Houghton Surname Project

Thomas Knight Houghton¹

M, #43201, b. 2 February 1829, d. 15 September 1903

Father*: John Houghton^2,3 b. 20 Jan 1791, d. 1877
Mother*: Rachel Logan⁴ b. Sep 1797, d. 22 Jan 1842

Family: Sarah J. Dunham b. c 1831

Marriage*: Thomas Knight Houghton married Sarah J. Dunham on Dec 28, 1854.^5,4,6

John M. Houghton⁴ b. 7 Oct 1855, d. 7 Feb 1860
Edmund M. Houghton⁶ b. 11 Dec 1857, d. 8 Oct 1864
Harriet L. Houghton+⁵ b. 18 Apr 1860
Louella K. Houghton+⁵ b. 2 Mar 1862
Anna Z. Houghton⁵ b. 10 Mar 1866
James Knight Houghton+⁵ b. 7 Dec 1870, d. 8 Feb 1911

Biography

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Birth

Feb 2, 1829

IN, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 31 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 53 in 1880 census^5,4

Immigration

1835

Marshall Co., IN, USA³

Origin

1852

Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA⁶

Marriage

Dec 28, 1854

^5,4,6

Note

1857

Union, Marshall Co., IN, USA, In 1857 he became the owner and proprieter of Union, IN. On the 9th day of June 1857 he filed an amended plat of Union Town.³

1860 Census

1860

Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 31, county recorder, property $5000-300⁷

1870 Census

1870

Center Twp, Marion Co., IN, USA, age 42, a grocer, property $3000-2000; with a music teacher, domestic, and worker⁸

1880 Census

1880

Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 53, a grocery merchant^5,9

Association

of the Republican party³

Death

Sep 15, 1903

La Porte, IN, USA^10,6

Note

both belonged to the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 in extinguishing fires³

Biography

Thomas Knight Houghton left the family farm at the age of 17 to became, first, a tanner, and then a dry goods clerk. He was a member of various local organizations in Plymouth, including the volunteer fire department and the Plymouth Sax Horn Band; he was elected to two terms as county recorder between 1858 and 1866. In a map for Daniel McDonald's 1881 county history, he is shown as owner of a plot of 137.45 acres in section 21, south of Plymouth. After his term as recorder, he operated Houghton and Bro., a grocery store in Plymouth that was still in business in 1880. In 1857, Thomas Knight Houghton became the proprietor of Union Town, which had first been platted by his brother-in-law, Bayless L. Dickson. At his death, his father, John Houghton, appears to have been, with his son John W. (brother of Thomas K.) joint owner of half of Union Town.⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Viola at e-mail address.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Marshall Co., IN, Box 160, p. 467, line 18, dwl 322-322.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 126, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/…, July 17, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 105-187, Sh. 31, Ln. 42.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, p. 604, line 3, dwl 154-155.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 46B, line 2, dwl 186-171.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 148C; Enumeration District: 104; Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 105-187, Sh. 31, Ln. 42, dwl 4.
[S415] E-mail from Viola, e-mail address.

Elizabeth R. Houghton¹

F, #43202, b. 24 December 1829, d. December 1866

Father*: John Houghton² b. 20 Jan 1791, d. 1877
Mother*: Rachel Logan³ b. Sep 1797, d. 22 Jan 1842

Family: John K. Brooke

Marriage*: Elizabeth R. Houghton married John K. Brooke on Oct 25, 1852.⁴

John K. Brooke+¹ b. 31 Jul 1853, d. 17 Aug 1922

Biography

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Birth

Dec 24, 1829

IN, USA, age 20 in 1850 census^4,2

Marriage

Oct 25, 1852

⁴

Death

Dec, 1866

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
[S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Oct. 30, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.

Catharine Houghton¹

F, #43203, b. 7 July 1832, d. September 1900

Father*: John Houghton¹ b. 20 Jan 1791, d. 1877
Mother*: Rachel Logan² b. Sep 1797, d. 22 Jan 1842

Family: Horace Corbin

Marriage*: Catharine Houghton married Horace Corbin on May 15, 1855.^2,3

Manfred Houghton Corbin+² b. 1 Apr 1856
Frances Zenobia Corbin² b. 19 Feb 1857, d. Sep 1859
William Knight Corbin² b. 16 Oct 1859
James Earnest Corbin² b. 26 Jun 1862
Horace Edwin Corbin² b. 17 Sep 1864
John Charles Corbin² b. 14 Oct 1867
Harcourt Cleon Corbin² b. 3 Jun 1870

Biography

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Birth

Jul 7, 1832

IN, USA, age 17 in 1850 census^3,1

Marriage

May 15, 1855

^2,3

Death

Sep, 1900

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
[S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.

