Dr. Charles Houghton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #8011, b. 19 March 1804, d. January 1870

Family: Eliza Woodman

Biography

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BirthMar 19, 1804Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 45 in 1850 census; age 56 in 1860 census7,8,9
FreemanSep 6, 1825Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA10,8
MarriageMay 27, 1830Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: iii. 9184,7,11,12,13,14
1830 Census1830Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA, 4 total: Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19:      1; Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:      1; Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:      2
Immigrationcirca 1835Pawlet, Rutland Co., VT, USA, from Marlboro; VT Gazetteer Index: Dr. Charles, of Pawlet, iii. 893, 894 (2), 918; v. pt. 2, 4492,15,16
1840 Census1840Pawlet, Rutland Co., VT, USA, 7 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 2 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)17
Note1845Pawlet, Rutland Co., VT, USA, uncle and nephew, in the smallpox epidemic of 1845 in Pawlet, VT, prevented its spread.18
OccupationPawlet, Rutland Co., VT, USA, a physician5
1850 Census1850Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, a physician, age 459
ResidencePhiladelphia, PA, USA, a physician19
1860 Census1860Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 56, M. L.20
DeathJan, 1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 65, consumption21
BiographyHx Rutland Co. VT: p. 252: 'Dr. Charles Houghton, from Marlboro, came here [Pawlet, VT] about 1835 and practiced until 1847, when he removed to Bennington and thence to Philadelphia.'; p. 714: Charles Houghton practiced in Pawlett; member of the Elks Lodge of Bellows Falls; Rockingham History notes that he opened his office in 1834 and practiced 22 years until he became ill and retired."

Two of his children died within one month in 1847.2,3,22
DuplicateBelleville, Jefferson Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #487.
  2. [S62] Smith, History of Rutland County, p. 252.
  3. [S63] Smith, History of Rutland County II, p. 714.
  4. [S273] Margaret R. Jenks, Pawlet VT Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 6.
  5. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 126.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69 #1873.
  7. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 187.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M432_921; Page: 202; line 41, dwl 334-340.
  10. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 112.
  11. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.
  12. [S1174] Hiel Hollister, Pawlet (VT) One Hundred Years, p. 205.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, 22, 1830/#160: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-2112, Index to Brattleboro VRs, Marriages.
  15. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
  16. [S1174] Hiel Hollister, Pawlet (VT) One Hundred Years.
  17. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 545; Page: 107.
  18. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 70.
  19. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 187.
  20. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, , p. 647, line 17, dwl 1312-1435.
  21. [S1376] 1870 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Enumeration District: 60 Page: 4 Line: 33 Roll: M1838_6.
  22. [S526] Mrs. Frances Stockwell Lovell and and Leverett C. Lovell, Rockingham VT Hx - Lovell, p. 477.

Fanny Houghton1

F, #8012

Biography

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Birthonly given by JWH
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #488.

Tamar Houghton1,2

F, #8013, b. 4 April 1795, d. after 1870

Family: Enos Mather

Biography

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BirthApr 4, 1795Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 55 in 1850 census; age 60 in 1855 census; age 75 in 1870 census3,4,5
MarriageDec 31, 1818Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA6,3,7,5
1850 Census1850Royalton, Niagara Co., NY, USA, age 57, farmer; and a "Barr/Ban" Mather, 20, VT8
1855 Census1855Perinton, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 62, tender
1860 Census1860Newfane, Niagara Co., NY, USA
Deathafter 1870Newfane, Niagara Co., NY, USA, DAR: 18683
BurialCorwin Cemetery, Newfane, Niagara Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #489.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69 #1869.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 75.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 187.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69.
  6. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 84.
  7. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 118, 187, 214, 216.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Royalton, Niagara, New York; Roll: M432_560; Page: 207B; Image: 422.

Sally Houghton1,2

F, #8014, b. 29 November 1791, d. 23 August 1815

Family: John Wild Towne

Biography

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BirthNov 29, 1791Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA3,4
MarriageJun 7, 1812Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA5,4
DeathAug 23, 1815Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 236,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #490.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69 #1867.
  3. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 187.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69.
  5. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 117, 187, 254.
  6. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 254.

Lucy Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #8015, b. 9 July 1797, d. 18 April 1878

Family: Capt. Ira Anson Adams

Biography

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BirthJul 9, 1797Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA5,6
MarriageApr 25, 1821Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: Dec. 31 1808/1818, to Enos, son of Capt. Ira Adams7,6,4
DeathApr 18, 1878Marlboro, VT, USA8
BurialMarlboro Center Cemetery, Marlboro, VT, USA, Lucy Houghton
wife of
Ira Adams
died
Apr. 18, 1878
AE 80 yrs. 9 mo.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #491.
  2. [S166] Cutter, New England Families II, p. 963.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69 #1870, 111.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co. VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 187.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69, 111.
  7. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 119, 187.
  8. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Lucy Adams1,2

