Houghton Surname Project

Sarah Brit¹

F, #80311

Family: Carl Roy Houghton b. 1 Oct 1879

Marriage*: Sarah Brit married Carl Roy Houghton, son of Walter Raleigh Houghton A. M. and Alice Margaret Neely.¹

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: : 1503797.

Horace Newkirk Houghton^1,2

M, #80312, b. 7 March 1913, d. 16 January 2001

Father*: Carl Roy Houghton³ b. 1 Oct 1879
Mother*: Elizabeth Newkirk⁴ b. c 1885

Family: Dorothy Elizabeth Crouch b. 20 Aug 1918, d. 11 Apr 2007

Marriage*: Horace Newkirk Houghton married Dorothy Elizabeth Crouch on Jun 6, 1942 at Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Ronald D Houghton b. Feb 1950

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Birth

Mar 7, 1913

IN, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census; GS 1916³

1940 Census

1940

Woodruff Place, Marion Co., IN, USA, 3rd enumeration; age 27, 4 years of college, lodger, public school shop teacher⁵

Occupation

1940

public school vocational teacher

Mil. Enls

Apr 17, 1941

Harrison, IN, USA, Horace was a US Army Veteran of WWII who Served with the 94th Infantry Division in Europe. Name: Horace N Houghton Birth Year: 1913 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Indiana State: Indiana County or City: Marion Enlistment Date: 17 Apr 1941 Enlistment State: Indiana Enlistment City: Fort Benjamin Harrison Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Post-graduate Civil Occupation: Machinist* or Railway Mechanic, General or Engine Specialist (Machinist, Automobile) Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 70 Weight: 133¹

Research

Apr 17, 1941

Marriage

Jun 6, 1942

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Indianapolis, IN, USA, age 37, link belt manufacturing, mechanical engineer

Death

Jan 16, 2001

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Obituary

Jan 18, 2001

Indianapolis, IN, USA, HORACE N. “ANDY" HOUGHTON, 87, Indianapolis, died Jan. 16. He was an engineer In the tool and design department for Link Belt plants before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Houghton was a member of Irvington Presbyterian Church, the Scottish Rite and the Murat Shrine. A 1939 graduate of Purdue University, He was a life member of the Purdue Alumni Association. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Riley Hospital for Children or die American Irnng Association. Memorial services: 1:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Robin Run Retirement Community Chapel. Calling: none. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivor: wife Dorothy Crouch Houghton.

Burial

Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville Ward 1, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11; line 70, dwl 319-62-56.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette Co., IN; Roll: 586; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 7B; line 65; dwl 1622-156-164.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville Ward 1, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11; line 70, dwl 319-62-56.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Woodruff Place, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1075; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 49-6.

James Avard Houghton^1,2

M, #80313, b. between 1871 and 1873

Family: Ida M. Lawler b. c 1880

Marriage*: James Avard Houghton married Ida M. Lawler on circa 1902 age 30 and 23.¹

Lillian Houghton b. 9 Dec 1902

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Birth

between 1871 and 1873

Nova Scotia, Canada, age 47 in 1920 census; age 59 in 1930 census; age 69 in 1940 census¹

Immigration

1890

1891 in 1920 census

Marriage

circa 1902

age 30 and 23¹

Naturalization

1912

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 47, auto factory body engineer³

1930 Census

1930

Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 59, auto factory draftsman; and brother in law James I. Lawler, 46, Can¹

1940 Census

1940

Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 69, automobile construction engineer⁴

ParentsS

parents born in Canada

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette Co., IN; Roll: 586; Enumeration District: 7; page 90, sheet 11A; line 41; dwl 1806-247-270.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_803; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 43; line 50, dwl 129-84-124.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1831; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 82-127; line 52, dwl 156.