John W. Houghton^1,2

M, #43204, b. 4 August 1835, d. 1903

Father*: John Houghton^3,2 b. 20 Jan 1791, d. 1877
Mother*: Rachel Logan¹ b. Sep 1797, d. 22 Jan 1842

Family: Abbie J. Ewing b. Sep 1842

Marriage*: John W. Houghton married Abbie J. Ewing on Jun 22, 1865 at Carroll Co., IL, USA, Book OMR, p. 147.^4,6,7

Lavlah? E. Houghton⁴ b. Mar 1886
Lennora Houghton⁴ b. 1889

Biography

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Birth

Aug 4, 1835

IN, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; age 64 in 1900 census^4,2

1860 Census

1860

Bourbon, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 24, R. R. agent, personal property $500⁵

Marriage

Jun 22, 1865

Carroll Co., IL, USA, Book OMR, p. 147^4,6,7

1870 Census

1870

Center Twp, Marion Co., IN, USA, age 34, county recorder, property $1500-200⁸

1880 Census

1880

Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 44; and sister Elvira Hart⁹

1900 Census

1900

Center, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA⁴

Death

1903

⁶

Note

both belonged to the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 in extinguishing fires³

Association

the Democrat party³

Note

John W. Houghton succeeded his brother Thomas K. as Recorder of Marshall county, and was praised by Daniel McDonald as one of the best to have held that office. He served as state representative in 1877 and justice of the peace in 1880.⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 126, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/…, July 17, 2002.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Center, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. ?, E.D. ?, Sh. 10, Ln. 14.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Bourbon, Marshall Co., IN, p. 518, line 19, dwl 277-602.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 38, line 18, dwl 47-43.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 151B; Enumeration District: 104; sheet 38, line 11, dwl 13.

James E. Houghton^1,2

M, #43205, b. 12 December 1839, d. 12 June 1903

Father*: John Houghton² b. 20 Jan 1791, d. 1877
Mother*: Rachel Logan¹ b. Sep 1797, d. 22 Jan 1842

Family: Rebecca S. Baxter b. May 1844

Marriage*: James E. Houghton married Rebecca S. Baxter on Jul 5, 1866.^3,5

Angie K. Houghton+³ b. May 1879

Biography

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Birth

Dec 12, 1839

IN, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1870 census; Dec 1839, age 60 in 1900 census^3,2

Note

Feb 24, 1858

Marshall Co., IN, USA, an original member of the Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 1⁴

Mil. Enls

Jul 12, 1861

as Lt., Co. I, 29th Ind. Reg; promoted to Captain at Battle of Pittsburgh Landing (Shiloh), Apr. 6,1862; service completed Sept. 27, 1864.⁵

Research

Aug 27, 1861

IN, USA

Marriage

Jul 5, 1866

^3,5

1870 Census

1870

Centre Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 30, a mail agent on the railroad, property $1200-1600⁶

1880 Census

1880

Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 40, a printer⁷

PensionInx

Jul 5, 1890

IN, USA⁸

1900 Census

1900

Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 60, land lord^3,9

Death

Jun 12, 1903

Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, USA¹⁰

Association

Old Settler's Society and the Plymouth Lecture Association.⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 470; line 18, dwl 322-322.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Center, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 51, E.D. 72, Sh. 2, Ln. 89.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 126, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/…, July 17, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Centre Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 42, line 9, dwl 110-102.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 151B; Enumeration District: 104; sheet 38, line 15, dwl 14.
[S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 72; Sheet: 2B; line 87, dwl 48-48.
[S415] E-mail from Scott Wayne Houghton, 11/5/2007: Gedcom File.

Thomas Houghton^1,2

M, #43206, b. 4 January 1829, d. 24 May 1918

Father*: James Houghton² b. 28 Dec 1797, d. 22 Dec 1856
Mother*: Hannah Morris² b. 8 Dec 1800, d. 3 Jan 1852

Family 1: Nancy McCormick Mitchell b. 13 Apr 1831, d. 18 Mar 1854

Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Nancy McCormick Mitchell on Mar 27, 1851.⁴

Lorenzo Mitchell Houghton+⁷ b. 23 Jan 1852, d. 30 Oct 1881
James Egbert Houghton+¹¹ b. 13 Jul 1853, d. 20 Mar 1930

Family 2: Mary Ellen Byrd b. 15 Oct 1836, d. 8 Apr 1875

Marriage: Thomas Houghton married Mary Ellen Byrd on Apr 6, 1855 at Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA.^11,4,3

Charles Edmond Houghton¹¹ b. 4 Dec 1857
Thomas Edward Houghton+⁷ b. c 19 Apr 1864, d. 18 Oct 1949
John Corwin Houghton¹¹ b. 30 Jan 1868
William Nathan Houghton+⁷ b. 20 Nov 1869, d. 22 May 1948

