Houghton Surname Project

Elizabeth Helen O'Brien¹

F, #44251, b. June 1875, d. before 1940

Family: Cornelius Houghton b. 1 Nov 1876

Marriage*: Elizabeth Helen O'Brien married Cornelius Houghton on circa 1899 mar 11 y in 1910 census.²

Helen Houghton⁷ b. 20 Mar 1901
James C. Houghton³ b. 8 Aug 1902, d. Feb 1966
Joseph Houghton b. 8 Aug 1902

Biography

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Birth

Jun, 1875

England, age 24 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census^2,3

Immigration

1889

Marriage

circa 1899

mar 11 y in 1910 census²

1900 Census

1900

Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 23, cotton mill section hand^2,4

Occupation

1900

cotton mill spooler

1910 Census

1910

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 32, worsted mill cloth finisher⁵

1920 Census

1920

Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 42, bobbin shop fitter^3,6

Death

before 1940

husband is widowed

ParentsD

father born in Ireland/England, mother born in England; parents born in Irish Free State in 1930 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1674348.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 19, E.D. 345, Sh. 19, Ln. 16.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 27, E.D. 121, Sh.13, Ln. 1.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 643; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 345; FHL microfilm: 1240643; line 16, dwl 1-256-412.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_586; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 440; line 86, dwl 29-42-46.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_692; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 121; line 1, dwl 24-94-211.
[S1542] Unknown name of person, Birth, Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. (2013).

Cornelius Houghton¹

M, #44252, b. 10 October 1864, d. 2 June 1901

Father*: Daniel J. Houghton² b. bt 1833 - 1835, d. 7 May 1895
Mother*: Bridget Gill² b. 23 Dec 1836, d. 15 Aug 1903

Family 1: Mary Parr b. c 1866, d. 1890

Marriage*: Cornelius Houghton married Mary Parr on Nov 10, 1887.

May L. Houghton b. 1889

Family 2: Jennie F. Shaw b. 10 Oct 1867, d. 27 Apr 1899

Marriage*: Cornelius Houghton married Jennie F. Shaw on Nov 3, 1891 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.³

Edna F. Houghton¹ b. 4 Apr 1893, d. 5 Mar 1977
Elsie J. Houghton¹ b. Jun 1896
Cornelius Everett Houghton+¹ b. 11 Feb 1898, d. 10 Jul 1984
(?) Houghton b. 10 Apr 1899

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Birth

Oct 10, 1864

County Donegal, Ireland, age 15 in 1880 census³

Occupation

1879

a baker

Marriage

Nov 10, 1887

Naturalization

Oct 16, 1888

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Name      Neil Houghton
Petition Age      24
Record Type      Petition
Birth Date      10 Oct 1864
Birth Place      Donegal, Ireland
Arrival Date      1 May 1879
Arrival Place      Boston
Petition Date      16 Oct 1888
Petition Place      Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Marriage

Nov 3, 1891

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA³

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, widower; no age^1,4

Death

Jun 2, 1901

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA³

Burial

Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum, Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1221, Sh. 3, Ln. 14.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Roll: T9_554; Family History Film: 1254554; Page: 399D; Enumeration District: 623, sheet 40, line 15, dwl 162-478.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/80596823/…
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 6, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 677; Enumeration District: 1221; Sheet 3A; line 14, dwl 8-23-46.

Edna F. Houghton¹

F, #44253, b. 4 April 1893, d. 5 March 1977

Father*: Cornelius Houghton² b. 10 Oct 1864, d. 2 Jun 1901
Mother*: Jennie F. Shaw b. 10 Oct 1867, d. 27 Apr 1899

Biography

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Birth

Apr 4, 1893

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Apr 1892, age 7 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census^1,3

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, living with and nieces of Dennis B. Sullivan⁴

Occupation

1920

court stenographer, dictaphone operator

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 26 and 21, living with and nieces of Dennis B. and Mary A. Sullivan^1,5

1930 Census

1930

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 35, single, public ? operator; nieces of Darius and Mary H. Sullivan⁶

1940 Census

1940

Boston, MA, USA, age 46, single, court reporter, dictaphone operator; neice of and living with Dennis Sullivan⁷

SSN

MA, USA, 033-26-3185

Last Loc

Winthrop, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Zip 02152³

Death

Mar 5, 1977

Danvers, MA, USA^3,8

Burial

Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Plot: Cross Street Section NW, Redwood Path West, Lot 6088

