Mathew Solitro1

M, #26341

Family: Jean Elizabeth Patterson b. 17 Jun 1921, d. 20 May 1992

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage19512nd1
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail 1997, Gary Edward Howell.

William Edward Howell

M, #26342, b. 1911, d. 1983

Family: Jean Elizabeth Patterson b. 17 Jun 1921, d. 20 May 1992

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1911
MarriageJan 28, 1956NH, USA, 3rd1
Death1983Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA
BurialPaxton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
Biographyson of William Howell and Marie (Mary) Archambeault
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail 1997, Gary Edward Howell.

Charlotte Elaine Blair

F, #26343, b. 1953

Family: Gary Edward Howell b. 23 Sep 1957

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1953
MarriageOct 27, 1979Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biographydau. of Robert Blair and Barbara Dixon
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail 1997, Gary Edward Howell.

Rachel Anne Howell

F, #26344, b. 5 July 1980

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 5, 19801
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail 1997, Gary Edward Howell.

Sarah Elizabeth Howell

F, #26345, b. 19 April 1982

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 19, 19821
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail 1997, Gary Edward Howell.

Reuben Houghton1,2

M, #26346, b. 13 February 1798, d. 1854

Family 1: Elizabeth Ferre b. 1810, d. c 1846

Family 2: Susannah Conklin b. 1818

Family 3:

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
ResearchReuben Houghton is genetically related to John Houghton of Lancaster MA, via DNA evidence of Joseph Stephen Houghton
BirthFeb 13, 1798VT/NY, USA, age 54, NY, in 1850 census; 1900 census of son Reuben gives NY; Early Church Information File, film GS 1750685. (There is an image of an index card with the following):

"Name: Reuben Houghton, Born: 13 Nov 1798, Where: Vermont, Father: Joseph, Source Record: GR Seventies Page 124 Bk. B (29 Quorum)"(LDS Church record);[CJV: No Reuben in VT VRs 1760-1870 Houghton surname microfilm]; 13 Nov 1798 also; Howard Platz: 17963,4
Marriage1828Johnstown Dist., Bastard Twp, Ontario, Canada1
1840 Census1840Adams Co., IL, USA, 9 Total: 2 male under 5 (1836-1840), 2 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 female 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)5
Marriage1848Sugar Creek, Lee Co., IA, USA, w/22,1,6
1850 CensusOct, 1850Dist. 29, Lee Co., IA, USA, age 54, a laborer [CJV: searched all 107 pages of Dist. 29, Lee Co., IA and found no other family members]7
Probate1Oct 8, 1850Lee Co., IA, USA, William Wells Houghton: a Probate Record from Lee County, Iowa. The Estate Administrator was appointed on 8 Oct 1850. It does not list any real estate or a widow (wife died after Feb 1846). But it does list a minor son Jno. Houghton. I believe this son John was probably my GGrandfather John Henry Houghton born in 1843 in the Nauvoo area.8
Death1854Lee, IA, USA, killed in an accident with a horse; William Houghton: 1851; Bordine: 18541,4
NoteORDINANCES: Baptism Salt Lake Temple Records FHL # 183535, page 1205
BiographySusan started across the plains with her (not his) two children and their daughter Molly Genneva. She died during the trip. This was in the Mormon Solomon Warner wagon train. The children were split up and put into homes. Reuben B. was given to a banker and taken to California. At the age of nine he ran away.

