Houghton Surname Project

John Houghton^1,2,3

M, #1111, b. 6 August 1757, d. 23 April 1758

Biography

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Birth

Aug 6, 1757

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,5,2,6,7

Death

Apr 23, 1758

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,8,2,6,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #305.
[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #384.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 53 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.

Oliver Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #1112, b. 30 March 1759, d. 25 August 1831

Family 1: Ruth Bent

Marriage*: Oliver Houghton married Ruth Bent, daughter of Joseph Bent and Mehitable Crehore, w/1.^5,7,9,8

Family 2: Mary Wild

Marriage Bann: Oliver Houghton and Mary Wild declared their intentions of marriage on Apr 3, 1814 Milton, MA, USA.¹⁴
Marriage*: Oliver Houghton married Mary Wild on May 12, 1814 at Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA.^{5,13,2,7,14,8}

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Mar 30, 1759

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^5,6,2,7,8

Taxation

between 1780 and 1830

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Taxed at Milton 1780 to 1782 and 1790 to 1830⁸

Marriage

w/1^5,7,9,8

1790 Census

1790

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 female¹⁰

1800 Census

1800

MIlton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 3 Total: 00010-00020; 1 male 45+, 2 female 26-44¹¹

1810 Census

1810

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 1 male 45+// 1 female 45+¹²

No Childrn

⁹

Marriage

May 12, 1814

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^{5,13,2,7,14,8}

1820 Census

1820

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 2 Total: Free White Males - 45 and over: 1; Free White Females - 45 and over: 1; Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures: 1^15,16

1830 Census

1830

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 70 to 80 (1751-1760)// 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)^17,18

Will

1831

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA¹⁹

Death

Aug 25, 1831

JWH, MLM: 8, 31, 1831^5,2,8,7

No Childrn

Research

Deacon Oliver Houghton²⁰

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #306.
[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #385.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #101 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.
[S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 204.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 47/86.
[S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 18; Page: 417.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 136.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, p. 118.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, Page: 118; NARA Roll: M33_52.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Milton, Norfolk, MA, Box 60, p. 117.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 60; Page: 117.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900, Sep. 25, 2001.
[S458] A.K. Teele, Hx of Milton MA, p. 178.

Patience Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #1113, b. 5 November 1761

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Nov 5, 1761

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Houghton: date only^5,6,2,7,8

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #307.
[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #386.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #104 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Rachel Houghton^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #1114, b. 9 March 1765, d. 29 November 1851

Family: Henry Woodward

Marriage Bann: Rachel Houghton and Henry Woodward declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 7, 1805 Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA.¹²
Marriage*: Rachel Houghton married Henry Woodward on Jan 23, 1806 at Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA, w/2; both of Buckland, MA; First Cong. Church Record.^9,11,6

Biography

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Birth

Mar 9, 1765

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^7,8,2,9,10

Marriage

Jan 23, 1806

Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA, w/2; both of Buckland, MA; First Cong. Church Record^9,11,6

Death

Nov 29, 1851

Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 86 y 9 m⁹

Research

MLM gives Ebenezer and Hadassah Houghton as parents.¹¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #308.
[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #105 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #387.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71 #1951.
[S284] Buckland MA VRs, p. 89.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S96] NEHGR, 75 [1921]: 305.

Reuben Houghton^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #1115, b. 1 July 1767

Family: Prudence Dwight

Marriage Bann: Reuben Houghton and Prudence Dwight declared their intentions of marriage on Sep 9, 1810 Conway, Franklin Co., MA, USA.¹⁵
Marriage*: Reuben Houghton married Prudence Dwight on Sep 28, 1810 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Charlemont VR: also, Oct. 8, Charlemont.^{14,7,11,15,16}

Biography

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Birth

Jul 1, 1767

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^8,2,3,9,10

Taxation

1788

Colrain, MA, USA, MLM: ??⁹

Residence

between 1798 and 1810

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA^7,11

Marriage

before 1800

1800 Census

1800

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 01011-10101; 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45+; 1 female 1-9, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+¹²

1810 Census

1810

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, 8 Total: 1 male <10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+//1 female <10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+¹³

Marriage

Sep 28, 1810

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Charlemont VR: also, Oct. 8, Charlemont^{14,7,11,15,16}

1820 Census

1820

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, 9 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+; 2 female 0-10, 2 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45^17,18

