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Myron Phelps¹

M, #43381, b. 1803, d. 1878

Family: Adaline Rice b. 1810, d. 1850

Marriage*: Myron Phelps married Adaline Rice, daughter of Dr. Asaph Rice Md and Abigail Sawyer, on 1831.¹

Harriet Phelps+¹ b. 1843

Biography

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Birth

1803

Marriage

1831

Death

1878

Biography

of Lewistown; sheriff, Fulton Co., IL., 1826; recorder, 1836; with his father founded first store in Fulton Co., 1824, which remained in the family for 95 years. Married 2nd mary Proctor, 1855¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Harriet Phelps¹

F, #43382, b. 1843

Father*: Myron Phelps¹ b. 1803, d. 1878
Mother*: Adaline Rice¹ b. 1810, d. 1850

Family: Charles Proctor b. 1842, d. 1919

Marriage*: Harriet Phelps married Charles Proctor on 1867.¹

Delia Proctor+¹ b. 1869
George Pond Proctor¹ b. 21 Apr 1873
Charles Henry Proctor+¹ b. 1878

Biography

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Birth

1843

Graduation

Steubenville Seminary, Steubenville, OH, USA¹

Marriage

1867

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Charles Proctor¹

M, #43383, b. 1842, d. 1919

Family: Harriet Phelps b. 1843

Marriage*: Charles Proctor married Harriet Phelps, daughter of Myron Phelps and Adaline Rice, on 1867.¹

Delia Proctor+¹ b. 1869
George Pond Proctor¹ b. 21 Apr 1873
Charles Henry Proctor+¹ b. 1878

Biography

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Birth

1842

Marriage

1867

Residence

between 1867 and 1912

Lewistown, IL, USA¹

Death

1919

ParentsS

Dr. Charles Proctor and Cornella Hawes Pond¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

George Pond Proctor¹

M, #43384, b. 21 April 1873

Father*: Charles Proctor¹ b. 1842, d. 1919
Mother*: Harriet Phelps¹ b. 1843

Biography

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Birth

Apr 21, 1873

Lewistown, IL, USA¹

Graduation

1895

Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH, USA, Ph.B.¹

Note

was a student Am. Conservatory of Music 1 year; Teacher, Canton High School, 1895-99; Oswego KS Coll., 1899-1900; teacher of piano and organ a number of years; organist and choir dir. Presbyn. Ch., Neenah, WI, 1913-15; Lewistown, IL, about 25 years; with Charles Proctor and Son (founded 1824 as S. Phelps & Son) till June 1919. Amateur genealogist. Mem. SAR, IAG, Rowley Hist. Soc., NEHGS, Republican.¹

Address

circa 1940

504 W. Milton Ave., Lewistown, IL, USA, unmarried¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Delia Proctor¹

F, #43385, b. 1869

Father*: Charles Proctor¹ b. 1842, d. 1919
Mother*: Harriet Phelps¹ b. 1843

Family: Lewis Arthur Wirick d. 1923

Marriage*: Delia Proctor married Lewis Arthur Wirick.¹

Biography

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Birth

1869

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Lewis Arthur Wirick¹

M, #43386, d. 1923

Family: Delia Proctor b. 1869

Marriage*: Lewis Arthur Wirick married Delia Proctor, daughter of Charles Proctor and Harriet Phelps.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Death

1923

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Harriet Proctor Wirick¹

F, #43387

Father*: Lewis Arthur Wirick¹ d. 1923
Mother*: Delia Proctor¹ b. 1869

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Alice Margaret Wirick¹

F, #43388

Father*: Lewis Arthur Wirick¹ d. 1923
Mother*: Delia Proctor¹ b. 1869

Family: Paul B. Davidson

Marriage*: Alice Margaret Wirick married Paul B. Davidson.¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Paul B. Davidson¹

