Janette A. Houghton1,2

F, #39991, b. circa 1835

Biography

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Birthcirca 1835Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1859 marriage1
PensionInx#1007083
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 4, p. 4.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#271451215
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#271451210

Lucius Houghton1

M, #39992, b. 1815

Biography

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Birth1815VT, USA, age 35 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 35, a fuller, living with Simeon Harvey family, manufacturer1
DuplicateVT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 230; line 40, dwl 282-288.

John Preston1

M, #39993, b. 1774

Family: Eunice (?)

  • Marriage*: John Preston married Eunice (?) 1850 census.1

Biography

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Birth1774NH, USA, age 76 in 1850 census1
Marriage1850 census1
Research1850John and Eunice are listed as living with Lyman Houghton, no surname given; believe they are Eunice's parents
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.

Eunice (?)1

F, #39994, b. 1780

Family: John Preston

Biography

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Birth1780CT, USA, age 70 in 1850 census1
Marriage1850 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.

Eunice Preston1,2

F, #39995, b. 1810, d. 8 February 1877

Family: Lyman Houghton

Biography

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Birth1810VT, USA, age 40 in 1850 census; age 49 in 1860 census3
Residence1848Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA1
MarriageSep 17, 1848Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA4,1
1850 Census1850Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 46, a farmer, property $1000; and John, 76, and Eunice, 70, (no surname; I have assumed Eunice's parents)3
DeathFeb 8, 1877Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 66-5-135
BurialDurant Cemetery, Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT, Book 1; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Cabot, Washington Co., VT, Roll 1324, p. 4, line 14, dwl 2153-2283.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 151; line 28, dwl 352-360.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.
  5. [S1272] Larua Abbott and Mary Wheeler, Cabot [VT] Cemeteries, Durant, D-33.

Charles Lyman Houghton1,2,3

M, #39996, b. circa 1837, d. circa 1884

Family: Ann Moriah Warren

Biography

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Birthcirca 1837Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 22 at marriage in 1859; age 22 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1862 enlistment; age 13 in 1850 census; age 42 in 1880 census4,5,6
MarriageNov 16, 1859Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA5
1860 Census1860Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 22, farm laborer; with Hazen and Mary Beedle7
Mil. Enlsbetween Sep 8, 1862 and May 11, 1863Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, in the Union Army,Comp. H., 13th VT Reg, a private, age 24, until Oct. 10, 1862. Discharged May 11, 1863. Length 9 m 3 d; Disabled.4,8,9
PensionInxNov 2, 1863as invalid10
1880 Census1880Union Grove, Meeker Co., MN, USA, age 42,11,12
Deathcirca 1884MN, USA, wife listed as widow
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4249.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/31152262/person/12374869181
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Chabot, VT, p. 538: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, p. 977; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1324; Page: 15; Sheet 300, line 30, dwl 2338-2476.
  8. [S1298] Theodore S. Peck, VT Volunteers 1861-1866 Revised Roster, p. 497.
  9. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Manannah, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: 23; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 105.
  10. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Union Grove, Meeker Co., MN, Reel 13, Vol. 9, ED. 50, Sh. 18, Ln. 1.
  12. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Union Grove, Meeker Co., MN, Roll: T9_626; Family History Film: 1254626; Page: 226A; Reel 13, Vol. 9, ED. 50, Sh. 18, Ln. 1.

Adaline B. Houghton1,2,3

F, #39997, b. 1840

Family: Joel White Jr

Biography

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Birth1840Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; MLM: 1839; age 21 in 1860 marriage4,3,5
MarriageMar 15, 1860Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, she age 213
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4250 (4350).
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT, p. 539: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 151; line 28, dwl 352-360.

