Daniel A. Houghton1

M, #40021, b. 31 October 1843, d. 3 February 1862

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BirthOct 31, 1843Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census1
DeathFeb 3, 1862Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 18-3-23, of chronic diarrhea1,3
BurialDurant Cemetery, Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT, p. 955; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.
  3. [S1272] Larua Abbott and Mary Wheeler, Cabot [VT] Cemeteries, Durant, D-33.

Clark Houghton1

M, #40022, b. 27 April 1807, d. 7 March 1869

Family: Hannah Chamberlin b. c 1806, d. 25 Dec 1860

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BirthApr 27, 1807Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 45 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census3,4
Marriage1
1840 Census1840Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)5
Research1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, near each other in 1850 census
1850 Census1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 45, a farmer, property $13001
1860 Census1860Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $8006
PensionInxNov 27, 1868for son Silas
DeathMar 7, 1869Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, USA, of consumption, age 61 y 11 m7,3
BurialMorgan Center Cemetery, Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, USA7
ResearchBarnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 83; line 4, dwl 937-970.
  2. [S16] CJV opinion.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, p. 863: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: 540; Page: 322.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 31, line 39, dwl 380-380.
  7. [S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname; Morgan, VT.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 31, line 39, dwl 380-380.

Hannah Chamberlin1

F, #40023, b. circa 1806, d. 25 December 1860

Family: Clark Houghton b. 27 Apr 1807, d. 7 Mar 1869

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Birthcirca 1806Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 43 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census; dd calc2,3
Marriage3
1850 Census1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 45, a farmer, property $13003
1860 Census1860Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $8004
DeathDec 25, 1860Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 54, of consumption1,5,2,6,7
BurialGreen Cemetery, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1,2

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Cemetery Records, p. 200: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1417.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 124; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 83; line 4, dwl 937-970.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 31, line 39, dwl 380-380.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vital Records, Book 1, p. 43: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1417.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vol. 1 Danville Cemetery Records, p. 200; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vital Records, Book 1, p. 43: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1418 and F 30547.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 31, line 39, dwl 380-380.

Laura Florinda Houghton1

F, #40024, b. 6 April 1832, d. 20 September 1897

Family: Albert A. Elliot

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BirthApr 6, 1832Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 18 in 1850 census1
Residence1856Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA2
MarriageAug 30, 1856Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Danville VRs: Apr 31, 1856, Danville, VT; Barnet VRs: Aug 30, 1856, Barnet, VT; Rootsweb: 18583,4,2
DeathSep 20, 1897age 655
BurialMorgan Center Cemetery, Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, USA5
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 3, p. 323; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Marriage Records, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 12, p. 427; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname; Morgan, VT.

Eleanor Maud Houghton1

F, #40025, b. 26 January 1836

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BirthJan 26, 1836Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Milo Houghton1

M, #40026, b. 17 July 1838

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BirthJul 17, 1838Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 39 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Daniel Houghton1

M, #40027, b. 1829

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Birth1829VT, USA, age 21 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 21, a laborer, living in a boarding house, with the Kearney family1
DuplicateVT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 82; line 35, dwl 927-990.

Carlos C. Houghton1,2,3

M, #40028, b. 9 October 1836, d. 2 February 1916

Family 1: Eunice A. (?) b. c 1837, d. 10 Jan 1860

Family 2: Salome Smith b. 10 Aug 1839, d. 18 Feb 1927

  • Marriage*: Carlos C. Houghton married Salome Smith on Apr 2, 1863 mar 38 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census.4,5

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BirthOct 9, 1836St. Johnsbury, VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Oct 1834, age 65 in 1900 census; age 75 in 1910 census4,3,5
Marriage
1860 Census1860Kingston, Sauk Co., WI, USA, a Charles Houghton, 26, farmer6
MarriageApr 2, 1863mar 38 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census4,5
1880 Census1880Fieldon, Watonwan Co., MN, USA, age 45, a farmer, with a rupture4,7
1900 Census1900Marion, Olmsted Co., MN, USA, age 65, farmer2
1910 Census1910Marion, Olmsted Co., MN, USA, age 75, farmer8
DeathFeb 2, 1916Wright Co., MN, USA, certif. 1916-MN-0168231,9

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Minnesota Historical Society (people.mnhs.org) Minnesota Death Certificates, Houghton Surname, Feb. 28, 2002.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Marion, Olmsted, Minnesota; Roll: T623 778; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 109; line 14, dwl 49-49.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 80; line 14, dwl 898-940.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Fieldon, Watonwan Co., MN, Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 265, Sh. 8, Ln. 1.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/474600/person/-2071800944
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1429; Page: 668; sheet 24, line 9, dwl 176-176.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Fieldon, Watonwan Co., MN, oll: T9_637; Family History Film: 1254637; Page: 401A; Enumeration District: 265; Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 265, Sh. 8, Ln. 1, dwl 52-53.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Two Harbors Ward 1, Lake, Minnesota; Roll: T624_707; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 99;
    line 22, dwl 74-76.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Prairie du Sac, Suak Co., WI, Box 1739, p. 200, line 28, dwl 377-46.

