William Houghton1

M, #63391

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Residence1827Madison Co., NY, USA, a Grand Juror1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 124.

Emcline Houghton1

F, #63392

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
ChurchJan 5, 1840Tompkins Co., NY, USA, church
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1143] Jean D. Wordon, Tompkins Co. NY Church Records, p. 104.

Frank W. Houghton1

M, #63393, b. January 1860, d. 24 June 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan, 1860NY, USA, (dd calc); age 6/12 in 1860 census1,2
DeathJun 24, 1863Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 3 y 5 m1
BurialEarlville Cemetery, Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1145] Joyce C., and Mary K, Meyer Scott, Madison Co. NY Newspaper VRs, p. 27.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Chenango, New York; Roll: M653_734; Page: 333; Image: 125; Family History Library Film: 803734.

George W. Houghton1

M, #63394

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
ResidenceDuchess Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1148] James H. Smith, Duchess Co. NY Hx, p. 296, 317.

Guilford N. Houghton1

M, #63395, b. circa 1837, d. 1868

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1837Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 23 in 1860 census2
ResidenceHerkimer Co., NY, USA1
Living1865testified for cousin Amanda's pension hearing4
Death1868Herkimer Co., NY, USA
BurialChurch St. Cemetery, Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1149] Unknown author, Herkimer Co. NY Hx, p. 192, 200.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 123, line 24, dwl 903-888.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Little Falls, Herkimer, New York; Roll: M432_512; Page: 237; line 21, dwl 521-556.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#265664553

Thomas W. Houghton1

M, #63396, b. 1893, d. 1894

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18931
Death1894Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
BurialEast Greenbush Cemetery, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
ResearchEast Greenbush, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1150] Diane Snyder Ptak, Albany, Rensselaer & Saratogoa Co NY Burials, p. 76.

Harry Swab1

M, #63397

Family: Hazel Houghton b. 3 Mar 1898, d. 10 Mar 1958

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.

Albert Aubrey Swab1

M, #63398, b. 10 April 1918

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 10, 1918Erie, PA, USA1
BiographyWas born in Erie, Erie, PA and was there in 1920. He was with his parents in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH in 1930. He was unemployed when he registered for the draft in 1942 and listed his grandmother “Lydie Houghton” as his nearest relative. He probably moved to Ohio, where he may have married and probably died2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Mary Elizabeth Marwood1

F, #63399, b. 15 June 1873, d. 22 May 1951

Family: James Bennett Houghton b. 6 Apr 1881, d. 16 Dec 1948

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 15, 1873OH, USA, age 37 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census1,2
ResidenceOH, USA1
OriginFranklin, PA, USA1
MarriageFeb 17, 1904Canada1
1910 CensusApr 25, 1910Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 29, fruit farmer2
1920 Census1920Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 38, farmer3
1930 Census1930Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 49, fertilizer training salesman4
1940 Census1940Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 59, fertilizer co. salesman5
DeathMay 22, 1951Ripley, NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in England2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T624_930; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 183; line 13, dwl 194-195.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T625_1092; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 184; line 94, dwl 230-252.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 1414; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 94; line 99, dwl 18-176-187.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T627_2512; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7-125; line 19, dwl 18.

Ralph Marwood Houghton1

M, #63400, b. 20 February 1905, d. 6 September 1946

Family: Leora Price b. c 1897, d. Nov 1974

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 20, 1905Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census1
1930 Census1930Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 24, a boarder with John A. and Grace E. Archer, a publishing linotype operator2
MarriageJul 15, 1930Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA3
1940 Census1940Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 35, service station operator; and father in law Hiram Pierce, 76, and sister in law Ione Pierce, 474
DeathSep 6, 1946Buffalo, NY, USA3
BiographyHe was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. In 1930 he boarded at the home of John and Grace Archer in Hamburg, Erie, NY. He was a linotype operator in 1930. He married Leora Pierce on Jul 15, 1930 at Hamburg, Erie, NY. The NY State Marriage Index gives the location as Rochester, Monroe, NY. They continued to live in Hamburg, Erie, NY. Ralph operated a service station in 1940. Leora's father and sister were living with them at that time. He registered for the Draft in WW 2. He died in Buffalo, Erie, NY.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: 1435; Page 47, Sheet 18A; Enumeration District: 408; line 39, dwl 25-345-351.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2528; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 15-82; line 48, dwl 29.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Laura Jane Houghton1

