Daniel Knight1,2

M, #12991, b. circa 1690, d. 27 October 1767

Family: Elizabeth Rugg

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1690ddcalc
Origincirca 1758Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
MarriageMay 12, 1758Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,2,5,6
DeathOct 27, 1767Leominster, MA, USA, age 772,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 87.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 217.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 87.
  5. [S12] Nourse, Early Records of Lancaster, p. 85.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 296.

Nathanel Roper1

M, #12992, b. 23 February 1757

Family: Naomi Gibbs

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 23, 1757Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Residence1778Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
MarriageJun 11, 1778Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA5,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 89, 117.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 89.
  3. [S162] Princeton MA VRs, p. 131.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 136.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 117.

Enock Roper1

M, #12993, b. 7 December 1758

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 7, 1758Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 89.

Eunice Bayley

F, #12994, b. 19 January 1761

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 19, 1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Origincirca 1782Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 90.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 142.

Katharine Houghton1,2

F, #12995, b. 25 June 1762

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 25, 1762Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 49 #1119.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 91.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 49.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 319.

Benjamin Brooks

M, #12996, b. 1 June 1762, d. 14 June 1836

Family: Deborah Carter

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 1, 1762Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Marriagecirca 1786Charlemont, Franklin Co., MA, USA2
Immigrationafter 1787Jefferson, NY, USA3
DeathJun 14, 1836South Bend, St. Joseph, IN, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 91.
  2. [S415] E-mail from e-mail address, 11/1998.
  3. [S415] E-mail from NMClara, 11/1998.

Zerviah Bayley

F, #12997, b. 3 September 1762

Family: Joshua Willard

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 3, 1762Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJan 30, 1781Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 91.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 141.

Mary Houghton1,2

F, #12998, b. 30 March 1765

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 30, 1765Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 93, 386.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 11 #213.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 94.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 342.

Molley Bailey

F, #12999, b. 6 May 1767

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 6, 1767Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95.

Prudence Bailey1

F, #13000, b. 6 May 1767

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 6, 1767Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, twin2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 505 #1378.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95.

Silas Houghton1,2,3,4,5

M, #13001, b. 19 May 1767

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 19, 1767Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA6,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 505 #1379.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95, 387.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 11 #214.
  4. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 58.
  5. [S281] Berlin MA VRs, p. 304.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95.
  7. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 342.

Silvester Roper1,2

M, #13002, b. 29 July 1762, d. 1849

Family: Catherine Pierce

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 29, 1762Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Marriagebefore 18051
Death1849Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biography4 children; known for his bible knowledge; a prominent man in Sterling1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S163] Bouley, Pioneer Settlers of New England, p. 431.
  2. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 505 #1380.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95.

Joseph Roper1,2

M, #13003, b. 29 December 1763

Family: Ruth Gary

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 29, 1763Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4
Marriage4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 505 #1381.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 39 #915.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 39.

Lucy Roper1,2

F, #13004, b. 10 February 1767

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 10, 1767Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S76] Whitcomb, Whitcomb Family in America, p. 505 #1382.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 95.

Timothy Kendall1

M, #13005

Family: Anna Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Origincirca 1762Leominister, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageJan 20, 1762Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, both of Leominster2,1,3
ResearchOnly Weis suggests this possible marriage3
Research
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 98.
  3. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 306.

Anna Houghton1,2

F, #13006

Family: Timothy Kendall

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Origincirca 1762Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJan 20, 1762Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, both of Leominster1,2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 98.
  2. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 216.
  3. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 306.

Sarah Houghton1,2,3

F, #13007, b. 29 September 1766

Family: Samuel Kilburn

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 29, 1766Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4
Origincirca 1784Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
MarriageOct 7, 1784Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, h/13,4
ResearchMLM claims that these two Sarah Houghtons are the same individual, giving same parents. Husbands both Josiah and mds very similar5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 99.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41 #940.
  3. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 78.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 92.

Edmond Larkin1

M, #13008, b. 11 March 1733/34

Family: Abigail Albert

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 11, 1733/34Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageMay 21, 1760Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
CovenantOct 18, 1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 99.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 52.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 331.

Tamer Houghton1,2

F, #13009, b. 27 September 1737

Family: Fortunatus Eager

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 27, 1737Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5,6
Origincirca 1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
MarriageJun 18, 1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, father's will gives Thamar Agon; MLM: as w/27,5
ChurchMar 11, 1764Chocksett Church, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA8,5
ResearchJWH: gives this Tamer as m. about 8, 29, 1772. Jonas Whitney, of Shrewsbury, Mass. [CJV: error - husband of Tamar Houghton, dau. of James]9
ResearchOnly Weis gives this marriage6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 99, 100.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 19 #308.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 64.
  4. [S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 400.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 19.
  6. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 302.
  7. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 99.
  8. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 377.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 311.

