Charlotte Dunton1,2

F, #9301, b. July 1842

Family: Joel Webster Houghton b. 9 Sep 1835, d. Jan 1911

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BirthJul, 1842Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 28 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census; age 77 in 1920 census3,2
MarriageMar 3, 1867Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA4,1,2
1870 Census1870Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $4500-$15005
1900 Census1900Coffins Grove Twp, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 62, laborer6
1910 Census1910Coffins Grove Twp, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 74, farmer7
1920 Census1920Coffins Grove Twp, Marionville, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 77, widow, none8,9
ParentsDparents born in VT9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 459.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, Box 1620, p. 159, line 10, dwl 280.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 400.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, Box 1620, p. 159, line 10, dwl 280.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Coffins Grove, Delaware, Iowa; Roll: T623_428 Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 75;.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Coffins Grove, Delaware, Iowa; Roll: T624_400; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 90; line 55, dwl 32-34.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marionville, Delaware Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 23, E.D. 97, Sh. 1, Ln. 72.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Coffins Grove, Delaware, Iowa; Roll: T625_487; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 97; line 72, dwl 16-17.

Mila Ann Chamberlain1,2

F, #9302, b. 12 January 1848, d. 19 March 1889

Family: Seymour Charles Houghton b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 23 Jun 1888

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BirthJan 12, 1848Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 32 in 1880 census3,4
MarriageAug 19, 1870Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 425,3
1880 Census1880Sheldon, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 42, a farmer6
DeathMar 19, 1889Sheldon, VT, USA, age 41-2-7, of bronchial consumption4
ParentsDHenry B. Chamberlain and Priscilla Bliss; parents born in VT4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1311s.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, July 7, 2002.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Sheldon, VT, p. 613: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T9_1344; Family History Film: 1255344; Page: 205B; Enumeration District: 110; sheet 14, line 48, dwl 137-148.

Oliver Parmenter Titus1,2,3

M, #9303, b. 6 September 1835, d. before 1911

Family: Cynthia Pease Houghton b. 12 Nov 1842, d. 6 Jan 1927

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BirthSep 6, 1835Moriah, Essex Co., NY, USA4
MarriageJul 7, 1870Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT, USA5,3,6
Deathbefore 1911IA, USA5,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1314s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT, p. 423: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Shelburn, VT, p. 423: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  6. [S1268] Lawrence Wash, VT Mar & Deaths In Middlebury Newspapers, Houghton Surname marriages.

Wallace William Hall1,2

M, #9304, b. 1848, d. 28 March 1923

Family: Lucy Maria Houghton b. 2 Apr 1846, d. 29 Sep 1939

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Birth1848
MarriageDec 24, 1873Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 253,2
DeathMar 28, 1923Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1316s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburgh, VT, p. 533: 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. 401.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.

Addie Jane Walker1,2,3,4

F, #9305, b. 2 September 1845, d. 27 November 1922

Family: Darius Erastus Houghton b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 29 Jul 1931

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BirthSep 2, 1845Cambridge, Lamoille Co., VT, USA, age 72 in 1920 census2,4
MarriageMar 3, 1881Enosburgh, VT, USA, age 31; JWH gives date as his bd; JWH: Cambridge, VT5,3
1910 Census1910Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 61, farmer; and sister in law, Diantha Walker6
1920 Census1920Enosburg, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 69, farmer7,8
DeathNov 27, 1922Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 77-2-25, of pneumonia (labor) for 10 days, and La Grippe4
Burial1922West Enosburgh Cemetery, West Enosburgh, Franklin Co., VT, USA9
ParentsDLyman Walker and Jane Hooper, of Cambridge VT4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1317s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburgh, VT, p. 537: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburgh, VT, p. 543: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburg, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Enosburg, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T624_1614; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 103;
    line 61, dwl 315-450.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Franklin Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 6, E.D. 75, Sh. 17, Ln. 26.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Enosburg, Franklin, Vermont; Roll: T625_1872; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 75; line 26, dwl 77-78.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://interment.net/data/us/vt/franklin/west%5Fenos/…
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburgh, VT, p. 532: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburg, VT, p. 541: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Sarah Emily Houghton1,2

F, #9306, b. 7 September 1840

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BirthSep 7, 1840NY, USA, age 9, MA, in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census; age 28 in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census; Sep 1842, age 57 in 1900 census4,5,6
1900 Census1900Salina, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 84, widowed, none7
Living1902Liverpool, NY, USA2
BurialLiverpool Village Cemetery, Liverpool, NY, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1319.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_589; Page: 55B; line 7, dwl 53-53.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clay Twp, Onondaga Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 71, ED. 165, Sh. 13, Ln. 22.
  6. [S10] Gravestone.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Salina, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T623_1135; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 75; line 46, dwl 153-153.

Alvira Houghton1

F, #9307, b. 25 January 1842, d. 15 March 1875

Family 1: Amos Van Tassel b. 30 Aug 1836, d. 10 Jul 1862

Family 2: Abner Abraham Van Tassel b. 24 Sep 1832, d. 1907

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BirthJan 25, 1842NY, USA, age 8, MA, in 1850 census3,1
MarriageJul 22, 18581
DeathMar 15, 1875NY, USA3,1
BurialManlius Center Cemetery, Manlius, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_589; Page: 55B; line 7, dwl 53-53.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.

