Martha Carless1

F, #31651, b. 25 May 1883, d. July 1962

Biography

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BirthMay 25, 1883Yale, MI, USA, age 46 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census2
1940 Census1940Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 58, Grand trunk railway conductor3
DeathJul, 1962MI, USA
ObituaryJul 27, 1962Houghton, Mrs. Martha E., 113 West Huron Street, Vassar, Michigan.
Passed away Friday morning at her home after a long illness. Age 79 years. Martha E. Carless was born May 25, 1883, in Yale, Mich., moving to Vassar in 1950 from Detroit. She was married to George E. Houghton June 27. 1925, in Detroit. He predeceased her in 1947. The deceased was a member of the Vassar Presbyterian Church and its Social Hour. Surviving are one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Lula Bidleman and Harry Carless, both of Yale; Harvey Carless, Vassar; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will take place at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Clark Funeral Home, Vassar. Rev. Frederick Wyngarden will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon, Mich.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1843; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 84-136; line 72, dwl 624.

Howard Maynard Houghton1

M, #31652, b. 21 February 1887, d. 20 August 1954

Family: Mary Elizabeth LaCass

Biography

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BirthFeb 21, 1887Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Feb 1887, age 13 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageFeb 26, 1908Flint, MI, USA1,3
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 23, farmer; next door to father4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 30, a farmer5
1920 Census1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 32, farmer6,7
1930 Census1930Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer8
1940 Census1940Swartz Creek, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer9
1950 US Census1950Genessee Co., MI, USA, age 63, farmer
DeathAug 20, 1954Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
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. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 5, dwl 86-81.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1675572.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll T625_766; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 4; line 29, dwl 105-106.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll 984; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5; line 57, dwl 159-162.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swartz Creek, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1749; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 25-6; line 35, dwl 220.

Mary Elizabeth LaCass1,2

F, #31653, b. 4 February 1888, d. 28 October 1961

Family: Howard Maynard Houghton

Biography

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BirthFeb 4, 1888Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 32 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1940 census2
MarriageFeb 26, 1908Flint, MI, USA1,3
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 23, farmer; next door to father4
1920 Census1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 32, farmer2,5
1930 Census1930Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer6
1940 Census1940Swartz Creek, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer7
1950 US Census1950Genessee Co., MI, USA, age 63, farmer
DeathOct 28, 1961Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA2
BurialFlushing, 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. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 5, dwl 86-81.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll T625_766; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 4; line 29, dwl 105-106.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll 984; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5; line 57, dwl 159-162.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swartz Creek, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1749; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 25-6; line 35, dwl 220.

Joyce G. Houghton1

F, #31654, b. circa 1921

Family: Walter Hayes

  • Marriage*: Joyce G. Houghton married Walter Hayes on Mar 20, 1940.1

Biography

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Birthcirca 1921Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 9 9/12 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census2
Occupation1940Owasso Metal Co. balancing armiture
MarriageMar 20, 19401
Note1954She was Mrs. Asa Bell in
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll 984; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5; line 57, dwl 159-162.

Walter Hayes1

M, #31655, b. circa 1919

Family: Joyce G. Houghton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1919MI, USA, age 21 in 1940 census2
Occupation1940Anchor Motor truck driver
MarriageMar 20, 19401
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swartz Creek, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1749; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 25-6; line 35, dwl 220.

Asa Denver Bell1

M, #31656, b. circa 1915

Family: Joyce G. Houghton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1915
MarriageOct 5, 1949Flint, MI, USA1,2
ParentsSRobert A Bell & Carrie Bostic
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Dale Bayard Houghton1

M, #31657, b. 13 January 1889, d. 22 November 1958

Family: Dorenza Victoria Wendall

Biography

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BirthJan 13, 1889Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Jan. 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageJun 29, 1910age 21 and 211,3
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Clinton, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 28, machinist, Motor Product Co.4
1920 Census1920Clinton, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 30, auto company dye maker5
1930 Census1930Benzonia, Benzie Co., MI, USA, age 41, farmer6
1940 Census1940Benzonia, MI, USA, age 51, power shovel operator
1950 US Census1950Benzonia, MI, USA, age 61, metal stamping and excavating co. supervisor
DeathNov 22, 1958Benzie, MI, USA1
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. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1675810.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Macomb, Michigan; Roll T625_782; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66; line 40, dwl 116-121.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan; Roll: 974; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 2B; line 88, dwl 37-38.

