John Darling1

M, #29251, b. 1830

Biography

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Birth1830Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 50.
  2. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 51.

Charles J. Darling1

M, #29252, b. circa 1837

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1837Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 51.

Maria Darling1

F, #29253, b. circa 1840

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1840Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 51.

Lewis E. Darling1

M, #29254, b. circa 1843

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1843Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 51.

Miron F. Darling1

M, #29255, b. circa 1846

Family: Cementha (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1846Lincklaen, Chenango, NY, USA1
Marriage1865Chenango Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 51.

Cementha (?)1

F, #29256

Family: Miron F. Darling b. c 1846

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1865Chenango Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S573] Scott A. Bartley Vermont Families in 1791 - I, p. 51.

Dexter Burke1

M, #29257, b. 17 December 1817

Family: Emily Densmore b. 23 Nov 1836, d. c 1885

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthDec 17, 1817Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 52 in 1870 census1
MarriageMar 5, 1862Sharon, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 27, his and her second; Barnard VT Hx: Barnard VT1,2
1870 Census1870Sharon, Windsor Co., VT, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S575] William M. Newton, History of Barnard, Vermont, p. 94.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Sharon, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sharon, Windsor Co., VT, Reel 1629, p. 522, Ln 13, dwl 56-56.

Emily Densmore1

F, #29258, b. 23 November 1836, d. circa 1885

Family 1: George Washington Houghton b. 26 May 1833, d. 27 Mar 1859

Family 2: Dexter Burke b. 17 Dec 1817

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 23, 1836Sharon, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 38 in 1870 census; bp given in 1880 census of son Melvin2,3
Residence1862Woodstock, VT, USA3
MarriageMar 5, 1862Sharon, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 27, his and her second; Barnard VT Hx: Barnard VT2,3
Deathcirca 18854
ParentsDAbram L. Densmore and Eunice King3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S575] William M. Newton, History of Barnard, Vermont, p. 94.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Sharon, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, p. 166; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Woodstock, VT, p. 1473: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Chauncey Goodrich1,2

M, #29259

Family: Julia Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageDec 8, 1840Topsham, Orange Co., VT, USA, Barre VRs: Barre, VT1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S576] Marriage Records of Barre and of Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, p. 19.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, Washington Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 145; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Julia Houghton1,2

F, #29260

Family: Chauncey Goodrich

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageDec 8, 1840Topsham, Orange Co., VT, USA, Barre VRs: Barre, VT1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S576] Marriage Records of Barre and of Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, p. 19.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, Washington Co., VT, Vol. 2, p. 145; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Davis R. Houghton1,2,3

M, #29261, b. April 1826, d. 12 February 1907

Family: Louisa Beard b. Sep 1829, d. 13 Jul 1905

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr, 1826Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 23, VT, in 1850 census; age 33, NH, in 1860 census; age 44, VT, in 1870 census; age 54, VT, in 1880 census; age 74, VT, in 1900 census4,5
MarriageMar 8, 1850Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA4,2
1850 Census1850Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 23, fireman6
1860 Census1860Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 33, a farmer, property $3000-6287
1870 Census1870Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 44, a farmer, property $6000-$14008,9
1880 Census1880Orange, Orange Co, VT, USA, age 54, a farmer10
1900 Census1900Washington, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 74, farmer4,11
DeathFeb 12, 1907Barre, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 80 y 10 m, of pneumonia3
ResidenceOrange Co., VT, USA1
Researchboth Orange and Barre VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S577] Hamilton Child, Gazetteer of Orange County, Vermont 1762-1888, p. 78.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, Orange Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 70; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1138: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 7, E.D. 154, Sh. 3, Ln. 51.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, VT, p. 380: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 154; line 2, dwl 325-356.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Orange Co., VT, Roll 1323, p. 311, line 25, dwl 2498-2509.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Orange, Orange Co., VT, Reel 1622, p. 348b, Ln 24, dwl 67.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Orange, Vermont; roll: M593_1622; Page: 348B; Image: 264; Family History Library Film: 553121; line 24, dwl 67-69.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T9_1345; Family History Film: 1255345; Page: 140A; ED 140; sheet 9, line 9, dwl 94-100.
  11. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 1692; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1241692.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 765: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, Orange Co., VT, p. 358: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, Orange Co., VT, p. 763: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1113; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Barre, VT, p. 1147: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Orange, VT, p. 729: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Abel Houghton1

M, #29262

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Milit-Beg1777VT, USA, Capt. Josiah Boyden's Comp, Bennington Expedition1
Residence1777VT, USA1
Research1777
DuplicateVT, USA, Rev. War
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S574] John E. Goodrich, VT Rolls of the Rev. War, p. 37.

