Edward Houghton 1860 Pine Valley Census

Edwin Houghton,   39, farmer, $1,200, $250, New York, wife, I child.

History: Civil War Soldiers, Co. I; 14^th  WI Inf.

Clark County News July 1908

The Military Record of Clark County, Wisconsin from "The History of Clark Co., WI" by Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge, pg. 721 - 726   When President Lincoln, in 1861, called upon the loyal North for volunteers to aid the government of the United States in suppressing the rebellion in the Southern States, the County of Clark responded nobly. It then had within its borders about 120 families and a population, all told, of approximately 800. There are no records attainable relative to any enlistments for three months' service, if there were any, but the county furnished to one company of the 14th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry about thirty men. They were all enlisted and enrolled in Co. I of that regiment for three years, and when they left the state to take the field the company was in command of Capt. Calvin R. Johnson, of Black River Falls, an able lawyer and a good soldier.   The Fourteenth Regiment, it is said, was one of the best that Wisconsin put in the field. It left the state early in March, 1862, and in less than thirty days was engaged in the battle of Shiloh, where it lost nearly 100 men in killed, wounded and missing. In October of the same year the regiment lost ninety-five men killed, wounded and missing at the battle of Corinth.   The members of this regiment were with Grant at Vicksburg, in 1863, and in a charge before that city in May of that year they sustained the loss of 107 men. On the surrender of Vicksburg the regiment was given the post of honor and led the advance of the troops on their entry into the surrendered city. The members of the Fourteenth also saw service on the Red River expedition and a portion of it was with General Sherman in his Atlanta campaign. Early in 1865 they were sent to New Orleans, and shortly after were engaged with the enemy at Spanish Fort until its surrender, and were in various skirmishes along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. They were not mustered out until Oct. 9, 1865, about six months after the surrender of Lee to Grant at Appomatox Court House. General Sherman, in his memoirs, referring to regiments from Wisconsin, states that her regiments were kept filled with recruits, whereas other states generally filled their quota by new regiments, and the result was that he estimated a Wisconsin regiment equal to an ordinary brigade.

The following is a list of the members of Company I 14th Wisconsin Vol. Inf. who resided in Clark County at the time of their enlistment:

Gustavus Ayers, Louis Lynch, Charles Bacon, Edward H. Markey, Charles F. Bone, Andrew J. Manley, Chauncey Blakeslee, William Neverman, Wilson S. Covill, John O'Neill, Hy G. Chamberlain, Nelson Osgood, Benjamin Darling, Robert F. Sturdevant, Jas. W. Ferguson, John R. Sturdevant, Benjamin Folsom, Washington Short, Alexander Green, Edward Houghton, Cyrus 0. Sturgeon, Joseph Ives, Thomas Vine, John F. King, Ferdinand C. Wage, George R. King, Thomas Whitmore, and more.

Edward Houghton -In the war times his home was at Houghtonberg in the southwestern part of the county, now in the town of Mentor. The hamlet took its name from the family, of which he was a member.

Since the close of the Civil War, many of the veterans have died and at the present time only ten veterans remain living.

Edward Houghton is now a resident of Tacoma, Wash. He was the county treasurer of Clark County for two years. In the war times his home was at Houghtonberg in the southwestern part of the county, now in the town of Mentor. The hamlet took its name from the family, of which he was a member.

Humbird Lodge, No. 191, A.F.& A.M., was organized in April 1874, with thirteen members, and worked under a dispensation until June following, when it was regularly chartered, and the following officers elected: F.W.Whicomb, W.M.; H.C.Holbrook, S.W.; E.P.Houghton, J.W.; A.B.Holbrook, secretary; Warren Page treasurer, and Oliver Houghton.

The present officers are: E.P.Houghton, W.M.; E.J.Mckinley, S.W.; S.A  .Wise, J.W.; F.W. Whitcomb, secretary; Oliver Houghton, treasurer W.H Clark , S.D.; Albert Alderman, J.D.; W.H .Colfax, tyler. The present membership is thirty-five; meetings are held on the first and third Saturday nights of each month, and lodge property is valued at $500.

