Mary Electa Davis1

F, #30751, b. 16 August 1835, d. 16 February 1894

Family: Simon Willard Stevens

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 16, 1835Ludlow, Windsor Co., VT, USA1
Marriage1
DeathFeb 16, 1894Shelburne Falls, MA, USA1
ParentsDIsaac Davis and Mary Piper
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 93 [1939]: "Memoirs", 286.

Chloe Carpenter1,2

F, #30752, b. 10 April 1808, d. 20 January 1874

Family: James Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 10, 1808Readsboro, VT, USA, dd calc; Apr 23 on GS; age 42 in 1850 census; age 52 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1870 census3,4
1850 Census1850Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 45, a farmer, property $80005
1860 Census1860Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 55, a merchant, property $1000-13006
1870 Census1870Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, 6 houses from son James Royal; age 64, a farmer, property $5000-$5007
DeathJan 20, 1874Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 65-9-10, of pleuresy4
BurialContra Costa Co., CA, USA1
ParentsDRichard Carpenter and Annis Molton4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S48] California Cemetery Records, II, p. 279.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 93 [1939]: "Memoirs", 373.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, Box 921, p. 159.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, p. 221: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, Box 921, p. 159, line 40 , dwl 9.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1316, p. 1062, line 30, dwl 83-89.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 572b, line 8, dwl 80-81.

Aaron Haven1,2

M, #30753, b. 21 June 1810, d. 23 January 1885

Family 1: Sophia Willard

Family 2: Emily Parker

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 21, 1810Ludlow, Windsor Co., VT, USA3,4
Marriage1834Hartford, Windsor Co., VT, USA5,1
DeathJan 23, 1885IA, USA, Bowen: Jan. 23, 18862,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 86 [1932]: 437.
  2. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 13, 1924, p. 7.
  3. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 13 [1924]: 7.
  4. [S690] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VI, p. 766, 791.
  5. [S690] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VI, p. 791.

Isabelle Haven1

F, #30754, b. 17 February 1838

Family: Emory Cobb

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 17, 1838Claremont, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, Bowen: Feb. 11,2
MarriageFeb 9, 1858Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 86 [1932]: 437.
  2. [S690] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VI, p. 791.

Emory Cobb1

M, #30755, b. 20 August 1831

Family: Isabelle Haven

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 20, 1831Dryden, Cayuga, NY, USA1
OccupationKankakee, IL, USA, president of the First National Bank and General manager of the Western Union Telegraph Co.1
MarriageFeb 9, 1858Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 86 [1932]: 437.
  2. [S690] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. Woodstock CT Hx VI, p. 791.

Duane Phillips Cobb1

M, #30756, b. 14 November 1867, d. 19 January 1931

Family: Gertrude Halsey Howell

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 14, 1867Kankakee, IL, USA1
Education1891Yale University, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USA, B.A.1
Occupation1895admitted to the New York Bar. He worked for Mann & Mann, then with George B. Ashley of NY City from 1897-1901. From 1901-1912, with the firm of Frinck, Embree & Cobb; from 1912-1917, with Frinck, Cobb & Hubby. He was secretary of Mortimer D. Howell's Children, Inc. 1907-1925 and then manager of Howell House, Westhampton Beach, 1917-1925.
MarriageMar 12, 1902New York, New York Co., NY, USA1
Gen. Soc.Jul 7, 1916NEGHS1
DeathJan 19, 1931Westhampton Beach, Southampton, Long Island, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 86 [1932]: 437.

Gertrude Halsey Howell1

F, #30757

Family: Duane Phillips Cobb

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageMar 12, 1902New York, New York Co., NY, USA1
Biographydau. of Mortimer Devereaux and Lydia Matilda (Howell) Howell
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 86 [1932]: 437.

Mortimer Howell Cobb1

M, #30758

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 86 [1932]: 437.

Walter Eliot Thwing1

M, #30759, b. 27 April 1848, d. 25 July 1935

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 27, 1848Roxbury, MA, USA1
Note1870Traveled around the world for two years.
Education1872Harvard College, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, 1 year2
Gen. Soc.Jan 7, 1880NEGHS, life member; Old Northwest Genealogical Society. In 1909 retired to do genealogical research, writing a genealogy of the Thwing Family in 1883, the Livermore Family, 1902, a history of the First Church in Roxbury, 1908, a history of the business life of his father.1
DeathJul 25, 1935Roxbury, MA, USA, unmar.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 89 [1935]: 367.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 89 [1935]: 368.

