Charlotte Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #17221, b. 20 May 1847

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 20, 1847IL, USA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census1,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Gary Lint, March 1, 2001.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Petersburg, Menard, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 272; line 28, dwl 81-87.
  3. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Petersburg P.O., Menard Co., IL, p. 772, line 17, dwl 188-178.

Catherine Houghton1

F, #17222, b. 4 September 1852

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 4, 1852IL, USA, (age 7 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census)1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Gary Lint, March 1, 2001.
  2. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Tallula, Twp 17, Range West, Menard Co., IL, Roll 260, p. 81B, line 7, dwl 114-110.

Charles P. Houghton1

M, #17223, b. 19 August 1841

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 19, 1841IL, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gary Lint, March 1, 2001.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Petersburg P.o., Menard Co., IL, p. 772, line 17, dwl 188-178.

William Henry Houghton1

M, #17224, b. September 1849, d. 12 February 1930

Family: Agnes Park b. Jan 1858, d. 1939

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep, 1849IL, USA, age 10/12 in 1850 census; age 10 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; age 50 in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1920 census1,3
1870 Census1870Center Twp, Marion Co., KS, USA, age 21, a farm laborer4
MarriageOct 26, 1876Menard Co., IL, USA, Lic. 4303, Book B., p. 23; age 23 and 235
1880 Census1880Tallula, Menard Co., IL, USA6
1900 Census1900Rock Creek, Menard Co., IL, USA, age 50, farmer; 6 children born and living3
1910 Census1910Rock Creek, Menard Co., IL, USA, age 61, grain stock farmer7
1920 Census1920Rock Creek, Menard Co., IL, USA, age 70, retired farmer8
DeathFeb 12, 1930Petersburg, Menard Co., IL, USA, Cert. 650012, filed Feb. 13, 19309
BurialOakland Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL, USA10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Petersburg P.O., Menard Co., IL, p. 772, line 17, dwl 188-178.
  2. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T623 329; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 78; line 74, dwl 57-57.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Center Twp, Marion Co., KS, Roll 438, p. 283B, ln 17, dwl 22-28.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Tallula, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T9_236; Family History Film: 1254236; Page: 248C; Enumeration District: 140; sheet 19, line 33, dwl 166-169.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T624_312; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 87; line 96, dwl 114.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T625_393; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 103; line 23, dwl 92-92.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Gary Lint, Nov. 21, 2004.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sand Ridge, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T9_236; Family History Film: 1254236; Page: 144B; Enumeration District: 133; sheet 10, line 1, dwl 76-76.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T623 329; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 78; line 74, dwl 57-57.
  13. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T626_544; Page: 248; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 3A, line 39, dwl 64-59.

Phoebe B. Houghton1

F, #17225

Family: Andrew M. Pollard

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Birth
MarriageNov 12, 1840Menard Co., IL, USA, Lic. 61, Book A, p. 111,2,3,4
AlertMD and age of her parents; Charles Pickerel Houghton's daughter?
ResearchH. Houghton gives this parentage, but unlikely
ResearchMenard Co., IL, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Ancestery.Com: Marriages--Illinois to 1850.
  2. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  3. [S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 402.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Andrew M. Pollard1,2

M, #17226

Family: Phoebe B. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageNov 12, 1840Menard Co., IL, USA, Lic. 61, Book A, p. 111,3,4,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Ancestery.Com: Marriages--Illinois to 1850.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  4. [S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 402.

Mary M. Houghton1,2,3

F, #17227

Family: William W. Linn

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageFeb 22, 1849Menard Co., IL, USA, Lic. 471, Book A, p. 701,3,4
ResearchMenard Co., IL, USA
ResearchMD and age of her parents; Charles Pickerel Houghton's daughter?
ResearchH. Houghton gives this parentage, but unlikely
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  2. [S415] E-mail Ancestery.Com: Marriages--Illinois to 1850.
  3. [S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 402.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

William W. Linn1,2,3

M, #17228

Family: Mary M. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageFeb 22, 1849Menard Co., IL, USA, Lic. 471, Book A, p. 701,3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 104.
  2. [S415] E-mail Ancestery.Com: Marriages--Illinois to 1850.
  3. [S977] Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages: 1826 to 1850, p. 402.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Ellen LeMar1

