Mary Jane Houghton1

F, #34636, b. 29 August 1829, d. 20 August 1893

Family: Capt. Samuel James Shaw b. 1818, d. b 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 29, 1829Orange Co., VT, USA3
Marriagecirca 1846Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA1
Immigration1860Wabasha Co., MN, USA3
1860 Census1860Preble, Brown Co., WI, USA3
1880 Census1880Reads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA, age 533
DeathAug 20, 1893Reads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA4
Burial1893Riverview Cemetery, Wabasha, MN, USA1
ResearchHill: Mary supposedly was related to 3 Houghton brothers from England. She came from a wealthy family and was shunned when she married Samuel Shaw, a riverboat man, at age 16 in Chicago.
ResidenceVT, Greenbay WI, MI, and Wabasha, MN1
Contributnher gggrandmother
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Sep 3, 2002.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.

Capt. Samuel James Shaw1

M, #34637, b. 1818, d. before 1880

Family: Mary Jane Houghton b. 29 Aug 1829, d. 20 Aug 1893

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1818Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 42 in 1860 census
Marriagecirca 1846Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA2
Immigration1860Wabasha Co., MN, USA1
1860 Census1860Preble, Brown Co., WI, USA1
1870 Census1870Reads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA
Deathbefore 1880Reads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA1
NoteReads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA, James operated the "Shaw's Ferry" with Samuel Shaw, his wife's father. Jane and James ran a boarding house.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.

Jane Elizabeth Shaw1

F, #34638, b. 9 March 1847, d. 11 January 1929

Family: James E. Shaw b. 14 Aug 1831, d. 1 Nov 1894

  • Marriage*: Jane Elizabeth Shaw married James E. Shaw on Mar 23, 1864 at Wabasha, MN, USA, h/1.2
  • Divorce*: Jane Elizabeth Shaw and James E. Shaw were divorced.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 9, 1847Green Bay, Walworth Co., WI, USA2
MarriageMar 23, 1864Wabasha, MN, USA, h/12
Census1880Reads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA3
ResidenceWabasha, MN, USA2
Divorce
Immigration1895Minneapolis, MN, USA3
Residencebetween 1895 and 1913Winona, MN, USA3
Immigration1913Minneapolis, MN, USA, to live with daughter Lillie Shaw Sims3
DeathJan 11, 1929Robbinsdale, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, age 813
BurialCrystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.

Samuel Shaw Jr1

M, #34639, b. 18 August 1851, d. 18 September 1931

Family: Josephine Roscoe b. 31 Dec 1851, d. 19 Jun 1942

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 18, 1851Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA2
Marriage1886Reads Landing, MN, USA2
DeathSep 18, 1931Reads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA, age 803
Burial1931Riverview Cemetery, Wabasha, MN, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.

Caroline Shaw

F, #34640, b. between 1853 and 1854, d. before 1860

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbetween 1853 and 18541
Deathbefore 1860
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.

Mary Louisa Shaw1

F, #34641, b. 18 November 1855, d. 9 February 1932

Family: Arthur H. Reed b. 1845

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 18, 1855Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA3
Marriage3
Census1880Reads Landing, MN, USA
ResidenceMinneapolis, MN, USA3
DeathFeb 9, 1932St. Paul, Hennepin Co., MN, USA, age 763
BurialRiverview Cemetery, Wabasha, MN, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.

William H. Shaw1

M, #34642, b. 8 September 1858, d. 19 October 1937

Family: Nellie Farmer

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 8, 1858Greenbay, Brown Co., WI, USA2
MarriageApr 5, 19043
DeathOct 19, 1937Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, USA2
Burial1937Riverview Cemetery, Wabasha, MN, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.

Albert E. Shaw1

M, #34643, b. circa 1862, d. circa 1892

Family: Ruby (?)

  • Marriage*: Albert E. Shaw married Ruby (?)3

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1862WI, USA2
Marriage3
Deathcirca 1892near, Eau Claire, WI, USA, in a logging accident.4
Children+4 children
BurialRiverview Cemetery, Wabasha, MN, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.

Benjamin Shaw1

M, #34644

Family: Abbie Ackerman

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.

Sarah Emma Shaw1

F, #34645, b. 16 July 1863, d. August 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 16, 1863Reads Landing, Wabasha Co., MN, USA2
DeathAug, 1863Reads Landing, MN, USA, at 1 month of age2
BurialPrairie Cemetery, MN, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.

