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Elizabeth Betsy Hilton 1815–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jun 1815

Birth Location: Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA

Death Date: 23 Jun 1887

Death Location: Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA

Father: Richard Hilton

Mother: Elizabeth Dinsmore

Spouse(s): Alvin Houghton

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

The story of Elizabeth Betsy Hilton began in 1815 in Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA. In 1850, Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA. Elizabeth Betsy Hilton married Alvin Houghton, and had children including Amelia Houghton, Austin Houghton, Aviilla Houghton, Climena Houghton, Ervin O Houghton. Elizabeth Betsy Hilton passed away in 1887 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Betsy Hilton began in 1815 in Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA.
  • Elizabeth Betsy Hilton married Alvin Houghton, and had children including Amelia Houghton, Austin Houghton, Aviilla Houghton, Climena Houghton, Ervin O Houghton.
  • Elizabeth Betsy Hilton passed away in 1887 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Hilton
1768–1817
Birth Location: Woolwich, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
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Elizabeth Dinsmore
1777–1815
Birth Location: Chester, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
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Spouses(s)

Alvin Houghton
1810–1891
Birth Location: Madison, 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
AH

Elizabeth Hilton's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Hilton
1815–1887
Birth Place: Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA
Parents
Richard Hilton
1768–1817
Woolwich, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Elizabeth Dinsmore
1777–1815
Chester, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (J.) Hilton
1738–1802
Berwick, York, Maine, USA
Susannah Harnden
1744–1820
Woolwich, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Arthur Dinsmore
1752–1829
Chester, New Hampshire
Margaret Fulton
1749–1837
Chester, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Hilton's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Betsy) Hilton (17 Jun 1815–23 Jun 1887) m. Alvin Houghton (12 Jun 1810–13 Nov 1891)
  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–

Elizabeth Hilton's Timeline

7 Records

1815
17 Jun 1815
Birth of Elizabeth Betsy Hilton in Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA
Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA
1850
1850
Age 35
Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided here in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided here in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 60
Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided here in Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Elizabeth Betsy Hilton resided here in Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
1887
23 Jun 1887
Age 72
Death of Elizabeth Betsy Hilton in Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1815
    Event Place: Anson, Somerset, 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: 12
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas; Roll: 399; Page: 571A; Enumeration District: 325
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: M593_556; Page: 81B; Family History Library Film: 552055
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine; Page: 788; Family History Library Film: 803433
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 127; Page: 106A

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine; Page: 788; Family History Library Film: 803433

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: M593_556; Page: 81B; Family History Library Film: 552055

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas; Roll: 399; Page: 571A; Enumeration District: 325

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1887
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, USA
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