Richard
HOUGHTON
(b.
12 August 1764
,
Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
d.
November 1827
,
Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
)
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Richard HOUGHTON was born 12 August 1764 in Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Richard HOUGHTON was the child of Timothy HOUGHTON and Eunice WHITCOMBSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Richard married Lucy MELVIN 7 February 1798 in Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Lucy MELVIN was born 8 October 1780 Lucy died abt. 1820 in Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lucy was the child of Robert MELVIN and Phebe WILSON.
Richard HOUGHTON died November 1827 in Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Lucy MELVIN-- Date: 7 February 1798 Place: Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lucy MELVIN was the child of Robert MELVIN and Phebe WILSON
Children of Richard HOUGHTON and Lucy MELVIN:
Jacob HOUGHTON (b.3 November 1798, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 21 April 1871, Falmouth, West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada)
m. Mary Ann SHANAHAN 24 May 1823
Lucy MELVIN-- Date: 7 February 1798 Place: Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, CanadaLucy MELVIN was the child of Robert MELVIN and Phebe WILSON
Children of Richard HOUGHTON and Lucy MELVIN:
Jacob HOUGHTON (b.3 November 1798, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 21 April 1871, Falmouth, West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada)m. Mary Ann SHANAHAN 24 May 1823
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1764 Birth 12 August 1764
Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1798 Marriage / PartnerRichard HOUGHTON and Lucy MELVIN 7 February 1798, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 33 years old.
1798 Birth of ChildJacob HOUGHTON was born 3 November 1798, Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Richard was 34 years old.
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.
1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England
1827 Death November 1827
Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 63.
Added: 12/6/2025 4:10:17 PM
- Updated: 12/25/2025 5:24:28 PM
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