F, #17229, b. 13 January 1815, d. 8 May 1896

Family: John Hart Houghton b. 14 Nov 1809, d. 27 Mar 1869

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 13, 1815KY, USA, age 45 in 1860 census; age 64 in 1880 census2,3
MarriageOct 16, 1834Sangamon (Menard) Co., IL, USA1,3,4,5
1850 Census1850Cass Co., IL, USA, age 40, a farmer, property $ 1000, and Catharine Conover, age 11, b. IL2,6
1860 Census1860Richmond, Cass, IL, USA, age 50, farmer; property $5500-15002,7
1880 Census1880Cass Co., IL, USA, age 64, widowed8
PensionInxJan 18, 1896Houghton, John H., widow Ellen, WA-6575 & WC-4534 filed 18 Jan 1896 in IL, he srv in Capt Lincoln's Co. of IL Mtd Vols in the Black Hawk War9
DeathMay 8, 1896Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA2
ParentsDfather born in MD, mother in KY8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 99.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Cass Co., IL, Box 99, p. 9.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Reel 207, p. 418B, line 6, dwl 783-768.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Cass Co., Illinois; Roll: M432_99; Page: 9; line 5, dwl 104-104.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Cass, Illinois; Roll: M653_160; Page: 132; Sheet 132, line 26, dwl 921-921.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Township 18 N., Range 8 W., Cass, Illinois; Roll: T9_178; Family History Film: 1254178; Page: 660A; sheet.
  9. [S1345] Virgil D. White, Pension Index for Indian Wars, p. 395.
  10. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  11. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", 1997.

Dr. Charles W. Houghton M.D.1,2

M, #17230, b. circa 1837, d. 14 June 1880

Family: Mary F. Mitchell b. c 1837

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1837Rock Creek Twp, Menard, IL, USA, (age 24 in 1860 census;age 33 in 1870 census; age 43 in 1880 census); Howard Houghton: 18361,3
MarriageSep 4, 1856Mason Co., IL, USA, Book A, p. 1221,2,4
1860 Census1860Bath PO, Twp 20, Range 8, Mason Co., IL, USA, age 24, a physician, property $4000-8005
Mil. Serv.between Aug, 1862 and Jan, 1864IL, USA, Union Army, Captain, Comp D, 85th IL Inf Reg, Length 1 y 5 m; rheumatism and diarhea listed6
Mil. EnlsAug 27, 1862Bath, IL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 85th Illinois, a captain; H. Houghton: "In August, 1861, Charles raised a company of soldiers for the Union army which was mustered into the service as Company D, 85th I.V.I. He continued with the company as its commander through all the campaigns and battles in which it was engaged, until 1864, when he resigned his commission and returned to Bath and to his practice."; Capt; lost 220 men1,7,8,9,10
ResearchAug 27, 1862
Occupationphysician and surgeon; ""read medicine" with Dr. Mastick and practiced medicine with him until 1860; he then moved to Bath, IL; he practiced there from 1864 to 1869; he then moved to Newmanville, Cass Co., IL and then to Easton, Mason Co. in 1873, building the first residence in town.1,11
1870 Census1870Richmond, Cass Co., IL, USA, age 33, doctor M.D., property $1000-40012
Immigration1873Easton, Mason, IL, USA11
1880 Census1880Sherman, Mason Co., IL, USA, age 43, a physician13
DeathJun 14, 1880Crane Creek Twp, Mason, IL, USA, at his residence, in Easton2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Cass Co., IL, Box 99, p. 9.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Twp 20, Range 8, Mason Co., IL, p. 557, line 27, dwl 1087.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Stella, Richardson, Nebraska; Roll: 38; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 273.
  7. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Jun. 1, 1928.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  11. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 1879.
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Cass Co., IL, Reel 192, p. 436, line 32, dwl 141-144.
  13. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sherman, Mason, Illinois; Roll: T9_235; Family History Film: 1254235; Page: 421B; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 6, line 48, dwl 54-14.

Mary F. Mitchell1

F, #17231, b. circa 1837

Family: Dr. Charles W. Houghton M.D. b. c 1837, d. 14 Jun 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1837IN, USA, (age 22 in 1860 census;age 33 in 1870 census; age 43, IL, in 1880 census)2,3
MarriageSep 4, 1856Mason Co., IL, USA, Book A, p. 1221,4,5
1860 Census1860Bath PO, Twp 20, Range 8, Mason Co., IL, USA, age 24, a physician, property $4000-8006
1870 Census1870Richmond, Cass Co., IL, USA, age 33, doctor M.D., property $1000-4007
1880 Census1880Sherman, Mason Co., IL, USA, age 43, a physician8
PensionInxSep 20, 1880as widow
1890 Veterans Census1890Stella, Richardson Co., NE, USA, widow9
Biographystep-daughter of J. G. Conover, one of the early and prominent pioneers of Illinois

1879 History of Menard & Mason Counties
Chicago
Published by: O.L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers
186 Dearborn Street

