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Jonathan Houghton 1686–1737 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1686

Birth Location: Lancaster

Death Date: 8 Apr 1737

Death Location: Massachusetts, USA

Father: John Jr

Mother: Mary Farrar

Spouse(s): Thankful White

Children(s): Achsah Goeth, Thankful Houghton, Mary Houghton, Keziah Houghton, Jonathan Houghton, Azubah Houghton, Rufus Houghton, Ephah Houghton, Zerish Houghton, Ephah Houghton

The story of Jonathan Houghton began in 1686 in Lancaster. In 1737, Jonathan Houghton resided in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, US. Jonathan Houghton married Thankful White, and had children including Achsah Goeth, Azubah Houghton, Ephah Houghton, Jonathan Houghton, Keziah Houghton, Mary Houghton, Rufus Houghton, Thankful Houghton, Zerish Houghton. Jonathan Houghton passed away in 1737 in Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonathan Houghton began in 1686 in Lancaster.
  • In 1737, Jonathan Houghton resided in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, US.
  • Jonathan Houghton married Thankful White, and had children including Achsah Goeth, Azubah Houghton, Ephah Houghton, Jonathan Houghton, Keziah Houghton, Mary Houghton, Rufus Houghton, Thankful Houghton, Zerish Houghton.
  • Jonathan Houghton passed away in 1737 in Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jonathan Houghton's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Houghton
1686–1737
Birth Place: Lancaster
Parents
John Houghton Jr
1650–1737
England
Mary Farrar
1648–1724
Grandparents
John Houghton
1624–1684
Beatrix (Joselyn) Walker
1622–1720
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Joan Watson
1632–1701
Taunton, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonathan Houghton's Descendants

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Jonathan Houghton (20 Feb 1686–8 Apr 1737) m. Thankful White (27 Mar 1689–8 Apr 1737)
  1. 1. Achsah Goeth 1727–1809
    1. 1. Achsah Whitcomb 1751–1796 m. Jonathan Whitcomb 1750–1830
      1. 1. Luke Whitcomb 1792–1876 m. Nancy Whitcomb 1789–1831
        1. 1. Charles Whitcomb 1827–1860
        2. 2. Luke (Whitcomb) Jr 1821–1860
        3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Gough 1819–1891
        4. 4. Sarah Lincoln 1824–1900
      2. 2. Jonathan (W.) Whitcomb 1783–1868 m. Lovina Whitcomb 1781–1876
      3. 3. Mary (Polly) WHITCOMB 1785–1861 m. Phineas HOUGHTON 1782–1874
        1. 1. Phineas (W) Houghton 1802–1901 m. Anne (Lucy) Burges 1812–1868
        2. 2. Phineas (Houghton) Jr 1818–1843
        3. 3. Eunice Nourse 1813–1899
        4. 4. Jonas Houghton 1815–1898 m. Hannah (E) Houghton 1821–
        5. 5. Mandana Stuart 1823–1904
        6. 6. Susan Barrows 1830–1913
        7. 7. Achsah Bowers 1822–1902
        8. 8. Jonathan (W) Houghton 1811–1897
        9. 9. Phineas (Houghton) Jr 1818–1843
        10. 10. Jonas Houghton 1815–1898 m. Hannah (E) Houghton 1821–
        11. 11. Jonathan (W) Houghton 1811–1897
        12. 12. Mary (Ann) Houghton 1805–1847 m. Henry Willard 1810–1847
  2. 2. Thankful Houghton 1714–
  3. 3. Mary Houghton 1715–
  4. 4. Keziah Houghton 1717–
  5. 5. Jonathan Houghton 1719–
  6. 6. Azubah Houghton 1720–
  7. 7. Rufus Houghton 1722–
  8. 8. Ephah Houghton 1727–1728
  9. 9. Zerish Houghton 1729–
  10. 10. Ephah Houghton 1731–

Jonathan Houghton's Timeline

4 Records

1686
20 Feb 1686
Birth of Jonathan Houghton in Lancaster
Lancaster
1737
Abt 1737
Age 51
Jonathan Houghton resided here in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
1737
8 Apr 1737
Age 51
Death of Jonathan Houghton in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
1737
7 Apr 1737
Age 51
Jonathan Houghton - Probate in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1686
    Event Place: Lancaster
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [4] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [6] North America, Family Histories
    [7] Colonial Families of the USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1737
    Event Place: Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lancaster
    Record Source: Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 a - Z, July

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1737
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [3] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1737
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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