Alice Josephine Bucknam

F, #5521, b. 6 December 1858, d. 15 February 1927

Family: Rev. Frederick Mason Houghton b. 20 Oct 1855, d. 30 Dec 1898

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 6, 1858Gorham, ME, USA, age 41 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census1,2,3
MarriageFeb 9, 1885Oxford, ME, USA4,2,5,6
1900 Census1900Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 41, widow3,7
1910 Census1910Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 51, none, widow; and Nellie Buckman, 43, ME8
DeathFeb 15, 19279
Gen. Soc.DAR: #314401
ParentsDSeward and Abby A. (Gile) Bucknam
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 32.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 105: 270.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 7, E.D. 76, Sh. 15, Ln. 68.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 52.
  6. [S640] Rev. Donald L. McAllister and Lucille E. Naas, Maine Marriages, Oxford Co., p. 220.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 76; Sheet 15B; line 68, dwl 393-415-369.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Portland Ward 9, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T624_539; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 100; line 63, dwl 893-96-113.
  9. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 27, 1943, p. p. 147.

Louise Etta Houghton1,2,3

F, #5522, b. 6 May 1888

Family 1: (?) Bagley

  • Marriage*: Louise Etta Houghton married (?) Bagley on circa 1907 mar 3 y in 1910 census.

Family 2: Frank Nelson Wells

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 6, 1888Deering (now Portland), ME, USA, age 12 in 1900 census
; age 21 in 1910 census; DAR: Deering, ME; Houghton: 5,6,1838 (CJV: typo)4,2,5,3
Marriagecirca 1907mar 3 y in 1910 census
MarriageJun 14, 1913ME, USA6,7,2,8
Residencebefore 1943South Portland, ME, USA, 32 Ship Channel Rd.9
Gen. Soc.1943PDFA: #42355
DAR#1048222
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209 #1084c.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 105: 270.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 52.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209.
  5. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, 27 [1943]: 147.
  6. [S96] NEHGR, 90 [1936]: 138.
  7. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 27, 1943, p. 147.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965, Houghton Surname.
  9. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 27, 1943, p. p. 147.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Joan Houghton, Nov. 28, 2000.

John Clinton Harris1,2

M, #5523, b. 25 March 1862, d. 2 February 1918

Family: Lucy Emma Houghton b. 28 May 1858, d. 31 Jan 1948

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 25, 1862West Harwich, MA, USA, NEGHR: 26 Mar3,4,5
MarriageJun 20, 1889Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA3,4,2,5
ResidenceBrookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, 376 Washington St.3
DeathFeb 2, 1918Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA4,5
Biography"son of Everett Harris, whose wife, Elizabeth, was a daughter of Rev. Darius Lathrop. He was a contractor and builder and later commerical traveler."3
Gen. Soc.Mayflower Index: #57,326; DFPA: #42343,2,6,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209 #1085s.
  2. [S107] McAuslan, Mayflower Index II, p. 1026.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 113 [1959]: 294.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 52.
  6. [S108] Neff, Mayflower Index III, p. 397.
  7. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 27, 1943, p. p. 146: self.

Ursel Dawn Harris1

F, #5524, b. 19 December 1890, d. 21 July 1958

Family: Frank G. Peck

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 19, 1890Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2,1,3
GraduationJun, 1910Brookline High School, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, She also took courses at Boston University and Bates College.2,1,3
Occupationbetween 1913 and 1918Brookline High School, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, secretary and librarian1
MarriageNov 28, 1918Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, no children4
ResidenceBoston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
Gen. Soc.Feb 9, 1956NEGHS1
DeathJul 21, 1958Hyannis, MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S96] NEHGR, 113 [1959]: 294.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 52.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 113 [1959]: 295.

Carmen Harris1

F, #5525, b. 16 August 1895

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 16, 18952,3
Biography1910Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, "Freshman in the Brookline High School"2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209 #1085c.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 52.

