Houghton Surname Project

Frederick Millett¹

M, #73951, b. 21 July 1883

Father*: Lewis Millett¹ b. 18 Jun 1847
Mother*: Mary Shaw¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 21, 1883

Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 29.

Mary A. Millett¹

F, #73952, b. 18 August 1886

Father*: Lewis Millett¹ b. 18 Jun 1847
Mother*: Mary Shaw¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 18, 1886

Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 29.

James M. Millett¹

M, #73953, b. 14 April 1895

Father*: Lewis Millett¹ b. 18 Jun 1847
Mother*: Mary Shaw¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 14, 1895

Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 29.

Marjorie Houghton¹

F, #73954, b. 22 October 1922, d. 1 September 2003

Father*: John Cunningham Houghton^1,2 b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968
Mother*: Alpha Mae Arnold² b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 28 Oct 1972

Family: Edward F. Heiken b. 16 Mar 1918, d. 29 Jun 2011

Marriage*: Marjorie Houghton married Edward F. Heiken on Apr 18, 1941.¹

Rick Heiken⁴

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 22, 1922

IL, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Apr 18, 1941

Living

1994

Normal, IL, USA

Death

Sep 1, 2003

Normal, McLean Co., IL, USA^1,3

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, IL, USA

Research

Gave genealogical data of her family to nephew John Darrell Houghton

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from John Darrell Houghton, Dec. 7, 2003.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T626_549; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 62; line 77, dwl 117-319-398.
[S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.
[S415] E-mail from John D. Houghton, May 17, 2008.

Edward F. Heiken¹

M, #73955, b. 16 March 1918, d. 29 June 2011

Family: Marjorie Houghton b. 22 Oct 1922, d. 1 Sep 2003

Marriage*: Edward F. Heiken married Marjorie Houghton, daughter of John Cunningham Houghton and Alpha Mae Arnold, on Apr 18, 1941.¹

Rick Heiken²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 16, 1918

Marriage

Apr 18, 1941

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, IL, USA

Death

Jun 29, 2011

Peoria, IL, USA

Obituary

Edward F. Heiken Sr., most recently a resident of Bickford Cottage memory care in Peoria, died Wednesday (June 29, 2011).

Born March 16, 1918, in rural Eureka to Marie Frerichs Heiken and Behrend Heiken, Ed was the youngest of seven children. Soon after he was born, the family moved to El Paso, where he spent his childhood. He married Marjory Houghton of Peoria on April 18, 1941. She died in September 2003.

Marjory and Ed have one son, Rick (Maisie), Dunlap.

Ed served his country during World War II in Northern Africa and Italy as a member of the First Armored Division. He graduated from Bradley University in 1948 and later earned a master's degree in education from Illinois State University.
Ed's entire professional career was dedicated to the education of children as an elementary teacher, coach and administrator in the El Paso schools. In 1979, after 30 years of service, he retired and he and Marjory moved to Normal. Ed moved to Peoria in 2007 and was a resident of Bickford Cottage memory care when he died.

The Kiwanis motto "We Build" was an inspiration for Ed as an educator and as a Kiwanian. He joined the El Paso Kiwanis club in 1957 and was the club's president in 1959 and secretary in 1961-62. He joined the Bloomington Kiwanis Club in 1979. He helped charter the Bloomington Golden K Kiwanis Club in 1985 and served as its president 1986-87. He helped charter the Kiwanis Club of Normal in 1988. Ed was recognized as an outstanding club president, served as lieutenant governor of Division 22, was a George F. Hixon Fellow and a member of the Legion of Honor.
In 2006, the Bloomington Golden K nominated him for and he received the Luis V. Amador medallion for personal dedication and inspirational leadership.

Ed channeled his commitment to youth education and Kiwanis, along with his interest in woodworking and love for birds, into a program that helped kindergarten boys and girls in El Paso and Bloomington-Normal build hundreds of birdhouses. The annual classroom visit from "the birdhouse man" was a highlight that remains a fond memory for many. The program Ed started in his garage continues to this day.

Ed was a member and past patron of Bloomington Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star (60 years); life member of Normal Lodge No. 673 of the Masons of Illinois (59 years); and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies (30 years). He was a past member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Ed Heiken was a good man and a wonderful husband, father, teacher and friend.

