Genealogical charts of the descendants of William Hough, who came to America in 1640, and file cards which contain military service and vital records of Hough men who served in the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and Spanish American War; and genealogical correspondence among members and various branches of the family.

Accounts, bonds, deeds, receipts, contracts, paper money of various denominations (c. 1770s), articles of agreement, recognizances, a boundary award, reports, correspondence, and miscellaneous legal material pertaining to a family in King's County, New York. Most of the papers refer to two men named Anthony Hulst (likely father and son). Topics include the French and Indian War, and reports of "fence viewers" and of the commissioner of highways.