1880 Mentor Township, Clark Co., WI Federal Census

Edgar Houghton @35, b. NY, Farmer, Parents b. NY

Wife: Elisabeth @54, b. OH, Parents b. OH

Dau: Mary @13, b. WI, Student

Son: Ira Houghton @5, b. wI, Student

An EP Houghton was still living in Clark Co, WI when the 1885 Census for Civil War Veterans was taken.

He was also still living in Mentor, Clark Co, WI in 1895

MENTOR TOWNSHIP, CLARK CO., WI--20 June 1895

(Present townships of Mentor, Foster North and Foster South)
Mentor   Statistics: Male 436  Female 406  Total 842

Page 1 G's Wilbur, E P Houghton,  ? A Fradenberg, A's Fradenberg,….

Source: Clark County Republican Press (Neillsville, Wis.) 01/16/1902

---------Houghton, Elizabeth (1845 - 11 JAN 1901)

It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Mrs. Edgar P. Houghton, who passed away at her home in this city (Neillsville, Clark County) on Saturday, Jan. 11, 1902, the cause of her death being consumption. She was an invalid for a number of years and although everything in the power of medical skill and loving care was done to stay the march of the dread disease, her form grew weaker from day to day till at last the life thread was sundered and she slept the sleep of death.

Elizabeth Nettleton was born in Ohio in 1845 and came with her parents to this state in 1855, settling in (some of my copy was cut off)

host of friends, all of whom fell in her death a personal loss. She was one whom to know was to respect and she possessed those sterling qualities which merit the admiration of all. To the bereaved relatives is extended the sympathy of the entire community

Edgar Pope Houghton (M)
b. February 1846, #50108
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Edgar Pope Houghton was born in February 1846 in NY, USA. He was the son of David J. Houghton and Betsey Twilksger. Edgar Pope Houghton married Elizabeth Nettleton in circa 1867. Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton appeared in the census of 1870 of Mentor, Clark Co., WI, USA. Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton appeared in the census of 1880 of Mentor Twp, Clark Co., WI, USA. Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton appeared in the census of 1900 of Nielsville, Clark Co., WI.
 
Children of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton
Mary Irene Houghton+ b. c 1867
Ira Pope Houghton b. Dec 1870
Ralph Houghton b. Oct 1883
Elizabeth Nettleton (F)
b. November 1845, d. 11 January 1902, #53004
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 Elizabeth Nettleton was born in November 1845 in OH, USA. She married Edgar Pope Houghton, son of David J. Houghton and Betsey Twilksger, in circa 1867. Elizabeth Nettleton and Edgar Pope Houghton appeared in the census of 1870 of Mentor, Clark Co., WI, USA. Elizabeth Nettleton and Edgar Pope Houghton appeared in the census of 1880 of Mentor Twp, Clark Co., WI, USA. Elizabeth Nettleton and Edgar Pope Houghton appeared in the census of 1900 of Nielsville, Clark Co., WI. Elizabeth Nettleton died on 11 January 1902. Elizabeth Nettleton was buried at Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 
Children of Elizabeth Nettleton and Edgar Pope Houghton
Mary Irene Houghton+ b. c 1867
Ira Pope Houghton b. Dec 1870
Ralph Houghton b. Oct 1883
Lani note/April 2006 Elizabeth Nettleton Houghton was the daughter of David and Sarah Nettleton. Sarah Nettleton married Peter Fradenberg after David Nettleton’s death and was living with Edgar Pope and Elizabeth Hougton at the time of her death. (See obit later in this bio)
Mary Irene Houghton (F)
b. circa 1867, #52998
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Mary Irene Houghton was born circa 1867 in WI, USA. She was the daughter of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton. Mary Irene Houghton was listed in the census of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton in 1870 at Mentor, Clark Co., WI, USA. Mary Irene Houghton was listed in the census of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton in 1880 at Mentor Twp, Clark Co., WI, USA. Mary Irene Houghton married Franze Metcalf.
 