F, #8016, b. 8 March 1805, d. 14 August 1836

Family: Capt. Bradley Houghton

Biography

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BirthMar 8, 1805Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, But GS gives 32 yo in 18363,4,5
MarriageApr 27, 1825Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, w/13,6,5,2
DeathAug 14, 1836Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Lucy A., wife of Bradley; age 32 years; gs: Aug 137,5,8,9
BurialKing Cemetery, Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Center Cemetery, age 32, Aug 13, 18368,9
ParentsDCapt. Simeon Adams, who was an officer in the state militia.10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #484s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  4. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 130.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69, 111.
  6. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 119, 131, 188.
  7. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 131, 188.
  8. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, King Cemetery, Marlboro VT, www. rootsweb.com/~vtwindha/cemeteries_marlboroVT.txt.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69.

Eliza Rutter1,2

F, #8017, b. circa June 1805, d. 24 March 1843

Family: Capt. Bradley Houghton

Biography

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Birthcirca Jun, 1805dd calc
Origincirca 1837Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3
MarriageOct 16, 1837Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA, w/2; MLM: 15 Oct4,3,5,2
DeathMar 24, 1843Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, aged 37 yrs and 9 m.3,5,6
BurialKing Cemetery, Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, Center Cemetery7,6
ParentsDCapt. Stephen Rutter of Newfane (Townshend), VT, an officer in the state militia, and Susan Hall8,9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #484s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 2, Page 76.
  3. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69, 111.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, King Cemetery, Marlboro VT, www. rootsweb.com/~vtwindha/cemeteries_marlboroVT.txt.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Samantha Rutter1,2

F, #8018, b. 27 June 1815, d. 1 April 1900

Family: Capt. Bradley Houghton

Biography

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BirthJun 27, 1815Newfane, VT, USA, dd calc; age 35 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1860 census; age 56 in 1870 census; age 66 in 1880 census3,4
Origin1844Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA5
MarriageFeb 12, 1844Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA, w/3; JWH: Feb 106,5,7,8
1850 Census1850Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 49, farmer4,9
1880 Census1880Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 66, keeping house10
DeathApr 1, 1900Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 84-9-5, of senile decay3
BurialCenter Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA
ParentsDCapt. Stephen Rutter of Newfane (Townshend), VT, an officer in the state militia, and Susan Hall11,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #484s.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 111.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 107; line 12, dwl 3-3.
  5. [S551] Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, Marlborough VT Hx, p. 188.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69, 111.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 2, Page 111; VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  9. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T9_1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 310C; Enumeration District: 222; sheet 23, line 228-258.

  11. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 69.

Samuel Houghton1,2,3

M, #8019, b. 19 November 1796, d. 15 December 1866

Family: Eliza Hinds

Biography

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NotableY
BirthNov 19, 1796Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1860 census; JWH: 17 Nov4,5,6
Guardiansp1819Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 311647,8
1820 Census1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Unclear which Samuel: 8 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 10-16, 2 female 16-26, 1 female 45+9
MarriageNov 16, 1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Nov. 16, 18214,10,11
1830 Census1830Sterling, MA, USA, 8 Total: 2 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)12,13
Notebetween 1831 and 1844Sterling, MA, USA, Title:      Sheriff's docket book, 1831-1844.
Description:      1 v. (129 leaves) ; folio.
Notes:      Samuel Houghton (1796?-1866?) was sheriff in Sterling, Mass.
This volume, kept by Houghton, records how Worcester County Court cases were resolved and what court orders were given Sheriff Houghton. Entries are frequent, though not daily, and include names of the plaintiff and defendatn, the name of the presiding judge, dates of the sheriff's appearance in court, and a brief statement as to "how served" (i.e., the court orders or writs): writs were executed by seizure of property, commitment of jail, fines, arrest, etc.
Subject(s):      Houghton, Samuel, 1796?-1866?14
Association1847Sterling, MA, USA, on the Board of Directors3
ResidenceMar 3, 1847Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,15
1850 Census1850Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $8500; living next door to Joel and Mary Houghton, his brother16
1860 Census1860Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 63, speculator, property $40,000-$700017
DeathDec 15, 1866Paris, ME, USA, of "stoppage on heart disease while on a visit; ; Data from son John Houghton; JWH: Sterling, MA4,6,18
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 70 Section N
BiographyJWH: "In a letter written in 1898, he [son, Fred] said: 'I have great pride in the race of Houghtons and have never heard of any of them being criminals or occupying state prisons, and it is said they have a reputation of paying their debts. My father, Samuel Houghton, of Sterling, Mass., was a director and very active in calling the convention held at Worcester, Mass., about the year 1840, and I, a boy of 15, was allowed to attend, and now at the age of 73 years I look back to it with pleasure and gratification, not forgetting the obligation I am under to my parents for taking me with them. I am also deeply grateful to you for the effort you are making to put in permanent form the records of our family. My father spent over ten thousand dollars in looking up the genealogy of the Houghton family and trying to find our connection with our English ancestry, but the burning of the Boston Record office destroyed all the results of his efforts."

