William H. Hobart Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #1261, b. 2 June 1851

Family: Lucy M. (?) b. Nov 1864, d. b 1910

  • Marriage*: William H. Hobart Houghton married Lucy M. (?) on circa 1892 mar 8 years in 1900 census.9

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BirthJun 2, 1851New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 4 in 1855 census; age 8 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census; age 28 in 1880 census; Jun 1855, age 44 in 1900 census; JWH 6,2,1857; MLM: 18475,6,7,8
Marriagecirca 1892mar 8 years in 1900 census9
1900 Census1900Bayonne, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 44, millenary9
1910 Census1910Bayonne, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 63, widowed, own income10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1133.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 117 #253.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80 #3205.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 60 #253 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 117.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 60 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bayonne, Ward 2, Hudson Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 7; Sheet: 3A; line 20, dwl 674-43-46.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bayonne Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_886; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 15; line 10, dwl 674-157-238.

Julia Ida Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #1262, b. circa 1855

Family: Edward Berry

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Birthcirca 1855New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 4/12 in 1855 census; age 5 in 1860 census age 15 in 1870 census; FH: 18535,6,7,8
MarriageApr 15, 1879Manhattan, NY, USA9
Living1897

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1134.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 117 #254.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80 #3206.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 60 #254 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80.
  7. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 60 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , New York Ward 22 District 1, New York, New York; Roll: M653_821; Page: 0; sheet 210, line 6, dwl 568-1677.
  9. [S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "New York Marriages, 1686-1980," database, FamilySearch.

William Ferguson

M, #1263

Family: Amanda Lavinia Houghton b. 2 Oct 1837

Biography

OriginNew York, New York Co., NY, USA
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Marriagecirca Jun 16, 1863NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1095] James P. Maher, NY Herald Mar & Death Index II, p. 175.

Benjamin F. Beekman1

M, #1264, b. 11 December 1824, d. 9 February 1875

Family: Catharine Adelaide Houghton b. c 1839

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BirthDec 11, 1824NJ, USA, age 41 in 1870 census2
OriginNew York, New York Co., NY, USA
MarriageJun 26, 1867Manhatten, NY, USA1,3
Occupation1870retired merchant, property $600,000, $100,000
DeathFeb 9, 1875
NoteFeb 13, 1875Church of the Holy Trinity, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, funeral
Probate1875Catherine, exectrix; inherits $100,000

Citations

  1. [S1096] James P. Maher, NY Herald Mar & Death Index III, p. 208.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , New York Ward 18 District 1, New York, New York; Roll: M593_1001; Page: 1; line 15, dwl 2-2.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.italiangen.org/records-search/brides.php

Joseph Potter

M, #1265

Family: Emma Sophia Houghton b. c 1842

Biography

OriginNew York, New York Co., NY, USA
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Marriagecirca May 5, 1864NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1096] James P. Maher, NY Herald Mar & Death Index III, p. 208.

James A. Taber1,2,3,4

M, #1266, b. circa 1843

Family: Ann Virginia Houghton b. c 1844

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Birthcirca 1843NY, USA, age 27 in 1870 census5
Origin1863New York, New York Co., NY, USA6
Marriagecirca Nov 25, 1863NY, USA7
Occupation1870asst. editor
Residence1912Paris, France8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1131s.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 117 #251.
  3. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 60 #251 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , New York Ward 18 District 1, New York, New York; Roll: M593_1001; Page: 1; line 15, dwl 2-2.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 60 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
  7. [S1095] James P. Maher, NY Herald Mar & Death Index II, p. 175.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.

