Houghton Surname Project

Elizabeth Hastings^1,2

F, #7291, b. 14 April 1753, d. 25 November 1798

Family: Oliver Goodridge

Marriage*: Elizabeth Hastings married Oliver Goodridge.^3,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 14, 1753

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 14 Apr 1758^3,4,5

Marriage

^3,5

Church

Nov 10, 1782

^3,5

Death

Nov 25, 1798

^3,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #213.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #556, 60.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 304.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 60.

Nicholas Hastings¹

M, #7292, b. 30 June 1755

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 30, 1755

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

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #214.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 304.

Jonathan Hastings^1,2

M, #7293, b. 16 August 1756, d. 6 August 1825

Family: Nancy Trumbull

Marriage*: Jonathan Hastings married Nancy Trumbull on Nov 15, 1792.^3,5

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 16, 1756

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5

Milit-Beg

Rev. War³

Marriage

Nov 15, 1792

^3,5

Residence

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁶

Death

Aug 6, 1825

^3,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #215.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #555, 60.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 304.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 60.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 60.

Susanna Hastings^1,2

F, #7294, b. 11 March 1759

Family: Samuel Priest

Marriage*: Susanna Hastings married Samuel Priest on Apr 12, 1781.^3,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 11, 1759

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5

Marriage

Apr 12, 1781

^3,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #216.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #557.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 304.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.

Samuel Hastings^1,2

M, #7295, b. 19 May 1761

Family: Polly Martin

Marriage*: Samuel Hastings married Polly Martin on Feb 15, 1786.^3,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 19, 1761

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5

Marriage

Feb 15, 1786

^3,5

Death

Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA³

Biography

JWH: 'They went to Baltimore, where he died, leaving one son, Socrates, who married and died leaving no children.³'

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #217.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #558.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 304.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.

Esther Hastings^1,2

F, #7296, b. 21 July 1765, d. 1805

Family: Phineas Divol Jr

Marriage*: Esther Hastings married Phineas Divol Jr on Jun 8, 1788.^3,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 21, 1765

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5

Marriage

Jun 8, 1788

^3,5

Death

1805

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Houghton: 1805^3,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #218.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #559.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 304.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.

Eunice Hastings^1,2

F, #7297, b. 6 June 1769

Family: Asahel Divol

Marriage*: Eunice Hastings married Asahel Divol on Mar 18, 1790.^3,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 6, 1769

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5

Marriage

Mar 18, 1790

^3,5

Death

Leominister, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Houghton: Leominster, Me³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #219.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #560, 61.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 304.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 61.

Joseph Chaplain^1,2

M, #7298, b. 23 January 1742

Family: Lois Hastings

Marriage*: Joseph Chaplain married Lois Hastings, daughter of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton, on Apr 5, 1764 at Lunenburg, MA, USA.^5,4

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 23, 1742

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4

Marriage

Apr 5, 1764

Lunenburg, MA, USA^5,4

Note

Shirley, MA, USA, Family Res.⁶

Biography

Shirley, MA, USA, JWH: 'He lived where Edmund Houghton now lives.^3,7'

ParentsS

David Chaplin and Mary Bradstreet⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #209s.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #552b, 60.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 60.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 324-325.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 346.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 60.
[S415] E-mail from Mariana Bean Ruggles, Nov. 21, 2002.

Martha Pratt¹

F, #7299

Family: Caleb Hastings

Marriage*: Martha Pratt married Caleb Hastings, son of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton, on Sep 29, 1778 Houghton: 9,29, 1878.^2,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Sep 29, 1778

Houghton: 9,29, 1878^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #211s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 60.

Oliver Goodridge¹

M, #7300, b. 27 October 1749, d. 4 October 1814

Family: Elizabeth Hastings

Marriage*: Oliver Goodridge married Elizabeth Hastings, daughter of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 27, 1749

^2,3

Marriage

^2,3

Church

Nov 10, 1782

^2,3

Death

Oct 4, 1814

^2,3

Mil. Serv.

"He was a captain in the army."²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #213s, 347.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 60.

Nancy Trumbull¹

F, #7301, b. 1758, d. 15 June 1833

Family: Jonathan Hastings

Marriage*: Nancy Trumbull married Jonathan Hastings, son of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton, on Nov 15, 1792.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1758

^2,3

Marriage

Nov 15, 1792

^2,3

Death

Jun 15, 1833

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #215s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 60.

