Houghton Surname Project

Eliza Ann Currier^1,2,3

F, #10471, b. 6 February 1851, d. 28 November 1930

Family: Francis Egerton Smith

Marriage*: Eliza Ann Currier married Francis Egerton Smith on May 13, 1873 at Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Houghton: 03 May 1878: Virkus: 1873.^{4,5,2,9,6,7,8}

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 6, 1851

Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: 9 Feb. 1848; Virkus: 1851^4,5,2,6,7,8

Marriage

May 13, 1873

Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Houghton: 03 May 1878: Virkus: 1873^{4,5,2,9,6,7,8}

Death

Nov 28, 1930

Detroit, MI, USA^5,8,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453 #1977.
[S188] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 423.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5858, 179 #6038.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453.
[S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: "Memoirs", 239.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.
[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 692.
[S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 401.
[S189] Virkus, Abridged Compendium of Am. Gen. II, p. 206.

Sarah Amelia Currier^1,2

F, #10472, b. 18 July 1859, d. 13 December 1865

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Jul 18, 1859

Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA^3,4

Death

Dec 13, 1865

^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1978.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5859.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.

Francis Egerton Smith^1,2,3

M, #10473, b. 8 April 1851, d. 30 March 1925

Family: Eliza Ann Currier

Marriage*: Francis Egerton Smith married Eliza Ann Currier, daughter of James Stinson Currier and Marcia Houghton, on May 13, 1873 at Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Houghton: 03 May 1878: Virkus: 1873.^{5,4,2,3,6,7,8}

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Birth

Apr 8, 1851

Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA^2,4

Occupation

justice of the peace, farmer, bank custodian

Marriage

May 13, 1873

Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Houghton: 03 May 1878: Virkus: 1873^{5,4,2,3,6,7,8}

Death

Mar 30, 1925

White River Junction, Windsor Co., VT, USA^2,4

ParentsS

Rev. Ambrose Smith and Cynthia Egerton⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453 #1977s.
[S188] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 423.
[S189] Virkus, Abridged Compendium of Am. Gen. II, p. 206.
[S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: "Memoirs", 239.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.
[S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 692.
[S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 401.

Isabella Marcia Russell^1,2

F, #10474, b. 5 May 1843

Family: Harvey William Bishop

Marriage*: Isabella Marcia Russell married Harvey William Bishop on Jan 13, 1866 MLM: also June 13.^3,5

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

May 5, 1843

Lisbon, NH, USA, age 7 in 1850 census^3,4,5

Marriage

Jan 13, 1866

MLM: also June 13^3,5

Residence

Glover, Orleans Co., VT, USA, East Glover³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1979.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5860, 179 #6061.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, Box 431, p. 1, line 40, dwl 14.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.

Lucy Elizabeth Russell^1,2

F, #10475, b. 19 October 1849, d. 18 January 1850

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 19, 1849

Lisbon, NH, USA^3,4

Death

Jan 18, 1850

Lisbon, NH, USA^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1980.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5861.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.

Dora Estella Russell^1,2

F, #10476, b. 23 March 1851

Family: William John Stanley

Marriage*: Dora Estella Russell married William John Stanley on Jun 3, 1874.^3,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 23, 1851

Lisbon, NH, USA^3,4

Residence

Franconia, NH, USA³

Marriage

Jun 3, 1874

^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1981.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5862, 180.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 180.

Harvey William Bishop^1,2

M, #10477, b. 25 August 1848

Family: Isabella Marcia Russell

Marriage*: Harvey William Bishop married Isabella Marcia Russell, daughter of Nathan Russell and Aurilla Houghton, on Jan 13, 1866 MLM: also June 13.^3,4

Biography

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Birth

Aug 25, 1848

^3,4

Marriage

Jan 13, 1866

MLM: also June 13^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1979s.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.

William John Stanley¹

M, #10478

Family: Dora Estella Russell

Marriage*: William John Stanley married Dora Estella Russell, daughter of Nathan Russell and Aurilla Houghton, on Jun 3, 1874.^2,3

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jun 3, 1874

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1981s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 180.

Alfred E. Houghton^1,2,3

M, #10479, b. 26 October 1836, d. before July 1900

Family: Hattie M. Woodbury

Marriage*: Alfred E. Houghton married Hattie M. Woodbury on Aug 6, 1866.^4,2

Biography

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Birth

Oct 26, 1836

NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1881 census; Oct. 1837, age 63, MA, in 1900 census; MLM: 1835; 1910 census of son Clarence gives French Canada^4,5,2,3

Research

1862

Mil. Enls

Aug 6, 1862

Warwick, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp G., 36th MA Infantry, a private, age 26; Private-Warwick-26-mechanic; 8/6/62; transf 12/27/62 to 2d US. Cavalry and then to U.S. Navy. See U.S. Navy; carpenter's mate, USS Princeton & Saugus^6,7,8

Marriage

Aug 6, 1866

^4,2

PensionInx

Oct 6, 1877

as invalid

1881 Canadian Census

1881

Potton, Brome, Quebec, Canada, age 44, Baptist, farmer⁹

1900 Census

1900

Nashua, Hillsboro, NH, USA, age 63, carpenter^5,10

Death

before Jul, 1900

wife pensioned as a widow

Residence

Nashua, NH, USA, 46 Haines St.⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1982.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_317; Page: 314;
line 1, dwl 12-14.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex New Hampshire, Box 22, Vol. 10, E.D. 122, Sh. 6, Ln. 1.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
[S1501] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Canadian Census, Potton, Brome, Quebec; Roll: C_13201; Page: 38; Family No: 197.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Ward 7, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: : 125; Sheet 6A; line 1, dwl 46-107-129.