Betsy White1,2,3,4

F, #1267, b. 26 January 1767, d. 27 February 1860

Family: Thomas Houghton b. 11 Jan 1767, d. 2 May 1846

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BirthJan 26, 1767Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, White: 1767; J.W. Houghton: 1,26, 1760, Betsey4,5,6,7
MarriageDec 21, 1785Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 12,9, 17854,8,9,10,7
1850 Census1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Betsy Houghton, 83, living with Abner Pollard 74, and Aseneth, 66, Abigail, 44, Franklin 67, Otis, 47, Catherine, 42, etc; near son Cephas11
DeathFeb 27, 1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 93, of old age; White: 1860; Houghton: 2,27,17--5,12,13,7,14
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cem, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 93y 11m Tomb 712
BiographyDescendant of John White; Vital Records of Harvard, 1917, p. 62: First Congreg. Church record gives Elizabeth (Betsy);
Dau. of John White and Lydia Jefts6,7

Citations

  1. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 614 #16679.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62, 183.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 128, 144.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 93, 104.
  5. [S78] White, Genealogy of John White, II, p. 614.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 343.
  8. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 128.
  9. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 183.
  10. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 13, 24.
  11. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 20; line 31, dwl 54-66.
  12. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 72.
  13. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 104.
  14. [S1375] 1860 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts Line: 30 Roll: T1204_17.
  15. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 144.

Elisabeth Divoll1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #1269, b. 1693, d. 27 January 1785

Family: Eleazer Houghton b. 1691, d. 20 Feb 1790

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Birth1693Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, White: 1701; MLM: 8 Apr. 16938,9,10,11,12
MarriageMar 11, 1718/19Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by Justice John Houghton; Burr & Gage: Worcester Deeds, lib. 1, p. 1738,5,13,14,1,6,10,12,15
CommunionJan 14, 1779Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA12,16
DeathJan 27, 1785Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 92; MLM: 27 June8,10,11,12,15
BurialSouth Lunenburg Cemetery, Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, GS: "They were born in Lancaster, and moved to Lunenburg in 1726. They lived together a married life 69 years and upward. He lived a peaceful and pious life, and never had a lawsuit in his life. By this you see we are but dust; Prepare for death and follow us."10,17
BiographyLunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Burr & Gage: "daughter of William Divoll... They lived in Lunenburg."; A.L. White, Descendants of John White, p. 46: Descendant of John White, via daughter Hannah White and John Divoll, via their son William Divoll and Ruth Whitcomb of Lancaster MA; married 69 years per gravestone; her father was a captive of the Indians in his youth, but was ransomed.13,18

Citations

  1. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 303 #27s.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 46 #214.
  4. [S80] Chandler, Houghton Genealogy, #11157.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 17.
  6. [S177] Baily, Early Massachusetts Marriages, p. 61.
  7. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 1.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 303.
  9. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #214.
  10. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 18 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  11. [S914] Pedigree of Marshall L. McClanahan;, p. 1.
  12. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 14.
  13. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1911 #5.
  14. [S96] NEHGR, Vol. 17, 1863, p. 71.
  15. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  16. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 53.
  17. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 6.
  18. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 46.
  19. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 53, 278.
  20. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.

Miriam Houghton1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #1270, b. 22 February 1725/26, d. 25 July 1752

Family: Jerahmeel Bowers b. 11 Aug 1718, d. 6 Oct 1793

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BirthFeb 22, 1725/26Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 17259,8,5,10,11
MarriageMar 19, 1745/46Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by Rev. David Stearns9,12,13,11
DeathJul 25, 1752Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Lunenburg VR: Lunenburg9,14,15,10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #85.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 120, 545.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 31, 278.
  4. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #878.
  5. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 18 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #203, 31.
  8. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 53.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
  11. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  12. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 245.
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 31, 54.
  14. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 323.
  15. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 342.
  16. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 223.
  17. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 31.

Lois Houghton1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #1271, b. 22 July 1722, d. 2 August 1788

Family: Nathaniel Hastings b. 9 Jun 1714, d. 15 Mar 1804

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BirthJul 22, 1722Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA8,7,5,9,10
Origin1741Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA11
MarriageMay 21, 1741Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by Edward Hartwell; JWH: 21 Apr 17418,12,11,13,10
DeathAug 2, 17888,9
CemeteryJWH: "The inscription on her tombstone, erected by her son Jonathan, reads: "Death is a debt to nature due, Which I have paid and so must you."8"

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #83.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 120, 545.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 277.
  4. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #876.
  5. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #201, 30.
  7. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 53.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
  10. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  11. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 251.
  12. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 18 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 30.