Gary Amer Houghton: Hi Charlie ; I see from your web site that there is some doubt as to the relation of Reuben Houghton to Joseph (father) and Oliver & Jonathan (brothers). My research so far has found only these four Houghton's in North,& South Crosby & Bedford Townships, Upper Canada ( low population in the early 1800s) . About 1834 Benjamin Tett established a general store in the village of Newboro . He kept records of what he bought and sold to the settlers. These were called "Day books " . Fortunately they were saved and are now in the archives of Queens University at Kingston , Ont.
A couple of years ago while doing reseach at Queen's I found out about them and was allowed to have a look through them. I found accounts for Joseph (father), Reuben , Oliver , & Jonathan.. As they all had accounts with the same General merchant , I believe Reuben would not have lived far from the rest of the family (I have land records for Oliver & Jonathan)
Reuben & Oliver's accounts ended in late 1837. It is known that many settlers from this area followed the Mormon missionaries West during 1837/38. This is why Oliver shows up in the 1840 Iowa census , settled on the Half Breed Tract . across from Nauvoo Ill. In 1850 Iowa census both Oliver & Reuben are listed in same place close together, both with a child born in Canada.
Joseph's account at store ended in late 1834 . I have found no clue's to where he went . ( eg. died , moved west with daughter Pheobe, or back east).
I have included info on the Tett general store along with some account records for Reuben. You can pass them on to William Wells Houghton. I know that this will not prove that Reuben is related ,but from what info we share I have very little doubt that he is. If you have any info that has been found to indicate otherwise would you please let me know.
I am still doing research and there are still many places to look , it just takes time. Thanks for all the work you have done on the Houghton Family Project.

Gary Amer Houghton9,2
ResearchMar 17, 2004Test: YDNA 12; Reuben Houghton descendant
ResearchPlatz: parentage10
ResearchBordine: parentage4
ResearchBordine: parentage4
ResearchPlatz: parentage10
Contributn
ResearchReuben Houghton and Elizabeth Ferre have been given as parents, but unlikely given dates
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from William Wells Houghton Jr, July 9, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Joseph S. Houghton, 6 June 1999.
  3. [S415] E-mail from William Wells Houghton Jr, July 9, 1999 and Jul 2004.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carla Bordine, May 10, 2002.
  5. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Adams Co., Illinois; Roll: 54; Page: 56; line 16.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.oshelp.com/houghtonfamily.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Dist. 29, Lee Co., IA, Reel 431-186, p. 474, line 39, dwl 1312-1318.
  8. [S415] E-mail from William Wells Houghton Jr, Jul 31, 2004.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 Putney, Windham Co., VT, Box 929, p. 74 (house 254).
  10. [S415] E-mail from Howard Platz, Jul. 28, 2001.

William Wells Houghton Jr.

