court, appointing Abraham Bergen to Houghton's seat. Later life and death Houghton subsequently practiced law in Santa Fe until 1874, when he moved to Las Vegas, New Mexico. He died there on January 31, 1876. Notes References . . . . . . New Mexico Territory judges New Mexico lawyers American consuls District attorneys in New Mexico People from New York (state) Politicians from Santa Fe, New Mexico People from San Miguel County, New Mexico 1811 births 1876 deaths 19th-century American diplomats 19th-century American politicians People of the Taos Revolt 19th-century American judges 19th-century American lawyers