Galen Houghton1

M, #41671, b. 17 December 1802, d. 11 August 1814

Biography

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BirthDec 17, 1802Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, USA2
DeathAug 11, 1814Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, USA, age 11 y 7 m 12 d3,1,4
BurialBraley Cemetery, Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, p. 7; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, Book 1, p.277; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.

Rhodolphus Houghton1,2

M, #41672, b. 2 December 1811, d. 6 July 1869

Family 1: Sarah Elizabeth Capron

Family 2: Angeline Wilson

Biography

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BirthDec 2, 1811Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, USA, Brandt: 17 (23) Dec 1811, Mendon VT; age 38 in 1850 census; age 49 in 1860 census3,4
MarriageOct 7, 1835Rutland, VT, USA5,6
1840 Census1840Mendon, Rutland Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 2 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809); next door to brothers Leland and Pharez7
1850 Census1850Wheatland, Will Co., IL, USA, age 38, a farmer, property $800; 5 houses from brother Leland8
1860 CensusJul 12, 1860Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, age 49, a farmer, property $6000-12009
MarriageDec 1, 1868Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 346610
DeathJul 6, 1869Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, Jul 1870, age 52, consumption11,6
Note1870Last four children with son Henry in 1870 census; no sign of Rhodophus or Sarah; Sarah disappears circa 1860
BiographyBrandt: first constable in Mendon VT, Aug 13 1840; one of the highway surveyors, 1841; a pound keeper, Feb 15, 1843; constable and collector, Rutland VT, Mar 12, 18446
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, p. 277; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT, p. 1046: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Roxbury, Addison Co., VT, Book 1, p. 277; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  5. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  6. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Mendon, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: 545; Page: 82.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26, dwl 37-40.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Will Co., IL, p. 377, line 9 , dwl 1181-1090.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  11. [S1376] 1870 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Wilton, Will, Illinois Page: 1367 Line: 23 Roll: T1133_60.

Nancy Houghton1,2

F, #41673, b. 26 March 1819, d. 20 May 1898

Family: David Mungle

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 26, 1819Windham, Windham Co., VT, USA, Brandt: Windsor, VT2,3
Marriage4,5
DeathMay 20, 18984
ResearchMLM gives grandfather as father
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61 #1686.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Windham, Windham Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.

Cyrus Houghton Brooks1,2,3,4

M, #41674, b. 17 September 1828, d. 2 April 1927

Family 1: Louisa Reed

  • Marriage*: Cyrus Houghton Brooks married Louisa Reed on Dec 15, 1853.5,6

Family 2: Amelia Jane Miles

Biography

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BirthSep 17, 1828Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA5
MarriageDec 15, 18535,6
MarriageFeb 9, 1857Elmwood, Peoria Co., IL, USA, w/25,6
DeathApr 2, 1927Galva, Henry Co., IL, USA6
ResidenceGalva, Henry Co., IL, USA, He was a wealthy farmer.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from e-mail address, Feb. 2, 2000.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3883(2883).
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 9.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.
  6. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.

Elzina Brooks1

F, #41675, b. 5 July 1830, d. 4 April 1921

Family: William Luther Goold

Biography

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BirthJul 5, 1830Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA1
MarriageJul 27, 1848New Berry, Knox Co., IL, USA2
DeathApr 4, 1921Yates City, IL, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Orin Dean Brooks1,2,3

M, #41676, b. 12 August 1833, d. 27 July 1908

Family: Ann Maria Hall

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 12, 1833Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA3
Marriagecirca 1852
DeathJul 27, 1908Douglas, WY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3885(2885).
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.

Darius Houghton Brooks1,2,3

M, #41677, b. 22 December 1835, d. 10 December 1925

Family: Marion Bush

Biography

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BirthDec 22, 1835Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA3
MarriageAug 18, 1859Nekona, IL, USA4
DeathDec 10, 1925Creston, IA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3886.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 17.

George Henry Brooks1,2,3

M, #41678, b. 7 June 1839, d. before 1885

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 7, 1839Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA
Deathbefore 18854
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3888.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.

Amelia Celina Brooks1,2

F, #41679, b. 30 October 1846

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 30, 1846Peoria, IL, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3887.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.

Mary Amelia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41680, b. 15 April 1843, d. 1 September 1917

Family: John Evans

  • Marriage*: Mary Amelia Brooks married John Evans on Dec 22, 1867.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 15, 1843Olney, Richland Co., IL, USA, MLM: Chester, VT4,3
MarriageDec 22, 1867
DeathSep 1, 1917Greenfield, IA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3889.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.

Amelia Jane Miles1,2

F, #41681, b. 7 September 1831, d. 12 February 1912

Family: Cyrus Houghton Brooks

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 7, 1831New York City, NY, USA3,2
MarriageFeb 9, 1857Elmwood, Peoria Co., IL, USA, w/23,2
DeathFeb 12, 1912Galva, IL, USA2
ParentsDFreeman Miles3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.