M, #43389

Family: Alice Margaret Wirick

Marriage*: Paul B. Davidson married Alice Margaret Wirick, daughter of Lewis Arthur Wirick and Delia Proctor.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Esther Florence Wirick¹

F, #43390

Father*: Lewis Arthur Wirick¹ d. 1923
Mother*: Delia Proctor¹ b. 1869

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Charles Henry Proctor¹

M, #43391, b. 1878

Father*: Charles Proctor¹ b. 1842, d. 1919
Mother*: Harriet Phelps¹ b. 1843

Family: Louise Walker

Marriage*: Charles Henry Proctor married Louise Walker.¹

Biography

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Birth

1878

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Louise Walker¹

F, #43392

Family: Charles Henry Proctor b. 1878

Marriage*: Louise Walker married Charles Henry Proctor, son of Charles Proctor and Harriet Phelps.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Charles Phelps Proctor¹

M, #43393

Father*: Charles Henry Proctor¹ b. 1878
Mother*: Louise Walker¹

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Edward Walker Proctor¹

M, #43394

Father*: Charles Henry Proctor¹ b. 1878
Mother*: Louise Walker¹

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

George Pond Proctor¹

M, #43395

Father*: Charles Henry Proctor¹ b. 1878
Mother*: Louise Walker¹

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

John Willis Proctor¹

M, #43396

Father*: Charles Henry Proctor¹ b. 1878
Mother*: Louise Walker¹

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Jackarias Smith¹

M, #43397

Family: Martha Ann Houghton b. c 1842

Marriage*: Jackarias Smith married Martha Ann Houghton, daughter of Jonas Monroe Houghton and Elsa Patton.²

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.

Charles Smith¹

M, #43398

Father*: Jackarias Smith²
Mother*: Martha Ann Houghton² b. c 1842

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of Michael Houghton, dated 1941.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.

Minnie Smith¹

F, #43399

Father*: Jackarias Smith²
Mother*: Martha Ann Houghton² b. c 1842

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of Michael Houghton, dated 1941.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.

Amelia Carle¹

F, #43400, b. December 1848

Family: Stephen C. Houghton b. Mar 1845, d. 1920

Marriage*: Amelia Carle married Stephen C. Houghton, son of Jonas Monroe Houghton and Elsa Patton, on circa 1866 mar 34 years in 1900 census; mar 43 y in 1910 census.³

Julia E. Houghton¹ b. c 1872
Helen Houghton¹ b. Sep 1883

Biography

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Birth

Dec, 1848

NY, USA, age 31 in 1880 census; age 52 in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1920 census²

Marriage

circa 1866

mar 34 years in 1900 census; mar 43 y in 1910 census³

1880 Census

1880

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 35, a carpenter^2,4

1900 Census

1900

Charleston, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 55, farmer⁵

1910 Census

1910

Charleston, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 65, farmer⁶

PensionInx

Jul 28, 1920

VT, USA, as widow

ParentsD

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 10, Ln. 12.
[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, Roll: T9_865; Family History Film: 1254865; Page: 247B; Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 10, Ln. 12, dwl 114-108.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: T623 1078; Enumeration District: 89; Sheet 2A; line 44, dwl 31-31.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T624_994; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 75;
line 1, dwl 92-93.

Julia E. Houghton^1,2

F, #43401, b. circa 1872

Father*: Stephen C. Houghton³ b. Mar 1845, d. 1920
Mother*: Amelia Carle³ b. Dec 1848

Biography

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Birth

circa 1872

NY, USA, age 8 in 1880 census²

Living

1910

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of Michael Houghton, dated 1941.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 10, Ln. 12.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.

Helen Houghton¹

F, #43402, b. September 1883

Father*: Stephen C. Houghton² b. Mar 1845, d. 1920
Mother*: Amelia Carle² b. Dec 1848

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1883

NY, USA, age 16 in 1900 census³

Living

1910

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of Michael Houghton, dated 1941.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: T623 1078; Enumeration District: 89; Sheet 2A; line 44, dwl 31-31.

