Houghton Surname Project

Ira Lapham¹

M, #5311

Family: Sophronia Houghton

Marriage*: Ira Lapham married Sophronia Houghton, daughter of Loren Houghton and Pluma Herrick, on Sep 30, 1857.^2,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Marriage

Sep 30, 1857

^2,3

Residence

PA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

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

Charles Lapham^1,2

M, #5312, b. 21 March 1867

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 21, 1867

^3,2

Pedigree

Citations

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

Peirce Leonard¹

M, #5313

Family: Salina Houghton

Marriage*: Peirce Leonard married Salina Houghton, daughter of Loren Houghton and Pluma Herrick, on 1859.^2,3

Biography

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Marriage

1859

^2,3

Residence

PA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

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

Mary Andrews¹

F, #5314, b. circa 1838, d. 5 November 1878

Family: Henry L. Houghton

Marriage*: Mary Andrews married Henry L. Houghton, son of Loren Houghton and Pluma Herrick, on Jun 15, 1852.^2,3

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1838

NY, USA, (age 27 in 1860 census; age 32 in 1870 census); JWH, MLM: 1835^2,3,4

Marriage

Jun 15, 1852

^2,3

1860 Census

1860

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 27, a farmer, next door to father Loren; and Frances Andrews, 14⁵

1870 Census

1870

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 36, a farm laborer, next door to parents⁴

Death

Nov 5, 1878

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #989s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 510B, line 38, dwl 18-17.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, p. 463, sheet 177, line 14, dwl 1425-170.

Sarah Bursey¹

F, #5315

Family: Henry L. Houghton

Marriage*: Sarah Bursey married Henry L. Houghton, son of Loren Houghton and Pluma Herrick, on Jun 15, 1882.^2,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Marriage

Jun 15, 1882

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #989s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Caroline Houghton^1,2

F, #5316, b. 19 December 1832

Family: Delos Benjamin

Marriage*: Caroline Houghton married Delos Benjamin.^3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 19, 1832

Houghton, NY, USA, age 28 in 1860 census^3,4

Marriage

^3,4

Residence

Fillmore, NY, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #990.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2020.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Edwin Wallace Houghton^1,2

M, #5317, b. 28 July 1834, d. 6 February 1912

Family 1: Adeline L. Bean

Marriage*: Edwin Wallace Houghton married Adeline L. Bean on Dec 28, 1859.^3,5

Family 2: Mrs. Margaret M. Way

Marriage*: Edwin Wallace Houghton married Mrs. Margaret M. Way on 1900 at Dallas, TX, USA, mar 10 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar. for both.⁴

Biography

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Birth

Jul 28, 1834

Houghton Creek, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 20 in 1855 census; age 26 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Jul 1834, age 65 in 1900 census; age 75 in 1910 census; JWH: 28 Aug^3,4

Marriage

Dec 28, 1859

^3,5

1860 Census

1860

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $4000-1200; two houses from Uncle Loren⁶

1870 Census

1870

Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL, USA, age 36, a lumber merchant, property $1200-2000⁷

1880 Census

1880

Henry, Marshall Co., IL, USA, age 45, a lumber dealer⁸

1900 Census

1900

Galva, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 65, lumber dealer; next door to son Warren⁹

Marriage

1900

Dallas, TX, USA, mar 10 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar. for both⁴

1910 Census

1910

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 75, pres. lumber company¹⁰

Residence

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, 1414 Ester Ave., Rogers Park³

Death

Feb 6, 1912

Daytona, FL, USA⁴

Biography

JWH: "He has been an extensive and successful lumber dealer in Galva, Ill."; MLM: He started as a carpenter and builder in NY; in 1852, he was in the lumber business at Wyanet, IL; in 1887 he incorporated the E. W. Houghton Lumber Co., Inc; he incorporated again as the E.W. Houghton Company, and was president of the lumber yards in Wyanet, Galva, Altona, Bradford, La Moille, and Van Orrin, IL, and was vice president of the Kenova Poplar Mfg Co. with mills in Kenova, WV. He was a member of the IL lumberman's Assoc. He was a Republican, and was a representative to the 40th General Assembly of IL. He was president of the town board of Galva, IL in 1896 and belonged to the chamber of commerce." (Book of Chicagoans)^3,4

