Edward R. Houghton1

M, #15091

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Living1953Jay, Essex, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 14.

Anne Culcheth1

F, #15092

Family: Thomas Hoghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage2,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1264] De Hoghton Pedigree II Chart;,, from Sir Bernard de Hoghton, BT, Apr 2004 (in possession of Charles J. Vella).
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 26 #42s.

Caroline W. Houghton1

F, #15093

Family: George W. Williams

Biography

Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.

George W. Williams1

M, #15094

Family: Caroline W. Houghton

Biography

Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.

Eunice Dench Houghton1,2

F, #15095, b. 14 February 1793, d. 5 May 1858

Family: Jesse Metcalf

  • Marriage*: Eunice Dench Houghton married Jesse Metcalf on Apr 19, 1812.7

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 14, 1793Framingham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3,4,5,6
MarriageApr 19, 18127
BurialSwan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI, USA8
DeathMay 5, 1858Providence, RI, USA9,7
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  2. [S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 115: Eunice D. Houghton.
  3. [S145] J. H. Temple, Framingham MA Hx - Temple, p. 598.
  4. [S196] Framingham MA VRs, p. 115.
  5. [S706] William Barry, Framingham MA Hx - Barry, p. 292.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 102.
  7. [S96] NEHGR, 105 [1951]: 148.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address, Nov. 20, 2002, Beth Hurd.
  9. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 159: 279.

Jesse Metcalf1,2

M, #15096, b. 15 May 1790, d. 20 June 1838

Family: Eunice Dench Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 15, 1790Providence, RI, USA2,3
MarriageApr 19, 18123
DeathJun 20, 1838Providence, RI, USA, NEGHR: 20 Jun 18392,3
BurialSwan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI, USA4
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  2. [S547] Clayton G. Metcalf, A Study of the Metcalfs, p. 312.
  3. [S96] NEHGR, 105 [1951]: 148.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address, Nov. 20, 2002, Beth Hurd.

Dr. Harry Alexander Houghton1,2

M, #15097, b. 27 July 1884, d. 1942

Family: Harriet Adeline Douty

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 27, 1884Glocester, RI, USA, Jul 1884, age 15 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census1
MarriageMay 25, 1905Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 20 and 20; mar 4 y in 1910 census1
1920 Census1920Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 35, dentist3
1930 Census1930Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 45, a dentist1
1940 Census1940Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 55, public dentist4
Death1942Putnam, CT, USA
BurialGrove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., Connecticut; Roll: 285; Enumeration District: 17; Page 234, Page 32, Sheet 1A; line 27, dwl 90-9-11.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570495.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam Ward 2, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: T625_199; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 343; line 83, dwl 114-242-594.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: T627_528; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 8-27.
  5. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.

Harriet Adeline Douty1

F, #15098, b. 21 June 1884, d. May 1970

Family: Dr. Harry Alexander Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 21, 1884CT, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census2
1920 Census1920Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 35, dentist1
1930 Census1930Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 45, a dentist3
1940 Census1940Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 55, public dentist4
1950 US Census1950Putnam, CT, USA, age 65, widow, no occup
DeathMay, 1970Putnam, CT, USA2
BurialGrove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam Ward 2, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: T625_199; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 343; line 83, dwl 114-242-594.
  2. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., Connecticut; Roll: 285; Enumeration District: 17; Page 234, Page 32, Sheet 1A; line 27, dwl 90-9-11.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: T627_528; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 8-27.
  5. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.

