Houghton Surname Project

Michael Leonard March¹

M, #46925, b. 1832

Family: Nellie Marie Houghton b. 5 Oct 1841

Marriage*: Michael Leonard March married Nellie Marie Houghton.¹

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Birth

1832

Albion, Orleans Co., NY, USA¹

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Dale Wilken, April 26, 2000.

Nellie Marie Houghton¹

F, #46926, b. 5 October 1841

Family: Michael Leonard March b. 1832

Marriage*: Nellie Marie Houghton married Michael Leonard March.¹

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Birth

Oct 5, 1841

NY, USA¹

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Dale Wilken, April 26, 2000.

Moses Sawyer Beaman¹

M, #46929, b. 14 November 1841

Father*: Elory Brown Beaman² b. 12 May 1810, d. 30 Oct 1852
Mother*: Mary Priscilla Houghton² b. 31 Jul 1813, d. 11 Nov 1846

Family: Lucy Jane Lockwood

Marriage*: Moses Sawyer Beaman married Lucy Jane Lockwood on May 1, 1867.³

Biography

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Birth

Nov 14, 1841

MA, USA, age 8 in 1850 census^3,4

Marriage

May 1, 1867

Residence

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 83 #4652, 126 #4660.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 182; line 1, dwl 60-61.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83.

Harriet Wilder Beaman^1,2

F, #46930, b. 15 June 1843, d. 28 November 1850

Father*: Elory Brown Beaman¹ b. 12 May 1810, d. 30 Oct 1852
Mother*: Mary Priscilla Houghton¹ b. 31 Jul 1813, d. 11 Nov 1846

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Birth

Jun 15, 1843

Death

Nov 28, 1850

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83 #4653, 126 #4661.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 83, 126.

Sarah Beaman¹

F, #46931, b. 23 March 1845, d. 15 November 1898

Father*: Elory Brown Beaman² b. 12 May 1810, d. 30 Oct 1852
Mother*: Mary Priscilla Houghton² b. 31 Jul 1813, d. 11 Nov 1846

Family: William S. Walker

Marriage*: Sarah Beaman married William S. Walker on Jun 6, 1866.³

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Birth

Mar 23, 1845

MA, USA³

Marriage

Jun 6, 1866

Death

Nov 15, 1898

Sterling, MA, USA³

Residence

Sterling, MA, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 83 #1654/4654, 126 #4662.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 126.

Emma Beaman¹

F, #46932, b. circa 1849

Father*: Elory Brown Beaman² b. 12 May 1810, d. 30 Oct 1852
Mother*: Eunice B. (?)^2,3 b. c 1819

Biography

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Birth

circa 1849

MA, USA, age 1 in 1850 census³

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 126 #4663.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_343; Page: 182; line 1, dwl 60-61.

Ella Beaman¹

F, #46933

Father*: Elory Brown Beaman² b. 12 May 1810, d. 30 Oct 1852
Mother*: Mary Priscilla Houghton² b. 31 Jul 1813, d. 11 Nov 1846

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75, 126 #4664.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 75.

William Paterson¹

M, #46934

Family: Harriet Houghton

Marriage*: William Paterson married Harriet Houghton on Jan 1, 1845 at Genesee Co., MI, USA.¹

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Marriage

Jan 1, 1845

Genesee Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S976] Liahona Research, Michigan Marriages: Early to 1850, p. 44.

Harriet Houghton¹

F, #46935

Family: William Paterson

Marriage*: Harriet Houghton married William Paterson on Jan 1, 1845 at Genesee Co., MI, USA.¹

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Marriage

Jan 1, 1845

Genesee Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S976] Liahona Research, Michigan Marriages: Early to 1850, p. 44.