M, #26347, b. 28 June 1934, d. 21 December 2016

Family 1: Mary Sue Nance b. 2 Oct 1935, d. 31 May 2000

Family 2: Kay Ann Bowers

  • Marriage*: William Wells Houghton Jr. married Kay Ann Bowers on Feb 17, 2001.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthJun 28, 1934Eureka, Juab Co., UT, USA, age 5 in 1940 census1
BaptismLDS1950Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
ResearchMar 3, 1953
Mil. Enlsbetween Mar 3, 1953 and 1980US AirForce: He served 28 honorable years and retired as a CMSGT at Vandenberg AFB in California.
MarriageDec 11, 1954Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA2
Address1997130 Deneb Place, Lompoc, CA, USA3
MarriageFeb 17, 2001
DNA ProjectMar 17, 2004Reuben Houghton; permission for name and data
ResearchMar 17, 2004Test: YDNA 12; Reuben Houghton descendant
DeathDec 21, 2016
ObituaryJan 1, 2017William Wells Houghton. Jr. William Wells Houghton, Jr., passed away 2 p.m. Dec. 21, 2016, at home, with his wife, Kay Ann, at his side. Bill, son of William W. Houghton and Donna A. Mickelson, was born in Eureka, UT on June 28, 1934. He graduated from Brigham Young High School, Provo, UT in 1952 and enlisted in the US Air Force on March 3rd, 1953. He served 28 honorable years and retired as a CMSGT at Vandenberg AFB. During his military career, he performed in numerous fields including Photography, Aircraft Maintenance, and Electronic Maintenance on the country's ICBM Missile Force. After the military, Dad went to work for Martin Marietta (which changed to Lockheed Martin) at Vandenberg AFB in September 1980 doing assembly, test and launching of Peacekeeper ICBMs and Titan Booster rockets, putting recon satellites into orbit. He retired from Lockheed Martin on January 31,1998. His wife of 45 years preceded him in death after a short battle with cancer on May 31, 2000. Dad later married Kay Ann Bowers on February 17, 2001. Together, Kay Ann and Bill traveled the world and enjoyed their years together. Dad and Kay Ann went on a Church Service mission in Los Angeles, California from May 2005 to Nov. 2006. Dad also served on the Payson, Arizona Military Honor Guard for numerous years. His love of family history research was well-known throughout his adult life. Bill is survived by his wife, Kay Ann, his four children: Kristiane (Michael) Sides of Los Angeles, CA, William (Brenda) Houghton III of Ocala FL, John (Debbie) Houghton of Gilbert, AZ, and Kathlene (Robert) Hendricks of Orcutt, CA. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Bill's funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Dec. 28, at the LDS Church, 913 S. Ponderosa St., Payson, AZ with a luncheon following. Graveside services will be Friday, Dec. 30 at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, CA.
BurialLompoc Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, CA, USA
BiographyEarly Life: Bill was born June 28, 1934, in Eureka, Utah, son of William W. Houghton and Donna Agatha Mickelson Houghton. In 1952, he graduated from Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Bill enlisted United States Air Force on March 3, 1953. He served 28 honorable years and retired as a CMSGT at Vandenberg AFB in California. During his military career, he performed in numerous fields including photography, aircraft maintenance, and electronic maintenance on the country's ICBM Missile Force. Following his military service, Bill went to work for Martin Marietta (which changed to Lockheed Martin) at Vandenberg AFB in September 1980, doing assembly, test and launching of Peacekeeper ICBMs and Titan Booster rockets, putting recon satellites into orbit. He retired from Lockheed Martin on January 31, 1998. His wife of 45+ years, Mary Sue Nance Houghton, preceded him in death after a short battle with cancer on May 31, 2000. He later married Kay Ann Bowers on February 17, 2001. Together, Kay Ann and Bill traveled the world and enjoyed their years together. They went on an LDS Church Family History mission in Los Angeles, California, from May 2005 to November 2006. His love of family history research was well-known throughout his adult life. Bill also served on the Military Honor Guard in Payson, Arizona, for numerous years. William Wells Houghton Jr. passed away at 2 p.m. on December 21, 2016, at home with his wife, Kay Ann, at his side.
Survived By: His wife, Kay Ann; his four children: Kristianne (Michael) Sides, of Los Angeles, CA; William (Brenda) Houghton III, of Ocala, FL; John (Debbie) Houghton, of Gilbert, AZ; and Kathleen (Robert) Hendricks, of Orcutt, CA; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Services: LDS Chapel | Payson, Arizona
Burial: Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 26 Dec. 2016
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Research2004Desc. of Reuben Houghton; genetic descendent of John Houghton of Lancaster MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S4] Birth Certificate, Utah State Board of Health, 1934, p. 82.
  2. [S97] Marriage Certificate.
  3. [S415] E-mail from William Wells Houghton, Jr, 1997.

Paul Theophilus Davis Jr1

M, #26348, b. 22 August 1899, d. 5 June 1960

Family: Susie Robenia Houghton b. 1 Dec 1902, d. 1 Jun 1984

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BirthAug 22, 1899St. George's Island, MD, USA1
MarriageJun 25, 1919Washington, DC, USA1
ResidenceRidge, St. Mary's, MD, USA, since 1940's; prior to that had lived in Riverdale, Prince Gregory's Co., MD.1
DeathJun 5, 1960Leonardstown, St. Mary's, MD, USA, St. Mary's Hospital1
BurialSt. Michael's Catholic Church cemetery, Ridge, St. Mary's Co., MD, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Allen Q. Collier, Jr., Dec. 18, 2000.