Houghton Surname Project

Wilfred Ellery Follett¹

M, #42541, b. 23 April 1897, d. 8 January 1993

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 23, 1897

Research

Spouse: Dorothy H Follett (1896 - 1967)

Children:
Bruce Conklin Follett (1925 - 1952)*

Death

Jan 8, 1993

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

Ella Gertrude Houghton¹

F, #42542, b. 16 September 1869, d. 9 July 1951

Family: James MacMillan Robb

Marriage*: Ella Gertrude Houghton married James MacMillan Robb on Oct 30, 1901 at Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 16, 1869

NY, USA, age 8/12 in 1870 census; age 10 in 1880 census; Sep 1871, age 29 in 1900 census^1,2

Marriage

Oct 30, 1901

Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA¹

Occupation

a teacher

Emigration

FL, USA

Death

Jul 9, 1951

FL, USA

Burial

Schenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, NY, USA, ashes¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 80, ED. 102, Sh. 41, Ln. 30.

James MacMillan Robb¹

M, #42543

Family: Ella Gertrude Houghton

Marriage*: James MacMillan Robb married Ella Gertrude Houghton, daughter of Dr. Eliphalet Ellery Houghton M.D. and Maria Badeau, on Oct 30, 1901 at Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Oct 30, 1901

Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

Myron Myers¹

M, #42544

Family: Lillian R. Cross

Marriage*: Myron Myers married Lillian R. Cross, daughter of Leonard I. Cross and Agnes E. Houghton, on Sep 2, 1924.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Sep 2, 1924

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

Dr. George H. Houghton M.D.¹

M, #42545, b. 6 November 1852, d. 15 June 1919

Family: Catharine Bowen

Marriage*: Dr. George H. Houghton M.D. married Catharine Bowen on 1884 married 16 years in 1900.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 6, 1852

Vernon, Oneida, NY, USA, age 3 in 1855 census; age 7 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1875 census; Nov. 1853, age 47 in 1900 census; age 57 in 1910 census¹

Education

before 1869

He was educated in the district schools until he was 17, when he ran away from home to the lumber regions of Michigan, where he spent 4 years in MI, MN, and Manitoba and traveled over most of the Western states, returning east in 1873.¹

Graduation

1882

Albany Medical College, Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, after which he studied 3 years in the Swinburne Hospital, Albany, NY, after which he practiced in Albany, NY.¹

Marriage

1884

married 16 years in 1900¹

Occupation

after 1885

He was a surgeon for the D. & H. and N.Y.C. R. R. Company.¹

Association

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M.

City Dirct

1889

Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, a physician²

Census

1892

Albany, NY, USA, age 39

Note

1900

4 children born; 2 living

1910 Census

1910

Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 57, physician, surgeon³

Death

Jun 15, 1919

Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY, USA

Burial

Hillside Cemetery, Westport, Essex Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S910] Unknown author, Albany Co. NY Landmarks, III:135.
[S1105] Albany NY Directory - 1889, p. 153.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 6, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_920; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 27; line 85, dwl 61-64-73.

Thomas Houghton¹

M, #42546, b. circa 1822

Family: Hannah Harrison

Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Hannah Harrison.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1822

England, age 33 in 1855 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 48 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1875 census; age 58 in 1880 census²

Marriage

Immigration

Jul 14, 1852

1855 Census

1855

Vernon, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 33, farmer³

1860 Census

1860

Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 38, a farmer,property $6500-841⁴

1870 Census

1870

Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 48, a farmer, property $6000-1200⁵

1880 Census

1880

Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 25, a farmer; father Thomas listed as boarding⁶

Research

He was a descendant of the General Houghton, under Wellington, who was killed at the battle of Albura in the Peninsular war in 1811. The French finally withdrew.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S910] Unknown author, Albany Co. NY Landmarks, III:135.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, Roll 1057, p. 588B, line 7, dwl 481-497.
[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, Roll: M653_824 Page: 157, sheet 51; line 15; dwl 421-429.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, Roll 1057, p. 588B, line 7, dwl 481-497.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , New York; Roll: T9_904; Family History Film: 1254904; Page: 409A; Enumeration District: 155; sheet 13, line 29, dwl 164-164.

Hannah Harrison¹

F, #42547, b. December 1822, d. 5 September 1904

Family: Thomas Houghton

Marriage*: Hannah Harrison married Thomas Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec, 1822

England, age 33 in 1855 census; age 37 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1870 census; age 58 in 1880 census²

Marriage

Immigration

Jul 14, 1852

1855 Census

1855

Vernon, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 33, farmer³

Census

1875

Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 52

1900 Census

1900

Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 77, widow, a farmer⁴

Death

Sep 5, 1904

Kings Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S910] Unknown author, Albany Co. NY Landmarks, III:135.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Westmoreland, Oneida Co., NY, Roll 1057, p. 588B, line 7, dwl 481-497.
[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Westmoreland, Oneida Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet: 11B, line 61, dwl 263-288.

