Julia Ardell Largett1

F, #8791, b. 14 January 1849, d. 18 July 1940

Family: Truman Hurlburt Houghton Sr b. 9 Apr 1847, d. 21 Dec 1924

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BirthJan 14, 1849Copenhagen, Lewis Co., NY, USA, age 22 in 1871 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Jan 1855, age "45" in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1920 census2,3,4,5
MarriageMar 16, 1868Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA2,4,3
1871 Canadian Census1871Haldimand, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada, age 24, farmer6
1880 Census1880Delmore Twp, McPherson Co., KS, USA, age 32, a farmer7,8
1900 Census1900McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, USA, age 45, washing and ironing; 10 children born, 9 living5,9
DivorceJun 9, 1904Julia would not leave Kansas to join him in Washington4
1910 Census1910McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, USA, age 61, widowed, laundress at home10
1920 Census1920McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, USA, age 71, "widow",11
PensionInxJan 22, 1925WA, USA, as contesting widows; Julia on June 6, 192512
1930 Census1930McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, USA, age 82, a widow13
DeathJul 18, 1940McPherson, McPherson, KS, USA4
BurialJul 22, 1940Roxbury Memorial Cemetery, McPherson, KS, USA4
ParentsDSylvester Largett, b. NY/France, and Madalany Beik; b. Germany11

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 378 #1015s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 378.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 63.
  4. [S484] Justine Harris, The Houghton-Dale Family History.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 31, E.D. 142, Sh. 23, Ln. 41.
  6. [S1500] Ancestry.com, 1871 Canadian Census, Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario; roll: C-9983; Page #5; Family No: 14; line 4, dwl 14-14.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Delmore Twp, McPherson Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 11, E.D. 267, Sh. 24, Ln. 28.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Delmore Twp, McPherson Co., KS, Roll: T9_387; Family History Film: 1254387; Page: 472D; Reel 19, Vol. 11, E.D. 267, Sh. 24, Ln. 28, dwl 230-241.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , McPherson, McPherson Co., Kansas; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 142; Sheet 23A; line 41, dwl 516-526.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , McPherson Ward 1, McPherson, Kansas; Roll: T624_446; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 66;
    line 15, dwl 222-132-133.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , McPherson, McPherson, Kansas; Roll: T625_539; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 80; line 78, dwl 222-45-48.
  12. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  13. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , McPherson, McPherson Co., Kansas; Roll: 709; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 7B, line 99, dwl 506-170-205.

Almira Houghton1,2

F, #8792

Biography

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1018.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 62 #1917.

Rhoda Houghton1,2

F, #8793

Biography

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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1019.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 62 #1918.

Sally Houghton1,2

F, #8794

Biography

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1020.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 62 #1919 (1918).

Lucy Houghton1,2

F, #8795

Biography

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1021.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 62 #1920.

William Henry Houghton1,2

M, #8796

Biography

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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1022.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 62 #1921.

Linas Houghton1,2

M, #8797

Biography

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Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1023.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 62 #1922.

Allen Houghton1,2

M, #8798

Biography

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1024.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 62 #1923.

George Morton Houghton1,2,3

M, #8799, b. 25 September 1827, d. 28 October 1849

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BirthSep 25, 1827Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA4,5,3
FreemanMar 6, 1849Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA6,5
DeathOct 28, 1849Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, gs: Oct. 29, age 22; MLM: Sept. 5, 18504,5,3
BurialKing Cemetery, Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Center Cemetery7,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1025.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111 #4167.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111.
  6. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 114.
  7. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, King Cemetery, Marlboro VT, www. rootsweb.com/~vtwindha/cemeteries_marlboroVT.txt.

Sarah Towne Houghton1,2

F, #8800, b. 19 July 1829, d. 20 June 1860

Family: James Phineas Mather b. 12 Jul 1823

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BirthJul 19, 1829Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: Jul 294,5,3
MarriageJan 1, 1850Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA6,5,3
DeathJun 20, 1860Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA4,5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1026.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111 #4168.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111.
  6. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 123, 188, 213.
  7. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 213.

