Houghton Surname Project

Silas Haven¹

M, #46922

Biography

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Birth

Milit-Beg

circa 1861

Mentions father Solomon in his discharge.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rick at e-mail address, April 26, 2000.

Moses Sawyer Beaman¹

M, #46923, b. 14 November 1841

Family: Lucy Jane Lockwood

Marriage*: Moses Sawyer Beaman married Lucy Jane Lockwood on May 1, 1867.²

Biography

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Birth

Nov 14, 1841

MA, USA, age 8 in 1850 census^2,3

Marriage

May 1, 1867

Residence

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 83 #4652, 126 #4660.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 182; line 1, dwl 60-61.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83.

Harriet Wilder Beaman^1,2

F, #46924, b. 15 June 1843, d. 28 November 1850

Biography

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Birth

Jun 15, 1843

Death

Nov 28, 1850

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83 #4653, 126 #4661.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 83, 126.

Sarah Beaman¹

F, #46925, b. 23 March 1845, d. 15 November 1898

Family: William S. Walker

Marriage*: Sarah Beaman married William S. Walker on Jun 6, 1866.²

Biography

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Birth

Mar 23, 1845

MA, USA²

Marriage

Jun 6, 1866

Death

Nov 15, 1898

Sterling, MA, USA²

Residence

Sterling, MA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 83 #1654/4654, 126 #4662.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.

Emma Beaman¹

F, #46926, b. circa 1849

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1849

MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 126 #4663.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 182; line 1, dwl 60-61.

Ella Beaman¹

F, #46927

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 126 #4664.

William Paterson¹

M, #46928

Family: Harriet Houghton

Marriage*: William Paterson married Harriet Houghton on Jan 1, 1845 at Genesee Co., MI, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Jan 1, 1845

Genesee Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S976] Liahona Research, Michigan Marriages: Early to 1850, p. 44.

Harriet Houghton¹

F, #46929

Family: William Paterson

Marriage*: Harriet Houghton married William Paterson on Jan 1, 1845 at Genesee Co., MI, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Jan 1, 1845

Genesee Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S976] Liahona Research, Michigan Marriages: Early to 1850, p. 44.

Mary Ann Barningham^1,2

F, #46930, b. 20 November 1822, d. 20 February 1858

Family: Aaron Haughton

Marriage*: Mary Ann Barningham married Aaron Haughton, son of Samuel Haughton and Mary Beaumont, on Jun 11, 1844 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I.^5,6

Biography

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Birth

Nov 20, 1822

England, age 28 in 1850 census^3,4

Marriage

Jun 11, 1844

Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I^5,6

1850 Census

Sep 20, 1850

Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 38, mason⁴

Death

Feb 20, 1858

Winnebago Co., IL, USA^3,7

Burial

Crane Cemetery, Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA⁷

ParentsD

Job Barningham and Elizabeth Flint³

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 44.
[S415] E-mail from Jeffrey Haughton, Oct 25, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Baraconi, Apr 22, 2003.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 310B; Image: 29; line 10, dwl 12-12.
[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Daniel Bart Houghton, Mar 18, 2006.

Aaron Haughton¹

M, #46931, b. 23 April 1812, d. 28 December 1887

Family 1: Harriet Derwent

Marriage*: Aaron Haughton married Harriet Derwent at Stockport, Cheshire, England.^4,5

Family 2: Mary Ann Barningham

Marriage*: Aaron Haughton married Mary Ann Barningham on Jun 11, 1844 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I.^1,6

Family 3: Ruth Bradley

Marriage*: Aaron Haughton married Ruth Bradley on Jul 2, 1866 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I.^4,6

Biography

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Birth

Apr 23, 1812

Cheshire, England, age 38 in 1850 census; age 48 in 1860 census; age 57 in 1870 census; age 68 in 1880 census^2,3

Marriage

Stockport, Cheshire, England^4,5

Emigration

Apr 23, 1841

Liverpool, England^4,5

Marriage

Jun 11, 1844

Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I^1,6

1850 Census

Sep 20, 1850

Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 38, mason⁷

1860 Census

Aug 7, 1860

Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 48, stone mason⁸

Marriage

Jul 2, 1866

Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I^4,6

1870 Census

1870

Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 57, farming⁹

1880 Census

1880

Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, aged 68; retired farmer; next door to Thomas Alston Houghton¹⁰

Death

Dec 28, 1887

Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA^3,5

Burial

Jan 1, 1888

Crane Cemetery, Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA⁵

Biography

Daniel Bart Houghton: Aaron Haughton Sr. was born on April 23, 1812 in Cheshire, England. He was christened on October 1, 1812 in Gee Cross Church, Hyde, Cheshire, England. He Died on December 29, 1887 in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. He was buried on January 1, 1888 in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois - Crane Cemetery. Aaron was a stone mason and worked with his father and brother to construct many of the early factories and railroad bridges in England. He with wife Harriett and four children sailed for New York from Liverpool on April 23, 1841. They first were in Rochester, New York where Aaron helped construct the aqueduct that carried the Erie Canal over the Genesee River. In 1842 they went by the Canal to Buffalo and then by the Great Lakes to Chicago. Then by wagon to Winnebago County, Illinois.

