Hugh Hughes1,2

M, #331, b. 10 January 1861, d. 24 August 1943

Family: Cora Bell Houghton

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 10, 1861Rome, NY, USA3
Occupationa farmer
MarriageApr 29, 1896Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA
DeathAug 24, 1943Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, of lung cancer; 87 y, 7 m, 14 d; Grahek: Plainfield, IA4,3
BurialMarshalltown Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA
BiographyParents, William Hughes and Elizabeth Lewis, came from Wales to Marshall Co. Farmed near Albion, Marshalltown, Charles City, and Plainfield. Died of cancer. Staunch Republican like most of his Houghton-in-laws.3,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 14, 454 #525, 458, 460.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 12.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #525, p. 454, 458, 460.

Hugh Houghton Hughes1

M, #332, b. 16 July 1897, d. 21 November 1974

Family: Jessie Elizabeth Krause

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 16, 1897Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
Graduation1924Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA
Occupationa farmer
MarriageAug 19, 1926Albert, Lea Co., MN, USA
DeathNov 21, 1974Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, USA, Grahek: Nora Springs, IA2,3
BiographyBorn on farm near Marshalltown, IA. Graduated from Charles City high School. Iowa State College at Ames in 1924; studied animal husbandry. Farmed in Bremer Co. for 2 years and then in Cerro Gordo and Floyd Co. until 1966, when they retired and moved into Nora Springs. Last address was Mason City, Iowa, R.F.D. #2 in 1950.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #531, p. 454, 458, 462.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 454, 458, 462.

Jessie Elizabeth Krause1

F, #333, b. 5 January 1904, d. 17 May 1995

Family: Hugh Houghton Hughes

Biography

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BirthJan 5, 1904Portland, IA, USA2,3
Graduation1922Mason City High School, Mason City, IA, USA
EducationMorningside College, Sioux City, IA, USA, She was a school teacher for many years at country schools around Portland.
MarriageAug 19, 1926Albert, Lea Co., MN, USA
DeathMay 17, 1995Nora Springs Care Center, Nora Springs, IA, USA3
ObituaryNora Springs, IA, USA, Jessie Krause Hughes
Nora Springs
Jessie Krause Hughes, 91, of 116 Second St., N.E., died Wednesday (May 17, 1995) at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Nora Springs Christian Church, 102 North Hawkeye, with the Rev. David Jones and the Rev. Richard Pippert officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs.
Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday.
Jessie Hughes was born Jan 5, 1904, near Portland, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Freese) Krause. She married Hugh Hughes in Albert Lea, Minn.
Jessie attended country schools near Portland and graduated from Mason City High School in 1922. She attended Morningside College, in Sioux City and then was a school teacher for many years at country schools around Portland.
She and her husband then farmed in Bremer County for two years and then farmed in Cerro Gordo and Floyd County until 1966 when they retired and moved into Nora Springs.
Jessie loved flowers, collecting dishes and spending time with children. She was a past member of the E.U.B. church in Nora Springs and was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Joan Hughes, Nora Springs; one son, Dr. Frank Hughes and his wife, Cheryll, Storm Lake; three grandchildren, Helen Lamote and her husband, Bob Springfield, Minn., Thomas Hughes and his wife, Rosemary, Milwaukee, Wis., and Kathy Custer and her husband, Todd, Garrett, Ind; four great-grandchildren, Jason and Eric Lamote, Springfield, Minn; and Amanda and Rachael Hughes, Milwaukee, Wis; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one duather, helen Marie Hughes; two brothers: Franklin and Elmer Krause; and three sisters: Aurelia Jensen, Bernice McArthur and Marie Mendelson.
BurialPark Cemetery, Nora Springs, IA, USA
ParentsDFrank Krause and Elizabeth Freese
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #532, p. 458, 462.
  2. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 11.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Dr. Frank Norman Hughes DVM1,2

