Richard Myron Houghton1

M, #31621, b. 23 February 1839, d. 13 November 1917

Family: Jane Nelson Bugbee

  • Marriage*: Richard Myron Houghton married Jane Nelson Bugbee on circa 1864 mar 46 y in 1910 census.2,6

Biography

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BirthFeb 23, 1839Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 21 in 1860 census; age 31 in 1870 census; age 41 in 1880 census; age 61 in 1900 census; age 71 in 1910 census; also Burlington VT2,1
ResearchAug 27, 1862VT, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween Aug 27, 1862 and Jul 30, 1863Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 14th VT Volunteers Infantry, a sergeant and then a private; until Oct 21, 1862; mustered out Jul. 30, 18633,4,5
Marriagecirca 1864mar 46 y in 1910 census2,6
1870 Census1870Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 31, a butcher, property $3507
Occupation1874a butcher8
PensionInxJun 26, 1877as invalid
1880 Census1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 41, a butcher6,9
1890 Veterans Census1890Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA5
1900 Census1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 61, a retired merchant2,10
1910 Census1910Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 71, own income11
DeathNov 13, 1917Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 78-8-21, of myocarditis1
BurialWhite Chapel Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 27, Sh. 23, Ln. 77.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  4. [S1298] Theodore S. Peck, VT Volunteers 1861-1866 Revised Roster, p. 506.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: 105; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 25.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 1, ED. 25, Sh. 4, Ln. 1.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 378, line 20, dwl 583.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 148: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 1, ED. 25, Sh. 4, Ln. 1, dwl 32-32.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 27; Sheet 23B; line 77, dwl 315-438-491.
  11. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington Ward 3, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1612; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 25;
    line 42, dwl 315-437-515.

Jane Nelson Bugbee1

F, #31622, b. 2 April 1842, d. 8 March 1913

Family: Richard Myron Houghton

Biography

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BirthApr 2, 1842Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 29 in 1870 census; Apr 1841, age 39 in 1880 census; age 69 in 1910 census2,1
Marriagecirca 1864mar 46 y in 1910 census3,4
1870 Census1870Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 31, a butcher, property $3505
1880 Census1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 41, a butcher4,6
1900 Census1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 61, a retired merchant3,7
1910 Census1910Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 71, own income8
DeathMar 8, 1913Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 70-11-6, of pleuropeumonia1
BurialWhite Chapel Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA
ParentsDJerry Bugbee, b. Marlboro VT and Semantha Upham, b. Shaftsbury VT1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address: Subject: Bennington, VT 1874 births.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 27, Sh. 23, Ln. 77.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 1, ED. 25, Sh. 4, Ln. 1.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 378, line 20, dwl 583.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Reel 6, Vol. 1, ED. 25, Sh. 4, Ln. 1, dwl 32-32.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 27; Sheet 23B; line 77, dwl 315-438-491.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington Ward 3, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1612; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 25;
    line 42, dwl 315-437-515.

Ella R. Houghton1

F, #31623, b. 10 September 1871, d. 1917

Biography

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BirthSep 10, 1871Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; age 29 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census1
Death1917
BurialWhite Chapel Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 148: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Harlan Houghton1,2

M, #31624, b. March 1842

Family: Alice S. (?)

  • Marriage*: Harlan Houghton married Alice S. (?) on circa 1866 mar 34 years in 1900 census.6

Biography

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BirthMar, 1842Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; age 58 in 1900 census1,2
Milit-BegAug 27, 1862Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 14th VT Infantry, a corporal; until Oct. 21, 1862; mustered out Jul 30, 18633,4,5
ResearchAug 27, 1862
Marriagecirca 1866mar 34 years in 1900 census6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Box 921, p. 210, line 5, dwl 441-448.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  5. [S1298] Theodore S. Peck, VT Volunteers 1861-1866 Revised Roster, p. 506.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York; Roll: T623 1381; Enumeration District: 52; Sheet 11A; line 16, dwl 227-233.

Freeman S. Houghton1

M, #31625, b. 1844, d. 26 August 1897

Family: Eleanor B. Morse

Biography

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Birth1844Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 15 in 1860 census; age 35 in 1880 census; Bennington VT VRs: Bennington, VT2,1,3
1880 Census1880Woodford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 35, laborer4
Marriage2
DeathAug 26, 1897Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 52, of Addison's disease and cancer of the liver1
BurialOld Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 162: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Box 921, p. 210, line 5, dwl 441-448.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Woodford, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T9_1341; Family History Film: 1255341; Page: 540.1000; line 4, dwl 53-60.

