Houghton Surname Project

John Greiser¹

M, #27991, b. circa 1912

Family: Dorothy M. Houghton

Marriage*: John Greiser married Dorothy M. Houghton, daughter of Bert Edward Houghton and Mary Weiling.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1912

IL, USA

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.

Paul R. Houghton¹

M, #27992, b. circa August 1908

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa Aug, 1908

IL, USA, age 1 8/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census

Occupation

1930

Dept. store clerk

Residence

1966

University City, MO, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.

Mary Weiling

F, #27993, b. circa 1885

Family: Bert Edward Houghton

Marriage*: Mary Weiling married Bert Edward Houghton, son of Richard T. Houghton and Lucy A. Ambrose, on Nov 25, 1907 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 27 and 23.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1885

IL, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Nov 25, 1907

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 27 and 23²

1930 Census

1930

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 49, building carpenter¹

1940 Census

1940

Peoria, IL, USA, age 59, real estate carpenter³

Residence

1966

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA²

ParentsD

parents born in IL in 1930 census; parents born in Germany in 1910 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois; Roll: 549; Enumeration District: 62; Sheet: 21B; line 74, dwl 216-449-536.
[S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00918; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 104-51.

Stephen Berkly Houghton^1,2,3

M, #27994, b. 15 November 1856, d. 19 September 1932

Family: Emida Florence Miller

Marriage*: Stephen Berkly Houghton married Emida Florence Miller on Jul 26, 1879 at Hudson, McClean Co., IL, USA, This certifies that S.B.( Stephen Berkly) Houghton and Emida F. (Florence) Miller were united by me in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony at Hudson (IL) on the 26 day of July in the year of our Lord 1879. In Presence of John A. Miller and Eliza Miller (Eliza Jane McGiffen) Signed T.R. McNair, Minister of the Gospel
Book I, p. 58; age 22 and 17.^2,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 15, 1856

IL, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 13 in 1870 census; Nov 1857, age 42 in 1900 census; age 52 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census; age 73 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

Jul 26, 1879

Hudson, McClean Co., IL, USA, This certifies that S.B.( Stephen Berkly) Houghton and Emida F. (Florence) Miller were united by me in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony at Hudson (IL) on the 26 day of July in the year of our Lord 1879. In Presence of John A. Miller and Eliza Miller (Eliza Jane McGiffen) Signed T.R. McNair, Minister of the Gospel
Book I, p. 58; age 22 and 17^2,4

1880 Census

1880

Hudson, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 23, farmer⁵

1900 Census

1900

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 42, contractor⁶

1910 Census

1910

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 52, carpenter, contractor⁷

1920 Census

1920

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 63, building contractor⁸

1930 Census

1930

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 73, general practice contractor⁹

Death

Sep 19, 1932

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, Cert. 2720847, filed Sep 20, 1932^2,10

ParentsS

parents born in IL in 1930 census⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Hudson, McLean Co., IL, p. 192, line 23, dwl 1292-1269.
[S992] Bible Record, owned by Craig Miller: The Bible was handed down through the family to me. "Pictorial Family Bible" probably around 1880.
[S1367] Unknown author, McLean County, Illinois Hx, p. 1022.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, McLean, Illinois; Roll: 230; Family History Film: 1254230; Page: 374B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 0440; line 20, dwl 170-179.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Ward 5, Peoria Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 104; Sheet 11A; line 41, dwl 110-217-231.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 5, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T624_316; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 158; line 47, dwl 110-99-80.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 5, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_399; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 102; line 71, dwl 100-165-172.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois; Roll: 549; Enumeration District: 57; Sheet: 3B; line 100, dwl 706-87-90.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

James Richard Houghton

M, #27995, b. 16 September 1941, d. 4 October 2010

Family: Pauline Brock

Marriage*: James Richard Houghton married Pauline Brock.^2,3

Divorce*: James Richard Houghton and Pauline Brock were divorced.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Sep 16, 1941 Decora, IA, USA¹
Marriage ^2,3
Graduation 1965 Boston University, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA²
Divorce
Residence 2010 Cumberland Foreside, ME, USA
Death Oct 4, 2010 Gosnell House, Scarborough, ME, USA¹
Obituary Oct 26, 2010 James R. Houghton, 69
SCARBOROUGH -- James R. Houghton, 69, of Cumberland Foreside, died on Oct. 4, 2010, at Gosnell House, after a long illness.
James was born on Sept. 16, 1941, in Decora, Iowa, the son of Raymond Henry Houghton and Mildred Hulsubus Houghton. His family moved in 1945 to Yarmouth where he attended The Waynflete School. He graduated from Governor Dummer Academy, afterwards he attended Boston University. James lived for 35 years in Cambridge, Mass., where he raised his family and worked as creative director for several advertising agencies creating many award winning campaigns.
James was an accomplished writer and artist as well as an avid outdoorsman. He loved to spend time on the water. He spent summers on Mt. Desert Island where he enjoyed climbing the mountains in Acadia National Park.
James is survived by his sons, Brock and Nick; granddaughter Nina who reside in Los Angeles, Calif; as well as his former wife, Pauline Brock; his friend and caretaker, Cecily Russell of Cumberland Foreside; his mother, Mildred of Yarmouth; his brother Stephen of New York; and four nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Gosnell Hospice for their good care of Mr. Houghton in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to The Gosnell
Memorial House.

