Rebecca Houghton1

F, #301, b. 13 March 1795, d. 15 April 1862

Family: Joseph Bruce

Biography

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BirthMar 13, 1795Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Pollard: Mar 22,3,1,4
Marriage1815Jay, Essex, NY, USA5,6,7,8,9
DeedSep 23, 1815#219 Joseph and Rebecca Bruce of Jay Essex Co. N.Y. - to Lemuel Houghton - "All claim to my right & interest in the estate of Seth Houghton, late of Balyimore, VT., deceased."
23 Sep 1815 recorded 7 Oct 1815
Wit. by Jonah & Benjamin Bruce10
DeathApr 15, 1862Jay, Essex, NY, USA5
BiographyPollard, History of Baltimore, Vermont, p. 110: Living in Jay, NY in 1816.
V.I.Uran, Houghton Genealogy, p. 165: Had 2 sons and 4 daughters (5 listed)
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 43.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157 #262, 164.
  3. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 109.
  4. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 45.
  5. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157, 164.
  6. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 111-112.
  7. [S449] Esther K. Whitcomb and Dorothy O. Mayo, Bolton Soldiers and Sailors in the American Revolution, p. 12.
  8. [S697] Guy Richard Thompson, Thompson Ancestry, p. 28.
  9. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 38, p. 226.
  10. [S1258] Deed: Abstracts of Vermont Deeds, Baltimore, VT, Vol. 1, p. 97-F Vt. B28 Series 6672.

Mehitable Houghton1,2

F, #302, b. 23 March 1797, d. 26 April 1839

Family: (?) Coolidge

Biography

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BirthMar 23, 1797Baltimore, Windsor Co., VT, USA3
Deedbetween 1818 and 1825sold her share of land to Lemuel in 1818; quit claimed their rights to Aaron in 1825.4
Marriage5
DeathApr 26, 18396,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 109.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 2.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157 #263, 164.
  4. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 110.
  5. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157, 164.
  6. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 15.

Elijah Andrews Houghton1,2

M, #303, b. 24 April 1799, d. 8 January 1824

Biography

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BirthApr 24, 1799Baltimore, Windsor Co., VT, USA3
Guardiansp1815Windsor Co., VT, USA, Vol. 22
DeathJan 8, 1824Baltimore, Windsor Co., VT, USA4,5
Probate11824Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, intestate; Vol. 92
BiographyPollard: On 1/8/1824, Elijah suicided over a young woman he loved who was unture to him. Poems found by the family. The adminstrator of his estate sued brother Calvin, now gone to parts unknown, to collect the money due on the mortgage and attached the two pieces of land.'; Unmarried.4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 109.
  2. [S998] Scott Andrew Bartley and and Marjorie-J. Bartley, Windsor Co., VT Probate Index, p. 247.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157 #264.
  4. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 111.
  5. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157.

Calvin E. Houghton1

M, #304, b. 19 March 1801

Biography

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BirthMar 19, 1801Baltimore, Windsor Co., VT, USA2,3
Guardiansp1815Windsor Co., VT, USA, Vol. 24
Immigration1824Pollard: Calvin never deeded his rights to Lemuel, but he signed a receipt stating he had sold, which is recorded. Bought 6 acres from Lemuel in 1822 and 6 acres from Jonathan Woodbury. 'Calvin mortgaged this land to Elijah's family. April 3, 1822, Calvin gave lemuel a receipt for $156.33 in full for 'my share in my father's estate.'
Around 1824 left family and was never heard from again. Administrator of brother Elijah's estate sued Calvin 'now gone to parts unkown' to collect the money due on the mortgage. Two pieces of land owned by Calvin were attached to settle the mortgage.5,6
Researchsame bds
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 109.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157 #265, 164.
  3. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 15.
  4. [S998] Scott Andrew Bartley and and Marjorie-J. Bartley, Windsor Co., VT Probate Index, p. 247.
  5. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 109-110.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 160.

Elvira Bruce1

F, #305, b. 1807, d. 5 April 1868

Family: Aaron L. Houghton

Biography

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Birth1807MA, USA, age 53, bp MA, "Alvira", in 1860 census2
Marriageto Mr. Durand3
Origin1856Keene, NH, USA
MarriageMar 20, 1856Jay, Essex Co., NY, USA, (Mrs. Elvira Durand and Mr. (Awrgn) Houghton (Elizabethtown Post, of 28 Mar 1856)4,3)
1860 Census1860Jay, Essex, NY, USA, age 56, a farmer, property $1500-10755,6
DeathApr 5, 1868Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA7,8
BurialAlbion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
BiographyCensus of 1860 has her living at Jay NY with Aaron and his children. No children. Emma Braman Ellis thought she was a widow before marrying Aaron.
ResearchThere was an Almira Gibson who married an Isaac Bruce at Ashby MA in Sept 28, 1848. She was d. of Thomas and Hannah Gibson, b. sep 28 1811.9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 4.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 Jay, Essex Co., NY, p. 157.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Births, Marriages and Obituaries extracted from Essex County, New York Newspapers (1831-1864), www.rootsweb.com/~nyessex/extract.htm, July 24, 2002.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 164.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 Jay, Essex Co., NY, p. 157, line 32, dwl 1147-1106.
  6. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Jay, Essex, New York; Roll: M653_753; Page: 709; Image: 707; Family History Library Film: 803753; line 32, dwl 1147-1106.
  7. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 15.
  8. [S27] DAR Application, of grandaughter Lydia May.
  9. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 31, 110.

