Houghton Surname Project

Julia A. Richards¹

F, #41011, b. circa 1829

Father*: Henry Augustus Richards¹ b. 1801, d. 1855
Mother*: Julia Ann Haughton² b. 28 May 1805, d. 25 Aug 1853

Biography

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Birth

circa 1829

CT, USA, age 21 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 18;
line 3, dwl 45-54.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 324, p. 18.

Anne C. Richards¹

F, #41012, b. circa 1835

Father*: Henry Augustus Richards¹ b. 1801, d. 1855
Mother*: Julia Ann Haughton¹ b. 28 May 1805, d. 25 Aug 1853

Biography

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Birth

circa 1835

NY, USA, age 15 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 18;
line 3, dwl 45-54.

Charles H. Richards¹

M, #41013, b. circa 1838

Father*: Henry Augustus Richards¹ b. 1801, d. 1855
Mother*: Julia Ann Haughton¹ b. 28 May 1805, d. 25 Aug 1853

Biography

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Birth

circa 1838

CT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 18;
line 3, dwl 45-54.

Mary J. Richards¹

F, #41014, b. circa 1840

Father*: Henry Augustus Richards¹ b. 1801, d. 1855
Mother*: Julia Ann Haughton¹ b. 28 May 1805, d. 25 Aug 1853

Biography

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Birth

circa 1840

NY, USA, age 10 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 18;
line 3, dwl 45-54.

Adelaide L. Richards¹

F, #41015, b. circa 1844

Father*: Henry Augustus Richards¹ b. 1801, d. 1855
Mother*: Julia Ann Haughton¹ b. 28 May 1805, d. 25 Aug 1853

Biography

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Birth

circa 1844

MA, USA, age 6 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 18;
line 3, dwl 45-54.

Guy R. Richards¹

M, #41016, b. circa 1849

Father*: Henry Augustus Richards¹ b. 1801, d. 1855
Mother*: Julia Ann Haughton¹ b. 28 May 1805, d. 25 Aug 1853

Biography

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Birth

circa 1849

MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 18;
line 3, dwl 45-54.

Martha Lawrence¹

F, #41017, b. circa 1810

Biography

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Birth

circa 1810

MA, USA, age 40 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census; age 63 in 1870 census¹

1850 Census

1850

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 54, a farmer²

1860 Census

1860

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 63, farmer; property $3000-$175³

Research

house mate for 30 years

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 324, p. 143.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 143;
line 1, dwl 180-217.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 11, dwl 384-380.

George H. S. Houghton¹

M, #41018, b. October 1832

Mother*: Marcella Houghton² b. 20 Sep 1801

Family: Sarah J. (?) b. c 1835

Marriage*: George H. S. Houghton married Sarah J. (?)⁴

Biography

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Birth

Oct, 1832

MA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; age 27 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 67 in 1900 census^1,3

Marriage

⁴

1860 Census

1860

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 27, farmer; and Margaret Dawson, 2, MA⁵

Relative

between 1860 and 1870

Uncle and nephew, next door

1870 Census

1870

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 37, a farmer, property $200⁶

1900 Census

1900

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 67, farmer, widower; with servant, Jennie F. Brown, 1855, 45, MA^1,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 36, E.D. 656, Sh. 13, Ln. 19.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 324, p. 143.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 143;
line 1, dwl 180-217.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 622, p. 20b, line 17, dwl 326.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 44, line 13, dwl 385-381.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 622, p. 20b, line 17, dwl 326-379.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 655; Enumeration District: 656; Sheet 13A ; line 19, dwl 293-315.

Lucy Houghton¹

F, #41019, b. circa 1830

Father*: Moses Barnard Houghton¹ b. 24 Sep 1804, d. 3 Sep 1870
Mother*: Almira Pollard b. 25 Dec 1808, d. 26 Sep 1846

Biography

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Birth

circa 1830

MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census¹

Research

Not in VRs with rest of children; listed in 1850 census with family

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_325; Page: 40; line 31, dwl 560-626.

Susan H. Holman¹

F, #41020, b. circa 1836

Father*: Jonas W. Holman¹ b. 11 Oct 1801
Mother*: Abigail Houghton¹ b. 22 Dec 1811, d. 19 Mar 1873

Biography

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Birth

circa 1836

MA, USA, age 14 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_325; Page: 41; line 14, dwl 571-637.