Send Flowers

Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on October 26, 2010¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mainetoday-pressherald/…

[S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, CVII [1993]: 376.

[S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, XCIX [1985]: 443.

Pauline Brock¹

F, #27996, b. circa 1944

Family: James Richard Houghton

Marriage*: Pauline Brock married James Richard Houghton, son of Raymond Henry Houghton and Mildred Sylvia Hulsebus.^1,2

Divorce*: Pauline Brock and James Richard Houghton were divorced.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1944
Marriage ^1,2
Note social register
Divorce
Living 2016

Pedigree

Citations

[S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, CVII [1993]: 376.

[S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, XCIX [1985]: 443.

Brock Biddle Houghton

M, #27997, b. between 1965 and 1970

Family: Martha Davis

Marriage*: Brock Biddle Houghton married Martha Davis.

Divorce*: Brock Biddle Houghton and Martha Davis were divorced in 2002.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth between 1965 and 1970
Marriage
Divorce 2002 ¹
Living 2016

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

Martha Davis

F, #27998, b. 1965?

Family: Brock Biddle Houghton

Marriage*: Martha Davis married Brock Biddle Houghton, son of James Richard Houghton and Pauline Brock.

Divorce*: Martha Davis and Brock Biddle Houghton were divorced in 2002.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth 1965?
Marriage
Divorce 2002 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

Nina Davis Houghton

F, #27999, b. 1997

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth 1997
Living 2010 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA

Pedigree

Nicholas D. Houghton¹

M, #28000, b. 1970

Family: Joanna (?)

Marriage*: Nicholas D. Houghton married Joanna (?) on 2003.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth 1970
Marriage 2003 ²
Living 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, CVII [1993]: 376.

[S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

E. Houghton¹

M, #28001, b. between 1766 and 1784

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth between 1766 and 1784
1810 Census 1810 Oneida Co., NY, USA, 5 Total: 10110-00101; Males under 10=1;16-25=1;26-44=1; Females 16-25=1;26-44=1^2,3
Duplicate
Duplicate
Research Oneida Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1810, Oneida Co., NY, p. 106.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, Oneida Co., NY, p. 106.

[S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Not Stated, Oneida, New York; Roll: 33; Page: 278.

J. Houghton¹

M, #28002, b. between 1766 and 1784

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth between 1766 and 1784
Residence 1810 Oneida Co., NY, USA, a widower? with a young daughter; Oneida Co. is next to Madison Co.
1810 Census 1810 Oneida, NY, USA, ages: 00010-10000; 1 male 26-44; 1 Female: under 10; 1 female 45+¹
1830 Census 1830 Madison, NY, USA, There is a John Houghton in Madison Co; same person ?²
Duplicate NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, Oneida Co., NY, p. 106.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1830 US Census, Madison Co., NY.

Lydia Tolman^1,2,3

F, #28003, b. 21 December 1773, d. before 1800

Family: Jonathan Stratton

Marriage*: Lydia Tolman married Jonathan Stratton on Jul 29, 1798 w/1.^4,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Dec 21, 1773 ^2,4
Marriage Jul 29, 1798 w/1^4,2
Death before 1800 husband marries sister in 1800

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 14, 1860, p. 252.

[S96] NEHGR, 14 [1860]: 252.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21 #419.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.

Jonathan Stratton¹

M, #28004

Family 1: Lydia Tolman

Marriage*: Jonathan Stratton married Lydia Tolman, daughter of Thomas Tolman and Mary Houghton, on Jul 29, 1798 w/1.^2,3

Family 2: Waitstill Tolman

Marriage*: Jonathan Stratton married Waitstill Tolman, daughter of Thomas Tolman and Mary Houghton, on Jan 21, 1800.³

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Marriage Jul 29, 1798 w/1^2,3
Marriage Jan 21, 1800 ³

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 14, 1860, p. 252.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 21.

[S96] NEHGR, 14 [1860]: 252.

Rev. Martin Moore^1,2

M, #28005, b. 22 April 1790, d. 11 March 1866

Family 1: Sarah Fiske

Marriage*: Rev. Martin Moore married Sarah Fiske on Jul 29, 1814.^1,2

Family 2: Susan Cummings

Marriage*: Rev. Martin Moore married Susan Cummings on Apr 6, 1859.^1,2

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Apr 22, 1790 Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,2
Education 1810 Brown University, Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA³
Residence between 1814 and 1833 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
Ordination Feb 16, 1814 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA³
Marriage Jul 29, 1814 ^1,2
Church between 1833 and 1841 Cohasset, Norfolk Co., MA, USA
Marriage Apr 6, 1859 ^1,2
Death Mar 11, 1866 Cambridgeport, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, aged 75; MLM: Boyleston, MA^2,1
Biography Editor for 20 years of Boston Recorder, a religious journal. He published 4 religious books. He joined the NEGHS in 1847, and was vice-president of NEGHS from 1861-1866.

