Susan H. Crouch

F, #13111, b. August 1828

Family: Otis Houghton b. Jun 1820, d. 5 Sep 1886

Biography

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BirthAug, 1828Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, md calc; age 23 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 43 in 1880 census; Aug "1822", age 72 in 1900 census1,2
Origin1847Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3,4
Marriage BannMar 6, 1847Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
1850 Census1850Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 29, a farmer; Mary Crouch, 63, living with them; also Joel O. Houghton, age 12
1860 Census1860Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer, property $1100-$600; and Mary Crouch, 725
1870 Census1870Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 48, a farmer, property $1000-$2000; and mother in law Mary Crouch, 83, MA6
1880 Census1880Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, a farmer7
ParentsDJoel and Polly Crouch, both b. MA

Citations

  1. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 162; line 4, dwl 77-86.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 250.
  4. [S874] Holbrook, Lancaster MA VRs, Fiche 61, p. 73.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lancester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 110, line 8, dwl 874-895.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 201, line 12, dwl 77-82.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 295D; Enumeration District: 813; Sheet 4, line 13, dwl 29-32.
  8. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 21, number 195.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 73, number 3.

Thomas Hastings1,2

M, #13112, b. 24 January 1818, d. 23 October 1862

Family: Elizabeth F. Houghton b. c 1828

Biography

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BirthJan 24, 1818Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Origincirca 1848Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,4
MarriageApr 18, 1848Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 18492,5
Mil. Enlswounded at Antietem
DeathOct 23, 1862Philadelphia, PA, USA, in hospital6,5
BiographyBerlin MA Hx: Thomas Hastings, son of Reuben and Hannah Hastings, born in Berlin January 24th, 1818. Married Elizabeth T. Houghton of Bolton, in which town he resided some years. Enlisted in Co. C, 15 th Regt., Mass. Vols. He went through the Peninsular campaign, and was through the battle of Antietam, from which only fifteen of the company came out. A ball passing through both his legs above the knee, he was left upon the field. He succeeded in reaching an old barn with others, where they remained four days, helping each other as they could, when they were removed to Campbell Hospital, Philadelphia. Chronic diarrhoea having set in, he died October 23d, 1862, at forty-four years of age.6

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  3. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 156, 376.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
  5. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 376.
  6. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 156.

Elizabeth F. Houghton1

F, #13113, b. circa 1828

Family: Thomas Hastings b. 24 Jan 1818, d. 23 Oct 1862

Biography

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Birthcirca 1828Worcester Co., MA, USA, Bolton VR: age 20 at md2
Origincirca 1848Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
MarriageApr 18, 1848Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she, a. 20l Berlin MA Hx: Apr 18492,4

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
  2. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 140.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 252.
  4. [S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 376.

Samuel Houghton1,2

M, #13114, b. 24 September 1817

Family: Lefy Jacob Wade b. 13 Sep 1826

Biography

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BirthSep 24, 1817Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1860 census; age 53 in 1870 census; age 62 in 1880 census1,4,5
Guardiansp1819Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case # 311646,7
Origin1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA8
MarriageFeb 26, 1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 219,4,3,5
1850 Census1850Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a miller, property $5000; Percy Wade, 22, a miller, living with them, as well as Harriett W. Beam, 710
1860 Census1860Mason, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 44, hotel keeper11
Will1867#31166?7
1870 Census1870Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 53, a carpenter, property $80012
1880 Census1880Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 62, a mill wright; and Frank E. Hedger, 6, MI13,14

Citations

  1. [S451] Sterling MA VRs, p. 26.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83 #2527, 126.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 49.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
  5. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99.     Mss C 224: Alden Family
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  6. [S683] Guardianship File, Worcester Co., MA.
  7. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.
  8. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 255.
  9. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.
  10. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 165;
    line 4, dwl 113-126.
  11. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Mason, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_672; Page: 14, line 24, dwl 95-106.
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5.
  14. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5, dwl 262-292.
  15. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 261.
  16. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 17, number 154.