Elizabeth Houghton1,2,3

F, #8801, b. 2 December 1831, d. 29 March 1912

Family: Asa Winchester b. 2 Feb 1829, d. 27 Aug 1902

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BirthDec 2, 1831Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1870 census; age "40" in 1880 census4,5,3
MarriageMay 5, 1853Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA6,7,5,3
1880 Census1880Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 50, a farmer, and niece, Luella Houghton8
DeathMar 29, 1912Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, of cerebral hemorhage9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1027.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111 #4169.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111.
  6. [S96] NEHGR, 78 [1924]: 241.
  7. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 124, 188, 276.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T9_1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 428B; Enumeration District: 232; sheet 6, line 37, dwl 62-62.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Rufus Adams Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #8802, b. 1 April 1834, d. 27 December 1901

Family: Sarah Alice Winchester b. 15 Nov 1837, d. 12 Apr 1913

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BirthApr 1, 1834Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, on the homestead; MLM: also Brattleboro, VT; age 15 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census; age 65 in 1900 census5,2,6,7
MarriageApr 5, 1855Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, USA5,8,9,10
FreemanSep 4, 1855Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA11,10
1860 Census1860Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $2500-60012
NoteMLM: "He was among the enrolled men who furnished substitutes during the Civil War."10
Occupation1869Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, a laborer13
1870 Census1870Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 36, a brewery worker, property $60014
ResidenceBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA5
1880 Census1880Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 46,15
1900 Census1900Meriden, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 65, carpenter?16
DeathDec 27, 1901Meriden, CT, USA10
BurialBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA10
BiographyJWH: 'Selectman and road commissioner'; MLM: He spent 17 years as a professional nurse in Brattleboro. He went to Boston, and from there to Meriden, CT, in the piano stool dept. of Charles Parker & Co. until his death.5,10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1028.
  2. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111 #4170, 157.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 107; line 12, dwl 3-3.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111, 157.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 633; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S96] NEHGR, 78 [1924]: 241.
  9. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188, 276.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111.
  11. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 114.
  12. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 345B, line 19, dwl 1554-1700.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1180: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.
  14. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham Co., TX, Box 1627, p. 370, line 18, dwl 207-220.
  15. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 232, Sh. 5, Ln. 9.
  16. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Meriden, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 328; Page: 5B; line 74, dwl 252-106-124.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 635; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1267: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1281: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1187; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1190: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  22. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1187: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 122: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  24. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1220: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  25. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1265: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Sarah Alice Winchester1,2,3

F, #8803, b. 15 November 1837, d. 12 April 1913

Family: Rufus Adams Houghton b. 1 Apr 1834, d. 27 Dec 1901

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BirthNov 15, 1837Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 23 in 1860 census; age 32 in 1870 census; age 42 in 1880 census; age 64 in 1900 census4,2,5,6,7
MarriageApr 5, 1855Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, USA4,2,8,6
1860 Census1860Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $2500-6009
1870 Census1870Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 36, a brewery worker, property $60010
1880 Census1880Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 46,11
1900 Census1900Meriden, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 65, carpenter?12
Note191010 children born, 5 living
DeathApr 12, 1913New Haven, CT, USA, in the home of her daughter Bessie13
ObituaryApr 14, 1913Vermont Phoenix, VT, USA, Mrs. Sarah A. (Winchester) Houghton, 73, widow of Rufus A. Houghton, formerly of Brattleboro, died suddenly In New Haven, Conn., Wednesday after an Illness of only one day. Her death took place In the home of her daughter, Bessie, wife of E. C. Sloane. Mrs. Houghton was born In Marlboro Nov. 15, 1837, and later lived In Brattleboro and Merldon, Conn., where her husband died. She then went to Springfield, Mass., to live with another daughter, Mrs, S. H. Holcombe prominent In the Second Unlversallst church there. She lived In Springfield until two years ago, when she went to New Haven. Services were held In New Haven yesterday and the body was brought to Brattleboro today for burial In the West Brattleboro cemetery, Rev. D. E. Trout officiating. Besides Mrs. Sloane and Mrs. Holcombo she leaves three other daughter, Mrs. Frederick T. Loy, who recently moved from Springfield to Boston, and Mrs. C. J. Blake and Miss Hannah Houghton, also of Boston. Mrs. Houghton possessed a delightful personality and the news of her death brings to her many Brattleboro friends a sense of personal loss, she formerly was a member of tho Universal 1st church here.13
BurialWest Brattleboro Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA13
ParentsDAntipas Winchester. Both parents born in VT. A granddaughter of Luther Winchester and Seymour Kelsey. Seymor Kelsey was b. Middlesex, VT; was a Rev. soldier. Md. Sarah Augur., a native of Winchester, VT.6,2
Relative

