Ann Maria Houghton1

F, #22771, b. March 1807

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BirthMar, 1807Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Augustus Houghton1

M, #22772, b. 23 October 1808

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BaptismOct 23, 1808Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Joseph Houghton1

M, #22773

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Benjamin Houghton1

M, #22774, b. 4 September 1785

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BaptismSep 4, 1785Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Betty Houghton1

F, #22775, b. 5 November 1775

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BaptismNov 5, 1775Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Calvin Houghton1

M, #22776, b. 20 June 1773

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BaptismJun 20, 1773Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Dorothy Houghton1,2

F, #22777, b. 28 August 1787

Family: Joseph Whitcomb

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BirthAug 28, 1787Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
MarriageFeb 14, 1810Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71 #1920.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.

Joseph Whitcomb1

M, #22778

Family: Dorothy Houghton b. 28 Aug 1787

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MarriageFeb 14, 1810Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.

Esther Houghton1,2

F, #22779, b. 25 August 1760, d. 4 March 1824

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BirthAug 25, 1760Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
DeathMar 4, 1824Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, [March 6, a. 65, fever]4,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #595.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Robert Houghton1,2,3

M, #22780, b. 10 April 1758, d. 23 June 1843

Family: Sarah Jones b. c 1766, d. 5 Mar 1834

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BirthApr 10, 1758Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,1,5
Research1776
Milit-BegLeominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Robert of Leominster was in the Regiment of Col. Nathaniel Wade (Three Captains were Lancaster men); Harvard Hx: Ro. of Leominster in the Campaign of 1776 at Hull, etc. and a pensioner; MLM: Pvt. Mass. Line and atSte troops. Transferred Jun. 14, 1833, a. 75 years1,6,7,8,9
Immigrationcirca 1781Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, after the Rev. War1
MarriageMar 1, 1787Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA10,5
1790 Census1790Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, column 1 illegible, 2 males under 16, 1 female11
1800 Census1800Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 41010-10010 (8 total); 4 male 1-9, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 26-4412
NoteApr 1, 1811Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, The town voted that he should have his school-money by his "giving bonds that it shall be laid out for the benefit of his children." He lived in the NE part of the town. On 10 Aug 1812 a bridle way was accepted from Robert's house. In 1825 the bridle path was changed into a road.13
1820 Census1820Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 8 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 2 female 16-26, 1 female 45+14,15
1830 Census1830Winchendon, MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)16
PensionInxSep 5, 1832Worcester Co., MA, USA, "S10851, MA Line"1,17
1840 Census1840Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799), 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)18
DeathJun 23, 1843Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 85; MLM: Mar. 5, 183419,6,20
BurialOld Centre, Winchendon, MA, USA, Section 3C-3421
ResearchSee Winchendon MA Hx by A.P. Marvin; lists family as first Houghtons in Winchendon MA22

Citations

  1. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  2. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 132, 199.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #594, 66.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 66.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 66.
  7. [S178] Nourse, Military Annals of Lancaster, p. 159.
  8. [S224] Henry S. Nourse, Harvard Hx - Nourse, p. 142.
  9. [S96] NEHGR, 55: 86.
  10. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 132.
  11. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, p. 244.
  12. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester Co, MA, p. 228.
  13. [S1066] Rev. A. P. Marvin, History of Winchendon MA, p. 206, 237-238.
  14. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, p. 83.
  15. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 83.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Winchendon, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 419.
  17. [S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
  18. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 202; Page: 275.
  19. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 199.
  20. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.fold3.com: Final Payment Vouchers Index for Military Pensions, 1818-1864.
  21. [S415] E-mail from Priscilla J. Draeger, Winchendon Historical Society, Oct. 15, 2004.


  22. [S1291] A. P. Marvin, Winchendon MA Hx.
  23. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 44.
  24. [S262] Winchendon MA VRs, p. 43.

Susanna Houghton1,2

F, #22781, b. 10 June 1754, d. 25 May 1840

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BirthJun 10, 1754Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
1820 Census1820Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Individuals: 2 female 45+4
DeathMay 25, 1840Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32 #592.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 118.
  5. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.

Martha Houghton1,2

F, #22782, b. 29 June 1759

Family: John Law

  • Marriage*: Martha Houghton married John Law on before 1784.4

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BirthJun 29, 1759Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
NotePutney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Taylor: According to a deed of Putney VT, Israel had lands in Putney and assigned them to son Joseph, who died there 1771, though deed says of Leominster. Deed is from daug. of Joseph, Martha (wife of John Law) in 1784.4
Marriagebefore 17844

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 52 #1193, 53 #1270 & 1275.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 53.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.