Louisa Dingman¹

F, #43403, b. April 1849, d. circa June 1924

Family: Arthur F. Houghton b. 10 Sep 1847, d. 31 Mar 1931

Marriage*: Louisa Dingman married Arthur F. Houghton, son of Jonas Monroe Houghton and Elsa Patton, on Jul, 1870 mar 30 years in 1900 census.^3,4

Jay Houghton¹ d. b 1900
Laura E. Houghton+¹ b. Sep 1890

Biography

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Birth

Apr, 1849

NY, USA, age 21 in 1870 census; age 31 in 1880 census; age 51 in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; age 70 in 1920 census²

Marriage

Jul, 1870

mar 30 years in 1900 census^3,4

1870 Census

1870

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 22, farm laborer⁴

1880 Census

1880

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 32, a carpenter²

1900 Census

1900

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 52, a carpenter; 2 children born, 1 living⁵

Note

1910

2 children born, 1 living

Death

circa Jun, 1924

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA

Burial

Maple Avenue Cemetery, Fultonville, Montgomery Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T9_865; Family History Film: 1254865; Page: 255B; Enumeration District: 53; sheet 26, line 250-267.
[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery, New York; Roll: M593_974; Page: 248B; Image: 503; Family History Library Film: 552473; line 30, dwl 538-543.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: T623 1037; Enumeration District: 29, Sheet 2A, line 69, dwl 301-312.

Jay Houghton¹

M, #43404, d. before 1900

Father*: Arthur F. Houghton¹ b. 10 Sep 1847, d. 31 Mar 1931
Mother*: Louisa Dingman¹ b. Apr 1849, d. c Jun 1924

Biography

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Birth

NY, USA

Death

before 1900

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.

Laura E. Houghton^1,2

F, #43405, b. September 1890

Father*: Arthur F. Houghton¹ b. 10 Sep 1847, d. 31 Mar 1931
Mother*: Louisa Dingman¹ b. Apr 1849, d. c Jun 1924

Family: Howard D. Young b. c 1887

Marriage*: Laura E. Houghton married Howard D. Young on circa 1909 age 22 and 19.³

Arthur J. Young⁴ b. c 1911
Everett A. Young⁴ b. c 1915
Alice Young⁵ b. c 1922

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1890

NY, USA, age 9 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1920 census²

Marriage

circa 1909

age 22 and 19³

1920 Census

1920

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 33, general work teamster^4,3

1930 Census

1930

Glen, NY, USA, age 43, farmer⁵

Living

1931

Fultonville, Montgomery Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: T623 1037; Enumeration District: 29, Sheet 2A, line 69, dwl 301-312.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Montegomery Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 92, E.D. 91, Sh. 8, Ln. 55.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T625_1126; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 91; line 51, dwl 86-91.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery, New York; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2341191.

Alfred F Houghton¹

M, #43406, b. February 1853, d. 1916

Father*: Jonas Monroe Houghton² b. Jun 1820
Mother*: Elsa Patton² b. c 1821, d. b 1900

Family: Garaphelia Ochampaugh b. Jul 1854, d. 22 Sep 1922

Marriage*: Alfred F Houghton married Garaphelia Ochampaugh on Jul 2, 1873 at First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, mar 27 years in 1900 census.¹

William Conrad Houghton+² b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 12 Feb 1920

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1853

NY, USA, age 1 in 1855 census; age 7 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census; age 26 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1900 census; age 55 in 1910 census³

Marriage

Jul 2, 1873

First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, mar 27 years in 1900 census¹

1880 Census

1880

Glen Town, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 26^3,4

1900 Census

1900

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 47, box maker⁵

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, USA, age 55, box maker, electric company⁶

Death

1916

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Glen Town, Montgomery Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 7, Ln. 37.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Glen Town, Montgomery Co., NY, e: Glen, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T9_865; Family History Film: 1254865; Page: 246C; Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 7, Ln. 37, dwl.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Ward 6, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 1160; Enumeration District: 140; Sheet 6B; line 56, dwl 960-82-127.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1375091.

