Hannah Houghton1

F, #53881, b. December 1876

Biography

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BirthDec, 1876PA, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census1,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 14?, Ln. 36.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 149; Sheet: 17A; line 36, dwl 621-313-325.

John Joseph Houghton1,2

M, #53882, b. 20 December 1877, d. 22 December 1950

Family: Hannah Marie Bratton b. 6 Sep 1884, d. 16 Jun 1954

Biography

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BirthDec 20, 1877PA, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; Sep 1878, age 21 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census; also 24 Dec 1881 Death cert; also 21 Oct 18843
1920 CensusJan 28, 1920Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 35, textile mill labor4
1930 Census1930Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 47, textile mill weaver5
1940 Census1940Chester, PA, USA, age 65, none6
Living1948Chester, PA, USA
DeathDec 22, 1950Chester, PA, USA, age 75

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 101, V.N. 108, Ln. 151.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1907764.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 14?, Ln. 36.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 128; line 27, dwl 621-373-426.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; page 254, sheet 1A, line 10, dwl 621-2-3.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03488; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23-24.

Fannie Houghton1

F, #53883, b. May 1883

Biography

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BirthMay, 1883PA, USA, age 17 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 14?, Ln. 36.

William C. Houghton1

M, #53884, b. January 1862, d. 4 February 1916

Family: Jane Emma (?) b. Aug 1861

  • Marriage*: William C. Houghton married Jane Emma (?) on circa 1880 mar 30 y in 1910 census.2

Biography

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BirthJan, 1862PA, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 38 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census2
Marriagecirca 1880mar 30 y in 1910 census2
1900 Census1900Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 38, hotel landlord2,3
1910 Census1910Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 48, odd jobs laborer; and niece Erma L. Lyons, 13, PA1,4
DeathFeb 4, 1916Anthony, PA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Mountour Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 185, V.N. 39, Ln. 119.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 143, E.D. 102, S. 9, Ln. 25.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1445; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 102; line 25, dwl 180-180.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1380; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 39;
    line 52, dwl 116-119.

Jane Emma (?)1

F, #53885, b. August 1861

Family: William C. Houghton b. Jan 1862, d. 4 Feb 1916

Biography

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BirthAug, 1861PA, USA, age 39 in 1900 census; age 47 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 68 in 1930 census; age 78 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1880mar 30 y in 1910 census2
1900 Census1900Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 38, hotel landlord2,3
Note19103 children born, 3 living
1920 Census1920Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 59, single, none4
1930 Census1930Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 68, widow; next door to son Ransom5
ParentsDparents born in PA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Mountour Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 185, V.N. 39, Ln. 119.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 143, E.D. 102, S. 9, Ln. 25.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1445; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 102; line 25, dwl 180-180.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1603; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 47; line 80, dwl 133-133.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2085; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1; line 16, dwl 105-106.

Ransom Houghton1

M, #53886, b. 4 December 1896, d. 6 February 1982

Family: Minnie Irene Ware b. c 1887

Biography

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BirthDec 4, 1896Pine Summit, Columbia, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, Dec 1895, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census; WWII: 4 Dec 18951,2,3
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 21, garageman2
Residence1918Exchange, PA, USA2
1920 Census1920Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 59, single, none4
Occupation1920automobile machinist4
Marriage1st mar at 25 and 243
1930 Census1930Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 34, garage mechanic5
1940 Census1940Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 44, garage mechanic6
1950 US Census1950Anthony, PA, USA, age 54, no occup
DeathFeb 6, 1982Anthony, PA, USA
ObituaryFeb 8, 1982DANVILLE — Rancy Houghton, 86, of Danville RD8, Exchange, a retired machinist, died at 5 a.m. Saturday in his home, He was employed at Girton Manufacturing Company, Millville, until retiring in 1961 At one time he was the proprietor of a Ford automotive repair shop in Exchange Born in Pine Summit. Columbia County, Dec. 4, 1895, he was the son of the late William and Jane Smith Houghton. He was married to the former Minnie I. Ware, who died in 1979. Mr Houghton was a member of the Washingtonville Lutheran Church and was an Army veteran of World War I. His only survivors are a nephew and two nieces

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 143, E.D. 102, S. 9, Ln. 25.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1907345.
  3. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1603; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 47; line 80, dwl 133-133.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2085; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 1; line 14 dwl 104-105.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3587; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 47-1; line 58, dwl 120.