Hattie M. Woodbury¹

F, #10480, b. September 1847

Family: Alfred E. Houghton

Marriage*: Hattie M. Woodbury married Alfred E. Houghton, son of Amory Houghton and Alvira Woodbury, on Aug 6, 1866.^4,5

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1847

Quebec, Canada, age 34, Quebec, Can, in 1881 census; age 53, Canada, in 1900 census; age 63, NH, in 1910 census; age 74, VT, in 1920 census; age 84, VT, in 1930 census^2,3

Marriage

Aug 6, 1866

^4,5

1881 Canadian Census

1881

Potton, Brome, Quebec, Canada, age 44, Baptist, farmer⁶

1900 Census

1900

Nashua, Hillsboro, NH, USA, age 63, carpenter^2,7

PensionInx

Jul 21, 1900

as widow

Note

1910

2 children born, 1 living

Occupation

1910

private nurse

1920 Census

1920

Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 74, widow^8,9

ParentsD

parents born in NH in 1910 census; father born in Eng. Canada, mother born in NH; father born in MA, mother born in NH in 1920 census⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1982s.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex New Hampshire, Box 22, Vol. 10, E.D. 122, Sh. 6, Ln. 1.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Nashua, Hillsborough Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 12, E.D. 147, Sh. 14, Ln. 57.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.
[S1501] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Canadian Census, Potton, Brome, Quebec; Roll: C_13201; Page: 38; Family No: 197.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Ward 7, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: : 125; Sheet 6A; line 1, dwl 46-107-129.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 12, E.D. 147, Sh. 11, Ln. 58.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua Ward 7, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1011; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 147; line 57, dwl 46-252-252.

Charles Merrick Houghton^1,2

M, #10481

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

New York, New York Co., NY, USA³

Death

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, in infancy⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1983.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6000.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

Charles Peck Houghton^1,2

M, #10482

Family: Mary Louise St. Remy

Marriage*: Charles Peck Houghton married Mary Louise St. Remy on Mar, 1869 at France.^4,3

Biography

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Birth

New York, New York Co., NY, USA³

Marriage

Mar, 1869

France^4,3

Residence

Algiers, Tunisa⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1984.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6001.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

Mary Houghton^1,2,3

F, #10483, b. April 1858, d. 15 November 1915

Biography

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Birth

Apr, 1858

Piermont, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1880 census; age 52 in 1900 census^4,5,6

Church

Oct 5, 1879

Tompkins Co., NY, USA, in church from ME Church in Allanticville⁷

No Marr

1900

Death

Nov 15, 1915

Germantown, PA, USA⁸

Burial

Nov 17, 1915

Rockland Cemetery, Piedmont, PA, USA⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1985.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6002.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orangetown, Rockland, New York; Roll: M653_851; Page: 0; line 35, dwl 1013-1219.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 4, dwl 404-421.
[S1143] Jean D. Wordon, Tompkins Co. NY Church Records, p. 207.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 17, 1915.

Dr. Elihu Russell Houghton M.D.^1,2,3,4

M, #10484, b. 26 March 1864, d. 19 February 1905

Family: Mary Louise Phillips

Marriage*: Dr. Elihu Russell Houghton M.D. married Mary Louise Phillips on Oct 6, 1891 at New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at residence of bride's mother.^8,6,9

Biography

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Birth

Mar 26, 1864

Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census; age 36, NJ, in 1900 census; 1930 census of son Augustus gives NJ^5,6

Graduation

1885

Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA⁷

Marriage

Oct 6, 1891

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at residence of bride's mother^8,6,9

Occupation

1900

doctor; married

1900 Census

1900

Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 36, a physician; 2nd enumeration¹⁰

Death

Feb 19, 1905

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 40; cert. 5899^8,6,11

Burial

Feb 21, 1905

Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1986.
[S938] Who's Who, Vol. 21, p. 1204.
[S941] Unknown author, Who's Who in the West - 9th, p. 335.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6003.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
[S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
[S114] Who Was Who, 3, p. 1351.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Oct 7, 1891.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1105; Enumeration District: 521; Sheet 2A; line 28, dwl 103-115-27.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 20, 1905.