David Chester Houghton1,2

M, #9308, b. 25 June 1844, d. 23 March 1932

Family: Lucy A. Welsh b. Sep 1844, d. 1924

  • Marriage*: David Chester Houghton married Lucy A. Welsh on 1865 mar 45 y in 1910 census.2

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BirthJun 25, 1844St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 6, MA, in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1880 census; June 1845, age 54 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 75 in 1920 census; Cady: June 18454,2
Marriage1865mar 45 y in 1910 census2
1880 Census1880Clay, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 36, a farm laborer5
1900 Census1900Clay, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer2,6
Residencebetween 1902 and 1911Liverpool, NY, USA4,2
1910 Census1910Clay, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 65, farmer7
1920 Census1920Clay, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 75, a farmer on a general farm8
1930 Census1930Clay, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 85, widower, farmer; and "sister", Myrtle B., age 649
DeathMar 23, 1932Liverpool, Onondaga Co., NY, USA
BurialCollamer Cemetery, DeWitt, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1321.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_589; Page: 55B; line 7, dwl 53-53.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clay, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T9_905; Family History Film: 1254905; Page: 64C; Enumeration District: 165; sheet 11, line 47, dwl 114-126.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clay, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 1134; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 42; FHL microfilm: 1241134; line 19, dwl 299-299.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clay, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T624_1054; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 45;
    line 58, dwl 93-96.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clay, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T625_1246; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 44; line 32, dwl 238-245.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clay, Onondaga, New York; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 2341358.

Mary Cornelia Houghton1,2

F, #9309, b. 12 December 1846, d. 21 March 1874

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BirthDec 12, 1846NY, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census4,2
DeathMar 21, 1874NY, USA4,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1322.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_589; Page: 55B; line 7, dwl 53-53.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.

Aurilla Houghton1

F, #9310, b. 3 June 1849, d. 15 November 1934

Family: James Maxwell b. Oct 1846, d. 1907

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BirthJun 3, 1849Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census3,4
Marriage3
ResidenceCollamer, NY, USA3
DeathNov 15, 1934Collamer, Onondaga Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1323.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_589; Page: 55B; line 7, dwl 53-53.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.

Tamar Sophia Houghton1

F, #9311, b. 30 April 1852, d. 29 October 1936

Family: Jewett M. DeLong b. 25 May 1854, d. 11 Sep 1929

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BirthApr 30, 1852Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 9 in 1860 census; age 19 in 1870 census2
MarriageOct 30, 18722
Residence1911Syracuse, NY, USA, 301 Columbus Ave.2
DeathOct 29, 1936Syracuse, NY, USA, at home of her daughter3
ObituaryOct 30, 1936Syracuse, NY, USA, Tamar's obituary in the October 30, 1936 edition of the Syracuse Journal read as follows:
Mrs. Tamar S. Delong:
Funeral services for Mrs. Tamar S. Delong, resident of Syracuse for many years, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Stoecker, 860 Lancaster Ave, Thursday will take place at the Stoecker home at 2:00 pm Saturday afternoon. Rev. Arthur P. White, pastor of Erwin Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate and burial will be in Morningside cemetery. Born in St. Lawrence County 65 years ago, Mrs. DeLong had made Syracuse her home for 48 years. She was a member of Bona Fide chapter 567, OES; Bethlehem White Shrine, and Erwin CHurch. Surviving are her daughter, a son G. Irving Delong of Chicago, a brother Royal J. Houghton of Liverpool, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.4
BurialMorningside Cemetery, Syracuse, NY, USA, also Oakwood Cemetery4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1324.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  4. [S95] Newspaper, Syracuse Journal, Oct. 30, 1936, Morturary Notes.

Eliza M. Houghton1

F, #9312, b. 17 October 1854

Family: George W. Morgan

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BirthOct 17, 1854NY, USA, age 5 in 1860 census; age 15 in 1870 census2
MarriageJan 16, 18772
Living1902Syracuse, NY, USA3
Residence1912Syracuse, NY, USA, 507 Niagara St.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1325.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.

Royal J. Houghton1

M, #9313, b. 7 December 1862, d. 1938

Family: Edith M. (?) b. Dec 1867, d. 24 Jun 1931

  • Marriage*: Royal J. Houghton married Edith M. (?) on circa 1885 age 22 and 18; mar 15 years in 1900 census; mar 22 y in 1910 census; Cady: 1885.4,5

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BirthDec 7, 1862NY, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census; Dec 1862, age 37 in 1900 census; age 47 in 1910 census; age 57 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1930 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1885age 22 and 18; mar 15 years in 1900 census; mar 22 y in 1910 census; Cady: 18854,5
1900 Census1900Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 37, carpentry contractor6
1910 Census1910age 47, farmer; two houses from brother Chester7
Residence1912Syracuse, NY, USA, 1209 Bellevue Ave.2
1930 Census1930Liverpool, Onondago Co., NY, USA, age 67, home $10,000, a building house carpenter5
Death1938Liverpool, NY, USA4
BurialLiverpool Village Cemetery, Liverpool, NY, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1326.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clay Twp, Onondaga Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 71, ED. 165, Sh. 13, Ln. 22.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Liverpool, Onondaga Co., New York; Roll: 1625; Enumeration District: 180; sheet 3B; line 52, dwl 700-67-74.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Syracuse, Ward 13, Onondaga Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 129; Sheet 12B; line 51, dwl 1209-221-279.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clay, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T624_1054; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 45;
    line 65, dwl 95-98.

