Houghton Surname Project

Cecelia Gregor¹

F, #79381, b. circa 1903

Family: Arthur Stephen Houghton b. 28 Jan 1896, d. 6 Mar 1968

Marriage*: Cecelia Gregor married Arthur Stephen Houghton, son of Patrick Houghton and Mary Ann Hearn, on circa 1925 age 23.³

Arthur Stephen Houghton Jr+ b. 2 Oct 1926, d. 24 Nov 2004
Deacon Patrick T. Houghton+³ b. 9 Feb 1929, d. 20 Oct 1998
William J. Houghton+³ b. 1931, d. 11 Oct 2013

Biography

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Birth

circa 1903

PA, USA, age 27 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 census²

Marriage

circa 1925

age 23³

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 27, daughter of Paul and Anna Gregor²

1940 Census

1940

Carroll, Coos Co., NH, USA, age 44, overnight cabins manager⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Carroll, Coos Co., NH, USA, age 54, owner and operator of tourist cabins; 4 houses from brother John⁵

Death

ParentsD

father born in MA, mother born in PA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/unionleader/obituary.aspx
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2124; Enumeration District: 139; sheet 18A, page 168, line 31, dwl 1437-233-309.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Carroll, Coos, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2285; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4-26; line 27, dwl 84.
[S1554] 1950 U.S. Federal Census , Carroll, Coos Co., New Hampshire, USA.

Arthur Stephen Houghton Jr¹

M, #79382, b. 2 October 1926, d. 24 November 2004

Father*: Arthur Stephen Houghton b. 28 Jan 1896, d. 6 Mar 1968
Mother*: Cecelia Gregor b. c 1903

Family 1: Sherrill M. (?) b. c 1943

Marriage*: Arthur Stephen Houghton Jr married Sherrill M. (?)³

Family 2:

William Ferguson Houghton¹ b. 29 Dec 1959, d. 29 Dec 1959

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Birth

Oct 2, 1926

PA, USA, age 3 6/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census^2,1

Marriage

Living

1998

Long Island, NY, USA

Death

Nov 24, 2004

11/24/2004 on ANC computer¹

Burial

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, USA, Section 54 Site 123

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2124; Enumeration District: 139; sheet 18A, page 168, line 31, dwl 1437-233-309.
[S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.

Cathrine V. Murphy¹

F, #79383, b. circa 1904

Family: Francis Joseph Houghton b. 8 Apr 1904, d. Mar 1975

Marriage*: Cathrine V. Murphy married Francis Joseph Houghton, son of Patrick Houghton and Catherine Kane, on circa 1928 age 24 and 24.¹

Joseph Francis Houghton+¹ b. 11 Nov 1929, d. 31 Jul 2004
Eleanor V. Houghton+¹ b. c 1932, d. 14 Feb 2015
Kathleen Houghton¹ b. c 1934
Francis Houghton² b. c 1936
Jeanette Houghton+² b. c 1938, d. 28 Nov 2005

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Birth

circa 1904

PA, USA, age 26 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census; also Scotland in 1930¹

Marriage

circa 1928

age 24 and 24¹

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 26, grocery store manager¹

1940 Census

1940

Philadelpha, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 36, WPA clerk²

1950 US Census

1950

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 45, restaurant counterman

ParentsD

father born in Irish Free State, mother born in Northern Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2124; Enumeration District: 139; sheet 24A, page 174, line 9, dwl 1405-357-395.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3730; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 51-1359; line 4, dwl 1521.

Joseph Francis Houghton¹

M, #79384, b. 11 November 1929, d. 31 July 2004

Father*: Francis Joseph Houghton² b. 8 Apr 1904, d. Mar 1975
Mother*: Cathrine V. Murphy² b. c 1904

Family: Helen B. McDonnell b. c 1930

Marriage: Joseph Francis Houghton married Helen B. McDonnell.¹

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Birth

Nov 11, 1929

Philadephia, PA, USA, age 5/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census²

Occupation

1950

oil co. seaman

Death

Jul 31, 2004

Springfield, PA, USA, age 74¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2124; Enumeration District: 139; sheet 24A, page 174, line 9, dwl 1405-357-395.