Darius Houghton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #1272, b. 20 January 1723/24

Family: Jerusha Stearns b. 5 Nov 1730, d. 10 Dec 1819

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NotableY
BirthJan 20, 1723/24Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Burr & Gage: Worcester Deeds, lib. 103, p. 101; JWH: 1/29/17238,9,4,10,11
MarriageJan 24, 1749Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by Rev. David Stearns; Stearns, Bond, MLM: Feb 5, 17498,12,13,14,15
Milit-BegRev. War (unclear if son); Weis: Rev. soldier (Worc. Deeds, 103: 101)16,11
ResidenceWindsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA8
EmigrationWindsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, The family moved to Windsor, VT.8,14,17
Deed1778Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, buying acreage from John Bellows.18,19
1790 Census1790Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 1 male 16+; 5 males under 16; 1 female20,21
1800 Census1800Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 11 individuals: 21204-00110; 2 male 1-9, 1 male 10-15, 2 male 16-25, 4 male 45+, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-4422,23
DeathWindsor, VT, USA, late in life24
Burialold homestead cemetery, West Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA25
Notewas a competent genealogist according to MLM.10
Researchsee Stearnes Gen. and Memoirs by Mrs. Avis Van Wagener, Vol. 1, p. 65

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #84.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 278.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #877.
  4. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 18 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #202, 30.
  7. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 53, 278.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  9. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 53.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
  11. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  12. [S121] Bond, Genealogies of Watertown, MA, p. 465.
  13. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 252.
  14. [S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
  15. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 30.
  16. [S782] Patricia Law Hatcher Rev. Patriots Graves II, p. 45.
  17. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
  18. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  19. [S755] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 356.
  20. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, p. 66.
  21. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30: wrongly gives Lunenberg, MA.
  22. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor , Windsor Co., VT.
  23. [S737] VT 1800 Census, p. 180.
  24. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  25. [S782] Patricia Law Hatcher Rev. Patriots Graves II, p. 170.
  26. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  27. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 231.

Robert Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #1273, b. 12 April 1720, d. 7 August 1740

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BirthApr 12, 1720Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA6,5,7,8,9
DeathAug 7, 1740Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 1749; Burr: Lancaster6,10,7,3,11,8,9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #86.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 277.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #200.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 53.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  7. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15.
  9. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  10. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #875.
  11. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 346.

Elizabeth Houghton1,2,3,4,5

F, #1274, b. 5 December 1728, d. 24 July 1749

Family: Robert Fletcher b. 19 May 1719, d. 15 Nov 1776

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BirthDec 5, 1728Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 5 Nov 17287,8,6,9,10
Origin1748Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA11
MarriageMay 25, 1748Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by J. Wilder; JWH: 1,1, 174812,13,8,14,9,10
CommunionMar 26, 1749Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA15
DeathJul 24, 1749Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Jul. 416,9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #87.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 21, 32.
  3. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #879.
  4. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397: White Geneal.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #204, 31.
  6. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 32, 309.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
  10. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  11. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 32.
  12. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  13. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 21.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15.
  15. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 319.
  16. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 159.
  17. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 74.
  18. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 228.
  19. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, 309.

Ruth Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #1275, b. 30 June 1732, d. 27 February 1815

Family: Moses Stearns b. 29 May 1728, d. 24 Sep 1808

Biography

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BirthJun 30, 1732Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, FWH, JWH: 30 Jan 1731-326,7,5,8,9
Residencecirca 1754Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA10
MarriageJun 13, 1754Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by David Stearns; Westminster VR: Jan 13; Francis W. Houghton: Moses Stevens6,11,7,10,12,13,14,9
Emigrationafter 1771Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, JWH: "Res. Westminister till 1763, when they moved to Walpole, N.H..."; CJV: Westminster VR gives children born at Westminster MA until 17716
DeathFeb 27, 1815Walpole, NH, USA, age 8215,8
ResearchHist. Worcester Co., MA, by Ellery B. Crane, V. 2, p. 337; Stearnes Family and Desc. by Willard E. Steanes, p. 40-48.