James Maxwell1

M, #9314, b. October 1846, d. 1907

Family: Aurilla Houghton b. 3 Jun 1849, d. 15 Nov 1934

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BirthOct, 1846
Marriage2
ResidenceCollamer, NY, USA2
Death1907NY, USA
ParentsSChristopher C Maxwell (1816 - 1896)
Mary Jane Smith Maxwell (1824 - 1892)
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1323s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.

Jewett M. DeLong1,2

M, #9315, b. 25 May 1854, d. 11 September 1929

Family: Tamar Sophia Houghton b. 30 Apr 1852, d. 29 Oct 1936

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BirthMay 25, 1854Clay, NY, USA, Cady: May 23; FAG: May 26 18533,2
MarriageOct 30, 18723
DeathSep 11, 1929Syracuse, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1324s, 459.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Anne Cady, Apr 24, 2002.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.

George W. Morgan1

M, #9316

Family: Eliza M. Houghton b. 17 Oct 1854

Biography

Occupationa foreman at Chilled Plow Works
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MarriageJan 16, 18772
Residence1912Syracuse, NY, USA, 507 Niagara St.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1325s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.

Lena Persis Morgan1

F, #9317, b. 28 October 1885

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BirthOct 28, 18852
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1325c.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.

George William Houghton1,2

M, #9318, b. July 1839

Family: Hannah S. Day b. Jun 1845

  • Marriage*: George William Houghton married Hannah S. Day on Feb 2, 1864.5,4

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BirthJul, 1839NY, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 29 in 1870 census; age 60 in 1900 census; JWH, MLM: 16 Jun 18403,4,5
Mil. EnlsSep 10, 1861Ogdensburgh, NY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. H, 10th NY Heavy Artillery, a corporal/sergeant, age 21; Brownville, NY, Aug. 6, 1862, age 21; JWH: 'At the age of eighteen he enlisted in Company H, 33d Regiment, N.Y. Miltia. Organized in advance of second call for volunteers in August 1861, for three years, and served under General T. Pope, General Joseph Hooker. He reenlisted as a veteran 12,24,1863, and participated in the following battles: Chancellorsville, Va., Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Ringold, Taylors Ridge, Atlanta, Savannah, and was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea, also at the surrender of Johnson's army and the grand review at Washington in 1865. He is now a member of the Post Lapery Department of Michigan.5,6,7,8'
ResearchSep 10, 1861NY, USA
MarriageFeb 2, 18645,4
1870 Census1870Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, a farm hand, property $125-1759
1900 Census1900Oregon, Lapeer Co., MI, USA, age 60, farmer3,10
Residencecirca 1911MI, USA
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401 #1327.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162 #6190.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Oregon, Lapeer Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 43, E.D. 49, S. 9, Ln. 5.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY, Rol 1098, p. 490, line 28, dwl 156-163.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Oregon, Lapeer Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 47; Sheet: 8A; line 5, dwl 189-189.

Bvt Major Charles Henry Houghton1,2

M, #9319, b. 30 April 1842, d. 6 April 1914

Family: Lavina Anderson b. 27 Apr 1838, d. 1 Jun 1895

Biography

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BirthApr 30, 1842Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 38, NJ, in 1880 census; JWH, MLM: Macomb NY3,4,5,6
Mil. EnlsSep 10, 1861Ogdensburgh, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, in the Union Army, NY, a 1st sergeant, age 197,8
ResearchSep 10, 1861NY, USA
MarriageAug 18, 1863MI, USA3,9
Mil. Serv.Jan 1, 1864Rochester, NY, USA, in the Union Army, age 21, Comp. L, 14th NY Heavy Artillery, Captain, and Bvt. Maj; also Comp B, 60th NY Inf

"Rank and organization: Captain, Company L, 14th New York Artillery. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864; 25 March 1865. Entered service at: Ogdensburg, N.Y. Born: 30 April 1842, Macomb, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Date of issue: 5 April 1898. Citation: In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg."

JWH: 'He enlisted in the same company and regiment with his brother and was successively promoted from private to colonel and was in some of the same battles with his brother, and under the same commanders. In 1863, he was commissioned by the governor of New York to recruit for 14th New York Artillery, was commissioned captain 12, 7, 1863, and commanded a battalon until near the close of the war, and later commanded the 179th Regiment of New York Volunteers. He made a brilliant record as a soldier and commander; was in many hazardous undertakings and was severely wounded, losing his right leg at upper third, and though given up to die by all surgeons, made a remarkable recovery. He was visited by President Lincoln a few days before his assassination, who congratulated him for his bravery. He was then recommended by the officers of his regiment for promotion, one of which recited that he had distinguished himself on every battlefield of his regiment, and during his service was three times brevetted for conspicuous gallantry in action and meritorious service in the field, 'by the President of the United States; as Major General of the United States Volunteers for gallant conduct at battles of Fort Stedman and Haskell, Va., and for which successful defense of his post during that memorable battle, by his coolness under such a hellfire of shot and shell, and by his quiet bravery and stolid determination, he elicited applause of his men,' and he was designated then, and has been known since, as the 'Hero of Ft. Haskell.' He was awarded by the President a Congressional Medal of Honor. This was made of gold bronze by Tiffany & Co., of New York. We regret that our space will not permit a more extended notice, of which he was eminently worthy.'