Emma L. Holman¹

F, #41021, b. circa 1843

Father*: Jonas W. Holman¹ b. 11 Oct 1801
Mother*: Abigail Houghton¹ b. 22 Dec 1811, d. 19 Mar 1873

Biography

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Birth

circa 1843

MA, USA, age 7 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_325; Page: 41; line 14, dwl 571-637.

John Houghton¹

M, #41022, b. circa 1826

Biography

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Birth

circa 1826

MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census¹

1850 Census

1850

Marlboro, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 24, a shoemaker, living with William and Eunice Gibbon of NH and family¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_324; Page: 463; line 7, dwl 384-451.

Isaac Houghton¹

M, #41023, b. 18 February 1833, d. 29 December 1880

Biography

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Birth

Feb 18, 1833

Residence

Dexter, MI, USA¹

Death

Dec 29, 1880

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 75.

Louise Hutchins¹

F, #41024

Family: James Morrill b. 19 Nov 1836

Marriage*: Louise Hutchins married James Morrill, son of Manning Morrill and Miriam Houghton.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Origin

Roxbury, MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 77.

Susan Isabella Morrill¹

F, #41025, b. 31 August 1840, d. 4 December 1857

Father*: Manning Morrill² b. 29 Jul 1810, d. 20 Dec 1889
Mother*: Miriam Houghton² b. 8 Apr 1815, d. 31 Aug 1873

Biography

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Birth

Aug 31, 1840

Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA²

Death

Dec 4, 1857

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 77 #3062.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 77.

Martha Morrill¹

F, #41026, b. 8 October 1843, d. 31 August 1844

Father*: Manning Morrill¹ b. 29 Jul 1810, d. 20 Dec 1889
Mother*: Miriam Houghton¹ b. 8 Apr 1815, d. 31 Aug 1873

Biography

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Birth

Oct 8, 1843

Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA¹

Death

Aug 31, 1844

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 77 #3063.

Marian Louise Morrill¹

F, #41027, b. 11 November 1847, d. 12 May 1862

Father*: Manning Morrill¹ b. 29 Jul 1810, d. 20 Dec 1889
Mother*: Miriam Houghton¹ b. 8 Apr 1815, d. 31 Aug 1873

Biography

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Birth

Nov 11, 1847

Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA¹

Death

May 12, 1862

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 77 #3065.

Susan Melinda Parks¹

F, #41028, b. 12 January 1840

Family: Charles K. Houghton b. 18 Apr 1820, d. 10 Nov 1875

Marriage*: Susan Melinda Parks married Charles K. Houghton, son of Ezra Houghton and Sally R. Raymond, on Jul 7, 1861.^1,2

Clara Eva Houghton^5,2 b. Dec 1868

Biography

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Birth

Jan 12, 1840

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 30 in 1870 census; age 40in 1880 census; age 60 in 1900 census; age 70 in 1910 census; age 80 in 1920 census^1,2

Marriage

Jul 7, 1861

^1,2

1870 Census

1870

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 50, a farmer, property $5000-$3000³

Residence

1880

Hudson, MA, USA, as a widow in 1880 census²

Residence

between 1892 and 1894

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, employed at Wachusett Shirt Co.⁴

1900 Census

1900

Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 60, widow^5,6

1910 Census

1910

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 70, widow⁷

1920 Census

1920

Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 80, widow^8,9

ParentsD

Samuel and Melinda Parks; he died in Littleton, MA^2,10

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 78.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 135.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 632, p. 81, Ln. 37, dwl 404-418.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Leominster, Massachusetts Directories, 1883-95, Sep. 25, 2001.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 44, E.D. 766, Sh. 4(9), Ln. 85.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 659; Enumeration District: 766; Sheet 9B; line 85, dwl 37-184-217.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1774;
dwl 37-234-406.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 63, E.D. 168, Sh. 8, Ln. 21.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_710; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 168; line 21, dwl 37-137-174.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_539; Family History Film: 1254539; Page: 468C; Enumeration District: 376; sheet 15, line 29, dwl 159-169.