Hudson Knight1

M, #5526

Family: Nina Hortense Houghton b. 14 Sep 1861, d. 12 Nov 1904

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageMay 12, 1903ME, USA, JWH, MLM: May 12, 19042,3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209 #1086s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 209.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 53.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965, Houghton Surname.

Josephine Maria Breck1,2,3

F, #5527, b. 1 October 1851, d. 14 September 1910

Family: Fletcher Houghton b. 9 Sep 1872, d. 27 Dec 1942

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 1, 18512,4
Marriage5,3
DeathSep 14, 1910Canton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 210 #1090c.
  2. [S182] Vose, Robert Vose, p. 187.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.
  4. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, letter from Jason W. Houghton to Francis W. Houghton, 1853.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 210.

Fletcher Houghton1,2

M, #5528, b. 9 September 1872, d. 27 December 1942

Family 1: Josephine Maria Breck b. 1 Oct 1851, d. 14 Sep 1910

Family 2: Bessy Macbride b. c 1880

Family 3: Annie Gertrude Jones b. c 1878

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 9, 1872Milton, MA, USA, at Houghton's pond Homestead; age 7 in 1880 census; age 27 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census3,4,5
Residence1890Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a clerk6
Marriage7,2
MarriageFeb 25, 1902Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA8
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 37, coal co. clerk; and mother in law Mary McBride, 70, Can, widow9
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, no wife4
MarriageAug 17, 19248
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 57, coal credit manager10
1940 Census1940Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 67, coal credit man11
DeathDec 27, 194212
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 210 #1090cs.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 78, E.D. 1461, Sh. 12, Ln. 96.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 120, E.D. 486, Sh. 2, Ln. 61.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Lisa Bird, Nov. 1, 2000.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.
  7. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 210.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Lisa Marie Bird, Nov. 1, 2000.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 24, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_625; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1642
    line 51, dwl 21-116-147.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 954; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 453; Image: 488.0; FHL microfilm: 2340689; line 5, dwl 12.
  11. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1675; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 15-555; line 5, dwl 61.
  12. [S415] E-mail from Lisa MarieBird, Nov. 1, 2000.

Nettie Ecroyd1,2

F, #5529, b. 15 June 1848, d. 17 April 1889

Family: Clinton Wild Clapp b. 28 May 1831, d. 7 Jan 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 15, 1848JWH gives this as md
MarriageJun 15, 1888JWH: w/2, date given 15 Jun 1848 [CJV: typo given dates of children of first wife or it's her birthdate]3
DeathApr 17, 18893,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 211 #1098s.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 211.

Charlotte M. Crozier1

F, #5530, d. 4 August 1897

Family: Clinton Wild Clapp b. 28 May 1831, d. 7 Jan 1915

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageJul 1, 18902,3
DeathAug 4, 18972,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 211 #1098s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 211.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.

Ellen Elizabeth Leonard1,2,3

F, #5531, b. 25 June 1846

Family: Joseph Henry Houghton Esq. b. 28 May 1831, d. 8 Jul 1899

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 25, 18462,3
MarriageOct 13, 18704,2,5,3
ChurchNov 7, 1886Dublin, NH, USA6
Living1907Dublin, NH, USA, on lot 87
ParentsDRev. Levi W. Leonard and Elizabeth Morrison (Dow) Smith2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 211 #1099s.
  2. [S607] Rev. Josiah L. Seward, History of Dublin, NH, p. 814.
  3. [S1349] Bradford Adams Whittemore, MA Soc. of the Cincinnati Memorials, p. 360.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 211.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 79.
  6. [S607] Rev. Josiah L. Seward, History of Dublin, NH, p. 253.
  7. [S607] Rev. Josiah L. Seward, History of Dublin, NH, p. 644.

Jason Howard Clapp1

M, #5532, b. 3 January 1861, d. 27 April 1903

Family: Maude Cowdrey b. 21 Aug 1865

  • Marriage*: Jason Howard Clapp married Maude Cowdrey on Oct 14, 1885.3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 3, 18613
MarriageOct 14, 18853
DeathApr 27, 19033
BurialWappingers Rural Cemetery, Wappingers, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212 #1108c, 287 #1891.
  2. [S1121] Unknown agency, Dutchess Co. NY Biog. Record, p. 664.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 287.

