Samuel Handy1,2

M, #5281, b. 15 January 1820, d. 21 August 1893

Family: Henrietta Buell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 15, 1820JWH: 16 jan 18183,4
MarriageOct 16, 18443,4
EmigrationHume, NY, USA
ResidenceBenton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, USA3,4
DeathAug 21, 1893MI, USA4
BurialHagar Cemetery, Hagar, MI, USA4
Biographya well known horticulturist and a life long Republican4
ContributnMLM used Mrs. Stanley F. Jacobs (Tess Handy)'s genealogy of Samuel Handy5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #976.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1989.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 71.

Luther Handy1,2

M, #5282, b. 15 April 1822, d. 13 October 1887

Family: Maria Olive Clark

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 15, 1822age 58 in 1880 census; MLM: Apr. 53,4
ResidenceMcBride, MI, USA3,4
MarriageNov 13, 18693,4
1880 Census1880Day, Montcalm Co., MI, USA, age 58, a farmer5
ImmigrationMontcalm Co., MI, USA, a farmer4
DeathOct 13, 18874
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #977.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1990.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Day, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T9_596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 107A; Enumeration District 231; sheet 49, line 2, dwl 510-528.

Emeline Handy1

F, #5283, b. 11 November 1824, d. 18 June 1867

Family: Lysander Nourse

  • Marriage*: Emeline Handy married Lysander Nourse on Nov 23, 1842 JWH, MLM: 22 Nov. 1843.2,4,1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 11, 18242,3
MarriageNov 23, 1842JWH, MLM: 22 Nov. 18432,4,1
ImmigrationFillmore, NY, USA2,3
DeathJun 18, 1867Fillmore, Allegany Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67-68.

Stephen Erastus Handy1,2

M, #5284, b. 11 September 1826, d. 11 September 1860

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 11, 1826JWH: Apr. 113,4
DeathSep 11, 18604
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #979.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67, 68 #1992.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Susan Sophronia Handy1,2

F, #5285, b. 5 November 1832

Family: Charles Butler

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 5, 1832MLM: Nov. 253,4,5
ResidenceHamilton, MI, USA3,4
Marriage3,4
Contributn5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #980.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1993.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.

Louisa Handy Phillips1

F, #5286

Family: George H. Handy

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
ResidenceWarsaw, NY, USA2
Marriagew/22,3
ImmigrationOH, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #974s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.

Increase Powers1

M, #5287

Family: Hephzibah Sawyer

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Mar 22,3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, to Charles J. Vella from Robert Caldwell, May, 1998.
  2. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 396.
  3. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 201.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 12.

Daniel Hoyt1,2

M, #5288, b. 3 December 1811, d. 4 March 1895

Family: Elsie Ann Handy

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 3, 1811Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA3
ImmigrationMcBride, Orleans Twp., Ionia, MI, USA4,5
MarriageOct 22, 1834Hume, NY, USA4,5
ResidenceOrleans Twp, Ontario Co., MI, USA5
DeathMar 4, 1895Orleans Twp, Ontario Co., MI, USA, MLM: 18946,3
BurialWheeler Cemetery, Orleans Twp, Ontario Co., MI, USA3
NoteAll children except George Handy and Mary died before 1925.
Biographyson of John6, Eastman5, John4, Joseph3, John2-1; John1 first settler of Salisbury MA; son of John and Joanna (Tenney) Hoyt. Daniel was a farmer, and one of the first settlers of Ionia Co., MI, coming from Allegheny Co., NY by ox team, 1838.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #975s.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1988.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Henrietta Buell1

F, #5290, d. 8 June 1908

Family: Samuel Handy

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageOct 16, 18442,3
ResidenceBenton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, USA2,3
DeathJun 8, 19083
BurialHagar Cemetery, Hagar, MI, USA3
Biographydau. of John and Julia (Lockwood) Buell3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #976s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Maria Olive Clark1,2,3

F, #5291, b. 4 February 1836, d. 17 September 1912

Family 1: James W. Houghton

Family 2: Luther Handy

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 4, 1836Granger, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1880 census2,3
1860 Census1860Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25, next door to brother in law Willard Houghton4
1880 Census1880Day, Montcalm Co., MI, USA, age 58, a farmer2
DeathSep 17, 1912Montcalm Co., MI, USA5
ParentsDDaniel and Betsey Clark, both b. CT; son of John and Joanna Clark6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #977s, 198 #984s.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Day, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T9_596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 107A; Enumeration District 231; sheet 49, line 2, dwl 510-528.
  3. [S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 531-532.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 206, line 39, dwl 1683-419.
  5. [S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Lysander Nourse1