JOHN G. CONOVER
Page 860
JOHN G. CONOVER, farmer; P. O. Biggs. As early as 1790, Peter Conover, of Monmouth Co., moved with his family to Woodford Co., Ky., where, in December, 1812, the subject of this sketch was born. The elder Conover was the youngest of five brothers, and the four oldest were all soldiers of the Revolution. In 1822, the Conover family, with a large number of relatives and acquaintances, desirous of locating beyond the influence of slavery, moved by wagons to this State, the journey occupying some months, and attended with hardships that would have deterred any but the stout-hearted. The party reached Springfield in June, and, after an examination of the country, chose the Jersey Prairie, in what is now Morgan Co., as the site of their future home. Peter Conover and his wife remained in this locality until their death, which occurred to the first in May, 1835, and to the latter in October, 1846. John G. Conover was married, in 1833, to Miss Susan Houghton; she died in 1845, and he was married, in 1846, to Mrs. Hannah Mitchell. He moved to this county in 1841, and settled in the vicinity of Bath. In 1849, he crossed the plains to California, and returned by way of the Isthmus in 1851. In the early days of Morgan and Menard Cos., he enjoyed the acquaintance of Lincoln, Yates and Col. Hardin, the latter making his home, in his youth, with the Conover family. Mr. Conover settled upon the place he now occupies, on Sec. 31, in 1866, consisting of 160 acres, well improved, and worth about $30 per acre. His business capacity and integrity have been recognized by the people of Sherman Township, and on various occasions they have chosen him Justice of the Peace, and, for five years in succession, Assessor.10
ParentsDfather born in CT, mother in KY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", 1997.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Richmond, Cass Co., IL, Reel 192, p. 436, line 32, dwl 141-144.
  4. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Twp 20, Range 8, Mason Co., IL, p. 557, line 27, dwl 1087.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Cass Co., IL, Reel 192, p. 436, line 32, dwl 141-144.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sherman, Mason, Illinois; Roll: T9_235; Family History Film: 1254235; Page: 421B; Enumeration District: 127; sheet 6, line 48, dwl 54-14.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Stella, Richardson, Nebraska; Roll: 38; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 273.
  10. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 1879.

Corydon Houghton1

M, #17232, b. circa 1860, d. 1876

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1860IL, USA, (age 9/10 in 1860 census; age 10 in 1870 census;Howard Houghton: 1859)2,1
Death18762,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Richmond, Cass Co., IL, Reel 192, p. 436, line 32, dwl 141-144.
  2. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  3. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 1879.

Eva B. Houghton1,2

F, #17233, b. circa 1865

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1865IL, USA, (age 5 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census)1,3
DuplicateIL, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 1879.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Richmond, Cass Co., IL, Reel 192, p. 436, line 32, dwl 141-144.

Elijah Houghton1

M, #17234, b. 1 July 1842, d. 27 May 1928

Family: Jemima M. Davis b. 26 Apr 1846, d. 4 Sep 1925

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 1, 1842Cass Co., IL, USA, age 17 in 1860 census; Jul 1842, age 57 in 1900 census; age 72 in 1920 census1,2
Employmentbefore 1862Bath, IL, USA, worked for his uncle Jeff Houghton in his drug store2
Mil. EnlsAug 7, 1862Bath, Mason Co., IL, USA, in the Union Army. He was mustered into the service at Peoria, Il, as a private of Capt. Charles W. Houghton's Comp. D. 85th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. [his brother's comp.]; at Louisville, KY; at Cumberland; with Sherman in his march to the sea; then to Washington DC; wounded twice, at Louisville and at Nashville, TN2,3,4
ResearchAug 7, 1862IL, USA
MarriageFeb 25, 1868Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2216, Book III, p. 49; H. Houghton: 18651,5,6
1880 Census1880Township 18N, Range 8W, Cass Co., IL, USA, age 34,7
PensionInxAug 2, 1890IL, USA8
Immigration1891a farm near, Waynesville, DeWitt Co., IL, USA9
1900 Census1900Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 57, retired farmer; 6 children born, 3 living10
1910 Census1910Atlanta, Logon Co., IL, USA, age 67, none11
1920 Census1920Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 72, retail hardware salesman12
DeathMay 27, 1928Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Hawes; Cert. 540049, filed May 28, 19281,2,13
BurialMountjoy Cemetery, Logan, IL, USA1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Jun. 1, 1928.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Township 18 N., Range 8 W., Cass, Illinois; Roll: T9_178; Family History Film: 1254178; Page: 667C; sheet 15, line 29, dwl 118-119.
  8. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  9. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Sept. 11, 1925.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Logan Co., Illinois; Roll: T623, Enumeration District: 24; Sheet: 2B; line 21, dwl 48-52.
  11. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta Ward 2, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T624_303; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 52; line 13, dwl 136-140.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 55; line 90, dwl 232-233.
  13. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