Leroy Llewelyn Brooks1,2,3

M, #41682, b. 25 November 1857, d. 30 January 1947

Family: Sofa Alice Chase

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 25, 1857Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA4
Marriage1
DeathJan 30, 1947CA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3901.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 10.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.

Sofa Alice Chase1,2

F, #41683, b. 13 December 1859

Family: Leroy Llewelyn Brooks

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 13, 18592
Marriage1
ParentsDHenry Clay Chase and Mary Elizabeth Gibbs
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 10.

Elsie Lucretia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41684, b. 9 March 1864, d. 25 July 1880

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthMar 9, 1864Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA3
DeathJul 25, 1880Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA4,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3902.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.

Emma Lavinia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41685, b. 3 September 1865

Family: William Lorenzo Harris

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 3, 1865Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA3
MarriageApr 15, 1886Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA, 1896 given1,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3903.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 11.

William Lorenzo Harris1,2

M, #41686, b. 31 May 1863, d. 11 November 1943

Family: Emma Lavinia Brooks

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 31, 18632
MarriageApr 15, 1886Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA, 1896 given1,2
DeathNov 11, 19432
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 11.

Elura Louise Brooks1,2,3

F, #41687, b. 19 March 1869, d. 28 February 1940

Family: Bertram Wilson Cole

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 19, 1869Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA3
MarriageDec 9, 18961,4
DeathFeb 28, 1940Galva, IL, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3904.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Bertram Wilson Cole1,2

M, #41688, b. 7 July 1874

Family: Elura Louise Brooks

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 7, 1874Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA2
MarriageDec 9, 18961,2
ParentsSWilson Cole and Elizabeth Caldwell2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Rose Amelia Brooks1,2,3

F, #41689, b. 3 July 1873, d. 12 February 1963

Family: Charles Edwin Mitchell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 3, 1873Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL, USA4
MarriageOct 28, 1914Galva, IL, USA5
DeathFeb 12, 1963Galva, IL, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101 #3905.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 8.
  4. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 9.
  5. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 12.

Lovica C. Ripley1,2

F, #41690, b. 22 December 1810, d. July 1876

Family: Leland Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 22, 1810Tinmouth, VT, USA, (age 34 in 1850 census; age 59 in 1870 census)3,4
Marriage1839Rutland, VT, USA5,2
1850 Census1850Wheatland, Will Co., IL, USA, age 41, a farmer, property $12006
1870 Census1870Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, age 60, a farmer, property $8300-22857
DeathJul, 1876Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA4
ParentsDVine Ripley & Lois Crampton2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Roxbury, Addison Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, Hn 29, Fn 32.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  5. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, dwl 29-32.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.

Franklin Houghton

M, #41691, b. 12 June 1840, d. 10 June 1899

Family: Sarah Jane Mellen

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 12, 1840Rutland, VT, USA, (age 10 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census)1,2,3
MarriageNov 14, 1864Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic 1356; Brandt: Wesley, Will Co., IL4,5,6,3
1870 Census1870Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, next to father; age 30, a farmer, property $1600-7751
1880 Census1880Crescent, Iroquois Co., IL, USA7
DeathJun 10, 1899Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA4,2
BiographyBrandt: He came with his parents to Rockville, IL, aged 5. In 1857, he came to New Lenox, IL, to Wesley Twp, Will Co., IL in 1862; to Gilman, IL in 1874, where he died in 1899 from consumption. He was a butcher; was active in civic affairs; was a member of the Methodist church. His wife's parents, William M and Elvira Mellen, came from Winhall VT to Wesley IL and removed to Gilman IL by 1876. Both are buried in the cemetery at Gilman.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 21, dwl 5-5.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  4. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Crescent, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T9_214; Family History Film: 1254214; Page: 139A; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 9, line 23, dwl 85-86.

Sarah Jane Mellen1,2

F, #41692, b. 25 August 1845, d. 25 January 1908

Family: Franklin Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 25, 1845Winhall, VT, USA, (age 24 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1880 census; Aug 1846, age 53 in 1900 census)3,4
MarriageNov 14, 1864Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic 1356; Brandt: Wesley, Will Co., IL5,1,2,6
1870 Census1870Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, next to father; age 30, a farmer, property $1600-7753
1880 Census1880Crescent, Iroquois Co., IL, USA7
Note19005 children born, 3 living
DeathJan 25, 1908Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA4
ParentsDWilliam Maher Mellen and Elvira Bolster; both born in VT4,6
NoteRelatives?; married brothers; parents born in VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 21, dwl 5-5.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  5. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  6. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Crescent, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T9_214; Family History Film: 1254214; Page: 139A; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 9, line 23, dwl 85-86.