F, #63401, b. 22 November 1906, d. 12 December 1984

Family: Ivan Carlyle Bement b. 11 Feb 1906, d. 5 Sep 1965

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 22, 1906Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census1
1930 Census1930Dover, Ocean Co., NJ, USA, age 25, public school teacher2
MarriageApr 15, 1933Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA3
1950 US Census1950Ripley, NY, USA, age 44, no occup
DeathDec 12, 1984Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA
BurialQuincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA
BiographyIn 1940 they lived in Erie, Erie, PA and Laura worked as a bookkeeper. Later they lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY until Ivan's death. Laura died in Pinellas County, FL. Laura and Ivan are buried at Quincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Dover, Ocean Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1375; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 10A, page 60, line 29, dwl 11-225.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Marjorie C. Houghton1,2

F, #63402, b. 15 March 1910, d. 1 September 1969

Family: Everett Neckers b. 1907, d. 1976

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 15, 1910Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 1/12 in 1910 census; age 9 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census1
MarriageMar 17, 1934Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA2
DeathSep 1, 1969St. Petersburg, FL, USA2
BurialSep 4, 1969Quincey Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA2
BiographyShe was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married Everett F. Neckers (1907 - 1976 ) on Mar 17, 1934 at Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. They lived in Ripley, Erie, PA in 1940, where Everett was also born and raised. She worked in Erie, Erie, PA as a stenographer. They lived in St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL in their later years. They are buried the Rural Quincy Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Elizabeth G. Houghton1

F, #63403, b. 10 November 1885, d. 1950

Family: Rev. Joseph D. Piper

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 10, 1885Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, Nov 1885, age 14 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census1
GraduationRipley, NY, USA, Ripley High School1
Occupationtaught high school for a few years
MarriageMay 29, 1912Ripley, NY, USA1
Death1950Pittsburg, PA, USA2
BiographyShe was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She lived with her parents in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY in 1910 when she was a teacher. Joseph was born in Lockport, Westmoreland, PA. He was a Methodist Minister and a chaplain overseas in WW1. They lived in Black Lick, Indiana, PA in 1920. They lived in Irwin, Westmoreland, PA in 1930.
By 1942 they were living in McKeesport, Allegheny, PA. Elizabeth died in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. Joseph was living in McKeesport when he died. He is buried in Allegheny Memorial Park in Allison Park, Allegheny, PA.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Rev. Joseph D. Piper1

M, #63404

Family: Elizabeth G. Houghton b. 10 Nov 1885, d. 1950

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
OriginDerry, PA, USA1
GraduationAllegheny College, New York City, NY, USA1
MarriageMay 29, 1912Ripley, NY, USA1
Occupation1916an ordained Methodist minister1
Mil. Enlsmade chaplain of the 137th Regiment, 88th Division, in the World War
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.

Marian Jane Piper1

F, #63405, b. 4 January 1918

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 4, 19181
BiographyMarian Jane Piper lived with her parents until her marriage. She married Charles T. Nevins (1915 - 1963) Sept. 14, 1935 in Harrison, WV or Sept. 10, 1937 in Allegheny County, PA. Charles was born in Boston, Suffolk, MA. In 1940, they were living in Brookland, Henrico, VA and Marian was in sales. In 1942, they were living in Narbeth, PA and he was working for a steel company. Charles died in West Reading, Berks, PA. Son: 1) Charles T. Nevins, Jr. (1938 - 2013).2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Betsey (?)1

F, #63406, b. circa 1812

Family: Hardin Houghton b. 5 Jun 1812, d. 2 Jul 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1812NY, USA, age 38 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1154] Delaware Co. NY 1850 Census, p. 143 (Census p. 202-211).
  2. [S36] Letter, Transcript of William Flint letter, from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 27, 1999.

Silliman Houghton1

M, #63407, b. circa 1785

Family: Sarah (?) b. c 1786

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1785CT, USA, age 65 in 1850 census
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Meredith, Delaware Co., NY, USA, age 65, a farmer1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1154] Delaware Co. NY 1850 Census, p. 614 (Census 48-50, Meredith.

Sarah (?)1

F, #63408, b. circa 1786

Family: Silliman Houghton b. c 1785

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1786CT, USA1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1154] Delaware Co. NY 1850 Census, p. 614 (Census 48-50, Meredith.

