Charles W. Houghton1,2

M, #13141, b. 11 September 1845

Family: Mary E. (?) b. Sep 1844

  • Marriage*: Charles W. Houghton married Mary E. (?) on circa 1877 mar 23 y in 1900; no children.4

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BirthSep 11, 1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 4 in 1850 censusl age 13 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census;age 35 in 1880 census; Sep. 1845, age 54, in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census1,4,5,2,3
ResearchAug 30, 1864MA, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween Aug 30, 1864 and Jun 26, 1865Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D & H, 2nd Mass. Heavy Artillery, a private, age 19; length 10 m 12 d6,7
Marriagecirca 1877mar 23 y in 1900; no children4
1880 Census1880Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a loon harness shop8
1890 Census1890Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
1890 Veterans Census1890Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
PensionInxOct 19, 1897as invalid
1900 Census1900Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, none4,9
1910 Census1910Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 64, own income, widower10
1920 Census1920Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, widower, alone5,11
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 39.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 86, E.D. 1596, Sh. 8, Ln. 87.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol.134, E.D. 23, Sh. 6, Ln. 61.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 14; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 988.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_565; Family History Film: 1254565; Enumeration District: 843; sheet 42, line 22, dwl 230-429.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 691; Enumeration District: 1596; Sheet 8B; line 87, dwl 111-129-167.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_627; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1713; line 56, dwl 111-87-107.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_745; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23; line 61, dwl 111-97-139.

John Wade Houghton1,2

M, #13142, b. 16 November 1849

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BirthNov 16, 1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 25? in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Watertown Gen: May 19, 18473,5,4,6
Occupation1870Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, a machinist7
1880 Census1880Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 30, a machinist, a boarder8
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126 #4707.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 261.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 17, number 154.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Lancaster, Worcester, MA, Box 343, p. 165.
  6. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99.     Mss C 224: Alden Family
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T9_609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 443A; Enumeration District: 246; sheet 9, line 15, dwl 96-103.

James Otis Houghton1,2

M, #13143, b. 29 September 1848

Family: Roxanna C. Laskin b. Dec 1848

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BirthSep 29, 1848Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1872; age 31 in 1880 census; Sep 1848, age 51 in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1920 census1,4,3
Occupation1872Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer5
MarriageFeb 8, 1872Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she age 24; MLM: Jan. 20 1874, Jefferson NH4,6
1880 Census1880Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 31, works on a farm7
Residencebetween 1883 and 1895Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, employed at J. A. & N. Harwood, Merriam, Hall & Co.8
1900 Census1900Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 51, furniture filler9,10
1910 Census1910Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61, furniture shop laborer11
1920 Census1920Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, cabinet shop shipper12,13
ResearchJefferson, NY, USA, per MLM, moved to NY with parents; but James Otis still in MA in 1920 per census; MLM confused this James Otis, with Ralph line James, son of Otis4
ResearchMLM gives Amy Hall as wife of James Otis; JWH gives her as wife of James
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89 #1537.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 21, number 195.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 147, number 60.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 21, number 3.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 297C; Enumeration District: 813; sheet 7, line 30, dwl 53-56.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Leominster, Massachusetts Directories, 1883-95, Sep. 25, 2001.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 89, E.D. 1648, Sh. 33, Ln. 25.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 693; Enumeration District: 1646; Sheet 33A; line 25, dwl 508-608-865.
  11. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1771;
    line 1, dwl 508-1-1.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 137, E.D. 97, Sh. 2, Ln. 55.
  13. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_747; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 97; line 55, dwl 508-30-35.

Stillman Evander Houghton1,2,3

M, #13144, b. 15 April 1847, d. 1853

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BirthApr 15, 1847Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "son of Stilman and Nancy Houghton"; age 3 in 1850 census1,4,5
Death1853Worcester Co., MA, USA3
ResearchMLM: gives Nancy as wife of this Stilmanand a son Ralph, b. 1898; but in Lancaster VRs Stillman Evander is listed as son of Stilman and Nancy Houghton4,1
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48 #1560.
  3. [S1031] Ellery Bicknell Crane, Worcester Co. MA Memoirs, p. 265.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 25, number 244.