Ida M. Lawler¹

F, #80314, b. circa 1880

Family: James Avard Houghton b. bt 1871 - 1873

Marriage*: Ida M. Lawler married James Avard Houghton on circa 1902 age 30 and 23.¹

Lillian Houghton b. 9 Dec 1902

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Birth

circa 1880

Nova Scotia, Canada, age 40 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census; age 60 in 1940 census¹

Immigration

1885

1881 in 1920 census²

Marriage

circa 1902

age 30 and 23¹

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 47, auto factory body engineer²

1930 Census

1930

Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 59, auto factory draftsman; and brother in law James I. Lawler, 46, Can¹

1940 Census

1940

Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 69, automobile construction engineer³

1950 US Census

1950

Newburyport, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 69, widow, with brother James Lawler

ParentsD

parents born in Canada²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette Co., IN; Roll: 586; Enumeration District: 7; page 90, sheet 11A; line 41; dwl 1806-247-270.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_803; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 43; line 50, dwl 129-84-124.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1831; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 82-127; line 52, dwl 156.

Charles B. Houghton¹

M, #80315, b. 23 July 1911, d. 28 February 1979

Father*: Hugh James Houghton II¹ b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 10 Mar 1936
Mother*: Mary B. Breetz¹ b. 21 Jul 1881, d. 3 Feb 1935

Family: Dorthea Laverne Timberlake b. 1 Feb 1912, d. 15 Aug 1998

Marriage*: Charles B. Houghton married Dorthea Laverne Timberlake on May 21, 1932 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN, USA.²

Charles B. Houghton Jr+ b. 16 Feb 1941, d. 30 Dec 2017

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Birth

Jul 23, 1911

Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

May 21, 1932

Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN, USA²

1940 Census

1940

New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 28, furniture mfg co. foreman; and sister in law Wilma Timberlake, 20, IN³

1950 US Census

1950

New Albany, IN, USA, age 38, woodworking plant foreman

Death

Feb 28, 1979

Floyd Co., IN, USA²

Burial

Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Co., IN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd Co., IN; Roll: 588; Enumeration District: 19; page 104; sheet 28A; line 14; dwl 2020-449-492.
[S415] E-mail from R. Gregory Breetz, Jr, Jan. 31, 2012.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 22-21.

Harry Thomas Houghton¹

M, #80316, b. 5 October 1915, d. 11 June 2005

Father*: Hugh James Houghton II² b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 10 Mar 1936
Mother*: Mary B. Breetz² b. 21 Jul 1881, d. 3 Feb 1935

Family: Mary Elizabeth Soergel b. 20 Apr 1915, d. 30 May 1997

Marriage*: Harry Thomas Houghton married Mary Elizabeth Soergel.¹

William T. Houghton+³ b. 23 Jul 1938

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Birth

Oct 5, 1915

Lanesville, Harrison Co., IN, USA, age 4 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census^2,1

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 24, steam RR brakeman, living with parents in law William and Rose L. Soergel³

Death

Jun 11, 2005

Lanesville, Harrison Co., IN, USA¹

Burial

Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from R. Gregory Breetz, Jr, Jan. 31, 2012.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd Co., IN; Roll: 588; Enumeration District: 19; page 104; sheet 28A; line 14; dwl 2020-449-492.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 22-27; line 64, dwl 622.

Robert Edmund Houghton^1,2

M, #80317, b. 25 June 1918, d. 2 January 1958

Father*: Hugh James Houghton II¹ b. 10 Apr 1881, d. 10 Mar 1936
Mother*: Mary B. Breetz¹ b. 21 Jul 1881, d. 3 Feb 1935

Family: Anne May Hulen b. 18 Dec 1914, d. 19 Jul 2002

Marriage*: Robert Edmund Houghton married Anne May Hulen on Aug 10, 1943 at Floyd Co., IN, USA.²

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Birth

Jun 25, 1918

Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 1 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census^1,2

1940 Census

1940

New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 21, lodger, veener mill office help³

Marriage

Aug 10, 1943

Floyd Co., IN, USA²

Death

Jan 2, 1958

Floyd Co., IN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd Co., IN; Roll: 588; Enumeration District: 19; page 104; sheet 28A; line 14; dwl 2020-449-492.
[S415] E-mail from R. Gregory Breetz, Jr, Jan. 31, 2012.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 22-17.

