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Amory Houghton 1812–1882

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Amory Houghton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1812 · Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 20 Feb 1882 · Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America
Father Rufus Houghton (1769–1853)
Spouse Sophronia Mann Oakes
Children Alfred Houghton

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Biography

In 1812, Amory Houghton entered the world in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to rufus houghton. Amory Houghton married sophronia mann oakes, and had children including alfred augustus houghton. Amory Houghton passed away in 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1812
Birth of Amory Houghton in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1882
Death of Amory Houghton in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Amory Houghton

This ancestor line traces from Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1769) to Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1812) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Amory Houghton (1812–1882) was born in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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Amory Houghton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Amory Houghton PTP
1812–1882
Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Rufus Houghton PTP
1769–1853
Bolton, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Amory Houghton's Descendants

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Amory Houghton PTP 1812–1882
  1. 1. Alfred Augustus Houghton PTP 1851–1892