Houghton Surname Project

Sarah Gates

F, #3306, b. 21 September 1771, d. 9 October 1851

Family: Capt. Cyrus Houghton

Marriage*: Sarah Gates married Capt. Cyrus Houghton, son of Lieut. John Houghton and Esther Tarbell, on Apr 4, 1799 at Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^2,3

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 21, 1771

Harvard, MA, USA, age 78 in 1850 census¹

Marriage

Apr 4, 1799

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,3

Will

1851

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Sarah Houghton, W.P. Case #31173⁴

Death

Oct 9, 1851

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 80y2m18d;
MLM: June 16, 1820, aged 51^1,5

Burial

Harvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, widow of Capt. Cyrus, dau. of Capt.Isaac & Submit Gates ae 80y 19d¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 48.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 181.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57, 96.
[S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 96.

(?) Vassallo¹

F, #3307, b. before 1950

Family: Manuel Vassallo

Marriage*: (?) Vassallo married Manuel Vassallo, son of Carmelo Vassallo and Maria Vella.

Biography

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Marriage

Birth

before 1950

Mgarr, Malta

Biography

Went to Sydney, Australia after Manuel died.

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview with Angelo Vella, 1996.

(?) Vassallo¹

M, #3308

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Occupation

farmer

Residence

Sydney, Australia

Children+

7-8 children

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview with Angelo Vella, 1996.

Nancy Butterick¹

F, #3309, b. 22 August 1794

Family: Obed Houghton

Marriage Bann: Nancy Butterick and Obed Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 11, 1822 Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,3
Marriage: Nancy Butterick married Obed Houghton, son of Capt. Asa Houghton Jr and Dorcas Moore, on Apr 11, 1822 at Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^4,5

Biography

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Birth

Aug 22, 1794

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Origin

circa 1822

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Relative

sisters?

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 183.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 22.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
[S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 97, 147.

(?) Vassallo¹

M, #3310

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Occupation

farmer

Residence

Australia

Biography

Has family

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview with Angelo Vella, 1996.

Jeffrey Sheikh¹

M, #3311, b. 10 March 1979

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 10, 1979

Living

1996

Ontario, Canada

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview Natalie Cutajar, 6/15/1997.

David Sheikh¹

M, #3312, b. 12 January 1977

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 12, 1977

Living

1994

Ontario, Canada

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.
[S401] Interview Natalie Cutajar, 6/15/1997.

Marie (?)¹

F, #3313

Family: (?) Unknown

Marriage*: Marie (?) married (?) Unknown.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Malta

Marriage

Living

1994

Sydney, Australia

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.

(?) Unknown¹

M, #3314

Family: Marie (?)

Marriage*: (?) Unknown married Marie (?), daughter of Ani Vassallo.

Biography

Occupation

Fertilizer factory owner

Biography

Five acres with a brick house.

Birth

Mgarr, Malta

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Living

1994

Sydney, Australia

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.

(?) (?)¹

M, #3315, b. before 1992, d. circa 1992

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

before 1992

Malta

Death

circa 1992

Australia

Biography

Died accidently from machine fumes.

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.

Mary Ann Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #3318, b. 8 April 1820, d. 1884

Family 1: Massereen Augustus Houghton

Marriage Bann: Mary Ann Houghton and Massereen Augustus Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Aug 28, 1841 Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^17,18
Marriage*: Mary Ann Houghton married Massereen Augustus Houghton, son of Levi Houghton, on Sep 29, 1841 at Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^5,2,9

Family 2: Timothy J. Fairbanks

Marriage*: Mary Ann Houghton married Timothy J. Fairbanks on Apr 5, 1866 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, his 2nd, to Mrs. Mary Ann Houghton.^5,13,4,14

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 8, 1820

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census^5,6,7

Guardiansp

1838

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 31104⁸

Marriage

Sep 29, 1841

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA^5,2,9

1850 Census

1850

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30, a carpenter¹⁰

Church

Jun, 1852

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mary Ann, Mrs., dis. to ch. in Lancaster¹¹

1860 Census

1860

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, carpenter¹²

Marriage

Apr 5, 1866

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, his 2nd, to Mrs. Mary Ann Houghton^5,13,4,14

Death

1884

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^15,16

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390 #1175.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 182.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113 #4212.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 13, number 7.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.
[S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113, 116.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 174; line 21, dwl 270-287.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 378.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lancester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 113, line 4, dwl 898-917.
[S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 654.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 389.
[S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 654.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 340.
[S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 195.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 116.

Warren P. Clark^1,2

M, #3319

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Origin

circa 1839

North Providence, RI, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 181.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 139.

Jemima Southworth^1,2

F, #3320, b. 3 April 1753, d. 1 September 1840

Family: Pharas Houghton

Marriage Bann*: Jemima Southworth and Pharas Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Jan 2, 1775 Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^4,1,5

Biography

Notable

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 3, 1753

Ashford Twp, Windham Co., CT, USA, also Mansfield, CT³

Marriage Bann

Jan 2, 1775

Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,1,5

1880 Census

1800

Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 00100-02201; 1 male 16-25; 2 female 10-15, 2 female 16-25, 1 female 45+⁶

Death

Sep 1, 1840

Petersham, MA, USA^3,7

Notable

a descendant of John Alden of the Mayflower

ParentsD

John Southworth and Sarah Higgins; John 5, Nathaniel, Rebecca PABODIE, Elizabeth ALDEN, John ALDEN 1^3,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S213] National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Admin., DAR Patriot Cent. 2, p. 1495.
[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.
[S36] Letter, from David C. Wolff, Dec. 11, 2001, citing Alfred A. Windsor data.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 111.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42, 78/79.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Petersham, Worcester Co, MA, p. 277.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.alden.org/aldengen/pafg156.htm#42745

