Houghton Surname Project

James Richard Houghton¹

M, #37025, b. 16 August 1903, d. 26 April 1983

Father*: John Howard Houghton² b. 7 Oct 1877, d. 24 Jan 1952
Mother*: Eliza McCullough² b. c 1876

Family 1: Marion Pearl Obert b. 16 Jan 1902, d. Jul 1966

Marriage*: James Richard Houghton married Marion Pearl Obert on Feb, 1931.⁴

Family 2: Margaret M. Welch b. c 1918

Marriage*: James Richard Houghton married Margaret M. Welch on Jan 11, 1969 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.⁵
Divorce*: James Richard Houghton and Margaret M. Welch were divorced in Sep, 1970.

Family 3: Beulah I. Taylor b. c 1892

Marriage*: James Richard Houghton married Beulah I. Taylor on Dec 14, 1971 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.⁵

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Birth

Aug 16, 1903

San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1940 census^3,2,1

Occupation

1931

Mr. Houghton has been assistant to the editor of the San Jose Mercury-Herald for several years. He is a graduate of the College of the Pacific.

Marriage

Feb, 1931

⁴

1940 Census

1940

Saratoga, CA, USA, age 37, newspaper reporter⁴

SSN

554-03-3418

1950 US Census

1950

Belmont, CA, USA, age 46, Southern Pacific Bureau of News, News reporter

Marriage

Jan 11, 1969

Santa Clara Co., CA, USA⁵

Divorce

Sep, 1970

Marriage

Dec 14, 1971

Santa Clara Co., CA, USA⁵

Death

Apr 26, 1983

Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 79¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Richard A. Hosmer, 1/1999.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Santa Clara Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 120, E.D. 197, Sh. 10, Ln. 5.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Saratoga, Santa Clara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00341; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 43-148.
[S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

William Black¹

M, #37026

Family: Sarah Houghton b. c 1844

Marriage*: William Black married Sarah Houghton, daughter of David Houghton and Elizabeth Rowell.¹

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Marriage

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[S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 1/1999.

Edith Houghton¹

F, #37027, b. 18 January 1887, d. May 1943

Father*: Daniel Goldsmith Houghton² b. 21 Oct 1858, d. 7 Jul 1922
Mother*: Mary Alice Reed³ b. Apr 1859, d. b 1920

Family: Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD b. c 1886

Marriage*: Edith Houghton married Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD.^2,4

Houghton B. Priest+^2,4 b. 8 Mar 1913, d. 13 Sep 1972

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Birth

Jan 18, 1887

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 13 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age "32" in 1930 census¹

Marriage

^2,4

Residence

Jul, 1922

Ayer, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁵

Administr

Jul 25, 1925

Littleton, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, The real estate was valued at $12,000 and personal estate $294,000 by Edith H. Priest and Roland G. Houghton, administrators.⁵

Death

May, 1943

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ayer, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; line 7, dwl 8-26-33.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #0481283.

Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD^1,2

M, #37028, b. circa 1886

Family: Edith Houghton b. 18 Jan 1887, d. May 1943

Marriage*: Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD married Edith Houghton, daughter of Daniel Goldsmith Houghton and Mary Alice Reed.^1,2

Houghton B. Priest+^1,2 b. 8 Mar 1913, d. 13 Sep 1972

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Birth

circa 1886

MA, USA, age 44 in 1930 census²

Marriage

^1,2

Residence

Littleton, MA, USA¹

1930 Census

1930

Ayer, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 44, general practice medical doctor²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ayer, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; line 7, dwl 8-26-33.

Houghton B. Priest^1,2

M, #37029, b. 8 March 1913, d. 13 September 1972

Father*: Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD^1,2 b. c 1886
Mother*: Edith Houghton^1,2 b. 18 Jan 1887, d. May 1943

Family 1:

John Priest+¹ b. 1952

Family 2: Helen A. Lawton

Marriage*: Houghton B. Priest married Helen A. Lawton.¹

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Birth

Mar 8, 1913

MA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

Death

Sep 13, 1972

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ayer, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; line 7, dwl 8-26-33.