Peter A. Houghton¹

M, #79385, b. 11 January 1877

Father*: (?) Houghton

Family: Susan (?) b. c 1890

Marriage*: Peter A. Houghton married Susan (?) on circa 1918 age 38 and 28.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jan 11, 1877

Malan, Ireland (Irish Free State), age 43 in 1920 census;age 50 in 1930 census; WWII: 11 Jan 1880^1,2,3

Immigration

1905

Marriage

circa 1918

age 38 and 28¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 43, laborer⁴

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, electric storage building packer¹

Mil. Draft

Apr 27, 1942

WWII, age 62

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, occupation: State Hospital, Byberry, PA²

1950 US Census

1950

General Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 73, married, patient

1950 US Census

1950

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 73, retail liquor store clerk

ParentsS

parents born in Irish Free State¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2126; Enumeration District: 796; sheet 4A, page 85, line 27, dwl 2756-69-72.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1907761.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1624; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 367.

Susan (?)¹

F, #79386, b. circa 1890

Family: Peter A. Houghton b. 11 Jan 1877

Marriage*: Susan (?) married Peter A. Houghton, son of (?) Houghton, on circa 1918 age 38 and 28.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1890

Ireland, age 40 in 1930 census¹

Immigration

1910

Marriage

circa 1918

age 38 and 28¹

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, electric storage building packer¹

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, occupation: State Hospital, Byberry, PA²

1950 US Census

1950

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 73, retail liquor store clerk

ParentsD

parents born in Northern Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2126; Enumeration District: 796; sheet 4A, page 85, line 27, dwl 2756-69-72.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.

Oliver Houghton¹

M, #79387, b. 3 October 1886

Family: Daisy Ellen Robbins b. c 1893

Marriage*: Oliver Houghton married Daisy Ellen Robbins on circa 1915 age 28 and 22.

John Robbins Houghton² b. 5 Nov 1917, d. 7 Apr 1992
Bettina Olive Houghton² b. 2 Jan 1925
Marjorie Houghton⁴ b. c 1933

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Birth

Oct 3, 1886

Alcester, Warwickshire, England, age 32 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1930 census¹

Immigration

1910

Marriage

circa 1915

age 28 and 22

Mil. Draft

1918

Philadephia, PA, USA, age 30, butler

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 32, bank messenger³

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 43, insurance agent²

1940 Census

1940

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 53, bank guard⁴

Mil. Enls

Apr 27, 1942

WWII, age 55¹

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, occupation: Pennsylvania Company¹

1950 US Census

1950

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 62, bank clerk

ParentsS

parents born in England²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2129; Enumeration District: 204; sheet 9B, line 89, dwl 5365-288-273.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1621; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 311; line 57, dwl 2108-184-312.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3756; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 51-2213; line 7, dwl 5365.

Daisy Ellen Robbins¹

F, #79388, b. circa 1893

Family: Oliver Houghton b. 3 Oct 1886

Marriage*: Daisy Ellen Robbins married Oliver Houghton on circa 1915 age 28 and 22.

John Robbins Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1917, d. 7 Apr 1992
Bettina Olive Houghton¹ b. 2 Jan 1925
Marjorie Houghton³ b. c 1933

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1893

England, age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1915

age 28 and 22

Immigration

1916

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 32, bank messenger²

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 43, insurance agent¹

1940 Census

1940

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 53, bank guard³

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, occupation: Pennsylvania Company⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 62, bank clerk

ParentsD

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2129; Enumeration District: 204; sheet 9B, line 89, dwl 5365-288-273.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1621; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 311; line 57, dwl 2108-184-312.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3756; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 51-2213; line 7, dwl 5365.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.