Mary A. (?)1,2

F, #53887, b. September 1829

Family: William Houghton b. May 1827

Biography

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BirthSep, 1829PA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 40 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census; age 70 in 1900 census; age 80 in 1910 census; age 89 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1849mar 51 years in 1900 census1,3
1850 CensusNov, 1850Madison, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 22, laborer2
1860 Census1860Pine, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 33, mill wright4
1870 Census1870Pine, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 43, farmer5
1880 Census1880Pine, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 53, a farmer3
1900 Census1900Pine Twp, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 73, capitalist; 9 children born, 6 living; 3 houses from son David1,6
Note19109 children born, 6 living
1910 Census1910Columbia Co., PA, USA, with Sara M. Kressler7
1910 Census1910Pine, Cloumbia Co., PA, USA, age 59, widow; 2 houses from brother David8
1920 Census1920Pine, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 69, widow, none; next door to brother David9
ResearchColumbia Co., PA, USA, 16 lines separate in census10
ParentsDparents born in PA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Pine Twp, Columbia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 69, E.D. 26, S. 8, Ln. 75.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_769; Page: 358; line 12, dwl 71-72.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1119; Family History Film: 1255119; Page: 315C; Enumeration District: 184; sheet 3, line 13, dwl 4-4.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1098; Page: 1022; line 31.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1329; Page: 338; line 38, dwl 23-23.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 26; Sheet: 8A; line 15, dwl 138-138.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Columbia Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 93, V.N. 33, Ln. 139.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1334; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 33;
    line 40, dwl 138-139.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1555; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42; line 31, dwl 33-33.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Columbia Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 93, V.N. 33, Ln. 157.

William B. Haughton1

M, #53888, b. December 1849

Family: Margaret (?) b. May 1850

  • Marriage*: William B. Haughton married Margaret (?) on circa 1870 Mar 30 y in 1900 census; no children.1,2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec, 1849PA, USA, age 20 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1900 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1870Mar 30 y in 1900 census; no children1,2
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 20, with Mary Duncan3
1900 Census1900Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, plumber1,2
ParentsSparents born in PA
DuplicatePhiladelphia, PA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 787, S. ?, Ln. 20.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1473; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 787; FHL microfilm: 1241473; line 20, dwl 2153-265-218.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 19 Dist 61 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1433; Page: 355; line 5, dwl 1931.

Margaret (?)1

F, #53889, b. May 1850

Family: William B. Haughton b. Dec 1849

  • Marriage*: Margaret (?) married William B. Haughton on circa 1870 Mar 30 y in 1900 census; no children.1,2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay, 1850Ireland, age 20 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1900 census1,2
Immigration1855
Marriagecirca 1870Mar 30 y in 1900 census; no children1,2
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 20, with Mary Duncan3
1900 Census1900Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, plumber1,2
ParentsDparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 787, S. ?, Ln. 20.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1473; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 787; FHL microfilm: 1241473; line 20, dwl 2153-265-218.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 19 Dist 61 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1433; Page: 355; line 5, dwl 1931.

