites.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.

Melinda McCloud1,2

F, #7515

Family: Jonathan Houghton b. 2 Jun 1790, d. 19 Nov 1846

Biography

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BirthMA, USA, per 1880 census of son Charles E.
OriginRowe, MA, USA1
MarriageDec 29, 18123,4,5,6
ParentsDCharles McCloud7
NationaltyScotch

Citations

  1. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 6.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 694.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 81, 125.
  6. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 15.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 125.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S569] Richard Herndan, Men of Progress, p. 151.
  11. [S571] Hon. Hiram Carleton, VT Gen. & Family Hx II, p. 160.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Mrs. Lydia Walker1

F, #7516, b. circa 1805

Family: Jonathan Houghton b. 2 Jun 1790, d. 19 Nov 1846

Biography

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Birthcirca 1805NH, USA, age 55 in 1850 census; age 58 in 1860 census2
MarriageJan 7, 1830Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA3,4,5,6,7
1850 Census1850Readsborough, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age55; Merritt, 18, farmer2
DuplicateReadsboro, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #304s.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Readsborough, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M432_921; Page: 177; line 33, dwl 105-109.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 694.
  5. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 6, 15.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 125.
  7. [S1268] Lawrence Wash, VT Mar & Deaths In Middlebury Newspapers, Houghton Surname marriages.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, VT, p. 190: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Tamar Fuller1

F, #7517, b. circa 1796, d. April 1876

Family: William Peck Houghton b. 30 Sep 1791, d. 30 Jun 1866

Biography

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Birthcirca 1796NY, USA, age 54, MA, in 1850 census; age 64 in 1860 census; age 74 in 1870 census; NY per Mary Ann's death certificate; 1900 census of son Jonathan gives CT2,3
Marriage4,5
1850 Census1850Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 58, a farmer, property $25003
PensionInxNY, USA, Tamor, WO-67636
DeathApr, 18764

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #305s, 357.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Elba Twp, Lapeer Co. Co., MI, Reel 684, p. 113, line 1, dwl 17-18.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, p. , line 34, dwl 20-20.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 81, 124.
  6. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1028.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Elba Twp, Lapeer Co. Co., MI, Reel 684, p. 113, line 1, dwl 17-18.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Alex W. Magocsi, July 14, 2002, her death certificate.

Allen Streater1

M, #7518

Family: Hepsibeth Houghton b. 10 Apr 1793, d. 16 Jan 1863

Biography

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ResidenceWhitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA2
Marriage2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #306s, 358 #716.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 125.

Esther M. Rising1,2

F, #7519, b. 17 November 1799

Family: Josiah Houghton b. 8 Jan 1800, d. 21 Sep 1861

Biography

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BirthNov 17, 1799Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 50 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1855 census; age 60 in 1860 census; age 70 in 1870 census; 80 age in 1880 census; JWH: West Rupert3,4,2
MarriageJan 19, 1826Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA3,5,6
Residence1835Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA7
1850 Census1850Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 50, grocer8
1855 Census1855Lansingburgh, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 55, merchant9
1860 Census1860Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 60, a R. Merchant10
DeathJWH erroneously gives dying in 18393
ParentsDparents born in VT

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331 #310s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 331.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 956, line 37, dwl 45-45.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82, 125.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Book of Births: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Ward 4, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M432_584; Page: 178; line 22, dwl 1687-2678.
  9. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 956, line 37, dwl 45-45.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Births: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Rupert, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Capt. Josiah Wilder Jr1,2

M, #7520, b. 29 January 1765, d. 11 August 1847

Family 1: Sarah Prescott

Family 2: Betsey Smith b. 23 Mar 1780

  • Marriage*: Capt. Josiah Wilder Jr married Betsey Smith on Feb 17, 1802.3,4,5

Family 3: Mrs. Rebecca Kendall d. 31 Dec 1826

Family 4: Abigail Osgood b. 6 Jul 1739, d. 31 Jul 1818

Family 5:

Family 6: Dinah Sawyer b. 1768, d. 24 Apr 1848

Biography

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BirthJan 29, 1765Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
Marriage BannNov 6, 1790Templeton, MA, USA3,4
MarriageFeb 17, 18023,4,5
MarriageAug 14, 18073,4,5
MarriageJun 5, 1827Templeton, MA, USA3,4,5
ResidenceTempleton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathAug 11, 1847Templeton, MA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6537.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74 #2060.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 6.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.