Gertrude Elizabeth Fisher¹

F, #80318, b. 19 August 1887, d. 14 May 1978

Family: John Houghton b. 3 Apr 1887, d. 1945

Marriage*: Gertrude Elizabeth Fisher married John Houghton, son of Christopher George Houghton and Anne Sennett, on circa 1909 age 22 and 21.¹

Horace Graham Houghton+¹ b. 5 Mar 1912, d. 23 Nov 2005
Gladys M. Houghton¹ b. c 1916
Barbara Jean Houghton¹ b. 20 Aug 1927

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Birth

Aug 19, 1887

Bradford, England, age 30 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1909

age 22 and 21¹

Immigration

1911

1920 Census

1920

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, age 32, coal miner²

1930 Census

1930

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, age 43, coal miner¹

1940 Census

1940

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, age 53, coal miner³

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, occupation: Peabody Coal Co.⁴

Death

May 14, 1978

Sidney, MI, USA

ParentsD

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene Co., IN; Roll: 590; Enumeration District: 27; page 34; sheet 13A; line 37; dwl 329-336.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville Ward 3, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T625_435; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 79; line 91, dwl 415-445.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T627_1049; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 28-30.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2281789.

Horace Graham Houghton

M, #80319, b. 5 March 1912, d. 23 November 2005

Father*: John Houghton¹ b. 3 Apr 1887, d. 1945
Mother*: Gertrude Elizabeth Fisher¹ b. 19 Aug 1887, d. 14 May 1978

Family: Dorothy Helen Harlow b. 17 Jan 1916, d. 22 Oct 2003

Marriage*: Horace Graham Houghton married Dorothy Helen Harlow on Jun 24, 1939.

Carole Houghton⁴ b. c 1947
Bonnie Houghton⁴ b. Dec 1950

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Birth

Mar 5, 1912

Jasonville, IN, USA, dd calc; age 7 9/12 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census²

Marriage

Jun 24, 1939

1940 Census

1940

Jasonville, IN, USA, age 28, service man, Northern IN Power Co.³

Milit-Beg

US Navy

Research

Death

Nov 23, 2005

Brownsville, IN, USA, age 93⁴

Obituary

Nov 24, 2005

Terre Haute, IN, USA, Horace G. Houghton, 93, of Brownsburg, and formerly of Jasonville, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005.

He worked for 35 years as a lineman for Cinergy, retiring in 1973. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Houghton.

Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Reynolds and Carole Chittenden; two sisters, Barbara Plants and Gladys Lammey; four grandchildren, April Harvey, Kari MacKenzie, Holly Fantozzi and Cory Johnson; and five great-grandchildren. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of Lawton St. Christian Church, a 50-year member of Jasonville Masonic Lodge 530 and member of Jasonville American Legion. He was also a lifetime member of Jasonville Lions Club.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg, with a graveside committal at 2:30 p.m. in Lebanon Cemetery in Midland. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the mortuary.
Terre Haute, IN Tribune - 24 nov 2005⁴

Burial

Nov 26, 2005

Lebanon Cemetery, Midland, IN, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene Co., IN; Roll: 590; Enumeration District: 27; page 34; sheet 13A; line 37; dwl 329-336.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville Ward 3, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T625_435; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 79; line 91, dwl 415-445.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01049; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 28-28.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, Terre Haute, IN Tribune - 24 Nov 2005.

Gladys M. Houghton¹

F, #80320, b. circa 1916

Father*: John Houghton¹ b. 3 Apr 1887, d. 1945
Mother*: Gertrude Elizabeth Fisher¹ b. 19 Aug 1887, d. 14 May 1978

Family: (?) Lammey

Marriage*: Gladys M. Houghton married (?) Lammey.²

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Birth

circa 1916

IN, USA, age 4 3/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene Co., IN; Roll: 590; Enumeration District: 27; page 34; sheet 13A; line 37; dwl 329-336.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, Terre Haute, IN Tribune - 24 Nov 2005.