Winifred Houghton1

F, #53890, b. 20 October 1889, d. 21 February 1987

Biography

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BirthOct 20, 1889PA, USA, age, Sep 1889, 10 in 1900 census2
1950 US Census1950Riverside, CA, USA, age 82; both widowed
DeathFeb 21, 1987Riverside Co., CA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Tioga Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 211, E.D. 757, S. 2, Ln. 90.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Emma R. Krick1,2

F, #53891, b. January 1880

Family: William C. Houghton b. 21 Aug 1877, d. 10 Nov 1926

Biography

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BirthJan, 1880PA, USA, age 20 in 1900 census1
MarriageDec 5, 1896Reading, PA, USA, mar 3 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Spring, Berks Co., PA, USA, age 22, stove works laborer1,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 40, E.D. 110, S. 5, Ln. 96.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Spring, Berks Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 110; Sheet: 5B; line 96, dwl 111-113.

Marie K. Houghton1

F, #53892, b. June 1897

Biography

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BirthJun, 1897PA, USA, age 2 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 40, E.D. 110, S. 5, Ln. 96.

Sarah Ellen Snyder1,2

F, #53893, b. December 1865

Family: William F. Houghton b. 16 Nov 1865, d. 13 Sep 1932

Biography

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BirthDec, 1865PA, USA, age 34 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1910 census; age 55 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census; age 74 in 1940 census1
MarriageMar 10, 1889Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 23 and 23; mar 11 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA, age 34, locomotive engineer1,3
1920 Census1920Watsontown, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 55, Penns. RR Engineer4
1930 Census1930Millville, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 64, railway engineer5
ParentsDparents born in PA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 207, E.D. 194, S. 7, Ln. 10.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 194, V.N. 123, Ln. 224.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lewisburg, Union Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 Enumeration District: 194, Sheet: 7A; line 10, dwl 169-170.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Watsontown, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1610; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 143; line 57, dwl 31-172-173.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Millville, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2024; Enumeration District: 34; page 201, sheet 2A; line 14; dwl 42-43.

Leon Clyde Houghton1,2

M, #53894, b. 12 January 1890, d. 13 July 1988

Family: Florence (?) b. c 1893

  • Marriage*: Leon Clyde Houghton married Florence (?) on circa 1917 age 25 and 23.4

Biography

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BirthJan 12, 1890Shamokin, PA, USA, age 10 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1930 census3,1,2
Occupation1910mill laborer
Marriagecirca 1917age 25 and 234
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Berwick, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 27, chief clerk, S. B. & B. RR2
1930 Census1930Berwick, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 39, car factory traffic dept. chief clerk4
1940 Census1940Berwick, PA, USA, age 50, chief traffic clerk, car park?5
1950 US Census1950Berwick, PA, USA, age 60, railroad car construction, traffic clerk
DeathJul 13, 1988Peacham, VT, USA, age 986
ObituaryJul 16, 1988Leon C. Houghton
Graveside services Tuesday in Berwick
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. for Leon C. Houghton, 98, formerly of Berwick, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Market Street, Berwick. Officiating will be the Rev. Jerry A. Cline of First United Methodist Church, Berwick, He died Wednesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Jean) Anderson, in Peacham, Vt.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 194, V.N. 123, Ln. 224.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877881.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 207, E.D. 194, S. 7, Ln. 10.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Berwick, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2023; Enumeration District: 5; page 58, sheet 7A; line 27; dwl 311-169-201.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03473; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 19-7.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Department of Health. Vermont Death Index 1981-2001. Burlington, VT, USA: Vermont Department of Health, 2001.

Madeline S. Houghton1,2

F, #53895, b. August 1897

Family: Gilbert H. Hale b. c 1899

Biography

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BirthAug, 1897PA, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census1
Occupation1920brick office stenographer
Marriage3
1930 Census1930Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, age 31, telephone co. foreman4
1940 Census1940Fair Lawn, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 41, insurance co. agent3
1950 US Census1950Fair Lawn, NJ, USA, age 51, telephone co. electrical engineer

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 207, E.D. 194, S. 7, Ln. 10.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 194, V.N. 123, Ln. 224.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fair Lawn, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2307; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 2-93; line 36, dwl 13-44.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: 871; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 451; Image: 347.0; FHL microfilm: 2340606; line 26, dwl 2512.

