Houghton Surname Project

Samuel Handy^1,2

M, #5281, b. 15 January 1820, d. 21 August 1893

Father*: Luther Russell Handy³ b. 8 Nov 1787, d. 8 May 1846
Mother*: Eunice Houghton³ b. 9 Jun 1791, d. 8 Jun 1846

Family: Henrietta Buell d. 8 Jun 1908

Marriage*: Samuel Handy married Henrietta Buell on Oct 16, 1844.^4,3

John Willis Handy+⁶ b. 26 Aug 1845, d. 1925
Clarence Russell Handy³ b. 4 Dec 1847, d. 18 Dec 1913
Charles Edward Handy+³ b. 1 Apr 1853, d. bt 1930 - 1939
Emilu Buell Handy³ b. 15 Apr 1855, d. 9 Mar 1932
Samuel Gerald Handy+⁷ b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 2 Dec 1917
Cora Julia Handy+⁸ b. 17 Oct 1868, d. 30 Nov 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 15, 1820

JWH: 16 jan 1818^4,3

Marriage

Oct 16, 1844

^4,3

Emigration

Hume, NY, USA

Residence

Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, USA^4,3

Death

Aug 21, 1893

MI, USA³

Burial

Hagar Cemetery, Hagar, MI, USA³

Biography

a well known horticulturist and a life long Republican³

Contributn

MLM used Mrs. Stanley F. Jacobs (Tess Handy)'s genealogy of Samuel Handy⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #976.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1989.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 71.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5000.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5004.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5005.

Luther Handy^1,2

M, #5282, b. 15 April 1822, d. 13 October 1887

Father*: Luther Russell Handy b. 8 Nov 1787, d. 8 May 1846
Mother*: Eunice Houghton³ b. 9 Jun 1791, d. 8 Jun 1846

Family: Maria Olive Clark b. 4 Feb 1836, d. 17 Sep 1912

Marriage*: Luther Handy married Maria Olive Clark on Nov 13, 1869.^4,5

Orville J. Handy⁶ b. c 1863

Biography

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Birth

Apr 15, 1822

age 58 in 1880 census; MLM: Apr. 5^4,5

Residence

McBride, MI, USA^4,5

Marriage

Nov 13, 1869

^4,5

1880 Census

1880

Day, Montcalm Co., MI, USA, age 58, a farmer⁶

Immigration

Montcalm Co., MI, USA, a farmer⁵

Death

Oct 13, 1887

⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #977.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1990.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Day, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T9_596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 107A; Enumeration District 231; sheet 49, line 2, dwl 510-528.

Emeline Handy¹

F, #5283, b. 11 November 1824, d. 18 June 1867

Father*: Luther Russell Handy b. 8 Nov 1787, d. 8 May 1846
Mother*: Eunice Houghton b. 9 Jun 1791, d. 8 Jun 1846

Family: Lysander Nourse

Marriage*: Emeline Handy married Lysander Nourse on Nov 23, 1842 JWH, MLM: 22 Nov. 1843.^2,4,1

Persis A. Nourse b. 16 Feb 1844
Sarah C. Nourse b. 8 Sep 1845
Henry N. Nourse b. 21 Jun 1847, d. 15 Sep 1850
G. Smith Nourse b. 30 Nov 1850

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 11, 1824

^2,3

Marriage

Nov 23, 1842

JWH, MLM: 22 Nov. 1843^2,4,1

Immigration

Fillmore, NY, USA^2,3

Death

Jun 18, 1867

Fillmore, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67-68.

Stephen Erastus Handy^1,2

M, #5284, b. 11 September 1826, d. 11 September 1860

Father*: Luther Russell Handy b. 8 Nov 1787, d. 8 May 1846
Mother*: Eunice Houghton b. 9 Jun 1791, d. 8 Jun 1846

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 11, 1826

JWH: Apr. 11^3,4

Death

Sep 11, 1860

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #979.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67, 68 #1992.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Susan Sophronia Handy^1,2

F, #5285, b. 5 November 1832

Father*: Luther Russell Handy b. 8 Nov 1787, d. 8 May 1846
Mother*: Eunice Houghton b. 9 Jun 1791, d. 8 Jun 1846

Family: Charles Butler

Marriage*: Susan Sophronia Handy married Charles Butler.^3,4

Merritt Butler+⁵

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 5, 1832

MLM: Nov. 25^3,4,5

Residence

Hamilton, MI, USA^3,4

Marriage

^3,4

Contributn

⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #980.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1993.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.

