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Jason M. Beane was born on 6 October 1973 in Oxford, Massachusetts. He died on 3 March 1992 at age 18 in Oxford, Massachusetts (Obit. .) He was buried on 6 March 1992 in Saint Roch's.

Half sister- Kathleen M. Chosta of Worcester

Maternal grandmother- Marjorie Zinna

Not sure where the above fit in.

Santo Biaggio Listro was born in February 1935 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. He and Pauline Muriel Czarkosky were married on 16 June 1956 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. He and Living were married on 1 December 2000. He died on 1 May 2023 at age 88 in Bonita Springs, Lee, Florida.

Robert Houchins was born on 19 November 1810 in Louisa, Virginia. He and Living were married before 1837. He and Elizabeth Ferrell were married about 1844 in Rockingham, Virginia. He died on 4 May 1899 at age 88 in Stokes Township, Logan, Ohio.

BIOGRAPHY: The book "History of the Houchin Family of the United States" contains information about Robert Houchins and Elizabeth Ferrell on page 165 and 166. It states: "The Houchins of Logan county, Ohio are of the family of Robert Houchins who came into that county prior to 1860. It is not yet determined whether he is the same Robert as was living in Rockingham county, Virginia at an earlier date.
Robert of Rockingham was born in 1810, and first appears in records of that county in 1832. In 1846, he purchased of [unreadable] Hunton land on draft of Smith's Creek known by the name of Athens. This Robert was probably married more than perhaps three times. October 18, 1852 he married Elizabeth Ferrel, dau. of George Ferrel of Rockingham county. Children were Jouett, born 1837; Harvey born 1839; William, born 1842; Fabias born 1845; Philip born 1847; Daniel born 1849; Perry born 1849; Erasmus born 1850.
Probable brothers and sister of Robert (living in same household) were Edward, born 1820; Thomas, born 1825; Mary, born 1827. Living nearby were Riley and Wilson, born 1815. [Unreadable] married Susan (?) and their first son was John, born 1849. [Unreadable] married Elizabeth Wean, May 8, 1849 in Rockingham county. Edward married Maria Jane (?) and one child was Dewitt.
...Robert Houchins of Logan county, Ohio, was born in 1810. Children were Albert, born 1840; William, born 1841; James, born 1844; Silas, born 1846; George, born 1848; Erasmus, born 1849; Elisha, born 1852; Elizabeth, born 1853; Jenny, born 1855; a daughter, 1857; Elvira, born 1859."
Robert gave a deposition in the settlement of the estate of his brother James (file drawer H-5 in Probate Court, Logan County, Ohio). It reads: "State of Ohio, Logan County S. S. Robert Houchins being first duly sworn, says that he was born in Louisa County, Virginia on the 19th day of November 1810. That his father's name was John Houchins and his mother's name was Mary Houchins (nee) Cosby. Affiant further says that he had six brothers and two sisters named respectively William, James, Wilson, Abner, Edward, Thomas, Lucinda, and Mary. The said Lucinda Houchins and Abner Houchins left Louisa County Va in childhood about the year 1828 and moved to Augusta County Va and some time after that emigrated to the western States. Lucinda afterward married a man by the name of Shane whose Christian name I do not remember. The said James Houchins died without issue in the month of Febry 1874 or 1875 and Eli Van Horn Sr. was appointed Administrator of his Estate by the Probate Court of Logan County, Ohio. And that the interest the said Abner Houchins and Lucinda Shane in said Estate was not paid to them or their heirs for the reason that proof of their claim then to or their identity as relations and heirs was not satisfactory. And that said money is now held by the Treasurer of Logan County, Ohio.
Waiting such legal proof as will warrant its disbursement Affiant further says that neither of his sisters so far as he knows ever married a man by the name of Dushane but that the said Shane whom the affiant is informed is now dead was the husband of the said sister Lucinda Houchins.
[Signed] Robert Houchins, X his mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Notary Public This 18th day of November 1895. Isaac N. Zearing Notary Public in and for Logan County, Ohio. Silas W. Houchins, witness."
In a book entitled "Historical Review of Logan County" by Robert Kennedy, 1903, it states on page 95 in a section on Stokes Township "Robert Houchins was for very many years an active and most influential citizen."

In another book entitled "The Biographical Record" is a biography of Robert's son-in-law Reverend Francis M. Taylor starting on page 344. It says of Robert "Mrs. Taylor's father became the owner of several hundred acres in the county. In his family were nine children". It goes on to detail Robert's nine children starting with James B.
One Logan county Ohio article states that Robert had settled in Logan county by 1849. Family stories are that he came to Logan county to help build the Lewis Reservoir and was granted nearby acreage for farmland in return. He most likely moved his family to Ohio in late 1852. In 1855, he and Elizabeth ceded land to the Logan county school district for the building of a school.