Lefy Jacob Wade1

F, #13115, b. 13 September 1826

Family: Samuel Houghton b. 24 Sep 1817

Biography

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BirthSep 13, 1826Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, md calc and age 25 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 56 in 1880 census; MLM: Scituate MA2,3,4
Origin1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA5
MarriageFeb 26, 1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27 & 216,2,4,1
1850 Census1850Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 33, a miller, property $5000; Percy Wade, 22, a miller, living with them, as well as Harriett W. Beam, 77
1860 Census1860Mason, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 44, hotel keeper8
1870 Census1870Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 53, a carpenter, property $8009
1880 Census1880Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 62, a mill wright; and Frank E. Hedger, 6, MI3,10
ParentsDSnell(Snall) and Deborah K. Wade, both b. MA;
Snell Wade born March 24, 1795, died Aug. 29, 1859
Deborah Richmond Jacob b. March 14, 1798, d. Mar. 11, 1888
Married June 2, 1812 [?]2,4,1

Citations

  1. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99.     Mss C 224: Alden Family
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 49.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 255.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 165;
    line 4, dwl 113-126.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Mason, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_672; Page: 14, line 24, dwl 95-106.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 4, E.D. 42, Sh. 40, Ln. 5, dwl 262-292.
  11. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 261.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 17, number 154.

Maria N. Houghton

F, #13116, b. circa 1827

Family: Roswell H. Bourne b. c 1825

Biography

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Birthcirca 1827North Ipswich, NH, USA, age 19 in 1846; Lancaster Town Rcds: North Ipswich, MA1
Origin1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageMay 14, 1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years2

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 55.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.

Roswell H. Bourne1

M, #13117, b. circa 1825

Family: Maria N. Houghton b. c 1827

Biography

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Birthcirca 1825Ware, MA, USA, age 21 in 18462,1
OriginMay 14, 1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,1
MarriageMay 14, 1846Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he 21, she 19 years2
ParentsSCyrus and Melinda Bourne1

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 146, number 55.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 255.

Nason S. Houghton1,2

M, #13118, b. 3 January 1823, d. 1874

Family: Elizabeth N. Cowdry b. Aug 1824, d. 1905

Biography

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BirthJan 3, 1823Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, also Berlin; age 27 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1860 census; age 47 in 1870 census4,5,3
Origin1849Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
1850 Census1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a farmer6
1860 Census1860Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer7
1870 Census1870Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, farmer8
Death1874Stow, MA, USA
BurialBrookside Cemetery, Stow, MA, USA, and 4 children

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147 #5688.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
  4. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 64.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 147.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 15; line 25, dwl 208-239.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Stowe, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 2, line 40, dwl 14-14.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_632; Page: 76; line 10, dwl 305-314.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 632, p. 76, ln 10, dwl 305.
  10. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 142.
  11. [S495] Westford MA VRs, p. 188.

Elizabeth N. Cowdry1

F, #13119, b. August 1824, d. 1905

Family: Nason S. Houghton b. 3 Jan 1823, d. 1874

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthAug, 1824MA, USA, age 25 at marriage in 1849; age 26 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1860 census; age 46 in 1870 census; age 55 in 1880 census; Aug 1825,age 74 in 1900 census2
Residencecirca 1849Westford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3,4
1850 Census1850Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, a farmer5
1860 Census1860Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 38, farmer6
1870 Census1870Stow, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, farmer7
1900 Census1900Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, widow; 4 children born, 3 living2
Death1905Stow, MA, USA
BurialBrookside Cemetery, Stow, MA, USA, and 4 children

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 85, E.D. 1589, Sh. 2, Ln. 97.
  3. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 142.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 153, number 171.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 15; line 25, dwl 208-239.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Stowe, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 2, line 40, dwl 14-14.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_632; Page: 76; line 10, dwl 305-314.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 33, ED 808, Sh 15, Ln 33.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 632, p. 76, ln 10, dwl 305.
  10. [S495] Westford MA VRs, p. 188.

Margaret A. Houghton1

F, #13120, b. circa 1826

Family: Joshua A. Lane b. 1822

Biography

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Birthcirca 1826Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 23 in 1849
Origin1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageFeb 1, 1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 231,2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 145.

