Houghton Surname Project

Thomas Hastings^1,2

M, #13111, b. 24 January 1818, d. 23 October 1862

Family: Elizabeth F. Houghton

Marriage Bann: Thomas Hastings and Elizabeth F. Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 29, 1848 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA; 29 Mar 1849 [sic] ? year error.¹
Marriage*: Thomas Hastings married Elizabeth F. Houghton, daughter of Stephen Houghton and Julia A. Houghton, on Apr 18, 1848 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849.^2,5

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Birth

Jan 24, 1818

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Origin

circa 1848

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,4

Marriage

Apr 18, 1848

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849^2,5

Mil. Enls

wounded at Antietem

Death

Oct 23, 1862

Philadelphia, PA, USA, in hospital^6,5

Biography

Berlin MA Hx: Thomas Hastings, son of Reuben and Hannah Hastings, born in Berlin January 24th, 1818. Married Elizabeth T. Houghton of Bolton, in which town he resided some years. Enlisted in Co. C, 15 th Regt., Mass. Vols. He went through the Peninsular campaign, and was through the battle of Antietam, from which only fifteen of the company came out. A ball passing through both his legs above the knee, he was left upon the field. He succeeded in reaching an old barn with others, where they remained four days, helping each other as they could, when they were removed to Campbell Hospital, Philadelphia. Chronic diarrhoea having set in, he died October 23d, 1862, at forty-four years of age.⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 156, 376.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 376.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 156.

Elizabeth F. Houghton¹

F, #13112, b. circa 1828

Family: Thomas Hastings

Marriage Bann: Elizabeth F. Houghton and Thomas Hastings declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 29, 1848 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA; 29 Mar 1849 [sic] ? year error.¹
Marriage*: Elizabeth F. Houghton married Thomas Hastings on Apr 18, 1848 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849.^2,4

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Birth

circa 1828

Worcester Co., MA, USA, Bolton VR: age 20 at md²

Origin

circa 1848

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Marriage

Apr 18, 1848

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 1849^2,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 376.

Samuel Houghton^1,2

M, #13113, b. 24 September 1817

Family: Lefy Jacob Wade

Marriage*: Samuel Houghton married Lefy Jacob Wade on Feb 26, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21.^8,3,9,4

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Birth

Sep 24, 1817

Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 53 in 1870 census; age 62 in 1880 census^1,3,4

Guardiansp

1819

Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 31164^5,6

Origin

1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁷

Marriage

Feb 26, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21^8,3,9,4

1850 Census

1850

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a miller, property $5000; Percy Wade, 22, a miller, living with them, as well as Harriett W. Beam, 7¹⁰

1860 Census

1860

Mason, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 44, hotel keeper¹¹

Will

1867

#31166?⁶

1870 Census

1870

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 53, a carpenter, property $800¹²

1880 Census

1880

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 62, a mill wright; and Frank E. Hedger, 6, MI^13,14

Pedigree

Citations

[S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83 #2527, 126.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99. Mss C 224: Alden Family
[Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
[S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 255.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 49.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 165;
line 4, dwl 113-126.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Mason, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_672; Page: 14, line 24, dwl 95-106.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5, dwl 262-292.

Lefy Jacob Wade¹

F, #13114, b. 13 September 1826

Family: Samuel Houghton

Marriage*: Lefy Jacob Wade married Samuel Houghton, son of Jonas Houghton and Ruth Sawyer, on Feb 26, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21.^6,2,4,1

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Birth

Sep 13, 1826

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, md calc and age 25 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 56 in 1880 census; MLM: Scituate MA^2,3,4

Origin

1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁵

Marriage

Feb 26, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 21^6,2,4,1

1850 Census

1850

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a miller, property $5000; Percy Wade, 22, a miller, living with them, as well as Harriett W. Beam, 7⁷

1860 Census

1860

Mason, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 44, hotel keeper⁸

1870 Census

1870

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 53, a carpenter, property $800⁹

1880 Census

1880

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 62, a mill wright; and Frank E. Hedger, 6, MI^3,10

ParentsD

Snell(Snall) and Deborah K. Wade, both b. MA;
Snell Wade born March 24, 1795, died Aug. 29, 1859
Deborah Richmond Jacob b. March 14, 1798, d. Mar. 11, 1888
Married June 2, 1812 [?]^2,4,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99. Mss C 224: Alden Family
[Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 49.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 255.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 165;
line 4, dwl 113-126.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Mason, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_672; Page: 14, line 24, dwl 95-106.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5, dwl 262-292.

