What is the origin of the name Houston?
1: Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Houston (Renfrewshire) from the genitive case of the personal name Hugh + Middle English Older Scots ton ‘town village settlement’ (Old [...]
History of Alabama and dictionary of Alabama biography
...Harris County, Ga., son of George W. and Nancy (Ward) Houston, natives respectively of North Carolina and Georgia, the former... (Harris County, Ga., Georgia, United States - 1861)
...Harris County, Ga., son of George W. and Nancy (Ward) Houston, natives respectively of North Carolina and Georgia, the former... (Harris County, Ga., Georgia, United States - 1861)
Geneanet username : colgnln394986
Progressive men of the state of Montana (Volume pt.1)
...united in marriage to Miss Josephine Houston, daughter of John Houston, who died from disease contracted in the Union army... (Fountain City, Montana, United States - 1887)
...united in marriage to Miss Josephine Houston, daughter of John Houston, who died from disease contracted in the Union army... (Fountain City, Montana, United States - 1887)
Geneanet username : colgnln54419
History of Clear Creek and Boulder valleys, Colorado : containing a brief history of the state of Colorado ... an account of the Ute...
...Sarah Houston, daughter of Deacon John Houston, formerly of Lyndeboro X H. Mr. Henderson litis filled honorably and well his... (Denmark, Denmark - 1846)
...Sarah Houston, daughter of Deacon John Houston, formerly of Lyndeboro X H. Mr. Henderson litis filled honorably and well his... (Denmark, Denmark - 1846)
Geneanet username : colgnln47446
Block Island
...Fisher Unwin Pattisson, who married Eliza Houston. Fisher Unwin Pattisson was a son of Jacob Pattisson and Elizabeth (Unwin), who... (Bishop, Rhode Island, United States - 1785)
...Fisher Unwin Pattisson, who married Eliza Houston. Fisher Unwin Pattisson was a son of Jacob Pattisson and Elizabeth (Unwin), who... (Bishop, Rhode Island, United States - 1785)
Geneanet username : colgnln43646
Biographical annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and of many of the early settled families
...Feb. 18, 1885), son of Joseph and Martha (Houston) Mifflin, of one of the oldest and most distinguished families in... (Burlington, N. J., New Jersey, United States - 1885)
...Feb. 18, 1885), son of Joseph and Martha (Houston) Mifflin, of one of the oldest and most distinguished families in... (Burlington, N. J., New Jersey, United States - 1885)
Geneanet username : colgnln44354
Genealogical and memorial history of the state of New Jersey .. (Volume 4)
...18. 1804, Mary, daughter of John Houston, of Burlington county. New Jersey, and by whom he had six children :... (Burlington county, New Jersey, United States - 1804)
...18. 1804, Mary, daughter of John Houston, of Burlington county. New Jersey, and by whom he had six children :... (Burlington county, New Jersey, United States - 1804)
Geneanet username : colgnln44298
The National cyclopaedia of American biography : being the history of the United States as illustrated in the lives of the founders, builders, and...
...March 10, 1859, son of Ebenezer Turner and Rowena (Houston) Leverett, descendant of William Leverett a resident of Woburn, Mass.... (Denmark, Denmark - 1859)
...March 10, 1859, son of Ebenezer Turner and Rowena (Houston) Leverett, descendant of William Leverett a resident of Woburn, Mass.... (Denmark, Denmark - 1859)
Geneanet username : colgnln517734
Daniel Shed genealogy : ancestry and descendants of Daniel Shed of Braintree, Massachusetts, 1327-1920
...Denmark, Iowa, 5 Sept. 1844, Abigail Houston, born in Lyndeborough, N. H., 2 Apr. 1815, daughter of John and... (Lyndeborough, N. H., New Hampshire, United States - 1815)
...Denmark, Iowa, 5 Sept. 1844, Abigail Houston, born in Lyndeborough, N. H., 2 Apr. 1815, daughter of John and... (Lyndeborough, N. H., New Hampshire, United States - 1815)
Geneanet username : colgnln535828
The history of Hopewell Presbyterian Church for 175 years from the assigned date of its organization, 1762
...John Patterson married Margaret Houston, daughter of James and Grace Houston, February 13, 1794 , they are buried... (Providence, North Carolina, United States - 1794)
...John Patterson married Margaret Houston, daughter of James and Grace Houston, February 13, 1794 , they are buried... (Providence, North Carolina, United States - 1794)
Geneanet username : colgnln669564
Progressive men of the state of Montana (Volume pt.1)
...Miss Josephine Houston, daughter of John Houston, who died from disease contracted in the Union army of the Civil war.... (Fountain City, Montana, United States - 1887)
...Miss Josephine Houston, daughter of John Houston, who died from disease contracted in the Union army of the Civil war.... (Fountain City, Montana, United States - 1887)
Geneanet username : colgnln54419
British baronetage : illustrative of the origin and progress of the rank, honours, and personal merit, of the baronets of the United Kingdom, accompanied...