David B. Shaw1

M, #34646, b. 21 October 1865, d. 9 June 1940

Family: Alice Sims d. 1939

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 21, 1865Reads Landing, MN, USA2
MarriageSioux City, IA, USA2
ResidenceSioux City, IA, USA3
DeathJun 9, 1940Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, USA, age 743
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.

David Houghton1

M, #34647, b. 17 January 1804, d. 1846

Family: Elizabeth Rowell b. c 1819, d. 1871

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 17, 1804Stillwater, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, Lee Co IA Hx: VT2,3
MarriageVT, USA4,2
1830 Census1830Vershire, Orange Co., VT, USA, 4 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810) // 2 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)5
1840 Census1840Vershire, Orange Co., VT, USA, 6 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 2 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)6
Immigrationbetween Nov, 1840 and 1841Navoo, IL, USA, following Joseph Smith7,3
Death1846Prairie du Chien, Crawford, WI, USA, A Lee Co, IA history says that David (Sr.) died in Prairie du Chein, Crawford, WI in 18482,8
BiographyLee Co. IA Hx: For his adherence to the new Mormon faith he was disinherited by his father, a wealthy citizen of VT, but he nevertheless relinquished all his interests in his native state, including a very desirable position as manager of a large shoe factory employing sixty men, and set up a shoemaker's shop in Nauvoo, where he prospered, and by his industry built up a good business. He remained a Mormon all his life, and in 1848 went to Prairie du Chien, where he died the same year, while his wife died at the home of her son, David, in Montrose in 1871, she having been remarried to a Mr. Timmons and returned to Nauvoo where she taught school after the occupation of that place by a French colony.3
ResearchNancy Nichols (Nauvoo, IL FHC): Houghton, David
Source: Early Reorganized Minutes, 1852-1871 Book A, pp. 85,359, 407

(2) Seventies Ordained Before 1850
Houghton, David
Birth: 17 Jan 1804; New York
Parents: Peter
Baptism: 29 Sep 1840 by James Burnsham
Source: 70's Rec, 35 Qrm, Bk B Sel, LDS Arc, pg 260

(3) Harvey Black, comp, Early Seventies
HOUGHTON, DAVID
Birth: NY 1804
Parents: Houghton, Peter
Quorum: Q35
Eary Church Data: Baptised 1840

Post-Nauvoo Civil Data: Pottawattamie, IA 1848-1894 (I looked at the map and Pottawattamie, Ia is next to Omaha, Nebraska.) Sources: Index, Nauvoo Land and Records Files 328; Indes, 70s Bk B Sel, pg 260; 70s Rec, Qrm 35

see also V. Alan Curtis, master's thesis, "Missionary Activities and Church Organization s in Pennsylvania 1830-1840, Brigham Young University, Provo UT 1976.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Sep 3, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Oct. 5, 2002.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Raymond Marsh, Nov. 30, 2002: History of Lee County, Iowa , p. 291-293.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  5. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Vershire, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 185; Page: 97.
  6. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Vershire, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 543; Page: 195.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Aug. 21, 2002.
  8. [S1379] William Richard Cutter Families of Middlesex Co. MA, p. 688.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.

Permelia Houghton1

F, #34648, b. circa 1832, d. circa 1900

Family: Capt. William A. Dustin b. c 1828

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1832Orange Co., VT, USA, age 18 in 1850 census4,5
Marriage6,2
1850 Census1850Prairie du Cheine, Crawford Co., WI, USA, a miner7
1860 Census1860Reeds Landing, Wabasha Co, MN, USA7
1870 Census1870Reeds Landing, Wabasha Co, MN, USA, a river pilot7
1880 Census1880Reeds Landing, Wabasha Co, MN, USA, a river pilot7
ResidenceOR, USA2
Deathcirca 1900MN, USA4
BurialFriday Harbor, Roche Harbor, WA, USA8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Raymond Marsh, Nov. 30, 2002: History of Lee County, Iowa , p. 291-293.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Sep 3, 2002.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Jan 5, 2003.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Jan. 17, 2000.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Apr 16, 2002.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Oct. 23, 2002.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Mar. 9, 2001.

