Houghton Surname Project

Nina Houghton¹

F, #78931, b. circa 1914, d. 26 May 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family 1: Joseph Schofield d. 1952

Marriage*: Nina Houghton married Joseph Schofield on 1946.²

Family 2: Joseph Willetts d. 1970

Marriage*: Nina Houghton married Joseph Willetts on 1966.²

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Birth

circa 1914

Middle Grove, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

knitting mill glove operator

Marriage

1946

Marriage

1966

Obituary

May 24, 2014

MRS. NINA HOUGHTON SCHOFIELD-WILLETTS Amsterdam - Mrs. Nina Houghton Schofield-Willetts 100, formerly of Waterford, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at the River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Middle Grove, NY, she was a lifelong resident of Saratoga County and was the daughter of the late Oliver and Caroline Cobart Houghton. A graduate of Albany Business College, she was employed as an Executive Secretary for the D & H Railroad until retiring. She was a member of the Loudonville Community Church. Mrs. Willetts was married to Joseph Schofield in 1946 until his passing away in 1952. She re-married Joseph Willetts in 1966 who passed away in 1970. She was also predeceased by four sisters; Mrs. Dorothy Mould, Mrs. Gloria Freeman, Miss. Leona Houghton and Mrs. Irene Mould, also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and nephews and their spouses. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home 1550 Route 9 Clifton Park. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Memory’s Garden, Colonie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 518-371-5454

Published in The Saratogian on May 28, 2014²

Death

May 26, 2014

River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 100²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Dorothy Houghton¹

F, #78932, b. circa 1919, d. before 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family: (?) Mould

Marriage*: Dorothy Houghton married (?) Mould.²

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Birth

circa 1919

NY, USA, age 4/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

knitting mill sweater operator

Marriage

Death

before 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Irene Houghton¹

F, #78933, b. circa 1920, d. before 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family: (?) Mould

Marriage*: Irene Houghton married (?) Mould.²

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Birth

circa 1920

NY, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

knitting mill inspector

Marriage

Death

before 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Gloria Houghton¹

F, #78934, b. circa 1924, d. before 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family: (?) Freeman

Marriage*: Gloria Houghton married (?) Freeman.²

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Birth

circa 1924

NY, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Death

before 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Mary Ann (?)¹

F, #78935, b. circa 1881

Family: George Edward Houghton b. 12 Aug 1876, d. Dec 1963

Marriage*: Mary Ann (?) married George Edward Houghton, son of John Houghton and Lillie Mufford, on circa 1902 age 22 and 21; mar 8 y in 1910 census.²
Marriage: Mary Ann (?) married George Edward Houghton, son of John Houghton and Lillie Mufford, on circa 1903.

Nelson L. Houghton² b. 1903
Dorothy A. Houghton² b. c 1908

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Birth

circa 1881

NY, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census²

Marriage

circa 1902

age 22 and 21; mar 8 y in 1910 census²

1910 Census

1910

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 34, shop machinist³

1920 Census

1920

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 42, Gen. Electric tool grinder⁴

1940 Census

1940

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 63, public school janitor⁵

1950 US Census

1950

Rotterdam, NY, USA, age 73, no occup

ParentsD

parents born in NY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818986.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; page 168, sheet 1A; line 44, dwl 9-13.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1077; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 171; line 3, dwl 188-203.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1262; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 122; line 50, dwl 126-140.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2774; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 47-23; line 78, dwl 330.

Nelson L. Houghton¹

M, #78936, b. 1903

Father*: George Edward Houghton¹ b. 12 Aug 1876, d. Dec 1963
Mother*: Mary Ann (?)¹ b. c 1881

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Birth

1903

NY, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census^1,2

Occupation

1940

public utility mechanic

Mil. Enls

Sep 9, 1942

Schenectady, NY, USA, Name: Nelson L Houghton Birth Year: 1903 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Schenectady Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1942 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Albany Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 66 Weight: 157²

Research

Sep 9, 1942

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; page 168, sheet 1A; line 44, dwl 9-13.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Dorothy A. Houghton¹

F, #78937, b. circa 1908

Father*: George Edward Houghton¹ b. 12 Aug 1876, d. Dec 1963
Mother*: Mary Ann (?)¹ b. c 1881

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Birth

circa 1908

NY, USA, age 1 10/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; page 168, sheet 1A; line 44, dwl 9-13.