Jemima M. Davis1,2

F, #17235, b. 26 April 1846, d. 4 September 1925

Family: Elijah Houghton b. 1 Jul 1842, d. 27 May 1928

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 26, 1846Cass Co., IL, USA, Apr 1848, age 52 in 1900 census; age 58 in 1910 census; age 68 in 1920 census1,3
Residencebefore 1868Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL, USA3
MarriageFeb 25, 1868Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2216, Book III, p. 49; H. Houghton: 18651,4,5
1880 Census1880Township 18N, Range 8W, Cass Co., IL, USA, age 34,6
Immigration1891a farm near, Waynesville, DeWitt Co., IL, USA3
Church1894Waynesville, DeWitt Co., IL, USA, helped to found Waynesville Christian Church3
Immigration1899Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, except for 1 year in Missiouri3
1900 Census1900Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 57, retired farmer; 6 children born, 3 living7
1910 Census1910Atlanta, Logon Co., IL, USA, age 67, none8
1920 Census1920Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 72, retail hardware salesman9
DeathSep 4, 1925Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, at her home; Cert. 540107, filed Sep. 5, 19251,3,10
BurialMountjoy Cemetery, Logan, IL, USA3
ParentsSJeremiah W. Davis and Cassandra Elizabeth Gum, both b. KY. 1920 census gives RI and NY; They were twins
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", 1997.
  3. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Sept. 11, 1925.
  4. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Township 18 N., Range 8 W., Cass, Illinois; Roll: T9_178; Family History Film: 1254178; Page: 667C; sheet 15, line 29, dwl 118-119.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Logan Co., Illinois; Roll: T623, Enumeration District: 24; Sheet: 2B; line 21, dwl 48-52.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta Ward 2, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T624_303; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 52; line 13, dwl 136-140.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 55; line 90, dwl 232-233.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

John B. Houghton1

M, #17236, b. 26 September 1875, d. 13 May 1970

Family: Parrie May Hieronymus b. 4 May 1877, d. 6 Aug 1967

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 26, 1875Cass Co., IL, USA, Sep 1875, age 24 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 44 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; age 64 in 1940 census3,4,5,6,7
MarriageSep 26, 1899Lincoln, IL, USA, age 24 and 224,8
1900 Census1900Eminence, Logan Co, IL, USA, age 24, farmer9
1910 Census1910Eminence, Lgoan Co., IL, USA, age 34, farmer10
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 42, farmer11
1920 Census1920Eminence, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 44, farmer12
1930 Census1930Eminence, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 54, farmer13
1940 Census1940Eminence, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 64, farm laborer14
Occupationnear, Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, a farmer for 48 years4
Immigration1947Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, into town when he retired4,8
1950 US Census1950Atlanta, IL, USA, age 74, no occup; and mother in law Minnie L Hieronymous, 91, and sister in law Ida Hieronymous, 61
ChurchAtlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, He was a Sunday school teacher.
DeathMay 13, 1970Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, at his home, Atlanta's oldest resident when he died; zip 617233,4,5,7
ObituaryMay 14, 1970ATLANTA (PNS) - John B. Houghton, 94. died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at his home. His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Atlanta Christian Church. The Rev. James R. Shockney and the Rev. Lynn Hieronymus will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Joy Cemetery. He was bom Sept. 26. 1875, it Cass County, a son of Elijah and Jemima, M. Davis Houghton. He married Parrie May Hieronymus Sept. 26. 1899 at Lincoln. She died Aug. 6 1967. He farmed for 48 years, retired in 1947 and moved to Atlanta. Surviving are four sons, Pau Jerome, Marion: John Edgar 4 Ridgemont. Normal; Delmai Daryl, Atlanta; Eldon Eugene, Columbus, Ohio; five grandehildren and six great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
BurialMontjoy Cemetery, Logan, IL, USA4
OfficeHe served as president of Atlanta High School board, presient of Atlanta board of directors of the Atlanta National Bank, and as director of Logan County Farm Bureau.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100, 109.
  2. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  3. [S98] Social Security Administration.
  4. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  5. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, May 21, 1970, p. 6.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T624_304; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64; line 91, dwl 111-111.
  7. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Number: 359-32-9794; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1956-1958.
  8. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Aug. 10, 1967, p. 5.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 319; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240319.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T624_304; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64; line 91, dwl 111-111.
  11. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1614208.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 71; line 40, dwl 37-37.
  13. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 534; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 24; line 95, dwl 27-27.
  14. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T627_838; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54-25.
  15. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 110.

