Houghton Surname Project

John Chestnut Cassidy^1,2

M, #41701, b. 24 July 1872, d. 6 March 1950

Family: Eva Lovica Houghton b. 11 Apr 1876, d. 4 Aug 1934

Marriage*: John Chestnut Cassidy married Eva Lovica Houghton, daughter of Franklin Houghton and Sarah Jane Mellen, on Aug 29, 1894 at Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA.^1,2

Leslie Kimball Cassidy² b. 16 Aug 1895, d. 26 Dec 1971
Herbert Houghton Cassidy² b. 21 Sep 1897, d. 12 Jul 1981
Lamont Lincoln Cassidy² b. 17 Jul 1901, d. 18 May 1934
Alta Lorraine Cassidy² b. 21 Mar 1906, d. 29 Mar 1999
Ruth Lovica Cassidy² b. 30 Apr 1909, d. c 1980
Chester John Cassidy² b. 28 May 1913, d. Dec 1944

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 24, 1872

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Jul 1871, age 28 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census^2,3

Marriage

Aug 29, 1894

Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA^1,2

1900 Census

1900

Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 28, RR brakeman; and brother Henry Cassidy³

1910 Census

1910

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 37, railroad switchman, and Henry J. Cassidy, brother, 27, IL; and Roxanne Kimball, grandmother, 90, MA⁴

Death

Mar 6, 1950

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA²

ParentsS

Henry Thomas Cassidy, b. Ireland, and Imogene Kimball, b. NY^2,3,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet 14B; line 70, dwl 301-309.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_256; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 707; line 56, dwl 224-52-55.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 24.

Herrick Houghton¹

M, #41702, b. 2 January 1845, d. 13 April 1924

Father*: Leland Houghton b. 31 Aug 1809, d. 22 Jan 1882

Mother*: Lovica C. Ripley¹ b. 22 Dec 1810, d. Jul 1876

Family: Nancy E. Mellen b. Mar 1844, d. 10 Sep 1921

Marriage*: Herrick Houghton married Nancy E. Mellen on Feb 19, 1868 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 301.^1,5,6

William L. Houghton+^1,2 b. Nov 1869, d. b 1920

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jan 2, 1845 Rutland, VT, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 25 in 1870 census; age 35 in 1880 census; Jan 1845, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census^2,3
Milit-Beg IL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 39th Illinois Infantry, a private and a Chaplain⁴
Research IL, USA
Marriage Feb 19, 1868 Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 301^1,5,6
Occupation 1870 Rockville, IL, USA, a farmer²
1880 Census 1880 Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 35, a farmer⁷
PensionInx May 12, 1890 IL, USA, as invalid⁸
1900 Census 1900 Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA⁹
1910 Census 1910 Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 65, post office post master¹⁰
Death Apr 13, 1924 Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.

[S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, p. 42, ED 129, line 33, dwl 320-357/384-417.

[S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 14A; line 41, dwl 191-299.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 74;
line 134-143.

Nancy E. Mellen¹

F, #41703, b. March 1844, d. 10 September 1921

Family: Herrick Houghton b. 2 Jan 1845, d. 13 Apr 1924

Marriage*: Nancy E. Mellen married Herrick Houghton, son of Leland Houghton and Lovica C. Ripley, on Feb 19, 1868 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 301.^3,1,4

William L. Houghton+³ b. Nov 1869, d. b 1920

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Mar, 1844 VT, USA, age 27 in 1870 census; age 37 in 1880 census; age 56 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census; age 76 in 1920 census²
Marriage Feb 19, 1868 Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Book B, Lic. 1998; also 3/5/1868, Iroquois Co. IL: Book A, p. 16, Lic. 301^3,1,4
1880 Census 1880 Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 35, a farmer⁵
1900 Census 1900 Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA⁶
1910 Census 1910 Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 65, post office post master⁷
Death Sep 10, 1921 Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, Cert. 28181, filed Sep 10, 1921⁸
Note Relatives?; married brothers; parents born in VT

