Houghton Surname Project

Edgar Houghton¹

M, #79741, b. circa 1854

Family:

George Houghton¹ b. c 1893

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Birth

circa 1854

IA, USA, age 76 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA, USA, age 37, Construction Co. carpenter; father Edgar, age 65, widowed¹

ParentsS

father born in IL, mother born in OH¹

Duplicate

Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA, USA, 1930, differ. enumerations

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa; Roll: 684; Enumeration District: 5; sheet 17B, line 75, dwl 315-120-450.

Edgar Houghton¹

M, #79742, b. circa 1865

Family:

George Houghton¹ b. c 1895

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Birth

circa 1865

IA, USA, age 65 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA, USA, age 65; George, 35, a house carpenter¹

ParentsS

father born in MI; mother in IA¹

Duplicate

Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA, USA, 1930, differ. enumerations

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa; Roll: 688; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 25A, page 83, line 26, dwl 820-660.

George Houghton¹

M, #79743, b. circa 1895

Father*: Edgar Houghton¹ b. c 1865

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Birth

circa 1895

IA, USA, age 35 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA, USA, age 65; George, 35, a house carpenter¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa; Roll: 688; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 25A, page 83, line 26, dwl 820-660.

Betty Houghton¹

F, #79744, b. circa 1917

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Birth

circa 1917

IA, USA, age 13 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, USA, age 13, granddaughter of Walter W. Witt¹

ParentsD

parents born in IA¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa; Roll: 691; Enumeration District: 68; sheet 28A, page 28, line 22, dwl 312-377-430.

Neva D. Aldritch¹

F, #79745, b. 22 January 1911, d. 26 December 1990

Family: Selyin Gee Houghton b. 1 Jul 1905, d. 19 Oct 1985

Marriage*: Neva D. Aldritch married Selyin Gee Houghton, son of Joseph Daniel Gee Houghton and Rose Elizabeth Goodridge, on Apr 15, 1929 age 23 and 19.^2,1

Robert Houghton³ b. c 1931
Dawn E. Houghton³ b. c 1934
Leilani Faye Houghton+¹ b. 27 Dec 1938, d. 2 Mar 2008

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Birth

Jan 22, 1911

Rowan, Wright Co., IA, USA, age 19 in 1930 census^2,1

Marriage

Apr 15, 1929

age 23 and 19^2,1

1930 Census

1930

Belmond, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 23, auto repair shop mechanic²

1940 Census

1940

State Center, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 33, retail auto dealer proprietor³

Death

Dec 26, 1990

State Center, Marshall Co., IA, USA¹

Burial

Saint Joseph Cemetery, State Center, IA, USA

ParentsD

Father: Fred Aldrich Mother: Hattie M Buchanan¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from family tree gedcom from Tod Sloan, July 5, 2011.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Belmond, Wright Co., Iowa; Roll: 691; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 11B, line 89, dwl 280-290.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , State Center, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01182; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64-37.

Charles Houghton¹

M, #79746, b. 10 October 1877

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Birth

Oct 10, 1877

Relative

1918

Ovedia Heffner

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 41; engineer, sanitary laundry¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1531192.

Mattie Adeline (?)¹

F, #79747, b. circa 1885

Family: Walter Ringold Houghton b. 19 Mar 1873

Marriage*: Mattie Adeline (?) married Walter Ringold Houghton, son of Giles Eldrige Houghton and Lucinda M. Gallimore, age 20 and 25.¹

Louise G. Houghton⁵ b. c 1912
Esther Villett Houghton⁵ b. c 1915, d. 11 Jul 2002
Walter Ringold Houghton Jr+² b. 26 Jul 1915, d. 6 Feb 1999
Marian P. Houghton² b. c 1917

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Birth

circa 1885

MN, USA, age 34 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census²

Marriage

age 20 and 25¹

1930 Census

1930

Madrid, Santa Fe Co., NM, USA, age 57, breaker foreman²

1940 Census

1940

Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM, USA, age 55, married, 2 years college, servant, private family housekeeper³

ParentsD

father born in NY, mother born in Scotland⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561842.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Madrid, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico; Roll: 1399; Enumeration District: 30; Page 210, Sheet:10A; line 15, dwl 26 1/2-159-193.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Roll: T627_2452; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 25-18.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Idaho Springs, Clear Creek, Colorado; Roll: T625_157; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 27; line 15, dwl 325-52-52.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico; Roll: 1399; Enumeration District: 3; Sheet:11B; line 75, dwl 326-224-360.

