James H. Holder1

M, #38431, b. 1845, d. 1900

Family: Ella Locklin

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18451
Marriage1
Death19001
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 89.

Myrtie B. Holder1

F, #38432

Family: Arthur D. Lamson

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSt. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1
Gen. Soc.DAR: #881441
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 89.

Arthur D. Lamson1

M, #38433

Family: Myrtie B. Holder

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 89.

Elizabeth Warren1,2,3

F, #38434, b. 7 February 1816, d. 10 January 1896

Family 1: George B. Houghton

Family 2: James Hughes Jr

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 7, 1816England, age 34, PA, in 1850 census; age 44, Eng, in 1860 census; age 54, England, in 1870 census; age 60, Eng, in 1880 census1,2,3
Marriage18481,4
1850 Census1850Kingston Twp, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 33, a boatman2
1860 Census1860Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 43, a boatmen, personal property $3004
1880 Census1880Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, USA5
DeathJan 10, 18961,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 270.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_793; Page: 19; line 29, dwl 270-273.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1134; Page: 399; sheet 177, line 30, dwl 1293.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1148; Family History Film: 1255148; Page: 168D; Enumeration District: 90; sheet 36, line 23, dwl 5-5.
  6. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 390.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 113.

James Hughes Jr1,2

M, #38435, b. circa 1817, d. 1896

Family: Elizabeth Warren

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1817PA, USA, age 33 in 1850 census; age 43 in 1860 census; age 55 in 1870 census; agen 60 in 1880 census1,3,2
Marriage18481,4
1850 Census1850Kingston Twp, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 33, a boatman2
1860 Census1860Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 43, a boatmen, personal property $3004
1880 Census1880Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, USA5
Death18961
ParentsSJames Hughes and Hannah Swetland, both b. PA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 270.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_793; Page: 19; line 29, dwl 270-273.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, Reel 1366, p. 77, line 6, dwl 42-43.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1134; Page: 399; sheet 177, line 30, dwl 1293.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1148; Family History Film: 1255148; Page: 168D; Enumeration District: 90; sheet 36, line 23, dwl 5-5.

Maria R. Hughes1

F, #38436, b. circa 1851, d. 1893

Family: Wilson J. Bishop

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1851PA, USA, age 9 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census; DAR: 18501
Marriage18761
Death18931
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 270.

Wilson J. Bishop1

M, #38437, b. 1846

Family: Maria R. Hughes

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18461
Marriage18761
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 270.

Bessie B. Bishop1

F, #38438

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthLuzerne, PA, USA1
Gen. Soc.DAR: #898291
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 270.

Caroline Hughes1

F, #38439, b. circa 1855

Family: William C. Sponsler

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1855Luzerne, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 5 in 1860 census; age 14? in 1870 census; age 25 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
Gen. Soc.DAR: 898351
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 270.

William C. Sponsler1

M, #38440

Family: Caroline Hughes

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 270.

Shelley Locken1

F, #38441

Family: Daryl Lee Uran

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Shelley Locken Uran, 3/1999.

William C. Marshall1

M, #38442

Family: Virginia Elizabeth Willingham

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.

James Houghton1

M, #38443, b. 25 February 1774, d. 4 May 1822

Family: Sarah Pross

  • Marriage*: James Houghton married Sarah Pross on Jan 5, 1800.2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 25, 1774Shrewsbury, York Co., PA, USA2
MarriageJan 5, 18002
DeathMay 4, 1822PA, USA2,3
ResearchCJV opinion: James is likely father of these children listed below; given 1) NY Times claim that Wesley Wiley and Lucy Houghton were second cousins; 2) the fact that so many are buried in Lewisburg PA Cemetery; 3) that James M Houghton Jr was buried at Lewisburg PA cemetery: James M, John, Jane, Mary Jane, Sarah's daughter, Laura, Rohland
ResearchCJV: James's son Thomas's daughter Lucy is a 2nd cousin of Wesley Wiley, a son of Eshter J Houghton
DuplicatePA, USA
DuplicatePA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58: DAR application of Annie Schaffer.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/48532672/person/12981520205/…

Sarah Pross1,2

F, #38444, b. 10 June 1780, d. 8 December 1851

Family: James Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 10, 1780Shrewsbury, Sullivan Co., PA, USA1
MarriageJan 5, 18001
DeathDec 8, 1851PA, USA1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, http://interactive.ancestry.com/61157/46155_b290232-00063
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/48532672/person/12981520205/…

James M. Houghton Jr1,2

M, #38445, b. 17 June 1810, d. 1 April 1888

Family: Margaret Bowman

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 17, 1810Shrewsbury, York Co., PA, USA, age 40 in 1850 census; age 49 in 1860 census;
age 60 in 1870 census; age 72 in 1880 census3,4
Marriage18333,5
1850 Census1850Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA, age 40, shoemaker6
1860 Census1860Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA, age 49, shoe maker7
1870 Census1870Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA, age 60, shoemaker8
DeathApr 1, 1888Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA, 1882 on GS3,4
BurialLewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/48532672/person/12981520205/…
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58: DAR application of Annie Schaffer.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/48532672/person/13196584183/…
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Census Place: Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1197; Family History Film: 1255197; Page: 512B; Enumeration District: 141; sheet 6, line 15, dwl 51-53.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_831; Page: 301; line 10, dwl 1866-1957.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lewisburg South Ward, Union, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1188; Page: 852; line 4, dwl 987-1065.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lewisburg West Ward, Union, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1458; Page: 515; line 7, dwl 43-43.

