William Burbank1

M, #17971

Family: Bette Willson

Biography

BirthBethel, Windsor Co., VT, USA1
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 16, 1932 - 5277.

Stephen Carpenter1

M, #17972

Family: Rebecca Willson

Biography

BirthSharon, Windsor Co., VT, USA1
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 16, 1932 - 5277.

Mr. (?) Kingsley1

M, #17973

Family: Martha Willson

Biography

BirthBarre, Washington Co., VT, USA1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 16, 1932 - 5277.

Eunice Jefferson1

F, #17974

Family: William Willson

Biography

Marriage1
BirthRochester, Windsor Co., VT, USA1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 16, 1932 - 5277.

Benjamin Preston1

M, #17975

Family: Hannah Willson

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 16, 1932 - 5277.

Sabra Chadwick1

F, #17976

Family: Joseph Willson

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 16, 1932 - 5277.

Captain Benajah Strong1

M, #17977

Family: Elizabeth Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriageafter 1798no md1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, Sep 16, 1932 - 5277.

Phineas Houghton1,2

M, #17978, b. between 1771 and 1780

Family: Nancy (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birthbetween 1771 and 17801
Marriage2
Residencebetween 1810 and 1820Otsego, NY, USA2
1830 Census1830Leicester, Livingston Co., NY, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780)// 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)3
1840 Census1840Westfield, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779), female 60 to 70 (1770-1779)4
Biographybrother Nehemiah
DuplicateOtsego Co., NY, USA5
Duplicate
ResearchWestfield, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, 9 houses apart in 1840 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1925 - 2618.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Emily Irons Rogers, 1998.
  3. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Leicester, Livingston, New York; Roll: 93; Page: 170.
  4. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Westfield, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 271; Page: 151.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Pittsfield, Otsego Co., NY, p. 119.

Eunice Houghton1,2,3

F, #17979, b. 17 March 1783, d. 29 May 1854

Family: Rufus Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 17, 1783Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 67 in 1850 census1,4,2,3
Marriage1,2
LivingJul 17, 1847Wrote names and births of children in Chauncey Houghton Bible: "Rufus Houghton rote this the 17th July 1847 my age is sixty nine 21 of August. Eunice Houghton age sixty four in March 14, 47."2
1850 Census1850Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, Savina, 48; Eunice, 67; James M. Meade, 21, NY; Parthena Meade, 18; Robert Schemuckhorn, 205
DeathMay 29, 1854Mt. Vision, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 71y 2mo 19d6,7
BurialMt. Vision, Otsego Co., NY, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S841] Chauncy Houghton Bible.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Milford, Otsego Co., NY, Box 580, p. 116.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_580; Page: 116; line 22, dwl 275-297.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Alex Ross, May 8, 2004: "Janet." <e-mail address>

Rufus Houghton1,2,3

M, #17980, b. 21 August 1778, d. 29 May 1848

Family: Eunice Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 21, 1778Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA4,2,5,3
Marriage1,5
1810 Census1810Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 7 Total; 30010-20010; 3 male <10, 1 male 26-44//2 female <10, 1 female 26-446
Immigrationbefore 1820Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, "from Worcester settled in the Wellman District before 1820. He reared a large family and remained there as long as he hived. His father, Ebenezer Houghton, came with him...Mr. Houghton's family were all well married and were respectable and enterprising citizens; but like the old inhabitants gone to the spirit world."7
1820 Census1820Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 9 Individuals: 2 male 0-10, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45; 3 female 0-10, 1 female 26-458
ResidenceMilford, Otsego Co., NY, USA7
1840 Census1840Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 3 males, 2 females
LivingJul 17, 1847Wrote names and births of children in Chauncey Houghton Bible: "Rufus Houghton rote this the 17th July 1847 my age is sixty nine 21 of August. Eunice Houghton age sixty four in March 14, 47."5
DeathMay 29, 1848Mt. Vision, Otsego Co., NY, USA, 69y 9mo 9d ;Taylor: before July 1852, when sister Jerusha Whitford deposed in a matter at Supreme Court naming surviving sibs9,10
Burial1848Mt. Vision, Otsego Co., NY, USA10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S249] White, Geneal. Abstr. of Revol. War II, p. 1717.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 326; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
  5. [S841] Chauncy Houghton Bible.
  6. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 34; Page: 242.
  7. [S1191] Ezra Stevens, Milford, Otsego Co., NY History.
  8. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego, New York; Roll: M33_74; Page: 64.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Alex Ross, May 8, 2004: "Janet." <e-mail address>