1830 Census

1830

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)¹⁹

Note

He left a family.²⁰

Research

Newspaper Record, Greenfield Gazetter & Courier; Coleraine, p. 90; Record of Edwin Mallory of Shelburne Falls, MA; Had Emerline of Coleraine?; Probably the Ens. of Militia 24 April 1801; Capt., Nov. 7, 1812. V. Hist. of Harvard, Mass., by Nourse, p. 156¹⁶

Research

MLM gives Ebenezer and Hadassah Houghton as parents.¹⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #309.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #106 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #388.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71 #1948.
[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 90.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S320] Charlemont MA VRs, p. 109.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Hampshire Co., MA, Reel 15, p. 971.
[S235] U.S. Census, Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 19; Page: 200;.
[S96] NEHGR, 52 [1898]: 341.
[S357] Conway MA VRs, p. 160.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, p. 62.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_50; Page: 61.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: 62; Page: 43.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.

Nathaniel Houghton^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #1116, b. 18 January 1753, d. 26 April 1821

Family: Annah Stone

Marriage*: Nathaniel Houghton married Annah Stone on Mar 17, 1781 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, DAR: 1781.^4,13,8,14

Biography

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Birth

Jan 18, 1753

Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 1769^2,8,9

Milit-Beg

between 1776 and 1783

Mass. Soldiers: "Houghton, Nathaniel, Milton. Private, Capt. John Bradley's (Milton) co. of militia, Col. Lemuel Robinson's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 4 days, after the fight at Concord and before completion of standing army; also, Capt. Moses Whiting's co., 36th regt; company return dated Fort No. 2, Cambridge, Oct. 5, 1775; enlisted May 5, 1775; also, Capt. Elijah Vose's co., Col. John Greaton's regt; order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge Camp, Dec. 2, 1775; also, Private, Capt. John Bradley's (Milton) co., Col. Benjamin Gill's regt; service 5 days; company marched to Dorchester Neck March 4, 1776, when the forts were erected on the Heights."; DAR Lineage Book: "Nathaniel Houghton (1753-1821) served as private in Capt. Moses Whiting's company, Col. John Greaton's Massachusetts regiment. He was born in Massachusetts; died in Truxton, N.Y."; DAR Patriot: Pvt MA PNSR^10,4,11

Taxation

from 1777 to 1781

Milton, MA, USA¹²

Marriage

Mar 17, 1781

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, DAR: 1781^4,13,8,14

1790 Census

1790

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 4 males under 16, 1 female^15,5

Living

1798

Colrain, MA, USA

1800 Census

1800

Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, USA, 02210-30010; (9 total); 2 male 10-15; 2 male 16-25; 1 male 26-44; 3 female <9; 1 female 26-44¹⁶

PensionInx

Apr 15, 1818

Cortland Co., NY, USA, "W4992, MA Line"; Pension of 1820: priv., MA^13,17,18,19

Death

Apr 26, 1821

Truxton, NY, USA^{20,21,4,13,22}

Research

JWH, MLM ("parentage not proven"): Ebenezer given as father; bds incompatible^14,23

Research

Last 4 daughters given by JWH, MLM, are not listed in pension (but 3 dau. in 1800 census)

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #310, 351 #600.
[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #107 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S213] National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Admin., DAR Patriot Cent. 2, p. 1495.
[S285] Colrain MA VRs, p. 90.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #382, #389.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71 #1947, 82.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 81: 365.
[S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, 8: 306.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71.
[S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Franklin, MA, p. 107.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Colrain, Hampshire Co., MA, Reel 15, p. 971.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.
[S920] Murtie J. Clarke, Pension List of 1820, p. 160, 397.
[S946] Unknown compiler, Rev. War Pension Application Index, p. 273.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 351.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 81, p. 365.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 71, 82.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 , 351.