Child of Mary Irene Houghton and Franze Metcalf
Marjorie Metcalf (living)
Ira Pope Houghton (M)
b. December 1870, #52999
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 Ira Pope Houghton was born in December 1870 in WI, USA. He was the son of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton. Ira Pope Houghton was listed in the census of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton in 1880 at Mentor Twp, Clark Co., WI, USA. Ira Pope Houghton married Grace (?) in circa 1896. Ira Pope Houghton and Grace (?) appeared in the census of 1900 of Mentor, Clark Co., WI.

Source: HUMBIRD ENTERPRISE (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) 07/05/1913

--------- Houghton, Grace E. (1876? - 23 JUN 1913)

From the Tacoma (Wash.) Daily News of June 24, 1913, the following item was taken: "Mrs. Grace E. Houghton, age 36, wife of Ira Houghton, died yesterday of tuberculosis at their home at American Lake. She had lived in Tacoma seven years, coming from Wisconsin. Surviving members of the family, besides her husband, are her mother and two sisters, living at Bellingham, a sister in New Jersey, a brother at Seattle and one at Maple Fall, Wis. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the chapel of George W. Piper, South Tacoma. Rev. J. W. Carter of Ashbury M. E. Church will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery."

Mrs. Houghton, whose maiden name was Grace Judkins, was an Alma Center young lady, and after her marriage with Ira Houghton, they made their home in Humbird, Clark County, Wis. several years. Their home has been in the state of Washington for some time

Ralph Houghton (M)
b. October 1883, #56719 

 Ralph Houghton was born in October 1883 in WI. He was the son of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton. Ralph Houghton was listed in the census of Edgar Pope Houghton and Elizabeth Nettleton in 1900 at Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.

 
Above from the Houghton Project  

From the 1870 Mentor, Clark Co, WI census:

Name: William H Nettleton Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838 Age in 1870: 32 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Mentor, Clark, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Humbird Roll: M593_1705 Page: 469 Image: 265 Year: 1870 Nettleton, WIlliam H., 32, born in OH. he is a wheelwright. , Sarah, 20, born in IN.  Fannie V., 2, born in WI. , David, 56, born in N.Y. Sarah, 44, born in N.Y. Houghton, Edgar, 25, born in N.Y. , Annie E., 24, born in OH.

David Nettleton must have died between 1875 and 1878 and I have been unable to find any burial records for him in Clark Co, WI so perhaps he is buried in Jackson Co.

His wife, Sarah would remarry (see below) SARAH A. NETTLETON (wife of David; age 56) - Married PETER FREDENBIRG [Fradenburgh]; 30 Sep 1878; Jackson County, Wis Later she would die at the home of her daughter Elizabeth Nettleton Houghton (see below) Source: Clark County Republican Press (Neillsville, Wis.) 08/16/1900

Fredenberg, Sarah (MAR 1826 - 13 AUG 1900)

Mrs. Sarah Fredenberg died Monday morning, Aug. 13, 1900, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Houghton, after a few days' illness. She was here (Neillsville, Clark County) on a visit when she became sick and remained under her daughter's care. The remains were taken to her home at Humbird Monday morning, and the funeral took place there Wednesday. At the time of her death she was seventy-four years and five months old

***Information above from the David and William Nettleton Bio

After Elizabeth (Nettleton )Houghton died  Edgar married a second time and moved to the state of Washington.

Here is his second wife’s obit.

Source: HUMBIRD ENTERPRISE (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) 10/25/1919

--------- Houghton, Alice E. (13 AUG 1854 - 17 OCT 1919)

A copy of the Tacoma (Wash.) Tribune of Oct. 18, 1919, contains the following notice of the death of Mrs. Edgar P. Houghton:

"After an illness of more than a year, Mrs. E. P. Houghton died Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. D. Metcalf, 210 23rd St. S. E. Puyallup.

Alice Elizabeth Wells was born Aug. 13, 1854, at Huntley, Ill., and was married to E. P. Houghton March 25, 1903. They came to the state of Washington in 1904, residing in Puyallup and Tacoma ever since. Mrs. Houghton was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Ladies of the G. A. R., and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her husband; one sister, Mrs. W. L York  of Puyallup, and one brother, E. A. Wells, of Marengo, Ill.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the chapel of Spurr & Dunlap's Rev. M. B. Loughlen will officiate and entombment will be in the Tacoma Mausoleum."

