Ann McElhanney1

F, #41101, b. circa 1823

Family: Charles Houghton b. c 1827

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Birthcirca 1823Ireland, age 27 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 23, a driver1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 3, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_334; Page: 306; line 35, dwl 772-1405.

Ellen Houghton1

F, #41102, b. 1850

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Birth1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 2/12 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 3, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_334; Page: 306; line 35, dwl 772-1405.

Rev. James Haughton1,2

M, #41103, b. 14 April 1839, d. 10 December 1914

Family: Augustine Mellett b. 8 Sep 1838, d. 17 Jun 1920

  • Marriage*: Rev. James Haughton married Augustine Mellett on circa 1865 mar 35 y in 1900 census; mar 41 y in 1910 census.1

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BirthApr 14, 1839MA, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 31 in 1870 census; age 41 in 1880 census; May 1838, age 62 in 1900 census; age 71 in 1910 census1
Education1860college
Marriagecirca 1865mar 35 y in 1900 census; mar 41 y in 1910 census1
Occupation1869NH, USA, Protestant Episcopal minister
1880 Census1880Yonkers, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 41, minister; and a nurse and a cook1,2
1900 Census1900Lower Merion, Montgomery Co., PA, USA, age 62, minister4,5
Author1913The Holy Spirit and the Prayer book
the Trinity season being viewed as a long Whitsuntide
2. ed.
by the Rev. James Haughton, A.M., with forewords by the bishop of Albany and the bishop of Pennsylvania.
Published 1913 by J.C. Winston Co. in Philadelphia .
Written in English.
DeathDec 10, 1914Philadelphia, PA, USA
ObituaryObituary notice of Rev. James Haughton, of Philadelphia, Pa., died, 1914
BurialChurch of the Redeemer Cemetery, Bryn Mawr, Montgomer Co., PA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Yonkers, West Chester Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 104, ED. 135, Sh. 1?, Ln. 47.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Yonker, Westchester, New York; Roll: T9_947; Family History Film: 1254947; Page: 462.1000; Enumeration District: 135; line 47, dwl 6-9-13.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 7, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_336; Page: 38; line 23, dwl 332-423.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 139, E.D. 215, S. 16, Ln. 25.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lower Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1443; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 215; dwl295 (40-40).

Ammie M. Houghton1

F, #41104, b. circa 1845

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Birthcirca 1845MA, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census2

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 7, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_336; Page: 38; line 23, dwl 332-423.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Boston, Ward 7, Suffolk, MA, Box 336, p. 38.

William H. Houghton1

M, #41105, b. circa 1846

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Birthcirca 1846MA, USA, age 4 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 7, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_336; Page: 38; line 23, dwl 332-423.

Mary H. Houghton1

F, #41106, b. circa 1799

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Birthcirca 1799MA, USA, age 51 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51; with Daniel and Rebecca E. Haywood?; Daniel 49, MA, a dentist, property $23,000; Mary D., 19; Ellen W., 17, Anniel L., 151

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail 1850 US Census, Boston, Ward 7, Suffolk, MA, Box 336, p. 10.

George Houghton1

M, #41107, b. circa 1825

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Birthcirca 1825MA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 25, a clerk, in a boarding house1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 9, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_337; Page: 244; line 31, dwl 597-75.

Margaret Houghton1

F, #41108, b. circa 1820

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Birthcirca 1820Ireland, age 30 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 301

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 9, Suffolk, MA, Box 337, p. 181, line 30, dwl 51-107.

Ann Houghton1,2

F, #41109, b. circa 1841

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Birthcirca 1841MA, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; MLM: 18563,2

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 139 #5337.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 11, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_338; Page: 178; line 12, dwl 94-9.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 139.

Harriett D. Houghton1

F, #41110, b. circa 1829

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Birthcirca 1829MA, USA, age 21 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 21; living with James Brock, 43, Sarah 26, James 2; and Mary Adams, 281

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 12, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_339; Page: 299; line 18, dwl 906-1083.

Mary Houghton1

F, #41111, b. circa 1802

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Birthcirca 1802England, age 48 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 48, with Edward Allen, 33, Eng, saw maker2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail 1850 US Census, Boston, Ward 12, Suffolk, MA, Box 338, p. 253.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 12, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_339; Page: 253; line 14, dwl 251-350.