Maria Caldwell Palmer1,2

F, #5533, b. 27 October 1840, d. 25 September 1916

Family: Francis Walter Houghton Esq. b. 22 Apr 1835, d. 17 Apr 1911

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 27, 1840MA, USA, age 39 in 1880 census; Oct. 1840, age 59 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1910 census3,4,2,5
MarriageSep 18, 1873Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: 9,18, 1893 (error)3,2,4
1880 Census1880Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 45, a clerk in an office5,6
NoteJan 5, 1888Greeneville, NJ, USA, Almost drowned when he slipped beneath the ice. Mother rescued him.7
1900 Census1900Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 65, superintendent of maritime exhange; and a servant8
1910 Census1910Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 74, maritime exchange custodian9
DeathSep 25, 1916Jersey City, NJ, USA, at home10
Biographydau. of Simeon Palmer, b. MA, and Maria Burdell Spencer, b. CT; 9th in descent from William Palmer (Plymouth, MA, in the "Fortune", 1621, sailing); 9th from John and Priscilla Alden, thru Elizabeth, their dau. See American Ancestry (1892), Settlers in the U.S. Previous to 1776; Joel Hunsell's & Sons.2,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212 #1111s.
  2. [S680] John Joseph May, Danforth Genealogy, p. 101.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, Reel 19, Vol. 11, ED. 40, Sh. 39, Ln. 41.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, Roll: T9_785; Family History Film: 1254785; Page: 188C; Enumeration District: 40; Reel 19, Vol. 11, ED. 40, Sh. 39, Ln. 41, dwl 333-383.
  7. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 5, 1888.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 7, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T623 978; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 128; line 22, dwl 511-232-290.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 7, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_890; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 144; line 1, dwl 511-1-1.
  10. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Sep 26, 1916.

Alice Palmer Houghton1,2

F, #5534, b. 7 June 1874, d. July 1949

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 7, 1874Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 5, MA, in 1880 census; Jun 1874, age 25 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census; age 44 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; JWH, MLM: 7 Jun 1878; McManaway: 18744,2,5,6
1920 Census1920New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 44, overcoats reclaimer; a boarder at Holy Cross House, Sisters of Mercy7,8
1930 Census1930Nyack, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 54, single, a boarder, lithographony librarian9
ResidenceGreenville, NJ, USA4
DeathJul, 1949NY, USA10
BurialJul 16, 1949Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, Lot 8105     5410
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212 #1111c.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80.
  3. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, Genealogical Chart made by Francis W. Houghton, Feb. 22, 1899.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 8, 2003.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 7, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T623 978; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 128; line 22, dwl 511-232-290.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New York, New York Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 230, E.D. 482, Sh. 13, Ln. 31.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 6, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1195; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 482; line 31, dwl 300-28-280.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Nyack, Rockland Co., New York; Roll: 1640; Enumeration District: 51; sheet 3B; line 96, dwl 39-55-84.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.green-wood.com

