Suel Houghton1,2

M, #14371, b. 26 May 1779

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BirthMay 26, 1779Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79 #2255 (2265).
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.

Caroline A. Houghton1,2

F, #14372, b. circa 19 November 1829, d. 2 August 1849

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Birthcirca Nov 19, 1829Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, dd calc
DeathAug 2, 1849Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 19 y 8 m 13 d; MLM: 18462,3

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160 #5988.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160.

Harris W. Houghton1,2

M, #14373, b. September 1819, d. 11 August 1825

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BirthSep, 1819dd calc
DeathAug 11, 1825Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 5y 11m2,1

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.

Capt. Israel Houghton1

M, #14374, b. between 1800 and 1809, d. circa 1856

Family: Mrs. Louisa Hammond b. c 1800, d. 6 Nov 1870

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Birthbetween 1800 and 1809NH, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; NH per 1880 census of son James and 1900 census
1820 Census1820Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, unclear which Israel; 5 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 16-26, 2 female 45+3
MarriageDec 30, 1827Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Capt. Israel & Mrs. Louisa Hammond4,5
1830 Census1830Petersham, MA, USA, an Israel Houghton, 2 males (15-20, 40-50), 3 females (-5, 20-30, 20-30)6
1840 Census1840Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 8 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)7
Deathcirca 1856sons Henry and James granted guardianships in 1857
Administr1856Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Israel, 2d, W.P. Case # 310038,9
Researchduplicate; unlikely parentage
1850 census enumerates Louisa Hammond; she could be this Israel's husband, but have not listed as such

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32, 111.
  2. [S16] CJV opinion.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, p. 66.
  4. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119, 160.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 369.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 202; Page: 263.
  8. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  10. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.

Mrs. Louisa Hammond1

F, #14375, b. circa 1800, d. 6 November 1870

Family: Capt. Israel Houghton b. bt 1800 - 1809, d. c 1856

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Birthcirca 1800Royalston, MA, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 58 in 1860 census; age 66 & 67, MA, in 1870 census2
MarriageDec 30, 1827Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Capt. Israel & Mrs. Louisa Hammond3,4
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 73, a harness maker, property $1700, b. Keene, NH; with Louisa Houghton, 462
1860 Census1860Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 585
BurialEast Street Cemetery, Petersham, MA, USA, Inscription:
Louisa P.
wife of
Capt. Israel Houghton
Died
Nov. 6, 1870
AE. 68.
DeathNov 6, 1870Stoneham, MA, USA, age 68-2-11 on death certif.
ParentsDJoseph & Martha "Patty" Peirce
ResearchMLM gives this marriage; unlikey given 1850 census data which indicates Israel was with Fanny6
Relative???

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32, 111.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 305; line 4, dwl 30-38.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119, 160.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 155, line 32, dwl 1159-1317.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160.
  7. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.

James Augustus Houghton1,2,3

M, #14376, b. 29 May 1845

Family: Laura P. (?) b. May 1844

  • Marriage*: James Augustus Houghton married Laura P. (?) on circa 1870 mar 30 years in 1900 census.6

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BirthMay 29, 1845Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census; age 35 in both 1870 and 1880 censuses; May, 1845, May 1845, age 55 in 1900 census1,4
Guardiansp1857Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 310125
Marriagecirca 1870mar 30 years in 1900 census6
1870 Census1870Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a chair shop, property $2506
1880 Census1880Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a chair shop7
Residence1890Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a clerk8
1900 Census1900Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, corn peddler9
ParentsSfather born in NH, mother in MA

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 32.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119, 160 #5999.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 155, line 32, dwl 1159-1317.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 160.
  5. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 12b, line 26, dwl 154-226.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_565; Family History Film: 1254565; Page: 406A; Enumeration District: 846; sheet 17, line 7, dwl 145-202.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Worcester, Massachusetts Directories, 1888-90, Sep. 25, 2001.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 697; Enumeration District: 1781; Sheet 1A; line 7, dwl 8-3-3.

