Will of "Israel Houghton of Lancaster ... Gentleman ... advanced in years", dated 30 Jan 1769, proved 4 Aug 1777, names daughter Martha Gun; daughter Mary Bowers; daughter Prudence Manning; daughter Lois Sawyer; daughter Eunice Jewett; eldest son Phinehas Houghton; son Israel Houghton; three sons Benjamin Houghton, Jonathan Houghton & John Houghton & my four Grandchildren viz't Martha Houghton, Elijah Houghton, Mercy Houghton & Thankfull Houghton Children of my son Joseph Houghton Deceased. Son Benjamin to be executor.
Undated, warrant 4 Aug 1777, appraisers sworn 20 Mar 1778: Inventory of Israel Houghton late of Lancaster deceased: £720-11-9
Undated, approved 5 Apr 1785: Division of real estate of Israel Houghton late of Lancaster given by his will to his sons Benjamin Houghton, Jonathan Houghton, & John Houghton & to his grand children Martha Houghton, Elijah Houghton, Mercy Houghton & Thankfull Houghton children of his son Jos'h Houghton deceased. Assent given by Benj'a Houghton, Jon'a Houghton, John Houghton, and David Wilson guardian for Martha, Thankfull, Elijah & Mercy the children of Joseph Houghton.
1 Feb 1785: Account of Benjamin Houghton executor of Israel Houghton late of Lancaster Deceased, allowed.