Betsey Houghton1,2

F, #14011

Biography

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BirthBolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, no date in record2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 56.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.

Jacob Houghton Jr1

M, #14012

Biography

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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.

Betsy Houghton

F, #14013, b. 1789

Biography

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Birth1789Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Charity Houghton1,2

F, #14014, b. 23 July 1809

Family: Asa Lathe

  • Marriage*: Charity Houghton married Asa Lathe on May 2, 1850 his second.4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
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BirthJul 23, 1809Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41 in 1850 census2,3
MarriageMay 2, 1850his second4
Contributn4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57 # 1506.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Peg Mertl, May 31, 2001.

Charles F. Houghton

M, #14015, b. 2 May 1845

Biography

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BirthMay 2, 1845Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1846 in dup; age 4 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census1
Occupation1870shoemaker
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.

Charles S. Houghton1,2

M, #14016, b. between 1828 and 1830

Family: Mary R. (?)

Biography

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Birthbetween 1828 and 1830MA, USA, age 30 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census3
Guardiansp1833Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 309284
1860 Census1860Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 30, farmer5
Marriage3
Mil. Serv.between May 30, 1864 and Sep 18, 1865MA, USA, Union Army, Private, Comp L, 3rd MA Heavy Artillery Reg; Length 1 y 3 m 18 d6
1870 Census1870Holden, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 42, farmer7
1880 Census1880Westborough, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 52, a farmer3
1890 Veterans Census1890Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA6
PensionInxFeb 6, 1893as invalid
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4247.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_566; Family History Film: 1254566; Page: 415A; Enumeration District: 870; sheet 33, line 24, dwl 259-352.
  4. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 8, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 322, line 26, dwl 1877-2458.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 14; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 1018.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Holden, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 158b, line 32, dwl 159-173.

Moses Woods1

M, #14017, b. 6 July 1709, d. 20 October 1755

Family: Esther Houghton

Biography

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BirthJul 6, 1709Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,3
Milit-BegKing George's and French and Indian Wars
MarriageNov 22, 1733Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,4,5
DeathOct 20, 1755Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada, ae. 46 y, 3 m, 14 d2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 38 #13.
  2. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 38.
  3. [S126] Vital Records of Groton, I, p. 264.
  4. [S127] Vital Records of Groton, II, p. 91.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 15.

Ens. David Shattuck1

M, #14018

Family: Esther Houghton

Biography

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BirthPepperell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, H.E. Woods: "of Pepperell"
MarriageJan 10, 1758Pepperell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, His 2nd; Easther Woods (Esther CR 1); Shattuck: Esther Woods, widow of Moses Woods1,2,3
Biographyson of Samuel Shattuck and Elizabeth Blood
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 38.
  2. [S129] Rice, Vital Records of Pepperell, p. 245.
  3. [S81] Shattuck, Desc. of William Shattuck.

Esther Woods1

F, #14019, b. 2 September 1735, d. 12 July 1815

Family: Lieut. Enosh Lawrence

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 2, 1735Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageDec 21, 17621
DeathJul 12, 18151
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 38.

Hannah Woods1

F, #14020, b. 28 September 1737

Family: Adj. William Green

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 28, 1737Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 16, 1765his 2nd1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

Bathsheba Woods1

F, #14021, b. 3 November 1739

Family: David Tarbell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 3, 1739Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2
MarriageNov 17, 1757Groton, MA, USA1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 61 [1907]: 168.
  3. [S96] NEHGR, 61 [1907]: "Descendants of Thomas Tarbell", 168.

Deborah Woods

F, #14022, b. 14 April 1742

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 14, 1742Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

Martha Woods1

F, #14023, b. 3 April 1744

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 3, 1744Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

Anna Woods1

F, #14024, b. 29 September 1746

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 29, 1746Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Biographybefore 1755"D. young" [before 1755, birth of sister Anna]1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

(?) Woods1

M, #14025, b. 12 December 1748, d. 12 December 1748

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 12, 1748Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
DeathDec 12, 1748Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, "still-born"1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

Sergt. Moses Woods1,2

M, #14026, b. 16 February 1749/50, d. 3 May 1837

Family 1: Keziah (?)

