Herbert J. Clark1

M, #38251

Family: Lois Ballou b. 8 May 1850

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 53, p. 157.

Ruth Worthington Bowie1,2

F, #38252, b. 17 July 1886, d. 31 July 1977

Family: Arthur Clifton Houghton b. 1 Nov 1881, d. 5 Aug 1962

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 17, 1886Prince George, MD, USA, age 34 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census; Obit gives Upper Marlboro2,1
Gen. Soc.1905DAR: #531011
MarriageJun 3, 1914Washington, DC, USA, age 31 and 262,1
1920 Census1920Washington, DC, USA, age 37, real estate agent, living with parents in law3
1930 Census1930Washington, DC, USA, age 47, real estate broker; living with parents in law W. Worthington and Eleanor C. Bowie4
1940 Census1940Washington, DC, USA, age 58, real estate proprietor/manager; and mother in law Eleanor C. Bowie, 77, IA, widow5
1950 US Census1950Washington, DC, USA, age 68, real estate broker; and mother in law Elinor Bowie, 88, widow
DeathJul 31, 1977Washington, DC, USA, age 916
ObituaryAug 3, 1977Washington, DC, USA, Washington Post, The (DC) - August 3, 1977
Deceased Name: Ruth Houghton, Headed DAR War Program
Ruth Bowie Houghton, a lifelong area resident who belonged to civic and patriotic organizations and who traced her ancestry to prominent early Marylanders, died Sunday at her apartment in Washington. She was 91.

Mrs. Houghton was the daughter of the late Walter Worthington Bowie and Elinor Clagett Bowie, through whom she was related to five former governors of Maryland. In 1914 she married Arthur Clifton Houghton, a real estate broker in Washington. He died in 1962.

Born near Upper Marlboro, Mrs. Houghton was graduate of the old Business High School here and later taught there as a substitute teacher. In 1905 she joined the Daughters of the American Revolution and was an active member of the Continental Dames Chapter until her death.

During World War II, Mrs. Houghton was national chairwoman of the DAR war program, "Buddy Bags," sending more than 300,000 bags to service personnel overseas. She also served on the speakers' bureau of the Treasury Department and headed the women's organization under the department's D.C. war finance devision. She was awarded the Treasury medal for outstanding service.

Mrs. Houghton was a charter member of the District Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars and served as its second president in 1947. She was member of the National Society, Colonial Dames of America, Descendants of the Lords of the Maryland Manors, Barons of Runnymede, the Women's Guild of American University, Springfield Garden Club, Twentieth Century Club. Prince George's County Historical Society and the Maryland Historical Society.

Mrs. Houghton is survived by a son, Worthington Bowie Houghton, of Boonsboro, Md., three grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Copyright (c) 1977 The Washington Post6
ParentsDWalter Worthington Bowie and Elinor Clagett, b. MD and IA2

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 54, p. 46.
  2. [S908] Unknown author MD & VA Colonials - II, p. 922.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_212; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 293; line 25, dwl 630-63-219.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Washington Co., District of Columbia; Roll: 299; Enumeration District: 281; Page 272, Sheet 8A; line 1, dwl 2630-36-187.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_567; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1-431; line 6, dwl 2630.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Emily Ann Benson1,2,3

F, #38253, b. December 1834

Family: Stephen Houghton b. 21 Apr 1833, d. 6 May 1921

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec, 1834Winhall, VT, USA, age "49" in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1880 census; Dec 1834, age 65 in 1900 census4,5
MarriageJul 1, 1854Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA2,4,1,6,7
1860 Census1860Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 56, a farmer, property $300; Levi, a laborer, property $1000-25008
1870 Census1870Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 38, a farmer, property $16009
1880 Census1880Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 46, works in a saw mill6,10
1900 Census1900Manchester, Bennington Co., VT, USA, living with and mother in law of Reubin Colvin4