Samuel Priest¹

M, #7302, b. 12 December 1754

Family: Susanna Hastings

Marriage*: Samuel Priest married Susanna Hastings, daughter of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton, on Apr 12, 1781.^2,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 12, 1754

^2,3

Marriage

Apr 12, 1781

^2,3

Biography

VT, USA, 'He was a son of Joshua Priest. They went from Lunenburg to Vermont."²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #216s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.

Jonathan Priest¹

M, #7303, b. 19 March 1781

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 19, 1781

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #216c.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.

Polly Martin¹

F, #7304, b. 28 July 1762

Family: Samuel Hastings

Marriage*: Polly Martin married Samuel Hastings, son of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton, on Feb 15, 1786.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 28, 1762

^2,3

Marriage

Feb 15, 1786

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #217s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.

Socrates Hastings^1,2

M, #7305

Biography

Married; no children³

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #217c.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.

Phineas Divol Jr¹

M, #7306, b. 18 November 1764, d. 10 December 1819

Family 1: Esther Hastings

Marriage: Phineas Divol Jr married Esther Hastings, daughter of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton, on Jun 8, 1788.^8,3

Family 2: Esther Houghton

Marriage*: Phineas Divol Jr married Esther Houghton, daughter of Eleazer Houghton Jr. and Susanna Holman, on May 10, 1806 MLM: June 10 ( another record says May 10th; History of Worcester Co., MA by Ellery B. Crane gives July 4, 1788 for marriage, so the first date of 1806 may pertain to another Phineas Divoll, Jr.)^4,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 18, 1764

^2,3

Marriage

May 10, 1806

MLM: June 10 ( another record says May 10th; History of Worcester Co., MA by Ellery B. Crane gives July 4, 1788 for marriage, so the first date of 1806 may pertain to another Phineas Divoll, Jr.)^4,5

Death

Dec 10, 1819

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,6

Relative

brothers⁷

Burial

South Lunenburg Cemetery, Lunenburg, MA, USA

ParentsS

Phineas Divoll and Abigail Stockwell

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #218s, 327 #243s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325, 327.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 327.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 32, 68.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 68.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.

Abigail Divol^1,2

F, #7307, b. September 1805, d. 29 April 1810

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep, 1805

^3,4

Death

Apr 29, 1810

^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #218c.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 68 #1733.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 68.

Asahel Divol¹

M, #7308, b. 3 March 1766

Family: Eunice Hastings

Marriage*: Asahel Divol married Eunice Hastings, daughter of Nathaniel Hastings and Lois Houghton, on Mar 18, 1790.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 3, 1766

^2,3

Marriage

Mar 18, 1790

^2,3

Death

Leominister, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Relative

brothers⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #219s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 61.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.

Darius Houghton^1,2

M, #7309, b. 4 October 1751, d. 3 October 1753

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 4, 1751

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5,6,7

Death

Oct 3, 1753

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,8,5,6,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #220.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #561.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 346.

Darius Houghton Jr^1,2,3,4

M, #7310, b. 12 April 1754, d. 23 August 1830

Family: Sybel Eastman

Marriage*: Darius Houghton Jr married Sybel Eastman on Dec 16, 1779 at Walpole, NH, USA, by Rev. Fessendon, Congregational Minister.^{5,12,2,13,15,4}

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 12, 1754

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, DAR: 4-4-1754; JWH: 4,12,1764 (mother's dd is 1752)^{5,6,2,7,8,9,10,11}

Research

1775

Milit-Beg

Apr 20, 1775

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mass. Soldiers: "Houghton, Darius, Lunenburg. Private, Capt. John Fuller's co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 25, 1775; service, 3 mos. 1/2 day; also, company's receipt for wages for Sept., 1775, dated Camp at Prospect Hill.";
DAR: 'Darius Houghton (1754-1830) served as private, 1775, under Capt. John Fuller, Colonel Whitcomb, Massachusetts troops; and, 1777, as sergeant in the New Hampshire Line under Captain Webber. He died in Windsor, VA [sic].' ;
DAR Patriot Index, p.345 & DAR Patriot Index, Cent. pt 2, p. 1494: Darius b 4-4-1754 MA d 8-23-1830 VT m Sybel Eastman Sgt NH PNSR; MLM: at the siege of Boston one year beginning Apr. 20, 1775^12,6,2,13,14