Augustus Seymour Houghton^1,2

M, #10485, b. 3 January 1866, d. 25 September 1948

Family: Caroline Labau Squier

Marriage*: Augustus Seymour Houghton married Caroline Labau Squier on Nov 12, 1896 at Manhatten, NY, USA.^3,5,6,7

Biography

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Notable

Birth

Jan 3, 1866

Palisades-on-the-Hudson, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census; Jan 1866, age 34 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census; age 74 in 1940 census^3,4,5,6

Occupation

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Attorney

Graduation

1888

Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, B. A.⁶

Marriage

Nov 12, 1896

Manhatten, NY, USA^3,5,6,7

1900 Census

1900

Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 34, lawyer; 326 W. 83rd; enumerated 2x^8,9

Residence

1910

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, 33 Rector St.³

1910 Census

1910

Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 43, lawyer, own office; and 4 servants¹⁰

1920 Census

1920

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 54, general practice lawyer; and 1 servant^4,11

Newspaper

Aug 16, 1925

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, SUE FORMER PARTNER; Law Firm Members Claim Interest In $500,000 Fees.
August 16, 1925, Sunday

Augustus S. Houghton and 2 law partners of the law firm of Thomas & Houghton, which was dissolved Dec. 1, 1924, sue Hector Thomas for withholding $500,000 in fees¹²

1930 Census

1930

New Canaan, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 64, law office lawyer, personal property $50,000¹³

City Dirct

1931

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, East 55th¹⁴

1940 Census

1940

Miami, FL, USA, age 74, lawyer, own profession¹⁵

Living

1943

Oenoke Ridge, CT, USA¹⁶

Death

Sep 25, 1948

Hyeres, France, age 82^6,17

Notable

(1866-1948) Famous conservationist

Notable

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA, Augustus Seymour Houghton, conservationist¹⁸

Biography

The personal papers of Augustus S. Houghton, lawyer and conservationist, were donated to the University of Miami Archives in the early 1960's, source unkown. Augustus S. Houghton was a prominent conservationist who wintered in South Florida and became involved in conservation issues in Florida in addition to his home state of New York.
The collection had no restrictions placed on it at the time of donation. The key part of the collection deals with conservation efforts by various organizations, particularly in the New York and South Florida areas. There is valuable material concerning the establishment of Everglades National Park.
The papers of A.S. Houghton (1866-1948) numbering approximately 4500 items consist of articles, printed matter, newspaper clippings, by-laws, legislative matter, and pamphlets. The material extends from 1905 to 1948 with the bulk of the papers falling within the period of 1929 to 1948.
The papers deal primarily with Augustus Houghton's work as a conservationist. The material is broken down into the different organizations with which he was involved. There is a large section of material dealing with the American Game Association, the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks, and the Camp Fire Club of America but they are not a major part of the collection because Houghton corresponded and kept files on a diverse number of conservation and wildlife organizations.
His papers are mainly broken into time periods: from 1909 to 1925 lies most of the Camp Fire Club of America material; from 1925 to
1937 lies most of the American Game Association material; from 1930 to 1939 lies the bulk of papers related to the Association
for the protection of the Adirondacks; from 1938 to his death, most of his correspondence and other materials were related to
conservation in the state of Florida. There is a large amount of material on the establishment of Everglades National Park,
including correspondence from Ernest F. Coe, conservationist and Chairman of the Tropic Everglades Park Association, David
Fairchild, who served as president of said Association, Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, the first elected Congresswoman from Florida who
proposed the Everglades Park Bill in Congress. The correspondence relates a public polemic between Mrs. Owen and Mr. Coe that very
nearly doomed the existence of the park. It should be noted that Mr. Houghton always kept in contact with all the organizations he
was a member of through correspondence, printed matter, or otherwise. As a result of this, the collection encompasses a
tremendous amount of information on many organizations.
The correspondence to and from August S. Houghton is varied and he had several principal correspondents, all of whom shared with
him their interest in conservation. His principal correspondents were: John B. Burnham, President of the American Game Protective
Association, which later became the American Game Association; Carlos Avery, President of the American Game Association; Seth
Gordon, President of the American Game Association; William Greely, leading member of the American Game Association; Erl
Roman, Fishing Editor of the Miami Herald; Merlin Mitchell, Executive Secretary, Florida State Fish and Game Association and
later secretary of the Florida Wildlife Federation; Jay N. (Ding) Darling, famous cartoonist and leading Florida conservationist;
Dr. W.T. Hornaday, Zoological Gardens, N.Y; Lithgow Osborne, Conservation Commissioner, State of New York; Raymond Torrey,
Camp Fire Club of America; and Karl Frederick, President of the New York State Conservation Council. Houghton also corresponded
with F.G. Walton Smith, Director of the University of Miami's Marine Laboratory (now the Rosentiel School of Marine and
Atmospheric Sciences) and with Spessard L. Holland, Governor of Florida in the early 1940's.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

