Harris Houghton1

M, #47551, b. circa 1898

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1898WA, USA, age 22 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 22, none1
ParentsSparents born in WI2
Duplicate
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 162, Sh. 17, Ln. 2.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 4, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 162; line 2, dwl 612.

Harry Houghton1

M, #47552, b. circa 1903

Biography

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Birthcirca 1903IA, USA, age 17 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Osage, Mitchell Co., IA, USA, age 17, a roomer with Ed J. Somey1,2
ParentsSparents born in IA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Osage, Mitchell Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 55, E.D. 140, Sh. 18, Ln. 99.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Osage, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 140; line 99, dwl 603-474-482.

Harry Alton Houghton1,2

M, #47553, b. 3 September 1874, d. 1948

Family 1: Martha Belle Moss b. 17 Jul 1874, d. 1935

  • Marriage*: Harry Alton Houghton married Martha Belle Moss on circa 1902 mar 8 y in 1910 census.1

Family 2: Floy Umpleby b. c 1873

Biography

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BirthSep 3, 1874Garden Prairie, IA, USA, Sep 1874, age 25 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census3,2,4
Occupation1900insurance agent
ImmigrationBoone, Boone Co., IA, USA, as a young man.2
Marriagecirca 1902mar 8 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 35, fire insurance agent; and sister in law Grace Pearl Moss, 33, single5
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 44, insurance, Fireman's Insurance of Newark NJ4
1920 Census1920Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 45, insurance agent1,6
1930 Census1930Boone, IA, USA, age 55, insurance agent7
MarriageMay 1, 1938Des Moines, IA, USA
1940 Census1940Boone, IA, USA, age 65, insurance field man8
Death1948IA, USA2
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 7, E.D. 7, Sh. 4, Ln. 81.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Houghton Barber, Aug. 28, 2001.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Des Moines Twp, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 6, E.D. 6, Sh. 13, Ln. 36.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642908.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boone Ward 1, Boone, Iowa; Roll: T624_392; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 6; line 80, dwl 421-79-80.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boone Ward 1, Boone, Iowa; Roll: T625_479; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boone, Boone, Iowa; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340378.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boone, Boone, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01141; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8-9.

Martha Belle Moss1,2

F, #47554, b. 17 July 1874, d. 1935

Family: Harry Alton Houghton b. 3 Sep 1874, d. 1948

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 17, 1874Sodom, PA, USA, age 35 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census1
OriginBoone, Boone Co., IA, USA, grew up in2
Marriagecirca 1902mar 8 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 35, fire insurance agent; and sister in law Grace Pearl Moss, 33, single3
1920 Census1920Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 45, insurance agent1,4
Gen. Soc.DAR: ID Number: 56251
1930 Census1930Boone, IA, USA, age 55, insurance agent5
Death1935
ParentsSFather:      David Whittaker Moss
Mother:      Maria Louise Getgen; parents born in PA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 7, E.D. 7, Sh. 4, Ln. 81.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Houghton Barber, Aug. 28, 2001.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boone Ward 1, Boone, Iowa; Roll: T624_392; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 6; line 80, dwl 421-79-80.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boone Ward 1, Boone, Iowa; Roll: T625_479; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boone, Boone, Iowa; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340378.

Claude Whitaker Houghton1,2

M, #47555, b. 7 November 1902

Family: Marion Martin

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthNov 7, 1902IA, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census1,2
1930 Census1930Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, age 27, single, guest, casulty insurance special agent3
Marriage19322
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 7, E.D. 7, Sh. 4, Ln. 81.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Houghton Barber, Aug. 28, 2001.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Seattle, King Co., Washington; Roll: 2498; Enumeration District: 123; Sheet 4A; line 35.