Frederick T. Houghton: "My father was the principle business man of that country town, being a butcher, raising many cattle; for years moderator of the Town Meetings; overseer of the poor; Selectman; President of the Society of Mutual Aid; sheriff of the towns in the Eastern part of Worcester for over 40 years, usually under High Sheriff Willard. Being a Whig (as strong of lye), he was a particular friend of Daniel Webster, Gov. Levi Lincoln and honest John Davis, whose son Horace is one of our noble representative Californians today, although I have never met him but once..."19
Will1867Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #3116620
Notablea Houghton genealogist
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #493.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89 #3001, 135 #2986.
  3. [S247] Unknown author, Constitution of Houghton Association, p. 1.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  5. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  7. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.
  9. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_54; Page: 69.
  10. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 78.
  11. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89, 135.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 55.
  13. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 68; Page: 55.
  14. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , American Antiquarian Society Online Catalog: http://catalog.mwa.org/
  15. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 43.
  16. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 195;
    line 18, dwl 300-312.
  17. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 321, line 2, dwl 2643-2626.
  18. [S415] E-mail from Ken Voget, Mar 30, 2001.
  19. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 380.
  20. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA.

Sophia Houghton1,2

F, #8020, b. 25 February 1799, d. 4 March 1850

Family: Fisk Houghton

Biography

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BirthFeb 25, 1799Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
MarriageDec 6, 1821Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Sophia of Sterling MA6
1830 Census1830Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)7,8
1840 Census1840Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)9
DeathMar 4, 1850MLM: Sept. 26, 1868 (CJV: brother's dd)3,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #494.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89 #3003.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  4. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  6. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 77.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, Box 68, p. 55.
  8. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 68; Page: 55.
  9. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 199; Page: 23.

Lucy Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #8021, b. 6 June 1801, d. 29 December 1891

Family 1: Abel Hadley

Family 2: Levi Knowlton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 6, 1801Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,6,7
Guardiansp1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 310768
DeathDec 29, 1891Worcester, MA, USA
ResearchJWH gives Lucy as daughter of John Houghton and Mary Allen
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #495.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89 #3004.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 339 #423s.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 53.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  6. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 25.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  8. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 339.

Delia Houghton1,2

F, #8022, b. 6 August 1803, d. 10 August 1834

Biography

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BirthAug 6, 1803Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
Note1818Sterling, MA, USA, Embroidered Family Record Sterling Historical Society, Sterling, MA

Sterling - Mass - 1818 Family - Record Benjamin Houghton born August 22d 1771 Married May 19th 1794 to Lucy Willard who was Born July 20th 1768 _ their children Ezra Houghton _ born _ Jan 24th 1795 Samuel Houghton _ born _ Nov 19 1786 Sophia Houghton _ born _ Sep 25th 1788 Lucy Houghton _ born _ June 6th 1801 Delia Houghton _ born _ August 6th 1803 Sally K Houghton _ born _ August 22th 1805 Salmon Houghton _ born _ Dec 7th 1807 Joel Houghton _ born _ March 27th 1810 Henry Houghton _ born _ Dec 27th 1812 & Died May 5th 1813. So dropt his lovely blooming flower & left its earthly friends so dear Before its saviours face to appear Wrought by Delia Houghton Aged 14 Years6
Guardiansp1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 309427
DeathAug 10, 1834Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 31 (in C.C., Aug 16, 1834; died in Worcester)3,5,8
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 31: d/o Benjamin & Lucy section N
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #496.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89 #3005.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  4. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 25.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://mv.ancestry.com/viewer/…
  7. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  8. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.

Sally Kilbourne Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #8023, b. 22 August 1805, d. 4 April 1878

Family 1: Charles Griffin

Family 2: Albert Curtis

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 22, 1805Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44 in 1850 census5,6,7
Guardiansp1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 311598
MarriageMay 31, 1827Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA9,10
NewspaperJun 6, 1827Columbian Centenial: marriage11
Marriage183212
1860 Census1860Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, cotton manufacturer13
1870 Census1870Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 62, woolen & cotten manufacturing, property; also Josephine Curtis, 22, MA $100,000/45,00014
DeathApr 4, 1878MA, USA15
BurialHope Cemetery, Worcester, MA, USA15
ResearchJWH gives as daughter of John Houghton and Mary Allen
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #497.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89 #3006.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 53 #1303.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 339 #421.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  6. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 25.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  8. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  9. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 78.
  10. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
  11. [S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.
  12. [S1031] Ellery Bicknell Crane, Worcester Co. MA Memoirs, p. 292.
  13. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_532; Page: 514; Image: 262; Family History Library Film: 803532; line 12, dwl 1492.
  14. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_659; Page: 402B; Image: 288; Family History Library Film: 552158; line 9, dwl 581-991.
  15. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Joel Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #8024, b. 27 March 1810, d. 19 August 1881