Mary Ann Barningham^1,2

F, #46936, b. 20 November 1822, d. 20 February 1858

Family: Aaron Haughton b. 23 Apr 1812, d. 28 Dec 1887

Marriage*: Mary Ann Barningham married Aaron Haughton, son of Samuel Haughton and Mary Beaumont, on Jun 11, 1844 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I.^5,6

Moses Haughton⁸ b. 9 Aug 1845, d. 27 Aug 1845
Sarah C. Haughton+⁹ b. 27 Apr 1848, d. 25 Jun 1913
Joseph V. Haughton⁸ b. 16 Apr 1850, d. 14 Oct 1851
Clara Maria Haughton+² b. 28 Oct 1852, d. 28 Sep 1926
Henry J. Haughton² b. 22 Mar 1856, d. 1924
(?) Haughton⁸
(?) Haughton⁸

Biography

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Birth

Nov 20, 1822

England, age 28 in 1850 census^3,4

Marriage

Jun 11, 1844

Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I^5,6

1850 Census

Sep 20, 1850

Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 38, mason⁴

Death

Feb 20, 1858

Winnebago Co., IL, USA^3,7

Burial

Crane Cemetery, Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA⁷

ParentsD

Job Barningham and Elizabeth Flint³

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 44.
[S415] E-mail from Jeffrey Haughton, Oct 25, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Baraconi, Apr 22, 2003.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 310B; Image: 29; line 10, dwl 12-12.
[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Daniel Bart Houghton, Mar 18, 2006.
[S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Descendants of Aaron Haughton, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bryajw/haughton, July 17, 2002.

Aaron Haughton¹

M, #46937, b. 23 April 1812, d. 28 December 1887

Father*: Samuel Haughton² b. 1784, d. 30 Mar 1846
Mother*: Mary Beaumont b. 1780, d. 28 Nov 1824

Family 1: Harriet Derwent b. 15 Sep 1811, d. 12 Feb 1844

Marriage*: Aaron Haughton married Harriet Derwent at Stockport, Cheshire, England.^4,5

Thomas Derwent Haughton+² b. 6 Dec 1832, d. 15 Aug 1918
Aaron Haughton Jr+² b. 8 Sep 1834, d. 3 May 1909
Mary Harriett Haughton+² b. 12 May 1836, d. 29 May 1914
Nye Haughton+² b. 3 Jul 1838, d. 15 Dec 1877
Eunice Haughton⁴ b. c 1841
Samuel Haughton+⁴ b. 12 Feb 1844, d. 23 Feb 1901
(?) Haughton⁴ b. 12 Feb 1844, d. 12 Feb 1844

Family 2: Mary Ann Barningham b. 20 Nov 1822, d. 20 Feb 1858

Marriage*: Aaron Haughton married Mary Ann Barningham on Jun 11, 1844 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I.^1,6

Moses Haughton⁴ b. 9 Aug 1845, d. 27 Aug 1845
Sarah C. Haughton+² b. 27 Apr 1848, d. 25 Jun 1913
Joseph V. Haughton⁴ b. 16 Apr 1850, d. 14 Oct 1851
Clara Maria Haughton+² b. 28 Oct 1852, d. 28 Sep 1926
Henry J. Haughton¹¹ b. 22 Mar 1856, d. 1924
(?) Haughton⁴
(?) Haughton⁴

Family 3: Ruth Bradley b. 28 Nov 1822, d. 18 Feb 1883

Marriage*: Aaron Haughton married Ruth Bradley on Jul 2, 1866 at Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I.^4,6

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Birth

Apr 23, 1812

Cheshire, England, age 38 in 1850 census; age 48 in 1860 census; age 57 in 1870 census; age 68 in 1880 census^2,3

Marriage

Stockport, Cheshire, England^4,5

Emigration

Apr 23, 1841

Liverpool, England^4,5

Marriage

Jun 11, 1844

Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I^1,6

1850 Census

Sep 20, 1850

Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 38, mason⁷

1860 Census

Aug 7, 1860

Howard, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 48, stone mason⁸

Marriage

Jul 2, 1866

Winnebago Co., IL, USA, Book I^4,6

1870 Census

1870

Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, age 57, farming⁹

1880 Census

1880

Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA, aged 68; retired farmer; next door to Thomas Alston Houghton¹⁰