Augustus French Houghton1,2

M, #5535, b. 29 October 1878, d. 24 September 1951

Family: Marjorie B. (?) b. c 1890

  • Marriage*: Augustus French Houghton married Marjorie B. (?) on circa 1918 age 39 and 28.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 29, 1878Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; MLM: 29 Oct 1880; Oct 1878, age 21 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1930 census; McManaway: 18754,5,6,7,2
NoteJan 5, 1888Greeneville, NJ, USA, Almost drowned when he slipped beneath the ice. Mother rescued him.8
Residence1910Greenville, NJ, USA4
1910 Census1910Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 31, fuse factory correspondent9
Marriagecirca 1918age 39 and 281
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 39, ass. manager, manufacturing comp.2
1920 Census1920New York, New York Co., NY, USA, an August Houghton, 41, NJ; a lodger6
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 50, an assistant manager of exporting company1
OccupationApr 27, 1942New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Business Publisher's International Corp.
1950 US Census1950New York, NY, USA, age 71, publishing co., automotive lode counselor
DeathSep 24, 1951Tudor Hotel, New York, New York Co., NY, USA10,11
ObituarySep 25, 1951New York, New York Co., NY, USA, New York Times, Sep 25, 1951
Augustus Houghton of M'Graw-Hill Staff
Augustus F. Houghton, head of the automotive trade counselor staff for two McGraw-Hill publications--The American Automobile Overseas Edition and El Automovil Americano--died yesterday in his home in the Tudor Hotel, 304 East Forty-second Street. He was 72 years old.
Born in Jersey City, he had been with McGraw-Hill and its forerunner, the Business Publishers International Corporation, for twenty-to years. He was a member of the Export Managers Club of New York and the Overseas Automotive Club.
His widow, Mrs. Marjorie Houghton, survives.11
BurialNov 16, 1951Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, Lot      8105     5412
Research1952Biography Index, 1952
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 352; page 212, sheet 17A; line 44, dwl 18-171-280.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1754135.
  3. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page, Genealogical Chart made by Francis W. Houghton, Feb. 22, 1899.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New York, New York Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 246, E.D. 761, Sh. 5, Ln. 1.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 8, 2003.
  8. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 5, 1888.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Muskegon Ward 5, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T624_667; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 88;
    line 78, dwl 33-356.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.
  11. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sep 25, 1951.
  12. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.green-wood.com

Edwin Boardman Houghton Esq.1

M, #5536, b. November 1867, d. 27 February 1942

Family 1: Anna Augusta Blackman b. Jun 1872

Family 2: Edna Florine Houghton b. 23 Sep 1892, d. 1980

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov, 1867New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 2 9/12 in 1870 census; age 2 9/12 in 1900 census; McManaway: 18882
Occupation1889partner of James Blackman, of Produce Exhange firm
MarriageNov 19, 1889Second Collegiate Reformed Church, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, mar 11 years in 1900 census3,4
1900 Census1900East Orange, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 323
MarriageApr 21, 19365,2
LetterMar 27, 1941Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, England, telephone: Hoghton 86; Sir Cuthbert de Hoghton, Bart., sent a pedigree of his family to E. B. Houghton6
DeathFeb 27, 1942South Nyack, NY, USA7
BurialMar 12, 1942Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, Plot: Lot 8105 Sec 54
ResidenceRedbank, NJ, USA8
BiographyHis grandfather was William Boardman, an alderman who owned the Neptune Iron Works in New York City and helped quell the Draft Riots of 1863. He received a medallion that was passed down to Edwin Boardman Houghton. His wife presented it to Francis Cardinal Spellman of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York.6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212 #1113c.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 8, 2003.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Orange, Ward 3, Essex Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 177; Sheet: 13A; line 33, dwl 119-229-248.
  4. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 20, 1889.
  5. [S524] DFPA Lineage Book, Vol. 34, 1972, p. p. 220.
  6. [S904] Houghton Family Records;, no page.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/browse/view.aspx
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212.

Catherine Amanda Doolittle1

F, #5537, b. circa 1842, d. 1892

Family: Howard Clapp Houghton b. 9 Jun 1848, d. 14 Feb 1923

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1842MA, USA, age 25 in 1870 census; age 38 in 1880 census2
MarriageJul 30, 1869Somerville, Somerset Co., NJ, USA, JWH, MLM: 2373 Filbert St; San Francisco CA ,1868; McManaway: 31 Jul 1869;
NY Times: Jul 30, 1869;
also Jan 303,4,5,6
1880 Census1880Virginia City, Storey Co., NV, USA, age 33, a book keeper2
Death1892Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA3,4
ParentsDRev. H. D. Doolittle of NJ6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bob McManaway, Sep. 8, 2003.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Virginia City, Storey Co., NV, ED 42, SD 1, p. 25, line 8, dwl 267-278, 29 North A Street.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 212.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 80.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kindred/…
  6. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Aug 2, 1869.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 285.