Harriet J. Houghton1

F, #40029, b. 26 January 1838, d. 19 November 1855

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BirthJan 26, 1838VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census1
DeathNov 19, 1855WI, USA, age 18
BurialSauk Prairie Cemetery, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 80; line 14, dwl 898-940.

Lasura Bachelder1,2

F, #40030, b. 28 September 1819

Family: David Goss Houghton b. 11 Apr 1817

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BirthSep 28, 1819Stanstead Co., Quebec, Canada, age 32, CT, in 1850 census; age 40, East Canada, in 1860 census; age 50, Canada, in 1870 census; age 60 in 1880 census; VT given in 1880 and 1900 census of son Cornelius; St. Johnsbury VT town records: Stonslead, CT;
Jacqueline Sleeper Russell: bpt. Stanstead County, Quebec Canada - most likely born in Quebec, but also could have been in VT - area right on border)1,3,4
MarriageJan 10, 1842Sutton, VT, USA5,6
1850 Census1850St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 33, a mechanic, property $2257
1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 43, joiner8
1870 Census1870St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, next door to son Cornelius; age 56, a farmer9
Land RecrdJan 8, 1871St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, as grantors, warranty deed; Mary Danforth, grantee2
ResearchLasura given in vital records of children; Susannah given in 1850 census and at death of daug. Maria
ParentsDFather: JONATHAN BACHELDER b: 9 OCT 1776 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont
Mother: BETSEY PINKHAM b: 22 MAY 1784 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire3
1880 Census1880Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 63, farmer10

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 4, p. 89.
  2. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 21, p. 1.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Jacqueline Sleeper Russell, Oct. 25, 2002, on e-mail address, based on The History of Stanstead Co. Province of Quebec, by B. F. Hubbard, p. 209-210.
  4. [S415] E-mail HISTORY OF STANSTEAD COUNTY by B. F. HUBBARD from Jacqueline Sleeper Russell, April 3, 2007.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 55, line 22, dwl 530.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Sutton, Caledonia Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 55, line 22, dwl 530-548.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 420, line 13, dwl 1682-1834.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 206, line 11, dwl 353-388.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: 1342; Family History Film: 1255342; Page: 255A; Enumeration District: 060; line 43, dwl 10-11.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 St. Johnsburg, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 55 (house 530).
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 4, p. 176.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 4, p. 174.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 272: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Loisa G. Houghton1

F, #40031, b. 1848, d. 1851

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Birth1848VT, USA, dd calc; age 2 in 1850 census2
Death1851St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 31
BurialMt. Pleasant, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 55, line 22, dwl 530-548.

Maria Jones1

F, #40032, b. 3 July 1803, d. 7 November 1887

Family: Captain William C. Houghton b. 4 Nov 1805, d. 11 Mar 1887

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BirthJul 3, 1803Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 47 in 1850 census; age 56 in 1860 census; age 66 in 1870 census; age 76 in 1880 census2
MarriageSep 28, 1830Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA3,1
1850 Census1850St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 44, farmer, property $40004
1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA5
1870 Census1870St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 64, a farmer, property $7000-$15966
Land RecrdFeb 22, 1877St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, grantors; Selim, grantee7
1880 Census1880St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 74, a farmer8,9
DeathNov 7, 1887St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 84 y 4 m 4 d3,10

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Burke, VT, Book A., p. 451; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 22, p. 132.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 7, p. 131.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , St Johnsbury, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 54; line 23, dwl 524-542.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 338, line 7, dwl 1093-1133.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 188, line 40, dwl 40-47.
  7. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 22, p. 553.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 57, Sh. 12, Ln. 40.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 57, Sh. 12, Ln. 40, dwl 131-135.
  10. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 122.