Garaphelia Ochampaugh

F, #43407, b. July 1854, d. 22 September 1922

Family: Alfred F Houghton b. Feb 1853, d. 1916

Marriage*: Garaphelia Ochampaugh married Alfred F Houghton, son of Jonas Monroe Houghton and Elsa Patton, on Jul 2, 1873 at First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, mar 27 years in 1900 census.²

William Conrad Houghton+⁷ b. 23 Jul 1874, d. 12 Feb 1920

Biography

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Birth

Jul, 1854

NY, USA, age 6 in 1880 census; age 45 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

Jul 2, 1873

First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, mar 27 years in 1900 census²

1880 Census

1880

Glen Town, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 26^1,3

1900 Census

1900

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 47, box maker⁴

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, USA, age 55, box maker, electric company⁵

1920 Census

1920

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 61, widow, with sister and her husband Kernal J. and Allie Van Patten⁶

Burial

Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Death

Sep 22, 1922

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Obituary

Sep 28, 1922

AMSTERDAM EVENING RECORDER. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1922

Garaphelia Ochampaugh of Glen, wife of the late Alfred Houghton, died very suddenly Friday afternoon, September 22, in Schenectady where she had gone for a brief visit. Her remains were brought to the home of her brother, Albert Ochampaugh, of Glen. The funeral services to be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. Fred S. Simmons, pastor of the Reformed church, officiating. Mrs. Houghton was a woman of strong character though mild and unassuming in her disposition. All who knew her respected nnd loved her. She waa a devoted member of the Reformed church and faithful in her attendance of all services.

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Glen Town, Montgomery Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 7, Ln. 37.
[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Glen Town, Montgomery Co., NY, e: Glen, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T9_865; Family History Film: 1254865; Page: 246C; Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 7, Ln. 37, dwl.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Ward 6, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 1160; Enumeration District: 140; Sheet 6B; line 56, dwl 960-82-127.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1375091.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Glen, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T625_1126; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 91; line 89, dwl 100-106.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.

William Conrad Houghton¹

M, #43408, b. 23 July 1874, d. 12 February 1920

Father*: Alfred F Houghton² b. Feb 1853, d. 1916
Mother*: Garaphelia Ochampaugh² b. Jul 1854, d. 22 Sep 1922

Family: Jennie Tompkins b. 22 Mar 1871, d. 3 Nov 1927

Marriage*: William Conrad Houghton married Jennie Tompkins on circa 1896 mar 4 years in 1900 census.³

Mildred G. Houghton³ b. 12 Apr 1897, d. 29 Feb 1904

Biography

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Birth

Jul 23, 1874

Glen, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 6 in 1880 census; age 25 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census³

Marriage

circa 1896

mar 4 years in 1900 census³

1900 Census

1900

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 25, clothing salesman; and brother in law, Erastus J. Tompkins, Jan 1868, 32, NY³

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 35, clothing store manager⁴

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 45, retail clothing machinist⁵

Death

Feb 12, 1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Obituary

Feb 13, 1920

William C. Houghton, 45, a local merchant, who died at his home, 501 Brandywine avenue, Thursday morning after a week's illness, will be buried on Sunday and Rev. Paul Stratton, pastor of the State Street Presbyterian church, of which he was a member, will conduct the service.

Mr. Houghton was born in Glen, N.Y., and 22 years ago came to this city. He afterward entered the employ of the Boston Clothing store as clerk and later was manager of that concern for Aaron Levi. Five years ago he opened a clothing store at 455 State street and was conducting it at the time of his illness. He was a member of the Schenectady Board of Trade.

Besides his wife he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alfred Houghton.

Published in the Schenectady (N.Y.) Gazette on February 13, 1920.