WILL: Logan County Ohio Probate Court, Book F Wills, Probated May 15, 1899. Robert Houchins, late of Stokes Twp in this county. Robert Houchins Dec' d Will.
The last Will and Testament of Robert Houchins of the County of Logan and State of Ohio; In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All; I the said Robert Houchins being of sound and disposing mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life and desiring to make such disposition of my worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling any and all will or wills whatsoever heretofore by me made.
Item 1st.
I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as possible after my decease.

Item 2nd.
I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Maggie Houchins of Dayton, Ohio, Two Hundred Dollars.

Item 3rd. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Cummins Six Hundred Dollars to be paid in cash at my death, also all my household goods except my book-case.

Item 4th.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Jennie Bogart Three Hundred Dollars to be paid at my death.

Item 5th.
I give and bequeath to my son Charles Houchins Three Hundred Dollars to be paid at my death.

Item 6th.
I have given to my sons Erasmus and R. J. Houchins their full and just share in my estate and they shall not receive anything more out of my estate.

Item 7th. I give and bequeath to my son G. W. Houchins the Note which I hold against him, which Note was given to James B. Houchins and by him assigned to me, this shall be all that G. W. Houchins shall receive out of my estate.

Item 8th. I desire that all my real estate be sold by my administrator as soon as he may deem adviseable after my decease and that he pay to my daughter Ida Taylor the sum of One Thousand Dollars out of the proceeds of said sale, and no more.
Item 9th.
I desired that after the payment of the foregoing bequests that the remainder of my estate be equally divided among my three sons James B. Houchins, Silas W. Houchins and Elisha Houchins.

Item 10th.
I nominate and appoint Elisha Houchins to be the Executor of this my Last Will. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of May 1896. Robert Houchins X his mark.
Signed and acknowledged by said Robert Houchins as and for his last Will and Testament in our presence and subscribed and attested by us as witnesses, in his presence and at his request.
A. J. Lusk, J. T. Clover.
Commission to take testimony of witness to Will, and Return To F. K. Bowles. In the Probate Court of Logan County, Ohio. In the matter of the probate of the last Will and Testament of Robert Houchins, deceased; An application having been made on the 15th day of May A. D. 1899, to admit to probate in said Court the last Will and Testament of Robert Houchins, late of said Logan County, Ohio.

1850 Census: Virginia, Rockingham, District 56, Roll 974, Page 145 as Robert Huchings.
Robert Huchings 40 M Farmer
Elizabeth " 29 F
Tobias " 5 M
Philip " 3 M
Daniel " 2 M
(unreadable) " 1 M might say Pend.
Erasmus " 2/12 M
Jouett " 13 M
Harvey " 1? M
William " 9 M
Edward " 30 M Laborer
Thomas " 25 M "
Mary " 23 F

1880 Census: Ohio, Logan, Stokes Township, ED 126, Page 16. BIOGRAPHY: The book "History of the Houchin Family of the United States" contains information about Robert Houchins and Elizabeth Ferrell on page 165 and 166. It states: "The Houchins of Logan county, Ohio are of the family of Robert Houchins who came into that county prior to 1860. It is not yet determined whether he is the same Robert as was living in Rockingham county, Virginia at an earlier date.
Robert of Rockingham was born in 1810, and first appears in records of that county in 1832. In 1846, he purchased of [unreadable] Hunton land on draft of Smith's Creek known by the name of Athens. This Robert was probably married more than perhaps three times. October 18, 1852 he married Elizabeth Ferrel, dau. of George Ferrel of Rockingham county. Children were Jouett, born 1837; Harvey born 1839; William, born 1842; Fabias born 1845; Philip born 1847; Daniel born 1849; Perry born 1849; Erasmus born 1850.
Probable brothers and sister of Robert (living in same household) were Edward, born 1820; Thomas, born 1825; Mary, born 1827. Living nearby were Riley and Wilson, born 1815. [Unreadable] married Susan (?) and their first son was John, born 1849. [Unreadable] married Elizabeth Wean, May 8, 1849 in Rockingham county. Edward married Maria Jane (?) and one child was Dewitt. It is assumed that Robert had at least one marriage prior to Elizabeth Ferrell. In the "Biographical Record" of Logan Co. Ohio, circa 1903, page 344 through 346, there is a biography of Rev. Francis M. Taylor. His wife was Ida B. Taylor, Robert's daughter. Her family is listed as having nine children starting with her brother James B. Also, the 1850 Census for Robert in Virginia shows three older children listed out of order (Jouett, Harvey, William).

Elizabeth Ferrell was born on 9 October 1821 in Rockingham, Virginia. Robert Houchins and she were married about 1844 in Rockingham, Virginia. She died on 12 December 1889 at age 68 in Logan, Ohio.

Her parents were born in Virginia according to her entry in the 1880 Census (Elisabeth Houchins, Ohio, Logan Co., Stokes Twp, ED126 Sheet 16, 15 June 1880). It is assumed that Robert had at least one marriage prior to Elizabeth Ferrell. In the "Biographical Record" of Logan Co. Ohio, circa 1903, page 344 through 346, there is a biography of Rev. Francis M. Taylor. His wife was Ida B. Taylor, Robert's daughter. Her family is listed as having nine children starting with her brother James B. Also, the 1850 Census for Robert in Virginia shows three older children listed out of order (Jouett, Harvey, William).