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #34649, b. 19 February 1834, d. 16 January 1907

Family: Christian Hamma b. 7 Nov 1827, d. 6 Dec 1910

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 19, 1834Orange Co., VT, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 36 in 1870 census;
Nichols: Feb. 19, 1832, GS; Melissa3
Residencebetween 1857 and 1907Sonora Twp, Hancock Co., IL, USA2
1870 Census1870Sonora, Hancock Co., IL, USA, age 42, farmer4
1900 Census1900Sonora, Hancock Co., IL, USA, age 72, farmer5,6
DeathJan 16, 1907Sonora Twp, Hancock, IL, USA3
ObituaryJan, 1907Nauvoo Independent5
Biography“Nauvoo Independent” Wednesday January 16, 1907: TWO DEATHS

Mrs. Christian Hamma died at her home in Sonora Township this morning at 1:20 o’clock after a short illness, aged about seventy-five years. The lady has been a resident of this vicinity for a good many years and her many friends will be sorry to hear about her death. At the time of going to press, funeral arrangements have not been made. Obituary in our next issue.
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"Nauvoo Independent" January 23, 1907

The funeral services of the late Mrs. Christian Hamma who died after a brief sickness of Pneumonia, last Wednesday morning, were held at the Christian Church, Golden Point, on Friday afternoon, conducted by H. R. Trickett. Not withstanding the inclement weather, a large company of neighbors and friends were present on the occasion, so great was the esteem in which this excellent lady was held. The text of the funeral sermon was 1st Thess. 4-13-14. The maiden name was Elizabeth Houghton. She was born in Orange County, Vermont February 19, 1832. She came to this state in 1840 and resided in Nauvoo at which place she was married to Mr. Christian Hamma April 18, 1851. After her marriage she removed to Chicago staying there but a short time and then returned to Nauvoo, staying here about three years. Mr. Hamma then purchased a farm known as the “Snell Place” where they stayed until she removed with her husband to the home she occupied at the time of her lamented death, being a period of twenty-three years.

She had long been a great suffer with asthma, but the immediate cause of her death was pneumonia, the fatal result of a severe cold. She was sick but a few days and no fatal results were anticipated until the last day. She passed away very gently with scarcely a struggle, she passed from mortality to immortality.

In her youth she united with the LDS Church and was immersed in the Mississippi. She never attached herself to any other denomination, but was a truly good Christian woman, respected by all who knew her.

Thirteen children were born to her, eleven of whom are still alive. George died when he was five years old and Christian died about six years ago. The others were all present either at her death or at her funeral, as were her sons and daughters in law, as well as many of her grand children. The names of the surviving children are: Mrs. Lizzie Noles, Mrs Mary Carss, Mrs.Sadie Ballinger, Mrs Rose Enright, Mrs Ida Herbert, Mrs Nellie Trickett, Mrs. Amy Greenslaugh, David, Henry, William and Frank Hamma. She leaves thirty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
She also leaves a brother, David Houghton of Montrose, Iowa and a half sister , Mrs. John Burns of Rock Island, Illinois.

At the conclusion of the sermon the following "in memorium" was read, giving that gentlemans estimate of this good woman.

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As written by Ida Pearl HAMMA KRUSE: "My Grandma Millissa Houghton was born in Orange County Vermont. She had a brother David Houghton who volunteered for service inthe Civil War at the age of 17. When the war began in 1861 he fought in all the major battles and received an honorable discharge in 1865. My father who was born August 25, 1865 and each generation since has had a David. My Great Grandpa HOUGHTON died and my Great Grandma married a man named BURNS and had several children by him. She lived to 70 something and is buried by Grandpa HAMMA (Christian) on the Harry Trickett lot in Oak Grove Cemetery near Golden Point Church." (Nancy's note: Ida was probably refering to her Grandma (Millissa) in the last statement and may have been mixed up on the names of TIMMONS and BURNS.)

NAUVOO INDEPENDENT - Feb. 28, 1906 - "Mrs. Chris Hamma celebrated her 70th birthday one day last week. Her children helped her celebrate and the event was pleasant for all."
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Raymond Marsh, Nov. 30, 2002: History of Lee County, Iowa , p. 291-293.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Nov. 1, 1999.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870; Census Place: Sonora, Hancock, Illinois; Roll M593_227; Page: 326A; Image: 250; Family History Library Film: 545726; line 27, dwl 214.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Jan 5, 2003.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , 1900; Census Place: Sonora, Hancock, Illinois; Roll T623_305; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 33.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Nov. 9, 1999.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #34650, b. circa 1844

Family: William Black

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1844IL, USA, age 6 in 1850 census3
Marriage4
BurialHomer, Winona Co., MN, USA5
NotePossibly lived in Kenmare, ND in 18996
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, Sep 3, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, May 13, 2001.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 1/1999.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Jill Hall, May 7, 2002.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, June 2, 2001.