Osmer W. Roper1

M, #22351, b. after 1857

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Birthafter 1857Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, May 22 185?1

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 251.

Rosa Sumner Roper1

F, #22352, b. 7 July 1860

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BirthJul 7, 1860Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 251.

Dorcas Roper1

F, #22353, b. 5 September 1824, d. 8 August 1840

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BirthSep 5, 1824Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
DeathAug 8, 1840Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 251.
  2. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 59.
  3. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 186.

Denny W. Roper1

M, #22354, b. before 1859

Family: Elizabeth Anna Roper

Biography

Marriage1
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Birthbefore 1859

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 251.

Elizabeth Anna Roper1

F, #22355

Family: Denny W. Roper b. b 1859

Biography

Marriage1
Biographyd. Ho? and Esther (Willard)
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Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 251.

Charles Roper

M, #22356

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Francis Roper1

M, #22357, b. before 1879

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Birthbefore 1879
Biographyson of Samuel Littlefield of Sterling was legally adopted by Mrs. Polly Roper and his name changed to Francis Roper.

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 251.

(?) Kilburn1

F, #22358

Family: John Roper

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MarriageMay 10, 1792Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biographyd. of Joseph (or Jacob) and Mary

Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 251.

Inez L. Whipple1

F, #22359

Family: Harris Hawthorne Wilder b. 7 Apr 1864

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Marriage1
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Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 293.

Hedwig Lemke1

F, #22360

Family: Kirk Wilder Holmes b. 6 Apr 1869

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Marriage1
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Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 293.

Frederick Haight1

M, #22361

Family: Elizabeth Wilder Holmes b. 25 Feb 1870

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Marriage1
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Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 293.

Rebecca Haight1

F, #22362

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Citations

  1. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 293.

Lemuel Houghton1,2

M, #22363, b. circa 1783, d. circa 1854

Family: Abigail (?) b. c 1782, d. bt 1855 - 1860

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Birthcirca 1783Westminster, MA, USA, age 67 in 1850 census4,5
Marriage6,7
1810 Census1810Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 3 Total;1 male male 0-10, 1 male 26-45,1 female 26-454,8
Milit-Beg1810Capt. James Thompson, Lemuel Houghton, ensign, of a rifle company9
Milit-Beg1811NY, USA, Daniel Houghton, captain, vice N. Rose, resigned; Elijah Smith lieutenant, vice D. Houghton, promoted10,11
Milit-End1811NY, USA, Capt. Daniel Houghton; Tracy Ensworth, ensign do, vice L. Houghton, do.11
Research1812
1820 Census1820Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 5 individuals: 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 26-45,12,13
1840 Census1840Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 male 50 to 60 (1780-1789) // 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)14
1850 Census1850Worcester, Otsego, NY, USA, Lemuel, 67, a shoemaker7
Deathcirca 1854Worcester, NY, USA15
Researchparent?; both Albert and Lemuel's son Russell buried in Maple Grove Cemetery; next door in 1840 census

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1800 Otsego Co NY Census Index, p. 44.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, Box 579, p. 181.
  3. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 5.
  4. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 14.
  5. [S128] Brainard,Genealogy of John Nutting, Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_579; Page: 181;
    line 5, dwl 298-302.
  6. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 15.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_579; Page: 181;
    line 5, dwl 298-302.
  8. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: 34; Page: 249.
  9. [S909] Unknown compiler, Council of Appointment, I: 1124.
  10. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  11. [S909] Unknown compiler, Council of Appointment, II: 1231.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, p. 18.
  13. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: M33_74; Page: 18.
  14. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: 329; Page: 304.
  15. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.

Luke Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #22364, b. 1775, d. 1860

