Donald E. LaCasse1

M, #40261, b. circa 1946

Family: Judith McConnell b. c 1950

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birthcirca 1946
Marriage1
AddressAug 8, 2002don18740@comcast.net2
Residence2009Muncie, IN, USA, Donl8740@comcast.net
309-454-2036 (Home)
309-830-0223 (Cell)
ResearchMay 23, 2009Dear Dr. Vella I have been researching Thomas Benjamin Houghton and his descendants for over 20 years. My wife is a family descendant. However, for 20 years I have hit a brick wall and hope you can offer me some suggestions. I believe that Thomas Benjamin Houghton and Isaac Smith Houghton (I) are brothers but can find no proof to prove this relationship. The basis for my claim is the U. S. Federal Census of 1860 which indicates that Thomas Benjamin’s son Thomas Baldwin was living in Bloomington, Illinois. I have several sources that prove this Thomas B. in Bloomington is Thomas Baldwin. Also residing with Thomas Baldwin is an Isaac Smith Houghton and his father is Isaac Smith Houghton (I). He and Thomas Baldwin are approximately the same age.
In the 1850 Census, both Isaac Smith Houghton’s (I and II) were living in Dorcester, MA. Also, Thomas Baldwin Houghton was living in Dorchester, MA as the Family Bible indicates one of his son’s, Samuel, was born in Dorchester in 1852. It seems logical that these Houghton’s are from the same family.
Unfortunately, I am unable to find a source indicting who were the parents of Thomas Benjamin Houghton. If Isaac Smith Houghton (I) is his brother than Jesse Houghton would be the father. I would appreciate any advice. Is there enough circumstantial evidence to make the assumption? Would DNA testing of my wife help?
Following are the numbers of the individuals mentioned above and their Houghton Web Page numbers:
Thomas Benjamin Houghton #14810
Thomas Baldwin Houghton #14813
Isaac Smith Houghton (I) #14869
Isaac Smith Houghton (II) #41399
Jesse Houghton #14849
I have one correction. The listing on Thomas Baldwin Houghton says “he died before 1880 at Matmaton, KS, USA. He died on 7 November 1869 in Gridley.
Thank you
Don LaCasse
Occupation2010Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA, Don LaCasse, Professor, School of Theatre, Illinois State University

Normal, IL 61790



410 Covey Ct

Normal, IL 61761-5615



309-830-0223 (Cell)

309-454-2036 (Home)

309-438-5234 (School Office)

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Don LaCasse, July 4, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Don LaCasse, Aug 8, 2002.

Joshua Willard1

M, #40263, b. 22 April 1759

Family: Zerviah Bayley b. 3 Sep 1762

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 22, 1759Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
MarriageJan 30, 1781Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biographyson of Ephraim Willard2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 141.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 384.

George Houghton1

M, #40264

Family:

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 367.

(?) Houghton1

M, #40265, b. circa August 1835, d. 23 February 1836

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca Aug, 18351
DeathFeb 23, 1836Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, an infant, 6 m., croup1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 367.

Hanora Veronica Houghton1

F, #40266, b. 17 May 1893, d. 22 June 1950

Family: Charles Edward Forbes b. 19 Oct 1893, d. 1954

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 17, 1893Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, May 1892, age 8 in 1900 census1
Marriage1
Children+Ellen Stone (Forbes) Moulaison, Edna May Forbes, Dorothy Catherine Forbes, Althea Rose Forbes, Rita Forbes and James Malcolm Forbes IV
DeathJun 22, 1950Long Beach, CA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lisa Dwyer, July 11, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 83, E.D. 1564, Sh. 4, Ln. 79.

Charles Edward Forbes1

M, #40267, b. 19 October 1893, d. 1954

Family: Hanora Veronica Houghton b. 17 May 1893, d. 22 Jun 1950

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 19, 1893Melrose, MA, USA1
Marriage1
Death1954Melrose, MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lisa Dwyer, July 11, 1999.

Patrick Joseph Houghton1,2

M, #40268, b. March 1850, d. 7 October 1910

Family 1: Catherine J. Deary

Family 2: Ellen Frances Buckley b. Apr 1861

  • Marriage*: Patrick Joseph Houghton married Ellen Frances Buckley on circa 1889 mar 11 years in 1900 census.3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar, 1850County Cork, Ireland, age 50 in 1900 census1
Immigration1868
Marriage
Marriagecirca 1889mar 11 years in 1900 census3
1900 Census1900Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 50, day laborer3,4
DeathOct 7, 1910Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lisa Dwyer, July 11, 1999.
  2. [S1542] Unknown name of person, Birth, Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. (2013).
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 83, E.D. 1564, Sh. 4, Ln. 79.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea, Ward 3, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 689; Enumeration District: ; Sheet 4B; line 79, dwl 1-38-67.