Emily F. Houghton1,2

F, #5538, b. 19 November 1834, d. 16 January 1864

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 19, 1834Ashburnham, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1860 census4,5,3,6
Occupation1860domestic
DeathJan 16, 1864Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, a. 29 y 2m; of typhoid fever4,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1135.
  2. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 218.
  3. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 102.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.
  5. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 43.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Ashby, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 93;
    line 31, dwl 113-119.
  7. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 2.

Harriet M. Houghton1

F, #5539, b. 25 November 1836

Family: Henry E. Green b. 28 May 1830, d. 3 Mar 1895

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 25, 1836Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 13 in 1850 census3,4,2
MarriageJun 2, 1858Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1136.
  2. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 104.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.
  4. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 43.
  5. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 140.

Dorothy E. Houghton1

F, #5540, b. 9 April 1839, d. 15 December 1843

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 9, 1839Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3,4,2
DeathDec 15, 18433
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1137.
  2. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 107.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.
  4. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 43.

George L. Houghton1,2

M, #5541, b. 11 October 1843, d. 6 May 1864

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 11, 1843Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; Holbrook Ashby VR: Ashburnham4,5,3
Occupation1860farm laborer
DeathMay 6, 1864Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, JWH: 6 Mar; Ashby VR: a. 20y 6m 25d, of lung fever4,2,6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1138.
  2. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 218.
  3. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 111.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.
  5. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 43.
  6. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 2.

Henry E. Green1

M, #5542, b. 28 May 1830, d. 3 March 1895

Family: Harriet M. Houghton b. 25 Nov 1836

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 28, 18302
Occupationa farmer3
MarriageJun 2, 1858Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2,4
DeathMar 3, 18952
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213 #1136s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 213.
  3. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 35.
  4. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 140.

Dr. Euclid B. Houghton1,2,3

M, #5543, b. 20 April 1816, d. 29 March 1862

Family: Dr. Catherine E. Blaney b. 12 Feb 1814, d. 1 Oct 1906

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 20, 1816NH, USA, age 20-30 in 1840 census; age 34 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census4,3,5
Marriagecirca Mar 30, 1839Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA4,2
1840 Census1840Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)6
1850 Census1850Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 34, doctor5,3
Land Recrdbetween Mar 10, 1857 and Feb 1, 1858WI, USA, Land office 7: 240 acres7
1860 Census1860St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, age 44, physician; and Hannah Blainey, 75, ME8
DeathMar 29, 18624
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214 #1139.
  2. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1728.
  3. [S918] Iowa Genealogical Society, IA Fed. Census 1850, p. 7.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Allamakee Co., Iowa; Roll: M432_182; Page: 6; line 10, dwl 102-107.
  6. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: 197; Page: 202.
  7. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, Wisconsin.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis Ward 4, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: M653_654; page 116, line 22, dwl 896-923.

Calista Ann Houghton1

F, #5544, b. 18 December 1818

Family: Nathan Tilden b. 17 Apr 1815, d. 3 Sep 1850

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 18, 18182
MarriageMay 5, 1839South Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214 #1140.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.
  3. [S617] MA Centinel Marriage Index 2, p. 1728.

Mary E. Houghton1

F, #5545, b. 19 May 1830

Family: Ezekiel Roach

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 19, 1830MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census2
MarriageOct 2, 18512
ResidenceSouth Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 48 G. St.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214 #1144.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.

Nancy Farrington Houghton1

F, #5546, b. 1 January 1822, d. 30 August 1846

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 1, 18222
DeathAug 30, 1846Gardiner, Kennebec, ME, USA2,3
BurialGardiner Cem, Gardiner, Kennebec, ME, USA, a. 24y. 8m., d. Charles and Fanny3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214 #1141.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.
  3. [S74] Webster, Vital Records of Gardiner ME, p. 587.