Orville Somerset Houghton1,2,3

M, #15099, b. March 1843, d. 1920

Family: Damaris Holmes

  • Marriage*: Orville Somerset Houghton married Damaris Holmes on circa 1863 mar 37 y in 1900.1,4,6

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar, 1843ME, USA, age 7 in 1850 census; age 17 in 1860 census; age 25 in 1870 census; age 36 in 1880 census; age 56 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census; age 76 in 1920 census4,3,5
Occupation1860papermaker
Marriagecirca 1863mar 37 y in 19001,4,6
1870 Census1870New Marlborough, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 25, paper maker, property $2500-$3507
1880 Census1880Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 35, a paper maker8
1900 Census1900Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 56, paper dealer; also a servant, Mary B. White, Jan. 1873, age 17, NC4,9
1910 Census1910Huntington, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 67, education book manufacturer10
1920 Census1920Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 76, none3,11
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1
Death1920
BurialGreenlaw Cemetery, Housatonic Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, Box 257, p. 289.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Pittsfield, Berksshire Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 4, E.D. 65, Sh. 5, Ln. 1.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 31, E.D. 568, Sh. 7, Ln. 5.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Gardiner, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: M432_257; Page: 289;
    line 8, dwl 377-493.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, ED 285, Sh 29, Ln 6, dwl 241-289.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , New Marlboroush, Berkshire, MA, Reel 602, p. 475, line 40, dwl 261.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, ED 285, Sh 29, Ln 6, dwl 241-289; Roll: T9_534; Family History Film: 1254534; Page: 194A.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Ward 1, Hampden Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 651; Enumeration District: 568; Sheet 7A; line 5, dwl 20-103-156.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Huntington, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_594; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 692; line 31, dwl 224-283.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsfield Ward 4, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll T625_680; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 65; line 1, dwl 11-75-100.

Damaris Holmes1

F, #15100, b. July 1846, d. 1920

Family: Orville Somerset Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul, 1846MA, USA, age 22 in 1870 census; age 32 in 1880 census; age 53 in 1900 census; age 63 in 1910 census; age 73 in 1920 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1863mar 37 y in 19001,2,4
1870 Census1870New Marlborough, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 25, paper maker, property $2500-$3505
1880 Census1880Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 35, a paper maker6
1900 Census1900Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 56, paper dealer; also a servant, Mary B. White, Jan. 1873, age 17, NC2,7
1910 Census1910Huntington, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 67, education book manufacturer8
1920 Census1920Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 76, none3,9
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index1
Death1920
BurialGreenlaw Cemetery, Housatonic Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., MA, USA
ParentsDparents born in MA in 1880, 1910, & 1920 census; father born in MA, mother born in NY in 1900 census4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 31, E.D. 568, Sh. 7, Ln. 5.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Pittsfield, Berksshire Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 4, E.D. 65, Sh. 5, Ln. 1.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, ED 285, Sh 29, Ln 6, dwl 241-289.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , New Marlboroush, Berkshire, MA, Reel 602, p. 475, line 40, dwl 261.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, ED 285, Sh 29, Ln 6, dwl 241-289; Roll: T9_534; Family History Film: 1254534; Page: 194A.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Ward 1, Hampden Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 651; Enumeration District: 568; Sheet 7A; line 5, dwl 20-103-156.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Huntington, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_594; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 692; line 31, dwl 224-283.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsfield Ward 4, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll T625_680; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 65; line 1, dwl 11-75-100.

Minerva Hayward1,2

F, #15101, b. circa 1802

Family: Amaziah Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1802MA, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 48 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census; 1880 census of son Plutarch gives NY3
MarriageJasper Winter
Widow1827
MarriageApr 15, 1827Pomfret, Rutland Co., VT, USA, VT Hx: w/41,4,2,5
1850 Census1850Fremont, Lake, IL, USA, age 62, a farmer, property $3000, next door to Plutarch Houghton6
1860 Census1860Fremont, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 58, a farmer, property $12,000-1000, next door to Plutarch Houghton7
Research
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76. line 9, dwl 95.
  4. [S222] Henry Hobart Vail, Pomfret, Vermont, p. 516.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Pomfret, VT, Vol. 1: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76. line 9, dwl 95.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Fremont, Lake, Illinois; Roll: M653_193; Page: 856; line 9, dwl 3403-3373.