Hannah M. Houghton1,2,3

F, #39998, b. 17 April 1842, d. 10 May 1924

Family: Phineas Bemis

Biography

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BirthApr 17, 1842Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 8 in 1850 census4,3,5,6
1860 Census1860Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 18, domestic, with Reuben and James Atkins; 6 houses from parents7
MarriageJan 20, 1864Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, she age 213
PensionInxJun, 1865Grafton, VT, USA8
ResidenceGrafton, VT, USA6
DeathMay 10, 1924Grafton, VT, USA, age 82, of "senile decay"6,9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Cabot, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 151.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4251.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT, p. 951; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 151; line 28, dwl 352-360.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Cabot, Washington Co., VT, Roll 1324, p. 10, line 16, dwl 2159-2290.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#272912974
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#272912984

Daniel A. Houghton1

M, #39999, b. 31 October 1843, d. 3 February 1862

Biography

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BirthOct 31, 1843Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census1
DeathFeb 3, 1862Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 18-3-23, of chronic diarrhea1,2
BurialDurant Cemetery, Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, Washington Co., VT, p. 955; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1272] Larua Abbott and Mary Wheeler, Cabot [VT] Cemeteries, Durant, D-33.

Clark Houghton1

M, #40000, b. 27 April 1807, d. 7 March 1869

Family: Hannah Chamberlin

Biography

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BirthApr 27, 1807Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 45 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census2,3
Marriage1
1840 Census1840Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 5 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)4
Research1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, near each other in 1850 census
1850 Census1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 45, a farmer, property $13001
1860 Census1860Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $8005
PensionInxNov 27, 1868for son Silas
DeathMar 7, 1869Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, USA, of consumption, age 61 y 11 m6,2
BurialMorgan Center Cemetery, Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, USA6
ResearchBarnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 83; line 4, dwl 937-970.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, p. 863: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: 540; Page: 322.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 31, line 39, dwl 380-380.
  6. [S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname; Morgan, VT.

Hannah Chamberlin1

F, #40001, b. circa 1806, d. 25 December 1860

Family: Clark Houghton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1806Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 43 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1860 census; dd calc2,3
Marriage3
1850 Census1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 45, a farmer, property $13003
1860 Census1860Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 53, a farmer, property $8004
DeathDec 25, 1860Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 54, of consumption1,5,2,6,7
BurialGreen Cemetery, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Cemetery Records, p. 200: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1417.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 124; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 83; line 4, dwl 937-970.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 31, line 39, dwl 380-380.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vital Records, Book 1, p. 43: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1417.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vol. 1 Danville Cemetery Records, p. 200; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vital Records, Book 1, p. 43: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1418 and F 30547.

Laura Florinda Houghton1

F, #40002, b. 6 April 1832, d. 20 September 1897

Family: Albert A. Elliot

Biography

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BirthApr 6, 1832Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 18 in 1850 census1
Residence1856Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA2
MarriageAug 30, 1856Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Danville VRs: Apr 31, 1856, Danville, VT; Barnet VRs: Aug 30, 1856, Barnet, VT; Rootsweb: 18583,4,2
DeathSep 20, 1897age 655
BurialMorgan Center Cemetery, Morgan, Orleans Co., VT, USA5
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 3, p. 323; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Marriage Records, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 12, p. 427; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname; Morgan, VT.

Eleanor Maud Houghton1

F, #40003, b. 26 January 1836

Biography

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BirthJan 26, 1836Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Milo Houghton1

M, #40004, b. 17 July 1838

Biography

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BirthJul 17, 1838Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 39 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 121; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Daniel Houghton1

M, #40005, b. 1829

Biography

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Birth1829VT, USA, age 21 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 21, a laborer, living in a boarding house, with the Kearney family1
DuplicateVT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 82; line 35, dwl 927-990.

Carlos C. Houghton1,2,3

M, #40006, b. 9 October 1836, d. 2 February 1916

Family 1: Eunice A. (?)