William E. Houghton1,2

M, #63409, b. 1855, d. 1929

Family: Nellie E. Price b. c 1858, d. 1952

  • Marriage*: William E. Houghton and Nellie E. Price were married on Sep 15, 1877 in NY, USA, by Rev. J. B. Sumner; she age 19.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1855England, age 25 in 1880 census; age 50 in 1910 census; age 62 in 1920 census3
Immigration1860
Naturalization1877
Origin1877Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA1
MarriageSep 15, 1877NY, USA, by Rev. J. B. Sumner; she age 191
1880 CensusJun 22, 1880Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 25, a laborer; parent sborn in England3
1910 Census1910Waterbury, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 50, streets superintendent?; and mother in law Harriet Nash, 82, CT, widow; and cousin Paul Jones, 23, CT2
1920 Census1920Waterbury, CT, USA, age 62, road building foreman
Death1929middlebury, CT, USA
BurialNew Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury, CT, USA
ResearchBainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA, both b. Eng
ResearchBainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1156] Maurice R. Hill Jr., Broom Co. NY Newspapers, p. 179.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T624_140; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 465;
    line 83, dwl 24-93-210.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bainbridge, Chenango, New York; Roll: T9_818; Family History Film: 1254818; Page: 37C; Enumeration District: 90; sheet 23, line 5, dwl 272-300.

Nellie E. Price1

F, #63410, b. circa 1858, d. 1952

Family: William E. Houghton b. 1855, d. 1929

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1858CT, USA, age 22 in 1880 census; age 52 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1930 census2
Origin1877Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA1
MarriageSep 15, 1877NY, USA, by Rev. J. B. Sumner; she age 191
1880 CensusJun 22, 1880Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 25, a laborer; parent sborn in England2
1910 Census1910Waterbury, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 50, streets superintendent?; and mother in law Harriet Nash, 82, CT, widow; and cousin Paul Jones, 23, CT3
Note19102 children born, 1 living
1920 Census1920Waterbury, CT, USA, age 62, road building foreman
1930 CensusApr, 1930Southeast, Putnam Co., NY, USA, age 71, aunt of wife; living with Howard P. and Susan P. Wheeler, both 45, NY4
Death1952
BurialNew Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury, CT, USA
ParentsDparents born in CT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1156] Maurice R. Hill Jr., Broom Co. NY Newspapers, p. 179.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bainbridge, Chenango, New York; Roll: T9_818; Family History Film: 1254818; Page: 37C; Enumeration District: 90; sheet 23, line 5, dwl 272-300.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T624_140; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 465;
    line 83, dwl 24-93-210.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Southeast, Putnam Co., New York; Roll: 1637; Enumeration District: 13, sheet 1B; line 56, dwl 34-11-14.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570617.

Harriet E. Marsh1

F, #63411, d. 31 October 1889

Family: William Arthur Gallup b. 28 Oct 1851, d. 9 Aug 1930

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageOct 5, 18761
DeathOct 31, 18891
ParentsDCharles Marsh1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1158] The Gallup Family Association, Gallup Genealogy, p. 150.

Paul Houghton1

M, #63412

Family: Inkeri (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage
ResidenceSep 16, 2002Nashville, TN, USA1
AddressSep 16, 2002Nashville, TN, USA, Paul.Houghton@linguru.com
BiographyI am always proud to tell people that have taken five foreign language classes in my life: French I, French I, Finnish I, Finnish I, and Finnish I. I am without a doubt one of the worst language students ever to sit in the back of a classroom. I have a bad memory, and since many other subjects came easily to me, I never developed certain basic skills of learning a new language. Which in a roundabout way is why I co-founded a language education company.

David and I began collaborating on what would later become Linguru while I was studying and working in Helsinki, Finland. I went there to learn more about my mother's native country and to study business. In the four years since graduating in electrical engineering from Tennessee Technological University, I had been working in software development and product marketing jobs at Sonix, a small ultrasonic testing and data acquisition equipment manufacturer on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. The International Business Linkage Program at Helsinki University of Technology provided an excellent start to what would be a very pleasant four-year stay. When I found time to study, I worked on my MBA and Master's in industrial management, including a thesis for Sonera about new telecommunications service businesses: Complexity, Knowledge, and Strategy in Telecommunications Service Development and Transfer.

