Mary M. Houghton1,2

F, #25711, b. circa 1822

Family: Ferdinand Felix Pluto b. c 1810

Biography

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Birthcirca 1822MA, USA, age 28 in 1850 census2
MarriageApr 23, 1840Sherborn, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
1850 Census1850Holliston, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 40, a shoemaker2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S455] Sherborn MA VRs, p. 141.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 380;
    line 33, dwl 192-204.

Ferdinand Felix Pluto1,2

M, #25712, b. circa 1810

Family: Mary M. Houghton b. c 1822

Biography

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Birthcirca 1810Poland, age 40 in 1850 census2
MarriageApr 23, 1840Sherborn, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
1850 Census1850Holliston, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 40, a shoemaker2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S455] Sherborn MA VRs, p. 141.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_326; Page: 380;
    line 33, dwl 192-204.

William Wellman1

M, #25717

Family: Betsey Houghton b. 1 May 1789, d. b 1851

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageGen. chart of Joel Houghton1
ParentsSBenoni Wellman1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1191] Ezra Stevens, Milford, Otsego Co., NY History.

Richard Hamilton Houghton III1

M, #25720, b. 19 April 1960

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthApr 19, 1960East Grand Rapids, Kent, MI, USA
Education1978Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
Graduation1987Catholic University Law School, Washington, DC, USA, Juris Doctor2
Mil. Serv.US Marine Corps, Colonel
AddressNov, 1997Rich_Houghton@thomas.senate.gov; 109 Hart O.B., United States Senate, Committee on Foreign Relations, Washington, DC 20510
ContributnGenealogy of Asa Houghton was contributed by Richard H. Houghton III. Birth dates of the children by the first wife are confused in the sources and should be used cautiously. J.W. Houghton has made significant errors in the children attributed to this Asa Houghton.
BiographyGeneral Counsel and Congressional Liaison      9/2001 to 3/2002
US-China Security Review Commission, Washington, DC

Legal counsel to Congressional commission overseeing the national security implications of the US-PRC trade relationship; policy analyst on China WTO compliance, rule of law development, export controls, PRC-Hong Kong affairs, and related issues; in addition, served as Congressional liaison overseeing Commission relations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

General Counsel and Advisor on East Asian Affairs     1995 to 9/2001
Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY)
United States Senate, Washington, DC

Served as the Senator's Advisor of East Asian Affairs in his capacity as Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and directed the full operations of the Subcommittee. As General Counsel, responsibilities include overseeing office legal issues and advising the Senator on foreign relations, trade, and reelated issues; and Senate rules.

Counsel on Native American and Insular Affairs     1991 to 1994
Committee on Natural Resources
United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC

Awards:

1987 First Place, Sutherland National Moot Court Competition (& Best Brief)
1986 First Place, National Indian Law Writing Competition
1986 First Place, Miller Cup Appellate Advocacy Competition (& Best Brief)
1986 First Place, Bamberger Cup Moot Court Competition (& Best Oralist)
1986 First Place, Polsky National Moot Court Competition (& Best Brief)
1985 First Place, Bamberger Cup Moot Court Competition (& Best Oralist)


Book Awards (for the highest grade awarded in a given course):

Legal Writing and Research
Appellate Advocacy
Federal Indian Law

B.S. in Foreign Service      1983
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, Washington, DC

Majors: Russian Studies, International Relations


PUBLICATIONS

Richard Houghton, A GLOSSARY OF TERMS IN USE IN THE PUBLIC SECURITY CRIMINAL LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (Zhonghua renmin gonghe guo gong'an zuifan falu      cihuibiao)(Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, May 2001)

Richard Houghton, An Argument for Indian Status for Native Hawaiians: The Discovery of a "Lost Tribe", 14 AMERICAN INDIAN LAW REVIEW 1 (Spring, 1989), reprinted in Clinton et al., AMERICAN INDIAN LAW (Michie Co., 1990)

Richard Houghton, ed; GRAAE'S LAW OF EVIDENCE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: CASES AND STATUTES ANNOTATED TO THE FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE (D.C. Bar Association 1989)


LANGUAGES

Fluent:      French (Standard French, Creole, and Cajun), Spanish
Conversant:      Chinese (Putonghua, speaking and writing), Japanese (speaking and writing),
German, Russian
Basic:     Bahasa Indonesia
Author2006
NoteOct 25, 2011Single Family home at 1523 Newton Street NE      
     Oct. 25, 2015      $645,000      Buyer: Richard Hamilton Houghton III and Robert Merchant           
               Seller: Vbs Community Ventures Llc
Occupation2015Richard H Houghton III, Legislative Assistant, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Living2023Los Angeles, CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard Houghton, 1997 [son of Richard Hamilton Houghton].
  2. [S415] E-mail from Richard H. Houghton III, Apr 4, 2003.