Lucy Houghton1,2

F, #17981, b. 8 October 1784

Family: John Chase

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 8, 1784Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA1,2
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.

John Chase1

M, #17982

Family: Lucy Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.

Lydia Houghton1,2

F, #17983, b. 17 August 1786

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 17, 1786Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.

Parmela Houghton1

F, #17984, b. 27 May 1788, d. 1868

Family: Phineas Flint

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 27, 1788Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA2,3,1
Marriage4,3,5
NoteThis marriage lasted until his death. She then returned to the Flint home and lived there until after 1860. She went to Michigan to live with one of her daughters.
Relativemarried Flints
Death1868Kinderhook, Branch, MI, USA, aged 802
BurialMaple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.
  2. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  3. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  4. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter (at Cooperstown Library in a Houghton file), from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  5. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Phineas Flint1

M, #17985, b. 28 March 1780, d. 8 June 1823

Family: Parmela Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 28, 1780Fitchberg, MA, USA, Findagrave:      May 27, 17882
Marriage3,1,4
DeathJun 8, 1823Worchester, NY, USA2
Churcha deacon in the Congregational Church
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  3. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter (at Cooperstown Library in a Houghton file), from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.
  4. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Lucy Houghton1,2

F, #17986, b. 1 December 1790

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 1, 1790Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA3,1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, VT, Book 1, p. 15; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.

Jemima Houghton1,2

F, #17987, b. 24 June 1792

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 24, 1792Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.

Jotham Houghton1

M, #17988, b. 24 June 1794, d. 21 September 1795

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 24, 1794Newfane, Windham Co., VT, USA, Jun 24, 1792 also1,2
DeathSep 21, 17951
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Newfane, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 15.

Esther Houghton1

F, #17989, b. 9 October 1796, d. 30 April 1797

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 9, 17961
DeathApr 30, 17971
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.

Jotham Houghton1

M, #17990, b. 16 April 1798, d. 28 January 1880

Family: Clarinda (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 16, 1798NY, USA, age 52 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1860 census; age 74 in 1870 census2,1
1820 Census1820Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 3 Individuals: 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26;
1 female 45+3,4
Marriage5
1830 Census1830Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 2 female 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 female 60 to 70 (1761-1770)6
1840 Census1840Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825)7
1860 Census1860Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 63, farmer; property $4200-14008
1870 Census1870Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 74, a retired farmer, property $1000-3000; and Wm. K. Redout?, 27, OH9
DeathJan 28, 1880Munson, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 82, nephritis10
BurialFowler's Mill Cemetery, Chardon, OH, USA, age 83
ResearchJotham, Joshua, and Jonathan names are only Houghton residents of Newbury OH in all censuses; same individual given dates
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, Reel 1204, p. 251, line 39, dwl 136-137.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, p. 114.
  4. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M33_91; Page: 113.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M432_682; Page: 276; line 36, dwl 130-131.
  6. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: 131; Page: 259.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga Co., Ohio; Roll: 395; Page: 153.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M653_967; Page: 909; sheet 11, line 34, dwl 97-90.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, Reel 1204, p. 251, line 39, dwl 136-137.
  10. [S1377] 1880 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Munson, Geauga, Ohio Enumeration District: 78 Line: 7 Roll: T1159_104.