Margaret Amanda Dennison¹

F, #78938, b. 28 April 1882, d. 11 March 1960

Family: Edwin D. Houghton b. 14 Jul 1881, d. 5 Feb 1972

Marriage*: Margaret Amanda Dennison married Edwin D. Houghton, son of David Houghton and Mary Harderburgh, on Nov 7, 1904 age 26 and 26.¹

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Birth

Apr 28, 1882

NY, USA, age 27 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Nov 7, 1904

age 26 and 26¹

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 28, electric works coil winder, next door to brother Smith Houghton²

1940 Census

1940

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 58, electrical foreman³

1950 US Census

1950

Rotterdam, WA, USA, age 68, no occup.

Death

Mar 11, 1960

Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Park View Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 11B; line 76, dwl 230-240.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 6, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 194; line 52, dwl 8-13.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02774; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 47-23.

Mary C. (?)^1,2

F, #78939, b. February 1870

Family: George S. Houghton b. Mar 1867, d. 23 Mar 1933

Marriage*: Mary C. (?) married George S. Houghton, son of James C. Houghton and Emma R. Brind, on circa 1893 age 26 and 24; mar 7 years in 1900 census.¹

Ernest Baker Houghton+² b. 10 Oct 1893, d. 1941

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Birth

Feb, 1870

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 41 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1893

age 26 and 24; mar 7 years in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Princetown, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 33, a farmer²

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 43, post office clerk³

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 52, post office mail clerk; and 2 lodgers⁴

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 39; page 189; sheet 5A; line 19, dwl 28-102-127.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Princetown, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 119; Sheet 4A; line 43, dwl 82-85.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 6, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 194; line 4, dwl 28-204-345.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 6, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1262; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 146; line 74, dwl 28-56-97.

Hannah Wickham¹

F, #78940, b. 1854, d. 22 December 1957

Family: David Henry Houghton b. 1851, d. 1890

Marriage*: Hannah Wickham married David Henry Houghton, son of David D. Houghton and Sophia J. (?).¹

Edmund Willington Houghton+¹ b. 8 Feb 1871, d. 21 Dec 1947
Francis Daniel Houghton+¹ b. 2 May 1873
Emma Houghton¹ b. c 1875
Ida Houghton¹ b. 1875, d. 1892
Minnie Houghton¹ b. c 1879
Charles Houghton³ b. 1881, d. 1919
Henry David Houghton+² b. 20 Jul 1883, d. 1936
Cora Houghton b. 1885, d. 1924

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Birth

1854

NY, USA, age 26 in 1880 census; age 56 in 1910 census; age 61 in 1920 census;
age 75 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 75²

Death

Dec 22, 1957

Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bethlehem, Albany Co., New York; ED 65, p. 22B, line 22, dwl 196-202.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 42; sheet 3B; line 59, dwl 340-43-71.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 7, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 199; line 24, dwl 301-241-243.

Henry David Houghton¹

M, #78941, b. 20 July 1883, d. 1936

Father*: David Henry Houghton b. 1851, d. 1890
Mother*: Hannah Wickham² b. 1854, d. 22 Dec 1957

Family: Maud C. (?) b. c 1885

Marriage*: Henry David Houghton married Maud C. (?) age 26.³

Myrtle Houghton³ b. c 1912

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Birth

Jul 20, 1883

Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 36 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

age 26³

Mil. Draft

between 1917 and 1918

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA¹

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 36, electric works drop forger³

Occupation

1930

an electric works tool maker

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 75²

Death

1936

Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818931.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 42; sheet 3B; line 59, dwl 340-43-71.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 7, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151; line 47, dwl 325-9-11.

Vivian E. Houghton¹

F, #78942, b. 15 September 1922, d. 10 July 2015

Father*: Alvin Agustus Houghton¹ b. 5 Dec 1881, d. 5 Jan 1968
Mother*: Dora B. Gordon¹ b. 1885, d. 8 Mar 1969

Family: Allan H. Cooper b. 28 Sep 1920, d. 3 Jul 1974

Marriage*: Vivian E. Houghton married Allan H. Cooper.

Allan H. Cooper Jr

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Birth

Sep 15, 1922

Schenectady, NY, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Death

Jul 10, 2015

Ballston Lake, Saratoga Co., NY, USA

Obituary

Survived by her 2 daughters and 1 son and their spouses; eight grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a niece

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 61; sheet 4B; line 75, dwl 528-85-91.