Ellen Frances Buckley1

F, #40269, b. April 1861

Family: Patrick Joseph Houghton b. Mar 1850, d. 7 Oct 1910

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr, 1861Ireland, age 39 in 1900 census; age 45, MA, in 1910 census; age 55 in 1920 census; age 56 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1889mar 11 years in 1900 census2
Immigration1890
1900 Census1900Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 50, day laborer2,3
Widow19204
1920 Census1920Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 55, widowed, none5,4
Biographydau. of Michael Buckley and Mary Donahue (son Lawrence Buckley and Ellen Donahue, and dau. of Patrick Donahue and Ellen Buckley)

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lisa Dwyer, July 11, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 83, E.D. 1564, Sh. 4, Ln. 79.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea, Ward 3, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 689; Enumeration District: ; Sheet 4B; line 79, dwl 1-38-67.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 3, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4311568; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 633; line 39, dwl 16-23-48.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 130, E.D. 633, Sh. 3, Ln. 39.

Walter John Houghton1

M, #40270, b. 30 January 1900, d. 19 August 1969

Family: Zipha Ruth Davison b. 4 Jul 1900, d. 31 Aug 1969

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 30, 1900Falmouth, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, age 40 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageOct 8, 1928Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, Oakdale St.4,1
1940 Census1940Middleboro, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 40, state farm guard5
1950 US Census1950Middleborough, MA, USA, age 50, state farm correction officer
SSNMA, USA, 033-26-3604
DeathAug 19, 1969Middleboro, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, of cancer of the larynx1,3
BurialAug 22, 1969Newmasket Hill Cemetery, Middleboro, MA, USA6
ResidenceMiddleboro, MA, USA7
BiographyHe moved to Bridgewater, Massachusetts in his early adult life. In 1927 he was head supervisor of guards at the Bridgewater State Correctional Facility, bridgewater, MA. He was a Mass. State Trooper and a corrections officer for 36 yrs. He married Zilpha Ruth Davison in 1928 in Brockton, MA. and they resided in Middleboro, MA. for 36 yrs.6

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Terri (Houghton) Hamblin, Nov. 8, 2000.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Theresa (Houghton) Hamblin, May 24, 2003: Death Certificate of son Walter J. Houghton.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Roger Houghton, 19 July 1999.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1639; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 12-122; line 24, dwl 238.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Theresa (Houghton) Hamblin, May 24, 2003.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Roger Houghton, July 2, 1999.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Terri Hamblin, 10 Nov 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Richard Carl Houghton1

M, #40271, b. 2 December 1930, d. 19 March 2010

Family: Annette P. Menard b. 21 Oct 1931, d. 20 Feb 1994

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 2, 1930Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 9 in 1940 census; Obit: Brocton, MA2
Occupation1950chicken farm farm hand
Mil. Serv.a Veteran of the US Navy and was a buglar.
Research
Divorce
ResidenceMiddleboro, MA, USA
DeathMar 19, 2010Cumberland, RI, USA3
ObituaryMar 23, 2010In Memory of Richard Carl Houghton

Richard C. Houghton "Dick" age, 79 formerly of Cumberland RI passed away Friday March 19, 2010. He was the former husband of the late Annette P. Houghton.
Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Ruth (Davidson) Houghton and a graduate of Middleboro High School. He was a Veteran of the US Navy and was a buglar. He was a truck driver for Brooks Lumber in Avon MA for 25 years until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the VFW, numerous branches, loved all music and played the trumpet, was a cyclist, and loved long rides in the country.
Survivors include: one daughter Theresa Hamblin of Wareham MA, four sons, Richard Houghton and his wife Kimberly of Swansea MA, James Houghton and his wife Susan of East Taunton MA, Gary Houghton and his wife Erin of Taunton MA, Roger Houghton and his fiancé Cindy Clark of Rehoboth MA, one brother Donald Houghton of Wolfeboro NH, 13 grandchildren and one great grandson.
His funeral will be held Monday March 22, 2010 at 12 noon in the Home Of Memorial Tribute At Birchcrest 189 Gardners Neck Rd, Swansea. Visiting hours will be held prior to his service from 10 -12 noon. Contributions in his honor may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250

Richards parents were Walter James Houghton b. 1900 Falmouth, Hants Nova Scotia and Zilpha Ruth Davidson b. 1900 of Gaspereau, Kings Nova Scotia. Richard was born 12/2/1930. His only sibling was Donald Neil Houghton b. 10/22/1933.3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Roger Houghton, July 2, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Terri (Houghton) Hamblin, Nov. 8, 2000.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.houghton/681/mb.ashx
  4. [S415] E-mail from Theresa (Houghton) Hamblin, May 24, 2003.