Dorenza Victoria Wendall1

F, #31658, b. 12 April 1889, d. 10 August 1967

Family: Dale Bayard Houghton

Biography

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BirthApr 12, 1889Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census2
MarriageJun 29, 1910age 21 and 211,3
1920 Census1920Clinton, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 30, auto company dye maker4
1930 Census1930Benzonia, Benzie Co., MI, USA, age 41, farmer5
1940 Census1940Benzonia, MI, USA, age 51, power shovel operator
1950 US Census1950Benzonia, MI, USA, age 61, metal stamping and excavating co. supervisor
DeathAug 10, 1967Frankfort, Benzie Co., MI, USA2
ParentsDPeter Wendall, b. Luxenborg; spoke German; mother b. in MI2,4
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.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Macomb, Michigan; Roll T625_782; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66; line 40, dwl 116-121.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan; Roll: 974; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 2B; line 88, dwl 37-38.

Aleen Mary Houghton1

F, #31659, b. 11 May 1912

Family: Emerald J. Oligney

Biography

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BirthMay 11, 1912MI, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census1,2,3
MarriageJun 29, 19331
Living2001Lamont, IA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan; Roll: 974; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 2B; line 88, dwl 37-38.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.

Dale Bayard Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #31660, b. 28 June 1916, d. 15 December 1990

Family: Evelyn Elizabeth Groesser

Biography

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BirthJun 28, 1916Wayne, MI, USA, age 3 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census1,2,3
MarriageApr 12, 1940Crystal Lake, MI, USA4
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Benzonia, MI, USA, age 24; worked for father
1950 US Census1950Frankfort, MI, USA, age 33, excavations
PensionInxfrom the Railroad
DeathDec 15, 1990San Diego Co., CA, USA, age 741
BurialGreenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 364.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Wendel Richard Houghton1

M, #31661, b. 18 February 1918, d. 7 September 2001

Family: Eunice Dorothea Hennings

Biography

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BirthFeb 18, 1918Mt. Clemens, MI, USA, age 2 2/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census1,2
Education1937Lexington, MA, USA
MarriageMay 12, 19403
1950 US Census1950Muskegon, MI, USA, age 32, commercial refrigeration salesman
Residence1990Oceanside, CA, USA
DeathSep 7, 2001TriCity Medical Center, Oceanside, CA, USA
ObituarySep 11, 2001OCEANSIDE — Wendel Richard Houghton, 83. died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001. at Tri- Citv Medical Center.
Born Feb. 18. 1918, in Mi. Clemens, Mich., he lived in Oceanside for 12 years and was formerly of Carlsbad.
He had been a sales manager for Hein Werner Equipment Sales for 23 years.
He was a life member of Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 and a past member of San Luis Rey Country Club. He was an avid golfer.
Mr. Houghton was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice I). Houghton, in 1993; and daughter Susan Houghton, in 1962.
He is survived by his son, Edward Houghton of San Diego; daughters Mary E. West of El Dorado Hills, Wendy Kirby of Indianapolis, Ind., Judy Booth of Cedar Springs, Mich., and Nancy Brandt of Hemet; sister Aleen Oligney of Lamont, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; and six great
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan; Roll: 974; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 2B; line 88, dwl 37-38.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

John Maynard Houghton1

M, #31662, b. 20 January 1921, d. 26 January 1921

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthJan 20, 1921MI, USA1
DeathJan 26, 1921MI, 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.