M, #334, b. 19 May 1927

Family 1: Patricia Ann Handsaker

Family 2: Cheryll Mowen

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 19, 1927Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, USA1
Milit-BegU.S. Marines for 2 years in San Diego, CA & Brewerton, WA
GraduationJun, 1955Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA, D.V.M.
Occupationa vetenarian
MarriageJul 17, 1955Colo, IA, USA3
MarriageFeb 14, 1981Des Moines, IA, USA3
Living1995Strom Lake, IA, USA
BiographyRaised in Mason City, Plainfield, and Nora Springs. Graduated from Mason City high school in 1945. Married twice with children. Marines for 2 years. Graduated from Iowa State College, Ames, IA. Graduated in 6/1955 with degree of D.V.M.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #538, p. 462, 464.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 13.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Helen Marie Hughes1,2

F, #335, b. 5 July 1928, d. 21 August 1953

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 5, 1928Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, USA1
Graduation1950Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA, B.S. in dietetics
EducationApr, 1952Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, as a dietitian
Occupationa dietitian
DeathAug 21, 1953Rochester, Olmsted, MN, USA1
BurialPark Cemetery, Nora Springs, Floyd Co., IA, USA
BiographyHas lived in Plainfield, Nora Springs, and Detroit, Mich. Graduated Mason City high school in 1946. In 1950 graduated from Iowa State College. with B.S. degree in dietetics. 2 year internship at Western Reserve Univ. in Ohio. Graduated in 1952. Employed in Rochester MN in Colonial Hospital as dietitian. Died in 1953.
Medicaljuvenile diabetes
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #539, p. 458, 466.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 13.

Jessie Joan Hughes1,2

F, #336, b. 2 June 1930

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 2, 1930Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, USA3
Occupationa nurse
Residenceafter 19551079 Marina Dr., Napa, Solano Co., CA, USA
Living1995Nora Springs, IA, USA
BiographyGraduated at Mason City High school in 1948. Westmar College at LeMars, Iowa for 1 year. Nurses training for 3 years at Kahler School of nursing. Graduated in May, 1952 from nursing course at Rochester MN. Worked at blood bank of Colonial Hospital at Rochester. In 1953 was working at blood bank of St. Mary's Hospital. In 1955 went to San Francisco as nurse at Univ. hospital of UC Berkeley. Living at 1079 Marina Dr., Napa
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #540, p. 462, 470.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 13.
  3. [S99] Hospital Records, Kaiser Medical Center, 6/1/1930.

Edward James Hughes1,2

M, #337, b. 12 November 1899, d. 30 August 1965

Family: Irene Peterson

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 12, 1899Liscomb Twp., Marshall Co., IA, USA, Gahek: Nov. 61,3
Graduation1927Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA, M.E.
Occupationthe manager of City Gas Co.
MarriageJan 13, 1929Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA
DeathAug 30, 1965Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, USA3
BiographyGraduated at Charles City H.S. and Iowas State College, Ames, with M.E. in 1927. Lived at Marshalltown for few years. Last address was 1117 3rd S.W. Mason City IA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #533, p. 458, 472c.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 13.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Irene Peterson1,2

F, #338, b. 6 September 1901, d. 16 August 1975

Family: Edward James Hughes

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 6, 1901Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA3
MarriageJan 13, 1929Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA
DeathAug 16, 1975Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA3
ParentsDCharles Peterson and Matilda Baker
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #534, p. 458, 472c.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 13.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

James E. Hughes1,2

M, #339, b. 24 October 1929

Family: Ardis Marvel Loken

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 24, 1929Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA3,4
Milit-Begcirca 1940WWII: U.S. Air Force in Guam
MarriageDec 15, 1951Mason City, IA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #541, p. 472c.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 13.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 472c.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Mary Lou Hughes1,2

F, #340, b. 16 December 1935

Family: Karl Jerome Grahek

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 16, 1935Marshalltown, IA, USA1,3
Residence1953Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, USA
MarriageSep 21, 1957Minneapolis, MN, USA3
BiographyShe graduated from Mason City High School and attended Junior College and the University of Minnesota. She had a year's internship as a medical technician at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis and was employed as a medical technician in Miller Hospital in Duluth.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #542, p. 472c.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 13.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

George Lewis Hughes1

M, #341, b. 11 May 1905

Family: Mirian Payne

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 11, 1905Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
Occupationa farmer
Marriage2
NoteJul, 1954Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, He applied for Social Security. His employer was HyCrest Farms.2
ResidenceMar 3, 1993Waterbury, CT, USA2
BiographyGraduated from Charles City high school. Took over farm after father's death. Farmed at Charles City, Plainfield, Waverly (Route 2 in 1950), and Afton. Raised prize Holstein cows. Mother lived with him until 1953 when he moved to Afton. Then to Seton, Missouri to farm until 1954.
Information on his death certificate (supplied by wife), that he was a WWI vet and a vetinarian were incorrect.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #535, p. 458, 476.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 458, 476.