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 99, E.D. 13, Sh. 19, Ln. 80.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1221, Sh. 3, Ln. 14.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_614; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 1266; line 93, dwl 5-187-254.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4311553; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 13; line 80, dwl 52-212-394.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 941; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 733.0; FHL microfilm: 2340676; line 47, dwl 52.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01657; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 15-7.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Elsie J. Houghton¹

F, #44254, b. June 1896

Father*: Cornelius Houghton² b. 10 Oct 1864, d. 2 Jun 1901
Mother*: Jennie F. Shaw b. 10 Oct 1867, d. 27 Apr 1899

Biography

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Birth

Jun, 1896

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 3 in 1900; age 14 in 1910 census; age 21 in 1920 census^1,3

Occupation

between 1920 and 1930

N.E. Telephone, operator

1930 Census

1930

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 35, single, public ? operator; nieces of Darius and Mary H. Sullivan⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 99, E.D. 13, Sh. 19, Ln. 81.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1221, Sh. 3, Ln. 14.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_614; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 1266; line 93, dwl 5-187-254.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 941; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 733.0; FHL microfilm: 2340676; line 47, dwl 52.

Cornelius Everett Houghton^1,2

M, #44255, b. 11 February 1898, d. 10 July 1984

Father*: Cornelius Houghton³ b. 10 Oct 1864, d. 2 Jun 1901
Mother*: Jennie F. Shaw b. 10 Oct 1867, d. 27 Apr 1899

Family: Grace L. Morin b. 1904, d. 1985

Marriage: Cornelius Everett Houghton married Grace L. Morin on circa 1926 age 29.⁶

Richard Everett Houghton+^4,5 b. 8 Jul 1930, d. 11 Jul 2017

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Birth

Feb 11, 1898

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Jul 1897, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census¹

Death

Jul 10, 1984

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1221, Sh. 3, Ln. 14.
[S415] E-mail from Amy Houghton, 25 Mar 2000, Ancestry. Com, Houghton Surname Board.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1674; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 15-549; line 7, dwl 31.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 953; Enumeration District: 439; page 126; sheet 11A; line 85, dwl 31-88-170.

Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt¹

M, #44256, b. 15 October 1851

Father*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt^2,3 b. 22 Mar 1821
Mother*: Cornelia Griep³ b. 25 Oct 1828, d. b 1900

Family: Maria C. Hendricks b. 1858, d. b 1900

Marriage*: Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt married Maria C. Hendricks on Apr 11, 1877 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.^4,5

Mary Elizabeth Houghton⁴ b. 25 Jul 1877
Cornelius John Houghton+² b. 28 Sep 1879
David Houghton² b. Sep 1882
Henry H. Houghton+² b. 28 Sep 1884

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Notable

Birth

Oct 15, 1851

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 18 in 1870 census; age 28 in 1880 census; Oct 1852, age 48 in 1900 census^2,4

Immigration

1868

Marriage

Apr 11, 1877

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA^4,5

1880 Census

1880

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 28, a cabinet maker^4,6

1900 Census

1900

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, piano sharp maker, widower^2,7

1910 Census

1910

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 59, piano keymaker, piano factory; next door to son Cornelius⁸

Research

Holland, both in Boston (10 houses apart), born in Holland, and working in cordage factory⁹

Notable

were Emigrants from Holland, the Netherlands

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 18, ED 431, Sh 28, Ln 26.
[S415] E-mail from Michael Houghton, Jul 12, 2006.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_543; Family History Film: 1254543; Page: 310D; Enumeration District: 431; sheet 28, line 26, dwl 225-315.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 657; Enumeration District: 711; Sheet 14A; line 30, dwl 131-179-293.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_574; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 180; line 75, dwl 272-315.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 288, line 22, dwl 347-613.

Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt¹

M, #44257, b. 22 March 1821

Father*: Hendrik Van Houdt² b. 23 Mar 1801, d. 11 May 1855
Mother*: Johanna Elizabeth Quist² b. 8 Jul 1798, d. 15 Sep 1866

Family: Cornelia Griep b. 25 Oct 1828, d. b 1900

Marriage*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt married Cornelia Griep on Jan 13, 1848 at Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands.^4,1

Johanna Elizabeth Van Houdt⁴ b. 22 Mar 1849, d. b 1880
Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt+^3,4 b. 15 Oct 1851
Hendrika Van Houdt⁴ b. 18 Jan 1854
Cornelia Van Houdt⁴ b. 10 Nov 1857, d. 21 Sep 1892
Maria Van Houdt⁴ b. 17 Feb 1861
Selia Van Houdt+^4,3 b. 12 May 1866

Biography

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Notable

Birth

Mar 22, 1821

St-Maartensdijk, Holland, Netherlands, age 50 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census; Oct 1828, age 71 in 1900 census; in Holland, in all the censuses^3,4

Marriage

Jan 13, 1848

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands^4,1

Immigration

1868

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 50, works in a cordage factory⁵

1880 Census

1880

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, works in rope walk⁶

Note

1900

given as "mother" in 1900 census, but male, widower; 6 children born, 2 living

Research

Holland

Notable

were Emigrants from Holland, the Netherlands

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt: http://www.zeeuwengezocht.nl/SISIS.DLL/detail
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_560; Family History Film: 1254560; Page: 368B; Enumeration District: 761; sheet 26, line 21, dwl 160-250.

Selia Van Houdt¹

F, #44258, b. 12 May 1866

Father*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt^2,3 b. 22 Mar 1821
Mother*: Cornelia Griep² b. 25 Oct 1828, d. b 1900

Family 1: Vincent (?)

Marriage*: Selia Van Houdt married Vincent (?)¹

Family 2:

Anthony Houghton³ b. Feb 1891

Biography

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Birth

May 12, 1866

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 4, Holland, in 1870 census; age 14, Holland, in 1880 census; May 1866, age 34, Holland, in 1900 census^3,2

Marriage

Widow

1900

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.

Anthony Houghton¹

M, #44259, b. February 1891

Mother*: Selia Van Houdt¹ b. 12 May 1866

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1891

MA, USA, age 9 in 1900 census¹

ParentsS

father born in NH, mother born in Holland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.

Cornelius John Houghton^1,2

M, #44260, b. 28 September 1879

Father*: Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt¹ b. 15 Oct 1851
Mother*: Maria C. Hendricks³ b. 1858, d. b 1900

Family: Catherine J. (?) b. c 1881

Marriage*: Cornelius John Houghton married Catherine J. (?) on circa 1904 married age 24 and 24.⁵

Cornelius A. Houghton+⁵ b. 10 Jul 1905, d. 3 Jul 1981
Percy H. Houghton⁵ b. 1909, d. 1968
John Irvin Houghton+⁵ b. 27 Sep 1912, d. 14 Dec 1997

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Birth

Sep 28, 1879

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 8/12 in 1880 census; Sep 1880, age 20 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1940 census^1,2,4

Occupation

1900

piano sharp maker

Marriage

circa 1904

married age 24 and 24⁵

1910 Census

1910

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 28, tap and die; next door to father⁶

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Mansfied, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 38, machinist, Lennox Motor Car Co.²

1920 Census

1920

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 38, chocolate factory machinist^5,7

1930 Census

1930

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 50, a bleachery foreman⁸

1940 Census

1940

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 61, bleachery mechanic⁹

Residence

1942

Mansfield, MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684756.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 18, ED 431, Sh 28, Ln 26.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", 1189.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 7, E.D. 106, Sh. 17, Ln. 57.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_574; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 180; line 79, dwl 273-316.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll T625_682; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 106; line 57, dwl 52-143-163.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_890; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 192; sheet 545, line 100, dwl 42-351-363.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1573; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 3-66; line 38, dwl 42.

David Houghton¹

M, #44261, b. September 1882

Father*: Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt¹ b. 15 Oct 1851
Mother*: Maria C. Hendricks b. 1858, d. b 1900

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1882

MA, USA, age 18 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.

Henry H. Houghton^1,2

M, #44262, b. 28 September 1884

Father*: Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt¹ b. 15 Oct 1851
Mother*: Maria C. Hendricks b. 1858, d. b 1900

Family: Julia Masterson b. c 1881, d. 1937

Marriage*: Henry H. Houghton married Julia Masterson on Sep 6, 1908 at Taunton, MA, USA, Julia mar age 28.^4,2
Divorce*: Henry H. Houghton and Julia Masterson were divorced.