Nora Cassandra Houghton1

F, #17237, b. 27 December 1881, d. 10 September 1969

Family: Bert Hardin Hawes b. 12 Jan 1881, d. 28 Oct 1976

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 27, 1881Cass Co., IL, USA, Dec 1881, age 18 in 1900 census; MLM, HH: 27 Jan 18762,3
MarriageJan 29, 1902Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, Lint: Chandlerville, IL2,4
Living1925Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA5
Residence1947Greenville, OH, USA6
DeathSep 10, 1969Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA2
BurialAtlanta Cemetery, Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  3. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Gary Lint, March 1, 2001.
  5. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Sept. 11, 1925.
  6. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Lincoln Courier, Nov. 30, 1947.

Grover Cleveland Houghton1

M, #17238, b. 2 February 1885, d. 27 November 1947

Family 1: Bessie Claire Adkins b. 2 Mar 1885, d. 27 Dec 1952

Family 2: Alice Mildred Prignitz b. 18 Nov 1892, d. 18 Dec 1981

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 2, 1885Cass Co., IL, USA, Feb 1885, age 15 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; WWI Draft: 1 Feb 1885; WWII Draft: Feb 1, 18902,3,4
Marriage19025
MarriageNov 8, 1911Buffalo, IA, USA, 2/w5
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 33, steam shovel engineer4
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 34, steamshovel engineer3,6
Occupationa steam shovel engineer; at the Dewey Cement works at Buffalo, IA for several years
Living1925Buffalo, IA, USA7
1930 Census1930Buffalo, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 43, cement plant shovel operator8
NoteSep 3, 1939Alice found Cleve drunk in the car, one fender and light damaged. Cleve packed and left two days later to go stay with his daughter. Stayed with her until Jan. 1940 when he got drunk and hit Bud. He was admitted to the State Hospital for detoxification. "Hope he is cured, or they keep him on."
1940 Census1940Mt. Pleasant State Hospital for Inebriates, Center, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 54, divorced, patient, alcoholic9
Residence1940Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA
DeathNov 27, 1947Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, USA, found dead10
BurialMountjoy Cemetery, Logan, IL, USA10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Lincoln Courier, Nov. 30, 1947.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 73, E.D. 146, Sh. 4, Ln. 89.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642996.
  5. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", The Atlanta Argusr, Dec. 5, 1947.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 1, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 146; line 89, dwl 2006-87-98.
  7. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Sept. 11, 1925.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll: 681; Enumeration District: 10; sheet 3A, page 60, line 2, dwl 54-57.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Center, Henry, Iowa; Roll: T627_1166; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44-5; line 43.
  10. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."

Amanda Jane Houghton1

F, #17239, b. circa 1849, d. before 1873

Family: William M. Martin b. c 1847

  • Marriage*: Amanda Jane Houghton married William M. Martin on Jul 5, 1867 at Cass Co., IL, USA, marriage license: "Issued on affidavit of Elijah Houghton as to consent of Mr. John H. Houghton"; Marr. Lic. 2129, Book III, p. 48: 7/4/1867.1,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1849IL, USA, age 1 in 1850 census; age 10 in 1860 census; Chapman: c 18512,3
MarriageJul 5, 1867Cass Co., IL, USA, marriage license: "Issued on affidavit of Elijah Houghton as to consent of Mr. John H. Houghton"; Marr. Lic. 2129, Book III, p. 48: 7/4/18671,4
Deathbefore 1873Listed as deceased in probate notice of May 17, 1873 of father's estate5
Children+before 18733 infant children at her death
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", 1997.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Cass Co., IL, Box 99, p. 9.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."

William M. Martin1

M, #17240, b. circa 1847

Family: Amanda Jane Houghton b. c 1849, d. b 1873

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1847
Residencecirca 1867Cass Co., IL, USA
MarriageJul 5, 1867Cass Co., IL, USA, marriage license: "Issued on affidavit of Elijah Houghton as to consent of Mr. John H. Houghton"; Marr. Lic. 2129, Book III, p. 48: 7/4/18671,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 100.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Carrie Nance1

F, #17241

Family: (?) Goodwin

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 108.

(?) Goodwin1

M, #17242

Family: Carrie Nance

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 108.

Georgia Goodwin1

F, #17243

Family: (?) Creager

Biography

BiographyEdited her grandmother's memoirs "A Piece of Time in Lincoln Country" after finding them in her mother's papers.2,1
Marriage1
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 108.
  2. [S194] Nance, A Piece of Time.

(?) Creager1

M, #17244

Family: Georgia Goodwin

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 108.