Joshua A. Lane1

M, #13121, b. 1822

Family 1: Margaret A. Houghton b. c 1826

Family 2: Mary J. Houghton b. bt 1832 - 1834

Biography

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Birth1822Swanzey, NH, USA, age 27 in 1849; age 35 in 18562,3
Origin1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageFeb 1, 1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Joshua, age 27; Margaret, 231,2
Occupation1856Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer
MarriageNov 26, 1856Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
ParentsSAlving (Alvinsly) and Lucy Lane2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 145.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 4, number 36.

Maria C. Houghton1

F, #13122, b. circa 1830, d. before 1861

Family: Alfred D. Kinsman b. 5 Dec 1820

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Birthcirca 1830Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 19 in 18492
Origin1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 11, 1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 18491,2
Deathbefore 1861

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 148.

Alfred D. Kinsman1,2

M, #13123, b. 5 December 1820

Family: Maria C. Houghton b. c 1830, d. b 1861

Biography

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BirthDec 5, 1820Fitchburg, MA, USA, age 26 in 18492
Origin1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 11, 1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, he age 26 & she 19; also Apr 3, 18491,2
ParentsSDaniel and Lucy Kinsman2
Biographymd. (2d) April 27, 1861, Susan Bryant. He has resided in this town several years.

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 258.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 151, number 148.

Ann Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #13124, b. 3 September 1843, d. 9 November 1844

Biography

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BirthSep 3, 1843Sterling, Worcester Co., MA, USA, HRI: Sterling1,2,3
DeathNov 9, 1844Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, scarlet fever, 18 m.4,2,5
BurialLancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 38.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 266.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 161, number 63.

Charles W. Houghton1,2

M, #13125, b. 11 September 1845

Family: Mary E. (?) b. Sep 1844

  • Marriage*: Charles W. Houghton married Mary E. (?) on circa 1877 mar 23 y in 1900; no children.4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthSep 11, 1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 4 in 1850 censusl age 13 in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census;age 35 in 1880 census; Sep. 1845, age 54, in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census1,4,5,2,3
ResearchAug 30, 1864MA, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween Aug 30, 1864 and Jun 26, 1865Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D & H, 2nd Mass. Heavy Artillery, a private, age 19; length 10 m 12 d6,7
Marriagecirca 1877mar 23 y in 1900; no children4
1880 Census1880Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, works in a loon harness shop8
1890 Census1890Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
1890 Veterans Census1890Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA7
PensionInxOct 19, 1897as invalid
1900 Census1900Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 54, none4,9
1910 Census1910Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 64, own income, widower10
1920 Census1920Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 74, widower, alone5,11

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 259.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 115.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 3, number 39.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 86, E.D. 1596, Sh. 8, Ln. 87.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol.134, E.D. 23, Sh. 6, Ln. 61.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 14; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 988.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_565; Family History Film: 1254565; Enumeration District: 843; sheet 42, line 22, dwl 230-429.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 691; Enumeration District: 1596; Sheet 8B; line 87, dwl 111-129-167.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_627; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1713; line 56, dwl 111-87-107.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_745; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23; line 61, dwl 111-97-139.

John Wade Houghton1,2

M, #13126, b. 16 November 1849

Biography

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BirthNov 16, 1849Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 25? in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Watertown Gen: May 19, 18473,5,4,6
Occupation1870Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, a machinist7
1880 Census1880Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 30, a machinist, a boarder8

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126 #4707.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 261.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 17, number 154.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Lancaster, Worcester, MA, Box 343, p. 165.
  6. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, New England Family Bible Record Infobase: 99.     Mss C 224: Alden Family
    [Typed transcription. These records are from the Family Bible of Simeon Alden born in Newton, Massachusetts, April 3, 1817, died Waltham, Mass., April 8, 1863. The record sheets were preserved by his granddaughter, Grace Crafts Alden. She presented them to Eleanor Crafts Bishop in 1948. Given by Mass. D.A.R., 8 March 1950.].
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 U.S. Federal Census, 2nd Ward, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Roll 666, p. 434, line 26, dwl 62-62.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T9_609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 443A; Enumeration District: 246; sheet 9, line 15, dwl 96-103.