John Robbins Houghton¹

M, #79389, b. 5 November 1917, d. 7 April 1992

Father*: Oliver Houghton¹ b. 3 Oct 1886
Mother*: Daisy Ellen Robbins¹ b. c 1893

Family: Rose Caterfino b. c 1922

Marriage*: John Robbins Houghton married Rose Caterfino at Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Biography

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Birth

Nov 5, 1917

Moylan, PA, USA, age 2 1/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census¹

Mil. Draft

1940

Philadephia, PA, USA, age 23, Occupation: Penna Co Insurance

Mil. Enls

US Merchant Marine

Marriage

Philadelphia, PA, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 32, chain store, bakery office, tabulating supervisor

Last Loc

Manahawkin, Ocean Co., NJ, USA

Death

Apr 7, 1992

Morlan Del, PA, USA

Obituary

Apr 10, 1992

JOHN R. HOUGHTON of Manahawkin died Tuesday at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin Mr Houghton lived in Havertown, Pa., before moving to Manahawkin five years ago. He worked for 25 years as an inventory control manager for WPVI (Channel 6) in Philadelphia He was a Mason and was in the Merchant Marine during World War II. Survivors: his wife, Rose: a son, John Jr. of Vermontville. N.Y; a daughter. Pamela David of Downingtown. Pa., and three grandchildren

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2129; Enumeration District: 204; sheet 9B, line 89, dwl 5365-288-273.

Bettina Olive Houghton¹

F, #79390, b. 2 January 1925

Father*: Oliver Houghton¹ b. 3 Oct 1886
Mother*: Daisy Ellen Robbins¹ b. c 1893

Biography

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Birth

Jan 2, 1925

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

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2129; Enumeration District: 204; sheet 9B, line 89, dwl 5365-288-273.

Anna S. Trimble^1,2

F, #79391, b. circa 1876

Family: Frank Garwood Houghton b. 17 Nov 1876

Marriage*: Anna S. Trimble married Frank Garwood Houghton, son of Leonard L. Houghton and Mary (?), on circa 1895 age 28 and 30; mar 3 [sic] y in 1910 census.³

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1876

PA, USA, age 32 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census³

Marriage

circa 1895

age 28 and 30; mar 3 [sic] y in 1910 census³

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 43, street railway signal repairman⁴

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 55, foreman³

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1907764.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 40, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1410; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1031; line 18, dwl 1314-6-6.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2129; Enumeration District: 215; sheet 19B, line 57, dwl 1940-554-375.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 40, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1642; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 1507; line 12, dwl 1314-439-452.

Henry Houghton¹

M, #79392, b. circa 1924

Father*: William Henry Houghton¹ b. 11 Jun 1898, d. 21 May 1963
Mother*: Marie Fink b. c 1901, d. b 1930

Biography

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Birth

circa 1924

PA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census¹

Living

2002

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 238:ITAL]; sheet 5B, line 65, dwl 7281-80-81.

Anna Matilda Fink^1,2

F, #79393, b. 30 September 1894, d. 13 June 1974

Father*: Archibald Fink² b. Feb 1870, d. 15 Jul 1948

Mother*: Nellie Dempster Fithian² b. 1876

Family: Henry Mattox Kincy b. 26 Jul 1893, d. 22 May 1979

Marriage*: Anna Matilda Fink married Henry Mattox Kincy on Nov 9, 1915 at Camden, Camden Co., NJ, USA, age 19 and 18.

