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Re: Horace Houghton 1914 - 1989

trumpeter30101 — 2012-05-23 03:21:03Z

I am Horace Houghton's son. My name is John William Houghton. I was born in Chicago, IL on June 11, 1948. Please email me at trumpeter30101@gmail.com for further info. I would be interested in sharing any information I may have to help you in your search.

Re: Samuel Houghton b1880 abt

RachelRussell94 — 2012-05-11 17:46:14Z

Thanks Patricia. That's the only census that I can identify him. The one with Thomas and Harriet looked good to me too but that Thomas is still alive on the 1911 census whereas the Thomas I'm after died somewhere between 1908 and 1910. Many thanks for looking for me though. I am finding this a complete mystery as I can't even find a birth record for a Samuel Houghton in Bolton. Could it have been registered elsewhere? I'll keep looking!

Re: Samuel Houghton b1880 abt

PATRICIASMITH08 — 2012-05-09 20:33:07Z

1911 census RG14 Piece 23320
Samuel Houghton born Bolton abt 1880, Labourer in a Moulding Shop in a globe ironworks.
Wife Matilda born Manchester both age 31 no children
address 24 Horace Street, Off Halliwell Bolton.

Can't find exact match on earlier census but only one close is Thomas and Harriet have son Samuel born Manchester in 1880.Manchester is close to Bolton so maybe they put the nearest city they were living in at the time. Do you have any names of Samuel's siblings to match, maybe were witnesses at his marriages?

Samuel Houghton b1880 abt

RachelRussell94 — 2012-05-08 20:01:53Z

I'm searching for my grandfather, Samuel Houghton. His army service records suggests that he was born in Bolton in 1879 and signed up in Bury in 1898, aged 18. He was married twice, first in 1908 to Sarah Knight and secondly to Matilda Mcloughlin in 1910. On both wedding certificates, his fathers name is Thomas Houghton. In 1908 Thomas is alive but in 1910 he is deceased. The trouble is that I can't find Samuel on any census record and I don't know any details about his mother. If anyone can shed some light I'd appreciate it.

Re: WIllard Houghton, Lumberman

nellycrowe — 2012-03-28 19:58:34Z

Thanks for the information. Please see link below for information via Kirkland Historical Society. Chapter 2, Page 9 - Discussion of Sarah Jane Houghton communicating via letter that she would like to supply a proper bell for the community.

http://www.kirklandheritage.org/Foundering-Fathers-4-5-3.pdf

Catherine

Re: WIllard Houghton, Lumberman

charlievella — 2012-03-28 19:26:16Z

William Stevens is in John Houghton Line of Lancaster MA. His ancestry is through John's son John Jr, not son Robert who died in 1723.
What is source for William Stevens being related to town of Houghton, WA?
See below for full ancestry of William Stevens.

Charlie

Ancestry of William Stevens Houghton

--- 1st Generation ---

1. WILLIAM STEVENS1 HOUGHTON was born on JUN 20, 1816 in Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 45 in 1860 census; age 62 in 1880 census; JWH & NEGHR: Roxboro MA; NEGHR, 1934: Roxbury 20 June 1806. He married ABBIE FRANCES GOODRIDGE in APR 12, 1849. He married SARAH JANE TOPLIFF in MAY 19, 1859. He died on JAN 30, 1894 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, NE States: Jan. 3.

--- 2nd Generation ---

2. CAPT. REUBEN2 HOUGHTON was born on SEP 10, 1784 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 66 in 1850 census; JWH: Howard, MI (CJV: error). He married NABBY WILLARD MEAD in NOV 26, 1818 in Boxborough, Middlesex, MA, USA, sister of Elisabeth. He died in 1856 MLM: Howard, MI.

3. ELIZABETH2 MEAD was born on SEP 1, 1789 in Boxborough, Middlesex, MA, USA. She died on OCT 21, 1817 in Boxborough, Middlesex, MA, USA, JWH: 23 Sep 1856; Boxborough VR: a. 28 y.

--- 3rd Generation ---

4. CAPT. ASA3 HOUGHTON JR was born on FEB 14, 1758 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA. He married DORCAS MOORE in DEC 9, 1779 in Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA. He married IZA WARNER in OCT 2, 1832 in Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Mrs. Ize Wheeler. He died in 1856 MLM: 1843, Harvard; adm. of estate in W.P. #309-7.

5. DORCAS3 MOORE was born between 1750 and 1760. She married CAPT. ASA HOUGHTON JR, son of CAPT. ASA HOUGHTON and ELISABETH RAND, in DEC 9, 1779 in Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA. She died on DEC 30, 1800 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA.

--- 4th Generation ---

8. CAPT. ASA4 HOUGHTON was born on JAN 28, 1726/27 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA. He married ELISABETH RAND, daughter of JONATHAN RAND and ABIGAIL WHITNEY, in JAN 16, 1749/50 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Harvard Hx: Jan. 4. He died on MAR 14, 1808 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, a. 83 y.

9. ELISABETH4 RAND was born on MAR 18, 1727 in Stow, MA, USA. She married CAPT. ASA HOUGHTON, son of HENRY HOUGHTON JR and ELIZABETH RAND, in JAN 16, 1749/50 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Harvard Hx: Jan. 4. She died on DEC 30, 1800 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, w. of Capt. Asa.