Frank Benjamin Lefferts¹

M, #41030, b. 28 June 1877

Family: Lillian May Houghton b. 24 Apr 1879, d. 1 Apr 1956

Marriage*: Frank Benjamin Lefferts married Lillian May Houghton, daughter of Henry Houghton and Jennie Elizabeth Boda, on Dec 30, 1896 at Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA.¹

Laura C. Houghton b. 14 Jan 1890, d. Dec 1966

Biography

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Birth

Jun 28, 1877

Florida, NY, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 30, 1896

Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Lonnie Wick, Sep. 9, 1999.

Mable Lutton Staley¹

F, #41031, b. 12 January 1884

Family: Henry Gillbert Houghton b. 18 Sep 1886, d. 12 Sep 1966

Marriage*: Mable Lutton Staley married Henry Gillbert Houghton, son of Henry Houghton and Jennie Elizabeth Boda, on Aug 23, 1914 at Allentown, PA, USA, age 27 and 30.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jan 12, 1884

Guilderland, NY, USA, age 35 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age 56 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Aug 23, 1914

Allentown, PA, USA, age 27 and 30¹

1920 Census

1920

Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 33, knit goods commercial salesman²

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 43, automobile commercial salesman³

1940 Census

1940

Scotia, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 53, advertising co. salesman⁴

ParentsD

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Lonnie Wick, Sep. 9, 1999.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Amsterdam Ward 6, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T625_1126; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 76; line 43, dwl 88-142-229.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 27; sheet 1 B; line 66, dwl 1769-21-21.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Scotia, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2774; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 47-6; line 43, dwl 177.

Cynthia Adeline Howton

F, #41032, b. 21 February 1830, d. 14 December 1903

Father*: Joseph Howton¹ b. 12 Oct 1803, d. 21 Jan 1864
Mother*: Jemima Smith¹ b. 27 May 1802, d. 1 Dec 1903

Family: Stallard Darnall b. 1 Jan 1827, d. 5 Jan 1905

Marriage*: Cynthia Adeline Howton married Stallard Darnall on Feb, 1850 at Caldwell, KY, USA.³
Marriage: Cynthia Adeline Howton married Stallard Darnall on Feb 16, 1850.²

Eldorado Darnell+² b. c 1860, d. 24 Feb 1949

Biography

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Birth

Feb 21, 1830

Caldwell Co., KY, USA²

Marriage

Feb, 1850

Caldwell, KY, USA³

Death

Dec 14, 1903

Glenwood, AR, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Shirley Warren, Oct. 27, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Bill Dollar, Jan. 10, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Shirley Warren, Sep. 9, 1999.

Stallard Darnall^1,2

M, #41033, b. 1 January 1827, d. 5 January 1905

Family: Cynthia Adeline Howton b. 21 Feb 1830, d. 14 Dec 1903

Marriage*: Stallard Darnall married Cynthia Adeline Howton, daughter of Joseph Howton and Jemima Smith, on Feb, 1850 at Caldwell, KY, USA.¹
Marriage: Stallard Darnall married Cynthia Adeline Howton, daughter of Joseph Howton and Jemima Smith, on Feb 16, 1850.²

Eldorado Darnell+² b. c 1860, d. 24 Feb 1949

Biography

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Birth

Jan 1, 1827

KY, USA²

Marriage

Feb, 1850

Caldwell, KY, USA¹

Death

Jan 5, 1905

TX, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Shirley Warren, Sep. 9, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Bill Dollar, Jan. 10, 2001.

Joshua Houghton^1,2

M, #41035, b. circa 1711, d. 7 September 1790

Father*: William Haughton³ b. c 1660, d. 1749
Mother*: Mary Luten b. c 1665, d. 8 Mar 1757

Family: Sarah Burk b. c 1718

Marriage*: Joshua Houghton married Sarah Burk.^4,5

Thomas Houghton+^2,4 b. c 1738, d. 1822
Joshua Houghton Sr+¹ b. c Oct 1744, d. 1818
Deborah Houghton^2,4

Biography

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Birth

circa 1711

NC, USA, Acker: as early as 1686^2,3

Marriage

^4,5

Research

NC, USA, 2 slaves

Court

Oct, 1744

Chowan Co., NC, USA, In Chowan Co. NC Oct 1744 Mr. Joshua Houghton appeared and on oath said his family consisted of seven: Joshua, Sara, Thomas, Joshua and Deborah Houghton and two blacks Jamey and Janey. His last appearance in NC³

Residence

1785

Greene Co., GA, USA, Georgia land grants to Joshua Houghton begin appearing in 1785 in what is now Green Co. He was a planter.