Asenath Wilder1,2

F, #7521, b. 18 January 1767

Family: Joel Grout

Biography

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BirthJan 18, 1767Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
ResidencePelham, Hampshire Co., MA, USA4,3
MarriageJun 2, 1789Templeton, MA, USA3,4,5

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6538, 555.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74 #2061.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.

Elijah Wilder1,2

M, #7522, b. 10 March 1769

Family: Katie Larned

Biography

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BirthMar 10, 1769Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
MarriageNov 3, 18133,4,5
ResidenceCarmel, Penobscot Co., ME, USA

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6539, 555.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74 #2062.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.

Annis Wilder1,2

F, #7523, b. 28 May 1771

Family: Peter Newton

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthMay 28, 1771Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
MarriageNov 3, 1813Templeton, MA, USA3,6,5
ResidenceTempleton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6540, 555.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74 #2063.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5, 6.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.
  6. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 6.

Martin Wilder1,2

M, #7524, b. 17 May 1773, d. 5 March 1793

Biography

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BirthMay 17, 1773Templeton, MA, USA3,4,5
DeathMar 5, 1793Templeton, MA, USA4
BurialCenter Burying Ground, Templeton, MA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6541.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74 #2064.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.

Rhoda Wilder1,2

F, #7525, b. 2 June 1776, d. 22 April 1839

Biography

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BirthJun 2, 1776Templeton, MA, USA3,4,5
DeathApr 22, 1839Templeton, MA, USA, unmar.4
BurialCenter Burying Ground, Templeton, MA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6542.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74 #2065.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.

Gillam Wilder1,2

M, #7526, b. 23 August 1779, d. 8 July 1853

Family 1: Mary Paul b. 16 Dec 1784, d. 19 Oct 1818

Family 2: Annis Hunt

Biography

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BirthAug 23, 1779Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 14 Jan 1782 also given3,4
MarriageMay 3, 1814Shutesbury, MA, USA5,6,4
MarriageJan 25, 1820Templeton, MA, USA5,7,4
ResidenceTempleton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathJul 8, 1853Templeton, MA, USA8
BurialCenter Burying Ground, Templeton, MA, USA9

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6544.
  2. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, Pedigree Charts, 1.
  3. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5, Pedigree Charts, 1.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.
  5. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  6. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 6, Pedigree Charts, 1.
  7. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 6.
  8. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 7, Pedigree Charts, 1.
  9. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 7.

Osgood Wilder1,2

M, #7527, b. 14 January 1782, d. 1867

Family: Betsey Farnsworth b. 11 Jul 1788, d. 2 Sep 1888

Biography

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BirthJan 14, 1782Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
Marriage BannMar 11, 1809Templeton, MA, USA3,6,5
ResidenceTempleton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Death1867Templeton, MA, USA6

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6544, 555.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74 #2067.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5, 7.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.
  6. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 7.

Sarah Prescott1

F, #7528

Family: Capt. Josiah Wilder Jr b. 29 Jan 1765, d. 11 Aug 1847

Biography

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Marriage BannNov 6, 1790Templeton, MA, USA2,3

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6537s.
  2. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  3. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 6.

Betsey Smith1

F, #7529, b. 23 March 1780

Family: Capt. Josiah Wilder Jr b. 29 Jan 1765, d. 11 Aug 1847

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthMar 23, 1780Brookfield, MA, USA2
Biographydau. of Michael and Patience (Potter) Smith
MarriageFeb 17, 18023,4,5

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6537s.
  2. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  4. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 6.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.

Mrs. Rebecca Kendall1

F, #7530, d. 31 December 1826

Family: Capt. Josiah Wilder Jr b. 29 Jan 1765, d. 11 Aug 1847

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthLeominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Notethe widow of Timothy Kendall, Jr. of Leominister
MarriageAug 14, 18072,3,4
DeathDec 31, 1826Templeton, MA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554 #6537s.
  2. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 554.
  3. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 6.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 74.
  5. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 5.
  6. [S705] Arthur Stanley Wilder and Louise Else (Jackson) Wilder, Wilder Descendants, p. 8.