--- 5th Generation ---

16. HENRY5 HOUGHTON JR was born in 1704 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, JWH: 1701. He married ELIZABETH RAND, daughter of HENRY RAND and MARY CRANE, in NOV 24, 1725 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by J. Houghton. He died on DEC 23, 1777 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Harvard VR: 73 y; Whitcomb, MLM: 24 Dec 1777.

17. ELIZABETH5 RAND was born circa 1697 in Stow, Middlesex, MA, USA, Harvard VR: ddcalc, age 82 at death in 1779; JWH, Lancaster VRs: of Stowe, MA. She married HENRY HOUGHTON JR, son of HENRY HOUGHTON and ABIGAIL BARRON, in NOV 24, 1725 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, by J. Houghton. She died on OCT 26, 1779 in Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Houghton & Harvard VR: a. 82, Oct. 26, 1779.

18. JONATHAN5 RAND was born circa 1699. He died on SEP 17, 1785 in Harvard, MA, USA.

19. ABIGAIL5 WHITNEY was born in 1701 in Stow, MA, USA. She died on NOV 8, 1757 in Harvard, MA, USA.

--- 6th Generation ---

32. HENRY6 HOUGHTON was born on FEB 23, 1676 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, USA, Burr & Gage: 23 Feb. 1676 (Woburn Records); JWH, Cutter: 1675; MLM: Feb. 23, 1675. He married ABIGAIL BARRON, daughter of ELLIS BARRON JR and LYDIA PRESCOTT, in JAN 2, 1699/0 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, Torrey, 1st wife; Bond: June 2, 1699-10[sic]. He married HANNAH WEST in APR 23, 1712 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, BT, 6/27: married by Dr. Cotton Mather. He died on DEC 17, 1756 in Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Gravestone at Bolton: a. 90.9.11.

33. ABIGAIL6 BARRON was born on JUL 30, 1680 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA. She married HENRY HOUGHTON, son of JUSTICE JOHN HOUGHTON JR & SR and MARY FARRAR, in JAN 2, 1699/0 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, Torrey, 1st wife; Bond: June 2, 1699-10[sic]. She died in 1711 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, GS: age 31.

34. HENRY6 RAND married MARY CRANE in SEP 29, 1682.

35. MARY6 CRANE married HENRY RAND in SEP 29, 1682.

36. HENRY6 RAND married MARY CRANE in SEP 29, 1682.

37. MARY6 CRANE married HENRY RAND in SEP 29, 1682.

38. THOMAS6 WHITNEY was born on AUG 24, 1656 in Watertown, MA, USA. He married ELIZABETH LAWRENCE. He died on APR 12, 1742 in Bolton or Stow, MA, USA.

39. ELIZABETH6 LAWRENCE was born on JAN 30, 1658 in Watertown, MA, USA. She married THOMAS WHITNEY, son of THOMAS WHITNEY and MARY KENDALL. She died on FEB 8, 1741 in Bolton, MA, USA.

--- 7th Generation ---

64. JUSTICE JOHN7 HOUGHTON JR & SR was born circa 1650 dd calc; CJV: Not in Dedham VR; JWH: "according to tradition, born in England in 1650 and came to America with his parents the same year. A later report says that he was born in Dedham, Mass., which for many reasons seems more probable."; Willard, Keizer: England; MLM: B. Ca. 1650 (He was B. c 1648, acc. to Ancestors of Charles D. Bigelow and wife, Eunice Ann Howe, by Frist, p. 46); FWH: 1650; Marvin: born a year or two before his parents left the old country; Willard: c. 1850-1851, England. He married MARY FARRAR, daughter of JACOB FARRER SR and ANN (--?--), in JAN 22, 1671/72 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Torrey: 22 Jan 1671/72; Lancaster VRs: 22 11m 1671; JWH: 1,22,1671; Clemens: 10 May 1676; NEGHR: 11/22/1671; MLM: Nov. 22, 1671/2; Nourse, Early Rec.: 11.22.1671. He married HANNAH ATHERTON in JAN 27, 1724/25 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, John Houghton Senr. & Hannah Wilder; by ye Rev. Mr. John Prentice; Torrey: m/2 John Houghton 1725. He died on FEB 3, 1736/37 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Bolton Town Records: 87 years; Boston Obits: John Houghton, Esq., a. 86 y., left 7 living chn.

65. MARY7 FARRAR was born in 1648 in Halifax, York, England, Nourse: 1650; Keizer: Lancashire, England. She married JUSTICE JOHN HOUGHTON JR & SR, son of JOHN HOUGHTON and BEATRIX (--?--), in JAN 22, 1671/72 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Torrey: 22 Jan 1671/72; Lancaster VRs: 22 11m 1671; JWH: 1,22,1671; Clemens: 10 May 1676; NEGHR: 11/22/1671; MLM: Nov. 22, 1671/2; Nourse, Early Rec.: 11.22.1671. She died on APR 9, 1724 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Lancaster VRs, 156: Apr. 9; p. 412, Gravestone: Apr 7; 76 yrs; Burr & Gage: Apr. 9.

66. ELLIS7 BARRON JR was born circa 1628 in Waterford, Ireland, Torrey: c. 1633, Watertown MA. He married HANNAH HAWKINS, daughter of TIMOTHY HAWKINS and HANNAH HAMMOND, in DEC 14, 1653 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, Dec. 4, 1653 on p. 295. He married LYDIA PRESCOTT, daughter of JOHN PRESCOTT and MARY GAWKROGER PLATTS, in circa 1678 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, ?m, 2d wife. He died in 1712 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, Torrey: 1712.