Celia Maria Houghton1,2

F, #15102, b. 17 June 1835, d. 11 June 1926

Family: Warren Elisha Powers

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 17, 1835Pomfret, VT, USA, age 15 in 1850 census3,2
MarriageDec 29, 1859Lake Co., IL, USA, Lic. 93M0862, Book B, p. 1791,2,4
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #, 57,318; parent's #57,3171
DeathJun 11, 1926Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA5
ObituaryObit Barrington Review June 17, 1926 (Excerpts by Bonnie Duresa)

Celia Maria Powers, passed away in her Wauconda home June 11, at nearly 91 years old. Mrs. Powers was the daughter of Amaziah and Minerva Houghton. Born in Pon(m)fret, Vermont, June 17, 1935.
In 1937 at 2 years old came with her parents to Chicago by boat, then by ox team to a farm in Wauconda, where they settled. She married Warren E. Powers January 1, 1960.

They had three children, Lyman A. of Barrington, Willis H. of Cuba and Mrs. Cora M. Bangs of Wauconda. The deceased also leaves six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Powers was nearly a life long resident of Wauconda.

She was a charter member of the Woman's Relief Corps. # 38. Services were held at the Federal Church of Wauconda.5
Relativegrandmother2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Fremont, Lake Co., IL, Box 114, p. 76.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Warren Elisha Powers1

M, #15103

Family: Celia Maria Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageDec 29, 1859Lake Co., IL, USA, Lic. 93M0862, Book B, p. 1791,2,3
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #, 57,318; parent's #57,3171
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

James Elbert Houghton1

M, #15104, b. 26 September 1871, d. 7 December 1936

Family: Sarah Gertrude Bradway

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 26, 1871CT, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; age 28 in 1900 census2
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census1,3
1900 Census1900Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 28, painter3
DeathDec 7, 1936
BurialGrove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,325; parent's #45,0691
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Putnam, Windham Co., CT, Reel 11, Vol. 11, ED. 138, Sh. 51, Ln. 7.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., Connecticut; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 522; Page: 10A; line 12, dwl 121-193.

Sarah Gertrude Bradway1

F, #15105, b. April 1873

Family: James Elbert Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr, 1873CT, USA, age 28 in 1900 census2
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census1,2
1900 Census1900Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 28, painter2
1910 Census1910Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 47, divorced, own income; living with her parents3
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,325; parent's #45,0691
ParentsDCharles W. and Emma F. Bradway, born in CT3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., Connecticut; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 522; Page: 10A; line 12, dwl 121-193.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam Ward 2, Windham, Connecticut; Roll: T624_144; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 582;
    line 84, dwl 97-147-143.

Charles Alexander Houghton1

M, #15106, b. 9 November 1897, d. 25 March 1983

Family 1: Helen Mildred Williams

Family 2: Mary Clarke

  • Marriage*: Charles Alexander Houghton married Mary Clarke.8

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 9, 1897Grosvenordale, CT, USA, Nov 1897, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census2,3
Marriage1
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Putnam, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 20, chauffeur for Mrs. Wicks4
1920 Census1920Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22, Emery Works machinist; living with and son in law of Leroy W. Williams5,6
1930 Census1930Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 32, garage proprietor7
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,319; parent's #57,3251
Living1935Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA8
Marriage8
1940 Census1940Woodstock, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 42, tourist camp proprietor8
1950 US Census1950Campton, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 52, real estate salesman9
DeathMar 25, 1983Santa Clara, CA, USA, age 852
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Putnam, Windham Co., Connecticut; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 522; Page: 10A; line 12, dwl 121-193.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570495.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 142, E.D. 202, Sh. 21, Ln. 50.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4311574; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 202; line 50, dwl 10-305-457.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll 967; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 3; line 24, dwl 63-214-291.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2287; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 5-65; line 18, dwl 96.
  9. [S1554] 1950 U.S. Federal Census , Campton, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA.

Helen Mildred Williams1

F, #15107, b. circa 1900

Family: Charles Alexander Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1900CT, USA, age 20 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census
Marriage1
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,319; parent's #57,3251
1950 US Census1950Campton, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 52, real estate salesman2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S1554] 1950 U.S. Federal Census , Campton, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA.