Pearl Louise Houghton1,2

F, #47556, b. 6 July 1906, d. 5 September 2005

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 6, 1906IA, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census1,2,3
Mil. EnlsJan 6, 1943Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, USA, Name: Pearle L Houghton Birth Year: 1906 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Iowa State: Virginia County or City: Arlington Enlistment Date: 6 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: District of Columbia Enlistment City: Washington Branch: Womens Army Corps Branch Code: Inactive Reserve Grade Code: Aviation Cadet Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Womens Army Corps Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Marine Fireman or File Clerk Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 63 Weight: 1134
ResearchJan 6, 1943
Residence1999Glen Ellyn, IL, USA, in the same retirement community.2
No Marr2
DeathSep 5, 20053
BurialLinwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 7, E.D. 7, Sh. 4, Ln. 81.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Houghton Barber, Aug. 28, 2001.
  3. [S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Helen Zilla Houghton1,2

F, #47557, b. 18 August 1909

Family: Willis Robert Barber

Biography

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BirthAug 18, 1909IA, USA, age 7/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census1,2
Marriage19342
Immigrationafter 1948Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA2
Residence1999Glen Ellyn, IL, USA, in the same retirement community.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 7, E.D. 7, Sh. 4, Ln. 81.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Houghton Barber, Aug. 28, 2001.

Rebecca M. (?)1

F, #47558, b. between 1854 and 1861

Family: Harwood T. Houghton b. 1857

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthbetween 1854 and 1861Canada, age 49 in 1910 census; age 61 in 1920 census; age 76 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1910age 24 and 24 at first marriage; 2nd mar for both; mar 0 y in 1910 census1,2
1920 Census1920Worth Twp, Luther, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 62, hardware store merchant1,3
1930 Census1930Worth, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 73, hardware store retail merchant4
ParentsDfather born in Scotland, mother born in Canada3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Luther, Boone Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 7, E.D. 27, Sh. 8, Ln. 8.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Eden, Carroll, Iowa; Roll: T624_395; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 46; line 18, dwl 25-25.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Worth, Boone, Iowa; Roll: T625_479; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 27;
    line 8, dwl 33-34.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Worth, Boone Co., Iowa; Roll: 643; Enumeration District: 36; sheet 2A, page 32, line 22, dwl 36-36.

Sidney Houghton1

M, #47559, b. circa 1884

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1884IA, USA, age 36 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census1
Research1930 census gives Sidney E. Gamble as stepson; parents b. Canada
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Luther, Boone Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 7, E.D. 27, Sh. 8, Ln. 8.

James Houghton1

M, #47560, b. May 1878

Family: Ethel B. Mccullough b. 28 Dec 1883, d. 23 Feb 1958

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay, 1878IA, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; age 22 in 1900 census;
age 43 in 1910 census; age 53 in 1930 census3,4
1900 Census1900Marshall, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 22, single, servant, hostler5
MarriageJul 23, 1902Marshall, IA, USA, age 23 and 17; mar 7 y in 1910 census3,4
1920 Census1920Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, USA1
Mil. Draft1942Waterloo, IA, USA, age 64
1950 US Census1950Waterloo, IA, USA, age 73, public school engineer
Living1958Waterloo, IA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 6, E.D. 18, Sh. 4, Ln. 26.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Crystal, Tama, Iowa; Roll: T9_365; Family History Film: 1254365; Page: 448C; Enumeration District: 321; sheet 3, line 38, dwl 19-21.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa; Roll: 643; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 15B, line 61, dwl 1045-389-392.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643363.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 118; Sheet: 1A; line 22, dwl 2-6-6.