Asa Houghton1

M, #29263

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Research1779
Milit-Begbetween Mar, 1779 and May, 1779VT, USA, Capt. Will Hutchins Co.1
Residencebetween Mar, 1779 and May, 1779VT, USA1
DuplicateVT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S574] John E. Goodrich, VT Rolls of the Rev. War, p. 116.

Asa Houghton1

M, #29264

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Research1780
Milit-BegJul, 1780VT, USA, Capt. Jesse Safford1
ResidenceJul, 1780VT, USA1
DuplicateVT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S574] John E. Goodrich, VT Rolls of the Rev. War, p. 186.

James Houghton1

M, #29265

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Milit-BegJul, 1780VT, USA, Capt. Jesse Safford1
ResidenceJul, 1780VT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S574] John E. Goodrich, VT Rolls of the Rev. War, p. 186.

Ebenezer Houghton1

M, #29266

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Milit-Beg1777Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Capt. John Petty's Company1
Residence1777VT, USA1
Research1777
Duplicate
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S574] John E. Goodrich, VT Rolls of the Rev. War, p. 36.

Abel Houghton1

M, #29267

Biography

ResidenceBrattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, v. 851
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.

Albert H. Houghton1

M, #29268

Biography

ResidenceSutton, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, v. pt. 3, 51, 521
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.

Betsey Houghton1

F, #29269

Biography

ResidencePutney, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 2311
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.

Chester William Houghton1

M, #29270, b. 22 January 1779, d. 25 May 1826

Family: Hetty Wyman b. Sep 1781, d. 14 Nov 1871

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJan 22, 1779Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, AF: Montpelier VT2,3,4
MarriageAug 22, 1802Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1
WarningsNov 24, 1806Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, [Montpelier, VT Town Proceedings, Vol. A., p. 337]5
Occupation1814Montpelier, VT, USA, a hotel proprietor6
1820 Census1820Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, 10 Individuals: 1 male = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 male = 10-16 (1804-1810), 1 male = 16-18 (1802-1804), 3 male =16-26 (1794-1804), 1 male =26-45 (1774-1794)// 2 female = 0-10 (1810-1820), 1 female =26-45 (1774-1794)7,8
ResidenceMontpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: iv. 277, 278, 308, 351, 387, 528, 568, 626, 6289,10
DeathMay 25, 1826Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, age 47 (Est. Prv. June 19, 1826, Book E. p. 328)3,11
BiographyHe paid $140 for a pew in the first Congregational Society Church of Montpelier. Chester and son, William, manufactured and sold tinware and hardware in 1808. In 1800 he advertised for a thousand bushels of potatoes for his distillery, offering one quart of gin or twenety cents in English goods per bushel. Memb. Aurora Lodge. Bought a store and land in 1809; bought mills from Captain Keyes in 1810-12.3
AFN1PQL-GD4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, Vol. 4, p. 737: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1670-1870.
  2. [S412] Keene NH Vital Records, p. 37.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 54.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, Washington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S723] Alden M. Rollins Vermont Warnings Outs I, p. 309.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, Washington Co., VT, Inf. T.R.P. 464 #2: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Middlesex, Washington Co., VT, p. 2.
  8. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M33_128; Page: 1.
  9. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
  10. [S718] Frank E. Walker, Walker Manuscript, p. 45.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, Washington Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1670-1870.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, Vol. 16, p. 354: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1670-1870.
  13. [S415] E-mail from Lynda K. Fayters, 12/1998.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Cora Arabella Field1,2,3

