Harriet Elizabeth Lanphier1

F, #42001, b. 10 August 1894, d. 9 August 1982

Family: John G. Hentges

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 10, 1894SD, USA, Aug 1894, age 5 in 1900 census2
Marriage1
SSN553-05-9550
DeathAug 9, 1982Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
BiographyShe lived in Redlands, San Bernardino, CA in the 1930's and lived on N. Kings Road in West Hollywood, CA. after 1940. She was a teacher.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.

John G. Hentges1

M, #42002

Family: Harriet Elizabeth Lanphier b. 10 Aug 1894, d. 9 Aug 1982

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.

Gladys Sarah Lanphier1,2

F, #42003, b. 22 January 1906, d. 29 January 1984

Family: (?) Long

  • Marriage*: Gladys Sarah Lanphier married (?) Long.1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 22, 1906SD, USA2
Marriage1,2
SSN568-48-0686
DeathJan 29, 1984Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

(?) Long1

M, #42004

Family: Gladys Sarah Lanphier b. 22 Jan 1906, d. 29 Jan 1984

Biography

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

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Eva A. Lanphier1,2

F, #42005, b. 30 June 1892, d. 14 December 1980

Family: Walter W. Muesing b. 1893, d. 1944

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 30, 1892SD, USA, Jun 1892, age 7 in 1900 census3,2
Marriage19171
Children+1918i. Aljenia Muessing (1918 - )
ii. Ira Muessing (1890 - ) moved to Dixon, Lee, IL by 1920 and Boonton, Morris, NJ by 1930. He married Beatrice H. ________
iii. Edward Muessing (1923 - )
SSN557-46-0852
DeathDec 14, 1980Los Angeles Co., CA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Nance, Beadie Co., South Dakota; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet: 3A; line 4, dwl 41-41.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Walter W. Muesing1

M, #42006, b. 1893, d. 1944

Family: Eva A. Lanphier b. 30 Jun 1892, d. 14 Dec 1980

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1893
Marriage19171
Death1944
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.

Corinna Grace Lanphier1

F, #42007, b. August 1896, d. before 1972

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug, 1896SD, USA, age 3 in 1900 census2
Deathbefore 1972no issue1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Nance, Beadie Co., South Dakota; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet: 3A; line 4, dwl 41-41.

Jean Anne Houghton1

F, #42008, b. 22 November 1922, d. 27 December 1999

Family: Dr. Charles Roquet Sempere b. 5 Feb 1921, d. 27 Dec 1999

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 22, 1922Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, USA2
MarriageFeb 17, 1946Randolph, NY, USA1,2
Living1991Gaylord, MI, USA
DeathDec 27, 1999Iron Mountain, MI, USA2
Children+4 children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9427878/person/-508737535
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 21, 2020.

Dr. Charles Roquet Sempere1,2

M, #42009, b. 5 February 1921, d. 27 December 1999

Family: Jean Anne Houghton b. 22 Nov 1922, d. 27 Dec 1999

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 5, 1921Grant, FL, USA2
MarriageFeb 17, 1946Randolph, NY, USA1,2
DeathDec 27, 1999Gaylord, MI, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9427878/person/-508737535
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 21, 2020.

Gail Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #42010, b. 6 September 1944

Family: Arthur Morrow Clarke b. 19 Oct 1944, d. 25 Aug 2017

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthSep 6, 1944Jamestown, NY, USA3
OccupationAfter I finished college, and before Art took a job with Westinghouse Corp. in Pittsburgh, PA, my first paid teaching job was at Douglass Houghton Elementary School in Waterford, MI. I wasn't married yet, and I sometimes wonder if one of the reasons I got the job was because of my last name.
MarriageDec 29, 1965Randolph, NY, USA2,3
Addressbetween 2017 and 20201650 N. 1st St., Seward, NE, USA, wcgail21@gmail.com4
Contributn
Research2020Gail Houghton Clarke is a major researcher of Richardson Houghton. Both have done some Houghton research.4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://awt.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  2. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 21, 2020.