Dorothy Houghton1

F, #15108

Family: Prescott Kittredge Bearce

Biography

Marriage1,2
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,320; parent's #11,629
Mayflower Ancestral Index: 18064; parent's 107371,2
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.

Prescott Kittredge Bearce1,2

M, #15109

Family: Dorothy Houghton

Biography

Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,320; parent's #11,629
Mayflower Ancestral Index: 18064; parent's 107371,2
Marriage1,2
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.

Ethel D. Houghton1

F, #15110

Family: Benjamin S. Read

Biography

Marriage1
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,321; parent's #11,6291
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.

Benjamin S. Read1

M, #15111

Family: Ethel D. Houghton

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,321; parent's #11,6291
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.

Walter Morse1,2,3

M, #15112, b. 29 December 1788, d. 26 September 1880

Family: Fanny Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 29, 1788Pomfret, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Peterson: 1 Jan. 1789, Pomfret2,4,5,6
Milit-Beg1812Pomfret, VT, USA, in the War of 18125
MarriageOct 22, 1815Pomfret, Rutland Co., VT, USA1,7,2,5,6,3
Immigration1836Ela Twp., Lake Co., IL, USA5
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,322; parent's #67,579
Mayflower Ancestral Index: 18066; parent's 287751,7
DeathSep 26, 1880Gilmer, IL, USA4
BurialFairfield Cemetery, Ela Twp., Lake Co., IL, USA5
BiographyWalter Morse was second cousin to Samuel Finley Breese Morse, inventor of the telegraph (S.F.B.M. was also a professional portrait painter, one of the early inventor/developers of the daggeureotype, and a mentor of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady). Walter
Morse's father Abial (Abiel) served extensively in the American Revolution out of Connecticut and Vermont.8
ParentsSAbial and Mary (Johnson) Morse5,6
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S222] Henry Hobart Vail, Pomfret, Vermont, p. 544.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Pomfret, Rutland Co., VT, Vol. 1, Marriages,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Roger Peterson, Oct. 17, 1999.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 119.
  6. [S1088] Paul Franklin Johnson, Geneaology of Capt. John Johnson, p. 127.
  7. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Roger Peterson, Oct. 26, 1999.

Helen Frances Houghton1

F, #15113, b. circa 1918, d. before 2002

Family: William Francis Farrell

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1918CT, USA, age 1 4/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census
1940 Census1940Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 21, single; living with and niece of Malcolm and Catherine MacRae2
Marriage1
Deathbefore 2002
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,3241
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1712; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 23-17; line 52, dwl 6.

William Francis Farrell1

M, #15114

Family: Helen Frances Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,3241
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.

George S. Ryan1

M, #15115, b. 1875, d. 1952

Family: Martha Palmer Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18752
MarriageJun 17, 1903Denver, CO, USA1,3
Death1952Seattle, WA, USA
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,327; parent's #64,7931
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 398.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1042087/person/6851156693
  3. [S415] E-mail from LeAnn Boardman, Feb 9, 2004.

Worthington Smith Telford1,2,3,4

M, #15116, b. 22 June 1871, d. 13 January 1961

Family: Mary Emelia Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 22, 1871Louisville, KY, USA1,5
Graduation1892Yale College, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USA, Ph.B.5
Residence1897Duluth, MN, USA1,4,5
MarriageAug 7, 1918St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 341,2,6,7,8
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,328;Mayflower Ancestral Index: 18065; parent's 18063; PFDA: #37762,3,9,10
DeathJan 13, 1961VT, USA
Biographya son of Capt. John Gilmer Telford and his wife Elizabeth Little Smith, a daughter of the Rev. Worthington Smith, D.D., of St. Albans, President of the University of Vermont from 1849 to 1856; Teleford studied for admission to VT bar in office of Hogan & Royce, 1893-6; admitted to practice, 1896; removed to Duluth, MN and admitted to practice there, 1897. Local chmn. of Mil. Training Camps Assn., acting as recruiting agent for O.T.C., rank of civilian aide to adj. gen. during World War. Mem. SAR. St. Louis Co. Hist. Soc. Congregationalist. Republican. Residence: 126 33d Av. E. Duluth, MN1,11,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 105 [1951]: 64.
  2. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 398.
  3. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 101.
  5. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 667.
  6. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 84, 100.
  7. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 667-668.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: St. Albans, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  9. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol.25, 1937, p. p. 265.
  10. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 668.
  11. [S188] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, V, p. 668.

