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Rev John Houston

Birth : 4 Apr 1722 Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
Death : 3 Feb 1798 Bedford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial : Old Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate : 42.9345680, -71.4842310
Plot : Row 11 6
Inscription : A loyalist during the American War of Independence
Description : Son of Samuel Houston and Mary Cargill, per birth certificate.

Per "Bedford Cemetery Views", Jan 2012 Issue (online):
Bedford Cemetery Spotlight
Reverend John Houston
Bedford's First Dissident
compliled by Julie Schappals

John Houston was born in Londonderry, NH in 1723. He graduated with honors from College of New Jersey (later became Princeton) with a letter of merit from the College president, the father of Aaron Burr. He returned to Londonderry and became licensed as a Presbyterian minister in 1754. In 1757, after a year of negotiations, he became the first pastor of Bedford at a salary of "40 pounds sterling in Old Tenor" and some... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Rev John Houston's memorial?

    Rev John Houston's memorial is located at: Old Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Hillsborough County, USA.

  • When did Rev John Houston death?

    Rev John Houston death on 3 Feb 1798 in Bedford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Rev John Houston's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.9345680
    Longitude: -71.4842310

Family Members:

Parent

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Samuel Houston

(1692 - 1757)

Spouse

Siblings

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David Houston

(1719 - 1765)

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Capt Samuel Huston Sr.

(1726 - 1819)

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James Houston

(1729 - 1812)

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Martha Houston

(1733 - 1755)

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Deacon Alexander Houston

(1738 - 1826)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Bedford Cemetery
Bedford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9345680, -71.4842310

2. Moore Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9354450, -71.4525030

3. Bedford Center Cemetery
Bedford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455605, -71.5208817

4. Pine Grove Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9625854, -71.4625778

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Bedford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -71.4991989

6. Saint Hedwig Cemetery
Bedford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9682388, -71.5010605

7. Manchester Hebrew Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9671830, -71.4567040

8. Saint Augustin Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9681015, -71.4582977

9. Merrill Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9507600, -71.4345430

10. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9761009, -71.4910965

11. Beals Road Cemetery
Bedford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9070670, -71.5289980

12. Piscataquog Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9792900, -71.4786600

13. Reeds Ferry Graveyard
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8862000, -71.4754486

14. McGuire Pet Cemetery
Londonderry, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9140310, -71.4220710

15. Valley Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9849300, -71.4606500

16. Hall Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9768350, -71.4367100

17. Saint Leanders Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9857780, -71.5111030

18. Sunnyside Cemetery
Londonderry, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993800, -71.4240600

19. Huse Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9761400, -71.4289200

20. Bowers Cemetery
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8976700, -71.5515400

21. Cathedral of Saint Joseph
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9933970, -71.4592030

22. Last Rest Cemetery
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8673700, -71.4967600

23. Stowell Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9491997, -71.3930969

24. Amoskeag Cemetery
Manchester, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0042300, -71.4797600