Parrie May Hieronymus1

F, #17245, b. 4 May 1877, d. 6 August 1967

Family: John B. Houghton b. 26 Sep 1875, d. 13 May 1970

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 4, 1877Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, May 1877, age 23 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 42 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census2
MarriageSep 26, 1899Lincoln, IL, USA, age 24 and 221,2
1900 Census1900Eminence, Logan Co, IL, USA, age 24, farmer3
1910 Census1910Eminence, Lgoan Co., IL, USA, age 34, farmer4
1930 Census1930Eminence, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 54, farmer5
1940 Census1940Eminence, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 64, farm laborer6
1950 US Census1950Atlanta, IL, USA, age 74, no occup; and mother in law Minnie L Hieronymous, 91, and sister in law Ida Hieronymous, 61
ChurchAtlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, He was a Sunday school teacher.
DeathAug 6, 1967Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA1,2
BurialMountjoy Cemetery, Logan, IL, USA7
Biographydau. of John Pendleton Hieronymus and Sarah Elizabeth Houser
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Aug. 10, 1967, p. 5.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 319; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240319.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T624_304; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64; line 91, dwl 111-111.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 534; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 24; line 95, dwl 27-27.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T627_838; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54-25.
  7. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  8. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 110.

Paul Jerome Houghton1

M, #17246, b. 27 August 1901, d. 19 October 2001

Family: Louisa Borum b. 26 May 1909, d. 25 Sep 2002

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 27, 1901Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 8 in 1910 census; age 18 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census1,2
Education1927University of Illinois, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA2
Residence1928Marion, IL, USA3
MarriageNov 2, 1929Nashville, IL, USA1,2
1930 Census1930Marion, Williamson Co., IL, USA, age 28, high school teacher; living with John and Mary Duncan4
1950 US Census1950Anna, Union Co., IL, USA, age 48, high school principal
Livingbetween 1967 and 1994Marion, IL, USA1,5
Addressbetween 1997 and 19993114 Williamson Co. Parkway, Apt. 34, Marion, IL, USA2
DeathOct 19, 2001Marion, IL, USA
ObituaryOct 22, 2001Carbondale, IL, USA, MARION — Paul J. Houghton, 100, of Marion, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Parkway Manor in Marion.
Mr. Houghton was bom on Aug. 24, 1901, in Atlanta, to John B. and Parrie (Hieronymus) Houghton. He married Louisa Borum on Nov. 2,1929, in Nashville. She survives of Marion. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marion. He had a long and distinguished career coaching at Marion and Anna-Jonesboro. He was one of very few to be inducted in the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame for both football and basketball. After 22 years of coaching and teaching, he moved into administration in 1949. He spent the last sixteen years of his career as a successful school administrator. Upon his retirement, he moved back to Marion in 1966 and was active in many organizations. As a result, he was awarded the lifetime achievement award in 1986 by the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Louisa Houghton of Marion; a son, Jerry Houghton of Barrington; two grandchildren, Steve and his wife. Lori Houghton of Kankakee, David and wife, Alicia of Glen Elyn; twc stepgrandchildren, Eileen Coppel of Chicago and Elyse McNergney of New York City, N.Y; a brother and sister-in-law, Delmar and Opal Houghton of Springfield; and sisters-in-law Eva Smothers of Marion, Bemadine Houghton of Ohio and Helen Stotlar of Marion; and a brother in law, Bob Borum of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edgar and Eldon Houghton. The funeral service will be at 10:30 am. Tuesday, Oct 23,2001, at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The Rev. Melva England will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.
BiographyHe was a teacher, coach (in Marion, then Anna Jonesboro), and school administrator in Southern IL and later ass. superintendent at Niles Township High School district in Skokie, IL.1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  3. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Jun. 1, 1928.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 570; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 26; line 5, dwl 1004-194-194.
  5. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Aug. 10, 1967, p. 5.

Louisa Borum1

F, #17247, b. 26 May 1909, d. 25 September 2002

Family: Paul Jerome Houghton b. 27 Aug 1901, d. 19 Oct 2001

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 26, 1909Marion, IL, USA, age 20 in 1930 census2
Occupation1920public utilities stenographer
MarriageNov 2, 1929Nashville, IL, USA1,2
1930 Census1930Marion, Williamson Co., IL, USA, age 28, high school teacher; living with John and Mary Duncan3
1950 US Census1950Anna, Union Co., IL, USA, age 48, high school principal
Livingbetween 1967 and 1994Marion, IL, USA1,4
DeathSep 25, 2002Marion, IL, USA
ObituaryMarion Louisa B. Houghton, 93, passed away at Parkway Manor Nursing Facility at 3:55 A.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2002. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home on Friday September 27, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Victor Long will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Marion. Louisa was born May 26, 1909 in Marion to Elmer and Nettie (Davis) Borum. She married Paul J. Houghton in Nashville, IL November 2, 1929. He passed away October 19, 2001. Louisa was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church in Marion. Survivors include: Son: Jerry Houghton of Barrington, IL Grandsons and Granddaughters-In-Law: Steve and Lori Houghton of Bourbonnais, IL and David and Alicia Houghton of Glen Elyn, IL Step Grandchildren: Eileen Coppel of Chicago, and Elyse McNergney of New York, NY Brother: Bob Borum of Sterling, IL Two sisters: Eva Smothers and Helen Stotlar both of Marion Sister-in-law: Bernadine Houghton of OH Brother-in-law: Delmar Houghton of Atlanta, IL She was preceded by her parents, loving husband, Sister Lucille Hopkins, and Brother Leon Borum.
--Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, IL) 26 Sep 2002, Page 11.
BurialRose Hill Cemetery, Marion, IL, USA
ParentsDElmer Borhum and Nettie Davis
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 570; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 26; line 5, dwl 1004-194-194.
  4. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Aug. 10, 1967, p. 5.