Maria N. Houghton

F, #13115, b. circa 1827

Family: Roswell H. Bourne

Marriage*: Maria N. Houghton married Roswell H. Bourne on May 14, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years.²

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Birth

circa 1827

North Ipswich, NH, USA, age 19 in 1846; Lancaster Town Rcds: North Ipswich, MA¹

Origin

1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Marriage

May 14, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 55.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.

Roswell H. Bourne¹

M, #13116, b. circa 1825

Family: Maria N. Houghton

Marriage*: Roswell H. Bourne married Maria N. Houghton, daughter of John Pierce Houghton and Relief Gould, on May 14, 1846 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years.²

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Birth

circa 1825

Ware, MA, USA, age 21 in 1846^2,1

Origin

May 14, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,1

Marriage

May 14, 1846

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years²

ParentsS

Cyrus and Melinda Bourne¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 55.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.

Nason S. Houghton^1,2

M, #13117, b. 3 January 1823, d. 1874

Family: Elizabeth N. Cowdry

Marriage Bann: Nason S. Houghton and Elizabeth N. Cowdry declared their intentions of marriage on Nov, 1849 Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.⁹
Marriage Bann: Nason S. Houghton and Elizabeth N. Cowdry declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 29, 1849 Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.¹⁰
Marriage: Nason S. Houghton married Elizabeth N. Cowdry on Dec 30, 1849 at Lancester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Nourse: ages 26 & 25.^1,5

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Birth

Jan 3, 1823

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, also Berlin; age 27 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1870 census^3,4,5

Origin

1849

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

1850 Census

1850

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a farmer⁶

1860 Census

1860

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer⁷

1870 Census

1870

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, farmer⁸

Death

1874

Stow, MA, USA

Burial

Brookside Cemetery, Stow, MA, USA, and 4 children

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147 #5688.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 15; line 25, dwl 208-239.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Stowe, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 2, line 40, dwl 14-14.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_632; Page: 76; line 10, dwl 305-314.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 142.
[S495] Westford MA VRs, p. 188.

Elizabeth N. Cowdry¹

F, #13118, b. August 1824, d. 1905

Family: Nason S. Houghton

Marriage Bann: Elizabeth N. Cowdry and Nason S. Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Nov, 1849 Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.³
Marriage Bann: Elizabeth N. Cowdry and Nason S. Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 29, 1849 Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.⁸
Marriage: Elizabeth N. Cowdry married Nason S. Houghton, son of Jacob Houghton 3d and Abigail Warner, on Dec 30, 1849 at Lancester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Nourse: ages 26 & 25.^1,4

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Birth

Aug, 1824

MA, USA, age 25 at marriage in 1849; age 26 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 55 in 1880 census; Aug 1825,age 74 in 1900 census²

Residence

circa 1849

Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^3,4

1850 Census

1850

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a farmer⁵

1860 Census

1860

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer⁶

1870 Census

1870

Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, farmer⁷

1900 Census

1900

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, widow; 4 children born, 3 living²

Death

1905

Stow, MA, USA

Burial

Brookside Cemetery, Stow, MA, USA, and 4 children

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 85, E.D. 1589, Sh. 2, Ln. 97.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 142.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 15; line 25, dwl 208-239.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Stowe, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 2, line 40, dwl 14-14.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_632; Page: 76; line 10, dwl 305-314.
[S495] Westford MA VRs, p. 188.