Daniel Farrington Houghton1,2,3

M, #5547, b. 27 July 1824, d. 11 April 1877

Family: Caroline Elizabeth Drew b. 16 Aug 1830

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 27, 1824NH, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1870 census4,1,5
OriginPhiladephia, PA, USA6
MarriageMay 16, 1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA4,7
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 26, a pianoforte maker5
1860 Census1860Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 34, melodeon manufacturer, property $400-$7008
AssociationApr 21, 1868Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,9
1870 Census1870Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, a farmer, property $4200-$70010
DeathApr 11, 1877Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,11
ResidenceLebanon, Grafton, NH, USA, per JWH4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 658, p. 109, line 10, dwl 497.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 68.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 7, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_336; Page: 19; line 16, dwl 168-187.
  6. [S1349] Bradford Adams Whittemore, MA Soc. of the Cincinnati Memorials, p. 161.
  7. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Marriages registered in Boston MA, 1850 vol 47 page 41.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 7, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 214, line 1, dwl 1199-1619.
  9. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 9.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Reel 658, p. 109, line 10, dwl 497-744.
  11. [S886] Unknown compiler address, MA Death Index 1841-1895, 22, #167: p. 294/410.

Fannie Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #5548, b. 7 January 1827

Family: Reuben Chapman Mayo b. 4 Feb 1824, d. 18 Feb 1885

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 7, 1827MA, USA, age 23 in 1850 census; age 33 in 1860 census2
MarriageSep 10, 18462
1850 Census1850Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 26, sheet iron work; and Thomas and May Mayo, aged 163
AssociationApr 21, 1868South Boston, MA, USA, Mrs. Fanny C. Mayo4
Residence1912South Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, widow, 206 Dorchester St.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214 #1143, 267.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 12, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_339; Page: 257, line 16, dwl 301-419.
  4. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 9.

Abby Whiton Houghton1

F, #5549, b. 21 January 1834, d. 1 January 1875

Family: Jonathan F. Tobey

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 21, 1834MA, USA, age 16 in 1850 census2,3
MarriageSep 18, 18522
DeathJan 1, 18752
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214 #1145.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 12, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_339; Page: 257, line 12, dwl 301-418.

James Edgar Houghton1

M, #5550, b. 26 March 1836, d. circa 1924

Family 1: Mary C. (?) b. c 1834

Family 2: May Lena (?) b. Aug 1862

  • Marriage*: James Edgar Houghton married May Lena (?) on circa 1894 mar 16 y in 1910 census.11

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 26, 1836ME, USA, twin; age 14 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Mar 1836, age 64 in 1900 census; age 74 in 1910 census; age 83 in 1920 census3,4
ResearchJun 11, 1862MA, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween Jun 11, 1862 and Jun, 1865Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. I/J, 33 Mass. Infantry, private and quatermaster sergeant, age 26; length 3 y5,6,7
Marriage4,8
1880 Census1880Lake Washington, King Co., WA, USA, age 45, carpenter9
1890 Veterans Census1890Seattle, King Co., WA, USA10
PensionInxSep 3, 1891as invalid
Marriagecirca 1894mar 16 y in 1910 census11
OccupationSeattle, King Co., WA, USA, Milling Business12
Residencecirca 1910Seattle, King Co., WA, USA3
Deathcirca 1924WA, USA
BurialVeterans Home Cemetery, Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA, USA7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214 #1146.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: M432_266; Page: 352; line 34, dwl 144-151.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 214.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 Soundex, Brooklyn, Alameda Co., CA, Box 68, p. 30.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Alameda, California; Roll: M593_68; Page: 29; line 40, dwl 129-129.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lake Washington, King, Washington; Roll: T9_1397; Family History Film: 1255397; Page: 275.1000; line 43, dwl 257-280.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 108; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 27.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Kitchikan, Alaska, Box 6, Vol. 4, E.D. 2, Sh. 17, Ln. 15.
  12. [S415] E-mail from Janice Farnsworth, Jan. 15, 2001.