Old friends here (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) extend to the bereaved husband consolations in this hour of sorrow

Lani note/April 2006 It would seem from this obituary that daughter, Mary Irene Houghton who married Franze D Metcalf was also living in Puyallup, WA at 210 23^rd St." and both Edgar Pope and his wife, Alice (Wells) Houghton were living with this daughter and son in law at that time.

Other Houghton Obits from Clark Co, WI

Source: HUMBIRD ENTERPRISE (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) 12/18/1909

--------- Houghton, Jeffers (21 OCT 1828 - 12 DEC 1909)

Mr. Jeffers Houghton, the last surviving member of the original family of Houghtons who settled in Houghtonburg in 1856, died at a hospital in Minneapolis last Sunday at the age of 81 years. Mr. Houghton had enjoyed comparatively good health until about three years ago. In an effort to relieve his sufferings he was operated on a short time ago and died in the hospital Dec. 12. The funeral was held at Merrillan Tuesday afternoon and the body was interred in the Houghtonburg Cemetery.

Mr. Houghton was born in Chenango Co., N.Y., Oct. 21, 1828. He was married there to Miss Sarah Wilcox, and then migrated to Illinois and later into the new state of Wisconsin. To them were born four children, one son Nathan, of Minot, N.D., surviving. One son was killed in the war and is buried in the south. Mrs. Houghton still survives, but has been in an enfeebled condition for many years.

In the early "70's Mr. Houghton disposed of his farm and went to Augusta to live. He left there after a ten years' residence, going into Minnesota to live. For some time past Mr. Houghton had made his home with Charles Hamlin in Montevideo.

Thus passes another one of the earliest settlers of this section. All of the old settlers remaining, those who knew him best, have naught but praise for his early life and character. 'Twas the sturdy pioneers such as he, that laid the foundation in hardship that their posterity might live in happiness and plenty.

Houghton, Daughter of Hugh (APR 1911 - NOV 1911)

The little seven-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Houghton was brought from Milwaukee for burial last Thursday, and the services were held at the home of the child's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Houghton, in Houghtonburg last Friday afternoon. Rev. A. D. Moore of Merrillan, officiated. The sunshine of parental love could not warm her life nor keep her from drooping, and in her stead is left only a holy and beautiful memory. The small body was laid to rest in the cemetery by hands that had tried to minister to her young life. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their affliction.

 Emma Elizabeth Levis (F)
b. 28 March 1855, d. 27 November 1934, #48357
 Emma Elizabeth Levis was born on 28 March 1855 in New Denomora, Jackson Co., WI, USA. She married Ira Clarence Houghton, son of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker, in 8 June 1873 at Black River Falls, WI, USA. Emma Elizabeth Levis and Ira Clarence Houghton appeared in the census of 1900 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI. Emma Elizabeth Levis and Ira Clarence Houghton appeared in the census of 1920 of Jackson Co., WI, USA. Emma Elizabeth Levis was listed in the census of Mahlon Levis Houghton and Emma Rose Matti in 1930 at Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Emma Elizabeth Levis died on 27 November 1934 at Houghtonburg, Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Emma Elizabeth Levis was buried on 30 November 1934 at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 
Children of Emma Elizabeth Levis and Ira Clarence Houghton
Ella M. Houghton+ b. 28 Sep 1877, d. 28 Sep 1957
Sidney L. Houghton+ b. 28 Nov 1878, d. 22 Nov 1949
Mahlon Levis Houghton+ b. 24 Aug 1881, d. 6 Dec 1966
Oliver Hugh Houghton+ b. 22 Aug 1882, d. 15 Jul 1957
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Oliver Houghton (M)
b. 5 June 1818, d. 1888, #10435
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Oliver Houghton was born on 5 June 1818 in Green, NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Oliver Houghton married Caroline Walker in 12 March 1846. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1860 of Chemung, Worcester Co., MA, USA. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1870 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1880 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Oliver Houghton died in 1888 at Houghtonburg, WI, USA. Oliver Houghton was and Caroline Walker were buried at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 
Children of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker
Estella Houghton+ b. 18 Dec 1848, d. 9 Sep 1881
Ira Clarence Houghton+ b. 21 May 1853, d. 4 Mar 1935
Estella Houghton (F)
b. 18 December 1848, d. 9 September 1881, #56688
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Estella Houghton was born on 18 December 1848 in WI, USA. She was the daughter of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker. Estella Houghton was listed in the census of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker in 1860 i at Chemung, Worcester Co., MA, USA. Estella Houghton was listed in the census of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker in 1870 at Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Estella Houghton married Alexander Byron Harvey. Estella Houghton died on 9 September 1881 at Houghtonburg, WI, USA. Estella Houghton was and Alexander Byron Harvey were buried at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 
Children of Estella Houghton and Alexander Byron Harvey
Eva Deloris Harvey+ b. 4 Sep 1871
Bertha May Harvey b. 21 Sep 1874
Carrie Estella Harvey b. 10 Sep 1881, d. 20 Oct 1984
 