Barbara Jean Houghton¹

F, #80321, b. 20 August 1927

Father*: John Houghton¹ b. 3 Apr 1887, d. 1945
Mother*: Gertrude Elizabeth Fisher¹ b. 19 Aug 1887, d. 14 May 1978

Family: John Richard Plants b. c 1927, d. 24 Jan 2000

Marriage*: Barbara Jean Houghton married John Richard Plants.²

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Birth

Aug 20, 1927

Jasonville, IN, USA, age 2 5/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

Education

University of Michigan

Children+

Jack (Pam), David (Rebecca) and Karen Plants

1950 US Census

1950

Lansing, MI, USA, age 22, executive office secretary

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene Co., IN; Roll: 590; Enumeration District: 27; page 34; sheet 13A; line 37; dwl 329-336.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, Terre Haute, IN Tribune - 24 Nov 2005.

Edna Blakley¹

F, #80322, b. circa 1908, d. 2006

Family: Leonard D. Houghton b. 29 Jan 1902, d. Feb 1964

Marriage*: Edna Blakley married Leonard D. Houghton, son of Leon Charles Houghton and Ella Olive Olson, on circa 1925 age 23 and 17.¹

Betty Houghton¹ b. 3 Feb 1926, d. 1 Mar 2012
Marion Houghton¹ b. c 1928
Leon Houghton¹ b. c 1929

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Birth

circa 1908

IL, USA, age 21 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census²

Marriage

circa 1925

age 23 and 17¹

1930 Census

1930

Jordan, Jsaper Co., IN, USA, age 28, manager, general farm¹

Residence

1935

rural, Henry Co., IL, USA, and children

1940 Census

1940

Bishops Hill Village, Weller, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 37, inspector, Caterpillar Tractor Co.²

1950 US Census

1950

Donovan, IL, USA, age 48, blacksmith, blacksmith shop

Death

2006

ParentsD

father born in IL, mother born in IN

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jordan, Jasper Co., IN; Roll: 594; Enumeration District: 6; page 47; sheet 4A; line 29; dwl 84-84.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Weller, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T627_812; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 37-51.

Betty Houghton¹

F, #80323, b. 3 February 1926, d. 1 March 2012

Father*: Leonard D. Houghton¹ b. 29 Jan 1902, d. Feb 1964
Mother*: Edna Blakley¹ b. c 1908, d. 2006

Family: Dale W Webster

Marriage*: Betty Houghton married Dale W Webster.

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Birth

Feb 3, 1926

IL, USA, age 4 2/12 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Death

Mar 1, 2012

Obituary

Donovan, Ill. - Betty H. Webster, 86, of Donovan, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton.

She was born Wednesday, February 3, 1926, in Fairmont, the daughter of Leonard and Edna Blakely Houghton.

On February 23, 1947, she married Dale Webster at Donovan Christian Church; he survives in Donovan.

Mrs. Webster graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1947 as a registered nurse. During her career, she worked at several hospitals including Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Provena St. Mary's Hospital, Riverside Hospital, and Hackley Hospital. She was a very active member of Donovan United Methodist Church, member of the Ford-Iroquois Home Extension, and member of the Quilter's Club. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, gardening, and especially reading.

Also surviving Mrs. Webster are five sons and six daughters-in-law, Bryan and Michelle Webster of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Thomas and Marian Webster of Donovan, Kevin and Kathy Webster of Martinton, Leland and Diana Webster of Sheldon, Bruce and Teresa Webster of Martinton, Mary Jo Everroad of Bloomington; one sister, Marianne Seibring of Watseka; 18 grandchildren, Mark (Tina) Webster, Kristin (Chris) Ishmiel, Jason Webster, Nicholas Webster, Amy Webster, Tammy (Pete) Grzelak, Corey Webster, Carrie Webster, Kelly Webster, Zachary (Megan) Webster, Mitchell Cambridge, Mason Cambridge, Travis (Shannon) Cambridge, Lindsay (Matt) Maple, Teri (Nick) Tincher, Landon Webster, Andrea (Barry) Wilson, Emily Webster; 17 great grandchildren, Carissa Webster, Zeph Webster, Catlyn, Cacie, Samantha Ishmiel, Joel Ishmiel, Carrington Grzelak, Brendan Grzelak, Reno Webster, Waylon Webster, Charlie Cambridge, Addisson Cambridge, Haven Maple, Tayla Maple, Colbi Maple, Dirk Tincher, Liberty Wilson, and Tucker Wilson; one great, great grandson, Jude Wild; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Webster is preceded in death by her parents, one son, D. Douglas Webster; one daughter-in-law, Melanie Webster; and one brother, Leon Houghton.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jordan, Jasper Co., IN; Roll: 594; Enumeration District: 6; page 47; sheet 4A; line 29; dwl 84-84.

