Houghton Surname Project

Cornelia Flagg¹

F, #21931, b. 6 January 1843, d. 13 September 1844

Father*: Montraville Flagg¹ b. 31 Jan 1810, d. 1888
Mother*: Parney Parker Houghton¹ b. 7 Dec 1811, d. 4 Feb 1907

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Birth

Jan 6, 1843

Death

Sep 13, 1844

Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 1 y. 8 m.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S283] Boylston MA VRs, p. 112.
[S1476] CHANDLER'S HISTORY OF SHIRLEY, Longley Genealogy, p. 22.

Cornelia Ann Flagg

F, #21932, b. 5 October 1839, d. 19 December 1841

Father*: Montraville Flagg b. 31 Jan 1810, d. 1888
Mother*: Parney Parker Houghton b. 7 Dec 1811, d. 4 Feb 1907

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Birth

Oct 5, 1839

Death

Dec 19, 1841

Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 2.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1476] CHANDLER'S HISTORY OF SHIRLEY, Longley Genealogy, p. 22.

Estes Abijah Flagg¹

M, #21933, b. 3 September 1841, d. 12 January 1842

Father*: Montraville Flagg¹ b. 31 Jan 1810, d. 1888
Mother*: Parney Parker Houghton¹ b. 7 Dec 1811, d. 4 Feb 1907

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Birth

Sep 3, 1841

^1,2

Death

Jan 12, 1842

Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 4 m.^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S283] Boylston MA VRs, p. 112.
[S1476] CHANDLER'S HISTORY OF SHIRLEY, Longley Genealogy, p. 22.

Lyman Munson Flagg¹

M, #21934, b. circa June 1841, d. 19 December 1841

Father*: Montraville Flagg¹ b. 31 Jan 1810, d. 1888
Mother*: Parney Parker Houghton¹ b. 7 Dec 1811, d. 4 Feb 1907

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Birth

circa Jun, 1841

Death

Dec 19, 1841

Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 6 m.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S283] Boylston MA VRs, p. 113.

Henry Woodward¹

M, #21935, b. 10 April 1789, d. 19 October 1815

Family: Rachel Houghton b. 9 Mar 1765, d. 29 Nov 1851

Marriage Bann: Henry Woodward and Rachel Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 7, 1805 Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA.⁴
Marriage*: Henry Woodward married Rachel Houghton, daughter of Ebenezer Houghton Jr and Prudence Vose, on Jan 23, 1806 at Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA, w/2; both of Buckland, MA; First Cong. Church Record.^1,2,3

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Birth

Apr 10, 1789

Taunton, MA, USA, MLM: ca 1761^1,2

Residence

between 1805 and 1806

Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA^3,4

Marriage

Jan 23, 1806

Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA, w/2; both of Buckland, MA; First Cong. Church Record^1,2,3

Death

Oct 19, 1815

testate¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S284] Buckland MA VRs, p. 89.
[S96] NEHGR, 75 [1921]: 305.

Orrin Houghton^1,2

M, #21936, b. 1812, d. 1900

Father*: Reuben Houghton b. 1 Jul 1767
Mother*: Prudence Dwight³ b. c 1782

Family: Mary C. Bardwell b. 1817, d. 1898

Marriage*: Orrin Houghton married Mary C. Bardwell.⁵

Helen Houghton⁴ b. c 1836
Albina Houghton⁴ b. c 1840
Adaline A. Houghton⁵ b. Jul 1843
Charles H. Houghton¹⁰ b. 1859, d. 1866

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Birth

1812

MA, USA, age 39 in 1850 census; age 48 in 1860 census; age 58 in 1870 census; age 68 in 1880 census^2,4

Marriage

⁵

1840 Census

1840

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, 9 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)⁶

1850 Census

1850

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Orrin, 39, a farmer, property $2000; Polly, 35; children and Prudence Houghton, 68, and Reuben Houghton, 29⁴

1860 Census

1860

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 48, farmer; property $2000-600; and William N. Bardwell, 10, MA⁷

1870 Census

1870

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 58, a farmer, property $3000-$1000⁸

