Houghton Surname Project

Marcella Houghton¹

F, #54061, b. circa 1852

Father*: Philip Houghton² b. bt 1816 - 1826
Mother*: Bridget E. (?)² b. c 1830

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Birth

circa 1852

Pittstown, NY, USA, age 8 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1316; Page: 958; line 15, dwl 55-56.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 565, line 24, dwl 374.

Catherine Houghton¹

F, #54062, b. circa 1860

Father*: Philip Houghton² b. bt 1816 - 1826
Mother*: Bridget E. (?)² b. c 1830

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Birth

circa 1860

West Rupert, VT, USA, age 2/12 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1316; Page: 958; line 15, dwl 55-56.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 565, line 24, dwl 374.

Emma A. Houghton^1,2

F, #54063, b. 15 December 1862

Father*: James Royal Houghton^1,2 b. 9 Apr 1832, d. 1 Dec 1896
Mother*: Lestina Maria Hicks^1,2 b. 10 May 1835, d. 24 May 1919

Family: Elmer E. Chain

Marriage*: Emma A. Houghton married Elmer E. Chain on Aug 6, 1895 at Stamford, VT, USA, age 32.²

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Birth

Dec 15, 1862

Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 8 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census^3,1

Marriage

Aug 6, 1895

Stamford, VT, USA, age 32²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Stamford, Bennington Co. VT, p. 193: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Stamford, VT, p. 218: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 572, line 29, dwl 74.

Laura Cordelia Houghton^1,2,3

F, #54064, b. 30 September 1867, d. 13 January 1871

Father*: Albert Charles Houghton^1,2,3 b. 13 Apr 1846, d. 11 Aug 1914
Mother*: Cordelia Jeannette Smith^1,2,3 b. 28 Jan 1845, d. 26 Feb 1918

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Birth

Sep 30, 1867

Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 2 in 1870 census^1,2

Death

Jan 13, 1871

Stamford, VT, USA, age 3-3-17, of brain fever³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 572b, line 8, dwl 80.
[S1074] Town Records: Stamford, Bennington Co., VT, p. 211; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Stamford, VT, p. 215: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Lucius Houghton¹

M, #54065, b. circa 1828

Family: Amma (?) b. c 1833

Marriage*: Lucius Houghton married Amma (?)¹

Myron Houghton¹ b. c 1864
Maria Houghton¹ b. c 1866

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Birth

circa 1828

VT, USA, age 42 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

1870 Census

1870

Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 42, a farm laborer, property $500-$150²

Duplicate

VT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 576, line 14, dwl 14.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 576, line 14, dwl 14-13.

Amma (?)¹

F, #54066, b. circa 1833

Family: Lucius Houghton b. c 1828

Marriage*: Amma (?) married Lucius Houghton.¹

Myron Houghton¹ b. c 1864
Maria Houghton¹ b. c 1866

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Birth

circa 1833

VT, USA, age 37 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

1870 Census

1870

Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 42, a farm laborer, property $500-$150²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 576, line 14, dwl 14.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 576, line 14, dwl 14-13.

Myron Houghton¹

M, #54067, b. circa 1864

Father*: Lucius Houghton¹ b. c 1828
Mother*: Amma (?)¹ b. c 1833

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Birth

circa 1864

VT, USA, age 6 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 576, line 14, dwl 14.

Maria Houghton¹

F, #54068, b. circa 1866

Father*: Lucius Houghton¹ b. c 1828
Mother*: Amma (?)¹ b. c 1833

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Birth

circa 1866

VT, USA, age 4 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 576, line 14, dwl 14.

Mary Underwood^1,2,3,4

F, #54069, b. 7 November 1830, d. 9 February 1890

Family: Abel Houghton b. 16 Apr 1820, d. 5 Jan 1910

Mar 3*: Mary Underwood married third Abel Houghton Abel, age 39, 3rd marriage, a farmer on Feb 20, 1862 at Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA.^5,3,6,2

Abel Frank Houghton b. 22 May 1864, d. 21 May 1934
Elizabeth Fairchild Houghton+⁸ b. 12 Oct 1867, d. 10 Dec 1936
Mabel G. Houghton⁹ b. Aug 1872, d. 30 Aug 1878

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Birth

Nov 7, 1830

Danville, VT, USA, dd calc; age 40 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census⁴