Clark Harrington Houghton1,2,3

M, #31626, b. 2 April 1848, d. 11 December 1909

Family 1: Morial E. Day

Family 2: Ida M. Green

Family 3: Nellie Warn

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthApr 2, 1848Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, dd calc; age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census; Apr 1848, age 52 in 1900 census; age 46 in 1920 census1,4
1870 Census1870Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 23, a tin peddlar, living with Dan Desmond, manufacturer5
Marriage3
Mar 2Jun 23, 1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 32, 2nd mar6
1900 Census1900Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 52, farm laborer, a boarder7
Mar 3Oct 23, 1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 50, 3rd marriage1
DeathDec 11, 1909Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 61-8-9, of typhoid pleurasy, pneumonia, and septicemia8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 171: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, Vol. 2, p. 148: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Box 921, p. 210, line 5, dwl 441-448.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 389, line 31, dwl 129.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 151: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: T623 1150; Enumeration District: 35; Sheet 11A; line 20, dwl 220-229.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.

Ida M. Green1,2

F, #31627, b. August 1859, d. 20 July 1883

Family: Clark Harrington Houghton

Biography

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BirthAug, 1859Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, dd calc2
Mar 2Jun 23, 1880Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 32, 2nd mar1
DeathJul 20, 1883Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 23 y 11 m2
BurialWhite Chapel Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA
ParentsDSylvester and Maria Green2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 151: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Nellie Warn1,2,3

F, #31628, b. 15 September 1874, d. 30 April 1965

Family: Clark Harrington Houghton

Biography

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BirthSep 15, 1874Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 31 in 1905; age 35 in 1910 census; age 45 & 46 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census; age 65 in 1940 census2,4
Mar 3Oct 23, 1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 50, 3rd marriage1
1910 Census1910Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 35, farmer; and Herbert Warn, brother5
1920 Census1920Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, Mrs. Clark Houghton, age 46, widow, knitting mill operator6,7
1930 Census1930Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 55, a textile mill folder, widowed8
Residence1965Warner Nursing Home, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA4
DeathApr 30, 1965Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 90, of arteriosclerotic heart disease and Paget's disease; Cert.: 984
BurialMay 2, 1965White Chapel Cemetery, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA4
ObituaryFrom the Bennington Banner April 30, 1965

Mrs. Nellie Houghton, 90, widow of the late Clark H. Houghton, died at Warner Nursing Home this morning. She had been a patient for nine years, and formerly resided on Harvard Street.

A daughter of William and Mary (Elwell) Warn, she was born Sept. 15, 1874 in Bennington and had lived there all her life. She had attended local schools and was married Oct. 23, 1900 to Mr. Houghton. Her husband died more than 50 years ago.

Her home and family had been her main interest. She was a good neighbor, especially with the children while she was active.

Survivors are one son, Myron W. Houghton of Bennington, one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Mary) Bump, also of Bennington; one grandson Wayne Houghton of Hoosick Falls, New York; three great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at Mahar and Son Funeral Home, Sunday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Melvin R. McGaughey, First Methodist Church pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in White Chapel Cemetery.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 171: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, Vol. 2, p. 148: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT, p. 130: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1612; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 23;
    line 44, dwl 95-101.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 2, E.D. 28, Sh. 31, Ln. 71.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1870; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 28; line 71, dwl 137-756-812.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T626_2426; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 8; p. 93, line 2, dwl 1002-332-36.