  • Marriage*: Sergt. Moses Woods married Keziah (?) on before 1772.2

Family 2: Hazadiah Spaulding

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 16, 1749/50Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2
Marriagebefore 17722
Milit-Begcirca 1776no date; Revol. War: sergeant2
MarriageApr 16, 1793Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
DeathMay 3, 1837Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.
  2. [S118] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton,", p. 147.

(?) Woods1

M, #14027, b. 1 January 1753, d. 1 January 1753

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 1, 1753Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
DeathJan 1, 1753Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, "still-born"1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

Joseph Woods1,2

M, #14028, b. 3 January 1754, d. 11 May 1830

Family: Mary Waugh

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 3, 1754Pepperell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2
Milit-Begcirca 1776Revol. War; no date2
MarriageJun 17, 1779Townsend, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
DeathMay 11, 1830Mason, NH, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.
  2. [S118] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton,", p. 148.

Anna Woods1

F, #14029, b. 7 April 1755

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 7, 1755Pepperell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

Lieut. Enosh Lawrence1

M, #14030, b. before 1752

Family: Esther Woods

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbefore 1752Mason, Hillsborough, NH, USA, "of Mason, N.H."; no date1
MarriageDec 21, 17621
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 38.

Adj. William Green1

M, #14031, b. before 1765

Family: Hannah Woods

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbefore 1765Pepperell, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, "of Pepperell"1
MarriageApr 16, 1765his 2nd1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.

David Tarbell1

M, #14032, b. 21 August 1732, d. 1826

Family 1: Bathsheba Woods

Family 2: Esther Kemp

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 21, 17322
Residencecirca 1757Pepperell, MA, USA3,1
MarriageNov 17, 1757Groton, MA, USA1,4
MarriageJul 1772?5
Death1826
BiographyNo record of his death; may be the David who married Jul. 2, 1772, Esther Kemp of Groton
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.
  2. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, Houghton surname search.
  3. [S96] NEHGR, 61 [1907]: 168.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 61 [1907]: "Descendants of Thomas Tarbell", 168.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Elinor Skeate, 17 May 2000, e-mail address.

E. B. Houghton1

M, #14033

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Residence1866Portland, ME, USA2
Research
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S120] Woods, "Woods Family of Groton," (Jan. 1910), p. 39.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 64 [1910]: 130.

Edward Houghton1

M, #14034

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMacclesfield, England
ImmigrationOct 25, 1698VA, USA, Tepper, NEHGR: List of emigrants to America from Liverpool, 1697-1707', The names of all the servants that goes to Virginea in the Ship Concord Jno Walls Commander October 25th 1698 bound to Ezekial Parr...Edward Houghton of Macclesfield, 4 yeares.'

Filby: 9151, p. 1832,3,1
Residence1698VA, USA, 4 years indentured service1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 64 [1910]: 253.
  2. [S514] P. William Filby (Ed.) and with Mary K. Meyer, Passenger & Immigr. Lists, p. 959.
  3. [S734] Michael Tepper, Passengers to America, p. 183.

Mary Ellen Houghton

F, #14035, b. circa June 1850, d. 19 January 1854

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca Jun, 1850MA, USA, dd calc
DeathJan 19, 1854Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 3y 7m
Pedigree

Danforth Houghton1

M, #14036, b. 23 April 1805, d. 29 May 1806

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 23, 1805Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: Apr. 23, 18212,3,4
DeathMay 29, 1806Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 1y 1m 6d5,4
BurialOld Bolton Cemetery, Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 1y. 1m. 6d.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 98 #3440.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 38 (Family Bible of Oscar Eastman).
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 98.
  5. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 207.