Mar 3

Feb 20, 1862

Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Abel, age 39, 3rd marriage, a farmer^5,3,6,2

Death

Feb 9, 1890

Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 59-3-2, of gastric fever^2,4,7

ParentsD

Elian and Lydia Underwood⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 4, p. 54.
[S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vital Records, Book 1, p. 10: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1417 and F-1418.
[S1074] Town Records: Hartford, Windsor Co., VT, p. 1229: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Danville, VT, p. 261: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 215: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Danville, VT, p. 251: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Vital Records, Book 1, p. 10: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-1418 and F 30547.
[S1074] Town Records: Danville, VT, p. 160: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Danville, VT, p. 259: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Vanlora Ireanna Houghton¹

F, #54070, b. 6 February 1856, d. 13 September 1871

Father*: Abel Houghton¹ b. 16 Apr 1820, d. 5 Jan 1910
Mother*: Elisa Ann Wilson^1,2 b. 20 Oct 1837, d. 23 Mar 1859

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Birth

Feb 6, 1856

Danville, VT, USA, age 14 in 1870 census^3,1

Death

Sep 13, 1871

Danville, VT, USA, age 15-7-7, of consumption²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Danville, VT, Book 2, p. 193; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Danville, VT, p. 247; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 46, line 14, dwl 78.

Celia E. Houghton^1,2,3

F, #54071, b. circa 1858

Father*: Jonathan Houghton Jr^1,3 b. 1 May 1816, d. 10 Feb 1890
Mother*: Emeline W. Hosmer^1,3 b. c 1828, d. 11 Oct 1880

Family: Bion F. Humphrey

Marriage*: Celia E. Houghton married Bion F. Humphrey on Nov 26, 1879 at Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA.^4,3

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Birth

circa 1858

Kirby, VT, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 12 in 1870 census^1,3

Marriage

Nov 26, 1879

Burke, Caledonia Co., VT, USA^4,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 104b, line 34, dwl 49.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Kirby, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 219, line 26, dwl 284-289.
[S1074] Town Records: Burke, VT, p. 249: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Kirby, VT, Rootsweb.com/~vermont , June 12 2002.

Vira Houghton¹

F, #54072, b. circa 1839

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Birth

circa 1839

VT, USA, age 31 in 1870 census¹

1870 Census

1870

Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 31, a hotel waiter²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 117, line 15, dwl 147.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 117, line 15, dwl 147.

Sarah Houghton¹

F, #54073, b. 1 September 1797, d. 2 November 1887

Father*: Jacob Houghton¹ b. Oct 1765, d. 20 Feb 1844
Mother*: Betsey Axdel b. 30 Jun 1770, d. 31 Mar 1843

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Birth

Sep 1, 1797

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 56 in 1850 census; age 72 in 1870 census²

1880 Census

1880

Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 82, a widow³

Death

Nov 2, 1887

Lyndon, VT, USA, age 90-2-1, of cancer²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 124, line 35, dwl 284.
[S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, VT, p. 275; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T9_1342; Family History Film: 1255342; Page: 111B; Enumeration District: 48; sheet 50, line 45, dwl 513-577.

Eliza A. Buel¹

F, #54074, b. 8 December 1824, d. 27 April 1875

Family: Philander Prentis Houghton b. 5 Feb 1812, d. 19 Feb 1879

Marriage*: Eliza A. Buel married Philander Prentis Houghton, son of Jacob Houghton and Betsey Axdel, on Feb 18, 1857 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Lyndon Town Records: Lyndon VT.^3,6,4,5

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Birth

Dec 8, 1824

Garethiam, NH, USA, dd calc; age 35, VT, in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census^2,3,1

Origin

1857

Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA^4,5

Marriage

Feb 18, 1857

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Lyndon Town Records: Lyndon VT^3,6,4,5

1870 Census

1870

Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 3 houses from Levi S. Houghton; age 59, a farmer, property $4500-$975⁷

Death

Apr 27, 1875

Londonderry, VT, USA, age 50 y 4 m 19 d, of cardiac arterial disease^1,2

Burial

Lyndon Town Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA²

ParentsD

Shalon and Dena Buel¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, VT, p. 261: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Cemetery Records, Lyndon Town Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 24, p. 64.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 124, line 4, dwl 287.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 2, p. 121.
[S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 223, line 5, dwl 482-491.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 124, line 4, dwl 287-300.