Family: Mary Elizabeth Kendall

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 27, 1810Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 40 in 1850 census; age 50 in 1860 census; age 60 in 1870 census; age 70 in 1880 census5,6,7
Guardiansp1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 310188
Residencecirca 1833Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA9
MarriageNov 12, 1833Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA10
1850 Census1850Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 40, a farmer, property $2400; Sarah A. Morrell, 16, living with them11,12
1860 Census1860Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 50, farmer; 2 houses from nephew John Houghton13
1870 Census1870Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joel, age 60, a farmer, property $9000-$3000; Mary K., age 5714
1880 Census1880Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 70, a farmer, lung difficulty15
DeathAug 19, 1881Oconee Co., SC, USA
ResearchJWH gives Joel as daughter of John Houghton and Mary Allen
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #498.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89 #3008.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 53.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 339 #423s.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  6. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 25.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  8. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  9. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 77.
  10. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 28.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Sterling, Worcester, MA, Box 343, p. 195, line 21, dwl 301.
  12. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 195; line 21, dwl 301-313.
  13. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 321, line 38, dwl 2656-2636.
  14. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 15, line 2, dwl 258-268.
  15. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 554C; Enumeration District: 829; sheet 3, line 25, dwl 31-32.

Solomon Houghton1,2

M, #8025, b. 7 December 1807, d. 11 July 1825

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 7, 1807Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Feb. 73,4,5
Guardiansp1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 311606
DeathJul 11, 1825Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: Lancaster MA3,7,5
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 18 s/o Benjamin and Lucy Section N
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #499.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89 #3007.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  4. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  7. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 122.

Lucy (?)1,2,3

F, #8026

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #492s.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 53.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 339 #423s.

George Houghton1

M, #8027, b. 29 May 1824

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 29, 1824Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, May 1825, age 75 in 1900 census2,3,4,5
ResidenceWest Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #492c, 379 #1039.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 373, 379.
  3. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 25.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 78.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 135.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.

Horatio Houghton1

M, #8028, b. 1821, d. 13 June 1896

Family: Mary S. Davis

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1821Fitzwilliam, NH, USA, age 29, MA, in 1850 census; age 38, NH, in 1860 census; age 48 , NH, in 1870 census; age 58, NH, in 1880 census; MLM: Boyleston, MA2,3,4,5
1850 Census1850Byron, Oxford Co., ME, USA, with Levi Brown, age 51, carpenter3
1860 Census1860West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 38, a machinist, property $1000-4506
ResidenceWest Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
1870 Census1870Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 48, a machinist, property $1000-$3008
1880 Census1880West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, a convoyneer9
DeathJun 13, 1896West Boylston, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #492c.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 373.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Byron, Oxford Co., ME, Box 262, p. 205.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 78.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 135.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester, Massachusetts; sheet 76, line 29, dwl 473-592.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 657, p. 349b, line 27, dwl 297-339.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 122A; Enumeration District: 835; sheet 5, line 8, dwl 40-50.
  10. [S452] West Boylston MA VRs, p. 90.

Eliza Hinds1

F, #8029, b. 25 March 1797, d. 26 September 1868

Family: Samuel Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 25, 1797Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 52 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1860 census2,3,4
Residencecirca 1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA5
MarriageNov 16, 1820Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Nov. 16, 18212,5,6
1850 Census1850Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $8500; living next door to Joel and Mary Houghton, his brother4
1860 Census1860Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 63, speculator, property $40,000-$70007
DeathSep 26, 1868Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Son Fred states she died at age 69, a year before her husband2,3,8
BurialChocksett Burial Ground Cemetery, Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 69 w/o Samuel Section N.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #493s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 195;
    line 18, dwl 300-312.
  5. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 78.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89, 135.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 321, line 2, dwl 2643-2626.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Memoirs of Frederick T. Houghton: http://content.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt2199q2qq/

Mary Helen Knowlton1

F, #8030, b. 7 April 1833

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 7, 1833Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 39.

Jane Marion Griffin1,2

F, #8031, b. 5 March 1828, d. 5 February 1910

Family: Charles Temple Stratton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 5, 1828Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageOct 19, 1854Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,1,3
DeathFeb 5, 1910Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: "Memoirs", 80.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, P. 344.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 89.