Daniel Houghton1,2

M, #14037, b. 16 August 1755, d. 22 March 1775

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
NotableY
BirthAug 16, 1755Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3,4
Census1772Cumberland Co., VT, USA, and in 1773, NY5
Residencecirca 1775Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt.2, 11, 54, 115, 206, 585 (2); History of Capt. John Kotham, p. 306,7
NotableMar 13, 1775and William French were shot in mass as the first proto-martyrs of the Rev. War, dying as results of wounds in a fray with the "Yorker" Royalists in which Vermonters fired no shots.3,8
NoteMar 13, 1775Winchester, VT/MA, USA, MLM: [from Dr. Harris Ayres Houghton] " He and William French were shot in mass as the first proto-martyrs of the Rev. War, dying as results of wounds in a fray with the "Yorker" Royalists in which Vermonters fired no shots. New York, under a Royalist governor, vied with New Hampshire for Vermont. Daniel was removed the following morning to the house of ellazer Harlow, a short distance west of the court house, where he died nine days later. The "Vorrenor's" (sic) Jury, Amos Tute, "Corriner," sat on the death of young French (to whom a marble stone was erected with a classic epitaph). Houghton was buried in the Westminster Court House yard by a stone shapless and unknown. This stone had disappeared by the time Hall wrote his book (1858). There is now a stone cairn of cemented stone marking his Grave (MLM visit of 1934).
Daniel must have grown up in an atmosphere of fighting and patriotism. He must have known all about the issues at stake, and the excitement of the time must have aroused the enthusiasm which placed him in the front ranks of those who received the shower of musket balls from the minions of King George III. His father must have been "under arms," when Experience was "warned out," with her three youngest children. Putney is near Ft. Dummer (Dummerston, VT).
The victim probably left Bolton, where his father lived, visited his uncle Simon in Petersham, then went to Vermont to see his brother, Asa, at Putney, and topped it off iwth a visit to cousin Jotham at Dummerston. While in this region he was caught in the whorl of the Revolutionary tide, followed the inclinations of environment and his heredity in getting into first ranks of the fight, in which most if not all of his male relatives were participating, and from which he embodied his patriotic sentiments and was killed. (Hist. of Captain John Kathan gives residence of Daniel as Dummerston, Vermont, on page 30.)"

Westminter VRs: "shot at Westminster, Mar 13, 1775, at the Westminster massacre with William French"3,9
DeathMar 22, 1775Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, William French was killed and Daniel Houghton was mortally wounded, both of Dummerston, VT, on Mar. 13, 1775, in an attempt of the Whigs, or Liberty Men, to prevent the holding of court by the New York officers. French was the first martyr of the Revolution. Daniel Houghton was removed the following morning to the house of Eleazer Harlow, a short distance from the court house where he died 9 days latter.10,6,11,3
BurialCourt House Yard, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, DAR marker erected in 1902; MLM visited his grave in 1934.6,3
NotableDaniel Houghton (1755-1775) and William French were shot in mass as the first proto-martyrs of the Revolutionary War, dying as a result of wounds in a fray with the "Yorker" Royalists in which Vermonters fired no shots.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42 #974.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 42.
  4. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 315.
  5. [S725] VT 1771 Census, p. 45.
  6. [S548] Lyman S. Hayes, Rockingham VT Hx - Hayes, p. 208.
  7. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
  8. [S1410] M. A. S. G. Griffin, History of Keene NH, p. 520.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S47] Grange, Official History of Guilford, p. 26.
  11. [S574] John E. Goodrich, VT Rolls of the Rev. War, p. 835.

David Houghton1,2

M, #14038, b. 17 October 1752

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 17, 1752Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3,4,5
Milit-Beg1775was for three months in the company of Captain Benjamin Hastings of Bolton, Col. Asa Whitcomb's Reg. in service.6,7
Duplicate6,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 14 #270.
  3. [S720] Scott Andrew Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - II, p. 118.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 14.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 312.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 14.
  7. [S39] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, Vol. 8, p. 298.

David Houghton1,2

M, #14039, b. 25 July 1802, d. 17 September 1802

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 25, 1802Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
DeathSep 17, 1802Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57 # 1504.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 57.
  4. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 207.

David Whitcomb Houghton1,2

M, #14040, b. 28 September 1806

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BaptismSep 28, 1806Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Congreg Ch1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147 #5681.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.