Effie B. Haverly¹

F, #78943, b. 13 September 1883, d. 11 September 1962

Family: Morris Theron Houghton b. 10 Jan 1879, d. 13 Oct 1944

Marriage*: Effie B. Haverly married Morris Theron Houghton, son of Eli Houghton and Nancy Elvira Stilwell, on Sep 30, 1907 age 29 and 24.¹

Ella Houghton+³ b. 20 Feb 1909, d. 27 May 2002
William James Houghton+³ b. 2 Mar 1911, d. 5 Nov 1987

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Birth

Sep 13, 1883

NY, USA, age 35 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Sep 30, 1907

age 29 and 24¹

Residence

Sep 12, 1918

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA²

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 40, General Electric Co. assembler³

Death

Sep 11, 1962

NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 48; page 49 sheet 14A; line 30, dwl 1228-248-383.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818986.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 154; line 47, dwl 911-138-240.

Lee Houghton¹

M, #78944, b. 25 January 1893, d. 26 April 1954

Father*: Daniel Houghton² b. 15 Mar 1857, d. 12 Dec 1915
Mother*: Adelia Van Epps² b. Jun 1870, d. 1939

Family: Lulu M. Van Epps b. c 1894

Marriage*: Lee Houghton married Lulu M. Van Epps on Sep 18, 1912 at Schenectady, NY, USA, age 19 and 17.¹

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Birth

Jan 25, 1893

NY, USA, age 7 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census^1,3

Marriage

Sep 18, 1912

Schenectady, NY, USA, age 19 and 17¹

Mil. Draft

between 1917 and 1918

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA³

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 26, US wharehouse saddler; and brother in law Earl S. Van Epps, 10, single⁴

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 37, electric works switchman¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 47, bottle exchange laborer; and brother in law Earl Van Epps⁵

1950 US Census

1950

Schenectady, NY, USA, age 57, automotive mfg, guard

Death

Apr 26, 1954

Schenectady, NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 50; sheet 5B; line 93, dwl 1680-112-118.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: T623 1160; Enumeration District: 120; Sheet 13B; line 62, dwl 239-274.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818931.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 158; line 73, dwl 212-93-105.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2777; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 47-107; line 3, dwl 1687.

Lulu M. Van Epps¹

F, #78945, b. circa 1894

Family: Lee Houghton b. 25 Jan 1893, d. 26 Apr 1954

Marriage*: Lulu M. Van Epps married Lee Houghton, son of Daniel Houghton and Adelia Van Epps, on Sep 18, 1912 at Schenectady, NY, USA, age 19 and 17.²

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Birth

circa 1894

NY, USA, age 24 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Sep 18, 1912

Schenectady, NY, USA, age 19 and 17²

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 26, US wharehouse saddler; and brother in law Earl S. Van Epps, 10, single¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 47, bottle exchange laborer; and brother in law Earl Van Epps³

1950 US Census

1950

Schenectady, NY, USA, age 57, automotive mfg, guard

ParentsD

parents born in NY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 158; line 73, dwl 212-93-105.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 50; sheet 5B; line 93, dwl 1680-112-118.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2777; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 47-107; line 3, dwl 1687.

Delia Houghton¹

F, #78946, b. circa 1870

Biography

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Birth

circa 1870

NY, USA, age 59 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1888

age 18

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 59, a widow, a housekeeper for Howard and Alta Lapp¹

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 67; page 211, sheet 14A; line 6, dwl 138-320.

Carol Ann Houghton¹

F, #78947, b. circa 1927

Father*: Albert E. Houghton¹ b. 1 May 1901, d. 4 Oct 1984
Mother*: Lelia M. Franklin¹ b. 2 Jan 1901, d. 27 Apr 1994

Family 1: (?) Vanevera

Marriage*: Carol Ann Houghton married (?) Vanevera.

Victoria L Vanevera b. c 1948

Family 2: (?) Petrie

Marriage*: Carol Ann Houghton married (?) Petrie.

Biography

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Birth

circa 1927

NY, USA, age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Living

1984

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 71; page 17, sheet 4A; line 27, dwl 7-66-103.

Clara A. Houghton¹

F, #78948, b. circa March 1910, d. 1957

Father*: Robert Houghton b. 14 Feb 1863, d. 25 May 1914
Mother*: Minnie LeRoy¹ b. Sep 1878, d. 15 Mar 1965

Family: (?) Kramer

Marriage*: Clara A. Houghton married (?) Kramer.

