Charlotte Houghton1,2

F, #4501

Family: Thomas Treat

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Birth
Marriage1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.

Thomas Treat1

M, #4502

Family: Charlotte Houghton

Biography

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Marriage1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.

Eleanor Daughterty1

F, #4503, d. August 1824

Family: Alba Houghton

Biography

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Marriage18232,3
DeathAug, 18242,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #520s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.

Caroline Alford1

F, #4504, b. 25 October 1809, d. 1886

Family: Chester Houghton

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BirthOct 25, 1809Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, USA, age 38 in 1850 census; age 50 in 1860 census; age 60 in 1870 census; age 70 in 1880 census2,1,3,4
Marriage18302,1,5
1850 Census1850Troy, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 42, a farmer, property $12006
1860 Census1860Troy, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 53, farmer; property $2100-30007
1870 Census1870Troy, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 62, a farmer, property $4000-3508
Death1886OH, USA1
ParentsDBenedict Alford (1786 - 1864) & Betsy Hunt (1788 - 1857) off Yates, NY; DAR: Benedict, b. Windsor, CT; d. Troy, OH2,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 149: 180.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Russell Twp, Geauga Co., OH, Box 682, p. 137.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Troy, Geauga Co., OH, Reel 53, Vol. 24, E.D. 80, Sh. 18, Ln. 29.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35, 77.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Russell Twp, Geauga Co., OH, Box 682, p. 137, line 24, dwl 109-109.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M653_967; Page: 933, sheet 35, line 4, dwl 296-279.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Troy, Geauga Co., OH, Reel 1204, p. 353, line 25, dwl 10-10.

Phoebe Louisa Hooper1,2

F, #4505, b. 13 September 1809, d. 4 December 1897

Family: Lyman Houghton

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BirthSep 13, 1809Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 41 in 1850 census; age 50 in 1860 census; age 60 in 1870 census; age 70 in 1880 census3,4,5
MarriageJul 4, 18373,6,7,4,8
1850 Census1850Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 38, farmer9
1860 Census1860Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 47, farmer, property $5000-800010
ResidenceWalpole, NH, USA11
1870 Census1870Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $6000-$300012
1880 Census1880Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 70, keeping house13
Note1885Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, She had 130 apple trees on her land.14
ResidenceWestmoreland Depot, NH, USA, as a widow.15
DeathDec 4, 1897Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA16,4
BurialWalpole, NH, USA
ParentsDElisha Hooper and Jemima Ormsby, of Walpole, NH4,15
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #521as, 349 #583s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, p. 1341: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134, 349.
  4. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62A.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  7. [S672] Mr. and Mrs. William Lawrence Proctor, Proctor Genealogy, p. 38.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 62A, 105.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_428; Page: 355; line 20, dwl 345-377.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 7; line 6, dwl 46-49.
  11. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 349.
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 787, Ln. 24, dwl 403-299.
  13. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 256C; Enumeration District: 67; sheet 7, line 38, dwl 78-85.
  14. [S755] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 558.
  15. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 105.
  16. [S415] E-mail 1997, Gary Edward Howell.

Hiram Leonard Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #4506, b. 12 August 1808, d. 19 March 1892

Family: Mary Randall

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BirthAug 12, 1808Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 51 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1870 census; age 71 in 1880 census5,6,2,3,4
Residencecirca 1836Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA5
MarriageMar 15, 1836Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, JWH: 14 Mar5,6,3,4
1840 Census1840Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 male 70 to 80 (1760-1769) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819); 12 dwellings from brother Horatio7
Residencebetween 1849 and 1852Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, He ran a marble works with Smith K. Randall. [see Hist. of Springfield, VT, 1895, Hubbard and Justice, p. 1134]8
1850 Census1850Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 41, a machinist9
1860 Census1860Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 51, a farmer, property $2800-45010
1870 Census1870Charlestown, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 62, a farmer, property $150011
1880 Census1880Charlestown, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 71, saws on ?12
DeathMar 19, 1892Charlestown, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 83-7-7, of old age; MLM: Mar. 19, 18505,6,3,13
BiographyHe was a machinist by trade. He worked for some years for Davidson & Parks, in the early years of their business, and afterward, with Smith K. Randel, engaged in the manufacture of shoe pegs. Later he bought a farm on the river, north of the village, which he sold to the Novelty Works Co., and moved to Charlestown, NH.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #522.
  2. [S525] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Unity, NH and Cemeteries of Unity, NH, p. 90.
  3. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 36, 78.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 548; Page: 238.
  8. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 135.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 454, line 11, dwl 110.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Roll 1329, p. 327, line 35, dwl 190-191.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Charlestown, Sullivan Co., NH, Roll 850, p. 419, line 31, dwl 234-275.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Charlestown, Sullivan, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_768; Family History Film: 1254768; Page: 238A; Enumeration District: 264; sheet 17, line 46, dwl 267-167.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT, p. 1485; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Polly Haskins Houghton1,2,3

F, #4507, b. 4 March 1800, d. 4 May 1838

Family: Eli Howe

Biography

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BirthMar 4, 1800Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, JWH: Mar 24 1799; Springfield VT Hx: Mar 24, 18004,5,6,2,3
1820 Census1820Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA7
MarriageOct 15, 1820Springfield, VT, USA4,6,8,3
ImmigrationSmithfield, ME, USA5
ResidenceSmithfield, ME, USA, and then Shaftsbury, VT, and later Springfield VT9
DeathMay 4, 18384,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35 #1080.
  2. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield. VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  5. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, Vol. 1, p. 275.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, p. 199.
  8. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344-345.
  9. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 345.