Marion Houghton¹

F, #80324, b. circa 1928

Father*: Leonard D. Houghton¹ b. 29 Jan 1902, d. Feb 1964
Mother*: Edna Blakley¹ b. c 1908, d. 2006

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Birth

circa 1928

IL, USA, age 2 5/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jordan, Jasper Co., IN; Roll: 594; Enumeration District: 6; page 47; sheet 4A; line 29; dwl 84-84.

Leon Houghton¹

M, #80325, b. circa 1929

Father*: Leonard D. Houghton¹ b. 29 Jan 1902, d. Feb 1964
Mother*: Edna Blakley¹ b. c 1908, d. 2006

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Birth

circa 1929

IL, USA, age 1 4/12 in 1930 census; age 11, IL, in 1940 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

Preoria, IL, USA, age 36, single, retail liquor co. bartender; and nephew Leon

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jordan, Jasper Co., IN; Roll: 594; Enumeration District: 6; page 47; sheet 4A; line 29; dwl 84-84.

Frank Colestus Houghton^1,2

M, #80326, b. 22 January 1894, d. 12 October 1957

Parent*: Wesley Houghton b. 1849, d. 9 Apr 1936
Mother*: Della Spenetta

Family: Alma Marie Poff b. c 1898, d. 1956

Marriage*: Frank Colestus Houghton married Alma Marie Poff on May 26, 1920 at South Bend, IN, USA, age 27 and 23.¹

Alice Marie Houghton¹ b. 1921
Ralph Edward Houghton+¹ b. 8 Nov 1922, d. 24 Sep 2013
Shirley Maxine Houghton¹ b. c 1927

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Birth

Jan 22, 1894

St. Joseph Co., IN, USA, Jan 1893, age 7 in 1900 census; age 26, MI & IN, in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Penn Twp, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, USA, an "inmate" at the Children's Aid Society³

1920 Census

1920

South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, USA, age 26, trunk factory laborer; with uncle and aunt, Arthur and Margaret Spinetta

Marriage

May 26, 1920

South Bend, IN, USA, age 27 and 23¹

1930 Census

1930

Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA, age 36, farmer¹

1940 Census

1940

Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA, age 46, farmer⁴

Mil. Draft

Apr 27, 1942

WWII, age 48

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Etna, Koscioskco Co., IN, USA, occupation: Schult Trailers Inc, Elkhart IN

1950 US Census

1950

Etna, IN, USA, age 56, trailer factory trimmer

Death

Oct 12, 1957

Anderson, IN, USA, of asphyxia, due to suicide by hanging by neck, in a hotel

ParentsS

father born in VA/IN/MN, mother born in MI/IN/IA¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN; Roll: 598; Enumeration District: 4; page 17; sheet 1A; line 35; dwl 9-9.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2281789.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Penn Twp, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 67?, E.D. 114?, Sh. 2, Ln. 12.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana; Roll: T627_1062; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 43-4.

Alma Marie Poff¹

F, #80327, b. circa 1898, d. 1956

Family: Frank Colestus Houghton b. 22 Jan 1894, d. 12 Oct 1957

Marriage*: Alma Marie Poff married Frank Colestus Houghton, son of Wesley Houghton and Della Spenetta, on May 26, 1920 at South Bend, IN, USA, age 27 and 23.¹

Alice Marie Houghton¹ b. 1921
Ralph Edward Houghton+¹ b. 8 Nov 1922, d. 24 Sep 2013
Shirley Maxine Houghton¹ b. c 1927

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Birth

circa 1898

IN, USA, age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

May 26, 1920

South Bend, IN, USA, age 27 and 23¹

1930 Census

1930

Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA, age 36, farmer¹

1940 Census

1940

Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN, USA, age 46, farmer²

1950 US Census

1950

Etna, IN, USA, age 56, trailer factory trimmer

Death

1956

ParentsD

parents born in IN

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN; Roll: 598; Enumeration District: 4; page 17; sheet 1A; line 35; dwl 9-9.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana; Roll: T627_1062; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 43-4.