Anna Matilda Kincy Jr² b. 1915, d. 1916

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Sep 30, 1894 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 24 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census^1,2
Marriage Nov 9, 1915 Camden, Camden Co., NJ, USA, age 19 and 18
1920 Census 1920 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 24, shipyard rigger³
1930 Census 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 34, city fire dept. hoseman; and four children who are in-laws⁴
1940 Census 1940 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 45, lieutenant city fire department; and sister in law Florence Washam, 33, PA, and nephew Joshua Washam, 14, PA⁵
Death Jun 13, 1974 Broward Co., FL, USA²
Research Charles Houghton, age 3 4/5, is given as brother in law of Anna's husband in 1930 census; as nephew in 1940 census; he is nephew of Anna, son of her sister Marie
ParentsD parents born in PA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 239; sheet 10A, page 30, line 5, dwl 7425, dwl 123-127.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/65335434/person/38131703912

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 40, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1641; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 1469; Image: 462.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0239; Image: 60.0; FHL microfilm: 2341865.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3737; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 51-1631; line 63, dwl 7425.

Henry Mattox Kincy^1,2

M, #79394, b. 26 July 1893, d. 22 May 1979

Family: Anna Matilda Fink b. 30 Sep 1894, d. 13 Jun 1974

Marriage*: Henry Mattox Kincy married Anna Matilda Fink, daughter of Archibald Fink and Nellie Dempster Fithian, on Nov 9, 1915 at Camden, Camden Co., NJ, USA, age 19 and 18.

Anna Matilda Kincy Jr² b. 1915, d. 1916

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jul 26, 1893 Greenville, Hunt Co., TX, USA, age 24, TX, in 1920 census; age 34, PA, in 1930 census; age 45, TX, in 1940 census^1,2
Marriage Nov 9, 1915 Camden, Camden Co., NJ, USA, age 19 and 18
1920 Census 1920 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 24, shipyard rigger³
1930 Census 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 34, city fire dept. hoseman; and four children who are in-laws⁴
1940 Census 1940 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 45, lieutenant city fire department; and sister in law Florence Washam, 33, PA, and nephew Joshua Washam, 14, PA⁵
Death May 22, 1979 Broward Co., FL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 239; sheet 10A, page 30, line 5, dwl 7425, dwl 123-127.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/65335434/person/38131703912

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 40, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1641; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 1469; Image: 462.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0239; Image: 60.0; FHL microfilm: 2341865.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3737; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 51-1631; line 63, dwl 7425.

Margaret Bohannan¹

F, #79395, b. circa 1888

Family 1: (?) Fitzsimmons

Marriage*: Margaret Bohannan married (?) Fitzsimmons.

Family 2: James Worthington Houghton b. 29 Jan 1895, d. Oct 1985

Marriage*: Margaret Bohannan married James Worthington Houghton, son of James W. Houghton and Mary A. Eppley, on circa 1917 age 21 and 31.

Joseph Fitzsimmons³ b. c 1905

Catherine Fitzsimmons³ b. c 1911

Margarette Fitzsimmons³ b. c 1912

James Fitzsimmons² b. c 1914

John James Houghton+^2,1 b. 4 Jul 1917, d. 28 Dec 1977

William James Houghton+² b. 27 Sep 1919, d. 17 May 1941

Mary Teresa Houghton² b. 1 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jul 1992

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1888 PA, USA, age 33 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census²
Marriage
Marriage circa 1917 age 21 and 31
1920 Census 1920 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 25, chemical plant pipe fitters helper³
1930 Census 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 33, an airport carpenter; and mother in law Catherine Kearns, 63, widow²
1940 Census 1940 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 43, hospital pipe fitter⁴
Residence Apr 27, 1942 Paschal St., Philadelphia, PA, USA, occupation: American Tobacco Co.
1950 US Census 1950 Philadelphia, PA, USA, a James Houghton, age 55, tobacco co. watchman; wife Margaret and daughter Mary
ParentsD Catherine Kearns, widowed; unclear if remarried; parents born in PA; Mother's parents born in Irish Free State

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Christopher John Houghton, Sep. 22, 2010.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 243; sheet 33B, line 75, dwl 8204-441-513.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pensylvania; Enumeration District: 1290; Page: 1A; line 30, dwl 1116.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03737; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 51-1616B.