Richard Hamilton Houghton II

M, #25721, b. 10 January 1931, d. 30 November 2004

Family 1: Janice Andrea Herrud b. 15 Feb 1934

Family 2: Dorothy O'Brien

Family 3: Gail Mitchell Gutherie

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 10, 1931Evanston, Cook, IL, USA, age 9 in 1940 census1
GraduationNorthwestern University
Mil. EnlsU.S. Marine Corp
Research
MarriageApr 19, 1958Grand Rapids, Kent, MI, USA
Mar 2
Mar 3
Residence2004Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA
DeathNov 30, 2004CA, USA, of pulmonary fibrosis2
ObituaryJan 9, 2005Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Richard Hamilton Houghton, of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, and formerly of East Grand Rapids, MI, passed away November 30, 2004, following a brief but courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Richard was a graduate of Northwestern University and earned an MBA from Western Michigan University. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Marine Corp. Richard is survived by his adoring wife, Gail; his loving children, Richard III, Kristen and Paul; his grandchildren, Bridgit and Ian; and his son-in-law, Thomas. He also leaves behind his sister, Nancy; his nephew, Rob; and nieces, Robin and Tracy. Rich lived his life to the fullest, and always on his own terms. He met every challenge with strength, passion, determination, grace and wit. He strived for excellence, never compromising his moral and ethical standards. He will be deeply missed. For those wishing to remember Rich, a donation in his name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1440 Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607, would be greatly appreciated. Donations also may be made on the web site www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
Published in the Grand Rapids Press on 1/8/2005.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Trier, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_783; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 16-305.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Grand Rapids Press, The (Jan/9/2005), MI.

Richard Hamilton Houghton1

M, #25722, b. 30 March 1897, d. 1 May 1935

Family: Marion Weston Tilt b. 30 Jan 1899, d. 23 Apr 1980

Biography

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BirthMar 30, 1897Spring Prairie, Walworth Co., WI, USA, Mar 1897, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1925 census; age 33 in 1930 census2,1,3
OccupationChicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Insurance salesman for Equitable Life Insurance Co.
Residencecirca 1917Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Elkhorn, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 31, working for P. W. Houghton. Drafted into the Army near the close of WWI, but failed physical. He enlisted in the WI National Guard.3
1920 Census1920Elkhorn, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 22, single, seaborn machinist?; a boarder with Frank Cain4
MarriageOct 15, 1925First Congreg. Church, Wilmette, Cook, IL, USA, age 28 and 265,1
1930 Census1930New Trier, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 33, life insurance salesman; living with parents in law, Frederick and Fannie W. Tilt6
DeathMay 1, 1935Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 38; pneumococcus meningitis due to inner ear infection; Cert. 188267,8
BurialMay 3, 1935Cook Co., IL, USA, cremated
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S4] Birth Certificate, I. Walworth Co., WI (filed Dec. 24, 1904); II. Dept of Health & Soc. Serv., Madison, WI (No. 2491).
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674997.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2019; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 142; line 62, dwl 115-273-297.
  5. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Cook Co., IL (issued Oct. 8, 1925).
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Trier, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 503; Enumeration District: 2210; Page 115, Sheet: 35A; line 37, dwl 342-402-469.
  7. [S5] Death Certificate, Cook Co., IL (filed May 1, 1935).
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

Philip Weed Houghton1

M, #25723, b. 31 December 1866, d. 9 June 1936

Family: Lenora L. Longley b. 1 Jul 1874, d. 26 Sep 1919

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthDec 31, 1866Spring Prairie, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census; Dec 1866, age 42 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census2,1,3
Occupationa farmer
EducationSpring Prairie, WI, USA, He grew up and attended the local school in4
MarriageSep 17, 1893Spring Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church, Spring Prairie, Walworth, WI, USA5
1900 Census1900Spring Prairie, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 33, farmer6
1910 Census1910Spirng Prairie, Walworth Co., VT, USA, age 42, farmer7
ResidenceLyons, Walworth, WI, USA, In 1917 he was living in Lyons, in Spring Prairie in Sept. 1919 and Jan. 1920, and in Lyons in Dec. 1921, and in 1923.1
1920 Census1920Spring Prairie, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 52, widowed, farmer8,9
DeathJun 9, 1936Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Walworth Co., WI, Film 882, Box 64, Vol. 90, E.D. 155, Sh. 8, Ln. 73.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Spring Prairie Corners, Walworth Co., WI, Reel 18, Vol. 29, ED. 234, Sh. 29, Ln. 15.
  4. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, Nov. 3, 2000.
  5. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Walworth Co., WI (filed Oct. 17, 1893).
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Spring Prairie, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T623 1821; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 97; line 26, dwl 156-159.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Spring Prairie, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1740; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 149; line 68, dwl 168-110.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Walworth Co., WI, Film 882, Box 64, Vol. 90, E.D. 155, Sh. 8, Ln. 75.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Spring Prairie, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2019; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 155; line 73, dwl 188-195.

Otis Bradford Houghton1

M, #25724, b. 1826, d. 26 June 1889

Family 1: Jane Harkness b. 1831

Family 2: Martha (?) b. 1837

  • Marriage*: Otis Bradford Houghton married Martha (?) on circa 1856 w/2.

