Houghton Surname Project

Laverne Arnold Houghton¹

F, #27631, b. 20 August 1967

Biography

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Birth

Aug 20, 1967

Lakeview, Montcalm, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 82.

Thomas Knudsen¹

M, #27632

Family: Andrea Carol Houghton

Marriage*: Thomas Knudsen married Andrea Carol Houghton, daughter of Eldon Christian Houghton and Onalee Carol Karcher, on Jun 16, 1990 at Norfolk, VA, USA.¹

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Marriage

Jun 16, 1990

Norfolk, VA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 82.

Ned Jay Jorgensen¹

M, #27633, b. 12 November 1942

Family: Marianne Judith Houghton

Marriage*: Ned Jay Jorgensen married Marianne Judith Houghton, daughter of Howard Arnold Houghton and Lydia Mildred Nielsen, on Sep 1, 1979 at Mecosta, Mecosta, MI, USA.¹

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Birth

Nov 12, 1942

Montcalm, MI, USA¹

Marriage

Sep 1, 1979

Mecosta, Mecosta, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Christina Ann Jorgensen¹

F, #27634, b. 26 December 1980

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Birth

Dec 26, 1980

Lansing, Ingham, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Eva Calhoun¹

F, #27635, b. 16 March 1912, d. before 2010

Family: William L. Houghton

Marriage*: Eva Calhoun married William L. Houghton, son of Henry Gale Houghton and Mary Lucinda White, on Apr 11, 1929 age 22 and 18.¹

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Birth

Mar 16, 1912

MI, USA, age 19 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Apr 11, 1929

age 22 and 18¹

1930 Census

1930

Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 23, freight R.R. clerk²

1940 Census

1940

Hinton, MI, USA, age 33, farm operator³

1950 US Census

1950

Hinton, MI, USA, age 43, refrigerator factory, sheet metal worker

Death

before 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; Roll: 999; Enumeration District: 41-45; sheet 5B; line 64, dwl 235-14-17.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hinton, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01788; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 54-17.

Billy Calhoun Houghton^1,2

M, #27636, b. 24 February 1930, d. 9 May 2012

Family: Phyllis Eldred

Marriage*: Billy Calhoun Houghton married Phyllis Eldred on Nov 21, 1951.¹

Biography

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Birth

Feb 24, 1930

Grand Rapids, MI, USA, age 1/12 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

Nov 21, 1951

Death

May 9, 2012

MI, USA²

Obituary

May 11, 2012

Billy Calhoun Houghton
Feb. 24, 1930-May 9, 2012

Billy Calhoun Houghton, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at home after a long illness. He was born February 24, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last November. He is also survived by his children, Sandra (Robert) Hudson, Loretta (Gaylan) McColley, Gary (Teresa) Houghton, and Nancy (Jack) Balcom; his sister, Bonney Abbey; and brother, John (Susie) Houghton, as well as 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eva Houghton; sister, Naomi Helms; daughter, Pamela Lance; grand-daughter, Laura Zemer; and brother-in-law, Gordon Abbey.
Billy worked hard throughout his life, farming, construction work, and driving bus for Lakeview Community Schools. He was baptized and served as one of Jehovah's Witnesses over 60 years.
Billy loved bible study and his ministry. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, baseball, and visiting with family and friends. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service for Billy has been planned for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview, Michigan with Terrence Herd officiating.
Published in The Morning Sun on May 11, 2012²

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Bonita Houghton¹

F, #27637, b. 4 March 1932

Family: Gordon Ray Abbey

Marriage*: Bonita Houghton married Gordon Ray Abbey on May 20, 1950.²

Biography

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Birth

Mar 4, 1932

MI, USA¹

Marriage

May 20, 1950

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 85.

Naomi Lou Houghton¹

F, #27638, b. 16 March 1937, d. before 2012

Family: Dennis Helms

Marriage*: Naomi Lou Houghton married Dennis Helms on Aug 19, 1955.³

Biography

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Birth

Mar 16, 1937

MI, USA, also Mar 16 1938²

Marriage

Aug 19, 1955

Death

before 2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83, 87.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 86.

John Houghton¹

M, #27639, b. 4 November 1950

Family: Susan Carol

Marriage*: John Houghton married Susan Carol on Aug 26, 1972.²

Biography

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Birth

Nov 4, 1950

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Aug 26, 1972

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 87.