Stephen Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #22783, b. 4 July 1794

Family: Hannah Colburn b. c 1791

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BirthJul 4, 1794Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 56 in 1850 census2
MarriageAug 14, 1814Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
1820 Census1820Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 45+;
2 female 0-10, 1 female 26-453,4
1830 Census1830Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)5
1850 Census1850Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 56, a laborer6

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 218.
  2. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, p. 118.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 118.
  5. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 68; Page: 19.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_340; Page: 225; line 19, dwl 1156-495.
  7. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  8. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Hannah Colburn1

F, #22784, b. circa 1791

Family: Stephen Houghton Jr. b. 4 Jul 1794

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Birthcirca 1791MA, USA, age 59 in 1850 census2
MarriageAug 14, 1814Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
1850 Census1850Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 56, a laborer2

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 218.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_340; Page: 225; line 19, dwl 1156-495.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

Elizabeth Ann Houghton1

F, #22785, b. 20 January 1818

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BirthJan 20, 1818Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.

George H. Houghton1

M, #22786, b. 6 December 1823

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BirthDec 6, 1823Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Leander Houghton1,2

M, #22787, b. 5 December 1814, d. June 1879

Family: Deborah C. Sylvester b. Dec 1813

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BirthDec 5, 1814Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1860 census; age 56 in 1870 census1
MarriageJun 16, 1840Newburyport, Essex Co., MA, USA3
1850 Census1850West Newbury, Essex Co., MA, USA, Leander, 35, farmer, property $2,500; Deborah C., 354
1860 Census1860West Newbury, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 45, farmer5
1870 Census1870Newburyport, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 56, a painter6
DeathJun, 1879Newburyport, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 65, organic stomach disease7,8

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 23, E.D. 426, Sh. 4, Ln. 41.
  3. [S301] Newburyport MA VRs II, p. 236.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, West Newbury, Essex Co., MA, Box 315, p. 202.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_499; Page: 91; line 3, dwl 731-807.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newburyport Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_611; Page: 237; line 7, dwl 279-294.
  7. [S886] Unknown compiler address, MA Death Index 1841-1895, 22, #167: p. 310/253.
  8. [S1377] 1880 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts Line: 24 Roll: T1204_38.

Ella Janette Houghton1

F, #22788, b. 24 December 1849

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BirthDec 24, 1849Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Henry Augustus Houghton1

M, #22789, b. 10 June 1805, d. 23 December 1839

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BirthJun 10, 1805Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Residence1839Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA2
DeathDec 23, 1839Rio de Janeiro, Argentina, 1840 given; a. 35; reported in Columbian Centinel, Feb 19, 18403,2

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Rebecca Holt1

F, #22790

Family: Oliver Houghton b. 17 Mar 1734, d. 27 Apr 1790

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MarriageFeb 10, 1780Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 16, 35.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Obadiah Houghton1,2

M, #22791, b. 14 March 1787, d. before 31 March 1787

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BirthMar 14, 1787Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Deathbefore Mar 31, 1787Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mar.4

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35 #710.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Obadiah Houghton1,2

M, #22792, b. 27 October 1788, d. 13 January 1802

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BirthOct 27, 1788Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
DeathJan 13, 1802Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 13. Son of wife of J. Stuart by a former husband.4

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35 #711.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35.
  4. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 324.

Mariah Haskel1

F, #22793

Family: Oliver Houghton b. 17 Mar 1734, d. 27 Apr 1790

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Origincirca 1775Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannJan 23, 1775Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: age 421,2,3

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 16.

Oliver Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #22794, b. 4 March 1776

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BirthMar 4, 1776Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Guardiansp1790Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311204
ResearchMLM gives these as identical3
Duplicate
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 738.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  4. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester, MA.

Patty Houghton1

F, #22795, b. 11 June 1780

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BaptismJun 11, 1780Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Polley C. Houghton1

F, #22796, b. 23 June 1816

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BirthJun 23, 1816Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Achsah Houghton1

F, #22797

Family: Thomas O. Bowers

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MarriageNov 26, 1840Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Duplicate

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.

Thomas O. Bowers1

M, #22798

Family: Achsah Houghton

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MarriageNov 26, 1840Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.

Lydia How1

F, #22799

Family: Elijah Houghton

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Residencecirca 1785Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageMay 25, 1785Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
ResearchMLM gives this marriage in Sterling MA (listed in Leominster VRs, 1785)1,2

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 50.

Widow Elisabeth Houghton1

F, #22800

Family: Jacob Fullum

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MarriageDec 7, 1777Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

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  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.