Sonera, formerly known as Telecom Finland, is the leading services company in one of the most advanced telecommunications markets in the world. Their innovations in Internet and mobile communications provided a string of extremely interesting projects while I worked in the corporate research, new business development, and new media units as a business analyst and business development manager. Participating in the early development of two internal ventures reinforced my interest in small companies. After thinking for a long time about what I really wanted from the Internet that I could not get already, I sent an e-mail to the best linguist I knew. I asked him if he was interested in quitting his job as a cashier and produce specialist at a food co-op to develop a new tool for learning foreign languages.

The result is before you. Since we were/are both marginally homeless, we relocated to Nashville, Tennessee and settled into long hours of work and conversation. Here we set up an advanced network in the proverbial garage and greenhouse of my father. We have spent the last two years (OK, we did leave the greenhouse occasionally during that time) developing the dictionary software and support business that you find presented on this site. We hope that it makes a positive difference to your learning experience. I particularly look forward to the release of the Finnish and French grammatical dictionaries so that I can continue to study without seeing the pained expression of my instructors.

My responsibilities in Linguru are as president and chief software architect. David and I designed the graphical user interface which you interact with when using the dictionary. I was then locked in a small room until I came back with a workable multi-threaded interface, integrated fault-tolerant zero maintenance database, stateless scalable network replication based on a distributed event model, and a sustainable and ethical way for Linguru to return a profit to investors. Meanwhile, David enjoyed getting married and finishing his Ph.D. But I'm not bitter. Really. I mean that.
Occupation
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.linguru.com/about_us/
  2. [S415] E-mail from Paul Houghton, Sept. 16, 2002.

David Houghton Ph.D.1

M, #63413

Family: Paula (?)

  • Marriage*: David Houghton Ph.D. married Paula (?)1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthPittsburg, PA, USA
GraduationState University of New York, NY, USA, Ph.D. in Linguistics1
Marriage1
Residence2002Nashville, TN, USA
BiographyI am Paul's cousin, the son of Paul's father's next youngest brother. I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I spent most of my life before college in Northern Virginia, where I distinguished myself as a student of Latin and I developed a taste for languages. I have traveled to France, Germany, Spain, and Thailand to study French, German, Spanish, Thai, Mon, and Sô (I only ever spoke so-so Sô). I have visited Wales twice to study Welsh, though I only did any serious studying on the second visit. Most of my language study has been independent: I had only had one semester each of French and German before I traveled to France and Germany. I like to study with a reference grammar, literature, a dictionary, and my thumb -- I hitchhike to practice speaking and listening. The first source of my interest in this project has been my preferred mode of language study.

The second source of my interest in developing Linguru was my experience getting a graduate degree in linguistics. I learned in Germany that I had been accepted with a fellowship to the linguistics department at the State University of New York at Buffalo. That's where I headed soon after arriving back in North America. After a couple years of classes, I needed a topic for a master's thesis, so I picked up some stories by Kate Roberts and counted her pronouns. I managed to turn my pronoun counting into a three-hundred-page thesis, Asseveration in Welsh. I studied how pronoun choice and the use of the formerly pronominal affirmative particles fe and mi are used in Welsh to indicate degrees of emphasis. Several papers, several years, and one doctoral dissertation after that I have emerged, newly Dr. Houghton, a semanticist and pragmaticist and sometime teacher of Welsh.

At the end of my long sojourn in Buffalo I no longer wanted to be in academia. Meanwhile, Paul was in Finland with his own studies and work. We had an extended conference over e-mail and, out of Paul's imagination, frustration, and knowledge of the open-source movement and my linguistic experiences and a prototype electronic Sanskrit dictionary, Linguru was born. Paul moved to Nashville. I moved to Nashville. (My wife, Paula, moved to Nashville.) At Linguru, I am the primary author of the web pages, write the linguistic portions of the software, draw pictures, and strategize with Paul. I write the bits that convert mynd into aeth and back again. I write the bits that try to figure out where you want to go when you click on a word. I maintain the search engine. I drew the flattering picture of myself and the less flattering picture of Paul.1 We have been laboring in penury. I hope you enjoy the product of our labors.
Curriculum Vitae Breve
Educational Experience
undergraduate degree: BS English
graduate degrees: MS Linguistics, PhD Linguistics
conference papers

I have given papers on contradictory double-negation, the phonetics of tone in Thai, and a game-theoretical account of (in)definiteness.