William Torrance1

M, #306, b. 31 October 1832, d. 10 August 1906

Family: Mary Ellen Houghton

Biography

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BirthOct 31, 1832Jay, Essex, NY, USA2,3
MarriageJan 21, 1858Jay, Essex Co., NY, USA2
DeathAug 10, 1906Jay, Essex, NY, USA, E.V. Uran: Jan 9, 19054,2
BurialJay Central Cemetery, Jay, Essex, NY, USA2
BiographyRussell Torrance 1810 – 1873 and Rhoda Taylor 1813 – 1900; William Torrence was brother of grandmother (Jane Ann Torrence Straight) of LeRoy Straight of Jay NY who owned Aaron Houghton's house in 1953. He had three brothers. Was an early settler of Jay, NY.

Jean Sanders: Russell Torrancee was born in 1810 in Bennington VT. He is shown in the 1850 census in Jay Esssex NY. He died in 1873, Jay Essex NY. Rhoda Taylor was born on 22 July 1813 in Rupert NY (now Bennington County VT). She died in 1900 age 87.
3rd generation
Lewis Torrance born 26 April 1775 in Jay Essex New York. He was married twice. (a) Betsy 1783-1818) ; and (b) Mary (1778-1861). He died in 1852 in Jay Essex NY and is buried there. (cf. Major Reuben Sanford?s unregimented Battalion, New York Militia , War of 1812 under Captain Jesse Tobey of Jay New York; Lieut. Col. Barnes? Regiment). According to the 4qd Torrens/Torrence /Torrance family data base, he is placed as Thomas 4, Thomas 3, Albert 2, Sergeant Hugh-1) on evidence supplied by Mrs. Lucy E. Torrance (writing in 1916). His first wife Betsy died in April 1818 aged 35; he second wife MARY died in June 1861. I believe this to be Mary Bolton of Shirley Massachusetts. Mary Bolton (possible 2nd wife). Betsy (maiden name unknown) 1783-1818 Israel Taylor. Born Rupert, Bennington County VT. He died in 1900 in Jay . Rhoda Harmon.
4th generation
Thomas Torrance born 1751 in Avon CT ; in Hartford NY by 1789. He died in Sandgate VT. Eunice Lacy.
5th generation
Thomas Torrance born 1718 in Bann River, Coolnamen, Londonderry Ireland.Anna Mitchell Root. She died in Woodbury CT.
6th Generation
Albert Torrance born 1699 Londonderry, Coolnamen Ireland. Arrived in Pennsylvania ca 1771. He died in 1775. Wife?s name Elizabeth
7th generation
Sgt Hugh Torrance 1685-1779.
Ulster, North Ireland, called "scots-irish". Families here were joined by French Huguenots. Source 4qd Torrens
"He took part in the Williamite Campaigns and fought in the Seige of Londonderry in 1689. " It is also probable that he fought in the Battle of Boyne 1690. The Torrence/Torrance family, originally from Scotland?. Both Sgt Hugh and Albert moved and settled in Cumberland County, PA. They fought in the Revolutionary War.

Ancestery.Com book:
Torrence. The Torrence family was founded in Jay by William Torrence, who came from Sandgate, Vt. with five sons: John, Louis, Daniel, Orrin, Reuben, and settled in the locality known as Torrence Hill. Rusel Torrence , of Jay, a descendant of Jno., married Rhoda, daughter of Israel Taylor. William, an early settler of Jay, married Mary, daughter of Aaron Houghton.They have five children living: Luella, Maria, William, Martin and John; and two deceased; Lydia and Nellie. Besides William, Mrs. Rhoda Torrence had seven children: William, Ephraim, who served nine months in the last war, Adoniram, who lost his life from wounds received in the battle of the Wilderness, Jane, Isaac, Elizabeth, and Elanora. William Torrence, lives on the Houghton farm and his mother resides with him. Ira Torrence was born Aug. 9, 1841. He is a farmer and owns 100 acres. Nov. 9, 1862, he married Lucy E., the daughter of Sylvester and Lucinda Smith. They have one son, Fred, born Jan. 11, 1878. Ira was a member of the 2nd N.Y. Harris Light Cavalry, Company E; enlisted in Sept. 1864, and served until the close of the war.

http://www.torrens.org.uk/Genealogy/Torrens/Trees/SgtHugh/ftdisp.htm?1010 This is a link to my Grandmother Mozelle's family history as shown at the Torrens site.