1880 Census

1880

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 68, a farmer⁹

Residence

Catamount Hill, Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA¹

Death

1900

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA¹⁰

Burial

Chandler Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Houghton, Orrin 1812-1900¹⁰

Grandchild

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 96 [1942]: 53.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Coleraine, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 70, line 1, dwl 1.
[S16] CJV opinion.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_316; Page: 18;
line 10, dwl 267-267.
[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 24.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Colerain, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: 183; Page: 11.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Coleraine, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 73, line 28, dwl 567-596.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Coleraine, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 70, line 1, dwl 1-1.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Colerain, Franklin Co., MA, E.D. 246, Sh. 26, Ln. 3, dwl 187-272.
[S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname: Colrain, Franklin Co., MA.

Mary C. Bardwell^1,2

F, #21937, b. 1817, d. 1898

Family: Orrin Houghton b. 1812, d. 1900

Marriage*: Mary C. Bardwell married Orrin Houghton, son of Reuben Houghton and Prudence Dwight.¹

Helen Houghton³ b. c 1836
Albina Houghton³ b. c 1840
Adaline A. Houghton¹ b. Jul 1843
Charles H. Houghton² b. 1859, d. 1866

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Birth

1817

MA, USA, age 35 in 1850 census; age 43 in 1860 census; age 52 in 1870 census; age 62 in 1880 census^2,3

Marriage

1850 Census

1850

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Orrin, 39, a farmer, property $2000; Polly, 35; children and Prudence Houghton, 68, and Reuben Houghton, 29³

1860 Census

1860

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 48, farmer; property $2000-600; and William N. Bardwell, 10, MA⁴

1870 Census

1870

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 58, a farmer, property $3000-$1000⁵

1880 Census

1880

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 68, a farmer⁶

Death

1898

Burial

Chandler Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Houghton, Mary C. Bardwell, his wife, 1817-1898²

Pedigree

Citations

[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 24.
[S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname: Colrain, Franklin Co., MA.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_316; Page: 18;
line 10, dwl 267-267.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Coleraine, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 73, line 28, dwl 567-596.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Coleraine, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 70, line 1, dwl 1-1.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Colerain, Franklin Co., MA, E.D. 246, Sh. 26, Ln. 3, dwl 187-272.

Adaline A. Houghton^1,2

F, #21938, b. July 1843

Father*: Orrin Houghton¹ b. 1812, d. 1900
Mother*: Mary C. Bardwell¹ b. 1817, d. 1898

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Birth

Jul, 1843

Cattemount Hill, Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 17 in 1860 census¹

Marriage

1863

Colrain, MA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 24.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_316; Page: 18;
line 10, dwl 267-267.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Colrain, MA VRs, Marriage, Vol. 162, p. 226.

Emeline Houghton¹

F, #21939

Family: Geroge Wrisley

Marriage*: Emeline Houghton married Geroge Wrisley on Apr 27, 1836 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA.¹

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Origin

circa 1836

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 27, 1836

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 90.

Geroge Wrisley¹

M, #21940

Family: Emeline Houghton

Marriage*: Geroge Wrisley married Emeline Houghton on Apr 27, 1836 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA.¹

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Residence

circa 1836

Williamsburg, MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 27, 1836

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 90.

Prudence Dwight¹

F, #21941, b. circa 1782

Family: Reuben Houghton b. 1 Jul 1767

Marriage Bann: Prudence Dwight and Reuben Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Sep 9, 1810 Conway, Franklin Co., MA, USA.⁶
Marriage*: Prudence Dwight married Reuben Houghton, son of Ebenezer Houghton Jr and Prudence Vose, on Sep 28, 1810 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Charlemont VR: also, Oct. 8, Charlemont.^3,1,4,6,5

Orrin Houghton+⁷ b. 1812, d. 1900
Reuben D. Houghton² b. Sep 1821

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Birth

circa 1782

MA, USA, age 68 in 1850 census; age 78 in 1860 census²

Origin

circa 1810

Conway, Franklin Co., MA, USA^3,1,4,5

Marriage

Sep 28, 1810

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Charlemont VR: also, Oct. 8, Charlemont^3,1,4,6,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 90.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_316; Page: 18;
line 10, dwl 267-267.
[S96] NEHGR, 52 [1898]: 341.
[S320] Charlemont MA VRs, p. 109.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S357] Conway MA VRs, p. 160.
[S16] CJV opinion.

