Joseph Tucker

M, #7891, b. before 18 March 1770, d. 28 February 1848

Biography

Birthbefore Mar 18, 1770Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA
Marriage
DeathFeb 28, 1848Mt. Holly, Rutland Co., VT, USA

Family

Arethusa Jewett b. 15 Jan 1781, d. 1 Apr 1863
Marriage*Joseph Tucker married Arethusa Jewett, daughter of Aquilla Jewett and Eunice Houghton. 
Children
Pedigree

Capt. Benjamin Houghton Jr

M, #7892, b. 30 March 1764, d. 4 May 1837
Father*Capt. Benjamin Houghton Tert. b. 5 Sep 1739, d. 31 Jul 1802
Mother*Achsah Whitcomb b. 7 Apr 1743, d. 5 Jul 1815

Biography

BirthMar 30, 1764Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageAug 2, 1787Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
1790 Census1790Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 2 females
MarriageSep 27, 1796Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Aug. 27
1810 Census1810Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 9 Total: 2 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 2 male 16-25, 1 male 45+//1 female <10,1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44
1820 Census1820Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Individuals: 2 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45
1830 Census1830Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)
MarriageMar 31, 1831Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Lancaster VR: Mrs. Sally Keyes to Capt. Benjamin, her second husband
DeathMay 4, 1837Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, aged 73, dropsy
BurialOld Settler's Burial Ground (Middle Cemetery), Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, aged 73

Family 1

Hannah Newhall b. 13 Jul 1769, d. 12 Jul 1794
Marriage*Capt. Benjamin Houghton Jr married Hannah Newhall on Aug 2, 1787 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children

Family 2

Lydia Bennett b. 1 Jun 1771, d. 8 Aug 1825
Marriage*Capt. Benjamin Houghton Jr married Lydia Bennett on Sep 27, 1796 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Aug. 27. 
Children

Family 3

Sally Billings b. 17 Mar 1785
Marriage*Capt. Benjamin Houghton Jr married Sally Billings on Mar 31, 1831 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Lancaster VR: Mrs. Sally Keyes to Capt. Benjamin, her second husband. 
Pedigree

Hannah Newhall

F, #7893, b. 13 July 1769, d. 12 July 1794

Biography

BirthJul 13, 1769Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Weis: prob. Lynn MA
MarriageAug 2, 1787Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathJul 12, 1794Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25, of erysipelas; JWH: 1795

Family

Capt. Benjamin Houghton Jr b. 30 Mar 1764, d. 4 May 1837
Marriage*Hannah Newhall married Capt. Benjamin Houghton Jr, son of Capt. Benjamin Houghton Tert. and Achsah Whitcomb, on Aug 2, 1787 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr

M, #7894, b. 4 June 1786, d. 1862
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Marriagew/1
1820 Census1820Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 4 Individuals: 1 male 45+; 2 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45
Marriagew/2
1830 Census1830Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 2 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)
1840 Census1840Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)
1850 Census1850Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 64, a farmer
1860 Census1860Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 35, farmer; property $1200-600
Death1862

Family 1

Thirza Flint
Marriage*Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr married Thirza Flint w/1. 

Family 2

Susan Littlefield b. c 1765
Marriage*Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr married Susan Littlefield w/2. 

Family 3
Child
Pedigree

Polley Houghton

F, #7895, b. circa 1788
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birthcirca 1788JWH: 1738 (CJV: error)
Deathdied young
Pedigree

Rev. Josiah Houghton

M, #7896, b. 16 March 1790, d. 22 May 1838
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

BirthMar 16, 1790Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, JWH, p. 375, MLM: 2,16, 1790; MLM: Harvard, MA
MarriageJan 2, 1817Winthrop, Kennebec, ME, USA
1820 Census1820Winthrop, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, 6 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26
MarriageSep 8, 1823w/2; MLM: Dec. 8
1830 Census1830Fayette, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, 7 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790)// 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)
DeathMay 22, 1838Turner, Androscoggin Co., ME, USA, a. 48; in C.C., Jun 8, 1838
BurialIsland Park Cemetery, Winthrop, Kennebec Co., ME, USA