67. LYDIA7 PRESCOTT was born on AUG 15, 1641 in Watertown, MA, USA. She married ELLIS BARRON JR, son of ELLIS BARRON and GRACE (--?--), in circa 1678 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, ?m, 2d wife. She died in 1712 1712+.

76. THOMAS7 WHITNEY was born in 1629 in England ae 6 in 1635. He married MARY KENDALL. He died on SEP 20, 1719 in Stow, MA, USA.

77. MARY7 KENDALL married THOMAS WHITNEY, son of JOHN WHITNEY and ELINOR (--?--).

--- 8th Generation ---

128. JOHN8 HOUGHTON was born in 1624 in England (JWH, p. 69: F.W. Houghton, 1631; Immigrants: "1635...from Eaton, Bray, Bedfordshire, England: John Houghton 4"; Marvin: Lancaster, England, "a year or two before parents left old country"). He married BEATRIX (--?--) Torrey: b 1650; Dedham/Lancaster; MLM: Beatrix Joselyn; IGI, Peterson, Anderson: Johes Haughton married Betericiax Walker, m. 24 Feb. 1647, Elland, Yorkshire, England (Yorkshire parish records). He died on APR 29, 1684 in Lancaster, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.

129. BEATRIX8 (--?--) was born in England Charles Anderson: 2 Mar 1622, Briggate, Leeds, York; Burr & Gage: circa 1625. She married JOHN HOUGHTON Torrey: b 1650; Dedham/Lancaster; MLM: Beatrix Joselyn; IGI, Peterson, Anderson: Johes Haughton married Betericiax Walker, m. 24 Feb. 1647, Elland, Yorkshire, England (Yorkshire parish records). She died on JAN 8, 1720 in Lancaster, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, JWH: 8 Jan 1711/12?; BT: questions this death date: "the last trace that I can find of her seemed to show that she was in the toils of paying taxes at Lancaster, when in 1685 she appears as the Widow Houghton" on the constable's list of rate-payers."

130. JACOB8 FARRER SR married GRACE DEANE, daughter of JOHN DEANE, in NOV 28, 1640 in Halifax, York, England. He married ANN (--?--) w/2. He died on AUG 14, 1677 in Woburn, MA, USA.

131. ANN8 (--?--) married JACOB FARRER SR, son of JACOB FARRER and MARY HAUGHTON, w/2.

132. ELLIS8 BARRON was born circa 1600 in Waterford, Ireland. He married GRACE (--?--) in circa 1625 in Ireland Torrey: 1/wf; c 1630/2, England. He married HANNAH HAMMOND in DEC 14, 1653 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, Torrey: aft 1651, ?14 Dec 1653, 4 Dec.; Sisson: Dec. 4, 1656. He died on OCT 30, 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA.

133. GRACE8 (--?--) married ELLIS BARRON in circa 1625 in Ireland Torrey: 1/wf; c 1630/2, England. She died circa 1650 in Watertown, MA, USA.

134. JOHN8 PRESCOTT was born in 1604/5 in Standish, Shevington, Lancashire, England. He married MARY GAWKROGER PLATTS in JAN 21, 1629 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, Sisson Ancestry: Apr. 11, 1629. He died in DEC, 1681 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.

135. MARY GAWKROGER8 PLATTS was born on MAY 15, 1607 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. She married JOHN PRESCOTT in JAN 21, 1629 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, Sisson Ancestry: Apr. 11, 1629. She died in 1674 in Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA.

152. JOHN8 WHITNEY was born in 1592 in England Torrey: ?1592; Savage gives age 35 in 1635 [1600?] Hoyt: 1589 in Isleworth parish, on the Thames, opposite Richmond. He married ELINOR (--?--) in before 1619 in England Torrey: in Eng, b 1619; Watertown. He married JUDITH (--?--) in SEP 29, 1659 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, second. He died on JUN 1, 1673 a widower, ae 74; Torrey: 1673; Savage 2 June 1673, 84 yrs; Farmer: 1 Jun 1673, ae.84.

153. ELINOR8 (--?--) was born circa 1605 Savage: age 30 in 1635. She married JOHN WHITNEY, son of THOMAS WHITNEY, in before 1619 in England Torrey: in Eng, b 1619; Watertown. She died on MAY 11, 1659 Torrey: 1659, ae 54.

--- 9th Generation ---

260. JACOB9 FARRER was born in 1584 in Sowerby, Halifax, York, England. He married MARY HAUGHTON, daughter of HENRY HAUGHTON, in APR 21, 1609 in Heptonstall, Halifax, York, England. He died between MAR 31, 1639 and MAY 2, 1639 in Sowerby, Halifax, York, England.

261. MARY9 HAUGHTON was born in 1588 in Halifax, York, England. She married JACOB FARRER, son of WILLIAM FARRER and MARGARET BANNISTER, in APR 21, 1609 in Heptonstall, Halifax, York, England.

304. THOMAS9 WHITNEY

--- 10th Generation ---

520. WILLIAM10 FARRER was born circa 1560 in Halifax, York, England. He married MARGARET BANNISTER in circa 1583 in Halifax, York, England.

