Jonathan Houghton1,2

M, #14071, b. 26 August 1808

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BirthAug 26, 1808Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80 #2321.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80.

Josiah Houghton1,2

M, #14072, b. 3 November 1790, d. 8 April 1823

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BirthNov 3, 1790Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4
DeathApr 8, 18235
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 47 #1095.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 47.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 317.
  5. [S27] DAR Application, Rowena Houghton Barney.

Keziah Houghton1,2,3

F, #14073, b. 14 December 1753

Family: Caleb Piper b. c 1750, d. c 1817

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BirthDec 14, 1753Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,6,2,7
MarriageJul 6, 1772Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,8
Guardiansp1774Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: #31051 (CJV: error)1
ResearchThree children, Ebenezer, Phebe, and Katy, related to Phebe Gerry. Caleb Piper was in the Norridgewock-Seven Mile Brook area in 1787, but not there in 1790.3

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 54.
  2. [S1052] Joseph Crook Anderson II Maine Families in 1790 - Vol. 7, p. 237.
  3. [S332] Templeton MA VRs, p. 120.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 38.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 37, 54.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 322.
  8. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 114.
  9. [S332] Templeton MA VRs, p. 53.
  10. [S332] Templeton MA VRs, p. 54.
  11. [S96] NEHGR, 109 [1955]: query, 80.

Keziah Houghton1,2

F, #14074, b. 27 April 1767, d. 16 July 1864

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BirthApr 27, 1767Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, s. John 3d & Keziah Houghton;
age 93 in 1860 census2,3,4
DeathJul 16, 1864Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Berlin: unmar., housewife, d. John and Judith, a. 97 y. 2 m. 19 d; Whitcomb: 1859?5,6
BurialBolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 38 #809.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 38.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 312.
  5. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 328.
  6. [S449] Esther K. Whitcomb and Dorothy O. Mayo, Bolton Soldiers and Sailors in the American Revolution, p. 36.

Lewis Bailey Houghton1,2

M, #14075, b. 30 October 1825, d. 8 March 1864

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BirthOct 30, 1825Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 23 in 1850 census1,3
Guardiansp1833Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 310624,3
1850 Census1850Northborough, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 23, cart. milk, living with George and Emily Baily; 2 enumerations5
Occupation1862a stabler6
Mil. EnlsSep 30, 1862Newton, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. K, 45th MA Infantry, a private, age 367,6
ResearchSep 30, 1862MA, USA
DeathMar 8, 1864a. 36
BurialOld Bolton Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 36 CW

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4246.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  4. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Northborough, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 257 and 266; line 7, dwl 128-152.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Lewis Sanford Houghton1,2

M, #14076, b. 4 November 1842, d. 24 April 1901

Family: Anna Cushing b. 16 Aug 1846, d. 25 May 1901

  • Marriage*: Lewis Sanford Houghton married Anna Cushing on Sep 8, 1867.5

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BirthNov 4, 1842Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 7 in 1850 census; age 17 in 1860 census; age 27 in 1870 census; Feb 1842, age 58 in 1900 census1,3
Mil. Serv.US Navy, seaman; on Columbia, Princeton4
Research
MarriageSep 8, 18675
1870 Census1870Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 27, working in a nail shop6
Occupation1890Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, in periodicals7
PensionInxOct 11, 1890
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 58, news dealer, widower8
DeathApr 24, 19013

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4291, 159.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  4. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115, 159.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 633, p. 416b, line 22, dwl 155-182.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 24, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 687; Enumeration District: 1527; Sheet 8A; line 25, dwl 53-109-125.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1306: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6011.

Louisa T. Houghton1

F, #14077, b. 17 July 1847

Family: Lorenzo J. Powers b. c 1843

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BirthJul 17, 1847Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1880 census2,3
Marriage3
1870 Census1870Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, works in shoe factory4
1880 Census1880Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 375

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 5, dwl 328-351.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 194b, line 39, dwl 330.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 194b, line 35, dwl 330-363.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_565; Family History Film: 1254565; Page: 432A; Enumeration District: 846; sheet 69, line 19, dwl 541-758.

Lucretia Houghton1,2

F, #14078, b. 2 February 1763

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BirthFeb 2, 1763Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,4,5
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25 #478.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 38 (Family Bible of Oscar Eastman).
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 307.

Lucy Houghton1,2

F, #14079, b. 28 October 1766

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BirthOct 28, 1766Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4
Duplicate
ResearchMLM erroneously gives this marriage.5

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25 #479 (279 given).
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 38 (Family Bible of Oscar Eastman).
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 308.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25.