Ira Clarence Houghton (M)
b. 21 May 1853, d. 4 March 1935, #48358
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Ira Clarence Houghton was born on 21 May 1853 in Big Foot Prairie, Walworth Co., WI, USA. He was the son of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker. Ira Clarence Houghton was listed in the census of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker in 1860 i at Chemung, Worcester Co., MA, USA. Ira Clarence Houghton was listed in the census of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker in 1870 at Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Ira Clarence Houghton married Emma Elizabeth Levis in 8 June 1873 at Black River Falls, WI, USA. Ira Clarence Houghton and Emma Elizabeth Levis appeared in the census of 1900 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI. Ira Clarence Houghton and Emma Elizabeth Levis appeared in the census of 1920 of Jackson Co., WI, USA. Ira Clarence Houghton was listed in the census of Mahlon Levis Houghton and Emma Rose Matti in 1930 at Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Ira Clarence Houghton died on 4 March 1935 at Houghtonburg, Alma, Walworth Co., WI, USA. Ira Clarence Houghton was buried at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 
Children of Ira Clarence Houghton and Emma Elizabeth Levis
Ella M. Houghton+ b. 28 Sep 1877, d. 28 Sep 1957
Sidney L. Houghton+ b. 28 Nov 1878, d. 22 Nov 1949
Mahlon Levis Houghton+ b. 24 Aug 1881, d. 6 Dec 1966
Oliver Hugh Houghton+ b. 22 Aug 1882, d. 15 Jul 1957
Source: HUMBIRD ENTERPRISE (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) 06/09/1923

Houghton, Mr./Mrs. Ira C. (Gold Anniv-8 JUN 1873)

On June 8, 1873, Ira Clarence Houghton, and Miss Emma Levis, an accomplished young maiden of eighteen summers, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. The ceremony was performed at Black River Falls, where the bride was employed in a millinery shop. The groom was accumulating experience for use in later life by canvassing for books in Neillsville and vicinity. The happy young folks, and the happiness yet continues, resided on the farm in Houghtonburg with the groom's parents until the fall of that year, and then went to California, where they spent the first seven years of their married life. Returning, they have since lived in Houghtonburg, excepting one year recently spent in the Golden State.

Last Tuesday evening, about seven o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. Houghton were watching an automobile procession driving southward on the highway, only to be completely surprise as car after car turned into their farm yard. The autos were loaded with members of the Masonic and Eastern Star lodges who had gather to help Mr. and Mrs. Houghton celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Tables were spread on the lawn and all partook of a regular wedding banquet, after which Squire Travis, on behalf of the party, presented the bride and groom with a handsome token in remembrance of this notable anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Houghton are enjoying good health and prosperity, and are greatly esteemed in the vicinity, which has been their home for so many years. Friends without number join in wishing them many more years of wedded bliss.

