Thomas William Thurston1

M, #38221

Family: Mary Brown Faville

Biography

Marriage1
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Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 49, p. 112.

Mary Brown Faville1

F, #38222

Family: Thomas William Thurston

Biography

Marriage1
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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 49, p. 112.

Charles Parker Thurston1

M, #38223

Family: Harriet Rebecca Dodge

Biography

Marriage1
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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 49, p. 112.

Harriet Rebecca Dodge1

F, #38224

Family: Charles Parker Thurston

Biography

Marriage1
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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 49, p. 112.

Edith M. Thurston1

F, #38225

Family: Benjamin A. Glaze

Biography

Gen. Soc.DAR: 482331
BirthNorthwood, IA, USA1
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 49, p. 112.

Benjamin A. Glaze1

M, #38226

Family: Edith M. Thurston

Biography

Marriage1
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Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 49, p. 112.

Lucretia Houghton1,2,3,4,5

F, #38227, b. 17 October 1761, d. 20 March 1831

Family: Daniel Stowell

Biography

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BirthOct 17, 1761Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, White: c 17626,7,5
MarriageSep 12, 1782Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA4,8,9,5
DeathMar 20, 1831Paris, ME, USA, age 698,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 103 #188.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 303.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 12 #217, 22.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 50.
  5. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 193.
  6. [S77] White, Genealogy of John White, I, p. 545 #6427.
  7. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 12, 22.
  8. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 22.
  9. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 100.

Daniel Stowell1

M, #38228, b. 6 December 1757, d. 20 September 1828

Family: Lucretia Houghton

Biography

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BirthDec 6, 1757Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
MarriageSep 12, 1782Guilford, Windham Co., VT, USA1,2,4,3
Children+5 children total
DeathSep 20, 1828Paris, ME, USA2,3
ParentsSBenjamin Stowell and Elizabeth Parker; (Benjamin4, John3, David2, Samuel1)
was
ResearchSee Stowell Genealogy for full family5
ResidenceDaniel was a farmer who resided at Worcester, MA; Guilford, VT; Norway, Bethel, and Paris, Maine. He was from Worcester 1771 to Twp. #4 in ME as one of the first proprietors. He was chosen clerk at the first meeting June 21, 1774. During the Revol. War, he left ME for Guilford, VT, and married there, remaining for some years. He went to Norway ME in 1786. In 1793 Twp #4 was incorporated as Paris, ME. The last meeting of Twp #4 was held Apr. 3, 1793 at his house. He was chosen moderator, collector, leather sealer, and treasurer. He was on the committee to lay out the town in 1795.

Daniel was a farmer. Resided in Worcester, Mass., Guilford, Vt., Norway, Bethel and Paris, Maine. Went from Worcester, Mass. in 1771 to what was then known as Township No. 4 in Maine, being one of the first pioneers in that section. At the first meeting of the Propietors of Township No. 4, held 21 June
1774, Daniel "Stowell was chosen clerk. During the Revolution, on account of its exposed position, Daniel left Maine and went to Guilford, Vt. where he married and lived for some years. He first went to Norway in 1786. In 1793 the Township No. 4 was incorporated as the Town of Paris. The last meeting of the Proprietors of Towaiship No. 4 was held 3 April 1793 at the house of Daniel Stowell and on the same day was held the first meeting of the new Town of Paris with Daniel as Moderator. At a meeting held at Daniel's house. 10 April 1793, to complete the town organization, Daniel was chosen Moderator, Collector, Leather Sealer and Treasurer. Was one of a committee to layout the town in 1795, one of a committee to organize the county
in 1796, assessor in 1795-96-98-99, on school committee in 1798, was town Moderator for many years. Was known as "Squire Stowell" He was active in civil, military and religious affairs. Was one of council of the 1st Church West Parish, Bethel, to select a pastor, 25 April 1800 and 5 Nov. 1801. Was a charter member of new Universalist Church for Paris and Norway, 4 March 1805. Deacon for many years. Was a charter member of Lodge of Masons organized in 1807. Five Worcester deeds describe him as Daniel Stowell of Worcester, 1783 to 1792. Daniel was private in Capt. Edward Craft's Co., Col. Richard Gridley's Regt. Art. returns dated French lines, 12 May 1775, 8 June 1775, 12 Oct. 1775, 6 Nov. 1775. Was private in Capt. William Gate's Co., Col. Jonathan Holman's Regt., 4 Sept. 1776. Private in Capt. Samuel Hubbard's Co., Col. Job Cushing's Regt., 18 Aug. 1777 to 29 Nov. 1777. Private in Capt. Joshua Whitney's Co., Col. Josiah Whitney's Regt., 31 July 1778 to 14 Sept. 1778, in Rhode Island. Was Captain in Paris, Me. in 1795.2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 50.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 22.
  3. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 193.
  4. [S785] William Berry Lapham, Norway, Oxford Co., ME Hx, p. 100.
  5. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 363.