Louisa Handy Phillips¹

F, #5286

Family: George H. Handy b. 7 May 1813

Marriage*: Louisa Handy Phillips married George H. Handy, son of Luther Russell Handy and Eunice Houghton, w/2.^2,3

(?) Handy²

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Residence

Warsaw, NY, USA²

Marriage

w/2^2,3

Immigration

OH, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #974s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.

Increase Powers¹

M, #5287

Family: Hephzibah Sawyer b. c 1709

Mar 2*: His second marriage was to Hephzibah Sawyer.^2,3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Mar 2

^2,3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, to Charles J. Vella from Robert Caldwell, May, 1998.
[S117] Burr & Gage, "John Houghton of Lancaster, Mass." , pp. 392-400, p. 396.
[S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 201.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 12.

Daniel Hoyt^1,2

M, #5288, b. 3 December 1811, d. 4 March 1895

Family: Elsie Ann Handy b. 9 Oct 1816, d. 13 Feb 1899

Marriage*: Daniel Hoyt married Elsie Ann Handy, daughter of Luther Russell Handy and Eunice Houghton, on Oct 22, 1834 at Hume, NY, USA.^4,5

Lucy Maria Hoyt+⁵ b. 4 Aug 1835, d. 12 Feb 1925
Almira Eunice Hoyt+⁵ b. 9 Jun 1837, d. 7 Sep 1920
Dwight Handy Hoyt³ b. 29 Jan 1839, d. 7 Oct 1854
Marietta Eliza Hoyt+⁵ b. 9 Nov 1842, d. 26 Mar 1918
John Russell Hoyt³ b. 18 Feb 1843, d. 31 Jan 1865
Sylvia Susan Hoyt+⁵ b. 16 Oct 1847, d. 31 Jan 1916
Quincy Daniel Hoyt+⁵ b. 11 Jun 1852, d. 4 Mar 1900
Edgar Hoyt³ b. Jul 1854, d. 20 Aug 1854
Edna Elsie Hoyt³ b. 23 Jul 1854, d. 3 Sep 1854
George Handy Hoyt+⁵ b. 31 Mar 1859, d. 28 May 1946

Biography

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Birth

Dec 3, 1811

Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA³

Immigration

McBride, Orleans Twp., Ionia, MI, USA^4,5

Marriage

Oct 22, 1834

Hume, NY, USA^4,5

Residence

Orleans Twp, Ontario Co., MI, USA⁵

Death

Mar 4, 1895

Orleans Twp, Ontario Co., MI, USA, MLM: 1894^6,3

Burial

Wheeler Cemetery, Orleans Twp, Ontario Co., MI, USA³

Note

All children except George Handy and Mary died before 1925.

Biography

son of John6, Eastman5, John4, Joseph3, John2-1; John1 first settler of Salisbury MA; son of John and Joanna (Tenney) Hoyt. Daniel was a farmer, and one of the first settlers of Ionia Co., MI, coming from Allegheny Co., NY by ox team, 1838.⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #975s.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1988.
[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Henrietta Buell¹

F, #5290, d. 8 June 1908

Family: Samuel Handy b. 15 Jan 1820, d. 21 Aug 1893

Marriage*: Henrietta Buell married Samuel Handy, son of Luther Russell Handy and Eunice Houghton, on Oct 16, 1844.^2,3

John Willis Handy+⁴ b. 26 Aug 1845, d. 1925
Clarence Russell Handy³ b. 4 Dec 1847, d. 18 Dec 1913
Charles Edward Handy+³ b. 1 Apr 1853, d. bt 1930 - 1939
Emilu Buell Handy³ b. 15 Apr 1855, d. 9 Mar 1932
Samuel Gerald Handy+⁵ b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 2 Dec 1917
Cora Julia Handy+⁶ b. 17 Oct 1868, d. 30 Nov 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Oct 16, 1844

^2,3

Residence

Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, USA^2,3

Death

Jun 8, 1908

Burial

Hagar Cemetery, Hagar, MI, USA³

Biography

dau. of John and Julia (Lockwood) Buell³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #976s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5000.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5004.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5005.

