Houghton Surname Project

Stephen Hawes¹

M, #4861, b. 2 March 1824, d. 13 May 1879

Family: Eliza Ann Houghton b. 26 Mar 1827, d. 9 Feb 1853

Marriage Bann: Stephen Hawes and Eliza Ann Houghton declared their intentions of marriage on Oct 12, 1852 Augusta, Kennebec Co., ME, USA.^2,3
Marriage*: Stephen Hawes married Eliza Ann Houghton, daughter of Ephraim Houghton and Sarah Sprague Masterson, on Oct 20, 1852 at Wilton, ME, USA.^5,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 2, 1824

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 28 in 1852^2,3,4

Marriage

Oct 20, 1852

Wilton, ME, USA^5,4

Death

May 13, 1879

Chesterville, ME, USA⁴

Occupation

Teacher, traveling agent, compiler, and editor

ParentsS

Stephen J. Hawes & Betsey Dalton⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #728s.
[S641] Augusta ME VRs I, p. 396.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.
[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.

Stillman Gordon^1,2

M, #4862, b. 11 March 1809, d. 24 October 1860

Family: Rebecca Masterman Houghton b. 23 Oct 1817, d. 16 Jun 1840

Marriage*: Stillman Gordon married Rebecca Masterman Houghton, daughter of Ephraim Houghton and Sarah Sprague Masterson, on Dec 29, 1835 at Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 1839.^6,7,5

Dr. Franklin Willard Gordon+ b. 11 Feb 1837
Samuel E. Gordon b. 18 Aug 1838, d. 13 Aug 1862

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 11, 1809

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA³

Origin

circa 1835

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA^4,5

Marriage

Dec 29, 1835

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 1839^6,7,5

Death

Oct 24, 1860

Fort Fairfield, Aroostook Co., ME, USA³

ParentsS

Samuel Gordon & Ruth Storer⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160 #729s.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92 #1702s.
[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 118.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 92.
[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 117.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 160.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 92.

Betsey Hawes¹

F, #4863, b. 9 April 1820, d. 15 November 1904

Family: Azel Ephraim Houghton b. 29 Jun 1819, d. 26 Apr 1899

Marriage*: Betsey Hawes married Azel Ephraim Houghton, son of Ephraim Houghton and Sarah Sprague Masterson, on Feb 10, 1845 at Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA.^5,6,4,3

Rev. Alphonso Luzerne Houghton+^7,3 b. 3 May 1847, d. 2 Oct 1881
Luella Eliza Houghton+^12,3 b. 25 Jul 1852, d. 1925
Dr. Fred Hawes Houghton MD+³ b. 3 Feb 1858

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 9, 1820

Hillsboro, NH, USA, Dow Gen.: Goffstown, NH; age 31, ME, in 1850 census; age 40, ME, in 1860 census; age 50, NH, in 1870 census; age 60, NH, in 1880 census; age 80, NH, in 1900 census^2,3

Origin

1845

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA⁴

Marriage

Feb 10, 1845

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA^5,6,4,3

1850 Census

1850

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 30, a farmer; house next to father⁷

1870 Census

1870

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 50, a farmer, property $2300-$600; near Abel Houghton and Eliza Parlin;⁸

1880 Census

1880

Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 60, a fire insurance agent; son Alphonso, a clergyman⁹

Residence

Brooks, ME, USA⁵

Widow

1900

3 children born, 2 living¹⁰

Death

Nov 15, 1904

Presque Isle, Aroostook Co., ME, USA

ParentsD

Stephen Johnson Hawes 1784 – 1865 & Betsey Maria Dalton – 1829; parents born in NH

ParentsS

Stephen J. Hawes & Betsey Dalton¹¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #730s.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Box 253, p. 8.
[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 118.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rootsweb.com/~mefrankl/miscmarr.htm, June 12 2002.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 36, dwl 77-83.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 217b, Ln. 3, dwl 147-152.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T9_479; Family History Film: 1254479; Page: 558A; Enumeration District: 80; sheet 21, line 28, dwl 202-239.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooks, Waldo Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 170; Sheet 13B:ITAL]; line 51, dwl 304-313.

[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 217b, Ln. 3, dwl 147-152.