William H. Houghton1

M, #53896, b. November 1869

Family: Annie (?) b. Jan 1868

  • Marriage*: William H. Houghton married Annie (?) on circa 1894 mar 6 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov, 1869Ireland, age 30 in 1900 census1
Immigration1891
Marriagecirca 1894mar 6 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 30, grocery clerk1,2
ParentsSparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Phiadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 194, E.D. 993, S. 9, Ln. 94.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Ward 39, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 993; Sheet: 9B; line 95, dwl 440-168-180.

Annie (?)1

F, #53897, b. January 1868

Family: William H. Houghton b. Nov 1869

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan, 1868Ireland, age 31 in 1900 census1
Immigration1893
Marriagecirca 1894mar 6 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 30, grocery clerk1,2
ParentsDparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Phiadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 194, E.D. 993, S. 9, Ln. 94.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Ward 39, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 993; Sheet: 9B; line 95, dwl 440-168-180.

Annie M. Houghton1

F, #53898, b. May 1897

Biography

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BirthMay, 1897PA, USA, age 3 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Phiadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 194, E.D. 993, S. 9, Ln. 94.

William H. Houghton1

M, #53899, b. April 1899

Biography

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BirthApr, 1899PA, USA, age 1 in 1900 census1
Mil. EnlsFeb 8, 1943Fort George G Meade, MD, USA, Name: William H Houghton Birth Year: 1900 State: Pennsylvania County or City: Lackawanna Enlistment Date: 8 Feb 1943 Enlistment State: Maryland Enlistment City: Fort George G Meade Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Student2
ResearchFeb 8, 1943

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Phiadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 194, E.D. 993, S. 9, Ln. 94.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Nora C. Mensinger1,2

F, #53900, b. 25 July 1871, d. 25 February 1949

Family: William Harrison Houghton b. 8 Oct 1870, d. 16 Jan 1953

Biography

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BirthJul 25, 1871Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 28 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census; age 49 in 1920 census; age 59 in 1930 census; age 68 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1892age 21 and 21; mar 7 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 29, house painter1,2
1910 Census1910Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 39, house painter; and nephew Irvin Fox, 12, PA3,4
1920 Census1920Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 50, painter, P.R.R. company; and niece Ellen M. Houghton, 6, PA, and nephews Ivan Fox, 21, PA & Harold Fox, 16, PA5
1930 Census1930Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 59, railroad foreman; and niece Ellen Houghton6
1940 Census1940Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 69, no occupation; and Mary Singley, 88, PA, mother in law
DeathFeb 25, 1949Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA
BurialPomfret Manor, Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA
ParentsDWilliam Mensinger & Mary Michael; parents born in PA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 150, E.D. 162, S. 17, Ln. 34.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T623, Enumeration District: 162, Sheet: 17A; line 34, dwl 319-347-348.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 194, V.N. 117, Ln. 19.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sunbury Ward 7, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 117; line 73, dwl 318-18-13.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Sunbury Ward 7, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1611; line 83, dwl 309-94-94.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2091; Enumeration District: 73; sheet 1B, line 55, dwl 309-16-18.

Reginald Arthur Houghton1

M, #53901, b. 20 August 1888, d. 19 October 1966

Family: Edna Louise Hull b. c 1893, d. 18 Sep 1950

  • Marriage*: Reginald Arthur Houghton married Edna Louise Hull on Jul 30, 1921 age 32 and 28.1