The history of Essex County was published in 1885;
Ancestry.com. History of Essex County : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers [database on-line]. Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.
Original data: History of Essex County : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Syracuse, N.Y.: D. Mason, 1885.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 181 #314s.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 181.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Jean Sanders, Nov 22, 2004.
  4. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 15.

Maude Jesse Crouse1,2

F, #307, b. 9 March 1874, d. 9 November 1943

Family: Fred George Houghton

Biography

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BirthMar 9, 1874near, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, Mar. 1874, age 26 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 56 in 1930 census3,4
MarriageJun 15, 1892Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
1900 Census1900Iowa Twp, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 29, horseman4,5
1910 Census1910Albion, Iowa, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 39, insurance agent; and Martha J. Crouse, mother in law6
1920 Census1920Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 48, insurance, own office, near brother Frank and Cora Houghton7,8
1930 Census1930Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 59, real estate and insurance agent9
DeathNov 9, 1943Deaconess Hospital, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, of angina pectoris
BurialNov 12, 1943Fred Houghton lot in Albion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
BiographyDaughter of Jacob and Martha Jane McKibbin Crouse. Graduate of Albion Seminary. Died of angina pectoris.10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #379, p. 408.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 9.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #378, p. 198a, 408-411.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Iowa Twp, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 108, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Iowa, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 108; Sheet: 2B; line 98, dwl 50-51.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Iowa, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T624_413; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 126; line 1, dwl 20-20.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 53, E.D. 162, Sh. 4, Ln. 73.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 162; line 73, dwl 10-96-110.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll: 668; Enumeration District: 31; sheet 8A, page 290, line 49, dwl 1105-209-213.
  10. [S1399] Unknown subject.

Myrle Clarinda Houghton1,2

F, #308, b. 26 May 1895, d. June 1984

Family: James Craig Graham

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 26, 1895Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, May, 1895, age 5 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census3,4
MarriageJun 23, 1917Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
Occupationa drama teacher
Residence1953Holladay, UT, USA, 2545 Verona Circle5
Residencebetween 1961 and 1966Marshalltown, IA, USA
DeathJun, 1984
Gen. Soc.D.A.R. # 176816 via Seth Houghton
BiographyShe graduated from Albion High School. She studied piano and violin at Drake University in Des Moines. She was a member of Zeta Phi sorority. Lived at 167-1st Ave, apt 41, Salt Lake City, Utah in 1950. Lived at Marshalltown, IA in 1936 and 2545 Verona Circle, Holladay, Utah in 1953. A genealogist.
Researchhad an extensive correspondence. Their letters were kept by Ellen Uran Wilson. She researched many of the lines related to Seth Houghton.6,7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 11, 14, 411 #420, 414.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 9.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #378, p. 198a, 408-411.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Iowa Twp, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 108, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  5. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 11.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Myrle Houghton to Imogene Uran, 1963.
  7. [S1399] Unknown subject.

James Craig Graham1,2

M, #309, b. 2 January 1894

Family: Myrle Clarinda Houghton

Biography

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BirthJan 2, 1894Galva, Henry, IL, USA
Occupationthe General Manager of Lennox Furnace Co.
MarriageJun 23, 1917Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
Residencebetween 1961 and 1966Marshalltown, IA, USA
DeathHolladay, UT, USA
BiographyHe was the son of Martin and Jennifer Graham. Graduated from Albion High School. Attended Iowa State College at Ames, IA. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Worked for Lennox Furnace Co. as manager of their order dept, then asst. sales manager, sales manager, and then general manager in Salt Lake Utah. He was a Mason (a Masonic Post Master) and a Shriner.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 9.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #421, p. 411.

James Craig Graham II1

M, #310, b. 24 November 1918

Family: Louisa Cecelia Peroglio

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 24, 1918Deaconess Hospital, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
GraduationJun, 1942Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA, B.S. in chemical engineering
MarriageApr 29, 1944St. Louis Cathedral, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA
ResidenceEbster Groves, MO, USA
Living1982retired2
BurialAlbion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
BiographyGraduated from Marshalltown H.S. in 1936, Marshalltown J.C. in 1936, and Iowa State College at Ames in 1942 with B.S. in chemical engineering. He belonged to Tau Beta Pi engineering fraternity, as well as Alpha Phi Omega, and Delta Tau Delta, of which he was president. Worked for Mallinckrodt Chemical Works in St. Louis, Missouri, a uranium processing plant. He was their laison to the Atomic Energy Commission and was an assistant director. They manufactured parts of atomic bombs. In 1944 married Louisa Perglio. He built his own home in Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis. They were Catholics.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #423, p. 415.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Myrle Graham to Ellen Uran Wilson, Dec. 1982.

Louisa Cecelia Peroglio1,2

F, #311, b. 31 March 1922

Family: James Craig Graham II

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthMar 31, 1922Sawyersville, IL, USA3
Occupationa nurse
ResidenceEbster Groves, MO, USA
EducationSt. John's Hospital Nursing School, St. Louis, IL, USA3
MarriageApr 29, 1944St. Louis Cathedral, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA
ParentsDJoseph Allen and Sylvia Peroglio
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #432, p. 416.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.
  3. [S1399] Unknown subject.