Arthur Morrow Clarke1,2

M, #42011, b. 19 October 1944, d. 25 August 2017

Family: Gail Elizabeth Houghton b. 6 Sep 1944

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 19, 1944Randolph AFB, TX, USA1,2
MarriageDec 29, 1965Randolph, NY, USA1,2
DeathAug 25, 2017Seward, NE, USA, of heart attack3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 23, 2020.

Ella Betsey Houghton1,2

F, #42012, b. 7 February 1915, d. 22 January 1992

Family: Harry Garfield Hull Jr b. 27 Mar 1919, d. 3 Jan 1997

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthFeb 7, 1915Hartsville, Steuben Co., NY, USA, age 4 11/12 in 1920 census2
MarriageJul 20, 1945Bolivar, NY, USA1,3
DeathJan 22, 1992Meriden, New Haven Co., CT, USA2
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Watertown, CT, USA, ashes buried and there is a small plate on the headstone of her husband, Harry G. Hull, Jr.
ContributnSep 20, 2020
ResearchBetsey's baptismal certificate gave her name as Ella Elizabeth Adelaide (reason unknown), name never seen elsewhere, nor used. She went by her middle name after her marriage to Harry, who had known some horrible unkempt old woman named Ella. Hartsville is now known as Purdy Creek. Betsey was cremated 24 Jan 92 in Waterbury; a memorial service was held at the Masonic Home in Wallingford, where she & Harry had both been residing, on 25 Jan. Betsey Hull outlined her father's life by dates of events--that is the source of this info.4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Ford Genealogy, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tracks/ford/…, June 12, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Lucinda Hull Bruner, Sep 20, 2020.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://awt.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Harry Garfield Hull Jr1,2

M, #42013, b. 27 March 1919, d. 3 January 1997

Family: Ella Betsey Houghton b. 7 Feb 1915, d. 22 Jan 1992

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 27, 1919Stratford, CT, USA3
MarriageJul 20, 1945Bolivar, NY, USA1,3
DeathJan 3, 1997Wallingford, CT, USA3
ParentsSHarry Garfield Hull
1881–1921 & Agda Katherine Krantz
1880–1945
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S906] Houghton, Rev. Oren, Journal;, Letter from law office of Jay Coupe to Mrs. Harry Hull, May 24 1974.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Ford Genealogy, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tracks/ford/…, June 12, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Lucinda Hull Bruner, Sep 20, 2020.

Nancy Elizabeth Hamma1

F, #42017, b. 1931

Family: (?) Nichols

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birth19312
Marriage2
Addressbetween Nov 1, 1999 and Jul, 2001nicgen@home.com; nannic @cts.com3
Contributnher great grandmother
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Hamma Nichols, Nov. 3, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Nov. 9, 1999.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Nov. 1, 1999.