Family 2: Salome Smith

  • Marriage*: Carlos C. Houghton married Salome Smith on Apr 2, 1863 mar 38 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census.4,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthOct 9, 1836St. Johnsbury, VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Oct 1834, age 65 in 1900 census; age 75 in 1910 census4,3,5
Marriage
1860 Census1860Kingston, Sauk Co., WI, USA, a Charles Houghton, 26, farmer6
MarriageApr 2, 1863mar 38 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census4,5
1880 Census1880Fieldon, Watonwan Co., MN, USA, age 45, a farmer, with a rupture4,7
1900 Census1900Marion, Olmsted Co., MN, USA, age 65, farmer2
1910 Census1910Marion, Olmsted Co., MN, USA, age 75, farmer8
DeathFeb 2, 1916Wright Co., MN, USA, certif. 1916-MN-0168231,9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Minnesota Historical Society (people.mnhs.org) Minnesota Death Certificates, Houghton Surname, Feb. 28, 2002.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Marion, Olmsted, Minnesota; Roll: T623 778; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 109; line 14, dwl 49-49.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 80; line 14, dwl 898-940.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Fieldon, Watonwan Co., MN, Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 265, Sh. 8, Ln. 1.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/474600/person/-2071800944
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1429; Page: 668; sheet 24, line 9, dwl 176-176.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Fieldon, Watonwan Co., MN, oll: T9_637; Family History Film: 1254637; Page: 401A; Enumeration District: 265; Reel 13, Vol. 16, ED. 265, Sh. 8, Ln. 1, dwl 52-53.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Two Harbors Ward 1, Lake, Minnesota; Roll: T624_707; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 99;
    line 22, dwl 74-76.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.

Harriet J. Houghton1

F, #40007, b. 26 January 1838, d. 19 November 1855

Biography

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BirthJan 26, 1838VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census1
DeathNov 19, 1855WI, USA, age 18
BurialSauk Prairie Cemetery, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 80; line 14, dwl 898-940.

Lasura Bachelder1,2

F, #40008, b. 28 September 1819

Family: David Goss Houghton

Biography

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BirthSep 28, 1819Stanstead Co., Quebec, Canada, age 32, CT, in 1850 census; age 40, East Canada, in 1860 census; age 50, Canada, in 1870 census; age 60 in 1880 census; VT given in 1880 and 1900 census of son Cornelius; St. Johnsbury VT town records: Stonslead, CT;
Jacqueline Sleeper Russell: bpt. Stanstead County, Quebec Canada - most likely born in Quebec, but also could have been in VT - area right on border)1,3,4
MarriageJan 10, 1842Sutton, VT, USA5,6
1850 Census1850St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 33, a mechanic, property $2257
1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 43, joiner8
1870 Census1870St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, next door to son Cornelius; age 56, a farmer9
Land RecrdJan 8, 1871St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, as grantors, warranty deed; Mary Danforth, grantee2
ResearchLasura given in vital records of children; Susannah given in 1850 census and at death of daug. Maria
ParentsDFather: JONATHAN BACHELDER b: 9 OCT 1776 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont
Mother: BETSEY PINKHAM b: 22 MAY 1784 in Rockingham County, New Hampshire3
1880 Census1880Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 63, farmer10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 4, p. 89.
  2. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 21, p. 1.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Jacqueline Sleeper Russell, Oct. 25, 2002, on e-mail address, based on The History of Stanstead Co. Province of Quebec, by B. F. Hubbard, p. 209-210.
  4. [S415] E-mail HISTORY OF STANSTEAD COUNTY by B. F. HUBBARD from Jacqueline Sleeper Russell, April 3, 2007.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 55, line 22, dwl 530.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Sutton, Caledonia Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 55, line 22, dwl 530-548.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 420, line 13, dwl 1682-1834.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 206, line 11, dwl 353-388.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: 1342; Family History Film: 1255342; Page: 255A; Enumeration District: 060; line 43, dwl 10-11.

Loisa G. Houghton1

F, #40009, b. 1848, d. 1851

Biography

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Birth1848VT, USA, dd calc; age 2 in 1850 census2
Death1851St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 31
BurialMt. Pleasant, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 922, p. 55, line 22, dwl 530-548.