Margaret A. Houghton¹

F, #13119, b. circa 1826

Family: Joshua A. Lane

Marriage*: Margaret A. Houghton married Joshua A. Lane on Feb 1, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23.^1,2

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Birth

circa 1826

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 23 in 1849

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Feb 1, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 145.

Joshua A. Lane¹

M, #13120, b. 1822

Family 1: Margaret A. Houghton

Marriage*: Joshua A. Lane married Margaret A. Houghton, daughter of Cephas Houghton and Ann (?), on Feb 1, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23.^1,2

Family 2: Mary J. Houghton

Marriage*: Joshua A. Lane married Mary J. Houghton, daughter of Cephas Houghton and Ann (?), on Nov 26, 1856 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.³

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Birth

1822

Swanzey, NH, USA, age 27 in 1849; age 35 in 1856^2,3

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Feb 1, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 23^1,2

Occupation

1856

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer

Marriage

Nov 26, 1856

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

ParentsS

Alving (Alvinsly) and Lucy Lane²

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 145.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 4, number 36.

Maria C. Houghton¹

F, #13121, b. circa 1830, d. before 1861

Family: Alfred D. Kinsman

Marriage*: Maria C. Houghton married Alfred D. Kinsman on Apr 11, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849.^1,2

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Birth

circa 1830

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 19 in 1849²

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 11, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849^1,2

Death

before 1861

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 148.

Alfred D. Kinsman^1,2

M, #13122, b. 5 December 1820

Family: Maria C. Houghton

Marriage*: Alfred D. Kinsman married Maria C. Houghton, daughter of Cephas Houghton and Ann (?), on Apr 11, 1849 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849.^1,2

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Birth

Dec 5, 1820

Fitchburg, MA, USA, age 26 in 1849²

Origin

1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 11, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 1849^1,2

ParentsS

Daniel and Lucy Kinsman²

Biography

md. (2d) April 27, 1861, Susan Bryant. He has resided in this town several years.

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 148.

Ann Elizabeth Houghton^1,2

F, #13123, b. 3 September 1843, d. 9 November 1844

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Birth

Sep 3, 1843

Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, HRI: Sterling^1,2,3

Death

Nov 9, 1844

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, scarlet fever, 18 m.^4,2,5

Burial

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 38.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 266.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 161, number 63.

Charles W. Houghton^1,2

M, #13124, b. 11 September 1845

Family: Mary E. (?)

Marriage*: Charles W. Houghton married Mary E. (?) on circa 1877 mar 23 y in 1900; no children.³

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Birth

Sep 11, 1845

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 4 in 1850 censusl age 13 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census;age 35 in 1880 census; Sep. 1845, age 54, in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census^1,3,4,2,5

Research

Aug 30, 1864

MA, USA

Mil. Enls

between Aug 30, 1864 and Jun 26, 1865

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D & H, 2nd Mass. Heavy Artillery, a private, age 19; length 10 m 12 d^6,7

Marriage

circa 1877

mar 23 y in 1900; no children³

1880 Census

1880

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a loon harness shop⁸

1890 Census

1890

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁷

1890 Veterans Census

1890

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁷

PensionInx

Oct 19, 1897

as invalid

1900 Census

1900

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, none^3,9

1910 Census

1910

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 64, own income, widower¹⁰

1920 Census

1920

Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, widower, alone^4,11

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 86, E.D. 1596, Sh. 8, Ln. 87.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol.134, E.D. 23, Sh. 6, Ln. 61.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 39.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 14; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 988.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_565; Family History Film: 1254565; Enumeration District: 843; sheet 42, line 22, dwl 230-429.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 691; Enumeration District: 1596; Sheet 8B; line 87, dwl 111-129-167.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_627; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1713; line 56, dwl 111-87-107.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_745; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23; line 61, dwl 111-97-139.