Jean Naomi Houghton1,2

F, #31663, b. 1 September 1922, d. 23 May 2000

Family: Michael William Dunn

Biography

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BirthSep 1, 1922MI, USA, age 7 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageNov 1, 1946CA, USA2
DeathMay 23, 2000Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., CA, 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.

Hugh Harvey Houghton1,2

M, #31664, b. 25 May 1929, d. 26 June 1939

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthMay 25, 1929MI, USA, age 11/12 in 1930 census1
DeathJun 26, 1939Betsey River, Benzie 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.

Gladys Rosina Houghton1

F, #31665, b. 21 July 1891, d. 27 November 1974

Family: Donald H. Carmichael

Biography

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BirthJul 21, 1891Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Jul 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census1,2
MarriageSep 6, 1905Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA1,3
Occupation1910school teacher
Residence1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA4
DeathNov 27, 1974Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
BurialFlushing, MI, USA
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. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 364.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Donald H. Carmichael1

M, #31666, b. November 1889, d. 1960

Family: Gladys Rosina Houghton

Biography

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BirthNov, 18892
MarriageSep 6, 1905Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA1,3
Death19602
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. 364.

Isaac P. Jennings1

M, #31667

Family: Eliza Jane Clark

Biography

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MarriageAug 20, 1901Corunna, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.

Eba Odema Moore1

F, #31668, b. 9 February 1899, d. 28 April 1959

Family: Wade Houghton

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 9, 1899Grover Hill, Paulding Co., OH, USA, 17 at marriage; age 20 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census2
ResidenceFeb 9, 1915Bowling Green, Wood co., OH, USA
MarriageDec 24, 1915Bowling Green, Wood Co., OH, USA, age 27 and 171,3,2
1930 Census1930Gaines, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 41, farmer4
1940 Census1940Swartz Creek, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 51, farmer5
DeathApr 28, 1959Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, USA6
ParentsDJacob Moore and Eva Jones2
BurialFairview Cemetery, Linden, 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. [S97] Marriage Certificate.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Gaines, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll: 987; Enumeration District: 76; page 8, sheet 5A; line 25, dwl 86-87.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swartz Creek, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1750; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 25-25; line 11, dwl 1720.
  6. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Robert Wilson Houghton1

M, #31669, b. 22 February 1922, d. 21 December 2002

Family: Rita Jean Miller

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthFeb 22, 1922Gaines, Genesee, MI, USA, Obit: Scwartz Creek, MI; age 7 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census1
Mil. EnlsOct 23, 1942Detroit, MI, USA, was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II; Name: Robert W Houghton Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen State: Michigan County or City: Genesee Enlistment Date: 23 Oct 1942 Enlistment State: Michigan Enlistment City: Detroit Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Geographer Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 67 Weight: 1282
ResearchOct 23, 1942
MarriageJul 20, 1946Rankin, Genesee, MI, USA3
1950 US Census1950Mundy, MI, USA, age 28, auto parts factory, conveyor operator
ResidenceSwartz Creek, MI, USA
NoteRobert's house has been remodeled by Brad in 2018 for the second time. Each remodel was taken down to the bare structure. Brad moved rooms around, pipes and electrical with very little help. It took him over a year to complete. The family farm has been in the family since 1841.
DeathDec 21, 2002Mission Hospital, TX, USA4
ObituaryDec 24, 2002Flint, MI, USA, Flint Journal, The (MI) - December 24, 2002
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON
HOUGHTON, Robert W. - Age 80, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, December 21, 2002 at Mission Hospital in Texas. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday, December 26, 2002 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Pastor Dan Cavan officiating. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Linden with veteran's honors performed. Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM Tuesday and from 10 AM until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. No visitation will be held on Wednesday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Boy Scouts of America, Tall Pine Council or the American Heart Assocaition. Mr. Houghton was born February 21, 1922 in Swartz Creek, the son of Wade and Ebodema "Jessie" (Moore) Houghton. He was a 1941 graduate of Swartz Creek High School and was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II. Mr. Houghton married Rita J. Miller on July 20, 1946 in Rankin and she preceded him in death on October 27, 1997. He retired from General Motors in 1982 after 41 years of service. Mr. Houghton was a life long resident of Swartz Creek, living in his family home that was built in 1800 and he was born in, he and his wife operated a strawberry farm for many years. He enjoyed traveling and was a Scoutmaster and Assistant District Commissioner of the Scouts for many years. Surviving are: four children, Nina and husband, Roger Nelson of Dansville, MI, Lawrence and wife, Robin, Houghton of Kalamazoo, Bradley and wife, Jean Houghton of Swartz Creek, Terry and husband, Jim Reed of IA; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Smith of Swartz Creek, Maud Bourassia of Flint; brother-in-law, Brad Miller of Grand Blanc. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Vern Bourassia. His parents also preceded him in death. Friends may share their online condolences with the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.4
BurialFairview Cemetery, Linden, MI, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Maud Leota Francis Houghton1