The founders and, as of the moment, the owners and employees of Linguru are Paul and David Houghton. We are cousins. Paul has degrees in electrical engineering, business administration, and industrial management. He is the chief programmer and business manager at Linguru. David has degrees in English literature and linguistics. He is the chief language specialist at Linguru.1
Occupation
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.linguru.com/about_us/

Paula (?)1

F, #63414

Family: David Houghton Ph.D.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.linguru.com/about_us/

Edward Arnold Houghton1

M, #63415, b. 15 February 1938

Family:

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 15, 1938WV, USA, age 2 in 1940 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.linguru.com/about_us/

James Richard Houghton1

M, #63416, b. 31 August 1936

Family: Maaret Koivula b. 13 Sep 1936, d. 2018

  • Marriage*: James Richard Houghton married Maaret Koivula on circa 1959.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 31, 1936
Marriagecirca 1959
Occupation1990Tennesse Technilogical University, TN, USA, Engineering
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Paul Houghton, Sept. 16, 2002.

Judge Elaine Marie Houghton JD1

F, #63417, b. circa 1951

Family: Eugene Ralph Lorenz b. c 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1951Seattle, WA, USA1
Graduationbetween 1971 and 1973University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, B.A., University of Washington, 1971; R.N., Shoreline College, 1973.2
Marriage
Note1991WA, USA, Trial Lawyer of the Year. In 1990 her case resulted in a $2,500,000 settlement against Johnson & Johnson, at the time the largest products liability settlement in Washingtion legal history
Office1993Division II of the State Court of Appeals
Research1997American Bench. 9th Ed. 19973
Residencebetween 2004 and 20051606 7th St. SE, Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA, USA, elaine@hotmail.com4
Retirement2010Chief Judge and Presiding Chief Judge of the Washington State Court of Appeals
BiographyHer court website: Judge Elaine Houghton was born in Seattle where she graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington. Judge Houghton first worked as a registered nurse specializing in emergency medicine. In 1979, she graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of Law. She has been admitted to practice law in Washington and Alaska. She began practicing law in Alaska. Two years later, she returned to Washington, where she worked as a private practice lawyer until she was appointed to the Court of Appeals.

While in private practice, Judge Houghton handled complex civil litigation cases. In 1991, the Washington State Trial Lawyers' Association named her the state's Trial Lawyer of the Year. She has been listed in the book, The Best Lawyers in America. And the University of Puget Sound School of Law honored her as one of its top ten graduates from the school's first twenty years.

She was a judge on the Washington Court of Appeals, Division II. She was appointed to this court by Gov. Lowry in 1993 and retained by voters in 1993, 1996, 2002 and 2008.
She retired in 2010 and was replaced by Judge Lisa Worswick.

Judge Houghton served two terms as Chief Judge of Division II from 1997 to 1999 and one term as Presiding Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Judge Houghton is committed to court efficiency. During her tenure as Chief, Judge Houghton successfully worked to reduce the case backlog. Also, while performing her own job, Judge Houghton volunteered to serve two months on the Pierce County Superior Court bench when that court was shorthanded following the removal of a judge.

Judge Houghton volunteers for the Puyallup School District Business Week programs and senior board reviews. Judge Houghton also teaches at the People's Law School because she believes in helping citizens better understand how the legal system works. She is a member of Quota International of Tacoma (charitable service organization) and City Club of Tacoma.

Judge Houghton and her two teen-aged daughters live in Puyallup. She enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, kayaking, and gardening.
     
A northwest native, Judge Elaine Houghton grew up in Seattle where she graduated from the University of Washington and Shoreline College. She first worked as a registered nurse specializing in emergency medicine. In 1977, she returned to school to pursue graduate studies and in 1979, the University of Puget Sound (now Seattle University) School of Law awarded her a juris doctor degree.

After graduation, Judge Houghton passed both the Washington and Alaska bar examinations. She spent two years living at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and practicing law in Fairbanks before returning to her home state.