Origin

1779

Walpole, NH, USA¹³

Marriage

Dec 16, 1779

Walpole, NH, USA, by Rev. Fessendon, Congregational Minister^{5,12,2,13,15,4}

1800 Census

1800

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 11 individuals: 21204-00110; 2 male 1-9, 1 male 10-15, 2 male 16-25, 4 male 45+, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44^16,17

Residence

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA⁵

Death

Aug 23, 1830

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 76 (in C.C., Sep 8, 1830, as Davies Houghton, aged 76)^{6,2,13,10,18,19,20}

Burial

Houghton Cemetery, Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA¹⁹

PensionInx

Dec 21, 1838

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, "W23325, BLW #17721-160-55, MA & NH Line"^13,21,22

Biography

Brandt: Darius Houghton was a Minuteman from Lunenburg, MA. He deeded his property to son Peter E. Houghton in 1808 then took a mortgage on the condition that Peter would support him and his wife, Sybel, during their lifetime and give them a decent Christian burial. Sybel Houghton applied for a Rev. War pension in Walpole, NH. It was granted on Mar 7, 1838. She was living in Windsor, VT, with her son Peter E²³

Research

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, parent?

Research

MLM gives grandfather as father

Research

JWH and MLM give Cyrus, John, Horace as sons of Darius and Sybil, but they are the sons of his son Peter, given data in their family bible^10,24

Research

MLM gives grandfather as father¹⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #221.
[S213] National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Admin., DAR Patriot Cent. 2, p. 1494.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #562, 61.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S35] DAR Patriot Index I, p. 345.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30, 61.
[S911] Peter E. Houghton Family Bible;, p. 1.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 221.
[S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
[S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, 8: 298.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor , Windsor Co., VT.
[S737] VT 1800 Census, p. 180.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.
[S1074] Town Records: Windsor, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent, as Davies Houghton.
[S719] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Appl. Index Suppl., Vol. 2, p. 519.
[S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 7.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 348.

David Houghton^1,2,3

M, #7311, b. 8 April 1756, d. 1784

Family: Tabitha Pierce

Marriage*: David Houghton married Tabitha Pierce on May 22, 1783.^4,2,7

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 8, 1756

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,5,6,7,8

Research

1775

Mil. Enls

Apr 20, 1775

A David Houghton: HOUGHTON, David MA Lunenburg Private, Capt. Sylvanus Smith's co., Col. Timothy Bigelow's regt.
Mass. Soldiers does not state was at battles but was there just before and;
Houghton, David:Additional military information: Private, Capt. George Kimball's co., marched
20 Apr 1775, to the alarm of 19 Apr 1775; for 11 days; also, joined Capt.
Smith's co., Col. Bigelow's regt; from 24 Feb 1777 to 31 Dec 1779; also,
muster roll for Jan.-Aug., 1777, dated Van Schaick's Island, 1 Sep 1777, and
sworn to in Camp at Stillwater; Nov 1777, at Camp near Gulf; also, Dec 1777-
May 1778, at Valley Forge; also, Jun 1778, at Greenwich; also, Jul-Oct 1778,
at Providence; also, Nov 1778-Jun 1779, at Providence; also, Jul 1779; at
Pound Ridge; also, Aug 1779, at Salem; Sep 1779, at Bedford; also, Oct 1779,
at Camp Peekskill; Nov-Dec 1779, at Highlands; reported deserted Jan. 1, 1780.^9,10

Marriage

May 22, 1783

^4,2,7

Death

1784

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #222.
[S153] Pierce, Seven Pierce Families, p. 120.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #563.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.rootsweb.com/~nysarato/batlhon.htm#houasa
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://saratoganygenweb.com/batlho.htm: Battle of Saratoga, NY.