Contributn

to Marshall McClanahan⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #991.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73, 99 #2021.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 99.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73, 99.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, p. 463, sheet 177, line 23, dwl 1427-172.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL, Reel 190, p. 568B, line 26, dwl 179-179.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Henry, Marshall, Illinois; Roll: T9_234; Family History Film: 1254234; Page: 310C; Enumeration District: 144; sheet 22, line 16, dwl 4-4.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Galva, Henry Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 22B; line 89, dwl 524-534.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 25, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_267; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 1035; line 23, dwl 1442-278-355.

Cordelia E. Houghton^1,2

F, #5318, b. 15 January 1836

Family: Leroy VanAkin

Marriage*: Cordelia E. Houghton married Leroy VanAkin on Sep 19, 1861.^3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 15, 1836

Houghton, NY, USA, age 19 in 1855 census; age 24 in 1860 census^3,4

Marriage

Sep 19, 1861

^3,4

Residence

Guthrie Center, IA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #992.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2022.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Alvira Houghton^1,2

F, #5319, b. 16 May 1844

Family: J. O. Madison

Marriage*: Alvira Houghton married J. O. Madison.^3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 16, 1844

Houghton, NY, USA, age 11 in 1855 census; age 16 in 1860 census; age 26 in 1870 census^3,4

Marriage

^3,4

Residence

Guthrie Center, IA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #993.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2022a.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Selden N. Houghton^1,2

M, #5320, b. 12 October 1846, d. 17 July 1864

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 12, 1846

Houghton, NY, USA, age 8 in 1855 census; age 14 in 1860 census^3,4

Death

Jul 17, 1864

^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #994.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2023.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Charles Orvil Houghton^1,2

M, #5321, b. 4 July 1851, d. 1 May 1932

Family: Annie Stringer

Marriage*: Charles Orvil Houghton married Annie Stringer on Jul 3, 1884 age 32 and 19.^3,6

Biography

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Birth

Jul 4, 1851

Houghton, NY, USA, JWH: Jul. 4, 1857; age 4 in 1855 census; age 9 in 1860 census; age 19 in 1870 census; age 28 in 1880 census Jul 1851, age 48 in 1900 census; age 58 in 1910 census; age 67 in 1920 census; age 78 in 1930 census; JWH: given as 6th child^3,4,5

Marriage

Jul 3, 1884

age 32 and 19^3,6

1900 Census

1900

Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 48, farmer; 4 children born, 3 living^7,8

1910 Census

1910

Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 58, farmer⁹

Residence

1911

Guthrie Center, IA, USA³

1920 Census

1920

Valley, Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 67, none, and partner J. U. Madison^10,11

1930 Census

1930

Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 78¹²

Occupation

a farmer³

Death

May 1, 1932

Guthrie Center, IA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #995.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2024.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., ME, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 32, E.D. 67, Sh. 4, Ln. 38.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 30, E.D. 63, Sh. 3, Ln. 35.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Seeley, Guthrie Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 63; Sheet: 3A; line 35, dwl 46-46.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: T624_404; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 62; line 31, dwl 56-56.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 32, E.D. 67, Sh. 4, Ln. 38.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Valley, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: T625_491; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 67; line 38, dwl 49-55.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., Iowa; Roll: 657; Enumeration District: 26; sheet 8B, line 66, dwl 203-214.