Bernice Elouise Houghton1,2

F, #312, b. 16 October 1896

Family: Bailey Reid Howard

Biography

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BirthOct 16, 1896Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, Oct. 1896, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census3,4
MarriageDec 5, 1917Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA
Residence1953313 SE 26th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, USA5
DeathFort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, USA1
BiographyShe attend public schools in Albion and high school in Albion, and two years at Drake University studied music. Married Bailey Howard in 1917 at Houston, Tx. She was credited with 2000 hours of volunteer Red Cross work in WWI and WWII. They lived in Chicago IL for 3 years, then Whitewater WI for 1 year, and Marshalltown for 16 years. She lived at 707 NE 20th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1950. 313 S.E. 26th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1953. She sent Imogene Uran her family's genealogy. She did not like her middle name.
Gen. Soc.PEO, DAR
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #422, p. 11, 412, 418.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 11, 14, 412 #422, 418.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Iowa Twp, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 108, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  5. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 11.

Margaret Elsie Houghton1,2

F, #313, b. 13 March 1898

Family: Verl Abner Teeter

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 13, 1898Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, Mar. 1898, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; VIU: 18993,4,5,6
MarriageJul 19, 1917Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
BiographyAs a girl, was an expert in breaking and training her father's Shetland ponies. Met husband at Albion Sem. Completed 3 years high school in 1917 (did course work at Huntington Beach and North Hollywood evening school in 1948-1953). Lived in IA, IL, Michigan, NY, SC, OK, and CA. Living in 1927-41 in Tulsa and McAlester, OK. Member of many clubs and Methodist church.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #424, p. 412, 422.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 15, 412 #424, 422.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Iowa Twp, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 108, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Ruth Thompson to Imogene Uran, Jan 19, 1953.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Myrle Houghton to Imogene Uran, 1963.

Rex George Houghton1,2

M, #314, b. 9 March 1900, d. 18 October 1984

Family: Ferne Leona Rank

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthMar 9, 1900Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, Mar. 1900, age 3/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 19 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census3,4,5
Research1918
Mil. EnlsAug 12, 1918WWI: US Army; 183rd truck corps for 3 months6
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 18, working for father Fred George Houghton, at Albion, IA5
Milit-EndDec 10, 19186
MarriageJun 16, 1928Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA, USA, age 28 and 18, at first marriage7
1930 Census1930Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 30, city laboratory dentist8
1940 Census1940San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 40, dental technician, labrotory9
1950 US Census1950Huntington Park, CA, USA, age 50, dental laboratory, dental technician
OccupationImogene Uran: a dentist and he ran several dental labs and several farms
Residence19533256 Cudahy, Huntington Park, CA, USA10
Residence1955Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, after living in AZ and CA for 20 years
DeathOct 18, 1984Marshalltown, IA, USA
ObituaryOct 19, 1984Rex Houghton, 84, formerly of 7 N. 14th St., died Thursday evening at Grandview Heights Nursing Home. Mr. Houghton was born March 9, 1900, in Albion. He attended the University of Iowa and later graduated from the University of Chicago as a dental technician. He came to Marshalltown in 1935 and later moved to Tucson, Ariz., and then to Los Angeles, Calif., returning to Marshalltown in 1954 following retirement. He then was a farm manager until a year ago. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge. Elks Lodge and the Iowa State Farm Managers Association. He is survived by a daughter, Charlotte (Mrs. Stanley) Grimes of Conrad. Three grandchildren also survive. A sister, Dorothy Metcalf, Pittsburg, Pa., and three great-grandchildren also survive. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Pursel-Davis Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Richard officiating. Masonic services in charge of Marshall Lodge 108. AF&AM. Burial will follow at the Green Mountain Cemetery. from Marshalltown IA newspaper Times Republican dated October 19 1984
BurialGreen Mountain Cemetery, Green Mountain, IA, USA
BiographyHe attended school in Albion Seminary. He attended Central Iowa Business College in Marshalltown for 2 years. He went to the University of Chicago on Sept 5 1920 for 2 years of prosthetic dentistry, finishing in Jun 1922. He went to work for a dental lab in Marshalltown, and two years later bought it. He operated that dental lab until Mar 17, 1935. He moved to Tucson, AZ with wife and stepdaughter. He operated a dental lab there for 2 years and then in 1938 moved to Los Angeles and joined Youngquist Dental labs, where he was in 1953 as a partner. Living at 3256 Cudahy St., Huntington Park, CA in 1953. In 1954 moved back to Marshalltown to manage farms. Lived at 7 S. 14th St. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1928; and a member of the Christian Church.6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 412 #426, 430.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 11, 14, 412 #426, 430.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Iowa Twp, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 108, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643154.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Rex George Houghton to Imogene Uran, circa 1952.
  7. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 412.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll: 668; Enumeration District: 26; sheet 7A, page 191,line 36, dwl 610-177-192.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00247; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 19-589.
  10. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 11.