George Elisha Houghton Jr1,2

M, #31629, b. 8 October 1840, d. 14 January 1920

Family 1: Mary Coshun

Family 2: Emma Naomi Decker

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 8, 1840Mantua, Portage, OH, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census; age 29 in 1870 census; age 39 in 1880 census; Oct 1840, age 59 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1910 census; age 79 in 1920 census3,4,2,5
Mil. Enls1864OH, USA, Pvt, Co. E, 102 OH Vol. Infantry6
Research1864
MarriageApr 23, 1867Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
1870 Census1870Burton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 29, a farmer; with Isaac and Sarah Grinnell7
MarriageMar 4, 1875Flint, Genesee, MI, USA, age 221,8
1880 Census1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 39, a farmer4,9
1890 Veterans Census1890Clayton, Genesse Co., MI, USA10
Officebetween 1891 and 1892First District, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Representative3
1900 Census1900Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 59, farmer11,12
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 69, none13
1920 CensusJan 19, 1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 79, none14
DeathJan 14, 1920Swartz Creek, Genesee Co., MI, USA, after an illness of 8 weeks1
BiographyHe attended two terms in the Flint High School and then taught school for six winters, working on his farm in the summers. He was a farmer in Clayton Township. He held the offices of School Inspector and Supervisor, the latter for 5 years, being Supervisor of his township when chosen to the Legislature. He was a Democrat politically until the election of 1890 when he was the Patron of Industry candidate for Representative.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hiram, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 4;
    line 14, dwl 63-63.
  3. [S986] Unknown author, Michigan Biographies, p. 416.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23.
  5. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 362.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Burton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 671, p. 16, line 34, dwl 271-263.
  8. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Roll: T9_579; Family History Film: 1254579; Page: 50C, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23, dwl 156-157.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 18; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 4.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 27.
  12. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet: 11A; line 27, dwl 242-242.
  13. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 2, dwl 86-80.
  14. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll T625_766; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4; line 74, dwl 195-199.

Mary Coshun1

F, #31630, b. circa 1840, d. 8 March 1869

Family: George Elisha Houghton Jr

Biography

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Birthcirca 1840NY, USA2
MarriageApr 23, 1867Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
DeathMar 8, 1869Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, in childbirth2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Emma Naomi Decker1

F, #31631, b. 25 April 1853, d. 24 August 1931

Family: George Elisha Houghton Jr

Biography

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BirthApr 25, 1853Metamora, Lapeer Co., MI, USA, age 27 in 1880 census; Apr 1853, age 47 in 1900 census; age 57 in 1910 census; age 66 in 1920 census2,3
MarriageMar 4, 1875Flint, Genesee, MI, USA, age 221,4
1880 Census1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 39, a farmer3,5
1900 Census1900Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 59, farmer6,7
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 69, none8
1920 CensusJan 19, 1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 79, none9
1930 Census1930Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 76, widow10
DeathAug 24, 1931Swartz Creek, Genesee, MI, USA1
BurialMetamora, MI, USA11
ParentsDWilliam W. Decker and Eleanor Johnson, both b. in NY5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Roll: T9_579; Family History Film: 1254579; Page: 50C, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23, dwl 156-157.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 27.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet: 11A; line 27, dwl 242-242.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 2, dwl 86-80.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll T625_766; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4; line 74, dwl 195-199.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Eaton Co., Michigan; Roll: 984; Enumeration District: 5; page 173, sheet 12B; line 90, dwl 279-285.
  11. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Hiram W. Houghton1,2

M, #31632, b. 22 September 1841, d. 26 August 1926

Biography

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BirthSep 22, 1841Mantua, Portage Co., OH, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; age 28, NY, in 1870 census; age 38 in 1880 census; Sep 1841, age 58 in 1900 census; age 68 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census1,2
1870 CensusJun 21, 1870Gaines, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 28, a farmer, property $3000-7003
Occupation1900capitalist
DeathAug 26, 1926Venice, Shiawasse, MI, USA, Oct. 26 given1
ObituarySep 4, 1926Hiram Houghton, Last Member of Prominent Family, Died Friday ae 85, at home of sister-in-law Lucy Houghton in Venice Township4
NoteAbstract of farm: Job Asa to Caroline F. Houghton formerly Asa, Aug. 26, 1879; Caroline F. Houghton to Henry Houghton, Sept. 13, 1879; Hannah V. Asa widow of Henry Houghton, 7 Feb 1880; Henry H. Houghton to Hannah V. Asa, 7 Feb. 1880; Hannah V Asa to Henry H. Houghton 15 Feb 1888; Henry H. Houghton & wife to Hiram W. Houghton, 5 Nov 1892; Hiram W. Houghton and wife to Eliza J. Houghton 5 Nov 1892; Caroline F. Hall vs. Heirs of Job Asa, Jan 11, 1893; Caroline F. Hall to Eliza J Houghton, 20 Sept 1897; Eliza J. Houghton to Mark Potter warrent deed 1 Oct 1897; Eliza Jane Houghton to Wade Houghton Aug 25 1898 filed Mar 10, 1903 $1.00 and love and affection5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hiram, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 4;
    line 14, dwl 63-63.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gaines, Genesee Co., MI, Copy 593, Roll 671, p. 252, line 20, dwl 76-73.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Obituary, Durand express, 4 Sept 1926.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Adelia Rosina Houghton1