Jonathan Houghton Jr1,2

M, #40033, b. 1 May 1816, d. 10 February 1890

Family: Emeline W. Hosmer b. c 1828, d. 11 Oct 1880

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BirthMay 1, 1816Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 34 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 54 in 1870 census; age 64 in 1880 census; Don Harrington: Westminster VT3,1
1850 Census1850Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $1000; living with Earle and Lois Barney4
MarriageAug 1, 1854Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA5,6,7,8
1860 Census1860Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 44, a farmer, property $1800-7009
1870 Census1870Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 54, a farmer, property $2500-$80010
1880 Census1880Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 64, a farmer5,11
Residence1887East Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, mail carrier from E. Burke, at Kirby, VT; to Lyndonville, a farmer, 120 acres12
DeathFeb 10, 1890Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 73-9-9, of paralysis2

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 1, p. 117, Registration Records: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, VT, p. 79: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 98, Registration Records: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 43; line 42, dwl 352-370.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 47, Sh. 1, Ln. 29.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 104b, line 34, dwl 49.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Burke, VT, Book B, p. 240; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 219, line 26, dwl 284-289.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 104b, line 34, dwl 49-49.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 47, Sh. 1, Ln. 29, dwl 7-8.
  12. [S1080] Hamilton Child, Gazateer of Vermont, p. 71.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, VT, p. 278: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Burke, VT, p. 249: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 131; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Sutton, VT, p. 331; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 81, p. 123.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 269; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, VT, p. 271: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Rodentha Houghton1

F, #40034, b. 1838

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Birth1838VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 12; living with William and Marcia Bacon and family1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 52; line 42, dwl 149-154.

Polly Houghton1

F, #40035, b. 1794

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Birth1794MA, USA, age 56 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 56, MA; living with Martha Graves, age 49, VT1
Duplicate
DuplicatePutney, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 53; dwl 160-165.

Molly Geneva Houghton1

F, #40036, b. 7 February 1847, d. 15 April 1937

Family: William Wentworth Burr b. 24 Nov 1836, d. 8 May 1910

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BirthFeb 7, 1847Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, USA
Marriage
Children+1873Lucy May Burr Roschl 1873–1957
Mollie Geneva Burr 1877–1881
Sarah Gertrude Burr Middleton 1879–1963
Roslyn Burr Christiersson 1882–1961
DeathApr 15, 1937Las Vegas, NV, USA
BurialWoodlawn Cemetry, Las Vegas, NV, USA
ResearchAfter her parents death she was raised by her mothers's sister Abigail Conklin Smith and her husband Joseph Smith. They lived at some point of time in Mt Pleasant, Sanpete, Utah.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Putney, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 74 (house 254).

Rebecca Durfee1

F, #40037, b. 11 March 1878, d. 8 July 1942

Family: Reuben Benjamin Houghton b. 1 Jan 1852, d. 17 Nov 1921

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BirthMar 11, 1878Belmont, Nye Co., NV, USA, age 22 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1894age 15; mar 6 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Cherry Creek, Yavapai Co., AZ, USA, age 48, miner4
1920 Census1920Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 70, hotel keeper5
1930 Census1930age 52, a widow, none2
1940 Census1940Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 62, widow, none6
DeathJul 8, 1942Snowflake, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA7
BurialR V Mike Ramsay Memorial Cemetery, Snowflake, AZ, USA
ParentsDparents born in NY per 1900 census; IL and IA in 1920 census; father born in IA, mother born in IL in 1930 census;

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Joseph S. Houghton, 6 June 1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Snowflake, Navajo Co., Arizona; Roll: 60; Enumeration District: 17; Page 184, Sheet:3A; line 48, dwl 42-44.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 20, 2010.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cherry Creek, Yavapai Co., Arizona Territory; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 68; Sheet: 10B, line 83, dwl 218-241.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Snowflake, Navajo, Arizona; Roll: T625_50; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92; line 35, dwl 90-102.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census ,, Navajo, Arizona; Roll: T627_110; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-21.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 22, 2010.

Reuben Joseph Houghton1

M, #40038, b. 24 June 1916, d. 18 November 1998

Family: Tansy Lee b. 28 Jun 1931, d. 23 Dec 2011

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BirthJun 24, 1916Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 3 8/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census; US Veterans: 24 May 19162,3,4,5
1930 Census1930age 52, a widow, none2
1940 Census1940Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 62, widow, none6
Occupation1940WPA road construction, jack hammer man
Mil. DraftSnowflake, AZ, USA, age 24, Occupation: W P A
Research1943
Mil. EnlsJan 5, 1943Phoenix, AZ, USA, PFC US Army, World War II; Name: Reuben J Houghton Birth Year: 1916 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Arizona State: Arizona County or City: Navajo Enlistment Date: 5 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: Arizona Enlistment City: Phoenix Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 2 years of high school Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 71 Weight: 1907
MarriageMay 26, 1949Maricopa Co., AZ, USA
1950 US Census1950Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 33, light co. lineman helper
DeathNov 18, 1998Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA4,5
BurialNov 21, 1998R V "Mike" Ramsey Memorial Park, Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ, USA4,5
ResearchTansy L Houghton
Rebecca Houghton
Phyllis G Houghton
Lucinda Houghton