John James Houghton¹

M, #79396, b. 4 July 1917, d. 28 December 1977

Father*: James Worthington Houghton^2,3 b. 29 Jan 1895, d. Oct 1985

Mother*: Margaret Bohannan^2,3 b. c 1888

Family: Mary Cecelia Ruoff b. 4 Nov 1919, d. 17 Jan 1999

Marriage*: John James Houghton married Mary Cecelia Ruoff.³

John James Houghton Jr+¹ b. 30 Jan 1938

Margaret Mary Houghton+⁴ b. 29 Oct 1939

William John Houghton+⁴ b. 27 Mar 1943, d. 24 Jul 2011

Mary Margaret Houghton+⁴ b. 15 Aug 1947

James John Houghton+⁴ b. 22 Jun 1949

Mildred Theresa Houghton⁴ b. 26 May 1952, d. 19 Dec 1952

Theresa Marion Houghton+⁴ b. 7 Apr 1955

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project Y
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jul 4, 1917 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 2 7/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 22 in 1940 census^3,4
Marriage ³
Mil. Draft 1940 Philadephia, PA, USA, age 23, self employed
1940 Census 1940 Philadephia, PA, USA, age 22, own business, paper hanger⁵
SSN PA, USA, 163-18-0056
1950 US Census 1950 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 32, paperhanger, proprietor
Death Dec 28, 1977 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA⁴
Obituary Dec 29, 1977 HOUGHTON
On Dec. 28, 1977, JOHN SR., husband of Marv Ruoff, of S. W. Phila., father of John Jr., Mrs. Mar- garet Doyle, William J., Mrs. Marv Doyle, James J. and Mrs. Theresa Fryer; also survived by 17 grand- children, his father, James and his Sister, Marv Murray
Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Christopher Houghton, Sep. 20, 2010.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 243; sheet 33B, line 75, dwl 8204-441-513.

[S415] E-mail from Christopher John Houghton, Sep. 22, 2010.

[S415] E-mail from Christopher John Houghton, Sep. 25, 2010 from a 1990 family reunion family chart.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03736; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 51-1593.

William James Houghton¹

M, #79397, b. 27 September 1919, d. 17 May 1941

Father*: James Worthington Houghton² b. 29 Jan 1895, d. Oct 1985

Mother*: Margaret Bohannan² b. c 1888

Family: Ethel M. Roper b. c 1923

Marriage*: William James Houghton married Ethel M. Roper.¹

Margaret G. Houghton¹ b. c 1940

Patricia A. Houghton b. c 1942

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Sep 27, 1919 Philadephia, PA, USA, age 2/12 in 1920 census; age 9 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census; Death cert. 10 Oct 1919²
Marriage ¹
Mil. Draft 1940 Philadephia, PA, USA, Occupation:      Kellett Auto -Giro Cor
1940 Census 1940 Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, age 20, aircraft riviter; and partner William Mountain, wife Ethel, and sister in law Sadie Myers, 18¹
Death May 17, 1941 Philadephia, PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: T627_1520; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 4-328; line 17, dwl 1621.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 243; sheet 33B, line 75, dwl 8204-441-513.

Mary Teresa Houghton¹

F, #79398, b. 1 January 1922, d. 15 July 1992

Father*: James Worthington Houghton¹ b. 29 Jan 1895, d. Oct 1985

Mother*: Margaret Bohannan¹ b. c 1888

Family: George A. Murray

Marriage*: Mary Teresa Houghton married George A. Murray.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jan 1, 1922 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 8 in 1930 census¹
Marriage
Death Jul 15, 1992

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 243; sheet 33B, line 75, dwl 8204-441-513.

James Fitzsimmons¹

M, #79399, b. circa 1914

Step-father*: James Worthington Houghton¹ b. 29 Jan 1895, d. Oct 1985

Mother*: Margaret Bohannan¹ b. c 1888

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1914 PA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 243; sheet 33B, line 75, dwl 8204-441-513.