Serafline Houghton¹

F, #54075, b. circa 1851

Father*: Abraham Houghton² b. 8 Sep 1799, d. 4 Sep 1871
Mother*: Eloise Allen² b. 4 Nov 1813, d. 11 Jul 1890

Family: George B. Caswell

Marriage*: Serafline Houghton married George B. Caswell on May 3, 1875 at Lyndon, VT, USA, age 23.²

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Birth

circa 1851

RI, USA, age 9, RI, in 1860 census; age 19, VT, in 1870 census¹

Marriage

May 3, 1875

Lyndon, VT, USA, age 23²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 124, line 9, dwl 289.
[S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, VT, p. 255; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Betsey A. Houghton^1,2,3

F, #54076, b. circa 1853

Father*: Abraham Houghton³ b. 8 Sep 1799, d. 4 Sep 1871
Mother*: Eloise Allen³ b. 4 Nov 1813, d. 11 Jul 1890

Family: Don H. Gray

Marriage*: Betsey A. Houghton married Don H. Gray on Jun 3, 1896 at Lyndonville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, she age 42, 1st mar.^6,3

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Birth

circa 1853

VT, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census; age 26 in 1880 census¹

1880 Census

1880

Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 60, a widow, keeping house⁴

Occupation

1880

a dress maker

Residence

1887

Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, Betsey, a school teacher, living with Eloise, age 73⁵

Marriage

Jun 3, 1896

Lyndonville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, she age 42, 1st mar^6,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 124, line 9, dwl 289.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, Roll 1317, p. 254, line 8, dwl 316-323.
[S1074] Town Records: Lyndon, VT, p. 285: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T9_1342; Family History Film: 1255342; Page: 111B; Enumeration District: 48; sheet 50, line 48, dwl 578.
[S1080] Hamilton Child, Gazateer of Vermont, p. 73.
[S1074] Town Records: Marriage Index, Lyndonville, Caledonia Co., VT, Book 3, p. 162.

George Houghton¹

M, #54077, b. circa 1849

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Birth

circa 1849

VT, USA, age 21 in 1870 census¹

Occupation

1870

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, a blacksmith¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 206, line 11, dwl 353-387.

Calvin? Houghton¹

M, #54078, b. circa 1838

Family: Isabelle (?) b. c 1851

Marriage*: Calvin? Houghton married Isabelle (?)¹

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Birth

circa 1838

VT, USA, age 32 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

1870 Census

1870

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 32, a grocer²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 220b, line 6, dwl 489.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 220b, line 6, dwl 489-643.

Isabelle (?)¹

F, #54079, b. circa 1851

Family: Calvin? Houghton b. c 1838

Marriage*: Isabelle (?) married Calvin? Houghton.¹

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Birth

circa 1851

VT, USA, age 19 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

1870 Census

1870

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 32, a grocer²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 220b, line 6, dwl 489.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, Box 1616, p. 220b, line 6, dwl 489-643.

Ida May Houghton¹

F, #54080, b. circa 1855

Father*: Joel Stillman Houghton¹ b. 10 Aug 1826, d. 26 Oct 1863
Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Ayers^2,1 b. 26 Nov 1828, d. 15 Mar 1896

Family: Arthur E. Joslin

Marriage*: Ida May Houghton married Arthur E. Joslin on Sep 12, 1878 at Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 23.¹

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Birth

circa 1855

Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 6 in 1860 census; age 15 in 1870 census; age 23 in 1878^2,1

Marriage

Sep 12, 1878

Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 23¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Bakersfield, VT, p. 517; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, Box 1620, p. 103b, line 7, dwl 39.

Jenny Gertrude Houghton^1,2

F, #54081, b. 31 August 1861, d. 6 June 1927

Father*: Joel Stillman Houghton^4,2 b. 10 Aug 1826, d. 26 Oct 1863
Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Ayers^3,2 b. 26 Nov 1828, d. 15 Mar 1896

Family: Charles H. Bassey

Marriage*: Jenny Gertrude Houghton married Charles H. Bassey on Feb 28, 1883 at Enosburgh, VT, USA, age 21.²

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Birth

Aug 31, 1861

Fairfax, Franklin Co., VT, USA, twin; age 9 in 1870 census; age 18 in 1880 census⁴