Eleazer Marsh¹

M, #21942

Family: Bethesda Houghton b. 21 Dec 1756

Marriage*: Eleazer Marsh married Bethesda Houghton, daughter of Josiah Houghton Jr and Grace Whitney, on Jan 1, 1798 at Montague, Franklin Co., MA, USA.^1,2

Eleazer Marsh² b. 7 Jun 1800
Elijah Marsh² b. Dec 1801

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Census

1790

Origin

1798

Montague, Franklin Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Jan 1, 1798

Montague, Franklin Co., MA, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S286] Montague MA VRs, p. 85.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Jonathan Houghton¹

M, #21943, b. between 1756 and 1774

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Birth

between 1756 and 1774

census calc

1790 Census

1790

Montague, MA, USA, 2 males 16+, 1 female²

1800 Census

1800

Montague, MA, USA, 8 Total: 21010-20011; 2 male <9; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 26-44; 2 female <9;
1 female 26-44; 1 female 45+³

Pedigree

Citations

[S286] Montague MA VRs, p. 85.
[S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, Hampshire MA, p. 117.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, Hampshire Co., MA, Reel 151, p. 46 (1227).

Josiah Houghton^1,2

M, #21944, b. circa 1749/50

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Birth

circa 1749/50

Sterling, MA, USA³

Residence

1798

Montague, Franklin Co., MA, USA^3,1

Research

Parentage only in MLM³

Note

Montague, MA, USA, both in Montague MA in 1798¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S286] Montague MA VRs, p. 85.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82 #988/9.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Solomon Henry Hartshorne^1,2

M, #21945, b. 23 December 1876, d. 23 December 1876

Father*: Dr. Edward Howe Hartshorne¹ b. 16 Dec 1842, d. 8 Jan 1887
Mother*: Eloise Jane Leithead¹ b. c 13 Jul 1850, d. 26 Dec 1876

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Birth

Dec 23, 1876

Leicester, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Death

Dec 23, 1876

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, at South Road¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 323.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181 #8579.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 52.

William Addison Hartshorne^1,2

M, #21946, b. 28 February 1874

Father*: Dr. Edward Howe Hartshorne¹ b. 16 Dec 1842, d. 8 Jan 1887
Mother*: Eloise Jane Leithead¹ b. c 13 Jul 1850, d. 26 Dec 1876

Family: Ida Belle Rice b. c 1877

Marriage*: William Addison Hartshorne married Ida Belle Rice on Oct 7, 1896 at Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^4,3

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Birth

Feb 28, 1874

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 6 in 1880 census^1,3

Occupation

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a florist³

Marriage

Oct 7, 1896

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 52.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181 #8578.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 244.

Caroline Brown¹

F, #21947, b. 18 February 1844

Father*: Ira Henry Messman Brown¹ b. c 24 Aug 1815, d. 27 Apr 1880
Mother*: Amelia Houghton¹ b. 7 Sep 1823, d. 24 Jun 1898

Family: George W. Jones

Marriage*: Caroline Brown married George W. Jones.²

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Birth

Feb 18, 1844

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,2

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 23.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 311.

Ezra Francis Brown¹

M, #21948, b. 6 May 1848

Father*: Ira Henry Messman Brown¹ b. c 24 Aug 1815, d. 27 Apr 1880
Mother*: Amelia Houghton¹ b. 7 Sep 1823, d. 24 Jun 1898

Family: Nellie Hardy

Marriage*: Ezra Francis Brown married Nellie Hardy on Nov 20, 1870.²

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Birth

May 6, 1848

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Nov 20, 1870

Residence

Hudson, MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 23.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 311.