Biography

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BirthAug 20, 1888Jetmyn, Lackawanna Co., PA, USA, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census2,1,3
Occupation1910coal office clerk
Mil. EnlsWWI veternan
1920 Census1920Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA, USA, age 31, single, boarder, railroad co. clerk4
MarriageJul 30, 1921age 32 and 281
1930 Census1930Blakely, Lackawanna Co., PA, USA, age 41, coal mine ass. pay master5
1940 Census1940Blakely, Lackawanna Co., PA, USA, age 51, clerk, Glen Alden RR; living with father in law Edgar Hull, 76, PA; children listed as grandchildren6
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 53
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Blakely, Lackawanna Co., PA, USA, occupation: Glean Alden Coal Co., Scranton PA1
1950 US Census1950Blakely, PA, USA, age 61, coal mine paymaster; and father in law Edgar Hull, 86
DeathOct 19, 1966Olyphant, Lackawanna Co., PA, USA
ObituaryOct, 1966R. A. Houghton, Blakely, Dies
Reginald A. Houghton, 78, 133 Main St., Blakely, died Wednes day at Mid-Valley Hospital alt- er undergoing surgery. A prominent Mid-Valley fig- ure, Mr. Houghton was born in Jermyn and resided in Blake- ly many years. He was a mem- ber of St. James Episcopal Church, Jermyn, and later at- tended St. George’s Episcopal Church, Olyphant. A World War I veteran, he was a mémber of Raymond Henry Post, American Legion, Olyphant. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Auro ra Lodge, Free & Accepted Ma- sons, Jermyn. He received his 50-year Masonic pin in 1964 He was a former director and vice president of the Mid-Valley Community Chest, and was an active worker in the Boy Scouts and the Civil Defense programs. A retired Glen Alden Coal Co. worker, he held the post of paymaster and transfer agent for many years.
Mr. Houghton was the hus- band of the late Miss Edna Hull Houghton of Blakely. His brother was the late Rev. Dr. 1 F. P. Houghton, former rector of St. Luke’s Church, Scranton, and the Church of Epiphany, Glenburn.
Survivors include three sons, William, Boston, Mass; James, Glens Falls, N.Y., and Thomas, Royal Oak, Mich; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Marrotte, Cleve- land, Ohio, and eight grand- children.

Citations

  1. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, ?uscawanna Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 102, E.D. 29, S. 12, Ln. 58.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1893474.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Scranton Ward 16, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1581; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 168; line 70.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Blakely, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2048; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0103; Image: 289.0; FHL microfilm: 2341782.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Blakely, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3522; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 35-13.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Harold Hayden Houghton1

M, #53902, b. 4 November 1890

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 4, 1890Jetmyn, PA, USA, Nov 1892, age 9 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census2,1
Mil. DraftJun 4, 1917Lackawanna Co., PA, USA, age 26, automobile executive manager, Scranton PA1

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1893474.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, ?uscawanna Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 102, E.D. 29, S. 12, Ln. 58.

Vina Constance Houghton1

F, #53903, b. October 1898

Family: Walter Thompson Frew

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct, 1898PA, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census2
MarriageJun 29, 1921Lackawanna Co., PA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lackawanna Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 102, E.D. 29, S. 12, Ln. 58.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, ?uscawanna Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 102, E.D. 29, S. 12, Ln. 58.

Lura A. Thornton1

F, #53904, b. 18 May 1896, d. 3 April 1963

Family: Adam Thomas Haughton b. 24 Jan 1897, d. 8 Jun 1982

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 18, 1896KS, USA, age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1
Marriage1
1920 Census1920Elmerdaro, Lyon Co., KS, USA, age 22, farmer; next door to brother Andy1,2
1930 Census1930Elmendaro, Lyon Co., KS, USA, age 33, farmer3
1940 Census1940Elmendaro, Lyon Co., KS, USA, age 43,4
DeathApr 3, 1963

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lyon Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 34, E.D.47, S. 6, Ln. 75.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Elmerdaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 47.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Elmerdaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: 709; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 132.0; FHL microfilm: 2340444.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Elmendaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T627_1242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Vernon Vincent Haughton1

M, #53905, b. 17 July 1918, d. 8 July 1977

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 17, 1918Madison, KS, USA, age 6/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census1
1940 Census1940Elmendaro, KS, USA, age 21, farmer2
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Madison, KS, USA, age 22, WWII draft
DeathJul 8, 1977Lee, FL, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lyon Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 34, E.D.47, S. 6, Ln. 75.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Elmendaro, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01242; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 56-12.