Katherine Houghton¹

F, #79400, b. circa 1911

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1911 Ireland, age 19 in 1930 census¹
Immigration 1929
1930 Census 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 19, servant to private family¹
ParentsD parents born in Northern Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2131; Enumeration District: 1223; sheet 10A, page 144, line 10, dwl 42-42.

Howard Joseph Houghton

M, #79401, b. 25 February 1919, d. 29 July 2001

Father*: William Thomas Houghton b. 24 Jul 1890

Mother*: May Hickman¹ b. c 1895, d. 23 Jun 1967

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Feb 25, 1919 Philadephia, PA, USA, age 1 10/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; also 18 Feb 1918¹
1930 Census 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, inmates at St. John's Male Orphan Asylum²
Mil. Draft 1940 Philadephia, PA, USA, age 21, Occupation: Mount Saint Joseph's College
Mil. Enls Jun 30, 1942 Philadelphia, PA, USA, Branch 1:      A
Enlistment Date 1:      20 Jun 1942
Release Date 1:      9 Nov 1945;
Name: Howard F Houghton Birth Year: 1918 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania State: Alaska Enlistment Date: 30 Jun 1942 Enlistment State: Pennsylvania Enlistment City: Philadelphia Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Marine Oiler (Oiler, steamship. ) Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 64 Weight: 154³
Research Jun 30, 1942
1950 US Census 1950 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 33, electrical maintenance pipe fitter
SSN 1950 State (Year) SSN issued:      Railroad Board
Death Jul 29, 2001 Souderton, PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1175; line 38, dwl 366-50-52.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2137; Enumeration District: 479; sheet 3B, line 70.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

William Thomas Houghton¹

M, #79402, b. 24 July 1890

Father*: James H. Houghton² b. Sep 1867

Mother*: Mary Weidner² b. Jul 1869

Family: May Hickman b. c 1895, d. 23 Jun 1967

Marriage*: William Thomas Houghton married May Hickman.³

Dorothy Houghton³ b. c 1915

William Thomas Houghton Jr³ b. 28 Nov 1916, d. 24 Aug 1989

Howard Joseph Houghton b. 25 Feb 1919, d. 29 Jul 2001

Walter William Houghton+⁵ b. 13 Sep 1920

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jul 24, 1890 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, Jul 1889, age 10 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1940 census¹
Marriage ³
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 26, brickmason, Cambria Steel Co; married with 2 children¹
1920 Census 1920 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 29, city fireman³
Research 1930 Both sons Walter and Howard were in an orphan asylum, and son William was with an aunt and uncle and May was working by herself; in 1940 she is widowed
1940 Census 1940 Pennsylvania State Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, patient⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1893243.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia co., Pennsylvania; ED 689, p. 2B; line 67, dwl 1425.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1175; line 38, dwl 366-50-52.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3726; Page: 44B; Enumeration District: 51-1214; line 64.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2137; Enumeration District: 479; sheet 3B, line 70.

Walter William Houghton^1,2,3

M, #79403, b. 13 September 1920

Father*: William Thomas Houghton¹ b. 24 Jul 1890

Mother*: May Hickman b. c 1895, d. 23 Jun 1967

Family: Bernadette A. Fierko b. 28 Nov 1924, d. 18 Apr 2012

Marriage*: Walter William Houghton married Bernadette A. Fierko on circa 1948 mar 64 years in 2012.³