Family 3: Julia A. Myers b. 22 May 1856, d. 5 Sep 1909

Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Julia A. Myers on Dec 13, 1876 at Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA.^6,4,3

Orlando Manferd Houghton+⁷ b. 23 Dec 1877, d. 2 Sep 1956
Luther Paul Houghton⁶ b. 24 May 1879
Bertha Elvira Houghton+⁶ b. 15 Feb 1881
Dennis Ralph Houghton+⁶ b. 22 Oct 1883, d. 1946
Effie Leola Houghton⁴ b. 21 Feb 1887
Chloe Viola Houghton+⁶ b. 24 Jan 1889, d. 23 Jun 1959

Biography

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Birth

Jan 4, 1829

Rush Co., IN, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census; Jan 1829, age 71 in 1900 census; age 81 in 1910 census^3,2

Marriage

Mar 27, 1851

⁴

1870 Census

1870

Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 40, a farmer, property $6400-1500⁵

Marriage

Dec 13, 1876

Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA^6,4,3

1880 Census

1880

Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 52, a farmer^7,8

1900 Census

1900

Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 71, farmer; 6 children born, 5 living^6,9

1910 Census

1910

Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA, age 81, widower, retired farmer¹⁰

Death

May 24, 1918

Culver, Marshall Co., IN, USA^1,3

Biography

Hx of Marshall Co., IN: "A prosperous farmer, stock-raiser and landowner in Union Township, Marshall County, Thomas Houghton is a native of Rush County, Indiana, born on the 4th of January 1829...
Thomas Houghton received his education primarily in the district schools of Union township, although his father took much interest in his mental improvement and taught him how to read. While still a boy he was apprenticed to a harness maker at Plymouth, and after completing his term returned to his father's farm, of which he assumed the management...Following his first marriage Mr. Houghton removed to the farm upon which he now resides, which at that time consisted of 160 acres, but which now comprises 327 acres, scientifically cultivated and thoroughly improved. He is also the owner of two other farms of 166 acres, all in Union Township. As to his fine homestead, it may be said the Mr. Houghton has cleared about 320 acres of it and made the improvements, which have made it so valuable and attractive as a country home. He is also a valued citizen in his civic relations to the community, having served for seven years as a trustee of Union Township. He is identified with the Masonic order and the I.O.O.F. in Union Township, and he and his wife are faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Culver, having been heavy contributors in the erection of the beautiful church in Culver."

John William Houghton: Because of a nasty law suit over the will of Thomas Houghton (D. 1918), there are some branches of the family that are still not speaking to each other!⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, History of Marshall Co., IN, p. 434, www.freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~berta/mcbk1908/bio1.htm, Aug. 2, 2002.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 202B, line 15, dwl 57-57.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 23?, E.D. 82, Sh. 9, Ln. 44.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 108, Sh. 20, Ln. 11.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll: T9_297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 194D; Enumeration District: 108; Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 108, Sh. 20, Ln. 11, dwl 141-143.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Marshall Co., Indiana; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 82; Sheet: 9A; line 44, dwl 176-177.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Culver Ward 1, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T624_370; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 113; line 44, dwl 27-28.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Union Twp, Marshall Co., IN, Roll 342, p. 202B, line 15, dwl 57-57.

Clarissa Houghton¹

F, #43207, b. 15 January 1831, d. 10 November 1855

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. 28 Dec 1797, d. 22 Dec 1856
Mother*: Hannah Morris¹ b. 8 Dec 1800, d. 3 Jan 1852

Family: Marcus Blessing b. 26 Dec 1828, d. 21 Apr 1906

Marriage*: Clarissa Houghton married Marcus Blessing on Mar 31, 1853.⁴

Rachel Edith Blessing+⁴ b. 6 Apr 1855, d. 28 Sep 1947

Biography

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Birth

Jan 15, 1831

IN, USA, age 19 in 1850 census^2,3,4

Marriage

Mar 31, 1853

⁴

Death

Nov 10, 1855

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Division, Marshall Co., IN, Box 160, p. 481, line 10, dwl 479.
[S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.

Rachel Houghton¹

F, #43208, b. 16 April 1834

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. 28 Dec 1797, d. 22 Dec 1856
Mother*: Hannah Morris¹ b. 8 Dec 1800, d. 3 Jan 1852

Family: John S. Bender b. c 1827

Marriage*: Rachel Houghton married John S. Bender.⁴

Biography

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Birth

Apr 16, 1834

IN, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census^2,3

Marriage

⁴

1860 Census

1860

Knox, Starke Co., IN, USA, age 33, a civil engineer, property $4250-500; and Robert H. Bender, 26, PA, a surveyor⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Division, Marshall Co., IN, Box 160, p. 481, line 10, dwl 479.
[S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Knox, Starke Co., IN, p. 413, line 8, dwl 247-247.