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 20 [1866]: 271.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 24.

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

Elizabeth Richardson¹

F, #28006

Family: Jonathan Moore

Marriage Bann*: Elizabeth Richardson and Jonathan Moore declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 2, 1772 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^2,3

Marriage: Elizabeth Richardson married Jonathan Moore, son of Deacon Oliver Moor and Abigail Houghton, on Jul 8, 1772 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^4,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage Bann Mar 2, 1772 Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

[S96] NEHGR, 20 [1866]:271.

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 45.

[S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 103.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 24.

Sarah Fiske¹

F, #28007, b. 21 August 1786, d. 4 February 1858

Family: Rev. Martin Moore

Marriage*: Sarah Fiske married Rev. Martin Moore, son of Jonathan Moore and Elizabeth Richardson, on Jul 29, 1814.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Aug 21, 1786 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹
Marriage Jul 29, 1814 ^2,3
Death Feb 4, 1858 Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

[S96] NEHGR, 20 [1866]: 271.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 24.

Jonathan Moore¹

M, #28008, b. 23 August 1815

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Aug 23, 1815 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

John Eliot Moore¹

M, #28009, b. 2 April 1818

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 2, 1818 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

Francis Clifford Moore¹

M, #28010, b. 8 August 1820

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Aug 8, 1820 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

(?) Moore¹

M, #28011, b. 18 January 1825, d. 24 January 1825

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jan 18, 1825 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹
Death Jan 24, 1825 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

Henry Martyn Moore¹

M, #28012, b. 13 July 1828, d. 30 April 1857

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jul 13, 1828 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹
Death Apr 30, 1857 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

Edward Payson Moore¹

M, #28013, b. 13 April 1830

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 13, 1830 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

Sarah Elizabeth Moore¹

F, #28014, b. 12 May 1832

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth May 12, 1832 Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, Vol. 20, 1866, p. 271.

Susan Cummings¹

F, #28015

Family: Rev. Martin Moore

Marriage*: Susan Cummings married Rev. Martin Moore, son of Jonathan Moore and Elizabeth Richardson, on Apr 6, 1859.^1,2

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Origin circa 1859 Topsfield, Essex Co., MA, USA¹
Marriage Apr 6, 1859 ^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 20 [1866]: 271.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 24.

Josiah Babcock¹

M, #28016, b. 30 August 1773

Family: Elizabeth Wheeler

Marriage*: Josiah Babcock married Elizabeth Wheeler on Jan 2, 1800 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^4,1

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Aug 30, 1773 Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA^2,1
Biography He had a tannery on thee south side of Bolton on thee Old Marlborough road on thee east branch of Wataquadock Brook, a few rods west of the Garrison house. He bought 12 1/4 acres of land from Levi and Betsey Moore in 1802 along with 1/2 the house on that land. In the deed at that time there was no tanyard mentioned. In 1806, he purchased a partly finiished currying shop from Ebenezer Bridge of Harvard. Josiah it to his own land and used it as a tanhouse for many years.³
Marriage Jan 2, 1800 Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA^4,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 368.

[S67] Vital Records of Bolton.

[S527] Unknown author, The History of Bolton, Massachusetts, 1738-1938, p. 207.

[S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 107.

John Proctor Hitchings

M, #28017, b. 20 May 1810, d. 20 June 1888

Family: Eliza Ann Houghton

Marriage*: John Proctor Hitchings married Eliza Ann Houghton, daughter of Jonathan Houghton and Melinda McCloud, on Aug 22, 1833 at Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 20, 1810 Onondaga, NY, USA
Marriage Aug 22, 1833 Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA¹
Death Jun 20, 1888 Harvel, Montgomery Co., IL, USA
Biography Son of John Hitchings and Lydia Ramsdell. The Hitchings were in Malden MA, then VT and NY. John P.'s family moved later to MI and IL. Descendants of Daniel Hitchings (see book Adam Hawkes), a legendary Indian fighter, of the Maverick family in Marblehead as well as Isaac Allerton of the Mayflower.

Husband of Elizabeth E. Beougher — married March 14, 1878 in Montgomery, Illinois

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Harold Vincent, 1997.

Harold A. Vincent

M, #28018

Biography

Corresponded with author Y
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project Y
Birth
Contributn

Pedigree

Abigail Houghton¹

F, #28020, b. circa 1740, d. 9 July 1747

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1740 ¹
Duplicate
Death Jul 9, 1747 Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 279.