Rev. Dr. Amasa Hendrick Houghton M. D.1,2,3

M, #4508, b. 9 October 1801, d. 25 July 1884

Family 1: Charity T. Ormsby

Family 2: Eunice Barrows

Biography

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BirthOct 9, 1801Springfield, Hampden Co., VT, USA, age 49 in 1850 census; age 57 in 1860 census; age 68 in 1870 census; age 77 in 1880 census4,5,3,6,7
MarriageNov 3, 1828Bradford, Orange Co., VT, USA4,5,8
1840 Census1840Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)9
1850 Census1850Springfield, Windham Co., VT, USA, Amasa H., age 49, a physician10,7
Marriage11,3
Immigration1856Lansing, IA, USA12
1860 Census1860Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 57, C. G. minister13
Milit-BegApr 9, 1864McGregor, IA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. F, 38th Iowa Infantry, a chaplain, age 6214,15,16,3
ResearchApr 9, 1864IA, USA
1870 Census1870Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 68, a clergyman, property $1750-35017
PensionInxOct 19, 1877IA, USA, as invalid
1880 Census1880Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 77, retired physician18
DeathJul 25, 1884Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, Rootsweb: Jul. 23, 188419,20
BurialOak Hill Cemetery, Allamakee Co., IA, USA20
BiographyHe had a religious conversion and joined the Methodist Church. He entered the Methodist ministry in 1824 and was sent to Barre circuit as an associate to David Kilburn. He was a member of the VT conference. He went to Unity, NH, in 1825; to Deby, VT, in 1826; to Newbury, in 1827-28; to Croftsbury, in 1829; to Tuftonborough, NH, 1830-31; and to Lunenburgh, VT, in 1832. In 1833 he entered the practice of medicine for which he had prepared before his ministry. He was a chaplain in the Civil War of 38th Iowa and went to the South. When he returned north, he entered the ministry of the First Congregational Church of Lansing IA and was pastor there for 22 years.

History of Winneshiek and Allamaee Counties Iowa 1882 By W. E. Alexander Sioux City, Iowa: Western Publishing Company 1882:
A. H. Houghton, M.D., Lansing; was born in Springfield, in 1801; was educated for the medical profession at Dartmouth College, and subsequently traveled through the South, practicing his profession in several southern states. In 1856 he settled at Lansing, and in December of the same year he married Miss Unie Barrows, of Conn., who was born in 1819. Mr. H. taught the first public school in Lansing, and in 1870 retired from the practice of his profession, on account of declining health. He has served as county treasurer, county superintendent, and in other public offices. He has one son, Amasa Houghton, born December 8, 1857, who was educated at a private school taught by his mother, and at the public schools of Lansing. In 1879 he engaged in business as a photographer, and November 10, 1879, married Miss Mary Irle. They have one son, Andrew A. History of Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties, Iowa, 1882, p. 503.19,11,4,21
ResearchSpringfield, Windham Co., VT, USA22
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #524.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35 #1081.
  3. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Reading, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 448; line 17, dwl 4-4.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Bradford, Orange Co., VT, Book 2, p. 19: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  9. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 548; Page: 237.
  10. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  11. [S525] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Unity, NH and Cemeteries of Unity, NH, p. 90.
  12. [S1325] W. E. Alexander, Hx IA Counties, Houghton.
  13. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: M653_310; Page: 18; line 24, dwl 132-130.
  14. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  15. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  16. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  17. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Twp, Allamakee Co., IA, Roll 374, p. 232B, ln 31, dwl 302-314.
  18. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T9_325; Family History Film: 1254325; Page: 344A; Enumeration District: 9; sheet 5, line 34, dwl 28-29.
  19. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 92.
  20. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Cemetery Records Database, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  21. [S1325] W. E. Alexander, Hx IA Counties, p. 503.
  22. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 449.

Almira Wealthy Houghton1,2,3

F, #4509, b. 3 August 1804, d. 18 April 1842

Family: Rev. Darius Barker

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BirthAug 3, 1804Springfield, Hampden Co., VT, USA4,5,6,7,3
Residence1828Springfield, Hampden Co., VT, USA3
MarriageApr 1, 1828Springfield, Hampden Co., VT, USA4,5,6,7,3
DeathApr 18, 1842MI, USA, Barker: Apr. 84,5,6,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #525.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35 #1082.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Hampden Co, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  6. [S684] Elizabeth Frye Barker, Barker Genealogy, p. 324.
  7. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.