Wesley Stephen Houghton^1,2

M, #5322, b. 4 May 1853

Family 1: Ellen S. Petty

Marriage*: Wesley Stephen Houghton married Ellen S. Petty.⁶

Family 2: Lucy Effie Taylor

Marriage*: Wesley Stephen Houghton married Lucy Effie Taylor on Jan 6, 1884 MLM: Jan. 5.^3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

May 4, 1853

Houghton, NY, USA, age 2 in 1855 census; age 7 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census; age 28 in 1880 census; May 1853, age 47 in 1900 census; age 56 in 1910 census; age 60 in 1920 census; age 78 in 1930 census^3,4,5

Marriage

⁶

1880 Census

1880

Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 28, farmer; Phineas and Huldah Petty, parents in law⁶

Marriage

Jan 6, 1884

MLM: Jan. 5^3,4

Census

1895

Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 42⁷

1900 Census

1900

Scranton, Greene Co., IA, USA, age 47, insurance agent⁸

Residence

1910

Des Moines, IA, USA³

1910 Census

1910

Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 56, real estate agent⁹

Occupation

a real estate and insurance agent³

1920 Census

1920

Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 60, real estate office^10,11

Biography

MLM: He came to Bureau Co., IL, with his parents, aged 12; was reared on a farm and followed that profession until 1880. when He came to Guthure Center, IA, and became successor to P. J. Franzen in the grocery business, working up a good trade by 1884. Farmed on Guthrie Center until 1883; moved to Guthrie Center Feb. 18, 1884. Was J.P. of Seeley Twp for 3 years. Ref.: Hist. Guthrie and Adair Co's, IA, pr. 1884; Springfield, IL Co. History, p. 574. He removed to Des Moines, IA, nearby, becoming a real estate and insurance agent.⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #996.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2025.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Concord, Bureau Co., IL, Reel 190, p. 246B, line 10, dwl 390-390.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: T9_342; Family History Film: 1254342; Page: 60C; Enumeration District: 75; sheet 15, line 8, dwl 37-37.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll|_F000277A_x&uidh=3d2&pcat=35&fh=28&h=1359483&recoff=9&ml_rpos=29&hovR=1.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Scranton, Greene, Iowa; Roll: 433; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240433.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_419; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374432.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 93, Sh. 23, Ln. 4.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 93; line 4, dwl 1718-468-559.

Adalaide Houghton¹

F, #5323, b. 26 July 1855

Family: Frank J. Everett

Marriage*: Adalaide Houghton married Frank J. Everett on Mar 31, 1883.^2,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Jul 26, 1855

Houghton, NY, USA, (age 5 in 1860 census; age 15 in 1870 census; age 25 in 1880 census)^2,3

Marriage

Mar 31, 1883

^2,3

Residence

Wyanet, IL, USA, MLM: Wyanette^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, p. 463, sheet 177, line 23, dwl 1427-172.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.

Delos Benjamin¹

M, #5324

Family: Caroline Houghton

Marriage*: Delos Benjamin married Caroline Houghton, daughter of Warren J. Houghton and Alzina Mason.^2,3

Biography

Occupation

a farmer²

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #990s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Adeline L. Bean^1,2

F, #5325, b. 20 September 1835, d. 24 September 1897

Family: Edwin Wallace Houghton

Marriage*: Adeline L. Bean married Edwin Wallace Houghton, son of Warren J. Houghton and Alzina Mason, on Dec 28, 1859.^3,4

Biography

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Birth

Sep 20, 1835

Centerville, NY, USA, (age 24 in 1860 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census)¹

Marriage

Dec 28, 1859

^3,4

1860 Census

1860

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $4000-1200; two houses from Uncle Loren⁵

1870 Census

1870

Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL, USA, age 36, a lumber merchant, property $1200-2000⁶

1880 Census

1880

Henry, Marshall Co., IL, USA, age 45, a lumber dealer⁷

Death

Sep 24, 1897

Research

Edwin remarried per 1900 census

ParentsD

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 99.
[S1481] Mrs. M. E. Woodward, DAR Library version of 1912 Houghton Gen. by JWH, p. 199.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73, 99.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, p. 463, sheet 177, line 23, dwl 1427-172.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL, Reel 190, p. 568B, line 26, dwl 179-179.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Henry, Marshall, Illinois; Roll: T9_234; Family History Film: 1254234; Page: 310C; Enumeration District: 144; sheet 22, line 16, dwl 4-4.