Dorothy Opal Houghton1,2,3

F, #315, b. 13 February 1902, d. after 1969

Family: Walter H. Metcalf

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 13, 1902Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 8 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census4
Occupationa teacher
MarriageJul 29, 1923Lansing, IA, USA, also Jul 285,6
Residence1969Des Moines, IA, USA, letter to Ellen Uran Wilson
Deathafter 1969Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA
BiographyGrade school at Albion Seminary. Graduated from Marshalltown high school. Iowa State College at Ames in 1921 for 1 year then Drake Univ. in 1922; graduated in June 1923 as a kindergarten teacher. Returned to work as a shopper for department store after Walter's death. Lived at 4811 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA in 1953. Member of PEO, First Methodist Church. Plays piano and cello. Worked at Younger Bros. store for 24 years as a personal shopper.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #428, p. 412, 432.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 15, 412 #428, 432.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 15, 412, 432.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Dorothy Houghton to Imogene Uran, 1963.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Myrle Houghton to Imogene Uran, 1963.

Ruth Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #316, b. 11 May 1907, d. 20 March 1909

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 11, 1907Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
DeathMar 20, 1909Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
BurialFred Houghton lot at Albion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #430, p. 412.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.

Bailey Reid Howard1,2

M, #317, b. 17 September 1893, d. after 1953

Family: Bernice Elouise Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 17, 1893Yadkin Co., NC, USA1
Milit-Beg1915WWI: 3 years in army (14 months in Europe)
Occupationin investments and real estate
MarriageDec 5, 1917Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA
Residence1938Fr. Lauderdale, FL, USA
Deathafter 1953Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, USA
BiographyHe was in WWI for 3 years in US Army as a supply Sgt. with the 6th Division (in Europe for 14 months.) He worked for 4 years in Chicago as an investment and real estate broker, for 17 years in Marshalltown, and for 1 year in Whitewater, Wisc, and since 1938 in Ft. Laudrdale. Semi retired in 1953.
ParentsSJohn Ruffin Howard and Harriet Menus
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #423, p. 412.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.

John Frederick Howard1,2

M, #318, b. 19 July 1924

Family: Norma Bledsoe

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 19, 1924Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
GraduationIowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA, chemical engineering
Milit-Begcirca 1942WWII: 2nd lieutenant in infantry for 3 1/2 years with 1 year in Japan
Occupationa chemical engineer (high explosives) at DuPont
MarriageOct 8, 1945La Grange, Troup Co., GA, USA3
Residenceafter 1956Woodbury, NJ, USA
BiographyGraduated form High school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Served 3 years 10 months in US Army in WWII, one year in Japan. Graduated from Iowa State College, Ames, IA in chemical engineering. Worked for DuPont in high explosives. Lives in Woodbury, NJ and works at DuPont plant at Gibbstown NJ.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #436, p. 418.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 419.

Bette Jane Howard1,2

F, #319, b. 14 May 1920, d. after 1953

Family: Ennis Randolph Shepherd

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 14, 1920Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA1
MarriageJul 23, 1943Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, USA
Deathafter 1953Fort Lauterdale, Broward Co., FL, USA
BiographyShe graduated from Ft. Laudedale High School. Two years of music at Geogria State College for Women, Milledgeville, GA and Stetson Univ, Deland, Florida. PEO and DAR member. Amateur radio operator.
Gen. Soc.DAR thru Seth Houghton; and the PEO
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #434, p. 418.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.

Ennis Randolph Shepherd1,2

M, #320, b. 1 September 1917, d. after 1953

Family: Bette Jane Howard

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 1, 1917Edmond, Oklahoma, OK, USA1
GraduationOklahoma University, Norman, OK, USA, MA in business
Milit-BegWWII: Coast Guard
Occupationan attorney and a judge in Municipal Court
MarriageJul 23, 1943Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, USA
Deathafter 1953Fort Lauterdale, Broward Co., FL, USA
BiographyM.A. degree from Oklahoma Univ. in business. Served 2 1/2 years in the Coast Guard in WWII. Law degree from Univ. of Florida. Prominent attorney in Ft. Lauderdale, FA and a municipal court judge.
ParentsSSteven Douglass Shepherd and Virgie Garrett
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #435, p. 418.
  2. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 13.

