John McDowl1

M, #29221

Family: Mary Houghton

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MarriageApr 10, 1769New York, New York Co., NY, USA, xiv.671

Citations

  1. [S566] Gideon J. Tucker, New York Marriages previous to 1784, p. 191.

Charles Brenton Hyde1,2

M, #29222, b. 10 March 1840, d. 2 December 1889

Family: Mary Louisa Houghton b. 14 Jan 1837

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BirthMar 10, 1840Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT, USA1,3
Occupationcivil engineer and later postal clerk on the Conn. River Line1
MarriageDec 9, 1869Rockingham, VT, USA1,3,2,4
Residencebefore 1889Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT, USA1
DeathDec 2, 1889Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA1,3
No Childrn

Citations

  1. [S548] Lyman S. Hayes, Rockingham VT Hx - Hayes, p. 811.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT, p. 1248; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 72.
  4. [S1268] Lawrence Wash, VT Mar & Deaths In Middlebury Newspapers, Houghton Surname marriages.

Seth S. Houghton1

M, #29223

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ResearchAug 18, 1862
Mil. Enlsbetween Aug 18, 1862 and Jul 14, 1863Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, in the Union Army, a corporal, Co. I, 12th VT, enlisted Aug. 18, '62; mustered in Oct. 4 '62; mustered out Jul 14 '63; MLM: M.I. Dec. 4, 1862; trans. to Co. C., June 14, 1865; M.O. Dec. 1, 18651,2,3,4,5,6
Duplicate3

Citations

  1. [S548] Lyman S. Hayes, Rockingham VT Hx - Hayes, p. 509.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 138.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  6. [S1298] Theodore S. Peck, VT Volunteers 1861-1866 Revised Roster, p. 473.

Cyrus Houghton1

M, #29226

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ResidenceFeb 23, 1782Townshend, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Land GrantFeb 23, 1782Townshend, Windham Co., VT, USA, p. 1131

Citations

  1. [S568] Jay Mack Holbrook, Vermont's First Settlers, p. 50.

Edward Houghton1

M, #29227

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ResidenceMay 3, 1780Athens, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Land GrantMay 3, 1780Athens, Windham Co., VT, USA
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S568] Jay Mack Holbrook, Vermont's First Settlers, p. 50.

Alice McKee1

F, #29228, b. circa 1843, d. 14 February 1875

Family: Edmund C. Houghton b. 30 May 1843, d. 29 Mar 1893

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Birthcirca 1843Winfield, NY, USA, dd calc; age 28 in 1870 census2
Marriagew/11,3
DeathFeb 14, 1875Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 32-8-27, of bowel inflammation
ResidenceWinfield, NY, USA1
ParentsDSamuel McKee and Betsey Eldred2

Citations

  1. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 119.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Townshend, VT, p. 1702: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  4. [S873] Luella Houghton Pringle, We Houghtons - L. Pringle, p. 15.

Mrs. Anson Canfield1

F, #29229, d. circa 1900

Family: Edmund C. Houghton b. 30 May 1843, d. 29 Mar 1893

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Origincirca 1882Arlington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
Marriage1882Arlington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1,2
ResearchOnly MLM gives this marriage.3
Deathcirca 1900

Citations

  1. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 119.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 162.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 125.

Nelson H. Houghton1,2

M, #29230, b. 16 October 1812, d. 18 September 1868

Family 1: Almira Harrington b. c 1820, d. 10 Apr 1857

Family 2: Violette Sessions b. c 1820, d. 29 Oct 1888

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BirthOct 16, 1812Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 29 in 1850 census; ; age 48, VT, in 1860 census; VT Family Hx: CT4,1,5
Occupationa farmer6
Marriagecirca 1835Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA4,1,7
1840 Census1840Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)8
1850 Census1850Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 29, a farmer, property $5009,5
MarriageAug 25, 1858Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 50, 2nd mar., a farmer10
1860 Census1860Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 48, a farmer, property $1000-37511
DeathSep 18, 1868Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 55-11-20, of consumption; VT Family Hx: Shaftsbury, age 58; GS: age 561,12,3
BurialJoseph Waits Cemetery, Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA12,13
BiographyShaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, VT Family Hx: one of the first pioneers1
ResearchA Nelson Houghton fought in Civil War
AssociationWhig party