Maria Olive Clark^1,2,3

F, #5291, b. 4 February 1836, d. 17 September 1912

Family 1: James W. Houghton b. 10 Jan 1835, d. 6 Jun 1860

Marriage: Maria Olive Clark married James W. Houghton, son of Leonard J. Houghton and Tamzin Foy, on Apr 3, 1856.^7,8,5

Olon James Houghton+ b. 6 Oct 1857, d. 28 Dec 1930

Family 2: Luther Handy b. 15 Apr 1822, d. 13 Oct 1887

Marriage: Maria Olive Clark married Luther Handy, son of Luther Russell Handy and Eunice Houghton, on Nov 13, 1869.^9,6

Orville J. Handy² b. c 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 4, 1836

Granger, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1880 census^2,3

1860 Census

1860

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25, next door to brother in law Willard Houghton⁴

1880 Census

1880

Day, Montcalm Co., MI, USA, age 58, a farmer²

Death

Sep 17, 1912

Montcalm Co., MI, USA⁵

ParentsD

Daniel and Betsey Clark, both b. CT; son of John and Joanna Clark⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #977s, 198 #984s.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Day, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T9_596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 107A; Enumeration District 231; sheet 49, line 2, dwl 510-528.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 531-532.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 206, line 39, dwl 1683-419.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Lysander Nourse¹

M, #5292

Family: Emeline Handy b. 11 Nov 1824, d. 18 Jun 1867

Marriage*: Lysander Nourse married Emeline Handy, daughter of Luther Russell Handy and Eunice Houghton, on Nov 23, 1842 JWH, MLM: 22 Nov. 1843.^2,3,4

Persis A. Nourse b. 16 Feb 1844
Sarah C. Nourse b. 8 Sep 1845
Henry N. Nourse b. 21 Jun 1847, d. 15 Sep 1850
G. Smith Nourse b. 30 Nov 1850

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Nov 23, 1842

JWH, MLM: 22 Nov. 1843^2,3,4

Immigration

Fillmore, NY, USA^2,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67-68.
[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Persis A. Nourse^1,2

M, #5293, b. 16 February 1844

Father*: Lysander Nourse
Mother*: Emeline Handy b. 11 Nov 1824, d. 18 Jun 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 16, 1844

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Sarah C. Nourse^1,2

F, #5294, b. 8 September 1845

Father*: Lysander Nourse
Mother*: Emeline Handy b. 11 Nov 1824, d. 18 Jun 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 8, 1845

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Henry N. Nourse^1,2

M, #5295, b. 21 June 1847, d. 15 September 1850

Father*: Lysander Nourse
Mother*: Emeline Handy b. 11 Nov 1824, d. 18 Jun 1867

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 21, 1847

Death

Sep 15, 1850

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

G. Smith Nourse^1,2

?, #5296, b. 30 November 1850

Father*: Lysander Nourse
Mother*: Emeline Handy b. 11 Nov 1824, d. 18 Jun 1867

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov 30, 1850

Marriage

Houghton: 22 Feb 1827 ??³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #978c.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.

Charles Butler^1,2

M, #5297

Family: Susan Sophronia Handy b. 5 Nov 1832

Marriage*: Charles Butler married Susan Sophronia Handy, daughter of Luther Russell Handy and Eunice Houghton.^3,4

Merritt Butler+²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #980s.
[S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Samuel H. Houghton^1,2

M, #5298, b. 5 November 1821, d. 13 June 1830

Father*: Leonard J. Houghton b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 24 Apr 1840
Mother*: Tamzin Foy b. 12 Dec 1797, d. 13 Mar 1856

Biography

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Birth

Nov 5, 1821

^3,4

Residence

Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA³

Death

Jun 13, 1830

Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, GS 13 Jun 1830; JWH, MLM, Hx of Montcalm Co.: 13 Jun 1850^3,4,5

Burial

1830

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #981.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1992.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Rev. Willard J. Houghton^1,2

M, #5299, b. 19 July 1825, d. 21 April 1896

Father*: Leonard J. Houghton³ b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 24 Apr 1840
Mother*: Tamzin Foy b. 12 Dec 1797, d. 13 Mar 1856

Family: Harriet Wilson b. 19 May 1827, d. 25 Nov 1911

Marriage*: Rev. Willard J. Houghton married Harriet Wilson on Jan 10, 1847.^4,5,6

Leonard Freeman Houghton+ b. 7 Nov 1847, d. 19 Oct 1936
Emily F. Houghton+ b. 7 Aug 1850
Jeanette M. Houghton b. 13 Nov 1852, d. 14 Nov 1937
Ella R. Houghton+ b. 28 Nov 1858
Blanche M. Houghton b. 2 May 1869

Biography

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Notable

Birth

Jul 19, 1825

NY, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 29 in 1855 census' age 35 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census)^4,5,6

Marriage

Jan 10, 1847

^4,5,6

1850 Census

Sep 27, 1850

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25, farmer⁷

1855 Census

1855

Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 29, farmer⁸

1860 Census

1860

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer; 2 houses from brother Stephen⁹

