The following genealogy pages contain information we currently have and starts with Joseph and Hanna Houghton who raised 5 children. It is believed that all of them were born to them. It is believed that Joseph's (1770) father was Oliver but details are not developed yet.

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JOSEPH 1770   (Raised 5 Children)

Rueben 1798  Recently found. It is believed by some, this branch is of our Jonathan's brother Rueben. So far, only "John Henry Houghton's (Son of Rueben) Descendents" have been discovered. All of Rueben's children was orphaned at a young age and it is not known what happened to them but alleged that a son, John Henry, went with some of his mothers family to Utah. 

* It should be noted that there is no official documentation such as birth certificates or other recorded documents to substantiate that our Rueben is the same Rueben as the those descendents of John Henry that migrated to Utah. It would appear that several factors appear to be the same. A representative of that branch has expressed concern that adding them to this page as actual descendents may perpetuate what they consider a possible myth that their Rueben's father Joseph is the same as our Joseph. It is my decision to leave this branch on the site as a legitimate branch of the Joseph (1770) Houghton Family until we can come to a viable decision regarding the authenticity as descendents of our Joseph. Please keep in mind that it is possible this group may not be actual descendents of our Joseph.

It is true that no official records has been discovered yet that verifies that Joseph (1770) and Hannah, were the parents of their Rueben. Some family genealogist have searched diligently but in vain for records to validate this possible connection. However according to Jonathans Family Bible, an annotation lists Joseph & Hannah as parents of our Jonathan. This new found branch lists a "JOSEPH" as their earliest known origin but his wife is unknown.  

The remembrance and connection to Rueben's family has been maintained in family lore and passed down via letters and word of mouth. That lore includes information not annotated in John Henry's branch genealogy record but names and birth dates and marriages appear to be the same. It appears that it might be helpful to place special emphasis on tracking down records on Rueben's orphaned children in an attempt to tie them together in some way. This will need additional research and all help is appreciated.

Oliver 1799   We now have contact with apparent descendents. Lines are being established as they become available.
Jonathan 1803  See Jonathan's Family Below
George 1805  Very little is known of his descendents.
Phoebe 1806  Not much is known of her descendents.

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* REUBEN 1798   (Had 8 Children, Left them Orphans upon his death) We have been unable to identify any descendents of them except John Henry (1843) below. 
James 1829
Oliver 1831
Jonathan 1833
Milo 1835
Sydney 1839
George 1841
John Henry 1843   See disclaimer above!!
William 1845
Elizabeth 1846

Jonathan's Family  (Note: Mostly Jonathans line is expanded at this point. As other branches expand with new information, direct links will be added.)

JONATHAN 1803 - (Raised 12 Children) Jonathan was born in 1803 in Vermont, US and moved to Canada where he married and raised his family. He moved his family from Canada back to The US, settling in Dekalb, Il. where he stayed until after the US Civil War when he and some of his family moved to Michigan. Other children stayed in Illinois and later some moved to surrounding states.

The following are children of Jonathan & Nancy Houghton:

Most of the information is based on records, other on information handed down in family lore or rare instances, an educated guess based on other facts and probabilities.

If anyone has information not contained on this site please notify webmaster. We are continuing searches periodically via internet in case someone has been able to find the information needed to connect us with other established lines to the origin of the Houghton Name is America.