In Illinois, Aaron built the first stone house in Winnebago County. He erected many other stone houses and barns and a school in Rockford. Aaron was often called on to make window arches for many buildings. When the dome of the new county collapsed in 1877, killing nine, Aaron was called upon to rebuild it. He did and outstanding job because hundreds of pounds of dynamite were required to bring it down when the old courthouse was replaced in 1967. He also was involved in the construction of the dam across the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois, In 1880 he completed the rural stone Elton School with the help of William Hobson.

Aaron was also a farmer, In September 1842 he bought 40 acres from the government for $50. He then bought 120 acres from his father-in-law and later added more acreage. According to the History of Winnebago County (1877) he owned 190 acres, had been "Post Master, Path Master, and School Director". In 1880 he was a "retired farmer" in Durand Township.

When he first came to Winnebago County, marketing had to be done in Chicago or Milwaukee, 100 miles away. The trip would take six to nine days. Aaron was said to have taken 37 bushels of wheat to Chicago for which he received 50 cents a bushel. He used the money for groceries and provisions which he brought home in a "two bushel sack". Things changed when the railroads reached Rockford in 1853 and Durand in 1857.

He was married to Harriet Derwent (daughter of Thomas Derwent and Hannah Bradwall) before 1832 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. Harriett Derwent was born on September 15, 1811 in Hope, Derbyshire, England. She died on February 12, 1844 in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. Harriett died giving birth to a daughter who died the same day. Harriett's grave was the first in Crane Cemetery. Aaron Haughton Sr. and Harriett Derwent had the following children:

     Thomas Derwent Haughton (born on December 6, 1832)
     Aaron Haughton Jr. (born on September 8, 1834)
     Mary Harriett Haughton (born on May 12, 1836)
     Nye Haughton (born on July 2, 1838)
     Eunice Haughton (born about 1842)
     Samuel Haughton (born on February 12, 1844)

He was married to Mary Ann Barningham (daughter of Job Barningham and Elizabeth Flint) on June 11, 1844 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Mary Ann Barningham was born on November 20, 1822 in England. Supposedly Mary and Aaron had seven children. She died on February 20, 1858 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Mary Ann was buried in Crane Cemetery with Aaron and Harriet. Aaron Haughton Sr. and Mary Ann Barningham had the following children:

     Moses Haughton was born on August 9, 1845 in Winnebago County, Illinois, He died on August 27, 1845 in Winnebago County,      Illinois.
     Sarah C. Haughton (born April 27, 1848)
     Joseph V. Haughton was born on April 16, 1850 in Winnebago County, Illinois. He died on October 14, 1851 in Winnebago      County, Illinois.
     Clara Maria Haughton (born October 28, 1852)
     Henry J. Haughton was born on March 22, 1856 in Pecatonica Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. In 1990, Henry was living      with his sister Clara and her family. In 1910, Henry was living with his sister Clara and her husband on their farm in Winnebago      Township. When they retired, Henry continued to live on the farm with the new owner, his nephew Lester Houghton. In 1920,      Henry was living alone on a farm in Pecatonica Township, Winnebago County, Illinois, Henry passed away at the home of his      nephew, Lester Houghton, He was buried in Pecatonica Cemetery, Winnebago County, Illinois.

He was married to Martha Whitman on June 27, 1859 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Martha Whitman was born about 1807 in England. Martha was the widow of Thomas Derwent Jr. who she married in England. In 1850 the widowed Martha and son Thomas III were living in Howard (Durand) Township on real estate valued at $1,000. In 1860 she was again with her son. Whether her marriage to Aaron ended in divorce or annulment is not known. She died in 1881 in Winnebago County, Illinois. She was buried in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois - Crane Cemetery.

He was married to Ruth Bradley (daughter of M. Bradley) on July 2, 1866 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Ruth Bradley was born on November 28, 1822 in Vermont (?). Ruth's first husband was Milo Hall. She died on February 18, 1883 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Ruth is buried in Crane Cemetery with Aaron, Harriet and Mary.⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Descendants of Aaron Haughton, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bryajw/haughton, July 17, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Baraconi, Apr 22, 2003.
[S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Daniel Bart Houghton, Mar 18, 2006.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 310B; Image: 29; line 10, dwl 12-12.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M653_240; Page: 370; Image: 370; Family History Library Film: 803240; line 3, dwl 2729-2738.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M593_294; Page: 270B; Image: 106; Family History Library Film: 545793; line 29, dwl 290-298.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, FHL Film 1254261 National Archives Film T9-0261, p. 40C, sheet 23, line 15, dwl 230-236.