Verl Abner Teeter1,2

M, #321, b. 23 December 1895, d. 1982

Family: Margaret Elsie Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
NotableY
BirthDec 23, 1895Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, USA, VIU: 23 Dec 1895; Thompson: 18973,4,5
Occupation1917Richland, IA, USA, a teacher5
Mil. Enls1917WWI5
MarriageJul 19, 1917Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
Immigration1925Tulsa, OK, USA, He taught in public high schools and in juvenile court.
Graduation1925Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA, MA in economics
Author1928A syllabus on vocational guidance
Milit-Beg1943WWII: 1943-1946
BiographyVerl A. Teeter graduated from Parsons College Academy in 1912, Fairfield, IA, and from Parsons College in 1916, Ph.B. in math; and a Master of Arts degree in economics from the University of Iowa in 1925. He attended summer school and did extension work at Univ. of Iowa, 1929-1931, and Tulsa Night Law School, 1935-1936, He was a veteran of both World War I and II and served 62 years in the fields of education, industry and government.
High school teacher at Albion Seminary. He was a high school principal, Albion, IA, 1916-1917. He was superintendent of schools, Richland, IA, 1919-1922 and Packwood, IA, 1922-1924. In 1925 moved from IA to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he taught high school; instructor in occupations and director of vocational guidance and placement bureau, 1925-1933; and he became director of municipal juvenile court of Tulsa (director of Juv. Court, 1934-1938). Lived in OK from 1925 to 1941. In 1938 moved to McAlester OK where he was Supt. of Schools until 1941; Michigan and IL, 1941-1943; CA 1943. Entered service (Navy) in 1943 and assigned to Charlestown, SC until 1946, a lieutenant. . Returned to CA. Last address was 4830 Arcola Ave, North Hollywood, CA in home they built. 32nd Degree Mason, Kappa Phi Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa. Chairman of Vocational Guidance section, State Teachers meeting, 1928-1931; White House Conference meeting, Ok 1931-1933;member of National Vocational Guidance Assoc. For 5 summers he was a guidance instructor at Syracuse Univ., NY. In 1942 he had a lecture serviceAuthored several publications on vocational guidance, occupational life, personality guidance. In 1953 was doing rehabilitation work for federal government. Vocational advisor, Chief, Special Rehabilitation to Vet. Admin, 1945-, Los Angeles CA; instructor in various colleges (Kizer Business College). He was listed in "Who's Who in American Education".
He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Kappa Phi Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa; belonged to American Legion, Rotarian and Civitan.
Death1982North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Website2006University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA, His collection:
http://ead.diglib.ku.edu/xml/ksrl.kc.teetervfam.html
ParentsSElmer E. Teeter and Elizabeth Heald.
ResearchGuide to the Verl A. Teeter Collection
The Teeter Family



University of Kansas
Kenneth Spencer Research Library
Kansas Collection
1450 Poplar Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045-7616
Phone: (785) 864 - 4334
Fax: (785) 864-5803
URL: http://spencer.lib.ku.edu
jss May 1982
mg 2004
Creator: Teeter, Verl A. (Verl Abner), 1895-1982 Title: The Teeter family. -- Lawrence, KS: Verl A. Teeter Dates: 1892 Quantity: ca. 200 leaves : ill. (some col.) 28 cm. Two loose leaves. Identification: RH MS D220
NotableProlific writer on vocational guidance
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #425, p. 422-426.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #425, p. 426: 1897.
  4. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 13: 1895.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Ruth Thompson to Imogene Uran, Jan 19, 1953.

Ruth Virginia Teeter1,2

F, #322, b. 4 June 1919

Family: Frederick Luther Thompson Jr

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 4, 1919IA, USA3
Graduation1942Oklahoma University, Norman, OK, USA, Commercial art
MarriageMar 13, 19424
LetterJan 19, 1953She sent Imogene her family's genealogy.
BiographyShe belonged to Kppa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a P.E.O., and a member of the Order of the Eatern Star.4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 422.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 16, 422.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Ruth Thompson to Imogene Uran, Jan 19, 1953.

Frederick Luther Thompson Jr1,2

M, #323, b. 15 September 1919, d. after 1953

Family: Ruth Virginia Teeter

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 15, 1919Blackwell, Kay Co., OK, USA1
Graduation1941Oklahoma University, Norman, OK, USA, petroleum engineering
Milit-Beg1942WWII: Navy
MarriageMar 13, 19423
Deathafter 1953Caldwell, KS, USA
BiographyGraduated from Oaklahoma Univ. in 1941 in Petroleum Engineering. He belonged to the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the Tau Beta Pi. He went to Kilgore TX to work for Humble Oil and Refining Co.. He enlisted in Navy in 1942 and stationed at Long Beach CA for the war, being discharged as a lieutenant. He went to Tyler TX in 1946 and worked for Humble Oil. Lived at New London, Houston, and Kelsey Camp; he was a district engineer. In 1950 he went into business with his father in Schaffers Mortuary in Caldwell, KS as a funeral director. He was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and he belonged to the Presbyterian Church.
ParentsSFrederick Luther Thompson, Sr. and Ruby Frances Johnson.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #440, p. 426.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 10.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Ruth Thompson to Imogene Uran, Jan 19, 1953.

Patricia Lynne Thompson1,2

F, #324, b. 3 July 1945

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 3, 1945Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1
Residence1953Caldwell, KS, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #442, p. 427.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.

Margaret Frances Thompson1,2

F, #325, b. 20 June 1943

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 20, 1943Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1
Residence1953Caldwell, KS, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #441, p. 427.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.

