Carrie Abbie Houghton1,2

F, #20971, b. 9 November 1859, d. 1 October 1864

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 9, 1859Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Putney VR: circa 10 Oct; age 7/12 in 1860 census3,4,5,6
DeathOct 1, 1864Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, a. 4-11-221,7,4,5,8
BurialWest Hill Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, aged 5 years7,8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 148 #5714.
  3. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 54, 300.
  4. [S372] Delmar R. Lowell, Lowell Geenealogy, p. 94.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 148.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 640: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  7. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 66.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, p. 1145: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Christina (?)1

F, #20972

Family: Silas Houghton

Biography

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

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.

Silas Houghton1

M, #20973

Family: Christina (?)

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.

Cynthia M. (?)1

F, #20974, b. circa 1827, d. 4 November 1850

Family: Calvin M. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1827VT, USA, dd calc; age 22 in 1850 census2
Marriage18501
DeathNov 4, 1850Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae 23 yrs1,3
BurialEast Putney Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 152; line 4, dwl 292-321.
  3. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 57.

Calvin M. Houghton1

M, #20975, b. 29 October 1821, d. 6 September 1902

Family 1: Mary L. (?)

  • Marriage*: Calvin M. Houghton married Mary L. (?) on 1848.5

Family 2: Cynthia M. (?)

Family 3: Mary Adeline Moore

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthOct 29, 1821Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 28 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1870 census; age 58 in 1880 census; Oct 1821, age 78 in 1900 census; Death certif: Putney, VT2,3,4
Marriage18485
1850 Census1850Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 28, carpenter6
Marriage18507
Marriagecirca 18558
1860 Census1860Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 38, a carpenter, property $700-4009
1870 Census1870Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 47, a farmer, property $1200-$15,00010
1880 Census1880Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 58, a farmer11,12
OccupationDeath Certif: farmer and carpenter; Chesterfield Hx: wheelwright; During the 1880's, he operated the ferry from Chesterfield to Brattleboro, from a point near the Route 9 bridge crossing today13
1900 Census1900Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 78, farmer, widower14,15
Residenceat Brattleboro and Putney VT and Westmoreland and W. Chesterfield NH
DeathSep 6, 1902West Chesterfield, NH, USA, per obit in "Vermont Phoenix, 12 Sep. 1902; death certificate: 22 years in W. Chesterfield; prior Westmoreland; age: 80 y, 10 m, 15 d; cause: Dropsy for 1 year8,16
BurialSep 9, 1902Chesterfield West Cemetery, West Chesterfield, VT, USA, Lot 112: Use 2nd gate on Poor Rd., 1st row Amidon, 2nd row Hubbard, 3rd row Houghton16,17
BiographyThompson: Calvin was a carpenter, wheelwright and farmer, lived Putney, Dummerston and Brattleboro, Vt. and Westmoreland and W. Chesterfield, N H. He and wife buried lot 112, main section, Chesterfield West Cem, use 2nd gate on Poor Road, first row Amidon, second row, Hubbard, third row Houghton. Also in this plot is the wife of Frank L. Houghton, Ellen M. Cheney, 1878-1937.

Had been resident of W. Chesterfield 22 years at time of death. During the 1880's, for a number of years, he operated the ferry from Chesterfield to Brattleboro, from a point near where the Route 9 Bridge crossing is today. An entry in the Child's Business Directory N H 1884-85 mentions that his location was # 18 but street name not given, also says he had 100 acre farm and the Houghton Ferry.

His death per obit in "Vermont Phoenix" newspaper of 12 Sep 1902

"In West Chesterfield, N. H., Sept. 6, Calvin M. Houghton, 80 years, 11 months."
His death certificate says "80 years, 10 months, 15 days". Cause was dropsy for one year prior.