Phyllis Eldred¹

F, #27640, b. 10 September 1934

Family: Billy Calhoun Houghton

Marriage*: Phyllis Eldred married Billy Calhoun Houghton, son of William L. Houghton and Eva Calhoun, on Nov 21, 1951.¹

Biography

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Birth

Sep 10, 1934

Marriage

Nov 21, 1951

Living

2012

MI, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Pamela Kay Houghton¹

F, #27641, b. 12 June 1952, d. 29 November 1985

Family 1: Rick Stilson

Marriage*: Pamela Kay Houghton married Rick Stilson.¹

Family 2: James Lance

Marriage: Pamela Kay Houghton married James Lance on Jul 20, 1979.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jun 12, 1952

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Nov 29, 1985

MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Sandra Lynn Houghton¹

F, #27642, b. 1 September 1953

Family 1: Gary Zemer

Marriage*: Sandra Lynn Houghton married Gary Zemer on Aug 14, 1971.²

Family 2: Thomas Smith

Marriage: Sandra Lynn Houghton married Thomas Smith on Dec 22, 1984.²

Family 3: Robert Hudson

Marriage*: Sandra Lynn Houghton married Robert Hudson.³

Biography

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Birth

Sep 1, 1953

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Aug 14, 1971

Marriage

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Loretta Louise Houghton¹

F, #27643, b. 28 May 1956

Family: Gaylan McColley

Marriage*: Loretta Louise Houghton married Gaylan McColley on Jul 21, 1973.²

Biography

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Birth

May 28, 1956

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Jul 21, 1973

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Gary James Houghton¹

M, #27644, b. 13 October 1958

Family: Teresa Marquart

Marriage*: Gary James Houghton married Teresa Marquart on Jun 25, 1977.²

Biography

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Birth

Oct 13, 1958

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Jun 25, 1977

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Nancy Ann Houghton¹

F, #27645, b. 7 April 1962

Family: Jack Balcom

Marriage*: Nancy Ann Houghton married Jack Balcom on Jul 25, 1981.²

Biography

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Birth

Apr 7, 1962

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Jul 25, 1981

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.
[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 85.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/…

Rick Stilson¹

M, #27646

Family: Pamela Kay Houghton

Marriage*: Rick Stilson married Pamela Kay Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Jason Paul Stilson¹

M, #27647, b. 4 August 1971

Biography

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Birth

Aug 4, 1971

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

James Lance¹

M, #27648

Family: Pamela Kay Houghton

Marriage*: James Lance married Pamela Kay Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Jul 20, 1979.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Jul 20, 1979

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

David James Lance¹

M, #27649, b. 29 May 1979

Biography

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Birth

May 29, 1979

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Hannah Mae Lance¹

F, #27650, b. 14 September 1980

Biography

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Birth

Sep 14, 1980

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 83.

Gary Zemer¹

M, #27651

Family: Sandra Lynn Houghton

Marriage*: Gary Zemer married Sandra Lynn Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Aug 14, 1971.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Aug 14, 1971

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Chad Michael Zemer¹

M, #27652, b. 30 January 1973

Biography

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Birth

Jan 30, 1973

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Laura Lynn Zemer¹

F, #27653, b. 17 December 1974, d. 28 March 1984

Biography

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Birth

Dec 17, 1974

MI, USA¹

Death

Mar 28, 1984

MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Thomas Smith¹

M, #27654

Family: Sandra Lynn Houghton

Marriage*: Thomas Smith married Sandra Lynn Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Dec 22, 1984.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Dec 22, 1984

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Tyler Michael Smith¹

M, #27655, b. 21 October 1983

Biography

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Birth

Oct 21, 1983

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Shawna Michelle Smith¹

F, #27656, b. 17 June 1985

Biography

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Birth

Jun 17, 1985

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Gaylan McColley¹

M, #27657, b. 13 October 1955

Family: Loretta Louise Houghton

Marriage*: Gaylan McColley married Loretta Louise Houghton, daughter of Billy Calhoun Houghton and Phyllis Eldred, on Jul 21, 1973.¹

Biography

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Birth

Oct 13, 1955

Marriage

Jul 21, 1973

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Billie Jo McColley¹

M, #27658, b. 4 December 1974

Biography

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Birth

Dec 4, 1974

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Carrie Jo McColley¹

F, #27659, b. 27 May 1978

Family: Caleb Carl Houghton

Marriage*: Carrie Jo McColley married Caleb Carl Houghton, son of David Garth Houghton and Sue Ellen Wilkes, on Aug 21, 1993.¹

Biography

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Birth

May 27, 1978

Marriage

Aug 21, 1993

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.

Mandi Jo McColley¹

F, #27660, b. 15 February 1980

Biography

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Birth

Feb 15, 1980

Pedigree

Citations

[S116] B. H. Houghton, Michigan Desc. of Noah Houghton, p. 84.