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~genlists/mellen/…

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, p. 42, ED 129, line 33, dwl 320-357/384-417.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 14A; line 41, dwl 191-299.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 74;
line 134-143.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

William L. Houghton^1,2,3

M, #41704, b. November 1869, d. before 1920

Father*: Herrick Houghton^1,2 b. 2 Jan 1845, d. 13 Apr 1924

Mother*: Nancy E. Mellen¹ b. Mar 1844, d. 10 Sep 1921

Family 1: Myrtle Stafford

Marriage*: William L. Houghton married Myrtle Stafford on Jul 28, 1892 at Livingston Co., IL, USA, Lic. 4485, Book J.³

Family 2: Ella M. Thrasher b. May 1870

Marriage*: William L. Houghton married Ella M. Thrasher on circa 1895 mar 5 years in 1900 census.¹

Helen Louise Houghton⁴ b. 5 Aug 1896, d. 1 Mar 1920

Ester Marian Houghton+⁵ b. 20 Feb 1904, d. 24 Dec 1947

Family 3: Marie A. Davis b. c 1874, d. 5 Jul 1943

Marriage*: William L. Houghton married Marie A. Davis on circa Oct, 1909 mar 7 months in 1910 census; her 1st, his 3rd.⁵

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Nov, 1869 IL, USA, (age 6/12 in 1870 census; age 10 in 1880 census; age 30 in 1900 census)²
Marriage Jul 28, 1892 Livingston Co., IL, USA, Lic. 4485, Book J.³
Marriage circa 1895 mar 5 years in 1900 census¹
1900 Census 1900 Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, grocery salesman⁴
Marriage circa Oct, 1909 mar 7 months in 1910 census; her 1st, his 3rd⁵
1910 Census 1910 Gilman, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 40, distributing agent, Standard Oil Co.⁵
Death before 1920 wife is widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, Reel 238, p. 238, line 14, dwl 4-4.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 15A; line 11, dwl 312-321.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 74;
line 38, dwl 151-161.

Ella M. Thrasher¹

F, #41705, b. May 1870

Family: William L. Houghton b. Nov 1869, d. b 1920

Marriage*: Ella M. Thrasher married William L. Houghton, son of Herrick Houghton and Nancy E. Mellen, on circa 1895 mar 5 years in 1900 census.²

Helen Louise Houghton¹ b. 5 Aug 1896, d. 1 Mar 1920

Ester Marian Houghton+³ b. 20 Feb 1904, d. 24 Dec 1947

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May, 1870 IL, USA, age 30 in 1900 census¹
Marriage circa 1895 mar 5 years in 1900 census²
1900 Census 1900 Douglas, Iroquois Co., IL, USA, age 30, grocery salesman¹
ParentsD father born in MA, Esther Thrasher, born in CT¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Douglas, Iroquois Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 15A; line 11, dwl 312-321.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 74;
line 38, dwl 151-161.

Sidney Houghton^1,2

M, #41706, b. 3 March 1850, d. 8 September 1914

Father*: Leland Houghton^1,2 b. 31 Aug 1809, d. 22 Jan 1882

Mother*: Lovica C. Ripley^1,2 b. 22 Dec 1810, d. Jul 1876

Family: Amy Mellen b. 2 Jan 1851

Marriage*: Sidney Houghton married Amy Mellen on Nov 23, 1871 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2918, Book B, p. 93.^1,5