Lloyd Wilson Hughes1

M, #342, b. 24 May 1913, d. 21 October 2008

Family: Gladys Remley

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 24, 1913Canton, Lincoln Co., SD, USA1
Occupationa farmer and trucker
MarriageMay 5, 1938Clarksville, IA, USA2
Residenceafter 1958Thornton, IA, USA
DeathOct 21, 2008
BiographyEducated at Charles City H.S. in 1930. Helped work the home farms in Charles City and Plainfield, then his farm near Marshalltown. In 1953 rented farm and brought land near Thornton IA. Trucking from Mankate to Hampton, IA hauling cans.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #536, p. 458, 478.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Gladys Remley1

F, #343, b. 7 March 1913, d. 15 December 1998

Family: Lloyd Wilson Hughes

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 7, 1913IA, USA2
Occupationa teacher
MarriageMay 5, 1938Clarksville, IA, USA2
Residenceafter 1953Thornton, IA, USA
DeathDec 15, 1998La Feria, TX, USA2
ParentsDLeland and Emeline Remley
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #537, p. 458, 478.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Marilyn Jane Hughes1

F, #344, b. 6 October 1948

Family: Donald Fischer

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 6, 1948Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
Residenceafter 1953Thornton, IA, USA
MarriageDec 27, 1969Meservey, IA, USA2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #543, p. 478.
  2. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 14.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Jerome Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

George Gilbert Houghton1,2

M, #345, b. 25 December 1881, d. 8 September 1962

Family: Lydia Mae Howard

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 25, 1881Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, Dec. 1881, age 18 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census3,4,5,6,7
MarriageNov 24, 1910Jay, NY, USA, age 28 and 208,9
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 36, farmer7
1920 Census1920Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 38, farmer5,10
1930 Census1930Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 48, furnace factory repairman9
1940 Census1940Timber Creek, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 58, farmer11
1950 US Census1950Timber Creek, IA, USA, age 68, a farmer
DeathSep 8, 1962Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA12,4
BurialAlbion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, George, 11 Sep 19628
BiographyEarly life on farm at Highmore, SD. Grammar school education. Lived 3 1/2 years in Hymore, SD and lost all their crops. Moved to Chester, Montana; hailed out 1914-1916. Moved to Albion in 1917 for 2 years; then farmed south of Marshalltown, Iowa. Worked 6 years for Lennox Furnace Co. For 2 years made school buses. Farmed at Marshalltown for 8 years. at Route 4 in 1950.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 14, 454 #526, 480.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 14.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 454, 480.
  4. [S98] Social Security Administration.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 53, E.D. 162, Sh. 17?, Ln. 82.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Marietta, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 115, Sh. 6, Ln. 40.
  7. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643154.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll: 668; Enumeration District: 26; sheet 3B, line 88, dwl 109-79-92.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 162; line 82, dwl 109-287-210.
  11. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Timber Creek, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T627_1182; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64-40; line 54, dwl 164.
  12. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #526, p. 454, 480.

Lydia Mae Howard1

F, #346, b. 14 September 1890, d. 14 April 1974

Family: George Gilbert Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 14, 1890Jay, Essex, NY, USA, age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census1
MarriageNov 24, 1910Jay, NY, USA, age 28 and 202,3
1920 Census1920Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 38, farmer4,5
1930 Census1930Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 48, furnace factory repairman3
1940 Census1940Timber Creek, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 58, farmer6
1950 US Census1950Timber Creek, IA, USA, age 68, a farmer
DeathApr 14, 1974Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, USA, E. Uran: Marshalltown, IA7,2
ObituaryApr 16, 1974Tucson, AZ, USA, HOUGHTON, Mae, 83, died April 14, 1974. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Cora Woodward of Tucson; son. Howard C. Houghton of Denver. Colo; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren Services and interment will be in Marshalltown. Iowa.
(University at Stone).
BurialAlbion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA, George, 11 Sep 19622
ParentsDLevi Howard and Mary E. Feltt, both b. NY. They were of Dutch ancestry.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #527, p. 455, 480.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll: 668; Enumeration District: 26; sheet 3B, line 88, dwl 109-79-92.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 53, E.D. 162, Sh. 17?, Ln. 82.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall Ward 2, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 162; line 82, dwl 109-287-210.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Timber Creek, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T627_1182; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64-40; line 54, dwl 164.
  7. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 14.