Daniel Houghton1

M, #17991, b. 10 April 1804

Family: Polly (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 10, 1804NY, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 56 in 1860 census; age 65 in 1870 census; age 76 in 1880 census2,3
Marriage3
1830 Census1830Burton, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 3 Total: 1 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)4
1840 Census1840Newbury, Geauga Co., OH, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)5
1850 Census1850Russell, Geauga Co., OH, USA, age 46, a farmer3
1880 Census1880Benton, Berrien Co., MI, USA, age 76, a farmer6,7
ParentsSparents born in VT
Researchwife Polly, but wrong md
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 3/22/1925.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Benton, MI, Reel 27, Vol. 3, E.D. 2, Sh. 15, Ln. 33.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Russell, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: M432_682; Page: 111; line 40, dwl 66-68.
  4. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Burton, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: 131; Page: 229.
  5. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Newbury, Geauga, Ohio; Roll: 395; Page: 154.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Benton, Berrien Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 3, E.D. 2, Sh. 15, Ln. 33.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Benton, Berrien Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 3, E.D. 2, Sh. 15, Ln. 33, dwl 148-148.

Timothy Black1,2

M, #17992

Family 1: Betsey Houghton

Family 2: Almira Baldwin

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Origin1823Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA3,1
MarriageSep 25, 1823Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA1,4,2
Children+2 or 3 daughters1
Marriagecirca 18401
Biography1840married a niece, Almira Baldwin1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 8527.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Book 2, p. 201: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, VT, book 2, p. 201: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Almira Baldwin1

F, #17993, b. 1811

Family: Timothy Black

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18112
Marriagecirca 18401
Biography"The children of this marriage were born in coventry, Vt., and the fmily tradition is tht Timothy married a niece by marriage, Almira Baldwin's mother having been a sister of Betsey Houghton." (sisters: Sarah, Keziah, Susan); father may have been Jonathan Baldwin of Coventry, VT1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 8527.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930, #8527.

Joel Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #17994, b. 30 June 1816, d. 16 June 1893

Family: Julia A. Parker

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 30, 1816Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 34 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 53 in 1870 census; age 63 in 1880 census2,3,5
OccupationHe built a home and operated a gristmill and batting factory form many years in Sutton MA. He ground corn in the grist mill and made cotton batts and sold them under the trade name of "Rosedale Batts." The 1857 Henry Walling Map of Worcester County showed the J. H. Houghton Batt Co., located on Cold Spring Brook. He constructed a 160 foot dam for the grist mill, creating the Houghton pond. On 20 Aug 1860 and on 21 Nov 1860 he extended his property by purchases from Nathaniel and Adeline Dodge. In 1870 he built an "English Cottage" on Buttonwood Ave. about 172 feet east of the grist mill. He later built a barn and spring house across the street. He removed his family from the Dudley House where all his children had been born.6
Residencecirca 1846Grafton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
NoteApr 16, 1847Sutton, MA, USA, of Grafton, a trader, bought for $2250, from Horatio N. Hye a certain parcel of land containing 2 acres with all the privileges of the same with all the machinery in the mills6
1850 Census1850Sutton, MA, USA, age 34, a wicking and batting maker, property $20008
1860 Census1860Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44, cotton batting mfg9
1870 Census1870Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, He built a home and operated a batting factory and gristmill for many years10
1870 Census1870Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, batting manufacturer, property $4500-$200011
1880 Census1880Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 63, runs grist mill12
DeathJun 16, 1893Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 7613,3
BurialWilkinsonville Cemetery, Boston Rd., Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,14
ResearchMLM: as father, "doubtful"5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 208.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 102.
  3. [S892] Susan Salisbury, MA Cemetery - 1, p. 363.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75 #2104.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Robert C. Stowe: The Sutton Historical Society Bulletin, Vol. VI, No. 3, Sept. 1980, p. 2.
  7. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_345; Page: 123;
    line 1, dwl 1-1.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_531; Page: 919; 10, dwl 1409-1952.
  10. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 414.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 56b, line 9, dwl 58-85.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 24D; Enumeration District: 831; line 38, dwl 388-485.
  13. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 415.
  14. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  15. [S324] Grafton MA VRs, p. 229.
  16. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 581.