North Carolina Land Grants in TN 1778-1791

transcribed by Virginia L. "Ginny" Keefer

When North Carolina gave up her claim to TN, the Secretary of State of the U.S. requested a list of the lands that had been granted in that territory so the right of ownership could be protected. Microfilm # 68, Roll # 1 is a microfilm copy of this report as it was reported to the President by Thomas Jefferson. ( The original report from NC has not been found). There is also a note that 2,275 more warrants had been issued to officers and soldiers of the Continental Line for which grants had not yet been made.

From Goodspeed's History of TN -1887- the following information was given on the grants. A soldier received 640 acres; Non Commissioned Officer 1,000 acres; Lt Col. 5,700; Commandant 7,200; Col. 7,200. Brig. Gen. 12,000; Chaplin 6,200; soldier who had fallen in the defense of his country received the full amount of his grant.

Any family that had previously moved into the area reserved for grants was given a grant of 640 acres. Nothing indicated that residence was required to receive a grant, therefore, it is possible grants were given to many people who never were residents of TN. There were also many peolpe who lived in TN but received the title to their property in some other manner and do not appear on this list; i/e purchase or other land acts.

Location of grants was very vague, such as on the back of Lick Creek.

Washington County - 1782

51. Thomas Houghton

100. Joshua Houghton

182. Joshua Houghton

288. Joshua Houghton

http://www.tngenweb.org/records/washington/land/nc_grants_washington.html

Will

Sep 9, 1789

Greene Co., GA, USA, WA (1787-1801), 90⁶

Death

Sep 7, 1790

Greene Co., GA, USA^7,2

Note

Oct 22, 1790

Greene Co., GA, USA, Intestate: Houghton, Joshua, decd. LWT pvd 10/22/1790, ch: Thomas, Joshua, Deborah, William; wife, Sarah; Greene Co.⁴

Probate

Oct 22, 1790

names wife Sara, children Joshua, Thomas and Deborah, and grandson William.

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Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, Sep. 9, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from M.B. Watson, Oct. 4, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Martha Acker on Mar 12, 2007.
[S900] Jeannette Holland Austin, Georgia Intestate Records, p. 156.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.
[S899] Ted O. Brooke, Georgia Wills, p. 97.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, Oct. 12, 1999.

William Michael Seneca Houghton¹

M, #41036, b. 27 March 1800, d. 1 March 1868

Father*: Michael F. Houghton¹ b. c 1770, d. c 20 Dec 1800
Mother*: Elizabeth Harris¹ b. c 1783, d. 27 May 1856

Family 1: Mary Mayo b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 6 Dec 1839

Marriage*: William Michael Seneca Houghton married Mary Mayo on circa 1832 at GA, USA, w/1.³

William Michael Houghton+^8,2 b. 6 Dec 1834, d. 29 Nov 1879
Louisa Houghton² b. c 1837

Family 2: Mary F. Doney b. c 1824, d. c 1860

Marriage*: William Michael Seneca Houghton married Mary F. Doney on circa 1840 at Traveller's Rest, Dooly Co., GA, USA.⁴

Theodore Mortimer Houghton+^7,2 b. 11 Mar 1844, d. 4 Sep 1916
Anna Leona Houghton^7,2 b. 13 Oct 1845, d. 3 Nov 1923
John Henry Houghton+^7,2 b. 18 Sep 1847, d. 1 Oct 1910
Pamela Henrietta Houghton^7,2 b. 13 May 1850, d. 29 Jul 1925
Laura A. Houghton⁷ b. 1852
Dora D. Houghton⁷ b. 1855
Dorus Sherman Houghton⁷ b. 1857
Frances O. Houghton⁷ b. 1859, d. 1937

Family 3: Mary A. Standifer b. 1840

Marriage*: William Michael Seneca Houghton married Mary A. Standifer, daughter of James S. Standifer and Caroline (?), on Jan 8, 1862 at Williamson Co., TX, USA, w/3.³