Maria Jones1

F, #40010, b. 3 July 1803, d. 7 November 1887

Family: Captain William C. Houghton

Biography

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BirthJul 3, 1803Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 47 in 1850 census; age 56 in 1860 census; age 66 in 1870 census; age 76 in 1880 census2
MarriageSep 28, 1830Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA3,1
1850 Census1850St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 44, farmer, property $40004
1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA5
1870 Census1870St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 64, a farmer, property $7000-$15966
Land RecrdFeb 22, 1877St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, grantors; Selim, grantee7
1880 Census1880St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 74, a farmer8,9
DeathNov 7, 1887St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 84 y 4 m 4 d3,10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Burke, VT, Book A., p. 451; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 22, p. 132.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 7, p. 131.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , St Johnsbury, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 54; line 23, dwl 524-542.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 338, line 7, dwl 1093-1133.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 188, line 40, dwl 40-47.
  7. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 22, p. 553.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 57, Sh. 12, Ln. 40.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 57, Sh. 12, Ln. 40, dwl 131-135.
  10. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 122.

Jonathan Houghton Jr1,2

M, #40011, b. 1 May 1816, d. 10 February 1890

Family: Emeline W. Hosmer

Biography

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BirthMay 1, 1816Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 34 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 54 in 1870 census; age 64 in 1880 census; Don Harrington: Westminster VT3,1
1850 Census1850Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $1000; living with Earle and Lois Barney4
MarriageAug 1, 1854Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA5,6,7,8
1860 Census1860Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 44, a farmer, property $1800-7009
1870 Census1870Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 54, a farmer, property $2500-$80010
1880 Census1880Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 64, a farmer5,11
Residence1887East Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, mail carrier from E. Burke, at Kirby, VT; to Lyndonville, a farmer, 120 acres12
DeathFeb 10, 1890Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 73-9-9, of paralysis2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 1, p. 117, Registration Records: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, VT, p. 79: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 2, p. 98, Registration Records: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: M432_922; Page: 43; line 42, dwl 352-370.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 47, Sh. 1, Ln. 29.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 104b, line 34, dwl 49.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Burke, VT, Book B, p. 240; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 219, line 26, dwl 284-289.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 104b, line 34, dwl 49-49.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 2, ED. 47, Sh. 1, Ln. 29, dwl 7-8.
  12. [S1080] Hamilton Child, Gazateer of Vermont, p. 71.

Rodentha Houghton1

F, #40012, b. 1838

Biography

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Birth1838VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 12; living with William and Marcia Bacon and family1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 52; line 42, dwl 149-154.

Polly Houghton1

F, #40013, b. 1794

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1794MA, USA, age 56 in 1850 census1
1850 Census1850Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 56, MA; living with Martha Graves, age 49, VT1
Duplicate
DuplicatePutney, VT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 53; dwl 160-165.

Molly Geneva Houghton1

F, #40014, b. 7 February 1847, d. 15 April 1937

Family: William Wentworth Burr

Biography

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BirthFeb 7, 1847Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, USA
Marriage
Children+1873Lucy May Burr Roschl 1873–1957
Mollie Geneva Burr 1877–1881
Sarah Gertrude Burr Middleton 1879–1963
Roslyn Burr Christiersson 1882–1961
DeathApr 15, 1937Las Vegas, NV, USA
BurialWoodlawn Cemetry, Las Vegas, NV, USA
ResearchAfter her parents death she was raised by her mothers's sister Abigail Conklin Smith and her husband Joseph Smith. They lived at some point of time in Mt Pleasant, Sanpete, Utah.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Putney, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 74 (house 254).