John Priest¹

M, #37030, b. 1952

Father*: Houghton B. Priest¹ b. 8 Mar 1913, d. 13 Sep 1972

Family:

Daniel Houghton Priest¹ b. 1979

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Birth

1952

Address

Jan, 1999

priests@aol.com¹

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Citations

[S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.

Helen A. Lawton¹

F, #37031

Family: Houghton B. Priest b. 8 Mar 1913, d. 13 Sep 1972

Marriage*: Helen A. Lawton married Houghton B. Priest, son of Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD and Edith Houghton.¹

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Marriage

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Citations

[S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.

Daniel Houghton Priest¹

M, #37032, b. 1979

Father*: John Priest¹ b. 1952

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Birth

1979

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.

John Nichols¹

M, #37033

Father*: Robert Lawton Nichols¹ b. 18 Sep 1902
Mother*: Alona Mae Houghton¹ b. 29 Sep 1898

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 1/1999.

Marie Nichols¹

F, #37034

Father*: Robert Lawton Nichols¹ b. 18 Sep 1902
Mother*: Alona Mae Houghton¹ b. 29 Sep 1898

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Birth

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Citations

[S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 1/1999.

Luke Nichols Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #37035, b. 17 January 1805, d. 1 April 1881

Father*: Jonathan Houghton³ b. 14 Nov 1776, d. 10 Apr 1849
Mother*: Abigail Wyman³ b. 2 Mar 1780, d. 4 Aug 1861

Family 1: Betsey Streeter b. 1 Jun 1809, d. 27 Jun 1837

Marriage*: Luke Nichols Houghton married Betsey Streeter on Feb 14, 1830 at Surry, NH, USA.^3,5

James Andrew Houghton³ b. 22 Dec 1831, d. 22 Mar 1835
Mary Elizabeth Houghton^3,8 b. 19 Feb 1835, d. 17 Jan 1908
Charles Houghton⁶ d. 22 Jun 1897

Family 2: Nancy Streeter b. 3 Dec 1802, d. 17 Nov 1874

Marriage*: Luke Nichols Houghton married Nancy Streeter on Apr 19, 1838 at Surry, NH, USA.^2,3,6

Fanny Relief Houghton^3,8 b. 28 Sep 1840

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Birth

Jan 17, 1805

Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census; age 65 in 1870 census; age 75 in 1880 census; Walpole NH Hx: 1804, Walpole NH; MLM: Surry NH^1,2,3,5

Residence

circa 1830

Surry, NH, USA³

Marriage

Feb 14, 1830

Surry, NH, USA^3,5

Milit-Beg

1832

Captain, Co. 4, 20th Reg. NH Militia³

Marriage

Apr 19, 1838

Surry, NH, USA^2,3,6

1840 Census

1840

Surry, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)⁷

Occupation

1850

Christian Hollow, Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, a blacksmith, with a shop near the maple tree by the road north of the old Hendee House^2,6

Deed

1850

Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, selling land by Luke N. Houghton and Marvin Bigelow to William Wellington.¹

1850 Census

1850

Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 46, blacksmith⁸

Immigration

1856

Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA⁶

1860 Census

1860

Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 55, blacksmith⁹

1870 Census

1870

Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 65, a blacksmith, property $450-$100¹⁰

1880 Census

1880

Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 75, blacksmith, has cancer; and Charles Berry, 19¹¹

Death

Apr 1, 1881

aet. 76 y 2 m 14 d⁶

Burial

Cheshire County Village, Surry, NH, USA⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S755] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 260.
[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S758] Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Surry NH Hx, p. 696.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93 #3143, 138 #3278.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93, 138.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 138.
[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 234; Page: 184.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 8; line 33, dwl 76-76.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 2; line 14, dwl 11-11.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 38C; Enumeration District: 49; line 39, dwl 34-36.