Mary Caroline E. Houghton+ b. 1863, d. 1883
James Standifer Houghton⁷ b. 22 Apr 1864, d. 7 Feb 1866
Oscar Oliver Houghton+⁹ b. 28 Mar 1866, d. 2 Aug 1899

Biography

Wikitree: From his Find-a-Grave memorial: Son of Michael F. Houghton and Elizabeth Harris. His father died in England in late 1800 while on a voyage to purchase goods for his mercantile store in Augusta, Georgia. He lived in Georgia until the 1840s, where he was a farmer, merchant, postmaster and legislator.

He married (1) Mary Mayo (1810-1839)in Georgia about 1832. They had two children: William Michael Houghton (b. 1834), and Louisa Houghton (b. 1837), both born in Georgia.

In 1840, he married (2) Mary Frances Doney (1824-ca 1860). About 1845, the family left Georgia, and were living in Titus County, Texas, by 1846. Here, he was a merchant.

He was elected to the Eighth Texas Legislature as representative from Titus County, Texas, serving from 7 Nov. 1859 until 13 Feb. 1860. He was census taker in 1860 for Titus County, Texas. In 1861, he moved to Williamson County, Texas, where he remained for the rest of his life. He and Mary Frances (Doney) Houghton were the parents of nine children.

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Birth

Mar 27, 1800

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, USA, age 50 in 1850 census; age 60 in 1860 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1832

GA, USA, w/1³

Marriage

circa 1840

Traveller's Rest, Dooly Co., GA, USA⁴

Research

1850

TX, USA, 3 slaves

1850 Census

1850

Titus Co., TX, USA, age 50, a farmer; and John Ferguson, 28, NC^5,2

Office

1858

state representative from Titus Co.

1860 Census

1860

Grey Rock, Titus Co., TX, USA, age 60, farming; property $4500-4000; next door to son William⁶

Immigration

after 1862

Florence, Williamson Co., TX, USA⁷

Marriage

Jan 8, 1862

Williamson Co., TX, USA, w/3³

Death

Mar 1, 1868

Florence, Williamson Co., TX, USA, of pneumonia⁸

Burial

Williamson Co., TX, USA

Research

Williamson Co., TX, USA, Both born Augusta, GA, ending up in Williamson Co., TX county.

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, Sep. 9, 1999.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Titus Co., Texas; Roll: M432_915; Page: 128; line 26, dwl 505-505.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, Mar 21, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.
[S1202] 1850 TX Census, Vol. III, p. 1862: 1850 TX Census, Titus Co., p. 128B, line 26, dwl 505-505.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Grey Rock, Titus, Texas; Roll: M653_1305; Page: 144; sheet 9, line 1, dwl 56-56.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, Oct. 12, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Genolia Anderson, Oct. 23, 2000.

Terry G. Temple¹

M, #41037, b. circa 1942

Mother*: Maxie Lee Temple² b. 1894, d. 1990

Family: Faye G. (?) b. c 1945

Marriage*: Terry G. Temple married Faye G. (?)

Biography

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Birth

circa 1942

Marriage

Address

Sep 12, 1999

15 Hidden Lake Dr., Powderly, TX, USA, [email protected]¹

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, Sep. 9, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.

Lucretia Hawkins¹

F, #41038, b. 11 February 1818, d. 7 March 1895

Family: James Wade Houghton b. 6 Feb 1819, d. 16 Nov 1902

Marriage*: Lucretia Hawkins married James Wade Houghton, son of Job Reuben Houghton and Lucy Sims, on Dec 9, 1841 at Lewis Co., VA, USA, Early Marriage Book, Lewis Co., VA, Book 5, p. 42:
Marriage Notes for James Houghton and Lucretia Hawkins:
Old Marriages Book 5, pg 42:Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 Know all
Men by these Presents, that we JAMES W HOUGHTON and ELIAS HAWKINS are held and firmly bound unto
JOHN RUTHERFORD Esquire, acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the time being, and his
successors, for the use of the said Commonwealth, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars; to which payment
well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of December 1841. WHEREAS a
marriage is suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound JAMES W HOUGHTON and
Miss LUCRETIA HAWKINS daughter of JESSE HAWKINS of Lewis County. Now the condition of the above
obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause, or just impediment to obstruct said marriage, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of (hard to
read) JAMES W HOUGHTON ELIAS HAWKINS (his mark) JOSEPH LEWIS (his mark) TETER KUSLING
1841 Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 This is to sertify that JAMES W
HOUGHTON is twenty three years old the six day of Febeury next. Given from in under my hand and seal this
5th day of December signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co.^1,3