Levi Farwell1

M, #41112, b. 19 May 1822, d. 6 August 1862

Family: Lydia Jane Houghton b. 21 May 1829, d. 5 Oct 1911

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BirthMay 19, 1822Fitchburg, MA, USA
Origin1848Fitchburg, MA, USA1
MarriageMay 10, 1848Ashburnham, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Residence1852Fitchburg, MA, USA2
DeathAug 6, 1862
ParentsSABEL7, ABRAHAM6, SAMUEL5, JOSEPH4, JOSEPH3, HENRY2, WILLIAM Farwell1

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 81.
  2. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34633, FHC #0481283.

Rev. William Wiley1

M, #41113, b. 27 August 1846, d. 13 May 1929

Family: Elizabeth Dora Houghton b. 23 Oct 1860

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BirthAug 27, 1846Downingtown, PA, USA
Education1873Lafayette College, Easton, PA, USA
Marriagecirca 1879Dora was 18 and William Wiley was a 33 year old widower with 2 young children1,2
NoteAt Rockville Centre, Nassau Co., Long Island, NY, (obit) Entered Baptist ministry and remained a Baptist until converted to Episcopalian faith by his 2nd wife Dora
1880 Census1880Rockville, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 33, clergyman, living with wife "LuLu" H.(19) & 2 children Albert B (5) & Edna R (3).11
Occupation1885Bryn Mawr, Montgomery Co., PA, USA, Pastor of Baptist Church
1900 Census1900Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., NY, USA, Dora, age 39, living with husband William (a minister) & her 4 children & husbands 2 older children from his previous marriage
1910 Census1910Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., NY, USA, Age 49, Living with husband & 2 youngest sons.
1920 Census1920Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., NY, USA, Age 59, living with husband William (age 73 clergyman) & 2 unmarried youngest sons (both mechanical engineers/steel workers).
DeathMay 13, 1929Wakefield, Massapequa, Nassau Co., NY, USA
BurialGrace Episcopal Church cemetery, Massapequa, Nassau Co., NY, USA
ParentsSWilliam Wiley and Deborah Buckwalter

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 84.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/…;.

Mary Sawyer Houghton1

F, #41114, b. 13 December 1863, d. 13 July 1942

Family: Floyd Carter Overton b. Sep 1858, d. 4 Dec 1923

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BirthDec 13, 1863Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 14 in Dec 1877; age 16 in 1880 census; Jan "1872", age "28" in 1900 census; age "39" in 1910 census1,2
NoteJun 7, 1907Henderson, NY, USA, The Dr Lowrey Barney home was deeded by Elva P Barney to her niece Mary Sawyer Houghton, daughter of Elva's sister Marie Louise Barney Shew Houghton along with the Edgar Allen Poe antiques.
1910 Census1910Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age "38", Living with aunt Elva Barney (age 59).
Residence1911Adams, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, unmarried
MarriageFeb 18, 19192
1920 Census1920Adams, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Living with husband Floyd Overton (Real estate sales & Mngr), and aunt Elva Barney.
1930 Census1930Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Widowed, age 65, Living in old Lowery Barney House with her maiden aunt Elva Barney (age 80).
DeathJul 13, 1942MLM: c 1911, unmar.1,2
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 84.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/…;.

Seward Earl Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #41115, b. 8 April 1937, d. 15 September 2001

Family 1: Shirley Kirkland

  • Marriage Bann: Seward Earl Houghton Jr. and Shirley Kirkland announced their engagement on Aug 12, 1959.
  • Marriage*: Seward Earl Houghton Jr. married Shirley Kirkland.5

Family 2: Gail H. Mosher

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BirthApr 8, 1937Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1940 census; age 30 in 19672,4
Marriage5
NoteSep 14, 1967Cooperstown, NY, USA, age 30, accused of third degree burglary and petit larceny alleged to have occurred in Milford, jointly with Burnett Albertus Burnside, 226
SSNNY, USA, 076-30-43232
Residencebetween 1989 and Sep, 1999Oneonta, NY, USA7
Last PlaceDavenport, Delaware Co., NY, USA2
MarriageJan 18, 2001Oneonta, NY, USA4
DeathSep 15, 2001Oneonta, NY, USA, age 64, at his home2
BurialSchenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, NY, USA
ObituaryNov 1, 2003Oneonta, NY, USA, Seward Houghton

ONEONTA — Seward E. "Junior" Houghton Jr., 64, of Oneonta, passed away, comfortably, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born April 8, 1937, in Maryland, the son of Seward and Ethel Mae (Watson) Houghton.