Christian Hamma1

M, #42018, b. 7 November 1827, d. 6 December 1910

Family: Elizabeth Houghton b. 19 Feb 1834, d. 16 Jan 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 7, 1827Hanover, Germany, 7 nov 1817, GS; age 42 in 1870 census; Nov 1827, age 72 in 1900 census2
EmigrationOct 3, 1846Breman, Germany, on ship "Emmigrant", with his step father and family named, Stelzner; 1900 census gives 18433
MarriageApr 18, 1851Orange Co., VT, USA1,4
Immigrationbefore 1857Hancock Co., IL, USA, where they raised a large family1
1870 Census1870Sonora, Hancock Co., IL, USA, age 42, farmer5
DeathDec 6, 1910Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, USA, at home of Mary Carss, his daughter6
BurialGolden Point Cemetery, Sonora, Hancock Co., IL, USA3
BiographyAunt Nell Diton said. "He came to America at the age of 16 years. With him were his mother and his brother, Henry , and two half brothers by the name of Stelzner. The party arrived in Charleston, South Carolina. They made their way to Chicago area for a time before arriving in Nauvoo, Illinois. He had married Melissa shortly before coming to Nauvoo and were to have 13 children." Christian's brother Henry had preceded them to Nauvoo. Christian is buried in the Golden's Point Cemetery which is located across the road from the church of that name. (Its south of Nauvoo and north of Hamilton, Illinois)
(February 2002- I have just found the ships passenger list for the STELZNER Family arrival: They left from Breman and arrived in New York on October 3, 1846 on the ship named the Emigrant. The party consisted of Ludn (?) Stelzner age 48 male shoemaker from Prussia; Antoinette Stelzner age 46 female from Prussia; Hemrich Stelzner age 22 male from Prussia; Christian Stelzner age 19 male from Prussia; and August Stelzner age 11 male from Prussia. Now I must try to understand why this is so different from Aunt Nell's story. I wish I had asked how she got this info. Now it appears that there was only one Stelzner half brother, August, and that Hemrich is Henry HAMMA and Christian is Christian HAMMA. I now believe that Christian and Melissa married in IL, IA, or MO as I have found them both in Hancock county in 1850. I have been unable to find any connection to Charleston but I'm still on the look out. There was mention in Melissa's obituary of Christian and Melissa spending time in Chicago before coming back to Sonora township to raise their family.)
          ____________________________________________

August 16, 2000: Recieved a letter from Margie Hamma Litchfield in answer to my question of Christian's home place. She confirms my guess (from the Hancock Co. Atlas of 1874) that the farm where she grew up was the place that Christian lived and ran a garden nursery. She remembers pine trees that he planted south of the house.
          ______________________________________________

"Nauvoo Independent" Wednesday December 7, 1910

THE LAST OF EARTH

"Death of Christain Hamma and Sol Bertschi, two well known residents of this vicinity.
     The many friends in this city and vicinity will be surprised and shocked to learn of the death of Mr. Christian Hamma, one of the old settlers of Sonora Township, which occurred yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Carss, in Keokuk, with whom he has been staying much of the time of late. Mr. Hamma was in Nauvoo only ten days ago when he seemed in his old time vigor. On November 7th he celebrated his 83 birthday. The Independent, in making mention of of the event , said Mr. Hamma was lively and enjoyed good health for his age. and this was true. And now he is dead.
     Mr. Hamma took sick only last Saturday evening. His death was due to paralysis of the bowels.
     The deceased was born in Hanover, Germany and came to this country when a young man. He settled in Sonora Township where he had been a resident for about fifty years. He was married to Miss Melissa Houghton, and to the union twelve children were born. The mother passed away four years ago and two children, Christian and Mrs. Frank Enright, also preceded him in death. The surviving children are: Mrs Lizzie Noles and Mrs. Sadie Ballinger of Montrose; Mrs. Mary Carss and Mrs. Robert Trickett of Keokuk, Iowa, Mrs. Ed Herbert, Mrs. Burt Crosby and Frank Hamma of Hamilton, Illinois; David, William, and Henry of Sonora Township. There are also thirty grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
     The deceased was of the old settlers of this community and helped clear the forest and blaze the way for civilization. As a farmer he worked hard and successfully, and reaped his reward in the fruition out of a rugged constitution, good health and an ample sustenance. He reared a large family. He was a lover of his home and he loved to see his children to manhood and womanhood. Mr. Hamma was of a genial, happy disposition and was always in a happy mood. He was a good citizen, a kind father and husband, and he was held in high regard by all classes of citizens. To the bereaved ones is extended the sympathy of all.
     The funeral will take place from the Golden Point Church tomorrow at 11 o’clock A.M. Rev. McArthar officiating. Burial in Curry Cemetery." (Also known as the Oak Grove Cemetery of Sonora township)
          ____________________________________________________