Thomas Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #8032, b. circa 1792, d. 1863

Family: Sarah Dole Riddle

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
NotableY
Birthcirca 1792MA, USA, age 40-50 in 1840 census; age 58 in 1850 census; also Rome, NY5
AdministrAug 14, 1815Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA, p. 146 Adm. of the estate of Rufus Houghton, a soldier in the army of the United States, died intestate. Granted to Thomas Houghton of Rome, Oneida Co., as Admin. Seal 14 Aug. 18156
GuardianspJan 17, 1816NY, USA, p. 145 Gd for Sarah Houghton, Polly Houghton, Luther Houghton, Melenita Houghton, Olive Houghton, and Calvin Houghton. no ages. ch'n of Rufus Houghton, late soldier of the army of the Unitied States, deceased. On petition of Mary Houghton, widow of said Rufus Houghton, deceased, and mother of said ch'n, granted to Thomas Houghton of town of Rome, Oneida County, as their guardian. seal 17 Jan 18166
ResidenceTerre Haute, IN, USA7
MarriageAug 28, 1832Vigo Co, IN, USA, IN Marriages: Aug. 268,9,3
1840 Census1840Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA, 9 Total: 2 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)10
Mil. Serv.IN, USA, in the Union Army
ResearchIN, USA
Death1863Chickamauga, TN, USA, battle of7
RelativeIN, USA, both living with Riddle families;
Notablefather Rufus, son Thomas, grandson Rufus were all killed in 2 wars
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #506.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1611.
  3. [S978] Liahona Research, Indiana Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 440.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harrison, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: M432_177; Page: 244; line 22, dwl 406-438.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Harrison, Vigo Co., IN, p. 244, line 22, dwl 406.
  6. [S1260] New England Ancestors Website, online http://www.newenglandancestors.org, Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787 - 1835., (Online database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2006), (From material originally compiled by William A. D. Eardeley, now held by the Brooklyn Historical Society.).
  7. [S415] E-mail Paul Reed, 1998.
  8. [S415] E-mail Indiana State Library Genealogy Div.: www.statelib.lib.in.us.
  9. [S415] E-mail Ancestery.Com: Marriages--Indiana to 1850.
  10. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana; Roll: 96; Page: 376; line 3.

Rufus Houghton1,2,3

M, #8033, b. 7 June 1791, d. 9 September 1865

Family 1: Anna Nickerson

Family 2: Lucy Abel

  • Marriage*: Rufus Houghton married Lucy Abel on Jan 1, 1832.4

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
NotableY
BirthJun 7, 1791NY, USA, age 55 in 1850 census4,5,3
Marriagew/14,5
MarriageJan 1, 18324
1850 Census1850Otsego, Allegan Co., MI, USA, age 55, a tanner, property $4003
Residencenear, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, Shaker Commnunity4
DeathSep 9, 18654,5
Notablebelonged to a Shaker community in OH
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #507.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1612.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Otsego, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 42/84; line 8, dwl 656-695.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.

Luther Houghton1,2

M, #8034, b. 29 July 1799, d. 16 April 1887

Family: Sabra Billings

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 29, 1799Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 14 in 1814; age 81 in 1881 census; Obituary: VT JWH: Rome, NY3,4,5
Research1812
Milit-Begbetween 1813 and 1814Rev. War Abstracts: sister Keziah stated "her bro...Luther enl in 1813"; 1812 Pension: srv Capt. Richard Toodel's and Capt. Gilbert's Co's 23rd US Inf, pvt; Whitcomb: Battle of Lundy's Lane, 1814, "Luther, only 14, who had gone with [his father] was wounded so badly that he received a pension for life"
Cox: at the age of 13 he enlisted in the United States Army as a drummer boy (his father enlisting at the same time as a soldier). In the War of 1812 with Great Britain, he and his father were called into active service, and both were present at the battle of Lundy’s Lane, in which his father was killed.6,7,8,4
ImmigrationOct 3, 1817Brockville, Ontario, Canada5
MarriageFeb 4, 1821St Peter's Church, Brockville, Leeds Co, Ontario, Canada5,9
Note1848Jonstown District, Ontario, Canada, Luther Houghton appears in the 1848 Census for Johnstown District Microfilm #M5910 Provincial Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Vol/Pag 73 as a tinsmith; in a 2007 conversation with Jeremy Blanchet. "Luther was eccentric." He left the US for Canada in 1812 because he thought he would have better business opportunities."
Ordination1853a Wesleyan Methodist minister10
1861Canadian Census1861Nepean, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada, age 62, Wesleyan Methodist minister; 4 males & 2 females (not listed)11
1871 Canadian Census1871Brockville, Brockville Co., Ontario, Canada, age 72, none; and Betsey Wilson, USA, 82, Irish12
1881 Canadian Census1881Centre Ward, Brockville Co., Ontario, Canada, age 81, minister13
ResidenceBrockville, Ontario, Canada6,14
PensionInxSC-#illegible, SO-86908
DeathApr 16, 1887Brockville, Ontario, Canada, at age 87y 9 m3,5
BurialBrockville Cemetery, Brockville, Ontario, Canada10
Obituary“Another Old Resident Gone.” “Within the past twelve months Brockville has lost by death many of her oldest and most prominent citizens, the last to pass away being Rev. Luther Houghton who expired after a brief illness on Saturday last (the 16th day of April 1887) in the 88th year of his age. Many citizens who have lone since passed their prime knew him as a familiar figure on the streets since boyhood, and even then his hair, which for many years has been silvery white, was beginning to show the marks of time. Up to within a comparatively recent period he was able to appear on the street, but to all it was apparent that the end was not far off. Death came quietly on Saturday and found him prepared for the great change. The deceased was born at one of the rural villages of Vermont in 1799, but when a mere lad removed with his parents to Rome, New York. After the battle of Lundy’s Lane, where he served by the side of his father who was killed in the encounter he removed to Brockville, settling here about the year 1818. Soon after coming here he embarked in the tinsmith and hardware business, remaining in the trade until about 1850, when he sold out and set about preparing himself for the ministry. In 1853 he was ordained, if we mistake not, by the Rev. Dr. Wood and for ten years held various circuits under the Wesleyan Methodist conference. He was a very devout Christian often taking up gospel work after retiring from the pulpit and his pew in church was never found vacant except when bodily ailments necessitated his remaining at home. He was also a Liberal of the most pronounced type.