BVT MAJ US ARMY CIVIL WAR

W D Houghton:

Major General Charles H. Houghton (1842-1895)
Charles Houghton was born in Macomb, NY, on March 30, 1842, to William H. Houghton and Eliza Ann Bentley. Charles and his older brother George Houghton both served in the Company L, 14th New York Artillery. Charles re-ceived steady promotions from private to colonel and was in some of the same battles with his brother. In 1863, he was commissioned by the Governor of New York to recruit for his unit and became a Captain. He commanded a battalion for most of the war, and later commanded the 179th Regiment of New York Volunteers.
By all accounts, he was a remarkable officer who had a brilliant record as both a commander and leader. He received his MOH quite some time after the war on April 5, 1898, for heroism on two separate occasions in Petersburg, Virginia, on July 30, 1864, and March 25, 1865. He was severely wounded at the Battle of Haskell, Virginia, and lost almost his entire right leg. Although his surgeons thought he would surely die after losing his leg, Charles made a miraculous recovery.
Charles was even visited by President Abraham Lincoln a few days before his assassination at Ford‘s Theater on April 14, 1865. Lincoln congratulated Charles, who was known as the "Hero of Ft. Hakell," for his bravery under fire and in the hospital. He was then recommended by the officers in his regiment for promotion; in fact, Charles Houghton received three, in-the-field promotions (or bre-vetted) for:
“…Conspicuous gallantry in action and meritorious ser-vice in the field by the President of the United States, as Major General of the United States Volunteers for gal-lant conduct at the battles of Fort Stedman and Haskell, VA., and for his successful defense of his post during that memorable battle, but his coolness under such a hellfire of shot and shell, and by his quiet bravery and stolid determination he elicited the applause of his men.”
His MOH was gold-plated and made by Tiffany & Company of New York. His MOH Citation reads very simply and elegantly as follows:
In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, dis-played most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly ex-posed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.3,7,10,8,11,12,13
NoteJul 30, 1864Congressional Medal of Honor:

HOUGHTON, CHARLES H.

Rank and organization: Captain, Company L, 14th New York Artillery. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864; 25 March 1865. Entered service at: Ogdensburg, N.Y. Born: 30 April 1842, Macomb, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Date of issue: 5 April 1898. Citation: In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.

After weeks of preparation, on July 30, 1864, the Union soldiers exploded a mine in Burnside's IX Corps sector beneath Pegram's Salient, blowing a gap in the Confederate defenses of Petersburg in preparations for the fierce fighting later called the "Battle of the Crater". Unit after unit charged into and around the crater, where soldiers milled in confusion. The rebels quickly recovered and launched several counterattacks. The break was sealed off, and the Union Army repulsed with more than 7,000 men killed, wounded, or missing. Twenty three soldiers were awarded Medals of Honor for their valor in this deadly battle, including Captain Charles Houghton who led his men in the assault on the Crater. He was again cited for heroism at Fort Haskell for heroism on March 25, 1865, where his displayed conspicuous gallantry in repeatedly exposing himself to great danger in the performance of his duties. He was wounded three times, and suffered the loss of a leg. In all, a total of 64 Medals of Honor were earned in action at Petersburg, Virginia, in the period from March 25 to April 3, 1865


Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Captain of Company L, 14th New York Volunteer Infantry. His citation reads: In the Union assault at the Crater (July 30, 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg. He was brevetted Major for this action. The medal was awarded to him on April 5, 1898.14,15
PhotographJul 30, 1865VA, USA,
Photographic Series Number 101. Group of Officers who have undergone
amputation for gunshot injuries.

The officer on the right of the group is Captain Charles H. Houghton,
who was wounded before Petersburg, March 25th, 1865, by a fragment of
shell, which comminuted the condyles of the right femur. Circular
amputation at the middle third was preformed the same day. On July 30th
Captain Houghton was discharged from hospital well.

Next in order is Captain Edward A. Whaley, 6th Wisconsin Volunteers,
whose right femur was fractured by a musket ball, at Five Forks,
Virginia. April 1st, 1865. Amputation was performed immediately. On May
15th, he walked on crutches, and on August 15th went to his home well.

His neighbor, Lieut. Moretz Lowenstein, was similarly wounded at the
same battle. He underwent immediate amputation, and recovered
sufficiently to use crutches on May 12th.

Lieut. W.H. Humphreys had both bones of the right leg shattered by a
shell, on April 2d, in the assault on the lines before Petersburg.
Amputation at the lower third of the thigh was performed on the field.
He was discharged from hospital August 14th, 1865.

Colonel George R. Maxwell, 1st Michigan Cavalry, had his left femur
fractured by a musket ball at Five Forks, Virginia, April 1st, 1865. His
thigh was amputated at Armory Square Hospital on April 19th. He left the
hospital "well" on August 13th.

Lieut. W.C. Weeks, 5th Michigan Cavalry, was shot through the left ankle
joint on April 1st, 1865, and a Pirgoff amputation was performed the
same day by the surgeon of his regiment, Dr. St. Clair. He had a firm
stump by the latter part of June.

Behind the other figures stands Lieut. J.G. Turke, whose right humerus
was shattered at Fort Haskell, near Petersburg, March 25th, 1865, by a
musket ball. He made a rapid recovery after an amputation at the
shoulder joint.