F, #31633, b. 5 May 1844, d. 21 July 1919

Family: Philip H. Crotsley

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 5, 1844Mantua, Portage, OH, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; May 1854, age 56 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census1,2
MarriageJan 13, 1864Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
1880 Census1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA3
1900 Census1900Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 55, farmer; near her parents4,5
DeathJul 21, 1919Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hiram, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 4;
    line 14, dwl 63-63.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 78.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet: 11A; line 13, dwl 238-238.

Philip H. Crotsley1,2

M, #31634, b. 4 March 1837, d. 7 October 1882

Family: Adelia Rosina Houghton

Biography

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BirthMar 4, 1837NY, USA, age 43 in 1880 census3
MarriageJan 13, 1864Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
1880 Census1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA2
DeathOct 7, 1882Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA3,2
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Charles M. Miller1

M, #31635, b. November 1844, d. 21 October 1919

Family: Adelia Rosina Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov, 1844MI, USA, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census2
OriginSwartz Creek, MI, USA
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census2,3
1900 Census1900Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 55, farmer; near her parents4,2
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 65, farmer; Hiram, age 68, own income5
DeathOct 21, 1919Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA6
ParentsSparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet: 11A; line 13, dwl 238-238.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 362.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 78.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 33, dwl 83-85.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Caroline Asay1

F, #31636, b. 11 November 1850, d. 24 November 1879

Family: Henry H. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 11, 1850MI, USA2,3
MarriageNov 25, 1871Gaines Twp, Genesee, MI, USA1
DeedSep 23, 1879for $4000 for 80 acres, and for $500 for 80 acres2
DeathNov 24, 1879Gaines Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, of consumption2
ParentsDJob and Hannah Asay, of NY2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1377] 1880 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Gaines, Genesee, Michigan Enumeration District: 78 Line: 4 Roll: T1164_74.

Eliza Jane Clark1,2

F, #31637, b. 17 October 1853, d. 9 March 1903

Family: Henry H. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 17, 1853Windham, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 1854, age 46 in 1900 census;1,3
Residencecirca 1887Fenton, MI, USA4
MarriageSep 15, 1887Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Eliza J. (Clark) Pettit1,4
1900 Census1900Gaines, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 45, farmer; widow; and boarder Eva Underhill, Aug. 1884, 16, MI3,5
DeathMar 9, 1903Gaines, Genesee, MI, USA1
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc "Whigville", MI, USA6
BiographyFirst married ? Pettit with a child, John W. Pettit, b. 26 June 1873; married 3rd 30 Aug 1901, I. P. Jennings2
ParentsDThomas H. Clark b. Canada, and Janet Sinclair, b. Scotland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Terry Lynn Reed, Feb 21, 2003.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Gaines Twp, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 21, E.D. 20, S. 6, Ln. 11.
  4. [S97] Marriage Certificate.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Gaines, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 20; Sheet: 6A; line 11, dwl 127-130.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

John W. Pettit1

M, #31638

Family: Eliza Jane Clark

Biography

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Marriageafter 1871Canada2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Terry Lynn Reed, Feb 21, 2003.

Francis M. Houghton1,2,3

M, #31639, b. 29 May 1848, d. 31 December 1910

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 29, 1848Hiram, Portage Co., OH, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1870 census; age 32 in 1880 census; May 1848, age 52 in 1900 census1,4,3
1900 Census1900Montrose, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 52, single, farmer, a boarder with Annie Granger4,5
1910 Census1910Albee, Saginaw Co., MI, USA, age 62, single, boarder, own income6
DeathDec 31, 1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA1,2
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hiram, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 4;
    line 14, dwl 63-63.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Montrose, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 22, E.D. 23, S. 7, Ln. 7.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Montrose, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 23; Sheet: 7A; line 7, dwl 144-144.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albee, Saginaw, Michigan; Roll: T624_671; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24; line 16, dwl 38-32.