O. C. Turner¹

M, #46932

Family: Caroline Haughton

Marriage*: O. C. Turner married Caroline Haughton on Jul 16, 1841 at Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9.^1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jul 16, 1841

Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Caroline Haughton¹

F, #46933

Family: O. C. Turner

Marriage*: Caroline Haughton married O. C. Turner on Jul 16, 1841 at Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9.^1,2

Biography

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Marriage

Jul 16, 1841

Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Charles H. Haven¹

M, #46934

Family: Laura E. Richmond

Marriage*: Charles H. Haven married Laura E. Richmond on Jul 24, 1848 at Tazewell Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jul 24, 1848

Tazewell Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Laura E. Richmond¹

F, #46935

Family: Charles H. Haven

Marriage*: Laura E. Richmond married Charles H. Haven, son of Unconnected Haven, on Jul 24, 1848 at Tazewell Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Marriage

Jul 24, 1848

Tazewell Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Mahlon Sayre¹

M, #46936

Family: Lucinda Haven

Marriage*: Mahlon Sayre married Lucinda Haven, daughter of Unconnected Haven, on Feb 25, 1841 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Feb 25, 1841

Winnebago Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Lucinda Haven¹

F, #46937

Family: Mahlon Sayre

Marriage*: Lucinda Haven married Mahlon Sayre on Feb 25, 1841 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Feb 25, 1841

Winnebago Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Dexter Harbuck¹

M, #46938

Family: Merilla Haven

Marriage*: Dexter Harbuck married Merilla Haven on Jan 11, 1848 at Kane Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jan 11, 1848

Kane Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Merilla Haven¹

F, #46939

Family: Dexter Harbuck

Marriage*: Merilla Haven married Dexter Harbuck on Jan 11, 1848 at Kane Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Jan 11, 1848

Kane Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Silas W. Haven¹

M, #46940

Family: Sarah Jane Knapp

Marriage*: Silas W. Haven married Sarah Jane Knapp on Dec 30, 1849 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Marriage

Dec 30, 1849

Winnebago Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Sarah Jane Knapp¹

F, #46941

Family: Silas W. Haven

Marriage*: Sarah Jane Knapp married Silas W. Haven, son of Unconnected Haven, on Dec 30, 1849 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Dec 30, 1849

Winnebago Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.

Sabre Sheldon¹

F, #46942, b. 15 March 1823, d. 21 May 1866

Family: Roswell Haughton

Marriage*: Sabre Sheldon married Roswell Haughton, son of Henry Haughton and Joanna Townsend, on Dec 30, 1840 at Adams Co., IN, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Mar 15, 1823

NY, USA, age 36 in 1860 census²

Marriage

Dec 30, 1840

Adams Co., IN, USA¹

1860 Census

1860

French Twp, Adams Co., IN, USA, age 36, none³

Death

May 21, 1866

⁴

ParentsD

Joseph Sheldon and Hannah French; niece of George French, who married Roswell's sisters⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S978] Liahona Research, Indiana Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 397.
[S415] E-mail from Bryant Haughton, Oct. 9, 2002.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , French Twp, Adams Co., IN, p. 188, line 25, dwl 1322-1305.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Judy Assony's website, http://www.mtcc.com/~mom/myged/main7.html#I3952, Oct 9, 2002.

Martha W. James¹

F, #46943

Family: William D. Houghton

Marriage*: Martha W. James married William D. Houghton, son of Joab Houghton Jr and Abigail Wood, on Aug 4, 1844 at Jefferson Co., IN, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Aug 4, 1844

Jefferson Co., IN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S978] Liahona Research, Indiana Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 397.

John Downing¹

M, #46944

Family: Nancy Haven

Marriage*: John Downing married Nancy Haven, daughter of Unconnected Haven, on Feb 13, 1822 at Woodford Co., KY, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Marriage

Feb 13, 1822

Woodford Co., KY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S979] Liahona Research, Kentucky Marriages: 1801 to 1850, p. 302.

Nancy Haven¹

F, #46945

Family: John Downing

Marriage*: Nancy Haven married John Downing on Feb 13, 1822 at Woodford Co., KY, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Feb 13, 1822

Woodford Co., KY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S979] Liahona Research, Kentucky Marriages: 1801 to 1850, p. 302.

Simeon Haven¹

M, #46946

Family: Desha Klette

Marriage*: Simeon Haven married Desha Klette on Jul 20, 1819 at Campbell Co., KY, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Marriage

Jul 20, 1819

Campbell Co., KY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S979] Liahona Research, Kentucky Marriages: 1801 to 1850, p. 302.