Ethel B. Mccullough1

F, #47561, b. 28 December 1883, d. 23 February 1958

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthDec 28, 1883IA, USA, age 23 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census1
1910 Census1910Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, USA, age 32, stationary engine fireman; no children2
1920 Census1920Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, USA3
1930 Census1930Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, USA, age 53, a stationary engineer1
1940 Census1940Waterloo, IA, USA, age 63, public school stationary engineer
1950 US Census1950Waterloo, IA, USA, age 73, public school engineer
DeathFeb 23, 1958Waterloo, IA, USA
ObituaryFeb 24, 1958Mrs. James Houghton, 74, of 1622 Waterloo Rd., Cedar Kails, died at her home at 7.40 p. m. Sunday. She was born Ethel Belle McCullough, on Dec. 28, 1883, in Marshalltown, the daughter of James T, and Lena L. Lucas McCullough.- She was married in 1902 to James Houghton, who survives. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton were residents of Waterloo for the past 40 years. He was a heating engineer at West High school until some time ago. Mrs. Houghton was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Becker Chapter Post, American Legion. She is also survived, in addition to her husband, by one brother, F. C. McCullough of Des Moines; two sisters, Mis. George Dauenbaugh of Rockford, 111., and Mrs. Mae Crawford of St. Petersburg. Fla.,
BurialWaterloo Memorial Park, Waterloo, IA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa; Roll: 643; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 15B, line 61, dwl 1045-389-392.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Waterloo Ward 3, Black Hawk, Iowa; Roll: T624_392; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 19;
    line 72, dwl 220-300-348.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 6, E.D. 18, Sh. 4, Ln. 26.

James William Houghton1,2

M, #47562, b. 30 August 1858, d. 12 April 1924

Family 1: Mary Jane Scaife b. c 1863, d. 21 Feb 1885

Family 2: Clara Belle LaRue b. 30 Dec 1864, d. 9 Jan 1956

Biography

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BirthAug 30, 1858Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census; age 51 in 1910 census; age 61 in 1920 census3,1
Marriage1
MarriageMay 9, 1888Buffalo, Scott Co., IA, USA, she age 232,1
1910 Census1910Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 51, city fire dept. fireman4
Residence1918Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA5
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 61, none2,6
DeathApr 12, 1924Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Roll 418, p. 262, line 15, dwl 412-422.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T624_422; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0137; Image: 1259; FHL Number: 1374435; 13, dwl 604-17-14.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642996.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 158; line 52, dwl 2628-509-542.

Clara Belle LaRue

F, #47563, b. 30 December 1864, d. 9 January 1956

Family: James William Houghton b. 30 Aug 1858, d. 12 Apr 1924

Biography

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BirthDec 30, 1864Buffalo Prairie, Mercer Co., IL, USA, age 44 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census; age 75 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageMay 9, 1888Buffalo, Scott Co., IA, USA, she age 231,2
Children+19106 born, 5 living
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 61, none1,3
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 65, widow, dry good stores office manager4
1940 Census1940Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 75, widow, none5
1950 US Census1950Davenport, IA, USA, age 85, widow; and sister Rafaele LaRue, 80 single
DeathJan 9, 1956Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA2
ParentsDISAAC LARUE and MELISSA ADAMS; father born in Germany, mother born in IL
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 158; line 52, dwl 2628-509-542.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll: 681; Enumeration District: 30; sheet 8A, page 155, line 47, dwl 2626-63-64.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T627_1202; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 82-35.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

LaRue Henry Houghton1,2

M, #47564, b. 15 March 1890, d. 11 August 1957

Family: Anna Elizabeth Hall b. 8 Oct 1893, d. 1988

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthMar 15, 1890Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 20 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; WWII Draft: 15 Mar 1895; age 60, IN, in 1950 census1,3
Marriage1915Glouchester City, NJ, USA, age 26 and 233
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 27, tool grinder, Remington Arms Co.
1950 US Census1950Chicago, IL, USA, age 60, widower, paper factory, general manager
DeathAug 11, 19573
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877946.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 422; Enumeration District: 207; page 274; Sheet: 17A; line 4; dwl 5521-55-380.

