Nellie Marie Houghton1

F, #46921, b. 5 October 1841

Family: Michael Leonard March b. 1832

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthOct 5, 1841NY, USA1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Dale Wilken, April 26, 2000.

Moses Sawyer Beaman1

M, #46924, b. 14 November 1841

Family: Lucy Jane Lockwood

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 14, 1841MA, USA, age 8 in 1850 census3,4
MarriageMay 1, 18673
ResidenceWorcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

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

Harriet Wilder Beaman1,2

F, #46925, b. 15 June 1843, d. 28 November 1850

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 15, 18433
DeathNov 28, 18503
Pedigree

Citations

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

Sarah Beaman1

F, #46926, b. 23 March 1845, d. 15 November 1898

Family: William S. Walker

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 23, 1845MA, USA3
MarriageJun 6, 18663
DeathNov 15, 1898Sterling, MA, USA3
ResidenceSterling, MA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

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

Emma Beaman1

F, #46927, b. circa 1849

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1849MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census3
Pedigree

Citations

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

Ella Beaman1

F, #46928

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

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

William Paterson1

M, #46929

Family: Harriet Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageJan 1, 1845Genesee Co., MI, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Harriet Houghton1

F, #46930

Family: William Paterson

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageJan 1, 1845Genesee Co., MI, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Mary Ann Barningham1,2

F, #46931, b. 20 November 1822, d. 20 February 1858

Family: Aaron Haughton b. 23 Apr 1812, d. 28 Dec 1887

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 20, 1822England, age 28 in 1850 census3,4
MarriageJun 11, 1844Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I5,6
1850 CensusSep 20, 1850Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 38, mason4
DeathFeb 20, 1858Winnebago Co., IL, USA3,7
BurialCrane Cemetery, Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA7
ParentsDJob Barningham and Elizabeth Flint3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 44.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jeffrey Haughton, Oct 25, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Baraconi, Apr 22, 2003.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 310B; Image: 29; line 10, dwl 12-12.
  5. [S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Daniel Bart Houghton, Mar 18, 2006.
  8. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.
  9. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Descendants of Aaron Haughton, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bryajw/haughton, July 17, 2002.

Aaron Haughton1

M, #46932, b. 23 April 1812, d. 28 December 1887

Family 1: Harriet Derwent b. 15 Sep 1811, d. 12 Feb 1844

Family 2: Mary Ann Barningham b. 20 Nov 1822, d. 20 Feb 1858

Family 3: Ruth Bradley b. 28 Nov 1822, d. 18 Feb 1883

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 23, 1812Cheshire, England, age 38 in 1850 census; age 48 in 1860 census; age 57 in 1870 census; age 68 in 1880 census2,3
MarriageStockport, Cheshire, England4,5
EmigrationApr 23, 1841Liverpool, England4,5
MarriageJun 11, 1844Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I1,6
1850 CensusSep 20, 1850Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 38, mason7
1860 CensusAug 7, 1860Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 48, stone mason8
MarriageJul 2, 1866Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I4,6
1870 Census1870Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 57, farming9
1880 Census1880Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, aged 68; retired farmer; next door to Thomas Alston Houghton10
DeathDec 28, 1887Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA3,5
BurialJan 1, 1888Crane Cemetery, Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA5
BiographyDaniel 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

  1. [S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Descendants of Aaron Haughton, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bryajw/haughton, July 17, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Baraconi, Apr 22, 2003.
  4. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.
  5. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Daniel Bart Houghton, Mar 18, 2006.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 310B; Image: 29; line 10, dwl 12-12.
  8. [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.
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Jeffrey Haughton, Oct 25, 2002: FHL Film 1254261, Nat. Archives Film T9-0261, p. 40 C.

O. C. Turner1

M, #46933

Family: Caroline Haughton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageJul 16, 1841Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 91,2
Pedigree

Citations

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

Caroline Haughton1

F, #46934

Family: O. C. Turner

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageJul 16, 1841Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 91,2
Pedigree

Citations

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

Sabre Sheldon1

F, #46943, b. 15 March 1823, d. 21 May 1866

Family: Roswell Haughton b. 18 Aug 1813, d. 1 Nov 1854

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 15, 1823NY, USA, age 36 in 1860 census2
MarriageDec 30, 1840Adams Co., IN, USA1
1860 Census1860French Twp, Adams Co., IN, USA, age 36, none3
DeathMay 21, 18664
ParentsDJoseph Sheldon and Hannah French; niece of George French, who married Roswell's sisters4
Pedigree

Citations

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

Martha W. James1

F, #46944

Family: William D. Houghton b. c 1819, d. 1883

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageAug 4, 1844Jefferson Co., IN, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

James D. Hogshead1

M, #46949, b. circa 1795

Family: Catherine Houghton b. c 1800

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1795NC, USA
MarriageJul 1, 1815Mason Co., KY, USA1
1850 Census1850Jackson, 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

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

Catherine Houghton1

F, #46950, b. circa 1800

Family: James D. Hogshead b. c 1795

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1800NJ, USA, age 50 in 1850 census
MarriageJul 1, 1815Mason Co., KY, USA1
1850 Census1850Jackson, 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
NoteA 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.
ResearchMason Co., KY, USA, Possible relationship
Pedigree

Citations

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