Desha Klette¹

F, #46947

Family: Simeon Haven

Marriage*: Desha Klette married Simeon Haven, son of Unconnected Haven, on Jul 20, 1819 at Campbell Co., KY, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Jul 20, 1819

Campbell Co., KY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S979] Liahona Research, Kentucky Marriages: 1801 to 1850, p. 302.

James D. Hogshead¹

M, #46948, b. circa 1795

Family: Catherine Houghton

Marriage*: James D. Hogshead married Catherine Houghton on Jul 1, 1815 at Mason Co., KY, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1795

NC, USA

Marriage

Jul 1, 1815

Mason Co., KY, USA¹

1850 Census

1850

Jackson, Carroll Co., IN, USA, age 55, Carpenter;
James Hogshead      55
Catherine Hogshead
     50
Albertine Hogshead
     14
Catherine Hogshead
     17
Lucy A Hogshead
     12
James A Hogshead
     8

Pedigree

Citations

[S979] Liahona Research, Kentucky Marriages: 1801 to 1850, p. 332.

Catherine Houghton¹

F, #46949, b. circa 1800

Family: James D. Hogshead

Marriage*: Catherine Houghton married James D. Hogshead on Jul 1, 1815 at Mason Co., KY, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1800

NJ, USA, age 50 in 1850 census

Marriage

Jul 1, 1815

Mason Co., KY, USA¹

1850 Census

1850

Note

A family of Houghtons from Hopewell, NJ moved there @ 1790-1810. My 3 x great grandmother is a Houghton who married John Hogshead (Hogsed) in Mason county, Kentucky in 1815. As for James D Hogshead and Catherine Houghton Hogshead, they left Maysville by crossing the river to Ripley Ohio and purchased land on the hill just east of John Rankin’s hill by 1833 just as the Underground Railroad became very busy through the town. By 1840 they are in Indiana.
DNA of Win Grossman has Shawnee
Apr 6, 2025 letter to Charles Vella:
Hi. It’s been awhile….I was noodling around on Family Tree and saw many errors in this record, and your project was named, so I thought I’d write.

If you recall, I am the one with the theory that I am a descendant of Joab Sr of Hopewell,NJ and have enrolled Shawnee DNA matches according to DNA Consultants. I have traced Joab Sr’s kids to Limestone AKA Washington AKA Maysville Kentucky. I also within the past year been to Maysville and Washington,KY as well as Hopewell, NJ. While researching in New Jersey I found records for widow Elizabeth receiving church notices in 1801, which were related to her separating from the congregation and also an advertisement for a medical ointment in a Kentucky newspaper in 1803. After seeing the location of their property which sits up a hill roughly 1 mile out of town, directly above the signer of the declaration of independence’s field (Hart), I am more convinced that it was a great place to send a pregnant girl to birth an out of wedlock child in 1800. There is vague reference in a History of Maysville book held at the Kentucky gateway museum of settlers being held captive by the Shawnee for an extended period of time with absolutely no details except that the 1790’s brought the worst conflicts.

As for Joab Jr and the family tree site, it is stated that there’s a research problem with him having children so late in life (his birth year is given as 1755) and there are too many kids in his 1810 Mason,KY Census. I think that some of these kids came from the Shawnee problem.

Another mystery is where Joab Jr was buried. The site gives KY and IL as places. Here’s the real problem. Many sites list him as dying in Jefferson, Indiana, which is a town north of Indianapolis in Clinton county. There is a Jeffersonville, IN outside Louisville close to the Ohio River. There is a Jefferson County on the Ohio River and the county courthouse there lost some records in 2009 due to a fire. My cousin who is also probably a Houghton descendant lives there and I will be visiting later this week. I suspect that the information regarding Joab Jr owning a farm in DuPont IN may be accurate, please let me know if you have a record to support this, Charlie. I think Joab Jr is very likely to be found in Jefferson county near DuPont or in the county seat of Madison, IN. I plan on nosing around there for land and/or church records and hope to eventually solve his grave mystery.

Thanks,Charlie, for any help you can give me.

Research

Mason Co., KY, USA, Possible relationship

Pedigree

Citations

[S979] Liahona Research, Kentucky Marriages: 1801 to 1850, p. 332.

Charles Houghton¹

M, #46950

Family: Elizabeth Wade

Marriage*: Charles Houghton married Elizabeth Wade on Nov 13, 1809 at Mason Co., KY, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Marriage

Nov 13, 1809

Mason Co., KY, USA¹

Research

KY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S979] Liahona Research, Kentucky Marriages: 1801 to 1850, p. 332.