Anna Elizabeth Hall1,2

F, #47565, b. 8 October 1893, d. 1988

Family: LaRue Henry Houghton b. 15 Mar 1890, d. 11 Aug 1957

Biography

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BirthOct 8, 1893Independence, MO, USA, age 26 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census1
Marriage1915Glouchester City, NJ, USA, age 26 and 232
1940 Census1940Chicago Hospital Insane Hospital, Norwood Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 45, married, inmate3
1950 US Census1950Chicago State Mental Hospital, Norwood Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 56, married, patient
Death1988Chicago, IL, USA
ObituaryJan 12, 1988Moline, IL, USA, Anna E. Hall Houghton, 94, De- Kalb, Ill., formerly of Davenport, died Sunday at her daughter’s home in DeKalb. There are no services or visitation. Anna Hall was born Oct 8, 1893, near Independence, Mo. She married LaRue Houghton in 1915, in Glouchester City, N.J. He died in 1957. Survivors include a daughter, Florence Marshall, DeKalb; two grandchildren; and two great- grandsons.
ParentsDC. Hall and Sarah LaRue; father born in IA, mother born in IL4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Norwood Park, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_784; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 16-349.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 422; Enumeration District: 207; page 274; Sheet: 17A; line 4; dwl 5521-55-380.

Evelyn Grace Houghton1,2

F, #47566, b. 5 December 1915, d. 1 June 1981

Family: Frederick St. Clair Arvedson d. 12 Jan 1971

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthDec 5, 1915Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 4 1/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census3,2
MarriageJun 15, 1948Springfield, IL, USA2
DeathJun 1, 1981Champaign, Champaign Co., IL, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 422; Enumeration District: 207; page 274; Sheet: 17A; line 4; dwl 5521-55-380.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.

Dr. James Russell Houghton Mus. D1,2

M, #47567, b. 11 April 1899, d. 2 May 1990

Family: Fernell Briggs b. 25 Apr 1899, d. 24 Sep 1984

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 11, 1899Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 11 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census1,3,4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 19, high school student
GraduationUniversity of Iowa, IA, USA, and postgraduate work at Harvard Univ.
Marriage1925Goodland, KS, USA, both 245,4
1930 Census1930Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 31, a concert musician5
SSNMA, USA, 011-18-9535
1940 Census1940Melrose, MA, USA
1950 US Census1950Lynnfield, MA, USA, age 50, college professor
NotableA professor of vocal music at Boston University from 1927 until 1964. He was chairman of the voice department and conductor of the Boston University Glee Club, the University Chorus and the Seminary Singers,
DeathMay 2, 1990Belmont, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, age 913,4
ObituaryMay 7, 1990Moline, IL, USA, James Houghton, prominent musician James R. Houghton, 91, Menlo Park, Calif., formerly of Davenport, died Wednesday at Carlmont Convalescent Hospital, Belmont, Calif. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Burial is in Oakdale Memorial Park, Davenport. Visitation is 6 to 8 tonight. Memorials may be made to the James R. Houghton Memorial Fund, Boston University, in care of the mortuary. Mr. Houghton was born April 11, 1899, in Davenport. He married Fernell Briggs July 30, 1925, in Goodland, Kan. She died in 1984. He received his musical education at the University of Iowa, and continued postgraduate work at Harvard University. He received an honorary doctorate in music from Simpson College. He served as professor of vocal music at Boston University from 1927 until 1964. He was chairman of the voice department and conductor of the Boston University Glee Club, the University Chorus and the Seminary Singers, which he founded in 1927. He served on the committee of worship at eight of the general conferences of the Methodist Church, and on the editorial committees for the Methodist hymnals of 1935 and 1966, and the new books of worship in 1944 and 1965. Survivors include a niece, Florence Marshall, DeKalb; nephews James Houghton, in Florida, and Edward Houghton, Walcott, Iowa; five great-nieces and nephews; and 12 great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
BurialOakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, IA, USA
BiographyHoughton, James Russell, 1897-1981 | Theology Library Archives
Extent: 26.0 Boxes
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The collection contains papers from the various activities during Dr. Houghton's life, primarily 1931-1964. Included are: Minutes of the Joint Hymnal Commission (1931-1934) with resource materials; Preliminary report of the Commission on Rituals and Orders of Worship (1944); Minutes of the Commission on Worship and the Arts (1955-56) and later Commission on Worship (1956-1960), including some correspondence; Minutes, correspondence and other resource materials from the Commission on Worship and Hymnal Committee (1960-64), with a collection of general Methodist resource materials. From Boston University, the collection includes: Programs and Handbills for the University Chorus and Glee Clubs (1936-1964); Seminary Singers programs and tour records (1936-1964); and other scattered music, programs, correspondence (mostly from 1937-38); Sermons from Dr. Stidger's radio program (1937-39) annotated with hymns presented, plus correspondence and fan letters to the New England Singers. Memorabilia and scrapbooks, mostly from the Glee Club and Seminary Singers.
Collection Historical Note:Born April 11, 1899 in Davenport, Iowa, he came to Boston University in 1927 as Instructor in Worship and Church Music, rising to Assistant Professor in 1929 and Professor of Church Music and Worship in 1937 following his graduation from Simpson College with the Mus.D. degree.
Prof." led the Seminary Singers and founded the Boston University Glee Club, served as Director of Music for the General Conferences of the Methodist Church (1939-1960), as well as serving on the Hymnal Committees (1935, 1964) and Worship Committees (1944, 1964). He created the New England Singers, which provided music for Dr. William L. Stidger's radio sermon program sponsored by Fleischmann's Yeast (1937-39). Dr. Houghton retired to California, where he died on May 2, 1990, at the age of 91.