M, #5292

Family: Emeline Handy

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageNov 23, 1842JWH, MLM: 22 Nov. 18432,3,4
ImmigrationFillmore, NY, USA2,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67-68.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Persis A. Nourse1,2

M, #5293, b. 16 February 1844

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 16, 18443
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Sarah C. Nourse1,2

F, #5294, b. 8 September 1845

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 8, 18453
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Henry N. Nourse1,2

M, #5295, b. 21 June 1847, d. 15 September 1850

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 21, 18473
DeathSep 15, 18503
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

G. Smith Nourse1,2

?, #5296, b. 30 November 1850

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 30, 18503
MarriageHoughton: 22 Feb 1827 ??3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Charles Butler1,2

M, #5297

Family: Susan Sophronia Handy

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #980s.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Samuel H. Houghton1,2

M, #5298, b. 5 November 1821, d. 13 June 1830

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 5, 18213,4
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA3
DeathJun 13, 1830Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, GS 13 Jun 1830; JWH, MLM, Hx of Montcalm Co.: 13 Jun 18503,4,5
Burial1830Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #981.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1992.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  5. [S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Rev. Willard J. Houghton1,2

M, #5299, b. 19 July 1825, d. 21 April 1896

Family: Harriet Wilson

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
NotableY
BirthJul 19, 1825NY, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 29 in 1855 census' age 35 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census)3,4,5
MarriageJan 10, 18473,4,5
1850 CensusSep 27, 1850Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25, farmer6
1855 Census1855Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 29, farmer7
1860 Census1860Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer; 2 houses from brother Stephen8
1870 Census1870Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 45, farmer9
Residence1875Houghton Creek P.O., Allegany Co., NY, USA, a farmer
1880 Census1880Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer10
Notable1883Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, founder of Houghton Seminary, originally a grade school. It became Houghton Academy (a private co-educational day and boarding school, grades 6-12) and Houghton College, a Christian institution
DeathApr 21, 1896Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA3,4,5,11
Burial1896Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA12
BiographyJWH: "He was the founder of Houghton Seminary at Houghton, New York, was a successful farmer until middle life. He took a deep interest in church and Sunday schoo work from his early manhood. He was a great reader and devoted much time to study while yet on the farm. He was very strict about the observance of the Sabbath in his family and with hired help, but used persuasive methods rather than by word of command in enforcing his ideas. In 1876 he left the farm, built a home in the village of Houghton and from that time on his life was devoted to Christian work almost exclusively. He took a leading part in erecting the church building at Houghton, which was finished and dedicated in 1877. In 1883 he took up the work of founding Houghton Seminary, and in September of that year the school was opened in a building that cost about $20,000. He gave much time and money to this school, in building it up and helping to shape its policy as an educational institution. The campus is a part of the old Houghton homestead. He put a good deal of money into helping students who were unable to pay all their way in securing n education, and it was one of the greatest delights of his life (as often expressed to the writer) to be able to help these worthy students, and he told the writer a short time before his death, that he could name twenty-six men, who were then preaching the gospel, that he had been privileged to help in a financial way while preparing for this work. He was not an ordained minister until late in life, though his associates often urged him to accept this honor, but for a long time he declined it, thinking that he could do better work as a lay-preacher. He was very fond of children and young people, and did a great work in the Wesleyan Church, and in other churches in Western New York, and for many years was known as the Sunday school man of Houghton, N.Y. In the later years of his life he was ordained as a Wesleyan methodist preacher and did much work in reviving and helpng many weak churches in many parts of the country. The writer often heard him say that he would like to have the Lord use him in his work as long as he could be helpful and would then like to have Him take him home to Heaven without a long period of sickness, and in the last year of his life he put in over forty weeks in revival work, in several different churches, came home on Friday, preached the funeral semon of an old friend on Saturday, spoke three times in the home church on Sunday, in Church, in Sunday school, and in the Young People's Meeting, then went home and retired at the usual time, and before the next morning had a stroke of apoplexy and died, never regaining consciousness enough to speak a word. At his funeral all the schools and business houses of the place were closed, and thus his life went out just as he had wished that it might."

Houghton Seminary was originally a grade school. It eventually grew into Houghton Academy (private co-educational day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12) and Houghton College. In 1996 Hougton Seminary was Houghton College, a Christian college.

Genessee Co. NY Hx: Houghton College is situated in Houghton, Genesee Co., NY, founded in 1883 as Houghton Seminary by Western Methodist Church through the efforts of Rev. Willard J. Houghton for Christian education. The College was charted Apr. 1923. First graduate June 1925.