James Otis Houghton1,2

M, #13127, b. 29 September 1848

Family: Roxanna C. Laskin b. Dec 1848

Biography

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BirthSep 29, 1848Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 23 in 1872; age 31 in 1880 census; Sep 1848, age 51 in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1920 census1,4,3
Occupation1872Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a farmer5
MarriageFeb 8, 1872Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, she age 24; MLM: Jan. 20 1874, Jefferson NH4,6
1880 Census1880Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 31, works on a farm7
Residencebetween 1883 and 1895Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, employed at J. A. & N. Harwood, Merriam, Hall & Co.8
1900 Census1900Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 51, furniture filler9,10
1910 Census1910Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61, furniture shop laborer11
1920 Census1920Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 71, cabinet shop shipper12,13
ResearchJefferson, NY, USA, per MLM, moved to NY with parents; but James Otis still in MA in 1920 per census; MLM confused this James Otis, with Ralph line James, son of Otis4
ResearchMLM gives Amy Hall as wife of James Otis; JWH gives her as wife of James

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89 #1537.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 21, number 195.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 89.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 147, number 60.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 5, p. 21, number 3.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_563; Family History Film: 1254563; Page: 297C; Enumeration District: 813; sheet 7, line 30, dwl 53-56.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Leominster, Massachusetts Directories, 1883-95, Sep. 25, 2001.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 89, E.D. 1648, Sh. 33, Ln. 25.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 693; Enumeration District: 1646; Sheet 33A; line 25, dwl 508-608-865.
  11. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1771;
    line 1, dwl 508-1-1.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 137, E.D. 97, Sh. 2, Ln. 55.
  13. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_747; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 97; line 55, dwl 508-30-35.

Stillman Evander Houghton1,2,3

M, #13128, b. 15 April 1847, d. 1853

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 15, 1847Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "son of Stilman and Nancy Houghton"; age 3 in 1850 census1,4,5
Death1853Worcester Co., MA, USA3
ResearchMLM: gives Nancy as wife of this Stilmanand a son Ralph, b. 1898; but in Lancaster VRs Stillman Evander is listed as son of Stilman and Nancy Houghton4,1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 262.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48 #1560.
  3. [S1031] Ellery Bicknell Crane, Worcester Co. MA Memoirs, p. 265.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 48.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 25, number 244.

Thomas Houghton1,2,3

M, #13129, b. 6 March 1775, d. 25 October 1845

Family: Maria (?) b. c 1790, d. 15 Apr 1866

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 6, 1775Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,4,5
Guardiansp1778Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, W.P. Case #311976,4
Marriage3
1810 Census1810Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male <10, 2 male 26-44//1 female <10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-257
DeathOct 25, 1845Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 69; dropsy; Leominster VRs: 26 Oct., a. 70 y 7 m 20 d. (a. 69y); Weis: Oct. 26, 18458,9,4,10,5     
BurialLancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA10

Citations

  1. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 78.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35 #720.
  3. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 76.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 35.
  5. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 297.
  6. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA, Case 31197.
  7. [S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 752.
  8. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 266, 371.
  9. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 325.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, Book 4, p. 161, number 70.
  11. [S160] Leominster MA VRs, p. 77.

Deacon Jabez Fairbank Jr1,2

M, #13130, b. 1695, d. 24 April 1782

Family 1: Hephzibah Sawyer b. 1701, d. 26 Apr 1789

Family 2: Mrs. Naomi Dupee

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1695Lancaster, WA, USA3
MarriageJan 28, 1718/19Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4,5
CommunionMay 22, 1720Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, admitted to first church May 22, 1720.6
Marriage17567
DeathApr 24, 17822

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 270, 271.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Joseph at Eochaidh the Heremon <e-mail address>, Oct. 26, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joseph Neil Fairbanks, Oct. 26, 2002.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 17.
  5. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 119.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 271.
  7. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.
  8. [S96] NEHGR, 160 (Oct. 2006) 313-314 "The Real Wife of Ephraim Fairbank of Lancaster and Bolton, Massachusetts" by Joy F. Peach.