Family 1

Joanna Richards b. 6 Jan 1799, d. 7 Jul 1822
Marriage*Rev. Josiah Houghton married Joanna Richards on Jan 2, 1817 at Winthrop, Kennebec, ME, USA. 
Children

Family 2

Lona Richards b. 31 Jan 1796, d. 13 Jan 1864
Marriage*Rev. Josiah Houghton married Lona Richards on Sep 8, 1823 w/2; MLM: Dec. 8. 
Children
Pedigree

Deacon Henry Houghton

M, #7897, b. 1791
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1791Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, age 40-50 in 1840 census; age 57 in 1850 census
Marriagew/1
Milit-BegHe was in the military.
1820 Census1820Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male 45+; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26
Marriagew/2
1830 Census1830Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 7 Total: 2 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)
1840 Census1840Windham, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)
1850 Census1850Windham, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 57, a trader; next door to brother Lewis

Family 1

Melinda Bryant b. 1799
Marriage*Deacon Henry Houghton married Melinda Bryant w/1. 
Child

Family 2

Susan Brown b. c 1807
Marriage*Deacon Henry Houghton married Susan Brown w/2. 
Children
Pedigree

Rachel Houghton

F, #7898, b. 23 September 1793, d. 23 April 1870
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

BirthSep 23, 1793Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, MLM: 1796
DeathApr 23, 1870a. 76 y. 7 m.

Family

Artemas Fairbanks b. 3 Nov 1787, d. 22 Jul 1874
MarriageRachel Houghton married Artemas Fairbanks on Jan 25, 1816 at Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Sally Houghton

F, #7899, b. August 1795, d. 14 February 1874
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

BirthAug, 1795Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA
MarriageOct 22, 1820
DeathFeb 14, 1874Worcester, MA, USA
BurialHope Cemetery, Worcester, MA, USA

Family

Stephen Nourse b. Mar 1793, d. 16 Oct 1874
Marriage*Sally Houghton married Stephen Nourse on Oct 22, 1820. 
Children
Pedigree

Mary Houghton

F, #7900, b. 1797
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1797Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA
MarriageApr 2, 1812Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Family

Levi Howard b. 6 Dec 1788, d. 1875
Marriage*Mary Houghton married Levi Howard on Apr 2, 1812 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Betsey Houghton

F, #7901, b. 1799
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1799Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA
MarriageWaterford, Oxford, ME, USA

Family

Abraham Whitcomb
Marriage*Betsey Houghton married Abraham Whitcomb at Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Lt. Cyrus Houghton

M, #7902, b. 1801, d. before 1900
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1801Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 46 & 49 in 1850 census; age 58 in 1860 census; age 79 in 1880 census
Milit-Begcirca 1825Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, Lt., 2nd Cavalry, Waterford Militia, 1835-1855
Marriage
1830 Census1830Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)
1840 Census1840Bridgton, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 60 to 70 (1770-1779)
1850 Census1850Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, age 49, a farmer, next door to brother Jonathan
1860 Census1860Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 59, farmer, property $800-300
Deathbefore 1900wife a widow

Family

Leonora Thorpe b. Dec 1806
Marriage*Lt. Cyrus Houghton married Leonora Thorpe. 
Children
Pedigree

Esther Houghton

F, #7903, b. 1803
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1803Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA
Pedigree

Lucy Houghton

F, #7904, b. 1803
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1803Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA
Pedigree

Harriet H. Houghton

F, #7905, b. 1804
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1804Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA
Marriage

Family

H. Daniel
Marriage*Harriet H. Houghton married H. Daniel. 
Pedigree

Daniel Houghton

M, #7906, b. 1804
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1804Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, twin of Harriet
Pedigree

Dr. Lewis Willard Houghton M.D.