Alice Marie Houghton¹

F, #80328, b. 1921

Father*: Frank Colestus Houghton¹ b. 22 Jan 1894, d. 12 Oct 1957
Mother*: Alma Marie Poff¹ b. c 1898, d. 1956

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Birth

1921

IN, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census^1,2

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

South Bend, IN, USA

Mil. Enls

Mar 9, 1944

Indianapolis, IN, USA, Name: Alice M Houghton Birth Year: 1921 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Indiana State: Indiana County or City: St Joseph Enlistment Date: 9 Mar 1944 Enlistment State: Indiana Enlistment City: Indianapolis Branch: Womens Army Corps Branch Code: Womens Army Corps Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Womens Army Corps Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of college Civil Occupation: Projectionist, Motion Picture or Stenographer or Teletypewriter Operator or Typist or Court Reporter or Stenotype Operator or Clerk-Typist Marital Status: Single, without dependents²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN; Roll: 598; Enumeration District: 4; page 17; sheet 1A; line 35; dwl 9-9.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Ralph Edward Houghton^1,2

M, #80329, b. 8 November 1922, d. 24 September 2013

Father*: Frank Colestus Houghton¹ b. 22 Jan 1894, d. 12 Oct 1957
Mother*: Alma Marie Poff¹ b. c 1898, d. 1956

Family: Zulema Delilah Carroll b. 27 Aug 1922, d. 18 Jun 2018

Marriage*: Ralph Edward Houghton married Zulema Delilah Carroll on Aug 20, 1943.

Dianna Houghton b. c 1944
Richard L. Houghton+ b. c 1946
Connie Houghton+ b. c 1947

Biography

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Birth

Nov 8, 1922

South Bend, IN, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census¹

Mil. Enls

between Jan, 1943 and Nov, 1945

Toledo, OH, USA, Sergeant, US Army, WWII; Name: Ralph E Houghton Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Indiana State: U.S. At Large Enlistment Date: 15 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: Ohio Enlistment City: Toledo Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Motorcycle Mechanic or Packer, High Explosives (Munitions worker, ammunition. ) or Toolroom Keeper or Stock Clerk or Stock Control Clerk Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 68 Weight: 129²

Research

Jan 15, 1943

Marriage

Aug 20, 1943

1950 US Census

1950

Etna Green, IN, USA, age 27, filling station manager

Death

Sep 24, 2013

Warsaw, IN, USA

Obituary

Ralph Edward Houghton, 90 passed away at 12:40 PM, September 24, 2013 in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana.

He was born November 8, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana the son of Frank and Alma (Poff) Houghton, who are deceased. He was united in marriage to Zulema Delilah Carroll, who survives. They celebrated 71 years of marriage this year.

Ralph faithfully served his country during World War II (Jan. 1943 – Nov. 1945) in the United States Army as a Sergeant in the Northern France Central Europe campaigns under the command of Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was wounded in Brest, France August 27, 1944. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars for meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy during WWII in Northern France. He received the WWII Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. He is also an Honoree Charter Member of the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA.

Ralph was a very happy, loving, and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved to laugh and to tell jokes, and he was a great traveler with his life-long wife, companion, and friend, Zulema.

He was part owner and dedicated worker at the Pyramid Oil Company in Etna Green, Indiana for many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Etna Green and an Etna Green Volunteer Fireman for numerous years. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Scottish Rites and the American Legion.

