Houghton Surname Project

Deborah Houghton¹

F, #31201

Family: Jonathan Holden

Marriage*: Deborah Houghton married Jonathan Holden.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 122 [1968]: 319.

Jonathan Holden¹

M, #31202, b. 1703, d. 13 September 1758

Family: Deborah Houghton

Marriage*: Jonathan Holden married Deborah Houghton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

1703

Groton, MA, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Sep 13, 1758

Research

Query by Mrs. Vernon A. Doty, 65 Wayside Ave, W. Springfield, MA 01089¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 122 [1968]: 319.

Helen M. Haven¹

F, #31203

Family: William Appleton McIntosh

Marriage*: Helen M. Haven married William Appleton McIntosh.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: "John McIntosh of Bedford, NH", 13.
[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: 13.

William Appleton McIntosh¹

M, #31204, b. 11 April 1847, d. 1 March 1921

Family: Helen M. Haven

Marriage*: William Appleton McIntosh married Helen M. Haven.¹

Biography

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Birth

Apr 11, 1847

Berlin, Washington Co., VT, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Mar 1, 1921

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA¹

Biography

son of William McIntosh and Lois Batchellor

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: 13.

Frederick William McIntosh¹

M, #31205, b. before 1921

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

before 1921

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: 13.

George Herman McIntosh¹

M, #31206, b. before 1921

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

before 1921

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: 13.

Mrs. Lucia Haven¹

F, #31207, d. May 1851

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Church

May 15, 1842

Congregational Church, New Haven, Addison Co., VT, USA¹

Residence

May 15, 1842

New Haven, Addison Co., VT, USA¹

Death

May, 1851

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: 93.

Luke S. Haven¹

M, #31208

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Church

Sep, 1852

Benson, Rutland Co., VT, USA, letter of dismissal¹

Residence

Sep, 1852

Benson, Rutland Co., VT, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: 93.

Elizabeth J. Hoton¹

F, #31209

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Church

May 15, 1836

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 123 [1969]: 92.

Mary Ann Wetherbee^1,2,3

F, #31210, b. April 1824, d. 25 March 1908

Family: Phinehas Whitcomb Houghton

Marriage*: Mary Ann Wetherbee married Phinehas Whitcomb Houghton, son of Asa Houghton 3d and Lucy Whitcomb, on Nov 25, 1851 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr, 1824

MA, USA, age 27 in 1851; age 36 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 56 in 1880 census; age 76 in 1900 census⁴

Origin

1851

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA²

Marriage

Nov 25, 1851

Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA^1,2

1860 Census

1860

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 45, farmer, property $3000-500³

Death

Mar 25, 1908

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, ae. 84 yrs.¹

Burial

Hill Cemetery, Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

ParentsD

Andrew and Mary Wetherbee²

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 207.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 156, number 229.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boxborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 5, line 10, dwl 42-42.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 27, E.D. 499, Sh. 4, Ln. 35.

Mary L. Houghton¹

F, #31211, b. circa July 1859, d. 25 October 1859

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa Jul, 1859

MA, USA, dd calc

Death

Oct 25, 1859

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, ae 3 m.¹

Burial

Hill Cemetery, Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 207.

Susan L. Houghton¹

F, #31212, b. circa 1857, d. 11 July 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1857

MA, USA, age 3 in 1860 census¹

Death

Jul 11, 1863

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, ae. 6 yrs.¹

Burial

Hill Cemetery, Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 207.

Sarah M. Houghton¹

F, #31213, b. circa 1855, d. 16 July 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1855

MA, USA, age 5 in 1860 census^1,2

Death

Jul 16, 1863

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, ae. 8 yrs.¹

Burial

Hill Cemetery, Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 207.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boxborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 5, line 10, dwl 42-42.

Sheldon W. Houghton¹

M, #31214, b. circa 1860, d. 19 July 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1860

MA, USA¹

Death

Jul 19, 1863

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, ae. 3 yrs.¹

Burial

Hill Cemetery, Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 207.

Elbridge A. Houghton¹

M, #31215, b. circa 1853, d. 3 August 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1853

MA, USA, age 7 in 1860 census^1,2

Death

Aug 3, 1863

Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, ae. 10 yrs.¹

Burial

Hill Cemetery, Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 207.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boxborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 5, line 10, dwl 42-42.