Catharine Bowen¹

F, #42548, b. 14 June 1865, d. 17 October 1952

Family: Dr. George H. Houghton M.D.

Marriage*: Catharine Bowen married Dr. George H. Houghton M.D., son of Thomas Houghton and Hannah Harrison, on 1884 married 16 years in 1900.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jun 14, 1865 NY, USA, age 34 in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 75 in 1940 census²
Marriage 1884 married 16 years in 1900¹
Census 1892 Albany, NY, USA, age 39
1900 Census Jun 12, 1900 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 47²
1910 Census 1910 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 57, physician, surgeon³
Note 1910 3 children born, 2 living
Death Oct 17, 1952 NY, USA
Burial Hillside Cemetery, Westport, Essex Co., NY, USA
ParentsD Rev. J. E. Bowen; parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S910] Unknown author, Albany Co. NY Landmarks, III:135.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 6, Albany, New York; Roll: T623 1004; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21; page 289, sheet 8A; line 31; dwl 65-113-135.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 6, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_920; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 27; line 85, dwl 61-64-73.

Edward Bowen Houghton¹

M, #42549, b. 2 June 1887, d. 1950

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jun 2, 1887 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 12 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census^2,1
Marriage and 1 child
Mil. Draft between 1917 and 1918 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 29, salesman, Cornell Wood Products, Chicago IL³
1940 Census 1940 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 52, single, none⁴
Death 1950
Burial Hillside Cemetery, Westport, Essex Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 6, Albany, New York; Roll: T623 1004; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21; page 289, sheet 8A; line 31; dwl 65-113-135.

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711817.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3694; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 51-223C; line 2, dwl 162.

Chester Whitford¹

M, #42550

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Death Union, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 78¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 105.

Polly Whitford¹

F, #42551, b. circa 1810, d. 1888

Family: John Bernard

Marriage*: Polly Whitford married John Bernard.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1810 ¹
Marriage ¹
Death 1888 buried on 78th anniver. of her birth¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 105.

John Bernard¹

M, #42552

Family: Polly Whitford

Marriage*: John Bernard married Polly Whitford, daughter of William Whitford and Jerusha Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 105.

William H. Whitford¹

M, #42553

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Residence Portlandville, Otsego, NY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 105.

Stutley Whitford¹

M, #42554, b. circa 1820, d. 1881

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1820 ¹
Death 1881 Laurens, NY, USA, age 61¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 105.

Armenia Spencer¹

F, #42555, b. 17 January 1820, d. 1911

Family: Deacon Horace B. Eells

Marriage*: Armenia Spencer married Deacon Horace B. Eells on Feb 17, 1847.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jan 17, 1820 Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA¹
Marriage Feb 17, 1847 ¹
Death 1911 Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY, USA²
Burial Evergreen Hills Cemetery, Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

[S415] E-mail from Gary L. Heinmiller, Apr. 15, 2000.

Deacon Horace B. Eells¹

M, #42556, b. 22 May 1818, d. 1898

Family: Armenia Spencer

Marriage*: Deacon Horace B. Eells married Armenia Spencer, daughter of Ithamar Amos Spencer and Caroline Matilda Houghton, on Feb 17, 1847.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth May 22, 1818 Unadilla, NY, USA¹
Occupation between 1836 and 1880 Unadilla, NY, USA, a tannery owner and farmer²
Marriage Feb 17, 1847 ²
Death 1898 ³
Burial Evergreen Hills Cemetery, Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY, USA³
Biography Otsego Co. NY Hx²
ParentsS Deacon John Eells, Jr., a shoemaker of Unadilla NY, and Elzabeth Reynolds²

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 306.

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

[S415] E-mail from Gary L. Heinmiller, Apr. 15, 2000.

Spencer Eells¹

M, #42557

Family: Nettie Gates

Marriage*: Spencer Eells married Nettie Gates.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

Anna E. Eells¹

F, #42558

Family: Orson J. Butts

Marriage*: Anna E. Eells married Orson J. Butts.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

Nettie Gates¹

F, #42559

Family: Spencer Eells

Marriage*: Nettie Gates married Spencer Eells, son of Deacon Horace B. Eells and Armenia Spencer.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

Alice A. Eells¹

F, #42560

Family: Marvin P. Sweet

Marriage*: Alice A. Eells married Marvin P. Sweet.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

Orson J. Butts¹

M, #42561

Family: Anna E. Eells

Marriage*: Orson J. Butts married Anna E. Eells, daughter of Deacon Horace B. Eells and Armenia Spencer.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

Marvin P. Sweet¹

M, #42562

Family: Alice A. Eells

Marriage*: Marvin P. Sweet married Alice A. Eells, daughter of Deacon Horace B. Eells and Armenia Spencer.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 307.