521. MARGARET10 BANNISTER was born circa 1564. She married WILLIAM FARRER in circa 1583 in Halifax, York, England.

522. HENRY10 HAUGHTON was born circa 1562 in England.

Re: WIllard Houghton, Lumberman

nellycrowe — 2012-03-28 19:04:02Z

Thanks so much for the response. In doing further research on the origins of Houghton, Washington, I have found that it was not Willard the town was named after, but William Stevens and Sarah Jane Houghton of Boston whom the town was named after. I am now trying to tie them to Robart Houghton of Lancaster, MA d. 1723

Re: WIllard Houghton, Lumberman

charlievella — 2012-03-23 03:21:51Z

I have Willard's ancestry.

Charlie
charlesvella@comcast.net

WIllard Houghton, Lumberman

nellycrowe — 2012-03-22 05:16:48Z

I'm looking for information on Willard Houghton, a lumberman who founded the town of Houghton, Washington where I lived from age 1-18 before moving to Seattle to attend UW in 1975.

I would greatly appreciate any information. I just discovered my husband is a descendent of Joshua, Soloman and Lois of Vermont and massachusetts and thought it interesting that he might be related to the manMwho started the town where I grew up.

Horace Houghton 1914 - 1989

janwal1953 — 2012-02-19 19:18:21Z

I am interested in finding any information on Horace Houghton. Born 1914 in Ohio. I believe he was in the US Army,reaching the rank of Major. He died in 1989 in Florida.
I'd particularly like to know if he has any family still living.

Houghton's of Hampshire (UK)

brianlewishoughton1 — 2012-02-16 14:39:37Z

This tree is for collecting and sharing as much data on the Houghton's that live and lived in Hampshire.

The more Houghton's that submit accurate information to this tree the better and accurace of All the data within the many Houghton trees will become.

The tree name is
houghton's of hampshire complete history

due to the current issues with the family tree maker 2012 sync problem i am having to reload the tree into ancestry offen.

therefore there is no point joining the tree as it is
often deleted and replaced.

please advise me if you have any data you would like to add.

Regards

Brian Lewis Houghton

Re: Oliver Houghton

CHRISOFCRC — 2012-01-27 23:38:12Z

Olver,
My Houghtons are warks, I think it was Bearley they lived Dad was Charles william Born 1865 approx in Wilmcote, near to stratford upon avon.
Have you any more since last time as I haven't been on for years ?
Chris

Re: Charles James Houghton/Leamington Priors WAR England

CHRISOFCRC — 2012-01-27 23:25:49Z

Kim,
I have a houghton line in warks, charles william born 1865 ? married mary ann dodge\dadge ?
children are rose. ethel. ada. ernest.
Rose was my grandmother.
anything there with you ?
Chris

Re: HOUGHTON of Bedfordshire UK

jenniferdavies4 — 2011-10-17 16:24:51Z

Benjamin Houghtons'1st wife was Emma Robinson born in Bedfordshire.married Benjamin in 1830 St Pauls Bedford.She died in 1844. There were 2 children from this marriage a
boy and a daughter, Elizabeth Emma Houghton born 1839 in Bedford. She went on to marry my 3xgreat uncle Elijah Napthine. They married at Port Fairy in 1859.
You say you have infomation about the family after they arrive in Australia, would appreciate it if you could forward it to me.I am researching The Napthine brothers
who emigrated in 1853. Thanks Jen Davies

Re: Houghton's of Hampshire (Public editable)

brianlewishoughton1 — 2011-09-18 08:48:22Z

Hi charles,

let me know if your access to the tree invite fails to work.
The ideal is to grow membership and have the members correct and add new data / sources / documents.

I work offline with family tree maker which is really annoying as there appears to be no way to merge those files with the ancestry trees.

I've slowly been working through the hampshire parish records and adding as many Houghton's as I can.

By the way my DNA has still not appeared on your DNA site.

Regards

Brian Lewis Houghton

Re: Houghton's of Hampshire (Public editable)

charlievella — 2011-09-18 03:38:59Z

Please allow access.

Charlie

Charles Vella

Ellen Houghton-Boston

janny4169 — 2011-08-30 11:47:10Z

Does anyone have info on Ellen Houghton immigrated possibly from County Donegal? Lived in Boston; married Patrick McLaughlin in 1864; died in Boston in 1896

Amelia Clarissa Houghton

michnative114 — 2011-08-23 02:11:38Z

I am looking for any info on Amelia or her parents, born in New York and died in Grand Rapids Michigan. Married a number of times to Sylvester, Conkey and Peters.

Re: In Memory of Richard Carl Houghton

lkhoughton1 — 2011-06-19 04:53:50Z

Sounds like he was a good man, with a good family.
Thank you for sharing.
L.Houghton

Sarah Houghton b. abt. 1858 Windsor Road, Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2011-06-06 15:48:31Z

Hi,
I am looking for info on Nelson Brown b. abt. 1856 New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia s/o David Brown b. abt. 1824 and Ellen Pulsifer b. abt. 1823. On 22 Jun 1878 in Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia Nelson married Sarah Houghton b. abt. 1858 Windsor Road, ?, Nova Scotia. They had a daughter, Eva May Brown b. 04 Dec 1880 New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia d. 12 Nov 1958 Canaan, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia who married Sumner Weston Collicutt. I am looking for more pertinant birth and death dates for Nelson and his wife Sarah. Sarah's parents were David Houghton and Elizabeth, who I also need info on. Any help would be most appreciated.
Terri (Houghton) Hamblin

Houghton of Arlesey Hertfordshire

francescacase — 2011-05-16 04:42:50Z

Hi There,

I am trying to trace the Houghtons. My grandfather, Michael Houghton was born in Arlesey and married Helen Jordan of Henlow. This is all the information I have of them, am hoping to hear more!