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #88.
  2. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #880.
  3. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #205, 31.
  5. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  7. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
  9. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 294.
  10. [S327] Westminster MA VRs, p. 153.
  11. [S121] Bond, Genealogies of Watertown, MA, p. 506.
  12. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 258.
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 31.
  14. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
  15. [S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 48.
  16. [S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 40.
  17. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 231.

Esther Houghton1,2,3

F, #1276, b. 17 January 1734/35, d. 5 May 1759

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BirthJan 17, 1734/35Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, White: 5,5, 17595,6,7,4,8,9
DeathMay 5, 1759Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 6 May 1759, unmarried5,10,8,9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #89.
  2. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397: White Geneal.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #206.
  4. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  6. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #881.
  7. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15.
  9. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 294.
  10. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 346.

Eleazer Houghton Jr.1,2,3,4

M, #1277, b. 26 August 1737, d. 28 December 1826

Family: Susanna Holman b. 10 Sep 1741, d. 19 Aug 1800

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BirthAug 26, 1737Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, FWH, JWH: 26 May 17376,7,8,5,9,10
MarriageMar 8, 1764Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by Edward Hartwell6,8,11,12,13,10
CommunionJun 29, 17668
1790 Census1790Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 10 Total: 3 males 16+, 7 females14
1800 Census1800Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 00001-00211; 1 male 45+, 2 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 45+15
1820 Census1820Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 2 Individuals: 1 male 45+; 1 female 45+16
DeathDec 28, 1826Lunenburg, MA, USA, from GS; Note that will was in 1827; JWH: 12, 28, 1786; MLM: 18256,8,17,9
Will1827Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. #309549,18
GravestoneSouth Cemetery, Lunenburg, MA, USA, "They were born in Lancaster and moved to Lunnenburg in 1726. they lived together a married life of sixty-nine years and upwards. He lived a peaceful, quiet life, and never had a lawsuit in his life. By this you see we are but dust; prepare for death and follow us."9
BiographyJWH: "He was selectman; constable in 1772 to 1785; collector 1772-1775.";Uran: selectman in 1793; MLM: a farmer, school committee 1785-886,19,8
ResearchBurr & Gage: Worcester Deeds, lib. 61, p. 12420

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #90.
  2. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #882.
  3. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397: White Geneal.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #207, 32.
  5. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  7. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 120, 545.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32.
  10. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 294.
  11. [S278] Frederic W. Bailey, Early Mass. Marriages.
  12. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 253.
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 32.
  14. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Lunenburg, Worcester, MA, p. 226.
  15. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Lunenburg, Worcester Co, MA, p. 426.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, Lunenburg, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 92.
  17. [S914] Pedigree of Marshall L. McClanahan;, p. 1.
  18. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester Co., MA.
  19. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 120.
  20. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 397.
  21. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 232.

Robert Fletcher1,2

M, #1278, b. 19 May 1719, d. 15 November 1776

Family: Elizabeth Houghton b. 5 Dec 1728, d. 24 Jul 1749

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BirthMay 19, 1719Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
Origincirca 1747/48Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,6
MarriageMay 25, 1748Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by J. Wilder; JWH: 1,1, 17487,2,8,9,4,10
CommunionMar 26, 1749Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA11
MarriageJun 13, 1750m. 2nd Rebecca Edmunds and had a large family
DeathNov 15, 1776CT, USA4
ParentsSJohn and Hannah (Phelps) Fletcher3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #87c.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 21.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 51.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
  5. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 228.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 32.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  8. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15.
  10. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  11. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 319.
  12. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 74.
  13. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, 309.

Moses Stearns1

M, #1279, b. 29 May 1728, d. 24 September 1808

Family: Ruth Houghton b. 30 Jun 1732, d. 27 Feb 1815

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BirthMay 29, 1728Westminster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
Residencecirca 1754Narrangnsett #2/Westminster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, [Westminster]4
MarriageJun 13, 1754Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by David Stearns; Westminster VR: Jan 13; Francis W. Houghton: Moses Stevens5,6,7,1,4,8,9,10
DeathSep 24, 1808Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA5,6,11,3
ParentsSBond: Son of John Stearns and Anna Coolidge (Bond, p. 465), generation V

of Narraganset No. 25
BiographyMoses Stearns married Ruth Houghton June 13, 1754, and settled in Westminster, Mass. He removed to Walpole, N. H., previous to the Revolution, and
purchased, a farm of Benjamin Bellows. That farm remained in the possession of Moses Stearns and his descendants for 90 years. He died in 1808, aged 80. The family has now become extinct in Walpole.