Citations

  1. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 214.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, p. 85; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M432_921; Page: 3; line 31, dwl 37-38.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 921, p. 3.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  8. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: 539; Page: 296.
  9. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 76; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  11. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 1040, line 21, dwl 301-326.
  12. [S1286] Levi Henry Elwell, Shaftsbury VT Gravestone Inscriptions, p. 27.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, VT, p. 108; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Dover, VT, p. 1235; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 150: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, p. 78: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Dr. Mial B. Houghton V.S.1,2

M, #29231, b. 14 October 1849, d. 10 April 1904

Family: Helen Amelia Wood b. Jul 1852, d. 16 Feb 1925

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BirthOct 14, 1849Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 12 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Oct 1848, age 51, in 1900 census3,1,4
Immigrationbetween 1863 and 1870Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
Mil. Serv.Comp. K., VT national guard
1870 Census1870Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 46, a dress maker, property $1900-$125; and Abba Sessions, 48, MA5
Education1872two and a half years at the American Veternary University (now Leobard's Veternary University)1
OccupationBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, veternary surgeon1
Residencebetween 1877 and 1878a livery business and meat market1
MarriageJan 20, 1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, Beebe: Jan. 21 1880; VT Gen. HX: Dec 20, 1880; present in Jun 1880 census as married1,2
1880 CensusJun 18, 1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 30, a liveryman, boarding with Emerson Moore6
1900 Census1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 51, a veternary surgeon4,7
Associationa Republican
Churcha Baptist
Gen. Soc.SAR of NY (vice president twice)1
DeathApr 10, 1904Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, of haemstemisis and typhoid8
BurialBennington Village Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA9
BiographyVT Gen. & Family: Dr. Mial B. Houghton is the oldest, from point of years of practice, veterinary surgeon of Bennington, and his success has placed him in the
front rank among the representatives of the profession in this part of the state. He was born in Shaftsbury, Vermont, on the 14th of October,
1849. His father, Nelson Houghton, was also native of that place and was a son of Timothy Houghton, whose birth occurred in .Connecticut.
The first representatives of the name in the new world came from England and settled in the Charter Oak state in colonial days. Grandfather
Houghton left Connecticut and became one of the pioneer settlers of Shaftsbury, Vermont, where he secured a large tract of land covered
with native timber, and devoted his remaining days to the improvement of his property, his efforts as an agriculturist bringing to him a good
financial return. He married Frances Gawyer. who was born in Connecticut and was of French- Spanish lineage. Her father was a French
major, but her mother was born in Spain. By the marriage of Timothy and Frances Houghton were born ten children. The mother was a consistent
member of the Methodist Episcopal church and died in that faith at the age of eighty six years. Nelson Houghton wvas reared in Shaftsbury
and after arriving at years of maturity married Almira Herrington, who was born in Shaftsbury. They began their domestic life in a log
cabin, in true pioneer style, but the little home was brightened by the presence of four children, of whom three are yet living, Timothy and Rufus.
both of whom are residents of Dover, Vermont; and Mial. Nelson Houghton devoted his entire life to agricultural pursuits and prospered in his
undertakings, so that as the years passed he was enabled to add to his place all the comforts of civilization. The little log cabin was replaced
by a substantial and commodious frame residence, and it was in that home that he died, at the age of fifty-eight years. He gave his political
support to the Whig party, and on that ticket was called to a number of local offices, in which he discharged his duties with marked ability and
fidelity. His wife died at the age of forty-one years. Dr. Houghton spent his early life at the old home in Shaftsbury, pursued his education in its
public schools and in 1863 came to Bennington, where he remained until 1870. In that year he went to New York, where he remained for one
year employed as a salesman. The Soummond Brothers had a large shipping business and also engaged in the manufacture and sale of lightning
rods, and of the latter department of their business Mr. Houghton had charge for two years. In 1872 he attended lectures in the American
Veterinary University (now Leobard's Veterinary University), and for two years and seven months was a student at that college. At that
time his mother's health failed, and he returned to Bennington to manage the disposal of the property of the estate. It was at that time that
he established his livery business, and was also proprietor of a meat market in 1877-8. In connection with his livery he began the practice of
veterinary surgery, which he has since followed with excellent success. On the 20th of December, 1880, Dr. Houghton was united in marriage to Miss Helen Wood, a daughter of Franklin Wood, a native of Woodford, Vermont.- Mr. Wood was a machinist by trade, and becoming connected with a mill, gradually worked his way upward and was made superintendent and general manager of all contracts. He married Sarah Crawford, and they became the
parents of two children, Helen, and Charles A. To Mr. and Mrs. Houghton has been born a daughter, Ethel Houghton. Doctor Houghton
is a firm believer in the principles which constitute the Republican platform and ahvays endorses the policy of the party by his ballot, but
has never had time or inclination to seek public office. He is a member of the Stocks Insurance Company of Boston, and belongs to the Sons of
the American Revolution, holding membership with the chapter of New York, of which he has twice been elected vice-president. He belongs
to Company K, Vermont National Guards, and was one of the four original members appointed to draw up a charter and since that time he has
held all of the important offices in the organization. He is connected as examiner with the Humane Society, and belongs to the American Veterinary
Association. He is a very successful man, doing a good business and haA'ing a large practice among the best people in this part of the
state. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church and have a large circle of friends in Bennington.10