William Houghton¹

M, #43209, b. 18 April 1836, d. 1 September 1900

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. 28 Dec 1797, d. 22 Dec 1856
Mother*: Hannah Morris¹ b. 8 Dec 1800, d. 3 Jan 1852

Family: Melissa Jane Blessing b. 28 May 1837, d. 22 Aug 1910

Marriage*: William Houghton married Melissa Jane Blessing on Dec 9, 1858.³

James Wayne Houghton+⁶ b. Nov 1859, d. b 1940
Elisabeth E. Houghton⁶ b. c 1862
Milburn R. Houghton+⁶ b. Nov 1864, d. b 1940
Alva M. Houghton⁶ b. c 1868, d. 8 Aug 1891
Emma V. Houghton+⁶ b. c 1871

Biography

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Birth

Apr 18, 1836

IN, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; Apr 1836, age 64 in 1900 census^2,1

Marriage

Dec 9, 1858

1860 Census

1860

Pine, Benton Co., IN, USA, age 23, a farmer, personal property $700⁴

1870 Census

1870

Bolivar, Benton Co., IN, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $6000-1000; and 3 laborers⁵

1880 Census

1880

Warren Twp, Warren Co., IN, USA, age 44, a farmer^6,7

1900 Census

1900

Washington Twp, Williamsport, Warren Co., IN, USA³

Death

Sep 1, 1900

Williamsport, IN, USA, wife is a widow in 1910 census⁸

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
[S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Washington Twp, Williamsport, Warren Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 88?, E.D. 136?, Sh. 17, Ln. 27.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Benton Co., IN, p. 515, line 20, dwl 84-94.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bolivar, Benton Co., IN, Roll 299, p. 291B, line 9, dwl 74-66.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Warren Twp, Warrenl Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 37, E.D. 63, Sh. 9, Ln. 15.
[S235] U.S. Census, Warren Twp, Warrenl Co., IN, Roll: T9_320; Family History Film: 1254320; Page: 84A; Enumeration District: 63; Reel 36, Vol. 37, E.D. 63, Sh. 9, Ln. 15, dwl 89-90.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2862140/person/-1808179925

Elvira Houghton¹

F, #43210, b. 29 April 1838

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. 28 Dec 1797, d. 22 Dec 1856
Mother*: Hannah Morris¹ b. 8 Dec 1800, d. 3 Jan 1852

Biography

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Birth

Apr 29, 1838

IN, USA, age 12 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1860 census^2,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
[S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.

Edward Houghton¹

M, #43211, b. 28 August 1841, d. 16 March 1924

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. 28 Dec 1797, d. 22 Dec 1856
Mother*: Hannah Morris¹ b. 8 Dec 1800, d. 3 Jan 1852

Family: Susan Angeline Bingman b. 9 Oct 1852, d. 31 Jul 1933

Marriage*: Edward Houghton married Susan Angeline Bingman on circa 1872 age, age 20; mar 30 years in 1900 census.⁵

Emer S. Houghton² b. c 1872, d. 1918
Ida Mae Houghton² b. c 1873, d. 28 Jan 1960
John Edward Houghton² b. 27 Sep 1877, d. 4 Nov 1959
Jennie Houghton+⁵ b. Dec 1877
Carley Edgar Houghton+¹⁰ b. 25 May 1881, d. 24 Feb 1954
Harley Edwin Houghton+¹⁰ b. 25 May 1881, d. 16 Dec 1966
Loretta Houghton⁵ b. Dec 1889

Biography

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Birth

Aug 28, 1841

IN, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census;
age 40, Ireland or IN, in 1880 census; Aug 1838, age 61 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1910 census; age 79, IN, in 1920 census; 1900 census of son John gives IN; 1900 census of son Carley gives MO, but 1910 census gives IN; 1910 census of Carley gives IN; 1920 census of son Harley gives IN²

Research

1861

IN, USA

Mil. Enls

Jun 14, 1861

Benton Co., IN, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 15th IN Infantry, a private^3,4