Frederick A. Houghton1

M, #31640, b. 30 June 1850, d. 1926

Family: Laura Truelove Root

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 30, 1850Mantua, Portage, OH, USA, age 10 in 1860 census; age 29 in 1880 census; June 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 69 in 1920 census2,1,3
Marriage1870Bennington, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, mar 29 years in 1900 census1
1880 Census1880Council Grove Twp, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS, USA, age 29, a carpenter4,5
1900 Census1900Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, USA, age 49, farm laborer3,6
1910 Census1910Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, age 59, farmer7,8
1920 Census1920Rockwood Prct, Brawley, Imperial Co., CA, USA, age 69, general farm operations2,9
Death1926Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA, USA1
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Bennington Twp, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockwood, Imperial Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 25, E.D. 1, Sh. 18, Ln. 732.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 65, E.D. 24, S. 1, Ln. 63.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Council Grove Twp, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 13, E.D. 140, Sh. 12, Ln. 38.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Council Grove Twp, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS; Roll: T9_390; Family History Film: 1254390; Page: 459D; Enumeration District: 140; Reel 19, Vol. 13, E.D. 140, Sh. 12, Ln. 38, dwl 119-122.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brady, Saginaw Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 24; Sheet: 1B; line 63, dwl 19-19.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Riverside Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 70, E.D. 83, Sh. 303.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside Ward 6, Riverside, California; Roll: T624_91; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 83;
    line 291-303.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T625_99; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1; line 82, dwl 211-217.
  10. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Laura Truelove Root1,2

F, #31641, b. 1 January 1854, d. 28 October 1940

Family: Frederick A. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 1, 1854Bennington, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 26 in 1880 census; Jan 1854, age 46 in 1900 census; age 56 in 1910 census; age 66, MI, in 1920 census3,4,1,2
Marriage1870Bennington, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, mar 29 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, USA, age 49, farm laborer5,6
1920 Census1920Rockwood Prct, Brawley, Imperial Co., CA, USA, age 69, general farm operations4,7
1930 Census1930Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 76, widow8
DeathOct 28, 1940Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 862,1
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Bennington Twp, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA9
ParentsDCassus Root and Flora Miller; Rootsweb gives mother 's surname as Vaughn; father born in MA, mother born in NY; father born in NY, mother born in MI in 1910 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Riverside Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 70, E.D. 83, Sh. 303.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockwood, Imperial Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 25, E.D. 1, Sh. 18, Ln. 732.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 65, E.D. 24, S. 1, Ln. 63.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brady, Saginaw Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 24; Sheet: 1B; line 63, dwl 19-19.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T625_99; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1; line 82, dwl 211-217.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Beach, Orange Co., California; Roll: 180 ; Enumeration District: 51; sheet 24B; line 52, dwl 703-695.
  9. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Elam Thomas Houghton1

M, #31642, b. 29 April 1852, d. 12 July 1920

Family: Lucy Harriet Muzzy

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 29, 1852Mantua, Portage, OH, USA, age 8 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census; Apr 1852, age 48 in 1900 census; age 58 in 1910 census1
MarriageOct 14, 1880Vernon, Shiawasssee, MI, USA1
1900 Census1900Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 48, farmer2
1910 Census1910Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 58, farmer3
DeathJul 12, 1920Venice, Shiawassee, MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet: 2A; line 10, dwl 28-28.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 99; line 6, dwl 28-27.

Lucy Harriet Muzzy1

F, #31643, b. 14 October 1858, d. 23 January 1938

Family: Elam Thomas Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 14, 1858Malone, Franklin Co., NY, USA, Oct 1858, age 41 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1930 census1
MarriageOct 14, 1880Vernon, Shiawasssee, MI, USA1
1900 Census1900Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 48, farmer2
1910 Census1910Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 58, farmer3
DeathJan 23, 1938Venice, Shiawassee, MI, USA
ParentsDAndrew J. Muzzy b. NH and Rhoda Phelps, b. NY2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet: 2A; line 10, dwl 28-28.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 99; line 6, dwl 28-27.