Howard Clarke Houghton1

M, #347, b. 17 October 1912, d. 10 October 1984

Family: Hulene Diehm

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 17, 1912Hymore, Hyde Co., SD, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census1,2
Occupationa milling machinist
MarriageMar 2, 1940Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA
1950 US Census1950Ferguson, IA, USA, age 38, steel products mfg. co., machinist
Residenceafter 1955Englewood, CO, USA
DeathOct 10, 1984Englewood, CO, USA2,3
BurialChapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Centennial, Arapahoe Co., CO, USA
BiographyLived on farms near Hymore, SD, Albion and Marshalltown, IA. Graduated from Marshalltown high school. Jr. College for 1 1/2 years. Played coronet. Became a machinist in Fisher Governor Co. in Marshalltown. Plays with municipal band. Lived in Ferguson, IA, (there 1950) near Marshalltown, then in 1955 at 1402 Summitt St., Marshalltown, then 4475 S. Grant St., Englewood, Colorado. Milling machine operator for 15 years.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #544, p. 480, 482.
  2. [S98] Social Security Administration.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Hulene Diehm1

F, #348, b. 24 July 1919, d. 8 March 1992

Family: Howard Clarke Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 24, 1919Garwin, IA, USA1
MarriageMar 2, 1940Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA
1950 US Census1950Ferguson, IA, USA, age 38, steel products mfg. co., machinist
Residenceafter 1955Englewood, CO, USA
DeathMar 8, 1992CO, USA2
BurialChapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Centennial, Arapahoe Co., CO, USA
ParentsDFred and Clara Diehm
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #545, p. 480.
  2. [S98] Social Security Administration.

Leslie Howard Houghton1

M, #349, b. 21 April 1942, d. 16 July 2015

Family: Karen Western

  • Marriage: Leslie Howard Houghton married Karen Western on Aug 28, 1965.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 21, 1942Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
Residenceafter 1955Englewood, CO, USA
Graduation1968Colorado State University, CO, USA, BA in electrical engineering
DeathJul 16, 2015Farmington, NM, USA
ObituaryJul 19, 2015Les H. Houghton, 73, of Farmington passed into eternity on Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Farmington. He was born April 21, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Howard and Hulene Houghton. Les married Karen Western, his childhood neighbor, on Aug. 28, 1965. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Karen; sons, Scott (Terri) of Seattle, Wash., and their children, Alexis, Sydney, and Cameron, and Chad (Landa) of Farmington, and their children, Matthew, Elizabeth, and Alyssa; brother, Larry of Cookston, Okla., and various nieces and nephews. Les was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Ron of Crawford, Colo. Les graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1968 from Colorado State University. He was employed by General Electric and BHP for many years, retiring in 2002. Les was the treasurer for the San Juan County Science Fair for 20 years. He was involved in the Boy Scouts, participating in Wood Badge and leading Explorer Post 321 for a number of years. For his contribution to youth, Les was awarded the St. George Emblem from the Catholic Church. Les and Karen spent 10 summers at Belfair State Park, Wash., as campground hosts, as well as many treasured RV trips with their children, grandchildren and the numerous friends they made throughout the years. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 with the Rev. Father Thomas Maikowski as celebrant. Internment will take place at St. Mary's Resurrection Columbarium. Memorial contributions can be made to San Juan Regional Science Fair (P.O. Box 341, Farmington, NM 87499, 505-716-5132, http://www.sjrsef.org).2
BurialSt. Mary's Resurrection Columbarium, Farmington, NM, USA
AlertImogene V. Uran's Houghton Genealogy: Last of Houghtons in 1955
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #548, p. 482.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, www.legacy.com/obituaries/daily-times/obituary.aspx?n=les-h-houghton&pid=175317832&fhid=8553&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.eTejVZWd.dpuf.