Milton Jerome Houghton1

M, #17248, b. 28 November 1931, d. 30 January 2023

Family 1: Karen Ackley b. 2 Jul 1927, d. 28 Jun 1998

Family 2: Elizabeth Wright b. 22 Nov 1938, d. 18 Mar 1991

Family 3: Trudy Kleckner

  • Partner*: Trudy Kleckner was the long term partner of Milton Jerome Houghton.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 28, 1931Carbondale, IL, USA1,2
Educationbefore 1953Beloit College, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, USA, on a basbetball scholarship; lead the team to national prominence; BA, psycholoogy2
Mil. Enlsbetween 1953 and 1958US Navy
Occupationretired as the General Manager of the Personal Financial Security Division (Chicago Office, #2 in the Aetna Insurance) in 1992. L
MarriageOct 3, 1953Beloit, Rock Co., WI, USA2
MarriageJul 30, 1971Park Ridge, IL, USA2
Research1990Dun & Bradstreet Reference Book of Corporate Managements. 1990 edition. Parsippany, NJ: Dun & Bradstreet, 1990.3
Retirement1990
Address1997293 North Bay Court, Barrington, Lake Co., IL, USA2
Partner
DeathJan 30, 2023IL, USA
ObituaryMilton Jerome (Jerry) Houghton, passed away January 30, 2023, aged 91. Born in 1931 in Carbondale, IL to Paul & Louisa Houghton. Jerry graduated Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1949. His father was a high school coach and teacher, his mother a homemaker. He first learned to count at his mother’s knee while watching the scoreboard at the games his father was coaching. He would later play both basketball and football for his father at Anna-Jonesboro High School before heading to off to Beloit College on a basketball scholarship.

At Beloit College, Jerry was a member of the renown 1951 team that played in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) in New York City at the end of that season. Jerry graduated Beloit in 1953 with a degree in Psychology, then fulfilled his obligations to the Navy and was enrolled in Officer Candidate School (OCS) just months after graduation. He completed OCS without a single demerit, a rare feat of which he was quite proud. Jerry achieved the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade (Lt. JG) before mustering out in 1958. During his hitch he served on the Destroyer John W. Weeks and was deployed around the globe. During his senior year at Beloit he met a local grade schoolteacher (Karen Ackley, of Sherrill, NY), whom he married in the fall of ’53

Jerry’s professional life was marked with high achievement in the insurance industry with Aetna Life & Casualty. He would rise through the ranks in sales and management, and eventually retired as the General Manager of the Personal Financial Security Division (Chicago Office, #2 in the Aetna) in 1992. Life-long friendships were minted during his career Aetna which endure to this day! Jerry relished his life of retirement, moving to Lake Barrington Shores (far NW suburbs of Chicago) – a gated golf-course condo development in 1993.
Retirement provided ample opportunity for travel, and Jerry was fortunate to find Trudy Kleckner, who would be his travel partner and lady friend for the rest of his life. She survives. They traveled to most every corner of the globe, but Africa was a special destination for them both. Always a ardent fan of University of Illinois athletics, he was a season ticket holder for decades. Jerry became intimately involved with the Men’s Basketball program over the years. He and Trudy would travel to the see the team play in Champaign as well as Holiday tournaments, post-season, and off-season trips abroad. These were among his favorite trips, getting to know the players, coaches and administrators. Many dear friendships were formed among the fellow travelers and the Illini that endure to this day.

Growing up in southern Illinois Jerry was a life-long St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan and followed them closely - attending countless games over his life. Jerry was a sports fan in every sense of the term – he held season tickets to the Bulls (Jordan era), and Bears (as far back as their Wrigley Field playing days), and of course season tickets for football & basketball at the University of Illinois.

Jerry took up golf as an adult after son Steve showed an early interest in the sport, they continued to play as often as schedules would allow. He often played golf with a dedicated group on his home course (Lake Barrington Shores) which he enjoyed greatly. He once got within 4 strokes of shooting his age – recording a 92, at age 88!
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.