The Genessee: No liquor, beer, or cigarettes was sold at Houghton College, which overlooks the Genessee Valley. There was no cinema or dance hall. Founded in 1833. Willard Houghton, a farmer, son of VT pioneer, moved into the Genessee Valley in the second decade of the 19th century. He organized Sunday schools. A leader of Wesleyan Methodist Church suggested to Willard the need for the school. "Old Sem" was its nickname. The second graduate James Seymour Luckey became president and built it into college.

Website:
Over a century ago Wesleyan Methodist evangelist Willard J. Houghton traveled the Genesee valley by horse and buggy, tirelessly inviting children to Sunday school. In 1882 his conversations with area church leaders turned a love for young people into a vision for a school—a school that would serve as a “moral lighthouse” for a “dark world.” Soon ground was broken, and in one year Houghton Wesleyan Methodist Seminary opened the doors of a handsome brick building in northern Allegany County and began its educational ministry. Committed from the beginning to a distinctively Christ-centered approach to schooling, the institution has ever remained faithful to its roots.

In the 1890s, as enrollment grew, the Seminary began offering post-secondary courses, resulting in the founding of Houghton College. For years thereafter the Seminary and College continued to share administration, faculty, students, and campus facilities, even after the College received a separate charter in 1923.

In 1955 the Seminary’s administration separated from that of the College, and the Seminary was renamed Houghton Academy. Three years later the Academy began building on its present 25-acre campus and has since erected an administration and classroom building; renovated a girls’ dormitory; built a gymnasium, boys’ dormitory, and girls’ dormitory; and provided its students with an athletic field. In 1995 major new construction was undertaken, resulting in additional offices, classrooms, computer lab, science lab, art studio, and a three hundred-seat auditorium/theater.

Philip G. Stockin (’63) began his work with the school in 1971 and has served as Headmaster since 1983. Under his leadership, the institution has advanced both its boarding and day programs, extending the impact of its distinctive philosophy across the counties of western New York and around the world. Houghton Academy is fully accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International .

In 1999 the Academy established an elementary school on a new campus 14 miles south of Houghton and began offering a complete K-12 program of Christian schooling.

Houghton Academy
9790 Thayer Street · Houghton, New York 14744
Office (585) 567-8115 · FAX (585) 567-8048
Admissions@HoughtonAcademy.org


He made his home at the college during the summer until the time he died.


Allegheny Co. & its people: HOUGHTON SEMINARY.—In October, 1882, Rev. D. S. Kinney, one of the leading preachers of the Wesleyan Methodists, and the manager of their publishing association at Syracuse, said to Willard J. Houghton, " We as a denomination very much need a school in Western New York." Thoroughly imbued with the truth of the statement, and determined to be first in the field, Mr. Houghton and others set actively at work, and by February, 1883, had so far succeeded in obtaining subscriptions in aid of the enterprise as to warrant the presentation of a petition for incorporation. In April articles of incorporation were obtained. The charter members were Rev. W. J. Houghton, Rev. D. W. Ball. Rev. H. F. Bruce, Rev. Reuben F. Dutcher,
Rev. John C. Benton. Rev. Geo. W. Sibley, F. M. Mushier. Rev. Benj. S. Loughlin, W. Dougherty, B. A.Hammond, Edward R. Weaver, and Alonzo
Thayer. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Tucker donated the grounds covering 11 acres, and work was commenced before April. 1883, had passed. The building was
erected, partially finished, and the school opened in the fall of 1884. Rev. W. H. Kenedy, the first principal, remained two years and was succeeded by
Rev. A. R. Dodd, for six years. Rev. E. W. Bruce then was principal for one year. Since Jan. 1. 1894. James T. Luckey has been the principal. Rev.
W. J. Houghton was the sole agent for six years. In 1890 he collected the necessary funds, and founded the theological department, calling it the
"Bible Training Class.'' Rev. B. S. Loughlin, the pastor of the Houghton church, was the first teacher in this department; Rev. J. L. Benton taught
for three years, and now Rev. B. S. Loughlin is again at the head. Students attend the school from states east and west, and quite a number of graduates from the Bible Training Class are now actively engaged in preaching in different states.13,14,15
NoteWillard J. Houghton Memorial Library
Houghton College
1 Willard Ave.
Houghton, N.Y., 14744
USA
Phone: 716-567-9240
Fax: 716-567-9248
URL: www.houghton.edu/library/tlib_overview.htm
ResearchThe Encyclopedia of World Methodism. Two volumes. Edited by Nolan B. Harmon. Nashville, TN: United Methodist Publishing House, 1974. (EncWM)16
Research5 houses from Willard Houghton in 1850 census; both listed as Hoten
Researchparent ?
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #982.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1993.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 217.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.
  7. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 207, line 33, dwl 1682-418.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , US Census, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 531B, line 34, dwl 403-379.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 170A; Enumeration District: 12; sheet 5, line 43, dwl 48-51.
  11. [S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
  12. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…
  13. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196-198.
  14. [S1144] Lockwood R. Doty, Genesse Co. NY Hx 2, p. 1048.
  15. [S1153] Henry W. Clune, Genesee Co. NY, p. 264.
  16. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.