Marriage

Feb 28, 1883

Enosburgh, VT, USA, age 21²

Death

Jun 6, 1927

Burlington, Chittendon Co., VT, USA, of pulmonary edema⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Fairfax Franklin Co., VT, p. 245; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Enosburg, VT, p. 533; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, Box 1620, p. 103b, line 7, dwl 39.
[S1074] Town Records: Fairfax Franklin Co., VT, Vol. 1; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Hattie Lucy Houghton^1,2

F, #54082, b. 15 May 1863

Father*: Joel Stillman Houghton^1,2 b. 10 Aug 1826, d. 26 Oct 1863
Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Ayers^1,2 b. 26 Nov 1828, d. 15 Mar 1896

Family: Silas H. Soule

Marriage*: Hattie Lucy Houghton married Silas H. Soule on Oct 1, 1885 at Fairfield, VT, USA, she age 22.^4,2

Lee Houghton Soule⁴ b. 4 Mar 1887, d. 13 Nov 1959

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Birth

May 15, 1863

Fairfax, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census^3,1,2

Marriage

Oct 1, 1885

Fairfield, VT, USA, she age 22^4,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Fairfax Franklin Co., VT, p. 440; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
[S1074] Town Records: Fairfield, VT, p. 553; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, Box 1620, p. 103b, line 7, dwl 39.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Morten? Houghton¹

M, #54083, b. circa 1855

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Birth

circa 1855

VT, USA, age 15 in 1870 census¹

1870 Census

1870

Saint Albans, Franklin Co., VT, USA, age 15, with J. S. and Mary E. Weeks¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Box 1620, p. 407, line 14, dwl 553.

Patrick Houghton¹

M, #54084, b. circa 1830, d. 19 June 1874

Father*: Henry Houghton² b. c 1784
Mother*: Catherine (?)

Family 1: Hannah Gibbons b. c 1827, d. c 1854

Marriage*: Patrick Houghton married Hannah Gibbons on 1851.³

Bridget Houghton³ b. 1851, d. 13 Jul 1855

Family 2: Ellen McCarron b. c 1830, d. 1883

Marriage*: Patrick Houghton married Ellen McCarron on May 10, 1857.^1,4

Edward P. Houghton+⁷ b. 7 Jun 1858, d. 20 Jan 1907
John Houghton⁸ b. 24 Jun 1860, d. 21 Aug 1862
Mary Ann Houghton⁷ b. 28 Nov 1861
Catherine A. Houghton⁷ b. Nov 1863, d. 20 Jan 1877
Hugh Houghton¹ b. 5 Jan 1866, d. 6 Jul 1888
Ellen Veronica Houghton¹ b. 25 Jul 1868
Margaret Houghton⁹ b. 14 Mar 1871, d. 19 Apr 1872

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Birth

circa 1830

Ireland, age 31 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

1851

Marriage

May 10, 1857

^1,4

1860 Census

1860

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 31, laborer⁵

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 60, clerk⁶

Death

Jun 19, 1874

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372633
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372644
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936373029
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 8, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_522; Page: 393; Image: 401; Family History Library Film: 803522; line 4, dwl 51-59.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527204.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527204.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372635
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372639

Ellen McCarron^1,2

F, #54085, b. circa 1830, d. 1883

Family: Patrick Houghton b. c 1830, d. 19 Jun 1874

Marriage*: Ellen McCarron married Patrick Houghton, son of Henry Houghton and Catherine (?), on May 10, 1857.^3,2

Edward P. Houghton+¹ b. 7 Jun 1858, d. 20 Jan 1907
John Houghton⁷ b. 24 Jun 1860, d. 21 Aug 1862
Mary Ann Houghton¹ b. 28 Nov 1861
Catherine A. Houghton¹ b. Nov 1863, d. 20 Jan 1877
Hugh Houghton³ b. 5 Jan 1866, d. 6 Jul 1888
Ellen Veronica Houghton³ b. 25 Jul 1868
Margaret Houghton⁸ b. 14 Mar 1871, d. 19 Apr 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1830

Ireland, age 30 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 48 in 1880 census¹

Marriage

May 10, 1857

^3,2

1860 Census

1860

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 31, laborer⁴

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 60, clerk⁵

1880 Census

1880

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 48, keeping house, widowed⁶

Death

1883

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA²

ParentsD

Hugh and Mary McCarron²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527204.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936373029
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 8, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_522; Page: 393; Image: 401; Family History Library Film: 803522; line 4, dwl 51-59.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527204.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_557; Family History Film: 1254557; Page: 258C; Enumeration District: 696; sheet 7, line 48, dwl 40-66.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372635
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372639

Catherine A. Houghton¹

F, #54086, b. November 1863, d. 20 January 1877

Father*: Patrick Houghton² b. c 1830, d. 19 Jun 1874
Mother*: Ellen McCarron² b. c 1830, d. 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov, 1863

MA, USA, age 7 in 1870 census²

Death

Jan 20, 1877

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372626
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527204.