David Charles Houghton+⁴ b. 29 Jan 1909, d. 21 Feb 1999
Cornelia J. Houghton⁴ b. c Feb 1910, d. 1956
Henry S. Houghton+⁴ b. 1911, d. 1962
Thomas E. Houghton+⁴ b. 19 May 1915, d. 7 Oct 1970

Biography

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Birth

Sep 28, 1884

Roslindale, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Sep 1885, age 15 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; WWI: Sep 27, 1884^1,3

Marriage

Sep 6, 1908

Taunton, MA, USA, Julia mar age 28^4,2

1910 Census

Apr 16, 1910

Foxboro, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 26, machinist⁵

Divorce

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S415] E-mail from Michael Houghton, Jul 12, 2006.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684756.
[S415] E-mail from Karen Van Brimmer, Feb 17, 2000.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Foxboro, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_608; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1106
line 59, dwl 15-17.

Daisy Houghton¹

F, #44263, b. 18 November 1878, d. 3 January 1948

Father*: Rev. Charles Edward Houghton b. 27 Jan 1836, d. 5 Jan 1908
Mother*: Harriett C. Frost² b. Dec 1838

Biography

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Birth

Nov 18, 1878

NH, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; Nov 1878, age 21 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census;
age 40 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census; age 60 in 1940 census^1,3,2

1900 Census

1900

Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, boarder with Women's Christian Association¹

1910 Census

1910

Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 71, widow⁴

Death

Jan 3, 1948

San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 69²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 31, E.D. 579, Sh. 6, Ln. 92.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 145, E.D. 331, Sh. 4, Ln. 27.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1669; line 65, dwl 262-8-19.

Daniel Houghton¹

M, #44264, b. August 1872

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Birth

Aug, 1872

MA, USA, age 27 in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, lage 27, brushmaker; lodger with Kate Mitchell^1,2

ParentsS

parents born in Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 69, E.D. 1271/7, Sh. 7, Ln. 36.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 9, Suffok Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 679; Enumeration District: 1277; Sheet 7A; line 36, dwl 77a-51-95.

Daniel F. Houghton Jr¹

M, #44265, b. circa 1874, d. before 1920

Father*: Daniel F. Houghton¹ b. c 1850
Mother*: Mary E. O'Brien² b. c 1854, d. b 1900

Family: Grace L. Murray b. bt 1872 - 1880

Marriage*: Daniel F. Houghton Jr married Grace L. Murray on circa 1912 age 34.⁴

Daniel F. Houghton⁴ b. c 1914

Biography

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Birth

circa 1874

MA, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 26 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census²

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 60, ex-policeman, widower³

Occupation

1910

single, office building janitor

Marriage

circa 1912

age 34⁴

Death

before 1920

wife a widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 66, E.D. 1209?, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_615; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1310
line 65, dwl 19-16-22.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 69, Sh. 13/43, Ln. 59.

Annie M Houghton¹

F, #44266, b. circa 1875

Father*: Daniel F. Houghton² b. c 1850
Mother*: Mary E. O'Brien² b. c 1854, d. b 1900

Family: Mathew Kerrigan b. c 1875

Marriage*: Annie M Houghton married Mathew Kerrigan on circa 1902 mar 8 y in 1910 census.³

Margarette Kerrigan⁵ b. c 1904
Mary E. Kerrigan⁶ b. c 1907
Catherine Kerrigan⁶ b. c 1908
Mathew Kerrigan Jr⁶ b. c 1911
William S. Kerrigan⁶ b. c 1919

Biography

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Birth

circa 1875

MA, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; age 25 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census²

Marriage

circa 1902

mar 8 y in 1910 census³

1920 Census

Jan 30, 1920

Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, government inspector^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 66, E.D. 1209?, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 131, E.D. 654, Sh. 3, Ln. 78.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Revere Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 654; line 72, dwl 193-31-63.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Revere Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 654
line 72, dwl 193-31-63.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Revere Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 654; line 72, dwl 193-31-63.

John Leo Houghton¹

M, #44267, b. circa 1877, d. 2 October 1918

Father*: Daniel F. Houghton² b. c 1850
Mother*: Mary E. O'Brien³ b. c 1854, d. b 1900

Family: Catherine Hawkes b. c 1876

Marriage: John Leo Houghton married Catherine Hawkes on Nov 27, 1901 at Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.⁴

John L. Houghton b. 27 Jun 1902, d. Apr 1968
Henry Chester Houghton+ b. c 1906
Catherine M. Houghton b. c 1909
Charles J. Houghton b. c 1911
Albert Vincent Houghton+ b. 6 Dec 1913, d. 16 Feb 1980

Biography

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Birth

circa 1877

MA, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census³

Death

Oct 2, 1918

Malden, MA, USA, wife a widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674358.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 66, E.D. 1209?, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 8, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_959; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 157;
line 33, dwl 231-33-64.