ParentsS

Behrend Heiken (1876 - 1929) & G. Marie Frerichs Heiken (1879 - 1963)

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from John Darrell Houghton, Dec. 7, 2003.
[S415] E-mail from John D. Houghton, May 17, 2008.

Harry R. Houghton¹

M, #73956, b. circa 1871

Father*: Isaac Smith Houghton II¹ b. 13 Oct 1822, d. 22 Jan 1909
Mother*: Jane Cox¹ b. Feb 1830, d. 30 Aug 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1871

IL, USA, age 9 in 1880 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gridley, Mc Lean, Illinois; Roll: T9_230; Family History Film: 1254230; Page: 447D; Enumeration District: 173; line 20, dwl 289-292.

Katelyn Margaret Houghton¹

F, #73957, b. 1 January 1994

Father*: John Vincent Houghton¹ b. 28 Jun 1965
Mother*: Susan Jennifer McDermott¹ b. 29 Dec 1962

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 1, 1994

Tarrant Co., TX, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1994_0010.

John Cunningham Houghton^1,2

M, #73958, b. 30 October 1884, d. June 1968

Father*: Isaac Smith Houghton III³ b. 30 Jan 1860, d. 5 Oct 1945
Mother*: Jane Leonora Cunningham b. 1 Feb 1859, d. 11 Nov 1943

Family: Alpha Mae Arnold b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 28 Oct 1972

Marriage*: John Cunningham Houghton married Alpha Mae Arnold on circa 1909 he, age 25; she, 25; mar 1 y in 1910 census.¹

Ethel C. Houghton+¹ b. 7 Apr 1909, d. 23 May 1939
John Cunningham Houghton Jr+¹ b. 3 Jun 1910, d. 4 Aug 1994
Alice L. Houghton¹ b. c 1913, d. 1981
Clifton Arnold Houghton+¹ b. 21 Sep 1913, d. 26 Jan 1996
Eloise A. Houghton¹¹ b. 13 Sep 1915, d. 20 Feb 1916
Dorothy Jane Houghton+¹ b. 9 May 1918, d. 17 Apr 2001
Marjorie Houghton+^3,7 b. 22 Oct 1922, d. 1 Sep 2003
Audrey Houghton⁷ b. 10 Mar 1929, d. 24 Oct 2022

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 30, 1884

Farmdale, IL, USA, Oct 1885, age 14 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census^1,4

Marriage

circa 1909

he, age 25; she, 25; mar 1 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Decatur, Macon Co., IL, USA, age 24, railroad brakeman⁵

1920 Census

1920

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 35, tractor tool maker⁶

1930 Census

1930

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 45, a farm implements mechanic⁷

1940 Census

1940

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 55, tool and dye maker, Road Grading Co.⁸

Mil. Draft

1942

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 58⁴

Residence

1942

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA⁴

Death

Jun, 1968

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA⁹

Burial

Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peioria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA¹⁰

Contributn

ParentsS

both parents born in IL; German speaking in census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
[S415] E-mail from Karen Houghton Burkhart, July 1, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from John Darrell Houghton, Dec. 7, 2003.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Decatur Ward 6, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T624_308; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 118; line 27, dwl 1794-46-51.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 2, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_400; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 80; line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T626_549; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 62; line 77, dwl 117-319-398.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T627_918; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 104-52.
[S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Alpha Mae Arnold^1,2,3

F, #73959, b. 12 October 1886, d. 28 October 1972

Family: John Cunningham Houghton b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968

Marriage*: Alpha Mae Arnold married John Cunningham Houghton, son of Isaac Smith Houghton III and Jane Leonora Cunningham, on circa 1909 he, age 25; she, 25; mar 1 y in 1910 census.¹

Ethel C. Houghton+¹ b. 7 Apr 1909, d. 23 May 1939
John Cunningham Houghton Jr+ b. 3 Jun 1910, d. 4 Aug 1994
Alice L. Houghton¹ b. c 1913, d. 1981
Clifton Arnold Houghton+¹ b. 21 Sep 1913, d. 26 Jan 1996
Eloise A. Houghton¹¹ b. 13 Sep 1915, d. 20 Feb 1916
Dorothy Jane Houghton+¹ b. 9 May 1918, d. 17 Apr 2001
Marjorie Houghton+⁶ b. 22 Oct 1922, d. 1 Sep 2003
Audrey Houghton⁶ b. 10 Mar 1929, d. 24 Oct 2022