Written by Ida Pearl HAMMA KRUSE: "My paternal Grandfather was born in Hanover Germany and came to America via Charleston Harbor at age 16. He met and married my Grandmother Elizabeth Houghton who was born in Vermont. They had 13 children, one died at an early age.
     They lived on a farm near Nauvoo, IL in a two story house with eight rooms and a full basement with a big wooden trough where milk was cooled in water, and bin for apples, potatoes and root crops were stored for winter use. South of the house stood a row of pine and hemlock trees with a dozen or more bee hives near by, which furnished honey all year long. They butchered both beef and pork, which provided smoked ham and bacon, lard and sausages as well as turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese as there were 14 mouths to feed. Peach, apple, plum, and cherry orchards provided jams, jellies, canned and fresh fruit. A vineyard of Concord grapes some of which were made into wine. Cows furnished milk and butter. A large truck garden furnished potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbage to make kraut and to use fresh and many other vegetables. Down the middle of the garden was a row of current and goosebury bushes. Along the fence was ruhbarb and asparagus.
     When all were married and had families, holidays at Grampa's was really something and April 2, 1902 they celebrated their Golden Wedding and in the program I spoke a long piece and they gave me a ten dollar gold piece. Then one by one the golden links were broken and after many years these things are but a memory to those who remain."


As written by Ida Pearl HAMMA KRUSE: "My Grandfather HAMMA (Christian HAMMA) was born in Hanover Germany. He had a brother Henry who is buried in the Nauvoo Cemetery. When they were young their Father (My Great Grandfather) died and their Mother married a man named STEZLER. When Grandpa (Christian) was 16 years old his Mother, Stepfather, Stepbrothers, and his brother Henry came to America via the Charleston Harbor in Carolina settling near Chicago and later in Nauvoo, where he lived to the ripe old age of 85. He was the Father of 13 children, raising 12 of them, they (the children) married and had 37 grandchildren. Granpa (Christian) lies buried in Oak Grove Cemetery near Golden Point Church."

NAUVOO INDEPENDENT - July 22, 1892 "The roof of the residence of Chrisitan Hamma, of Sonora township, caught fire last Friday but for the timely discovery the house would have no doublt burned to the ground. A large hole was burned in the roof, and it is supposed that it orginated from sparks from the chimney. Mr. Hamma first saw the blaze from the barn." (This is added to Chris Hamma Jr.'s notes also as I don't know which barn it was.)

NAUVOO INDEPENDENT - Jan. 13, 1906 - "Chris Hamma of Sonora, while in town Wednesday, was a pleasant caller and renewed his subscription for another year of the old reliable."

NAUVOO INDEPENDENT - August 29, 1908 - "Real Estate Transfer. Chritian Hamma, a few days ago, sold his farm in Sonora twp. to his son David, for the consideration of $3,822. The farm contains 60 acres and the latter will move upon it perhaps next spring."

NAUVOO INDEPENDENT - Dec. 11, 1907 - "Your esteemed old veteran, Chris Hamma, took Thanksgiving dinner with his daughter, Mrs. Ballinger."

NAUVOO INDEPENDENT - April 18, 1908 - "Christian Hamma has been quite ill this past week."7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Hamma Nichols, Nov. 3, 1999.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Jan 5, 2003: Breman to new York Ships Passenger List, FHL #376272 Ship #899,.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Raymond Marsh, Nov. 30, 2002: History of Lee County, Iowa , p. 291-293.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870; Census Place: Sonora, Hancock, Illinois; Roll M593_227; Page: 326A; Image: 250; Family History Library Film: 545726; line 27, dwl 214.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Dec. 22, 1999.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Jan 5, 2003.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Nichols, Nov. 9, 1999.

