Anna M. (?)1

F, #105181, b. circa 1892

Family: Charles Haywood Haughton b. 8 Dec 1893, d. 26 Mar 1968

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1892NY, USA, age 37 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census2
Marriage2
1930 Census1930Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 36, building concrete superintendent1
1940 Census1940Garden City, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 46, builder2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1865; FHL microfilm: 2341229.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Garden City, Nassau, New York; Roll: T627_2684; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 30-59; line 17, dwl 35.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 47-69; line 17, dwl 10.

William F. Haughton1

M, #105182, b. circa 1924

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1924NY, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1865; FHL microfilm: 2341229.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Garden City, Nassau, New York; Roll: T627_2684; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 30-59; line 17, dwl 35.

Frank Walker Modlin1,2

M, #105183, b. 24 October 1892

Family: Ethel May Houghton b. 30 Sep 1892

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 24, 1892Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, USA, age 37 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageJan 22, 1913Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, USA1,2
ParentsSparents born in IA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ellis, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: 657; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 1097.0; FHL microfilm: 2340392; line 40, dwl 78.
  2. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 101.

Alma Dorothy Modlin1,2

F, #105184, b. 6 March 1915

Family: Edward Hinsing

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 6, 1915Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, USA, age 15 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageFeb 12, 19352
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ellis, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: 657; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 1097.0; FHL microfilm: 2340392; line 40, dwl 78.
  2. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 101.

Donna Mae Modlin1

F, #105185, b. 3 October 1927, d. 12 October 2012

Family: Darrah Lewis Roberts

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 3, 1927Eldora, IA, USA, age 2 6/10 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageSep 18, 1948Nashua, IA, USA3
DeathOct 12, 2012Mercy Medical Center, Mason City, IA, USA3
ObituaryDonna Mae Roberts, age 85, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday October 22, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with a Private family burial. Visitation will be from 9:30-11AM the morning of the service Saturday at the Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls.

Donna Mae Roberts, 85, of Iowa Falls, died Monday, October 22, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. She was born on October 3, 1927 to Frank and Ethel ( Houghton) Modlin in Eldora. She grew up on a farm south of town and graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1944 as she received an attendance honor for not missing a single day of school in four years. The next four years she worked as a secretary for Purina Mills.

She then met Darrah Lewis Roberts at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. They were wed on September 18, 1948 at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. In 1951 daughter Linda was born in Murphysboro, Tenn. while she was there with Darrah as he served in the United States Air Force.

In 1953 she helped buy and they moved to their farm three miles East of Iowa Falls at Farmland Corner where she lived for the next fifty-nine years being a housewife and wonderful mother. In 1955 daughter Deborah was added and in 1959 son John.

Donna Mae was affiliated with many area organizations where she performed her duties whole-heartedly. The American Legion Auxiliary Hyman-Peavey Post #188 in Iowa Falls where she served as President, Third District President, Department Historian and on many other committees. She was also a member if Iowa Falls Women's Club where she acted as Treasurer, the local Bureau of Professional Women and was a devoted member of the Hardin County Democratic Committee where she acted as Secretary for many years. She will be sorely missed in every life she touched.

She is survived by: her son John Darrah Roberts and his adopted son Cody Garret Brus of Iowa Falls; daughter, Linda Joyce (Liam) Forristal and grandsons Brian, Robert and Brendan of Greenbelt, MD; a son-in-law Richard Arp and granddaughter Amanda of Clutier and grandson Christopher of Charles City; a nephew Frank Hensing of Iowa Falls and niece Kate Lyon of Muscatine.

Proceeded in death by: her father and mother, her sister, Dorothy (Modlin) Hensing, husband, Darrah L. Roberts and her daughter, Deborah Roberts Arp.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ellis, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: 657; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 1097.0; FHL microfilm: 2340392; line 40, dwl 78.
  2. [S1541] George Houghton, Houghton Family Line, p. 101.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.surls.com/obituaries.html

Darrah Lewis Roberts1

M, #105186

Family: Donna Mae Modlin b. 3 Oct 1927, d. 12 Oct 2012

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageSep 18, 1948Nashua, IA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.surls.com/obituaries.html

Charles Houghton1

M, #105187, b. circa 1933

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1933NY, USA, age 7 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 47-69; line 17, dwl 10.

Peter Palumbo1

M, #105188, b. circa 1915

Family: Ethel Houghton b. c 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1915NY, USA, age 25 in 1940 census1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2745; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41-1314; line 10, dwl 137.

George Houghton1

M, #105189, b. circa 1896

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1896NY, USA, age 46 in 1940 census1
1940 Census1940Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 44, single, painter, decorator, contractor1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Albany, Albany, New York; Roll: T627_2820; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 63-99; line 31, dwl 257.

Sister Florence Houghton1

F, #105190, b. circa 1896

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1896NY, USA, age 44 in 1940 census1
Residence1935Gloucester, Camber Co., NJ, USA
1940 Census1940St. Mary's Convent, Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ, USA, age 44, parochial school teacher; Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth1
ResearchGloucester, NJ, USA
NotableOne of the few Houghtons who was a Catholic nun
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2429; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 26-28; line 14.