Margaret Bowman1

F, #38446, b. 13 February 1813, d. 6 September 1898

Family: James M. Houghton Jr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 13, 1813Halifax, PA, USA, age 37 in 1850 census; age 47 in 1860 census; age 57 in 1870 census; age 67 in 1880 census2,1
Marriage18331,2
DeathSep 6, 1898Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA1
BurialLewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Census Place: Lewisburg, Union, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1197; Family History Film: 1255197; Page: 512B; Enumeration District: 141; sheet 6, line 15, dwl 51-53.

Sarah A. Houghton1

F, #38447, b. 17 August 1837, d. 21 April 1916

Family: John Frederick Schaffer

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 17, 1837PA, USA, age 13 in 1850 census2
Marriage18582
1880 Census1880Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 42, widow
1900 Census1900Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 63
1910 Census1910Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 72
DeathApr 21, 1916Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58: DAR application of Annie Schaffer.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58.

John Frederick Schaffer1

M, #38448, b. 1834, d. 1878

Family: Sarah A. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18341
Marriage18581
Death18781
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58.

Annie M. Schaffer1

F, #38449, b. circa 1861

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1861Lewisburg, PA, USA, age 19 in 1880 census1
Occupation1880school teacher
1900 Census1900Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 63
1910 Census1910Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 72
Gen. Soc.Dec 12, 1916DAR: #91168+91:
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 92, page 58

[p.58] Miss Annie M. Schaffer.
DAR ID Number: 91168
Born in Lewisburg, Pa.
Descendant of Capt. Jacob Houghton, Valentine Urich (Uhrich), and John Bowman, as follows:
1. John Frederick Schaffer (1834-78) m. 1858 Sarah Houghton (1837-1916).
2. James Houghton, Jr. (1810-88), m. 1833 Margaret Bowman (1813-99).
3. James Houghton (1774-1822) m. 1800 Sarah Pross (1780-1851); Henry Bowman (1791-1857) m. 1812 Elizabeth Urich (1792-1864).
4. Jacob Houghton m. 1772 Phebe Golden (1754-1812); John Bowman m. 1777 Margaret Countryman (1755-1819); Valentine Urich, m. 1784, Elizabeth Sweigart (1763-1833).
Jacob Houghton (1748-90) commanded a company in the 2nd regiment, Hunterdon County, New Jersey militia. He was born and died in Hunterdon County, N. J.
Valentine Urich (1757-1821) enlisted from Northampton County, Pa., in the Continental Line. He was born and died in Lancaster County, Pa.
John Bowman (1752-97) enlisted, 1781, as a private in Capt. Jonathan McClure's company of Lancaster County, Pa., where he was born and died.2
ResearchAnnie Schaffer's DAR application gives Jacob as son of Absalom Houghton.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 58: DAR application of Annie Schaffer.

Elizabeth Newkirk1

F, #38450, b. circa 1885

Family: Carl Roy Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1885Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1909mar 1 y in 1910 census1,2
1910 Census1910Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 30, draftsman; living with parents in law William and Ida Newkirk; and Elizabeth McIntosh, wife's grandmother2
1920 Census1920Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 40, mechanical engineer, blower works; and mother in law Ida L. Newkirk, 65, IN3
ParentsDWilliam Newkirk, b. PA, and Ida McIntosh, b. IN, m. 18821
Gen. Soc.DAR: #913321
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 92: 108.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville Ward 1, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T624_348; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 21;
    line 23, dwl 319-106-109.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville Ward 1, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11; line 70, dwl 319-62-56.