Henry Houghton1

M, #14377, b. January 1831, d. 23 November 1832

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BirthJan, 1831dd calc
DeathNov 23, 1832Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 1 y. 10 m.1,2

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 180.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.

Lydia Brown

F, #14378, b. circa 1789

Family: Thomas D. Houghton b. 1790, d. 1863?

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Birthcirca 1789Phillipston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61 in 1850 census1,2,3
MarriageJul 17, 1848Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 58, widr.3,4
1850 Census1850Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 60, a farmer5

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, Box 343, p. 315.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 315; line 15, dwl 184-218.
  6. [S438] Phillipston MA VRs, p. 70.

Charlotte E. Dresser1

F, #14379, b. 8 May 1823, d. 5 April 1896

Family: Parley Derby Houghton b. 29 Mar 1825, d. 20 Feb 1911

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BirthMay 8, 1823Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census; age 37 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census1,2
Marriage BannMar 7, 1846Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
1850 Census1850Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25, crimper; Lydia Dresser, age 60 living with them2
1860 Census1860Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, farmer4
1870 Census1870Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, coat factory worker, property $1000-$2005
DeathApr 5, 1896Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA6
ParentsDCharles Dresser and Lydia Johnson; both parents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 302; line 1, dwl 209-258.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Upton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 142, line 12, dwl 298.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 194, line 21, dwl 1139-1606.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; roll: M593_656; Page: 142A; Image: 289; Family History Library Film: 552155; line 12, dwl 298.
  6. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  7. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.

Olive A. Houghton

F, #14380, b. circa 1820

Family: Homer M. Adams b. 28 Jul 1820, d. 16 Aug 1879

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Birthcirca 18201
Residencecirca 1842Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Marriage BannApr 20, 1842Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Children+Alzina Henry Houghton Adams, Horace M Adams, Augustus H Children: Adams, Olive Augusta Adams, Herbert Thomas Adams and John Warren Adams
ResearchHubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, married Adams brothers

Citations

  1. [S1477] WikiTree, online unknown url, Oive A. Houghton.
  2. [S414] Hubbardston Ma VRs, p. 143.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Homer M. Adams1,2

M, #14381, b. 28 July 1820, d. 16 August 1879

Family: Olive A. Houghton b. c 1820

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BirthJul 28, 1820Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannApr 20, 1842Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
DeathAug 16, 1879Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,4
ParentsSJohn Adams and Lucy Merrick2

Citations

  1. [S414] Hubbardston Ma VRs, p. 9.
  2. [S855] Andrew N. Adams, Adams Genealogy, p. 673.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S1477] WikiTree, online unknown url, Oive A. Houghton.
  5. [S414] Hubbardston Ma VRs, p. 143.

Enoch Cleveland1

M, #14382, b. 1754

Family: Olive Houghton b. 7 Mar 1769, d. 25 Feb 1859

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Birth17542
MarriageSep 23, 1784Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 15 (see Cleveland Genealogy)1,2,3
BiographyNEHGR query: son of Enoch Cleveland; m. 2nd at Brandon VT, Lydia Robinson2

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 45 [1891]: 88.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 78/79.

Miranda Houghton1

F, #14383

Family: David C. Page

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Birth
Guardiansp1836Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311122
Origincirca 1837Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA
MarriageMar 30, 1837Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ResearchStowell Gen. by W. H. H. Stowell, 1922, lists daughters Lucretia and Miranda, p. 89

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.
  3. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

David C. Page

M, #14384

Family: Miranda Houghton

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Origin1837Hardwick, MA, USA1
MarriageMar 30, 1837Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

Capt. Timothy W. Hammond1

M, #14385

Family: Mary Amelia Houghton b. 3 Jan 1813, d. 18 Oct 1887

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MarriageMay 14, 1835Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,1
NewspaperMay 23, 1835Columbian Centenial: marriage4
Association1847Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, on the Board of Directors5
ResidenceMar 3, 1847officer of Houghton Association6,5

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 23.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  3. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
  4. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  5. [S247] Unknown author, Constitution of Houghton Association, p. 1.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 43.
  7. [S374] Hardwick MA VRs, p. 193.