Leroy VanAkin¹

M, #5326

Family: Cordelia E. Houghton

Marriage*: Leroy VanAkin married Cordelia E. Houghton, daughter of Warren J. Houghton and Alzina Mason, on Sep 19, 1861.^2,3

Biography

Occupation

a farmer

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Sep 19, 1861

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #992s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Cordelia E. VanAkin^1,2

F, #5327

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #992c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

J. O. Madison¹

M, #5328

Family: Alvira Houghton

Marriage*: J. O. Madison married Alvira Houghton, daughter of Warren J. Houghton and Alzina Mason.^2,3

Biography

Occupation

a blacksmith²

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #993s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Annie Stringer¹

F, #5329, b. 12 September 1864, d. 1 July 1955

Family: Charles Orvil Houghton

Marriage*: Annie Stringer married Charles Orvil Houghton, son of Warren J. Houghton and Alzina Mason, on Jul 3, 1884 age 32 and 19.^5,6

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 12, 1864

OH, USA, age 35 in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 55 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census^2,3,4

Marriage

Jul 3, 1884

age 32 and 19^5,6

1900 Census

1900

Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 48, farmer; 4 children born, 3 living^3,7

1910 Census

1910

Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 58, farmer⁴

1920 Census

1920

Valley, Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 67, none, and partner J. U. Madison^2,8

1930 Census

1930

Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 78⁹

Death

Jul 1, 1955

ParentsD

Mary A. Warner; parents born in OH

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #995s.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 32, E.D. 67, Sh. 4, Ln. 38.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 30, E.D. 63, Sh. 3, Ln. 35.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: T624_404; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 62; line 31, dwl 56-56.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Seeley, Guthrie Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 63; Sheet: 3A; line 35, dwl 46-46.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Valley, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: T625_491; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 67; line 38, dwl 49-55.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., Iowa; Roll: 657; Enumeration District: 26; sheet 8B, line 66, dwl 203-214.

Lucy Effie Taylor^1,2

F, #5330, b. September 1863

Family: Wesley Stephen Houghton

Marriage*: Lucy Effie Taylor married Wesley Stephen Houghton, son of Warren J. Houghton and Alzina Mason, on Jan 6, 1884 MLM: Jan. 5.^5,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep, 1863

Harden, Clayton Co., IA, USA, age 32 in 1895 census; age "46" in 1900 census; age 46 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census^3,4

Marriage

Jan 6, 1884

MLM: Jan. 5^5,2

Census

1895

Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 42⁶

1900 Census

1900

Scranton, Greene Co., IA, USA, age 47, insurance agent⁴

1910 Census

1910

Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 56, real estate agent⁷

1920 Census

1920

Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 60, real estate office^3,8

Living

1945

ParentsD

father born in OH, mother born in NY in 1910 and 1920 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #996s.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 93, Sh. 23, Ln. 4.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Scranton, Greene, Iowa; Roll: 433; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240433.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll|_F000277A_x&uidh=3d2&pcat=35&fh=28&h=1359483&recoff=9&ml_rpos=29&hovR=1.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_419; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374432.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 93; line 4, dwl 1718-468-559.

Frank J. Everett¹

M, #5331

Family: Adalaide Houghton

Marriage*: Frank J. Everett married Adalaide Houghton, daughter of Warren J. Houghton and Alzina Mason, on Mar 31, 1883.^2,3

Biography

Occupation

a lumber dealer¹

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Mar 31, 1883

^2,3

Residence

Wyanet, IL, USA, MLM: Wyanette^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #997s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.