James Knight Houghton1,2,3

M, #38451, b. 7 December 1870, d. 8 February 1911

Family: Maud May Reynolds

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 7, 1870Plymouth, IN, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; Dec 1870, age 29 in 1900 census1,2,4
1900 Census1900Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 29, married, ham house superintendent5
DeathFeb 8, 1911Denver, CO, USA2
ObituaryJames K. Houghton, son of Thomas K. and Sarah J. both deceased, waa born in Plymouth, Indiana December 7, 1870.
He lived with his parents in-this city and received his education in the schools here. On June 19, 1894, he married Miss Maude Reynolds, daughter of the late Dr. O. R. and Mrs. Reynolds, to which union were born two sons, Knight and Hal, who are living with their mother in this city. He was elected in 1894 and served two years as Prosecuting Attorney
for the 41st Judicial Circuit.
He has been here but very little of bis time since 189/ having been employed at various places and for the last four years has been living in Colorado. Besides the widow and children, he leavee surviving him
three sisters; Mrs. John H. Grace, residing at Ligonier, Indiana and Mrs. Harriet Oglesbee and Mias Anna at Oak Park, and died at Denver, Colorado.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Center Twp, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Reel 36, Vol. 23, E.D. 105-187, Sh. 31, Ln. 42.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 93.
  4. [S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Ward 30, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 942;Sheet: 4B; line 71, dwl 5656-39-81.

Maud May Reynolds1,2

F, #38452, b. October 1872, d. 17 February 1962

Family: James Knight Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct, 1872Plymouth, IN, USA, age 28 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1930 census2,1
MarriageJun 19, 18943,1
1910 Census1910Ligonier, Noble Co., IN, USA, age 37, public school teacher; enumerated as sister in law of Henry and Minnie Green4
Gen. Soc.DAR: #926521
DeathFeb 17, 1962Denver, CO, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 93.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Center, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 51, E.D. 72?, Sh. 1, Ln. 69.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Mary Silva, Nov. 2001.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ligonier Ward 3, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T624_372; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 117;.

Abigail Bixby1

F, #38453, b. 1755, d. 1813

Family: David Heywood

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth17551
MarriageMay 11, 1780Winchendon, MA, USA, David Haywood & Abigail Bixby1
Death18131
ProblemDAR gives Abigail Bixby: Mrs. Nellie A. Pierce Leland.
DAR ID Number: 68395
Born in Springfield, Vt.
Wife of George F. Leland.
Descendant of David Heywood.
Daughter of Edson X. Pierce (b. 1823) and Mary Barrett (b. 1829), his wife, m. 1849.
Granddaughter of John Pierce (1794-1861) and Abigail Heywood (b. 1793), his wife, m. 1815.
Gr-granddaughter of David Heywood and Abigail Bixby (1755-1813), his wife, m. 1780.
David Heywood (1755-1826) was a private at the Bennington Alarm in Capt. Jesse Stone's company, and served under different commands in the Massachusetts militia. He was born in Holden, Mass; died in Weathersfield, Vt.
DARError: DAR gives wrong Abigail: Mrs. Jennie V. Henderson.
DAR ID Number: 93348
Born in Ripon, Wis.
Wife of Frank Henderson.
Descendant of David Heywood, as follows:
1. David E. Haywood (b. 1818) m. 1851 Sarah Sleeper (1825-1907).
2. Luther Haywood (b. 1787) m. 1810 Hannah Pierce (1789-1865).
3. David Heywood m. 1780 Abigail Houghton (1755-1813).
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.

David Heywood1

M, #38454, b. 1755, d. 1826

Family: Abigail Bixby

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1755Holden, MA, USA
MarriageMay 11, 1780Winchendon, MA, USA, David Haywood & Abigail Bixby1
Death1826Weathersfield, VT, USA
Mil. Serv.David Heywood (1755-1826) was a private at the Bennington Alarm in Capt. Jesse Stone's company, and served under different commands in the Massachusetts militia. He was born in Holden, Mass; died in Weathersfield, Vt.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.

Luther Heywood1

M, #38455, b. 1787

Family: Hannah Pierce

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth17871
Marriage18101
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.

Hannah Pierce1

F, #38456, b. 1789, d. 1865

Family: Luther Heywood

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth17891
Marriage18101
Death18651
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.

David Heywood1

M, #38457, b. 1818

Family: Sarah Sleeper

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18181
Marriage18511
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.

Sarah Sleeper1

F, #38458, b. 1825, d. 1907

Family: David Heywood

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18251
Marriage18511
Death19071
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.

Jennie V. Heywood1

F, #38459

Family: Frank Henderson

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthRipon, WI, USA1
Marriage1
Gen. Soc.DAR: #93348:
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 94
page 108

Mrs. Jennie V. Henderson.
DAR ID Number: 93348
Born in Ripon, Wis.
Wife of Frank Henderson.
Descendant of David Heywood, as follows:
1. David E. Haywood (b. 1818) m. 1851 Sarah Sleeper (1825-1907).
2. Luther Haywood (b. 1787) m. 1810 Hannah Pierce (1789-1865).
3. David Heywood m. 1780 Abigail Houghton (1755-1813).
David Heywood (1755-1824) was a private at the Bennington Alarm in Capt. Jesse Stone's company, and served under different commands in the Massachusetts militia. He was born in Holden, Mass; died in Weathersfield, Vt.
Also No. 68395.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.

Frank Henderson1

M, #38460

Family: Jennie V. Heywood

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 94.