Ronald Ray Houghton1

M, #350, b. 5 May 1945, d. before 2015

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 5, 1945Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA1
Residenceafter 1955Englewood, CO, USA
Deathbefore 2015
AlertLast of the Houghton line in 1955 in Imogene Uran's Houghton Genealogy
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #549, p. 482.

Lillian May Houghton1,2,3

F, #351, b. 12 August 1885, d. 18 January 1966

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 12, 1885Garden City, IA, USA, Aug. 1885, age 14 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census4,5
GraduationDrake University, Des Moines, IA, USA
1910 Census1910Industrial School for Boys, Pleasant, Hardin Co., IA, USA, age 24, single, teacher6
Residencebetween 1916 and 1966207 N. Fourth St., Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA
1930 Census1930Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, age 82, widow7
DAR1939via Seth Houghton; but disassociated herself from it when, in 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) refused permission for Marian Anderson to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall.8,9
1940 Census1940Marshalltown, IA, USA, age 54, public school teacher
1950 US Census1950Marshalltown, IA, USA, age 64, single, city high school teacher
Occupationa teacher for 46 years
DeathJan 18, 1966Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, at Evangelical Hospital, where she had been a patient for several weeks following a fall at home.1
BurialAlbion Cemetery, Albion, Marshall Co., IA, USA9
ObituaryJan 27, 1966Riceville, IA, USA, Here eyes were given to the eye bank at Iowa City.8,10
BiographyBorn in 1885 near Garden City, IA. Moved with parents to Hymore, SD. Lived with sister Cora when she attended Marshalltown high school, graduated in 1906. Graduated from Drake University with a B.S. with honors in 1927. Did some graduate work. Employed as a teacher for 46 years, Iowa Training School for Boys in Eldora, Des Moines, Marshalltown high school, then Green Mountain IA grade schools. DAR member (ancestors in Seth Boynton Houghton and John Haas II). She was active in the Central Christian Church. She was a member of the Iowa State Education Association, American Association of University Women, Marshall County Historical Society, and Women's Christian Temperance Union. Purchased home with parents at 207 N. Fourth St. Liked to travel and collect dolls. Remained single. Lived at Marshalltown, with mother (207 N. Fourth St.) from 1916 to her death.9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #528, p. 455, 486-490.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 15.
  3. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 14.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 14, 455, 486-490.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Marietta, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 115, Sh. 6, Ln. 40.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pleasant, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: T624_404; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 180; line 14.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa; Roll: 668; Enumeration District: 28; sheet 2A, page 186, line 21, dwl 207-31-40.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  9. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 455, 486-490.
  10. [S95] Newspaper, Riceville Recorder, Jan . 27, 1966.

Allie Mabel Houghton1,2

F, #352, b. 6 July 1889, d. 29 December 1988

Family: Joseph Prescott

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 6, 1889Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, USA, Jul. 1889, age 12 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; Grahek: Whitten, IA3,4,5
MarriageMar 2, 1911Hymore, Hyde Co., SD, USA, Grahek: Afton, SD6,5
Residence1953Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
DeathDec 29, 1988Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA5
BiographyGrade school in Highmore SD. After marriage farmed there., Radcliffe, IA and Taopi and Adams MN. Was at Toapi, Minn in 1926 and Adams Minn in (1950, route 2) 1953. Lutheran Church.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #529, p. 455, 492.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 15.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 15, 455: (1899); p. 492: (1889).
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Marietta, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 115, Sh. 6, Ln. 40.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  6. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 455, 492.

Joseph Prescott1,2

M, #353, b. 28 February 1881, d. 30 March 1972

Family: Allie Mabel Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 28, 1881Radcliffe, Hardin Co., IA, USA1
Occupationa farmer
MarriageMar 2, 1911Hymore, Hyde Co., SD, USA, Grahek: Afton, SD3,4
DeathMar 30, 1972Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA5
ParentsSHolden Prescott (of Norway) & Randa Larson; original name was Prestigaard
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #530, p. 455, 492.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 15.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 455, 492.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.
  5. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 16.