Jerusha Houghton^1,2,3

F, #1117

Family: Nathan Babcock Jr

Marriage Bann: Jerusha Houghton and Nathan Babcock Jr declared their intentions of marriage on Dec 29, 1770 Milton, MA, USA.⁷
Marriage*: Jerusha Houghton married Nathan Babcock Jr on Jan 24, 1771 at Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA.^5,6,7,8

Biography

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Birth

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, JWH: Sep. 15, 1771; not in Milton VRs⁴

Marriage

Jan 24, 1771

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^5,6,7,8

Research

Parentage not given and not in birth records, so perhaps not a dau.⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #311.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #390.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #108 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 136.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Ruth Bent^1,2,3

F, #1118, b. 5 January 1759, d. 11 February 1813

Family: Oliver Houghton

Marriage*: Ruth Bent married Oliver Houghton, son of Ebenezer Houghton Jr and Prudence Vose, w/1.^4,7,9,8

Biography

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Birth

Jan 5, 1759

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, FWH, JWH, MLM: 1759^4,5,6,2,7,8

Marriage

w/1^4,7,9,8

Death

Feb 11, 1813

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 54 yrs; Vose: Feb. 12^4,10,2,7,8

No Childrn

⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #306s.
[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #102 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110 #102.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 8.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.

Mary Wild^1,2,3

F, #1119, b. 1772, d. 19 September 1850

Family: Oliver Houghton

Marriage Bann: Mary Wild and Oliver Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Apr 3, 1814 Milton, MA, USA.⁷
Marriage*: Mary Wild married Oliver Houghton, son of Ebenezer Houghton Jr and Prudence Vose, on May 12, 1814 at Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA.^4,6,1,2,7,5

Biography

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Birth

1772

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,2,5

Residence

circa 1814

Milton, MA, USA⁶

Marriage

May 12, 1814

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,6,1,2,7,5

No Childrn

Will

1850

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA⁸

Death

Sep 19, 1850

^4,5

ParentsD

Joseph Wild and Mehitable Doubledee¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 67.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #103 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 136.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Norfolk County, MA Probate Index 1793-1900, Sep. 25, 2001.

Rebecca Houghton^1,2,3

F, #1120, b. 22 June 1758, d. July 1813

Family: Mr. Abraham Edwards

Marriage*: Rebecca Houghton married Mr. Abraham Edwards.^4,7,8

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Jun 22, 1758

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,5,6,7

Marriage

^4,7,8

Death

Jul, 1813

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, MLM: 1815^7,9,10

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #300.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #401.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #111 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 36, 54 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 36 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).

Nathan Babcock Jr^1,2

M, #1121

Family: Jerusha Houghton

Marriage Bann: Nathan Babcock Jr and Jerusha Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Dec 29, 1770 Milton, MA, USA.⁵
Marriage*: Nathan Babcock Jr married Jerusha Houghton, daughter of Ebenezer Houghton Jr and Prudence Vose, on Jan 24, 1771 at Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA.^3,4,5,6

Biography

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Residence

circa 1771

Milton, MA, USA³

Marriage

Jan 24, 1771

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^3,4,5,6

ParentsS

Nathan Susanna Babcock

Pedigree

Citations

[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110 #109.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #109 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 136.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Elijah Houghton Jr^1,2,3,4

M, #1122, b. 14 December 1761, d. 15 April 1837

Family: Sarah Ballard

Marriage*: Elijah Houghton Jr married Sarah Ballard on 1789 at Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, MLM: Stow, MA.^5,13,9,11

Biography

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Birth

Dec 14, 1761

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, RWG: 14 Dec 1762^5,6,7,2,8,9

Milit-Beg

1780

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Mass. Soldiers: "Houghton, Elijah. List of 6 months men raised agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Maj. Joseph Hosmer, Superintendent for Middlesex Co., by Justin Ely, Commissioner; also, descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780; age, 18 yrs; stature, 5 ft. 6 in; complexion, fresh; engaged for town of Ashby; arrived at Springfield July 9, 1780; also, pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Ashby for service in the Continental army during 1780; marched to camp July 9, 1780; discharged Dec. 8, 1780; service, 5 mos. 10 days, travel (200) included."; Rev. War: lived at Ashley [Ashby] at enl.^2,10

Research

1780

Residence

1789

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^11,12

Marriage

1789

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, MLM: Stow, MA^5,13,9,11

1790 Census

1790

Cavendish, Windsor Co., VT, USA, 2 males 16+; 2 females¹⁴

Immigration

before 1799

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, "after the Rev he lived a short time at Cavendish VT then returned to Ashley MA..." [ Ashby, MA]²

1800 Census

1800

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 10010-11110 (6 total); 1 male <9; 1 male 26-44; 1 female <9; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 16-25; 1 female 26-44¹⁵