Erin Marie Sigler

F, #79748, b. 17 January 2005

Mother*: Cynthia Jean Sigler M.D. b. 1 Oct 1961

Biography

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Birth

Jan 17, 2005

Los Gatos, CA, USA

Pedigree

Ryan Hugh Sigler

M, #79749, b. 17 January 2005

Mother*: Cynthia Jean Sigler M.D. b. 1 Oct 1961

Biography

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Birth

Jan 17, 2005

Los Gatos, CA, USA, twin of Erin

Pedigree

George Houghton¹

M, #79750, b. 22 January 1874, d. before 1930

Mother*: Alice Eden² b. c 1855

Family: Margaret Eden b. c 1885

Marriage*: George Houghton married Margaret Eden.¹

Leslie S. Houghton² b. c 1915
Arthur Eden Houghton² b. 29 Jan 1918, d. 11 Jul 1989

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Birth

Jan 22, 1874

England, age 44 in 1920 census¹

Immigration

1900

Marriage

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Greely, Weld Co., CO, USA, age 44, Great Western Sugar Company¹

1920 Census

1920

Greeley, Weld Co., CO, USA, age 44, boiler house foreman²

Death

before 1930

wife is widowed

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561803.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Greeley Ward 3, Weld, Colorado; Roll: T625_173; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 269; line 48, dwl 614-14-13.

Margaret Eden¹

F, #79751, b. circa 1885

Family: George Houghton b. 22 Jan 1874, d. b 1930

Marriage*: Margaret Eden married George Houghton, son of Alice Eden.¹

Leslie S. Houghton² b. c 1915
Arthur Eden Houghton² b. 29 Jan 1918, d. 11 Jul 1989

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Birth

circa 1885

England, age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census²

Immigration

1911

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Greeley, Weld Co., CO, USA, age 44, boiler house foreman²

1930 Census

1930

Greeley, CO, USA, age 45, widow³

ParentsD

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561803.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Greeley Ward 3, Weld, Colorado; Roll: T625_173; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 269; line 48, dwl 614-14-13.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Greeley, Weld, Colorado; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 2339987.

Royall Taylor Houghton¹

M, #79752, b. 28 June 1881, d. before 1950

Father*: Francis Richardson Houghton b. 7 Mar 1852, d. 7 Mar 1935
Mother*: Bessie Taylor² b. Sep 1859, d. 28 Apr 1943

Family 1: Effie Williams

Marriage*: Royall Taylor Houghton married Effie Williams on circa 1900 age 19.

Gladys Miria Houghton⁵ b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 9 Jul 1966

Family 2: Ethel Carpenter b. 27 Mar 1888, d. 14 Jan 1973

Marriage*: Royall Taylor Houghton married Ethel Carpenter on Jun 3, 1908 at South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19.^1,4

Royall T. Houghton Jr³ b. c 1920
Robert M. Houghton+³ b. 1920

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Birth

Jun 28, 1881

Engelwood, NJ, USA, Jun 1882, age 17, NJ, in 1900 census; age 28, NJ, in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48, NY, in 1930 census^1,3

Occupation

1900

affiliate to engineer

Marriage

circa 1900

age 19

Marriage

Jun 3, 1908

South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19^1,4

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Ward 24, age 28, toilet articles salesman⁵

Mil. Draft

Sep 10, 1918

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 37, own auto repair shop¹

1920 Census

1920

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 38, automobile garage⁶

1930 Census

1930

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 48, gas company clerk³

Residence

1935

Arlington, Bergen Co., NJ, USA

1940 Census

1940

Mineola, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 58, married, insulation roofing siding mfg salesman⁷

Residence

1942

Newark, NJ, USA

Death

before 1950

wife is a widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556952.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1105
; Enumeration District: 519; Sheet: 13A; line 14, dwl 44-81-226.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, DeKalb Co., Georgia; Roll: 352; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 1B; line 76, dwl 66-15-19.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: June 8, 1908.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., Massacushetts; Roll: T624 625
; Enumeration District: 1634; Sheet: 17A; line 5, dwl 73-252-377.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia; Roll: T625_249; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30; line 51, dwl 281-187-243.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Mineola, Nassau, New York; Roll: T627_2691; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 30-234; line 7, dwl 100.