1870 Census

1870

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 45, farmer¹⁰

Residence

1875

Houghton Creek P.O., Allegany Co., NY, USA, a farmer

1880 Census

1880

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer¹¹

Notable

1883

Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, founder of Houghton Seminary, originally a grade school. It became Houghton Academy (a private co-educational day and boarding school, grades 6-12) and Houghton College, a Christian institution

Death

Apr 21, 1896

Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA^4,5,6,3

Burial

1896

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹²

Biography

JWH: "He was the founder of Houghton Seminary at Houghton, New York, was a successful farmer until middle life. He took a deep interest in church and Sunday schoo work from his early manhood. He was a great reader and devoted much time to study while yet on the farm. He was very strict about the observance of the Sabbath in his family and with hired help, but used persuasive methods rather than by word of command in enforcing his ideas. In 1876 he left the farm, built a home in the village of Houghton and from that time on his life was devoted to Christian work almost exclusively. He took a leading part in erecting the church building at Houghton, which was finished and dedicated in 1877. In 1883 he took up the work of founding Houghton Seminary, and in September of that year the school was opened in a building that cost about $20,000. He gave much time and money to this school, in building it up and helping to shape its policy as an educational institution. The campus is a part of the old Houghton homestead. He put a good deal of money into helping students who were unable to pay all their way in securing n education, and it was one of the greatest delights of his life (as often expressed to the writer) to be able to help these worthy students, and he told the writer a short time before his death, that he could name twenty-six men, who were then preaching the gospel, that he had been privileged to help in a financial way while preparing for this work. He was not an ordained minister until late in life, though his associates often urged him to accept this honor, but for a long time he declined it, thinking that he could do better work as a lay-preacher. He was very fond of children and young people, and did a great work in the Wesleyan Church, and in other churches in Western New York, and for many years was known as the Sunday school man of Houghton, N.Y. In the later years of his life he was ordained as a Wesleyan methodist preacher and did much work in reviving and helpng many weak churches in many parts of the country. The writer often heard him say that he would like to have the Lord use him in his work as long as he could be helpful and would then like to have Him take him home to Heaven without a long period of sickness, and in the last year of his life he put in over forty weeks in revival work, in several different churches, came home on Friday, preached the funeral semon of an old friend on Saturday, spoke three times in the home church on Sunday, in Church, in Sunday school, and in the Young People's Meeting, then went home and retired at the usual time, and before the next morning had a stroke of apoplexy and died, never regaining consciousness enough to speak a word. At his funeral all the schools and business houses of the place were closed, and thus his life went out just as he had wished that it might."

Houghton Seminary was originally a grade school. It eventually grew into Houghton Academy (private co-educational day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12) and Houghton College. In 1996 Hougton Seminary was Houghton College, a Christian college.

Genessee Co. NY Hx: Houghton College is situated in Houghton, Genesee Co., NY, founded in 1883 as Houghton Seminary by Western Methodist Church through the efforts of Rev. Willard J. Houghton for Christian education. The College was charted Apr. 1923. First graduate June 1925.

The Genessee: No liquor, beer, or cigarettes was sold at Houghton College, which overlooks the Genessee Valley. There was no cinema or dance hall. Founded in 1833. Willard Houghton, a farmer, son of VT pioneer, moved into the Genessee Valley in the second decade of the 19th century. He organized Sunday schools. A leader of Wesleyan Methodist Church suggested to Willard the need for the school. "Old Sem" was its nickname. The second graduate James Seymour Luckey became president and built it into college.

Website:
Over a century ago Wesleyan Methodist evangelist Willard J. Houghton traveled the Genesee valley by horse and buggy, tirelessly inviting children to Sunday school. In 1882 his conversations with area church leaders turned a love for young people into a vision for a school—a school that would serve as a “moral lighthouse” for a “dark world.” Soon ground was broken, and in one year Houghton Wesleyan Methodist Seminary opened the doors of a handsome brick building in northern Allegany County and began its educational ministry. Committed from the beginning to a distinctively Christ-centered approach to schooling, the institution has ever remained faithful to its roots.

In the 1890s, as enrollment grew, the Seminary began offering post-secondary courses, resulting in the founding of Houghton College. For years thereafter the Seminary and College continued to share administration, faculty, students, and campus facilities, even after the College received a separate charter in 1923.