Thanks
Francesca Case

william henry houghton

louisestuart1 — 2011-04-18 22:49:33Z

Looking for relatives of my step-grandad william henry houghton. Born 1919 in chorlton, manchester. Had a son and a daughter (names unknown) from first marriage (wifes name also unknown). Married my gran Lily Stuart (nee Dodds) in 1974. Marriage was registered as with Lilian Stwrt - typos!

thnks

Lou

Charles Houghton b. 1887 Adopted in Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2011-03-13 15:50:15Z

Charles Houghton was my paternal grandfathers brother. He was b. 27 Feb 1887 according to the Falmouth, Nova Scotia census, but have found an alternate birth of 22 Feb 1886. His adopted parents were James Houghton b. 15 May 1844 Waterville, Kings, Nova Scotia and Louisa Jane "Jennie" Aker b. 12 Jun 1862 Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia. Around the turn of the century James and Louisa seperated and she remarried abt. 1904 to a Jeremiah Judson McDonald, taking her 4 youngest children with her. I have found where all the children went to when they became of age. But cannot find anything about Charles accept that he was adopted sometime between his birth and the 1891 census to James and Louisa and is also in the 1901 census in the Houghton household. The censuses indicate that he is adopted son. Beyond that, there is no info. No military records, no death record, no marriage record, nothing in the US either, nothing. I have been looking for him for 10 years and have had no luck. I am in hopes this might sound familiar to some one. My e mail is Countrygirl214@comcast.net

Terri (Houghton) Hamblin

HOUGHTON-Williamson Co., TX

bethrandall — 2011-02-19 13:59:47Z

I am interested in sharing information about the Joel Alexander Houghton and Catherine Ogle family who mostly resided in Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX. I have found much statistical data and some newspaper/book articles, but I’d enjoy sharing with any descendants of this family. I’m especially seeking death ‘proof’ for Joel and Catherine, any family photos, and family stories.
THE FAMILY
Joel Alexander Houghton-born 1827 in Augusta, Richmond Co., GA; died about 1882 in TX (no proof yet)-son of Seaborn and Ann Newsome Houghton
Catherine Ogle-born 1832 in New Albany, IN; died about 1882 in TX (no proof yet)-daughter of Jeremiah and Clarissa Childress Ogle
Children:
Eugene Lavert Houghton-1851-1886-married Sarah Ann Sanders
Alice Josephine Houghton-1853-1923-married William Tate Dalrymple
Nancy Augusta Houghton-1855-1927-married Edwin LeRoy Antony
Seberon Jeremiah Houghton Sr.-1858-1939-married Manetta Halliburton
Ben Anna Roberta Houghton-1860-1945-married Henry Russell McInnis
Katherine Dale Houghton-1862-1935-married James Flack
Joel Alexander Houghton Jr.-1869-1901
Nettie Lee Houghton-1871-1964-married Lawrence C. McBride (my husband’s great-grandparents)
This is just a brief synopsis of this family.

Thanks,
Beth Randall bethran@tx.rr.com

Re: NEED INFO ON DORIS HOUGHTON FROM RHODE ISLAND

MargeSchulkins51 — 2011-01-29 13:03:08Z

Would love to help you. This is no part of my family. Our family is not from the Houghton's from the eastern states.

Marge

NEED INFO ON DORIS HOUGHTON FROM RHODE ISLAND

schlarb1 — 2011-01-25 19:20:10Z

I'm looking for info on Doris Houghton (married name), who was born in Rhode Island around 1929, give or take a year or two. I'm pretty certain that she was also born in Rhode Island.

I believe Mr. Houghton went into the military, at some point, and I think that while he as away, Doris had an affair and and got pregnant, and gave the child away before her husband returned. That child became my adopted brother.

The gossip, was that Doris may have worked at Brown and Sharpe in Rhode Island, but it's possible her husband might have worked there, too, or that only he worked there.

I would like to find out if anyone knows anything about Doris' maiden name, what her husband's first name was, and what happened to Doris. She may have remarried, so I'd also like to find out what that new married name is.

It's fairly likely Doris is still alive, but I'm not sure, and would like to find out so my brother can contact her and find out her medical history, or get ahold of someone who would know that info. My brother has two children with MS, and he's blaming himself, thinking it may be in his genes, but of course doesn't know for certain. If Doris had remarried, I'd like to find out her current husband's name.

Please let me know if you have any information at all on this woman or her life, or on anyone who may have info on her. My brother is 64 years old, and has no idea who his real parents are. He needs to know, if for no other reason, than to find out his medical history.

Thanks so much. You can also contact me at: countryluva03813@yahoo.com.

Thanks again,
Debbie

Albert Houghton b. 1887 of Hants Co., Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2011-01-13 00:50:29Z

I am looking for any info on Albert Houghton b. 15 Mar 1887. Automated genealogy 1901 census has him listed as a domestic in the home of the Mason family. He is not in the 1911 census. I am looking for any info reguarding his parents, siblings, spouse or children. I am not even sure he was born in Nova Scotia. Any help would be appreciated.

Terri (Houghton) Hamblin

Henry Houghton m. Elizabeth Harris

nmeier23 — 2011-01-06 03:01:38Z

Hi,

Looking for information regarding Henry Houghton
m. (19 Jan 1843, St. Albans, Hertfordshire) Elizabeth Harris (b. ca. 1816), listed as "merchant" at time of marriage.