Edward Joseph Houghton^1,2

M, #44268, b. 19 December 1878

Father*: Daniel F. Houghton³ b. c 1850
Mother*: Mary E. O'Brien⁴ b. c 1854, d. b 1900

Family: Helen Winifred (?) b. c 1881

Marriage*: Edward Joseph Houghton married Helen Winifred (?) on circa 1904 he age 25, she 23; mar 5 y in 1910 census.¹

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Birth

Dec 19, 1878

MA, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; age 21 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1904

he age 25, she 23; mar 5 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 31, city hall clerk; next door to Amos and Annie Prentiss⁵

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, city hall clerk²

1930 Census

1930

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, a government clerk¹

1940 Census

1940

Boston State Hospital, Boston, MA, USA, age 61, married, patient⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_935; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 0026; line 84, dwl 155-264-308.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685013.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 66, E.D. 1209?, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Revere, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1680;
line 64, dwl 265-215-280.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01673; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 15-508.

Charles Mathew Houghton^1,2

M, #44269, b. 17 May 1880

Father*: Daniel F. Houghton b. c 1850
Mother*: Mary E. O'Brien³ b. c 1854, d. b 1900

Family: Mary M. Finnely b. c 1885

Marriage*: Charles Mathew Houghton married Mary M. Finnely on circa 1906 he 25, she 21; mar 4 y in 1910 census.¹

Daniel Francis Houghton+¹ b. 19 Oct 1909, d. 5 Jul 2001
Joseph Albert Houghton+¹ b. 14 Jun 1921, d. 22 Nov 1998
Robert Mathew Houghton+¹ b. 24 Feb 1927, d. 18 May 2001

Biography

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Birth

May 17, 1880

Somerville, MA, USA, age 1/12 in 1880 census; age 20 in 1900 census
; age 29 in 1910 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1906

he 25, she 21; mar 4 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

Apr 18, 1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 29, hotel clerk⁴

1940 Census

1940

Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 59, post office clerk⁵

Mil. Draft

1942

Somerville, MA, USA, age 61; US Post Office, Boston, MA⁶

Research

1942

Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_927; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 412; Image: 0761; line 5, dwl 11-33-51.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685013.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_614; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1302
line 58, dwl 87-52-104.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1705; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 21-82; line 49, dwl 308.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; ; Microfilm Series: M2090; Microfilm Roll: 72.

Mary Alice Reed^1,2

F, #44270, b. April 1859, d. before 1920

Family: Daniel Goldsmith Houghton b. 21 Oct 1858, d. 7 Jul 1922

Marriage*: Mary Alice Reed married Daniel Goldsmith Houghton, son of Daniel Page Houghton and Lucy Maria Goldsmith, on Aug 30, 1881 mar 27 y in 1910 census.^1,2

Ellen May Houghton¹ b. 27 Oct 1884
Edith Houghton+¹ b. 18 Jan 1887, d. May 1943
Lucy Houghton¹ b. 16 Nov 1891
Roland Goldsmith Houghton+¹ b. 22 Nov 1893

Biography

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Birth

Apr, 1859

MA, USA, age 41 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

Aug 30, 1881

mar 27 y in 1910 census^1,2

1900 Census

1900

Littleton, MA, USA, age 41, farmer; and 2 servants^1,3

Living

1908

Littleton, MA, USA²

1910 Census

1910

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 51, manufacturer⁴

Death

before 1920

husband widowed

ParentsD

Joseph Henry and Mary E. (Fales) Reed of Littleton, MA; MLM: an aristocratic family²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 659; Enumeration District: 771; Sheet 11A; line 36, dwl 212-233.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_598; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 831; line 41, dwl 259-259.

Ellen May Houghton^1,2

F, #44271, b. 27 October 1884

Father*: Daniel Goldsmith Houghton^1,3 b. 21 Oct 1858, d. 7 Jul 1922
Mother*: Mary Alice Reed¹ b. Apr 1859, d. b 1920

Family: (?) Dodge

Marriage*: Ellen May Houghton married (?) Dodge.³

Biography

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Birth

Oct 27, 1884

Littleton, MA, USA, on the farm; age 15 in 1900 census^1,2

Marriage

Residence

Jul, 1922

Gloucester City, NJ, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #0481283.