Oliver Houghton (M)

b. 5 June 1818, d. 1888, #10435
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Oliver Houghton was born on 5 June 1818 in Green, NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Oliver Houghton married Caroline Walker in 12 March 1846. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1860 of Chemung, Worcester Co., MA, USA. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1870 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1880 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Oliver Houghton died in 1888 at Houghtonburg, WI, USA. Oliver Houghton was and Caroline Walker were buried at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA
Source: HUMBIRD ENTERPRISE (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) 12/14/1907

--------- Houghton, Caroline (12 MAR 1823 - 8 DEC 1907)
Death claimed another of the pioneers of Houghtonburg Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Caroline Houghton, who for over fifty years had lived on the farm which she helped claim from the wilderness, answered the final summons. For a number of years she had been a partial invalid, tenderly and lovingly cared for at the home of her son. During the last few weeks she was entirely helpless and suffered much from a paralytic stroke which occurred in November. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and the remains were laid at rest in the family lot in the Houghtonburg Cemetery, Rev. Frank O. Hesse preaching the sermon. There was a large number of the old settlers present to offer their final tribute of respect to one who had suffered with them in the sorrows and shared with them in the hopes and joys of the pioneer days.
Caroline Walker was born in Green, N.Y., March 12, 1823. She was married to Oliver Houghton of the same place, March 12, 1846. Soon after they came to Wisconsin and settled in Walworth Co., near Lake Geneva.
In the spring of 1855 in company with a number of relatives and friends and their families, they came to Jackson Co. and secured the farm that has been their home for over fifty years.
To this union was born two children, Mrs. Estella Harvey, who died in Sept 1880, and I. C. Houghton, who lives on the old home farm in Houghtonburg. Mr. Houghton died in Jan. 1898, and since that time his companion has longed to be taken too. Mrs. Houghton was one of a family of seventeen children, all of who have lived to have families of their own. One brother, Mr. William Walker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, survives her. Aunt Caroline was converted when she was a young woman and united with the Baptist Church. Many will say she was a good woman, kind and cordial to all. Strangers, as well as friends and neighbors, were always welcome to her home as long as she was able to do for them.
On Nov. 25th she was stricken with paralysis, and suffered until near the end, death relieving her Dec. 8, 1907. We cannot wish her back. The funeral was held at her late home. Rev. Frank Hesse spoke from Phil. 1:4, words of comfort and encouragement to all who heard.
These are the Houghton family,all children of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries Houghton including Oliver Houghton and his siblings
Laura H. Houghton (F)
b. 30 September 1810, d. 13 August 1887, #10430
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Laura H. Houghton was born on 30 September 1810 in NY, USA. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Laura H. Houghton married Jacob Tunis Wells in 1 February 1827 at Truxton, NY, USA. Laura H. Houghton died on 13 August 1887 at McHenry Co., IL, USA.
 
Children of Laura H. Houghton and Jacob Tunis Wells
Richard Wells+ b. 12 Sep 1828
Charlotte Wells+ b. 26 Nov 1830, d. 1919
Almira Wells+ b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 20 Aug 1918
David Jeffers Wells b. 3 May 1838, d. 7 Sep 1862
Elmira Houghton (F)
b. 1 December 1812, #10431
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Elmira Houghton was born on 1 December 1812 in NY, USA. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries.
Charlotte Houghton (F)
b. 25 October 1816, #10432
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Charlotte Houghton was born on 25 October 1816 in NY, USA. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Charlotte Houghton married Amos Stevens.
 
Child of Charlotte Houghton and Amos Stevens
Houghton Thurber Stevens+ b. 20 Jan 1840, d. Mar 1914
Anna Houghton (F)
b. 8 September 1823, d. 1900, #10433
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Anna Houghton was born on 8 September 1823 in NY, USA. She was the daughter of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Anna Houghton married Frank Billings in 1845. Anna Houghton died in 1900.
 
Children of Anna Houghton and Frank Billings
Alice C. Billings
Malora Billings (living)
Lottie Billings (living)
Clarice Billings (living)
David J. Houghton (M)
b. 3 December 1814, d. 14 May 1862, #10434
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David J. Houghton was born on 3 December 1814 in NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. David J. Houghton married Betsey Twilksger. David J. Houghton died on 14 May 1862 at MO, USA. David J. Houghton was buried on 28 May 1862 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO, USA.
 