Horace Hoskins Houghton1,2

M, #4510, b. 26 October 1806, d. 30 April 1879

Family 1: Sylvia L. Gridley

Family 2: Mary Jacobs

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BirthOct 26, 1806Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age "50" in 1850 census; age 52 in 1860 census3,4,2,5
Immigration1832Middleburg, VT, USA
Residence1834Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, USA6
MarriageJul 26, 1834Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, USA, w/1; JWH, MLM: 26 Feb3,4,6,7
1850 Census1850Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, USA, age "50", editor of G. Gazette8
MarriageNov 24, 1859The Madison House, Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, USA, Book B, p. 2583,4,9
1860 Census1860Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, USA, age 52, a printer & publisher, property $60,000-30,000; also Benjamin Jacobs, 78, MA10
Author1874a published book of poems11
DeathApr 30, 1879Galena, IL, USA, Springfield VT Hx: July, 18793,4,2
BiographySpringfield Hx: At 18 years he was apprenticed to Rufus Colton of Woodstock to learn the printer's trade. In 1827 he went to New York to work for Harper & Brothers. In 1834 he was at Castleton, Vt., and published a paper there. He and his brother Horatio simultaneously published a paper, he in Castleton, Horatio in Springfield; He printed 1 side and sent it to Horatio who printed the other. These brothers invented the system of "patent inside." He sold to creditors in 1835. He went to St. Louis to work on the Missouri Republican, but being an opponent of slavery he went up the river to Galena, IL, where he purchased the Northwestern Gazette and published it until 1863. He was appointed U.S. Consul to Lahaiua, Hawaii, by President Grant. On his return he was appointed postmaster at Galena.

JWH: "Horace Houghton went to Middleburg, Vt. in 1832 and established The American, a Whig paper, advocating the election of Henry Clay. Mr. Houghton was an Anti-Mason and allied himself with the Anti-Masonic party which elected Jackson. In 1869 he went as Consul to Brazil and the Hawaiian Islands, filling that position until the office was discontinued. His work was at seaport and his wife's health was broken by the climate, having to keep her in a hospital in Honolulu months before she was strong enough to sail for home, and his expenses were altogether $15,000; more than he got for his pay during the term of service. He was postmaster of Galena from 1874 until Pres. Hayes' election. He was a Presbyterian. He learned the printing business of Rufus Collan in Woodstock, Vt., and spent three years there, then journeyman printer at Amherst, N.H., was with Harper & Brothers, N.Y., and worked on the Central Gazette, N.Y. (night paper.) Health failed. Worked in Boston. In 1828 he published The Statesman at Castleton, Vt., till 1834. He was painfully bashful, yet true to his convictions and before he was aware was an influential political writer. Grant declared that he elected him. He published five newspapers at one time: Vermont Statesman, Rutland Herald, Record at Springfield, Vt; American at Middlebury, and Gazette at Vergennes, Vt., to neutralize the overpowering force of the city paper. He invented the 'fingers' for throwing off the sheet from the press, making the Adams press a complete book press, improving the Hoe machine and other cylinder presses, for which others reaped the rewards. It was a pleasure to him to have thus saved to the craft great labor. He was the first to print first sides of newspapers at a central point, for which pioneer idea he received no pecuniary reward. He came to marietta, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, and boarded with Lovejoy, where he was sounded on the slavery question and express himself so radically that it seemed best for him to leave that city. He drifted to galena, bought out the Gazette, took part in a heated newspaper war, kept it 30 years while over 15 rivals went to the wall. He never omitted a single issue. His paper was a history of Galena and the lead mining region. He set up his editorials without writing them so they were 'red hot'. He was never 'for sale, often stood alone and suffered for his opinions. The Galena papers said of him: 'He was modest in all his intercourse, pure in thought and in all his action, beloved and kind--too kind, so kind as often to have his kindness abused. He educated at his own expense, persons for the ministry and for the foreign missionary field. he was conscientious, self-sacrificing in everything. His photograph would pass for Asa Houghton of Wellington, O. He never injured a man, never traduced another. He was a man of indefatigable industry.' The amount of newspaper work he would do was prodigious. Year in and year out he would average sixteen to eighteen hours a day in his printing office. To the strictest integrity he unite the most scrupulous honor. He was generous and devoted to his friends and has left a name which does infinite credit to the fraternity to which he belonged, and which will be held in honor and respect by all who knew him. Of those whom his influence raised to position were one President of the United States, one general of the armies, two members of Cabinet; two foreign ministers, four members of Congress, one Judge of the U.S. Circuit Court, one Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois, three of the Circuit Court of Ill., one Lieut. Governer of Ill., five Generals of the U.S. Army, two consuls, all from Galena, Ill. All these his paper introduced to the public.'--Chicago Tribune, May 2, 1879. Newspapers were double leaded and gave columns of praise at his death. Hon. E.w. Washburn wrote a personal letter of condolence to his wife. The Fremont Journal, Stephenson Co., Ill., said of him: 'Mr. Houghton is one of the pioneers of the Northwest, having been identified with Galena for nearly half a century, and for many years was editor and proprietor of the Galena Gazette. He has done more in the troublous times of the past to mould public opinion than any other single man in the Mississippi Valley, and to his honor and credit be it said that always at all times and under all circumstances, his voice and influence have been upon the side of th right. His honesty, integrity and patriotism are unquestioned; and he ahas helped make more of our leading public men of this State what they are, than probably any other man in the State. He has ever labored for the good of the Republican party and the best interests of the country, and always without hope of reward. He has performed the labor, and others more crafty or avaricious have carried off the loaves and fishes. He is now an old man, and the only office or emolument he has ever received, which has been any benefit to him, is the one from which he now retires, to give place to a man who has been feeding at the public crib on a good salary for sixteen years. In common justice, in our humble opinion, Mr. Houghton should have been reappointed, and the men of either party who would have murmured would have been few and far between."