Walter Elliot Brown¹

M, #21949, b. 29 July 1849

Father*: Ira Henry Messman Brown¹ b. c 24 Aug 1815, d. 27 Apr 1880
Mother*: Amelia Houghton¹ b. 7 Sep 1823, d. 24 Jun 1898

Family: Clara J. (?) b. Sep 1853

Marriage*: Walter Elliot Brown married Clara J. (?) on circa 1874 mar 26 years in 1900 census.²

Lena A. Brown² b. Feb 1884
Florence R. Brown² b. Apr 1898

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Birth

Jul 29, 1849

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30 in 1880 census; Jul 1848, age 51 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1874

mar 26 years in 1900 census²

Occupation

1880

works in a shoe shop

1900 Census

1900

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 50, shoe shop trimmer^3,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 23.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Berlin, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 690; Enumeration District: 1585; Sheet 9A; dwl 185.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 85, E.D. 1585, Sh. 9, Ln. 17.

Susan Abba Ann Sawyer^1,2,3

F, #21950, b. 27 November 1847, d. 11 August 1848

Father*: Ira Johnson Sawyer Jr.² b. 31 Dec 1819, d. 1852
Mother*: Abigail M. Houghton² b. 15 Aug 1821, d. 24 Apr 1849

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Birth

Nov 27, 1847

West District, Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,4

Death

Aug 11, 1848

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 8 m. 15 d; dysentery^2,4

Research

MLM gives her as daug. of her grandparents⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 149.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 93.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113 #4203.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.

Nancy Murdock Houghton^1,2

F, #21951, b. 20 August 1807

Father*: Capt. Joel Houghton¹ b. 24 Jun 1779, d. 6 Mar 1839
Mother*: Margaret Murdock¹ b. 13 Dec 1781, d. 28 Jan 1821

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Birth

Aug 20, 1807

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^1,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2100.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.

Samuel M. Houghton^1,2

M, #21952, b. 25 December 1808, d. 1889

Father*: Capt. Joel Houghton¹ b. 24 Jun 1779, d. 6 Mar 1839
Mother*: Margaret Murdock¹ b. 13 Dec 1781, d. 28 Jan 1821

Family: Caroline Sawyer b. Sep 1812, d. 1903

Marriage: Samuel M. Houghton married Caroline Sawyer on Sep 11, 1832 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Grafton VR: Samuel and Caroline Houghton.^3,15,14

Ellen Jane Houghton¹⁴ b. 5 May 1835
George Houghton+¹⁴ b. 27 Jun 1837, d. 1868
Emma Jane Houghton+⁴ b. 20 Mar 1849

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Birth

Dec 25, 1808

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 41 in 1850 census; age 51 in 1860 census; age 61 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1880 census^3,4,1,5

1840 Census

1840

Grafton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 70 to 80 (1760-1769)⁶

1850 Census

1850

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41, bookmaker, property $5000; with 2 servants (Susan Sauzin, 15, Maria Morgan 29 CT)^7,8

Residence

Feb, 1857

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁹

1860 Census

1860

Saugus, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 51, clerk, personal property $300¹⁰

1870 Census

1870

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61, a flour and grain dealer (retired), property $12,000-$500^11,12

1880 Census

1880

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, city weigher¹³

Death

1889

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2101.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 165.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 342, p. 235.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 200; Page: 286.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 342, p. 235, line 13, dwl 128.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 235B; line 18, dwl 128-186.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34641, FHC #0481283.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Saugus, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 16, line 16, dwl 44-63.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 659, p. 352, line 31, dwl 78-113.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_659; Page: 352A; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 552158; line 31, dwl 78-113.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_568; Family History Film: 1254568; Page: 326A; Enumeration District: sheet 16-17, lines 50-1, dwl 22-70-165.
[S324] Grafton MA VRs, p. 73.
[S312] Shrewsbury MA VRs, p. 170.