Stephen W. Houghton1,2

M, #5300, b. 22 December 1831, d. 1918

Family: Sarah A. Gillmore

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 22, 1831NY, USA, age 29 in 1860 census; age "29" in 1870 census; age 49 in 1880 census; Dec 1831, age 69 in 1900 census; age 78 in 1910 census3,4,5
MarriageMay 1, 18563,4
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA3,4
1860 Census1860Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 29, farmer6
1870 Census1870Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 29, a farmer, property $2900-700; next door to brother Willard7
Residence1875Houghton Creek P.O., NY, USA, a farmer
1880 Census1880Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 49, farmer5,8
1900 Census1900Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 68, farmer9
1910 Census1910Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 78, widow, own income10
Death1918Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA11
Burial1918Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #983, 258.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1994.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 4, ED. 12, Sh. 18, Ln. 16.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 207, line 24, 1680-416.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 531B, line 29, dwl 402-378.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 176B; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0354; line 16, dwl 188-201.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 7B; line 54, dwl 159-161.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: T624_923; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 20; line 48, dwl 150-152.
  11. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

James W. Houghton1,2,3

M, #5301, b. 10 January 1835, d. 6 June 1860

Family: Maria Olive Clark

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 10, 1835Allegany Co., NY, USA4,5,6,7
MarriageApr 3, 18564,5,3
DeathJun 6, 1860Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 254,5,8,3
Burial1860Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #984.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1995.
  3. [S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Day, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T9_596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 107A; Enumeration District 231; sheet 49, line 2, dwl 510-528.
  7. [S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 531.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Allen H. Houghton1,2,3

M, #5302, b. 2 July 1822, d. 17 July 1859

Family: Clarissa Blanchard

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 2, 1822Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 27 in 1850 census; age 32 in 1855 census; age 33 in 1861 enlistment;
1880 census of son Frank gives bp as NY4,5,6
MarriageOct 20, 18464,5,6
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA4,7
1850 Census1850Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 27, farmer; 5 houses from Willard Houghton8
1855 Census1855Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 32, farmer; next door to his 1st cousin, the Rev. Williard J. Houghton9
DeathJul 17, 1859Caneadea, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, of typhoid fever4,5,6
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #985, 258.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 85, p. 89.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1997, 98 #1975.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  5. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 85.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73, 98.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 98.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.
  9. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.

Harriet Wilson1

F, #5303, b. 19 May 1827, d. 25 November 1911

Family: Rev. Willard J. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 19, 1827Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 23 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1855 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1870 census;
May 1827, age 73 in 1900 census; age 82 in 1910 census2,3,4
MarriageJan 10, 18472,3,4
1850 CensusSep 27, 1850Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25, farmer5
Marriagecirca 1851mar 49 years in 1900 census
1855 Census1855Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 29, farmer6
1860 Census1860Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer; 2 houses from brother Stephen7
1870 Census1870Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 45, farmer8
1880 Census1880Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer9
1900 Census1900Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 73, widow; 5 children born and living10
Note19105 children born, 3 living
DeathNov 25, 1911Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA11
Burial1911Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA11
ObituaryHarriet is the daughter of Freeman Spencer Willson and Electa Deane of Windsor County, Vermont. She married Willard J. Houghton and, according to the 1900 census, had five children. Her parents are also buried in Houghton Cemetery.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #982s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 217.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.
  6. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 207, line 33, dwl 1682-418.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , US Census, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 531B, line 34, dwl 403-379.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 170A; Enumeration District: 12; sheet 5, line 43, dwl 48-51.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 12A, line 38, dwl 306-310.
  11. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Sarah A. Gillmore1

F, #5304, b. 25 December 1826, d. 1 September 1898

Family: Stephen W. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 25, 1826NY, USA, age "25" in 1860 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census2,3,4
MarriageMay 1, 18562,3
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA2,3
1880 Census1880Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 49, farmer4,5
DeathSep 1, 1898Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA2,3
Burial1898Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, 1834-18986
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #983s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 4, ED. 12, Sh. 18, Ln. 16.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 176B; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0354; line 16, dwl 188-201.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Russell H. Houghton1,2