Information from: http://socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu/ark:/99166/w6qz2nsx
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642996.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_925; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 348; Image: 0961; line 75, dwl 166-410.

Florence Louise Houghton1

F, #47568, b. 22 January 1902, d. 30 July 1987

Family: Edwin M. Sargent d. 1960

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 22, 1902Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 8 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census1,2
Marriage19252
1930 Census1930Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, USA, age 29, guest, divorced3
DeathJul 30, 1987Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri; Roll: 1193; Enumeration District: 13; Page 230, Sheet: 26A; line 29.

Isabelle Houghton1

F, #47569, b. 18 November 1904, d. 25 January 1980

Family: Lloyd Allen Foster

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 18, 1904Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census2,1
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 65, widow, dry good stores office manager3
Marriage1938Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA1
DeathJan 25, 1980Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 52.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll: 681; Enumeration District: 30; sheet 8A, page 155, line 47, dwl 2626-63-64.

John Houghton1

M, #47570, b. circa 1840

Family:

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1840England, age 68 in 1910 census; age 80 in 1920 census1
Immigration18821871 given in 1910 census2,3
Naturalization1887
Widow1910
ParentsSparents born in England3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Chariton, Lucas Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 43, E.D. 86, Sh. 16, Ln. 17.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Centerville Ward 2, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15; line 1, dwl 702-114-179.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln, Lucas, Iowa; Roll: T625_497; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 86; line 67, dwl 405-416-438.

Nellie Houghton1

F, #47571, b. circa 1877

Family: Richard E. Evans b. c 1869

  • Marriage*: Nellie Houghton married Richard E. Evans on circa 1896 mar 14 y in 1910 census.2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1877England, age 33 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census1
Immigration1882
Naturalization1887
Marriagecirca 1896mar 14 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, USA, age 41, coal mine night boss1
1920 Census1920Lincoln Twp, Chariton, Lucas Co., IA, USA, age 53, coal miner2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Centerville Ward 2, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15;
    line 95, dwl 702-114-179.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Chariton, Lucas Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 43, E.D. 86, Sh. 16, Ln. 17.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln, Lucas, Iowa; Roll: T625_497; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 86; line 67, dwl 405-416-438.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Centerville Ward 2, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15; line 95, dwl 702-114-179.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Centerville Ward 2, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15; line 1, dwl 702-114-179.

Richard E. Evans1,2

M, #47572, b. circa 1869

Family: Nellie Houghton b. c 1877

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1869MO, USA, age 41, MO, in 1910 census; age 53 IA, in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1896mar 14 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, USA, age 41, coal mine night boss2
1920 Census1920Lincoln Twp, Chariton, Lucas Co., IA, USA, age 53, coal miner1,3
ParentsSparents born in Wales2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Chariton, Lucas Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 43, E.D. 86, Sh. 16, Ln. 17.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Centerville Ward 2, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15;
    line 95, dwl 702-114-179.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln, Lucas, Iowa; Roll: T625_497; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 86; line 67, dwl 405-416-438.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Centerville Ward 2, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15; line 95, dwl 702-114-179.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Centerville Ward 2, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15; line 1, dwl 702-114-179.