He married a daughter of Dr. Billings of Brockville by whom he had six children, only three of whom, Mr. Hiram Houghton, Florida, Mrs. Thomas Hunton, Ottawa, and Mrs. John Ross of Brockville, are now living. His wife still survives him, though in her 90th year. The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon. Burial in Brockville.

HOUGHTON – At Brockville, on April 16th, 1887, Rev. Luther Houghton, in the 88th year of his age. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Buell Street, at 2pm tomorrow (Tuesday) to the Wall Street Methodist church, thence to the cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this invitation.5
PhotographWilliam Topley took it. His photos are rare and expensive.
BiographyJWH: 'Served in the war of 1812; wounded at the battle of Lundy's Lane and drew a pension up to the time of his death. He was a tinsmith by trade and carried on an extensive business throughout Lower Canada, sending out wagons, taking in trade feathers and produce from the farmers. He was active in the Methodist Church and entertained itinerant preachers so frequently that he might well have kept a hotel for their use. He was licensed and preached for a number of years in the Methodist Church at Brockville, Ont. He was physically a large man and vigorous in body and mind.'

Cox: On the 3rd of October 1817 he took up his residence at Brockville, Upper Canada, and was engaged in the manufacture of tin ware, which business he followed for several years; he finally became a Weslyan Methodist Minister and continues the same (though superannuated). At the present time (1887) he draws a pension from the United States Government of one hundred dollars per annum for his services in the army.

Luther Houghton has been more than the “average good man” though somewhat vacillating in his business calculations. He has, nevertheless, in religious matters “pursued the even tenor of his way” in duty, he has been “instant in season” and when an evil plant was beginning to grow he has always been ready to lay the “hatchet” to its roots; inflexible in his determination to carry but his own convictions with regards to what is right, when differences has arisen (as they always will) he has never failed to face the storm; he has fulfilled his destiny – length of days and long life has been his – and though age has dimmed his eye with regard to earth, visions more beautiful are becoming clearer and brighter and more lovely as his progress brings him nearer to their full enjoyment.

Luther Houghton was born circa July 1799 at USA. He married Sabra Billings, daughter of Dr Elkanah Billings and Joanna Arabella Rogers, on 4 February 1821 at St Peter's Church, Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada. Luther Houghton and James Kincaid were appointed special constables on 3 April 1833 at Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada. Luther Houghton witnessed the marriage of Solomon Wood Jr and Roxanne Kilborn on 12 November 1833 at Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada. Luther Houghton witnessed the marriage of James Kincaid and Lumira Billings on 7 January 1834 at Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada. "Mr. Colton...in compmay with Luther Houghton, laid the foundation of the old Brockville foundry." In 1842 at Brockville, Leeds County, Canada West, Canada. Luther Houghton was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1871 Canadian Census for Centre Ward, Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Luther Houghton was Wesleyan Methodist on 2 April 1871. He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1881 Canadian Census for Centre Ward, Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada. Luther Houghton was a minister on 4 April 1881 at Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.8 He and Sabra Billings were C. Methodist on 4 April 1881. Luther Houghton died on 16 April 1887. He was buried at Brockville Old Protestant Cemetery, Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

From: http://www.ogsottawa.on.ca/billings/p13.htm

Descendants of the Immigrant Roger Billings of Milton Mass., updated 2 Jan 2012
Luther Houghton1,2,3