1866, January 3 Born in Palisades, New York; 1888 B.A. from Amherst College; 1890 Admitted to North Carolina Bar;
1891 Admitted to New York Bar; 1909 Elected to Conservation Committee of Camp Fire Club of America;
1915 Becomes Secretary of the New York State Conservation Commission;
1936 Elected President of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks
1943 Awarded Gold Medal from Florida State Chamber of Commerce for his efforts in conservation;
1948, September 25 Dies while visiting his son in France.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Augustus Seymour Houghton was born in Palisades, N.Y. on January 3, 1866. He received his preparatory education at Phillips
Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, was graduated B.A. at Amherst College in 1888, studied law in New Bern, N.C., 1888-90, and was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1890. He studied law under Elihu Root in New York City and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1891.
Houghton established his own law firm and practiced in New York City until his retirement in 1948. He was a partner in the firm
of Holtzman, Wise, Shepard, Houghton, and Kelly; and as member Thomas & Houghton, director of the New Jersey Zinc Co; Pohatcong Hosiery Mills, Inc; and the Putnam Trust Co., Greenwich, Conn. Houghton became actively involved in conservation in 1909 when he was elected to serve as a member of the Conservation Committee of the Camp Fire Club of America, a post he held until 1948. From 1915 to 1918, he served as secretary of the New York State Conservation Commission and from 1928 to 1932 he was a member of the Legislative Reforestation Commission. In 1935, New York
Governor Herbert Lehman appointed him chairman of the State Conservation Committee that was to decide whether or not to build
truck trails in forest preserves. In 1936, he was elected president of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.
He served as director and secretary of the American Game Association. He also served as director of the American
Forestry Association, trustee of the American Wildlife Institute, Inc., and was a member of the Society of American Foresters.
Houghton assisted in obtaining a treaty with Great Britain, Russia, Japan, and Canada for the protection of Alaskan fur seals
and a treaty with Great Britain and Canada for the protection of migratory birds. He also wrote extensive articles of the
preservation of wildlife and conservation. Augustus S. Houghton resided in Coconut Grove, Florida during the winter months and as a result became actively involved in the restoration of wildlife in the state. In 1942, the Florida State Chamber of Commerce awarded him a gold medal for his efforts. He
died on September 25, 1948 while visiting his son in HyŠres, France.

Send comments or queries to William E. Brown, Jr. (wbrown@umiami.ir.miami.edu)
University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library, Archives and Special Collections,
Coral Gables, Florida
URL: http://www.library.miami.edu/archives/papers/houghton.html

Biography Index, 1949, 1955
National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, 1953

Studied law New Bern, N. C., 1888-90; admitted to N. C. bar, Feb., 1890; N. Y. bar, Ap., 1891; lawyer, N. Y. City, 1891-, as member Thomas & Houghton. Sec. Conservation Commission, Albany, N. Y., 1915-18.¹⁹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1987.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6004.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New York, New York Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 265, E.D. 1077, Sh. 4, Ln. 94.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
[S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
[S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "New York Marriages, 1686-1980," database, FamilySearch.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 150, ED 478.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1103; Enumeration District: 478; Sheet 17B; line 94, dwl 326.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T624_127; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 81; line 55, dwl 285-391.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 15, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1213; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1077; line 94, dwl 179-43-80.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Aug 16, 1925.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Canaan, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 258; Enumeration District: 143; Sheet: 23B; line 60, dwl 478-498.
[S1159] Unknown compiler, Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931, p. 463.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Miami, Dade, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00632; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69-119B.
[S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, Summer 1943, p. 114.
[S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.
[S415] E-mail http://www.library.miami.edu/archives/papers/houghton.html
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.library.miami.edu/archives/papers/houghton.html

Clara Houghton^1,2,3

F, #10486, b. 12 June 1860, d. 8 June 1887

Family: Rev. Joseph Hutchinson

Marriage*: Clara Houghton married Rev. Joseph Hutchinson on Jul 2, 1885.^4,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 12, 1860

Piermont, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 1/12 in 1860 census; age 10 in 1870 census; age 19 in 1880 census^4,5

Marriage

Jul 2, 1885

^4,5

Death

Jun 8, 1887

New Bern, Craven Co., NC, USA^4,5

Burial

Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland Co., NY, USA, Daisy Houghton

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1988.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6005.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orangetown, Rockland, New York; Roll: M653_851; Page: 0; line 35, dwl 1013-1219.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Matthew Henry Houghton^1,2

M, #10487, b. 6 October 1867, d. 23 January 1931

Family: Lucile W. Caplinger

Marriage*: Matthew Henry Houghton married Lucile W. Caplinger on Jun 1, 1898 age 30 and 19.⁷

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 6, 1867

NY, USA, age 3, NJ, in 1870 census; age 12, NY, in 1880 census; Oct 1867, age 32, NY, in 1900 census; age 42, NY, in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 62 in 1930 census; Constantinople given in obituary; JHW, MLM: New York, NY^3,4,5

Graduation

1890

Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA⁶

Marriage

Jun 1, 1898

age 30 and 19⁷

Residence

New Rochelle, NY, USA, 170 Elm St.