Josephine Maria Dyar¹

F, #4864, b. 5 March 1825, d. 29 March 1911

Family: Dr. John Newell Houghton b. 20 Feb 1821, d. 16 Aug 1888

Marriage*: Josephine Maria Dyar married Dr. John Newell Houghton, son of Ephraim Houghton and Sarah Sprague Masterson, on Jun 9, 1852 at Phillips, Franklin Co., ME, USA.^3,4,5

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Mar 5, 1825 Phillips, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 35 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1900 census; age 85 in 1910 census²
Marriage Jun 9, 1852 Phillips, Franklin Co., ME, USA^3,4,5
1870 Census 1870 Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 49, a physician and surgeon, property $15,000-$7000; and Annie L. Stevens?, 21, ME, dressmaker⁶
1880 Census 1880 Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA, And his sister-in-law, Clementine Dyar, and his mother-in-law, Mary Smith Gay Dyar, a widow⁷
Residence Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA³
1910 Census 1910 Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 85, widow, sister and living with Elmon & Marguerita Dyer^8,9
Death Mar 29, 1911 Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA
Burial Riverside Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, USA
ParentsD Col Joseph Dyar & Mother: Mary Smith (Gay) Dyar ; father born in MA, mother born in ME;
Preliminary gen. of the Dyar fam. By Harrision Gray Dyar. Wshington, 1903. (32p.):21, 28⁵
Biography No children resulted from her marriage with John Newell Houghton. She is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin, Maine. Per George A. Thompson (October 7, 1996), "She was an artist, accomplished in oils, water colors and other materials for pictures and wax work and the like. She was also a teacher in Maine and elsewhere. She died of pneumonia."

The 1910 US Census shows Josephine residing at the home of her brother Elmon Jabez Dyar in Farmington.
Research

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 62, Ln. 25, dwl 514-544.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93.

[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 64.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 62, Ln. 25, dwl 514-544.

[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T624_540; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374553.

[S1180] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912, p. 194.

Lucy Arnold Hardy^1,2

F, #4865, b. 11 October 1829

Family: Herman Stinson Houghton b. 7 May 1831

Marriage*: Lucy Arnold Hardy married Herman Stinson Houghton, son of Ephraim Houghton and Sarah Sprague Masterson, on Jan 1, 1852 at Lewiston, ME, USA, Dow Gen.: Natick, ME.^3,6,7,1,2

Elizabeth Emogene Houghton b. 26 Apr 1853

Herbert Edson Houghton+ b. 22 Aug 1870, d. b 1930

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Oct 11, 1829 Freeman, ME, USA, age 30, Strong, ME, in 1860 census; age 39, MA, in 1870 census; age 50, ME, in 1880 census; Oct 1829 age 70, ME, in 1900 census^3,4,5,1,2
Marriage Jan 1, 1852 Lewiston, ME, USA, Dow Gen.: Natick, ME^3,6,7,1,2
1860 Census 1860 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 30, merchant^8,9
1870 Census 1870 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 39, property $4700-$3600¹⁰
1880 Census 1880 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 50, hardware store^11,12
1900 Census 1900 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, H. Stinson and Lucy A. Houghton, age 70, merchant^5,13
ParentsD Reubin Hardy and Rebecca/Betsey Pratt of Farmington ME^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S776] Janus G. Elder, Lewiston ME Hx, p. 197.

[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 119.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 8, E.D. 101, Sh. 17, Ln. 46.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93.

[S1180] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912, p. 194.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, p. 987.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M653_435; Page: 987; Image: 402; Family History Library Film: 803435; line 29, dwl 315-344.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M593_543; Page: 244; line 25, dwl 7-8.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 81, Sh. 8, Ln. 47.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 81, Sh. 8, Ln. 47, dwl 83-91.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 101; Sheet 17A; line 44, dwl 399-431.

Ruel Boutelle Fuller^1,2,3

M, #4866, b. 8 August 1824

Family: Harriet Atwood Houghton b. 29 May 1825

Marriage*: Ruel Boutelle Fuller married Harriet Atwood Houghton, daughter of Ephraim Houghton and Sarah Sprague Masterson, on Aug 8, 1848.^4,5,3

Fred Lorin Fuller b. 24 Mar 1852, d. 31 Mar 1855

Dr. Frank Boutelle Fuller MD+ b. 28 Aug 1853

George Gage Fuller b. 19 Apr 1855

Alice Eliza Fuller+ b. 4 Apr 1865

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Aug 8, 1824 Readfield, ME, USA, JWH, MLM: 8,28, 1853^4,3
Marriage Aug 8, 1848 ^4,5,3
ParentsS David C. Fuller and Maria Lovejoy³
Biography Removed to Weld ME and then to Wilton, ME; a merchant; a Republican; he was in both branches of ME legislature and was delegate to Republican Convention in Chicago in 1884; post master for Wilton for 20 years and justice of peace for 32 years; a Methodist³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #733s.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93 #1706s.