Perthena Houghton¹

F, #42563, b. 1833, d. 1911

Family: James N. Mead

Marriage*: Perthena Houghton married James N. Mead on Dec 24, 1848.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth 1833 Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1855 census; age 28 in 1860 census²
Marriage Dec 24, 1848 ¹
1855 Census 1855 Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 26, farmer; next door to parents in law David and Sally Mead
1860 Census 1860 Milford, Ostego Co., NY, USA, age 30, farmer³
Residence Milford, NY, USA, 15 years; then moved to town of Laurens for 14 years; then moved to village of Laurens in 1877; he owned 148 acres in town of New Lisbon, north of Laurens, which he bought in 1890.¹
Note They had a foster daughter.
Death 1911

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 497.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego, New York; Roll: M432_580; Page: 116; line 22, dwl 275-297.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_840; Page: 0; line 40, dwl 186-186.

James N. Mead¹

M, #42564, b. 25 September 1828, d. 1903

Family: Perthena Houghton

Marriage*: James N. Mead married Perthena Houghton, daughter of Harvey Houghton and Sivina Fuller, on Dec 24, 1848.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Sep 25, 1828 Westford, Ostego Co., NY, USA, age 21 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1855 census; age 30 in 1860 census¹
Occupation Laurens, Ostego, NY, USA, a farmer and produce dealer¹
Marriage Dec 24, 1848 ¹
1855 Census 1855 Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 26, farmer; next door to parents in law David and Sally Mead
1860 Census 1860 Milford, Ostego Co., NY, USA, age 30, farmer²
Residence Milford, NY, USA, 15 years; then moved to town of Laurens for 14 years; then moved to village of Laurens in 1877; he owned 148 acres in town of New Lisbon, north of Laurens, which he bought in 1890.¹
Death 1903
ParentsS David Mead and Sally Bates of Dutchess Co., NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 497.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_840; Page: 0; line 40, dwl 186-186.

Emeline Houghton¹

F, #42565, b. 6 January 1828, d. 4 July 1886

Family 1: Zimri P. Mead

Marriage*: Emeline Houghton married Zimri P. Mead.¹

Family 2: Amos H. Hand

Marriage: Emeline Houghton married Amos H. Hand h/2.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jan 6, 1828 NY, USA, age 22 in 1850 census
Marriage ¹
1850 Census 1850 Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA
Children+ Children:
Harvey H. Hand (1850 - 1921)*
Ella Hand Mulkins (1858 - 1934)*
Charles A. Hand (1863 - 1921)*
Death Jul 4, 1886 ¹
Burial Old Mount Vision Cemetery, Mount Vision, Otsego Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 497.

Zimri P. Mead¹

M, #42566, b. 20 February 1819, d. 28 August 1883

Family: Emeline Houghton

Marriage*: Zimri P. Mead married Emeline Houghton, daughter of Harvey Houghton and Sivina Fuller.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Feb 20, 1819
Marriage ¹
Death Aug 28, 1883
Research Zimri is seen on the 1855 census record living in Milford, Otsego County, New York. The listing shows he is a farmer, born in Otsego County, New York. His wife, Almira was born in Columbia County, New York. Their children include: Catherine A., Sarah M., Ester, and George, all born in Otsego County, New York.

Sources: Rootsweb tree Family of EMB 2005 and Di's Family History tree on Ancestry.

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 497.

Amos H. Hand¹

M, #42567, b. 1825, d. 1 December 1875

Family: Emeline Houghton

Marriage*: Amos H. Hand married Emeline Houghton, daughter of Harvey Houghton and Sivina Fuller, h/2.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth 1825 NY, USA, age 24 in 1850 census
Marriage h/2¹
1850 Census 1850 Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA
Children+ Children:
Harvey H. Hand (1850 - 1921)*
Ella Hand Mulkins (1858 - 1934)*
Charles A. Hand (1863 - 1921)*
Death Dec 1, 1875
Burial Old Mount Vision Cemetery, Mount Vision, Otsego Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 497.

James N. Mead¹

M, #42568, b. circa 1852

Family: Ida Thurber

Marriage*: James N. Mead married Ida Thurber.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1852 Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1855 census; age 8 in 1860 census²
Marriage ¹
Occupation Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, Produce commission merchants¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 498.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_840; Page: 0; line 40, dwl 186-186.

Frederick A. Mead^1,2

M, #42569, b. circa 1857

Family: Mary D. Field

Marriage*: Frederick A. Mead married Mary D. Field.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1857 Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1860 census²
Marriage ¹
Occupation Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, Produce commission merchants¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 498.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_840; Page: 0; line 40, dwl 186-186.

Frank H. Mead¹

M, #42570, b. November 1860, d. 1914

Family: Minnie Templeton

Marriage*: Frank H. Mead married Minnie Templeton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Nov, 1860
Residence Seattle, King Co., WA, USA¹
Marriage ¹
Death 1914

Pedigree

Citations

[S255] Duane Hamilton Hurd, Otsego Co., NY Hx, p. 498.