Malachi Taylor was born on 17 March 1828 in Saint Paris, Champaign, Ohio. He and Hannah Malinda Robinson were married on 6 February 1849 in Champaign, Ohio.^1,2 He died on 21 June 1901 at age 73 in Logan, Ohio. He was buried at Plum Cemetery in Washington Township, Logan, Ohio.

1850 Census: Ohio, Logan, Stokes Township.

1860 Census: Ohio, Champaign, Madriver Township, Page 562:
James is missing from this census

1880 Census: Ohio, Logan, Stokes Township, ED 126, Sheet 6, father born in Kentucky.
Taylor Malchi W M 52 Farmer Ohio Kentuck
" Malinda W F 48 Wife Keeping house Ohio Ohio Ohio
" David L. W M 20 Son at home Ohio Ohio Ohio
" William W M 16 Son at home Ohio Ohio Ohio
" Julia A. W F 13 Daughter at School Ohio Ohio Ohio
" Amanda W F 8 Daughter at home Ohio Ohio Ohio

1900 Census: Ohio, Logan, Stokes Township, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia.
Taylor Malachi W M Mar 1828 72 M 51 Ohio Kentucky Virginia
Taylor Malinda W F Sep 1831 68 M 51 Ohio Ohio Ohio
--- Julia W F Dec 1866 33 S Ohio Ohio Ohio

[Taylor], 17 Mar 1828-21 Jun 1901, ae 73y 3m 4d (father; adjacent to mother [Taylor] monument; in Taylor family plot.)

Hannah Malinda Robinson was born on 6 September 1831 in Champaign, Ohio. Malachi Taylor and she were married on 6 February 1849 in Champaign, Ohio.^1,2 She died on 18 April 1903 at age 71 in Logan, Ohio. She was buried at Plum Cemetery in Washington Township, Logan, Ohio.

Hannah Malinda Robinson was also known as Hannah Malinda Robinson. 1880 Census: both parents born in Ohio.
1900 Census: both parents born in Ohio.

[Taylor], 6 Sep 1831-18 Apr 1903, ae 71y 7m 4d (mother; adjacent to father [Taylor] monument; in Taylor family plot.)

John Houchins was born on 25 January 1772 in Goochland, Virginia. He and Living were married on 9 March 1808.

1820 Census: Virginia, Louisa, Page 53
Houchins John 5M under 10 2M 11-15 1M 45 + 1F 16-25 1F 26-44 1F 45 +


The book "The History of the Houchin Family of the United States" mentions John only briefly. On page 96, it states "Joyce continued to live there [her and Francis' farm] with her son, John, and family until her death in 1821". On page 161 is the main entry for John in the book. It states "As has been previously stated, he and family lived with his mother Joyce, in her declining years. He and wife, Mary, raised a family of seven boys and two girls". 1820 Census: Virginia, Louisa, Page 53
Houchins John 5M under 10 2M 11-15 1M 45 + 1F 16-25 1F 26-44 1F 45 +


The book "The History of the Houchin Family of the United States" mentions John only briefly. On page 96, it states "Joyce continued to live there [her and Francis' farm] with her son, John, and family until her death in 1821". On page 161 is the main entry for John in the book. It states "As has been previously stated, he and family lived with his mother Joyce, in her declining years. He and wife, Mary, raised a family of seven boys and two girls". John Houchins was christened on 11 August 1772 in Goochland, Virginia.

Living was born. John Houchins and she were married on 9 March 1808.

Living was married.

Francis A. Houchins was born in 1735 in Goochland, Virginia. He and Joyce Clements were married on 10 January 1758 in Goochland, Virginia. He died in 1805 at age ~70 in Louisa, Virginia.

Joyce Clements was born in 1739. Francis A. Houchins and she were married on 10 January 1758 in Goochland, Virginia. She died in 1821 at age ~82 in Goochland, Virginia.

Edward Houchins was born before 1700 in Goochland, Virginia. He and Living were married about 1717. He died on 19 February 1765 in Goochland, Virginia.

Edward Houchins and Living were married about 1717.

Edward Howchens was born about 1658 in England. He and Rebecca were married before 1686 in New Kent, Virginia. He died in New Kent, Virginia.

The book "History of the Houchin Family in the United States" by Dr. Paul C. Houchen states this about Edward: "Edward Howchens is the first of the name found in Virginia records, and it is from him that most of the Houchins in the country are descended. It is not known when he came to America, but in 1686 he was living in New Kent county, Virginia, a parishioner of St. Peters Parish." It continues, "The original register of St. Peters Parish is in the Virginia Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Va., and contains the names of Edward Howchens and his wife, Rebecca. The records of New Kent county were burned in 1866 and with their loss was also lost all further record of Edward Howchens and family."

Rebecca was born about 1670 in Saint Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia. Edward Howchens and she were married before 1686 in New Kent, Virginia.