He married Gail H. Mosher on Jan. 18, 1991, in Oneonta.

Junior was a truck driver for 42 years. He loved his work and always had his co-pilot, his dog, Cruise, by his side.

He was a member of the Sertoma Club.

He is survived by his wife, Gail H. Houghton, of Oneonta; a sister, Evelyn Strong of Oneonta; his son, David and his wife, Fawn, Houghton of Schenevus; stepson, Raymond and his wife, Jennifer, Palmeter of Oneonta; grandchildren, Brittany and Lynette Houghton; stepgrandchildren, Dakota and Jay Palmeter; nieces, Brenda and her husband, Michael, Davis of Milford and Betty and her husband, Robert, Krajcovic of Otego; nephew, Robert and his wife, Stephanie, Strong of Sidney Center; cousin, Josephine Finch of Binghamton; and many grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his sister, Aileen Scutt; and a nephew, Tom Scutt.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 17, 2001, with family in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heller Funeral Home in Schenevus.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mel Farmer officiating.

Burial will follow at the Schenevus Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in loving memory of Junior to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.

Funeral arrangements are by Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St., Schenevus.

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stocknow, 9/22/99.
  2. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituary Collection: Houghton surname.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  6. [S95] Newspaper, Oneonta Star, Newspaper clipping collection of Belle Houghton, contributed to Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999.
  7. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.

Jill Brosnan1

F, #41116

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
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AddressSep 22, 1999[email protected]; [email protected]1
Relativeher great grandmother
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Brosnan, 9/22/99.

Eleanor B. Morse1,2

F, #41118, b. 6 January 1845, d. 7 March 1927

Family: Freeman S. Houghton b. 1844, d. 26 Aug 1897

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BirthJan 6, 1845Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 75 in 1920 census3,1,4,2
Marriage1
1900 Census1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 55, widow; also sister Lura B. Morse, Apr. 1865, 35, VT; and her children: Charles, Dec. 1880, 19; Lura, Jan. 1887, 13; Robert, June 1889, 10; Ethel, Feb. 1895, 5, all b. VT3,5
1910 Census1910Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 65, widow, also sister Lura B. Morse, 47, VT; and her children: Charles L., 29, VT; Lura M., 23, VT; Ethel B., 15, VT.6
1920 Census1920Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 75, widow; and brother Charles M. Morse, 72, VT; sister Lura B. Morse, 58, VT; and nieces Lura M. Morse, 33 and Ethel Morse, 254,7
DeathMar 7, 1927Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 82-1-1, of apoplexy1,2
BurialBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
ParentsDCharles Morse and Elizabeth Harrington, both b. VT2

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 27, Sh. 29, Ln. 6.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 2, E.D. 27, Sh. 28, Ln. 31.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 27; Sheet 29A; line 6, dwl 213-529-590.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington Ward 3, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1612; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 25;
    line 1, dwl 213-548-643.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1870; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 27; line 31, dwl 213-540.

Willard Weeks1

M, #41119

Family: Mary L. (?)

  • Marriage*: Willard Weeks married Mary L. (?) on before 1838.1

Biography

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Marriagebefore 18381

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.

Mary L. (?)1

F, #41120

Family: Willard Weeks

Biography

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Marriagebefore 18381

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.

Charles Houghton Weeks1

M, #41121, b. 1838, d. circa 19 August 1839

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Birth18381
Deathcirca Aug 19, 1839Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.