Death

Dec 28, 1887

Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA^3,5

Burial

Jan 1, 1888

Crane Cemetery, Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, USA⁵

Biography

Daniel Bart Houghton: Aaron Haughton Sr. was born on April 23, 1812 in Cheshire, England. He was christened on October 1, 1812 in Gee Cross Church, Hyde, Cheshire, England. He Died on December 29, 1887 in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. He was buried on January 1, 1888 in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois - Crane Cemetery. Aaron was a stone mason and worked with his father and brother to construct many of the early factories and railroad bridges in England. He with wife Harriett and four children sailed for New York from Liverpool on April 23, 1841. They first were in Rochester, New York where Aaron helped construct the aqueduct that carried the Erie Canal over the Genesee River. In 1842 they went by the Canal to Buffalo and then by the Great Lakes to Chicago. Then by wagon to Winnebago County, Illinois.

In Illinois, Aaron built the first stone house in Winnebago County. He erected many other stone houses and barns and a school in Rockford. Aaron was often called on to make window arches for many buildings. When the dome of the new county collapsed in 1877, killing nine, Aaron was called upon to rebuild it. He did and outstanding job because hundreds of pounds of dynamite were required to bring it down when the old courthouse was replaced in 1967. He also was involved in the construction of the dam across the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois, In 1880 he completed the rural stone Elton School with the help of William Hobson.

Aaron was also a farmer, In September 1842 he bought 40 acres from the government for $50. He then bought 120 acres from his father-in-law and later added more acreage. According to the History of Winnebago County (1877) he owned 190 acres, had been "Post Master, Path Master, and School Director". In 1880 he was a "retired farmer" in Durand Township.

When he first came to Winnebago County, marketing had to be done in Chicago or Milwaukee, 100 miles away. The trip would take six to nine days. Aaron was said to have taken 37 bushels of wheat to Chicago for which he received 50 cents a bushel. He used the money for groceries and provisions which he brought home in a "two bushel sack". Things changed when the railroads reached Rockford in 1853 and Durand in 1857.

He was married to Harriet Derwent (daughter of Thomas Derwent and Hannah Bradwall) before 1832 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. Harriett Derwent was born on September 15, 1811 in Hope, Derbyshire, England. She died on February 12, 1844 in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. Harriett died giving birth to a daughter who died the same day. Harriett's grave was the first in Crane Cemetery. Aaron Haughton Sr. and Harriett Derwent had the following children:

     Thomas Derwent Haughton (born on December 6, 1832)
     Aaron Haughton Jr. (born on September 8, 1834)
     Mary Harriett Haughton (born on May 12, 1836)
     Nye Haughton (born on July 2, 1838)
     Eunice Haughton (born about 1842)
     Samuel Haughton (born on February 12, 1844)

He was married to Mary Ann Barningham (daughter of Job Barningham and Elizabeth Flint) on June 11, 1844 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Mary Ann Barningham was born on November 20, 1822 in England. Supposedly Mary and Aaron had seven children. She died on February 20, 1858 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Mary Ann was buried in Crane Cemetery with Aaron and Harriet. Aaron Haughton Sr. and Mary Ann Barningham had the following children:

     Moses Haughton was born on August 9, 1845 in Winnebago County, Illinois, He died on August 27, 1845 in Winnebago County,      Illinois.
     Sarah C. Haughton (born April 27, 1848)
     Joseph V. Haughton was born on April 16, 1850 in Winnebago County, Illinois. He died on October 14, 1851 in Winnebago      County, Illinois.
     Clara Maria Haughton (born October 28, 1852)
     Henry J. Haughton was born on March 22, 1856 in Pecatonica Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. In 1990, Henry was living      with his sister Clara and her family. In 1910, Henry was living with his sister Clara and her husband on their farm in Winnebago      Township. When they retired, Henry continued to live on the farm with the new owner, his nephew Lester Houghton. In 1920,      Henry was living alone on a farm in Pecatonica Township, Winnebago County, Illinois, Henry passed away at the home of his      nephew, Lester Houghton, He was buried in Pecatonica Cemetery, Winnebago County, Illinois.