...married a daughter of Sir Patrick Houston, of Houston, by whom he had one son. Sir .Mcxander, his heir, and... (Houston, Texas, United States - 1740)
...married a daughter of Sir Patrick Houston, of Houston, by whom he had one son. Sir .Mcxander, his heir, and... (Houston, Texas, United States - 1740)
Geneanet username : colgnln57114
Portrait and biographical album of Otoe and Cass Counties, Nebraska, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the...
...who is the daughter of Robert and Elena (Vandelyn) Houston. The father was a native of Ireland, and the mother... (Ireland, Ireland - 1870)
...who is the daughter of Robert and Elena (Vandelyn) Houston. The father was a native of Ireland, and the mother... (Ireland, Ireland - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln76148
Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, comprising five hundred sketches of the prominent and representative citizens of the county
...township, is a son of William and Nancy (Houston) Galbraith, and was born in Fairfield township, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, August... (Fairfield township, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, United States - 1826)
...township, is a son of William and Nancy (Houston) Galbraith, and was born in Fairfield township, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, August... (Fairfield township, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, United States - 1826)
Geneanet username : colgnln129518
Lamb's biographical dictionary of the United States, (Volume 05)
...county, Va. , son of John and Esther (Houston) Mc Kee , grandson of Robert Mc Kee who came from... (Rockbridge county, Va, Virginia, United States - 1738)
...county, Va. , son of John and Esther (Houston) Mc Kee , grandson of Robert Mc Kee who came from... (Rockbridge county, Va, Virginia, United States - 1738)
Geneanet username : colgnln132740
20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens
...youngest son of Joseph and Nancy Houston, and was born October 7, 1818, in their pioneer home. He was married... (Pleasant Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States - 1818)
...youngest son of Joseph and Nancy Houston, and was born October 7, 1818, in their pioneer home. He was married... (Pleasant Township, Clark County, Ohio, United States - 1818)
Geneanet username : colgnln403455
The history of Keokuk County, Iowa, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, &c., a biographical directory of its citizens, war record...
...to Miss Ju-lia, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Owns) Houston, they have three children: Elizabeth, Leslie and Mary D. ,... (San-Francisco, California, United States - 1841)
...to Miss Ju-lia, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Owns) Houston, they have three children: Elizabeth, Leslie and Mary D. ,... (San-Francisco, California, United States - 1841)
Geneanet username : colgnln404281
Portrait and biographical record of Ford County, Illinois : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies of all the governors...
...united in marriage with Miss Margaret Houston, a daughter of James and Peggy (Gilchrist) Iloustou. Tlieir union was celebrated July... (Dix Township, Illinois, United States - 1858)
...united in marriage with Miss Margaret Houston, a daughter of James and Peggy (Gilchrist) Iloustou. Tlieir union was celebrated July... (Dix Township, Illinois, United States - 1858)
Geneanet username : colgnln35223
The Bay of San Francisco: The Metropolis of the Pacific Coast, and Its Suburban Cities. A
...She was the daughter of John and Mary (Houston) Letcher, and first cousin of Governor John Letcher, of Virginia. Mary... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1855)
...She was the daughter of John and Mary (Houston) Letcher, and first cousin of Governor John Letcher, of Virginia. Mary... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1855)
Geneanet username : colgnln401159
A history of Ontario County, New York and its people
...James, son of Robert Houston, was born in New York City, October 13, 1845, and came with his... (New York City, New York, United States - 1845)
...James, son of Robert Houston, was born in New York City, October 13, 1845, and came with his... (New York City, New York, United States - 1845)
Geneanet username : colgnln6245138
History of Clear Creek and Boulder valleys, Colorado : containing a brief history of the state of Colorado ... an account of the Ute...