Luther Houghton1,2

M, #14080, b. 14 November 1764, d. 15 December 1837

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BirthNov 14, 1764Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4,5
DeathDec 15, 1837Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 734,6
Administr1838Barre, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #310817
Duplicatesame dd

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25 #479.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 38 (Family Bible of Oscar Eastman).
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 307.
  6. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 249.
  7. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Martha Houghton1

F, #14081, b. 4 May 1818

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BirthMay 4, 1818Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, twin2,1

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 189a.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.

Nestor Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, #14082, b. 24 March 1796, d. circa 25 October 1863

Family 1: Anna Phillips Rich b. c 1797, d. 5 Mar 1831

Family 2: Deborah Althea Moriatry b. 2 Jul 1810, d. 11 Dec 1836

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BirthMar 24, 1796Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 63 in 1860 census; MLM: Mar. 26; 1880 census of son Thomas gives NH as bp6,7
MarriageOct 18, 1820Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, Lynn: 18: 10 m: 1820; MLM: Oct. 102,7
ResidenceLynn, Essex Co., MA, USA
NoteMar 4, 1829Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, A Nestor Houghton was auctioneer for a sale of boots, shoes, and leather.
1830 Census1830Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 8 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 2 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)8
Taxation1831Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Boston Tax List, 1831: Ward 9, Value of real estate, $7500, tax paid $59.25, value of personal property $2500, tax paid $19.75
MarriageJul 2, 1832Salem, Essex Co., MA, USA9,10,11
NewspaperJul 4, 1832Columbian Centenial: marriage12
City Dirct1841New York, New York Co., NY, USA, auctioneer, 138 Water13,14
Deathcirca Oct 25, 1863NY, USA, intestate (Quaker Necrology: 1864)3,4,15,16
AdministrNov 16, 1863NY, USA, Moses Van Pelt, adm.16
Religiona Quaker

Citations

  1. [S68] Vital Records of Lynn MA, p. 198.
  2. [S69] Vital Records of Lynn MA, p. 191.
  3. [S552] "Unknown short article title", Friend's Intelligencer, 20: 1864, p. 745.
  4. [S620] Unknown author, "unknown essay title," Quaker Necrology, I, p. 352.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80 #2301, 92, 121.
  6. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80, 92, 121.
  8. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 10, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 65; Page: 353.
  9. [S96] NEHGR, 101 [1947]: 226.
  10. [S440] Salem MA VRs III, p. 520.
  11. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
  12. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  13. [S659] Emma C. Brewster Jones Brewster Genealogy II, p. 851.
  14. [S91] City Directory, 1841 New York City Directory, p. 366.
  15. [S1095] James P. Maher, NY Herald Mar & Death Index II, p. 437.
  16. [S1109] Gertrude A. Barber NY County Administrative Index 2, p. 80.

Norman Houghton1,2,3

M, #14083, b. 17 March 1804, d. 14 August 1864

Family: Roxanna Clark b. c 1801

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BirthMar 17, 1804Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47 in 1850 census; age 56 in 1860 census2,4
MarriageApr 15, 1824Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA5,6,3
1840 Census1840Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)7
1850 Census1850Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 47, farmer8
Occupation1864Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, a tin peddler9
DeathAug 14, 1864Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 60-4-286,9
BurialBrookside Cemetery, Chester, New Haven Co., VT, USA9

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80 #2319.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Chester, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Chester, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 337.
  6. [S1273] Linda M. F. Welch, Chester VT Records of Deaths, p. 15.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 548; Page: 206.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 337; line 38, dwl 266-272.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Chester, VT, p. 1225; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Pamela Houghton1,2,3

F, #14084, b. 1 June 1769

Family: Joseph Child Haven b. 3 Apr 1761, d. 9 Mar 1813

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BirthJun 1, 1769Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
MarriageMar 12, 1789Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: Shrewsbury, MA (not in VRs); VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 336,7,4,8
WarningsJul 1, 1814Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, Permelia and Rebecca Haven and Amasa Houghton [CJV: parent ?]9
Duplicateboth m. Havens

Citations

  1. [S596] Blake, Worcester Co. Warnings, p. 14.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 43 #979.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 43.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 315.
  6. [S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #164.
  7. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 468.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Dummerston, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S724] Alden M. Rollins Vermont Warnings Outs II, p. 184.
  10. [S408] Unknown author, Vermont VRs Index.
  11. [S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #387.
  12. [S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #388.
  13. [S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #389.
  14. [S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #390.
  15. [S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #391.
  16. [S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, #392.

Phebe Houghton1,2

F, #14085, b. 20 February 1751/52

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BirthFeb 20, 1751/52Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4,5
Deathprob. young (not in Warning Out with syblings in 1765)

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 37 #748, 54 #1371.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 38.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 37, 54.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 322.