Thomas Houghton1,2,3

M, #13145, b. 6 March 1775, d. 25 October 1845

Family: Mary (?) b. c 1783, d. 15 Apr 1866

  • Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Mary (?)3

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BirthMar 6, 1775Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4,5
Guardiansp1778Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311976,4
Marriage3
1810 Census1810Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male <10, 2 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-257
DeathOct 25, 1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 69; dropsy; Leominster VRs: 26 Oct., a. 70 y 7 m 20 d. (a. 69y); Weis: Oct. 26, 18458,9,4,10,5     
BurialLancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA10
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Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 78.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35 #720.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 297.
  6. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA, Case 31197.
  7. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 752.
  8. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 266, 371.
  9. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 161, number 70.
  11. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Deacon Jabez Fairbank Jr1,2

M, #13146, b. 1695, d. 24 April 1782

Family 1: Hephzibah Sawyer b. 1701, d. 26 Apr 1789

Family 2: Mrs. Naomi Dupee

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Birth1695Lancaster, WA, USA3
MarriageJan 28, 1718/19Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
CommunionMay 22, 1720Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, admitted to first church May 22, 1720.6
Marriage17567
DeathApr 24, 17822
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 270, 271.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Joseph at Eochaidh the Heremon <e-mail address>, Oct. 26, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Neil Fairbanks, Oct. 26, 2002.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 17.
  5. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 119.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 271.
  7. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.
  8. [S96] NEHGR, 160 (Oct. 2006) 313-314 "The Real Wife of Ephraim Fairbank of Lancaster and Bolton, Massachusetts" by Joy F. Peach.

Mary Wilder1,2,3,4

F, #13147, b. 1675, d. 21 February 1717/18

Family: Lieut. Jabez Fairbank Sr b. 8 Nov 1670, d. Mar 1758

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Birth1675Lancaster VRs: "1691?"; E. Wilder: 1675 (1691 is mar. date)(died in 1718 in 43rd yr); M. Wilder: 16911,4,3,2
Marriagebetween 1707 and 1712Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1691; M. Wilder: gives Hartwell; Torrey: b 1694, b 16935,4,3,2
Church1715/16Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "& Mary his wife"6
DeathFeb 21, 1717/18Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Torrey: 1718, ae 434,3
GravestoneNourse: 'Here lies the body of Mary Fairbank the wife of Jabez Fairbank dessced February 21: Day in Year 1718. Died in the 43 year of hir age.'
Nourse: husband's gravestone: 'Mrs. Mary, his first Wife died in March 1718 Aged 42 years.7'
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 453.
  2. [S171] Wilder, M., Book of Wilders, p. 146.
  3. [S169] Wilder, Book of Wilders I, p. 2.
  4. [S42] Torrey, New England Marriages, p. 256.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 452.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 271.
  7. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 404, 405.

Elizabeth Fairbank

F, #13148, b. 1708

Family: Deliverance Brown

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Baptism1708Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageDec 24, 17182
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 17.

Jonas Fairbank

M, #13149, b. 1708, d. 4 November 1792

Family: Thankful Wheeler b. 30 Sep 1711, d. 13 May 1795

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Baptism1708Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 8, 1731Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
DeathNov 4, 17922
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.
  3. [S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 354.

Abigail Fairbank

F, #13150, b. 1708

Family: Henry Willard

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Baptism1708Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, First Church1
MarriageMay 24, 17262
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Grace Fairbank1

F, #13151, b. 27 February 1711/12

Family: Joseph Brown

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BaptismFeb 27, 1711/12Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
DeathLancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
BurialOld Settlers' BF Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Here lies the body of Grase Fairbank.3
MarriageMar 27, 1733Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 25, 274.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 274.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 405.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 25.