In 1955 the Seminary’s administration separated from that of the College, and the Seminary was renamed Houghton Academy. Three years later the Academy began building on its present 25-acre campus and has since erected an administration and classroom building; renovated a girls’ dormitory; built a gymnasium, boys’ dormitory, and girls’ dormitory; and provided its students with an athletic field. In 1995 major new construction was undertaken, resulting in additional offices, classrooms, computer lab, science lab, art studio, and a three hundred-seat auditorium/theater.

Philip G. Stockin (’63) began his work with the school in 1971 and has served as Headmaster since 1983. Under his leadership, the institution has advanced both its boarding and day programs, extending the impact of its distinctive philosophy across the counties of western New York and around the world. Houghton Academy is fully accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International .

In 1999 the Academy established an elementary school on a new campus 14 miles south of Houghton and began offering a complete K-12 program of Christian schooling.

Houghton Academy
9790 Thayer Street · Houghton, New York 14744
Office (585) 567-8115 · FAX (585) 567-8048
Admissions@HoughtonAcademy.org

He made his home at the college during the summer until the time he died.

Allegheny Co. & its people: HOUGHTON SEMINARY.—In October, 1882, Rev. D. S. Kinney, one of the leading preachers of the Wesleyan Methodists, and the manager of their publishing association at Syracuse, said to Willard J. Houghton, " We as a denomination very much need a school in Western New York." Thoroughly imbued with the truth of the statement, and determined to be first in the field, Mr. Houghton and others set actively at work, and by February, 1883, had so far succeeded in obtaining subscriptions in aid of the enterprise as to warrant the presentation of a petition for incorporation. In April articles of incorporation were obtained. The charter members were Rev. W. J. Houghton, Rev. D. W. Ball. Rev. H. F. Bruce, Rev. Reuben F. Dutcher,
Rev. John C. Benton. Rev. Geo. W. Sibley, F. M. Mushier. Rev. Benj. S. Loughlin, W. Dougherty, B. A.Hammond, Edward R. Weaver, and Alonzo
Thayer. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Tucker donated the grounds covering 11 acres, and work was commenced before April. 1883, had passed. The building was
erected, partially finished, and the school opened in the fall of 1884. Rev. W. H. Kenedy, the first principal, remained two years and was succeeded by
Rev. A. R. Dodd, for six years. Rev. E. W. Bruce then was principal for one year. Since Jan. 1. 1894. James T. Luckey has been the principal. Rev.
W. J. Houghton was the sole agent for six years. In 1890 he collected the necessary funds, and founded the theological department, calling it the
"Bible Training Class.'' Rev. B. S. Loughlin, the pastor of the Houghton church, was the first teacher in this department; Rev. J. L. Benton taught
for three years, and now Rev. B. S. Loughlin is again at the head. Students attend the school from states east and west, and quite a number of graduates from the Bible Training Class are now actively engaged in preaching in different states.^13,14,15

Note

Willard J. Houghton Memorial Library
Houghton College
1 Willard Ave.
Houghton, N.Y., 14744
USA
Phone: 716-567-9240
Fax: 716-567-9248
URL: www.houghton.edu/library/tlib_overview.htm

Research

The Encyclopedia of World Methodism. Two volumes. Edited by Nolan B. Harmon. Nashville, TN: United Methodist Publishing House, 1974. (EncWM)¹⁶

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5 houses from Willard Houghton in 1850 census; both listed as Hoten

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parent ?

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #982.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1993.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 217.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.
[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 207, line 33, dwl 1682-418.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , US Census, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 531B, line 34, dwl 403-379.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 170A; Enumeration District: 12; sheet 5, line 43, dwl 48-51.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196-198.
[S1144] Lockwood R. Doty, Genesse Co. NY Hx 2, p. 1048.
[S1153] Henry W. Clune, Genesee Co. NY, p. 264.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.

Stephen W. Houghton^1,2

M, #5300, b. 22 December 1831, d. 1918

Father*: Leonard J. Houghton³ b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 24 Apr 1840
Mother*: Tamzin Foy b. 12 Dec 1797, d. 13 Mar 1856

Family: Sarah A. Gillmore b. 25 Dec 1826, d. 1 Sep 1898

Marriage*: Stephen W. Houghton married Sarah A. Gillmore on May 1, 1856.^4,5

Adaline T. Houghton+ b. 5 May 1857, d. 1915
Cornelia Houghton+ b. 27 Jun 1859
Ernest B. Houghton+ b. 7 Sep 1869, d. 23 Sep 1931

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 22, 1831

NY, USA, age 29 in 1860 census; age "29" in 1870 census; age 49 in 1880 census; Dec 1831, age 69 in 1900 census; age 78 in 1910 census^4,5,6