...April 26, 1846, to Miss Sarah Houston, daughter of Deacon John Houston, formerly of Lyndeboro X H. Mr. Henderson litis... (Denmark, Denmark - 1846)
...April 26, 1846, to Miss Sarah Houston, daughter of Deacon John Houston, formerly of Lyndeboro X H. Mr. Henderson litis... (Denmark, Denmark - 1846)
Geneanet username : colgnln47446
History of Ford County, Illinois : from its earliest settlement to 1908 (Volume 2)
...18, 185Jr, a daughter of John F. and Eliza (Houston) Bute. Her parents were natives of Fayette county, Pennsylvania, and... (Fayette county, Pennsylvania, United States - 1873)
...18, 185Jr, a daughter of John F. and Eliza (Houston) Bute. Her parents were natives of Fayette county, Pennsylvania, and... (Fayette county, Pennsylvania, United States - 1873)
Geneanet username : colgnln47641
The National cyclopaedia of American biography : being the history of the United States as illustrated in the lives of the founders, builders, and...
...of Lan-caster county, and Henry Howard Houston was the second son of their five children. The early life of Mr.... (Lan-caster county, United States - 1812)
...of Lan-caster county, and Henry Howard Houston was the second son of their five children. The early life of Mr.... (Lan-caster county, United States - 1812)
Geneanet username : colgnln517729
History of Grundy County, Illinois : containing a history from the earliest settlement to the present time ..., biographical sketches, portraits of some of...
...he is a son of John and Jane (Gibson) Houston. The father died in Ireland and the mother in New... (Ireland, Ireland - 1809)
...he is a son of John and Jane (Gibson) Houston. The father died in Ireland and the mother in New... (Ireland, Ireland - 1809)
Geneanet username : colgnln667770
Ancestors and descendants of Andrew Moore, 1612-1897 (Volume 1)
...to Thomas J., son of John and Elizabeth (Boone) Houston. Thomas J. was General IManager of the Iron Cliff Iron... (Negaunee, Mich, Michigan, United States - 1839)
...to Thomas J., son of John and Elizabeth (Boone) Houston. Thomas J. was General IManager of the Iron Cliff Iron... (Negaunee, Mich, Michigan, United States - 1839)
Geneanet username : colgnln518877
The twentieth century biographical dictionary of notable Americans .. (Volume 5)
...Oct. 8, 1820, son of Samuel Nelson and Susan (Strickler) Houston, and grandson of Dr. John and Susanna (Wright) Houston... (Edinburgh, Scotjand, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1820)
...Oct. 8, 1820, son of Samuel Nelson and Susan (Strickler) Houston, and grandson of Dr. John and Susanna (Wright) Houston... (Edinburgh, Scotjand, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1820)
Geneanet username : colgnln526284
The twentieth century biographical dictionary of notable Americans .. (Volume 5)
...2, 1793 , son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Paxton) Houston , grandson of Robert and Margaret (Davidson) Houston , great-grandson... (Rockbridge County, Va., Virginia, United States - 1793)
...2, 1793 , son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Paxton) Houston , grandson of Robert and Margaret (Davidson) Houston , great-grandson... (Rockbridge County, Va., Virginia, United States - 1793)
Geneanet username : colgnln526279
Manual of the Congregational Church in West Boylston, Mass.
..., Hiram Houston, son of Alex, and Lydia, who graduated at Bangor Theological Seminary, 1850. She... (Bangor, Massachusetts, United States - 1850)
..., Hiram Houston, son of Alex, and Lydia, who graduated at Bangor Theological Seminary, 1850. She... (Bangor, Massachusetts, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln6245764
Picturesque Berkshire : complete in two parts, with 1200 illustrations
...beauty of his young friend, Samuel E. Houston, son of Hugh Houston of West Becket, Mr. Hardy wrote the poem,... (Chautauqua, Berkshire, United Kingdom - 1889)
...beauty of his young friend, Samuel E. Houston, son of Hugh Houston of West Becket, Mr. Hardy wrote the poem,... (Chautauqua, Berkshire, United Kingdom - 1889)
Geneanet username : colgnln9249777
The Bay of San Francisco: The Metropolis of the Pacific Coast, and Its Suburban Cities. A
...Governor John Letcher, of Virginia. Mary Houston was the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Davidson) Houston. Robert was the son... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1855)
...Governor John Letcher, of Virginia. Mary Houston was the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Davidson) Houston. Robert was the son... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1855)
Geneanet username : colgnln401159
Biographical and historical memoirs of western Arkansas : comprising a condensed history of the state, a number of biographies of distinguished citizens of the...
