David Houghton1

M, #85351, b. circa 1820

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Birthcirca 1820NH, USA, age 40 in 1860 census1
1860 Census1860Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 40, peg maker1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_674; Page: 691; sheet 245, line 18, dwl 1382-1761.

Josephine Houghton1

F, #85352, b. circa 1846

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Birthcirca 1846MA, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , South Newmarket, Rockingham, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_679; Page: 1066; sheet 62, line 22, dwl 432-496.

Charlotte (?)1

F, #85353, b. circa 1831

Family: Winsor Houghton b. c 1830

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Birthcirca 1831NY, USA, age 29 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Woodland, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M653_536; Page: 787; sheet 164; line 36, dwl 1315-1226.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Woodland, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M653_536; Page: 784; sheet 161; line 14, dwl 1284-1195.

William Houghton1

M, #85354, b. circa 1818

Family: Margaret (?) b. c 1827

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Birthcirca 1818NY, USA, age 42 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Sheridan, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 42, farmer, property $6000-9001
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Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Margaret (?)1

F, #85355, b. circa 1827

Family: William Houghton b. c 1818

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Birthcirca 1827PA, USA, age 33 in 1860 census1
Marriage1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Royal Houghton1

M, #85356, b. circa 1844

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Birthcirca 1844MI, USA, age 16 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Avery Houghton1

M, #85357, b. circa 1847

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Birthcirca 1847MI, USA, age 13 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Harvey Houghton1

M, #85358, b. circa 1848

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Birthcirca 1848MI, USA, age 12 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Flora Houghton1

F, #85359, b. circa 1851

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Birthcirca 1851MI, USA, age 9 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #85360, b. circa 1852

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Birthcirca 1852MI, USA, age 8 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

William H. Houghton1

M, #85361, b. circa 1854

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Birthcirca 1854MI, USA, age 6 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Mariett Houghton1

F, #85362, b. circa 1856

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Birthcirca 1856MI, USA, age 4 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Adelia Houghton1

F, #85363, b. circa 1859

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Birthcirca 1859MI, USA, age 1 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 127, line 20, dwl 966-947.

Josiah Houghton1

M, #85364, b. circa 1825

Family: MaryAn (?) b. c 1832

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Birthcirca 1825England, age 35 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 35, butcher1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fenton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: M653_544; Page: 225; line 8, dwl 1768-1727.

MaryAn (?)1

F, #85365, b. circa 1832

Family: Josiah Houghton b. c 1825

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Birthcirca 1832England, age 28 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fenton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: M653_544; Page: 225; line 8, dwl 1768-1727.

Dennis Houghton1

M, #85366, b. circa 1840

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Birthcirca 1840Ireland, age 20 in 1860 census1
1860 Census1860Portage, Houghton Co., MI, USA, age 20, miner1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Portage, Houghton, Michigan; Roll: M653_544; Page: 107; line 28, dwl 464-493.

Myron Green1

M, #85367, b. 20 March 1831, d. 13 February 1922

Family 1: Martha A. Houghton b. c 1831, d. 13 Jul 1865

Family 2: Laura Augusta Skinner b. c 1839, d. 6 Oct 1889

Family 3: Louise (Shankind/Shankland) Gaylord b. May 1841

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BirthMar 20, 1831Brighton, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 29 in 1860 census; Mar 1832, 1900 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 29, gentleman; property $3500-15002
Marriage3
1870 Census1870Lansing, MI, USA, age 39, farmer3
MarriageNov 22, 1892Ingham Co., MI, USA4,5
DeathFeb 13, 1922Lansing, MI, USA6
ResearchIn 1850, Laura A. Skinner was listed with her parents in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Mich. In 1850 her father was listed as Oramel D. Skinner and her mother as Allice, both b. at Ver. In 1860, Laura A. Skinner was living with her father, O.D. Skinner, age 60, b. Ver., and brother James, 17, in Lansing, Mich. In 1870, Laura (Skinner) Green was living near Oramel Skinner. They are counted on the same page in the Lansing census.

In 1880, Augusta indicated her parents were b. at Ver. Myron was still living in Lansing, where he was listed as a merchant of agricultural implements. One more daughter was listed, Eliza S., age 9, b. Mich. Middle initials for the daughters from the 1880 census: Ella M., Mary A., Alice K.