Marriage

May 1, 1856

^4,5

Residence

Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA^4,5

1860 Census

1860

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 29, farmer⁷

1870 Census

1870

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 29, a farmer, property $2900-700; next door to brother Willard⁸

Residence

1875

Houghton Creek P.O., NY, USA, a farmer

1880 Census

1880

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 49, farmer^6,9

1900 Census

1900

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 68, farmer¹⁰

1910 Census

1910

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 78, widow, own income¹¹

Death

1918

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹²

Burial

1918

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #983, 258.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1994.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 4, ED. 12, Sh. 18, Ln. 16.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 207, line 24, 1680-416.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 531B, line 29, dwl 402-378.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 176B; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0354; line 16, dwl 188-201.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 7B; line 54, dwl 159-161.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: T624_923; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 20; line 48, dwl 150-152.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

James W. Houghton^1,2,3

M, #5301, b. 10 January 1835, d. 6 June 1860

Father*: Leonard J. Houghton³ b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 24 Apr 1840
Mother*: Tamzin Foy³ b. 12 Dec 1797, d. 13 Mar 1856

Family: Maria Olive Clark b. 4 Feb 1836, d. 17 Sep 1912

Marriage*: James W. Houghton married Maria Olive Clark on Apr 3, 1856.^4,5,3

Olon James Houghton+ b. 6 Oct 1857, d. 28 Dec 1930

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 10, 1835

Allegany Co., NY, USA^4,5,6,7

Marriage

Apr 3, 1856

^4,5,3

Death

Jun 6, 1860

Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25^4,5,8,3

Burial

1860

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #984.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1995.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 532.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Day, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T9_596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 107A; Enumeration District 231; sheet 49, line 2, dwl 510-528.
[S1445] John W. Dasef, History of Montcalm County, Michigan, p. 531.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Allen H. Houghton^1,2,3

M, #5302, b. 2 July 1822, d. 17 July 1859

Father*: Loren Houghton⁴ b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 3 Apr 1885
Mother*: Pluma Herrick b. 28 Sep 1793, d. 13 Jun 1875

Family: Clarissa Blanchard b. 15 Apr 1823, d. 13 Aug 1888

Marriage*: Allen H. Houghton married Clarissa Blanchard on Oct 20, 1846.^5,6,7

Lois E. Houghton b. 12 Oct 1847, d. 28 Aug 1849
Ella E. Houghton b. 29 Sep 1850, d. 12 Nov 1852
Franklin Earle Houghton+ b. 18 Jun 1852, d. Feb 1917
Lillie J. Houghton+ b. 27 Aug 1854, d. 11 May 1895
Rollin L. Houghton+¹¹ b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 11 May 1900
Don Allen Houghton+ b. 26 Apr 1859, d. 2 Sep 1919

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 2, 1822

Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 27 in 1850 census; age 32 in 1855 census; age 33 in 1861 enlistment;
1880 census of son Frank gives bp as NY^5,6,7

Marriage

Oct 20, 1846

^5,6,7

Residence

Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA^5,4

1850 Census

1850

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 27, farmer; 5 houses from Willard Houghton⁸

1855 Census

1855

Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 32, farmer; next door to his 1st cousin, the Rev. Williard J. Houghton⁹

Death

Jul 17, 1859

Caneadea, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, of typhoid fever^5,6,7

Burial

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹⁰

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #985, 258.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 85, p. 89.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1997, 98 #1975.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 98.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 85.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73, 98.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.
[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 101.

Harriet Wilson¹

F, #5303, b. 19 May 1827, d. 25 November 1911

Family: Rev. Willard J. Houghton b. 19 Jul 1825, d. 21 Apr 1896

Marriage*: Harriet Wilson married Rev. Willard J. Houghton, son of Leonard J. Houghton and Tamzin Foy, on Jan 10, 1847.^2,3,4

Leonard Freeman Houghton+ b. 7 Nov 1847, d. 19 Oct 1936
Emily F. Houghton+ b. 7 Aug 1850
Jeanette M. Houghton b. 13 Nov 1852, d. 14 Nov 1937
Ella R. Houghton+ b. 28 Nov 1858
Blanche M. Houghton b. 2 May 1869

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 19, 1827

Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 23 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1855 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 43 in 1870 census;
May 1827, age 73 in 1900 census; age 82 in 1910 census^2,3,4

Marriage

Jan 10, 1847

^2,3,4

1850 Census

Sep 27, 1850

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 25, farmer⁵

Marriage

circa 1851

mar 49 years in 1900 census

1855 Census

1855

Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 29, farmer⁶

1860 Census

1860

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer; 2 houses from brother Stephen⁷