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 12, 1886

MO, USA, age 23 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census^1,4

Marriage

circa 1909

he, age 25; she, 25; mar 1 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Decatur, Macon Co., IL, USA, age 24, railroad brakeman²

1920 Census

1920

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 35, tractor tool maker⁵

1930 Census

1930

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 45, a farm implements mechanic⁶

1940 Census

1940

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 55, tool and dye maker, Road Grading Co.⁷

Residence

1942

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA⁸

Death

Oct 28, 1972

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA^9,4

Burial

Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peioria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA¹⁰

ParentsD

Thomas P. Arnold (1856 - 1926) & Alice Mabel Wright Arnold (1857 - 1927)l both parents born in IL; German speaking

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Decatur Ward 6, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T624_308; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 118; line 27, dwl 1794-46-51.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 2, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_400; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 80; line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T626_549; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 62; line 77, dwl 117-319-398.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T627_918; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 104-52.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.
[S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Ethel C. Houghton¹

F, #73960, b. 7 April 1909, d. 23 May 1939

Father*: John Cunningham Houghton¹ b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968
Mother*: Alpha Mae Arnold¹ b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 28 Oct 1972

Family: Clarence E. Hanson

Marriage*: Ethel C. Houghton married Clarence E. Hanson on Sep 19, 1936.²

(?) Hanson² b. 23 May 1939, d. 23 May 1939

Biography

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Birth

Apr 7, 1909

IL, USA, age 1 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census^1,2

Marriage

Sep 19, 1936

Death

May 23, 1939

in childbirth²

Burial

Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peioria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Alice L. Houghton¹

F, #73961, b. circa 1913, d. 1981

Father*: John Cunningham Houghton¹ b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968
Mother*: Alpha Mae Arnold¹ b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 28 Oct 1972

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1913

IL, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census¹

Death

1981

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.

Clifton Arnold Houghton^1,2

M, #73962, b. 21 September 1913, d. 26 January 1996

Father*: John Cunningham Houghton¹ b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968
Mother*: Alpha Mae Arnold¹ b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 28 Oct 1972

Family: Mildred Eleanora Laycox b. 4 Apr 1913, d. 1 Jan 1997

Marriage*: Clifton Arnold Houghton married Mildred Eleanora Laycox on Feb 17, 1934 at Peoria, IL, USA.²

Biography

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Birth

Sep 21, 1913

Decatur, IL, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census^1,2

Education

1933

Peoria High School, Peoria, IL, USA

Marriage

Feb 17, 1934

Peoria, IL, USA²

1940 Census

1940

Creve Coeur, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 26, retail grocery clerk³

1950 US Census

1940

Creve Couer, IL, USA, age 36, tractor co. assist. foreman

SSN

IL, USA, 348-01-9825

Death

Jan 26, 1996

Pekin Manor, IL, USA²

Obituary

Jan 28, 1996

Peoria, IL, USA, Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - January 28, 1996
Deceased Name: CLIFTON HOUGHTON SR.
PEKIN -- Clifton Arnold Houghton Sr., 82, of 1520 El Camino Drive, formerly of 24 Rainbow Drive, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday,

Jan. 26, 1996, at Pekin Manor.

Born Sept. 21, 1913, in Decatur to John Cunningham Sr. and Alpha Mae Arnold Houghton, he married Mildred Laycox on Feb. 17, 1934, in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Clifton Arnold Jr. of Antioch and Thomas William of Peoria; one daughter, Barbara DeJaynes of Pekin; three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Dorothy) Hudgens of Peoria, Mrs. Eddie (Marge) Heikens of Normal and Mrs. Gene (Audrey) VanPelt of Grand Rapids, S.D; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters preceded him in death.

He worked at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 33 years, retiring in 1975 as a supervisor in the tool room of Building HH. He was a member of Hilton Masonic Lodge 1143, AF&AM, for more than 49 years. He was a former member of Pekin Country Club.

He also was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Preston- Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Dr. R. David Goodell will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation will be accorded. Burial of ashes will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to his church or to Boys & Girls Club of Pekin.