Mary Houghton

F, #14386

Family: David Willson b. 9 Oct

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Origin1773Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannJun 5, 1773Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

David Willson

M, #14387, b. 9 October

Family: Mary Houghton

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BirthOct 9Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannJun 5, 1773Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 57.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Lucy R. Houghton

F, #14388, b. circa 1821

Family: Kies Upton b. c 1815

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Birthcirca 1821MA, USA, age 39 in 1860 census; age 58 in 1880
Residence1843Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 20, 1843Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,1
1860 Census1860Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, farmer3
1870 Census1870Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 55, day laborer; next door to Lucy's mother4

Citations

  1. [S439] New Salem MA VRs, p. 85.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 154, line 22, dwl 1147-1306.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_651; Page: 561A; Image: 620; Family History Library Film: 552150; line 30, dwl 147-153.

Kies Upton

M, #14389, b. circa 1815

Family: Lucy R. Houghton b. c 1821

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Birthcirca 1815MA, USA, age 45 in 1860 census age 65 in 1880 census
Origin1843New Salem, MA, USA1
MarriageApr 20, 1843Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
1860 Census1860Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, farmer3
1870 Census1870Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 55, day laborer; next door to Lucy's mother4
1880 Census1880Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 65, farmer, with Artemas and Mary Brigham; next door to mother Fanny5

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S439] New Salem MA VRs, p. 85.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 154, line 22, dwl 1147-1306.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_651; Page: 561A; Image: 620; Family History Library Film: 552150; line 30, dwl 147-153.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 460.2000; Enumeration District: 822; line 24, dwl 184-203.

Lucinda Houghton1

F, #14390, b. before 1775

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Birthbefore 1775
OriginBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA2
MarriageNov 17, 1791Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S673] George Hyatt Nye and and Frank E. Best, Nye Genealogy, Vol. 1, p. 183.
  2. [S673] George Hyatt Nye and and Frank E. Best, Nye Genealogy, p. 183.
  3. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  4. [S674] L. Bert Nye Jr. Nyes Genealogy I, p. 183.

Oliver Nye1

M, #14391, b. March 1762

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BirthMar, 1762Hardwick, MA, USA2
Milit-BegOct 19, 1779enlisted, private, Capt. Joseph Richardson's company, Col. Samuel Denny's Reg.2
Milit-EndNov 23, 1779Claverack, Columbia Co., NY, USA2
MarriageNov 17, 1791Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ResidenceBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA2
1820 Census1820Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, 030001/01001//043

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S674] L. Bert Nye Jr. Nyes Genealogy I, p. 183.
  3. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M33_126; Page: 218.

Maj. George White

M, #14393

Family: Jane Houghton b. Sep 1810

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MarriageMay 8, 1832Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Maria White

F, #14394, b. 19 March 1845

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BirthMar 19, 1845Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 53.

(?) White

F, #14395, b. 12 April 1848

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BirthApr 12, 1848Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 53.

Joel Hemmingway1

M, #14396

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Origincirca 1806Lancaster, Graf/Coos, NH, USA2,1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.
  2. [S291] Athol MA VRs, p. 137.

Eleanor F. Houghton1

F, #14397

Family: Bowman C. Gilbert

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MarriageMar 17, 1841Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Bowman C. Gilbert1

M, #14398

Family: Eleanor F. Houghton

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Origin1841Prescott, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageMar 17, 1841Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Ellen A. Upton

F, #14399, b. 9 April 1846, d. 16 October 1849

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BirthApr 9, 1846Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathOct 16, 1849Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 51.
  2. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 190.

Edward Houghton Page

M, #14400, b. 4 January 1849

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BirthJan 4, 1849Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 40.