While in private practice, Judge Houghton handled complex civil litigation cases on referral from other lawyers. In 1991, the Washington State Trial Lawyers’ Association chose her as the first woman to be named Trial Lawyer of the Year. She has also been listed in the book, "The Best Lawyers in America". And her law school alma mater selected her for honors as one of its ten Distinguished Alumni who graduated during the School’s first twenty years.

Governor Mike Lowry appointed Judge Houghton to the Court of Appeals, Division Two, in 1993. The voters approved her appointment in 1993 and re-elected her to full six-year terms in 1996, 2002, and 2008. She served as Chief Judge from 1997 to 1999 and from 2006 to 2008. She also served as the Presiding Chief Judge of all divisions of the Court of Appeals from 2004 to 2005.

Judge Houghton is an active participant in matters involving legal issues and rights. At the local and state levels, she has served as a Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Trustee and as Board member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers’ Association and Washington State Minority and Justice Commission and a member of the National Council of Chief Judges Education Committee. Currently, on the national level, she serves on the Council of Chief Judges Executive Committee. On the international level, she devotes time and energy to the important goal of promoting the rule of law in the Russian Federation by serving as a steering committee member of the Washington Primorsky Kray Section of the Russian American Rule of Law Consortium.

Closer to home, Judge Houghton volunteers for the Puyallup School District Business Week programs and senior board reviews. From time to time, she also teaches at the People’s Law School because she believes in helping citizens better understand how our legal system works. She is also a member of QUOTA International of Tacoma (a charitable service organization) and City Club of Tacoma.

Judge Houghton and her husband, lawyer Gene Lorenz, live in Puyallup where they enjoy fishing, hiking, skiing, camping, and gardening. They have children and grandchildren who live and work all over the world.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.courts.wa.gov/courts/div2/bios/houghton.cfm
  2. [S1263] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", Summer, 2004: Allan N. Houghton.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.
  4. [S1263] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", Fall 2005.

Steven Houghton

M, #63418

Biography

Addresshttp://www.toadhall.com/Steven/resume.htm
BiographySteven Houghton
www.toadhall.com/Steven

Highlights of
Qualifications

* Flexible and resourceful in a wide range of situations
* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Strong practical experience in intercultural adaptation
* Tri-lingual (English, Spanish, and Japanese)

Professional
Experience

The University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI 1999-Present
International Student Services Specialist

Process and make admissions decisions for all incoming international students. Communicate with prospective students regarding admissions procedures and requirements. Engage in recruitment both domestically and abroad. Advise enrolled students regarding all issues including; cultural adjustment, Immigration and Naturalization Services policies and issues, personal difficulties, and academics. Staff Advisor to the World Student Association. Engage in various committees aimed at increasing the global awareness on campus.

Achievements

* Updated and redesigned majority of application materials
* Initiated information exchange with 10 new recruiting/student information agencies
* 20% Increase in newly admitted International Students
* Participated in three recruiting fairs

Toyama Junior High School
Minamishinano-mura, Japan 1995-1998
English Teacher

Developed and implemented English lesson plans for junior high school students. Provided Japanese Teacher of English with cultural and experiential knowledge. Provided students with opportunities to use English outside of class. Supplied reference of native English pronunciation and usage for both students and teachers Interacted with students in extra-curricular activities. Conducted an evening Adult English Conversation Class once a week. Visited Wada Elementary school once a month.

Achievements

* All students passed English section of high school entrance examination
* Coached girls volleyball club for three years
* Received STEP Certificate of Merit from Ministery of Education
* Selected for two week Japanese Language Teaching seminar
* Participated in seven two-day English Camps
* Three years of Japanese language study and conversational experience

United States Peace Corps
Honduras 1992-1994
Volunteer, Agricultural Extensionist

Worked with subsistence farmers specializing in soil conservation, fertility improvement and pest management. Emphasized self-empowerment and critical thinking among farmers. Description of Service available upon request.

Achievements

* Trained two local farmer leaders
* Developed regional volunteer and farmer leader support network
* Applied for and received a US AID grant for a regional farmer leader workshop
* Attained a Superior ACTFL rating for Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Spanish - Lawrence University, 1991

Overseas Study

Literature, Spanish- Barcelona University, Spain, 1990 (Winter, Spring)
Russian-Moscow State University, Russia, 1990 (Summer)

Home

Steven Houghton - macmanj@bigfoot.com


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Pedigree

Michael Christopher Houghton1

M, #63419, b. 1 December 1979

Biography

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BirthDec 1, 1979Northridge, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2,1
Residence2002Tehachapi, CA, USA2
BiographyPlayer Profile
Michael Houghton
Position: Offensive Center/Guard
College: San Diego State
Height: 6-5
Weight: 313
Hometown: Tehachapi, Calif.