Edgar James Houghton1,2,3

M, #30760, b. 14 October 1875, d. 6 April 1979

Family: Margaret May Lamora

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 14, 1875Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; Oct 1875, age 24 in 1900 census; age 35 & 37? in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; Cabot, VT VRs: Oct. 14; St. Johnsbury VRs, WWI: Oct 132,4,5
Living1890South Cabot School, Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, photo
MarriageMay 7, 1900Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, he age 25, she age 206,3
1900 Census1900Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 24, farmer1,7
Occupation1909a mail carrier8
1910 Census1910Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 31, farmer9
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918West Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 44, farming10
1920 Census1920Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 45, dairy farmer11,12
1930 Census1930Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 54, a farmer13
1940 Census1940Danville, VT, USA, age 64, farm laborer14
1950 US Census1950Danville, VT, USA, age 75, farmer
ResidenceWest Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, a farmer2
DeathApr 6, 1979St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 103, of a coronary occlusion; certif. 008262,15
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 11, E.D. 221, Sh. 11, Ln. 32.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 272, p. 41.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 1417: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 177, p. 163.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 1086: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 233, p. 294.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 221; Sheet 11A; line 32, dwl 258-271.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1617; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 218;
    line 35, dwl 26.
  10. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1984061.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Caledonia Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 3, E.D. 4, Sh. 15, Ln. 62.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T625_1871; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 4; line 62, dwl 342-363.
  13. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T626_2427; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 24, dwl 78-81.
  14. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04230; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 3-8.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.

Margaret May Lamora1,2

F, #30761, b. 25 June 1880, d. 23 September 1967

Family: Edgar James Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 25, 1880West Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Jun 1880, age 17 in 1900 census; age 28 & 29 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; Cabot VT Vrs: Walden VT1,3,4
MarriageMay 7, 1900Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, he age 25, she age 201,5
1900 Census1900Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 24, farmer6,7
1910 Census1910Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 31, farmer8
1920 Census1920Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 45, dairy farmer9,10
1930 Census1930Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 54, a farmer11
1940 Census1940Danville, VT, USA, age 64, farm laborer12
1950 US Census1950Danville, VT, USA, age 75, farmer
Residence1967Brown's Nursing Home, Danville, VT, USA4
DeathSep 23, 1967St. Johnsbury Hospital, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 87, of carcinomatosis and bronchopneumonia; also Oct 221,4
BurialOct 24, 1967Danville Green Cemetery, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1,4
ParentsDLouis Lamora and Mary Plante, both b. in Canada; she in St. Valentine, Quebec; parents born in VT in 1920 census1,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 233, p. 294.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT,: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 1141: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 1417: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 11, E.D. 221, Sh. 11, Ln. 32.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 221; Sheet 11A; line 32, dwl 258-271.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1617; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 218;
    line 35, dwl 26.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Caledonia Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 3, E.D. 4, Sh. 15, Ln. 62.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T625_1871; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 4; line 62, dwl 342-363.
  11. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T626_2427; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 24, dwl 78-81.
  12. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04230; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 3-8.

George Buchanan Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #30762, b. 24 October 1876, d. 9 November 1973