MLM: "Horace started life on a farm "in his own words, with no patrimony but a warm heart, etc." He was taught printing by Rufus Colton of Woodstock, Vermont, starting in 1824, receiving a salary of $5.00 per year as full wages; spent three years there. He then became a journeyman printer for Richard Boyleston at Amherst, New Hampshire; in 1827 he was with Harper Brothers, N.Y.C., and worked on the Central Gazette, a night paper, owned by Land & Turner. His health failed. Upon regaining it, he worked in Boston. In 1828, he published "The Statesman," at Castleton, Vermont, until 1834, having previously established "The American," a Whig paper, advocating the election of Henry Clay. Mr. Houghton was anti-Mason and allied himself with the anti-Masonic Party which elected Jackson (but his candidate was defeated.) He was painfully bashful, yet true to his convictions, and before he was aware, was an influential writer. President Grant declared that Mr. Houghton elected him. He published five newspapers at one time (the first newspaper chain?): the Vermont Statesman; the Rutland Herald; The Record of Springfield, Vermont; the American at Middlebury (partially owned by Hon. Ozias, son of Hon. Horation Seymour, who graduated from Middlebury College in 1820. A professor, he studied at Litchfield Law school; was admitted to the bar in 1824. The paper was a weeekly, started October 2, 1831. His creditors sold the Castleton business in 1835 - it died twenty-four years later (Hist. of Middlebury, Vermont by S. Swift, p. 340; History of Springfield, Vermont by C.H. Hubbard & Justice Dart, pr. 1895, p. 152) and the Gazette at Vergennes, Vermont, to neutralize the overpowering effect of the city papers. He invented "the fingers" for throwing the sheet from the press, for which others reaped the rewares. He improved the hoe machine and the cylinder press, also. It was a pleasure to have saved the craft thusly, great labor.
He was the first to print the first sides of the paper from the central point, for which he no pecuniary reward. He came from Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio, and from Louisville and St. Louis, Missouri, making almost the entire trip afoot, and with empty pockets. In St. Louis he boared with Elijah Lovejoy, and there expounded upon the slavery question, expressing himself so radically that it seemed best for him to leave the city. He drifted to Galena, Illinois, in 1835, engaged in lead mining successfully, bot on the request of Sylvester M. Bartlett, he helped get out the Galena Gazette. In 1836 he bought half interest for $15,000, becoming sole proprietor for a like amount in 1842. In 1842 he sold out but resumed his connection the following year (but the files don't show this, M. McC.), remaining until December 1, 1869, when he sold out at the request of President Grant and accepted the consulate at lahaina, Sandwich Islands, filling that position until the office was discontinued in '74. His wife's health was broken by the climate. He had to keep her in a hospital in Honolulu for several months before she was strong enough to sail for home, and the expenses were altogther $15,000 more than he got payed for during his entire term of service.
In 1836 he took part in a heated newspaper war, and kept the paper for thirty years, while over fifteen rivals went to the wall. he never omitted a single issue, even while publishing the Dubuque Transcript in conjunction with the Galena Daily Gazette and publishing the Dubuque Transcript in conjunction with the Galena Daily Gazette and the Galena Advertiser. He published the transcript from May 27, 1843 until failing health caused him to associate with a Mr. Wharton August 11, 1843. He sold out about a year later. He set up editorials without first writing them, they were so "red hot." He never was "for sale, " but often stodd alone and suffered for his opinions. The Galena papers said of him "he was modest in all his intercourse, pure in thought, and in all his actions, beloved and kind - too kind, as his kindness was often abused. He educated at his own expense, persons for the ministry and the missionary field. He was conscientious and self-sacrificing in everything. His photo would pass inspection for , Asa Houghton of Wellington, Ohio. He never injured a man and would never traduce another, and was held in respect by all who knew Him."
Of those whom his influence raised to positions: one President of the United States, one General of the Armies, two members of Cabinet, two foreign ministers, four members of Congress, one judge of the U.S. Circuit Court, one judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois, one Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, five Generals of the U.S. Army, and two Consuls, all from Galena.
All of these he introduced to the public (Chicago Tribune, dated May 2, 1879).
Newspapers were double-leaded and gave columns of praise at his death. The Honorable E. B. Washburne wrote a personal letter to his wife, and mentioned that Mr. Houghton was the first man with whom he made an acquaintance in Galena (April 1, 1840), and was always his best friend. He went to Minneapolis and started the Washburne-Crosby Milling Company. Ther Freeport Journal of Stephenson County wrote a glowing tribute of him. In 1874 he was elected postmaster of Galena, and served until the election of President Hayes. He resigned because of ill health in 1877. He was first connected with the Second Presbyterian Church of Galena, but after his second marriage joined the First Presbyterian Church."12,13,2
Notablewas a newspaper publisher; Consul to Brazil and Hawaii3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #526.
  2. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, Marriages, p. 295; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S1268] Lawrence Wash, VT Mar & Deaths In Middlebury Newspapers, Houghton Surname marriages.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: M432_111; Page: 281; line 5, dwl 2861-2865.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 1, Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, p. 337, line 9, dwl 173-182.
  11. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 36.
  12. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134-137.
  13. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35-36.