James Lowell Houghton J.D.1

M, #42019, b. 19 December 1930, d. 24 February 2011

Family: Barbara Jane Bowdish b. 3 Oct 1932

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
NotableY
BirthDec 19, 1930Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA, age 9 in 1940 census2
1950 US Census1950Alpha Tau Omega College Fraternity, Lawrence, KS, USA, age 19, single
GraduationUniversity of Kansas, KS, USA, J.D.
MarriageJun 5, 1954Lawrence, Douglas, KS, USA2
Milit-Begbetween Dec, 1954 and Dec, 1956a Budget and Accounting Officer, 1st Lieutenant in the US Air Force from December 1954 to December 1956 and in the inactive reserves for several more years.
Research
Occupation1956Arthur Young & Company, later Ernst & Young, for 35 years;
Certified Public Accountant, Oklahoma. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountant's, Oklahoma Society Certified Public Accountant's (chairman tax committee 1977), Oklahoma Institute Taxation (president Oklahoma City chapter 1966), Indiana Petroleum Association American (tax committee since 1978; Tax staff, tax manager Ernst & Young, Tulsa, 1956-1963, office director taxes Oklahoma City, 1963-1973, partner Oklahoma City and Tulsa, since 1966, southwest regional director taxes, 1973-1986, office director taxes Tulsa, since 1985. Coordinator Energy Advisers, Tulsa, 1984-1985.
Author1977Editor Ernst & Young Oil and Gas Federal Income Taxation, 1977, Taxation of Mining Operations, 1982. Associate editor Oil and Gas Tax Quarterly, 1960-1963. Contributor articles to professional journals.
Research1988Who's Who in the South and Southwest. 21st edition, 1988-1989. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1988. (WhoSSW 21)
Addressbetween Nov 1, 1999 and Apr, 2005swingincpa@aol.com;
connectionbroker@cbsvc.myfamily.com3
Notable2004James Lowell Houghton was the first contributor to the Houghton DNA Project.
DNA ProjectMar 14, 2004Test: Y-DNA12; John Houghton line of NJ: Originally R1b- now R-M173      13      24     14     11     11     14     12     12     12     13     13     29     
DNA ProjectMar 17, 2004John Houghton of NJ; James Lowell Houghton was the first volunteer to contribute DNA to the Houghton DNA project
DeathFeb 24, 2011Tulsa, OK, USA4
ObituaryMar 6, 2011St. Petersburg, FL, USA, HOUGHTON, James Lowell passed away on Feb. 24, 2011. He lived in Tulsa, OK and was a frequent winter visitor to St. Petersburg. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara, and children Beth Anne Houghton and her husband, Scott Wagman of St. Petersburg, and their children, Eric, Michael and Melissa, Scott Houghton and his wife Joanmarie of Damascus, Maryland, and their children, Ashley and Glenn, and Mark Houghton of Washington, D.C. Jim was an avid golfer, having won state titles in high school and playing varsity golf for the University of Kansas, where he earned his degrees in business and law. He had a distinguished career as an oil and gas specialist and Regional Tax Partner with Arthur Young & Company, later Ernst & Young. Jim was active in the Tulsa community as the member and officer of numerous boards. From 1990, until his death, Jim served as a trustee of The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa. In St. Petersburg, he supported Great Explorations, the Houghton-Wagman Children's Museum and the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa at 2 pm on Monday, March 7, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Great Explorations or the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

Published in the St. Petersburg Times on March 6, 20114
Burial2012First Presbyterian Church Columbarium, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, USA, Plot: S Q-7
BiographyHe was editor of the Commerce Clearinghouse publication "Oil & Gas Federal Income Taxation" for 12 years, and co-author of the Matthew Bender publication "Taxation of Mining Operations".
The biographical information on directors of Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD on the New York Stock Exchange) in its Proxy Statement is as follows:
"James L. Houghton. Mr. Houghton is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the Kansas University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, as well as a Bachelor of Laws degree. Mr. Houghton has served as a director of the Company since August 1997, and as a director of Parker & Parsley from October 1991 until August 1997. Until October 1, 1991, Mr. Houghton was the lead oil and gas tax specialist for the accounting firm of Ernst & Young, was a member of Ernst & Young's National Energy Group, and had served as its Southwest Regional Director of Tax. Mr. Houghton is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a member of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants and a former Chairman of its Federal and Oklahoma Taxation Committee, and past President of the Oklahoma Institute on Taxation. He has also served as a Director for the Independent Petroleum Association of America and as a member of its Tax Committee. Mr. Houghton presently serves as a Trustee of the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma." In 2005 he served as Chairman of Pioneer's Audit Committee.5
Contributnand his DNA to the Houghton DNA project
ResearchJames is an R-M173; Robert is an R-M269; both are documented descendants of John Houghton of NJ; R-M173 usually turns out to be R-M269, so perhaps they are in the same R1b major haplogroup. Therefore, perhaps they are from the same documented line. But at only YDNA 12 allelles, I would not hazard a guess.