Sarah Fairbank^1,2

F, #3321, b. 28 May 1770, d. January 1813

Family: Abel Houghton

Marriage*: Sarah Fairbank married Abel Houghton, son of Lieut. John Houghton and Esther Tarbell, on Nov 29, 1787 at Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, First Congreg. church.^4,5

Biography

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Birth

May 28, 1770

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Marriage

Nov 29, 1787

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, First Congreg. church^4,5

Death

Jan, 1813

Concord, Merrimack Co., NH, USA, wife of Abel Houghton, a. 42⁶

Burial

Old North Cemetery, Concord, Merrimack Co., NH, USA, Sarah Houghton - d. 1813 ae 42 yrs. Wife of Abel Houghton⁷

Research

Both married Abel Houghton

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 92.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 37.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 181.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57, 80.
[S96] NEHGR, 92 [1938]: 279.
[S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname: GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OLD NORTH CEMETERY
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 1642 -- 1934 Compiled By Priscilla Hammond Concord, N. H.

Alvin W. Houghton^1,2

M, #3322, b. 28 February 1813, d. 8 October 1899

Family: Esther H. Runnels

Marriage Bann*: Alvin W. Houghton and Esther H. Runnels declared their intentions of marriage on Oct 3, 1835 Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^6,7
Divorce*: Alvin W. Houghton and Esther H. Runnels were divorced before 1870.¹¹

Biography

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Birth

Feb 28, 1813

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 37 in 1850 census; age 47 in 1860 census^3,1,4

Occupation

circa 1835

a manufacturer⁵

Origin

circa 1835

Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁶

Marriage Bann

Oct 3, 1835

Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^6,7

1840 Census

1840

Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)⁸

1850 Census

1850

Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, USA, Alvin, age 37, a spinner⁹

1860 Census

1860

Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 47, trader, property $1000-100¹⁰

Divorce

before 1870

¹¹

Death

Oct 8, 1899

San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, a. 85^1,12

Biography

He was occupied in the cotton factories of Lowell, then he moved to Manchester, NH where he was overseer in the spinning dept. of the Amoskeag mills. He then was in the furniture business for 5 years. He went to CA for the gold rush. He went to CA 3 times, once with his son, and rounded Cape Horn. He was then in the furniture business in CA.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S713] Ezra S. Stearns NH State Gen. & Family Hx III, p. 1073.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147 #5684, 172A, 173.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147, 172A, 173.
[S306] Lowell MA VRs I, p. 19.
[S305] Lowell MA VRs II, p. 438.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 173.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Lowell, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 187; Page: 20.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_432; Page: 30; line 31, dwl 1407-1562.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_674; Page: 680; sheet 234, line 34, dwl 1293-1674.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, Reel 6, Vol. 4, ED. 127, Sh. 21, Ln. 34, dwl 288-188-249.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 172A, 173.

Almira Houghton^1,2

F, #3323, b. 6 March 1815

Family: Warren P. Clark

Marriage Bann: Almira Houghton and Warren P. Clark declared their intentions of marriage on Feb 23, 1839 Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^5,4
Marriage*: Almira Houghton married Warren P. Clark on Mar 17, 1839 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 6, 1815

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,1,4

Marriage

Mar 17, 1839

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 139.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147 #5677.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 181.

Rebecca Smith¹

F, #3324, b. January 1789, d. 27 July 1874

Family: Jabez Houghton

Marriage Bann: Rebecca Smith and Jabez Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Jan 18, 1813 Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA.³
Marriage: Rebecca Smith married Jabez Houghton, son of Capt. Asa Houghton Jr and Dorcas Moore, on Jan 21, 1813 at Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^5,6

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan, 1789

Marlborough, MA, USA, dd calc²

Origin

circa 1813

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA³

Death

Jul 27, 1874

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 85 y 6 m²

Burial

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

ParentsD

William and Eunice Smith, of Marlborough²

Research

Only Weis gives marriage to "Rebecca", same bd and dd⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62, 181.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 23, number 12.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 182.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 328.
[S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 165.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 97, 147.

Josephine Micallef¹

F, #3326, b. circa 1951

Family: Anthony Borg

Marriage*: Josephine Micallef married Anthony Borg on before 1996.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1951

Malta, 45 in 1996; twin of Maria²

Marriage

before 1996

No Childrn

1996

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.
[S266] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 1996.

(?) Micallef¹

M, #3327, b. circa November 1944, d. between November 1944 and December 1944

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa Nov, 1944

Malta

Death

between Nov, 1944 and Dec, 1944

Malta

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.

Gumena Micallef^1,2

F, #3328, b. circa 1946, d. circa 1948

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1946

Malta, twin of Doris²

Death

circa 1948

Malta, age 2²

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.
[S266] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 1996.

Maria Micallef^1,2

F, #3329, b. circa 1951

Family: Sam Agus

Marriage*: Maria Micallef married Sam Agus on before 1978.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1951

Malta, 45 in 1996; twin of Guza²

Marriage

before 1978

Living

1996

Malta

Pedigree

Citations

[S401] Interview of Josephine Vella, 1996.
[S266] Letter, unknown author to unknown recipient, 1996.

Abraham Houghton^1,2

M, #3330, b. 23 January 1771, d. 27 July 1773

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 23, 1771

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5,6

Death

Jul 27, 1773

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 2y.6m.4d^7,5,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 104 #199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 13 #242.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 104.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 61.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 13.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 343.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 279.