Children of David J. Houghton and Betsey Twilksger
Edgar Pope Houghton+ b. Feb 1846
Ida Houghton b. c 1856
Oliver Houghton (M)
 
b. 5 June 1818, d. 1888, #10435
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Oliver Houghton was born on 5 June 1818 in Green, NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Oliver Houghton married Caroline Walker in 12 March 1846. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1860 of Chemung, Worcester Co., MA, USA. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1870 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker appeared in the census of 1880 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Oliver Houghton died in 1888 at Houghtonburg, WI, USA. Oliver Houghton was and Caroline Walker were buried at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 
Children of Oliver Houghton and Caroline Walker
Estella Houghton+ b. 18 Dec 1848, d. 9 Sep 1881
Ira Clarence Houghton+ b. 21 May 1853, d. 4 Mar 1935
Sidney Houghton (M)
b. 29 October 1820, d. 8 October 1888, #10436
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Sidney Houghton was born on 29 October 1820 in NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Sidney Houghton married Loana Walker. Sidney Houghton and Loana Walker appeared in the census of 1870 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Sidney Houghton and Loana Walker appeared in the census of 1880 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Sidney Houghton died on 8 October 1888 at Houghtonburg, WI, USA. Sidney Houghton was and Loana Walker were buried at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 
Child of Sidney Houghton and Loana Walker
Charles F. Houghton b. 27 Aug 1851, d. 14 Dec 1934
Edwin Houghton (M)
b. 28 September 1826, d. 11 December 1886, #10437
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Edwin Houghton was born on 28 September 1826 at NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Edwin Houghton married Cordelia A. Stevens. Edwin Houghton and Cordelia A. Stevens appeared in the census of 1870 of Albion, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Edwin Houghton and Cordelia A. Stevens appeared in the census of 1880 of Mentor Twp, Humbrid, Clark Co., WI, USA. Edwin Houghton died on 11 December 1886 at Dakota Territory. Edwin Houghton was buried at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.
 

Children of Edwin Houghton and Cordelia A. Stevens

Mary Houghton (living)
Florence Houghton+ b. 9 Aug 1856
Ira Houghton (M)
b. 25 August 1830, d. 1846, #10438
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Ira Houghton was born on 25 August 1830 in NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Ira Houghton died in 1846.
Jeffries Houghton (M)
b. 21 October 1828, #10439
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Jeffries Houghton was born on 21 October 1828 in NY, USA. He was the son of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Jeffries Houghton married Sarah (?). Jeffries Houghton and Sarah (?) appeared in the census of 1870 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Jeffries Houghton appeared in the census of 1880 of Mehuren, Lac Qui Parle Co., MN, USA. He died at Dakota Territory.
 
Children of Jeffries Houghton and Sarah (?)
Myra Houghton b. 22 Mar 1860
Nathaniel Houghton b. c 1866
 

Jacob Tunis Wells (M)

b. 4 May 1804, d. 6 November 1878, #10440
Jacob Tunis Wells was born on 4 May 1804 in PA, USA. He married Laura H. Houghton, daughter of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries, in 1 February 1827 at Truxton, NY, USA. Jacob Tunis Wells died on 6 November 1878 at McHenry Co., IL, USA.
 
Children of Jacob Tunis Wells and Laura H. Houghton
Richard Wells+ b. 12 Sep 1828
Charlotte Wells+ b. 26 Nov 1830, d. 1919
Almira Wells+ b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 20 Aug 1918
David Jeffers Wells b. 3 May 1838, d. 7 Sep 1862
Amos Stevens (M)
b. 1 May 1813, d. 12 May 1889, #10441
Amos Stevens was born on 1 May 1813. He married Charlotte Houghton, daughter of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries. Amos Stevens died on 12 May 1889.
 
Child of Amos Stevens and Charlotte Houghton
Houghton Thurber Stevens+ b. 20 Jan 1840, d. Mar 1914
Frank Billings (M)
b. 1820, d. 1897, #10442
Frank Billings was born in 1820. He married Anna Houghton, daughter of Nathaniel Houghton Jr and Charlotte Jeffries, in 1845. Frank Billings died in 1897.