Nancy Streeter^1,2,3

F, #37036, b. 3 December 1802, d. 17 November 1874

Family: Luke Nichols Houghton b. 17 Jan 1805, d. 1 Apr 1881

Marriage*: Nancy Streeter married Luke Nichols Houghton, son of Jonathan Houghton and Abigail Wyman, on Apr 19, 1838 at Surry, NH, USA.^1,2,3

Fanny Relief Houghton^2,7 b. 28 Sep 1840

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Birth

Dec 3, 1802

Gilsum, NH, USA, age 48 in 1850 census; age 57 in 1860 census; age 67 in 1900 census^1,3,4

Marriage

Apr 19, 1838

Surry, NH, USA^1,2,3

1860 Census

1860

Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 55, blacksmith⁵

1870 Census

1870

Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 65, a blacksmith, property $450-$100⁶

Death

Nov 17, 1874

Gilsum, NH, USA, age 71 y 11 m 14 d^2,3

Burial

Cheshire County Village, Surry, NH, USA^2,3

Relative

sisters

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S758] Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Surry NH Hx, p. 696.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 138.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 2; line 14, dwl 11-11.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 8; line 33, dwl 76-76.

Stella Ruth Benzaquin¹

F, #37037, b. 4 April 1898

Family: Ralph Everett Houghton b. 26 Oct 1892, d. 6 Nov 1956

Marriage*: Stella Ruth Benzaquin married Ralph Everett Houghton, son of Everett Lyman Houghton and Stella Maria Graves, on Sep 16, 1917.^1,4

Ralph Everett Houghton Jr.¹ b. 10 Jun 1921, d. 21 May 1923
Howard Ellsworth Houghton+¹ b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998
Donald Everett Houghton+¹ b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017

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Birth

Apr 4, 1898

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 21 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census; MLM: Spain^2,1,3

Occupation

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a stenographer³

Marriage

Sep 16, 1917

^1,4

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 27, seeds clerk^2,5

1940 Census

1940

Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 48, Comm. of MA deputy comptroller, chief accountant⁶

Residence

1942

Middlesex Co., MA, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Newton, MA, USA, age 57, chief accountant, State of Massachusetts

ParentsD

David Benzaquin and Esther Bennett

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 125, E.D. 590, Sh. 6, Ln. 53.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174, 184.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 25, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4311566; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 590; line 53, dwl 55-141-146.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1616; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 9-457; line 26, dwl 73.

Ralph Everett Houghton Jr.^1,2

M, #37038, b. 10 June 1921, d. 21 May 1923

Father*: Ralph Everett Houghton¹ b. 26 Oct 1892, d. 6 Nov 1956
Mother*: Stella Ruth Benzaquin¹ b. 4 Apr 1898

Biography

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Birth

Jun 10, 1921

MA, USA^1,3

Death

May 21, 1923

MA, USA^1,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8858.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.

Howard Ellsworth Houghton^1,2

M, #37039, b. 21 September 1923, d. 1998

Father*: Ralph Everett Houghton¹ b. 26 Oct 1892, d. 6 Nov 1956
Mother*: Stella Ruth Benzaquin¹ b. 4 Apr 1898

Family: Joanna Exelby b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 15 Nov 2012

Marriage*: Howard Ellsworth Houghton married Joanna Exelby on Oct 21, 1950 at E. Lansing, MI, USA.¹

Mark Lyman Houghton¹ b. 15 Oct 1951
Ralph Daniel Houghton¹ b. 1 Jul 1955
Martha Jo Houghton¹ b. 25 Mar 1956
Matthew Howard Houghton¹ b. 3 May 1960

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Birth

Sep 21, 1923

MA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census^1,3

Marriage

Oct 21, 1950

E. Lansing, MI, USA¹

Death

1998

MI, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8859.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.