He is listed HOH on the 1850 Federal Census in Brattleboro, Vt., with his parents, Thomas and Sally Moor(e) Houghton and Cynthia, age 22. At the time Calvin was 28, Thomas 72, and Sally 68. No children with either Mary L. or Cynthia. Fiche at LDS Center and internet data from Vermont Vital Records shows first four children with birthplaces as Westminster Twp., Windham Co., Vt.18
ContributnStanley and Eileen Thompson contributed much of the genealogy of of Calvin M. Houghton
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300, 301.
  2. [S597] Oran E. Randall, Chesterfield NH Hx.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 47, Sh. 24, Ln. 5.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Westminster, Windham Co., VT, p. 1145: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  5. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 57.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 152; line 4, dwl 292-321.
  7. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
  8. [S415] E-mail 1998, Stanley Thompson.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 479, line 7, dwl 691-680.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 793, Ln. 33, dwl 68-63.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 47, Sh. 24, Ln. 5, dwl 271-296.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 47, Sh. 24, Ln. 5, dwl.
  13. [S597] Oran E. Randall, Chesterfield NH Hx, p.
  14. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Chesterfield, NH: Vol. 3, ED 28, Sheet 6, Ln 59.
  15. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 28; Sheet 6B; line 59, dwl 146-146.
  16. [S5] Death Certificate, Calvin Houghton.
  17. [S415] E-mail from Stan Thompson, June 21, 2002.
  18. [S1358] Stanley L. Thompson, Word Document, Sent to me by Stanley Thompson; 41 pp., p. 19.

Eber. R. Houghton1

M, #20976, b. circa 1824, d. 1830

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 18246 years at dd1
Death1830Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.

Calvin Cader Houghton1

M, #20977

Family: Catherine Alvord

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageMay 28, 1816Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Dummerston, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #20978, b. circa 1784, d. 3 August 1839

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 17841
DeathAug 3, 1839Townshend, Windham Co., VT, USA, 55 years1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.

George Houghton1

M, #20979, b. 1819, d. 24 October 1823

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1819Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA2,1
DeathOct 24, 1823Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 4 years1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300.
  2. [S415] E-mail 1998, Stanley Thompson.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, Windham Co., VT, Book 1, p. 123; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Thomas Houghton1,2,3

M, #20980, b. 1778, d. 10 January 1854

Family: Sally Moore

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1778Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 72 in 1850 census4,5,6,7,8
Occupationa carpenter5
ChurchFeb 15, 1800Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Thomas Hotten, is an Episcopalian9
MarriageDec, 1803Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA10,11,12
1810 Census1810Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 10010-10010; 1 male <10, 1 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 26-443,13
Research1812
Mil. Serv.between 1812 and 1813VT, USA, VT War Roster: A Thomas Houghton "Served from Sept. 29, 1812 to Feb. 12, 1813 in Capt. Benjamin S. Edgerton's Company, 11th Regt. Also served in 2 Regt. (Fifield's) Vt. Militia. Ref: R. & L. 1812. AGO Pages 1 and 2.
1820 Census1820Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 8 Individuals: 1 male = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 male =26-45 (1774-1794)// 3 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 female =10-16 (1810-1804), 1 female =26-45 (1774-1794)3,14
1830 Census1830Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 9 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 2 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)3,15
1840 Census1840Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)3,16
DeathJan 10, 1854Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 76 years (ae. 75 years)17,7,18
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 300, 301.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 46 # 1060.
  3. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 392.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 334.
  5. [S5] Death Certificate, of Son Calvin Houghton.
  6. [S59] Love, Descendants of Capt. William Houghton, p. 8.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 46.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 152; line 4, dwl 292-321.
  9. [S1510] Alden M. Rollins, Vermont Religious Certificates, p. 189.
  10. [S257] Unknown author, Putney VT Town Records I, p. 467.
  11. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 183.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 1, p. 1; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  13. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 321.
  14. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 258.
  15. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 186; Page: 131.
  16. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 547; Page: 5.
  17. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

John Curtis Houghton1

M, #20981, b. circa 1833, d. 15 February 1837

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1833
DeathFeb 15, 1837Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, son Curtis...4 years1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.