The other standing figure is Acting Assistant Surgeon C.P. Porte,
U.S.A., who communicated the memoranda of the cases. All of them were
treated at Armory Square Hospital at Washington.
A.M.M. 4001.16
PensionInxDec 15, 1865as invalid13
Occupation1877Perth Amboy, NJ, USA, Collector of Customs for the District of Perth Amboy4
1880 Census1880East New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 38, surveyor of the Port Amboy port17
NewspaperMay 25, 1882New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times: A Collector of Customs Arrested
Col. Charles H. Houghton, Collector of Customs at the Custom-house, Perth Amboy, has given bail in $5,000 to answer the charge of embezzlement made against him by officers of the Federal Government. Commissioner Whitehead, before whom he was arraigned, cited him to appear on June 2 ofr an examination. For some time past there has been an investigation in progress of the accounts of the Custom-house in Perth Amby. Col. James S. Chalker, Special Agent of the Treasury Department, discovered that on the pay-roll for March last there were several fictitious names of boatmen represented as being in the service of the Customs Department. There were other frauds, it is alleged, in the Marine Hospital collection and in the admeasurement of vessels. Col. Chalker went before Commissioner Whitehead and charged that these frauds had been perpetrated by Col. Houghton, by Joseph K. Smith, his Deputy Collector, and by William T. Hopper, an Inspector of Customs at Long Branch. The three were charged with conspiracy to defraud and with forgery as well as embezzlement. Col. Houghton was notified that a warrent for his arrest had been issued and he went at once to Newark and surrendered himself. His bondsmen were ex-Assemblyman John M. Board, Albert Acken, and Alexander M. Way. Col. Houghton is a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and served one term as State Commander. He lives at Metuchen. He served during the late war, and lost one of his legs on the battle-field.18
NewspaperOct 13, 1882Trenton, NJ, USA, Perth Amboy's Collector
brother Frank Houghton testified19
1890 Veterans Census1890Raritan, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, 2nd Lt, Comp. B, 60th NY Vols, Aug 26, 1861-Mar 5, 1863; 1 y - 6 m -10 d;
Capt., Comp. L, 14th NY Artil; Bvt Major, US Vols; Bvt Lt Col; Bvt Col; NY Vols;
Dec 1863-Sep 11, 1865; 1 y - 10 m - 11 d; 3 y - 4 m - 21 d total
Residence: Metucken, NJ
Loss of right leg at thigh, shell, March 25, 1865, Battle Fort Haskell, VA
Wounded Left Temple, temporal artery severed and in right hand, same battle
Wounded in the leg, at Betsheda Church, June 14, 186420,21
DeathApr 6, 1914Jersey City, NJ, USA, age 7322,23
BurialArlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, USA, Section 3 SD Ws Site 241122
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BiographyNJ Biog. Enc.:"Houghton, Charles Henry, Brevet Colonel United States Volunteers...He received a fair education, both in the district and private schools, occasionally assisting in his father's store. In 1853 his father died, leaving a widow and six children without much means. Shortly after this, young Houghton found a position in an union store at De Peyster Corners, where he remained several years, winning the confidence and esteem of all.
Owing in part to failing health, he left the position, and after active work on a farm obtained a situation in a large dry-goods house in Ogdensburg, where he continued until the outbreak of the rebellion. Although but nineteen years of age he resolved to volunteer, and having obtained his mother's permission, both he and an elder brother commenced raising a company, which was however, too late to be accepted in the first call for troops. Shortly after the second call was made the company (H of the 33d Regiment, National Guard, State of New York), to which both himself and brother had belonged for four years previously, volunteered in a body, and was the first to reach Camp Wheeler, at Ogdensburg, which camp was named in honor of the Republican candidate for the Vice-Presidency in 1876. Though he enlisted only as a private, yet he was at once promoted to First or Orderly Sergeant of his company, in which capacity he served for over a year. The regiment was designated as the 60th New York Volunteers, and was ordered to proceed to Washington, but was finally posted at the Relay House, where it performed guard duty on the railroad until the spring of 1862, when the regiment was ordered to reinforce General Bank's Corps, after it had been forced back on Harper's Ferry by Stonewall Jackson. While in the section of Virginia around Little Washington, much sickness prevailed in the command; and he had a taste of the malarial fever which seemed indigenous to the locality. The regiment had a narrow escape from capture after the second battle of Bull Run, but eventually rejoined the Union forces at Centreville, making a forced march of twenty-eight miles through the rain and mud, and arrived in time to support General Phil Kearny at the battle of Chantilly, September 1st, 1862. He was recommended for promotion to the grade of Second Lieutenant by his colonel shortly before the latter's death at the battle of Antietam, where young Houghton greatly distinguished himself for bravery and coolness while under fire. His regiment became separated from the main body of the Union army, and in joing the latter lost heavily. Young Houghton, seeing the lieutenant-colonel in danger, interposed his own body as a shield, though without that officer's knowledge. The rest of the autumn was passed at London Heights and Harper's Ferry, whence the regiment marched, December 10th, for Fredericksburg, where they passed their time in marching and countermarching, interspersed with an occasional skirmish. They finally removed to Acqui Creek Landing, where they encamped and erected several forts. In the spring of 1863, being desirous to return home on business, Lieutenant Houghton solicited a leave of absence, which not being granted, he for a second time tendered his resignation, which was accepted, the first having been returned him by General Hooker with this endorsement: "Disapproved; the services of this officer cannot be spared." His regiment accompanied Hooker to Sherman's army, with which they served until the close of the war, his brother and step-brother remaining as privates during the entire tow terms of the regiment's service, refusing promotions tendered to them. Young Houghton returned home, married, and re-entered the mercantile house at Ogdensburg, in which he had previously held a position; but he did not continue there any length of time. The 14th New York Artillery was then organizing at Rochester, and its colonel, learning through his recruiting officer of young Houghton's presence in Ogdensburg, immediately tendered him a Captaincy if he would organize a company. About this time he also received a letter of authority from the governor to rise a company, and he accepted the