Marriage

circa 1872

age, age 20; mar 30 years in 1900 census⁵

1880 Census

1880

Fall River Twp, New Albany, Wilson Co., KS, USA, age 40, farming^2,6

PensionInx

Nov 3, 1887

MO, USA, as invalid

1900 Census

1900

New Home, Bates Co., MO, USA, age 61, farmer; 7 children born, 7 living⁵

1910 Census

1910

Osage, Bates Co., MO, USA, age 69, farmer⁷

1920 Census

1920

Osage, Bates Co., MO, USA, age 79, none⁸

Death

Mar 16, 1924

Rich Hill, Bates Co., MO, USA⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, New Albany, Fall River Twp, Wilson Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 21, E.D. 180, Sh. 3, Ln. 21.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Home, Bates Co., Missouri; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 14; Sheet: 11A; line 41, dwl 229-231.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Fall River Twp, Wilson Co., KS, Roll: T9_399; Family History Film: 1254399; Page: 42C; Enumeration District: 180; Reel 19, Vol. 21, E.D. 180, Sh. 3, Ln. 21 , dwl 22-22.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Osage, Bates, Missouri; Roll: T624_768; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 15; line 62, dwl 125-125.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Osage, Bates, Missouri; Roll T625_905; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 16; line 34, dwl 9-9.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18985362/person/1596943340
[S415] E-mail from Mary Gross, Dec. 18, 2000.

Jefferson Houghton^1,2

M, #43212, b. 30 July 1844, d. 1875

Father*: James Houghton² b. 28 Dec 1797, d. 22 Dec 1856
Mother*: Hannah Morris² b. 8 Dec 1800, d. 3 Jan 1852

Family: Barbara (?) b. c 1851

Marriage*: Jefferson Houghton married Barbara (?)⁴

Biography

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Birth

Jul 30, 1844

IN, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1870 census^3,2

Marriage

⁴

1870 Census

1870

Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, USA, age 25, merchant, $2500-600⁵

Death

1875

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, Roll 359, p. 6.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , My Division, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 481; line 10, dwl 479-479.
[S415] E-mail from Kathy Brummel, Nov. 5, 2001.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, Roll 359, p. 6B, line 33, dwl 32-31.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Starke Co., IN, Roll 359, p. 6B, line 33, dwl 32-31.

Nancy Houghten¹

F, #43213, b. circa 1818

Family:

Jane Houghten¹ b. c 1836

Biography

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Birth

circa 1818

IA, USA, age 32 in 1850 census²

1850 Census

1850

Peru, Miami Co., IN, USA, age 32²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Peru, Miami Co., IN, p.78, line 39, dwl 23-37.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Peru, Miami Co., IN, Box 160, p. 78, line 41, dwl 27.

Jane Houghten¹

F, #43214, b. circa 1836

Mother*: Nancy Houghten² b. c 1818

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Birth

circa 1836

IA, USA, age 14 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Peru, Miami Co., IN, Box 160, p. 78, line 41, dwl 27.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Peru, Miami Co., IN, p.78, line 39, dwl 23-37.

Catharine M. Houghton¹

F, #43215, b. circa 1845

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Birth

circa 1845

IN, USA, age 5 in 1850 census¹

1850 Census

1850

Ward, Randolph Co., IN, USA, age 5 living in household of Edward and Catharine MCue, of Ireland^2,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Ward, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M432_168; Page: 133; line 23, dwl 1791-1311.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Ward, Randolph Co., IN, Box 159, p. 133, line 33, dwl 1790.

John Houghton Sr¹

M, #43216, b. 17 April 1796, d. 17 January 1886

Family 1: Nancy Dorsey b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

Marriage*: John Houghton Sr married Nancy Dorsey on 1827.¹

Rebecca Houghton¹ b. 17 Aug 1828, d. 23 Oct 1895
Frances Houghton¹ b. c 1831
Mary Houghton¹ b. c 1833
John Houghton Jr+⁶ b. 4 Apr 1835, d. 12 Mar 1909
Susan Houghton¹ b. c 1837
Mary Houghton b. c 1840
Squire J. Houghton¹ b. 20 Apr 1840, d. Dec 1853

Family 2: Lydia Mary Leighty b. 7 Mar 1812, d. Sep 1882

Marriage*: John Houghton Sr married Lydia Mary Leighty on Mar 9, 1862 at Whitley Co., MD, USA.²

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Birth

Apr 17, 1796

MD, USA, age 56 in 1850 census; age 58 in 1860 census; age 68 in 1870 census; age 74 in 1880 census; Ancestry family tree gives England as BP^2,1

Marriage

1827

Immigration

circa 1837

Chester Twp, Wabash Co., IN, USA, after a brief stay in western OH

1850 Census

1850

Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 56, a farmer¹

1860 Census

1860

Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 58, farmer³

Marriage

Mar 9, 1862

Whitley Co., MD, USA²

1870 Census

1870

Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 68, a farmer, property 2000-600; next door to son John⁴

1880 Census

1880

Millersburg, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 74⁵

Death

Jan 17, 1886

Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 89 y 9 m

Burial

South Whitley Cemetery, Whitley, IN, USA, Plot U-6-5

ParentsS

parents born in MD

Research

MD, USA, only other John Houghton in MD

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, Roll 373, p. 325, line 36, dwl 41-38.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Whitley Co., Indiana; Microfilm: M653; Page: 213, line 35, dwl 1532-1537.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, Roll 373, p. 325, line 36, dwl 41-38.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Millersburg, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T9_324; Family History Film: 1254324; Page: 510B;.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Twp, Whitley Co., IN, Box 181, p. 480, line 28, dwl 392.