M, b. 29 July 1799, d. 16 April 1887

Luther Houghton was born on 29 July 1799 at Fairfield, Herkimer County, New York, USA, s/o Rufus Houghton and Mary Gleason.4,5,6 He served as a drummer boy at the Battle of Lundy's Lane on 25 July 1814 at Niagara, Upper Canada, Canada. His father Rufus was killed in the battle.7 He married Sabra Billings, daughter of Dr Elkanah Billings and Joanna Arabella Rogers, on 4 February 1821 at St Peter's Church, Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada.8,9,3 Luther Houghton "became a minister of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference and was also engaged in the foundry business" at Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada.8 He and James Kincaid were appointed special constables on 3 April 1833 at Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada.10 Luther Houghton witnessed the marriage of James Kincaid and Lumira Billings on 7 January 1834 at Brockville, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada.11,12,13 "Mr. Colton...in compmay with Luther Houghton, laid the foundation of the old Brockville foundry." in 1842 at Brockville, Leeds County, Canada West, Canada.14 Luther Houghton was listed in the family of Hiram Houghton in the 1861 Canadian Census for Nepean Township, Carleton County, Canada West, Canada.15 Luther Houghton was a Wesleyan minister on 14 January 1861 at Nepean Township, Carleton County, Canada West, Canada.1 He was Wesleyan Methodist with Hiram Houghton and Adaline Burpee on 14 January 1861 at Nepean Township, Carleton County, Canada West, Canada.15 Luther Houghton was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1871 Canadian Census for Centre Ward, Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.16 Luther Houghton was Wesleyan Methodist on 2 April 1871.16 He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1881 Canadian Census for Centre Ward, Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.17 Luther Houghton was a minister on 4 April 1881 at Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.17 He and Sabra Billings were C. Methodist on 4 April 1881.17 Luther Houghton was a Methodist minister on 16 April 1887.18 He died on 16 April 1887 at Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada, at age 8718,4,8 and was buried at Brockville Old Protestant Cemetery, Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.3
Children of Luther Houghton and Sabra Billings

Amelia Houghton+4,19 b. 12 Dec 1821, d. 3 Nov 1902
Charlotte Houghton+20 b. 25 Feb 1824, d. 2 Oct 1901
James Houghton20 b. 6 Jan 1827, d. 25 May 1827
Hiram Houghton+20 b. 6 May 1829, d. 17 Aug 1897
Mary Joanna Houghton20 b. 16 May 1835, d. c 1841

Citations

[S861] 1861 Cdn Census, Canada West (now Ontario), Carleton County, Nepean Township, Enumeration District 2, Roll C-1013, Page 32 (stamped), Page 16 (inked), Line 12 (digital image on Ancestry.com, accessed 21 Aug 2009).
[S196] Thad W.H. Leavitt, L&G History, p30.
[S1236] Leeds & Grenville Branch OGS, Brockville Old Protestant Cem, p35 #511.
[S1559] Billings Family Collection, MG2; Billings Family Collection; MG2, City of Ottawa Archives, MG2-20-2 Part 1 p.128 letter from Alma Blanchet to Charles Billings 2 Apr 1905, viewed 13 Aug 2009.
[S861] 1861 Cdn Census, Canada West (now Ontario), Carleton County, Nepean Township, Enumeration District 2, Roll C-1013, Page 32 (stamped), Page 16 (inked), Line 12 (digital image on Ancestry.com, accessed 21 Aug 2009): age and USA.
[S1313] Ancestry.com, online www.Ancestry.com, Ancestry Trees: Billings Family Tree, Owner: Ed_SarahLynn of Virginia USA, viewed 20 Aug 2009: parents.
[S1313] Ancestry.com, online www.Ancestry.com, Ancestry Trees: Hunton Family of Bytown (Ottawa) Canada, Owner: lochisle89, viewed 20 Aug 2009.
[S1345] Misc Web Sites, Parish Register 0f Brockville And Vicinity, 1814-1830, Edited by H. R. Morgan (This information was originally published by: Ontario Historical Society, Papers and Records, Volume 38, Published in Toronto in 1946, Pages 77-108.) Marriages by Rev. John Leeds (http://my.tbaytel.net/bmartin/brockvll.htm; accessed 21 Aug 2009).
[S196] Thad W.H. Leavitt, L&G History, p30: 04 Feb 1821.
[S196] Thad W.H. Leavitt, L&G History, p189.
[S675] Thomas B Wilson, Ont Reg, Volume 7, Numbers 2 & 3, 1984 p140: Marriage Register of the Johnstown District-Rev. Wm. Smith, Wesleyan Methodist, Brockville.
[S351] Ontario Registrar General, Ontario Vital Statistics: Death registration Lumyra Kincaid, #023334, dated 22 Nov 1872, registered 2 Dec 1872 at Leeds & Grenville County, Division of Brockville, online at Ancestry.com 09 Sep 2006: wife of James Kincaid.
[S1236] Leeds & Grenville Branch OGS, Brockville Old Protestant Cem, p30 #439.
[S196] Thad W.H. Leavitt, L&G History, p132.
[S861] 1861 Cdn Census, Canada West (now Ontario), Carleton County, Nepean Township, Enumeration District 2, Roll C-1013, Page 32 (stamped), Page 16 (inked), Line 7-12 (digital image on Ancestry.com, accessed 21 Aug 2009).
[S871] 1871 Cdn Census, Ontario, Brockville (068), Sub-district: Centre Ward (B), Page: 39, Microfilm reel: C-10002, Reference: RG31, Line 2-3.
[S800] 1881 Canadian Census Transcription, Ontario, Brockville, Brockville, Centre Ward, FHL Film 1375868, NA Film C-13232, District 109, Sub-district C, Page 15, Household 86.
[S351] Ontario Registrar General, Ontario Vital Statistics: Death registration Luther Houghto, #009251, dated 16 Apr 1887, registered 18 Apr 1887 at Leeds County, Division of Brockville, Roll Number: MS935_48 (digital image on Ancestry.com, accessed 20 Aug 2009).
[S1197] Descendants of Capt. Samuel Billings (copied from information at the Billings Museum), 17 Dec 2002 City of Ottawa Archives, p16.
[S1197] Descendants of Capt. Samuel Billings (copied from information at the Billings Museum), 17 Dec 2002 City of Ottawa Archives, p17.15,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344 #508.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1613.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344.
  4. [S466] Esther Kimmens Whitcomb, About Bolton, p. 85.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Mary Cox from family papers belonging to Elizabeth Strachan.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  7. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  8. [S924] Virgil D. White, War of 1812 Pension Files, p. 1027.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Mary Cox, aug 31, 2009Misc Web Sites, , Parish Register 0f Brockville And Vicinity, 1814-1830, Edited by H. R. Morgan (This information was originally published by: Ontario Historical Society, Papers and Records , Volume 38, Published in Toronto in 1946 , Pages 77-108.) Marriages by Rev. John Leeds (http://my.tbaytel.net/bmartin/brockvll.htm; accessed 21 Aug 2009).
    16. [S196] Thad W.H. Leavitt, L&G History, p30: 04 Feb 1821.
    17. [S1239] Leeds & Grenville Branch OGS, Brockville Old Protestant Cem, p35 #511.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Mary Cox from family papers belonging to Elizabeth Strachan, obituary.
  11. [S1499] Ancestry.com, 1861 Canadian Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1013.
  12. [S1500] Ancestry.com, 1871 Canadian Census, Centre Ward, Brockville, Ontario; Roll: C-10002; Page: 39; Family No: 142.
  13. [S1501] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Canadian Census, Centre Ward, Brockville, Ontario; Roll: C_13232; Page: 15; Family No: 86.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  15. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 344-345.