M, #5305, b. 31 December 1823, d. 21 September 1898

Family: Electa Cornell

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 31, 1823Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 31 in 1855 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 56 in 1880 census3,4
OccupationHoughton, NY, USA, a farmer4
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA3
MarriageMay 15, 18593,4
1870 Census1870Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 46, a farmer, property $3040-10005
1880 Census1880Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 56, a farmer6
DeathSep 21, 18983,4
Burial1898Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #986.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1998.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, Box 905, p. 722B, line 19, dwl 308-302.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 337D; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 16, line 43, dwl 176.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.

Sophronia Houghton1,2

F, #5306, b. 11 April 1826, d. 28 April 1875

Family: Ira Lapham

  • Marriage*: Sophronia Houghton married Ira Lapham on Sep 30, 1857.3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 11, 1826Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 29 in 1855 census3,4
MarriageSep 30, 18573,4
ResidencePA, USA3
DeathApr 28, 1875PA, USA3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #987.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1999.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Salina Houghton1,2

F, #5307, b. 24 June 1828, d. 19 July 1860

Family: Peirce Leonard

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 24, 1828Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 26 in 1855 census; Houghton: 24 Jun 1823, but given as 4th child between syblings with 1826 and 1835 bds [CJV: typo]3,4
Marriage18593,4
ResidencePA, USA3
DeathJul 19, 18603,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #988.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2000.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Henry L. Houghton1,2

M, #5308, b. 12 January 1835, d. 24 October 1902

Family 1: Mary Andrews

  • Marriage*: Henry L. Houghton married Mary Andrews on Jun 15, 1852.3,4

Family 2: Sarah Bursey

  • Marriage*: Henry L. Houghton married Sarah Bursey on Jun 15, 1882.3,4

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 12, 1835NY, USA, age 27 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census3,4,5
Occupationa farmer3
MarriageJun 15, 18523,4
1860 Census1860Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 27, a farmer, next door to father Loren; and Frances Andrews, 146
1870 Census1870Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 36, a farm laborer, next door to parents5
City Dirct1875Allegany Co., NY, USA7
1880 Census1880Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer8,9
MarriageJun 15, 18823,4
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA3
DeathOct 24, 19023,4
Burial1902Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #989.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2001.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 510B, line 38, dwl 18-17.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, p. 463, sheet 177, line 14, dwl 1425-170.
  7. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, 1875 Gazetteer and Business Directory of Allegany Co. NY.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 4, ED. 12, Sh. 6, Ln. 37.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 170.2000; Enumeration District: 12; line 37, dwl 60-63.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Clarissa Blanchard1,2

F, #5309, b. 15 April 1823, d. 13 August 1888

Family: Allen H. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 15, 1823Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 37, NY, in 1860 census; age 32 in 1855 census; age 47 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census; 1880 census of son Frank gives bp as NY3,4,5
MarriageOct 20, 18463,5,6
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA3,4
1850 Census1850Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 27, farmer; 5 houses from Willard Houghton7
1855 Census1855Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 32, farmer; next door to his 1st cousin, the Rev. Williard J. Houghton8
1860 CensusAug 18, 1860Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 379
1870 Census1870Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 47, keeping house10
Residence1875Houghton Creek P.O., NY, USA, a farmer11
1880 Census1880Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 23, farmer12
DeathAug 13, 1888Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, MLM: 1883, age 603,4,5
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA13
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #985s.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 98 #1975s.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 98.
  5. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 85.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73, 98.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.
  8. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 208, line 17, dwl 1687-423.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M593_904; Page: 532B; Image: 444; Family History Library Film: 552403; line 1, dwl 414-289.
  11. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, 1875 Gazetteer and Business Directory of Allegany Co. NY.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 176B; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0354; line 43, dwl 195-208.
  13. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.

Electa Cornell1

F, #5310, b. 25 March 1825, d. 12 December 1894

Family: Russell H. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 25, 1825NY, USA, (age 45 in 1870 census)2,3,4
ResidenceHoughton, Allegany Co., NY, USA2
MarriageMay 15, 18592,3
1870 Census1870Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 46, a farmer, property $3040-10005
1880 Census1880Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 56, a farmer6
DeathDec 12, 18942,3
Burial1894Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA7
ParentsDparents born in VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #986s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1870, Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, Box 905, p. 722B, line 19, dwl 308-302.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, Box 905, p. 722B, line 19, dwl 308-302.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 337D; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 16, line 43, dwl 176.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.