Family 3: Helen M. Weed b. 20 Aug 1841, d. 30 Dec 1921

Biography

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Birth1826Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, age 33 in 1860 census; age 44 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census3,4,5
Occupationa farmer and a businessman
Immigrationbetween 1845 and 1850Walworth, WI, USA
1850 Census1850East Troy, Walworth, WI, USA6
MarriageMar 31, 1850Walworth, WI, USA7
Marriagecirca 1856w/2
1860 Census1860East Troy, Walworth, WI, USA, age 33, merchant8
Officebetween 1863 and 1866Elkhorn, Walworth Co., WI, USA, Register of Deeds1
Residencebetween 1863 and 1868Elkhorn, Walworth, WI, USA
MarriageFeb 19, 1866Methodist Episcopal Church, Spring Prairie, Walworth, WI, USA, 3rd4
1870 Census1870Spring Prairie, Walworth Co., WI, USA, age 44, a farmer, property $4500-4009
WillNov 13, 1876Spring Prairie, Walworth, WI, USA
1880 Census1880Spring Prairie, Walworth, WI, USA, age 52, a farmer; and mother in law Susan Weed, 76, PA and sister in law Julia Weed, 40, IL5,10
DeathJun 26, 1889Walworth Co. Insane Asylum, Geneva, Walworth, WI, USA, of pneumonia; age 63; Date of death is listed by the widow in probate court documents dated June 29 as being 25 June 1889.3
Probate1Jun 29, 1889Walworth, WI, USA
BiographyRichard Houghton: "Bio of Otis-6 Houghton (1826-1889) NY/WI Posted by Rich Houghton on June 23, 1999 at 14:41:57:
OTIS BRADFORD-6 HOUGHTON
Otis Bradford Houghton (Horace Bradford-5 Asa-4 Edward-3 James-2 Ralph-1) was born in 1826 in Alexander, Genesee County, New York. He was the second son of Horace Bradford Houghton and his wife Marcia ------. Although it is unclear where the name "Otis" came from, "Bradford" was his father's middle name, and was his paternal grandmother's maiden name. Horace and Marcia probably chose it to show Otis' descent from the Pilgrim William Bradford (1590-1657), the first governor of the Plymouth Colony.
He grew up in Alexander, and sometime in the late 1840's he and his brothers turned their attentions west. His older brother Tilden moved to Kosciusko County, Indiana; Horace Eaton went to Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin; and Harvey to Whitewater, Walworth County. Otis also went to Wisconsin, where he settled in the southeast part of the state in Walworth County. He apparently lived first in East Troy, in the county's northeast corner, where he is listed on the federal census of 1850. In 1856, he purchased thirty acres there for which he paid $900.
On 31 March 1850, he married Jane Harkness of Spring Prairie, Walworth County; Spring Prairie is the township to the immediate south of East Troy. She was born in Ohio in 1831, and may have been the daughter of James Harkness, who lived in neighboring Lafayette Township. The couple had at least one child:
i Florence Estelle b. June 1850 m. ------ Kent?
It is unclear what happened to Jane. The 1860 U.S. Census shows Otis living with a woman named Martha, who was presumably his wife at the time since they were living in the same house with a minor child. While there is no sign of Jane or of Florence Estelle, in his 1876 will Otis made a bequest to Florence Estelle so she was still alive. It may be that Jane died; or, since census records show that Florence Estelle ceased to live with Otis, that they divorced.
He married this second wife, Martha ------, around 1856. Martha was born in New York in 1837; she and Otis had one daughter:
ii Helen M[artha?] b.c. 1857 m. C.L. Walker
Otis and his family lived in Elkhorn, the Walworth county seat, from at least 1863 until around 1868. There he was elected Register of Deeds for Walworth County in 1863, a post he held until 1866. Sometime between 1860 and 1866, Martha -- like Jane -- also disappears from the records. She probably died, since census records show that their daughter Helen continued to live with Otis even after he remarried in 1866.
He married thirdly HELEN8 WEED on Monday, 19 February 1866, in Spring Prairie at the Methodist Episcopal Church; the Rev. George A. Smith of Lyons, Wisconsin, officiated. Helen was the daughter of Ezra Fairchild Weed and Susan (Tozer) Rice. She was born on 20 August 1841 in Racine City, Racine County, Wisconsin. They had four children:
+ iii Philip Weed b. [ ] December 1866 m. Lenora L. Longley
iv Susan W. b. February 1870 m. ------ Clark
v Ruby B. b. 29 June 1878 m. ------ Voos
vi Alice J. b. 6 September 1881 m. ------ Fisher
Around 1868, they moved to neighboring Spring Prairie Township where they lived just outside Spring Priaire Village. Otis was a farmer and businessman by profession, but also continued to hold civic posts. He was the Town Treasurer for Spring Prairie in 1869.
Otis died of pneumonia on Wednesday, 26 June 1889, at the Walworth County Insane Asylum in Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin; he was sixty-three. The Asylum, and its records, have long since disappeared, so it is impossible to determine why Otis was there at the time of his death. It was not unusual at this time for people to be committed for reasons other than what we would consider mental illness -- such as senility -- although the former cannot be ruled out.