Joshua Fairbank

M, #13152, b. 28 March 1713, d. 25 November 1769

Family: Eunice Wilder

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BaptismMar 28, 1713Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageDec 7, 17372
DeathNov 25, 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 274.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Annah Fairbank

F, #13153, b. 18 November 1716

Family: Simon Butler

  • Marriage*: Annah Fairbank married Simon Butler on Apr 5, 1738.2

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BaptismNov 18, 1716Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 5, 17382
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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 275.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Betsy Wetherbee1,2

F, #13154, b. 10 November 1795, d. 31 October 1887

Family: Daniel Houghton b. 31 Aug 1790, d. 7 Jan 1866

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BirthNov 10, 1795Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 53 in 1850 census; age 66 in 1860 census2,3
MarriageNov 9, 1815Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,4,5
1850 Census1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 59, a farmer, property value $4000; an Anna Houghton, age 10?, was listed as well; house near sons Ephraim and Daniel P. (next door)6
1860 Census1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 69, farmer; property $2000-$2007
1870 Census1870Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Betsey, age 74, with George Masters? family; Polly, age 81; next door to son Charles W.8
DeathOct 31, 1887Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA9,2
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 91y 11m 21d widow of Daniel
ParentsDSamuel and Betsey Wetherbee, Jr.10
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Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, Apr 30, 1936 - 2018.
  3. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 24.
  4. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 98, 146.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29;
    line 25, dwl 105-187.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 16, line 18, dwl 123-137.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 141, line 16, dwl 137-175.
  9. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 69.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  11. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  12. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.

Betsy Houghton1,2

F, #13155, b. 17 August 1827

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BirthAug 17, 1827Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22 in 1850 census2,4
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Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5693.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29;
    line 25, dwl 105-187.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.

Catherine Houghton1,2

F, #13156, b. 15 May 1830, d. 1917

Family: Walter Dickson b. 1831, d. 1872

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BirthMay 15, 1830Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census1,4
Marriage18535
Death19175
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Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5694.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29;
    line 25, dwl 105-187.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Jane Fields, Dec.19, 2001.

Daniel Page Houghton1,2

M, #13157, b. 5 December 1819, d. 20 October 1866

Family 1:

Family 2: Abigail C. Farnsworth b. c 1816, d. 16 Jul 1845

Family 3: Mary Conant b. bt 1822 - 1823, d. 8 Jan 1853

Family 4: Lucy Maria Goldsmith b. 15 Sep 1833, d. Mar 1896

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BirthDec 5, 1819Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; MLM: also Aug. 31, 1790 (CJV: error); GS: Dec 5, 18161,3,4,5
OccupationHarvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer6
Origincirca 1844Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer7
MarriageJun 2, 1845Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Harvard VR: 16 Jul 1845 same day as dd8,7,4
1850 CensusAug 14, 1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30, a farmer; also living with them: Sullivan A. Houghton? (ditto marks), age 12; Sarah Conant, 179
MarriageOct 5, 1854MA, USA10,11
DeathOct 20, 1866Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Littleton, MA10,11
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 46
EstateNov 13, 1866Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA; Lucy M. was admx. (Probate #34631 Administration)12,13
AdministrApr 15, 1867Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, and the R.E. was valued at $3500, the P.E. $3100.13
GuardianspFeb 8, 1870Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, George Stevens of Lowell made Guardian.13
AdministrMay 1, 1883Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Petn. for Assignment of Dower.14
Contributn
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Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5691, 174.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146, 174.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  6. [S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 164.
  7. [S416] Littleton MA VRs, p. 307.
  8. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 279.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29; line 30, dwl 165-188.
  10. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 69.
  11. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
  12. [S852] Samuel H. Folsom and William E. Rogers, Middlesex MA Probate Index, p. 249.
  13. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34631, FHC #385991.
  14. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34631, FHC #0481283.
  15. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 181.
  16. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #385991.