John Wade Houghton^1,2

M, #13125, b. 16 November 1849

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Birth

Nov 16, 1849

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 25? in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Watertown Gen: May 19, 1847^3,4,5,6

Occupation

1870

Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, a machinist⁷

1880 Census

1880

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 30, a machinist, a boarder⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126 #4707.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 261.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Lancaster, Worcester, MA, Box 343, p. 165.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 17, number 154.
[S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99. Mss C 224: Alden Family
[Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T9_609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 443A; Enumeration District: 246; sheet 9, line 15, dwl 96-103.

James Otis Houghton^1,2

M, #13126, b. 29 September 1848

Family: Roxanna C. Laskin

Marriage*: James Otis Houghton married Roxanna C. Laskin on Feb 8, 1872 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she age 24; MLM: Jan. 20 1874, Jefferson NH.^3,6

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Birth

Sep 29, 1848

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1872; age 31 in 1880 census; Sep 1848, age 51 in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1920 census^1,3,4

Occupation

1872

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer⁵

Marriage

Feb 8, 1872

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she age 24; MLM: Jan. 20 1874, Jefferson NH^3,6

1880 Census

1880

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 31, works on a farm⁷

Residence

between 1883 and 1895

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, employed at J. A. & N. Harwood, Merriam, Hall & Co.⁸

1900 Census

1900

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 51, furniture filler^9,10

1910 Census

1910

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61, furniture shop laborer¹¹

1920 Census

1920

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, cabinet shop shipper^12,13

Research

Jefferson, NY, USA, per MLM, moved to NY with parents; but James Otis still in MA in 1920 per census; MLM confused this James Otis, with Ralph line James, son of Otis³

Research

MLM gives Amy Hall as wife of James Otis; JWH gives her as wife of James

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89 #1537.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 21, number 195.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 147, number 60.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 21, number 3.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 297C; Enumeration District: 813; sheet 7, line 30, dwl 53-56.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Leominster, Massachusetts Directories, 1883-95, Sep. 25, 2001.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 89, E.D. 1648, Sh. 33, Ln. 25.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 693; Enumeration District: 1646; Sheet 33A; line 25, dwl 508-608-865.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1771;
line 1, dwl 508-1-1.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 137, E.D. 97, Sh. 2, Ln. 55.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_747; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 97; line 55, dwl 508-30-35.

Stillman Evander Houghton^1,2,3

M, #13127, b. 15 April 1847, d. 1853

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 15, 1847

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "son of Stilman and Nancy Houghton"; age 3 in 1850 census^1,4,5

Death

1853

Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Research

MLM: gives Nancy as wife of this Stilmanand a son Ralph, b. 1898; but in Lancaster VRs Stillman Evander is listed as son of Stilman and Nancy Houghton^4,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48 #1560.
[S1031] Ellery Bicknell Crane, Worcester Co. MA Memoirs, p. 265.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 25, number 244.

Thomas Houghton^1,2,3

M, #13128, b. 6 March 1775, d. 25 October 1845

Family: Maria (?)

Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Maria (?)³

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 6, 1775

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,4,5

Guardiansp

1778

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #31197^6,4

Marriage

1810 Census

1810

Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male <10, 2 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25⁷

Death

Oct 25, 1845

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 69; dropsy; Leominster VRs: 26 Oct., a. 70 y 7 m 20 d. (a. 69y); Weis: Oct. 26, 1845^8,9,4,10,5

Burial

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹⁰

Pedigree

Citations

[S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 78.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35 #720.
[S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35.
[S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 297.
[S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA, Case 31197.
[S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 752.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 266, 371.
[S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 161, number 70.

