Alexander Maher1

M, #9001, b. 3 January 1841, d. 17 August 1896

Family: Lucia A. Houghton

Biography

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BirthJan 3, 18412,3
MarriageApr 23, 1863Henry Co., IL, USA, Lic. 1863063, Book A, p. 1112,3,4
DeathAug 17, 18962,3
ParentsSAlexander Maher, Sr., of Woodhull, IL3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1143s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Lewis Woodruf Slauson1,2

M, #9002, b. 1838, d. 26 December 1922

Family: Wilhelmina Rebecca Houghton

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1838Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA3,2
MarriageDec 25, 1866Henry Co., IL, USA, Lic. 1866262, Book A, p. 1704,1
DeathDec 26, 1922Woodhull, Henry Co., IL, USA3
BurialWoodhull Cemetery, Clover Twp, Henry Co., IL, USA2
ResearchNote 3 surname spellings
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107, 155.
  2. [S1462] Henry Co. IL. Historical Society, Henry County IL, Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 38.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.

Lucinda Elvira Clough1,2

F, #9003, b. December 1849, d. 1918

Family: Charles Eleazer Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec, 1849VT, USA, age 20 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; age 50 in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census3,4
MarriageFeb 25, 1869Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, USA, Rockingham VRs: age 22; MLM: also 18665,6,2
1880 Census1880Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 31, a farmer7
1900 Census1900Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 52, farmer8
1910 Census1910Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 61, own income; next door to son Leon9
Death19183,10
BurialWoodhull Cemetery, Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA10
ParentsDparents born in VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1145s.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Rochingham, VT, p. 1247: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 154.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Clover, Henry Co., IL, Roll 229, p. 349, line 27, dwl 233-251.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107, 154.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T9_212; Family History Film: 1254212; Page: 215C; Enumeration District: 104; sheet 19, line 16, dwl 168-173.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 7; Sheet: 6A; line 25, dwl 108-110.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0112; Image: 753; FHL Number: 1374304; line 80, dwl 308-316.
  10. [S1462] Henry Co. IL. Historical Society, Henry County IL, Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 18.

Sarah Frances Houghton1,2

F, #9004, b. 5 February 1841, d. 13 August 1847

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 5, 18413,4
DeathAug 13, 18473,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1147.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4032.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.

Halbert Houghton1,2

M, #9005, b. 19 August 1843

Family 1: Elizabeth M. Bryant

Family 2: Elvira Monthilong

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 19, 1843Brighton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 7 in 1850 census; age 17 in 1860 census; Aug 1843, age 56 in 1900 census; MLM: Aug. 183,4
Marriage3,4
1880 Census1880Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA5
MarriageNov 5, 1891Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic 175194; mar 8 years in 1900 census6
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 56, clerk7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1148.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4033.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 US Census, Chicago, ED 187, Cook Co., IL, p. 380.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 548; Sheet 6B; line 93, dwl 2684-22-145.

Isaac Hilon Houghton1,2

M, #9006, b. 6 May 1840, d. 23 August 1847

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 6, 1840MLM: 6 May 18463,2
DeathAug 23, 18473,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1149.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.

Isaac Hilon Houghton1,2

M, #9007, b. 20 October 1849, d. 2 February 1926

Family 1: Marietta Ackerson

Family 2: Mary (?)

  • Marriage*: Isaac Hilon Houghton married Mary (?) on circa 1903 mar 7 y in 1910 census; his 2nd.8

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 20, 1849MA, USA, age 4/12 in 1850 census; age 10 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Oct 1849, age 50 in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census; age 70 in 1920 census3,4,5
MarriageNov 11, 18793,5
1880 Census1880Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 30, a bookkeeper6
ResidenceMoline, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, 1324 7th Ave.3
1900 Census1900Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, age 50, plow manufacturer7
Marriagecirca 1903mar 7 y in 1910 census; his 2nd8
1910 Census1910Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, age 60, manufacturer agent8
1920 Census1920Rock Island, Rock Co., IL, USA, age 70, yardage accountant9
DeathFeb 2, 1926Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, Cert. 4810045, filed Feb. 4, 192610
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1150.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4035.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S415] E-mail 1850 US Census, Brighton, Middlesex, MA, Box 326, p. 67.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_546; Family History Film: 1254546; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 474; sheet 22, line 26, dwl 197-217.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Moline, Ward 6, Rock Island Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 105; Sheet: 3A; line 39, dwl 1416-53-57.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Island Ward 5, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T624_321; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 122;
    line 87, dwl 915-173-182.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Island Precinct 11, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T625_403; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135; line 39, dwl 1615-106-118.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