He was buried at the Spring Prairie (Hickory Grove) Cemetery. His will, written fifteen years before his death and therefore not including any bequests to his youngest daughter, provided:
" I, Otis B. Houghton, of the town of Spring Prairie in the County of Walworth in the State of Wisconsin, being in the enjoyment of all my mental faculties, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament as follows -- that is to say --
First -- I will and direct that the expenses of my funeral and all my just debts be paid.
Second -- I will and direct that ten dollars be paid to each of my children, viz: Florence Estelle, Helen M., Philip and Susan.
Third -- I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of whatsoever character or kind to my wife Helen Houghton.
Fourth -- I hereby nominate and appoint my wife Helen Houghton sole executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Six."
Although Helen commenced proceedings to probate the will, the probate file contains only her petition for probate and the executor's bond. The petition for probate lists the value of Otis' personal property at $250, and the value of his real estate at $3,000.
Helen survived her husband by many years. She lived with her daughter Alice in a rented house on Oregon Street in Burlington, Racine County, in 1900. She died of pneumonia on Friday, 30 December 1921, in Spring Prairie; she was eighty years old. She was buried in the Hickory Grove Cemetery in Spring Prairie on 5 January 1922. Her rather brief will provided:
" I, Helen Houghton, of the village of Spring Prairie, County of Walworth, and state of Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament, to-wit:
First, all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be first fully paid.
Second, I give my daughter, Susan, the sum of one dollar ($1.00).
Third, I give my daughter, Alice, the sum of one dollar ($1.00).
Fourth, I give my daughter, Rubbie, the sum of one dollar ($1.00).
Fifth, I give my son, Philip, the residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to have and to hold forever.
Sixth, I nominate and appoint my son Philip Houghton to be the executor of this my last will and testament, without bonds.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of January, A.D. 1917."
On 9 January 1922, her son Philip filed a petition for the probate of her estate. The petition estimated the value of her personal property as $0, rents and profits of real estate exclusive of the homestead as $480, and the value of the real estate at $6,000. In addition, she had a debt of $350. The real estate, consisting of two parcels of land in Spring Prairie, was ultimately valued at $4,625. After deducting the funeral expenses ($485) and the total estimated debts ($475.56), the net estate available for distribution was $3,664.44. After several adjustments, the total was $3960.45 According to the terms of the will, $1 each was distributed to Alice, Susan, and Ruby, while the remainder was distributed to Philip.
Otis is listed in the following federal census enumerations:
1850 Otis Hougton WI Walworth East Troy 349/175 24
1860 Otis B. Houghton WI Walworth Spring Prairie 591/130 33
1870 Otis B. Houghton WI Walworth Spring Prairie ---/239 44
1880 Otis B. Houghton WI Walworth Spring Prairie 212-A 52
1890 Died 1889
Helen is listed in the following federal census enumerations:
1850 Helen Weed WI Racine Racine 175/88 09
1860 Helen Weed WI Walworth Spring Prairie 73/49 19
1870 Helen Houghton WI Walworth Spring Prairie ---/239 27
1880 Helen Houghton WI Walworth Spring Prairie 212-A 38
1900 Hellen Houghton WI Racine Burlington 58
1910
1920 Helen Houghton WI Walworth Spring Prairie 550/8B 78
1930 Died 1921"11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 161.
  2. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  3. [S5] Death Certificate, Otis B. Houghton, Walworth Co. Reg. of Deeds, Elkhorn, WI (filed Oct. 8, 1889).
  4. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Otis B. Houghton and Helen M. Weed, Walworth Co., Reg. of Deeds, Elkhorn, WI (Reg. March 1866).
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Spring Prairie Corners, Walworth Co., WI, Reel 18, Vol. 29, ED. 234, Sh. 29, Ln. 15.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , 1850, East Troy, Walworth, WI, 349/175.
  7. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Otis B. Houghton and Jane Harkness, Walworth Co., Reg. of Deeds, Elkhorn, WI (files Apr. 24, 1850).
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , East Troy, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1434; Page: 590; steel 130, line 2, dwl 985-295.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Spring Priarie, Walworth Co., WI, Box 1741, p. 239, line 21, dwl 193-186.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Spring Prairie Corners, Walworth Co., WI, Reel 18, Vol. 29, ED. 234, Sh. 29, Ln. 15, dwl 212-218.
  11. [S415] E-mail Richard Houghton [son of Richard Hamilton Houghton], June 23, 1999.