Deacon Jabez Fairbank Jr^1,2

M, #13129, b. 1695, d. 24 April 1782

Family 1: Hephzibah Sawyer

Marriage*: Deacon Jabez Fairbank Jr married Hephzibah Sawyer, daughter of Caleb Sawyer and Sarah Houghton, on Jan 28, 1718/19 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^4,5

Family 2: Mrs. Naomi Dupee

Marriage*: Deacon Jabez Fairbank Jr married Mrs. Naomi Dupee on 1756.⁷

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1695

Lancaster, WA, USA³

Marriage

Jan 28, 1718/19

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,5

Communion

May 22, 1720

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, admitted to first church May 22, 1720.⁶

Marriage

1756

⁷

Death

Apr 24, 1782

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 270, 271.
[S415] E-mail from Joseph at Eochaidh the Heremon <e-mail address>, Oct. 26, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Joseph Neil Fairbanks, Oct. 26, 2002.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 17.
[S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 119.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 271.
[S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Mary Wilder^1,2,3,4

F, #13130, b. 1675, d. 21 February 1717/18

Family: Lieut. Jabez Fairbank Sr

Marriage*: Mary Wilder married Lieut. Jabez Fairbank Sr, son of Jonas Fairbanks and Lydia Prescott, on between 1707 and 1712 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1691; M. Wilder: gives Hartwell; Torrey: b 1694, b 1693.^5,4,3,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1675

Lancaster VRs: "1691?"; E. Wilder: 1675 (1691 is mar. date)(died in 1718 in 43rd yr); M. Wilder: 1691^1,4,3,2

Marriage

between 1707 and 1712

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1691; M. Wilder: gives Hartwell; Torrey: b 1694, b 1693^5,4,3,2

Church

1715/16

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "& Mary his wife"⁶

Death

Feb 21, 1717/18

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Torrey: 1718, ae 43^4,3

Gravestone

Nourse: 'Here lies the body of Mary Fairbank the wife of Jabez Fairbank dessced February 21: Day in Year 1718. Died in the 43 year of hir age.'
Nourse: husband's gravestone: 'Mrs. Mary, his first Wife died in March 1718 Aged 42 years.⁷'

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 453.
[S171] Wilder, M., Book of Wilders, p. 146.
[S169] Wilder, Book of Wilders I, p. 2.
[S42] Torrey, New England Marriages, p. 256.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 452.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 271.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 404, 405.

Elizabeth Fairbank

F, #13131, b. 1708

Family: Deliverance Brown

Marriage*: Elizabeth Fairbank married Deliverance Brown on Dec 24, 1718.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Baptism

1708

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 24, 1718

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 17.

Jonas Fairbank

M, #13132, b. 1708, d. 4 November 1792

Family: Thankful Wheeler

Marriage*: Jonas Fairbank married Thankful Wheeler on Apr 8, 1731 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Baptism

1708

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 8, 1731

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

Death

Nov 4, 1792

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
[S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.
[S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 354.

Abigail Fairbank

F, #13133, b. 1708

Family: Henry Willard

Marriage*: Abigail Fairbank married Henry Willard on May 24, 1726.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Baptism

1708

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, First Church¹

Marriage

May 24, 1726

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
[S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Grace Fairbank¹

F, #13134, b. 27 February 1711/12

Family: Joseph Brown

Marriage*: Grace Fairbank married Joseph Brown on Mar 27, 1733 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.⁴

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Baptism

Feb 27, 1711/12

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Death

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA³

Burial

Old Settlers' BF Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Here lies the body of Grase Fairbank.³

Marriage

Mar 27, 1733

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 25, 274.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 274.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 405.
[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 25.

Joshua Fairbank

M, #13135, b. 28 March 1713, d. 25 November 1769

Family: Eunice Wilder

Marriage*: Joshua Fairbank married Eunice Wilder on Dec 7, 1737.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Baptism

Mar 28, 1713

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 7, 1737

Death

Nov 25, 1769

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 274.
[S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Annah Fairbank

F, #13136, b. 18 November 1716

Family: Simon Butler

Marriage*: Annah Fairbank married Simon Butler on Apr 5, 1738.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Baptism

Nov 18, 1716

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 5, 1738

Pedigree

Citations

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 275.
[S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Betsy Wetherbee^1,2