Rev. Horatio Wells Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #4511, b. 28 October 1812, d. 27 October 1904

Family 1: Verona Anthony

Family 2: Rachel Milner

  • Mar 2*: His second marriage was to Rachel Milner mar 12 y in 1900 census circa 1888.6

Biography

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BirthOct 28, 1812Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 47 in 1860 census; age 57 in 1870 census;age 67 in 1880 census; Oct. 1812, age 88 in 1900 census; JWH, MLM: 22 Oct 18125,6,7,8,4
Church1834Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, He converted to the Methodist Church.9
Occupationa Methodist preacher5
Mar 1Apr 4, 1838Westminster, VT, USA, w/13,10
1840 Census1840Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 2 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)11
NoteJan 6, 1848East Greenwich, RI, USA, performed marriage of William Gillmore and Eliizabeth Miller12
Residence1857Lansing, IA, USA9
1860 Census1860Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 47, M. E. clergyman; and Sara C. Anthony, 45, VT13
1870 Census1870Taylor Twp, Dubuque Co., IA, USA, age 57, a clergyman, property $2000-27514
1880 Census1880Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 67, retired minister; with John Buck, 15, and Ida M. Buck, 13, charity child15
Mar 2circa 1888mar 12 y in 1900 census6
1900 Census1900Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 88, retired minister6,16
DeathOct 27, 1904Allamakee Co., IA, USA17
BurialOak Hill Cemetery, Allamakee Co., IA, USA17
BiographySpringfield Hx: He converted in 1834 to the Methodist Church. In 1843 he was licensed to preach, after studying for 1 year at the Biblical Institute. He was a member of the New England Conference from 1844 to 1857. He went to Newbury, RI, to preach for 13 years, joining the Providence RI Conference, and was connected with the Seminary there. He then went to Iowa because of his wife's health, joining the Upper Iowa Conference in Lansing, IA. He preached there for 2 years without a salary, building the church there. He was the presiding elder of the Upper Iowa District from 1859 to 1862. He then returned to Lansing for 1 year. He was the elder of the Dubuque district from 1864 to 1868, then went to Epworth for 3 years, helping to establish the Seminary there. He rested for 2 years, then went to New Albion for 5 years. He preached the first sermon in New Albion when it had 14 saloons and less than 200 people. In 1860 he returned to Lansing, but his health failed during the year and he retired from active ministry work.

MLM: A Methodist minister who pub. in 1834 the "Record of the Times" with his brother. He was converted in '34 when he united with the M.E. Church and was licensed to preach. He spent one year at the Bible Institute at Newberry, then just established in connection with the Seminary. Then joined the Rhode Island Conference. First at Lansing, Allamakee Co., Iowa, 1859- 1862. Presiding elder, Dubuque District, then at Epworth, Dubuque Co. IA, for three years, and established the Epworth Seminary. After two years he went to New Albion, Allamakee Co., then back to Lansing. In 1860 there, his health failed. He representedd the General Conference in 1864. (Ref. Hist. of Springfield, VT, 1895, by C.H. Hurlbart & Justice Dart, pp. 92-97-134-152-158)18,8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137 #527.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 36 #1086.
  3. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 345.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 2, E.D. 8, Sh. 13, Ln. 98.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 36.
  8. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 97, 345.
  9. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 97.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 3/13, p. 28; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  11. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 548; Page: 238.
  12. [S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Town of Seekonk, Vol. 4, p. 50.
  13. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: M653_310; Page: 25; sheet 23, line 10, dwl 181-178.
  14. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Taylor, Dubuque Co., IA, Roll 390, p. 440B, line 19, dwl 64-64.
  15. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T9_325; Family History Film: 1254325; Page: 360A; ED 9; sheet 37, line 27, dwl 320-337.
  16. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: 415; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240415.
  17. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Cemetery Records Database, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  18. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 36-37.

Mary Randall1,2

F, #4512, b. 28 September 1815, d. 7 February 1899

Family: Hiram Leonard Houghton

Biography

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BirthSep 28, 1815Springfield, VT, USA, dd calc; age 36 in 1850 census;age 45 in 1860 census; age 54 in 1870 census; age 65 in 1880 census3,4
Residencecirca 1836Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA5
MarriageMar 15, 1836Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, JWH: 14 Mar5,6,7,2
1850 Census1850Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 41, a machinist8
1860 Census1860Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 51, a farmer, property $2800-4509
1870 Census1870Charlestown, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 62, a farmer, property $150010
1880 Census1880Charlestown, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 71, saws on ?11
DeathFeb 7, 1899Springfield, VT, USA, age 83-4-104
ParentsDSolomon Randel of Springfield, VT; JWH: "Her father was a Ranger under Maj. Rogers in 1759 for defense against the Indians."; mother born in MA5,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #522s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 454.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 36, 78.
  7. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 454, line 11, dwl 110.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Roll 1329, p. 327, line 35, dwl 190-191.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Charlestown, Sullivan Co., NH, Roll 850, p. 419, line 31, dwl 234-275.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Charlestown, Sullivan, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_768; Family History Film: 1254768; Page: 238A; Enumeration District: 264; sheet 17, line 46, dwl 267-167.