Sarah Frances Houghton1,2

F, #9008, b. 20 September 1852

Family: Joseph B. Sanford

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 20, 1852Brighton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 8 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census; Sep 1852, age 42 in 1900 census; age 57 in 1910 census; age 67 in 1920 census; MLM: Sep. 263,4
1870 Census1870Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 52; and Mary E. Hastings, age 44, MA5
MarriageJun 13, 18933,4
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 41, clerk6,7
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, hay and grain salesman8
ResidenceDorchester/Boston, MA, USA, 53 Rockwell St., Ward No.243
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1151.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4036.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 624, p. 676b, line 12, dwl 1274-1548.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 82, E.D. 1535, Sh. 13, Ln. 5.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 24, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 688; Enumeration District: 1535; Sheet 13A; line 5, dwl 53-217-249.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 24, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_625; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1635; line 12, dwl 53-20-29.

Elizabeth M. Bryant1

F, #9009, d. 11 May 1878

Family: Halbert Houghton

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMA, USA
Marriage2,1
ResidenceSt. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, No. 314 Broadway, care of R.G. Dunn and Co.2'
DeathMay 11, 1878St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA2,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.

Halberta B. Houghton1,2

F, #9010, b. 8 December 1875, d. June 1968

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 8, 1875MO, USA, Dec. 1875, age 24, MO, in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 44, MO, in 1920 census; age 45, MO, in 1930 census3,4,5,2,6,7
Occupation1910saleswoman
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 45, single, with her cousin Josephine; a dietian organization8
1940 Census1940Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 64, public school dietician9
1950 US Census1950Fall River, MA, USA, age 74, lodger, head of school cafeteria
DeathJun, 1968Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1148c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 82, E.D. 1535, Sh. 13, Ln. 5.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 121, E.D. 512, Sh. 6, Ln. 3.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  7. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Number: 032-20-5879; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 954; Enumeration District: 467; page 240; sheet 2A; line 24, dwl 53-22-37.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1690; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17-105; line 51, dwl 252.

Marietta Ackerson1

F, #9011, b. 17 May 1851

Family: Isaac Hilon Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 17, 1851MA, USA, age 29 in 1880 census; May 1851, age 49 in 1900 census; age 66 in 1920 census; age 76 in 1930 census2,3
MarriageNov 11, 18792,3
1880 Census1880Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 30, a bookkeeper4
ResidenceMoline, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, 1324 7th Ave.2
1900 Census1900Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, age 50, plow manufacturer5
1920 Census1920Rock Island, Rock Co., IL, USA, age 70, yardage accountant6
1930 Census1930Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, age 76, widow, law office book keeper; children single7
ParentsDparents born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1150s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_546; Family History Film: 1254546; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 474; sheet 22, line 26, dwl 197-217.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Moline, Ward 6, Rock Island Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 105; Sheet: 3A; line 39, dwl 1416-53-57.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Island Precinct 11, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T625_403; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135; line 39, dwl 1615-106-118.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois; Roll: 552; Enumeration District: 98; Page 261, Sheet: 12A; line 33.

Florence Anna Houghton1,2

F, #9012, b. 18 March 1881, d. 23 October 1957

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 18, 1881Newtonville, MA, USA, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census3,2
Residence1935Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, USA
1940 Census1940Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, age 58, single, lawyer office stenographer4
1950 US Census1950Moline, IL, USA, age 69, YMCA secretary
DeathOct 23, 1957Moline, IL, USA
ObituaryOct 24, 1957Davenport, IA, USA, FLORENCE HOUGHTON
Miss Florence Anna Houghton. 77. of 805 19th St.. Rock Island, died at 11 20 a. m. Wednesday in Moline Lutheran Hospital.
She was born March 18. 1881, in Newtonville, Mass. She attended Brown’s Business College. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists. Rock Island, the Kings Helpers of the King's Daughters Circle. Olive C. Cleveland Circle and the Seven Study Club.
She is survived by three nieces.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Wendt Brothers Funeral Home, Moline, where friends may call after 2 p. m. today. Burial will be in Riverside Ceme-
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1150c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Moline, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_875; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 81-40; line 76, dwl 1545.