Cora M. Houghton+¹ b. 19 Nov 1872

Arthur E. Houghton⁹ b. 1875, d. 1876

Walter Irving Houghton¹ b. 1877, d. 1884

(?) Houghton⁹ b. 16 Feb 1883

Grace Houghton+¹ b. 2 Jul 1886, d. 4 Apr 1906

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Mar 3, 1850 Wheatland Twp, Will Co., IL, USA, age 3/12, VT, in 1850 census; age 20, VT, in 1870 census; age 30, IL, in 1880 census; Mar 1850, age in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census^3,4
Marriage Nov 23, 1871 Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2918, Book B, p. 93^1,5
1880 Census 1880 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 30, a conductor on a horse car⁶
1900 Census 1900 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 50, mail car. city del.⁷
1910 Census 1910 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 60, city mail carrier⁸
Death Sep 8, 1914 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA⁴
Biography Brandt: He was a city mail carrier in Chicago IL from 1879 to 1899, when he moved to Albuqurque, NM, immediately entering the postal service there. He was a member of the Methodist Church and served as choir leader during his entire residence there.⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, dwl 29-32.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, Pg 48A, Ln. 1, Hn 29, Fn 32.

[S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Roll: T9_194; Family History Film: 1254194; Page: 459C; Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 9; Sheet: 7B, line 53, dwl 230-143-174.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 3, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 12; line 93, dwl 420-257-283.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

Amy Mellen^1,2

F, #41707, b. 2 January 1851

Family: Sidney Houghton b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 8 Sep 1914

Marriage*: Amy Mellen married Sidney Houghton, son of Leland Houghton and Lovica C. Ripley, on Nov 23, 1871 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2918, Book B, p. 93.^1,6

Cora M. Houghton+¹ b. 19 Nov 1872

Arthur E. Houghton⁵ b. 1875, d. 1876

Walter Irving Houghton¹ b. 1877, d. 1884

(?) Houghton⁵ b. 16 Feb 1883

Grace Houghton+¹ b. 2 Jul 1886, d. 4 Apr 1906

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jan 2, 1851 Winhall, VT, USA, age 29 in 1880 census; age 49 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 69 in 1920 census^3,4,5
Marriage Nov 23, 1871 Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2918, Book B, p. 93^1,6
1880 Census 1880 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 30, a conductor on a horse car⁷
1900 Census 1900 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 50, mail car. city del.⁴
1910 Census 1910 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 60, city mail carrier⁸
1920 Census 1920 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA, age 69, widow, none; David, caretaker^9,10
Death Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S415] E-mail from Peggy Lasater, July 21 2005.

[S235] U.S. Census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 9; Sheet: 7B, line 53, dwl 230-143-174.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Roll: T9_194; Family History Film: 1254194; Page: 459C; Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 3, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 12; line 93, dwl 420-257-283.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Film 865, Box 12, Vol. 1, E.D. 20, Sh. 22, Ln. 91.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 4, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1074; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 20; line 91, dwl 420-607-627.

Cora M. Houghton^1,2

F, #41708, b. 19 November 1872

Father*: Sidney Houghton¹ b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 8 Sep 1914

Mother*: Amy Mellen¹ b. 2 Jan 1851

Family 1: Charles Edwin Morrison b. 27 Apr 1864, d. 10 Jan 1910

Marriage*: Cora M. Houghton married Charles Edwin Morrison on Jun 13, 1891 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 168732.^1,5

Howard Alllen Morrison¹ b. 26 Jun 1892, d. Sep 1892

Winthrop Sidney Morrison¹ b. 16 May 1894

Ruth Lillian Morrison¹ b. 12 Sep 1895

Amy Elizabeth Morrison¹ b. 8 Oct 1897, d. Feb 1899

Family 2: David Michener b. 1852, d. 2 Jan 1923

Marriage*: Cora M. Houghton married David Michener on Dec 25, 1919.^6,4

Family 3: William Pender b. 11 Mar 1866, d. Sep 1945

Marriage*: Cora M. Houghton married William Pender on Mar 11, 1924 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA.⁴

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov 19, 1872 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 7 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1920 census^3,4
Marriage Jun 13, 1891 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 168732^1,5
Marriage Dec 25, 1919 ^6,4
Marriage Mar 11, 1924 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque Ward 4, Bernalillo, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1074; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 20; line 91, dwl 420-607-627.

[S235] U.S. Census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Film 865, Box 12, Vol. 1, E.D. 20, Sh. 22, Ln. 91.