Hugh Houghton¹

M, #54087, b. 5 January 1866, d. 6 July 1888

Father*: Patrick Houghton¹ b. c 1830, d. 19 Jun 1874
Mother*: Ellen McCarron¹ b. c 1830, d. 1883

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 5, 1866

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census^1,2

Death

Jul 6, 1888

Rainsford Island, Boston Harbor, Suffolk Co., MA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372634

Ellen Veronica Houghton^1,2

F, #54088, b. 25 July 1868

Father*: Patrick Houghton¹ b. c 1830, d. 19 Jun 1874
Mother*: Ellen McCarron¹ b. c 1830, d. 1883

Family: Daniel Francis McLaughlin b. 15 Jun 1871

Marriage*: Ellen Veronica Houghton married Daniel Francis McLaughlin on Jan 9, 1893 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.³

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 25, 1868

Boston Harbor, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

Jan 9, 1893

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA³

Children+

6 children:
Ellen McLaughlin
1894 –
Helen M Mclaughlin
1894 –
Josephine G McLaughlin
1897 –
Daniel Frederick McLaughlin
1898 –
Albert Warren McLaughlin
1901 – 1902
Francis J McLaughlin
1903 –

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 470b, line 11, dwl 1033-2527.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372632
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936373122

Catherine McColgan^1,2

F, #54089, b. circa 1820, d. 25 January 1888

Family: Edward Houghton b. 1819, d. 12 Jul 1890

Marriage*: Catherine McColgan married Edward Houghton, son of Edward J. Houghton and Ellen McCusan, on Oct 26, 1857 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38 and 30; his second.^2,1,4

Catherine Theresa Houghton+² b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 14 Mar 1935
Ellen Houghton b. 16 Sep 1860, d. 23 Sep 1860
Edward Houghton² b. 28 Sep 1861, d. 24 Jul 1907
Bridget Houghton b. 2 Apr 1864, d. 1 Nov 1864
Charles J. Houghton² b. 20 Oct 1867, d. 7 Sep 1891

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1820

Ireland, age 40 in 1860 census; age "40" in 1870 census; age "40" in 1880 census^2,3

Marriage

Oct 26, 1857

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38 and 30; his second^2,1,4

1860 Census

1860

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 41, laborer; next door to James Doherty and family.⁵

1870 Census

1870

South part of Ward, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 55, a laborer⁶

Death

Jan 25, 1888

41 Lancaster St., "Old" Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Boston VRs, Mass. Archives: age 63, organic of heart^7,8

ParentsD

Michael/Neal and Katherine McColgan; parents born in Ireland⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 468, line 1, dwl 1006.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011: Boston VRs, Mass. Archives.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1857, Vol 110 Page 106.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_523; Page: 130; Image: 130; Family History Library Film: 803523; line 1, dwl 498-652.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 468, line 1, dwl 1006.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, City of Boston, Death Registers, Vol. 393, p. 38, 1888.

Catherine Theresa Houghton^1,2,3,4

F, #54090, b. 13 February 1859, d. 14 March 1935

Father*: Edward Houghton³ b. 1819, d. 12 Jul 1890
Mother*: Catherine McColgan³ b. c 1820, d. 25 Jan 1888

Family: Patrick Doherty b. 17 Mar 1851, d. 18 Jan 1899

Marriage*: Catherine Theresa Houghton married Patrick Doherty on Jan 29, 1882 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, ages 28 & 21.^1,5,7

Edward H. Doherty¹ b. 2 Feb 1883
Phillip J. Doherty¹ b. 24 Jul 1884
Catherine M. Doherty+¹ b. 29 Jan 1886
Joseph H. Doherty¹ b. 29 May 1886
Charles E. Doherty¹ b. 26 Aug 1887
Sarah Doherty¹ b. 9 Oct 1888
Elenore Doherty+¹ b. 4 Feb 1891
Mary Doherty⁵
Rose Doherty⁵
Theresa Felicitas Doherty+¹ b. 27 Aug 1894, d. 17 Dec 1972
Andrew Doherty⁵
Mary Doherty+¹ b. 1 Jan 1898