Sybel Eastman^1,2,3,4

F, #7312, b. 18 September 1758, d. 23 June 1857

Family: Darius Houghton Jr

Marriage*: Sybel Eastman married Darius Houghton Jr, son of Darius Houghton and Jerusha Stearns, on Dec 16, 1779 at Walpole, NH, USA, by Rev. Fessendon, Congregational Minister.^{9,10,2,3,11,8}

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 18, 1758

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Rev. War Abstracts: Aug. 31, 1758; age 82 in 1840 census; age 92, CT, in 1850 census; Garrett, Brandt: obit gives her as native of Ashford, CT^3,4,5,6,7,8

Origin

1779

Walpole, NH, USA³

Marriage

Dec 16, 1779

Walpole, NH, USA, by Rev. Fessendon, Congregational Minister^{9,10,2,3,11,8}

PensionInx

Dec 21, 1838

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, "W23325, BLW #17721-160-55, MA & NH Line"^3,12,13

1840 Census

1840

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 82, pensioner¹⁴

PensionInx

between 1848 and 1857

Final payment voucher: 3rd quarter¹⁵

Death

Jun 23, 1857

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 98 y 9 m 23 d^10,3,4,5,15

Burial

Houghton Cemetery, Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA⁵

ParentsD

Timothy Eastman and Esther Clark^5,16

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #221s.
[S213] National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Admin., DAR Patriot Cent. 2, p. 1494.
[S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
[S911] Peter E. Houghton Family Bible;, p. 1.
[S1074] Town Records: Windsor, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S415] E-mail from Sharon Garrett, Jan 2005: her obit.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 370; line 14, dwl 307-312.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 221.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S719] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Appl. Index Suppl., Vol. 2, p. 519.
[S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 548; Page: 270.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.fold3.com: Final Payment Vouchers Index for Military Pensions, 1818-1864.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 7.

Tabitha Pierce^1,2

F, #7313, b. 28 March 1758, d. 17 December 1817

Family 1: David Houghton

Marriage*: Tabitha Pierce married David Houghton, son of Darius Houghton and Jerusha Stearns, on May 22, 1783.^3,2,4

Family 2: Dea. Benjamin Hayward

Marriage Bann: Tabitha Pierce and Dea. Benjamin Hayward declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 18, 1784 Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA; "Tabatha Houghton of Luningbourgh."⁶
Marriage: Tabitha Pierce married Dea. Benjamin Hayward on Dec 14, 1784.⁴

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 28, 1758

^2,3

Residence

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Marriage

May 22, 1783

^3,2,4

Death

Dec 17, 1817

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, also 1818; a. 60⁵

ParentsD

Jonathan and Sarah (Dodge) Pierce³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325 #222s.
[S153] Pierce, Seven Pierce Families, p. 120.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 325.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 275.
[S294] Acton MA VRs, p. 188.

Adonijah Houghton^1,2,3

M, #7314, b. 28 May 1758, d. 9 October 1829

Family: Jane Steel

Marriage*: Adonijah Houghton married Jane Steel on May 9, 1782 at Washington, Sullivan Co. [then Cheshire], NH, USA, marriage date and place in family Bible.^9,10

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 28, 1758

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,3,5,6,7

Research

1776

Milit-Beg

between 1776 and 1779

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mass. Soldiers: "Houghton, Adonijah, Lunenburg. Private, Capt. Manasseh's Sawyer's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's regt; pay abstract for mileage from home to Dorchester Heights; warrant allowed in Council Setp. 13, 1776; also, same co. and regt; pay abstract for travel allowance home, dated Dorchester Heights, Nov. 30, 1776; said Houghton credited with allowance for 2 days (48 miles); also, Capt. Ephriam Stearns's co., Col. Ezra Wood's regt; enlisted May 31, 1778; discharged Jan. 31, 1779; service, 8 mos. 11 days, including 10 days (200 miles) travel home; company raised for defence of North river."^8,9

Marriage

May 9, 1782

Washington, Sullivan Co. [then Cheshire], NH, USA, marriage date and place in family Bible^9,10

1790 Census

1790

Washington, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 3 females^11,6

Taxation

1797

Walpole, NH, USA¹²

1800 Census

1800

Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, 10110-02010; 1 male 1-9, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44; 2 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44^13,14

Note

1814

Surry, NH, USA, The town voted on Jul. 7th to pay Dr. Philip Monroe $2.75 for assisting him in moving out of town. In 1814, the town records of Surry, NH, reflect two charges on the town for articles and assistance provided to Adonijah Houghton during his sickness the previous winter.
7 July 1814 at annual meeting of Surry, NH, inhabitants voted to allow Maj. Nathan Hayward $6.40 for articles delivered to Adonijah Houghton on the Town's account "while in Sickness last winter"^15,16,12

1820 Census

1820

Walpole, NH, USA, 000001-00001¹⁷

Death

Oct 9, 1829

Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, [apparently from church records] ? he committed suicide^4,9,18,6,19