Walter Irving Houghton¹

M, #41709, b. 1877, d. 1884

Father*: Sidney Houghton² b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 8 Sep 1914

Mother*: Amy Mellen² b. 2 Jan 1851

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth 1877 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 3 in 1880 census^1,3
Death 1884 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA³
Burial Gilman, IL, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Ed 128, SD 1, p. 459, line 32, dwl 6-27.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

Grace Houghton¹

F, #41710, b. 2 July 1886, d. 4 April 1906

Father*: Sidney Houghton¹ b. 3 Mar 1850, d. 8 Sep 1914

Mother*: Amy Mellen¹ b. 2 Jan 1851

Family: Bernard Gunsell

Marriage*: Grace Houghton married Bernard Gunsell.⁴

Forrest Gunsell⁴ b. 4 Apr 1906

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jul 2, 1886 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 13 in 1900 census^2,3
Marriage ⁴
Death Apr 4, 1906 Roswell, NM, USA, in childbirth⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 9; Sheet: 7B, line 53, dwl 230-143-174.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

Charles Edwin Morrison^1,2

M, #41711, b. 27 April 1864, d. 10 January 1910

Family: Cora M. Houghton b. 19 Nov 1872

Marriage*: Charles Edwin Morrison married Cora M. Houghton, daughter of Sidney Houghton and Amy Mellen, on Jun 13, 1891 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 168732.^3,1

Howard Alllen Morrison³ b. 26 Jun 1892, d. Sep 1892

Winthrop Sidney Morrison³ b. 16 May 1894

Ruth Lillian Morrison³ b. 12 Sep 1895

Amy Elizabeth Morrison³ b. 8 Oct 1897, d. Feb 1899

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Apr 27, 1864 ²
Marriage Jun 13, 1891 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 168732^3,1
Death Jan 10, 1910

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

Howard Alllen Morrison^1,2

M, #41712, b. 26 June 1892, d. September 1892

Father*: Charles Edwin Morrison¹ b. 27 Apr 1864, d. 10 Jan 1910

Mother*: Cora M. Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1872

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jun 26, 1892 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA²
Death Sep, 1892 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

Amy Elizabeth Morrison^1,2

F, #41713, b. 8 October 1897, d. February 1899

Father*: Charles Edwin Morrison¹ b. 27 Apr 1864, d. 10 Jan 1910

Mother*: Cora M. Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1872

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Oct 8, 1897 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA
Death Feb, 1899 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

Winthrop Sidney Morrison^1,2

M, #41714, b. 16 May 1894

Father*: Charles Edwin Morrison¹ b. 27 Apr 1864, d. 10 Jan 1910

Mother*: Cora M. Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth May 16, 1894 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

Ruth Lillian Morrison^1,2

F, #41715, b. 12 September 1895

Father*: Charles Edwin Morrison¹ b. 27 Apr 1864, d. 10 Jan 1910

Mother*: Cora M. Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1872

Family: (?) Pottinger

Marriage*: Ruth Lillian Morrison married (?) Pottinger on May 24, 1937.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Sep 12, 1895 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA²
Marriage May 24, 1937 ²
No Childrn

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

David Mungle¹

M, #41716

Family: Nancy Houghton b. 26 Mar 1819, d. 20 May 1898

Marriage*: David Mungle married Nancy Houghton, daughter of Darius Houghton Jr and Almira Gill.^1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage ^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 61.