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Joseph S. Houghton, 6 June 1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Snowflake, Navajo Co., Arizona; Roll: 60; Enumeration District: 17; Page 184, Sheet:3A; line 48, dwl 42-44.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Genealogy.az.gov: Anrizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates, Houghton surname.
  4. [S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 22, 2010.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census ,, Navajo, Arizona; Roll: T627_110; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-21.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Joseph Stephen Houghton1,2

M, #40039, b. 15 December 1951

Family 1: Phyllis Goldie Glasgall b. 7 Sep 1949

Family 2: Sharon Woods b. 1953

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ResearchReuben Houghton is genetically related to John Houghton of Lancaster MA, via DNA evidence of Joseph Stephen Houghton
BirthDec 15, 1951Belmont, Coconino Co., AZ, USA3
MarriageMar 6, 1976Ft. Lewis, Pierce Co., WA, USA3
Mil. Serv.US military for 12 years
AddressJun 6, 1999[email protected]
MarriageJul 1, 1999Magdalena, Socorro Co., NM, USA4
DNA Project2018Kit 864992: Y DNA 37; direct descendant of John Houghton of Lancaster MA
Residence2018[email protected]
ResearchDesc. of Reuben Houghton, b. 1798
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Sigler, April 15, 2010.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Joseph S. Houghton, 6 June 1999.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 20, 2010.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 22, 2010.

Col. Joshua Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #40040, b. 1771, d. 12 September 1841

Family 1: Doratha Crutchfield b. 10 Dec 1777

Family 2: Ann Richards Lumpkin b. c 1776, d. b 1 Jul 1861

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Birth1771NC, USA, GA Marriages: NC; Watson: 1777; Callaway: Hanover Co., VA1,4,2,3
Land RecrdMay 23, 1779Wasinghton Co., TN, USA, file 113, 200 acres, grant date 24 Oct 1782, N side of Watauga River5
Marriage1,4
Marriagebefore Jan, 1816
NoteJan, 1816Jan Term 1816, Oglethorpe Co., GA - The court approved the sale of a slave belonging to the estate of Richard Bailey. The petitioners for the sale were Thos S Bailey & Joshua Houghton executor in right of his wife Nancy Houghton formerly Nancy Bailey executrix of the last will & testament of Richard Bailey, deceased. The petition for the sale is undated
1820 Census1820Rankim Dist., Greene Co., GA, USA, 38 individuals: 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+;1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 33 Slaves: 8 male 0-14, 4 male 15-26, 8 male 27-45, 1 male 45+; 6 female 0-14, 2 female 15-26, 4 female 27-456,7
1830 Census1830Greene Co., GA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780)// 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790);
Slaves 5 males under 10, 7 males 10 to 24, 4 males 24-368,9
Research1835GA, USA, 43 slaves
WillJun 9, 1835Greene Co., GA, USA, to son in law James F. Foster, the negro slaves Martin, John , William, Alfred, Willis, Alsy, and Celia; to daughter Harriett C. Wagnon, the negro slaves Davy, Mansfield, Solomon, Alexander, Kit, and Fanny; to Vincent R. Thornton in trust for son James M. Houghton, the negro slaves Katy, Nancy, Jim, Little Jess, and Maria; to unmarried daughter Mary Keene Houghton (with James F. Foster and James M. Houghton as trustees) the negro slaves Big Peter and Little Peter, Big Jess and Burrall, Eliza, Myra, Lucy, Teeney and her infant, Sukey, and Martha Ann; to his wife Anne R. Houghton, by deed of a gift dated 17 Oc. 1817, 15 slaves and use of the house with Mary and two crop shares. For the "better protection of my aged servants Cesar, Old Tom, Pompey and Jack", he bequeaths them to James Dolvin and James M. Houghton in trust for his daughter Mary Keene ( he also stipulates that these slaves are to work only when they are fully able and are not to be placed under an overseer nor exposed to hardships). James F. Foster and James M. Houghton are named as executors.3
1840 Census1840Greene Co., GA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)10
DeathSep 12, 1841Greene Co., GA, USA, age 70, at his late residence on the 12th inst.4,2,3
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BiographyHe was a native of NC and when a very young boy moved with his parents to the neighborhood where he died.2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from M. B. Watson, June 13, 1999.
  2. [S897] Judge Folks Huxford, Georgia Marriages & Obits, p. 70.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.
  4. [S415] E-mail from D. Callaway, Sept. 30, 1999.
  5. [S1081] Irene M. Griffey, Earliest Tennessee Land Records, p. 236.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Rankim Dist., Greene Co., GA, p. 231.
  7. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Capt Rankins, Greene, Georgia; Roll: M33_8; Page: 231; line 12.
  8. [S1010] GA 1830 Census Index, p. 228.
  9. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Greene Co., Georgia; Roll: 17; Page: 300.
  10. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Greene Co., Georgia; Roll: 42; Page: 38.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Gladys (e-mail address), Aug. 21, 2000.