Ethel Carpenter^1,2

F, #79753, b. 27 March 1888, d. 14 January 1973

Family: Royall Taylor Houghton b. 28 Jun 1881, d. b 1950

Marriage*: Ethel Carpenter married Royall Taylor Houghton, son of Francis Richardson Houghton and Bessie Taylor, on Jun 3, 1908 at South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19.^1,2

Royall T. Houghton Jr³ b. c 1920
Robert M. Houghton+³ b. 1920

Biography

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Birth

Mar 27, 1888

AL, USA, age 22 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census age 41 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census^3,4

Marriage

Jun 3, 1908

South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19^1,2

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Ward 24, age 28, toilet articles salesman⁵

1920 Census

1920

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 38, automobile garage⁶

1930 Census

1930

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 48, gas company clerk³

Occupation

1930

orphan's home book keeper

1940 Census

1940

Newark, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 52, hospital nurse⁷

Residence

1942

Newark, NJ, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 62, widow, US Civil Service clerk stenographer; and cousin Gerald Crowder, 31, AL

Death

Jan 14, 1973

⁴

Burial

Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Plot: Meditation, Lot 682, Space 6⁴

ParentsD

father born in GA, mother born in AL in 1910 census; parents born in AL in 1920 census; parents born in GA in 1930 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556952.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: June 8, 1908.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, DeKalb Co., Georgia; Roll: 352; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 1B; line 76, dwl 66-15-19.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., Massacushetts; Roll: T624 625
; Enumeration District: 1634; Sheet: 17A; line 5, dwl 73-252-377.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia; Roll: T625_249; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30; line 51, dwl 281-187-243.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2415; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 25-141.

Henry Houghton¹

M, #79754, b. 1 August 1873

Family: Pearl (?)

Marriage*: Henry Houghton married Pearl (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

Aug 1, 1873

Marriage

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Greene Co., GA, USA, age 45, a farmer¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1557070.

Pearl (?)¹

F, #79755

Family: Henry Houghton b. 1 Aug 1873

Marriage*: Pearl (?) married Henry Houghton.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1557070.

Jesse Redic Houghton^1,2

M, #79756, b. 13 October 1889, d. 9 October 1980

Father*: Ira D. Houghton b. 11 Jun 1868, d. 22 Jul 1928
Mother*: Sallie Barnes³ b. Jan 1871, d. 2 Jun 1946

Family: Lola Phelps b. 28 Dec 1888, d. 4 Apr 1970

Marriage*: Jesse Redic Houghton married Lola Phelps on 1914 age 24 and 26.¹

Louise Houghton¹ b. 14 May 1915, d. 26 Aug 2010

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Birth

Oct 13, 1889

Madison, Morgan Co., GA, USA, Aug 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

1914

age 24 and 26¹

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Morgan Co., GA, USA, age 27, salesman and book keeper⁴

1920 Census

1920

Madison, Morgan Co., GA, USA, age 30, farmer⁵

1930 Census

1930

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 40, sand and gravel dealer and proprietor¹

1940 Census

1940

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 49, building materials salesman⁶

Death

Oct 9, 1980

DeKalb General Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA²

Burial

Madison Cemetery, Madison, Morgan Co., GA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia; Roll: 365; Enumeration District: 137; Sheet: 27B; line 72, dwl 871-301-376.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60266922/person/34054147193
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Martins, Morgan Co., Georgia; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 71; Sheet: 17B; line 97, dwl 374-371.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558485.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Morgan, Georgia; Roll: T625_271; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92; line 24, dwl 134-138.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T627_727; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160-71.

Benjamin Crawford Houghton^1,2

M, #79757, b. 18 June 1882, d. 26 June 1926

Father*: Benjamin Franklin Houghton³ b. Feb 1837, d. 23 Mar 1903
Mother*: Martha Jane Johnson³ b. Feb 1844, d. 24 Jun 1923

Family: Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill b. 12 Nov 1890, d. 4 Oct 1981

Marriage*: Benjamin Crawford Houghton married Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill on circa 1912.⁴

Ruby Houghton¹ b. 1921, d. 4 May 1963
Dorothy Mae Estelle Houghton+¹ b. 14 Oct 1924, d. 22 Mar 2014

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Birth

Jun 18, 1882

Lumpkin, Stewart Co., GA, USA, Jun 1883, age 16 in 1900 census^4,3

Marriage

circa 1912

⁴

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Muscogee Co., GA, USA, age 36, Swift Mfg.⁴

Death

Jun 26, 1926

Columbus, Stewart Co., GA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/…
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/252912/person/1899809087
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lumpkin, Stewart Co., Georgia; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 51; Sheet: 17B; line 63, dwl 340-348.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558462.

Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill¹

F, #79758, b. 12 November 1890, d. 4 October 1981

Family 1: Benjamin Crawford Houghton b. 18 Jun 1882, d. 26 Jun 1926

Marriage*: Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill married Benjamin Crawford Houghton, son of Benjamin Franklin Houghton and Martha Jane Johnson, on circa 1912.³

Ruby Houghton¹ b. 1921, d. 4 May 1963
Dorothy Mae Estelle Houghton+¹ b. 14 Oct 1924, d. 22 Mar 2014

Family 2: James Sherrod Sr b. c 1869

Marriage: Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill married James Sherrod Sr age 25 and 22.¹

James Sherrod¹ b. 25 Sep 1928, d. 6 Jan 2011

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Birth

Nov 12, 1890

GA, USA, age 41 in 1930 census²

Marriage

circa 1912

1930 Census

1930

Curetons, Henry Co., AL, USA, age 61, farm laborer⁴

Death

Oct 4, 1981

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, USA²

ParentsD

Jessie Hill 1847 – & Nancy A 1849 –

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/…
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/252912/person/1899809087
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558462.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Curetons, Henry, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 85.0; FHL microfilm: 2339754.

James Thomas Houghton¹

M, #79759, b. 11 October 1899, d. 4 February 1937

Father*: Joseph Franklin Houghton¹ b. 8 Jan 1862, d. 24 Nov 1935
Mother*: Lizzie McMickle b. 8 Oct 1868, d. 17 Jan 1910

Family: Vera H. Morgan b. 14 Jan 1899, d. 12 May 1991

Marriage*: James Thomas Houghton married Vera H. Morgan on circa 1925 ages 27 and 26.

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Birth

Oct 11, 1899

Antioch, Stewart Co., GA, USA, Oct 1899, age 7/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census¹

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, USA, age 18, mills operative; "This little fellow weighs only about 80 lbs and has the appearance of a boy of about 13 or 14 years of age."¹

Occupation

1920

pressing club presser

Marriage

circa 1925

ages 27 and 26

1930 Census

1930

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, USA, age 30, garage mechanic; and mother in law Nancy Morgan, 73, GA²

Death

Feb 4, 1937

GA, USA

Burial

Riverdale Cemetery, Muscogee Co., GA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558462.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia; Roll: 378; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 21; line 7, dwl 1100-282-396.

Una Darnell^1,2

F, #79760, b. 1900, d. 30 July 1955

Family: David Houghton b. 2 Mar 1877, d. 19 Jan 1977

Marriage*: Una Darnell married David Houghton, son of James F. Houghton and Nancy E. Davidson, on circa 1918 age 28 and 18.¹

Ova Wesler Houghton+⁴ b. 27 Apr 1921, d. 22 Jan 1979
Delbert Floyd Houghton⁴ b. 25 Jan 1923, d. 14 Sep 1999
Desolee Houghton⁴ b. 14 Apr 1925, d. 15 Jan 2007
James Houghton⁴ b. c 1928
Hester Houghton+⁴ b. Mar 1930
Alvin Eugene Houghton² b. 15 Apr 1934, d. 24 Jul 1999
Rita M. Houghton² b. 10 Dec 1936, d. 14 Apr 2004

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Birth

1900

IL, USA, age 19, IL, in 1920 census; age 30, IL, in 1930 census; age 40, MO, in 1940 census³

Marriage

circa 1918

age 28 and 18¹

1930 Census

Apr, 1930

Ellington, Adams Co., IL, USA, age "40", iron works laborer⁴

1940 Census

1940

Riverside, Adams Co., IL, USA, age 63, none; and brother in law James Darnell, 50, IL²

1950 US Census

1950

North Quincy, IL, USA, age 73, no occup; daughter Hester is separated

Death

Jul 30, 1955

Quincy, IL, USA

Burial

Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, IL, USA

ParentsD

William Darnell 1862–1947 & Hester Eva Nickleson Darnell 1866–1930

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452428.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T627_757; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 1-71.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T625_296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 26; line 93, dwl 288-303.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ellington, Adams, Illinois; Roll: 405; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 147.0; FHL microfilm: 2340140.