Citations

  1. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 214.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 150: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 28, Sh. 4, Ln. 82.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 378, line 20, dwl 583.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T9_1341; Family History Film: 1255341; Page: 348B; Enumeration District: 25; sheet 46, line 34, dwl 384-462.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 28; Sheet 4B; line 82, dwl 615-87-95.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 163?: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, June 2000.
  10. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 278.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 135: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Frances Goyer1

F, #29232, b. 26 February 1788, d. 4 February 1869

Family: Timothy Houghton b. c 1784, d. 8 May 1831

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BirthFeb 26, 1788Dublin, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 72, NH, in 1860 census; VT Family Hx: CT; MA per 1880 census of son Myron2,3,4
Marriage BannNov 16, 1805Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, Adams also2,1,3
DeathFeb 4, 1869Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, VT Family Hx: 86 yrs; Beebe: 4 Feb 1870, Cheshire Co.2,3,4
BurialCenter Cemetery, Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, Frances Colvin, w/ of Timothy Houghton3,4
BiographyVT Family Hx: Her father was French and his mother was Spanish; Beebe: dau. of Bartholomew Goyer and Joanna2,1
Children+10 children2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 214.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1286] Levi Henry Elwell, Shaftsbury VT Gravestone Inscriptions, p. 27.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 203?: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, p. 85; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Almira Harrington1

F, #29233, b. circa 1820, d. 10 April 1857

Family: Nelson H. Houghton b. 16 Oct 1812, d. 18 Sep 1868

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Birthcirca 1820Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; age 41 in 1857; age 40 in 1860 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1835Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA3,1,4
1850 Census1850Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 29, a farmer, property $5005,2
DeathApr 10, 1857Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 411,4,6
BurialWaite Cemetery, Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA6
ParentsDBenjamin Harrington and L. A. Coffman

Citations

  1. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 214.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M432_921; Page: 3; line 31, dwl 37-38.
  3. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  5. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  6. [S1286] Levi Henry Elwell, Shaftsbury VT Gravestone Inscriptions, p. 31.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, VT, p. 108; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Dover, VT, p. 1235; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 150: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, p. 78: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Helen Amelia Wood1,2,3

F, #29234, b. July 1852, d. 16 February 1925

Family: Dr. Mial B. Houghton V.S. b. 14 Oct 1849, d. 10 Apr 1904

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BirthJul, 1852Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 28 in 1880 census; Jul 1852, age 47 in 1900 census4,5,2
MarriageJan 20, 1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, Beebe: Jan. 21 1880; VT Gen. HX: Dec 20, 1880; present in Jun 1880 census as married1,6
1880 CensusJun 18, 1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 30, a liveryman, boarding with Emerson Moore7
1900 Census1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 51, a veternary surgeon5,8
DeathFeb 16, 1925Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 73, of myocarditis3
BurialBennington Village Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA9
ParentsDBenjamin Franklin Wood of Woodford, VT and Sarah Crawford of VT3

Citations

  1. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 214.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 135: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  4. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 28, Sh. 4, Ln. 82.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 150: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T9_1341; Family History Film: 1255341; Page: 348B; Enumeration District: 25; sheet 46, line 34, dwl 384-462.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 28; Sheet 4B; line 82, dwl 615-87-95.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, June 2000.

