On 12 Dec 1819 when John M. was 21, he married
Catharina Houghtaling, daughter of
Hendrich Houghtaling (10 Apr 1771-25 Jan 1852) &
Regina Spade (ca 1774-), in Claverack Reformed Church.
Born on 11 Aug 1800 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York. Catharina was baptized in Claverack Reformed Church, on 14 Sep 1800. WItnesses: Johannes Row & Polly Zufeld. Catharina died in Cannon Township, Kent County, Michigan in 1870. Buried in Old Bostwick Lake Cemetery.
Catharina, also known as Geddy, Houghtaling, also spelled Hooghtealing, Houghtailing, Houghtealing, etc.