[S1517] Azro Milton Dows, The Dows or Dowse family in America, p. 118.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93.

Allen Smith¹

M, #4867

Family: Elizabeth Houghton b. 16 Jun 1819

Marriage*: Allen Smith married Elizabeth Houghton, daughter of Benjamin Houghton and Elizabeth Holt, on Sep 28, 1848.^2,3

Rosalie Smith

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage Sep 28, 1848 ^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #734s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Rosalie Smith^1,2

F, #4868

Father*: Allen Smith

Mother*: Elizabeth Houghton b. 16 Jun 1819

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #734c.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Joseph Russell Jr^1,2

M, #4869, b. 11 October 1811

Family 1: Mary Houghton b. 2 Feb 1824, d. 20 Feb 1848

Marriage*: Joseph Russell Jr married Mary Houghton, daughter of Benjamin Houghton and Elizabeth Holt, on Dec 30, 1841 MLM: Dec. 20.^3,4

Willard Russell⁵ b. c 1844

Benjamin Russell⁵ b. c 1846, d. b 1912

Emily Russell d. b 1912

Emily Russell

Hannah Russell⁵ b. c 1850

Family 2: Dorcas Houghton b. 10 Oct 1819, d. 6 Feb 1892

Marriage*: Joseph Russell Jr married Dorcas Houghton, daughter of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Jan 23, 1856.^3,4,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Oct 11, 1811 ME, USA, age 37 in 1850 census^3,4
Marriage Dec 30, 1841 MLM: Dec. 20^3,4
1850 Census 1850 Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 37, farmer⁵
Marriage Jan 23, 1856 ^3,4,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #736s, #743s.

[S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence, Rhode Island, Vol. 2, 6: 191.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 27, dwl 75-81.

Emily Russell¹

F, #4870, d. before 1912

Father*: Joseph Russell Jr b. 11 Oct 1811

Mother*: Mary Houghton b. 2 Feb 1824, d. 20 Feb 1848

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Death before 1912 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

Willard Russell^1,2

M, #4871, b. circa 1844

Father*: Joseph Russell Jr² b. 11 Oct 1811

Mother*: Mary Houghton² b. 2 Feb 1824, d. 20 Feb 1848

Family: Elizabeth Irish

Marriage*: Willard Russell married Elizabeth Irish.^3,4

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1844 ME, USA, age 6 in 1850 census²
Residence Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA³
Marriage ^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #736c.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 27, dwl 75-81.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Emily Russell¹

F, #4872

Father*: Joseph Russell Jr b. 11 Oct 1811

Mother*: Mary Houghton b. 2 Feb 1824, d. 20 Feb 1848

Family: Henry Whitman

Marriage*: Emily Russell married Henry Whitman on before 1912.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Marriage before 1912 ¹
Residence 1912 Reading, Middlesex, MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

Benjamin Russell^1,2

M, #4873, b. circa 1846, d. before 1912

Father*: Joseph Russell Jr² b. 11 Oct 1811

Mother*: Mary Houghton² b. 2 Feb 1824, d. 20 Feb 1848

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1846 ME, USA, age 4 in 1850 census²
Death before 1912 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 8; line 27, dwl 75-81.

Elizabeth Irish¹

F, #4874

Family: Willard Russell b. c 1844

Marriage*: Elizabeth Irish married Willard Russell, son of Joseph Russell Jr and Mary Houghton.^2,3

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Marriage ^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #736cs.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Henry Whitman¹

M, #4875

Family: Emily Russell

Marriage*: Henry Whitman married Emily Russell, daughter of Joseph Russell Jr and Mary Houghton, on before 1912.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage before 1912 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

Philander Ring¹

M, #4876

Family: Emily Houghton b. 30 Jun 1828

Marriage*: Philander Ring married Emily Houghton, daughter of Benjamin Houghton and Elizabeth Holt, on Sep 28, 1848.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage Sep 28, 1848 ^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #738s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Emily Cushman¹

F, #4877, b. circa 1852

Family: Joseph Emerson Houghton b. 12 Aug 1835

Marriage*: Emily Cushman married Joseph Emerson Houghton, son of Benjamin Houghton and Elizabeth Holt.^3,4,2

Elizabeth M. Houghton b. c 1871

Cyrus Gilbert Houghton b. 8 May 1877

Emily Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1852 ME, USA, age 18 in 1870 census; age 28 in 1880 census²
Marriage ^3,4,2
1870 Census 1870 Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 34, a farmer, property $1500-$700⁵
1880 Census 1880 Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 44, a farmer^2,6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #741s.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 80, Sh. 5, Ln. 15.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 211, Ln. 34, dwl 42-42.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 80, Sh. 5, Ln. 15, dwl 43-51.