Lucy Houghton^1,2

F, #44272, b. 16 November 1891

Father*: Daniel Goldsmith Houghton^1,3 b. 21 Oct 1858, d. 7 Jul 1922
Mother*: Mary Alice Reed¹ b. Apr 1859, d. b 1920

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov 16, 1891

MA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census^1,2

Note

Not mentioned in father's estate of 1922.

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #0481283.

Roland Goldsmith Houghton^1,2

M, #44273, b. 22 November 1893

Father*: Daniel Goldsmith Houghton^1,3 b. 21 Oct 1858, d. 7 Jul 1922
Mother*: Mary Alice Reed¹ b. Apr 1859, d. b 1920

Family: Myrtle W. (Heartwell) Fletcher b. c 1895

Marriage*: Roland Goldsmith Houghton married Myrtle W. (Heartwell) Fletcher on Nov 10, 1917.^4,2

Mary Alice Houghton⁴ b. 1 Jan 1920
John Goldsmith Houghton² b. 4 Jun 1923

Biography

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Birth

Nov 22, 1893

Littleton, MA, USA, age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age "40" in 1940 census^1,4,2

Education

Cushing Academy; he matriculated at the Lowell Textile School, where he received an intensive instruction in textile and technical subjects, completing his education at Bryant and Stratton Business College of Boston, entering the employment of the DeCody Corset Co., Inc., of Lowell, Mass., and in time was made a Director of the Conant-Houghton, Inc., at Littleton.⁵

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 23, farmer⁶

Marriage

Nov 10, 1917

^4,2

Residence

Jul, 1922

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA³

1930 Census

1930

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 36, a farmer⁷

1940 Census

1940

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 40, farmer⁸

Residence

1942

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁹

Office

selectman and overseer of the poor. He succeeded his father as treasurer of the First Congreg. Church. He was a member of the Caleb Butler Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons of Ayer and Bancroft, Royal Arch Mason of Ayer Lodge, Masonry.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #0481283.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 63, E.D. 175, Sh. 5, Ln. 48.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 175.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684555.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_919; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 261; Image: 1069; line 30, dwl 332-191.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1607; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 9-210; line 5, dwl 44.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090.

David E. Houghton¹

M, #44274, b. May 1864

Father*: Philip Houghton² b. c 1840
Mother*: Sarah (?)² b. c 1835

Family: Mary E. Curran b. Feb 1865

Marriage*: David E. Houghton married Mary E. Curran on circa 1884 mar 16 y in 1900.¹

Elizabeth Muriel Houghton¹ b. 1 Nov 1889
Edward Houghton¹ b. May 1893

Biography

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Birth

May, 1864

MA, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1884

mar 16 y in 1900¹

Residence

1890

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a hairdresser³

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer; 3 children, 2 living^1,4

ParentsS

parents born in Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_640; Page: 125; line 40, dwl 1097-2037.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 2, Suffok Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 676; Enumeration District: 1183; Sheet 30A; line 17, dwl 187-199-616.

Mary E. Curran¹

F, #44275, b. February 1865

Family 1: David E. Houghton b. May 1864

Marriage*: Mary E. Curran married David E. Houghton, son of Philip Houghton and Sarah (?), on circa 1884 mar 16 y in 1900.¹

Elizabeth Muriel Houghton¹ b. 1 Nov 1889
Edward Houghton¹ b. May 1893

Family 2: Charles Gordon b. c 1867

Marriage*: Mary E. Curran married Charles Gordon on circa 1903 mar 7 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar for both.²

George B. Gordon² b. c 1889

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1865

England, age 35 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census¹

Immigration

1873

Marriage

circa 1884

mar 16 y in 1900¹

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer; 3 children, 2 living^1,3

Marriage

circa 1903

mar 7 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar for both²

1910 Census

1910

Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, sail maker²

ParentsD

father born in Ireland, mother born in England in 1900 census; parents born in England in 1910 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1660
line 17, dwl 147-63-114.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 2, Suffok Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 676; Enumeration District: 1183; Sheet 30A; line 17, dwl 187-199-616.

Elizabeth Muriel Houghton^1,2

F, #44276, b. 1 November 1889

Father*: David E. Houghton¹ b. May 1864
Mother*: Mary E. Curran¹ b. Feb 1865

Biography

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Birth

Nov 1, 1889

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Apr 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1660
line 17, dwl 147-63-114.