Sarah Elizabeth Capron^1,2

F, #41717, b. 16 June 1816, d. 18 March 1868

Family: Rhodolphus Houghton b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Marriage*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron married Rhodolphus Houghton, son of Darius Houghton Jr and Almira Gill, on Oct 7, 1835 at Rutland, VT, USA.^5,2

Henry Houghton+⁵ b. 1 Mar 1837, d. 16 Oct 1919

John Rudolphus Houghton+⁵ b. 13 May 1839, d. 11 Jan 1933

Julia D. Houghton⁵ b. 3 Nov 1841, d. Jan 1919

Azor Capron Houghton+⁵ b. 2 May 1845, d. 15 Jul 1867

Marcia Lucia Houghton+⁵ b. 21 Aug 1848, d. 7 Sep 1943

Almon Houghton+⁵ b. 22 Feb 1851, d. 4 Aug 1906

Cyrus Houghton+^5,9 b. 18 Nov 1853, d. 4 Jun 1945

Marvin Rhodolpus Houghton⁵ b. 20 Mar 1856

Albert H. Houghton¹ b. 6 Jul 1858, d. 11 Jun 1879

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jun 16, 1816 Rutland, VT, USA, age 35 in 1850 census; age 45 in 1860 census; Brandt: 15 Jun 1816^3,4,2
Marriage Oct 7, 1835 Rutland, VT, USA^5,2
Occupation Aug 13, 1840 Menden, VT, USA, first constable per VT VRs²
1850 Census 1850 Wheatland, Will Co., IL, USA, age 38, a farmer, property $800; 5 houses from brother Leland⁶
1860 Census Jul 12, 1860 Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, age 49, a farmer, property $6000-1200⁷
Death Mar 18, 1868 Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, Brandt: Wilton Center, IL^4,2
Note all children living with Azor in 1860 census
ParentsD Azor Capron and Damaris Duncklee⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT, p. 1046: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://home.comcast.net/~desilva/p53.htm#i1632

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26, dwl 37-40.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Will Co., IL, p. 377, line 9 , dwl 1181-1090.

[S1285] Margaret R. Jenks, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 141.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Henry Houghton¹

M, #41718, b. 1 March 1837, d. 16 October 1919

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton¹ b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron¹ b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Family: Jane Maria Longshore b. 7 Aug 1847, d. 24 Apr 1930

Marriage*: Henry Houghton married Jane Maria Longshore on Apr 26, 1869 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 3655.^1,6

Lawrence Houghton¹ b. 2 Mar 1870, d. 25 Jul 1870

Florence Sydney Houghton+¹ b. 17 Jul 1871, d. 31 Dec 1967

Frank Houghton¹ b. 26 Jun 1872, d. 11 Jul 1872

LLewelyn Rhodolphus Houghton+¹ b. 27 Jan 1886, d. 17 Aug 1968

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Mar 1, 1837 Mendon, VT, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 22 in 1860 census; age "43" in 1870 census; age 43 in 1880 census; Mar 1837, age 63 in 1900 census^2,3,4,5
Marriage Apr 26, 1869 Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 3655^1,6
1870 Census 1870 Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, age 33 a farmer, property $10,600-3777⁷
1900 Census 1900 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 63, farmer; 4 children born, 2 living; 2 houses from brother Almon; 3 servants³
1910 Census 1910 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 73, truck garden farmer⁸
Death Oct 16, 1919 Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, wife is a widow⁹
Biography Brandt: Henry Houghton farmed near Wilton Center, Will Co., IL and later moved to Peotone, IL, where for many years he was a gardner, specializing in flowers. From his greenhouse, garden flowers for funerals, weddings and other occasions, were obtained.⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 150; Sheet 8A; line 45, dwl 135-138.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 18, dwl 98-98.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 201; line 1, dwl 20-20.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.

John Rudolphus Houghton¹

M, #41719, b. 13 May 1839, d. 11 January 1933

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton² b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron² b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Family: Margaret Jane Watson b. 1844, d. 1919

Marriage*: John Rudolphus Houghton married Margaret Jane Watson on May 18, 1861 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 986; age 22.^2,6

Charlotte Elise Houghton+² b. 21 Jan 1863, d. 14 Jun 1949

Emmeline Houghton+² b. 22 Nov 1864, d. 21 Sep 1957

Albert Houghton² b. 9 Jan 1867, d. 21 May 1882

Clara H. Houghton+² b. 9 Apr 1871

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 13, 1839 Rutland or Mendon, VT, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 31 in 1870 census; May 1839, age 61 in 1900 census;
age 80 in 1920 census;
age 90 in 1930 census^3,4,5
Marriage May 18, 1861 Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 986; age 22^2,6
1870 Census 1870 Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, two houses from brother Henry; age 31, a farmer, property $2800-1000⁷
Death Jan 11, 1933 Joliet, Will Co., IL, USA, Cert. 2990021, filed Jan 12, 1933¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockville, Kankakee Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 52; Sheet: 3A; line 16, dwl 35.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 30, dwl 100-100.