Ethel Wood Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #29235, b. 11 April 1888, d. 29 January 1904

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BirthApr 11, 1888Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, Apr 1888, age 12 in 1900 census3
DeathJan 29, 1904Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 15-9-18, of pulmonary phoisis4
BurialBennington Village Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S570] Hon. Hiram Carleton, Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont, p. 214.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 28, Sh. 4, Ln. 82.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 135: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 156: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Center Lamb Houghton1,2,3

M, #29236, b. 5 July 1833, d. 13 February 1905

Family 1: Lucy M. Wilson b. 28 Dec 1833, d. 17 Sep 1871

Family 2: Laura Ann Bixby b. 19 Jan 1850, d. 25 Nov 1927

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BirthJul 5, 1833Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census; age 50 in 1880 census; Jul 1828, age 71 in 1900 census5,6,7,2,8
1850 Census1850Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 20; listed with Jeremiah and Louisa Sanborn family9
Marriage10
1860 Census1860Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 30, property $70011
MarriageJan 22, 1873West Fairlee, VT, USA, age 43, 2nd; mar 27 years in 1900 census; Hardwick, VT per Harry Belmont Houghton12,1,13,7,8
1900 Census1900Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 71; with 6 boarders5,14
DeathFeb 13, 1905Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 75 y 7 m15,4
ObituaryFeb, 1905Barre, VT, USA, CENTER L. HOUGHTON. Well-Known Barre Man Died This Morning, Aged 77 Tears.
Center L. Houghton, a well known citizen of this city, died at five o’clock this morning at hin home, 7 Central Place, after an illness with a tubercular disease. He had been confined to his the house during the past ten daya. The deceased waa born in Orange in 1828, having therefore reached the age of 77 yean. During the last eighteen years, Mr. Houghton had been a resident of this city. He leaves a son, Lester K. Houghton of Graceville, Minn., by his first wife (who was Lucy Wilson of Orange), a widow, Mrs. L.A. Houghton and two children, Mrs. James F. Smith, and Harry B. Houghton of this city. The funeral will tie held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the house, 7 Central Place. The Rev. J. Edward Wright will officiate.
Center L. Houghton The Barre Daily Times Barre, Vermont, USA 11 Feb. 1905, Sat. Page 1
Occupationa farmer

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: West Fairlee, VT, p. 795: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M432_926; Page: 142; line 32, dwl 1270-1364.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1105: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 10, E.D. 215, Sh. 24, Ln. 42.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, Orange Co., VT, p. 385; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, VT, p. 593: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx SAR application of Harry Belmont Houghton.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M432_926; Page: 143; line 18, dwl 1282-1376.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Orange, Orange Co., VT, Roll 1323, p. 307, line 38, dwl 2470-2482.
  11. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Orange Co., VT, Roll 1323, p. 307, line 38, dwl 2470-2482.
  12. [S572] Arthur F. Stone, The Vermont of Today, p. 629.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Brighton, VT, p. 467: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  14. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Washington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 215; Sheet 24A; line 42, dwl 352-459.
  15. [S91] City Directory, Barre VT 1905.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Orange, Orange Co., VT, Roll 1323, p. 308, line 1, dwl 2470-2482.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: West Fairlee, VT, p. 1783: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: West Fairlee, Orange Co., VT, p. 443; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  19. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Brighton, Essex Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 89, Sh. 15, Ln. 14.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1381; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: West Fairlee, VT, p. 780: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  22. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1332?: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  23. [S1074] Town Records: Brighton, VT, p. 473: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  24. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1108: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Laura Ann Bixby1,2,3

F, #29237, b. 19 January 1850, d. 25 November 1927

Family: Center Lamb Houghton b. 5 Jul 1833, d. 13 Feb 1905

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BirthJan 19, 1850Lyme, NH, USA, dd calc; age 30 in 1880 census; Jan 1850, age 50 in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census; age 68 in 1920 census; West Fairlee VT Vrs: Lyndon, VT; Brighton VT VRs: Lyme NH4,5,6,7,8
MarriageJan 22, 1873West Fairlee, VT, USA, age 43, 2nd; mar 27 years in 1900 census; Hardwick, VT per Harry Belmont Houghton1,2,8,7,3
1900 Census1900Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 71; with 6 boarders9,10
Note19106 children born, 2 living
Occupation1920laundry proprietor
DeathNov 25, 1927Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 77-10-6, of breast and lung carcinoma5
ParentsDSalman Bixby, b. Lyme NH, and Aseneth Lewis, b. NH5

Citations

  1. [S572] Arthur F. Stone, The Vermont of Today, p. 629.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: West Fairlee, VT, p. 795: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx SAR application of Harry Belmont Houghton.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1108: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: West Fairlee, VT, p. 780: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, VT, p. 593: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Brighton, VT, p. 467: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 10, E.D. 215, Sh. 24, Ln. 42.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Washington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 215; Sheet 24A; line 42, dwl 352-459.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Brighton, Essex Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 89, Sh. 15, Ln. 14.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1381; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1332?: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Brighton, VT, p. 473: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Harry Benjamin Houghton1,2,3

