John Houghton

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: birth to death, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England
• Immigration: Jun 1635;

Notes:

History:
From 1629 to 1630, he was a church warden of St. Mary's Church, Eaton Bray. During his wardenship the tower of this
ancient church was repaired.

Immigration:
He came to the New World on board the Abigail out of London. The following is probably a correct transcription of the passenger list June 20, 1635: "Passenger from London to New England in ship Abigail, Heckwell, Master, John Houghton 4 [40] years old, certificate of his conformity from Justice of the Peace and Minister of Eaton Bray, in County Bedford, England.

He has been confused with his son, who came over between 1646 and 1647. He did not remain in New England, but returned to England, after the civil trouble had subsided, where he had left his family.

Family/Spouse: Damaris Buckmaster. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Houghton was christened on 24 Dec 1624 in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England; died on 29 Apr 1684 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in May 1684 in Old Settlers Burial Yard, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

John married Catherine Houghton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: birth to death, Pendleton, Manchester, Lancashire, England

Notes:

History:
In 1569, he was mentioned.

John married Asmull in 1584. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: birth to death

Notes:

History:
Her name was also spelt Ashmole.

Henry married Jane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]