Daniel Stowell Jr1,2

M, #38229, b. 7 April 1784, d. 5 February 1844

Family: Anna Robinson

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 7, 1784Guilford, VT, USA3
MarriageNov 24, 18121,2
DeathFeb 5, 1844Paris, ME, USA2
BiographyStephen and Jemima (Haskell) Robinson (a descendant of the Rev. William Robinson who was pastor of the Congregation that went to Leyden, Holland)
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 50.
  2. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 363.
  3. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 194.

Anna Robinson1

F, #38230

Family: Daniel Stowell Jr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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MarriageNov 24, 18121,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 50.
  2. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 363.

Edward Houghton Stowell1

M, #38231, b. 23 November 1819, d. 24 November 1890

Family: Elizabeth Minerva Sheek

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 23, 1819Paris, ME, USA2,3
Marriage1852Platteville, WI, USA1,3
DeathNov 24, 1890San Rafael, CA, USA3
BiographyResided in Platteville, Wis., Copperopolis and San Rafael,
Calif. Contractor and powder manufacturer.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 50.
  2. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 363.
  3. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 613.

Elizabeth Minerva Sheek1,2

F, #38232, b. 19 September 1832, d. 26 May 1886

Family: Edward Houghton Stowell

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 19, 1832Millroache, Ontario, Canada2
Marriage1852Platteville, WI, USA1,2
DeathMay 26, 1886Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA2
ParentsDIsaac Benson and Elizabeth Minerva (Bayley) Sheek
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 50.
  2. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 613.

Agnes Stowell1

F, #38233, b. 17 April 1865

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 17, 1865Copperopolis, CA, USA1,2
Gen. Soc.DAR: #497071
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 50.
  2. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 613.

Alpheus Estabrook1

M, #38234, b. 1804, d. 1890

Family: Hannah Holbrook Hitchcock

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1804
Marriage1
Death1890
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 51.

Hannah Holbrook Hitchcock1

F, #38235, b. 1804, d. 1881

Family: Alpheus Estabrook

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1804Bainbridge, NY, USA
Marriage1
Death1881Caneadea, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 51.

Rewey Estabrook1

F, #38236, b. 25 December 1832, d. June 1915

Family: Jonathan Edwards Caldwell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthDec 25, 1832NY, USA
MarriageSep 2, 1852Caneadea, NY, USA1
ImmigrationJun, 1872Witchita, KS, USA
DeathJun, 1915Witchita, KS, USA
ObituaryJun 29, 1915Witchita, KS, USA
BurialHighland Cemetery, Wichita, KS, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 51.

Jonathan Edwards Caldwell1

M, #38237, b. 17 May 1831, d. September 1912

Family: Rewey Estabrook

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 17, 1831Hunt's Hollow, Wyoming Co., NY, USA
MarriageSep 2, 1852Caneadea, NY, USA1
ImmigrationJun, 1872Witchita, KS, USA
DeathSep, 1912Witchita, KS, USA, age 81
BurialHighland Cemetery, Wichita, KS, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 51.

Louise Caldwell1

F, #38238, b. 1857, d. 23 April 1915

Family: Roland Pierpoint Murdock

Biography

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Birth1857Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA1
MarriageDec, 18771
DeathApr 23, 1915
BiographyLouise Caldwell Murdock (1857–1915) was an American interior designer / architect.[1] Louise's father, J.E. Caldwell brought his family to Wichita from New York in 1871 and opened a Queensware (a hard, cream-colored earthenware, perfected c1765 by Wedgwood) store on North Main Street. She married Roland Pierpont Murdock in 1877 and founded the Twentieth Century Club with him in 1899 in Wichita. She served as its president until 1906.[1] After her husband's death in 1906, she studied interior design with Frank Alvah Parsons in New York City, then returned to Wichita Kansas and designed and built the Caldwell Murdock building on East Douglas, which at seven floors became Wichita's tallest building.
Gen. Soc.DAR: #507491
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 51.