Career Notes | Agility | High School | Personal | Stats

ANALYSIS
Positives: Hard worker with impressive raw power...Excellent in-line blocker who uses his strength to wall off the defender as a trap blocker...Very fluid moving in reverse, showing the lateral agility to easily slide out to neutralize linebackers upfield...Has very quick hands and delivers a punishing punch coming out of his stance...Shows suddenness in his initial move-ments, staying low to the ground to take defenders off their feet...Takes proper cut-down angles in the short area...His low center of gravity, mental toughness and hand quickness could see him shift to center at the pro level.

Negatives: Waist-bender who appears very stiff in his upfield movements...His raw power in the weight room does not translate to the field...Limited area blocker who lacks balance at the point of attack...Gets rocked back a lot at the point of attack as he tends to stand upright too much after his initial move...Tries to get his hands inside to grab on and hold the defender, but he will over-extend and drop his head by doing this, knocking him off stride.
CAREER NOTES
Three-year starter known for his versatility...Has lined up at every position on the offensive front wall...Originally joined the team as a walk-on.

2001 SEASON
Manned the "quick" (left guard position, posting 71 knockdowns for an offense that averaged 317.2 yards per game.

* Brigham Young -- Cut blocked defensive end Ryan Denney on a 23-yard scoring scamper by tailback Larry Ned as the team gained 255 yards rushing.
* New Mexico -- Made a timely block to level a pair of defenders as QB Lon Sheriff tossed a 4-yard touchdown pass to Gray McNeill as the team totaled 231 yards passing.
* Eastern Illinois -- Had a season-high ten knockdowns, clearing a rush lane used by Ned for a 9-yard scoring scamper as the offense generated 561 yards.

2000 SEASON
Played in every game, starting nine contests...Started at center for the first two contests before shifting to right tackle vs. Arizona and Oregon State...Moved back to center for the last five games...Graded 88% for blocking consistency vs. Arizona State and 89% vs. Arizona as he allowed only three sacks for the season...Bothered late in the year with a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

1999 SEASON
Started every game, lining up at left tackle for the first six contests before shifting to the right side...Graded a season-high 88% in each of the Nevada-Las Vegas and Colorado State clashes.

1998 SEASON
Did not play.

1997 SEASON
Redshirted after joining the team as a walk-on.

AGILITY TESTS
> 5.46 in the 40-yard dash...400-pound bench press...32 7/8-inch arm length...9 ¾-inch hands...Right-handed...35 Wonderlic score.
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered in football and track at Mission Bay (San Diego, Cal.) High...Holds the school record in the discus...San Diego Union-Tribuen Scholar-Athlete choice as a senior.
PERSONAL
Liberal Studies major...Hopes to become a teacher when his playing days are over... Son of Jan and Dave Houghton...Born Michael Christopher Houghton on 12/01/79 in Northridge, California...Resides in Tehachapi, California.
STATS
BLOCKING STATS
Based on review of game film by our scouting department...SGP-season grade percentage...GM-games played...PLAY-amount of snaps played in...KB-key blocks (pancake/ knockdowns)...TDB-touchdown resulting blocks... DWF-downfield blocks... PRS-pressures allowed...SKA-sacks allowed...High Grade Game-best graded game for the season.
YEAR GM SGP PLAYS KB TDB DWF PRS SKA High Grade Game
1999 12 78.5 623 51 6 11 6 5 88% vs. UNLV
2000 12 79.3 701 56 5 11 7 3 89% vs. Arizona
2001 11 80.5 606 71 5 10 6 3 92% vs. Eastern Illinois
TOTAL 35 79.4 1930 178 16 32 19 11 92% vs. Eastern Illinois

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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 1 Dec 1979; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://cbs.sportsline.com/u/football/nfl/2002/draft/…

Dave Houghton1

M, #63420

Family: Jan Canizo

Biography

Marriage
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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://cbs.sportsline.com/u/football/nfl/2002/draft/…
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 1 Feb 1982; Birth County: Los Angeles.