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Birth

circa Mar, 1910

NY, USA, age 1/12 in 1910 census; age 9 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 20, a porcelain dept. bookkeeper¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 30, single, electrical plant office clerk²

Marriage

Death

1957

Burial

Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 79; sheet 1B; line 84; dwl 434-13-21.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 47-84; line 42, dwl 545.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Minnie LeRoy^1,2

F, #78949, b. September 1878, d. 15 March 1965

Family 1: Robert Houghton b. 14 Feb 1863, d. 25 May 1914

Marriage*: Minnie LeRoy married Robert Houghton, son of David Houghton and Catherine Louise (?), on circa 1897 age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census.

Mabel Houghton⁵ b. 26 Jul 1897, d. 8 Aug 1897
Myrtle Houghton² b. 18 Jul 1898, d. 6 May 1943
Ada C. Houghton b. 20 Jan 1908, d. 15 Aug 1927
Clara A. Houghton¹ b. c Mar 1910, d. 1957

Family 2: Thomas A. Turner b. c 1866

Marriage*: Minnie LeRoy married Thomas A. Turner at NY, USA, age 23 and 18 at first marriages.¹

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Birth

Sep, 1878

NY, USA, age 21 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1897

age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census

1900 Census

1900

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 35, laborer; 2 children born, 1 living³

Note

1910

4 children born, 3 living

1910 Census

Apr 18, 1910

Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer⁴

Marriage

NY, USA, age 23 and 18 at first marriages¹

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 65, a tea store shipping clerk¹

Death

Mar 15, 1965

NY, USA²

Burial

Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA²

ParentsD

parents born in Germany; parents born in NY in 1910 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 79; sheet 1B; line 84; dwl 434-13-21.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet 31B; line 58, dwl 506-664.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1077; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 163;
line 30, dwl 20-20.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Robert Houghton¹

M, #78950, b. 14 February 1863, d. 25 May 1914

Father*: David Houghton⁴ b. May 1836, d. 2 Dec 1903
Mother*: Catherine Louise (?)^2,3 b. Jul 1840

Family 1: Ida M. Ostrom b. 23 Mar 1852, d. 28 Dec 1894

Marriage*: Robert Houghton married Ida M. Ostrom.⁵

Family 2: Minnie LeRoy b. Sep 1878, d. 15 Mar 1965

Marriage*: Robert Houghton married Minnie LeRoy on circa 1897 age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census.

Mabel Houghton⁶ b. 26 Jul 1897, d. 8 Aug 1897
Myrtle Houghton¹ b. 18 Jul 1898, d. 6 May 1943
Ada C. Houghton b. 20 Jan 1908, d. 15 Aug 1927
Clara A. Houghton b. c Mar 1910, d. 1957

Biography

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Birth

Feb 14, 1863

NY, USA, Feb 1865, age 35 in 1900 census; age 46 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

⁵

Marriage

circa 1897

age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census

1900 Census

1900

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 35, laborer; 2 children born, 1 living¹

1910 Census

Apr 18, 1910

Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer²

Death

May 25, 1914

NY, USA

Burial

Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

ParentsS

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet 31B; line 58, dwl 506-664.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1077; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 163;
line 30, dwl 20-20.
[S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, p. 1213.
[S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, pp. 1213-1215.
[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

Virginia T. (?)¹

F, #78951, b. circa 1877

Family: Smith Houghton b. 29 Jan 1879, d. 24 Jan 1959

Marriage*: Virginia T. (?) married Smith Houghton, son of David Houghton and Mary Harderburgh, age 31 and 18 at first mar.¹

Warren E. Houghton¹ b. 2 Jan 1921, d. 14 Dec 2000

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Birth

circa 1877

NY, USA, age 52 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1895

Marriage

age 31 and 18 at first mar¹

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 169, sheet 2A; line 33; dwl 2571-31-34.

Warren E. Houghton¹

M, #78952, b. 2 January 1921, d. 14 December 2000

Father*: Smith Houghton¹ b. 29 Jan 1879, d. 24 Jan 1959
Mother*: Virginia T. (?)¹ b. c 1877

Biography

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Birth

Jan 2, 1921

NY, USA, age 8 in 1930 census^1,2

Residence

1935

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

1940 Census

1940

Gloversville, Fulton Co., NY, USA, age 18, single, new worker³

Mil. Enls

Dec 11, 1941

Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, PFC US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II; Name: Warren E Houghton Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Montgomery Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1941 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Albany Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Gas And Oil Man Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 69 Weight: 145⁴