Edward Houghton¹

M, #44277, b. May 1893

Father*: David E. Houghton¹ b. May 1864
Mother*: Mary E. Curran¹ b. Feb 1865

Biography

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Birth

May, 1893

MA, USA, age 7 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.

Dennis Houghton¹

M, #44278, b. 1864, d. before 1910

Family: Bridget Gonnon b. 1867

Marriage*: Dennis Houghton married Bridget Gonnon on circa 1889 age 22; mar 11 y in 1900.¹

Eugene A. Houghton¹ b. 1 Oct 1891
James Houghton⁴ b. Oct 1892, d. 17 Feb 1895
Mary V. Houghton¹ b. 1895
Anne D. Houghton¹ b. 1898
Margaret Bridget Houghton⁵ b. 13 Feb 1902
Agnes L. Houghton⁵ b. c 1903
Elizabeth T. Houghton⁵ b. c 1905

Biography

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Birth

1864

Ireland, age 36 in 1900 census¹

Immigration

1884

Marriage

circa 1889

age 22; mar 11 y in 1900¹

Residence

1890

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a laborer²

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer^1,3

Death

before 1910

wife a widow

Research

in 1900 census, in same household

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 6, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 678; Enumeration District: 1240; Sheet 3A; line 15, dwl 88-14-45.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Deaths registered in city of Boston MA; researched by Eric Williams, Nov 1, 2012.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 85, Sh. 17, Ln. 52.

Bridget Gonnon^1,2

F, #44279, b. 1867

Family: Dennis Houghton b. 1864, d. b 1910

Marriage*: Bridget Gonnon married Dennis Houghton on circa 1889 age 22; mar 11 y in 1900.¹

Eugene A. Houghton¹ b. 1 Oct 1891
James Houghton² b. Oct 1892, d. 17 Feb 1895
Mary V. Houghton¹ b. 1895
Anne D. Houghton¹ b. 1898
Margaret Bridget Houghton³ b. 13 Feb 1902
Agnes L. Houghton³ b. c 1903
Elizabeth T. Houghton³ b. c 1905

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1867

Ireland, age 33 in 1900 census; age 39 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 62, Northern Ireland, in 1930 census; age 74 in 1940 census^1,3

Immigration

1883

naturalized; 1896 in 1910 census; 1880 in 1920 census

Marriage

circa 1889

age 22; mar 11 y in 1900¹

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer^1,4

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, office building cleaner, widow, 9 children born, 6 living; and Bridget McGonagle, 70, Ireland, aunt⁵

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Bridget Houghton, age 47, widow, none⁶

1930 Census

1930

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 62, a widow, home $12,000⁷

1940 Census

1940

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 74, widow, laundress⁸

Duplicate

Boston, MA, USA, Both Bridgets b. 1860s; both have 3 daughters; but latter have diff. bds

ParentsD

parents born in Northern Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Deaths registered in city of Boston MA; researched by Eric Williams, Nov 1, 2012.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 85, Sh. 17, Ln. 52.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 6, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 678; Enumeration District: 1240; Sheet 3A; line 15, dwl 88-14-45.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 6, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_616; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1346; line 90, dwl 164-32-121.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_729; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 85; line52, dwl 31-219-331.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_958; Page: 180; Enumeration District: 229; sheet VIIA; line 17, dwl 33-75-205.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1681; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15-722; line 40, dwl 33.

Eugene A. Houghton^1,2

M, #44280, b. 1 October 1891

Father*: Dennis Houghton¹ b. 1864, d. b 1910
Mother*: Bridget Gonnon¹ b. 1867

Biography

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Birth

Oct 1, 1891

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 1891, age 9 in 1900 census; age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census; WWI: Charlestown MA^1,3

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, office building cleaner, widow, 9 children born, 6 living; and Bridget McGonagle, 70, Ireland, aunt⁴

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 26, first class yeoman, Charlestown Naval Yards

Occupation

1930

a real estate commercial lender?

1940 Census

1940

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 45, single, lodger, shoe factory worker⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_958; Page: 180; Enumeration District: 229; sheet VIIA; line 17, dwl 33-75-205.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1684774.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 6, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_616; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1346; line 90, dwl 164-32-121.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1661; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 15-149; line 33.