Joanna Exelby¹

F, #37040, b. 4 July 1920, d. 15 November 2012

Family: Howard Ellsworth Houghton b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998

Marriage*: Joanna Exelby married Howard Ellsworth Houghton, son of Ralph Everett Houghton and Stella Ruth Benzaquin, on Oct 21, 1950 at E. Lansing, MI, USA.¹

Mark Lyman Houghton¹ b. 15 Oct 1951
Ralph Daniel Houghton¹ b. 1 Jul 1955
Martha Jo Houghton¹ b. 25 Mar 1956
Matthew Howard Houghton¹ b. 3 May 1960

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Birth

Jul 4, 1920

Ridgeway, MI, USA²

Residence

Britton, MI, USA

Marriage

Oct 21, 1950

E. Lansing, MI, USA¹

Occupation

nurse's secretary

Death

Nov 15, 2012

Ballard, WA, USA, age 92²

Obituary

Joanna Houghton died on November 15th at home with family present. She made many friends in Ballard, where she resided for the past 12 years. Born on July 4, 1920 in Ridgeway Township, MI she grew up on the family farm in Britton, Michigan. Youngest daughter of Leon Clarence Exelby and Floy (Underwood) Exelby, she was married at the Peoples Church in East Lansing, Michigan in 1950 to Howard E. Houghton who is predeceased in 1998. Joanna is survived by her children - Matthew West Seattle WA, Martha J Cooke, Santa Fe New Mexico, Ralph Daniel, Walden, New York and Mark, Vashon, WA and 9 grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the residence and staff of the Landmark, Ballard Senior Center and Swedish Medical Center in Ballard for their thoughtful support and companionship. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be missed and fondly remembered.
Published in The Seattle Times from November 30 to December 1, 2012²

ParentsD

Leon Clarence Exelby and Floy Underwood

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx

Mark Lyman Houghton¹

M, #37041, b. 15 October 1951

Father*: Howard Ellsworth Houghton¹ b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998
Mother*: Joanna Exelby¹ b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 15 Nov 2012

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Birth

Oct 15, 1951

MI, USA¹

Living

2012

Vashon, WA, USA

Black Sheep

Apr, 2013

first degree arson and filing a false insurance claim

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Ralph Daniel Houghton¹

M, #37042, b. 1 July 1955

Father*: Howard Ellsworth Houghton¹ b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998
Mother*: Joanna Exelby¹ b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 15 Nov 2012

Biography

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Birth

Jul 1, 1955

MI, USA¹

Living

2012

Walden, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Martha Jo Houghton¹

F, #37043, b. 25 March 1956

Father*: Howard Ellsworth Houghton¹ b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998
Mother*: Joanna Exelby¹ b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 15 Nov 2012

Family: (?) Cooke

Marriage*: Martha Jo Houghton married (?) Cooke.²

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Birth

Mar 25, 1956

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2012

Santa Fe, NM, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx

Matthew Howard Houghton¹

M, #37044, b. 3 May 1960

Father*: Howard Ellsworth Houghton¹ b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998
Mother*: Joanna Exelby¹ b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 15 Nov 2012

Biography

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Birth

May 3, 1960

MI, USA¹

Living

2012

Seattle, WA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Donald Everett Houghton^1,2

M, #37045, b. 21 October 1927, d. 19 December 2017

Father*: Ralph Everett Houghton¹ b. 26 Oct 1892, d. 6 Nov 1956
Mother*: Stella Ruth Benzaquin¹ b. 4 Apr 1898

Family: Iola Louise Davidson b. c 1924, d. Feb 2005

Marriage*: Donald Everett Houghton married Iola Louise Davidson on May 12, 1951 at Malden, MA, USA.¹

Ellen Louise Houghton¹ b. 13 Jan 1953
Carol Ann Houghton¹ b. 25 Mar 1955
Nancy Iola Houghton¹ b. 16 Nov 1957
(?) Houghton¹ b. 25 Jul 1962

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Birth

Oct 21, 1927

Newton, MA, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census; Boston given in Obit^1,3

Mil. Enls

Mar 12, 1946

MA, USA, Name: Donald E Houghton Birth Year: 1927 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Middlesex Enlistment Date: 12 Mar 1946 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) Source: Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Student, High School, Academic or Copper Or Tinsmith* (Coppersmith. ) or Sheet Metal Worker* Marital Status: Single, without dependents⁴