M, #7907, b. 1806, d. 1870
Father*Major Jonathan Houghton b. 28 Feb 1761, d. 11 Jan 1840
Mother*Rachel Hale b. 2 Aug 1765, d. 1821

Biography

Birth1806Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 44 in 1850 census; age 54 in 1860 census; age 64 in 1870 census
MarriageAug 1, 1833Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Waterford
1840 Census1840Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 2 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)
MarriageJan 4, 1842Otisfield, ME, USA, w/2
1850 Census1850Windham, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 44, a physician; with two medical students, Henry Wardwell and Jacob Brown, age 23
1860 Census1860Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 54
Marriagew/3
1870 Census1870Naples, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 64, physician
Death1870Naples, Cumberland Co., ME, USA
Marriageout west; 4th wife per Waterford ME Hx
ProblemJWH does not give Coolidge as wife, only Waterford ME Hx and MLM.
Frances E. Coolidge is given as wife of both Dr. Lewis W. Houghton and Dr. Joel Houghton by MLM. Latter is given by St. Johnsbury VT VRs
1860 census gives a Fannie E. as wife of Joel

Family 1

Mary Ann Nourse b. 3 Mar 1805
Marriage*Dr. Lewis Willard Houghton M.D. married Mary Ann Nourse on Aug 1, 1833 at Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Waterford. 
Children

Family 2

Esther T. Weston b. 15 Sep 1812
Marriage*Dr. Lewis Willard Houghton M.D. married Esther T. Weston on Jan 4, 1842 at Otisfield, ME, USA, w/2. 
Child

Family 3

Susan Henrys b. c 1826
Marriage*Dr. Lewis Willard Houghton M.D. married Susan Henrys w/3. 

Family 4

Frances E. Coolidge
Marriage*Dr. Lewis Willard Houghton M.D. married Frances E. Coolidge out west; 4th wife per Waterford ME Hx. 
Pedigree

Betsey Green

F, #7908, b. 17 February 1786

Biography

BirthFeb 17, 1786
Marriagew/1

Family

Capt. Abel Houghton b. 13 Oct 1784, d. c 1869
Marriage*Betsey Green married Capt. Abel Houghton, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, w/1. 
Children
Pedigree

Lydia Green

F, #7909, b. 1782

Biography

Birth1782
MarriageDec 9, 1811Waterford, ME, USA, w/2

Family

Capt. Abel Houghton b. 13 Oct 1784, d. c 1869
Marriage*Lydia Green married Capt. Abel Houghton, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, on Dec 9, 1811 at Waterford, ME, USA, w/2. 
Children
Pedigree

Thirza Flint

F, #7910

Biography

Marriagew/1

Family

Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr b. 4 Jun 1786, d. 1862
Marriage*Thirza Flint married Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, w/1. 
Pedigree

Susan Littlefield

F, #7911, b. circa 1765

Biography

Birthcirca 1765Waterford, ME, USA, age 67 in 1850 census; age 77 in 1860 census
Marriagew/2
1850 Census1850Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 64, a farmer
1860 Census1860Waterford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 35, farmer; property $1200-600

Family

Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr b. 4 Jun 1786, d. 1862
Marriage*Susan Littlefield married Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, w/2. 
Pedigree

Louisa Houghton

F, #7912
Father*Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr b. 4 Jun 1786, d. 1862

Biography

Birth
MarriageWaterford, Oxford, ME, USA

Family

Calvin Whitcomb
Marriage*Louisa Houghton married Calvin Whitcomb at Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Calvin Whitcomb

M, #7913

Biography

MarriageWaterford, Oxford, ME, USA
Marriage

Family 1

Louisa Houghton
Marriage*Calvin Whitcomb married Louisa Houghton, daughter of Deacon Jonathan Houghton Jr, at Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA. 
Children

Family 2

Mrs. Sarah Meserve
Marriage*Calvin Whitcomb married Mrs. Sarah Meserve. 
Pedigree

Joanna Richards

F, #7914, b. 6 January 1799, d. 7 July 1822

Biography

BirthJan 6, 1799Winthrop, Kennebec, ME, USA
MarriageJan 2, 1817Winthrop, Kennebec, ME, USA
DeathJul 7, 1822Winthrop, Kennebec, ME, USA, age 23; JWH: 27 Jul
BurialIsland Park Cemetery, Winthrop, Kennebec Co., ME, USA

