Caleb Wright1

M, #28081, b. 23 June 1738

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 23, 1738Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 128.

Oliver Wright1

M, #28082, b. 2 June 1760

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 2, 1760Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 128.

Sarah Wright1

F, #28083, b. 9 May 1743, d. 30 January 1757

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 9, 1743Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathJan 30, 1757Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 13 y. 8 m. 10 d.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 128.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 325.

Sarah Wright1

F, #28084, b. 2 April 1758, d. before 1764

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 2, 1758Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Deathbefore 1764Not mentioned in grandfather's will.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 128.

Sawyer Wright1

M, #28085, b. 12 May 1736

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 12, 1736Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DescendantSawyer Wright 1736-
Son of Abigail Sawyer

John Wright 1770-1851
Son of Sawyer Wright

Catharine Wright 1805-1874
Daughter of John Wright

Charles Henry Baker 1826-1906
Son of Catharine Wright

Zorada Louisa Baker 1867-1954
Daughter of Charles Henry Baker

Bird Henry Green 1887-1944
Son of Zorada Louisa Baker

Sara Jane Green 1920-2005
Daughter of Bird Henry Green

Sara Jane Green was my mom..
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 128.

Sybil Wright1

F, #28086, b. 2 March 1756

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 2, 1756Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 128.

Thomas Wright1

M, #28087, b. 18 May 1728

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 18, 1728Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 128.

Sarah Wright1

F, #28088, b. circa August 1758, d. 17 February 1761

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca Aug, 17581
DeathFeb 17, 1761Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 2 1/2 y.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 325.

Sally Goldsmith1

F, #28089, b. 2 November 1793, d. 13 January 1805

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 2, 1793gs calculation1
DeathJan 13, 1805Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Jan 15, 1806 also; a. 12 y. 2 m. 13 d.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 272.

John Sampson1

M, #28090, b. circa 1797, d. 28 August 1803

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1797
DeathAug 28, 1803Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 6; dysentry2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 90.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 300.

Mercy Sampson1

F, #28091, b. 6 June 1805

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BaptismJun 6, 1805Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 90.

Meriah Sampson1

F, #28092, b. circa 1799, d. 29 August 1803

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1799
DeathAug 29, 1803Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 4 y; dysentry2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 90.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 300.

Milford Sampson1

M, #28093, b. circa November 1802, d. 25 August 1803

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca Nov, 1802
DeathAug 25, 1803Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 10 m. dysentery2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 90.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 301.

(?) Sampson1

?, #28094, b. before 1801, d. 25 August 1801

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbefore 18011
DeathAug 25, 1801Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 300.

John Henry Fairbank1

M, #28095, b. 21 January 1817

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 21, 1817Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 36.
  2. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 401.

Sidney Fairbank1

M, #28096, b. 19 March 1819

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 19, 1819Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 38.
  2. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 401.

Andrew Priest1

M, #28097, b. 1 March 1817

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 1, 1817Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 82.

Jacob Priest1

M, #28098, b. 2 March 1810, d. 22 February 1836

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 2, 1810Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathFeb 22, 1836Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 25yu. 11 m. 20 d.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 82.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 295.

Abijah Rogers1

M, #28099, b. 14 September 1740

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BaptismSep 14, 1740Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 89.

Samuel Rogers1,2

M, #28100, b. 30 July 1735

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 30, 1735Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 89.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 11a, 26 #489.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 11a, 26.

Sarah Rogers1,2

F, #28101, b. 4 September 1737

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 4, 1737Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM: 17341,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 89.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 11a, 26 #488.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 11a, 26.

Charles Peirce1

M, #28102, b. 24 September 1760

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 24, 1760Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 77.

Elijah Peirce1

M, #28103, b. 8 August 1767

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 8, 1767Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 78.

Jonathan Peirce1

M, #28104, b. 26 October 1758, d. 19 October 1759

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 26, 1758Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathOct 19, 1759Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 11 m. 19 d.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 78.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 291.

Lucy Peirce1

F, #28105, b. 12 February 1763

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 12, 1763Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 77.

Marcy Peirce1

F, #28106, b. 23 January 1760

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 23, 1760Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 78.

Sarah Peirce1

F, #28107, b. 23 March 1765

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 23, 1765Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 78.

Thomas Haughton1,2

M, #28108, d. before 29 July 1727

Family: Sarah (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage3,4
Research16601174 descendants in 2018
Residence1681Perquimans, NC, USA1
Deathbefore Jul 29, 1727Watson: 1679 & Jan 17434
ResearchA Thomas Houghton, was a juryman (freeholder) in Chowan Co., NC
NoteHORTON VARIANTS NOTE: Five descendants of this line carry the Horton surname spelling, reflecting orthographic variation common in 18th–19th century NC records where Houghton, Haughton, and Horton were used interchangeably by clerks. These individuals are part of this line and are not related to the separate Horton surname family. See also REFN 76959 for general database scope note on Horton entries.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 29, 1952, p. 27.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Rosalyn H. Martty, Mar. 5, 2002.
  3. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 29 [1952]: 27.
  4. [S415] E-mail from M. B. Watson, June 13, 1999.

Sarah (?)1,2

F, #28109, d. 6 December 1702

Family: Thomas Haughton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1,2
DeathDec 6, 17023
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 29 [1952]: 27.
  2. [S415] E-mail from M. B. Watson, June 13, 1999.
  3. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 29, 1952, p. 27.

William Haughton Jr.1

M, #28110, b. 1686, d. 18 July 1745

Family: Mary Elizabeth Evans

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1686Chowan Co., NC, USA1,2
MarriageMar 17, 1721Chowan Co., NC, USA1,2
Willbetween Feb 21, 1744 and Jul, 1745Chowan Co., NC, USA, Chowan Co. NC will of William Houghton, Jr. 21 Feb 1744/July 1745 wife Mary, children Jonathan, Mary aand Sarah. Ex'rs: wife and father William Houghton Witnesses: David Butler, Mary Houghton. Clerk of the Court: Edmund Hatch.3
EstateJul, 1744On July 1744 William Houghton was appointed ex'r.3
DeathJul 18, 17451
ProbateJul, 1745Chowan Co., NC, USA4
NoteOne of these William's went to Charleston and Jeckyl Island, GA, with Gen. Oglethorpe and founded what is now Savannah, GA. Portions of Houghton's house are still standing on Jeckyl Island. This Houghton is written up in the Georgia History books.

James Edward Oglethorpe and his group of 114 settlers arrived from England on February 12, 1733. They landed in Beaufort, South Carolina, then traveled eighteen miles up the Savannah River to what is now known as the City of Savannah.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 29, 1952, p. 27.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://peggysue5.homestead.com/WilliamHaughton.html, 2005.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Martha Acker, Mar. 20, 2007.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Martha Acker, Mar. 18, 2007.