Henry Taylor Houghton¹

M, #79761, b. 30 September 1889

Father*: Wesley Stephen Houghton² b. 4 May 1853
Mother*: Lucy Effie Taylor² b. Sep 1863

Family: Clara E. (?) b. c 1888

Marriage*: Henry Taylor Houghton married Clara E. (?) on circa 1912 age 22 and 23.⁴

Josephine L. Houghton⁴ b. c 1912
Earl W. Houghton⁴ b. 1914

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Birth

Sep 30, 1889

Herndon, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, Sep 1889, age 10 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census;
age 31 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census^1,3

Marriage

circa 1912

age 22 and 23⁴

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Bureau Co., IL, USA, age 27, Standard Oil Co. agent¹

1920 Census

1920

Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 31, oil company city agent⁵

1930 Census

1930

Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 40, refining company warehouse manager⁴

1940 Census

1940

Bloomingon, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 50, oil and gasoline co., office clerk⁶

1950 US Census

1950

Bloomington, IL, USA, age 60, oil company agent

ParentsS

father born in IA, mother born in NY in 1930 census; opposite in 1920 census

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452434.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_419; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374432.
[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 , Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 535; Enumeration District: 21; Sheet: 9B; line 58, dwl 1511-22-228.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Kewanee, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T625_371; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 138; line 64, dwl 103-290-318.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Bloomington, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T627_841; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 57-16.

Luther Daniel Houghton¹

M, #79762, b. 6 October 1883, d. 6 July 1970

Father*: Richard Basil Houghton² b. 10 Apr 1842, d. 4 Oct 1932
Mother*: Elizabeth McNary² b. Jul 1853, d. 1946

Family: Claudia Lenore Tyrrell b. 7 Apr 1888, d. 5 Apr 1961

Marriage*: Luther Daniel Houghton married Claudia Lenore Tyrrell on circa 1911 age 28 and 24.¹

Marjorie Lenore Houghton b. 21 Nov 1915, d. 17 Jul 2012
Myra Houghton⁶ b. c 1921

Biography

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Birth

Oct 6, 1883

Clark Co., IL, USA, Oct 1886, age 13 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census^1,3

Marriage

circa 1911

age 28 and 24¹

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Clark Co., IL, USA, age 34, a farmer¹

1920 Census

1920

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 36, farmer⁴

1930 Census

1930

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 47, farmer⁵

1940 Census

1940

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 56, farmer⁶

1950 US Census

1950

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 66, farmer

Death

Jul 6, 1970

Ashmore, IL, USA

Obituary

Jul 7, 1970

Decatur, IL, USA, Luther Daniel Houghton. 86, of rural Ashmore died 5:18 p.m. Monday, Charleston Community Hospital; born Clark County; married Claudia Tyrell; leaves daughters Mrs. Orris (Marjorie) Kimball, Ashmore; Mrs. George (Myra) Garner, Danville; brother Alvin, Paris: sister Mrs. Clifford (Ozetta) Jones, Fort Myers, Fla; services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Enon Baptist Church, near Ashmore; burial church cemetery

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504089.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Parker, Clark Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 14; Sheet 5A; line 13, dwl 84-84.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Ohio.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 52.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340146.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 15-2.

Claudia Lenore Tyrrell¹

F, #79763, b. 7 April 1888, d. 5 April 1961

Family: Luther Daniel Houghton b. 6 Oct 1883, d. 6 Jul 1970

Marriage*: Claudia Lenore Tyrrell married Luther Daniel Houghton, son of Richard Basil Houghton and Elizabeth McNary, on circa 1911 age 28 and 24.¹

Marjorie Lenore Houghton b. 21 Nov 1915, d. 17 Jul 2012

Myra Houghton² b. c 1921

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 7, 1888 IL, USA, age 42 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census²
Marriage circa 1911 age 28 and 24¹
1920 Census 1920 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 36, farmer³
1930 Census 1930 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 47, farmer⁴
1940 Census 1940 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 56, farmer²
1950 US Census 1950 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 66, farmer
Death Apr 5, 1961 Ashmore, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504089.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 15-2.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 52.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340146.

Richard Alvin Houghton¹

M, #79764, b. 30 October 1890, d. 10 August 1979

Father*: Richard Basil Houghton² b. 10 Apr 1842, d. 4 Oct 1932

Mother*: Elizabeth McNary² b. Jul 1853, d. 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Oct 30, 1890 Westfield, Clark Co., IL, USA, Mar 1892, age 8 in 1900 census; age "22" in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census; WWII Draft: 1 Nov 1890; GS 30 Oct 1890; WWI 01 Nov 1893¹
Occupation 1917 Parker, IL, USA, Richard A. employed by R. B. Houghton
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Westfield, Clark Co., IL, USA, age 23, farm laborer¹
Occupation 1920 farming
1940 Census 1940 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL, USA, age 47, farmer; with partner Elverson Baker, 47, head of household³
Death Aug 10, 1979 Paris, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504089.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Parker, Clark Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 409; Enumeration District: 15; Sheet: 1B; line 100; dwl 25-25.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Grandview, Edgar, Illinois; Roll: T627_799; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 23-10.