Eli Howe1,2

M, #4513, b. 12 October 1796, d. 3 February 1887

Family: Polly Haskins Houghton

Biography

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BirthOct 12, 1796Fitzwilliam, NH, USA3,4,2
MarriageOct 15, 1820Springfield, VT, USA5,4,6,7
ResidenceSmithfield, ME, USA, and then Shaftsbury, VT, and later Springfield VT2
DeathFeb 3, 1887Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA3,4,2
ParentsSDaniel Howe and Elizabeth Patch2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #523s.
  2. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 345.
  3. [S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, Vol. 1, p. 275.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  6. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344-345.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield. VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Charity T. Ormsby1,2

F, #4514, b. circa 1809

Family: Rev. Dr. Amasa Hendrick Houghton M. D.

Biography

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Birthcirca 1809VT, USA, age 41 in 1850 census3
MarriageNov 3, 1828Bradford, Orange Co., VT, USA4,5,2
1850 Census1850Springfield, Windham Co., VT, USA, Amasa H., age 49, a physician6,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bradford, Orange Co., VT, Book 2, p. 19: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Reading, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 448; line 17, dwl 4-4.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  6. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.

Rev. Darius Barker1

M, #4515

Family: Almira Wealthy Houghton

Biography

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BirthUnity, NH, USA2
MarriageApr 1, 1828Springfield, Hampden Co., VT, USA3,4,5,6,7
Occupation1832a Methodist minister in VT and MA until 1832 when he became an Episcopal rector of St. Luke's parish, Charlestown, NH, and later of St. Paul's at Windsor VT; they then moved to MI in 1837
Immigration1838MI, USA, ministered in MI and OH
Biographym. 2nd Menior Page
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #525s.
  2. [S525] Kathleen C. Beals, Early Families of Unity, NH and Cemeteries of Unity, NH, p. 90.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  5. [S684] Elizabeth Frye Barker, Barker Genealogy, p. 324.
  6. [S561] C. Horace Hubbard and and Justus Dartt, History of Springfield VT, p. 344.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Hampden Co, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Sylvia L. Gridley1

F, #4516, b. circa 1811, d. 8 September 1856

Family: Horace Hoskins Houghton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1811VT, USA, age 39 in 1850 census; aged 45 at death2,3
MarriageJul 26, 1834Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, USA, w/1; JWH, MLM: 26 Feb2,4,5,6
1850 Census1850Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Sylvia Houghton, 39, VT; living with Beulah Gridley, 81, CT; no husband listed3
DeathSep 8, 1856Madison, WI, USA2,4
ParentsDProfessor Gridley of Castleton, VT, Medical College.4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #526s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Castleton, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: M432_927; Page: 200; line 34, dwl 801-879.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, Marriages, p. 295; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S1268] Lawrence Wash, VT Mar & Deaths In Middlebury Newspapers, Houghton Surname marriages.

Mary Jacobs1

F, #4517, b. circa 1834, d. 15 June 1893

Family: Horace Hoskins Houghton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1834NY, USA, age 26 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1880 census2
MarriageNov 24, 1859The Madison House, Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, USA, Book B, p. 2583,4,5
1860 Census1860Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, USA, age 52, a printer & publisher, property $60,000-30,000; also Benjamin Jacobs, 78, MA2
1880 Census1880Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, USA, age 45, keeps house6
DeathJun 15, 1893Kansas City, MO, USA3,4
BurialJun 16, 1893Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, MO, USA
NewspaperJun 16, 1893"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Friday, June 16, 1893

HER INJURIES FATAL.

Mrs. Mary HOUGHTON, a decrepit, gray-haired woman, died yesterday afternoon, at 1015 East Fourteenth street, from injuries received by being struck by a Troost avenue cable car at Twelfth and Troost three weeks ago. Mrs. HOUGHTON was 61 years old and was the widow of H. H. HOUGHTON. She was in poor circumstances and for years had been supported by relatives.

While out for a walk on the afternoon of May 23 she was struck by the cable car, having walked directly in front of it. Her left collar-bone was broken and she was severely bruised about the body. Her injuries were not considered dangerous at the time, but because of her age she was unable to overcome the shock and gradually grew worse.

Coroner LANGSDALE will hold an inquest at Stine’s undertaking rooms this morning. The funeral will take place at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
ParentsDBenjamin Jacobs; parents born in MA2,6
BiographyJWH: died "from an accident, the collision between two cable cars in Kansas City. She was an accomplished and beautiful lady." [CJV: hit by a cable car]3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134 #526s.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 1, Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL, p. 337, line 9, dwl 173-182.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 134.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 35.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 216; Family History Film: 1254216; Page: 259C; Enumeration District: 53; line 22, dwl 282-283.