John Hocten1

M, #47573, b. circa 1885

Family: Edith (?) b. c 1885

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1885IA, USA, age 35 in 1920 census1
Marriage1
Census1920Alta, Buena Vista Co., IA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Alta, Buena Vista Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 9, E.D. 9, Sh. 8, Ln. 79.

Edith (?)1

F, #47574, b. circa 1885

Family: John Hocten b. c 1885

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1885IA, USA, age 35 in 1920 census1
Marriage1
Census1920Alta, Buena Vista Co., IA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Alta, Buena Vista Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 9, E.D. 9, Sh. 8, Ln. 79.

Lowell Hocten1

M, #47575, b. circa 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1907IA, USA, age 13 in 1920 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Alta, Buena Vista Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 9, E.D. 9, Sh. 8, Ln. 79.

Lynette Hocten1

F, #47576, b. circa 1908

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1908IA, USA, age 12 in 1920 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Alta, Buena Vista Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 9, E.D. 9, Sh. 8, Ln. 79.

Gailand Hocten1

F, #47577, b. circa 1911

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1911IA, USA, age 9 in 1920 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Alta, Buena Vista Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 9, E.D. 9, Sh. 8, Ln. 79.

John E. Houghton1

M, #47578, b. 24 December 1863, d. 1939

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 24, 1863Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; Dec 1864, age 35 in 1900 census; Dec 1864, age 46 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 66 in 1930 census2,3,4
1900 Census1900Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, a servant of Joseph Ganklar5
1910 Census1910Highland, Perkins Co., NE, USA, age 46, single, farm laborer6
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 56, construction laborer7,8
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 66, road construction laborer1
Death19394
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll: 681; Enumeration District: 33; sheet 4B, line 72, dwl 332-49-108.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Roll 418, p. 262, line 15, dwl 412-422.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Scotland, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 139; Sheet: 4A; line 11, dwl 50-50.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 69, E.D. 139, Sh. 4, Ln. 11.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Highland, Perkins, Nebraska; Roll: T624_852; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 168; line 24, dwl 8-8.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 74, E.D. 161, Sh. 15, Ln. 80.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 4, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 161; line 80, dwl 332-305-315.

John Francis Houghton1,2

M, #47579, b. 8 October 1898, d. 17 June 1989

Family: Jessie Mae Rice b. 13 Jun 1897, d. 17 May 1987

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 8, 1898IA, USA, Oct 1898, age 1 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census2,1,3
MarriageDec 4, 1917Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 20 and 201
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 20, farming3
1920 Census1920Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 22, home farm laborer1,4
1930 Census1930Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 32, a farmer5
1940 Census1940Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 42, farmer6
1950 US Census1950Victory, IA, USA, age 52, a farmer
DeathJun 17, 1989Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Guthrie Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 32, E.D. 65, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 30, E.D. 63, Sh. 3, Ln. 35.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643090.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: T625_491; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 65; line 16, dwl 93-98.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie Co., Iowa; Roll: 656; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 3A, page 270, line 10, dwl 41-53.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01163; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39-20.

Jessie Mae Rice1,2

F, #47580, b. 13 June 1897, d. 17 May 1987

Family: John Francis Houghton b. 8 Oct 1898, d. 17 Jun 1989

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 13, 1897IA, USA, age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census1
MarriageDec 4, 1917Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 20 and 201
1920 Census1920Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 22, home farm laborer1,3
1930 Census1930Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 32, a farmer4
1940 Census1940Seely, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, age 42, farmer5
1950 US Census1950Victory, IA, USA, age 52, a farmer
DeathMay 17, 1987Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, USA
ParentsDparents born in IA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Guthrie Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 32, E.D. 65, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643090.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: T625_491; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 65; line 16, dwl 93-98.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie Co., Iowa; Roll: 656; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 3A, page 270, line 10, dwl 41-53.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Seely, Guthrie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01163; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39-20.