Citations

  1. [S327] Westminster MA VRs, p. 153.
  2. [S121] Bond, Genealogies of Watertown, MA, p. 465.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
  4. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 258.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  6. [S121] Bond, Genealogies of Watertown, MA, p. 506.
  7. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 31.
  9. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
  10. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 294.
  11. [S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 48.
  12. [S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 40.
  13. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 231.

Susannah Houghton1,2

F, #1280, b. 10 May 1743, d. 7 September 1746

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BirthMay 10, 1743Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, White: 5, 10, 1743; J.W. Houghton: 5, 19, 1748 (error)4,5,6,3,7,8
DeathSep 7, 1746Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,6,9,7,8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #91.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15 #208.
  3. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  5. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 85 #883.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15.
  8. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 294.
  9. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 346.

Nathaniel Hastings1

M, #1281, b. 9 June 1714, d. 15 March 1804

Family: Lois Houghton b. 22 Jul 1722, d. 2 Aug 1788

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BirthJun 9, 17142,3
Origin1741Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA4
MarriageMay 21, 1741Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by Edward Hartwell; JWH: 21 Apr 17412,5,4,6,7
Milit-BegApr 19, 1775was in the Lexington Alarm and at Concord3
DeathMar 15, 1804Watertown, NY, USA2,3
ParentsSJohn Hastings of Watertown MA and Sarah Fiske8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #83s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
  4. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 251.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 18 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 30.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 293.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Janice Farnsworth, Apr. 23, 2002.

Susanna Holman1,2,3

F, #1282, b. 10 September 1741, d. 19 August 1800

Family: Eleazer Houghton Jr. b. 26 Aug 1737, d. 28 Dec 1826

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BirthSep 10, 1741Newbury, MA, USA, Weis: b. St., Jan. 19, 17444,5,6,3
Origincirca 1763Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
MarriageMar 8, 1764Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by Edward Hartwell4,5,8,9,10,3
CommunionJun 29, 17665
DeathAug 19, 1800Lunenburg, MA, USA, age 584,5,6,11
Gravestone"How swiftly life doth pass away--
The longest life is but a day;
Therefore attend, ye living, all--
Prepare for death, our Saviour call."5
BurialSouth Cemetery, Lunenburg, MA, USA
BiographyJWH: 'Mrs. Powell has in her possession the wedding dress of Susanna Holman, wife of Eleazer, Jr. who was her great great grandmother, also a large earthen platter, on which her initials are lettered.12'
ParentsDJohn Holman and Judith Huse13
ResearchHolman Family by David E. Holman, p. 23

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309 #90s.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #107.
  3. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 294.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 309.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 32.
  7. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 232.
  8. [S278] Frederic W. Bailey, Early Mass. Marriages.
  9. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 253.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15, 32.
  11. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.
  12. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 446.
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 29.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32.

Susanna Houghton1,2

F, #1283, b. 8 August 1764, d. 7 September 1766

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BirthAug 8, 1764Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3,5,6
DeathSep 7, 1766Lunenburg, MA, USA6,7
BiographyDied unmarried3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326 #237.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #580.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
  5. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32.
  7. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 346.

