Jonas Houghton1,2

M, #16471, b. 21 April 1815, d. 24 June 1898

Family: Hannah E. Seavey b. Jun 1820, d. 30 Jan 1905

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 21, 1815MA, USA, age 35 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1860 census; age 55in 1870 census; age 65 in 1880 census3,4
Occupationa brakeman
Origin1843Charlestown, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
Marriage BannJun 17, 1843Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1,2
1850 Census1850Berwick, York Co., ME, USA, age 35, no occup.5
1860 Census1860Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 45, farmer6
1870 Census1870Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 55, a keeper of the poor (poor house with 2 paupers), property $1000-$1507
1880 Census1880Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 65, no occup. listed8
DeathJun 24, 1898York, ME, USA3
BurialArundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport, ME, USA3
ParentsSboth parents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S176] Vital Records of Charlestown, p. 682.
  2. [S503] Maine Old Cemetery Association, Maine Cemetery Inscriptions III, Vol. 1, p. 99.
  3. [S503] Maine Old Cemetery Association, Maine Cemetery Inscriptions III, p. 99.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, Reel 564, Pg. 329b, Ln. 25, dwl 126-130.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Berwick, York, Maine; Roll: M432_276; Page: 165; line 3, dwl 35-37.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Kennebunkport, York, Maine; Roll: M653_451; Page: 0/38; line 1, dwl 298-306.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, Reel 564, Pg. 329b, Ln. 25, dwl 126-130.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Kennebunkport, York, Maine; Roll: T9_491; Family History Film: 1254491; Page: 297A; Enumeration District: 193; sheet 1, line 2, dwl 10-10.
  9. [S316] Vital Records of Charlestown, Massachusetts to the year 1850, p. 532.
  10. [S316] Vital Records of Charlestown, Massachusetts to the year 1850, p. 624.

Hannah E. Seavey1,2

F, #16472, b. June 1820, d. 30 January 1905

Family: Jonas Houghton b. 21 Apr 1815, d. 24 Jun 1898

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun, 1820Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 30 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1860 census; age 49 in 1870 census; age 59 in 1880 census; age 79 in 1900 census3,1
Marriage BannJun 17, 1843Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1,2
1850 Census1850Berwick, York Co., ME, USA, age 35, no occup.4
1860 Census1860Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 45, farmer5
1870 Census1870Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 55, a keeper of the poor (poor house with 2 paupers), property $1000-$1506
1880 Census1880Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 65, no occup. listed7
1900 Census1900Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, USA, age 79, widow; Hannah E. Houghton3,8
DeathJan 30, 1905York, ME, USA, age 84 y 7 m9
BurialArundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport, ME, USA9
ParentsDboth parents born in ME

Citations

  1. [S176] Vital Records of Charlestown, p. 682.
  2. [S503] Maine Old Cemetery Association, Maine Cemetery Inscriptions III, Vol. 1, p. 99.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 22, E.D. 238, Sh. 10, Ln. 66.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Berwick, York, Maine; Roll: M432_276; Page: 165; line 3, dwl 35-37.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Kennebunkport, York, Maine; Roll: M653_451; Page: 0/38; line 1, dwl 298-306.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Kennebunkport, York Co., ME, Reel 564, Pg. 329b, Ln. 25, dwl 126-130.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Kennebunkport, York, Maine; Roll: T9_491; Family History Film: 1254491; Page: 297A; Enumeration District: 193; sheet 1, line 2, dwl 10-10.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Kennebunkport, York Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 238; Sheet 10B; line 66, dwl 245-252.
  9. [S503] Maine Old Cemetery Association, Maine Cemetery Inscriptions III, p. 99.
  10. [S316] Vital Records of Charlestown, Massachusetts to the year 1850, p. 532.
  11. [S316] Vital Records of Charlestown, Massachusetts to the year 1850, p. 624.