He was married to Martha Whitman on June 27, 1859 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Martha Whitman was born about 1807 in England. Martha was the widow of Thomas Derwent Jr. who she married in England. In 1850 the widowed Martha and son Thomas III were living in Howard (Durand) Township on real estate valued at $1,000. In 1860 she was again with her son. Whether her marriage to Aaron ended in divorce or annulment is not known. She died in 1881 in Winnebago County, Illinois. She was buried in Durand Township, Winnebago County, Illinois - Crane Cemetery.

He was married to Ruth Bradley (daughter of M. Bradley) on July 2, 1866 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Ruth Bradley was born on November 28, 1822 in Vermont (?). Ruth's first husband was Milo Hall. She died on February 18, 1883 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Ruth is buried in Crane Cemetery with Aaron, Harriet and Mary.⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Descendants of Aaron Haughton, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bryajw/haughton, July 17, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Baraconi, Apr 22, 2003.
[S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Daniel Bart Houghton, Mar 18, 2006.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 310B; Image: 29; line 10, dwl 12-12.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Howard, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M653_240; Page: 370; Image: 370; Family History Library Film: 803240; line 3, dwl 2729-2738.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M593_294; Page: 270B; Image: 106; Family History Library Film: 545793; line 29, dwl 290-298.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Winnebago Co., IL, FHL Film 1254261 National Archives Film T9-0261, p. 40C, sheet 23, line 15, dwl 230-236.
[S415] E-mail from Jeffrey Haughton, Oct 25, 2002: FHL Film 1254261, Nat. Archives Film T9-0261, p. 40 C.

O. C. Turner¹

M, #46938

Family: Caroline Haughton

Marriage*: O. C. Turner married Caroline Haughton on Jul 16, 1841 at Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9.^1,2

Biography

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Marriage

Jul 16, 1841

Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Caroline Haughton¹

F, #46939

Family: O. C. Turner

Marriage*: Caroline Haughton married O. C. Turner on Jul 16, 1841 at Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9.^1,2

Biography

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Marriage

Jul 16, 1841

Lawrence Co., IL, USA, Book 0CD, p. 9^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 362.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Sabre Sheldon¹

F, #46948, b. 15 March 1823, d. 21 May 1866

Family: Roswell Haughton b. 18 Aug 1813, d. 1 Nov 1854

Marriage*: Sabre Sheldon married Roswell Haughton, son of Henry Haughton and Joanna Townsend, on Dec 30, 1840 at Adams Co., IN, USA.¹

Taricia Haughton+⁴ b. 2 Jul 1841, d. 1878
Francis Haughton+⁴ b. 8 Oct 1843, d. 7 Sep 1923
Franklyn Haughton⁴ b. 22 Oct 1845, d. 22 Jul 1852
Sarah Lavina Haughton⁴ b. 5 Feb 1846
James Haughton+⁴ b. 14 Apr 1849, d. 22 May 1885
Dr. Asa Haughton+⁴ b. 7 Jul 1851

Biography

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Birth

Mar 15, 1823

NY, USA, age 36 in 1860 census²

Marriage

Dec 30, 1840

Adams Co., IN, USA¹

1860 Census

1860

French Twp, Adams Co., IN, USA, age 36, none³

Death

May 21, 1866

⁴

ParentsD

Joseph Sheldon and Hannah French; niece of George French, who married Roswell's sisters⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S978] Liahona Research, Indiana Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 397.
[S415] E-mail from Bryant Haughton, Oct. 9, 2002.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , French Twp, Adams Co., IN, p. 188, line 25, dwl 1322-1305.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Judy Assony's website, http://www.mtcc.com/~mom/myged/main7.html#I3952, Oct 9, 2002.

Martha W. James¹

F, #46949

Family: William D. Houghton b. c 1819, d. 1883

Marriage*: Martha W. James married William D. Houghton, son of Joab Houghton Jr and Abigail Wood, on Aug 4, 1844 at Jefferson Co., IN, USA.¹

Amanda Houghton b. c 1846

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Marriage

Aug 4, 1844

Jefferson Co., IN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S978] Liahona Research, Indiana Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 397.