Rebecca Whitney1,2

F, #13158, b. before 1789

Family: Levi Houghton b. 14 Mar 1780, d. b 1835

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Birthbefore 17893 Rebeccas listed in Harvard VR3
MarriageApr 20, 1809Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,1,4
DeathHarvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA
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Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 4/7/1915 #4620, EVW.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 182.
  3. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 117.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
  5. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.

Emery W. Houghton1,2

M, #13159, b. 30 April 1810

Family: Martha Fox Howard b. 30 Sep 1810, d. 5 Jun 1892

  • Marriage Bann: Emery W. Houghton and Martha Fox Howard declared their intentions of marriage on Oct 30, 1837.5
  • Marriage*: Emery W. Houghton married Martha Fox Howard on Nov 4, 1837 at Lunenburg, MA, USA.4,5

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BirthApr 30, 1810Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 40 in 1850 census2,3
MarriageNov 4, 1837Lunenburg, MA, USA4,5
NewspaperNov 4, 1837Columbian Centenial: marriage6
1840 Census1840Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 3 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)1
1850 Census1850Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, Emery N., 40, a painter; with Harriet Whitney, 20, NH and Albert L. Lewis, 12, MA7
BurialLunenburg, MA, USA5
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Citations

  1. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 198; Page: 411.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
  4. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Louise H. Royce, 2/24/2003.
  6. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_311; Page: 291;
    line 39, dwl 905-1299.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Box 311, p. 291.

Charles Wetherbee Houghton1,2

M, #13160, b. 5 November 1816, d. 7 March 1895

Family: Sally Haskell Willard b. c Oct 1822, d. 23 Jan 1877

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BirthNov 5, 1816Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Harvard VRs: lists Harvard as bp; MLM: Nov. 29, 1816; age 33 in 1850 census; age 43 in 1860 census; age 63 in 1880 census3,1,4
MarriageMay 18, 1844Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,4
Note1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, next door
1850 Census1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a shoemaker; living next door to Thomas and Polly Houghton6
1860 Census1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 43, farmer; property $2500-$4007
Research1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, next door
1870 Census1870Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $2000-$5008
DeathMar 7, 1895Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,9
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 78y 4m
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Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5690.
  3. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  5. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63, 181.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29; line 26, dwl 157-178.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 19, line 25, dwl 147-166.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 141b, line 11, dwl 136-174.
  9. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 69.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED 812, Sh 17, Ln 26.

Sally Haskell Willard1

F, #13161, b. circa October 1822, d. 23 January 1877

Family: Charles Wetherbee Houghton b. 5 Nov 1816, d. 7 Mar 1895

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Birthcirca Oct, 1822MA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census2,3
MarriageMay 18, 1844Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
1850 Census1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a shoemaker; living next door to Thomas and Polly Houghton3
1860 Census1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 43, farmer; property $2500-$4006
1870 Census1870Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $2000-$5007
DeathJan 23, 1877Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA8,9
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 54y 3m widow of Charles W.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 141b, line 11, dwl 136.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29; line 26, dwl 157-178.
  4. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63, 181.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 19, line 25, dwl 147-166.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 141b, line 11, dwl 136-174.
  8. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 69.
  9. [S886] Unknown compiler address, MA Death Index 1841-1895, 22, #167: p. 294.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED 812, Sh 17, Ln 26.

Francis Augustine Houghton1,2

M, #13162, b. 22 May 1844, d. 5 May 1915

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BirthMay 22, 1844Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; age 26 in 1870 census; age 36 in 1880 census; age 66 in 1910 census; MLM: May 27;1,4,2
AssociationApr 21, 1868Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1868 Houghton Association5
1880 Census1880Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 36, a farmer6,7
Education1887Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, college8
1910 Census1910Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 59, widow9
DeathMay 5, 1915Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 70y 11m
ResearchHarvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 houses apart
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29; line 26, dwl 157-178.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 88, E.D. 1636, Sh. 12, Ln. 7.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 9.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED 812, Sh 17, Ln 26.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED 812, Sh 17, Ln 26, dwl 168-191.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Cambridge, Massachusetts Directories, 1887-90, Sep. 25, 2001.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_628; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1760; line 17, dwl 72-75.