Walter H. Metcalf1,2

M, #326, b. 19 February 1899, d. 19 February 1946

Family: Dorothy Opal Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 19, 1899Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA1
Graduation1922Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA, B.S. in mechanical engineering
Occupationa contracting engineer
MarriageJul 29, 1923Lansing, IA, USA, also Jul 283,4
DeathFeb 19, 1946Helena, MT, USA, while on a business trip of a heart attack1
BurialRest Haven Cemetery, Des Moines, IA, USA
ObituaryFeb 21, 1946Helena, MT, USA5
BiographySon of George W. Metcalf and Eva Strong. Graduated from Iowa State College, Ames, IA in 1922 with BS in mech. engineering. Lived in Des Moines, where he was contracting engineer for Pitts-Des Moines Steel Co.. He was a contracting engineer for the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co., which he joined after graduation in 1922. He had contracted for many of the largest all-steel water towers in Iowa. Member of First Methodist Church, Des Moines. Belonged to Consistory, Izaak Walton league, and Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #429, p. 412, 432.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Dorothy Houghton to Imogene Uran, 1963.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Myrle Houghton to Imogene Uran, 1963.
  5. [S1399] Unknown subject.

Lewis Houghton Metcalf1,2

M, #327, b. 28 September 1926

Family: Barbara Jean Wimmer

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 28, 1926Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, Myrle Houghton & VIU: 29 Sep1,3
Milit-Begbetween 1948 and 1957
MarriageNov 25, 1950Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, Uran: Nimmer4
Note1967Wadsworth, KS, USA, Works at Veterans Center. His daughter Kathy lives with Barbara's sister in Des Moines; Linda and Debbie live with Barbara's brother, a Lutheran minister, in Mundelein, IL5
BiographyGraduated West Technical high school in Des Moines in 1945. Enlisted in in the US Army May 15, 1948. He did his basic training at Fr. Knox, KY, and then was sent overseas to Frankfort, Germany on Jul 15, 1948. Returned in June 24, 1950. Reenlisted at Ft. Riley, KS. as a cpl, Jul 15, 1950, until Oct 18, 1952, when he went to Tokyo Japan and Pusan, Korea. Sergeant in 1953; he was with the postal division. In 4/1955 returned to Japan for 2 years.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #450, p. 433.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Dorothy Houghton to Imogene Uran, 1963.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 433.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Dorothy Metcalf to Imogene Uran, 1967.

Martha Jane Metcalf1,2

F, #328, b. 24 June 1931

Family: Richard Carl Reimers

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 24, 1931Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA1
MarriageSep 15, 1951Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA3
Residence1953Sewickley, PA, USA
Note1954Graduated from Roosevelt High School on Jun 8, 1949. Attended Iowa State College, Ames, IA for 2 years. She was in Pi Beta Phi fraternity, and was Bomb Queen. She was an active swimmer. They moved to Pittsburg, PA. She modeled for dept. stores, newspapers, and exclusive shops. PEO, Presbyterian Church. Last address was 820 Beaver Rd, Sewickley PA.
Residencecirca 1970Dallas, TX, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #452, p. 433, 436.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 11.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 436.