Dr. Bernadette A. Houghton³ b. Nov 1948

Loretta Houghton³

Anne Houghton³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Sep 13, 1920 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census¹
1930 Census 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, inmates at St. John's Male Orphan Asylum¹
Mil. Draft 1942 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 22, student
Mil. Enls Sep 10, 1942 Philadelphia, PA, USA, Name: Walter W Houghton Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania State: Alaska Enlistment Date: 10 Sep 1942 Enlistment State: Pennsylvania Enlistment City: Philadelphia Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Blacksmith or Band Or Orchestra Leader (Band leader. ) or Musician, Instrumental (Bandsman.) or Bandsman, Clarinet or Bandsman, Cornet Or Trumpet or Bandsman, Drum, Bass or Bandsman, Drum, Snare or Bandsman, Euphonium Or Baritone or Bandsman, Flute Or Pic Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 66 Weight: 144²
Research Sep 10, 1942
Marriage circa 1948 mar 64 years in 2012³
1950 US Census 1950 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 29, railroad co. stenographer; living with Bernadette's grandmother Anna Hudak, 78, widow, Austria
Living 2012 Emmaus, PA, USA³
Burial Calvary Cemetery, Emmaus, Lehigh Co., PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2137; Enumeration District: 479; sheet 3B, line 70.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx

May Hickman¹

F, #79404, b. circa 1895, d. 23 June 1967

Family: William Thomas Houghton b. 24 Jul 1890

Marriage*: May Hickman married William Thomas Houghton, son of James H. Houghton and Mary Weidner.¹

Dorothy Houghton¹ b. c 1915

William Thomas Houghton Jr¹ b. 28 Nov 1916, d. 24 Aug 1989

Howard Joseph Houghton¹ b. 25 Feb 1919, d. 29 Jul 2001

Walter William Houghton+ b. 13 Sep 1920

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1895 PA, USA, age 25 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1940 census; age 46 in 1940 census¹
Marriage ¹
1920 Census 1920 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 29, city fireman¹
1930 Census 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 36, married, a private family housekeeper²
1940 Census 1940 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 46, widow, none³
Death Jun 23, 1967 Philadelphia, PA, USA
Obituary Jun 25, 1967 June B. 1967. MAE (nee Hickman), of 3300 Township Line Rd , Drexel Hill, Upper Darby. Pa., wife of the late William Houghton, and mother of Dorothy M Yohey, William. Howard and Walter
ParentsD parents born in PA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1175; line 38, dwl 366-50-52.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2138; Enumeration District: 482; sheet 11A, page 36, line 7, dwl 806-128-133.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2137; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 479; Image: 1072.0; FHL microfilm: 2341871; line 47, dwl 540.

George Stanley Houghton

M, #79405, b. 20 November 1914, d. 6 September 1977

Father*: George Houghton¹ b. 27 Jun 1881, d. 27 Oct 1950

Mother*: Lilly Jeanette Puttick¹ b. 1871, d. 1937

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov 20, 1914 Media, PA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census¹
Mil. Draft 1940 Media, PA, USA, age 27, Occupation: Delaware County Trust Company
Occupation 1940 trust company clerk
Research 1942
Mil. Serv. between Apr 1, 1942 and Oct 27, 1945 Stanley Houghton
Death Sep 6, 1977 Brookhaven, PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2140; Enumeration District: 502; sheet 17B, line 89, dwl 5408-359-451.

Ralph Constantino^1,2

M, #79406, b. circa 1902

Family: Dorothy M. Houghton b. 1 Aug 1906, d. 5 Jan 1969

Marriage*: Ralph Constantino married Dorothy M. Houghton, daughter of James Martin Houghton and Margaret (?), on Jun, 1926 age 24 ad 19.¹

Francis Constantino¹ b. c 1929

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1902 PA, USA, age 28 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census¹
Marriage Jun, 1926 age 24 ad 19¹
1940 Census 1940 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 39, Yellow Cab Co. driver³
1950 US Census 1950 Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 49, transportation supervisor
ParentsS parents born in Italy

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2142; Enumeration District: 248; sheet 17A, page 116, line 17, dwl 1920-254-260.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3711; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 51-788; line 4, dwl 2304.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3711; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 51-788; line 4, dwl 2304.