Ame Haskell1

F, #13163, b. circa 1727, d. 8 December 1789

Family: Joseph Houghton b. 12 Oct 1731

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Birthcirca 1727dd calc2
Origin1751Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
MarriageSep 26, 1751Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joseph of Harvard and Ame (Ruhamah int.) of Bolton4,5,6
DeathDec 8, 1789Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Anne Houghton, a. 63; MLM: also Dec. 8, 17987,2,8
ParentsDperhaps Abraham Haskell and Amy Stevens
ResearchOnly Weis and MLM give this marriage to Ruhamah Haskell and children to this Joseph, of Ralph line2,9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.
  3. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 182.
  4. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 175, 182.
  5. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 9, 16.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
  8. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 69.
  9. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 323.
  10. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.

Joseph Houghton Jr1,2,3,4

M, #13164, b. 3 March 1766, d. before 1834

Family: Mary Gould b. c Sep 1768, d. 30 Jul 1834

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BirthMar 3, 1766Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, son of Joseph and Ame1,5,6,7
Origincirca 1790Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA8
MarriageSep 30, 1790Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA9,5
Deathbefore 1834widow's death
Researchsame dd
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
  2. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 69.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #298.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55 #1442.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 323.
  8. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  9. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.

Levi Houghton1,2,3

M, #13165, b. 8 September 1754

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BaptismSep 8, 1754Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4,5,6
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Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #294.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55 #1439.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 323.

Lucy Houghton1,2,3

F, #13166, b. 18 July 1755, d. before 1767

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BirthJul 18, 1755Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, d. Joseph & Ame1,5,6,7
Deathbefore 1767Sister named Lucy born in 1767
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16 #295.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55 #1441.
  4. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 63.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 16.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 323.

Anna Rand

F, #13167

Family: Aretas Houghton b. 17 Jul 1729, d. c 1759

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OriginHarvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJun 24, 1752Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,4
DeathHarvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64, 181.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25, 56.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 323.

Lucy Houghton1,2

F, #13168, b. 2 September 1757, d. 29 March 1804

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BirthSep 2, 1757Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,4,5
Will1804Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #310756
DeathMar 29, 1804Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 465
BurialOld Bolton Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 46; Old South Burial Grd
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Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56 #1462.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 324.
  5. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.
  6. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Jacob Houghton 3d1,2

M, #13169, b. circa 1802

Family: Abigail Warner b. c 1795

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Birthcirca 1802MA, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 49 in 1850 census; age 58 in 1860 census; age 78 in 1880 census4
MarriageApr 27, 1823Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,5
1830 Census1830Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 2 males (5-10, 20-30), 2 female (-5, 30-40)6
1840 Census1840Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)7,8
1850 Census1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, a farmer4
1860 Census1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, day laborer; property $100; next door to John and Sally Warner9
PensionInxOct 17, 1878as father of Bainbridge
Widow1880
ResearchMLM equates these 2 Jacobs, but bds are incompatible5,10
Biography3d, of Bolton; 2d, Harvard
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Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 182.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 35;
    line 32, dwl 257-300.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 90.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 201; Page: 96.
  8. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 201; Page: 96.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 3, line 1, dwl 14-16.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55, 97.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_539; Family History Film: 1254539; Page: 461A; Enumeration District: 375; sheet 1, line 29, dwl 6-6.
  13. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.

Abigail Warner1

F, #13170, b. circa 1795

Family: Jacob Houghton 3d b. c 1802

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Birthcirca 1795MA, USA, age 55 in 1850 census; age 66 in 1860 census1
Residencecirca 1823Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
1850 Census1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, a farmer1
1860 Census1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, day laborer; property $100; next door to John and Sally Warner3
DeathHarvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 35;
    line 32, dwl 257-300.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 3, line 1, dwl 14-16.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
  5. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  6. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 182.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.