Roger Houghton1

M, #40272, b. 1 June 1963

Family 1: Donna Chaves b. 4 Aug 1965

Family 2: Elizabeth Agnes Bright b. 12 Jan 1960

Family 3: Cindy Clark

  • Engagement*: Roger Houghton and Cindy Clark were engaged.3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthJun 1, 1963Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, USA2
MarriageMay 26, 1984Taunton, MA, USA2
AddressJul 2, 1999rhoug63624@aol.com
Living2010Rehoboth, MA, USA
Engagement3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Roger Houghton, July 2, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Theresa (Houghton) Hamblin, May 24, 2003.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.houghton/681/mb.ashx

Alphonzo J. Houghton1

M, #40273, b. 10 March 1831, d. 15 March 1869

Family: Anna Matilda Lore b. 22 Mar 1830, d. 15 Sep 1902

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthMar 10, 1831Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 16 in 1850 census3,4
Immigrationbetween 1860 and 1870Houston Co., MN, USA5
Marriage18615
DeathMar 15, 1869Mound Prairie, Houston Co., MN, USA3
BurialLoretta Cemetery, South Ridge, Houston Co., MN, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Hartford, VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34836970/person/18704802777
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34836970/person/18704787787
  5. [S415] E-mail from Douglas Turner, July 2, 1999.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34836970/person/18704787785
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34836970/person/18704787781

Anna Matilda Lore1

F, #40274, b. 22 March 1830, d. 15 September 1902

Family 1: Thomas Price

Family 2: Alphonzo J. Houghton b. 10 Mar 1831, d. 15 Mar 1869

Family 3: Cyrus B. Carpenter b. Jan 1841

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 22, 1830Dividing Creek, Cumberland Co., NJ, USA2
OriginDividing Creek, NJ, USA
Marriage18492
Marriage18611
1870 Census1870Mound Prairie, Houston Co., MN, USA, age 38, keeps house3
Marriage18712
1880 Census1880Mound Prairie, Houston Co., MN, USA, age 37, farmer; and step granddaugther Marion Northrup, 3, MN (Emma's ?)
surname given as Hoten4
1900 Census1900Dover District 4, Morris Co., NJ, USA
DeathSep 15, 1902La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, USA
ParentsSCapt. Seth Lore 1799 – 1863; Rhoda Hand 1799 – 1860

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Douglas Turner, July 2, 1999.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34836970/person/18704787785
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Mound Prairie, Houston, Minnesota; Roll: T132_6; Page: 1184; Image: 258; Family History Library Film: 830426; line 5.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Mound Prairie, Houston, Minnesota; Roll: 623; Family History Film: 1254623; Page: 294A; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 0597; line 24, dwl 73.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/34836970/person/18704787781

James Howton1

M, #40276

Family: Matilda (?)

Biography

ResidenceFayette Co., AL, USA1
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Marriage1
Contributn
Duplicatewife Matilda

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Matilda (?)1

F, #40277

Family: James Howton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

William Howton1

M, #40278, b. circa 1839

Family: Mary (?)

  • Marriage*: William Howton married Mary (?)1

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 18391

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Mary (?)1

F, #40279

Family: William Howton b. c 1839

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Daniel Howton1

M, #40280, b. circa 1843

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 18431

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Mary Howton1

F, #40281, b. circa 1848

Family: John Roberts

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 18481

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

John Roberts1

M, #40282

Family: Mary Howton b. c 1848

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Francis Howton1

F, #40283, b. circa 1857

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 18571

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Emeline Howton1

F, #40284

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Ggrandmother

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Kim Cantrell1

F, #40285

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
AddressJul 2, 1999kimc@fayette.net1
Contributn
Ggrandmother

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Cantrell, July 2, 1999.

Dorothy Hawkins1

F, #40287

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
AddressJul 11, 1999rhawk1217@aol.com
Res. Inter

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Dorothy Hawkins, July 11, 1999.

Sara Ann Houghton1

F, #40288, b. circa 1941

Family: Roland Walter Dunn

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birthcirca 1941MI, USA
Marriage1
AddressJul 13, 1999wsdunn423@aol.com
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sara Ann Houghton Dunn, July 13, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sara Ann Houghton Dunn, 17 July 1999.

Roland Walter Dunn1

M, #40289

Family: Sara Ann Houghton b. c 1941

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sara Ann Houghton Dunn, July 13, 1999.