M, #29238, b. 5 August 1876, d. 14 June 1961

Family: Grace F. Gauthier b. 11 Mar 1881, d. 6 Mar 1977

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BirthAug 5, 1876Fairlee, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census1,4
EducationSpaulding High School1
MarriageFeb 20, 1901Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 24, a letter carrier1,5,2
City Dirct1905Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, a letter carrier
1910 Census1910Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 34, post office carrier6
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Montpelier, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 42, mail carrier3
1920 Census1920Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 43, a post office letter carrier5,7
OccupationBarre, Washington Co., VT, USA, 26 years as U. S. postal service letter carrier
Address192951 Elm St., Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA
1930 Census1930Barre, VT, USA, age 54, laundry inspector8
1940 Census1940Barre, VT, USA, age 63, steam laundry proprietor9
1950 US Census1950Barre, VT, USA
DeathJun 14, 1961Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 85, of uremia4
BurialHope Cemetery, Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA4

Citations

  1. [S572] Arthur F. Stone, The Vermont of Today, p. 629.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1381; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1984100.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Barre, Washington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 12, E.D. 73, Sh. 14, Ln. 64.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Barre Ward 2, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1617; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 209;
    line 87, dwl 59-122-141.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Barre Ward 2, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1875; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 73; line 64, dwl 61-282-352.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Washington, Vermont; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342165.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Washington, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04237; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 12-3.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Williamstown, VT, p. 995; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Grace F. Gauthier1,2,3

F, #29239, b. 11 March 1881, d. 6 March 1977

Family: Harry Benjamin Houghton b. 5 Aug 1876, d. 14 Jun 1961

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BirthMar 11, 1881Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census4,5,6,3
ResidenceBarre, Washington Co., VT, USA1
MarriageFeb 20, 1901Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 24, a letter carrier1,4,2
1910 Census1910Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 34, post office carrier7
1920 Census1920Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 43, a post office letter carrier4,8
SSNVT, USA, 009-05-25203
1930 Census1930Barre, VT, USA, age 54, laundry inspector9
1940 Census1940Barre, VT, USA, age 63, steam laundry proprietor10
1950 US Census1950Barre, VT, USA
Last LocBarre, Washington Co., VT, USA, Zip 056415
DeathMar 6, 1977Berlin, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 95, of cerebral hemorrhage; certif. 007415,3
ParentsDJoseph Gauthier and Alice Camaraire?, both b. Canada3

Citations

  1. [S572] Arthur F. Stone, The Vermont of Today, p. 629.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1381; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Berlin, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Barre, Washington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 12, E.D. 73, Sh. 14, Ln. 64.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Williamstown, VT, p. 995; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Barre Ward 2, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1617; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 209;
    line 87, dwl 59-122-141.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Barre Ward 2, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1875; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 73; line 64, dwl 61-282-352.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Washington, Vermont; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342165.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Barre, Washington, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04237; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 12-3.

Harry Belmont Houghton1,2

M, #29240, b. 2 August 1901, d. 17 February 1982

Family: Virginia Dart Elliott b. c 1908, d. 3 Sep 1977

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BirthAug 2, 1901Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 17 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1940 census; Barre, VT per his SAR application; SS: Williamstown, VT4,5,1,6,7
EducationSpaulding High School3
Occupationcivil engineer of U.S. Department of Commerce
Gen. Soc.Nov 30, 1926District of Columbia Society, National Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Residence1929Washington, DC, USA3
MarriageDec 26, 1931Worcester, MA, USA2,8
Residence1935VA, USA
1940 Census1940Montpelier, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 38, laundry manager, 4 years of college; and mother in law Ruth Elliott, 61, CT9
1950 US Census1950Montpellier, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 48, laundry and dry cleaner; and mother inlaw Ruth D. Elliott, 71, CT
Last LocBarre, Washington Co., VT, USA, Zip 0564110
SSNVT, USA, 009-09-4797
DeathFeb 17, 1982Berlin, Washington Co., VT, USA4,10,11,7
ObituaryFeb 18, 1982Barre, VT, USA, H. Belmont Houghton, 80, 6 Richardson St., Montpelier, died Wednesday at the Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Barre, Aug. 2, 1901, the son of Harry and Grace (Gauthier) Houghton. He was educated in the Barre schools, and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1919. Mr. Houghton attended Dartmouth College and graduated from the University of Vermont, class of 1923, with a degree in civil engineering. He was married on Dec. 26, 1931, in Worcester, Mass, to Virginia Elliott. Mrs. Houghton died in 1977. He had been employed by the Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C., and worked in the White House Reconstruction during the Coolidge Administration. Later, he worked on the Panama Canal, as a civil engineer. He had also studied law at George Washington University during his employment in Washington. Mr. Houghton moved to Montpelier in 1935, were he owned and operated the Barre-Montpelier Steam Laundry. He was member of the Masonic Lodge, Mt. Sinai Temple, No. 3 Shine, the Lake Mansfield Trout Club, the Montpelier Elks Club, and the Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Two sons, Peter and Timothy, are deceased. The body will be cremated at the Mt. Pleasant Crematory, St. Johnsbury. Commital services for the ashes will be conducted at the Hope Cemetery, Barre, in the spring.