Adaline Randall¹

F, #21953, b. circa 1799

Family: Europe Houghton b. 26 Mar 1797

Marriage*: Adaline Randall married Europe Houghton, son of James Houghton and Rebecca Dunton, on Jun 29, 1823 at Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Int. to Mehitable Randall.^3,4

Charles Houghton+¹ b. 21 Jul 1827, d. 2 Mar 1914
George Houghton¹ b. 6 Jul 1829
Adeline Houghton¹ b. 13 Aug 1831
Adeline Rebecca Houghton¹ b. 13 Aug 1831
Rebecca Houghton⁷ b. Apr 1834
Jonathan Houghton+¹ b. 21 May 1834, d. b 1887
Sarah Jackson Houghton⁸ b. 15 Nov 1836
William Henry Houghton⁸ b. 22 Mar 1839, d. c 1893
Stephen Houghton⁸ b. 4 Sep 1841

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Birth

circa 1799

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Adaline, w. of Europe; age 51 in 1850 censusage 61 in 1860 census; age 71 in 1870 census^1,2

Marriage

Jun 29, 1823

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Int. to Mehitable Randall^3,4

1850 Census

1850

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 53, a farmer, and Adaline, age 51⁵

1860 Census

1860

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 63, farmer⁶

1880 Census

1880

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 42, a widowed pauper⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 215, line 4, dwl 1860.
[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 13;
line 4, dwl 160-169.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 344, line 1, dwl 2252-2545.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_546; Family History Film: 1254546; Page: 104C; Enumeration District: 476; sheet 47; line 29.
[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.

Adeline Houghton¹

F, #21954, b. 13 August 1831

Father*: Europe Houghton¹ b. 26 Mar 1797
Mother*: Adaline Randall¹ b. c 1799

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Birth

Aug 13, 1831

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, in Upper Falls; age 18 in 1850 census¹

Duplicate

both are listed in Newton MA VRs, p. 102; probably same person

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.

Adeline Rebecca Houghton^1,2

F, #21955, b. 13 August 1831

Father*: Europe Houghton¹ b. 26 Mar 1797
Mother*: Adaline Randall¹ b. c 1799

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Birth

Aug 13, 1831

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Adeline R; age 29 in 1860 census¹

Duplicate

both are listed in Newton MA VRs, p. 102; probably same person

Duplicate

neither in 1850 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4510.

Abigail Eveleth^1,2

F, #21956, b. 1 January 1781, d. 23 August 1830

Family: Thomas Houghton b. 18 Oct 1788, d. 8 Jan 1859

Marriage Bann: Abigail Eveleth and Thomas Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Sep 9, 1815 Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,13,14,15
Marriage*: Abigail Eveleth married Thomas Houghton, son of Lt. Silas Houghton and Thankful How, on Nov 21, 1815 at Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^2,5,6,7

Francis Washington Houghton^2,12 b. 31 Aug 1816
Alvin Houghton+² b. 22 Jun 1822

Biography

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Birth

Jan 1, 1781

Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Origin

circa 1815

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^1,4

Marriage

Nov 21, 1815

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^2,5,6,7

Death

Aug 23, 1830

Newton, MA, USA, Nabby Houghton: Eveleth Bible; ? Stow MA; MLM: Aug. 22 (2nd Cong. Church of West Newton); BT: 22 Aug 1936^8,9,10,11

ParentsD

Lt. Joseph Eveleth and Ruth Wetherbee

Pedigree

Citations

[S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 108.
[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 91.
[S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 154.
[S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 165.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75, 123.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 314.
[S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: 318.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 123.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, 2279. Gen 1 E 71: Eveleth Bible
[Negative photostat of original handwritten pages. The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, published and sold by H. & E. Phinney, Cooperstown, N.Y. 1840. Owned by Mrs. Frederick Sewall Bale of Pasadena, Calif. She is eighth in descent from the Rev. John Eveleth, Harvard 1689, who was the settled minister of Stow, 1700-1718 about whom she has considerable data. The record of marriages is most unusual as it does not give the married partner's names, however the Stow VR, published 1911 supplies some of them. Given by Mrs. W. Lovering Dodge, Boston, Mass., 24 October 1963.].
[S46] Boston Transcript, 1933 - 269.
[S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 38.
[S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, 1:38.
[S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 91, 154.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.