Iva M. Houghton1

F, #105191, b. circa 1896

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1896NY, USA, age 44 in 1940 census1
1940 Census1940Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 44, married, a private home maid1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T627_2511; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 7-101; line 13, dwl 11.

Joyce E. Houghton1

F, #105192, b. circa 1934

Family: Ronald Tracey

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1934NY, USA, age 6 in 1940 census1
Marriage
Living2018
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Kenmore, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2531; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 15-169; line 72, dwl 388.

Donald Thomas Houghton1

M, #105193, b. 7 November 1934, d. 24 January 1999

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 7, 1934Plainfield, NJ, USA, age 5 in 1940 census1
Living1972Fanwood, NJ, USA
DeathJan 24, 1999San Diego, CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fanwood, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2385; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 20-14A; line 7, dwl 77.

Carol Ann Houghton1

F, #105194, b. circa 1937

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1937NJ, USA, age 3 in 1940 census1
Living1972Fanwood, NJ, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fanwood, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2385; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 20-14A; line 7, dwl 77.

Mari (?)1

F, #105195, b. circa 1900

Family: Azele Claude Houghton b. 9 Mar 1896

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1900MD, USA, age 40 in 1940 census1
Marriage1
1940 Census1940Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, age 42, diplomatic service USA diplomat1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: T627_1520; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4-307; line 52, line 1-21.

Willard Jackman1

M, #105196, b. circa 1897

Family: Edna Houghton b. c 1901

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1897IN, USA, age 43 in 1940 census1
Marriage1
1940 Census1940Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, USA, age 43, band factory, sand blaster1
1950 US Census1950Elkhart, IN, USA, age 53, manufacturer of band instruments, polisher and buffer
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T627_1040; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 20-32; line 21, dwl 415.

Charles Jackman1

M, #105197, b. circa 1924

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1924IN, USA, age 16 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T627_1040; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 20-32; line 21, dwl 415.

Lois A. Houghton1

F, #105198, b. circa 1931

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1931NY, USA, age 9 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2312; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 2-251; line 45, dwl 128.

Marjorie Jane Houghton1

F, #105199, b. 12 July 1930, d. 9 January 1958

Family: (?) Batchler

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 12, 1930Sloane Hospital, Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 9 in 1940 census1
Marriage
DeathJan 9, 1958
BiographyMarjorie Jane (Houghton) Batchler was born in Sloane Hospital, Manhattan NY. Her parents were Victor Skog Houghton, born Sept. 2, 1898 in Elmira NY, died Point Pleasant NJ, Dec 11, 1982 also in Ponds Cemetery along with his wife Edith Arbutus (Sheffield) Houghton, born in Franklin Twp., NJ, May 29, 1905.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2312; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 2-251; line 45, dwl 128.

Hazel Cantine1,2

F, #105200, b. 1898, d. 1979

Family: Earl Boice Houghton b. 16 Jul 1899, d. Nov 1977

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1898NY, USA, age 42 in 1940 census1
MarriageJul 10, 1933Amsterdam, NY, USA1
1940 Census1940Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 40, own business, dump trucking truckman1
1950 US Census1950Gloversville, NY, USA, age 50, laundrey and dry cleaning co., laundry routeman
Death1979
BurialFairview Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T627_2682; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29-37; line 11, dwl 134.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/democratandchronicle/…

David Houghton1

M, #105201, b. circa 1935, d. before 2016

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1935NY, USA, age 5 in 1940 census1
Living1977Gloversville, NY, USA
Deathbefore 2016
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T627_2682; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29-37; line 11, dwl 134.

Marjorie A. Houghton

F, #105202, b. 21 September 1935, d. 25 August 2016

Family: Rand Warner

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 21, 1935Amsterdam, NY, USA, age 4 in 1940 census1
MarriageAug 24, 1957North Main Street Methodist Church, Gloversville, NY, USA
DeathAug 25, 2016Fairport Baptist Home, Fairport, NY, USA
ObituarySep 11, 2016Fairport: Marjorie A. Wamer, 80, of 58 Park Circle Drive, Fairport, New York, passed peacefully on 25 August, 2016, at the Fairport Baptist Home, after a long illness.

Marge was born 21 September 1935, at Amsterdam, New York, the daughter of Earl and Hazel Cantine Houghton. She graduated from Gloversville High School, Class of 1953. She worked in the Gloversville School System as a secretary for several years, and later at Eastman Kodak Company in ' Rochester, as a secretary for several years. She married Rand Wamer 24 August 1957 at North Main Street Methodist Church, Gloversville, where they both sang in the choir. They moved to the Rochester, New York area in the fall of 1957. Marge was a highly respected and loved wife, mother, surrogate mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and great aunt, and was most revered by her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandson, nieces, and nephews.