George A. Houghton^1,2,3

M, #31216, b. 13 November 1818, d. 27 September 1867

Family: Jane Blair

Marriage*: George A. Houghton married Jane Blair.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 13, 1818

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 31 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1860 census¹

Marriage

1850 Census

1850

Kensington, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 31, lampmaker²

Residence

Trenton, NJ, USA⁴

1860 Census

1860

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, fancy brass foundry¹

Death

Sep 27, 1867

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Burial

Sep 30, 1867

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Contributn

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1170; Page: 887; Sheet 417, line 18, dwl 2961-3434.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_807; Page: 522; sheet 104, line 16, dwl 536-636.
[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.
[S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.

Jane Blair¹

F, #31217, b. February 1825, d. 27 January 1908

Family: George A. Houghton

Marriage*: Jane Blair married George A. Houghton, son of John Houghton and Ann Swain.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb, 1825

PA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census; age 74 in 1900 census²

Marriage

Death

Jan 27, 1908

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Obituary

Jan 29, 1908

Philadelphia, PA, USA, HOUGHTON.—On January 27, 1908. JANE B. wife of the late George A Houghton, aged S3 year». The relatives and friends of the family are r« s poet full v invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday evening, at 8 o’clock precisely, at the residence of her son- in-law. Mr William B Fracker. 2216 North 7th St.

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland in 1880 census; born in PA in 1900 census³

Problem

Harry Disston Houghton does not fit, given Jane's bd in 1825; Harry was contributed by Harry B. Houghton

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1170; Page: 887; Sheet 417, line 18, dwl 2961-3434.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1187; Family History Film: 1255187; Page: 333; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 5, line 21, dwl 32-41.

Laura Houghton^1,2

F, #31218, b. 7 January 1849, d. 16 April 1937

Family: William Beaumont Fracker

Marriage*: Laura Houghton married William Beaumont Fracker on May 7, 1868 at Philadelphia, PA, USA, at a Methodist church, Rev. William B. Wood officiating.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 7, 1849

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1860 census
; age 30 in 1880 census; Jan 1851, age 51 in 1900 census^1,3,2

Marriage

May 7, 1868

Philadelphia, PA, USA, at a Methodist church, Rev. William B. Wood officiating¹

1880 Census

1880

Philadephia, Philadelphia Co., NJ, USA, age 35, RR Clerk³

1900 Census

1900

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 51, RR clerk⁴

Death

Apr 16, 1937

Philadelphia, PA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_807; Page: 522; sheet 104, line 16, dwl 536-636.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1187; Family History Film: 1255187; Page: 333; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 5, line 21, dwl 32-41.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1478; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 943; line 18, dwl 2216-30-34.

William Beaumont Fracker¹

M, #31219, b. 5 February 1845, d. 28 May 1919

Family: Laura Houghton

Marriage*: William Beaumont Fracker married Laura Houghton, daughter of George A. Houghton and Jane Blair, on May 7, 1868 at Philadelphia, PA, USA, at a Methodist church, Rev. William B. Wood officiating.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 5, 1845

Zanesville, OH, USA, age 25 in 1870 census; age 35 in 1880 census; Feb 1849, age 51 in 1900 census²

Milit-Beg

between Jul 18, 1861 and Dec 6, 1861

6th Regiment of the Iowa Volunteer Infantry

Residence

1862

Philadelphia, PA, USA²

Education

Iron City College (now University of Pittsburg), Pittsburg, PA, USA²

Occupation

He was employed by the North Penn Railroad (later the P & R) as a telegrapher, train dispatcher, and in the railroad treasury department.

Marriage

May 7, 1868

Philadelphia, PA, USA, at a Methodist church, Rev. William B. Wood officiating²

1870 Census

1870

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 25, RR clerk; next door to Laura's mother and brother John³

1880 Census

1880

Philadephia, Philadelphia Co., NJ, USA, age 35, RR Clerk⁴

1900 Census

1900

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 51, RR clerk⁵

Death

May 28, 1919

Philadelphia, PA, USA²

Biography

son of George Fracker (Thomas2, Thomas1); parents born in MA¹

PensionInx

He was pensioned for disability.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: "The Descendants of Thomas Fracker", 197.
[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 19, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1404, p. 9, line 21, dwl 116-116.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1187; Family History Film: 1255187; Page: 333; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 5, line 21, dwl 32-41.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1478; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 943; line 18, dwl 2216-30-34.