Family: Mary (?) b. 1778, d. 1853

  • Marriage*: Luke Houghton married Mary (?) on circa 1795.7,3

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Birth1775MA, USA, 76 in 1850 census2,6,3
Marriagecirca 17957,3
1800 Census1800Worcester, Otsego, NY, USA, 10100-10200; 1 male <10; 1 male 16-26; 1 female <10; 2 female 16-268,9
ResidenceWorcester, NY, USA, Overseer of highways10
1820 Census1820Hamburg, Niagara Co., NY, USA, 8 Individuals: 1 male 16-18, 3 male 16-26; 1 male 45+; 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-4511,12
Land RecrdJan, 1820Niagara Co., NY, USA, from the Holland Land Co., and sold it Feb. 1835. His wife is given as Molly.13
1850 Census1850Conneaut Twp, Crawford Co., PA, USA, Luke, 76; farmer, property $600; Mary, 73; next door to Frederick Houghton3
Death1860Conneaut, Crawford Co., PA, USA, Burmann, Lewis: 1860; White: 185314,15,16
BurialKeepville Cemetery, Albion, Erie Co., PA, USA4
Contributn
ResearchKeepville Cemetery, Albion, PA, USA, Martha is buried with family members of Luke Houghton

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1800 Otsego Co NY Census Index, p. 44.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy White, 1/1999.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_778; Page: 461; line 36, dwl 180-182.
  4. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  5. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 5.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Spring 2002.
  7. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 8.
  8. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Otsego Co, NY, p. 44/41/664.
  9. [S867] Phillip McMullin, NY in 1800, p. 118.
  10. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Hamburg, Niagara Co., NY, p. 167.
  12. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Niagara, New York; Roll: M33_69; Page: 202A.
  13. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003.
  14. [S36] Letter, from Nancy White, 1/1999.
  15. [S415] E-mail from Richard Lewis, May 22, 2001.
  16. [S415] E-mail from Fran Bumann, Oct. 25, 2002, based on Mormon Historical Studies publication, Nauvoo Journal, Fal 1993, p. 24.
  17. [S1195] Lemuel Houghton, Jan 20, 1949 unknown repository, p. 7.
  18. [S1197] Janet Wethy Foley, Early Settlers of New York State, Vol. Vi, Oct 1939, no. 4.
  19. [S415] E-mail from Sam Taylor, 2/1999.

Elizabeth F. Houghton1,2

F, #22365, b. circa 1805, d. 15 July 1892

Family: Charles Fletcher b. 1806, d. 16 Feb 1882

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Birthcirca 1805VT, USA, age 45 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census1,4
MarriageNov 30, 1839Fremont, Lake Co., IL, USA, his neighbor; Lake Co. IL Hx: Dec. 1839; Lic. 92M1868, Book A, p. 45,6
1850 Census1850Fremont, Lake, IL, USA, Charles, age 43, farmer, property $1800; Elizabeth, 45; Plutarch, 80; Jedinah, 77; living next door to Paschal Houghton7
1860 Census1860Fremont, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 55, a farmer, property $4500-500; next door to Paschal Houghton8
Livingcirca 1891at age of 86, with her daughter, Mrs. Glynch2
DeathJul 15, 1892Lake Co., IL, USA1
BurialWauconda Cemetery, Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA, Inscription:
"Entered the Higher Life July 15, 1892 In The 87th Year of Her Age" "Mother"

Note: 3 names on stone Charles Fletcher, William Oscar Sowles & Elizabeth F. Fletcher9

Citations

  1. [S308] Donald E. Gradeless, Rev. Lineages IL SAR, p. 140.
  2. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, Biography of Plutarch Houghton.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76, line 19.
  5. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, p. 38.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76, line 19.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, p. 834, line 39, dwl 3248-3218.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Jane Houghton1

F, #22366

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Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 385.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 384.

Charles Elijah Houghton1,2

M, #22367, b. 1791, d. 10 June 1877

Family 1: Catherine Norman b. c 1795, d. 1847

Family 2: Elizabeth Houghton b. c 1792

  • Marriage*: Charles Elijah Houghton married Elizabeth Houghton on 1830 Baptist minister William F.
    Broadus.