Maude Alice Houghton1,2,3

F, #15117, b. 19 March 1878

Family: Bertram Light

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 19, 1878Waterville, ME, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; age 41 in 1920 census4,5,6
Origin1900Sidney, ME, USA7
MarriageJan 10, 1900Sidney, ME, USA, Jan 10, 1900 also given1,2,3,8,7
1920 Census1920Waterville, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 43, second hand, pulp mill9,10
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,329; parent's #70,914;Mayflower Ancestral Index: #18070; parent's 32312; DFPA 28371,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 398.
  2. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.
  3. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 30, 1955, p. p. 74.
  4. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 30 [1955]: 74.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Sidney, Kess Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 6, ED. 104, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  6. [S1193] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912; Kennebeck Region VIII, p. 153.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965, Houghton Surname.
  8. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Oakland ME Area Historical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~mecoakla/documents/vitals/bridesindex.html, Aug. 2, 2002.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Waterville, Kennebec Co., NH, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 15, E.D. 79, Sh. 10, Ln. 87.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Waterville Ward 5, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T625_644; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 79; line 87, dwl 67 1/2-182-229.

Bertram Light1

M, #15118, b. 12 May 1876, d. 2 April 1948

Family: Maude Alice Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 12, 1876ME, USA, age 43 in 1920 census2
Origin1900Sidney, ME, USA
MarriageJan 10, 1900Sidney, ME, USA, Jan 10, 1900 also given1,3,2,4,5
1920 Census1920Waterville, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 43, second hand, pulp mill6,7
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,329; parent's #70,914;Mayflower Ancestral Index: #18070; parent's 32312; DFPA 28371,3
DeathApr 2, 19482
ParentsSparents born in ME7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 398.
  2. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 30, 1955, p. p. 74.
  3. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.
  4. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Oakland ME Area Historical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~mecoakla/documents/vitals/bridesindex.html, Aug. 2, 2002.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965, Houghton Surname.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Waterville, Kennebec Co., NH, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 15, E.D. 79, Sh. 10, Ln. 87.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Waterville Ward 5, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T625_644; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 79; line 87, dwl 67 1/2-182-229.

Grace Demma Houghton1

F, #15119, b. circa 1866

Family: Charles McKernon

  • Marriage*: Grace Demma Houghton married Charles McKernon on circa 1894 mar 16 y in 1910 census.1,3

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1866MA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1894mar 16 y in 1910 census1,3
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Ancestral Index: #18068; parent's 175751
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, New Marlboroush, Berkshire, MA, Reel 602, p. 475, line 40, dwl 261.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsfield Ward 4, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_573; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74; line 68, dwl 77-101-123.

Charles McKernon1

M, #15120, b. circa 1866

Family: Grace Demma Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1866NY, USA, age 44 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1894mar 16 y in 1910 census1,2
1910 Census1910Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 44, treasurer, Mfg. Co; Mary Jane Houghton, age 72, aunt2
1920 Census1920Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 54, president, paper mill; Mary J. Houghton, age 85, single, aunt3,4
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Ancestral Index: #18068; parent's 175751
ParentsSfather born in NY, mother born in WI
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S109] Terry, Mayflower Ancestral Index, I, p. 323.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsfield Ward 4, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_573; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74; line 68, dwl 77-101-123.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 4, E.D. 64, Sh. 10, Ln. 2.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsfield Ward 4, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll T625_680; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 64; line 97, dwl 77-162-223.