Occupation

1900

publisher

1900 Census

1900

Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 32, religious newspaper manager⁸

1910 Census

1910

New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 42, general contractor; and a servant⁹

1920 Census

1920

New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 52, building contractor¹⁰

1930 Census

1930

Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA, age 62, house builder¹¹

Death

Jan 23, 1931

Miami, FL, USA¹²

Obituary

Jan 24, 1931

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times: Henry Houghton Civil Engineer Is Dead at His Winter Residence in Miami.
Miami, Fla., Jan. 23. -- Henry Houghton, 63 years old, former resident of New Rochelle, N.Y., died at his home here today, after an illness of nine months.
Mr. Houghton was a promient athlete at Amherst Collee, where he was graduated in 1890. Mr. Houghton was a civil engineer who built many large hotels, including the Biltmore at Atlanta, Ga. He formerly lived in this city. He was born in Constantinople.¹³

Biography

Chi Psi at Amherst College. Prepared Amherst H. S. Instructor Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1890-91;
contractor Boston and N. Y. City, 1891-99; manager Evangelist Publishing Co., N. Y. City, 1899-; engaged in building construction, 1895-. Member harbor police patrol, World War.⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1989.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6006.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 4, dwl 404-421.
[S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
[S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 545; Sheet: 2A; line 23, dwl 33.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rochelle Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1091; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 87;
line 90, dwl 41-178-202.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Rochelle Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1277; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 121; line 45, dwl 170-106-130.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Miami, Dade Co., Florida; Roll: 309; Enumeration District: 17; Sheet 14B; line 78, dwl 45-295-429.

[S95] Newspaper, http://select.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf

[S95] Newspaper, http://select.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf

Mary Louise St. Remy¹

F, #10488, b. 1852

Family: Charles Peck Houghton

Marriage*: Mary Louise St. Remy married Charles Peck Houghton, son of Elihu Reed Houghton and Mary Clark Peck, on Mar, 1869 at France.^2,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth 1852 ^2,3
Marriage Mar, 1869 France^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1984s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Seymour Phillips Houghton¹

M, #10489, b. 7 May 1893, d. 19 December 1969

Family: Vera Lola Putz

Marriage*: Seymour Phillips Houghton married Vera Lola Putz on circa 1930 age 37 and 37, her second marriage.⁶

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 7, 1893 Havre, France, May 1893, age 7 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1930 census; also Apr 9 1893; WWII: May 7 1893^2,3,4,5
Marriage circa 1930 age 37 and 37, her second marriage⁶
1930 Census 1930 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Seymour Houghton, age 37, a mechanical engineer dairy wholesale; and parents in law Iddo E and Amanda L. Putz⁶
Residence Apr 27, 1942 New York, New York Co., NY, USA, occupation: Fieldston Scholl, employed by Ethical Culture School, New York, NY⁵
Mil. Draft Apr 27, 1942 WWII, age 48
1950 US Census 1950 New York, NY, USA, age 57, private teacher
Death Dec 19, 1969 Guadalajara, Mexico⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S938] Who's Who, Vol. 21, p. 1204.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1105; Enumeration District: 521; Sheet 2A; line 28, dwl 103-115-27.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2283974.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 449; Enumeration District: 763; Page 83, Sheet: 11A; line 1; dwl 9600-120-121.

[S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Caroline Labau Squier¹

F, #10490, b. November 1873

Family: Augustus Seymour Houghton

Marriage*: Caroline Labau Squier married Augustus Seymour Houghton, son of Elihu Reed Houghton and Louise Seymour, on Nov 12, 1896 at Manhatten, NY, USA.^4,5,6,7

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov, 1873 NJ, USA, age 26 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 56 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census^2,3
Marriage Nov 12, 1896 Manhatten, NY, USA^4,5,6,7
1900 Census 1900 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 34, lawyer; 326 W. 83rd; enumerated 2x^2,8
1920 Census 1920 New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 54, general practice lawyer; and 1 servant^3,9
1930 Census 1930 New Canaan, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 64, law office lawyer, personal property $50,000¹⁰
1940 Census 1940 Miami, FL, USA, age 74, lawyer, own profession¹¹
Living 1943 Oenoke Ridge, CT, USA¹²
ParentsD Stuart C. Squier and Caroline Laban, N. Y. City; parents born in NJ

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Anne Breckheimer, April 28, 2009.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 150, ED 478.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New York, New York Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 265, E.D. 1077, Sh. 4, Ln. 94.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…

[S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "New York Marriages, 1686-1980," database, FamilySearch.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1103; Enumeration District: 478; Sheet 17B; line 94, dwl 326.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 15, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1213; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1077; line 94, dwl 179-43-80.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Canaan, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 258; Enumeration District: 143; Sheet: 23B; line 60, dwl 478-498.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Miami, Dade, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00632; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69-119B.

[S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, Summer 1943, p. 114.