Hattie Ruth Everett^1,2

F, #5332, b. 8 January 1884

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 8, 1884

^3,2

Residence

Wyanet, IL, USA, School, high and State Normal³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #997c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.

Ora David Everett^1,2

M, #5333, b. 21 June 1886

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 21, 1886

^3,2

Biography

High School; Lumberman³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #997c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.

Ethel Lucina Everett^1,2

F, #5334, b. 11 March 1888, d. 30 September 1893

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 11, 1888

^3,2

Death

Sep 30, 1893

^3,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #997c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.

David Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #5335, b. 9 October 1821, d. 27 June 1904

Family: Sophronia Parker Putnam

Marriage*: David Houghton married Sophronia Parker Putnam on May 5, 1847 at Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, USA.^5,6,3,8

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 9, 1821

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 48 in 1870 census; age 58 in 1880 census; Oct. 1821, age 78 in 1900 census^5,6,3,7,4

Marriage

May 5, 1847

Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, USA^5,6,3,8

1850 Census

1850

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 25, a farmer⁹

1860 Census

1860

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer, property $2000-800¹⁰

Residence

1865

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA¹¹

1870 Census

1870

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 48, no occupation, property $2500¹²

Immigration

circa 1870

five miles south of, Garwin, IA, USA¹¹

1880 Census

1880

Indian Village, Tama Co., IA, USA, age 58, a farmer¹³

Residence

1903

Mountour, IA, USA^5,3

Death

Jun 27, 1904

Mountour, IA, USA⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #998.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2027.
[S905] Houghton Family of Whitingham VT;, p. 6.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 188; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Indian Village Twp, Tama Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 73, E.D. 137, Sh. 10, Ln. 57.
[S916] FHC, Putnam Family Genealogy: p. 1; #1024705 #2.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Whitingham, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 89; line 8, dwl 160-164.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Coleraine, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 57, line 7, dwl 431-458.
[S905] Houghton Family of Whitingham VT;, p. 8 (typed later addition, after 1978).
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Coleraine, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 615, p. 88b, line 21, dwl 313-308.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Indian Village, Tama, Iowa; Roll: T9_365; Family History Film: 1254365; Page: 496D; Enumeration District: 326; sheet 4, line 31, dwl 37-37.

Lemuel Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #5336, b. 6 January 1823, d. 11 February 1902

Family 1: Miranda Cynthia Putnam

Marriage*: Lemuel Houghton married Miranda Cynthia Putnam on Oct 11, 1848.^5,6,3

Family 2: Hattie A. Cowles

Marriage*: Lemuel Houghton married Hattie A. Cowles on Dec 15, 1859 at Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, USA.^9,6,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 6, 1823

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 27 in 1850 census; age 37 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census; Jan. 1823, age 77, in 1900 census; JWH, MLM: Sept. 6^5,6,3,7,4

Marriage

Oct 11, 1848

^5,6,3

1850 Census

1850

Erving, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 27, a lumberman⁸

Marriage

Dec 15, 1859

Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, USA^9,6,3

1860 Census

1860

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 37, provision dealer¹⁰

Association

Apr 21, 1868

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, signed Houghton Association ?^11,12

1870 Census

1870

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, a butcher, property $500-$300¹³

1880 Census

1880

Adams, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 57, a farmer^14,15

1900 Census

1900

Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 77, retired farmer^7,16

Residence

Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, 373 Central Street⁹

Death

Feb 11, 1902

Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 79^9,3

Note

"The body of Lemuel Houghton, who died in Springfield, Tuesday, came to Worcester yesterday morning on the train and was buried in Hope Cemeery...." per the "Worcester Daily Spy," 14 Feb 1902.