Horace Bradford Houghton1

M, #25725, b. 28 August 1797, d. 11 October 1865

Family 1: Marcia Trask b. 18 Jul 1802, d. 15 Aug 1853

  • Marriage*: Horace Bradford Houghton married Marcia Trask on 1818.1,5

Family 2: Mary Chote Norton b. c 1804, d. 27 Sep 1860

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthAug 28, 1797Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 53 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1860 census2,3
Educationbetween 1811 and 1814Woodstock Academy, Woodstock, Windham Co., CT, USA4
OccupationHe was a mechanic by profession, and served in several civic posts. He was a Justice of the Peace for twenty-eight years, and he was elected Clerk for Distirct No. 2 of the county school district in 1830. 1850 census lists him as "painter".1
Marriage18181,5
DeedAug 10, 1824Genesee, NY, USA, bought two acres of land from Samuel Benedict for $150. He later bought 60 rods in 1832 and a half acre in 1849.1
LivingAug, 1829NY, USA, did not appear in court as executor for father's will1
1830 Census1830Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, 8 Total: 2 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800) // 2 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)1,6
1840 Census1840Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, 8 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 2 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)7
Churchbetween 1840 and 1841He was an active member of the Alexander First Universalist church. On 5 May 1840 he was chosen clerk.1
1850 Census1850Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, age 53, painter5
DeedMar 20, 1857Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA1
MarriageJan 7, 1858Attica, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, by Rev. Rollins8,1
WillSep 25, 1865Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, Daughter Helen Mary was sole beneficiary and executor.1
DeathOct 11, 1865Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, age 689,10,11
Probate1Oct 16, 1865Genesee, NY, USA, first proceedings in the County Surrogate's Court12
BiographyRichard Houghton: " Bio of Horace-4 Houghton (1797-1865) NY

Posted by Rich Houghton on June 23, 1999 at 14:14:31:

HORACE BRADFORD-5 HOUGHTON

Horace Bradford Houghton (Asa-4 Edward-3 James-2 Ralph-1) was born on 28 August 1797, in Wales, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was the youngest son of Asa Houghton and his second wife Mary "Polly" (Bradford) Jacobs. While it is unclear why his parents chose the name Horace, Bradford was his mother's maiden name. He grew up on his father's farm in Wales. From 1811 to 1814, he attended the Woodstock Academy in nearby Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.
Sometime before 1820, he began to look west for a place to settle. He established himself in Genesee County, New York, around 1820, and was a prime mover in establishing the town of Alexander. Alexander, located along Tonawanda Creek, was one of the county's first organized towns. Horace made his first land purchase there on 10 December 1824, when he bought two acres of land from Samuel Benedict for $150. He added to that parcel on 19 November 1832, when he purchased approximately sixty rods of land from Benjamin Dutton, Jr., for $36.50. On 1 November 1849, he added another half acre to his holdings. He lived on what is now Buffalo Street. Around 1818, he married MARCIA [TILDEN?] (No. 2:5:33), most likely in Massachusetts before coming to New York. She was born in Massachusetts in 1802, although the identities of her parents are presently unknown. The couple had several children:

i Ruby M. b. 1819 m. Henry R. Montgomery
ii Tilden M. b. 1823 m. (1) Julia A. Bennett
m. (2) Susan Sarber
iii Emily T[ilden?] b.c. 1824 m. Henry Bridger
+ iv Otis Bradford b.c. 1826 m. (1) Jane Harkness
m. (2) Martha ------
m. (3) Helen Weed
v Annette M. b. 1830 m. Franklin P. Shepard
vi Eaton Horace b.c. 1835 m. ------ ------
vii Harvey b.c. 1840 m.------- ------
viii Helen Mary b.c. 1844 unm. in 1865

He was a mechanic by profession, but also served in several civic posts. He was a Justice of the Peace for twenty-eight years, and he was elected Clerk for District No. 2 of the county school district in 1830. He enjoyed a high reputation in the county, and was "regarded always as being upright." He was a very active member of the Alexander First Universalist Church. Organized in June 1833 in a frame house in Alexander, the church society was organized at the same time. At a meeting of the society on 5 May 1840, Horace was chosen Clerk. The members appointed a committee to inquire into the state and standing of the church and to establish whether the society was still a viable entity. The three men named to the committee were Samuel Goth, Earl Kidder, and Horace.
On 9 June, the committee reported that a reorganization was necessary. The committee gave the reasons as:

" 1st. A part of the [Society] records were lost.
2nd. Those which remained were quite imperfect.
3rd. It was doubtful in the minds of some of the members, of one, at least, whether the Society at first was legally organized.
4th. And even if the Society had been legally formed, its operations subsequently have not come up to the requirements of the law.
From these and other considerations it was considered the only safe way to reorganize and commence anew."
The recomendation of the committee was accepted by the Society members, whodecided to reorganize:
" Reorganization
1st. Voted that the number of trustees be three.
2d. Chose by ballot the following persons to fill the office of trustees -- viz. -- Earl Kidder, Lyman Riddle, and Horace B. Houghton. The term of office of each as determined by lot to expire as follows: Horace B. Houghton at the end of one year; Lyman Riddle two years; Earl Kidder, three years.
3rd. A constitution and profession of faith was presented and read by S. Goff and unanimously adopted.
4th. Samuel Goff was elected to the office of Clerk and Treasurer for three years.
5th. Earl Kidder and Benjamin Kent were appointed as delegates to represent the Society at the next session of the Association to be held in Alexander
the third Wednesday and Thursday of June.
6th. The meeting adjourned till the first Tuesday in June 1841."

The church membership list of that year shows almost all of the family:
Horace, Marcia, T.M., Emily T., and M. Annette.

Marcia died in Alexander on Monday, 15 August 1853; she was fifty-one. Her brief obituary in the local newspaper read: "Died in Alexander, on the 15th inst., Marcia, wife of Horace B. Houghton, Esq. aged 51 years. 'Her children shall rise up and call her Blessed.'" Her place of burial is presently unknown.