1810 Census

1810

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 7 total: 2 male <10, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 45+//1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+; next door to father¹⁶

1820 Census

1820

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 8 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 male 45+; 2 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+¹⁷

1830 Census

1830

Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770)// 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)¹⁸

PensionInx

1832

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, "Ashley, MA" [CJV: Ashby, MA]; "S29907, MA Line"²

Death

Apr 15, 1837

Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^19,20

Research

JWH confuses these two Elijahs: he gives the children of Elijah Houghton and Sarah Ballard (Lucy, Sally, Richard W., Lewis G) as children of Capt. Elijah Houghton and Mary Allen. These children are not listed in Lancaster VR for latter, and are obviously (given JWH dates) the same as the latter's children²¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #301.
[S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1718.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38 #402.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #113 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 36, 54 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
[S315] Stoughton/Canton MA VRs, p. 90.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21, 38.
[S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, 8: 299.
[S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 22.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 38.
[S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 140.
[S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Cavendish, Windsor Co., VT, p. 59.
[S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 17, p. 35/1313.
[S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Ashby, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 20; Page: 283.
[S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Ashby, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M33_51; Page: 561.
[S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Ashby, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 67; Page: 259.
[S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 217.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 36 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 360.

Mary Houghton^1,2,3,4,5

F, #1123, b. 20 December 1766, d. 17 October 1842

Family 1: Calvin Edwards

Marriage*: Mary Houghton married Calvin Edwards.^6,11,2,9,10

Family 2: Abraham Butterfield Wright

Marr ???: It is unclear whether Mary Houghton married Abraham Butterfield Wright.¹²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 20, 1766

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^6,7,8,9,10

Marriage

^6,11,2,9,10

Death

Oct 17, 1842

Mason, NH, USA^2,12,13

Problem

marriages

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #302.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 143: 298.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 58: 250.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #403.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #114 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 143:298.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 58:250.
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 36 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).

Fenno Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #1124, b. 6 January 1772, d. 20 January 1773

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 6, 1772

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^5,6,7,8

Death

Jan 20, 1773

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^{5,9,8,10,7,11}

Burial

Milton Cemetery, Milton, MA, USA¹²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #303.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 36, 54 #116 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #406.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 49 #1129.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
[S458] A.K. Teele, Hx of Milton MA, p. 485.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 49.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page.

Mr. Abraham Edwards^1,2

M, #1125

Family: Rebecca Houghton

Marriage*: Mr. Abraham Edwards married Rebecca Houghton, daughter of Elijah Houghton and Mary Andrews.^3,4,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

^3,4,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #300s.
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Eleanor R. Wesson, 10/1998.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Calvin Edwards^1,2,3,4,5

M, #1126, b. 21 May 1763, d. 1796

Family: Mary Houghton

Marriage*: Calvin Edwards married Mary Houghton, daughter of Elijah Houghton and Mary Andrews.^7,8,9,4,10

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 21, 1763

Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^6,2,4

Occupation

a goldsmith

Marriage

^7,8,9,4,10

Death

1796

^2,4

ParentsS

Samuel Edwards and Hulah Easterbrooks

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111 #302s.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 143, p. 298.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 58, p. 250.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #115 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 111.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 58:250.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 143: 298.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Lemuel Houghton^1,2,3

M, #1127, b. 4 September 1761, d. 2 June 1778

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 4, 1761

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,5,6,7

Death

Jun 2, 1778

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 17 yrs^8,9,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #312.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #391.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #117 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.
[S96] NEHGR, 44 [1890]: 46.

Sarah Houghton^1,2,3,4,5

F, #1128, b. 5 October 1763, d. 15 March 1848

Family: Joshua Howe

Marriage*: Sarah Houghton married Joshua Howe on Jun 15, 1794.^3,10

Biography

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Birth

Oct 5, 1763

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Howe: Oct. 15; MLM: Oct 9, 1766^6,7,8,9,10

Marriage

Jun 15, 1794

^3,10

Residence

They lived in Dedham, but later moved to Dorchester.

