Catherine Hooten1

F, #25231, d. 23 January 1787

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
DeathJan 23, 1787Nantucket, Nantucket Co., MA, USA, a. 791

Citations

  1. [S431] Nantucket MA VRs V, p. 355.

Linda Rene Thoms1

F, #25234

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birth
Marriage2
AddressNov, 1997lrenes@aol.com (no longer in 2019)1
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Linda Rene Stokes, Nov. 1997.
  2. [S36] Letter, to Charles Vella from Linda Stokes, 8/1998.

Asa Houghton1

M, #25235, b. 19 June 1797, d. 23 December 1868

Family: Rebecca Conkling b. 20 Mar 1796, d. 6 Sep 1882

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJun 19, 1797USA, from family bible; age 64, b. US, in 1861 Canada Census; 1880 census of son Joshua gives Canada; Houghton bible, Linda Rene: VT; CJV: not in VT VRs; also given 19 Jun 1799 in family bible1,3
Marriage18194
Note1831Northumberland, Canada, Northumberland County Fall Fair; Asa Houghton along with brother in-law Nathaniel Herriman were registered in the event

Asa's farm took twelth place: According to the Northumberland Agricultural Society's record, written by John Steele, Secretary of the Society, on the 20th of October 1831, Asa Houghton's farm, located in Haldimand, won a $4 award for having been voted 12th best in the Society's 3rd annual agricultural show, held in the village of Colborne [sic] in Northumberland County, Ontario. The transcript of this document can be viewed in an article titled "Northumberland County Fall Show -1831" copyrighted by Michael Stephenson in 2004 and maintained at the Ontario Genealogy website.

Nathaniel's Bull took second
Residence1848census; Newcastle District: Clarke, Hope, Alnwick, Cramahe, Haldimand, Hamilton, South Monaghan; Microfilm #M5911, Provincial Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
1861Canadian Census1861Haldimand, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada, age 64, farmer, born in US, married in 18194
Note1862Asa Houghton , Cramahe Lot 24 , Con, 4 . Office of the Cheif Accountant. pg 229:
Houghton v Thompson (1866) , 25 UCQB 557 ; PG 277: PG 139 .
The case of Houghton V. Thompson was an example . In 1861 a tenant signed a a written rental agreement with Henry Becher of Metcalfe Township for one year from 1862 until 1864 the tenant remained on the property , paying an annual rent , but no new agreement with a fixed term was put into writing . A misunderstanding emereged : the Tenant believed he still had a one year lease formally renewed . Becher refused because he was selling the property . The tenant refused to leave unless Becher paid for improvements. Becher demaned possession . The tenant claimed he still was entitled to si months notice to quit. Becher claimed he had no such right since he held year to year and with noo fixed term . At the local assizes in London the following Spring, the judge sided with Becher and the jury sided with the tenant. When the case went to the high court for consideration, the judge ruled that no notice to quit was required .
DeathDec 23, 1868Northumberland, Ontario, Canada, Davis: I assume died in either Haldimand or Cramahe Township, Northumberland County, Canada unable to find him in any of the online census returns for Haldimand or Cramahe twp or Michigan1,5
ResearchDale Davis states that family data for Asa Houghton is from a Houghton family Bible6
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Linda Rene Stokes, Nov. 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Dale A. Davis, Apr 11, 2005.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Columbus, St. Clair Co., MI, Roll: T9_604; Family History Film: 1254604; Page: 140B; Reel 27, Vol. 25, E.D. 372, Sh. 22, Ln. 14, dwl 181-183.
  4. [S1499] Ancestry.com, 1861 Canadian Census, Canadian 1861 Census, Haldimand, Northumberland, Canada West; Roll: C-1055-1056; page 2, line 28.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Dale A. Davis, Apr 14, 2005.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Dale A. Davis, Aug 7, 2003.
  7. [S36] Letter, from Linda Stokes, 8/1998.

Joshua Weston Houghton1,2

M, #25236, b. 22 January 1828, d. 6 October 1898

Family: Miranda Marie Button b. 22 Jun 1828, d. 30 Mar 1910

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 22, 1828Haldimand, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada, age 33 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census; 1900 census of son George gives VT; 1920 census of son John gives NY4,5
MarriageOct 2, 1849Newcastle, Ontario, Canada1
ImmigrationColumbus, St. Clair Co., MI, USA, They were part of what is known as the "Canada group" that immigrated in late 1850's early 1860's5
1860 Census1860Columbus, St. Clair Co., MI, USA, Joshua Hutton, age 33, b. Canada, a farmer6
1870 Census1870Columbus Twp, St. Clair Co., MI, USA, age 42, a farmer, property $800-1007
1880 Census1880Columbus, St. Clair Co., MI, USA4,8
OfficeSt. Clair, MI, USA, Justice of the Peace
ImmigrationMay, 1896Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA2
DeathOct 6, 1898Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA, at son Wilmot Houghton's; also St. Clair Co., MI
ObituaryJoshua W.Houghton Born: Haldimand. Ontario, Canada son of Asa Houghton (Haughton) and Rebecca Conklin(Conkling)