Charity Cooper Haas1

F, #329, b. 22 March 1848, d. 1 July 1935

Family: Martin Boynton Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 22, 1848Union City, Darke, OH, USA, age 22 in 1870 census; age 32 in 1880 census; Mar. 1848, age 52 in 1900 census; age 62 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1920 census; age 82 in 1930 census2,1
Immigration1857Marshall, IA, USA
MarriageFeb 11, 1869Liscomb, Marshall Co., IA, USA
1870 Census1870Albion PO, Iowa Twp, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $300, next door to brother George W. Houghton3
1880 Census1880Paradise Twp, Rooks (Russell) Co., KS, USA, age 35, a farmer4,5
1900 Census1900Marietta, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 55, farmer6,7
Residencebetween 1907 and 1915Highmore, SD, USA
1910 Census1910Washington, Hyde Co., SD, USA, age 65, farmer8
NoteFeb 11, 1919Marshalltown, IA, USA, Article regarding their golden wedding anniversary: "Mr. Houghton is a native of New York state, having been born near Jay, June 26, 1844. He served in Company E, Second New York cavalry, participating in Sheridan's campaign at Winchester and Cedar Creek. On March 1, 1866, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Houghton, Mr. Houghton came to this country and went to live on the farm east of Albion.
Mrs. Houghton saw Marshalltown first as a mere village in the spring of 1857, when, as Charity Haas, she accompanied her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. John Galloway, to Iowa from Ohio. Miss Haas was born March 22, 1848, near Union City, Ohio, because of poor health came to the then far west in the hopes of being benefitted by the climate. Mr. and Mrs. Galloway made their journey in a "Prairie schooner" drawn by an ox team, and reached Marshalltown early in 1857 to find a few straggling buildings marking the site now occupied by a city...The Galloways and Miss Haas went north to Hardin County, settling on a farm about four miles northeast of Union. A few years later John Haas, father of Mrs. Galloway and Miss Haas, came west, and Mrs. Houghton remembers that "Johnny" Green, the old Pottawattamie chieftan and friend of the whites, was a frequent visitor to her father's home, and that her father and the Indian enjoyed many a pipe together. Mrs. Houghton has three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Galloway, Mrs. Sarah Canfield, and Mrs. C.N. Brown, all of this city. A half brother, G. R. Haas, lives at Valley City, North Dakota, and an half sister, Mrs. Laura Gilkey, at Columbus, Ohio."9,10
1920 Census1920Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 75, none11,12
PensionInxMay 10, 1926IA, USA, Widow13
DeathJul 1, 1935Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, Uran: 19361,10
ObituaryMarshalltown newspaper: Death Summons for Mrs. Charity Houghton. Pioneer Resident of County Dies at Home Here. "Mrs. Charity Cooper Houghton, 88, one of the pioneer residents of Marshall County, passed away at 5:15 oclock Wednesday afternoon at her home, 207 North Fourth Street, of coronary thrombosis. Mrs. Houghton came to Marshall County 79 years ago and made her home in the county the rest of her lifetime except for eight years spent in Highmore, South Dakota. Mrs. Houghton was born Charity Cooper Haas, a daughter of John and Hannah Haas, at Union City, Indiana, March 22, 1848. She came to Iowa in a covered wagon in 1857, with Mr. and Mrs. john Galloway, who settled on a farm south of Liscomb. When she was 12 years old the tornado which devastated the region near Union, tore down the house in which she lived but all of the 14 persons in the building at the time escaped injury. The house was torn to bits but none of the occupants received injury of any kind. She was married to Martin B. Houghton, February 11, 1869, Mr. Houghton, too, was a pioneer settle in central Iowa and broke the land where the town of Conrad now stands. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Houghton lived on the old Hoghton place near Albion. Mrs. Houghton had lived in the home in North Fourth Street the past 20 years. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton celebrated their golden wedding in 1919, and Mr. Houghton died in April, 1926. Mrs. Houghton joined the Christian churcch 53 years ago. She was a member of the Womens Missionary Society of the church. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Hugh Hughes, Plainville; George Houghton, east of the city; Miss Lillian Houghton, at home, and Mrs. Joseph Prescott, Adams, Minnesota; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Brown, west of Albion, and Mrs. Laura Gikey, Union City, Indiana, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren."10
BurialAlbion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA
BiographyDaughter of John Haas and Hannah Hand, both born NJ. Ancestor John Haas II fought in Revolutionary War. One of the pioneer residents of Marshall county. Died of coronary thrombosis. Came to Marshall, Iowa by covered wagon, 79 years ago (in 1936), in 1857 (with Mr. and Mrs. John Galloway who settled on farm north of Liscomb). Spent 8 years (1907-1915)in Highmore, S.Dakota. At age 12 (June 30, 1860) survived tornado at Union. Joined the Christian church 53 years ago (in 1936), member of the Women's Missionary Society. Had two sisters in 1936: Mrs. Olive Brown, west of Albion and Mrs. Laura Gilkey, Union City., 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Liked to travel the U.S. with daughter, Lillie. Attened Albion Seminary two winters. Met Martin at a camp meeting near Albion.14
Gen. Soc.DAR
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #523, p. 454.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, Obit: Union City, IN.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Iowa Twp, Marshall Co., IA, Roll 410, p. 354, line 13, dwl 88-88.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Paradise Twp, Rooks (Russell) Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 271, Sh. 19, Ln. 45.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Paradise Twp, Rooks (Russell) Co., KS, Roll: T9_395; Family History Film: 1254395; Page: 503C; Enumeration District: 271; Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 271, Sh. 19, Ln. 45, dwl 87-87.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Marietta, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 115, Sh. 6, Ln. 40.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Marietta, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 115; Sheet: 6A; line 41, dwl 115-121.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Hyde, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1482; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 245;
    line 64, dwl 57-57.
  9. [S95] Newspaper, Times-Republican, Feb. 11, 1919.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 53, E.D. 162, Sh. 17, Ln. 30.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 162; line 30, dwl 207-415-470.
  13. [S31] General Pension Index, T 288; Roll 227.
  14. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 454.

Cora Bell Houghton1

F, #330, b. 15 March 1875, d. 23 May 1954

Family: Hugh Hughes

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 15, 1875Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 5 in 1880 census2
Graduation1892Marshalltown High School, Marshalltown, IA, USA, class valedictorian3
MarriageApr 29, 1896Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA
DeathMay 23, 1954Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, at her son LLoyd's home after several strokes1
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell Co., IA, USA
BiographyBorn near Albion across the road from G.W. Houghton farm. Graduated in 1892 from Marshalltown high school, as valedictorian. She taught in a rural school prior to being married in 1896. Lived in Charles City in 1926, Plainfield in 1936, Waverley IA (Route 2 in 1950), then to Mason City Iowa in 1953. Then to 207 N. 4th St., Marshalltown, IA to live with an unmarried sister. Died at her son Lloyd Hughes's home after several strokes.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #524, p. 454, 458.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 14, 454 #524, 458.
  3. [S1399] Unknown subject.