F, #29271, b. 30 December 1810

Family: Samuel Houghton Jr., Esq. b. 24 Dec 1810

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 30, 1810VT, USA, age 39 in 1850 census; age 49 in 1860 census; age 59 in 1870 census2,4
MarriageAug 15, 1836Guilford, VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 3, 785,2,3
1850 Census1850Clifton, Greene Co., OH, USA, age 39, grocer; and Gertrude Bigelow, 11, IN4
1860 Census1860Springfield, Clark Co., OH, USA, age 49, grocer6
1870 Census1870Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 59, a merchant, property $1000-$5000; and Pamelia Field, 87, MA7
Relative
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S47] Grange, Official History of Guilford, p. 468.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 26.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, VT, Book D, p. 287; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Clifton, Greene, Ohio; Roll: M432_683; Page: 352; line 40, dwl 8.
  5. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Clark, Ohio; Roll: M653_943; Page: 448; Sheet 155, line 24, dwl 1108-1207.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Windham Co., VT, Box 1627, p. 456b, line 11, dwl 97.

Cyrus Houghton1

M, #29272

Biography

ResidenceDummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt.2, 37, 73, 82, 178, 2091
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.

Daniel Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #29273, b. 1820, d. 21 July 1881

Family: Maria Clement b. 10 Jan 1822, d. 24 Dec 1907

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1820Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 40 in 1860 census; age 50 in 1870 census; age 60 in 1880 census1,6,2,5
Marriagecirca 18547,1,8,2
1860 Census1860Irasburgh, Orleans Co., VT, USA9
1870 Census1870Irasburgh, Orleans Co., VT, USA, age 50, a farmer, property $5000-$2000; Amos Clement, 5610
1880 Census1880Irasburgh, Orleans Co., VT, USA, age 60, farmer; sick, lame back; brother in law Amos Clement, 66, NH, on crutches; and Harvey Williams, 16, VT, servant11
DeathJul 21, 1881Enosburgh, VT, USA, age 61-9-12, of a fever5
ResidenceIrasburg, Orleans Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: iii. 242 (2), 243, 2473
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S685] Perceival Wood Clement, Ances. & Desc. of R. Clements, p. 461.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Irasburg, VT, p. 450: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 466.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Barton, VT, p. 822; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Enosburgh, VT, p. 883: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Irasburgh, Orleans Co., VT, Reel 1623, p. 175, Ln 14, dwl 90.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 31.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 99.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Irasburgh, Orleans, Vermont; Roll: M653_1322; Page: 1033; Image: 338.
    Irasburgh, Orleans, Vermont; Roll: M653_1322; Page: 1033; Sheet 90, line 1, dwl 675-683.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Irasburgh, Orleans, Vermont; Roll: M593_1623; Page: 175A; Image: 353; Family History Library Film: 553122; Ln 14, dwl 90-92.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Irasburgh, Orleans, Vermont; Roll: 1346; Family History Film: 1255346; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 159; line 32, dwl 109-113.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Irasburgh, VT, p. 865; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Irasburgh, Orleans Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Daniel S. D. Houghton1

M, #29274

Biography

ResidenceFranklin Co., VT, USA, ii. 931
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.

Edward Houghton1

M, #29275

Biography

ResidenceAthens, VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 3591
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.

Eliza Houghton1

F, #29276

Biography

ResidenceMontpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: iv. 3301
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.

Experience Houghton1

F, #29277

Biography

ResidenceDummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 2, 731
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.

Fanny Wyman Houghton1,2

F, #29278

Family: Jonathan Edwards Wright

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSurry, NH, USA3
Origin1813Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA4
MarriageMar 15, 1813Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: iv. 3901,5
Researchhusbands
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93 #3140, 140 #3275.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93, 140.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5348.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5349.
  8. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5350.
  9. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5351.

Jonathan Edwards Wright1

M, #29279

Family: Fanny Wyman Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageMar 15, 1813Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: iv. 3901,2
ParentsSRev. Chester and Charlotte Clapp (Whitney) Wright of Vermont3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93, 140.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5348.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5349.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5350.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 140 #5351.

