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Alvin Houghton 1810–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1810

Birth Location: Madison, Maine, USA

Death Date: 13 Nov 1891

Death Location: Linn, Washington County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Nathan HOUGHTON

Mother: Patty CROSBY

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hilton

Children(s): Ervin Houghton, Austin Houghton, Aviilla Houghton, Amelia Houghton

In 1810, Alvin Houghton entered the world in Madison, Maine, USA, born to Nathan Houghton And Patty Crosby. In 1849, Alvin Houghton resided in Athol, Massachusetts. In 1850, Alvin Houghton resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Alvin Houghton married Elizabeth Betsy Hilton, and had children including Amelia Houghton, Austin Houghton, Aviilla Houghton, Climena Houghton, Ervin O Houghton. Alvin Houghton passed away in 1891 in Linn, Washington County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1810, Alvin Houghton entered the world in Madison, Maine, USA, born to Nathan Houghton And Patty Crosby.
  • In 1849, Alvin Houghton resided in Athol, Massachusetts.
  • In 1850, Alvin Houghton resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Alvin Houghton married Elizabeth Betsy Hilton, and had children including Amelia Houghton, Austin Houghton, Aviilla Houghton, Climena Houghton, Ervin O Houghton.
  • Alvin Houghton passed away in 1891 in Linn, Washington County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan HOUGHTON
1769–1853
Birth Location: Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
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Patty CROSBY
1770–1833
Birth Location: Winslow, Kennebec, Maine, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hilton
1815–1887
Birth Location: Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA
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Children(s)

Ervin Houghton
1841–1925
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
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Austin Houghton
1844–1926
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
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Aviilla Houghton
1853–
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
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Amelia Houghton
1836–
Birth Location: Springfield,Sangamon,Illinois
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Alvin Houghton's Ancestors

Self
Alvin Houghton
1810–1891
Birth Place: Madison, Maine, USA
Parents
Nathan HOUGHTON
1769–1853
Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Patty CROSBY
1770–1833
Winslow, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Thomas HOUGHTON
1737–1790
Lancaster,Worcester,Massachusetts
Phebe GERRY
1730–1771
Stoneham,Middlesex,Massachusetts
Robert (Crosby) *
1734–1792
Townsend,Middlesex,Massachusetts
Susannah (Sherwin) *
1734–1807
Boxford,Essex,Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Houghton
1700–1764
Moriah Moore
1699–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1655–1709
Dyna Phillips
1657–1738
Jonathan Moore
1669–1742
Hannah Sawyer
1675–1765