Almon Houghton¹

M, #41720, b. 22 February 1851, d. 4 August 1906

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton¹ b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron¹ b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Family: Emma Millstead b. 8 Mar 1843, d. 12 Sep 1926

Marriage*: Almon Houghton married Emma Millstead on circa 1873 mar 27 years in 1900 census.¹

Henry Rudolphus Houghton¹ b. 14 Oct 1874, d. 3 Dec 1958

Clara Houghton¹ b. 14 Mar 1876, d. 5 Oct 1912

Charles Vincent Houghton¹ b. 17 May 1878, d. 14 May 1959

Elizabeth Hannah Houghton+¹ b. 15 May 1886

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Feb 22, 1851 Weathland, Will Co., IL, USA, age 9, IL, in 1860 census; age 19, IL, in 1870 census; Feb 1851, age 49 in 1900 census^2,3
Marriage circa 1873 mar 27 years in 1900 census¹
1880 Census 1880 Wall, Ford Co., IL, USA, age 28, farmer; and Elizabeth Millstead, 80, IL⁴
1900 Census 1900 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 49, farmer; 5 children born, 4 living⁵
Death Aug 4, 1906 USA
Burial 1906 Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wall, Ford, Illinois; Roll: 206; Family History Film: 1254206; Page: 432B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 0866; line 31, dwl 15-16.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 150; Sheet 8A; line 39, dwl 133-136.

Julia D. Houghton^1,2

F, #41721, b. 3 November 1841, d. January 1919

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton¹ b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron¹ b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Family: Daniel F. Robinson

Marriage*: Julia D. Houghton married Daniel F. Robinson on Oct 12, 1858 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 292; Brandt: Grand Island, NE.^6,2,7

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Nov 3, 1841 Mendon, VT, USA, age 9 in 1850 census^3,4,5
Marriage Oct 12, 1858 Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 292; Brandt: Grand Island, NE^6,2,7
Death Jan, 1919 Grand Island, NE, USA⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 51.

Azor Capron Houghton^1,2,3

M, #41722, b. 2 May 1845, d. 15 July 1867

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton¹ b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron¹ b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Family: Clara Jennings

Marriage*: Azor Capron Houghton married Clara Jennings on Oct 12, 1865 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 2258.¹⁰

Laura Houghton¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth May 2, 1845 VT, USA, age 5, VT, in 1850 census; age 15, VT, in 1860 census; Brandt: May 2 1846, Wheatland, Will Co., IL^2,4,5
1860 Census Jul 12, 1860 Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, age 15, a farmer; head of household, with his syblings; parents living on different farm⁶
Milit-Beg Dec 23, 1863 Wilmington, IL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. E, 39th Illinois Infantry, a private^7,8,9
Research Dec 23, 1863 IL, USA
Marriage Oct 12, 1865 Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 2258¹⁰
Death Jul 15, 1867 in the civil war¹¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26.

[S1285] Margaret R. Jenks, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 141.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Will Co., IL, p. 380, line 7 , dwl 1205-1114.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 51.