Family

Rev. Josiah Houghton b. 16 Mar 1790, d. 22 May 1838
Marriage*Joanna Richards married Rev. Josiah Houghton, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, on Jan 2, 1817 at Winthrop, Kennebec, ME, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Lona Richards

F, #7915, b. 31 January 1796, d. 13 January 1864

Biography

BirthJan 31, 1796Winthrop, Kennebec, ME, USA, age 54 in 1850 census; JWH: 1797
MarriageSep 8, 1823w/2; MLM: Dec. 8
1850 Census1850Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Alona R Houghton, 54; William R. Houghton, a coppersmith
DeathJan 13, 1864age 68
BurialIsland Park Cemetery, Winthrop, Kennebec Co., ME, USA

Family

Rev. Josiah Houghton b. 16 Mar 1790, d. 22 May 1838
Marriage*Lona Richards married Rev. Josiah Houghton, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, on Sep 8, 1823 w/2; MLM: Dec. 8. 
Children
Pedigree

Melinda Bryant

F, #7916, b. 1799

Biography

Birth1799Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA
Marriagew/1

Family

Deacon Henry Houghton b. 1791
Marriage*Melinda Bryant married Deacon Henry Houghton, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, w/1. 
Child
Pedigree

Susan Brown

F, #7917, b. circa 1807

Biography

Birthcirca 1807NH, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 43, ME, in 1850 census; age 53, NH, in 1860 ce nsus
Marriagew/2
1860 Census1860Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 53

Family

Deacon Henry Houghton b. 1791
Marriage*Susan Brown married Deacon Henry Houghton, son of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, w/2. 
Children
Pedigree

Maj. Edwin Brown Houghton

M, #7918, b. circa 1839, d. before December 1910
Father*Deacon Henry Houghton b. 1791
Mother*Susan Brown b. c 1807

Biography

Birthcirca 1839Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 30 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1920 census
Mil. Enlsbetween Nov 16, 1863 and Jun 11, 1865Portland, ME, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A & H, 17th Maine Infantry, 1st Sergeant, then Captain; JWH: p. 338 'Capt. and Major of the 17th Maine Vol. in the War of the Rebellion.); p. 372: 'major in the army, also historian of the regiment.`;Waterford ME Hx: army major, historian of the regiment; Army Register: Capt., 17th Reg., ME Inf., fought at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, etc; length 2 y 11 y 1 d
Author1866The Campaigns of the Seventeenth Maine, United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 17th (1862-1865)
Physical Description:      x, 333 p. 20 cm.
Publisher/ Date:      Portland, Short & Loring, 1866.
"Published soon after the war; and based on a diary, this narrative affords a clear view of life in the Army of the Potomac in the latter stages of the conflict."
1870 Census1870Bethel, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 30, a clerk, with Oliver P. Brooks, 81, Susan J. Brooks, 63, and Lucy M. Brooks, 34
Marriagecirca 1878mar 32 y in 1910 census
1890 Veterans Census1890Neville, Allegheny Co., PA, USA
1910 Census1910Neville, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 71, newspaper editor
Deathbefore Dec, 1910

Family

Eliza B. (?) b. c 1843
Marriage*Maj. Edwin Brown Houghton married Eliza B. (?) on circa 1878 mar 32 y in 1910 census. 
Pedigree

Artemas Fairbanks

M, #7919, b. 3 November 1787, d. 22 July 1874

Biography

BirthNov 3, 1787Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA
DeathJul 22, 1874a. 86 y. 8 m. 19 d.

Family

Rachel Houghton b. 23 Sep 1793, d. 23 Apr 1870
MarriageArtemas Fairbanks married Rachel Houghton, daughter of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, on Jan 25, 1816 at Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Stephen Nourse

M, #7920, b. March 1793, d. 16 October 1874

Biography

BirthMar, 1793
MarriageOct 22, 1820
DeathOct 16, 1874Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialHope Cemetery, Worcester, MA, USA

Family

Sally Houghton b. Aug 1795, d. 14 Feb 1874
Marriage*Stephen Nourse married Sally Houghton, daughter of Major Jonathan Houghton and Rachel Hale, on Oct 22, 1820. 
Children
Pedigree