Father: Edward Houghton, tailor

Children:
Edward Pryce Houghton
John Houghton

Thanks!
Nathan

Thomas Houghton and Mary Williams Family

LanitaSS1 — 2010-11-28 15:13:33Z

Hi,

I am researching this family for an elderly friend for Cmas. I am searching for pictures of the following:

Thomas HOUGHTON

Birth: Apr 1837, Virginia
Death: ca 1925, probably Rappahannock County, Virginia
Father: Benjamin HOUGHTON (1806-1859)
Mother: Harriett JOHNSON (1816->1880)

Spouse: Martha Ann WILLIAMS
Birth: Oct 1839, Virginia
Death: bef 1920, Hampton Twp, Rappahannock County, Virginia
Father: Richard WILLIAMS
Mother: Lucinda UNKNOWN
Marr: Dec 17, 1868, Rappahannock County, Virginia

Children:

Sarah B [Sally] (1869-)
Ida May (1871-1956)...mar. Winfield Scott ATHEY. I have her grave pic, but not of her.
Benjamin Barnett (1872-1956).. already have.
William A. (1872-1936, Lamar, TX).. have grave pic but not of him.
Gideon Brown (1876-1955,Upperville, Fauquier County, Virginia)..
Roscoe Lee (1878-1940, Las Vegas. San Miguel County, New Mexico), have grave but not of him.
Thomas E. (1880-)
Lamar Byrd (1882-1974, Daviess County, Missouri).. I have grave but not of him.

Thanks for any help!
Lanita Sconce Smith

Thomas HOUGHTON, b 1837 VA -ca 1925 Rappahannock County, VA

LanitaSS1 — 2010-11-21 15:25:09Z

Looking for information and pictures of the above, spouse and/or children.

Spouse: Martha Ann WILLIAMS
Birth: Oct 1839, Virginia
Death: bef 1920, Hampton Twp, Rappahannock County, Virginia
Marr: ca 1869, Virginia

Children: Sarah B [Sally] (1869-)
Ida May (1871-1956)
Benjamin Barnett (1872-1956)
William A. (1872-1936)
Gideon Brown (1876-1955)
Roscoe Lee (1878-1940)
Thomas E. (1880-)
Lamar Byrd (1882-1974)

Some of these went to Missouri.

Any help is appreciated!
Lanita

Houghtons from Lowick in England

chade9 — 2010-11-20 01:29:12Z

I'm looking for anyone who is related to the Houghtons from Lowick, Northamptonshire, England. I would really like to know if there is anyone still there!!!!

Edward Houghton marries Jane Stares 1774

brianlewishoughton1 — 2010-11-11 18:39:19Z

within the Botley,Hampshire,England parish records
it lists a marriage license for two persons listed above
license granted 8 Dec 1774

I believe i directly descend from Edward.
I would love to go back further yet there appear to
be very few trees with edward & Jane within them

The record states Edward was from titchfield and
possibly connected to the Houghton's whom were of the trade 'butchers' a reference from his sons marriage.

So we can assume that Jane was from Botley.

Any help and facts for this houghon would be very useful

Charlotte Houghton Wilson b @ 1820 NY (?) (Sarah Charlotte ?)

newfane1967 — 2010-11-09 13:13:28Z

Charlotte Houghton Wilson is listed as the mother of William M Wilson (b. 19 March 1851, d 3 July 1830) on his death certificate in Lockport/Niagara/New York. William's brother's death certificate lists different parent names....There is also a possibility that this may be Sarah Charlotte Houghton???? Any information appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Janet Houghton b. 1834, Waterville, Kings, Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2010-11-04 11:49:49Z

Hi Kate,
The Janet I mentioned in earlier post IS Jane Amelia Houghton b. 09 Sep 1834 Waterville, Kings County, Nova Scotia and married to James A. Robinson. Here is one of my sources: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Canadian Census, Copyright (c) 2001, 2002 FamilySearch (TM) Internet Genealogy Service, May 18, 2005.
Census Place Lot 39, Kings, Prince Edward Island
Family History Library Film 1375800
NA Film Number C-13164
District 3
Sub-district I
Page Number 33
Household Number 133

Household:

Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
James ROBINSON M Male English 60 England Section Foreman Church of England
Jane ROBINSON M Female English 44 Nova Scotia Church of England
Allice M ROBINSON Female English 17 Nova Scotia Church of England
Jesse ROBINSON Female English 14 Nova Scotia Church of England
Netlie S ROBINSON Female English 4 Prince Edward Island Church of England

Jane was the d/o Jacob Houghton b. 03 Nov 1798 Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia d. 21 Apr 1871 Falmouth, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada and Mary Ann Shannahan b. Abt. 1805 Chester, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia. Jacob and Mary Ann married 24 May 1823 Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia and had 10 children. Jane Amelia Houghton is the sibling of my great grandfather, James Houghton b.15 May 1844 Waterville, Kings, Nova Scotia d. 04 Mar 1914 Bogg Road, Falmouth, Hants, Nova Scotia.
Jane's father, Jacob was the s/o Richard Houghton b. 12 Aug 1764 Chester, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia and Lucy Melvin b. 08 Oct 1780 Chester, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Canada. There is quite a bit of info online concerning Richard and Lucy.
Feel free to contact me off board and I will help you with the other siblings of Jane Amelia.
Terri (Houghton) Hamblin
Countrygirl214@comcast.net

Kenneth Robert Houghton 1930-2006 Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2010-11-04 11:25:00Z

I am seeking the parents of Kenneth Robert Houghton b. 28 Dec 1930 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia d. 06 Oct 2006 Valley Re. Hosp., Kentville, Kings, Nova Scotia. He resided in Berwick, Kings County until his death. Here is his obit.

