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Melvin W Houghton 1837–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 August 1837

Birth Location: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA

Death Date: 29 February 1928

Death Location: Maryland, Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Father: Tompkins Houghton

Mother: Phoebe Wager

Spouse(s): Lucy Smallin

Children(s): Grace Houghton, Georgianna Hitchman

In 1837, Melvin W Houghton entered the world in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA, born to Tompkins Houghton And Phoebe Wager. In 1850, Melvin W Houghton resided in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA. In 1860, Melvin W Houghton resided in Hartwick, Hartwick, Otsego, New York, USA. Melvin W Houghton married Lucy L Smallin, and had children including Georgianna Hitchman, Grace Jane Houghton. Melvin W Houghton passed away in 1928 in Maryland, Otsego County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Melvin W Houghton entered the world in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA, born to Tompkins Houghton And Phoebe Wager.
  • In 1850, Melvin W Houghton resided in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Melvin W Houghton resided in Hartwick, Hartwick, Otsego, New York, USA.
  • Melvin W Houghton married Lucy L Smallin, and had children including Georgianna Hitchman, Grace Jane Houghton.
  • Melvin W Houghton passed away in 1928 in Maryland, Otsego County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tompkins Houghton
1810–1872
Birth Location: Maryland,Otsego County,Ny
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Phoebe Wager
1811–1894
Birth Location: Otsego Co., New York
PW

Spouses(s)

Lucy Smallin
1836–1910
Birth Location: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
LS

Children(s)

Grace Houghton
1885–1970
Birth Location: Maryland,Otsego County,Ny
GH
Georgianna Hitchman
1870–
Birth Location: United States
GH

Melvin Houghton's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Houghton
1837–1928
Birth Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Parents
Tompkins Houghton
1810–1872
Maryland,Otsego County,Ny
Phoebe Wager
1811–1894
Otsego Co., New York
Grandparents
Jonas (M) Houghton
1787–1865
Putney, Windham, Vermont, United States
Hannah Cass
1789–1871
Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Houghton
1750–1835
Hadassah Houghton
1753–1837
Iddo Cass
1766–1830
Anna Thurber
1767–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Cyrus Houghton
1723–1786
Miriam Butler
1725–1799
Simeon Houghton
1718–1791
Jerusha Taylor
1714–1758
Joseph Cass
1739–1800
Rachel Martin
1748–1787
Hezekiah Thurber
1741–1795
RACHEL Harkness
1749–1817

Melvin Houghton's Descendants

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Melvin (W) Houghton (14 August 1837–29 February 1928) m. Lucy (L) Smallin (24 September 1836–11 March 1910)
  1. 1. Grace (Jane) Houghton 1885–1970 m. Frank (Dudley Brown) Morgan 1883–1944
    1. 1. Hilda (Grace) Morgan 1912–1999 m. Everett (Cecil) Shaver 1905–1997
      1. 1. Gerald (Cecil) Shaver 1931–1951
    2. 2. Kennethia Morgan 1906–
    3. 3. Gluny Morgan 1908–
    4. 4. Steward Morgan 1915–
    5. 5. Irene (E) Morgan 1917–
    6. 6. Blanch Morgan 1922–
  2. 2. Georgianna Hitchman 1870–

Melvin Houghton's Timeline

12 Records

1837
14 August 1837
Birth of Melvin W Houghton in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Hartwick, Hartwick, Otsego, New York, USA
Hartwick, Hartwick, Otsego, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 28
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Chaseville, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Chaseville, Otsego, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 38
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 68
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 78
Melvin W Houghton resided here in Maryland, Otsego, New York, United States
Maryland, Otsego, New York, United States
1928
29 February 1928
Age 91
Death of Melvin W Houghton in Unadilla, Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Unadilla, Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 August 1837
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 579; Page: 159a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hartwick, Hartwick, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hartwick, Otsego, New York; Roll: M653_840; Page: 573; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Maryland, Chaseville, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: M593_1075; Page: 205B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 915; Page: 160B; Enumeration District: 102

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: 1145; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241145

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Maryland; County: Otsego; Page: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374962

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Maryland; County: Otsego; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 February 1928
    Event Place: Unadilla, Otsego County, New York, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maryland, Otsego County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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