Isaac Ellsworth Houghton1,2,3

M, #9013, b. 30 June 1882, d. 20 June 1937

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 30, 1882MA, USA, Jun 1882, age 17 in 1900 census; age 27 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1930 census4,2
Occupation1910plow company laborer
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, age 36, farm hand3
DeathJun 20, 1937Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, Cert. 2605
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1150c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1614443.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

Joseph B. Sanford1,2

M, #9014, b. 1 October 1858

Family: Sarah Frances Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 1, 1858MA, USA, Oct 1858, age 41 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census; age 61 in 1920 census3,4
MarriageJun 13, 18933,4
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 41, clerk2,5
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, hay and grain salesman6
ResidenceDorchester/Boston, MA, USA, 53 Rockwell St., Ward No.243
ParentsSparents born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1151s.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 82, E.D. 1535, Sh. 13, Ln. 5.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 24, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 688; Enumeration District: 1535; Sheet 13A; line 5, dwl 53-217-249.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 24, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_625; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1635; line 12, dwl 53-20-29.

Josephine Sanford1,2

F, #9015, b. December 1894

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec, 1894MA, USA, age 5 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census3,2
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 45, single, with her cousin Josephine; a dietian organization4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388 #1151c.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 388.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 954; Enumeration District: 467; page 240; sheet 2A; line 24, dwl 53-22-37.

Curtis Houghton1,2,3

M, #9016, b. circa 1847, d. before 1900

Family: Frances Brooks

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1847Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 4 in 1850; age 13 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census; age 33 in 1880 census4,5,3
ImmigrationJefferson Co., IA, USA5
1870 Census1870Polk Twp, Jefferson Co., IA, USA, age 23, a farmer, property $45000-4100, with Mary Moore6
MarriageDec, 1879Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, USA, Marriage license issued5
1880 Census1880Polk, Jefferson Co., IA, USA, age 33, a farmer7
Deathbefore 1900Pueblo, CO, USA, wife a widow4,8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1152.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4033, 155.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 325; line 10, dwl 51-54.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Polk, Jefferson Co., IA, Roll 399, p. 188, line 8, dwl 8-8.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Polk, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: T9_346; Family History Film: 1254346; Page: 287C; Enumeration District: 74; sheet 19, line 13, dwl 171-173.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107, 155.

Henry Eleazer Houghton1,2,3

M, #9017, b. 16 June 1849, d. 6 March 1913

Family: Laura May Woods

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJun 16, 1849Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1870 census; age 31 in 1880 census
Jun 1848, age 51 in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census4,3
1880 Census1880Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 31, a farmer5
Note1880Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA, 2 houses apart
MarriageNov 25, 1896Woodhull, Henry Co., IL, USA, Lic. 5483, Book 2, p. 1396,7
1900 Census1900Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 51, farmer8
1910 Census1910Clover, Hill Co., IL, USA, age 60, own income, 2 houses from mother9
ResidenceWoodhull, IL, USA10
BurialWoodhull Cemetery, Clover, Henry Co., IL, USA, Lots #308-5511,12
BiographyHe grew to manhood in Glover Twp., attended the academic dept. of Knox College, Galesburg, IL. and high school in Abilgdon, Ill. He aided his father on the farm until his death, then succeeded to the homestead, where he bought and shipped stock and managed his farm property and were he he resided until 1896, when he built a large residence in Woodhull, IL. He was a farmer and stock raiser on Sect. #20. He owned 3 farms of 625 acres in Clover Twp, and was one of the most successful stock raisers in the county. He annually shipped about one hundred carloads of stock to the market in partnership with John Sketlar, a Democrat. He was a Republican. He organized a company (with W. C. Stickney and F.F. Bell) which is the present owner of the Woodhull Electric Light Plant. It was put into operation in 1900. He cast his first vote for U.S. Grant in 1972 and was one of the leading citizens of the community. He was called upon to fill official party positions and was for four years an influential member of the county board of supervisors, serving on the committee of claims the entire timee. His wife was a member of the Presbyterian Church.11
DeathMar 6, 1913Woodhull, IL, USA4,13
ContributnAnn Smith contributed some of the genealogy of Henry Eleazer Houghton.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1153.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4034, 155.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 325; line 10, dwl 51-54.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107, 155.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T9_212; Family History Film: 1254212; Page: 215C; Enumeration District: 104; sheet 19, line 17, dwl 166-171.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 7; Sheet: 4A; line 31, dwl 221-224.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 112; line 63, dwl 130-135.
  10. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  11. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  12. [S1462] Henry Co. IL. Historical Society, Henry County IL, Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 18.
  13. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx

Ellen Winifred Houghton1,2

F, #9018

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Deathyoung3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1154.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4035.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.

Fred Johnson Houghton1,2

M, #9019, b. 23 July 1853, d. February 1929

Family 1: Margaret Rebecca Benn

Family 2: Grace Ament Wilder

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 23, 1853Woodhull, IL, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 46, VT, in 1900 census; age 56 in 1910 census; age 66 in 1920 census; VT per 1900 census of son Hugh3,4
MarriageSep 18, 1879mar 20 years in 1900 census5,3
1900 Census1900Chadron, Dawes Co., NE, USA, age 46, lawyer; 3 children born, 2 living3
1910 Census1910Chadron, Dawes Co., NE, USA, age 56, lawyer and real estate6
ResidenceOelich, SD, USA7,5
OccupationChadron, Dawes Co., NE, USA, a prominent attorney per MLM; MLM states this of son Manly; but he died in 19055
1920 Census1920Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 66, widower, and a roomer, Isabelle Stanton, 63, MI8,9
MarriageNov 19, 1921LeMars, IA, USA
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Chadron, Dawes Co., NE, USA
DeathFeb, 1929Long Beach, CA, USA5
ObituaryFeb 6, 1929Long Beach, CA, USA, Fred J. Houghton Claimed by Death 75, died at his home, 910 Orlzal: Mr. Fred J Houghton was born at Woodhull, IL, and at an early age moved to Chadron, NE. During his long residence there he took an active part in the civic and social life of the community. He wai a lawyer by profession. In 1921 he was. married to Grace Ament Wllder, and the came to Long Beach to live. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Funeral services were held at th Cleveland Undertaking parlors at 2.p. m. yesterday; and the body, will be taken to his old home at Chadron, Ne for burlaL
NoteClover, Henry Co., IL, USA, MLM: He owned 80 acres, valued at $5000 near Clover Twp., IL; CJV: probably true of father Calvin, not Fred10
ProblemCJV: Only children given in censuses are Inez, H. Manley; MLM gives 7 other children: Mable, Jessie, Mckinley, Lucy, Helen, Nellie, May; CJV: believe these are children of nephew H. Manly Houghton, son of brother Calvin.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1155.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4036, 155.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 80; Sheet: 3A; line 29, dwl 50-53.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chadron Ward 3, Dawes, Nebraska; Roll: T624_841; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 92;
    line 35, dwl 138-135.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 64, E.D. 590, Sh. 10, Ln. 78.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pomona Ward 1, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 590; line 78, dwl 567-224-234.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.

Hugh Manley Houghton1,2,3

M, #9020, b. March 1858, d. 1922

Family: Alice D. Remine

  • Marriage*: Hugh Manley Houghton married Alice D. Remine on circa 1880 mar 20 y in 1900.5