CJV: Unfortunately we have only 2 volunteers on the Houghton DNA group who have documentary evidence of descendancy from John Houghton of Stony Brook, New Jersey. James Lowell Houghton, who has passed away, had solid evidence for this descendancy and has a DNA haplogroup of R-M173; Robert turns out to be haplogroup R-M269. Neither James or Robert's DNA matches any other Houghton DNA volunteer's DNA out of 81 volunteers. I originally was hoping Robert would prove the lineage of John Houghton of NJ, but this turns out not to be the case. When I looked at Robert's DNA matches at FTDNA (and there are hundreds of listed persons) there was not a single match that was a Houghton. His closest DNA matches are to males with surnames of Walker and MacCordle, both of which have a genetic distance of 2 out of 67, which means they are very related. So we have a real genetic mystery. We cannot currently conclude either James or Robert are descendant's of John Houghton, without getting more volunteers.
Research1 step distance at 12 markers
ResearchJames Lowell Houghton of John of NJ, Rex Edward Houghton, and James Robert Houghton are 11/12 identical
Research1 distance on YDNA37; 67% in 24 generations
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell, Nov. 1, 1999.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sptimes/obituary.aspx
  5. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Mar 27, 2005.

Mary Lelissa McMains1

F, #42020, b. April 1865, d. 1921

Family: Mark Albert Houghton b. 10 Feb 1854, d. 18 Dec 1929

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr, 1865IA, USA, age 35 in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 55 in 1920 census2,3
MarriageNov 16, 1882mar 17 y in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Parnell, Sheridan Co., KS, USA, age 49, farmer3
1910 Census1910Parnell, Sheridan Co., KS, USA, age 56, farmer; few houses from father4
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Shelden, Sheridan Co., KS, USA
1920 Census1920Parnell, Sheridan Co., KS, USA, age 55, farmer2,5
Death1921KS, USA
ParentsDfather born in KY, mother born in OH5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Sheridan Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 60, E.D. 194, S. 2, Ln. 55.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Parnell, Sheridan, Kansas; Roll: T623 501; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 157; line 63, dwl 220-220.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Parnell, Sheridan, Kansas; Roll: T624_454; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 182; line 25, dwl 4-4.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Parnell, Sheridan, Kansas; Roll: T625_551; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 194; line 55, dwl 34-34-35.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Parnell, Sheridan Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 51, E.D. 157, Sh. 11, Ln. 63.

Mary Susan Murrow1

F, #42021, b. 5 October 1858, d. 30 September 1895

Family: Robert Amasa Houghton b. 15 Jan 1857, d. 30 Mar 1927

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 5, 1858Mahaska Co., IA, USA
MarriageNov 15, 1879James Lowell Houghton: 15 nov 1881; w/21
DeathSep 30, 1895Courtland, Republic Co., KS, USA1
BurialCourtland Cemetery, Courtland, Republic Co., KS, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 4, 2000.

Susan Isadora Houghton1

F, #42022, b. 26 April 1859, d. 28 February 1892

Family: Caleb Newton Murrow b. 22 Jul 1850, d. 2 Oct 1922

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 26, 1859Parke Co., IN, USA, age 12 in 1870 census1,2
MarriageNov 9, 1887Stafford Co., KS, USA1
DeathFeb 28, 1892Stafford Co., KS, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Pleasant Grove Twp, Mahaska Co., IA, Roll 408, p. 391B, line 10, dwl 115-112.