Nancy Dorsey¹

F, #43217, b. 8 October 1801, d. 18 September 1856

Family: John Houghton Sr b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886

Marriage*: Nancy Dorsey married John Houghton Sr on 1827.¹

Rebecca Houghton¹ b. 17 Aug 1828, d. 23 Oct 1895
Frances Houghton¹ b. c 1831
Mary Houghton¹ b. c 1833
John Houghton Jr+² b. 4 Apr 1835, d. 12 Mar 1909
Susan Houghton¹ b. c 1837
Mary Houghton b. c 1840
Squire J. Houghton¹ b. 20 Apr 1840, d. Dec 1853

Biography

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Birth

Oct 8, 1801

MD, USA, age 48 in 1850 census¹

Marriage

1827

Immigration

circa 1837

Chester Twp, Wabash Co., IN, USA, after a brief stay in western OH

1850 Census

1850

Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 56, a farmer¹

Death

Sep 18, 1856

IN, USA

Burial

Wheeler Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA, wife of John; 54-11-10

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Twp, Whitley Co., IN, Box 181, p. 480, line 28, dwl 392.

Rebecca Houghton¹

F, #43218, b. 17 August 1828, d. 23 October 1895

Father*: John Houghton Sr¹ b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886
Mother*: Nancy Dorsey¹ b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

Family: Alfred L. Feagler

Marriage*: Rebecca Houghton married Alfred L. Feagler on Sep 2, 1852 at Whitley Co., IN, USA.

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Birth

Aug 17, 1828

MD, USA, age 21 in 1850 census¹

Marriage

Sep 2, 1852

Whitley Co., IN, USA

Death

Oct 23, 1895

Whitley Co., MD, USA

Burial

South Whitley Cemetery, Whitley, MD, USA

Biography

Daughter of John and Nancy Houghton. Wife of Alfred L Feagler. Mother of Catharine E Feagler, Frances A (Feagler) Striggle, & Franklin O Feagler.

She married Alfred on Sep. 2, 1852 in Whitley county, IN.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.

Frances Houghton¹

F, #43219, b. circa 1831

Father*: John Houghton Sr¹ b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886
Mother*: Nancy Dorsey¹ b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

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Birth

circa 1831

MD, USA, age 19 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #43220, b. circa 1833

Father*: John Houghton Sr¹ b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886
Mother*: Nancy Dorsey¹ b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

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Birth

circa 1833

Baltimore, MD, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1880 census¹

1880 Census

1880

Millersburg, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 47, keeps house²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Millersburg, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T9_324; Family History Film: 1254324; Page: 511C; Enumeration District: 100; sheet 11, line 5, dwl 112-113.

John Houghton Jr¹

M, #43221, b. 4 April 1835, d. 12 March 1909

Father*: John Houghton Sr¹ b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886
Mother*: Nancy Dorsey¹ b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

Family: Lydia I. Bridenthall b. 14 May 1842, d. 24 Jul 1908

Marriage*: John Houghton Jr married Lydia I. Bridenthall on Jun 24, 1860 mar 40 years in 1900 census.²

Rev. James D. Houghton+² b. 6 Apr 1861, d. 15 Feb 1937
Willard S. Houghton⁵ b. c 1863
Amy Houghton⁵ b. 25 Aug 1866, d. 9 Jul 1929

Biography

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Birth

Apr 4, 1835

Baltimore, MD, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 47 in 1880 census; age 65 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

Jun 24, 1860

mar 40 years in 1900 census²

1870 Census

1870

Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 35, a farm laborer, property $400; and John Sheildler³

1880 Census

1880

Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, USA, age 47, a farmer⁴

Death

Mar 12, 1909

South Bend, IN, USA

Obituary

Dorsey Houghton: When two years old he left his native state with his parents and after a brief stay in western Ohio, settled in Chester township, Wabash county, Indiana. His youth and early manhood were spent on the old homestead in Whitley County, where with his father he developed a farm and home. On June-24-1860 he married Lydia I. Bridenthal. To this union was born three children, James, Willard, and Amy, all of whom survive. Mr. Houghton is also survived by one sister, one brother and 4 sisters having gone before. He is survived too, by four grandchildren, Harold, Beryll, Miriam and Thurston Houghton. The first named grandchild spent much of his childhood in the home of his grandparents. The wlfe died on July 24, 1908. Mr. Houghton's death occured in South Bend, Friday afternoon, March 12, 1909. His age was 73 years, 11 months, and 8 days. He had been in failing health for about 5 years, and the death of his wife so broke him in spirit that he declined rapidly until the end came.His life long occupation was farming
curred In South Bend, Friday after-