Sarah Houghton1,2

F, #8035, b. June 1795

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun, 1795Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 56 in 1851 census3
Census1851Brantford, Ontario, Canada, age 86, laborer
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #509.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1614.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17245433/person/492334294; Scott Alan Houghton Family.

Polly Houghton1,2

F, #8036, b. circa 1799

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1799Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #510.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1615.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17245433/person/492334294; Scott Alan Houghton Family.

Melinda Houghton1,2

F, #8037, b. 1794

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1794Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #511.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1616.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17245433/person/492334294; Scott Alan Houghton Family.

Keziah Houghton1,2

F, #8038, b. 10 May 1788, d. 4 September 1872

Family: Abraham Ogden

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 10, 1788Pittstown, Renssalaer, NY, USA3,4
MarriageMay 9, 1805Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA3,5,6,4
ResidenceApr 24, 1856Galesburg, IL, USA, RWG: Warren Co, IL; aff'dt5,3,7
DeathSep 4, 1872Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, USA8,4
BurialBerwick Cemetery, Berwick, Warren Co., IL, USA8
ResearchJWH gives Keziah and a Mr. Ogden as husband as daughter of Rufus's son Luther; Cox does not include Keziah in list of Luther's children9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #512.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1617.
  3. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Feb. 11, 2002: DAR Application sheet for Marcia Matteson Lescher.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Oct. 25, 2002.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  8. [S415] E-mail from e-mail address, Oct. 25, 2002.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Mary Cox from family papers belonging to Elizabeth Strachan.

Olive Houghton1,2

F, #8039, b. circa 1802

Family: James Haunahs?

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1802Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA3
Marriage4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #513.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1618.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17245433/person/492334294; Scott Alan Houghton Family.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Dickerson, Feb. 11, 2002: DAR Application sheet for Marcia Matteson Lescher.

Calvin Houghton1,2

M, #8040, b. circa 1807, d. 17 September 1885

Family: Jane Graham

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1807Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA3
MarriageNov 6, 1878Oxford, Ontario, Canada
DeathSep 17, 1885Oxford, Ontario, Canada3
BiographyBrantford, Ontario, Canada, 'He carried on a tannery and a partner ran a leather store in Brantford, Can.4'
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345 #514.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59 #1619.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17245433/person/492334294; Scott Alan Houghton Family.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 345.