Elizabeth M. Houghton^1,2

F, #4878, b. circa 1871

Father*: Joseph Emerson Houghton b. 12 Aug 1835

Mother*: Emily Cushman b. c 1852

Family: John D. Fassett d. b 1950

Marriage*: Elizabeth M. Houghton married John D. Fassett on May 27, 1925 at ME, USA.⁷

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1871 ME, USA, age 38 in 1910 census; age 48 in 1920 census³
Divorce 1910
1910 Census 1910 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 32, general speculator^1,4
1920 Census 1920 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 48, housework; C. Gilbert, 42, house carpenter^5,6
Marriage May 27, 1925 ME, USA⁷
1950 US Census 1950 Wilton, ME, USA, age 72, single; sister Elizabeth 78, widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T624_540; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 136; line39, dwl 284-298.

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1653906.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 80, Sh. 5, Ln. 15.

[S1180] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912, p. 194.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 59, Sh. 6, Ln. 2.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T625_642; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 59; line 1, dwl 105-106.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965, Houghton Surname.

Cyrus Gilbert Houghton^1,2,3

M, #4879, b. 8 May 1877

Father*: Joseph Emerson Houghton b. 12 Aug 1835

Mother*: Emily Cushman b. c 1852

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 8, 1877 ME, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 42 in 1920 census; age 62 in 1940 census^1,3
1900 Census 1900 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 23, a servant to Richard B. Knapp^1,4
1910 Census 1910 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 32, general speculator^5,2
1920 Census 1920 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 48, housework; C. Gilbert, 42, house carpenter^6,7
1940 Census 1940 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 62, single, none⁸
1950 US Census 1950 Wilton, ME, USA, age 72, single; sister Elizabeth 78, widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 8, E.D. 101, Sh. 16, Ln. 47.

[S1180] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912, p. 194.

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1653906.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 101; Sheet 16A; line 47, dwl 375-404.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T624_540; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 136; line39, dwl 284-298.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 12, E.D. 59, Sh. 6, Ln. 2.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T625_642; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 59; line 1, dwl 105-106.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin, Maine; Roll: T627_1478; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 4-36.

Emily Houghton¹

F, #4880

Father*: Joseph Emerson Houghton b. 12 Aug 1835

Mother*: Emily Cushman b. c 1852

Biography

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

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

Joseph Plummer Phillips^1,2

M, #4881

Family: Eleanor Emerson Houghton b. 27 Apr 1836

Marriage*: Joseph Plummer Phillips married Eleanor Emerson Houghton, daughter of Benjamin Houghton and Elizabeth Holt, on Sep 15, 1859.^3,4

Eda Phillips

Benjamin Phillips

Benjamin M. Phillips+

Lillian Phillips

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage Sep 15, 1859 ^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161 #742s.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93 #1715s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 161.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 45, 93.

Adaline Tiffany¹

F, #4882, b. 1827, d. 15 June 1894

Family: John Houghton b. 22 May 1821, d. 6 Feb 1886

Marriage*: Adaline Tiffany married John Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Dec 20, 1849 at West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^3,4,5

John Walter Houghton+ b. 13 Sep 1852

Myron Waldo Houghton+ b. 10 Nov 1856

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth 1827 West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 53 in 1880 census²
Marriage Dec 20, 1849 West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,4,5
1850 Census 1850 Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 29, a farmer; with 3 syblings⁶
1860 Census 1860 West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 39, mill operator, property $600-300⁷
1870 Census 1870 West Boyleston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, a carpenter, $1600-$300, next door to brother James⁸
1880 Census 1880 West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, a farmer, next door to brother James⁹
Death Jun 15, 1894 W. Boyleston, MA, USA, MLM: also 1827 (bd)^3,5
ParentsD father b. in MA, mother in RI⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162 #744s.

[S452] West Boylston MA VRs, p. 33.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162.

[S452] West Boylston MA VRs, p. 90.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 93.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M432_253; Page: 5; line 11, dwl 34-35.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester, Massachusetts; sheet 66, line 25, dwl 396-511.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , West Boyleston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 657, p. 360, line 40, dwl 436-511.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 150A; Enumeration District: 835; sheet 61, line 19, dwl 437-624.