Doratha Crutchfield1

F, #40041, b. 10 December 1777

Family: Col. Joshua Houghton Jr. b. 1771, d. 12 Sep 1841

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BirthDec 10, 1777Hanover Co., VA, USA2
Marriage1,3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from M. B. Watson, June 13, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gladys (e-mail address), Aug. 21, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from D. Callaway, Sept. 30, 1999.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.

Albert W. Houghton1

M, #40042, b. 1841, d. 20 May 1864

Family: Rebecca Gertrude Bigelow b. 27 Sep 1838, d. 21 Apr 1913

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Birth1841Guilford, VT, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census1
MarriageNov 13, 1861Clark Co., OH, USA2
DeathMay 20, 1864Greenfield, VT, USA, of consumption3
BurialGreen River Cemetery, Greenfield, VT, USA

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 75; line 30, dwl 260-263.
  2. [S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZ8V-WD9 : accessed 14 December 2015), Albert W. Houghton and Rebecca Gertrude Bigelow, 13 Nov 1861; citing Clark, Ohio, United States, reference 371; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 466,400.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Michael Sekeres, Nov. 1, 2001, from Centennial Biographical History of OH, p. 544-547.

Mary L. Houghton1

F, #40043, b. 1848

Family: John K. Amidon b. c 1845

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Birth1848VT, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 32 in 1880 census1
Marriage2
1880 Census1880Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 35, a store clerk2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 75; line 30, dwl 260-263.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 10, ED 268, Sh 23, Ln 29, dwl 226-271.

Joel Hotton1

M, #40044, b. 1803

Family: Permelia (?) b. 1817

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Birth1803VT, USA, age 47 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 253 (house 1130).

Permelia (?)1

F, #40045, b. 1817

Family: Joel Hotton b. 1803

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Birth1817VT, USA, age 33 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 253 (house 1130).

William H. Hotton1

M, #40046, b. 1841

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Birth1841VT, USA, age 9 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 253 (house 1130).

M. Hotton1

F, #40047, b. 1844

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Birth1844VT, USA, age 6 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 253 (house 1130).

L. Hotton1

F, #40048, b. 1845

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Birth1845VT, USA, age 5 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 253 (house 1130).

George W. Hotton1

M, #40049, b. 1847

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Birth1847VT, USA, age 3 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Jamaica, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 253 (house 1130).

Charles Fletcher1

M, #40050, b. 1806, d. 16 February 1882

Family: Elizabeth F. Houghton b. c 1805, d. 15 Jul 1892

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Birth1806Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 43 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census1,2
Immigrationcirca 1835Lake Co., IL, USA, He walked from Buffalo to3
MarriageNov 30, 1839Fremont, Lake Co., IL, USA, his neighbor; Lake Co. IL Hx: Dec. 1839; Lic. 92M1868, Book A, p. 41,4
1850 Census1850Fremont, Lake, IL, USA, Charles, age 43, farmer, property $1800; Elizabeth, 45; Plutarch, 80; Jedinah, 77; living next door to Paschal Houghton5
1860 Census1860Fremont, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 55, a farmer, property $4500-500; next door to Paschal Houghton6
DeathFeb 16, 1882Fremont, Lake, IL, USA1
BurialWauconda Cemetery, Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA, Inscription:
"Father" born in Pomfret Vt. Entered the Higher Life Feb. 16, 1882 at Fremont, IL

Citations

  1. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, p. 38.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76, line 19.
  3. [S869] John J. Halsen, Lake Co. IL Hx, p. 38, 432.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76, line 19.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, p. 834, line 39, dwl 3248-3218.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.