Charles Arthur Houghton1,2,3

M, #41693, b. 28 August 1869, d. 17 August 1910

Family: Clarissa Hazlett

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 28, 1869Wesley Twp, Will Co., IL, USA, age 9/12 in 1870 census; age 9 in 1880 census; Aug 1869, age 30 in 1900 census; age 40 in 1910 census4,1
1900 Census1900Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, farmer5
Note1903Zillah, WA, USA, purchased land in and in Dec 1904 moved to6
1910 Census1910Willamette, Lane Co., OR, USA, age 40, farmer7
DeathAug 17, 1910Harrisburg, OR, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 21, dwl 5-5.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ashkum, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 3; Sheet: 13A; line 5, dwl 245-246.
  6. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Willamette, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T624_1283; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 309; line 93, dwl 43-43.

Eva Lovica Houghton1,2

F, #41694, b. 11 April 1876, d. 4 August 1934

Family: John Chestnut Cassidy

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 11, 1876Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; Apr 1875, age 25 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census3,2
MarriageAug 29, 1894Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA1,2
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 28, RR brakeman; and brother Henry Cassidy4
1910 Census1910Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 37, railroad switchman, and Henry J. Cassidy, brother, 27, IL; and Roxanne Kimball, grandmother, 90, MA5
DeathAug 4, 1934Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Illinois Death Certificate # 60220802
BurialWood Lawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Crescent, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T9_214; Family History Film: 1254214; Page: 139A; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 9, line 23, dwl 85-86.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 14B; line 70, dwl 301-309.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_256; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 707; line 56, dwl 224-52-55.

Amy Houghton1,2

F, #41695, b. February 1884

Family: Charles E. Funk

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb, 1884Gilman, IL, USA, age 16 in 1900 census2
Marriage3
BiographyAfter the death of her husband, she went to live near her sister Eva Cassidy in Chicago. No further record of this family.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 14B; line 70, dwl 301-309.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.

George Houghton1

M, #41696, b. 19 July 1873, d. 10 March 1875

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 19, 1873IL, USA2,3
DeathMar 10, 1875Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA2
BurialAshkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 23.

Clarissa Hazlett1

F, #41697, b. 16 June 1871, d. 30 May 1934

Family: Charles Arthur Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 16, 1871IL, USA, age 29 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census2,3
MarriageJun 10, 1897Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, Lic. 7729, Book B2, p. 3021,3
1900 Census1900Ashkum, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, farmer2
1910 Census1910Willamette, Lane Co., OR, USA, age 40, farmer4
DeathMay 30, 1934Zillah, WA, USA3
ParentsDAndrew S Hazlett & Margaret Buck; parents born in PA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ashkum, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 3; Sheet: 13A; line 5, dwl 245-246.
  3. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Willamette, Lane, Oregon; Roll: T624_1283; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 309; line 93, dwl 43-43.

John Chestnut Cassidy1,2

M, #41698, b. 24 July 1872, d. 6 March 1950

Family: Eva Lovica Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 24, 1872New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Jul 1871, age 28 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census2,3
MarriageAug 29, 1894Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA1,2
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 28, RR brakeman; and brother Henry Cassidy3
1910 Census1910Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 37, railroad switchman, and Henry J. Cassidy, brother, 27, IL; and Roxanne Kimball, grandmother, 90, MA4
DeathMar 6, 1950Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA2
ParentsSHenry Thomas Cassidy, b. Ireland, and Imogene Kimball, b. NY2,3,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 14B; line 70, dwl 301-309.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_256; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 707; line 56, dwl 224-52-55.
  5. [S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.

Herrick Houghton1

M, #41699, b. 2 January 1845, d. 13 April 1924

Family: Nancy E. Mellen

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 2, 1845Rutland, VT, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 25 in 1870 census; age 35 in 1880 census; Jan 1845, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census2,3
Milit-BegIL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 39th Illinois Infantry, a private and a Chaplain4
ResearchIL, USA
MarriageFeb 19, 1868Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 3011,5,6
Occupation1870Rockville, IL, USA, a farmer2
1880 Census1880Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 35, a farmer7
PensionInxMay 12, 1890IL, USA, as invalid8
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA9
1910 Census1910Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 65, post office post master10
DeathApr 13, 1924Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, p. 42, ED 129, line 33, dwl 320-357/384-417.
  8. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 14A; line 41, dwl 191-299.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 74;
    line 134-143.

Nancy E. Mellen1

F, #41700, b. March 1844, d. 10 September 1921

Family: Herrick Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar, 1844VT, USA, age 27 in 1870 census; age 37 in 1880 census; age 56 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census; age 76 in 1920 census2
MarriageFeb 19, 1868Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 3013,1,4
1880 Census1880Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 35, a farmer5
1900 Census1900Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA6
1910 Census1910Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 65, post office post master7
DeathSep 10, 1921Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, Cert. 28181, filed Sep 10, 19218
NoteRelatives?; married brothers; parents born in VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.
  3. [S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, p. 42, ED 129, line 33, dwl 320-357/384-417.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 14A; line 41, dwl 191-299.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 74;
    line 134-143.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.