Alvin Houghton^1,2,3

M, #21957, b. 22 June 1822

Father*: Thomas Houghton¹ b. 18 Oct 1788, d. 8 Jan 1859
Mother*: Abigail Eveleth¹ b. 1 Jan 1781, d. 23 Aug 1830

Family: Louisa D. (?) b. c 1824

Marriage*: Alvin Houghton married Louisa D. (?)²

Francis T. Houghton² b. 30 Jul 1847
Henry G. Houghton¹⁰ b. c 1851
Mary L. C. Houghton¹⁰ b. c 1854

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 22, 1822

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 27 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census^1,4

Marriage

1850 Census

1850

Athol, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a merchant, property valued at $5000; and Sarah Williams, 24, NY⁵

Administr

Mar 3, 1859

Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Alvin gives death date of father and notes that Thomas died intestate and that his mother in law requested him to sign for her to administer the estate. He requested joint administration. Estate owned him $1135.⁶

Occupation

1860

a merchant⁶

Residence

1860

Athol, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁶

1860 Census

1860

Athol, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a merchant, property $25,000-10,000⁷

1870 Census

1870

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 46, a retail dry goods merchant, property $50,000-$1500⁸

1880 Census

1880

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 54, a dry goods merchant⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S291] Athol MA VRs, p. 45.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2111, 123.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 123.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Athol, Worcester Co., MA, Box 340, p. 244, line 34, dwl 195-233.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34651, FHC #0481283.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Athol, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 224, line 1687-1935.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 172b, line 20, dwl 1289.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_546; Family History Film: 1254546; Page: 74B; Enumeration District: 475; sheet 38, line 47, 344-376.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 172b, line 20, dwl 1289.

Charles Houghton^1,2

M, #21958, b. 21 July 1827, d. 2 March 1914

Father*: Europe Houghton¹ b. 26 Mar 1797
Mother*: Adaline Randall¹ b. c 1799

Family: Agnes M. Houghton b. Oct 1836, d. b 1910

Marriage*: Charles Houghton married Agnes M. Houghton.⁴
Divorce*: Charles Houghton and Agnes M. Houghton were divorced.⁶

Eleanor D. Houghton⁴ b. c 1864
Elisa A. Houghton⁴ b. c 1866
Anna M. Houghton⁴ b. c 1867

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 21, 1827

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newtonville; age 23 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census;
age 42 in 1870 census; age 82 in 1910 census^1,3

Marriage

⁴

1870 Census

1870

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 42, a carpenter, property $1500⁵

Divorce

⁶

1890 Veterans Census

1890

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Corporal, Company E, 22nd Mass Inf; 1861-1862; divorced; discharged for rheumatism; reported dead⁶

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 82, widower⁷

Death

Mar 2, 1914

Newton, MA, USA, age 86, widower, 5 days of pul. edema⁸

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4508.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 201b, line 33, dwl 1687.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 201b, line 33, dwl 1687-1781.
[S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Year: 1890; Census Place: Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll 12; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 576; line 47, dwl 31-34.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 9, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_617; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 1390; line 29, dwl 26-138-191.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, 1914, Vol. 9, p. 21.

Francis Washington Houghton^1,2,3

M, #21959, b. 31 August 1816

Father*: Thomas Houghton^2,1 b. 18 Oct 1788, d. 8 Jan 1859
Mother*: Abigail Eveleth^2,1 b. 1 Jan 1781, d. 23 Aug 1830

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 31, 1816

Princeton, MA, USA, also listed in Newton, MA VRs^1,2,4

Note

Not mentioned in probate of father's estate.

Pedigree

Citations

[S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 38.
[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 123 #4515.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 123.

George Houghton^1,2

M, #21960, b. 6 July 1829

Father*: Europe Houghton¹ b. 26 Mar 1797
Mother*: Adaline Randall¹ b. c 1799

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 6, 1829

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, West Newton; age 21 in 1850 census; age 31 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census^1,3

Occupation

1861

a carpenter⁴

Mil. Enls

Jul 12, 1861

Newton, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. G, 30th Mass. Infantry, a private, age 29^5,4

Research

Jul 12, 1861

MA, USA

1870 Census

1870

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a George Houghton, age 42, a pauper in the Alms House^6,7

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121 #4509.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 121.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 217, line 29.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; roll: M593_630; Page: 217A; Image: 440; Family History Library Film: 552129; line 29.