Children of Frank Billings and Anna Houghton

Alice C. Billings
Malora Billings (living)
Lottie Billings (living)
Clarice Billings (living)

Source: HUMBIRD ENTERPRISE (Humbird, Clark County, Wis.) 12/23/1905

--------- Houghton, Charles (27 AUG 1851)

Charles Houghton was born Aug. 27, 1851, in Allegheny Co., N.Y., and came to Wisconsin in 1855. He was the son of Sidney Houghton and still lives on the old homestead in Houghtonburg settled by his father so many years ago. He was married to Miss Mae Waltker July 4, 1876. Mrs. Houghton was an invalid for many years and passed away Jan. 1, 1894. Mr. Houghton believes that Humbird is doing as much business as any of the small towns and that we are going to see better times from now on. Extensive advertising by the merchants has drawn more trade here, which has greatly helped the town. Now if we could have a small manufacturing plant and more men with capital there would be no question of Humbird, Clark County, Wis.'s rapid growth.

Charles F. Houghton (M)
b. 27 August 1851, d. 14 December 1934, #48357 
Reference=NY, WI

Charles F. Houghton was born on 27 August 1851 in Allegany Co., NY, USA. He was the son of Sidney Houghton and Loana Walker. Charles F. Houghton was listed in the census of Sidney Houghton and Loana Walker in 1870 at Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Charles F. Houghton married Alice May Walker in 4 July 1876 at Sparta, WI, USA. Charles F. Houghton was listed in the census of Sidney Houghton and Loana Walker in 1880 at Alma, Jackson Co., WI, USA. Charles F. Houghton and Loana Walker appeared in the census of 1900 of Alma, Jackson Co., WI. Charles F. Houghton appeared in the census of 1920 of Jackson Co., WI, USA. He appeared in the census of 1930 of Mentor, Clark Co., WI, USA. He died on 14 December 1934 at Houghtonburg, WI, USA. Charles F. Houghton was buried on 16 December 1934 at Houghtonburg Cemetery, Houghtonburg, WI, USA.  

Hougtons and other relatives who are supposed to be buried in Houghtonburg Cemetery are as follows:

Houghtonburg

Colgrove, Joshua L. b. 1832, d. 1923
Harvey, Alexander Byron b. 4 Jan 1836, d. 26 Sep 1927
Holbrook, A. Byron b. 4 Nov 1820, d. 20 Jan 1878
Holbrook, Edwin b. 5 Apr 1878, d. 10 Jul 1878
Holbrook, Jennifer b. 26 Jun 1876, d. 14 Aug 1876
Houghton, Charles F. b. 27 Aug 1851, d. 14 Dec 1934
Houghton, Edwin b. 28 Sep 1826, d. 11 Dec 1886
Houghton, Estella b. 18 Dec 1848, d. 9 Sep 1881
Houghton, Giles Mahlon b. 14 Apr 1916, d. 24 Aug 1931
Houghton, Ira Clarence b. 21 May 1853, d. 4 Mar 1935
Houghton, Oliver b. 5 Jun 1818, d. 1888
Houghton, Sidney b. 29 Oct 1820, d. 8 Oct 1888
Levis, Emma Elizabeth b. 28 Mar 1855, d. 27 Nov 1934
Nettleton, Elizabeth b. Nov 1845, d. 11 Jan 1902
Twilksger, Betsey b. 28 Sep 1820, d. 2 Apr 1890
Walker, Alice May b. c 1859, d. 1896
Walker, Caroline b. 12 Mar 1823, d. 8 Dec 1907
Walker, Loana b. c 1822, d. 1901
Wells, Almira b. 15 Oct 1832, d. 20 Aug 1918
 

Houghtonburg Cemetery is in Alma , Jackson Co ,WI I could find no cemetery listing with names of persons buried in that cemetery. Below is what I did find on Houghtonburg Cemetery.

Houghtonburg Cemetery
latitude: 44.48028
longitude: -90.89528
state: Wisconsin
county: Jackson
category: Cemetery

ALMA TOWNSHIP

Houghtonburg Cemetery