Jane Houghton Fracker¹

F, #31220, b. 21 April 1869, d. 21 July 1956

Family: Harry P. Plant

Marriage*: Jane Houghton Fracker married Harry P. Plant on Oct, 1926.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 21, 1869

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 1 in 1870 census; Apr 1871, age 29 in 1900 census¹

Occupation

Philadelphia, PA, USA, a nurse for about a decade¹

Marriage

Oct, 1926

Death

Jul 21, 1956

Allentown, PA, USA¹

No Childrn

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

Harry P. Plant¹

M, #31221

Family: Jane Houghton Fracker

Marriage*: Harry P. Plant married Jane Houghton Fracker, daughter of William Beaumont Fracker and Laura Houghton, on Oct, 1926.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Oct, 1926

No Childrn

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

Cornelia Fracker¹

F, #31222, b. 22 March 1878

Family: Lewis R. Corbin

Marriage*: Cornelia Fracker married Lewis R. Corbin on Oct 25, 1899.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 22, 1878

Philadelphia, PA, USA¹

Marriage

Oct 25, 1899

Residence

1970

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA

Death

NEHGR gives 25 OCt 1899; her marriage date¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

Lewis R. Corbin¹

M, #31223, b. circa 1880, d. November 1947

Family: Cornelia Fracker

Marriage*: Lewis R. Corbin married Cornelia Fracker, daughter of William Beaumont Fracker and Laura Houghton, on Oct 25, 1899.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1880

Marriage

Oct 25, 1899

Death

Nov, 1947

Glendale, PA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

Edna Mae Corbin

F, #31224, b. 11 October 1904, d. 20 March 1905

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 11, 1904

Death

Mar 20, 1905

Pedigree

Gladys Mae Corbin¹

F, #31225, b. 20 September 1907, d. April 1919

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 20, 1907

Death

Apr, 1919

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

William Oscar Ross Corbin¹

M, #31226, b. 17 March 1909

Family: Beatrix Crane

Marriage*: William Oscar Ross Corbin married Beatrix Crane.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 17, 1909

Occupation

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, employed by the Monroe Calculating Machine Co.

Marriage

Living

1966

Residence

1970

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

Beatrix Crane¹

F, #31227

Family: William Oscar Ross Corbin

Marriage*: Beatrix Crane married William Oscar Ross Corbin, son of Lewis R. Corbin and Cornelia Fracker.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

William Stanley Corbin¹

M, #31228, b. 29 January 1889

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 29, 1889

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 124 [1970]: 197.

Ebenezer Eaton¹

M, #31229, b. circa 1811

Family: Permelia Houghton

Marriage*: Ebenezer Eaton married Permelia Houghton on Feb 15, 1835 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.^3,1

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1811

Residence

Starksboro, Addison Co., VT, USA²

Marriage

Feb 15, 1835

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA^3,1

Newspaper

Feb 18, 1835

Columbian Centenial: marriage⁴

Immigration

after 1835

Dayton, OH, USA²

ParentsS

Ebenezer Eaton and Rebecca Revere; Paul Revere was a great uncle

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 145 [1991]: 316, "The Revere Family" by Donald M. Nielsen.
[S96] NEHGR, 145 [1991]: 316.
[S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
[S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.

Permelia Houghton¹

F, #31230

Family: Ebenezer Eaton

Marriage*: Permelia Houghton married Ebenezer Eaton on Feb 15, 1835 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Feb 15, 1835

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA^2,3

Newspaper

Feb 18, 1835

Columbian Centenial: marriage⁴

Immigration

after 1835

Dayton, OH, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S96] NEHGR, 145 [1991]: 316.
[S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1894.
[S96] NEHGR, 145 [1991]: 316, "The Revere Family" by Donald M. Nielsen.
[S616] MA Centinel Marriage Index 4,.