Research

Dec 11, 1941

Death

Dec 14, 2000

Burial

Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, NY, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 169, sheet 2A; line 33; dwl 2571-31-34.
[S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Gloversville, Fulton, New York; Roll: T627_2536; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 18-27; line 53.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Florence H. Lillis¹

F, #78953, b. circa 1894

Family: Stephen Henry Houghton b. 1 Feb 1892, d. Sep 1975

Marriage*: Florence H. Lillis married Stephen Henry Houghton, son of Edmund Willington Houghton and Hattie O. King, on circa 1911 age 19 and 17.¹

Stephen. Willis Houghton+¹ b. 29 Jun 1913, d. 23 Feb 2012
Duane K. Houghton+¹ b. c 1915, d. 24 Aug 1957
(?) Houghton⁴ d. b 2012

Biography

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Birth

circa 1894

NY, USA, age 25 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1911

age 19 and 17¹

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 27, Illuminating company lineman; and brother in law Ulis J. Lillis, 18²

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 48, electrical tinsmith³

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 170, sheet 3A; line 26; dwl 2-54-58.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 7, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 151; line 72, dwl 356-94-158.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 47-69; line 71, dwl 66.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailygazette/obituary.aspx

Stephen. Willis Houghton¹

M, #78954, b. 29 June 1913, d. 23 February 2012

Father*: Stephen Henry Houghton^2,1 b. 1 Feb 1892, d. Sep 1975
Mother*: Florence H. Lillis² b. c 1894

Family 1: Edna Lindstead d. 17 Dec 1996

Marriage*: Stephen. Willis Houghton married Edna Lindstead on Aug 9, 1936 at Schenectady, NY, USA.¹

Dale F. Houghton¹ b. c 1939
Carroll W. Houghton+¹ b. c 1944

Family 2: Rena M. Ahnert b. c 1917, d. 26 Jul 2010

Marriage*: Stephen. Willis Houghton married Rena M. Ahnert on Jul 22, 1967.¹

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 29, 1913

Medway, NY, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census^2,1

Research

Mil. Enls

between 1932 and 1934

honorably discharged United States Air Force veteran, stationed at Mitchell Field, Long Island

Marriage

Aug 9, 1936

Schenectady, NY, USA¹

1950 US Census

1950

Galway, NY, USA, age 36, electric factory welder

Marriage

Jul 22, 1967

Death

Feb 23, 2012

River Ridge Living Center, Amesterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA¹

Obituary

Feb 25, 2012

S. Willis Houghton Amsterdam S. Willis Houghton, 98, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday morning, February 23, 2012, at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Medway, NY, on June 29, 1913, he was the son of the late Stephen H and Florence Ann Lillis Houghton. Willis was a graduate of Schenectady High School, Class of 1932. Willis was an Arc and Mig assembly welder, reading from blue prints, part of which was contracted by the United States Navy for General Electric Company in Schenectady, NY. He was an honorably discharged United States Air Force veteran, stationed at Mitchell Field, Long Island from 1932 to 1934 Willis was a member of the Saving Grace Baptist Church in Fonda, NY. His first wife, Edna Lindstead Houghton, predeceased him on December 17, 1996. Rena M. Ahnert Houghton, whom he married on July 22, 1967, predeceased Willis on July 26, 2010. He is survived by one son, Carroll W. Houghton of Saratoga Springs, NY; one daughter, Dale F. Roach (Allen) of Lowville, NY; two stepsons, Carl Ahnert (lynne) of Canastota, NY, and Gerald Ahnert (Betsy) of Syracuse, NY; four grandchildren, David (Ann) Ahnert, Teresa Follett, Christopher (Melissa) Houghton and Jason (Lynn) Houghton; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Willis was also predeceased by one sister and one brother. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park and Garden in Schenectady, NY. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 to 11 prior to the funeral service at the Riley Mortuary. Memorial gifts in Mr. Houghton's name may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steel Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to Fulton County Office for the Aging, 19 North Williams Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. To send online condolences, please visit www.rileymort uary.com
Published in The Daily Gazette Co. on February 25, 2012¹

Burial

Evergreen Memorial Park and Garden, Schenectady, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailygazette/obituary.aspx
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 170, sheet 3A; line 26; dwl 2-54-58.

