Rebecca Houghton1

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

Family: Joseph Bruce b. Mar 1796, d. 26 Aug 1862

Biography

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BirthMar 13, 1795Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Pollard: Mar 23,4,1,2
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. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 45.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 157 #262, 164.
  4. [S33] Pollard, History of Baltimore VT, p. 109.
  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 b. 12 Apr 1803, d. 8 Apr 1868

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 b. 7 Jan 1833, d. 3 Jan 1905

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 b. 16 Feb 1871, d. 20 Aug 1936

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 b. 2 Jan 1894

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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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 b. 26 May 1895, d. Jun 1984

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 b. 31 Mar 1922

Biography

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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 b. 24 Nov 1918

Biography

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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 b. 17 Sep 1893, d. a 1953

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 b. 23 Dec 1895, d. 1982

Biography

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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 b. 15 Jul 1900, d. Jan 1981

Biography

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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