Quincy A. Houghton1,2

M, #14086, b. 21 February 1826, d. 6 February 1907

Family 1: Arabella (?) b. c 1829

Family 2: Rebecca Hayward b. Jan 1827, d. 27 Sep 1912

  • Marriage*: Quincy A. Houghton married Rebecca Hayward on circa 1851 mar 49 y in 1900 census.1,3

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BirthFeb 21, 1826Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census; age 44 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census; Feb. 1826, age 74, in 1900 census1,3
Marriage4
1850 Census1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24, property value $6500, next door to uncle Stephen and grandmother Rhoda4
Marriagecirca 1851mar 49 y in 1900 census1,3
Notebetween 1857 and 1898Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, owned the 159 Golden Run Rd house built by Henry Houghton; he owned the property with at least 80 acres through the turn of the twentieth century.5
1860 Census1860Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, farmer; property $3000-$500; next door to Stephen Houghton, his first cousin6
1870 Census1870Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44, a farmer, $2000-$3007,8
1880 Census1880Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, a farmer2
1900 Census1900Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, farmer; Sarah listed as single3,9
DeathFeb 6, 1907Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA10
BurialWest Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
BiographyHe owned the Bolton property of Joseph III with at least 80 acres through the turn of the twentieth center. They lived their in their later years with their daughter Josephine and her husband.
ResearchBolton Historical Website: Gives Joseph Houghton III and Sally Bruce as parents of Quincy, "their eldest son"5

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_562; Family History Film: 1254562; Page: 82A; Enumeration District: 802; sheet 5, line 19, dwl 38-42.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 85, E.D. 1589, Sh. 8, Ln. 19.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 341, p. 2, line 18, dwl 20-24.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.historicalcommission.town.bolton.mas.us/main/inventoryforms.html, Apr. 23, 2002.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 9, dwl 329-352.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 463, line 29, dwl 50.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; roll: M593_651; Page: 463A; Image: 424; Family History Library Film: 552150; line 29, dwl 50-59.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 690; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1589; FHL microfilm: 1240690.
  10. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 107.

Rebecca Houghton1,2

F, #14087, b. 6 September 1810, d. after 6 September 1810

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BaptismSep 6, 1810Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Congreg. Ch.1,3
Deathafter Sep 6, 1810Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, in 1810

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4244.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.

Rebecca Hayward1

F, #14088, b. January 1827, d. 27 September 1912

Family: Quincy A. Houghton b. 21 Feb 1826, d. 6 Feb 1907

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BirthJan, 1827Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 32 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1870 census; age 53 in 1880 census; age 83 in 1910 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1851mar 49 y in 1900 census1,2
1860 Census1860Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, farmer; property $3000-$500; next door to Stephen Houghton, his first cousin3
1870 Census1870Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44, a farmer, $2000-$3004,5
1880 Census1880Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, a farmer6
1900 Census1900Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, farmer; Sarah listed as single2,7
Children+19004 children born, 3 living
DeathSep 27, 1912Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA8
BurialWest Cemetery (Smallpox cemetery), Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, w/o Q. A.1
ParentsDparents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 44.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 85, E.D. 1589, Sh. 8, Ln. 19.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 9, dwl 329-352.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 463, line 29, dwl 50.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; roll: M593_651; Page: 463A; Image: 424; Family History Library Film: 552150; line 29, dwl 50-59.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_562; Family History Film: 1254562; Page: 82A; Enumeration District: 802; sheet 5, line 19, dwl 38-42.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 690; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1589; FHL microfilm: 1240690.
  8. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 107.

Sarah Fairbank Houghton1

F, #14089, b. 29 October 1800, d. 10 January 1880

Family 1: Daniel Holder b. 2 Jul 1792, d. 8 Feb 1840

Family 2: John Hamilton Harris b. 31 Oct 1792, d. 5 Sep 1881

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BirthOct 29, 1800Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
MarriageJul 15, 1818Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, "her parents dec'd"; Lynn MA VRs: 15: 7m: 18184,3
DeathJan 10, 1880Tremont, IL, USA5
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Tremont, IL, USA5
ChurchQuaker Ch.
BiographyIn 1834, Sarah and Daniel moved from New York City where Daniel was a merchant, to the new settlement in Tazwell Co., IL, The Tremont Colony. They moved with 40 other families under the leadership of John Hamilton Harris.5
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from William L. Holder, Nov. 21, 2003.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80, 92.
  4. [S69] Vital Records of Lynn MA, p. 191.
  5. [S36] Letter, from William L. Holder, Nov. 20, 2003.
  6. [S415] E-mail from William L. Holder, Sep 29, 2005.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #14090, b. 24 November 1756, d. 21 January 1846

Family: Joseph Darling b. 29 Oct 1746, d. 9 Nov 1824

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BirthNov 24, 1756Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, d. John 3d & Mary Houghton2,3,4,5,6
MarriageApr 7, 1778Northboro, MA, USA, w/25,3,4,7
DeathJan 21, 1846West Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA, GS: 90th year; [Jan. 09, age 89]3
BurialWest Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 15 #272.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  3. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 49.
  4. [S720] Scott Andrew Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - II, p. 118.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 15.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 312.
  7. [S1045] Lou Ella J. and William A. Martin Martin, George Darling Descendants, p. 350.
  8. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 50.
  9. [S1385] "Diary of Rev. Royal Houghton,", p. 12.