Family 1: Julia M. Hopkins

Family 2: Flossie Belle Morse

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 24, 1876Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; age 24 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census; Montpelier VT VRs: Marshfield VT; Cabot VT VRs: Cabot VT and Peacham VT; WWI: 22 Oct 1879; son Eastman's WWI Draft: Cabot VT;5,6,3,7
MarriageDec 2, 1896Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 20, 1st3,7
Mil. Enls1898Spanish American War8
Research1898
1900 Census1900Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 24, a servant for Alonzo M. Foster9,10
DivorceMay 1, 1902VT, USA, He initiated for desertion. Vol. 2, p. 74111
MarriageDec 28, 1904Montpelier, VT, USA, age 25, 2nd mar6
Occupation1914a rural Free Delivery worker
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Montpelier, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 39, machinist, Lane Mfg Co.4
1920 Census1920Montpelier, Chittenden Co., VT, USA, age 41, insurance company agent1,12
1930 Census1930age 50, a citrus grower, home $3500, married 21 and 1813
1950 US Census1950North De Land, Volusia Co., FL, USA, age 73, no occup
Residence1972Northfield, VT, USA, SSDI: Montpelier, VT8,14
DeathNov 9, 1973Berlin, Washington Co., VT, USA, of aucte pulminary edema; cert. 4405; Comi: Northfield VT8,14
Researchmarriage given; no source
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Montpellier, Washington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 12, E.D. 91, Sh. 10, Ln. 57.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1930 US Census, Deland, Volusia Co., FL, ED 64-4, SD 5, S 3B; Soundex, ED 4, SD 332, V 58.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 1409: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1984100.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Peacham, VT, p. 291: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, VT, p. 1179: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 1163: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Berlin, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 71, E.D. 221, Sh. 10, Ln. 76.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 221; Sheet 10B; line 76, dwl 244-256.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31793, VT Vital Records 1861-1968, Divorces.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Montpelier Ward 3, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1875; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 91; line 57, dwl 196-213.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1930 US Census, Deland, Volusia Co., FL, ED 64-4, SD 5, S 3B, line 70, dwl332-68-332; Soundex, ED 4, SD 332, V 58.
  14. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Number: 267-26-3012;Issue State: Florida;Issue Date: Before 1951.

Ida (?)

F, #30763

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Researchmarriage given; no source
Pedigree

Charles Griffin Stratton1

M, #30764, b. 4 August 1857, d. 6 July 1940

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 4, 1857Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Education1875the Worcester County Free Institute of Industrial Science (now Worcester Polytechnical Institute) with a B.S.1
OccupationHe began work as a civil engineer. From 1880 to 1883 he was superintendent of the Curtis Manufacturing Co. at Worcestor. He became a designer for the Plymouth Wool Co. at Plymouth, MA. In 1885 he again became superintendent of the Curtis Manuf. Co., until 1898. He became sole owner in 1901 and served as treasureer and president until 1911 when he sold the company.
Gen. Soc.Feb 2, 1926NEGHS1
DeathJul 6, 1940Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, unmar.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: "Memoirs", 80.

Sally Bancroft1

F, #30765

Family: William Young

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Marriage18071
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

William Young1

M, #30766

Family: Sally Bancroft

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Residencecirca 1807Winchester, NH, USA1
Marriage18071
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

Gardiner Young1

M, #30767

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Residence1868WI, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

Willard Bancroft1

M, #30768, b. 28 August 1788, d. 21 July 1852

Family 1: Hannah Bennet

Family 2: Philena Richardson

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 28, 1788Winchester, NH, USA1
Marriage2/w1
MarriageNov 4, 18493/w1
Children+3 children died in infancy
DeathJul 21, 18521
BiographyHe married first at Sodus NY a woman who died six months after the marriage.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

Hannah Bennet1

F, #30769

Family: Willard Bancroft

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage2/w1
Residencebefore 1849Geneva, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

Philena Richardson1

F, #30770

Family: Willard Bancroft

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Residencecirca 1849Columbus, Chenango, NY, USA1
MarriageNov 4, 18493/w1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

George Matthew Bancroft1

M, #30771, b. 4 May 1828

Family: Amanda Minor

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 4, 1828Sodus, NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

Amanda Minor1

F, #30772

Family: George Matthew Bancroft

Biography

Marriage1
Children+4 children
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Biographydau. of William and Maria Minor
Relativesame parents
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 365.

Eliza Ann Bancroft1

F, #30773, b. 25 September 1830

Family: William Minor

  • Marriage*: Eliza Ann Bancroft married William Minor on Feb 21, 1849.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 25, 18301
MarriageFeb 21, 18491
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.

William Minor1

M, #30774

Family: Eliza Ann Bancroft

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Residencecirca 1849Menominee Falls, WI, USA1
MarriageFeb 21, 18491
ParentsSWilliam and Maria Minor
Relativesame parents
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.

George Bancroft Minor1

M, #30775, b. 25 July 1860

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 25, 18601
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.

Abigail Bancroft1

F, #30776

Family: Simeon Torrey

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.

Simeon Torrey1

M, #30777

Family: Abigail Bancroft

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.

Eliza A. Torrey1

F, #30778

Family: Ira C. Eldridge

Biography

Children+several children
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.

Ira C. Eldridge1

M, #30779

Family: Eliza A. Torrey

Biography

ResidenceMenosha, Winnebago, WI, USA1
Children+several children
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.

Paulina Bancroft1

F, #30780

Family: (?) Morgan

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 95 [1941]: 366.