Caleb Newton Murrow

M, #42023, b. 22 July 1850, d. 2 October 1922

Family: Susan Isadora Houghton b. 26 Apr 1859, d. 28 Feb 1892

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 22, 1850Parke Co., IN, USA
MarriageNov 9, 1887Stafford Co., KS, USA1
DeathOct 2, 1922Woods Co., OK, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Noah Houghton1

M, #42024, b. 13 February 1840, d. 19 April 1948

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 13, 1840IN, USA1,2
DeathApr 19, 19483
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/11109107/…
  3. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 4, 2000.

Calvin Houghton1

M, #42025, b. 14 November 1843, d. before 1850

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 14, 1843IN, USA1
Deathbefore 1850at an early age1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Eliza Jane Carlisle1

F, #42026, b. 23 May 1840, d. 17 April 1910

Family: Joab Houghton b. 24 Nov 1838, d. 16 Jul 1916

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 23, 1840Akron or Steubenville, Tuscorawa Co., OH, USA, age 30 in 1870 census; age 40 in 1880 census; age 68 in 1910 census1,2,3
Immigration1848IA, USA1
Church1853Methodist Episcopal Church1
MarriageNov 24, 1861Indianapolis, Mahaska Co., IA, USA1,3,4
1870 Census1870Pleasant Grove, Mahaska Co., IA, USA, age 31, a farmer, property $800-2875
ImmigrationJun, 1872Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, USA, in two covered wagons, with several horses, 20 head of cattle, a dog named Major, and Joab's brother Oliver Perry. They built a dug out on the place one mile south of where Kackley later was built. The atlas of 1884 shows Joab owning the west half of sec. 22. They started a peach orchard. They quarried stone on their land to build a yellow stone house. Later they moved to Kackley. Joab was on the school board of Dist. 82, Peasant View, organized in Sept. 1872 and of Dist. 121, Kackley, when organized in 1895. He helped organize the Grand Lodge in Kackley. He was one of the pillars of the Baptist Church.1
1880 Census1880Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 41, a farmer2,6
1900 Census1900Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 61; next door to Charles Mortimer Houghton7
1910 Census1910Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 71, own income8
Note19104 children born, 2 living
DeathApr 17, 1910Kackley, KS, USA, of an accident (cellar door fell on her head)1,3
BurialChurch of Saran Cemetery, 2 1/2 miles NE, Jamestown, KS, USA9
AssociationKackley, KS, USA, president of Aid Society and member of Relief Corps of Courtland, KS
ChurchBaptist Church, Kackley, KS, USA1
ParentsDparents born in OH
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43.
  3. [S27] DAR Application, of Gladts Irene Houghton, 1960.
  4. [S401] Interview by phone with Dave E. Anderson, April 22, 2012.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Pleasant Grove Twp, Mahaska Co., IA, Roll 408, p. 393B, line 27, dwl 146-141.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS,Roll: T9_394; Family History Film: 1254394; Page: 99B; Enumeration District: 279; Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43, dwl 201-201.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic Co., Kansas; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 86; Sheet 11A; line 22, dwl 201-201.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T624_454; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 94; line 55, dwl 119-119.
  9. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 5, 1999.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Cora Olena Houghton1

F, #42027, b. 9 June 1863, d. 29 October 1950

Family: David Jay Churchill

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 9, 1863IA, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census3,1,2
MarriageOct 31, 18831
Residence1916Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA1
DeathOct 29, 1950San Bernardino Co., CA, USA1,2
BurialRose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43.

David Jay Churchill1

M, #42028

Family: Cora Olena Houghton b. 9 Jun 1863, d. 29 Oct 1950

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageOct 31, 18831
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Perry Neal Houghton1

M, #42029, b. 21 November 1866, d. 3 September 1887

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 21, 1866IA, USA, dd calc; age 3 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census1,2
DeathSep 3, 1887single, 20.9.121
BurialChurch of Saran Cemetary, 2 1/2 miles NE, Jamestown, KS, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43.
  3. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 5, 1999.

Eunice Grace Houghton1

F, #42030, b. 7 December 1873

Family: Charles A. Crebbs

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 7, 1873KS, USA, age 6 in 1880 census1,2
MarriageNov 13, 18921
Residence1916Sterling, KS, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43.