1870 Census

1870

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 45, farmer⁸

1880 Census

1880

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer⁹

1900 Census

1900

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 73, widow; 5 children born and living¹⁰

Note

1910

5 children born, 3 living

Death

Nov 25, 1911

Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹¹

Burial

1911

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹¹

Obituary

Harriet is the daughter of Freeman Spencer Willson and Electa Deane of Windsor County, Vermont. She married Willard J. Houghton and, according to the 1900 census, had five children. Her parents are also buried in Houghton Cemetery.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196 #982s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 196.
[S28] DAR Lineage Book, 90: 217.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.
[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 207, line 33, dwl 1682-418.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , US Census, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 531B, line 34, dwl 403-379.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 170A; Enumeration District: 12; sheet 5, line 43, dwl 48-51.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 12A, line 38, dwl 306-310.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Sarah A. Gillmore¹

F, #5304, b. 25 December 1826, d. 1 September 1898

Family: Stephen W. Houghton b. 22 Dec 1831, d. 1918

Marriage*: Sarah A. Gillmore married Stephen W. Houghton, son of Leonard J. Houghton and Tamzin Foy, on May 1, 1856.^2,3

Adaline T. Houghton+ b. 5 May 1857, d. 1915

Cornelia Houghton+ b. 27 Jun 1859

Ernest B. Houghton+ b. 7 Sep 1869, d. 23 Sep 1931

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Dec 25, 1826 NY, USA, age "25" in 1860 census; age 35 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census^2,3,4
Marriage May 1, 1856 ^2,3
Residence Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA^2,3
1880 Census 1880 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 49, farmer^4,5
Death Sep 1, 1898 Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA^2,3
Burial 1898 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, 1834-1898⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #983s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 4, ED. 12, Sh. 18, Ln. 16.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 176B; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0354; line 16, dwl 188-201.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Russell H. Houghton^1,2

M, #5305, b. 31 December 1823, d. 21 September 1898

Father*: Loren Houghton b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 3 Apr 1885

Mother*: Pluma Herrick b. 28 Sep 1793, d. 13 Jun 1875

Family: Electa Cornell b. 25 Mar 1825, d. 12 Dec 1894

Marriage*: Russell H. Houghton married Electa Cornell on May 15, 1859.^3,4

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Dec 31, 1823 Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 31 in 1855 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 56 in 1880 census^3,4
Occupation Houghton, NY, USA, a farmer⁴
Residence Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA³
Marriage May 15, 1859 ^3,4
1870 Census 1870 Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 46, a farmer, property $3040-1000⁵
1880 Census 1880 Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 56, a farmer⁶
Death Sep 21, 1898 ^3,4
Burial 1898 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #986.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1998.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, Box 905, p. 722B, line 19, dwl 308-302.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 337D; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 16, line 43, dwl 176.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.

Sophronia Houghton^1,2

F, #5306, b. 11 April 1826, d. 28 April 1875

Father*: Loren Houghton b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 3 Apr 1885

Mother*: Pluma Herrick b. 28 Sep 1793, d. 13 Jun 1875

Family: Ira Lapham

Marriage*: Sophronia Houghton married Ira Lapham on Sep 30, 1857.^3,4

Charles Lapham b. 21 Mar 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 11, 1826 Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 29 in 1855 census^3,4
Marriage Sep 30, 1857 ^3,4
Residence PA, USA³
Death Apr 28, 1875 PA, USA^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #987.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #1999.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Salina Houghton^1,2

F, #5307, b. 24 June 1828, d. 19 July 1860

Father*: Loren Houghton b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 3 Apr 1885

Mother*: Pluma Herrick b. 28 Sep 1793, d. 13 Jun 1875

Family: Peirce Leonard

Marriage*: Salina Houghton married Peirce Leonard on 1859.^3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jun 24, 1828 Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 26 in 1855 census; Houghton: 24 Jun 1823, but given as 4th child between syblings with 1826 and 1835 bds [CJV: typo]^3,4
Marriage 1859 ^3,4
Residence PA, USA³
Death Jul 19, 1860 ^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #988.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2000.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