same. The requisite number was soon raised, and among them came his former captain, in whose favor he wished to withdraw, accepting a subordinate position; but the latter would not permit it and only asked for a lieutenancy. The company thus recruited was probably the largest in number and stature that left the State during the war, numbering 172 officers and men. The regiment performed garrison duty in the forts of New York harbor until the spring of 1864, when they were ordered to the front. At the opening of the great Sanitary Fair in New York city, 1600 officers and men of the regiment participated in the public demonstration, and the whole corps came together for the first time in dress parade at Alexandria, Virginia, numbering nearly 1,300 officers and men. On their arrival at the seat of war they joined the 9th Corps, under General Burnside, and were in time to participate in the first day's fight at the battle of the Wilderness. Captain Houghton commanded the picket line on the extreme right of the Union army [CJV: description of battle]...The three battalions were consolidated into two, the first of which Captain Houghton commanded until March 25th, 1865. During the first siege of Petersburg, his regiment occupied the advanced lines and exposed portions during the greater part of the summer of 1864...in the attack and capture of a portion of Mahone's Division, where he properly won his Majorship. In November, 864, with his battalion, he assumed command of Fort Haskell, in front of Petersburg, and so continued until March 25th, 1865, the date of the attack on Fort Steadman. The rebels having captured the latter, his position at Fort Haskell became precarious, as the enemy not only turned the guns of Steadman on him, but also all the batteries lying between those works, which they also captured, and all the guns in their main line. The bombardment of Fort Haskell was terrific; as many as fifty shells were seen at one time to fall within it. While repelling the enemy's charge on the works Captain Houghton received his supposed fatal wounds. Before he was removed to the bomb-proof he was again wounded in the head. The attack on Fort Haskell was repulsed, though the rebels outnumbered the Union men ten-fold, and they were driven back to Fort Steadman, from which it was death to reach their own lines again, and they ultimately surrendered to the the remainder of the 14th Regiment, his battalion having made a sortie from Fort Haskell and recaptured the works. Captain Houghton's death was reported among the list of casualties, but his life was spared, though he lost his right leg. After remaining at the field hospital until after the fall of Petersburg, he was removed to City Point, and eventually to Washington, which city was reached on the day President Lincoln died. He remained at Armory Square Hospital for many weary weeks, hovering between life and death, attended by his faithful wife. But his strong will asserted itself and he recovered. governor Fenton, learning that he had been thrice recommended for promotion which he did not obtain at the hands of the Democratic Executive, conferred upon him the brevet rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, for gallantry at Forts Steadman and Haskell and general good conduct; and subsequently he was again brevetted as Colonel, for gallant and meritorious services in the field and general good conduct during the war, he having distinguished himself by some act of bravery in every battle of his regiment, never having been, during his term of service, whether as an enlisted man or commissioned officer, under arrest or court-martial. While at the hospital he was asked if he desired to return home on leave of absence; but he replied that he would prefer returning to his regiment for duty. The necessary order was given in pencil by Secretary Stanton to the adjutant-general, so that the latter could issue it it proper form; but that official declined to make such order, as Major Houghton's condition was such as to be unable to perform any duty; that there was no precedent for such a course. Again the Secretary of War issued the memorandum, but the adjutant-general declined. In the meantime Major Houghton contrived another plan, and resolved to put it into execution. On the same day General Marshall (his colonel), commanding the brigade, asked him if he desired to return to camp, saying that he had a position on his staff which he had reserved for him. To this the Major replied by narrating his own efforts to secure a return to duty and the difficulties in the way. Finally General Marshall, by adopting a certain course, which the Major had studied out, managed to get him returned to duty, and as a member of his military family. It was altogether an exceptional case, and reflects great honor on the then Major for his persistent efforts to return to the field, where others who had lost a limb were discharged from the service. He left the hospital in an ambulance, and was heartily greeted and welcomed by his comrades in bivouac and battle, who ere then stationed in Forts Mansfield, Sumner, reno, etc. He was ordered the next day to report to General Marshall for duty on his staff as Inspector-General of the 1st Brigade, Hardin's Division, of the 22nd Army Corps. Entering immediately on his duties, he remained until he received an order from General Auger, detailing him upon a General Court-Martial, and also upon a Military Commission at the old Capitol Prison. in Washington. While engaged in these duties, his regiment received orders for being mustered out of the service; and, upon learning this fact, he decided at once to request the authorities to be relieved from the duty he was performing so that he might accompany his regiment home. He was urged at head-quarters to remain on duty and in service, when he could have been transferred to the regular army, and, in fact, he was so informed. But the war was over, and conscious that his whole duty had ben performed acceptably to the government and to his own credit, and also believing that his services were no longer necessary, he insisted on being relieved in time to join the regiment, which was granted, and he reached the depot in time to take the special train that was to convey his regiment homeward. Here again he was heartily cheered by his men...After a brief sojourn at home, and receiving several offers to engage in business, he was tendered by Hon. Preston King, who had been appointed collector of customs for the district of New York, a position in the civil service, and he entered upon his duties there October 1st, 1865. He remained in the New York Customs Department for about eight and a half years, and where, by strict attention to his duties, he was several times promoted. On April 1st, 1875, he entered upon the duties of his present position as Collector for the District of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, his fitness for the post being conceded by the leading men of the State and endorsed by the press."