...28, IS'li, a daughter of John M. and Ruth (Stroud) Houston, who were born in North Carolina and Georgia, ^lay... (North, Arkansas, United States - 1787)
...28, IS'li, a daughter of John M. and Ruth (Stroud) Houston, who were born in North Carolina and Georgia, ^lay... (North, Arkansas, United States - 1787)
Geneanet username : colgnln403643
The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens
...Miss Mary Houston, daughter of Silas E. Houston, of Gentry County, Missouri. She was born in Andrew County, Missouri, October... (Andrew County, Missouri, United States - 1870)
...Miss Mary Houston, daughter of Silas E. Houston, of Gentry County, Missouri. She was born in Andrew County, Missouri, October... (Andrew County, Missouri, United States - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln405436
Portrait and biographical album of Lenawee County, Mich., containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together...
...and is the son of Harrison and Nancy E. (Houston) Fitts, natives of Massachusetts and New York. The parents are... (Ontario County, N. Y., New York, United States - 1849)
...and is the son of Harrison and Nancy E. (Houston) Fitts, natives of Massachusetts and New York. The parents are... (Ontario County, N. Y., New York, United States - 1849)
Geneanet username : colgnln534416
Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a...
...of Goffstown , second to Mary Houston, daughter of Deacon John Houston, of Bedford. The children of his first union... (Bedford, New Hampshire, United States - 1783)
...of Goffstown , second to Mary Houston, daughter of Deacon John Houston, of Bedford. The children of his first union... (Bedford, New Hampshire, United States - 1783)
Geneanet username : colgnln42886
Vicennial record of the class of 1887 in Yale college
...1894, to Gertrude, daughter of Henry H. and Sally S. (Bonnell) Houston, of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.... (Chestnut, Unknown country - 1894)
...1894, to Gertrude, daughter of Henry H. and Sally S. (Bonnell) Houston, of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.... (Chestnut, Unknown country - 1894)
Geneanet username : colgnln519366
The twentieth century biographical dictionary of notable Americans .. (Volume 5)
...HOUSTON, Henry Howard, philanthropist, was born near Wright"ville, Pa., Oct. 8, 1820, son of Samuel Nelson... (Edinburgh, Scotjand, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1820)
...HOUSTON, Henry Howard, philanthropist, was born near Wright"ville, Pa., Oct. 8, 1820, son of Samuel Nelson... (Edinburgh, Scotjand, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1820)
Geneanet username : colgnln526284
Genealogical and family history of southern New York and the Hudson River Valley, a record of the achievements of her people in the making...
...(II) Thomas Amory, son of Jonathan and Rebecca (Houston) Amory, was born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1682, and followed his... (Limerick, Limerick, Ireland - 1682)
...(II) Thomas Amory, son of Jonathan and Rebecca (Houston) Amory, was born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1682, and followed his... (Limerick, Limerick, Ireland - 1682)
Geneanet username : colgnln26499
Portrait and biographical album of Otoe and Cass Counties, Nebraska, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the...
...celebrated his marriage with Miss Angeline Houston, who is the daughter of Robert and Elena (Vandelyn) Houston. The father was... (Ireland, Ireland - 1870)
...celebrated his marriage with Miss Angeline Houston, who is the daughter of Robert and Elena (Vandelyn) Houston. The father was... (Ireland, Ireland - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln76148
Portrait and biographical record of Orange county, New York, Containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county. Together with...
...1879 Mr. Knapp married Mrs. Emma Houston, daughter of Harry and Mary Lindeman. They are the parents of a daughter,... (Goshen, New York, United States - 1879)
...1879 Mr. Knapp married Mrs. Emma Houston, daughter of Harry and Mary Lindeman. They are the parents of a daughter,... (Goshen, New York, United States - 1879)
Geneanet username : colgnln58283
Past and present of Saline County, Missouri
...afterwards in Virginia.-and daughter of Robert Houston and Margaret Davidson Dunlap. d'hey made their home at Timber Ridge, near Lexington,... (Timber, Missouri, United States - 1735)
...afterwards in Virginia.-and daughter of Robert Houston and Margaret Davidson Dunlap. d'hey made their home at Timber Ridge, near Lexington,... (Timber, Missouri, United States - 1735)
Geneanet username : colgnln71665
The native ministry of New Hampshire
... Hiram Houston, Congregationalist, son of Alexander and Lydia (Brooks) Houston, was born June 3, 1818.... (Hancock, New Hampshire, United States - 1818)
... Hiram Houston, Congregationalist, son of Alexander and Lydia (Brooks) Houston, was born June 3, 1818.... (Hancock, New Hampshire, United States - 1818)
Geneanet username : colgnln134343
Biographical and historical memoirs of western Arkansas
...Miss Lucy, daughter of Col. John S. Houston, of Clarksville, by whom he has two children, Howell Houston and Lucile.... (Clarksville, Arkansas, United States - 1878)
...Miss Lucy, daughter of Col. John S. Houston, of Clarksville, by whom he has two children, Howell Houston and Lucile.... (Clarksville, Arkansas, United States - 1878)
Geneanet username : colgnln129420
Picturesque Berkshire : complete in two parts, with 1200 illustrations
... Samuel Houston, son of Hugh Houston of West Becket, Mr. Hardy wrote the poem, which has since been incorporated... (Chautauqua, Berkshire, United Kingdom - 1889)
... Samuel Houston, son of Hugh Houston of West Becket, Mr. Hardy wrote the poem, which has since been incorporated... (Chautauqua, Berkshire, United Kingdom - 1889)
Geneanet username : colgnln9249777
The Bay of San Francisco: The Metropolis of the Pacific Coast, and Its Suburban Cities. A
...Houston was the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Davidson) Houston. Robert was the son of John Houston and his wife... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1855)
...Houston was the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Davidson) Houston. Robert was the son of John Houston and his wife... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1855)
Geneanet username : colgnln401159
Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and personal memoirs of Worcester County, Massachusetts : with a history of Worcester Society of Antiquity (Vol. 2)...