Manasseh Houghton1,2,3

M, #1284, b. 28 September 1765, d. 6 October 1843

Family: Elizabeth Whitcomb b. 29 Feb 1780, d. 22 May 1860

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BirthSep 28, 1765Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,4,6,7
1790 Census1790Thomlinson, Windham Co., VT, USA, 1 male 16+8,9
Residence1792Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, Gazetter of Windham Co., VT: Mannassah Grafton, VT 1792, p. 1872'
Living1792Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, a Mannassah at Grafton, VT 1792. p. 1872
MarriageApr 14, 1796Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA5,10,7,11,12
1800 Census1800Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 10010-00100; 1 male 1-9, 1 male 26-44; 1 female 16-2513,14
1810 Census1810Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 01001-11010; 1 male 10-15,1 male 45+//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-4415
1820 Census1820Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 6 Individuals: 2 male =16-26 (1794-1804), 1 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 2 female =10-16 (1810-1804), 1 female =16-26 (1794-1804)16,17
TaxationGrafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, one of the 117 taxpayers8,18
1830 Census1830Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)19
1840 Census1840Grafton, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769) // 1 female 60 to 70 (1770-1779); next door to son Calvin20
DeathOct 6, 1843Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA5,21,8
BurialTown Cemetery, Houghtonville, VT, USA8
ProblemCJV: JWH gives Calvin who m. Abbey Smith as son; but 1860 census gives Xenophen living next door to Calvin who m. Hannah. Did JWH list wrong Calvin. Note that 1st Calvin Eleazer's descendants are given in diff. sequence of p. 349.
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327 #238.
  2. [S148] C.D. Townsend, Index of Gazetter of Windham Co., Vermont, p. 95.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #581, 62.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
  6. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 62.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62.
  9. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Thomlinson, Windham Co., VT, p. 54.
  10. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 20 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, VT, p. 1216: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  13. [S737] VT 1800 Census, p. 136.
  14. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham Co., VT, surname.
  15. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 263.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Grafton, Windham Co., VT, p. 114.
  17. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 228.
  18. [S563] Hamilton Child, Windham Co. VT Gazetteer, p. 167.
  19. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 186; Page: 78.
  20. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 96.
  21. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19-20 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  22. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 348.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, Windham Co., VT,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  24. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 349.
  25. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Judith Houghton1,2,3

F, #1285, b. 1 December 1766, d. 8 September 1850

Family: James Fuller b. 28 Mar 1768, d. 20 Oct 1825

  • Marriage*: Judith Houghton married James Fuller on Aug 2, 1791 MLM: also Aug. 4.4,5,7

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BirthDec 1, 1766Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,6,7
MarriageAug 2, 1791MLM: also Aug. 44,5,7
ResidenceWalpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA4
DeathSep 8, 1850Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, MLM: Keene, NH8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327 #239.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #582, 62.
  3. [S826] Unknown author, Sons of Amer. Revol., #349.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  6. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 62.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62.

James Fuller1,2

M, #1286, b. 28 March 1768, d. 20 October 1825

Family: Judith Houghton b. 1 Dec 1766, d. 8 Sep 1850

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BirthMar 28, 1768Lunenburg, MA, USA3,4
MarriageAug 2, 1791MLM: also Aug. 43,5,6
ResidenceWalpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA3
DeathOct 20, 1825Walpole, NH, USA4
ParentsSJohn and Prudence (Gibson) Fuller4
ResearchA. White: #24645
BiographyResided in Walpole, N.H; died there or in Keene