Rebecca Durfee1

F, #40015, b. 11 March 1878, d. 8 July 1942

Family: Reuben Benjamin Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 11, 1878Belmont, Nye Co., NV, USA, age 22 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1894age 15; mar 6 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Cherry Creek, Yavapai Co., AZ, USA, age 48, miner4
1920 Census1920Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 70, hotel keeper5
1930 Census1930age 52, a widow, none2
1940 Census1940Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 62, widow, none6
DeathJul 8, 1942Snowflake, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA7
BurialR V Mike Ramsay Memorial Cemetery, Snowflake, AZ, USA
ParentsDparents born in NY per 1900 census; IL and IA in 1920 census; father born in IA, mother born in IL in 1930 census;
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Joseph S. Houghton, 6 June 1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Snowflake, Navajo Co., Arizona; Roll: 60; Enumeration District: 17; Page 184, Sheet:3A; line 48, dwl 42-44.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 20, 2010.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cherry Creek, Yavapai Co., Arizona Territory; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 68; Sheet: 10B, line 83, dwl 218-241.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Snowflake, Navajo, Arizona; Roll: T625_50; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92; line 35, dwl 90-102.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census ,, Navajo, Arizona; Roll: T627_110; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-21.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 22, 2010.

Reuben Joseph Houghton1

M, #40016, b. 24 June 1916, d. 18 November 1998

Family: Tansy Lee

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 24, 1916Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 3 8/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census; US Veterans: 24 May 19162,3,4,5
1930 Census1930age 52, a widow, none2
1940 Census1940Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 62, widow, none6
Occupation1940WPA road construction, jack hammer man
Mil. DraftSnowflake, AZ, USA, age 24, Occupation: W P A
Research1943
Mil. EnlsJan 5, 1943Phoenix, AZ, USA, PFC US Army, World War II; Name: Reuben J Houghton Birth Year: 1916 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Arizona State: Arizona County or City: Navajo Enlistment Date: 5 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: Arizona Enlistment City: Phoenix Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 2 years of high school Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 71 Weight: 1907
MarriageMay 26, 1949Maricopa Co., AZ, USA
1950 US Census1950Navajo Co., AZ, USA, age 33, light co. lineman helper
DeathNov 18, 1998Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA4,5
BurialNov 21, 1998R V "Mike" Ramsey Memorial Park, Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ, USA4,5
ResearchTansy L Houghton
Rebecca Houghton
Phyllis G Houghton
Lucinda Houghton
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Joseph S. Houghton, 6 June 1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Snowflake, Navajo Co., Arizona; Roll: 60; Enumeration District: 17; Page 184, Sheet:3A; line 48, dwl 42-44.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Genealogy.az.gov: Anrizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates, Houghton surname.
  4. [S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 22, 2010.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census ,, Navajo, Arizona; Roll: T627_110; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9-21.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Joseph Stephen Houghton1,2

M, #40017, b. 15 December 1951

Family 1: Phyllis Goldie Glasgall

Family 2: Sharon Woods

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
ResearchReuben Houghton is genetically related to John Houghton of Lancaster MA, via DNA evidence of Joseph Stephen Houghton
BirthDec 15, 1951Belmont, Coconino Co., AZ, USA3
MarriageMar 6, 1976Ft. Lewis, Pierce Co., WA, USA3
Mil. Serv.US military for 12 years
MarriageJul 1, 1999Magdalena, Socorro Co., NM, USA4
DNA Project2018Kit 864992: Y DNA 37; direct descendant of John Houghton of Lancaster MA
Residence2018houghtonsgt@gmail.com
ResearchDesc. of Reuben Houghton, b. 1798
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Sigler, April 15, 2010.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Joseph S. Houghton, 6 June 1999.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 20, 2010.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Stephen Houghton, April 22, 2010.

Col. Joshua Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #40018, b. 1771, d. 12 September 1841