Fortunatus Eager1

M, #13010

Family: Tamer Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
ResearchMar 29, 1759Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mehitabel Eager, wife of Fortunatus, died Mar 29, 1759, age 26; MLM gives Eager as husband of Mehitable, but it is improbable given dates2,3
Origin1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4
MarriageJun 18, 1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, father's will gives Thamar Agon; MLM: as w/21,3
Researchonly Weis gives this marriage, June 18, 17615
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 99.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 89, 417.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 19.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 98.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 296.

Fortunatus Eager1,2

M, #13011, b. 7 June 1769

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 7, 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 100, 388.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 19.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 100.

Mical Bayley1

F, #13012, b. 24 October 1769

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 24, 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 100.

Joseph Houghton1,2

M, #13013, b. 24 January 1746/47, d. before 1810

Family: Lois Ross

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 24, 1746/47Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Jan. 24, 17461,3,4,5
GuardianspApr 5, 1764Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. #31041 gives Jonas Houghton of Bolton as being given guardianship of Joseph Houghton, age 17, minor son of Benjamin Houghton, late of Bolton6
Origin1770Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
MarriageNov 29, 1770Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA8,9,10,11
Research1776
Milit-Begbetween 1776 and 1777Siege of Boston; 3 mos NY 1776; Col. John Jacobs' Reg; carpenter Winter campaign 1776-7; Capt. Benj. Hastings requistioned cartridge boxes on 18 Jun 1775, the day after Bunker Hill; one was needed by Joseph Houghton.3
1790 Census1790Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 4 female12
1800 Census1800Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 00001-01001; 1 male 45+;1 female 10-15, 1 female 45+13
Deathbefore 18103
Duplicate
ResearchMLM: "The parentage of this Joseph will probably never be know."14
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 26 #491.
  3. [S449] Esther K. Whitcomb and Dorothy O. Mayo, Bolton Soldiers and Sailors in the American Revolution, p. 37.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 26.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 308.
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, of Joseph Houghton, copy in possession of Charles J. Vella, 2/2000.
  7. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 102.
  8. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 102.
  9. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  10. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 38 (Family Bible of Oscar Eastman).
  11. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56, 66.
  12. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, MA, p. 213.
  13. [S1221] 1800 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, p. 215.
  14. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56.

Lois Ross

F, #13014, b. 13 August 1745, d. 30 April 1812

Family: Joseph Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 13, 1745Scotland1
Origin1770Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
MarriageNov 29, 1770Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5,6
1810 Census1810Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
DeathApr 30, 1812Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 67.8.138,9
Relativeboth married a Joseph Houghton Jr
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 43.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 102.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 102.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  5. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 38 (Family Bible of Oscar Eastman).
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56, 66.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, Bolton, Worcester Co., p. 174.
  8. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 208.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56.

Martha Houghton1,2,3

F, #13015, b. 24 April 1728

Family: Wyatt Gunn

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 24, 1728Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, FWH: Jan. 84,5,6,7,8
Residencebetween 1765 and 1766Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA9
ChurchDec 1, 1765Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, A Martha Houghton10
MarriageFeb 25, 1766Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,7,8
Residence1767Swanzey, Bristol Co., MA, USA11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 316 #153.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 102.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 22 #401.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 316.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 57.
  6. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 34 (Francis Walter Houghton's Genealogy).
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 22.
  8. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 305.
  9. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 39, 102.
  10. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 321.
  11. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 305.
  12. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 39.

Wyatt Gunn1

M, #13016

Family: Martha Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Origin1765Swanzey, NH, USA2
MarriageFeb 25, 1766Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,4,5
Residence1767Swanzey, Bristol Co., MA, USA6
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 39.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 39, 102.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 102.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 22.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 305.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 305.

Joseph House1

M, #13017

Family: Alice Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Origincirca 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageJan 31, 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 103.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 41.
  3. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 318.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 48.

Azubah Willard1

F, #13018, b. 15 August 1753, d. 2 September 1824

Family: Benjamin Roper

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 15, 1753Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageAug 25, 1774Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Nourse: p. 105 Mar, 135 Int3,4,2,5
DeathSep 2, 1824Princeton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 72, "burnt to death"2,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 103.
  2. [S303] Francis Everett ??? Blake History of the Town of Princeton Vol. II Genealogies, p. 247.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 105, 135.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 63, p. 131.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 39.

Abigail Houghton1

F, #13019, b. 8 August 1769

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 8, 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Aug. 62,3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 43 #987.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 108.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 43.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 315.

Tamer Eager1,2

F, #13020, b. 9 July 1773

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 9, 1773Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 110, 389.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 19.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 110.