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1028s.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 78 [1924]: 241.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1183: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379.
  5. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 276.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 633; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188, 276.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 345B, line 19, dwl 1554-1700.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham Co., TX, Box 1627, p. 370, line 18, dwl 207-220.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 232, Sh. 5, Ln. 9.
  12. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Meriden, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 328; Page: 5B; line 74, dwl 252-106-124.
  13. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn98060050/…
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 635; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1267: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1281: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1180: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1187; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1190: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1187: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 122: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  22. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1220: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1265: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Bradley Houghton Jr.1,2,3,4

M, #8804, b. 3 April 1836, d. 8 February 1909

Family 1: Lucy Janette Higley b. 24 Jul 1838, d. 28 Jan 1864

Family 2: Janette Martha Johnson b. 29 May 1849, d. 22 Jul 1908

Biography

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BirthApr 3, 1836Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; Apr. 1835, age 65 in 1900 census6,2,7,8,5
MarriageJun 3, 1858Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Marlborough VT Hx: Jul 2, 18582,5
1860 Census1860Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 24, farmer9
Research1863VT, USA
Milit-Begbetween Oct 17, 1863 and 1865VT, USA, and enlisted on Jan 1862 (Dec. 28, 1863), in the Union Army, Comp. I, 8th Vermont Regulars, a private;10,7,11
Milit-EndJan 7, 1864and mustered out May 25 186512
MarriageJan 2, 1871Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, he age 35, 2nd13,7,14,4
1880 Census1880Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, lage 44, a farmer, living with wife's parents Charles and Lovina Johnson15,16
1890 Veterans Census1890Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA17
1900 Census1900Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 65, farmer6,18
DeathFeb 8, 1909Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 73, of heart failure, valvular heart disease with dilatation and paresis19
BurialMarlboro Center Cemetery, Marlboro, VT, USA, Both dates in error per VRs

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1029.
  2. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111 #4171.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1244: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 12, E.D. 255, Sh. 1, Ln. 36.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 624: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M653_1325; Page: 343; line 4, dwl 1574-1662.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  12. [S1298] Theodore S. Peck, VT Volunteers 1861-1866 Revised Roster, p. 332.
  13. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 124, 186, 188.
  14. [S1088] Paul Franklin Johnson, Geneaology of Capt. John Johnson, p. 217.
  15. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 232, Sh. 7, Ln. 15.
  16. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 232, Sh. 7, Ln. 15, dwl 68-68.
  17. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Marlboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 105; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 234.
  18. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Dover, Windham Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 255; Sheet 1A; line 36, dwl 8-9.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 635: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT, p. 1270: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Horatio Nelson Houghton1,2,3

M, #8805, b. 18 April 1813, d. 31 January 1896

Biography

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BirthApr 18, 1813Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 47 in 1860 census4,5,3
1850 Census1850Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, USA, age 37, ice dealer6
Office1857Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, treasurer and town clerk7
1860 Census1860Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 47, a farmer, property $60008
Residence1870Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, a retired farmer, age 57, property $100009,10
ResidenceWardsboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Horatio N. and Lawson C., Green River, manufacturers of sweet cider jelly11
DeathJan 31, 189682 Years 9 Months 13 Days
BurialSheffield Cemeter, Sheffield, Bureau Co., IL, England