Copyright (c) 1996 The Peoria Journal Star, Inc.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Creve Coeur, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T627_894; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90-30.

Dorothy Jane Houghton^1,2

F, #73963, b. 9 May 1918, d. 17 April 2001

Father*: John Cunningham Houghton¹ b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968
Mother*: Alpha Mae Arnold¹ b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 28 Oct 1972

Family: Edward Lee Hudgens b. 7 Aug 1915, d. 30 Sep 2007

Marriage*: Dorothy Jane Houghton married Edward Lee Hudgens on Feb 22, 1936 at Peoria, IL, USA.³

Biography

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Birth

May 9, 1918

Decatur, Mason Co., IL, USA, age 1 2/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Feb 22, 1936

Peoria, IL, USA³

Living

1994

Peoria, IL, USA

Death

Apr 17, 2001

Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL, USA²

Burial

Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, Decatur, Mason Co., IL, USA

Obituary

Dorothy Jane Houghton Hudgens born in Decatur to John C. and Alpha Arnold Houghton, she married Edward L. Hudgens on Feb.22, 1936 in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Cynthia "Cyndee" (and Les) Sauder; two sons, Stephen (and Sandy) and the Rev. Lance (and Jacque); two sisters, Audrey (and Gene) VanPelt and Marjorie (and Edward) Heiken; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;and several nieces and nephews.
Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
[S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Russell Rexford Houghton¹

M, #73964, b. 29 March 1891, d. 28 September 1975

Father*: Isaac Smith Houghton III² b. 30 Jan 1860, d. 5 Oct 1945
Mother*: Jane Leonora Cunningham² b. 1 Feb 1859, d. 11 Nov 1943

Family: Anna Rentsch b. 24 Mar 1904, d. 23 Mar 1972

Marriage*: Russell Rexford Houghton married Anna Rentsch on Jun 25, 1930.⁴

Robert E. Houghton+⁴ b. 7 Apr 1933, d. 20 May 2019
Jacqueline Houghton b. c 1935

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 29, 1891

Farmdale, IL, USA, Mar 1892, age 9 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1930 census^2,3

Research

1917

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Farmdale, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 26, a farmer, for father; US Army, cavalry

Marriage

Jun 25, 1930

⁴

1940 Census

1940

Groveland, IL, USA, age 49, poultry farmer⁵

Residence

1942

Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA¹

SSN

331-12-5347

Death

Sep 28, 1975

East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA⁴

Obituary

Russell Rexford Houghton was born at Farmdale May 29, 1891, a son of Isaac and Jane Cunningham Houghton. He married Anna Rentsch at Peoria June 25, 1930 and she preceded him in death on March 23, 1972.
Surviving are a son, Robert; a daughter Mrs. Charles (Jacqueline) Stoecker and four grandchildren.
Two brothers and three sisters are deceased.
He was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army Calvary.

Burial

Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peioria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T626_562; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 13; line 87; dwl 260-262.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642745.
[S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00894; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 90-17.

Helen L. Houghton¹

F, #73965, b. 26 February 1887, d. 18 December 1978

Father*: Isaac Smith Houghton III¹ b. 30 Jan 1860, d. 5 Oct 1945
Mother*: Jane Leonora Cunningham¹ b. 1 Feb 1859, d. 11 Nov 1943

Biography

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Birth

Feb 26, 1887

Farmdale, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, Feb 1888, age 12 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1930 census^1,2

1950 US Census

1950

Fondulac, IL, USA, age 63, single

Death

Dec 18, 1978

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T626_562; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 13; line 87; dwl 260-262.
[S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.

Audrey Houghton¹

F, #73966, b. 10 March 1929, d. 24 October 2022

Father*: John Cunningham Houghton¹ b. 30 Oct 1884, d. Jun 1968
Mother*: Alpha Mae Arnold¹ b. 12 Oct 1886, d. 28 Oct 1972

Family: Gene Van Pelt

Marriage*: Audrey Houghton married Gene Van Pelt.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 10, 1929

IL, USA, age 1 2/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Residence

1994

Rapid City, SD, USA

Living

Oct, 2014

AR, USA²

Obituary

March 10, 1929 – October 24, 2022

Audrey Elaine Van Pelt passed peacefully surrounded by her family on October 24, 2022, at the Josie Harper Hospice House. She was born in Peoria, IL in 1929, to John and Alpha Houghton. She attended Bradley University, where she met her husband, Gene. He preceded her in death.