Burial

Wheeler Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA, 73-11-8

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, No Twp, Whitley Co., IN, Box 181, p. 480, line 28, dwl 392.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Chester Twp, North Manchester, Wabash Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 80, E.D. 114, Sh. 9, Ln. 85.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, Roll 373, p. 325, bine 38, dwl 42-39.
[S235] U.S. Census, Cleveland, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T9_324; Family History Film: 1254324; Page: 524B; Enumeration District: 100; sheet 38, line 19, dwl 371-372.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Cleveland, Whitley Co., IN, Roll 373, p. 325B, line 1, dwl 42-39.

Susan Houghton¹

F, #43222, b. circa 1837

Father*: John Houghton Sr¹ b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886
Mother*: Nancy Dorsey¹ b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

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Birth

circa 1837

MD, USA, age 13 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.

Squire J. Houghton¹

M, #43223, b. 20 April 1840, d. December 1853

Father*: John Houghton Sr¹ b. 17 Apr 1796, d. 17 Jan 1886
Mother*: Nancy Dorsey¹ b. 8 Oct 1801, d. 18 Sep 1856

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Birth

Apr 20, 1840

MD, USA, age 10 in 1850 census¹

Death

Dec, 1853

IN, USA

Burial

Wheeler Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitley Co., Indiana; Roll: M432_181; Page: 480; line 28, dwl 392-403.

Margaret Rife¹

F, #43224, b. circa 1808

Family: William S. Houghton b. 1806, d. 1890

Marriage*: Margaret Rife married William S. Houghton, son of (?) Houghton, on Sep 10, 1828 at Washington Co., IN, USA.¹

Aaron Houghton¹ b. c 1830
Lucetta Houghton¹ b. c 1835, d. 17 Oct 1915
William P. Houghton+¹ b. c 1840, d. 16 May 1885
James P. Houghton¹ b. c 1843
Angeline Houghton¹ b. c 1845
Martha A. Houghton+¹ b. c 1848
Marietta A. Houghton³ b. c 1850
Lucy M. Houghton³ b. c 1852

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Birth

circa 1808

VA, USA, age 42 in 1850 census; age 62 in 1870 census²

Marriage

Sep 10, 1828

Washington Co., IN, USA¹

1850 Census

1850

Jennings, Crawford Co., IN, USA, age 44, a carpenter, property $180¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Jennings, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: M432_139; Page: 54; line 1, dwl 659-659.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Jennings, Crawford Co., IN, p. 54, line 1, dwl 659.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Jennings Twp, Crawford Co., IN, Roll 306, p. 22, line 5, dwl 208-207.

Aaron Houghton¹

M, #43225, b. circa 1830

Father*: William S. Houghton² b. 1806, d. 1890
Mother*: Margaret Rife¹ b. c 1808

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Birth

circa 1830

Washington Co., IN, USA, age 20 in 1850 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Jennings, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: M432_139; Page: 54; line 1, dwl 659-659.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Jennings, Crawford Co., IN, p. 54, line 1, dwl 659.

Lucetta Houghton¹

F, #43226, b. circa 1835, d. 17 October 1915

Father*: William S. Houghton¹ b. 1806, d. 1890
Mother*: Margaret Rife¹ b. c 1808

Family: Gilbert Ray

Marriage*: Lucetta Houghton married Gilbert Ray on Apr 1, 1883 at IN, USA.

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Birth

circa 1835

Washington Co., IN, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census; age 35 in 1870 census¹

1860 Census

1860

Madison, Washington Co., IN, USA, age 19, domestic²

Marriage

Apr 1, 1883

IN, USA

Death

Oct 17, 1915

Crawford, IN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Jennings, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: M432_139; Page: 54; line 1, dwl 659-659.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M653_306; Page: 423; Image: 425; Family History Library Film: 803306; line 11, dwl 229-229.

James P. Houghton¹

M, #43227, b. circa 1843

Father*: William S. Houghton¹ b. 1806, d. 1890
Mother*: Margaret Rife¹ b. c 1808

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Birth

circa 1843

Washington Co., IN, USA, age 7 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Jennings, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: M432_139; Page: 54; line 1, dwl 659-659.

Angeline Houghton¹

F, #43228, b. circa 1845

Father*: William S. Houghton¹ b. 1806, d. 1890
Mother*: Margaret Rife¹ b. c 1808

Biography

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Birth

circa 1845

Washington Co., IN, USA, age 5 in 1850 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Jennings, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: M432_139; Page: 54; line 1, dwl 659-659.