Julia A. Parker1

F, #17995, b. 7 March 1824, d. 26 June 1872

Family: Joel Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 7, 1824Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1860 census1,2
Residencecirca 1846Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3
MarriageOct 13, 1846Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Newton MA VRs: may have only year3,4
1860 Census1860Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 44, cotton batting mfg5
1870 Census1870Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 53, batting manufacturer, property $4500-$20006
DeathJun 26, 1872Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 487,8
BurialWilkinsonville Cemetery, Boston Rd., Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, USA8,9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1930 - 208.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 153.
  3. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 581.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_531; Page: 919; 10, dwl 1409-1952.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 56b, line 9, dwl 58-85.
  7. [S319] John C. Dudley, Sutton MA Hx II, p. 414.
  8. [S892] Susan Salisbury, MA Cemetery - 1, p. 363.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  10. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  11. [S324] Grafton MA VRs, p. 229.

Solomon Houghton1

M, #17996

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
1790 Census1790Winchester, NH, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 16+, 2 males under 16, 3 females1,2
Duplicate1790 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  2. [S1220] 1790 U.S. Federal Census , Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH, p. 28.

Thomas Houghton1

M, #17997, b. circa 1730, d. 30 March 1797

Family: Elizabeth Taylor

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 17301
Marriage2
DeathMar 30, 1797Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, He died of fever, aged 67 years. (source: Vital Records of Andover, MA to the end of the year 1849)1,3
BurialSouth Church Cemetery, Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S297] Andover MA VRs I,.

Betsey Starrs1,2

F, #17998, b. circa 1763, d. 18 October 1802

Family 1: Henry Pigeon

Family 2: Capt. Joel Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1763dd calculation
ResearchApr 29, 1790Weston, MA, USA, p. 356, Henry and Betsey Store [int. Starr] marr Apr 29, 1790 in Weston; p. 490, Henry Pigeon died Dec. 2, 1799; Betsey remarried Joel Houghton1
MarriageApr 29, 1790Weston, MA, USA
WillApr 27, 1802Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, signed as Betsey Pigeon of Newton; mentions Henry Pigeon, "deceased, my late beloved husband" and my beloved children and the children of the said Henry", Betsey, Jane?, Henry, Maria, and Charles, and Joel Houghton, executor (Probate # 11922)3,4,2
MarriageMay 7, 1802Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA5,6,7
DeathOct 18, 1802Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 39 per Newton MA VRs; (in C. C., Oct 23, 1802; age 19 given)8,7,9
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Newton, MA, USA7
ParentsDJosiah Starrs of Newton, a physician, deceased in 1802 and Abigail Starrs of Weston in 1802.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 356.
  2. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 11922, FHC #397099.
  3. [S852] Samuel H. Folsom and William E. Rogers, Middlesex MA Probate Index, p. 249.
  4. [S955] Middlesex Probate Records 2l, p. 374.
  5. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  6. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75.
  8. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 464.
  9. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.

Margaret Murdock1

F, #17999, b. 13 December 1781, d. 28 January 1821

Family: Capt. Joel Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 13, 1781Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
MarriageSep 30, 1806Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,3,4,5
NewspaperOct 4, 1806Columbian Centenial: marriage
DeathJan 28, 1821Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 39, in C.C., Jan 31, 18216,7,8
ParentsDSamuel and Beulah Murdock7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 143.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, 1931 - 269.
  3. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 312.
  4. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1893.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 41, 75.
  6. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 464.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
  8. [S1494] American Antiquarian Society, ndex of Deaths in Mass. Centinel & Columbian Cent.

Nabby Houghton1

F, #18000, b. 18 February 1768

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 18, 1768Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S46] Boston Transcript, 9/28/1931 - 269.
  2. [S290] Newton MA VRs, p. 103.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 21.