Born at Ogdensburg, New York, April 30, 1842, he earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War while serving as Captain, Company L, 14th New York Volunteer Infantry at Petersburg, Virginia, on July 30, 1864. The Medal was actually issued to him on April 5, 1898.

He died on April 6, 1914 and was buried in Section 3 of Arlington National Cemetery.

HOUGHTON, CHARLES H.

Rank and organization: Captain, Company L, 14th New York Artillery. Place and date: At Petersburg, Virginia, 30 July 1864; 25 March 1865. Entered service at: Ogdensburg, New York. Born: 30 April 1842, Macomb, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Date of issue: 5 April 1898.

Citation:

In the Union assault at the Crater (30 July 1864), and in the Confederate assault repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was 3 times wounded, and suffered loss of a leg.

Maj Charles Houghton was at the assault on the Crater and wounded (losing most of his leg) at the battle for Fort Haskell. As he lay on his hospital cot he had a visitor.

On page 186 of the 4th Volume of Carl Sandburg's "Abraham Lincoln- The War Years", Sandburg writes: 'On one cot Lincoln saw Captain Charles H. Houghton of the 14th New York Heavy Artillery. In the retaking of Fort Stedman Houghton had received two wounds early in the action, and a third later, staying with his men till they had re-established their lines, then being carried to hospital, where on recommendation of his superior officers for valor he received promotion by the President to the rank of brevet major. He had lost much blood in the amputation of the left leg above the knee and a secondary hemorrhage of an artery, surgeons and nurses taking a special interest, working until daylight to stanch the flowing blood, the query going the rounds the next day among cot occupants: "How is Houghton? Will he pull through?" Twenty-two years old, six feet tall, with black hair, large black eyes, he had more than a touch of romance about him as he lay white-faced and calm, prepared for what the day might bring. Lincoln stooped, put a hand lightly on Houghton's forehead, bent lower and kissed his boy on the cheek. The surgeon demurred to Lincoln's request to see the amputated leg. The sight might be too shocking, he suggested to the President, who insisted, so the covers were thrown back. The President saw the bare, mutilated stump. He bent down low and shook as he sobbed to the boy: "You must live! Poor boy, you must live!" And the young brevet major's whispered answer was, "I intend to, sir." And Houghton did come through, remembering the President's last words to him: "God bless you, my boy."

In 1898 Bvt Maj Charles Houghton (he was give a field promotion by President Lincoln) was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service.24
Notablewas awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Civil War3
ResearchMedal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1978. 1979
Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1994. 1995
Research
Black SheepDespite receiving a Medal of Honor in Civil War, he was arrested for fraud, eventually found guilty of falsifying documents and fined
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 402 #1328.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162 #6191.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 402.
  4. [S393] Unknown author, The Biographical Encyclopaedia of New Jersey of the Nineteenth Century, p. 98.
  5. [S895] Donald Arleigh Sinclair, New Jersey Biog. Index, p. 378.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S393] Unknown author, The Biographical Encyclopaedia of New Jersey of the Nineteenth Century, p. 100.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.
  12. [S1394] William D. Houghton, Houghton Ancestors:, p. 226.
  13. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  14. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohciv.htm on Aug. 21, 2000.
  15. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/medals.htm
  16. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.flickr.com/photos/medicalmuseum/4462585086/
  17. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , East New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T9_790; Family History Film: 1254790; Page: 282B; Enumeration District: 132; sheet 38, line 49, dwl 400-438.
  18. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: May 25, 1882.
  19. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Oct 14, 1882.
  20. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Year: 1890; Census Place: Raritan, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll 42; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 206; line 1, dwl 428-454.
  21. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Raritan, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: 42; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 206.
  22. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
  23. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: April 8, 1914.
  24. [S393] Unknown author, The Biographical Encyclopaedia of New Jersey of the Nineteenth Century, p. 98-100.

Helen M. Houghton1,2

F, #9320, b. 7 August 1844, d. 1904

Family: Robert D. Robinson b. 11 Mar 1842

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthAug 7, 1844NY, USA, age 6 in 1850 census3,4
MarriageJan 1, 18673,4
Death1904Hastings, MN, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1329.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162 #6192.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.

Hannah Ann Houghton1,2

F, #9321, b. 3 February 1846, d. 30 October 1893?

Family: William Parlow d. 3 Mar 1898

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthFeb 3, 1846NY, USA, age 4 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census3,4
MarriageNov 22, 18683,4
DeathOct 30, 1893?JWH, MLM: 10,30,18733,4
AlertProblem with death date.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1330.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162 #6193.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.

Mary E. Houghton1,2

F, #9322, b. 27 July 1848, d. 8 February 1850

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthJul 27, 1848NY, USA3,4
DeathFeb 8, 1850Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 6 mo.3,4,5
BurialPierce's Corners Cemetery, Macomb, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1331.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162 #6194.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stlawgen/CEMETERY/…, Jan. 26, 2002.

Hiram F. Houghton1,2

M, #9323, b. 14 November 1850

Family: Delia A. (?) b. Sep 1847

  • Marriage*: Hiram F. Houghton married Delia A. (?) on circa 1885 mar 15 years in 1900 census.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthNov 14, 1850NY, USA, age 9 in 1860 census; Nov. 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age "49" in 1910 census3,4,5
NewspaperOct 13, 1882Trenton, NJ, USA, Perth Amboy's Collector
brother Frank Houghton testified6
Marriagecirca 1885mar 15 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Benona Twp, Oceana Co., MI, USA, age 49, farm laborer; 1 children born, 0 living; boarders with Frank H. Bird5,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1332.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162 #6195.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Benona Twp, Oceana Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 61, E.D. 101, S. 9, Ln. 20.
  6. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Oct 14, 1882.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Benona, Oceana Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 101; Sheet: 9A; line 20, dwl 3-3.