...1863, Vamelia Houston, daughter of James Houston, who was the son of James Houston, of Waterbury, Vermont. They... (Waterbury, Massachusetts, United States - 1863)
...1863, Vamelia Houston, daughter of James Houston, who was the son of James Houston, of Waterbury, Vermont. They... (Waterbury, Massachusetts, United States - 1863)
Geneanet username : colgnln6244809
Encyclopedia of Massachusetts, biographical--genealogical, (Volume 4)
...married, May 22, 1883, Fannie Louise Houston, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, July 9, 1863, daughter of Osman and Louise (Wildes)... (Springfield, Massachusetts, United States - 1863)
...married, May 22, 1883, Fannie Louise Houston, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, July 9, 1863, daughter of Osman and Louise (Wildes)... (Springfield, Massachusetts, United States - 1863)
Geneanet username : colgnln42806
The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens
...of November, 1870, to Miss Mary Houston, daughter of Silas E. Houston, of Gentry County, Missouri. She was born in... (Gentry County, Missouri, United States - 1870)
...of November, 1870, to Miss Mary Houston, daughter of Silas E. Houston, of Gentry County, Missouri. She was born in... (Gentry County, Missouri, United States - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln405436
The twentieth century biographical dictionary of notable Americans .. (Volume 5)
...July 9,1844 , son of John Mason and Mary (Larmour) Houston, and grandson of James and Ann (Watkins) Houston. His... (Alexandria, Va., Virginia, United States - 1844)
...July 9,1844 , son of John Mason and Mary (Larmour) Houston, and grandson of James and Ann (Watkins) Houston. His... (Alexandria, Va., Virginia, United States - 1844)
Geneanet username : colgnln526279
History of Knox county, Illinois
...]Ionston, Georse,son of Alexander and Elizaheth (Mills) Houston, natives of Pennsylvania, was born, July 11, 1804, in Steuben... (Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States - 1804)
...]Ionston, Georse,son of Alexander and Elizaheth (Mills) Houston, natives of Pennsylvania, was born, July 11, 1804, in Steuben... (Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States - 1804)
Geneanet username : colgnln404125
Biographical review : containing life sketches of leading citizens of Stafford and Belknap countries, New Hampshire
...1, 1892, he married Miss Hattie Houston, who was born in Sanford, Me., daughter of Samuel and Sarah J. Houston.... (Sanford, Me., Maine, United States - 1892)
...1, 1892, he married Miss Hattie Houston, who was born in Sanford, Me., daughter of Samuel and Sarah J. Houston.... (Sanford, Me., Maine, United States - 1892)
Geneanet username : colgnln6243415
Centennial history of Missouri (Volume 2)
...Ida Houston, u daughter of Robert Houston of Champaign, Illinois. They were married November 29, 1881, and the.y became the... (Kansas City, Kansas, United States - 1881)
...Ida Houston, u daughter of Robert Houston of Champaign, Illinois. They were married November 29, 1881, and the.y became the... (Kansas City, Kansas, United States - 1881)
Geneanet username : colgnln403787
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What is the origin of the name Houston?
1: Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Houston (Renfrewshire) from the genitive case of the personal name Hugh + Middle English Older Scots ton ‘town village settlement’ (Old [...]