Roland Pierpoint Murdock1

M, #38239, d. 1906

Family: Louise Caldwell

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageDec, 18771
Death1906
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 51.

Mary Margaret Ford1

F, #38240

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthCleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA1
Gen. Soc.DAR: #513281
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 52.

Lee Stillman Houghton1,2,3

M, #38241, b. 30 June 1859, d. 5 November 1940

Family: Alice E. Spaulding

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 30, 1859Fairfax, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 10/12 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census; age 21 & 22 in 1880 census; age 48 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 70 in 1930 census; age 79 in 1940 census; death certif.: June 30, 1849; Also Bakersfield in VRs4,2,5,6
MarriageApr 28, 1884Rutland, VT, USA, age 261,2,7
NoteNot in 1900 census with wife
1910 Census1910Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 48, marble commercial travelor8
1920 Census1920Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 59, auto dealer9,10
1930 Census1930Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 70, auto salesman11
City Dirct1936Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Lee, a salesman for Badlam Motors; Mary, a secretary for Frank W. Mayo12
1940 Census1940Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 79, retail auto trav. salesman, 3 y of high school13
DeathNov 5, 1940Rutland Hospital, Rutland, VT, USA, age 91[CJV: 81]-4-5, of sigmoid cancer2
BurialRutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 52.
  2. [S1285] Margaret R. Jenks, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 213.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, Box 1620, p. 103b, line 7, dwl 39.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Fairfax, VT, Vol. 1; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, p. 253; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT, p. 1048: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland Ward 2, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T624_1616; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0195; line 29, dwl 40-262-318.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 11, E.D. 128, Sh. 17, Ln. 94.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T625_1875; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 128; line 94, dwl 40-342-399.
  11. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 2430; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 29; line 42, dwl 40-56-83.
  12. [S1170] Rutland VT City Directory 1936, p. 75.
  13. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T627_4236; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-34; line 1, dwl 40-39.

Alice E. Spaulding1,2,3,4

F, #38242, b. 19 September 1859, d. 24 March 1955

Family: Lee Stillman Houghton

Biography

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BirthSep 19, 1859Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Sep 1859, age 40 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 70 in 1930 census; age 79 in 1940 census; Rutland VT VRs: Hydeville VT1,2,5,4
Education1 y of college6
MarriageApr 28, 1884Rutland, VT, USA, age 261,5,3
1900 Census1900Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 40, living with and daughter of Richard M. and Mary A. Spaulding1,7
1910 Census1910Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 48, marble commercial travelor8
1930 Census1930Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 70, auto salesman9
1940 Census1940Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 79, retail auto trav. salesman, 3 y of high school6
DeathMar 24, 1955Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 95-6-5, of arteriosclerosis and heart disease5,10
ParentsDRichard Marvin Spaulding and Mary Ann Hopkins, both b. Hydeville, VT10
Gen. Soc.DAR: #516151
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 52.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 9, E.D. 184, Sh. 14, Ln. 87.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT, p. 1048: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT, p. 1046: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S1285] Margaret R. Jenks, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 213.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T627_4236; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-34; line 1, dwl 40-39.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 184; Sheet 14B; line 87, dwl 36-254-313.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland Ward 2, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T624_1616; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0195; line 29, dwl 40-262-318.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 2430; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 29; line 42, dwl 40-56-83.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.

Mordecai Stevens Jameson1,2

M, #38243, b. May 1856, d. 13 April 1935

Family: Mary Pierson

  • Marriage*: Mordecai Stevens Jameson married Mary Pierson on Mar 28, 1882.1,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthMay, 18563
MarriageMar 28, 18821,3
DeathApr 13, 1935Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89 #4230.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.

Mary Pierson1

F, #38244, b. 23 April 1865

Family: Mordecai Stevens Jameson

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthApr 23, 1865Canisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA2
MarriageMar 28, 18821,2
Biographydau. of Martin Van Buren and Sarah Jane (Wright) Pierson2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.

Flora Lee Jameson1,2

F, #38245

Family: Frank Lathrop

Biography

BirthCanisteo, Steuben Co., NY, USA1,2
Marriage1
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Gen. Soc.DAR: #521461
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.