Francis Constantino¹

M, #79407, b. circa 1929

Father*: Ralph Constantino¹ b. c 1902

Mother*: Dorothy M. Houghton¹ b. 1 Aug 1906, d. 5 Jan 1969

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1929 PA, USA, age 11/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2142; Enumeration District: 248; sheet 17A, page 116, line 17, dwl 1920-254-260.

Anna A. Rose

F, #79408, b. June 1873, d. 20 May 1951

Family 1: Seth A. Houghton b. Jan 1864, d. 29 Jan 1907

Marriage*: Anna A. Rose married Seth A. Houghton, son of Thomas Houghton and Hannah Harrison, on circa 1899 mar 1 year in 1900.¹

George Houghton⁶ b. 20 Jan 1900, d. 10 Oct 1984

Family 2: George Brisbane b. bt 1866 - 1870, d. b 1940

Marriage*: Anna A. Rose married George Brisbane.³

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jun, 1873 NY, USA, age 26 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1930 census; age 64 in 1940 census
Marriage circa 1899 mar 1 year in 1900¹
1910 Census 1910 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 36, widow, own income²
Marriage ³
1920 Census 1920 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 54, Watco Station oiler³
1930 Census 1930 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 60, general work gardener⁴
1940 Census 1940 Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 64, widow⁵
1950 US Census 1950 Albany, NY, USA, age 50, garage cashier
Death May 20, 1951 Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
ParentsD father born in NY, mother born in Scotland/Northern Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Westmoreland, Oneida Co., New York; Roll: T623 1134; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet 14A; line 26, dwl 334-362.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 17, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_921; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0086; Image: 917; FHL Number: 1374934; line 30, dwl 27-42-58.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 17, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1082; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 94; line 43, dwl 27-36-59.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Albany, Albany, New York; Roll: 1402; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 1050.0; FHL microfilm: 2341137; line 5, dwl 25.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Albany, Albany, New York; Roll: T627_2820; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 63-80; line 65, dwl 25.

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711818.

Eva Holiday¹

F, #79409, b. circa 1903, d. 1943

Family: George Leslie Houghton b. 26 Aug 1901, d. 16 Mar 1990

Marriage*: Eva Holiday married George Leslie Houghton, son of Seth F. Houghton and Laura A. Leach, on circa 1924 age 22 and21.¹

Lillian Mae Houghton¹ b. 1924, d. 1943

Harold Seth Houghton+¹ b. 24 Nov 1925

Harry Donald Houghton³ b. 26 Jun 1933, d. 10 Jun 2012

George Frederick Houghton+⁴ b. 27 Jan 1937, d. 2 Dec 2008

Elmer Frank Houghton³ b. 19 May 1940, d. Sep 2020

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1903 NY, USA, age 27 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 census¹
Marriage circa 1924 age 22 and21¹
1930 Census 1930 Harmony, Susquehanna Co., PA, USA, age 28, a dairy farmer¹
1940 Census 1940 Harmony, Susquehanna Co., PA, USA, age 38, farmer²
Death 1943 in home fire³
ParentsD parents born in NY¹
Relative

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Harmony, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2151; Enumeration District: 22; sheet 3A, page 178, line 15, dwl 58-58.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Harmony, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3613; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 58-23; line 27, dwl 81.

[S415] E-mail from Jonyca Houghton, Jan. 10, 2008.

[S415] E-mail from George Houghton, his son, Jan. 10, 2008.

Lillian Mae Houghton^1,2

F, #79410, b. 1924, d. 1943

Father*: George Leslie Houghton¹ b. 26 Aug 1901, d. 16 Mar 1990

Mother*: Eva Holiday¹ b. c 1903, d. 1943

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth 1924 PA, USA, age 5 9/12 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census¹
Death 1943 in home fire with mother³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Harmony, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2151; Enumeration District: 22; sheet 3A, page 178, line 15, dwl 58-58.

[S415] E-mail from Jonyca McKinney, Jan. 28, 2008.

[S415] E-mail from Jonyca Houghton, Jan. 10, 2008.