Burial

Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Glen Town, Montgomery Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 45, ED. 53, Sh. 7, Ln. 37.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 140; Sheet 7A; line 47, dwl 977-96-149.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 12, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 218; line 77, dwl 501-69-86.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 12, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 181; line 59, dwl 501-65-122.

Martin Houghton¹

M, #43409, b. 30 June 1822, d. 21 February 1899

Father*: Jonas M. Houghton¹ b. 19 Feb 1787, d. 6 Sep 1865
Mother*: Hannah Cass¹ b. c 1789, d. a 1871

Family: Peninah (?) b. c 1822, d. 20 Feb 1900

Marriage*: Martin Houghton married Peninah (?)²

Albert Houghton+² b. 22 Apr 1849, d. 13 Mar 1913
Joseph L. Houghton+² b. Jul 1857, d. 21 Sep 1945

Biography

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Birth

Jun 30, 1822

Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 32 in 1855 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 48 in 1870 census; age 58 in 1880 census²

Immigration

Orleans Co., NY, USA³

Marriage

1855 Census

1855

Gaines, Orleans Co., NY, USA, age 32, cradle maker⁴

1860 Census

1860

Gaines, Orleans Co., NY, USA, age 38, laborer⁵

1870 Census

1870

Gaines, Orleans Co., NY, USA, age 48, a grain cradle maker, property $500-300⁶

1880 Census

1880

Gaines, Orleans Co., NY, USA, age 58, a carpenter⁷

Death

Feb 21, 1899

Albion, Orleans Co., NY, USA³

Burial

Otter Creek Cemetery, Albion, Orleans Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Gaines, Orleans Col., NY, Roll 1071, p. 143B, ln 9, dwl 14-16.
[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
[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 , Gaines, Orleans, New York; Roll: M653_836; Page: 504; Image: 58; Family History Library Film: 803836; line 38, dwl 459-459.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gaines, Orleans Col., NY, Roll 1071, p. 143B, ln 9, dwl 14-16.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gaines, Orleans, New York; Roll: T9_912; Family History Film: 1254912; Page: 149D; Enumeration District: 146; sheet 52, line 38, dwl 302-326.

Alpha Houghton¹

F, #43410, b. December 1815, d. 22 August 1905

Father*: Jonas M. Houghton² b. 19 Feb 1787, d. 6 Sep 1865
Mother*: Hannah Cass² b. c 1789, d. a 1871

Family 1: William Weaver b. bt 1810 - 1819, d. bt 1840 - 1845

Marriage*: Alpha Houghton married William Weaver on Jun 16, 1833 at Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, Barber, Gertrude A.. Marriages taken from the Otsego Herald & Western Advertiser and Freeman's Journal : newspapers at the Cooperstown, N.Y. library. unknown, 1988. pg 75.^2,4

John Leland Weaver+¹ b. Feb 1841, d. 1900

Family 2: Jacob Smith b. c 1803

Marriage: Alpha Houghton married Jacob Smith.⁶

Hannah Smith¹ b. 1845
Francis Smith+¹ b. c 1846
Rachel Smith¹ b. c 1849
Ella Smith¹ b. c 1851

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec, 1815

NY, USA, age 54 in 1870 census³

Marriage

Jun 16, 1833

Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, Barber, Gertrude A.. Marriages taken from the Otsego Herald & Western Advertiser and Freeman's Journal : newspapers at the Cooperstown, N.Y. library. unknown, 1988. pg 75.^2,4

Living

1860

with parents, husband Jacob Smith, and 3 of 5 children

1870 Census

1870

Morris, Otsego Co., NY, USA⁵

Death

Aug 22, 1905

Morris, Otsego Co., NY, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Dec. 29, 1999, citing document of W. M. Houghton, dated 1941.
[S415] E-mail from Deanna Betschart, May 27, 2007.
[S415] E-mail from Deanna Betschart, Dec 22, 2008.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Morris, Otsego Co., NY, Roll 1075, p. 293, line 23, dwl 192-204.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, May 9, 2000.