Charles Lewis Houghton1,2,3

M, #41122, b. 7 May 1881, d. 27 February 1967

Family 1: Anna A. (?) b. c 1884

  • Marriage*: Charles Lewis Houghton married Anna A. (?) on circa Jan, 1910 age 28 and 24; mar 3/12 y in 1910 census.6

Family 2: Elsie Leigh Gavin b. 23 May 1888, d. 31 May 1978

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BirthMay 7, 1881Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, May 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29, VT, in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48, NY in 1930 census3,2,5
Marriagecirca Jan, 1910age 28 and 24; mar 3/12 y in 1910 census6
1910 CensusApr 20, 1910Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 29, gents furnishings salesman7
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 37, buyer and manager, clothing store8
1920 Census1920Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 38, men's furnishings store9
Occupationa haberdashery2
1930 Census1930Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 48, a men's wear merchant10
Marriage1
SSNNY, USA, 113-16-5403A2
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Woodford, Bennington Co., VT, USA11
1950 US Census1950Woodford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 68, gift shop salesman
Last LocBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA5
Zip Code5
DeathFeb 27, 1967Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 85, of A.S.H.D. with encephalopathy1,3
BurialBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 137: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 28, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
  5. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Albany, Albany, New York; Roll: 1402; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 14B; line 68, dwl 394.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 16, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_921; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 79;
    line 53, dwl 128-152-259.
  8. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711817.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 16, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1082; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 85; line 10, dwl 381-48-135.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Albany, Albany, New York; Roll: 1402; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 14B; line 68, dwl 394.
  11. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2368792.

Elsie Leigh Gavin1,2

F, #41123, b. 23 May 1888, d. 31 May 1978

Family: Charles Lewis Houghton b. 7 May 1881, d. 27 Feb 1967

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BirthMay 23, 1888NY, USA1,3,4
Marriage1
1950 US Census1950Woodford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 68, gift shop salesman
SSN108-09-01983,4
Last LocBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA3
Zip Code
DeathMay 31, 1978Rutland, VT, USA, of generalized arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with cerebral accident; certif.: 16271,4
BurialBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1,3
ParentsDGeorge Gavin and Mary Bennett4

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.

Damien F. Houghton1

M, #41124

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1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 384.

Nancy Houghton1

F, #41125

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1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 417.

Silas Houghton1

M, #41126, b. circa 1790

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Birthcirca 1790VT, USA, age 70 in 1860 census2
1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 70, with Nathaniel and Dorcas Goss3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 418.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 418, line 22, dwl 1676-1819.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 418, line 22, dwl 1676-1819 (also repeated page on p. 420).

Emma A. Houghton1

F, #41127

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1860 Census1860Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, p. 251.

Josiah S. Houghton1

M, #41128

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Residencebetween 1844 and 1850Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
Land Recrdbetween 1844 and 1850Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, John Pierce conveyed land to Josiah S. Houghton on Jan. 1, 1844. Josiah then sold a portion to Nathaniel Berry on Aug. 20, 1844. On Apr. 2, 1852 he sold the rest to John H. Proctor. On Jan. 24, 1844, Elias Cluff sold his house and land to Josiah who conveyed it to John H. Proctor on Jul. 10, 1850.2
Office1848Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a selectman3
Note1848He signed a petition for the establishment of North Chelsea.4
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 255.
  2. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 255, 269.
  3. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 318.
  4. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 508.

Mary Jane Boltwood1,2,3

F, #41129, b. 13 October 1829, d. 1 June 1863

Family: Joel Stowell Houghton b. 6 Dec 1819, d. 1 Dec 1883

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BirthOct 13, 1829Hadley, MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census; MLM, Stowell Gen.: Oct. 13, 1830, Windsor Co., VT4,1,2,5
MarriageOct 1, 1848Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA4,1,2,6,5
1850 Census1850Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 30, a farmer, property $1200; Eunice Boltwood, 60, NH, living with them, as well as David Forbes, 36, VT, and Samuel Fitch, 97,8
1860 CensusJun 16, 1860Claremont, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 40, farmer, property $9000-1000; and Eunice Boltwood, 72, NH9
DeathJun 1, 1863Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 33-7-18, of consumption; MLM: age 32 years2,3,5
BurialHoughton Cemetery, Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA6
ParentsDJohn Boltwood and Eunice Brainerd, both b. VT3

Citations

  1. [S488] Lucius M. Boltwood, Hadley MA Genealogies, p. 15.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, p. 1297; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 368.
  5. [S1333] William henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Genealogy, p. 260.
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  7. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 368; line 40, dwl 287-292.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_681; Page: 1165; Sheet 1, line 23, dwl 332-6.
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(?) Houghton1

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Biography

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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.