George N. Annan^1,2

M, #4883, b. 30 November 1829

Family: Lucy Houghton b. 8 Feb 1825

Marriage*: George N. Annan married Lucy Houghton, daughter of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Aug 7, 1856 at Pembroke, NH, USA.^3,4,5

Emma Augusta Annan+ b. 21 Oct 1858

Arthur H. Annan b. 24 Aug 1864

George Annan b. 6 Jun 1868

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov 30, 1829 Pembroke, Rock/Merr, NH, USA^3,4
Occupation a designer and draughtsman of machinery³
Marriage Aug 7, 1856 Pembroke, NH, USA^3,4,5
Residence Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162 #745s.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93 #1719s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93.

[S1214] Rhode Island VRs, Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence, Rhode Island, Vol. 2, 6: 216.

Celinda Colvin¹

F, #4884, b. 30 August 1834

Family: James Houghton b. 13 Jan 1830, d. c 1912

Marriage*: Celinda Colvin married James Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Oct 26, 1856 mar 42 y in 1900.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Aug 30, 1834 (East) Killingly, Windham Co., CT, USA, age 28 in 1860 census; age 39 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Aug. 1834, age 65, CT in 1900 census; age 75 in 1910 census; MLM: Aug. 20^2,3,4
Marriage Oct 26, 1856 mar 42 y in 1900^2,3
1870 Census 1870 West Boyleston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 43, shoe shop worker, $1200-$220⁵
1880 Census 1880 West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 50, works in boot manuf., 3 houses from brother Harlan⁶
1900 Census 1900 Grafton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 70, farmer^4,7
No Childrn ²
1910 Census 1910 Grafton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 80, farmer⁸
PensionInx Feb 24, 1912 FL, USA, as widow⁹
ParentsD parents born in RI⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162 #746s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 88, E.D. 1632, Sh. 18, Ln. 78.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , West Boyleston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 657, p. 360, line 38, dwl 435-510.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 150A; Enumeration District: 835; sheet 61, line 17, dwl 436-623.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 692; Enumeration District: 1632; Sheet 18B; line 78, dwl 344-381.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_628; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1756; line 64, dwl 177-258.

[S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.

Louisa Colvin^1,2

F, #4885, b. 19 March 1836, d. 15 January 1859

Family: Charles Russell Houghton b. 25 Feb 1834, d. 14 Aug 1884

Marriage*: Louisa Colvin married Charles Russell Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Jul 6, 1856.^3,6

Frank Herbert Houghton b. 31 Aug 1857

Maria Louisa Houghton b. 21 Dec 1858, d. 14 Jul 1859

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 19, 1836 (East) Killingly, Windham Co., CT, USA, VR: 1835^3,4,5
Marriage Jul 6, 1856 ^3,6
Death Jan 15, 1859 West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162 #747s, 231.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 94 #1720s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162.

[S452] West Boylston MA VRs, p. 33.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 93.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 94.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 94.

Abbie Ann Smith^1,2,3,4

F, #4886, b. 4 May 1835

Family: Charles Russell Houghton b. 25 Feb 1834, d. 14 Aug 1884

Marriage*: Abbie Ann Smith married Charles Russell Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Jul 16, 1860.^5,6,9

Percy Chester Houghton+⁴ b. 8 Oct 1862, d. 1927

Charles Lincoln Houghton b. 5 Oct 1868, d. 28 Jun 1893

James Bernard Houghton b. 20 Oct 1870, d. 14 Oct 1959

Edna C. Houghton b. 12 Jan 1877, d. 22 Nov 1971

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 4, 1835 Woonsocket, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 34 in 1870 census;age 44 in 1880 census; May 1835, age 65 in 1900 census; age 75 in 1910 census; May 1835, age 84 in 1920 census^5,6,7,8,9
Marriage Jul 16, 1860 ^5,6,9
1870 Census 1870 Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 36, a house carpenter, property $1500-$200¹⁰
1880 Census 1880 Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 46, a house carpenter^3,11
Residence Whitinsville, MA, USA⁵
1900 Census 1900 Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 65; widow; and George B. Cole, a boarder^8,12
1910 Census 1910 Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 85, none¹³
1920 Census 1920 Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 84, widow^7,14
ParentsD parents born in MA, in 1900 census; RI in 1910 and 1920 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162 #747s.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 94 #1720s.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 81, Sh. 13, Ln. 21.

[S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 572.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162.