Alvin Houghton's Descendants

1.
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Alvin Houghton (12 Jun 1810–13 Nov 1891) m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Hilton (17 Jun 1815–23 Jun 1887)
  1. 1. Ervin (O) Houghton 1841–1925 m. Sarah (J) Houghton 1842–1881 m. Sara Clara 1859–1921
    1. 1. Anna (Laura) Houghton 1867–1947 m. James (William) Hunt 1863–1937
      1. 1. Robert (Love) Hunt 1906–1983 m. Gladys Smith 1904–1970
        1. 1. Robert (Houghton) Hunt 1933–2011
        2. 2. Sharon (Lynn) Hunt 1938–2009 m. Clifford (George) Hess 1937–1997
      2. 2. John (Franklin) Hunt 1896–1968 m. Bertha (A) Pim 1897–1976
        1. 1. Carl (Jackson) Hunt 1915–1996 m. Mary (Kathryn) Thomas 1915–
        2. 2. Gerald (Eugene) Hunt 1932– m. Loane (Lee) Murrey 1933–1979
      3. 3. Amanda (May (Aunt Sis)) Hunt 1890–1984 m. Harry (Edgar) Thomas 1888–
        1. 1. Edgar (Hunt) Thomas 1912– m. Selma (Tressia) Pingetzer 1909–2001
        2. 2. Alice (M) Thomas 1909–1931
      4. 4. Arthur (William) Hunt 1893–1955 m. Esther Deeken 1896–1998 m. Flora (Knell) Perkins 1894–1950
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Maxwell) Hunt 1920–1997 m. Franklin (Maurice) Walker 1925–2014
        2. 2. Robert (James) Hunt 1923–1980 m. Nanette (L) Hunt 1924–2018
        3. 3. Arthur (William) Hunt 1915–1944 m. Virginia (Buckner Wilson) Jr 1917–
        4. 4. Betty (Lee) Hunt 1914–1914
        5. 5. Unknown (Daughter) Hunt 1915–
      5. 5. James (Russell) Hunt 1902–1984 m. Marguerite (May) Baltz 1906–1996
      6. 6. Bell (E) Hunt 1903–
    2. 2. Lilian Houghton 1869– m. Oscar (H.) Anderson 1868–1926
      1. 1. Zoe Anderson 1892–
    3. 3. Laura (Ethel) HOUGHTON 1867–1903 m. Peter (William (William Joseph) Clark changed to W J after Father) Died 1862–1955
      1. 1. Ralph (William) Clark 1892– m. Faye (Geveane) Wannamaker 1903–1999
        1. 1. Lester (Ralph) Clark 1922–2014
      2. 2. Nora (M.) Clark 1890–1940 m. Earl (Joseph) Rencin 1901–1986
        1. 1. Billy (Joe) Rencin 1930–2013
        2. 2. Infant (Son) Rencin 1928–1928
      3. 3. Jesse Clark 1887–1968 m. Esther (A) Yeager 1889–
        1. 1. Murray (Arlo) Clark 1914–2003
        2. 2. Myron (M) Clark 1912–
        3. 3. Veda (L) Clark 1916–2001
        4. 4. Vernon (W) Clark 1917–1944
        5. 5. Isla (R) Clark 1923–1986
      4. 4. Warren (L) Clark 1899–1997 m. Marie (D) Wesche 1901–1995
        1. 1. Lowell (Warren) Clark 1919–2003
      5. 5. Alice (H) Clark 1897–1981 m. Jesse (Tobias) Poland 1893–1989
        1. 1. Melvin (Clark) Poland 1918–2002
        2. 2. Helen (M) Poland 1924–1987
        3. 3. Willis Poland 1927–2018
        4. 4. Harold (D) Poland 1923–
      6. 6. Merritt (Edwin) Clark 1896–1980 m. Edna (Merle) Bledsoe 1897–1977
        1. 1. Phil (G) Clark 1924–2014
        2. 2. Floyd (Merrit) Clark 1920–2007
        3. 3. Neil (Owen) Clark 1927–1927
        4. 4. Lyle (Loren) Clark 1922–1981
        5. 5. David (Mack) Clark 1931–1979
        6. 6. Edwin (Merle) Clark 1926–1980
      7. 7. Earnest (E) Clark 1901–1998 m. Nancy (Jane) Bolejack 1902–1975
        1. 1. Gaylard (Bryant) Clark 1930–1986
        2. 2. Marilyn (Joy) Clark 1937–2006
    4. 4. Ethel Houghton 1886–1926
    5. 5. Herbert Houghton 1887–
  2. 2. Austin Houghton 1844–1926 m. Eva 1860–1894 m. Myrta (R) Houghton 1867–1916
    1. 1. Leona (Mae) Houghton 1882–1944
    2. 2. Edwin Haughton 1871–
    3. 3. Ruthe Houghton 1896–
    4. 4. Foster Benedet 1888–
  3. 3. Aviilla Houghton 1853–
  4. 4. Amelia Houghton 1836–

Alvin Houghton's Timeline

9 Records

1810
12 Jun 1810
Birth of Alvin Houghton in Madison, Maine, USA
Madison, Maine, USA
1849
1849
Age 39
Alvin Houghton resided here in Athol, Massachusetts
Athol, Massachusetts
1850
1850
Age 40
Alvin Houghton resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 50
Alvin Houghton resided here in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1872
31 May 1872
Age 62
Alvin Houghton resided here in Butler, Washington, Kansas, United States
Butler, Washington, Kansas, United States
1873
30 Sep 1873
Age 63
Alvin Houghton resided here in Washington, Kansas, USA
Washington, Kansas, USA
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 65
Alvin Houghton resided here in Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 70
Alvin Houghton resided here in Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
1891
13 Nov 1891
Age 81
Death of Alvin Houghton in Linn,Washington,Kansas
Linn,Washington,Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1810
    Event Place: Madison, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_19; Line: 11
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 454; Family History Library Film: 803226
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 127; Page: 106A
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Athol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 127; Page: 106A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 454; Family History Library Film: 803226

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 May 1872
    Event Place: Butler, Washington, Kansas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Washington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_19; Line: 11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1891
    Event Place: Linn,Washington,Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Linn, Washington County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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