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 105.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, p. 626; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 32, Sh. 16, Ln. 70.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Winhall, VT, p. 233; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 231, Sh. 16, Ln. 49.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, VT, Book 3, p. 393; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 332, line 5, dwl 1976-1946.
  9. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 590b, line 12, dwl 112-117.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 7, ED. 231, Sh. 16, Ln. 49, dwl 136-152.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Townshend, VT, p. 1423: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, p. 629: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Londonderry, Windham Co., VT, p. 1263; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Manchester, VT, p. 171: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Effie Ann Houghton1,2,3

F, #38254, b. 11 July 1856, d. 3 March 1923

Family: John H. Dimond

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 11, 1856Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 4 in 1860 census4,2
Residence1885Londonderry, VT, USA3
Marriage1
DeathMar 3, 1923Manchester, Bennington Co., VT, USA, of cerebral hemmorhage4
Gen. Soc.DAR: #540051

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 590b, line 12, dwl 12.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Townshend, VT, p. 1423: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

John H. Dimond1

M, #38255

Family: Effie Ann Houghton b. 11 Jul 1856, d. 3 Mar 1923

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.

Levi F. Adams Jr.1,2

M, #38256, b. 26 February 1802

Family: Elizabeth C. Wright

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 26, 1802Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA3
Marriage18301,4,3

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 70 #1897.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 70.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 120: 159.

Elizabeth C. Wright1

F, #38257

Family: Levi F. Adams Jr. b. 26 Feb 1802

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage18301,2,3

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 120: 159.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 70.

Levi F. Adams Jr1,2

M, #38258, b. 1832, d. 1896

Family: Matilda E. Vinsill b. 1835, d. 1889

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18322
Marriage18571,2
Death18962

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 120: 159.

Matilda E. Vinsill1

F, #38259, b. 1835, d. 1889

Family: Levi F. Adams Jr b. 1832, d. 1896

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18352
Marriage18571,2
Death18892

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 120: 159.

Mary Adams

F, #38260

Family: Francis R. Whipple b. 1848, d. 1906

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthLaSalle, IL, USA1,2
Marriage18821,2
Gen. Soc.DAR: #542311

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 120: 159.

Francis R. Whipple1

M, #38261, b. 1848, d. 1906

Family: Mary Adams

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18482
Marriage18821,2
Death19062

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 120: 159.

Christopher Grant Jr1

M, #38263, b. 1774, d. 1850

Family: Sarah Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth17741,2
MarriageWatertown, MA, USA1,2,3
Death18501,2
Biographyson of Christopher Grant and Sarah Watson of Watertown, MA2
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 135.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 64, p. 181.
  3. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, Houghton surname search.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #38264

Family: Christopher Grant Jr b. 1774, d. 1850

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageWatertown, MA, USA1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 135.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 64, p. 181.
  3. [S1261] Watertown MA, Watertown Gen and Records, Houghton surname search.

Samuel Grant1

M, #38265

Family: Lucy Ann Stackpole

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage1,3

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 135.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 64, p. 181.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V 78.

Lucy Ann Stackpole1

F, #38266

Family: Samuel Grant

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1,2

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 135.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V 78.

Maria Louise Grant1

F, #38267, b. 1853

Family: Isaac Costella b. 1849, d. 1906

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1853Watertown, MA, USA1,3
Marriage18721,4,3
Gen. Soc.DAR: #543111

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 135.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 64, p. 181.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 86.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V 78.

Isaac Costella1

M, #38268, b. 1849, d. 1906

Family: Maria Louise Grant b. 1853

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18492,3
Marriage18721,2,3
Death19062,3

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 135.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V 78.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 86.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 64, p. 181.

James Cumings1

M, #38269

Family: Sarah Locklin b. 29 Aug 1745

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 300.

Levi Cumings1

M, #38270

Family: Mrs. Sarah Colwell Cowan

Biography

Marriagew/21
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 300.