David J. Houghton1,2

M, #9324, b. 30 December 1852, d. 1933

Family: Jennie Held b. 29 Nov 1851, d. 1920

  • Marriage*: David J. Houghton married Jennie Held on Feb 11, 1874.3,4

Biography

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BirthDec 30, 1852NY, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census; age 27 in 1880 census; Dec 1852, age 47 in 1900 census; age 57 in 1910 census; age 67 in 1920 census; age 77 in 1930 census3,4,5
1870 Census1870Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 17, at school, with James Clements 63 and Eliza A. Clements, 48, NY6
MarriageFeb 11, 18743,4
1880 CensusJun 15, 1880Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 27, a farmer; with James and Eliza Clements family7,8
1900 Census1900Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 47, farmer9
1910 Census1910Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 57, farmer10
Residence1918Lisbon, NY, USA11
1920 Census1920Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 67, dairy farmer12
1930 Census1930Loma Vista Apts., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 7713,14
Death1933
BurialLisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1333.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162 #6196.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 NY Soundex, ED 87, 214, 12, p. 14.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, p. 395b, line 23, dwl 27-29.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 87, ED. 214, Sh. 12, Ln. 14.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Roll: T9_925; Family History Film: 1254925; Page: 323D; Reel 72, Vol. 87, ED. 214, Sh. 12, Ln. 14, dwl 121-124.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., New York; Roll: T623 1157; Enumeration District: 103; Sheet 5A; line 18, dwl 102-107.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T624_1074; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 138;
    line 17, dwl 62-63.
  11. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1530901.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1259; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 136; line 2, dwl 50-52.
  13. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 148 ; Enumeration District: 423; sheet 4B; line 80, dwl 117-146-184c.
  14. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 148 ; Enumeration District: 425; sheet 4B; line 54, dwl 1218-77D.

Hannah S. Day

F, #9325, b. June 1845

Family: George William Houghton b. Jul 1839

Biography

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BirthJun, 1845NY, USA, age 29 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1900 census1
MarriageFeb 2, 18642,3
1900 Census1900Oregon, Lapeer Co., MI, USA, age 60, farmer1,4
ParentsDparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Oregon, Lapeer Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 43, E.D. 49, S. 9, Ln. 5.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 401.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Oregon, Lapeer Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 47; Sheet: 8A; line 5, dwl 189-189.

Lavina Anderson1

F, #9326, b. 27 April 1838, d. 1 June 1895

Family: Bvt Major Charles Henry Houghton b. 30 Apr 1842, d. 6 Apr 1914

Biography

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BirthApr 27, 1838NY, USA2
MarriageAug 18, 1863MI, USA2,3
1880 Census1880East New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 38, surveyor of the Port Amboy port4
DeathJun 1, 18952
Biographyd. of Colonel John Anderson, the latter being the first white male child born at Paulus Hook (now Jersey City), and the great-grandson of General Schuyler, of revolutionary renown.3
ParentsDparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 402 #1328s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 402.
  3. [S393] Unknown author, The Biographical Encyclopaedia of New Jersey of the Nineteenth Century, p. 100.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , East New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T9_790; Family History Film: 1254790; Page: 282B; Enumeration District: 132; sheet 38, line 49, dwl 400-438.

Robert D. Robinson1

M, #9327, b. 11 March 1842

Family: Helen M. Houghton b. 7 Aug 1844, d. 1904

Biography

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BirthMar 11, 18422,3
MarriageJan 1, 18672,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1329s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.

William Parlow1

M, #9328, d. 3 March 1898

Family: Hannah Ann Houghton b. 3 Feb 1846, d. 30 Oct 1893?

Biography

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MarriageNov 22, 18682,3
DeathMar 3, 18982,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1330s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.

Jennie Held1

F, #9329, b. 29 November 1851, d. 1920

Family: David J. Houghton b. 30 Dec 1852, d. 1933

Biography

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BirthNov 29, 1851NY, USA, age 28 in 1880 census; Nov 1851, age 48 in 1900 census; age 58 in 1910 census; age 68 in 1920 census2,3,4
MarriageFeb 11, 18742,3
1880 CensusJun 15, 1880Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 27, a farmer; with James and Eliza Clements family5,6
1900 Census1900Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 47, farmer7
1910 Census1910Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 57, farmer8
1920 Census1920Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 67, dairy farmer9
BurialLisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, NY, USA
Death1920Lisbon, NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1333s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 NY Soundex, ED 87, 214, 12, p. 14.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 87, ED. 214, Sh. 12, Ln. 14.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Roll: T9_925; Family History Film: 1254925; Page: 323D; Reel 72, Vol. 87, ED. 214, Sh. 12, Ln. 14, dwl 121-124.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Saint Lawrence Co., New York; Roll: T623 1157; Enumeration District: 103; Sheet 5A; line 18, dwl 102-107.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T624_1074; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 138;
    line 17, dwl 62-63.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1259; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 136; line 2, dwl 50-52.

Charles D. Sloan1

M, #9330, b. circa 1851

Family: Maria Bowen Janguer

Biography

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Birthcirca 1851Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 4 in 1855 census; age 9 in 1860 census2,3,4
Marriage2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403 #1334.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 403.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 125.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 956, line 37, dwl 45-45.