Ora Ray Houghton1

M, #53906, b. circa 1905, d. 20 June 1996

Family: Hilda Haag b. c 1911, d. 17 Jan 1994

  • Marriage*: Ora Ray Houghton married Hilda Haag on circa 1929 age 24 and 19.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1905KS, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1929age 24 and 191
1930 Census1930Spring Creek, Lance Co., KS, USA, age 25, a farmer1
1940 Census1940Sutton, Lane Co., KS, USA, age 35, farmer3
1950 US Census1950Dighton, KS, USA, age 43, farmer; next to father
DeathJun 20, 1996Wichita, KS, USA, age 914
ObituaryJun 22, 1996Wichita, KS, USA, Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - June 22, 1996
Deceased Name: Houghton, Ora R.
Houghton, Ora R., 91, farmer, died Thursday, June 20, 1996. Service 10:30 a.m. today, United Methodist Church.

Survivors: son, Waldo of Dighton; daughter, JoAnn Oliver of Scott City; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Lane Coutny Ambulance Fund, Boomhower Funeral Home.

El Dorado

Copyright (c) 1996 The Wichita Eagle4

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Spring Creek, Lane Co., Kansas; Roll: 707; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 2B, line 33, dwl 38-38.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lyon Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 34, E.D. 60, S. 6, Ln. 25.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Sutton, Lane, Kansas; Roll: T627_1239; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 51-8.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Alfred E. Houghton1

M, #53907, b. April 1855

Family: Emma (?) b. Jun 1855

  • Marriage*: Alfred E. Houghton married Emma (?) on circa 1882 mar 18 y in 1910 census.2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr, 1855England, age 23 in 1880 census; age 45 in 1900 census; age 55 in 1910 census; age 65 in 1920 census; age 74 in 1930 census; age 85 in 1940 census2,3
1880 Census1880age 23, a servant-farm laborer, with John Beck4
Immigration1880USA, 1879 in 1900 census; 1878 in 1910 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1882mar 18 y in 1910 census2
Naturalization18902
Research19001900 census gives Alfred Houston
1900 Census1900Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 45, farmer3
1910 Census1910Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 55, farmer1
1920 Census1920Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 65, farmer5,2
1940 Census1940Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 85, widowed, none6
ParentsSparents born in England

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 120; line 78, dwl 182-184.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Linn Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 33, E.D. 125, S. 5, Ln. 25.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T623 487; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 114; line 8, dwl 173-173.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Blue Mound, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T9_386; Family History Film: 1254386; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 124; sheet 14, line 30, dwl 120-122.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 125; line 25, dwl 96-98.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T627_1241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 54-12.

Emma (?)1

F, #53908, b. June 1855

Family: Alfred E. Houghton b. Apr 1855

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun, 1855England, age 45 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1920 census1,2
Immigration18803
Marriagecirca 1882mar 18 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 45, farmer2
Note19005 children born, 4 living
1910 Census1910Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 55, farmer3
ParentsD1910parents born in England
1920 Census1920Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 65, farmer4,1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Linn Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 33, E.D. 125, S. 5, Ln. 25.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T623 487; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 114; line 8, dwl 173-173.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 120; line 78, dwl 182-184.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 125; line 25, dwl 96-98.

Mary B. Houghton1

F, #53909, b. August 1883

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug, 1883KS, USA, age 16 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 56 in 1940 census2
1940 Census1940Paris, Linn Co., KS, USA, age 85, widowed, none3

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 120; line 78, dwl 182-184.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Linn Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 33, E.D. 125, S. 5, Ln. 25.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Paris, Linn, Kansas; Roll: T627_1241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 54-12.

George Edward Houghton1

M, #53910, b. 8 October 1886

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 8, 1886Mound Valley, KS, USA, Oct 1887, age 12 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1920 census1

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1643589.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Linn Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 33, E.D. 125, S. 5, Ln. 25.