Mrs. Sarah Colwell Cowan1

F, #38271

Family: Levi Cumings

Biography

Marriagew/21
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 300.

DeWitt C. Cumings1

M, #38272

Family: Harriet Perkins

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 300.

Harriet Perkins1

F, #38273

Family: DeWitt C. Cumings

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 300.

Elizabeth Cumings1

F, #38274

Family: George R. Pierce

Biography

Marriage1
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFulton, NY, USA1
Gen. Soc.DAR: #546921

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 300.

George R. Pierce1

M, #38275

Family: Elizabeth Cumings

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 55, p. 300.

Harry Houghton1

M, #38276

Family: Martha Belle Moss

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 57.

Martha Belle Moss1

F, #38277

Family: Harry Houghton

Biography

Marriage1
Gen. Soc.DAR: #562511
BirthSodom, PA, USA1
Biographydau. of David Whittaker Moss and Maria Louise Getgen, w/2
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 57.

Dr. Guy Swinburne Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #38278, b. 8 December 1885, d. August 1957

Family: Marian Lucretia Betts b. c 1885

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 8, 1885NY, USA, age 14 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census5
MarriageJun 18, 1914Montegomery, NY, USA, age 28 and 291,6
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Elizabethtown, Essex Co., NY, USA, age 32, a physician4
1920 Census1920Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 34, a physician; living with parents in law, Phillip and Nettie Betts5
Occupationa physician; office: 21 Church St; home: 43 Cliff ST.2
ChurchJan 6, 1924Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, Reofrmed Dutch Church, by certificate from First Congregational Church of Albany2
Residence1930Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA2
1930 Census1930Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 45, a general practice physician, living with Nellie Betts, mother in law, age 74, widow; as well as her son in law and daug. Henry and Helen Peterson, age 54 and 48, and her sister Cora Waters, 606
1940 Census1940Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 55, physician, own practice7
1950 US Census1950Canajoharie, NY, USA, age 64, medical doctor
DeathAug, 1957Amsterdam, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 58.
  2. [S36] Letter, sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999.
  3. [S910] Unknown author, Albany Co. NY Landmarks, III:135.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1712373.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: T625_1126; Enumeration District: 86; sheet 13A; line 46; dwl 19-320-328.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: 1456; Enumeration District: 31; sheet 12B; line 56; dwl 43-301-364.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T627_2682; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 29-42; line 29, dwl 43.

Marian Lucretia Betts1

F, #38279, b. circa 1885

Family: Dr. Guy Swinburne Houghton b. 8 Dec 1885, d. Aug 1957

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1885Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 35 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census1
MarriageJun 18, 1914Montegomery, NY, USA, age 28 and 291,2
1920 Census1920Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 34, a physician; living with parents in law, Phillip and Nettie Betts3
ChurchJan 6, 1924Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, Reofrmed Dutch Church, by certificate from First Congregational Church of Albany4
1930 Census1930Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 45, a general practice physician, living with Nellie Betts, mother in law, age 74, widow; as well as her son in law and daug. Henry and Helen Peterson, age 54 and 48, and her sister Cora Waters, 602
1940 Census1940Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 55, physician, own practice5
1950 US Census1950Canajoharie, NY, USA, age 64, medical doctor
Gen. Soc.DAR: #573661
ParentsDPhilip Betts and Nettie H. Blount, both. b. NY3

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 58.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: 1456; Enumeration District: 31; sheet 12B; line 56; dwl 43-301-364.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York; Roll: T625_1126; Enumeration District: 86; sheet 13A; line 46; dwl 19-320-328.
  4. [S36] Letter, sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T627_2682; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 29-42; line 29, dwl 43.

Milton Snell1

M, #38280

Family: Hannah Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageNov 26, 1855Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA1,2
ParentsSAsa F. Snell and Lovisa Eaton

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 58.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, Vol. 1, p. 128; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.