Frank Lathrop1

M, #38246

Family: Flora Lee Jameson

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.

Lois Ballou1

F, #38247, b. 8 May 1850

Family: Herbert J. Clark

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Gen. Soc.DAR: #523371
BirthMay 8, 1850Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA2,3
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53, p. 157.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 109.

Herbert J. Clark1

M, #38248

Family: Lois Ballou

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53, p. 157.

Ruth Worthington Bowie1,2

F, #38249, b. 17 July 1886, d. 31 July 1977

Family: Arthur Clifton Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 17, 1886Prince George, MD, USA, age 34 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census; Obit gives Upper Marlboro2,1
Gen. Soc.1905DAR: #531011
MarriageJun 3, 1914Washington, DC, USA, age 31 and 262,1
1920 Census1920Washington, DC, USA, age 37, real estate agent, living with parents in law3
1930 Census1930Washington, DC, USA, age 47, real estate broker; living with parents in law W. Worthington and Eleanor C. Bowie4
1940 Census1940Washington, DC, USA, age 58, real estate proprietor/manager; and mother in law Eleanor C. Bowie, 77, IA, widow5
1950 US Census1950Washington, DC, USA, age 68, real estate broker; and mother in law Elinor Bowie, 88, widow
DeathJul 31, 1977Washington, DC, USA, age 916
ObituaryAug 3, 1977Washington, DC, USA, Washington Post, The (DC) - August 3, 1977
Deceased Name: Ruth Houghton, Headed DAR War Program
Ruth Bowie Houghton, a lifelong area resident who belonged to civic and patriotic organizations and who traced her ancestry to prominent early Marylanders, died Sunday at her apartment in Washington. She was 91.

Mrs. Houghton was the daughter of the late Walter Worthington Bowie and Elinor Clagett Bowie, through whom she was related to five former governors of Maryland. In 1914 she married Arthur Clifton Houghton, a real estate broker in Washington. He died in 1962.

Born near Upper Marlboro, Mrs. Houghton was graduate of the old Business High School here and later taught there as a substitute teacher. In 1905 she joined the Daughters of the American Revolution and was an active member of the Continental Dames Chapter until her death.

During World War II, Mrs. Houghton was national chairwoman of the DAR war program, "Buddy Bags," sending more than 300,000 bags to service personnel overseas. She also served on the speakers' bureau of the Treasury Department and headed the women's organization under the department's D.C. war finance devision. She was awarded the Treasury medal for outstanding service.

Mrs. Houghton was a charter member of the District Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars and served as its second president in 1947. She was member of the National Society, Colonial Dames of America, Descendants of the Lords of the Maryland Manors, Barons of Runnymede, the Women's Guild of American University, Springfield Garden Club, Twentieth Century Club. Prince George's County Historical Society and the Maryland Historical Society.

Mrs. Houghton is survived by a son, Worthington Bowie Houghton, of Boonsboro, Md., three grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Copyright (c) 1977 The Washington Post6
ParentsDWalter Worthington Bowie and Elinor Clagett, b. MD and IA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 54, p. 46.
  2. [S908] Unknown author MD & VA Colonials - II, p. 922.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_212; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 293; line 25, dwl 630-63-219.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Washington Co., District of Columbia; Roll: 299; Enumeration District: 281; Page 272, Sheet 8A; line 1, dwl 2630-36-187.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_567; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1-431; line 6, dwl 2630.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Emily Ann Benson1,2,3

F, #38250, b. December 1834

Family: Stephen Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec, 1834Winhall, VT, USA, age "49" in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Dec 1834, age 65 in 1900 census4,5
MarriageJul 1, 1854Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA2,4,1,6,7
1860 Census1860Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 56, a farmer, property $300; Levi, a laborer, property $1000-25008
1870 Census1870Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 38, a farmer, property $16009
1880 Census1880Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 46, works in a saw mill6,10
1900 Census1900Manchester, Bennington Co., VT, USA, living with and mother in law of Reubin Colvin4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 105.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, p. 626; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 32, Sh. 16, Ln. 70.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Winhall, VT, p. 233; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 231, Sh. 16, Ln. 49.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, VT, Book 3, p. 393; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 332, line 5, dwl 1976-1946.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 590b, line 12, dwl 112-117.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 231, Sh. 16, Ln. 49, dwl 136-152.