John Edgar Houghton M.A.1

M, #17249, b. 30 June 1904, d. 31 August 1998

Family 1: Georgia Ash b. 22 Aug 1905, d. 21 Mar 1959

Family 2: Anna Francis Matlock b. 18 Dec 1916, d. 29 Nov 1996

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 30, 1904Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 35 in 1940 census; obit: Emenence Township, Logan County; age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census1,2
Educationbetween 1923 and 1928He attended Lincoln College (1923-24), Northwestern University (fall 1924) and the University of Illinois (1925-1927).
Residence1928Plainfield, IL, USA, Edgar3
MarriageJan 28, 1928Plainfield, IL, USA, age 23 and 21; Obit. gives Naperville, IL1,2,4
1930 Census1930Plainfield, Will Co., IL, USA, age 25, school teacher5
1940 Census1940Normal, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 35, state school vocation educator6
1950 US Census1950Normal, IL, USA, age 45, teacher's college, shop teacher; Georgia, Latin teacher, adult education
MarriageJul 19, 19631
No Childrn1
Livingbetween 1967 and 1994Normal, IL, USA1,7
OccupationNormal, IL, USA, In Sep. 1927, he became a teacher and athletics director at Plainfield High School. Georgia became a history teacher in Plainfield in Jan. 1928. Both taught there until 1934. In 1934 Ed became coach and teacher of manual training and boys' physical education at Tremont Community High School. In 1936, he became industrial arts teacher at the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home School, a school affiliated with Illinois State Normal University. In July 1941, he was appointed principal at Tremont High School, but resigned in Sep. 1941 to return to his prior position, where he taught until his retirement.1
Address1997Regency Nursing Care Center, 2120 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL, USA
DeathAug 31, 1998Regency Nursing Care Center, Springfield, IL, USA
ObituarySep 2, 1998Springfield, IL, USA, State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - September 2, 1998
Deceased Name: John E. Houghton John Edgar Houghton, 94, of Springfield died Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, at Regency Nursing Home.
He was born June 30, 1904, in Emenence Township, Logan County, the son of John B. and Parrie M. Hieronymus Houghton. He married Georgia Ash in 1928 in Plainfield; she died in 1959. He later married Anna Frances Matlock Wade in 1963; she also preceded him in death. Mr. Houghton was a resident of Springfield for three years, having lived most of his life in Normal. He taught and coached in Plainfield, was on the faculty of Illinois State University at Normal and taught industrial arts for 35 years at Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was a 1922 graduate of Atlanta High School, a 1927 graduate of the University of Illinois, where he received his master's degree in 1941. Survivors: two stepsons, Ellis "Alec" D. (wife, Virginia) Wade of Springfield and Richard "Rick" B. (wife, Carole) Wade of Thousand Oaks, Calif; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul (wife, Elizabeth) Houghton of Marion, Delmar (wife, Opal) Houghton of Atlanta, and Eldon (wife, Bernadine) Houghton of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Graveside services: 2:30 p.m. Friday, East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Bloomington.8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  3. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Jun. 1, 1928.
  4. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Bloonington Pantagraph, Mar. 22, 1959.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: 569; Enumeration District: 77; Sheet: 7 B; line 71; dwl 206-223.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Normal, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T627_842; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 57-69.
  7. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Aug. 10, 1967, p. 5.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Georgia Ash1

F, #17250, b. 22 August 1905, d. 21 March 1959

Family: John Edgar Houghton M.A. b. 30 Jun 1904, d. 31 Aug 1998

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 22, 1905Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 24 in 1930 census2
EducationShe attended MacMurray College, Illinois Wesleyan University, and graduated from the University of Illinois.2
MarriageJan 28, 1928Plainfield, IL, USA, age 23 and 21; Obit. gives Naperville, IL1,3,2
1930 Census1930Plainfield, Will Co., IL, USA, age 25, school teacher4
1950 US Census1950Normal, IL, USA, age 45, teacher's college, shop teacher; Georgia, Latin teacher, adult education
Occupationbefore 1959a part-time employee at the county sheriff's office
Residence19591307 Linden St., Normal, IL, USA, 30 years in Normal, IL2
DeathMar 21, 1959Brokaw Hospital, Normal, IL, USA, of a stroke3
ParentsDJoseph Ash and Birdie Lynd Mountjoy; both b. IL
AssociationKappa Delta Society
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S190] Houghton, Our Houghton Heritage, p. 109.
  2. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Bloonington Pantagraph, Mar. 22, 1959.
  3. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: 569; Enumeration District: 77; Sheet: 7 B; line 71; dwl 206-223.