Several years later, on 7 January 1858, Horace married Mary "Polly" (Chote) Norton of nearby Attica, Wyoming County. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Rollins in Attica. She was the widow of Jesse Norton, who died on 25 May 1856. She and Horace apparently had no children.

Mary died in Boston on 27 September 1860, where she had travelled to undergo an operation for cancer; she was fifty-six. She was buried in the West Bethany Cemetery.

Horace died on Wednesday, 11 October 1865, less than a month after the death of his daughter, Annette M. Shepard; he was sixty-eight. It is unknown where he was buried. He may have been ill for a few weeks before his death, since he wrote his will a little less than three weeks before he died; or, it may be that the death of his daughter Annette gave him pause to think about the uncertainties of life — the will was written the day after her death. The text of that instrument provides:

" In the Name of God Amen. I Horace B. Houghton of the Town of Alexander in the County of Genesee and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, that is to say:

First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give bequeath and devise to my beloved daughter Helen Mary all my real and personal estate of every name and nature, wherever found. Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my said daughter Helen Mary Houghton of Alexander aforesaid to be sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 25 day of September in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and sixty five."

No other documents, such as an inventory, appear in his probate file.

Horace is listed in the following federal census enumerations:

1820 No record
1830 Horace B. Houghton NY Genesee Alexander 096 [33]
1840 No Record
1850 Horace B. Houghton NY Genesee Alexander 05/153 53
1860 Horace B. Houghton NY Genesee Alexander 8/996 63
1870 Died 1865

Marcia is listed in the following federal census enumerations:

1850 Martha Houghton NY Genesee Alexander 05/153 48, 1860 Died 1853"

MA VRs: "Horace Houghton: Settled in Alexandria, Genesee Co., NY, where he held various important positions and responsible trusts, and was a man of responsibility, sagacity, and good business tact and qualifications."13
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S468] Unknown compiler, "NEHGS", Ancestral File, Corbin Manuscript collection, subgroup II (Hampden Co.), Series L (Wales), Reel 32, Part G, p. [17]/38.
  3. [S467] Wales MA VRs, p. 9.
  4. [S472] Clarence Winthrop Bowen Ph.D. The History of Woodstock, Connecticut, p. 393.
  5. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Alexander, Genesee, New York; Roll: M432_507; Page: 153; line 36, dwl 266-277.
  6. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Alexander, Genesee, New York; Roll: 90; Page: 96.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Alexander, Genesee, New York; Roll: 287; Page: 451.
  8. [S95] Newspaper, The Republican Advocate(26 Jan. 1858).
  9. [S95] Newspaper, The Republican Advocate(Oct 17, 1865).
  10. [S415] E-mail from Richard Houghton, May 13, 1999.
  11. [S1540] MA Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, p. 216, Houghton Families.
  12. [S409] Probate Records , Estate of Horace B. Houghton, Genesee Co., Surrogate's Ct., Batavia, NY (Oct. 16, 1865).
  13. [S415] E-mail Richard Houghton [son of Richard Hamilton Houghton], June 23, 1999.

Capt. Asa Houghton Jr1

M, #25726, b. 16 January 1794, d. 2 April 1855

Family: Amanda Green Gardner b. 26 May 1799, d. 31 May 1888

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 16, 1794Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 56 in 1850 census1,2
MarriageApr 5, 1830Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: gives only one Asa, b. 1771, as husband, not two Asas1,3,4,5
1830 Census1830Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, 2 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800) // 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)6
1850 Census1850Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 56, a farmer, property $2000; mother in law Hannah Greene next door7
DeathApr 2, 1855Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, JWH, MLM: for Asa, b. 17714,1,3
BurialWales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, on father's homestead1
EstateAug 28, 1855Hampden Co., MA, USA, Its value in 1829 was $2,250, and in 1855 $2,300. Over that time it grew from 160 to 173 acres.8
Research1794Richard Houghton III: "some authors--notably McClanahan and J.W. Houghton-- only note the birth of one Asa5, the one born in 1771. Others, like Van Noy, list two. I believe that the latter is correct, and that the others have combined the two. There is clearly a birth record for two children of the same name, but of different mothers, one by Sybil in 1771 and the other by Polly in 1794. Moreover, the Asa that married Amanda Gardner had a son named Asa Bradford Houghton. Polly Bradford Jacobs was Asa4's second wife, and it would have been highly unusual for Asa 5 to have named a son in part after his stepmother. His birthdate is verifiable from his tombstone."