Death

Mar 15, 1848

Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #313.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #118 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, Vol. II, p. 50.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #392, #398.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #127 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S242] Daniel Wait Howe, Howe Genealogies: Vol. I John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough Massachusetts; Vol. II Abraham, James, Edward, p. 50.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Martha Houghton^1,2,3

F, #1129, b. 9 April 1766

Family: James Berrey

Marriage Bann: Martha Houghton and James Berrey declared their intentions of marriage on Apr 6, 1793 Milton, MA, USA.⁸
Marriage*: Martha Houghton married James Berrey on 1793.^4,6,7

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 9, 1766

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,5,6,7

Marriage

1793

^4,6,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #314.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #(383)393.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #119 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.

Eunice Houghton^1,2,3

F, #1130, b. 9 May 1768

Family: Thomas Crehore

Marriage Bann: Eunice Houghton and Thomas Crehore declared their intentions of marriage on Feb 9, 1793 Milton, MA, USA.⁸
Marriage*: Eunice Houghton married Thomas Crehore on 1793.^4,6,7

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 9, 1768

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^4,5,6,7

Marriage

1793

^4,6,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #315.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #394.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #121 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.

John Houghton^1,2,3,4,5

M, #1131, b. 11 October 1770, d. 6 February 1828

Family: Susanah Dench

Marriage: John Houghton married Susanah Dench on Aug 23, 1792 at Stoughton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Stoughton: Stukey Dench; Framingham: Susannah ?; MLM: Stoughton, Norf. Co., Mass. by Endicott, p. 161: both of Stoughton; int. Aug. 1792; m. Feb. 23, 1792.^{10,1,16,17,11,18}

Biography

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Birth

Oct 11, 1770

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^6,7,8

Origin

circa 1792

Stoughton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA^2,9

Deed

Jun 12, 1794

Framingham Centre, MA, USA, of Daniel Gregory, 2 a. 3 qurs. and 13 r. of land; later known as Hotel estate^10,3

Note

May 5, 1796

Framingham, MA, USA, He built the Centre Hotel^10,11

Taxation

between 1797 and 1801

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Milton town clerk 1855: 1797-1804; Uran: Taxed at Milton, 1797 to 1801.^12,13,8

Occupation

a blacksmith^10,11,3

Immigration

1801

Providence, RI, USA^10,11,3

Research

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, three daughters married in Providence, RI; Jason W. Houghton: John son of Silas had 3 daughters that married 3 by the name of Metcalf and live in Providence^14,8

1810 Census

1810

South District, Providence Co., RI, USA, 8 Individuals: 1 male 16 thru 25 (1794-1785), 1 male 26 thru 44 (1784-1766)//1 female under 10 (<1800), 3 female 10 thru 15 (1795-1800), 1 female 16 thru 25 (1794-1785), 2 female 26 thru 44 (1784-1766)¹⁵

Death

Feb 6, 1828

Providence, RI, USA, age 57⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 115.
[S315] Stoughton/Canton MA VRs, p. 127.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 102.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #316.
[S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Town of Providence, RI.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S145] J. H. Temple, Framingham MA Hx - Temple, p. 597.
[S145] J. H. Temple, Framingham MA Hx - Temple, p. 598.
[S706] William Barry, Framingham MA Hx - Barry, p. 292.
[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.
[S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , South District, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 58; Page: 65.
[S315] Stoughton/Canton MA VRs, p. 127, 236, 263.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 103.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 21.

Enos Houghton^1,2,3

M, #1132, b. 11 December 1782, d. 4 March 1801

Biography

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Birth

Dec 11, 1782

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, MLM: Oct. 11^4,5,6,7

Death

Mar 4, 1801

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 18 yrs^8,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #317.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #396.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #125 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 36.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S32] Milton VRs, p. 229.

Lydia Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #1133

Family: Cyrus Cook

Marriage*: Lydia Houghton married Cyrus Cook on Feb 6, 1798 at Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,2,5,6

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Marriage

Feb 6, 1798

Templeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,2,5,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S332] Templeton MA VRs, p. 120.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #397.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #126 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

(?) Houghton^1,2,3

F, #1134

Family: (?) Tillotson

Marriage*: (?) Houghton married (?) Tillotson.^1,4,5

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Marriage

^1,4,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20 #399.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #128 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

James Berrey¹

M, #1135

Family: Martha Houghton

Marriage Bann: James Berrey and Martha Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Apr 6, 1793 Milton, MA, USA.¹
Marriage*: James Berrey married Martha Houghton, daughter of Silas Houghton and Lydia Bent, on 1793.^3,4,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Origin

Taunton, Bristol Co., MA, USA^1,2

Marriage

1793

^3,4,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.