Henry L. Houghton^1,2

M, #5308, b. 12 January 1835, d. 24 October 1902

Father*: Loren Houghton b. 5 Sep 1797, d. 3 Apr 1885

Mother*: Pluma Herrick b. 28 Sep 1793, d. 13 Jun 1875

Family 1: Mary Andrews b. c 1838, d. 5 Nov 1878

Marriage*: Henry L. Houghton married Mary Andrews on Jun 15, 1852.^3,4

Frederick E. Houghton+⁸ b. 1855, d. 1883

Family 2: Sarah Bursey

Marriage*: Henry L. Houghton married Sarah Bursey on Jun 15, 1882.^3,4

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jan 12, 1835 NY, USA, age 27 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census^3,4,5
Occupation a farmer³
Marriage Jun 15, 1852 ^3,4
1860 Census 1860 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 27, a farmer, next door to father Loren; and Frances Andrews, 14⁶
1870 Census 1870 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 36, a farm laborer, next door to parents⁵
City Dirct 1875 Allegany Co., NY, USA⁷
1880 Census 1880 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer^8,9
Marriage Jun 15, 1882 ^3,4
Residence Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA³
Death Oct 24, 1902 ^3,4
Burial 1902 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹⁰

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199 #989.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73 #2001.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 199.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Roll 904, p. 510B, line 38, dwl 18-17.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, p. 463, sheet 177, line 14, dwl 1425-170.

[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, 1875 Gazetteer and Business Directory of Allegany Co. NY.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 4, ED. 12, Sh. 6, Ln. 37.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 170.2000; Enumeration District: 12; line 37, dwl 60-63.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/…

Clarissa Blanchard^1,2

F, #5309, b. 15 April 1823, d. 13 August 1888

Family: Allen H. Houghton b. 2 Jul 1822, d. 17 Jul 1859

Marriage*: Clarissa Blanchard married Allen H. Houghton, son of Loren Houghton and Pluma Herrick, on Oct 20, 1846.^3,5,6

Lois E. Houghton b. 12 Oct 1847, d. 28 Aug 1849

Ella E. Houghton b. 29 Sep 1850, d. 12 Nov 1852

Franklin Earle Houghton+ b. 18 Jun 1852, d. Feb 1917

Lillie J. Houghton+ b. 27 Aug 1854, d. 11 May 1895

Rollin L. Houghton+ b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 11 May 1900

Don Allen Houghton+ b. 26 Apr 1859, d. 2 Sep 1919

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 15, 1823 Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 37, NY, in 1860 census; age 32 in 1855 census; age 47 in 1870 census; age 57 in 1880 census; 1880 census of son Frank gives bp as NY^3,4,5
Marriage Oct 20, 1846 ^3,5,6
Residence Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA^3,4
1850 Census 1850 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 27, farmer; 5 houses from Willard Houghton⁷
1855 Census 1855 Caneadea, Allegany Co, NY, USA, age 32, farmer; next door to his 1st cousin, the Rev. Williard J. Houghton⁸
1860 Census Aug 18, 1860 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 37⁹
1870 Census 1870 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 47, keeping house¹⁰
Residence 1875 Houghton Creek P.O., NY, USA, a farmer¹¹
1880 Census 1880 Caneadea, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 23, farmer¹²
Death Aug 13, 1888 Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA, MLM: 1883, age 60^3,4,5
Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA¹³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #985s.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 98 #1975s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 98.

[S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 85.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73, 98.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_475; Page: 199, line 33, dwl 271-285.

[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 208, line 17, dwl 1687-423.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: M593_904; Page: 532B; Image: 444; Family History Library Film: 552403; line 1, dwl 414-289.

[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, 1875 Gazetteer and Business Directory of Allegany Co. NY.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 176B; Enumeration District: 012; Image: 0354; line 43, dwl 195-208.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.

Electa Cornell¹

F, #5310, b. 25 March 1825, d. 12 December 1894

Family: Russell H. Houghton b. 31 Dec 1823, d. 21 Sep 1898

Marriage*: Electa Cornell married Russell H. Houghton, son of Loren Houghton and Pluma Herrick, on May 15, 1859.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 25, 1825 NY, USA, (age 45 in 1870 census)^2,3,4
Residence Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA²
Marriage May 15, 1859 ^2,3
1870 Census 1870 Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 46, a farmer, property $3040-1000⁵
1880 Census 1880 Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, USA, age 56, a farmer⁶
Death Dec 12, 1894 ^2,3
Burial 1894 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton, Allegany Co., NY, USA⁷
ParentsD parents born in VT

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198 #986s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 198.

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 73.

[S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1870, Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, Box 905, p. 722B, line 19, dwl 308-302.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Allegany Co., NY, Box 905, p. 722B, line 19, dwl 308-302.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Rushford, Alleghany, New York; Roll: T9_809; Family History Film: 1254809; Page: 337D; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 16, line 43, dwl 176.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/allegany/pleasant/… Houghton surname.