Duane K. Houghton¹

M, #78955, b. circa 1915, d. 24 August 1957

Father*: Stephen Henry Houghton¹ b. 1 Feb 1892, d. Sep 1975
Mother*: Florence H. Lillis¹ b. c 1894

Family: June Graham b. c 1918, d. b 2013

Marriage*: Duane K. Houghton married June Graham on Sep 23, 1938 at Schnectady, NY, USA.²

Sheryl E. Houghton³ b. c 1943, d. 14 Oct 2013

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1915

NY, USA, age 4 6/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Sep 23, 1938

Schnectady, NY, USA²

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 24, electrical assembler²

1950 US Census

1950

Schnectady, NY, USA, age 34, electrical co. maintenance repair; and mother in law Cormenia Graham, 56, widow

Death

Aug 24, 1957

NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 170, sheet 3A; line 26; dwl 2-54-58.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 47-69; line 27, dwl 75.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/…

Eva Mildred Lewis¹

F, #78956, b. between 1906 and 1909, d. 12 February 2006

Family: Raymond Wesley Houghton b. 17 May 1902, d. 21 Jul 1981

Marriage*: Eva Mildred Lewis married Raymond Wesley Houghton, son of C. Wesley Houghton and Caroline (?), on May 28, 1937 age 27 and 20.¹

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

between 1906 and 1909

NY, USA, age 21 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

May 28, 1937

age 27 and 20¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 37, State of New York tax and fin. clerk²

1950 US Census

1950

Schenectady, NY, USA, age 47, NY State Dept of Purchase, accounting clerk

Death

Feb 12, 2006

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Scotia, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 6; page 93, sheet 21A; line 7; dwl 155-542-592.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2777; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 47-109; line 80, dwl 16.

Freeman C. Houghton^1,2

M, #78957, b. 14 February 1920, d. 19 September 1950

Father*: Arthur Foster Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1882, d. 24 Dec 1969
Mother*: Laura May Asay¹ b. 9 Oct 1886, d. 6 Nov 1966

Biography

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Birth

Feb 14, 1920

NY, USA, age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census¹

Death

Sep 19, 1950

Burial

Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa, Schuyler Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Catharine, Schuyler Co., New York; Roll: 1647; Enumeration District: 2; page 141, sheet 2A; line 22; dwl 20-20.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lodi, Seneca, New York; Roll: T627_2779; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50-12; line 16, dwl 124.

June R. Houghton¹

F, #78958, b. between 1923 and 1925, d. 6 August 2010

Father*: Arthur Foster Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1882, d. 24 Dec 1969
Mother*: Laura May Asay¹ b. 9 Oct 1886, d. 6 Nov 1966

Family: Alfred Clark b. c 1919

Marriage: June R. Houghton married Alfred Clark.

Alfred H. Clark Jr b. c 1943
Mary F. Clark b. c 1945
Betty Lou Clark b. c 1946
Ruth Marie Clark b. Jul 1950

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

between 1923 and 1925

NY, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

Cayuta, NY, USA, age 31, lumber co. laborer

Death

Aug 6, 2010

Obituary

Aug 7, 2010

BROWN, June Clark
Age 87, of Montour Falls, NY. passed away on Friday. August, 6, 2010, at the Seneca View Nursing Facility. Her daughter. Ruth (Fred) Ban- of Montour Falls, NY, survives Mrs. Brown; 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; and niece, Janet Green. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her first husband, Alfred Clark Sr; son, Alfred Clark Jr; daughters, Mary Moore and Betty Crane; and her second husband. Nelson Brown. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY on Monday, August 9, 2010, from 1-3 p.m. Her funeral and committal service will be held following visitation at 3 p.m. with Rev. Sheila Price to officiate. Interment in Second Milo Cemetery at the convenience of the familv.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Catharine, Schuyler Co., New York; Roll: 1647; Enumeration District: 2; page 141, sheet 2A; line 22; dwl 20-20.

George Houghton¹

M, #78959, b. circa 1861

Biography

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Birth

circa 1861

NY, USA, age 68 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Amityville, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, age 68, brother in law and living with James W. Cowrigall¹

ParentsS

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Amityville, Suffolk Co. New York; Roll: 1649; Enumeration District: 6; sheet 9B; line 79; dwl 236-238.

Jennie Houghton¹

F, #78960, b. circa 1879

Biography

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Birth

circa 1879

England, age 50 in 1930 census¹

Immigration

1904

1930 Census

1930

Lindenhurst, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, age 50, property $10,000¹

ParentsD

parents born in England¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lindenhurst, Suffolk Co. New York; Roll: 1649; Enumeration District: 10; page 119, sheet 14A; line 48; dwl 447-447.