Kenneth Robert Houghton
Halifax Herald 10/9/2006
HOUGHTON, Kenneth Robert - Berwick, passed away peacefully Friday, October 6, 2006, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. He was born in Lunenburg on December 28, 1930. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Shirley, and eight children: son, Richard (Carol) Houghton; daughters, Linda (Lester) Cleveland, Cathy (Harold) MacDonald, Elayne Zwicker, Julie (Ronald) Salsman, Brenda (Arthur) Acker, Kristine (Peter) Curtis, Donna (Scott Langille) Houghton. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Besides his parents, Kenneth was predeceased by two sons, one daughter in infancy, one brother and two sisters. No visitation or funeral service by his request. A family graveside committal service was held on Sunday, October 8, in Berwick Cemetery, Rev. Donald MacPherson officiated. Arrangements have been made under the care and direction of H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Berwick (902-538-9900). Donations in Kenneth's memory may be made to the Apple Dome Building Fund in Berwick or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: lindsayfuneralsberwick@ns.aliantzinc.ca

I am in hopes someone might be able to tell me his parents names? Many thanks.

Terri (Houghton) Hamblin
Countrygirl214@comcast.net

Jemima Houghton b abt 1708 Lancaster, Mass

LelaniArris — 2010-09-23 23:58:44Z

Jemima Houghton married Samuel Carter 1725 in Lancaster. Many trees give her as the daughter of Jonas Houghton and Mary Burbeen/Berbeane. However I don't find the documentation for this in the Lancaster records - and Mary would have been 47 or so at her birth.

Jonas and Mary Burbeen did have a son Jonas, who is presumably the Jonas Houghton who m. a Mary Brigham (b. 26 Oct 1687) of Marlborough. It seems more likely that these would be Jemimas parents, but I'm unable to find anything definitive one way or the other.

Anybody have actual sources to point me to for help with this?

Thanks
Lelani

Re: James W Houghton B.1892 ENGLAND D. 1935 LA

charlievella — 2010-09-16 23:35:11Z

Janet

Do you know how long he was in US?
Contact me.
charlesvella@comcast.net

Charlie

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~houghtonfa...

Ryan J.Houghton

lastonestanding — 2010-09-16 04:37:10Z

obit is in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on Sept 15 2010 in southern California:
Ryan age 24 of Ontario California passed away on Sept 12 2010 at San Antonio Hospital in Upland,Ca.He was born March 5th 1986 in Fontana,Ca. and lived in Ontario Ca. for 24 1/2 years;
He worked as a planner/aerospace for 7 years. He enjoyed playing poker,golf,basketball and watching the Cowboys. Ryan is survived by his parents Brett and Jaymi Houghton
Sisters Amber, Karissa and Kylie
grandparents Sue Houghton, Maurice and Merrilly Houghton and Andre Rott. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Muriel Rott.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm on Sept 16,2010 at Ontario Nazarene Church at 1311 West 5th st in Ontario Ca. Services will be held at 10am on Sept 17th at the same church. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Kidney Foundation or the Nazarene Church of Ontario.

James W Houghton B.1892 ENGLAND D. 1935 LA

janetk183 — 2010-09-15 01:57:58Z

I am seeking information on my GreatUncle James W. Houghton---born to James and Mary Ann (nee' Whitlam)in Norwich, Norfolk, England.

In 1917, he joined the Winnipeg 61st CEF Battalion. His attestation papers state he was married and my elders beleive that his wife's name was Celina.

Family legend has that he was also a Canadian Mountie who helped with the capture of a notorious Chicago gangster. He then moved to LA where he served as a driver or bodyguard to film star Mary Pickford. He died circa 1935 in LA and both my Mother and her cousin remember being told she sang at the funeral. They also remember photos of an elaborate funeral.

My mother believes he had a son named Roy who was in the oil industry and a grandson who was a test pilot for Boeing.

THANKS!

Re: Houghtons of MA and IL

charlievella — 2010-09-04 01:39:12Z

Hi
We have proved that Isaac Houghton is a descendant of Ralph Houghton of Lancaster MA from DNA evidence (thanks to John Darrell Houghton). Thomas Baldwin Houghton was in 1860 census of Gridley with Isaac II. We have no evidence, but I believe that Thomas Benjamin Houghton, father of Thomas Baldwin, was son of Jesse Houghton, father of Isaac I.
Sorry no pictures. If you have any Houghton data, would love to communicate: charlesvella@comcast.net

Charlie

Re: Houghtons of MA and IL

howty216 — 2010-09-02 03:22:55Z

Isaac S. Houghton II that lived with Thomas in Gridley is my Great Great Great Grandfather. I too am trying to figure out how Isaac Houghton II was related to Thomas. Would you happen to have any old Houghton photos from Gridley or MA?