Burial

Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #999.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2028.
[S905] Houghton Family of Whitingham VT;, p. 6.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 32, E.D. 595, Sh. 2, Ln. 97.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Erving, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_317; Page: 308;
line 1, dwl 10-10.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 7, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 228, line 20, dwl 1276-1748.
[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 66.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 8.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 7, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 659, p. 452, line 20, dwl 301-504.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Adams, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 27, ED. 98, Sh. 16, Ln. 1.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Jefferson Co., NY, Roll: T9_838; Family History Film: 1254838; Page: 20D, Reel 72, Vol. 27, ED. 98, Sh. 16, Ln. 1, dwl 157-158.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 652; Enumeration District: 595; Sheet 2B; line 97, dwl 37347-54.

Sarah Jane Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #5337, b. 29 May 1825, d. 15 November 1909

Family: Chandler Pratt Putnam

Marriage*: Sarah Jane Houghton married Chandler Pratt Putnam on May 5, 1847 at Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH: May 5, 1827.^5,6,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 29, 1825

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA^5,6,3,4

Marriage

May 5, 1847

Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, USA, JWH: May 5, 1827^5,6,3

Residence

1903

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Death

Nov 15, 1909

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Nov. 15, 1908 also⁶

Burial

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200 #1000.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2029, 100 #2019.
[S905] Houghton Family of Whitingham VT;, p. 6.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, VT, Book 1, p. 188; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74, 100.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 100.

James Seymour Houghton^1,2,3,4,5

M, #5338, b. 9 June 1827, d. 6 December 1907

Family: Philinda Briggs

Marriage*: James Seymour Houghton married Philinda Briggs on Aug 8, 1852 at Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA.^6,3,9

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 9, 1827

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 33 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census; June 1827, age 72, in 1900 census^6,7,3,8,4

Marriage

Aug 8, 1852

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA^6,3,9

1860 Census

1860

Prescott, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 33, mason¹⁰

Research

VT, USA¹¹

Mil. Enls

VT, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. G, 13th Infantry, a private¹¹

1870 Census

1870

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 43, and Rufus Hayden, NH, 15^12,13

1880 Census

1880

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 52,¹⁴

1900 Census

1900

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 72, a mason; boarders with Charles A. Barker^8,15

Residence

Jacksonville, Windham Co., VT, USA^6,7

Death

Dec 6, 1907

Whitingham, VT, USA, age 80-5-27, of acute bronchitis^7,5

Research

ck. Wheeler Family by D. M. Wheeler

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200 #1001.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2030.
[S905] Houghton Family of Whitingham VT;, p. 6.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 188; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, VT, p. 1413: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 12, E.D. 263, Sh. 8, Ln. 22.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, Book B, p. 75; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Prescott, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 6, line 23, dwl 48-56.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
[S549] A Surname Guide to the Heads of Families and Landownerss of Windham County, Vermont in the year 1870, p. 86.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, Box 1627, p. 191, line 5, dwl 171-171.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Whitingham, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T9_1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 551D; Enumeration District: 243; sheet 12, line 34, dwl 122-127.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 263; Sheet 8A; line 23, dwl 184-189.

Mary Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #5339, b. 11 February 1831, d. 23 January 1890

Family: Ansel B. Worden

Marriage*: Mary Houghton married Ansel B. Worden on May 7, 1862 at Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, she age 32.^5,6,3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 11, 1831

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA^5,6,3

Marriage

May 7, 1862

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, she age 32^5,6,3,4

Death

Jan 23, 1890

Springfield, MA, USA^5,6,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200 #1002.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2031.
[S905] Houghton Family of Whitingham VT;, p. 6.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, p. 1169: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.

Lester L. Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #5340, b. 22 July 1836, d. 17 February 1864

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 22, 1836

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, dd calc; JWH, MLM: 2 Jul^5,6,7,4

Death

Feb 17, 1864

Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, of spotted fever, age 27-6-26; unmar; JWH, MLM: Wilmington VT^5,6,7,4

Burial

Cutting Cemetery, Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200 #1003.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74 #2032.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
[S1074] Town Records: Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, p. 1171; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 200.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 74.
[S905] Houghton Family of Whitingham VT;, p. 6.