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Williamstown, VT, p. 995; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S572] Arthur F. Stone, The Vermont of Today, p. 629.
  4. [S98] Social Security Administration.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Barre, Washington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 12, E.D. 73, Sh. 14, Ln. 64.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Department of Health. Vermont Death Index 1981-2001. Burlington, VT, USA: Vermont Department of Health, 2001.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Berlin, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T627_4238; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 12-30; line 50, dwl 99-160.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 286, p. 134.

Henry V. Lovell1,2

M, #29241, b. 13 January 1830, d. 19 March 1865

Family: Emeline P. Brown

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BirthJan 13, 1830Lyndon, NH, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; Lovell Genealogy: 13 Dec. 18301
Marriage2
DeathMar 19, 1865Pittsfield, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 35-36, of consumption1

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 123.
  2. [S1072] Elisabeth Lovell Bowman C.G., Alexander Lovell Genealogy, p. 318.

Joseph Darling1,2,3

M, #29246, b. 29 October 1746, d. 9 November 1824

Family: Sarah Houghton b. 24 Nov 1756, d. 21 Jan 1846

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BirthOct 29, 1746Framingham, MA, USA, MLM: Jul. 26, 1782 (Win. 26); VT Families II: Jul 26 1762, Winchendon, MA1,3,2,4,5
MarriageAug 19, 1773Marborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Eunice Flagg5
Milit-Beg1776private in Capt. Aaron Gardiner's Co., Col. Brooks' Regt. and maybe who enlisted in Middleboro as a private in Capt. William Tapper's Co., Col. Ebenezer white's Regt. to an alarm in Rhode Island.2,6
MarriageApr 7, 1778Northboro, MA, USA, w/23,2,4,5
Immigration1781Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, near his father-in-law John Houghton.7
Office1795Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, surveyor of highways
Freeman18037
ResidenceApr 12, 1823Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA, He bought a farm two miles northwest of the Catlin settlement, not far from the 20 acres of John Houghton3,7
DeathNov 9, 1824Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA8,2
BiographyJohn Darling, VT Families I: son of Amos (Thomas, John) and Hepsabah (Bruce) Darling; MLM (error): son of John and Ruth Darling of Winchenden, MA3,2,5

Citations

  1. [S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 521.
  2. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 49.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 15.
  4. [S720] Scott Andrew Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - II, p. 118.
  5. [S1045] Lou Ella J. and William A. Martin Martin, George Darling Descendants, p. 350.
  6. [S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, Vol. 4: p. 438.
  7. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 50.
  8. [S161] Marlborough MA VRs, p. 353.

Joel Darling1

M, #29247, b. 9 January 1784, d. 1854

Family: Lovenia Wales b. 12 Jan 1783

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BirthJan 9, 1784Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
MarriageDec 18, 18031
Immigration1804German, Chenango, NY, USA, after he sold property by warrant to Moses Hurd.1
Death1854Casanovia, Chenango Co., NY, USA, DAR records give Nov 2 18541,2

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 50.
  2. [S1385] "Diary of Rev. Royal Houghton,", p. 12.

Vinal Darling1

M, #29248, b. 2 February 1779, d. 17 March 1780

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BirthFeb 2, 1779Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
DeathMar 17, 1780Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 50.

John Darling1

M, #29249, b. 1 April 1781, d. 29 June 1791

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BirthApr 1, 1781Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
DeathJun 29, 1791Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 50.

Lovenia Wales1

F, #29250, b. 12 January 1783

Family: Joel Darling b. 9 Jan 1784, d. 1854

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BirthJan 12, 1783Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
MarriageDec 18, 18031
LivingDec 1, 1856Chenango Co., NY, USA, as a widow; uncited DAR records give Sep. 16 18671
ParentsDLevine Wales and Molly Durkee

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 50.