Rev. Joseph Hutchinson¹

M, #10491, b. 18 February 1869

Family: Clara Houghton

Marriage*: Rev. Joseph Hutchinson married Clara Houghton, daughter of Elihu Reed Houghton and Louise Seymour, on Jul 2, 1885.^2,3

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Feb 18, 1869 Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, USA^2,3
Marriage Jul 2, 1885 ^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1988s.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Dr. Hezekiah Seymour Houghton M.D.^1,2,3

M, #10492, b. 7 April 1861, d. 11 September 1914

Family: Sarah Crane Preston

Marriage*: Dr. Hezekiah Seymour Houghton M.D. married Sarah Crane Preston on Jan 5, 1888 at New York City, NY, USA, #27 West 48th St., her father's residence.^4,5,7,10

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 7, 1861 Piermont-on-Hudson, NY, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 18, NJ, in 1880 census; Apr 1862, age 38 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census; JWH, MLM: 7 Apr 1862^4,5,6,7
1880 Census 1880 Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 18, a college student at Amherst college, with Nelson Burnett⁸
Graduation 1883 Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA⁹
Education between 1883 and 1886 Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York, New York Co., NY, USA
Marriage Jan 5, 1888 New York City, NY, USA, #27 West 48th St., her father's residence^4,5,7,10
Residence New York, New York Co., NY, USA⁴
1900 Census 1900 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 38, physician; and 4 servants¹¹
1910 Census 1910 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 48, general physician¹²
Newspaper Jul 31, 1910 New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times: Houghton Sisters to Wed
Miss Florence Engaged to R. M. Ellis and Miss Helen to G. M. Gales
Dr. and Mrs. H. Seymour Houghton of 301 West Eighty-eighth Street announce the engagement of their daughters, Miss Florence Proctor Houghton to R. M. Ellis of Birmingham, Ala., and Miss Helen Seymour Houghton to George M. Gales of Raleigh, N. C. The Houghtons are well known in New York and at Monmouth Beach, N.J., where they are spending the Summer at their country home. Mrs. Houghton was Miss Sarah Preston. The Misses Houghton are just out in society, having made their debut only last year. They have a younger brother, Henry S. Houghton.¹³
Death Sep 11, 1914 New York City, NY, USA, age 52, at his home, 301 W. 88th St; certificate #26966^7,14
Biography JWH: 'Graduate of Amherst College, 1883 (A.M.); Bellevue Hospital Medical College, 1886. Has practiced medicine in New York since 1886; member New York Academy Medicine. Clubs: University, New York Yacht. Address, 301 West 88th St., New York.'
President of the Medical Society of New York^2,4
Burial Sep 12, 1914 All Saint's Church, Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA¹⁴
Research Who Was Who in America. A component volume of Who's Who in American History. Volume 4, 1961-1968. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1968. (WhAm 4)¹⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990.

[S110] Marquis, Who's Who in America VI, p. 948.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6020.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 13, dwl 405-422.

[S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_537; Family History Film: 1254537; Page: 287D; Enumeration District: 342; Sheet 20, line 27, dwl 160.

[S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 6, 1888.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 1, dwl 301-328.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 4, dwl 301-39-65.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jul 31, 1910.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Sept 12, 1914.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.

Clarence Sherrill Houghton^1,2

M, #10493, b. 28 April 1864, d. 18 February 1917

Family: Miriam Suzanne Clark

Marriage*: Clarence Sherrill Houghton married Miriam Suzanne Clark on Dec 19, 1895 at New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at bride's mother's home.^3,4,8

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Apr 28, 1864 Piermont, NY, USA, "Clarina", age 7 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census; age 36 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census^3,4,5,6
1880 Census 1880 Orangetown, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 16, with Isaac Dederen⁷
Graduation Columbia Law School, New York City, NY, USA⁶
Occupation a lawyer
Marriage Dec 19, 1895 New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at bride's mother's home^3,4,8
Newspaper Mar 4, 1898 New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times: Clarence S. Houghton of the law firm of Houghton & Houghton has been appointed Assistant United States District Attorney in the criminal department...He will be sworn in April 1.⁹
1900 Census 1900 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 36, Ass. US attorney^10,11
Residence New York, New York Co., NY, USA³
1910 Census 1910 Red Bank, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA, age 43, lawyer¹²
Office between 1914 and 1917 US Commissioner of New York
Death Feb 18, 1917 New York, New York Co., NY, USA¹³
Obituary Feb, 1917 NY Times: Commissioner Houghton. Federal Official Dies Suddenly at His Home in Red Bank, N.M.
Red Bank, N.J. Feb. 18. Clarence Sherill Houghton, United States Commissioner, died suddenly from heart disease this afternoon at his home in Shrewsbury Avenue in his fifty-third year. He had returned shortly before from skating on the North Shrewsbury River.
Mr. Houghton was born in Piermont, N.Y., and was a graduat of Amherst College and the Columbia Law School. He practiced law in New York City for some years, and on April 1, 1898, was appointed Assistant United States District Attorney in the Criminal Department of the Southern New York District. In 1907 Mr. Houghton resigned, and in 1914 was appointed to the office he held at his death. His wife and two daughters survive him.
Burial Feb 21, 1917 Fair View Cemetery¹⁴
Biography NY Biog. Directory: Lawyer, 50 Broadway, New York City; residence 678 West Eng avenue. Born in Piermont, N.Y., April 28, 1864. Educated at Phillips Andover Academy, Amherst College and Columbia Law School (Married.) Formerly Assistant United States District Assistant. Member Amherst Alumni Association, Chi Psi Fraternity and Association of the Bar of the City of New York.⁶
Research

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1991.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6021.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 13, dwl 405-422.