PensionInx

Nov 2, 1846

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Rev. War: "W21399, MA line...the son Alvah appl 2 Nov 1846 at Windsor VT aged 51"; Index: Mass., Jane

Boyle: Jane (Steel) Houghton applied for a Revolutionary War pension based on Adonijah’s service, and her surviving children Anna C. and Alvah pursued the application following her death on 5 Feb 1843 in Washington, Sullivan, NH. To prove their parents’ marriage and their own births, Anna and Alvah removed the family pages from the family Bible and those pages are now a part of Adonijah’s Revolutionary War Pension record at the National Archives.^9,20,21

Biography

Susan G. Boyle: "Adonijah was born 28 May 1758 in Lunenburgh, MA, to Darius Houghton and Jerusha Stearns, and served from there at least twice during the Revolution, briefly in 1776 and for about eight months in 1778. He married Jane Steel, daughter of John Steel and Jane Scott, 9 May 1782 in Washington, Sullivan County [then Cheshire], NH [marriage date and place in family Bible]. They had four children born in Washington: David Houghton, born 19 Sep 1760, died before 1843; Anna Coolidge Houghton, born 9 Feb 1786, married Abner Mead 25 Oct 1807, Walpole, NH, and died 30 Apr 1848 Greenwich, Washington Co., NY; Betsy Houghton born 11 May 1788, died before 1843; and Alvah Houghton born 17 Jul 1795, married Margaret Babcock, 15 Jan 1828, Alstead, Cheshire Co., NH, and died 24 Jan 1871. Adonijah was enumerated in Washington by the 1790 census, but in 1797 he was assessed for taxes in Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, and that’s where he was in 1800 when the census enumerator visited, NA M32, roll 20, p. 316. The household contained 1 male under age 10, 1 male age 16-26, 1 male age 26-45, 2 females 10-16, and 1 female 26-45. I have been unable to find the family in 1810. However, in 1814, the town records of Surry, NH, reflect two charges on the town for articles and assistance provided to Adonijah Houghton during his sickness the previous winter. In 1820 Adonijah Houhton (sic) was enumerated in Walpole once again, p. 282, with just him and Jane in the household. His death is recorded there in the town records, vol. 3, p. 520, 1829 deaths [apparently from church records] ? he committed suicide 9 October 1829.
Jane (Steel) Houghton applied for a Revolutionary War pension based on Adonijah’s service, and her surviving children Anna C. and Alvah pursued the application following her death on 5 Feb 1843 in Washington, Sullivan, NH. To prove their parents’ marriage and their own births, Anna and Alvah removed the family pages from the family Bible and those pages are now a part of Adonijah’s Revolutionary War Pension record at the National Archives."¹²

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326 #223.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30 #564, 61.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
[S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, 8: 297.
[S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 30.
[S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Cheshire Co., NH, p. 26.
[S415] E-mail from Susan G. Boyle, Sep 29, 2006.
[S748] NH 1800 Census, p. 43.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Walpole, Cheshire Co, NH, M32, roll 20, p. 316/1043.
[S758] Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Surry NH Hx, p. 697.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 52.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M33_59; Page: 282.
[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S1328] Unknown compiler address, Walpole NH Town Records: Vol. 3, p. 520.
[S719] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Appl. Index Suppl., Vol. 2, p. 519.
[S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.

Asahel Houghton^1,2

M, #7315, b. 11 January 1760, d. 20 April 1807

Family 1: Hepsibah Tyler

Marriage Bann: Asahel Houghton and Hepsibah Tyler declared their intentions of marriage on May 7, 1798.^14,6
Marriage*: Asahel Houghton married Hepsibah Tyler on Oct 31, 1798.^3,6

Family 2: Rebecca Brown

Marriage*: Asahel Houghton married Rebecca Brown on Jun 28, 1806.^3,6

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 11, 1760

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5,6,7

Milit-Beg

1777

Mass. Soldiers gives an Asahel Houghton: "Houghton, Asahel. Private, Capt. Nathaniel Carter's co., Col. Job Cushing's (Worcester Co.) regt; enlisted sept 7, 1777; discharged Oct. 23, 1777; service, 1 mo. 25 days, at the northward, including 8 days (160 miles) travel home. Roll dated Leominster." Served at battle of Saratoga NY^8,9,10