John Fuller, son of Joseph4 and Abigail (Putnam) Fuller,
was horn in Middleton, Mass., September 15, 1731, married
in Lunenburg, Maes., December 18, 1755, Prudence Gibson,
daughter of James and Hannah (Goodridge) Gibson, He
was for many years a prominent man in the affairs of the town,
aia selectman, &c. Was a member of the legislature from 1787
to 1792. Was a delegate to the convention for ratifying the
Constitution of the United States in 1788, and captain in the
4th Mass. Regiment during the Revolution.
A very fine tree still standing on the common in Lunenburg
was planted by him July 4, 1776. It is a sycamore, or as it
is more commonly called, button-ball, and is a large and very
symmetrical tree. It was planted on the day of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence, and zealously guarded by
"( apt. John." The village church stood on the dame common.
In those days people from a distance came on horseback, and
a tree was a convenient hitehmg-pluce. From Ins seat in church
dipt. John could see this tree, and if any one tied his horse to
it be ipiietly stole out of the church and cut the halter. So the
tree was saved, has celebrated its one-hundredth birthday, and
but just begins to show sisms of old age.
September 5, 1756, John Fuller renewed his baptismal covenant.
October 17, 17515, his wife Prudence renewed her baptismal
covenant, and both were admitted to full communion
October 10, 17U2. He died in Lunenburg, February 4,1801.
The epitaph on bin gravestone is as follows:
" Iluar what the voice from Heaven proclaims
For all the pious dead.
Sweet is the savour of their names
And soft their sleeping bed."
FIFTH GENERATION'.
She died February 27, 1801. Epitaph :
" Let sorrow change to sacred mirth
Know God in love hath given
The pure in heart, who mourns on earth
Perpetual smiius in Heaven.11
Their children, all born in Lunenburg, were:
87. ABIGAIL,4 born Aug. 80, 17ou; married 1st, July II, I77G,
Aaron Buss, son of John and Eunice Buss. lit; was a
captain in the Revolution. He died Aug. 2G, ITi'O, and
she married 2d, May 1H, 1791, Major Thomas Kimball, son
of George and Sarah (Muliken) Kimball. She died Dec.
13, 1802. II er c h i hi ren were:
i. Aaron,' baptized May 26, 1703; died April 7, 1799.
ii. Abigail? baptized June 1,4, 17Do.
88. JOHN,* born April 26, 17:>H; died June 12, 1758.
89 Prudence born Oct, 21, 1759; married 1st, Nov. 10, 1785,
(lark Carlton, son of Abraham and Mary Carlton. He
died April 16, 17H7, and she married 2d, Feb. 13, 1791,
Andrew Kimball of Ridge, N. H. No children.
90 Elizabeth, bom Oct 21, 1704; married July 5, 1792,
Joshua Kimball, son of Major Thomas Kimball, who married
her sister Abigail. She died April 19, 1796. Children:
L George,7 baptized Feb. % 1794.
ii. John.1 baptized Nov. JM, 1794.
+91. JOHN,* twin; born March 28. 1768; married Oct. 11, 1801,
Eunice Wetherbee.
+92. JAMKS,1 twin; born March 28, 1768; married Aug. 2, 1791,
Judith Houghton.5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327 #239s.
  2. [S826] Unknown author, Sons of Amer. Revol., #349.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 62.

Sarah Houghton1,2

F, #1287, b. 10 March 1768, d. 12 October 1850

Family: Benjamin Burgess b. 7 Jun 1772, d. 18 Oct 1840

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BirthMar 10, 1768Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5,6
MarriageJan 11, 1796Grafton, VT, USA3,4,6,7
DeathOct 12, 1850Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4,8
BurialMiddle of Town Cemetery, Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, in the Burgess cemetery8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327 #240.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #583, 62.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  5. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 297.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 62.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62.

Stephen Houghton1,2,3

M, #1288, b. 27 October 1769, d. 22 July 1825

Family 1: Elizabeth Giddings b. 1773, d. 4 Dec 1808

Family 2: Lucy Proctor b. 18 Aug 1771, d. 1 Mar 1858

Biography

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BirthOct 27, 1769Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,6,7
MarriageJan 1, 17934,7
Occupationbetween 1796 and 1816tax collector
1800 Census1800Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 20010-00010; 2 male 1-9, 1 male 26-44; 1 female 26-448
MarriageApr 23, 1809Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,9,2,10
1810 Census1810Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male <10, 2 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44//1 female 26-4411
1820 Census1820Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+; 1 female 45+12,13
DeathJul 22, 1825Lunenburg, MA, USA, of sunstroke, aged 554,5,14
Administr1825Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #3118515
GravestoneSouth Cemetery, Lunenburg, MA, USA, "Friends & physicians could not save
My mortal body from the grave.
Nor can the grave confine me here
when Christ shall call me to appear."14
ResearchA. White # 24656; 24674; Records of Charles L. Derby; Hist. Lunnenburg (Early Recordsof, 1719-1784, Thos. Sparhawk), VT Gazateer14
BiographyHe was a farmer and owned 100 acres of land. He was active in town affairs and was on the school committee, 1801 to 1808. He was the tax collector in 1796 and again in 1816, and a constable of Lunnenburg in 1816.10