Richard Whitcomb Houghton1,2

M, #4518, b. 9 June 1804, d. 13 June 1863

Family 1: Lucinda Barrows

Family 2: Martha W. Houghton

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJun 9, 1804Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 56, ME, in 1860 census; 1880 census of son Ward gives bp as ME3,4,5,6
Occupationa cooper and gunsmith3,5
Marriage3,4,5,6
ResidenceNorway, Oxford, ME, USA, for a few years5
1830 Census1830Paris Twp, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 11 individuals: 2 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 3 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)7
1840 Census1840Norway, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 10 Total: 2 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)8
Marriage
1850 Census1850Minot, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 46, boarding house9
1860 Census1860Minot, Androscoggin Co., ME, USA, age 56, farmer, property $4000-50010
DeathJun 13, 1863Mechanic Falls, Androscoggin Co., ME, USA3,11,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 103.
  2. [S1246] Charles Nutt, Worcester MA Hx - Nutt, Vol. 4, p. 513.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27, 52.
  5. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  6. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Maine Census, 1800-1900, 1830 Census, Paris Twp, Oxford Co., ME, p. 237.
  8. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Norway, Oxford, Maine; Roll: 147; Page: 198.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Minot, Cumberland Co., Maine; Sheet 52; line 27, dwl 250-261.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Minot, Androscoggin, Maine; Roll: M653_432; Page: 571; Sheet 5, line 20, dwl 44-45.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.

Martha Houghton1,2,3

F, #4519, b. 4 September 1805, d. 12 July 1891

Family: Nathaniel Knight

Biography

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BirthSep 4, 1805Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Maxfield: Waterford, ME4,5,6,7,8,3
ResidenceParis, ME, USA8
MarriageNov 4, 18324,6,7,8,3
DeathJul 12, 1891Paris, ME, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137 #529.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 743.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  8. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.

Samuel Houghton1,2,3

M, #4520, b. 5 September 1807, d. 9 April 1809

Biography

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BirthSep 5, 1807Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,5,6,7,3
DeathApr 9, 1809Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,6,7,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #530.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 744.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.

Samuel Haskell Houghton1,2,3

M, #4521, b. 20 July 1809, d. 14 December 1868

Family: Betsey G. Tuell

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 20, 1809ME, USA, age 41, ME, in 1850 census; age 50, ME, in 1860 census; ME per 1880 census of son Samuel Dana; Norway ME Hx: Acton, MA4,5,6,3,7,8
Marriage4,9,6,7,3
DeedApr, 1834Paris, ME, USA, land on east side of stream belonging to Samuel purchased by Horatio G. Russ for a mill10
Note1837Woodstock, ME, USA, lived at the foot of Bryant's Pond and built a large hotel and saw mill, but the road access was defeated and he moved back to Paris ME11
1840 Census1840Woodstock, Oxford Co., ME, USA, 7 Total: 2 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)12
Residenceafter 1840Locke's Mill, Paris, ME, USA, and afterwards moved to Worcester, MA10,8
1850 Census1850Greenwood, Oxford, ME, USA, a trader, age 4113
Office1856Greenwood, Oxford, ME, USA, received 259 votes from Norway, ME, as Repres. to Legislature14
1860 Census1860Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 50, farmer; property $15,000-$100015
AssociationApr 21, 1868Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA16
DeathDec 14, 1868Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Maxfield: 11 Dec4,17,18,19
Administr1869Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #3116720
BiographyJWH: "He was a merchant and dealer in real estate at North Paris. He moved from there to Woodstock, where he lived a few years at the foot of Bryant's Pond, and then returned to Paris. he next went to Lockes Mill and was the first trader there. He moved from there to Worcester, Mass, and died there 12,14,1868."

Paris ME Hx: a trader in Paris Me; he built one of the first houses there; moved to Woodstock, where he lived a few years at the foot of Bryant's Pond, and then returned to Paris. He next went to Locke's Mills, and was the first trader there. He moved from there to Worcester MA. Most of children born in Paris, ME

MLM: He owned a farm on the west side of the stream (North Paris Mills), one of the oldest houses. Res. Paris, ME. Merchant and dealer in real estate in N. Paris, ME.4,17,18
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #531.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 #745, 52.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27, 52.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  8. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 225.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Greenwood, Oxford Co., ME, Box 262, p. 38, line 5, Dwl 8.
  10. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 397.
  11. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 54, 122, 225.
  12. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Oxford, Maine; Roll: 146; Page: 81.
  13. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Greenwood, Oxford Co., ME, Box 262, p. 38, line 5, Dwl 8-11.
  14. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 137.
  15. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 4, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 132, line 29, dwl 762-1129.
  16. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 8.
  17. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 52.
  18. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 467-468, 636.
  19. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 225-26.
  20. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Elijah Houghton1,2,3

M, #4522, b. 15 May 1811, d. 30 July 1830

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 15, 1811Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,5,6,7,3
DeathJul 30, 1830Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Paris ME Hx: Sept. 30; Res. Acton, MA4,6,7,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #532.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 746.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.

Maria Houghton1,2,3

F, #4523, b. 6 April 1813

Family: Gillman Tuell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 6, 1813Norway, Oxford, ME, USA4,5,6,7,3
ResidenceParis, ME, USA7
Marriage4,6,7,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #533.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 747.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1914.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.

Sally Houghton1,2,3

F, #4524, b. 1 March 1815, d. 1 December 1853

Family: James Thomas Dunham

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 1, 1815Norway, Oxford, ME, USA4,5,6,7,3
Marriagebetween 1829 and 18304,8,6,7,3
DeathDec 1, 1853Paris, ME, USA9,8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #534.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 748.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  8. [S36] Letter, from Steve Pinkham to Charles Vella, 6/1998.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.