Mary Wilder1,2,3,4

F, #13131, b. 1675, d. 21 February 1717/18

Family: Lieut. Jabez Fairbank Sr b. 8 Nov 1670, d. Mar 1758

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1675Lancaster VRs: "1691?"; E. Wilder: 1675 (1691 is mar. date)(died in 1718 in 43rd yr); M. Wilder: 16911,4,3,2
Marriagebetween 1707 and 1712Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 1691; M. Wilder: gives Hartwell; Torrey: b 1694, b 16935,4,3,2
Church1715/16Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, "& Mary his wife"6
DeathFeb 21, 1717/18Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Torrey: 1718, ae 434,3
GravestoneNourse: 'Here lies the body of Mary Fairbank the wife of Jabez Fairbank dessced February 21: Day in Year 1718. Died in the 43 year of hir age.'
Nourse: husband's gravestone: 'Mrs. Mary, his first Wife died in March 1718 Aged 42 years.7'

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 453.
  2. [S171] Wilder, M., Book of Wilders, p. 146.
  3. [S169] Wilder, Book of Wilders I, p. 2.
  4. [S42] Torrey, New England Marriages, p. 256.
  5. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 452.
  6. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 271.
  7. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 404, 405.

Elizabeth Fairbank

F, #13132, b. 1708

Family: Deliverance Brown

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Baptism1708Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageDec 24, 17182

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 17.

Jonas Fairbank

M, #13133, b. 1708, d. 4 November 1792

Family: Thankful Wheeler b. 30 Sep 1711, d. 13 May 1795

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Baptism1708Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 8, 1731Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
DeathNov 4, 17922

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.
  3. [S660] Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr., Wheeler Family, p. 354.

Abigail Fairbank

F, #13134, b. 1708

Family: Henry Willard

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Baptism1708Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, First Church1
MarriageMay 24, 17262

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 273.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Grace Fairbank1

F, #13135, b. 27 February 1711/12

Family: Joseph Brown

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BaptismFeb 27, 1711/12Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
DeathLancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
BurialOld Settlers' BF Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Here lies the body of Grase Fairbank.3
MarriageMar 27, 1733Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 25, 274.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 274.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 405.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 25.

Joshua Fairbank

M, #13136, b. 28 March 1713, d. 25 November 1769

Family: Eunice Wilder

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BaptismMar 28, 1713Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageDec 7, 17372
DeathNov 25, 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 274.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Annah Fairbank

F, #13137, b. 18 November 1716

Family: Simon Butler

  • Marriage*: Annah Fairbank married Simon Butler on Apr 5, 1738.2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BaptismNov 18, 1716Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageApr 5, 17382

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 275.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Evelyn White McKain to Charles Vella, June 1998: White Family Genealogies.

Betsy Wetherbee1,2

F, #13138, b. 10 November 1795, d. 31 October 1887

Family: Daniel Houghton b. 31 Aug 1790, d. 7 Jan 1866

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 10, 1795Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 53 in 1850 census; age 66 in 1860 census2,3
MarriageNov 9, 1815Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1,4,5
1850 Census1850Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 59, a farmer, property value $4000; an Anna Houghton, age 10?, was listed as well; house near sons Ephraim and Daniel P. (next door)6
1860 Census1860Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 69, farmer; property $2000-$2007
1870 Census1870Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Betsey, age 74, with George Masters? family; Polly, age 81; next door to son Charles W.8
DeathOct 31, 1887Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA9,2
BurialHarvard Center Burial Ground Cemetery, Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae 91y 11m 21d widow of Daniel
ParentsDSamuel and Betsey Wetherbee, Jr.10

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  2. [S46] Boston Transcript, Apr 30, 1936 - 2018.
  3. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 24.
  4. [S282] Boxborough MA VRs, p. 45.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 98, 146.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29;
    line 25, dwl 105-187.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 16, line 18, dwl 123-137.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 141, line 16, dwl 137-175.
  9. [S75] Whitcomb, Nashaway Burial Grounds, p. 69.
  10. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  11. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 42.
  12. [S67] Vital Records of Bolton, p. 45.

Betsy Houghton1,2

F, #13139, b. 17 August 1827

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 17, 1827Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 22 in 1850 census2,4

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5693.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29;
    line 25, dwl 105-187.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.

Catherine Houghton1,2

F, #13140, b. 15 May 1830, d. 1917

Family: Walter Dickson b. 1831, d. 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 15, 1830Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census1,4
Marriage18535
Death19175

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 62.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146 #5694.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_341; Page: 29;
    line 25, dwl 105-187.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 146.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Jane Fields, Dec.19, 2001.