Re: Joseph Houghton b Bethnal Green, London 1856

mrnoble2 — 2010-07-23 10:02:50Z

Hi Mike
I canot make connections to any of the names you gave. My Houghtons stem from James Houghton b 1781 who married Sophia Bevis. Will keep your info on record though, just in case. Happy hunting
Michael

Re: Joseph Houghton b Bethnal Green, London 1856

mikewad — 2010-07-22 12:41:32Z

I know that his father was also called Joseph Houghton, who was also from the Bethnal Green/Shoreditch area, and his mother was Maria Howard.

Joseph Houghton (d 1940 West Ham, Essex, England) married Adelaide Clark (b Bethnal Green, London 1861, d Ilford, Essex 1958) in Bethnal Green / South Hackney around 1881. They had six children who I have traced: Lilian (b Bethnal Green 1883), Rosetta (b Southall Middlesex 1884), Joseph Walter (b Southall Middlesex 1889), Cicely Violet (b Bethnal Green c1895), Sydney Charles (b Bethnal Green 1898) and Hilda Ena (b Mile End Old Town 1906).

I know the family and descendants of Rosetta. I am sure Lilian never married, had no descendants, and passed away in the 1970s. I know nothing about the other four children, except that Hilda lived in the Clacton, Essex area circa 1970.

Re: Joseph Houghton b Bethnal Green, London 1856

mrnoble2 — 2010-07-20 20:07:56Z

I have Houghtons in Bethnal Green around this period but not a Joseph. Any other names you are interested in? eg who was his father?
Regards
Michael

Joseph Houghton b Bethnal Green, London 1856

mikewad — 2010-07-15 12:44:02Z

Am looking for details of relatives and descendants of Joseph Houghton (1856-1940) and Adelaide Clark (1861-1958)

Re: HOUGHTON of Catamount Hill, Colrain, MA

MargeSchulkins51 — 2010-07-09 04:44:44Z

Thank you for contacting me but I am not from this group of Houghton's.
My Houghtons are from Lincolnshire and Yorkshire England and then across the pond to Michigan,Illinois, Californis and other areas. Thomas Houghton was born in Lincolnshire,and had 10 children in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England. I'm from Michigan,the suburb Of Detroit.
Marge

HOUGHTON of Catamount Hill, Colrain, MA

sylvallah — 2010-07-07 20:49:52Z

Are you descended from the HOUGHTON family of Catamount Hill, Colrain, MA? If so, you are by birth a member of the Catamount Hill Association. www.catamounthillassociation.org Catamount HOUGHTONs include: Anna, Dwight, Eben, Ebenezer, Elvira, Nathaniel, Orrin, and Reuben.

The Catamount Hill Association first met in 1875 after most of the residents of Catamount Hill had moved away. Their love of the Hill brought them back for a grand reunion, which was such a success it has been repeated every five years ever since. Today, the descendants of these 70 families still meet to celebrate our mutual heritage and to learn and share stories of our beloved Catamount Hill.
Our next meeting is this August 7, 2010 at the Colrain Central School at 10am. People come from all over the country, some having attended for many years, some for the first time as they rediscover their roots. Information about the event is on our website.
We are also gearing up to celebrate the bicentennial of the May 1812 flag-raising on the Hill in 2012. It is believed that this was the first time a US flag was raised over a schoolhouse. We are planning a weekend celebration in partnership with our sister organization, Mary Lyon Foundation, which owns the property where the monument is located. You can learn more about Mary Lyon at: www.mlef.org
I have done extensive research on Catamount Hill and its 690 residents from 1763-1875. I have some more HOUGHTON information to share. I am eager to learn more about the family and would like to include more about them and the other 70 Catamount families on our website. Please feel free to correspond with me directly at the above email, or you can contact the board at catamount1875@gmail.com.
Warm regards,
Sarah Johnson, President
Catamount Hill Association

Re: Janet Houghton b. 1834, Waterville, Kings, Nova Scotia

kateoncapecod — 2010-06-26 17:35:56Z

Thanks for responding! Unfortunately, I don't know. I have been unable to trace the family after they moved to PEI. I was hoping I could locate their marriage record here in Mass, but have not been successful. I am not related, but have been assisting a friend whose mother was a Robinson and a descendant of Jane and James. She had no information on her family so I have been working backwards and James and Jane are as far back as I have been able to trace. I have never seen her recorded as Janet, but when searching through records I have often found nicknames used instead of birth names.
If you come across anything that might link your Janet to my Jane, please let me know as I am currently at a dead end.
Best,
Kate

Re: Janet Houghton b. 1834, Waterville, Kings, Nova Scotia

Countrygirl214 — 2010-06-26 16:25:38Z

Thank you Kate,
Do you know who Jane Amellia Houghton's b/836 parents were? I am positive that my Janet Houghton b. 09 Sep 1834 Waterville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia was the d/o Jacob Houghton and Mary Ann Shannahan. 5 films on Family LDS sight and a handwritten account in a old family bible are where I got my info. They all say her name was Janet. I see you live on the cape. How are you related?

Terri Hamblin
East Wareham, MA.

Re: Janet Houghton b. 1834, Waterville, Kings, Nova Scotia

kateoncapecod — 2010-06-26 02:30:28Z

I have a Jane Amelia Houghton born abt 1836 in Nova Scotia married to a James Robinson born abt 1821 in England in my tree. According to their daughter's birth record (https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=... were married in Boston 10 Oct 1855. I have not been able to locate any records in Boston matching this couple for that date/year. They are listed in the 1861 and 1871 census of Canada living in Halifax and in 1881 living in PEI. It appears he worked for the railroads. Do you think this is your Janet?