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Birth1791Culpeper Co., VA, USA, age 65 in 1860 census; age 79 & 80 in 1870 census1,4,5
Mil. Serv.1812VA, USA, in the War of 1812, srv Capt. Charles Shackelford's Co., 1st Regiment, (Crutchfield's), VA Militia, a private6,7
Research1812VA, USA
ResidenceCulpeper Co., VA, USA
MarriageJun 10, 1818Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA, USA, married by Baptist
minister Lewis Conner;
Carol Houghton: Chesterfield, VA8,4,5
Marriage1830Baptist minister William F.
Broadus
PensionInxSC-10863, VA Mil.6
1870 Census1870Edgar, Edgar Co., IL, USA, age 80, with Sylva Johnson, RI, 69; Nelson Johnson, 23, IL, Joseph Johnson 33, IL, Elizabeth Johnson 19, IN, and Jefferson, 2, IL; 20 houses from son Stapleton Houghton9
DeathJun 10, 1877Metcalf, Edgar Co., IL, USA, at home of his son, Stapleton Houghton; Carol Houghton: Montezuma, Park, IN4,5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mr. Sissal, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Claudia Bourdon, 8 Jan 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Anne Heeter, June 2003.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Claudia Bourdon, 1 Jun 2000.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Bob Matkins, Jan. 5, 2003.
  6. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1027.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Charla Lord, Mar. 1, 2000.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Edgar, Edgar Co., IL, Roll 218, p. 42, line 8, dwl 242-242.

Jefferson Houghton1

M, #22368, b. circa 1819, d. July 1883

Family: Eliza Norman b. 1816

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Birthcirca 1819Culpeper Co., VA, USA, age 41 in 1860 census; age 51 in 1860 census1,2,3
MarriageNov 23, 1846Muskingum Co., OH, USA, Rootsweb: Mar 24 18444,2
1860 Census1860Edgar Twp, Edgar Co., IL, USA, age 41, a farmer, property $680; and a Jonas Houghton, 5, IL and George J. Houghton, 4, IN (probably sons of Stapleton Houghton)5
1870 Census1870Parke Co., IN, USA, age 51, farming6
DeathJul, 18834,2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mr. Sissal, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bob Matkins, Jan. 5, 2003.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Edgar Twp, Edgar Co., IL, p. 693B, line 7, dwl 3212-2238.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Claudia's Families, Jan. 28, 2002.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Edgar Twp, Edgar Co., IL, p. 693B, line 7, dwl 2312-2238.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Reserve, Parke, Indiana; Roll: M593_349; Page: 165; line 31, dwl 20-20.

Eliza Norman1

F, #22369, b. 1816

Family: Jefferson Houghton b. c 1819, d. Jul 1883

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Birth1816OH, USA, age "24" in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census1,2,3
MarriageNov 23, 1846Muskingum Co., OH, USA, Rootsweb: Mar 24 18442,3
1860 Census1860Edgar Twp, Edgar Co., IL, USA, age 41, a farmer, property $680; and a Jonas Houghton, 5, IL and George J. Houghton, 4, IN (probably sons of Stapleton Houghton)4
1870 Census1870Parke Co., IN, USA, age 51, farming5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mr. Sissal, 1997.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Claudia's Families, Jan. 28, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Bob Matkins, Jan. 5, 2003.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Edgar Twp, Edgar Co., IL, p. 693B, line 7, dwl 2312-2238.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Reserve, Parke, Indiana; Roll: M593_349; Page: 165; line 31, dwl 20-20.

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #22370, b. 19 January 1851, d. 16 April 1915

Family: Joseph Newberry Johnson b. 1 Jan 1839, d. 24 Jul 1901

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BirthJan 19, 1851Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, USA, (age 9 in 1860 census)1,3
Children+12 children2
DeathApr 16, 1915Canton, McPherson Co., KS, USA2,4

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Claudia's Families, Jan. 28, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mr. Sissal, 1997.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Bob Matkins, Jan. 5, 2003.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Claudia Bourdon, Jan. 8, 2002.

Joseph Newberry Johnson1

M, #22371, b. 1 January 1839, d. 24 July 1901

Family: Elizabeth Houghton b. 19 Jan 1851, d. 16 Apr 1915

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BirthJan 1, 1839Paris, Edgar Co., IL, USA2,1
MarriageJun 20, 1867Parke Co., IN, USA1
Children+12 children2
DeathJul 24, 1901Canton, McPherson Co., KS, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bob Matkins, Jan. 5, 2003.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mr. Sissal, 1997.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Claudia's Families, Jan. 28, 2002.

Orion Henry Newton1,2

M, #22379

Family: Hannah Ann Haven b. 11 Sep 1808

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MarriageFeb 11, 1829Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Biographyson of Haven Newton and Betsey Langley2

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 135.
  2. [S690] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VI, p. 765.