[S1347] Unknown compiler, NY Biog. Directory, p. 209.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Orangetown, Rockland, New York; Roll: T9_924; Family History Film: 1254924; Page: 152C; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 35, line 44, dwl 346-359.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Dec 20, 1895.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Mar 1, 1898.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 152, ED 523, S27, L57.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1105; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 523; FHL microfilm: 1241105; line 57, dwl 678-268-617.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Red Bank, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T624_901; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 107; line 78, dwl 81-481-509.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 18, 1917.

[S415] E-mail from Michael Wolcott, Sep 15, 2013.

Robert Steven Houghton^1,2

M, #10494, b. 22 May 1874, d. 19 August 1875

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth May 22, 1874
Death Aug 19, 1875 ^3,4
Burial Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1992.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6022.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Sarah Crane Preston^1,2

F, #10495, b. 25 November 1865

Family: Dr. Hezekiah Seymour Houghton M.D.

Marriage*: Sarah Crane Preston married Dr. Hezekiah Seymour Houghton M.D., son of Matthew Henry Houghton and Sarah Seymour, on Jan 5, 1888 at New York City, NY, USA, #27 West 48th St., her father's residence.^3,4,2,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov 25, 1865 Irvington-on-Hudson, NY, USA, Nov 1865, age 34 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 53 & 54 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census²
Marriage Jan 5, 1888 New York City, NY, USA, #27 West 48th St., her father's residence^3,4,2,5
1900 Census 1900 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 38, physician; and 4 servants⁶
1910 Census 1910 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 48, general physician⁷
1920 Census 1920 North Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow, none; 2nd enumeration of family, diff. locale⁸
Living 1921 Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA²
1930 Census 1930 Long Neck, North Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 64, house $23,000, a widow⁹
ParentsD William Rile Preston, b. NY and Rebecca Duncan, b. IN; 1920 census states both parents born in OH²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990s.

[S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 6, 1888.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 1, dwl 301-328.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 4, dwl 301-39-65.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: T625_1128; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 55; line 13, dwl 169-180.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Roll: 1461; Enumeration District: 163; sheet 1B; line 65, dwl 18-17-17.

Florence Preston Houghton^1,2

F, #10496, b. 28 June 1890, d. May 1984

Family: Reuben Morris Ellis

Marriage*: Florence Preston Houghton married Reuben Morris Ellis on Nov 16, 1910 at St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, NY, USA, NYC certif. #25235.^2,5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jun 28, 1890 Monmouth Beach, NJ, USA, Jun 1889, age 10 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; Preston Genealogy: June 28, 1889^3,4
Marriage Nov 16, 1910 St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, NY, USA, NYC certif. #25235^2,5
Newspaper Nov 17, 1910 SISTERS' WEDDING ATTENDED BY 2,000; Miss Florence Houghton Married to R.M. Ellis and Miss Helene Houghton to G.M. Gales.⁶
Living 1921 Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA²
Death May, 1984 NY, USA⁴
Research SSN 095-36-4277 Houghton, Florence 6-20-1890 NY 5-1984 zip 12983 NY⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990c.

[S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S98] Social Security Administration.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 16, 1910.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 17, 1910.

Helene Jane Houghton¹

F, #10497, b. 8 June 1891

Family: George Mordike Gales

Marriage*: Helene Jane Houghton married George Mordike Gales on Nov 16, 1910 at St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, NY, USA, NYC certificate #25236.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jun 8, 1891 Monmouth Beach, NJ, USA, Jun 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; JWH: 8 June 1892^2,1
Marriage Nov 16, 1910 St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, NY, USA, NYC certificate #25236¹
Newspaper Nov 17, 1910 SISTERS' WEDDING ATTENDED BY 2,000; Miss Florence Houghton Married to R.M. Ellis and Miss Helene Houghton to G.M. Gales.³
Living 1970

Pedigree

Citations

[S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 17, 1910.

Captain Henry Seymour Houghton^1,2,3,4

M, #10498, b. 3 January 1896, d. 30 April 1970

Family 1: Natalie Budd

Marriage*: Captain Henry Seymour Houghton married Natalie Budd on May 13, 1918 at Presbyterian Church, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Preston Gen. 13 Apr.^2,3,7,8

Family 2: Margarette Bell Kahn

Marriage*: Captain Henry Seymour Houghton married Margarette Bell Kahn at Miami, FL, USA, lasted until his death.