James Houghton¹

M, #79765, b. 16 October 1882

Family: Ellen (?)

Marriage*: James Houghton married Ellen (?)¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Oct 16, 1882 ¹
Marriage ¹
Mil. Draft Sep 12, 1918 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 35, brick layer¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1439758.

Ellen (?)¹

F, #79766

Family: James Houghton b. 16 Oct 1882

Marriage*: Ellen (?) married James Houghton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1439758.

Earle Francis Houghton¹

M, #79767, b. 27 August 1887, d. 1960

Father*: William George Houghton² b. 7 Sep 1860, d. 9 Dec 1927

Mother*: Cora Francis Davis² b. 23 Mar 1862, d. 10 Feb 1937

Family: Hazel Agnes Brown b. 1890, d. 1961

Marriage*: Earle Francis Houghton married Hazel Agnes Brown on 1915.³

Jeanne Francis Houghton+⁴ b. 17 Apr 1919, d. 1 May 2011

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Aug 27, 1887 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 12 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1940 census^2,1
Marriage 1915 ³
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 29, sales correspondent¹
1920 Census 1920 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 32, tea salesman⁴
1940 Census 1940 Albion, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 52, financial company salesman⁵
Death 1960

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504081.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Ward 12, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 343; Sheet: 11A; line 30, dwl 1384-137-202.

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

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 10, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_809; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 324; line 20, dwl 50-63-117.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Albion, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T627_1735; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 13-6; line 76, dwl 1007.

William Houghton¹

M, #79768, b. 12 March 1880

Family: Evelyn F. (?) b. c 1890

Marriage*: William Houghton married Evelyn F. (?)¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 12, 1880 Vernon Co., WI, USA, age 45 in 1920 census¹
Marriage ¹
Mil. Draft Sep 12, 1918 Cook Co., IL, USA, age 39, general sales and advertising agent¹
1920 Census 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 45, merchandise sales executive²
Residence 1942 Evanston, Cook Co., IL, USA
1950 US Census 1950 Evanston, IL, USA, age 70, sales consultant co. sales consultant; Evelyn, school teacher

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504102.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_341; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1401;
line 90, dwl 1209-121-208.

Evelyn F. (?)¹

F, #79769, b. circa 1890

Family: William Houghton b. 12 Mar 1880

Marriage*: Evelyn F. (?) married William Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1890 WI, USA, age 30 in 1920 census²
Marriage ¹
Residence 1942 Evanston, Cook Co., IL, USA
1950 US Census 1950 Evanston, IL, USA, age 70, sales consultant co. sales consultant; Evelyn, school teacher

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504102.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_341; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1401;
line 90, dwl 1209-121-208.

Ida May Ashley¹

F, #79770, b. circa 1882, d. 1972

Family: Harry Paola Houghton b. 22 Sep 1880, d. 13 Nov 1949

Marriage*: Ida May Ashley married Harry Paola Houghton, son of Wilbur John Houghton and Eveline E. Gray, on circa 1901 age 20 and 19.^2,1

Harry Paolo Houghton+¹ b. 27 Jan 1903, d. 11 Dec 1966

Dorothy Blanche Houghton² b. c 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1882 IL, USA, age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census
Marriage circa 1901 age 20 and 19^2,1
Research 1918 Milton, DuPage Co., IL, USA³
1920 Census 1920 Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 39, brass company treasurer⁴
1930 Census 1930 Milton, IL, USA, age 40, doctor's supplies salesman
1940 Census 1940 Glenn Ellyn, DuPage Co., IL, USA, age 58, married, hospital general office work⁵
Death 1972
ParentsS father born in KY, mother born in Norway

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504115.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lisle, DuPage Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 511; Enumeration District: 47; Sheet: 2B; line 52, dwl 344-41-42.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oak Park Precinct 3, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T625_361; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 144; line 90, dwl 838-156-161.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Glen Ellyn, DuPage, Illinois; Roll: T627_798; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 22-65.