Marge was a 58-year member of Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, where she had been active in many activities over the years until recently; including Asbury Storehouse, Asbury Dining & Caring Center, Altar Guild, United Methodist Women Church Women United, Children's Ministry, Family Council, Double Ring Class, Fellowship Class, and Fifty Plus Fellowship Class. Marge volunteered at the Asbury Storehouse nearly 45 years, holding many positions, and also co-chairing their annual Basement Sale fund raiser for many years. Marge volunteered at the Asbury Dining & Caring Center for nearly 20 years, serving meals to the homeless. She also helped Asbury with refugee resettlement for Carnbodians, Laotians; and Vietnamese immigrants for years. She was active in philanthropy on many fronts. Marge was active for many years with the Rochester Chapter of National Railway Historical Society and the Genesee Valley Antique Car Society; helping both organizations for many years with different activities and events. She had played girl's basketball at Gloversville High School, was an avid Buffalo Bills football fan, bowled with the Two Timers League in Fairport, and enjoyed the Fairport Red Hat Ladies group.

Marge is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rand; brother, Donald Houghton of Mayfield; daughters, Wendy Corso of Macedon, Cheryl Wamet of Fairport; son, Gary Wamer of Bradenton, Florida; grandchildren, Nichole Corso-Green of Vero Beach, Florida, Nathan Corso of East Rochester, Nadine Corso of Macedon, Evan Warner and Mark Wamer of Bradenton, Florida, and great-grandson, Dominic Corso of East Rochester; plus many nieces and nephew, and step nieces. Marge was pre-deceased by her brother, David Houghton and her step-brother, Arthur Houghton. Marge loved her God, loved her family, and loved her fellow man. The world is surely a better place for her passing through. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.

A memorial service for Marge will be held at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Avenue, Rochester, New York, on 18 September 2016, at 2:00 pm. Donations in honor of Marge in lieu of flowers may be made to Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14608, or to Fairport Baptist Home, 4646 Nine Mile Point, Road, Fairport, New York, 14450.
Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Sept. 11, 20162
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T627_2682; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29-37; line 11, dwl 134.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/democratandchronicle/…

Donald Houghton1

M, #105203, b. circa 1938

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1938NY, USA, age 2 in 1940 census1
Living2016Mayfield, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York; Roll: T627_2682; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29-37; line 11, dwl 134.

Helen Houghton1

F, #105204, b. circa 1898

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1898Scotland, age 42 in 1940 census1
Residence1935Dobbs Ferry, Westchester Co., NY, USA
1940 Census1940Scarsdale, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 42, governess, private family1
1950 US Census1950Greenburgh, NY, USA, age 53, single, private family nurse
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Scarsdale, Westchester, New York; Roll: T627_2813; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 60-340; line 15, dwl 50.

Myrtle D. (?)1

F, #105205, b. circa 1899

Family: Roy Elston Houghton b. 27 Mar 1899, d. Jul 1982

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1899NY, USA, age 41 in 1940 census1
Marriage1
1940 Census1940Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 41, automobile mechanic1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: T627_2689; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 30-178; line 44, dwl 9.

Margaret Houghton1

F, #105206, b. circa 1923

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1923NY, USA, age 17 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: T627_2689; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 30-178; line 44, dwl 9.

Richard Houghton1

M, #105207, b. circa 1925

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1925NY, USA, age 15 in 1940 census1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: T627_2689; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 30-178; line 44, dwl 9.

Dorothy Houghton1

F, #105208, b. circa 1931, d. 7 November 2017

Family 1: H. Richard Doke

Family 2: Richard H. Searle

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1931Rochester, NY, USA, age 9 in 1940 census1
Marriage1952
Residence1956Detroit, MI, USA
Marriage2006
DeathNov 7, 2017
ObituaryDec 3, 2017Searle, Dorothy Houghton (Dottie Doke) Dottie passed away on Tuesday, November 7th 2017. She was born and raised in Rochester, New York, graduating from West High School in 1948. She attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating in 1952. She married H. Richard Doke in 1952 and subsequently lived in Evanston, IL and Detroit, MI before settling in Milwaukee in 1963. Dottie lived in Milwaukee for 43 years, where she was active in the following: American Cancer Society, St. Michael Hospital, ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis), North Shore Congregational Church, and the V.N.A. (Visiting Nurse Association). Dottie married Richard H. Searle and moved to San Antonio, TX in 2006. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald Houghton and Amy Stebbins, and her sister Patricia (Ned) Trethaway. She is survived by her children, Andrew Houghton Doke, Heather E. Soener (Roger), and Amy Amber Doke (Stephen Bertolas-Jeske), and three grandchildren, Paul, Michael, and John Soener. Services with private burial will be at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. A memorial service celebrating Dottie's life will be held at 1pm on Saturday December 9th at North Shore Congregational Church, Fox Point WI.
Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 3, 2017
BurialDallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, TX, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: T627_2850; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 65-291; line 56, dwl 9.

Kenneth Houghton1

M, #105209, b. circa 1933

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1933NY, USA, age 7 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2577; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 24-1190; line 44, dwl 341.

Gertrude L. Rollin1

F, #105210, b. circa 1899

Family: David Bradley Houghton b. 13 May 1905, d. Dec 1976

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1899NY, USA, age 41 in 1940 census1
Marriage1
Residence1935Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, USA1
1940 Census1940Little Texas, Scott Co., AK, USA, age 35, manager, filling station1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Little Texas, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T627_173; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64-24; line 62, dwl 158.