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jan 3, 1896 New York City, NY, USA, Jan 1896, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; JWH: 3 Jan 1896; Preston Genealogy: 31 Jan 1896^5,6,3,7,4
Mil. Serv. 1918 Gerstner Field, Lake Charles, LA, USA, Lieut., aviator; instructor in aerial gunnery; formerly attached to mounted squadron of the 7th Regiment and served at the Mexican border; Captain, Air Service on GS⁸
Research 1918
Marriage May 13, 1918 Presbyterian Church, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Preston Gen. 13 Apr^2,3,7,8
Newspaper May 14, 1918 Miss Budd Weds Aviator; The Bride of Lieut. Henry S. Houghton, Instructor in Gunnery.⁸
1920 Census 1920 North Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow, none; 2nd enumeration of family, diff. locale⁹
1920 Census 1920 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 24, adding machine salesman; and 2 servants¹⁰
Living 1921 Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA⁷
Marriage Miami, FL, USA, lasted until his death
1940 Census 1940 Stamford, CT, USA, age 45, child camp director; and Richard Leonard, foster son, 14; and stepsons Morton and Russell Kahn, both 7¹¹
Occupation 1942 navigator, instructor, operator, and small craft expert; master mariner; owned boats; Long Island Sound
Mil. Draft Apr 27, 1942 WWII, age 46
Residence Apr 27, 1942 Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT, USA⁴
Residence 1949 Miami, FL, USA
1950 US Census 1950 Dade Co., FL, USA, age 54, photo studio salesman
Research SSN 045-18-0530 Houghton, Henry 1-3-1896 CT 4-1970 zip 33146 FL⁶
Death Apr 30, 1970 Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA⁶
Obituary May 1, 1970 Miami, FL, USA, CAPT. HENRY S., 74. ot 1520 San Ignacio, Ave., Coral Gables passed away, Thurs. A Miami area resident since 1949 formerly of Great Neck, L.l. He was a master Mariner (Ship's Compass Adjuster). A retired employee from Eastern Airlines and was a fighter Pilot Instructor in the Army Air Corps WW I., an Instructor at the King's Point Merchant's Marine Academy WW II and the Army Transport Service. He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy), one daughter Capt. Harriette S., 3 sons Henry Jr., Morton and Russell, 11 grandchildren all of Miami,one sister Mrs.George Gales, Locust Valiev, L.I., N.Y.Funeral services
Burial Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Miami, FL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990c.

[S189] Virkus, Abridged Compendium of Am. Gen. II, p. 345.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2283699.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S98] Social Security Administration.

[S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 110.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: May 14, 1918.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: T625_1128; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 55; line 13, dwl 169-180.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 9, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1202; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 698; line 12, dwl 308-4-49.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00498; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1-143.

Miriam Suzanne Clark¹

F, #10499, b. 23 February 1877

Family: Clarence Sherrill Houghton

Marriage*: Miriam Suzanne Clark married Clarence Sherrill Houghton, son of Matthew Henry Houghton and Sarah Seymour, on Dec 19, 1895 at New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at bride's mother's home.^2,4,1

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Feb 23, 1877 St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, age 23 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; UT in 1950 census JWH, MLM: 2,23, 1887 (CJV: typo); 1900 census gives 1877^2,3,4
Marriage Dec 19, 1895 New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at bride's mother's home^2,4,1
1900 Census 1900 Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 36, Ass. US attorney^3,5
1910 Census 1910 Red Bank, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA, age 43, lawyer⁶
ParentsD C. Jefferson Clark¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Dec 20, 1895.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 152, ED 523, S27, L57.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1105; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 523; FHL microfilm: 1241105; line 57, dwl 678-268-617.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Red Bank, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T624_901; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 107; line 78, dwl 81-481-509.

Evelyn Clare Houghton^1,2

F, #10500, b. 16 November 1896

Family: Lt. Harry Seeley

Marriage*: Evelyn Clare Houghton married Lt. Harry Seeley on Nov 25, 1919 at New York City, NY, USA, NYC certificate #38013.⁶

Marriage: Evelyn Clare Houghton married Lt. Harry Seeley.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov 16, 1896 NY, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census^3,2,4
Newspaper Dec 23, 1915 Red Bank, NJ, USA, Girl Rider Stunned; Miss Clare Houghton Knocked Off Horse In Paper Chase at Red Bank.

Special to The New York Times.

December 24, 1915, Friday

RED BANK, N.J., Dec. 23. -- While riding in the paper chase for a cup this afternoon, Miss Clare Houghton, daughter of United States Commissioner C.S. Houghton of New York, was struck on the head by a branch of a tree and knocked from her horse in an unconscious condition. Miss Houghton was soon revived, and she then remounted and continued to the finish.⁵
Marriage Nov 25, 1919 New York City, NY, USA, NYC certificate #38013⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1991c.

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Red Bank, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T624_901; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 107; line 78, dwl 81-481-509.

[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Dec 24, 1915.

[S415] E-mail from Michael Wolcott, Sep 15, 2013.