Rhoda Houghton1,2

F, #14091, b. 22 February 1798, d. 24 June 1798

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BirthFeb 22, 1798Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
DeathJun 24, 1798Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57 # 1501.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.

Rhoda Houghton1,2

F, #14092, b. 3 March 1801, d. 12 July 1801

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BirthMar 3, 1801Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
DeathJul 12, 1801Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57 # 1503.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.

Sabra Reed Houghton1,2

F, #14093, b. 26 November 1830

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BirthNov 26, 1830Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4287.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.

Sanderson Houghton Jr.1,2,3

M, #14094, b. 11 March 1768, d. 26 February 1833

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BirthMar 11, 1768Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4,5,6
ResearchMay 18, 1790Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Judge of Probate document has signature of both Sanderson Houghton and Sanderson Houghton Jr. The former is given as guardian of Mary, Joseph, and Henry Hooughton. MLM assigns to latter Sanderson.3
1810 Census1810Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 26-447
1820 Census1820Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 2 Individuals: 1 male 45+; 1 female 45+8,9
1830 Census1830Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)10,11
DeathFeb 26, 1833Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 6512,5,6
BurialWest Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 65 y; buried with Dea. Henry Houghton.13
Administr1833Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #3116914

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25 #480, 56 #1439.
  3. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA, Case 31044.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 38 (Family Bible of Oscar Eastman).
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 25, 56.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 308.
  7. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 808.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, p. 54.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 54.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 98.
  11. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 68; Page: 98.
  12. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.
  13. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 108.
  14. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Sarah Alvira Houghton1,2

F, #14095, b. 23 February 1836

Family: Dr. Warren H. Houghton b. Dec 1831, d. 1919

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BirthFeb 23, 1836Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; Feb. 1836, age 64, in 1900 census; age 83 in 1920 census2,3,4
Marriagecirca 1854mar 46 years in 1900 census; mar 53 y in 1910 census3,5
1860 Census1860Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28, painter6
1870 Census1870Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 38, a dentist, $1000-$500; a few houses from her father7
1900 Census1900Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 68; 1 child born, none living3,8
1910 Census1910Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 79, retired, own income; 2 children born, 1 living9
BiographySarah Houghton married her cousin Dr. Warren N. Houghton, who was the first dentist in Bolton. He built a house in Bolton, with a dental office in the basement. In the early 1900's he owned one of the first cars in Bolton. His dental chair was donated to Harvard Dental School in about 1930. He died in 1919 at the age of 87.10

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5698.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 85, E.D. 1584, Sh. 4, Ln. 1.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 470, line 28, dwl 167.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 67, line 32, dwl 518-537.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 651, p. 470, line 28, dwl 167-190.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 690; Enumeration District: 1589; Sheet 4A; line 1, dwl 79-79.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_627; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1705; line 64, dwl 82-84.
  10. [S466] Esther Kimmens Whitcomb, About Bolton, p. 254, 306.

Sarah Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #14096, b. 23 May 1833

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BirthMay 23, 1833Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; MLM: 18232,3

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5701.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.

Sarah J. Warner Houghton

F, #14097, b. 29 January 1834

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BirthJan 29, 1834Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
BurialBolton Pan Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.

Sebia Houghton1,2

M, #14098, b. 25 September 1790, d. 1810

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BirthSep 25, 1790Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Sept. 291,3
Death1810Concord, Merrimack Co., NH, USA, age 204
BurialOld North Cemetery, Concord, Merrimack Co., NH, USA, Seba Houghton d. in Concord 1810 ae 20 yrs. Son of Abel Houghton5

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80 #2298, 92.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 80, 92.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 92 [1938]: 277.
  5. [S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname: GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD NORTH CEMETERY
    CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 1642 -- 1934 Compiled By Priscilla Hammond Concord, N. H.

Silas Amory Houghton1,2

M, #14099, b. 12 September 1832, d. 24 March 1835

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BirthSep 12, 1832Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
DeathMar 24, 1835Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3
BurialWest Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 2y s/o S & E; died 1835, a. 2 y. 6m. Croup5

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115 #4288.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208-9.
  5. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.

Silence Houghton1,2

F, #14100, b. 28 September 1752, d. 28 September 1752

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BirthSep 28, 1752Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5,6
DeathSep 28, 1752Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7,5,6

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 41.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 23 #425.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45, 208.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 23.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 306.
  7. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.