Research

Mar 12, 1946

Marriage

May 12, 1951

Malden, MA, USA¹

Death

Dec 19, 2017

age 90

Obituary

Dec 24, 2017

DONALD E. HOUGHTON
age 90, beloved husband of the late Iola L. Houghton, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was a loving father to his three daughters and sons-in-law: Ellen and Kenneth Blair, Carol and Douglas Lawton, Nancy Brajtbord, and Dan Brajtbord. He was a devoted grandfather to eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Donald was born in Boston and graduated from Tufts University with his degree in Economics. He was employed by General Electric's Lighting and Lamp Division in their finance department throughout his professional career in both an international and national capacity. Don loved his Lord and church and served in many roles at Church of the Good Shepherd throughout his 57 years of membership. He will be greatly missed. Service will be held at a later date.Published in The Plain Dealer from Dec. 20 to Dec. 24, 2017

Residence

NC, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8860.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Iola Louise Davidson¹

F, #37046, b. circa 1924, d. February 2005

Family: Donald Everett Houghton b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017

Marriage*: Iola Louise Davidson married Donald Everett Houghton, son of Ralph Everett Houghton and Stella Ruth Benzaquin, on May 12, 1951 at Malden, MA, USA.¹

Ellen Louise Houghton¹ b. 13 Jan 1953
Carol Ann Houghton¹ b. 25 Mar 1955
Nancy Iola Houghton¹ b. 16 Nov 1957
(?) Houghton¹ b. 25 Jul 1962

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Birth

circa 1924

Marriage

May 12, 1951

Malden, MA, USA¹

Death

Feb, 2005

age 81²

Obituary

Feb 18, 2005

Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, Plain Dealer, The (Cleveland, OH) - February 18, 2005
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON IOLA L. HOUGHTON (nee Davidson)
age 81 years; beloved wife of Donald E. Houghton; dear mother of Ellen Louise Blair (husband Kenneth), Carol Ann Lawton (husband Douglas) and Nancy Iola Braytbord (husband Dan); loving grandmother of seven. Memorial service Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst (west of Legacy Village). Contributions are suggested to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Arrangements by NICOL-WELLS-KLOSS FUNERAL HOME, LYNDHURST.²

ParentsD

Arthur Robert Davidson

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ellen Louise Houghton¹

F, #37047, b. 13 January 1953

Father*: Donald Everett Houghton¹ b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017
Mother*: Iola Louise Davidson¹ b. c 1924, d. Feb 2005

Family: Kenneth W. Blair b. c 1949

Marriage*: Ellen Louise Houghton married Kenneth W. Blair on Jun 12, 1976 at Tarrant Co., TX, USA.^2,3

Biography

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Birth

Jan 13, 1953

Marriage

Jun 12, 1976

Tarrant Co., TX, USA^2,3

Living

2017

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S97] Marriage Certificate, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Houghton Surname Search.

Carol Ann Houghton¹

F, #37048, b. 25 March 1955

Father*: Donald Everett Houghton¹ b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017
Mother*: Iola Louise Davidson¹ b. c 1924, d. Feb 2005

Family: Douglas Lawton

Marriage*: Carol Ann Houghton married Douglas Lawton.²

Biography

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Birth

Mar 25, 1955

Marriage

Living

2017

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Nancy Iola Houghton¹

F, #37049, b. 16 November 1957

Father*: Donald Everett Houghton¹ b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017
Mother*: Iola Louise Davidson¹ b. c 1924, d. Feb 2005

Family: Dan Braytbord

Marriage*: Nancy Iola Houghton married Dan Braytbord.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 16, 1957

Marriage

Living

2017

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

(?) Houghton¹

F, #37050, b. 25 July 1962

Father*: Donald Everett Houghton¹ b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017
Mother*: Iola Louise Davidson¹ b. c 1924, d. Feb 2005

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 25, 1962

Pedigree

Citations

[S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.