Mr. Joshua W. Houghhton,
The Father of the Houghton Brothers, died at the home of his son Wilmot last Thursday evening. Oct.6th 1898 at 10:50 p.m.,after a long and painful sickness. Dropsy combined with
old age was the cause of his death.
The deseased was 71 yrs old ,he had been a great suffer for two years but bore it with patience.
He was a devout Christian being converted 29 years ago and joined the M.P. church of which he was a member until a year and a half ago when he joined the M.E. Church at this place .Deseased was born in Haldimand ,Canada, January 22, 1828 , and was united in marriage to Maranda Button , Oct 2,1849.
Eleven Children is the result of the union - three girls and eight boys, and a widow of nine children survive him.
Two daughters are residing at St. Clair ,Michigan, and seven sons now living in Griggs county. In 1858 he settled in St. Clair, Michigan and resided there until May 1896,when he came to Griggs county where he has lived ever since.
The funeral service was held at the M.E. Church of this place last Saturday afternoon, Rev,B.A. Burns officiating,and the remains were laid to rest in the Cooperstown cemetery9
BurialCooperstown Cemetery, Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA
NoteBurial Cooperstown North Dakota along with wife Miranda Children Buried in Cooperstown Charles , Wilmot , Douglas , John.
Son Benjamin buried in Rattle Run Cemetery St Clair Michigan Son George buried in Vergas Minnesota Wife Effie buried in Cooperstown ND.

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Linda Rene Stokes, Nov. 1997.
  2. [S1060] Unknown author, St. Clair Co. MI Biog. Memoirs, p. 498.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Linda Stokes, 8/1998.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Columbus, St. Clair Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 25, E.D. 372, Sh. 22, Ln. 14.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Dale A. Davis, Apr 14, 2005.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Columbus, St Clair, Michigan, Roll: M653_559, Page: 251, line 2, dwl 1874-1840.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Columbus Twp, St. Clair Co., MI, Roll 698, p. 129, line 24, dwl 34-34.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Columbus, St. Clair Co., MI, Roll: T9_604; Family History Film: 1254604; Page: 140B; Reel 27, Vol. 25, E.D. 372, Sh. 22, Ln. 14, dwl 181-183.
  9. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Western Houghton1

M, #25237, b. 26 April 1866, d. 8 January 1937

Family 1: Nina Elizabeth Blanchard b. Apr 1866, d. 6 Feb 1902

Family 2: Hattie F. (?) b. c 1873, d. 15 Apr 1951

  • Marriage*: Western Houghton married Hattie F. (?) age at first mar 24 & 17.7

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 26, 1866St. Clair, St. Clair Co., MI, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census; Apr 1866, age 34 in 1900 census; age 45, Canada, in 1910 census; age 53 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census3,1
Immigration1870
Note1889Western bought the homestead rights from Charles McDonald who then took over the management of the Palace Hotel.4
MarriageFeb 19, 1890St. Clair, MI, USA, at the residence of Mr. C. W. Blanchard4
1900 Census1900Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA, age 34, collector5
1910 Census1910Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA, age 45, impliments dealer, widower6
Marriageage at first mar 24 & 177
1920 Census1920Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT, USA, age 53, impliments traveling salesman7
OccupationWestern worked for Hammer-Condy for many years and did much of their collecting4
1930 Census1930Horeb, Marion Co., OR, USA, age 63, farmer8
DeathJan 8, 1937Gates, Linn Co., OR, USA, Salem, Marion, Oregon also9

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Linda Rene Stokes, Nov. 1997.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Linda Stokes, 8/1998.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Columbus, St. Clair Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 25, E.D. 372, Sh. 22, Ln. 14.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Sheila Diogo, Feb. 2005: based on family genealogy book of descendants of Asa Houghton.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cooperstown, Griggs Co., North Dakota; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 76; Sheet: 1A; line 41, dwl 10-10.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Cooperstown Ward 2, Griggs, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1142; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 112; line 69, dwl 117-123.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lewistown, Fergus, Montana; Roll: T625_969; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 86; line 38, dwl 210-133-148.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Horeb, Marion, Oregon; Roll: 1947; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33; line 47, dwl 40-42.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17245433/person/492165527: Scott Alan Houghton Family.