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1030.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4141.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Memphis Ward 5, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: M432_895; Page: 60; line 27, dwl 826-849.
  7. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 106-7.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 295, line 33, dwl 353-372.
  9. [S549] A Surname Guide to the Heads of Families and Landownerss of Windham County, Vermont in the year 1870, p. 43?
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Marlborough, Windham Co., VT, Box 1627, p. 52b, line 38, dwl 105-96.
  11. [S563] Hamilton Child, Windham Co. VT Gazetteer, p. 504.

Artemas Houghton Jr.1,2,3,4

M, #8806, b. 2 May 1815, d. 29 September 1855

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BirthMay 2, 1815Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 34, MA, in 1850 census2,5,4,6
DeathSep 29, 1855Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 40, unmarr; MLM: Nov. 13 (CJV: sister Sally's dd); Marlborough HX: 28 Sep 1855, Marlborough VT2,5,7
BurialHalifax Center Cemetery, Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1031.
  2. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4142.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 132; line 27, dwl 227-237.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Cotton Mather Houghton1,2

M, #8807, b. 27 February 1826, d. 6 December 1858

Family 1: Sarah Adams b. 6 Feb 1832, d. 15 Jul 1856

Family 2: Theodocia A. Morgan b. 3 Dec 1837

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BirthFeb 27, 1826Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: Feb. 17; age 24, VT, in 1850 census6,7
OccupationMarlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, a merchant and hotel/tavern keeper6,3
MarriageJun, 1852Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA8,7
MarriageOct 6, 1857Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 306,7,9
Office1858a constable and collector, and a justice of the peace10
DeathDec 6, 1858Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Marlboro VRs: of cholera morbis, on a visit for medical aid; Marlboro VRs: of consumption, age 32MLM: Dec. 86,7,11,3,4
BurialKing Cemetery (Center Cemetery), Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 3211,9
Problemposthumous children
ProblemDD and children's bds; she remarried in 1862. So latter children cannot be children of Cotton10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1032.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4146.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 653; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 132; line 27, dwl 227-237.
  6. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.
  8. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 131, 189.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 619; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 110.
  11. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, King Cemetery, Marlboro VT, www. rootsweb.com/~vtwindha/cemeteries_marlboroVT.txt.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1249: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.

Rufus Henry Houghton1,2

M, #8808, b. 23 March 1834, d. 6 June 1888

Family: Martha Ann Wilcox b. 25 Jan 1843, d. 24 Apr 1916

Biography

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BirthMar 23, 1834Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 16, MA, in 1850 census; age 24, VT, in 1860 census; age 46 in 1880 census; birth record of son Clifford gives Halifax as bp; Marlborough VT Hx: Marlborough as bp; Town Records: also Mar 294,5,6,2
MarriageOct 15, 1860Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 264,7,8,9
Residencebetween 1868 and 1870Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, a Rufus H., age 36, a farmer; Gazetteer: a wool grower, a farmer10,11,12
ResidenceHalifax, Windham Co., VT, USA4,12
1870 Census1870Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 36, farmer13
1880 Census1880Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 4614
DeathJun 6, 1888Halifax, VT, USA, age 53 y 10 m, of liver complaint15
BurialHalifax Center, Halifax, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1033.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, Vol. 3, p. 51; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 132; line 27, dwl 227-237.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Halifax, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 132.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 709: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Halifax, Windham Co., VT, Box 1627, p. 13, line 19, dwl 212.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, Windham Co., VT, p. 620; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 605; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S549] A Surname Guide to the Heads of Families and Landownerss of Windham County, Vermont in the year 1870, p. 32.
  11. [S563] Hamilton Child, Windham Co. VT Gazetteer, p. 416.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 709: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.
  13. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Windham Co., VT, Box 1627, p. 13, line 19, dwl 212-218.
  14. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T9_1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 386A; Enumeration District: 229; sheet 1, line 29, dwl 8-8.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1265; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1365: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1081: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1701; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1251: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1365; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1265: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Sally Towne Houghton1,2,3

F, #8809, b. 12 April 1817, d. 13 November 1855

Family: Almon Ballou b. 11 Jan 1816, d. 17 Sep 1894

Biography

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BirthApr 12, 1817Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA2,5
MarriageJun, 18406,2,5
DeathNov 13, 18552,5
BurialWhitney Cemetery, Halifax, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1034.
  2. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4143.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.
  6. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  7. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53, p. 157.