[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 149.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 8, E.D. 128, Sh. 22, Ln. 67.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 90, E.D. 1662, Sh. 4, Ln. 65.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 94.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 214, Ln. 19, dwl 87-89.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 4, ED. 81, Sh. 13, Ln. 21, dwl 121-149.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 693; Enumeration District: 1662; Sheet 4B; line 65, dwl 64-73.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 1795;
line 52, dwl 129-180.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_747; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 128; line 67, dwl 37-310-473.

Mary Elizabeth Barrus^1,2,3

F, #4887, b. June 1838, d. 1927

Family: Harlan Page Houghton b. 27 May 1837, d. 1915

Marriage*: Mary Elizabeth Barrus married Harlan Page Houghton, son of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Sep 7, 1865.^4,7

Nettie Russell Houghton+^2,12,13 b. 18 Jun 1866, d. 1960

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jun, 1838 MA, USA, MA Cem.: 1838; age 31 in 1870 census; age 41 in 1880 census; age 61 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1910 census; age 81 in 1920 census^4,5,6
Marriage Sep 7, 1865 ^4,7
1870 Census 1870 Weld, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 34, a mechanic, property $1000-$150⁸
1880 Census 1880 West Boylston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 43, a machinist in a cotton mill⁹
1900 Census 1900 Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 63, carpenter¹⁰
Residence Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, per JWH⁴
1910 Census 1910 Gorham, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 73, farmer¹¹
PensionInx Apr 23, 1915 MA, USA, as widow
Death 1927 Grafton, MA, USA⁶
Burial Old Oak St. Burial Ground, Grafton, MA, USA⁶
ParentsD parents born in MA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162 #748s.

[S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 844.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 94 #1721s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 162.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 94.

[S892] Susan Salisbury, MA Cemetery - 1, p. 151.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54, 94.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Weld, Franklin Co., ME, Reel 543, Pg. 216b, Ln. 23, dwl 133-136.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , West Boylston, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 150A; Enumeration District: 835; sheet 61, line 7, dwl 415-620.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Providence Ward 2, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1506; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241506.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gorham, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T624_538; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 52; line 15, dwl 235-260.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 232.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T625_639; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 8; line 4, dwl 91.

Charles Scammon¹

M, #4888

Family: Mary Rebecca Houghton b. 17 Sep 1839, d. 14 Sep 1867

Marriage*: Charles Scammon married Mary Rebecca Houghton, daughter of James Houghton Jr. and Rebecca Keys, on Apr 17, 1867.^2,3

Biography

Occupation Marysville, CA, USA, a farmer²
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage Apr 17, 1867 ^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 163 #749s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 163.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 54.

Priscilla W. Hall^1,2

F, #4889, b. 21 July 1824

Family: Ira Parlin b. 14 Feb 1817, d. 30 Apr 1852

Marriage*: Priscilla W. Hall married Ira Parlin, son of Ira Parlin and Hannah Houghton, on Aug 8, 1844 JWH, MLM: 28 Jul 1844.^3,4,2

Evander Elwood Parlin² b. 18 Sep 1846, d. 20 Feb 1871

Ira James Parlin+² b. 3 Jul 1852

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jul 21, 1824 Rumford, Oxford, ME, USA^3,2
Marriage Aug 8, 1844 JWH, MLM: 28 Jul 1844^3,4,2
Mar 2 Dec 30, 1856 Phanuel White of Dixfield, ME²
ParentsD Jeremiah Hall and Judith Ralph of Rumford ME²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 163 #751s.

[S1318] A.M., PD.D. Frank Edson Parlin, Parlin Genealogy, p. 171.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 163.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 55.

Nancy Pickering^1,2,3

F, #4890, b. 7 September 1827, d. 18 April 1853

Family: Ezra Weld Parlin b. 31 May 1819, d. 15 Mar 1857

Marriage*: Nancy Pickering married Ezra Weld Parlin, son of Ira Parlin and Hannah Houghton, on Nov 20, 1845 at Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 28 Nov.^4,5,3

Albert Norton Parlin+³ b. 16 Sep 1848, d. 15 Mar 1927

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Sep 7, 1827 ³
Marriage Nov 20, 1845 Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 28 Nov^4,5,3
Death Apr 18, 1853 of consumption; JWH: 19 Apr^4,3
ParentsS James Pickering and Sarah Howe Edmester³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 163 #752s.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 94 #1725s.

[S1318] A.M., PD.D. Frank Edson Parlin, Parlin Genealogy, p. 171.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 163.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 55, 94.