Mary L. (?)1,2

F, #20982, b. circa 1829, d. 31 January 1848

Family: Calvin M. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1829dd calc1,2
Marriage18482
DeathJan 31, 1848Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Gravestone: 30 Jan1,2,3
BurialEast Putney Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae 19 yrs2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.
  2. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 57.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Orry Houghton1,2

F, #20983, b. circa 1805, d. 22 July 1808

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1805dd calc1
DeathJul 22, 1808Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 3, of dysentery1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Book 1, p. 102; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Patty Houghton1

F, #20984, b. circa 1801, d. 12 September 1883

Family: (?) Church

  • Marriage*: Patty Houghton married (?) Church on before 1883.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1801Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Marriagebefore 18831
DeathSep 12, 1883Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 82-5-12, widow1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.

(?) Church1

M, #20985

Family: Patty Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriagebefore 18831
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #20986, d. 1778

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Death1778Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.

Sophia Houghton1

F, #20987, b. circa 1818, d. 18 December 1835

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 18181
DeathDec 18, 1835Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Dec. 13, 1835, 44 years1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 301.

Warren T. Houghton1

M, #20988, b. 6 October 1851, d. 19 November 1887

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 6, 1851Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 8 in 1860 census1
1860 Census1860Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 472
1880 Census1880Weld, CO, USA, age 28, single, sheep herder3
DeathNov 19, 1887Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, 36-1-1 [also Nov. 7, 1887], an accidental death1,4,5
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae 36; near Susannah R, and Jas. M. Houghton4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 302.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 369, line 39, dwl 275-275.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Colorado; Roll: T9_93; Family History Film: 1254093; Page: 480A;.
  4. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 17.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1305; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Jonathan Houghton Jr.1

M, #20989

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 302.

(?) Houghton1

M, #20990, d. 1777

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Death1777Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Duplicate1777Putney, VT, USA, Death
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 302.

George W. Smith1

M, #20991

Family: Elizabeth M. Reynolds

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriagebefore 1882no md1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 336.

George D. F. Smith1

M, #20992, b. before 1882

Family: Jennie L. Cook

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbefore 1882Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA1
MarriageDec 18, 1882Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 230.

Jennie L. Cook1

F, #20993

Family: George D. F. Smith

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageDec 18, 1882Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 230.

Shuah Houghton1

M, #20994

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
WarningsMar 14, 1786Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 366.
  2. [S724] Alden M. Rollins Vermont Warnings Outs II, p. 240.

James M. Houghton1,2

M, #20995, b. circa 1843, d. 4 May 1862

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1843VT, USA, age 17 in 1860 census3
1860 Census1860Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 17; living with George and Clarissa Hooker; 7 houses from Susannah Houghton3
ResearchAug 21, 1861VT, USA
Mil. EnlsAug 26, 1861Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. F, 4th VT Infantry, a private; until Sep 21, 1861.4,5,6,2
DeathMay 4, 1862in War of the Rebellion, of disease; Putney VT GS: 18611
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, [government stone, no dates]; next to Curtis Houghton6
DuplicateWindham Co., VT, USA, enlisted same regiment; but 1 died and 1 mustered out
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 58.
  2. [S1298] Theodore S. Peck, VT Volunteers 1861-1866 Revised Roster, p. 128.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Putney, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 370, line 30, dwl 282-282.
  4. [S598] VT The Fortnightly Club of Putney, Putney VT Hx, p. 172.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  6. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 17.

Fred Van Houghton1

M, #20996, b. 30 March 1909, d. 14 January 1939

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 30, 1909Putney, VT, USA, age 1 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census2,3,1
DeathJan 14, 19392
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, next to Harry D and Cora2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 18.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 111, Sh. 11, Ln. 4.

Florence Eliza Locke1

F, #20997, b. 23 December 1867, d. 1931

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 23, 1867Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Death19312
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 70.
  2. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 24.

Alice M. Locke1

F, #20998, b. 1870, d. 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1870Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Death19152
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 70.
  2. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 24.

Harry H. Locke1

M, #20999, b. 1876, d. 1961

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18761
Death19612
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 70.
  2. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 24.

Katharine A. Keyes1,2,3

F, #21000, b. circa January 1839, d. 23 August 1839

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca Jan, 18391
DeathAug 23, 18391
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, ae 8 ms
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S261] Ken Stevens, Putney VT Gravestonees, p. 24.
  2. [S720] Scott Andrew Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - II, p. 133.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 87.