Martha A. Houghton^1,2

F, #43229, b. circa 1848

Father*: William S. Houghton² b. 1806, d. 1890
Mother*: Margaret Rife² b. c 1808

Family: Luther Patrick b. c 1850

Marriage*: Martha A. Houghton married Luther Patrick.¹

Iva Patrick¹ b. c 1872
Adron Patrick¹ b. c 1874
Centinial Patrick¹ b. c 1876
Edgar Patrick¹ b. c 1879

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Birth

circa 1848

Crawford Co., IN, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1880 census²

Marriage

1880 Census

1880

Jennings Twp, Crawford Co., IN, USA, age 74, widowed^1,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Jennings Twp, Crawford Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 6, E.D. 24, Sh. 49, Ln. 17.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Jennings, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: M432_139; Page: 54; line 1, dwl 659-659.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Jennings, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: T9_270; Family History Film: 1254270; Page: 306.1000; Enumeration District: 24; line 17, dwl 430-453.

Obadiah Coolidge Houghton¹

M, #43230, b. 10 February 1819, d. 4 November 1866

Father*: Ebenezer Houghton¹ b. 14 Oct 1786, d. 7 Sep 1838
Mother*: Sally Coolidge¹ b. 19 Jul 1789, d. 14 Dec 1830

Family: Mary Twining b. c 1824

Marriage*: Obadiah Coolidge Houghton married Mary Twining on Feb 7, 1840 at Licking Co., OH, USA.^2,4,5

Samantha Houghton⁴ b. c 1840
Darius K. Houghton+⁴ b. Jul 1843, d. 13 Jul 1922
Leland Houghton² d. b 1914
Hiram Houghton² d. b 1914
Ella Houghton² d. b 1914
Philena S. Houghton⁴ b. Apr 1846, d. 5 Jan 1931
Henrietta Houghton⁴ b. c 1849
Anna Houghton² b. c 1858, d. b 1914
Charles Albert Houghton+² b. 12 Apr 1863, d. 30 Sep 1935

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Birth

Feb 10, 1819

Jay, Essex Co., NY, USA, age 31 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1860 census; 1930 census of son Charles gives OH^1,2

1840 Census

1840

St. Albans, Licking Co., OH, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825)³

Marriage

Feb 7, 1840

Licking Co., OH, USA^2,4,5

Immigration

May, 1847

Union Twp, IN, USA, near Auburn

1850 Census

1850

Auburn, DeKalb Co., IN, USA, age 31, a carpenter, property $1500⁴

Office

before 1860

Wilmington Twp, IN, USA, town trustee⁶

1860 Census

1860

Auburn-Union Twp, DeKalb Co., IN, USA, age 40, a miller, property $6300-700⁷

Note

Aug 13, 1863

DeKalb Co., IN, USA, was involved in a real estate transfer

Death

Nov 4, 1866

Richland, IN, USA¹

Biography

Auburn Courier, 8 Jan 1891: Among permanent settlers in the village of Auburn, was O. C. Houghton and family from New York. He bought the lots now owned by his widow and built a log house upon the rear part of them, calculating that with time would come the means to erect a better habitation nearer the street, and the present structure shows how he realized his purpose. He was a carpenter and besides other work, built Pyne's and Puffenberger's stores. A company was formed in 1857 and built the seam mill in the south end of town. The company failed and disposed of the property to Wesley Park and others who in turn sold to Houghton, who was successful, accumulated quite a sum for those times and sold the Sheets brothers by whom the mill was run for some years at fair profit. With his money, Mr. Houghton bought one hundred acres of good land of a Weaver, one mile mile west of town, lived there till his death when the family came to town.

DeKalb Co. IN Hx: In 1843, O. C. Houghton and family of New York, came to the settlement, and Houghton bought the steam mill owned by Wesley Park...This year is noted on account of the terrific hurricane which swept over DeKalb county...⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1460] Unk, Merchant Family Memorial, p. 7.
[S1065] Unknown compiler, History of DeKalb Co., IN, p. 703-704.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , St. Albans, Licking, Ohio; Roll: 408; Page: 347.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll: M432_142; Page: 206; line 1, dwl 1-1.
[S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZHL-NVV : accessed 14 December 2015), Obadiah C. Houghton and Mary Twining, 07 Feb 1840; citing Licking, Ohio, United States, reference v.1,p.364,L.28; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 384,300.
[S1215] Unknown author, DeKalb Co. Indiana Hx, p. 143-195.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Auburn-Union Twp, De Kalb Co., IN, p. 111, line 11, dwl 49-49.
[S95] Newspaper, Auburn Courier, 8 Jan 1891.