Marcia Lucia Houghton¹

F, #41723, b. 21 August 1848, d. 7 September 1943

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton² b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron² b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Family: John Millstead

Marriage*: Marcia Lucia Houghton married John Millstead on Mar 22, 1871 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2775, Book B, p. 89; Brandt: Winton Center, IL.^5,2,1

Effie Millstead²

Bell Millstead²

Elta Millstead²

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Aug 21, 1848 VT, USA, age 2, VT, in 1850 census; age 12, VT, in 1860 census; Brandt: Willmington, IL^3,4,1
Marriage Mar 22, 1871 Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2775, Book B, p. 89; Brandt: Winton Center, IL^5,2,1
1880 Census 1880 Douglas, Iriquois Co., IL, USA
Death Sep 7, 1943 Kankakee, IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 52.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Wheatland, Will Co., IL, Reel 432, V. 133, P. 48B, Ln 26.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Cyrus Houghton¹

M, #41724, b. 18 November 1853, d. 4 June 1945

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton¹ b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron^1,2 b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Family: Hannah E. Jones b. 30 Nov 1856, d. 24 Nov 1943

Marriage*: Cyrus Houghton married Hannah E. Jones on May 3, 1879 at Wilton Center, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 7618; age 25 and 22.^6,4

Josie Belle Houghton+¹ b. Dec 1882, d. 15 Sep 1961

Pearl Houghton¹ b. Mar 1887

Ralph David Houghton+¹ b. 1 Jun 1892, d. 16 Dec 1976

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov 18, 1853 Wheatland, Will Co., IL, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census; age 26 in 1880 census; Nov 1853, age 46 in 1900 census; age 56 in 1910 census; age 66 in 1920 census; age 77 in 1930 census; age 86 in 1940 census^2,3,4,5
Marriage May 3, 1879 Wilton Center, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 7618; age 25 and 22^6,4
1880 Census 1880 Wesley, Will Co., IL, USA, age 26, a farmer⁷
1900 Census 1900 Rockford, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 46, farmer⁸
1910 Census 1910 Rockford, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 56, farmer⁹
1920 Census 1920 Blue Springs, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 66, retired farmer¹⁰
1930 Census 1930 Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 77, apartment landlord¹¹
1940 Census 1940 Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 86, none¹²
Death Jun 4, 1945 Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 91^2,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 60.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wesley, Will, Illinois; Roll: T9_261; Family History Film: 1254261; Page: 529C; Enumeration District: 215; sheet 19, line 34, dwl 116-123.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Gage Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 63; Sheet: 6B; line 84, dwl 122-125.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: T624_846; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 68; line 25, dwl 135-135.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Blue Springs, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: T625_986; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55; line 84, dwl 78-78.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California; Roll: 129; Enumeration District: 1086; sheet 4B, line 92, dwl 208-140-143.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_368; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 59-4; line 14, dwl 808.

Marvin Rhodolpus Houghton^1,2

M, #41725, b. 20 March 1856

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton¹ b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron¹ b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 20, 1856 Weathland, Will Co., IL, USA, (age 4 in 1860 census; age 15 in 1870 census)^3,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

Albert H. Houghton¹

M, #41726, b. 6 July 1858, d. 11 June 1879

Father*: Rhodolphus Houghton¹ b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 6 Jul 1869

Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Capron¹ b. 16 Jun 1816, d. 18 Mar 1868

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jul 6, 1858 Weathland, Will Co., IL, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 12 in 1870 census^2,1,3,4
Death Jun 11, 1879 Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, USA, age 19-11-5; Rutland Hx: after being hurt by a mule and developed quick consumption; age 20 y 11 m on GS^5,1
Burial Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, VT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT, p. 1046: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 18, dwl 98-98.

[S1411] Frederic A. Holden, Descendants of Banfield Capron, p. 120.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 45.

[S1285] Margaret R. Jenks, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 141.