Ruth Houghton1,2

F, #4525, b. 22 February 1817

Family: Horatio G. Russ

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 22, 1817Norway, Oxford, ME, USA3,4,5,6,7
ResidenceParis, ME, USA3,6
Mar 1Woodstock, ME, USA3,5,6,8,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #535.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 749.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  4. [S46] Boston Transcript, 11/10/1913.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  6. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  7. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  8. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 254.

Susan Houghton1,2,3

F, #4526, b. 22 February 1819

Family: Mr. Lon Tuell

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 22, 1819Norway, Oxford, ME, USA4,5,6,7,3
ResidenceParis, ME, USA4,7
Marriageh/24,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #536.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 750.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1914.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.

Moses Houghton Jr.1,2,3,4

M, #4527, b. 16 October 1820, d. 21 June 1877

Family: Lucy Ann Swift

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 16, 1820Waterford, Oxford, ME, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; age 39 in 1860 census; age 48 in 1870 census; JWH, MLM: Oct 20; Maxfield, Norway ME Hx: Norway, ME5,6,7,8,9,4
OccupationBethel, Oxford Co., ME, USA, a carpenter10
MarriageDec 2, 1840Woodstock, Kennebec, ME, USA11,7,3,4,8,9
ResidenceParis, ME, USA8,4
1850 Census1850Greenwood, Oxford, ME, USA, age 30, a joiner12,13
1860 Census1860Greenwood, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 39,14
1870 Census1870Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 48, a carpenter15
DeathJun 21, 1877Norway, Oxford, ME, USA5,16,8,17
BiographyWoodstock ME Hx: a carpenter; he built the Universalist Church at the Pond. He lived many years at Lock's Mills, and was an owner of the mills there. He moved to Norway and died there.

Paris ME Hx, JWH: "He was a carpenter and builder. Lived many years in Greenwood, Me. Moved from there to West Paris, Me., and then to Norway, where he died in 1877."

Norway ME Hx: lived in Paris, Woodstock, Greenwood, and Norway

MLM: He voted in 1845 in favor of license to retailers of liquor. These voters became known as prohibitionists. He built the school house at Bryant's Pond with the coming of the Grand Trunk Railway.5,8,9,17
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,330; parent's #55,43611
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #537.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 #751, 52.
  3. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 27 [1943]: 147.
  4. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  6. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1914.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27, 52.
  8. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  9. [S796] Dr. William B. Lasham, Woodstock ME Hx, p. 226.
  10. [S769] Unknown author, Bethel ME Hx, p. 386.
  11. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 398.
  12. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Greenwood, Oxford Co., ME, Box 262, p. 38, line 15, Dwl 3-4.
  13. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 639.
  14. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Greenwood, Oxford, Maine; Roll: M653_444; Sheet 28, line 5, dwl 337-337.
  15. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ashland, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 622, p. 101, line 34, dwl 318-412.
  16. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 27 [1943]: 146.
  17. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 52.

Aaron Houghton1,2,3

M, #4528, b. 25 March 1823, d. 1871

Family: Betsy Farris

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 25, 1823Norway, Oxford, ME, USA, age 26 in 1850 census; age "45" in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; IGI: Waterford, ME4,5,6,7,3
Marriage4,6,7,3
1850 Census1850Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 26, a farmer8,9
1860 Census1860Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, age 45, a millman10,11
Immigrationafter 1860Oxford, ME, USA
1870 Census1870Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA, Age 46, a millman, property $800-$20012
ResidenceOxford, Oxford Co., ME, USA13
Death1871Augusta, Kennebec Co., ME, USA4,6
ResearchME, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138 #538.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27 # 752.
  3. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 138.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1914.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Maine Census, 1800-1900, 1850 Census, Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, p. 72.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: M432_263; Page: 73; line 17, dwl 76-77.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Maine Census, 1800-1900, 1860 Census, Oxford, Oxford Co., ME, p. 652.
  11. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Oxford, Oxford, Maine; Roll: M653_444; Page: 71, line 9, dwl 561-565.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Oxford, Oxfordd Co., ME, Reel 551, Pg. 295b, Ln. 2, dwl 145-151.
  13. [S988] King, Annals of Oxford ME.

Lucinda Barrows1

F, #4529, b. 25 September 1803, d. 4 May 1839

Family: Richard Whitcomb Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 25, 1803Hebron, Oxford, ME, USA2,3
Marriage2,4,5,6
DeathMay 4, 1839Norway, Oxford, ME, USA, a Mrs. L. Houghton, a. 37, consumption7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137 #528s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27, 52.
  5. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  6. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.
  7. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 91.

Nathaniel Knight1

M, #4530, b. 10 August 1801, d. 16 June 1874

Family: Martha Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 10, 1801Paris, Oxford, ME, USA2,3,4
Occupationa farmer, cooper, and made violins and drums
MarriageNov 4, 18322,3,5,6,7
DeathJun 16, 1874Paris, ME, USA3
BiographyEdmund and Dorothy (Haskell) Knight4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137 #529s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 137.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Max Maxfield, 1996.
  4. [S552] "Unknown short article title", Biographical Review: Biog. Sketches of Leading Citizens of Oxford and Franklin Counties, Maine.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 27.
  6. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 534.
  7. [S647] Wm. B. Lapham and Silas P. Maxim, History of Paris, Maine, p. 636.