Lois Mather Houghton1,2

F, #8810, b. 8 December 1819, d. 17 July 1847

Family: Willard Bixby

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BirthDec 8, 1819Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA3,2
Marriage3
DeathJul 17, 1847Halifax, VT, USA3,2
BurialCarpenter Cemetery, Guilford, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1035.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.

Susan Asenth Houghton1,2,3,4,5

F, #8811, b. 24 August 1811, d. 25 February 1842

Family: Elisha G. Otis b. 1811

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BirthAug 24, 1811Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA2,6,5
Marriage2,4,6
DeathFeb 25, 18422,6
Children+several children

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1036.
  2. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109 #4144.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 4 [1850]: 756.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Cornelia Jennette Houghton1

F, #8812, b. 19 October 1828, d. 31 August 1847

Biography

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BirthOct 19, 1828Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, as Cornelius I.1,2
DeathAug 31, 1847Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 191,3
BurialHalifax Center Cemetery, Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA3

Citations

  1. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, Fol. 3, p. 51: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

George H. Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, #8813, b. 5 July 1855, d. 11 April 1939

Family: Jennie Belle Boyd b. 20 Oct 1866, d. 29 Nov 1940

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BirthJul 5, 1855Marlboro, VT, USA, age 25 in 1880 census; J ul 1857, age 42 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1891; age 54 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1920 census; age 72 in 1930 census6,7,5
1880 Census1880Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 25, works in a brick yard, boarding with8
MarriageJun 24, 1891Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, he 37, she 284
1900 Census1900Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 42, hostler6,9
1910 Census1910Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 54, farm teamster10
1920 Census1920Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 65, turner, and a lodger Ruth E. Anderson, 22, CT11,12
1930 Census1930Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 72, a general laborer13
Occupation1939mechanic and wood worker
DeathApr 11, 1939Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 83-9-6, of influenza and bronchial pneumonia5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1032c.
  2. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 110.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1249: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 12, E.D. 245, Sh. 16, Ln. 98.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1236; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T9_1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 300D; Enumeration District: 222; sheet 4, line 45, dwl 37-39.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 245; Sheet 16B; line 98, dwl 8 1/2-328-423.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T624_1618; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 242; line 3, dwl 282-74-73.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , 1920 Soundex, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 107, Sh. 1, Ln. 90.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T625_1876; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 107; line 90, dwl 175-22-25.
  13. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 2432; Enumeration District: 5; sheet 1B, line 95, dwl 36-13-40.

Lawson C. Houghton1,2,3

M, #8814, b. 3 January 1859

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BirthJan 3, 1859Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA4
ResidenceWardsboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Horatio N. and Lawson C., Green River, manufacturers of sweet cider jelly2
ResidenceGuilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, a farmer for Mary L. Aldrich5
DuplicateMLM: two separate brothers; Marlborough Hx: alternate names3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1032c.
  2. [S563] Hamilton Child, Windham Co. VT Gazetteer, p. 504.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 110.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 189.
  5. [S563] Hamilton Child, Windham Co. VT Gazetteer, p. 550.

Mr. (?) Brown1

M, #8819

Family: Harriet F. Houghton b. 22 Sep 1826

Biography

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Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379 #1040s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 379.

Hinds Houghton1

M, #8820, b. 20 August 1821, d. 2 February 1822

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BirthAug 20, 1821Sterling, MA, USA2
DeathFeb 2, 1822Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 5m Section N

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 380 #1043.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 380.
  3. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 122.