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 13, 1859

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 10 in 1870 census; age "28" in 1880 census; age 39 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 58 in 1920 census; age 70 in 1930 census; letter: 14 Feb 1861; Boston VRs: 14 Feb 1859^5,6

Graduation

John Hancock School for Girls, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Education

Berkeley Academy (now Emanuel College), Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA

Marriage

Jan 29, 1882

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, ages 28 & 21^1,5,7

Residence

between 1888 and 1907

22 Chestnut St., Charlestown, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁴

Note

1900

12 children born, 9 living

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, married, none; and 5 lodgers; Patrick not enumerated⁸

1910 Census

1910

Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, widow²

1920 Census

1920

Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 58, widow, none⁹

Death

Mar 14, 1935

129 Brayton Rd., West Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, at Theresa's home; of coronary thrombosis, age 76¹⁰

Obituary

Mar 14, 1935

In Brighton, March 14., Catherine T. (nee Houghton), beloved wife of Patrick Doherty, formerly of Charlestown and Beachmont. Funeral from her late home 129 Brayton road Monday morning, at 8. Requiem high mass at Our Lady of the Presentation Church at 9. Relatives and friends invited.

Research

Family Tree of Catherine T Houghton and Patrick Doherty
1
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Edward Doherty

Kitty Griffin

daughter

first name maybe Catherine
[Ed Sr attended Saint Laurant College in Montreal]
daughter

second unknown, one of the daughter's married Asbell
(Ed was married in Aug 1902/03)

Edward Doherty
Ed jr worked at Gibbs Oil Company

2
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Phillip Doherty

single

no children
Grad of Carleton Preparatory School, went to Tufts College and Harvard Medical (2nd Yr left).

3
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Catherine (Katie) Doherty
Arthur Webber
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Natalie Webber
Natalie married Mel Gulbrandsen around 1943, she graduated from Bates College

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Arthur Webber

WWII Army veteran

###
Richard Houghton Webber
highly decorated veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam (Marine Corp)

###
John Webber

WWII U.S. Coast Guard veteran

Phillis Webber

4
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Joe Doherty

Marguite xxxxx

Charlie Doherty
Catherine's first grandchild, born before 1912…

Margie Doherty

Joe Doherty

June Doherty
died in auto accident in FLA late 1980's/90's

John Doherty

Patricia Doherty

5
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Charles Doherty

Annette xxxxx

no children
Charlie grad of Georgia Tech, met 1st wife @ school she died of Lukemia. His second wife was Annette. Charlie was school teacher and coach

6
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Sarah (Sadie) Doherty
Ralph Miller

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Ralph V. D. Miller
Sadie's husband died right after WW1 was active Navy officer (Lieutenant). Was 33rd level Free Mason.
He was an Annapolis Grad, died in WWII in Submarine Seawolf SS197 (Philippines)

7
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Elenore (Ella) Doherty
Tom Woods

###
Robert Woods
Bob Harvard Univ grad, Goaltender on Hockey team

###
Claire Woods

8
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Teresa (Tessi) Doherty
Stephen M Ryan
###
Phillip S. Ryan

Married twice

###
Stephen R. Ryan

single

###
Catherine Houghton Ryan
Married Williams

9
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Mary (Mae) Doherty
Wadleigh Phillips
###
Ruth Phillips

Married Hickman

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Wadleigh (Buzzy) Phillips
WWII Navy service (seabee)
###
Gertrude Phillips

Married O'toole

###
George Phillips

WWII veteran not sure of branch

Twenty-four grandchildren

Notes: DOB for children derived from census records for Ella and Mae's kids.

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Revere, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1679; line 92, dwl 262-71-98.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, South Ward 2, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 641, p. 468, line 1, dwl 1006.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Aug. 24, 2011 based on notes by Catherine M. Doherty.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Births Registered in Boston, MA, Vol. 125, P. 10.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1882, Vol 336 Page 20.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 5, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_677; Page: 10A; line 7, dwl 22-101-160.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Medford Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_715; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 326; line 74, dwl 16-203-334.
[S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011: Boston VRs, Mass. Archives.