Research

1777

1790 Census

1790

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 2 females¹¹

Marriage

Oct 31, 1798

^3,6

1800 Census

1800

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 10010-00011 (4 total); 1 male 1-9, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 45+¹²

Marriage

Jun 28, 1806

^3,6

Death

Apr 20, 1807

^3,6

Administr

1807

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W. P. Case #30907^6,13

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326 #224.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31 #565.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
[S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, 8: 297.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.rootsweb.com/~nysarato/batlhon.htm#houasa
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://saratoganygenweb.com/batlho.htm: Battle of Saratoga, NY.
[S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Lunenburg, Worcester, MA, p. 226.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1800 US Census, Lunenburg, Worcester Co, MA, p. 425.
[S409] Probate Records , Worcester Co., MA.
[S633] Willard I. Tyler Brigham, Tyler Genealogy, I, p. 137.

Elizabeth Houghton^1,2

F, #7316, b. 9 November 1761

Family: Benjamin Parker

Marriage*: Elizabeth Houghton married Benjamin Parker on Jan 22, 1805.^3,6

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 9, 1761

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5,6,7

Marriage

Jan 22, 1805

^3,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326 #225.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31 #566.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.

John Houghton^1,2

M, #7317, b. 21 November 1763

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 21, 1763

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 30 Nov 1763^3,4,5,6,7

1800 Census

1800

East Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, USA, 1112-/-11-1 (8 total); 1 male <9; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 16-25; 2 male 26-44; 1 female 10-15; 1female 16-25; 1 female 45+⁸

Research

East Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326 #226.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31 #567.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , East Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, Reel 1, p. 344.

Anna Houghton^1,2

F, #7318, b. 22 September 1765

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 22, 1765

Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Sep. 26^3,4,5,6,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326 #227.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31 #568.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
[S340] Early Records of Lunenburg, MA, p. 296.
[S700] Willard E. Stearns, Stearns Family, p. 137.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 31.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records.

Alvah Houghton^1,2,3

M, #7319, b. 17 July 1795, d. 14 January 1871

Family 1: Margaret Babcock

Marriage*: Alvah Houghton married Margaret Babcock on Jan 15, 1828 at Alstead, Cheshire Co., NH, USA.⁶

Family 2: Salome Stuckland

Marriage*: Alvah Houghton married Salome Stuckland.^7,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 17, 1795

Walpole, NH, USA, age 55 in 1850 census; age 65 in 1860 census; age 74 in 1870 census; Susan Boyle: Washington, NH^4,1,5,2,3

Marriage

Jan 15, 1828

Alstead, Cheshire Co., NH, USA⁶

Marriage

^7,3

PensionInx

Nov 2, 1846

1850 Census

1850

W. Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, agee 55, a farmer, property $700; Abner Mead, 40, NH, living with them^10,3

1860 Census

1860

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 65, a farmer, property $1000-500¹¹

Residence

1870

Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, an Alvah, age 74¹²

Death

Jan 14, 1871

VT, USA, age 74-6-7; JWH: 24 January^4,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
[S1074] Town Records: VT, p. 1820: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , West Windsor, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 254, line 23, dwl 159-163.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.
[S415] E-mail from Susan G. Boyle, Sep 29, 2006.
[S1074] Town Records: West Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, p. 1289; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S719] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Appl. Index Suppl., Vol. 2, p. 519.
[S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
[S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, Roll 1329, p. 414B, line 26, dwl 1437-1378.
[S550] A Surname Guide to the Heads of Families and Landowners of Windsor County, Vermont, p. 125.

George Abrah Houghton^1,2

M, #7320, b. 16 March 1828, d. 2 January 1908

Family: Esther (?)

Marriage*: George Abrah Houghton married Esther (?) on circa 1856 mar 44 years in 1900 census.⁴

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 16, 1828

VT, USA, age 41 in 1870 census; age 51 in 1880 census; Nov 1828, age 71 in 1900 census^3,2

Marriage

circa 1856

mar 44 years in 1900 census⁴

1880 Census

1880

Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 51, a machinist (and per soundex, a "GM" (grandmother) Clarissa Vinton, 86, MA; but not in actual census)^5,4

Widowed

1900

Death

Jan 2, 1908

^3,2

Research

This person is only given in JWH and MLM; not in VT VRs; possible NH birth¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326 #223cc.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 326.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 11, ED 287, Sh 2, Ln 37.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, ED 287, Sh 2, Ln 37, dwl 5-16-25.