Surviving is his wife, Zulema, two daughters: Dianna Holderman (Dean) of Bremen, Indiana, Connie Armey (Roger) of Warsaw, Indiana and a son Rick Houghton (Delia) of Paw Paw, Michigan, a sister, Shirley Houghton of LA Habra, CA. Also surviving are children of Dianna and Dean; Lori, Tammy, Christopher, Cheri and Tara; children of Connie and Roger: Michelle, Melissa, Scott, Kristy, Kimberly and Kayla; and children of Rick and Delia; Steven, Amy, Rebecca and Mark. Also surviving are spouses of the grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and his special kittens; Chloe and Molly.

Ralph was preceded in death by his sister, Alice (Houghton) Singleton (Vance).

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN; Roll: 598; Enumeration District: 4; page 17; sheet 1A; line 35; dwl 9-9.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Shirley Maxine Houghton¹

F, #80330, b. circa 1927

Father*: Frank Colestus Houghton¹ b. 22 Jan 1894, d. 12 Oct 1957
Mother*: Alma Marie Poff¹ b. c 1898, d. 1956

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1927

IN, USA, age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Etna, Kosciusko Co., IN; Roll: 598; Enumeration District: 4; page 17; sheet 1A; line 35; dwl 9-9.

Mary E. Peters¹

F, #80331, b. 6 April 1894

Family: Edwin Clair Houghton b. 26 Apr 1895, d. Jan 1988

Marriage*: Mary E. Peters married Edwin Clair Houghton, son of John Brugh Houghton and Nannie Ray, on Nov 11, 1916 at Cass Co., IN, USA, age 23 and 24; Carroll county marriages, Edwin C Houghton 2: Mary E Peters Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1916 County: Cass Book: 37 Original Source Page: 160 Date: 06 Apr 1894.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Apr 6, 1894

IN, USA, age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

Nov 11, 1916

Cass Co., IN, USA, age 23 and 24; Carroll county marriages, Edwin C Houghton 2: Mary E Peters Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1916 County: Cass Book: 37 Original Source Page: 160 Date: 06 Apr 1894¹

1920 Census

1920

Logansport, Cass Co., IN, USA, age 24, railroad brakeman³

1930 Census

1930

Hammond, Lake Co., IN, USA, age 36, superintendent, Motor Coach; and Mary's parents Henry A. and Saluda J. Peters, 63 and 57¹

ParentsD

Henry A. and Saluda A. Peters, born in OH and VA respectively

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hammond, Lake Co., IN; Roll: 602; Enumeration District: 154; page 131, sheet 6A; line 6; dwl 97-97-141.
[S415] E-mail from Janet Hall, Aug. 13, 2012.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Logansport Ward 1, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22; line 18, dwl 216-140-161.

Georgia Houghton¹

F, #80332, b. circa 1900

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1900

MO, USA, age 30 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Hammond, Lake Co., IN, USA, age 30, public school teacher¹

ParentsS

father born in MI, mother born in MO¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hammond, Lake Co., IN; Roll: 602; Enumeration District: 154; page 132, sheet 7A; line 26; dwl 176.

Felix O. Howton¹

M, #80333, b. 13 December 1861

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 13, 1861

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Alpha D. Howton¹

F, #80334, b. 5 March 1865

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 5, 1865

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Charley C. Howton¹

M, #80335, b. 13 February 1867

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 13, 1867

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Oliver Lee Howton¹

M, #80336, b. 7 June 1869, d. 1943

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Family: Terra Ann Gilbert

Marriage*: Oliver Lee Howton married Terra Ann Gilbert on Feb 13, 1886.¹

Aubrey L. Howton+¹ b. 22 Jan 1887, d. 27 May 1934
Charley L. Howton¹ b. 30 Sep 1889, d. 19 Nov 1950

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 7, 1869

Marriage

Feb 13, 1886

Death

1943

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

William M. Howton¹

M, #80337, b. 13 April 1872

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 13, 1872

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Cornelia Ann Howton¹

F, #80338, b. 17 August 1874

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 17, 1874

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Ellen Larah Howton¹

F, #80339, b. 5 October 1876

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 5, 1876

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Rosalee Howton¹

F, #80340, b. 19 November 1878

Father*: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton¹ b. 1837, d. 1925
Mother*: Martha L. Parsons¹ b. 9 Oct 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 19, 1878

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.