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327 #241.
  2. [S672] Mr. and Mrs. William Lawrence Proctor, Proctor Genealogy, p. 38.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #584, 62A, 95.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  6. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 297.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 62A.
  8. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Lunenburg, Worcester Co, MA, p. 425.
  9. [S416] Littleton MA VRs, p. 246.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62A, 95.
  11. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Lunenburgh, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 741.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, p. 92.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, Lunenburg, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 92.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62A.
  15. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, Windham Co. VT, p. 633; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  17. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Eleazer Houghton 3d1,2,3,4

M, #1289, b. 26 March 1771, d. 18 February 1849

Family: Lois Sampson Gibson b. 6 Mar 1781, d. 27 Aug 1849

Biography

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BirthMar 26, 1771Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Chiles: Grafton, VT5,6,7,8,9
1800 Census1800Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 00010-00100; 1 male 26-44; 1 female 16-25; near Manassah Houghton, brother10,11
MarriageFeb 3, 1803Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA5,2,12,13,14,4
1810 Census1810Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 40010-00110; 4 male <10, 1 male 26-44//1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-4415
Research1813NY, USA
Milit-Begbetween Aug 1, 1813 and Aug 6, 1813NY, USA, a private, Capt. Jesse Tobey's Comp., 9th Reg., N.Y. Militia, Sanford's Battallion; a private, flag bearer16,17
1820 Census1820Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 9 Individuals: 2 male = 0-10 (1810-1820), 2 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 male = 16-18 (1802-1804), 1 male =16-26 (1794-1804), 1 male = 45+ (bef. 1775)// 1 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 female =16-26 (1794-1804)18,19
1830 Census1830Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)20
1840 Census1840Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)21
ResidenceGrafton, Windham Co., VT, USA2
DeathFeb 18, 1849Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 78; JWH: 18485,6,22,4
BurialMiddle of Town Cemetery, Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA16,4
ResidenceHoughtonville, Grafton, Worcester Co., MA, USA23,16
GravestoneHow Swiftly Life Doth Pass Away
The Longest flie is but a day.
Therefore attend, ye crying, All
Prepare for death, our savior call.16
ResearchA. White #2656, etc; State Records of Montpelier VT; Cemetery readins, Grafton, VT; Woodhull, Henry Co., IL16

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327 #242.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 37 [1883]: 391.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #585, 62A.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  7. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 297.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 62A.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Patty Chiles, Feb. 2, 2002.
  10. [S737] VT 1800 Census, p. 136.
  11. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham Co., VT, surname.
  12. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19-20 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 62A, 67.
  14. [S914] Pedigree of Marshall L. McClanahan;, p. 1.
  15. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 263.
  16. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62A.
  17. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  18. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Grafton, Windham Co., VT, p. 114.
  19. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 228.
  20. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 186; Page: 78.
  21. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 93.
  22. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62A, 67.
  23. [S96] NEHGR, 37 [1883]:391.
  24. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, Windham Co., VT, p. 618; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  25. [S1074] Town Records: Grafton, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Esther Houghton1,2

F, #1290, b. 6 November 1772, d. 9 March 1866

Family: Phineas Divol Jr b. 18 Nov 1764, d. 10 Dec 1819

  • Marriage*: Esther Houghton married Phineas Divol Jr on May 10, 1806 MLM: June 10 ( another record says May 10th; History of Worcester Co., MA by Ellery B. Crane gives July 4, 1788 for marriage, so the first date of 1806 may pertain to another Phineas Divoll, Jr.)3,6

Biography

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BirthNov 6, 1772Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 6 Nov 17733,4,5,6
MarriageMay 10, 1806MLM: June 10 ( another record says May 10th; History of Worcester Co., MA by Ellery B. Crane gives July 4, 1788 for marriage, so the first date of 1806 may pertain to another Phineas Divoll, Jr.)3,6
DeathMar 9, 1866age 933,6
BurialSouth Lunenburg Cemetery, Lunenburg, MA, USA7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327 #243.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #586, 68.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 19 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  5. [S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 297.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 68.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Patty Chiles, Feb. 2, 2002.