After Gene and Audrey married they settled in Omaha, Nebraska, and had three daughters. Because of Gene’s long career with McKesson Drug Co., the family had the opportunity to live in many different states. Each move meant new friends and adventures for the family. Audrey always made the moves go smoothly and always kept busy with church, singing in choir, being a room parent, leading Girl Scout troops, sewing, and supporting her husband in his career.

Later, Audrey was very active with the Questors Antiques Organization, quilting groups, managing a home health care business, and being a patient advocate at a Rapid City hospital.

Audrey was always ready to hop in the car and visit her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, no matter where they lived, enjoying the scenery along the way.

We will remember Audrey for her contagious smile, beautiful voice, her kind and giving heart, her outgoing spirit, and the generous love she gave her family and friends.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; their infant son, Jeffrey; her parents; seven siblings.

She is survived by her children and their spouses: Paula and Myrle Buzzell, Linda Van Pelt-Carr and Michael Carr, and Laura and Brad Peschong; 6 grandchildren: Julie Schreiber, Jeff Buzzell, Tara Pugliese, Greg Vogel, Andrew Peschong and Emma Younie; 11 great-grandchildren: Emily, Sarah, and Jack Schreiber, Nathan and Nicholas Buzzell, Ava, Leah, and William Pugliese, Jillian and Jett Vogel, and Baker Younie.

Death

Oct 24, 2022

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T626_549; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 62; line 77, dwl 117-319-398.
[S415] E-mail from Jane L. Wing, Dec. 8, 2003.

Bertha A. Houghton¹

F, #73967, b. circa 1917

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1917

IL, USA, age 3 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Fondulac, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 59, a farmer; and Bertha A., age 3, "daughter"¹

ParentsD

father born in IN, mother in IL

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois, Roll: T625_410, Page: 23 B, ED: 163; line 100, dwl 23-23.

Marjory A. Millett¹

F, #73968, b. 14 June 1867

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 14, 1867

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Lemuel Millett¹

M, #73969

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

Family: Lettice Chase

Marriage*: Lemuel Millett married Lettice Chase on Nov, 1891.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Marriage

Nov, 1891

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Lettice Chase¹

F, #73970

Family: Lemuel Millett

Marriage*: Lettice Chase married Lemuel Millett, son of James B. Millett and Jane Hennigar, on Nov, 1891.¹

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Marriage

Nov, 1891

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same md

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Judson Millett¹

M, #73971, b. 26 October 1864

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

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Birth

Oct 26, 1864

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Fenwick B. Millett¹

M, #73972, b. 23 January 1866

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

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Birth

Jan 23, 1866

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Minnie R. Millett¹

F, #73973, b. 7 May 1868

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

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Birth

May 7, 1868

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Nettie M. Millett¹

F, #73974, b. 28 August 1870

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

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Birth

Aug 28, 1870

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Iram A. Millett¹

M, #73975, b. 21 August 1876

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

Biography

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Birth

Aug 21, 1876

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

William Millett¹

M, #73976, b. 1 July 1878

Father*: James B. Millett¹ b. 22 May 1838
Mother*: Jane Hennigar¹

Biography

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Birth

Jul 1, 1878

Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Albert Madora Millett¹

M, #73977, b. 22 June 1870

Father*: Calvin Millett¹ b. 16 Mar 1840
Mother*: Eliza Jane Webber¹

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Birth

Jun 22, 1870

Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Edgar Stirling Millett¹

M, #73978, b. 8 September 1872

Father*: Calvin Millett¹ b. 16 Mar 1840
Mother*: Eliza Jane Webber¹

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Birth

Sep 8, 1872

Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Mary Adelia Millett¹

F, #73979, b. 18 April 1874

Father*: Calvin Millett¹ b. 16 Mar 1840
Mother*: Eliza Jane Webber¹

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Birth

Apr 18, 1874

Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Elden St. Clair Millett¹

M, #73980, b. 22 May 1877

Father*: Calvin Millett¹ b. 16 Mar 1840
Mother*: Eliza Jane Webber¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

May 22, 1877

Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.