Lillie Ruth Prescott1,2

F, #354, b. 18 February 1911, d. 19 October 1992

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 18, 1911Hymore, Hyde Co., SD, USA3,4
Biography1953autistic; never married; with parents
Residencebetween 1953 and 1989Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
DeathOct 19, 1992Missoula, MT, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #552, p. 492, 494.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 15:.
  3. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 16.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 15: 1914.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Julia Josephine Prescott1,2

F, #355, b. 21 November 1913

Family: Lenus Ekstrand

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 21, 1913Hymore, Hyde Co., SD, USA3,4
Graduation1940Iowa State College, Ames, Story Co., IA, USA
MarriageOct 31, 1948Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
Residence1953Cokato, Wright Co., MN, USA
BiographyGraduated from Adams high school in 1932, and from Iowa State College, Ames, IA. in 1940. Worked for Vocational Homemaking dept in 1942; USA Farm Security Admin, War Relocation Admin in Colorado, Food Supervisor at Colorado State School for boys. Lived in Cokato, Minn.
Living1989Missoula, MT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 13, 492 #553, 496.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 16.
  3. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 16.
  4. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #553, p. 13, 492, 496.

Lenus Ekstrand1,2

M, #356, b. 13 January 1911

Family: Julia Josephine Prescott

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 13, 1911Cokato, Wright Co., MN, USA1
Occupationa farmer
MarriageOct 31, 1948Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
Residence1953Cokato, Wright Co., MN, USA
BiographySon of Justane Edwin Ekstrand and Anna Johnson, both born in Cakato MN. Their parents born in Sweden. Graduated fro Cokato high school and Dunwody Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Worked with road construction machinery and winter wheat farming in South Dakota. Home in Cokota, MN.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #554, p. 492, 496.
  2. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, III, p. 16.

George Holden Prescott1,2

M, #357, b. 6 March 1915, d. 22 October 1983

Family: Florence Brewer

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 6, 1915Hymore, Hyde Co., SD, USA3
Milit-Begbetween 1939 and 1945WWII
Occupationa cattle buyer and trucker
MarriageAug 19, 1947Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
Residence1953Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
DeathOct 22, 1983Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #555, p. 492, 498; III, p. 16.
  2. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 16.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, p. 492, 498; III, p. 16.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Florence Brewer1

F, #358

Family: George Holden Prescott

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageAug 19, 1947Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
Residence1953Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
ParentsDIsaac Brewer and Emma ???
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #556, p. 492, 498; III, p. 6.

Ruth Elizabeth Prescott1,2

F, #359, b. 1 April 1917, d. 20 October 1989

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 1, 1917Hymore, Hyde Co., SD, USA, 1918 in obituary1
DeathOct 20, 1989St. Mary's Hospital., Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA, of a heart attack and complications of pneumonia3
BurialOct 22, 1989Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
Medicala brain tumor
BiographyShe moved with her family to MN in 1922, living in Clayton Twp before moving to Adams in 1960. Graduated from Adams high school in 1936, from Comptometer School in Des Moines, IA and worked for Standard Oil in Mason City IA and in Denver CO. Lived with parents and sister Lillie at Adams, MN in 1958 after surgery for a brain tumor. Died unmarried.
For many years she cared for her parents and sister, and was a member of the Little Cedar Church. She donated her body to the Mayo Medical Foundation.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #557, p. 492, 500; III, p. 16.
  2. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 16.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Karl Grahek, Apr. 11, 2001.

Martin Joseph Prescott1,2

M, #360, b. 21 September 1920, d. 21 November 1967

Family: Frieda Amble

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 21, 1920Radcliffe, Hardin Co., IA, USA1
Occupationa farmer
MarriageSep 28, 1941Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA
DeathNov 21, 1967Adams, Mower Co., MN, USA3
BiographyLived in Radcliffe, IA and Taopi and Adams, MN where he assisted with farm work until marriage. Graduated from Adams high school in 1938. Member of Lutheran church. Farmed west of Adams, MN. He was killed in farm accident, when he accidently fell into a corn dryer and burned to death.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #558, p. 492, 502; III, p. 16.
  2. [S22] E.V. Uran, Family Genealogy, p. 16.
  3. [S3] Vivian Imogene Uran, Houghton Genealogy - V.I. Uran, #558, p. 502: 22 Nov 1967; III, p. 16: 21 Nov 1967.