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar, 1858IL, USA, age 3 in 1860 census; age 12, VT, in 1870 census; age 22, IL, in 1880 census; age 42 in 1900 census; age 52 in 1910 census; age 61, IL, in 1920 census; VT per 1930 census of son McKinley4
Marriagecirca 1880mar 20 y in 19005
1880 Census1880Black Hawk Co., IA, USA, age 22, a farmer6
ResidenceOelrichs, SD, USA, on a ranch near7,8,9
1900 Census1900Fall River Co., SD, USA, age 58, a stock raiser10
1910 Census1910Cheyenne River, Fall River Co., SD, USA, age 52, farmer11
1920 Census1920Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD, USA, age 61, range stock man12
Death1922Fall River Co., SD, USA, MLM: CA13
ResearchMLM: gives Hugh as son of brother Fred J.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155 #5791, 179 #6002.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4037.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1156.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Township 9, Fall River, South Dakota; ED 18, p. 153, sheet 1A, line 19, dwl 5-5.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155, 179.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Black Hawk, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: T9_347; Family History Film: 1254347; Page: 298D; Enumeration District: 75; sheet 16, line 18, dwl 137-142.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 179.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Township 9, Fall River, South Dakota; ED 18, p. 153, sheet 1A, line 19, dwl 5-5.
  11. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gary, Deuel, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1479; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 162; line 85, dwl 60-60.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1717; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 58; line 22, dwl 303-27-29.
  13. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155.

Winifred Lucy Houghton1,2

F, #9021, b. 1860

Family: John G. Oliver

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1860IL, USA, age 19 in 1880 census3
Marriage18794,5
1880 Census1880Polk, IA, USA
ResidenceRockford, IA, USA4
Residence
Living19153
ProblemNot in 1860 or 1870 census of family
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1157.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4038, 156.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Source Citation: SAR Membership Number: 80539. Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 156.

Nellie Houghton1,2

F, #9022, b. 22 July 1866, d. 1885

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 22, 1866(age 4 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census); MlM: twin of Jessie3
Death1885Woodhull, IL, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1158.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107 #4039.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.

Jessie Houghton1,2

M, #9023, b. 22 July 1868, d. 13 January 1873

Family: Carrie Kirk??d

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 22, 1868IL, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; MLM: twin of Nellie, 22 Jul 18663,2,4
DeathJan 13, 18733,4
BurialWoodhull Cemetery, Clover Twp, Henry Co., IL, USA4
Marriage3
Problem1870 census give her as female; MLM gives him as male and married
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1159.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Clover, Henry Co., IL, Roll 229, p. 349, line 12, dwl 229-247.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 107.
  4. [S1462] Henry Co. IL. Historical Society, Henry County IL, Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 18.

John G. Oliver1

M, #9024, b. 1854

Family: Winifred Lucy Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1854age 26 in 1880 census2
Marriage18793,4
1880 Census1880Polk, IA, USA
Living19152
ParentsSDavid M. Oliver & Charlotte Jane Towne2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1157s.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Source Citation: SAR Membership Number: 80539. Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 156.

Helen Amanda Wilder1,2

F, #9025, b. 26 March 1846, d. 27 November 1865

Family: John T. Carr

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 26, 1846Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3
MarriageNov 14, 1864Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4,5,6
DeathNov 27, 1865Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, of consumption, a. 22y 5m7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1160.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108 #4041.
  3. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 90.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  5. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 113.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108.
  7. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 199.

Louisa Susan Wilder1,2

F, #9026, d. before 1912

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Deathbefore 19123
ResearchNot in Ashby VRs with rest of children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1161.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108 #4042.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108.

Henry Houghton Wilder1,2,3

M, #9027, b. 10 August 1848

Family: Martha Towne

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
ResearchAug 10, 1848Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Henry Houghton, s. Ivers and Emily M., bd2
BirthAug 10, 1848Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
Marriage4,5
ResidenceSioux City, IA, USA4
Occupationbetween 1910 and 1914Sioux City, IA, USA, a judge of the juvenile court5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1162.
  2. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 90.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108 #4043.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108.

Eugene Halbert Wilder1,2

M, #9028, b. 19 November 1850, d. 8 October 1851

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 19, 1850Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3
DeathOct 8, 1851Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1163.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108 #4044.
  3. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 90.
  4. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 247.

Halbert Wilder1,2

M, #9029, b. 4 June 1853

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 4, 1853Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3
OccupationRailroad man4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1164.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108 #4045.
  3. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 90.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.

Solon Wilder1,2

M, #9030, b. 7 January 1855

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 7, 1855Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3,4,5
ResidenceFairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389 #1165.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108 #4046.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 389.
  4. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 90.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 108.