F, #13137, b. 10 November 1795, d. 31 October 1887

Family: Daniel Houghton

Marriage*: Betsy Wetherbee married Daniel Houghton, son of Phinehas Houghton and Sarah Knight, on Nov 9, 1815 at Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^1,4,5

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov 10, 1795

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 53 in 1850 census; age 66 in 1860 census^2,3

Marriage

Nov 9, 1815

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA^1,4,5

1850 Census

1850

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 59, a farmer, property value $4000; an Anna Houghton, age 10?, was listed as well; house near sons Ephraim and Daniel P. (next door)⁶

1860 Census

1860

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 69, farmer; property $2000-$200⁷

1870 Census

1870

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Betsey, age 74, with George Masters? family; Polly, age 81; next door to son Charles W.⁸

Death

Oct 31, 1887

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA^9,2

Burial

Harvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 91y 11m 21d widow of Daniel

ParentsD

Samuel and Betsey Wetherbee, Jr.¹⁰

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
[S46] Boston Transcript, Apr 30, 1936 - 2018.
[S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 24.
[S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 98, 146.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29;
line 25, dwl 105-187.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 16, line 18, dwl 123-137.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 141, line 16, dwl 137-175.
[S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 69.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.

Betsy Houghton^1,2

F, #13138, b. 17 August 1827

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 17, 1827

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22 in 1850 census^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5693.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.

Catherine Houghton^1,2

F, #13139, b. 15 May 1830, d. 1917

Family: Walter Dickson

Marriage*: Catherine Houghton married Walter Dickson on 1853.⁴

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 15, 1830

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census^1,3

Marriage

1853

⁴

Death

1917

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5694.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
[S415] E-mail from Jane Fields, Dec.19, 2001.

Daniel Page Houghton^1,2

M, #13140, b. 5 December 1819, d. 20 October 1866

Family 1: Abigail C. Farnsworth

Marriage Bann: Daniel Page Houghton and Abigail C. Farnsworth declared their intentions of marriage on Nov 29, 1844 Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.^7,4
Marriage*: Daniel Page Houghton married Abigail C. Farnsworth on Jun 2, 1845 at Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Harvard VR: 16 Jul 1845 same day as dd.^8,7,4

Family 2: Mary Conant

Marriage Bann: Daniel Page Houghton and Mary Conant declared their intentions of marriage on May 5, 1849 Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^15,4
Marriage: Daniel Page Houghton married Mary Conant on May 29, 1849 at Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.⁶

Family 3: Lucy Maria Goldsmith

Marriage*: Daniel Page Houghton married Lucy Maria Goldsmith on Oct 5, 1854 at MA, USA.^10,11

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 5, 1819

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; MLM: also Aug. 31, 1790 (CJV: error); GS: Dec 5, 1816^1,3,4,5

Occupation

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer⁶

Origin

circa 1844

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer⁷

Marriage

Jun 2, 1845

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Harvard VR: 16 Jul 1845 same day as dd^8,7,4

1850 Census

Aug 14, 1850

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30, a farmer; also living with them: Sullivan A. Houghton? (ditto marks), age 12; Sarah Conant, 17⁹

Marriage

Oct 5, 1854

MA, USA^10,11

Death

Oct 20, 1866

Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Littleton, MA^10,11

Burial

Harvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 46

Estate

Nov 13, 1866

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA; Lucy M. was admx. (Probate #34631 Administration)^12,13

Administr

Apr 15, 1867

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, and the R.E. was valued at $3500, the P.E. $3100.¹³

Guardiansp

Feb 8, 1870

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, George Stevens of Lowell made Guardian.¹³

Administr

May 1, 1883

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Petn. for Assignment of Dower.¹⁴

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5691, 174.
[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146, 174.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S457] Stow MA VRs, p. 164.
[S416] Littleton MA VRs, p. 307.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 279.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29; line 30, dwl 165-188.
[S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 69.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S852] Samuel H. Folsom and William E. Rogers, Middlesex MA Probate Index, p. 249.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34631, FHC #385991.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34631, FHC #0481283.
[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 181.