Jesse M. Houghton¹ b. 1843, d. 1 Oct 1863
William Henry Houghton+¹ b. 28 May 1845, d. 21 Sep 1923
Rev. Thomas Richard Houghton+¹ b. 26 Dec 1846, d. 24 May 1923
Jasper Newton Houghton+¹ b. Aug 1848, d. 5 Apr 1938
Elias Jackson Houghton+⁶ b. 1 Feb 1850, d. 25 Dec 1924
Elizabeth M. Houghton¹ b. 28 Jun 1851, d. 30 Sep 1860
Harrison Houghton¹ b. 18 Jul 1853
Francis M. Houghton¹ b. 29 Apr 1855, d. 20 Sep 1860
Mary Ann Houghton+¹ b. 4 Jun 1857, d. 21 Oct 1931
Lucy Jane Houghton+¹ b. 28 Mar 1859, d. 8 May 1899
James Robert Houghton+¹ b. 28 Apr 1861, d. 21 Oct 1945
Patrick Lee Houghton+¹ b. Aug 1863, d. 1945

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 11, 1818

VA, USA, age 31 in 1850 census; age 42 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1880 census; 1930 census of son Patrick gives WV²

Marriage

Dec 9, 1841

Lewis Co., VA, USA, Early Marriage Book, Lewis Co., VA, Book 5, p. 42:
Marriage Notes for James Houghton and Lucretia Hawkins:
Old Marriages Book 5, pg 42:Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 Know all
Men by these Presents, that we JAMES W HOUGHTON and ELIAS HAWKINS are held and firmly bound unto
JOHN RUTHERFORD Esquire, acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the time being, and his
successors, for the use of the said Commonwealth, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars; to which payment
well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of December 1841. WHEREAS a
marriage is suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound JAMES W HOUGHTON and
Miss LUCRETIA HAWKINS daughter of JESSE HAWKINS of Lewis County. Now the condition of the above
obligation is such, that if there be no lawful cause, or just impediment to obstruct said marriage, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of (hard to
read) JAMES W HOUGHTON ELIAS HAWKINS (his mark) JOSEPH LEWIS (his mark) TETER KUSLING
1841 Taken from Lewis county courthouse - Early Marriage Book 5, page 42 This is to sertify that JAMES W
HOUGHTON is twenty three years old the six day of Febeury next. Given from in under my hand and seal this
5th day of December signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co signed - JOB HOUGHTON Teste JOEL SIMS AARON BENNETT ABNER SIMS
_____________________________________ MARR: Bond for HOUGHTON/HAWKINS; December 6, 1841;
Lewis Co^1,3

1850 Census

1850

Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 30, a farmer, property $500⁴

1880 Census

1880

Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 62, a farmer⁵

Death

Mar 7, 1895

Upshur Co., WV, USA²

ParentsD

Jesse Hawkins and Cary Jones; parents born in VA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
[S415] E-mail from Ruth Anne Heeter, June 2003.
[S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Dist. 30, Lewis Co., VA, Box 956, p. 65, Ln 16, dwl 862-873.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Roll: T9_1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 131; sheet 17, line 14, dwl 132.
[S415] E-mail from Carol Herman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.

Lucy A. Houghton¹

F, #41039, b. circa 1821

Family:

Abby Houghton¹ b. c 1842

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1821

MA, USA, age 29 in 1850 census¹

1850 Census

1850

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 29, living with George W. and Mary B. Heath of VT and Mary Kaplen, 16¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_325; Page: 58; line 14, dwl 828-928.

Abby Houghton¹

F, #41040, b. circa 1842

Mother*: Lucy A. Houghton¹ b. c 1821

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1842

MA, USA, age 8 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_325; Page: 58; line 14, dwl 828-928.