Otis Eugene Houghton1

M, #31644, b. 18 February 1856, d. 12 April 1920

Family: Anna R. Spicer

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 18, 1856Grand Blanc, Genesee, MI, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 14 in 1870 census; Feb 1856, age 44 in 1900 census; age 53 in 1910 census; 1930 census of son Phillip gives OH1
MarriageApr 14, 1880Muir, Ionia Co., MI, USA1
1880 Census1880age 23,2
1900 Census1900Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 44, farmer3
1910 Census1910Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer4
Residence1919Duran, OH, USA5
1920 Census1920Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 63, sugar company fieldman (Owosso Sugar-Beet Company)6
DeathApr 12, 1920Durand, Shiawassee, MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA5
PhotographBack row Left to right: Otis Eugene Houghton, Frederick Houghton, Elam Thomas Houghton; Front Row - left to right: George Houghton, Hiram Houghton, Fraces (Frank) Houghton, Henry Houghton, Milton Houghton - small boy.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Muir, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T9_584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 199C; Enumeration District: 97; line 45, dwl 477-487.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 48, dwl 384-394.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 100; line 1, dwl 259-264.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll T625_797; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 257; line 8, dwl 503-25-25.

Anna R. Spicer1

F, #31645, b. January 1861, d. 1952

Family: Otis Eugene Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan, 1861MI, USA, age 19, MI, in 1880 census; Jan 1861, age 39 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 58in 1920 census; Beebe: England1,2,3
MarriageApr 14, 1880Muir, Ionia Co., MI, USA1
1880 Census1880age 23,3
1900 Census1900Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 44, farmer4
1910 Census1910Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer5
1920 Census1920Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 63, sugar company fieldman (Owosso Sugar-Beet Company)6
Notem. 2nd Charles Frederick Tupper
Death19521
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA2
ParentsDparents born in MI; 1900 census: father born in England, mother born in MI in 1910 and 1920; grand daughter of Cynthia Vanstunberg? in 1880 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Muir, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T9_584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 199C; Enumeration District: 97; line 45, dwl 477-487.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 48, dwl 384-394.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 100; line 1, dwl 259-264.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll T625_797; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 257; line 8, dwl 503-25-25.

Milton Houghton1

M, #31646, b. 25 December 1859, d. 4 October 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 25, 1859Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census1
DeathOct 4, 1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, ae 21-9-191
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Caroline Ethel Houghton1

F, #31647, b. 6 August 1878, d. 14 August 1954

Family: Arthur J. Holden

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 6, 1878Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; Aug 1878, age 21 in 1900 census1,2
Residence1920Laurium, MI, USA3
Marriage1,4
DeathAug 14, 19541
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.

Arthur J. Holden1

M, #31648, b. 1880, d. 1945

Family: Caroline Ethel Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18802
Marriage1,3
Death19452
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.

George Elton Houghton1

M, #31649, b. 8 October 1881, d. 23 April 1947

Family 1: Stella M. Root

  • Marriage*: George Elton Houghton married Stella M. Root on circa 1901 mar 9 y in 1910 census.1,3,4

Family 2: Martha Carless

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 8, 1881Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Oct. 1881, age 18 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1901mar 9 y in 1910 census1,3,4
Marriagecirca 1902age 21
1910 Census1910Sun City West, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 28, railroad conductor3
Residencebetween 1918 and 1920Detroit, MI, USA
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1918Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 38, railroad conductor5
1920 Census1920Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 39, railroad conductor6
MarriageJun 27, 1925Detroit, MI, USA, age 21 and 417,1
1930 Census1930Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 48, steam railroad conductor7
1940 Census1940Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 58, Grand trunk railway conductor8
DeathApr 23, 1947Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 27.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_681; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 45;
    line 94, dwl 240-164-172.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 2023692.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_805; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 110; line 25, dwl 240-20-28.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; Roll: 1034 Enumeration District: 82; page 119 sheet 21A; line 10, dwl 89-624-41.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1843; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 84-136; line 72, dwl 624.
  9. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Stella M. Root1,2

F, #31650, b. 1885, d. 1924

Family: George Elton Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1885MI, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census3,2
Marriagecirca 1901mar 9 y in 1910 census1,2,4
1910 Census1910Sun City West, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 28, railroad conductor2
1920 Census1920Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 39, railroad conductor5
Death19243
ParentsDCassus Root and Flora Miller; Rootsweb gives mother 's surname as Vaughn; father born in MA, mother born in NY; father born in NY, mother born in MI in 1910 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_681; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 45;
    line 94, dwl 240-164-172.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_805; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 110; line 25, dwl 240-20-28.