Thomas Crehore^1,2

M, #1136

Family: Eunice Houghton

Marriage Bann: Thomas Crehore and Eunice Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Feb 9, 1793 Milton, MA, USA.³
Marriage: Thomas Crehore married Eunice Houghton, daughter of Silas Houghton and Lydia Bent, on 1793.^4,5,6

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

ParentsS

Thomas and Eunice Crehore

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112 #315s.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 #122 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, Letter to Francis W. Houghton from Town Clerk, Milton, MA, 1855.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 112.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 20.
[S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 54 (Genealogy of Francis Walter Houghton).

Susanna Houghton^1,2

F, #1137, b. 24 October 1794, d. 5 February 1881

Family: Joel Metcalf II

Marriage*: Susanna Houghton married Joel Metcalf II on May 7, 1814 at Providence, RI, USA.^8,9,10,1,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Oct 24, 1794

Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^3,4,5,6,7

Marriage

May 7, 1814

Providence, RI, USA^8,9,10,1,2

Death

Feb 5, 1881

^9,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
[S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence, Rhode Island, Vol. I, 5: 400.
[S145] J. H. Temple, Framingham MA Hx - Temple, p. 598.
[S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 115.
[S706] William Barry, Framingham MA Hx - Barry, p. 292.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 102.
[S547] Clayton G. Metcalf, A Study of the Metcalfs, p. 312.
[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110.
[S415] E-mail from Charles F. Eaton III, May 18, 2000.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.

Joel Metcalf II^1,2,3

M, #1138, b. 2 August 1792, d. 19 September 1868

Family: Susanna Houghton

Marriage*: Joel Metcalf II married Susanna Houghton, daughter of John Houghton and Susanah Dench, on May 7, 1814 at Providence, RI, USA.^1,2,5,3,6

Biography

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Birth

Aug 2, 1792

Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA, USA, Nov. 4, 1755: Prob. error, see research⁴

Residence

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA¹

Marriage

May 7, 1814

Providence, RI, USA^1,2,5,3,6

Death

Sep 19, 1868

⁴

Burial

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA⁴

Gen. Soc.

Mayflower Index³

Research

Metcalf gives Jesse as 7th son of Jesse Metcalf and Lucy Gay, b. Nov. 4 1755, but in birthorder circa 1790-1794, which would make his bd correspond to wife Susannah's bd⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110.
[S415] E-mail from Charles F. Eaton III, May 18, 2000.
[S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
[S547] Clayton G. Metcalf, A Study of the Metcalfs, p. 312.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.
[S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence, Rhode Island, Vol. I, 5: 400.

Emily Houghton¹

F, #1139, b. 11 August 1796

Family: Jesse Metcalf

Marriage*: Emily Houghton married Jesse Metcalf.^5,6

Biography

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Birth

Aug 11, 1796

Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^2,1,3,4

Marriage

^5,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 115.
[S145] J. H. Temple, Framingham MA Hx - Temple, p. 598.
[S706] William Barry, Framingham MA Hx - Barry, p. 292.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 102.
[S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 110.
[S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, 1853, letter of Jason W. Houghton.

Evelina Houghton¹

F, #1140, b. 11 September 1798, d. 14 May 1868

Family: Joseph Gay Metcalf

Marriage*: Evelina Houghton married Joseph Gay Metcalf on Oct 23, 1820 at Providence, RI, USA.^1,5,8,7

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 11, 1798

Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Metcalf: 11 Dec. 1793^2,3,4,5,6

Origin

1820

Providence, RI, USA⁷

Marriage

Oct 23, 1820

Providence, RI, USA^1,5,8,7

Newspaper

Oct 28, 1820

Columbian Centenial: marriage⁹

Residence

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA

Death

May 14, 1868

⁵

Gen. Soc.

Mayflower Index¹

Research

Evilena is sister of Eunice D, who married brother in law Jesse Metcalf; Evelina is given as dau. of John Houghton

Pedigree

Citations

[S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
[S145] J. H. Temple, Framingham MA Hx - Temple, p. 598.
[S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 115.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 102.
[S547] Clayton G. Metcalf, A Study of the Metcalfs, p. 312.
[S706] William Barry, Framingham MA Hx - Barry, p. 292.
[S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Town of Portsmouth, RI,.
[S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
[S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.