Earl Button Houghton1

M, #25238, b. 16 September 1892, d. 9 March 1946

Family: Jennie Christine Magnuson b. c 1895

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 16, 1892Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA, Sep 1892, age 8 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census; Sep 8 also given; WWI: Sep 92
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Broadview Twp, Griggs Co., ND, USA, age , farm laborer3
MarriageNov 21, 1917Karnak, ND, USA
1920 Census1920Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA, age 27, farm laborer; and cousins Nina and Lucille Houghton4
1930 Census1930Broadway, Griggs Co., ND, USA, age 37, a farmer5
1940 Census1940Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, USA, age 47, WPA time keeper6
DeathMar 9, 1946St. Paul, MN, USA

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Linda Stokes, 8/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Cristina Baird, Nov. 18, 2004.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1819444.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Cooperstown, Griggs, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1333; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 128; line 62, dwl 134-152.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Broadway, Griggs Co., ND, Roll: 1736; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 379.0. line 59, dwl 36.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Cooperstown, Griggs, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3003; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 20-8.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Glenn B. Houghton - Brainerd Daily Dispatch, The (7/11/2004).      
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Broadway, Griggs Co., ND, Roll: 1736; Page: ; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 379.0. line 59, dwl 36.
  9. [S36] Letter, to Charles Vella from Linda Stokes, 8/1998.

John Edward Houghton1

M, #25246, b. 23 April 1824, d. before 1865

Family: Eliza Jane Travis b. c 1827

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 23, 1824Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 26 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 26, shoemaker, property value $1500; and Isaac N. Travis, 162
1860 Census1860Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 36, farmer3
Deathbefore 1865
AdministrApr 25, 1865Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, George L. Sawin of Natick, Admr; Eliza J. Houghton, widow.4

Citations

  1. [S432] Natick MA VRs, p. 53.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 359;
    line 31, dwl 543-741.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_509; Page: 785; line 24, dwl 1341-1596.
  4. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34642, FHC #385991.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 39b, line 34, dwl 462.

Eliza Jane Travis1

F, #25247, b. circa 1827

Family: John Edward Houghton b. 23 Apr 1824, d. b 1865

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1827MA, USA, age 23 in 1850 census; age 34 in 1860 census2
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 26, shoemaker, property value $1500; and Isaac N. Travis, 162
1860 Census1860Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 36, farmer3
AdministrApr 25, 1865Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, George L. Sawin of Natick, Admr; Eliza J. Houghton, widow.4
1870 Census1870Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 43, property $1500-$300; and a Charles E. Frost, 225
ParentsDparents born in MA
1880 Census1880Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 53,6

Citations

  1. [S432] Natick MA VRs, p. 53.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_323; Page: 359;
    line 31, dwl 543-741.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_509; Page: 785; line 24, dwl 1341-1596.
  4. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34642, FHC #385991.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 39b, line 34, dwl 462-648.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_541; Family History Film: 1254541; Page: 270D; Enumeration District: 410; sheet 42, line 22, dwl 549-648.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 39b, line 34, dwl 462.

George Granville Houghton1,2

M, #25248, b. 30 April 1849, d. 18 July 1922

Family 1: Arvilla Lizzette Swain b. c 1851, d. b 1900

Family 2: Sarah E. Peoples

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 30, 1849Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 11 in 1860 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Apr. 1850, age 50, in 1900 census; age 71 in 1920 census3,1,4
Occupation1876shoe stitcher
MarriageFeb 9, 1876Middlesex Co., MA, USA5
1880 Census1880Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 30, works in shoe shop5,6
1900 Census1900Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 50, widower3,7
MarriageOct 30, 1901Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA8
1910 Census1910Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 62, widowed, shoe shop stitcher9
1920 Census1920Wellesley, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 74, widower, bookstore janitor4,10
DeathJul 18, 1922Natick, MA, USA
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S432] Natick MA VRs, p. 53.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 324, p. 359.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 48, E.D. 887, Sh. 3, Ln. 90.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Wellesley, Norfolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 91, E.D. 273, Sh. 12, Ln. 14.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 17, ED 411, Sh 15, Ln 39.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 17, ED 411, Sh 15, Ln 39, dwl 124-166.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 663; Enumeration District: 887; Sheet 3B; line 90, dwl 8-57-83.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Marriage Records, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 953; line 75, dwl 8-72-97.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wellesley, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_724; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 273.

Francis Edward Houghton1

M, #25249, b. 25 April 1845

Family: Jessie A. (?) b. Jul 1842

  • Marriage*: Francis Edward Houghton married Jessie A. (?) on circa 1869 mar 30 y in 1900 census.2,3

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 25, 1845Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census; apr 1845, age 55 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1869mar 30 y in 1900 census2,3
1870 Census1870Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 25, worked in a shoe factory, property $2000-$300; and a housekeeper, Mary Bullens, 534
1900 Census1900Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 55, teamster; and 6 boarders2,5

Citations

  1. [S432] Natick MA VRs, p. 53.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 48, E.D. 885, Sh. 11, Ln. 66.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 12b, line 28, dwl 156.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 630, p. 12b, line 28, dwl 156.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_663; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 885; line 66, dwl 39-259-272.