JWH gives Asa b. 1771 as marrying Amanda Gardner.1
Research1794MLM gives 5 children (David, Artemas, Asa, Harvey, Lyman, & Josiah) for Asa Houghton, b. 1771, d. 1855 (Asa4, Edward3, Jas.2, Ralph), md. Amanda Green Gardner; JWH gives same Asa Houghton and children, m. Susanna Gardner, as well as 4 other children (Timothy, Caroline, Asa Bradford, Mary; clearly not his children).9,10
BiographyMA Town & VRs, Wales, MA: "1. Capt. Asa Houghton. Son of Asa and Polly No. 1. He lived and died on the "Houghton Place", which had been the homestead of his father. His whole soul was wont to expand with those nobler qualities of humanity, justice, honesty, kindliness, hospitality, industry, nevertheless he had one failing which the intended faithfulness and accurateness of this Record require to be noted, that was his accustomed liberal use of the inebrieting beverage, not that he drank to intoxication, often, if ever, but he partook of the poison too frequently and too freely for his own benefit. But one foible, tho lamentably bad, in a cluster of virtues, render one not despicable, but pitiable."11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S1540] MA Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, p. 216, Houghton Families.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 18.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 109.
  5. [S1540] MA Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, p. 217, Houghton Families.
  6. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Wales, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 63; Page: 110.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wales, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_318; Page: 101;
    line 23, dwl 73-84.
  8. [S409] Probate Records , Petition fro Sale, Estate of Asa Houghton, Jr., Hampden Co., Porbate Ct., Springfield, MA.
  9. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, P. 131-132.
  10. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 34.
  11. [S1540] MA Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, p. 217, Houghton Families, Wales, MA.

Samuel Cole1

M, #25727, b. 1775, d. before 25 December 1845

Family: Abigail Houghton b. 2 Jul 1775, d. 1803

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1775MA, USA2
MarriageDec 4, 1800Congregational Church, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, w/2 of 31
Deathbefore Dec 25, 1845Onieda Co., NY, USA3
NoteHe married w/1 Polly/Mary Burlingame, w/3 Desire Nelson, 16 Feb 1804, in Pittsford VT; they had Abigail Cole, b. 29 Nov 1804, Pittsford VT and a second child b. 1807, Flyod Oneida NY2
Contributn4th ggrandfather; his son was Harvey H. Cole, b. 1802 Rutland VT3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT, Record Congregational Church; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S415] E-mail from J. B. Coats, Jan. 27, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from J. B. Coats, Feb. 2001.

Polly Brewster1

F, #25728, b. 1781, d. 30 April 1836

Family: Harvey Houghton b. c 1772

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth17812
ResidencePittsford, Rutland Co., VT, USA3,4
MarriageJul 7, 1803Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT, USA, MLM: Jul 25,4,6
DeathApr 30, 1836Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 54 y; MLM: age 555,2
BurialCongregational Cemetery, Pittsford, VT, USA3,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Pittsford. VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 18.
  4. [S1169] A. M. Caverly M.D., Pittsford VT Hx, p. 317.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 18, 34.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT, Book O, p. 82; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Sally Houghton1

F, #25729, b. 16 January 1780

Family: Samuel Bates Jr b. 18 Feb 1773, d. 13 Feb 1813

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJan 16, 1780Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, Richard Houghton: 25 Mar 18211,2,3
MarriageJan 13, 1799Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, (1st?)1
Immigration1802Hounsfield, NY, USA4,5
1820 Census1820Houndsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Sally Bates, head of household; composition: 1 M 10-15; 1 M 16-25 (prob. Merrick); 1 F under 10; 1 F 26-45 (Sally)2
Children+1825children and grandchildren mentioned in father's will
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.
  3. [S1540] MA Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, p. 216, Houghton Families.
  4. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.
  5. [S689] John A. Haddock, Jefferson Co. NY Hx.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, to Charles Vella from Lori Remmey, 9/1998.

Samuel Bates Jr1

M, #25730, b. 18 February 1773, d. 13 February 1813

Family: Sally Houghton b. 16 Jan 1780

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 18, 1773Brimfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, son of Samuell Bates and Eunice2
Residencebefore 1799Brimfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJan 13, 1799Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, (1st?)1
Note1801Hounsfield, NY, USA, came from MA and purchased 285 acres of land in Houndsfield. He erected a house and returned to MA. He returned in Dec. 1802 with his family3,4
Immigration1802Hounsfield, NY, USA2,3
Office1806Hounsfield, NY, USA, chosen 1 of 4 assessors2
Census1810Hounsfield, NY, USA, 2 M under 10 (prob. Merrick); 1 M 26-45; 1 F 10-15 (prob. Almira);2
Milit-Beg1812He enlisted in Capt. Elisha Camp's artillery company, NY Militia and fought at Sackets Harbor as a private; served June 28, 1812 to Jul 28, 1812; fought on Jul 19, 1812; served Sep 9, 1812 to Sep 20, 1812.3
DeathFeb 13, 1813Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3,4
BurialSwamp Hill, Sacketts Harbor, NY, USA4
ParentsSSamuel Bates and Eunice Sherman5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.
  3. [S689] John A. Haddock, Jefferson Co. NY Hx.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.
  5. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 1998.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, to Charles Vella from Lori Remmey, 9/1998.

Josiah Alden1,2

M, #25731, b. 1773

Family: Sally Houghton b. 16 Jan 1780

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1773Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, USA2
Marriage1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Patty Houghton1

F, #25732, b. 27 March 1782

Family: Simeon Bates

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 27, 1782Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA1,2
MarriageOct 15, 1804Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA1
Children+1825children and grandchildren mentioned in will of father
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S1540] MA Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, p. 216, Houghton Families.

Simeon Bates

M, #25733

Family: Patty Houghton b. 27 Mar 1782

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageOct 15, 1804Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.