Family 1: Doratha Crutchfield

Family 2: Ann Richards Lumpkin

Biography

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Birth1771NC, USA, GA Marriages: NC; Watson: 1777; Callaway: Hanover Co., VA1,3,2,4
Land RecrdMay 23, 1779Wasinghton Co., TN, USA, file 113, 200 acres, grant date 24 Oct 1782, N side of Watauga River5
Marriage1,3
Marriagebefore Jan, 1816
NoteJan, 1816Jan Term 1816, Oglethorpe Co., GA - The court approved the sale of a slave belonging to the estate of Richard Bailey. The petitioners for the sale were Thos S Bailey & Joshua Houghton executor in right of his wife Nancy Houghton formerly Nancy Bailey executrix of the last will & testament of Richard Bailey, deceased. The petition for the sale is undated
1820 Census1820Rankim Dist., Greene Co., GA, USA, 38 individuals: 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+;1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45; 33 Slaves: 8 male 0-14, 4 male 15-26, 8 male 27-45, 1 male 45+; 6 female 0-14, 2 female 15-26, 4 female 27-456,7
1830 Census1830Greene Co., GA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 50 to 60 (1771-1780)// 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790);
Slaves 5 males under 10, 7 males 10 to 24, 4 males 24-368,9
Research1835GA, USA, 43 slaves
WillJun 9, 1835Greene Co., GA, USA, to son in law James F. Foster, the negro slaves Martin, John , William, Alfred, Willis, Alsy, and Celia; to daughter Harriett C. Wagnon, the negro slaves Davy, Mansfield, Solomon, Alexander, Kit, and Fanny; to Vincent R. Thornton in trust for son James M. Houghton, the negro slaves Katy, Nancy, Jim, Little Jess, and Maria; to unmarried daughter Mary Keene Houghton (with James F. Foster and James M. Houghton as trustees) the negro slaves Big Peter and Little Peter, Big Jess and Burrall, Eliza, Myra, Lucy, Teeney and her infant, Sukey, and Martha Ann; to his wife Anne R. Houghton, by deed of a gift dated 17 Oc. 1817, 15 slaves and use of the house with Mary and two crop shares. For the "better protection of my aged servants Cesar, Old Tom, Pompey and Jack", he bequeaths them to James Dolvin and James M. Houghton in trust for his daughter Mary Keene ( he also stipulates that these slaves are to work only when they are fully able and are not to be placed under an overseer nor exposed to hardships). James F. Foster and James M. Houghton are named as executors.4
1840 Census1840Greene Co., GA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 60 to 70 (1770-1779) // 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 50 to 60 (1780-1789)10
DeathSep 12, 1841Greene Co., GA, USA, age 70, at his late residence on the 12th inst.3,2,4
Contributn
BiographyHe was a native of NC and when a very young boy moved with his parents to the neighborhood where he died.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from M. B. Watson, June 13, 1999.
  2. [S897] Judge Folks Huxford, Georgia Marriages & Obits, p. 70.
  3. [S415] E-mail from D. Callaway, Sept. 30, 1999.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.
  5. [S1081] Irene M. Griffey, Earliest Tennessee Land Records, p. 236.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Rankim Dist., Greene Co., GA, p. 231.
  7. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Capt Rankins, Greene, Georgia; Roll: M33_8; Page: 231; line 12.
  8. [S1010] GA 1830 Census Index, p. 228.
  9. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Greene Co., Georgia; Roll: 17; Page: 300.
  10. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Greene Co., Georgia; Roll: 42; Page: 38.

Doratha Crutchfield1

F, #40019, b. 10 December 1777

Family: Col. Joshua Houghton Jr.

Biography

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BirthDec 10, 1777Hanover Co., VA, USA2
Marriage1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from M. B. Watson, June 13, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gladys (e-mail address), Aug. 21, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from D. Callaway, Sept. 30, 1999.

Albert W. Houghton1

M, #40020, b. 1841, d. 20 May 1864

Family: Rebecca Gertrude Bigelow

Biography

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Birth1841Guilford, VT, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census1
MarriageNov 13, 1861Clark Co., OH, USA2
DeathMay 20, 1864Greenfield, VT, USA, of consumption3
BurialGreen River Cemetery, Greenfield, VT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Windham, Vermont; Roll: M432_929; Page: 75; line 30, dwl 260-263.
  2. [S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZ8V-WD9 : accessed 14 December 2015), Albert W. Houghton and Rebecca Gertrude Bigelow, 13 Nov 1861; citing Clark, Ohio, United States, reference 371; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 466,400.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Michael Sekeres, Nov. 1, 2001, from Centennial Biographical History of OH, p. 544-547.