Dr. Francis H. Houghton1

M, #29280, b. 12 January 1840, d. 20 August 1921

Family: Rebecca Davis Slaughter b. May 1848

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 12, 1840Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 41 in 1880 census; Jan 1840, age 60 in 1900 census; age 70 in 1910 census2,4,3
ResidenceGuilford, Windham Co., VT, USA, VT Gazetteer Index: v. pt. 3, 615
Educationcirca 1856Westminster Academy, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA2
Graduation1856Westminster Academy, Westminster, Windham Co., VT, USA, and then removed to Springfield OH.2,4
Note1856Sekeres, MLM (based on OH Cent. Biog. Hx): After graduating, he went to Springfield, OH, as a salesman for dry goods for 3 years. He resigned and went to Louisiana with Mesrs. Cavalier & Owens, 2 young men of his own age and established a planters' supply house on the Mississippi river 3 miles north of Milligan's Bend, and called the shipping point "Omega." From there he shipped more than half the cotton grown in Madison parish. They were prosperous by the time of the Civil War. Upon the firing of Ft. Sumpter, Dr. Houghton left the South and returned to OH.2,4
Mil. EnlsJul 29, 1862Springfield, Clarke Co., OH, USA, in the Union Army, 17th Indpt Battery, Ohio Light Artillery, a sergeant and 2nd Lieut; MLM: He enlisted in the 17th OH Independent Artillery Co. as a Sgt. On the 5th of April, 1863, he was promoted to quartermaster sergeant and on August 20, he was commissioned 2nd Lt. of the company. During the last year he commanded a battery. He participated in the first attack on Vicksburg, the Battles of Chicksaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Ft. Hindman, Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Jackson, Baker's Creek, Black River, and the siege of Vicksburg. He was with the 13th Army Corps and was consolidated with the Nineteenth. He took part in the Red River campaign, including Vermillionville and Carrion Crow Bayou, where he had a horse shot from under him. In Jan. 1864, his command was assigned to the 16th Army Corp., and took part in the battle of Fort Morgan, where he was the first man in the works. He was also at Spanish Fort, and Fort Blakely (Mobile's last stronghold). He was at Mobile, AL at the surrender, and was mustered out at Camp Chase, OH, on Aug. 16, 1865; Army Register: 2nd Lt., 17th Battery, OH Light Artillery, 20 Aug. 1863; OH Military Hx: mustered at Dayton, Aug. 21, 1862, 17th O. Indp. Bat; sergt; pro. q. m. sergt. April 15, 1863; com. 2nd lieut. Aug. 20, 1863; vet. at New Orleans, la. Dec. 31, 1863; eyesight permanently injured during siege of Fort Morgan, Mobile Point, Ala. July, 1864; 8 weeks in hosp., Nov.-Dec. 1864, at Lexington, Ky; dis. at Camp Chase, Aug. 16, 1865; battles: Chickaswa Bayou, Arkansas Post, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Jackson, Campion Hills, Black River Bridge, siege of Vicksburg, Grand Coteau, Berwick Bay, Fort Morgan, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely; mem. McCoy Post, G.A.R.1,2,6,7,8,9
ResearchJul 29, 1862
MarriageDec 3, 1868mar 32 years in 1900 census2,4
1880 Census1880Saint Mary's, Camden Co., GA, USA, a F. H. Houghton, age 41, VT, VT, VT, a dentist, with Catherine Richards10
PensionInxJun 30, 1880as invalid
1890 Veterans Census1890Ohio, Franklin Co., OH, USA11
1900 Census1900Lake Worth, Dade Co., FL, USA, age 60, dentist; 1 child born, 1 living12
1910 Census1910Daytona, Volusia Co., FL, USA, age 70, dentist13
1920 Census1920Daytona, FL, USA, age 80, dentist14
DeathAug 20, 1921Daytona, FL, USA, at his home15
BurialNov, 1921Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville, OH, USA, in the Slaughter family lot15
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Michael Sekeres, Nov. 1, 2001, citing Military History of OH, 1887.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 51.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 75; line 30, dwl 260-263.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Michael Sekeres, Nov. 1, 2001, from Centennial Biographical History of OH, p. 544-547.
  5. [S579] Abbie M. Hemenway, VT Historical Gazetter Index, p. 467.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  8. [S922] Unknown compiler, Army Register - Volunteers, Vol. V, p. 40.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Saint Marys, Camden, Georgia; Roll: T9_137; Family History Film: 1254137; Page: 477D; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 8, line 12.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ohio, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 69; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 69.
  12. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lake Worth, Dade Co., Florida; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 31; Sheet: 2A, line 7, dwl 25-25.
  13. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Daytona, Volusia, Florida; Roll: T624_168; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1374181.
  14. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Daytona, Volusia, Florida; Roll: T625_230; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 193.
  15. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Westerville OH Opinion, Aug. 25, 1921.