Asa Gates Jr1,2

M, #25734, b. 8 September 1792, d. 1 November 1841

Family: Mary Bradford Houghton b. 29 Jan 1792, d. 11 Nov 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 8, 1792Brimfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA2,3,4
Marriage BannJul 3, 1817Monson, Hampden Co., MA, USA2,1,3
DeathNov 1, 1841Palmer, MA, USA2,4
ParentsSAsa Gates and Fanny Field, m. 1786; Asa Gates5, Simon4, Simon3, Simon2, Stephen12,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 162.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Anne Copley, Feb. 1, 2000.
  4. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Anne Gates Copley, Oct. 27, 2001.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Anne Gates Copley, Oct. 25, 2001.
  6. [S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…

Herbert A. McFarland1

M, #25735, b. circa 1839

Family: Mary Houghton b. 26 Jun 1839, d. 14 Apr 1918

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1839MA, USA, age 31 in 1870 census; age 40 in 1880 census2
MarriageJan 21, 1868mar 32 y in 19001
Occupation1870a bookeeper, property $1200-$1000
1870 Census1870Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 31, book keeper3
1880 Census1880Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 404
1900 Census1900Wales, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 60, farmer; Carrie, age 67, single, living with her brother in law, Herbert McFarland and sister, Mary McFarland5,6
ParentsSparents born in MA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Wales, Hampden Co., MA, Reel 616, p. 358b, line 7, dwl 144.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wales, Hampden Co., MA, Reel 616, p. 358b, line 7, dwl 144.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wales, Hampden Co., MA, ED 284, Sh 14, Ln 27, dwl 151-197.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 33, E.D. 603, Sh. 8, Ln. 73.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wales, Hampden Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 653; Enumeration District: 603; Sheet 8B; line 71, dwl 180-184.

Austin Ames1,2

M, #25736, b. circa 1792, d. 1839

Family: Harriet Houghton b. 25 Apr 1796, d. 23 Nov 1858

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1792dd calc
Marriageh/11,2,3
Death1839age 472
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Anne Foster Harris Bacher, Sep 17, 2001, from a letter by Caroline Houghton, Nov. 27, 1885.
  3. [S1540] MA Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, p. 216, Houghton Families.

Marcia Trask1,2

F, #25737, b. 18 July 1802, d. 15 August 1853

Family: Horace Bradford Houghton b. 28 Aug 1797, d. 11 Oct 1865

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 18, 1802Monson, MA, USA, age 48 in 1850 census3,4
Marriage18181,4
1850 Census1850Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, age 53, painter4
DeathAug 15, 1853Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA, Age 515
ParentsDFollowing up a lead from you and a letter from 1885 in the Monson Historical Society on the identity of the wife of Horace Bradford-5 Houghton (Asa-4, Edward-3, James-2, Ralph-1), I have indeed finally established that she was Marcia TRASK, b. 18 July 1802 in Monson, Hampden, MA to Lazarus-6 Trask and his wife Ruby Moulton.
Rich Houghton3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Anne Foster Harris Bacher, Sep 17, 2001, from a letter by Caroline Houghton (d. of Asa Houghton), Nov. 27, 1885.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Richard H. Houghton III, Apr 3, 2003.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Alexander, Genesee, New York; Roll: M432_507; Page: 153; line 36, dwl 266-277.
  5. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, The Republican Advocate(Aug. 23, 1853).

Asa Houghton1

M, #25738, b. circa 1742

Family:

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1742
Researchper JWH1
ResearchMLM: gives this Josiah as son of both James Houghton and Asa Houghton2
Research1794MLM gives 5 children (David, Artemas, Asa, Harvey, Lyman, & Josiah) for Asa Houghton, b. 1771, d. 1855 (Asa4, Edward3, Jas.2, Ralph), md. Amanda Green Gardner; JWH gives same Asa Houghton and children, m. Susanna Gardner, as well as 4 other children (Timothy, Caroline, Asa Bradford, Mary; clearly not his children).3,4
ResearchPer JWH: Asa Houghton and Susanna Gardner, son of Asa4, Edward, James, Ralph1
10 Children: i. David, ii. Artemas, iii. Asa, iv. Dr. Harvey, v. Lyman, vi. Josiah, vii. Timothy, viii. Caroline, ix. Asa Bradford, x. Mary5
DuplicateNewfane, VT 1810
Research
ProblemProblems in who were children of this Asa (given by JWH) and his identification.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 131.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 34, 57.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, P. 131-132.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 34.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 109, 131.

Ruby M. Houghton1

F, #25739, b. 1819, d. 24 September 1853

Family: Henry R. Montgomery b. c 1815

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1819NY, USA, age 31 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
DeathSep 24, 1853Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA
BurialAlexander Cemetery, Alexander, Genesee Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Alexander, Genesee, New York; Roll: M432_507; Page: 153; line 36, dwl 266-277.
  2. [S415] E-mail Richard H. Houghton III, 1997.

Henry R. Montgomery1

M, #25740, b. circa 1815

Family: Ruby M. Houghton b. 1819, d. 24 Sep 1853

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1815NY, USA, age 35 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
Living1865PA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Alexander, Genesee, New York; Roll: M432_507; Page: 153; line 36, dwl 266-277.