Jane Maria Longshore¹

F, #41727, b. 7 August 1847, d. 24 April 1930

Family: Henry Houghton b. 1 Mar 1837, d. 16 Oct 1919

Marriage*: Jane Maria Longshore married Henry Houghton, son of Rhodolphus Houghton and Sarah Elizabeth Capron, on Apr 26, 1869 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 3655.^3,4

Lawrence Houghton³ b. 2 Mar 1870, d. 25 Jul 1870

Florence Sydney Houghton+³ b. 17 Jul 1871, d. 31 Dec 1967

Frank Houghton³ b. 26 Jun 1872, d. 11 Jul 1872

LLewelyn Rhodolphus Houghton+³ b. 27 Jan 1886, d. 17 Aug 1968

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Aug 7, 1847 Reynoldsburg, OH, USA, age 33 in 1880 census; age 52 in 1900 census; age 63, OH, in 1910 census; age 72, OH, in 1920 census; age 82 in 1930 census; 1910 census of son Llewelyn gives IL^2,1
Marriage Apr 26, 1869 Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 3655^3,4
1870 Census 1870 Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, age 33 a farmer, property $10,600-3777⁵
1880 Census 1880 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 43, a farmer⁶
1900 Census 1900 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 63, farmer; 4 children born, 2 living; 2 houses from brother Almon; 3 servants⁷
1910 Census 1910 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 73, truck garden farmer⁸
Note 1910 4 children born, 2 living
1920 Census 1920 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 72, widow, none⁹
1930 Census 1930 Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, age 82, widow¹⁰
Death Apr 24, 1930 Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, Cert. 990177, filed Apr. 26, 1930¹¹
ParentsD John G. and Sydney Longshore; father born in PA, mother born in OH in 1910; opposite in 1920 census^8,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 18, dwl 98-98.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 18, dwl 98-98.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T9_261; Family History Film: 1254261; Page: 590A; Enumeration District: 219; sheet 25, line 24, dwl 153-154.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 150; Sheet 8A; line 45, dwl 135-138.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 201; line 1, dwl 20-20.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_415; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 211;
line 89, dwl 155-155.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peotone, Will, Illinois; Roll 569; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 75; line 94, dwl 195-199.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

Lawrence Houghton¹

M, #41728, b. 2 March 1870, d. 25 July 1870

Father*: Henry Houghton¹ b. 1 Mar 1837, d. 16 Oct 1919

Mother*: Jane Maria Longshore¹ b. 7 Aug 1847, d. 24 Apr 1930

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Mar 2, 1870 Wilton Center, IL, USA²
Death Jul 25, 1870 Wilton Center, IL, USA, in infancy²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.

Florence Sydney Houghton^1,2

F, #41729, b. 17 July 1871, d. 31 December 1967

Father*: Henry Houghton¹ b. 1 Mar 1837, d. 16 Oct 1919

Mother*: Jane Maria Longshore¹ b. 7 Aug 1847, d. 24 Apr 1930

Family: Charles Henry Carter b. 16 Dec 1865, d. 14 Feb 1938

Marriage*: Florence Sydney Houghton married Charles Henry Carter on Dec 4, 1889 at Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 13288.^1,5,4

Walter Henry Carter+¹ b. 4 Nov 1890

Cora Margaret Carter¹ b. 24 Nov 1891

Milton Henry Carter+² b. 8 Apr 1904

Robert Carter⁶ b. c 1912

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jul 17, 1871 Wilton Center, VT, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; age 48 in 1920 census^3,4
Marriage Dec 4, 1889 Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 13288^1,5,4
Death Dec 31, 1967 Elgin, IL, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S415] E-mail from Jennifer Carter Dias, Jan. 2, 2004.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T9_261; Family History Film: 1254261; Page: 590A; Enumeration District: 219; sheet 25, line 24, dwl 153-154.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_415; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 211;
line 89, dwl 155-155.

Frank Houghton¹

M, #41730, b. 26 June 1872, d. 11 July 1872

Father*: Henry Houghton¹ b. 1 Mar 1837, d. 16 Oct 1919

Mother*: Jane Maria Longshore¹ b. 7 Aug 1847, d. 24 Apr 1930

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jun 26, 1872 Wilton Center, IL, USA²
Death Jul 11, 1872 Wilton Center, IL, USA, in infancy²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.