In Oct. 1879, Myron Green bought lots 9 and 10 “on which the old capitol was located” in Lansing.[v] In 1880 Myron’s property was valued at $5200.[vi] He was treasurer in Lansing from 1875-1878.[vii]

Louisa Shankland was married to Frank S. Gaylord and they lived in Brighton, Livingston County, Mich. At the time of Myron’s marriage to Louise in 1892 and on the 1900 census, he was listed as a real estate dealer. In 1900 Myron and Louisa were living in Lansing, Mich. A son of Louisa’s, Robert S. Gaylord, age 21, b. at Mich. May 1878, was living with them. In 1910, Louisa was called M. Louise. She indicated no children.

In 1920, at age 88, Myron was still living in Lansing and selling real estate. His divorced daughter, E. [Eliza] S. Tucker and her three children were living with him.
Martha A. Green “wife of Myron Green” is buried in section A, Mount Hope cemetery. Laura’s death on Interment.net is listed as 6 Oct. 1889. She is buried in section A. Myron is also buried there in section A.

Children of Martha:

Cora, b. at Mich., abt. 1857. She was listed in 1860 and 1870.

Scott H. Green, who d. 22 Mar. 1857. He is also buried in section A.

Ella M. Green, b. at Mich. abt. 1861.

Children of Laura:

Mary A. Green (1866-1898),[viii] who d. at Lansing, Mich., 1 Jan. 1898, m. ISAAC D. NORTH (1855-1891)[ix]. They are buried in Mount Hope cemetery.

Alice K. Green, b. at Mich., abt. 1868.

Eliza S. Green, b. at Mich., abt. 18714

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: M653_545; Page: 265, sheet 69; line 1, dwl 532-519.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: M653_545; Page: 265, sheet 69; line 1, dwl 532-519.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: M593_675; Page: 92A; Image: 187; Family History Library Film: 552174; line 16, dwl 117.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn (Green) Day, Sep 2, 2011.
  5. [S1443] Samuel W. Durant, History of Ingham and Eaton Co., Michigan, p. 76.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Interment.net and Find-a-Grave, Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham, Mich.

Cora Green1

F, #85368, b. circa 1857

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Birthcirca 1857MI, USA, age 3 in 1860 census; age 13 in 1870 census2

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn (Green) Day, Sep 2, 2011.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: M653_545; Page: 265, sheet 69; line 1, dwl 532-519.

Lucy Houghton1

F, #85369, b. circa 1857

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Birthcirca 1857MI, USA, age 3 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 212; line 34, dwl 2794-2189.

Phebe C. Houghton1

F, #85370, b. circa 1859

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Birthcirca 1859MI, USA, age 6/12 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 212; line 34, dwl 2794-2189.

Michael Houghton1

M, #85371, b. circa 1820

Family: Mary (?) b. c 1820

  • Marriage*: Michael Houghton married Mary (?)1

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Birthcirca 1820Ireland, age 40 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Ada, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 40, common laborer1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 169, line 20, dwl 1401-1252.

Mary (?)1

F, #85372, b. circa 1820

Family: Michael Houghton b. c 1820

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Birthcirca 1820Ireland, age 40 in 1860 census1
Marriage1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 169, line 20, dwl 1401-1252.

John Houghton1

M, #85373, b. circa 1844

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Birthcirca 1844MI, USA, age 16 in 1860 census1
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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 169, line 20, dwl 1401-1252.

James Houghton1

M, #85374, b. circa 1843

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Birthcirca 1843MI, USA, age 17 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 169, line 20, dwl 1401-1252.

Catherine Houghton1

F, #85375, b. circa 1850

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Birthcirca 1850MI, USA, age 10 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 169, line 20, dwl 1401-1252.

Mary Houghton1

F, #85376, b. circa 1855

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Birthcirca 1855MI, USA, age 5 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ada, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 169, line 20, dwl 1401-1252.

Blank Houghton1

M, #85377, b. circa 1830

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Birthcirca 1830NY, USA, age 30 in 1860 census1
1860 Census1860Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 30, mason1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 2, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 58, line 17, dwl 492.

James Houghton1

M, #85378, b. circa 1830

Family: Emma (?) b. c 1835

  • Marriage*: James Houghton married Emma (?)1

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Birthcirca 1830MA, USA, age 30 in 1860 census1
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1860 Census1860Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 30, machinist1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 58, line 38, dwl 1690-1487.

Emma (?)1

F, #85379, b. circa 1835

Family: James Houghton b. c 1830

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Birthcirca 1835MA, USA, age 25 in 1860 census1
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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 58, line 38, dwl 1690-1487.

Frederick Houghton1

M, #85380, b. circa 1857

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Birthcirca 1857MI, USA, age 3 in 1860 census1

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  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 4, Kent, Michigan; Roll: M653_550; Page: 58, line 38, dwl 1690-1487.