Nicholas Houghton1

M, #16473, b. 1585, d. 1648

Family: Ellinor Newnam

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1585London, London, England3
MarriageMar 1, 1602/3Woburn, Bedfordshire, England4,3
Residencebefore 1648London, England, a fishmonger
Death1648
WillMar 2, 1648London, England, NEHGR: "Memorandum that Nicholas Houghton late of the parish of St. Margaret New Fish Street, London, deceased, did on the one and twentieth day of January one thousand and six hundred forty eight, stilo Angliae, or thereabouts, utter and speak these words &c. I give to my son Robert Houghton the sum of ten pounds and my ring, to my daughter Mary Norton forty shillings to buy her a ring, and to my daughter Van Court forty shillings, and for the rest of my goods I give unto Ellinor my wife, and do make her my full executor...in the presence of Arthur Wind and Susanna Houghton. Admon. was granted 2 March 1648 to the son Robert Houghton, the widow having renounced. Fairfax, 33."

"Genealogical Gleanings in England" PP. 257-2581,4

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clmillslagle
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 65.

Robert Houghton1

M, #16474

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthEngland
Occupationa brewer1,2
Marriage2
NoteJun 28, 1636Southwark, England, He gave to MA. Colony 10 barrels of powder and recieved the thanks of Gov. Vane and Lieut. Gov. Winthrop.3
Residencecirca 1648London, MA, USA2
WillDec 25, 1653St. Olave's, Southworth, Surrey, England, full will in NEHGR1

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.
  3. [S200] Smith, Report to Houghton Association, p. 39.

Abigaill Norton1

F, #16475

Family: John Long

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage1,2

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.

John Long1

M, #16476

Family: Abigaill Norton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1,2

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.

Mary Norton1

F, #16477, b. circa 1627, d. 24 January 1682/83

Family: Joseph Northrup b. bt 1595 - 1600, d. 11 Sep 1669

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1627Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT, USA2,3,4
MarriageJan 9, 1641/42Milford, New Haven Co., CT, USA, NEHGR: Joseph Noyes5,2,6
WillJan, 16833
DeathJan 24, 1682/83Milford, New Haven Co., CT, USA2,6,4
Probate1Feb 18, 1682/834

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S415] E-mail Valerie Stirrat Reynolds.
  3. [S601] Family Group Sheet, sent to Charles Vella by Anita Hyatt Davis, June 1978.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clmillslagle
  5. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.
  6. [S601] Family Group Sheet, Anita Hyatt Davis, 1998.
  7. [S415] E-mail Jan Haughton Stitz.

Joseph Northrup1

M, #16478, b. between 1595 and 1600, d. 11 September 1669

Family: Mary Norton b. c 1627, d. 24 Jan 1682/83

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthbetween 1595 and 1600Yorkshire, England1
MarriageJan 9, 1641/42Milford, New Haven Co., CT, USA, NEHGR: Joseph Noyes2,1,3
DeathSep 11, 1669Milford, New Haven Co., CT, USA1,4
BurialMilford, New Haven Co., CT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Valerie Stirrat Reynolds.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.
  3. [S601] Family Group Sheet, Anita Hyatt Davis, 1998.
  4. [S601] Family Group Sheet, by Anita Hyatt Davis, 1/1999.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~clmillslagle

Deborah Norton1

F, #16479

Family: Zechary Hill

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage1,2

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.

Zechary Hill1

M, #16480

Family: Deborah Norton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1,2

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.

Elizabeth Norton1

F, #16481

Family: Timothy Symmes

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriagefirst1,2

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.

Timothy Symmes1,2

M, #16482

Family: Elizabeth Norton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriagefirst1,2

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.

Ephraim Savage1

M, #16483

Family: Elizabeth Norton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriagesecond1,2

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 331.
  2. [S96] NEHGR, 42 [1888]: 66.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #16484, b. 6 April 1651

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 6, 1651Pope: 6 (2) 16512
DuplicateAnderson disagrees with Pope's attribution of this Sarah to the Emigrant William3,4

Citations

  1. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 241.
  2. [S156] Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, p. 242.
  3. [S1234] Richard D. Pierce, Boston First Church Records, p. 321.
  4. [S1219] Robert Charles Anderson, Great Migration III G-H, p. 424.

Emory H. Houghton1

M, #16487

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Milit-BegJul 6, 1861Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, private, 16th MA infantry1
Research

Citations

  1. [S178] Nourse, Military Annals of Lancaster, p. 292.