F, #31670, b. 11 December 1924

Family: Vern Antoine Bourassa

Biography

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BirthDec 11, 1924Cygnet, Wood, OH, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census1
MarriageOct 25, 1947Durand, Shiawasssee, MI, USA2
Living2002Flint, MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Mary Emily Houghton1

F, #31671, b. 9 March 1872, d. 9 November 1957

Family: Bert C. Cole

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 9, 1872Bennington, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1920 census2,1,3
Marriage19001,4
DeathNov 9, 1957Mendocino Co., CA, USA5,3
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. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T625_99; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1; line 82, dwl 211-217.
  5. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Bert C. Cole1,2

M, #31672, b. circa 1870

Family: Mary Emily Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1870MI, USA, age 50 in 1920 census3,2
Marriage19004,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T625_99; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1; line 82, dwl 211-217.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockwood, Imperial Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 25, E.D. 1, Sh. 18, Ln. 732.
  4. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.

Nirah Nell Houghton1,2

F, #31673, b. 18 November 1880, d. after 1967

Family: Carl Cornelius

  • Marriage*: Nirah Nell Houghton married Carl Cornelius on Dec 30, 1908 age 31 and 28.1,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthNov 18, 1880IL, USA, Nov 1880, age 19 in 1900 census; age 39 in 1920 census1,3
MarriageDec 30, 1908age 31 and 281,4
Deathafter 1967
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. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockwood, Imperial Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 25, E.D. 1, Sh. 18, Ln. 732.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Beach, Orange Co., California; Roll: 180 ; Enumeration District: 51; sheet 24B; line 52, dwl 703-695.

Carl Cornelius1,2

M, #31674, b. circa 1878

Family: Nirah Nell Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1878WI, USA, age 47 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census3,2
MarriageDec 30, 1908age 31 and 281,4
Occupation1930a construction laborer
ParentsSparents born in Sweden
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T625_99; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1; line 82, dwl 211-217.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockwood, Imperial Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 25, E.D. 1, Sh. 18, Ln. 732.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Beach, Orange Co., California; Roll: 180 ; Enumeration District: 51; sheet 24B; line 52, dwl 703-695.

Zella M. Houghton1

F, #31675, b. 19 May 1883, d. 4 June 1905

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 19, 1883Maple Grove Twp, Saginaw Co., MI, USA, May 1883, age 17 in 1900 census1,2
DeathJun 4, 1905Durand, Shiawassee, MI, USA, a suicide1
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.

Zina Samantha Houghton1

F, #31676, b. 29 April 1885, d. 26 April 1962

Family: Walter John Davenport

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 29, 1885Maple Grove, Saginaw, MI, USA, Apr 1885, age 15 in 1900 census1
MarriageMay 1, 1904Swartz Creek, MI, USA1
DeathApr 26, 1962Durand, Shiawassee, MI, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.

Walter John Davenport1

M, #31677, b. 13 March 1881, d. 15 October 1938

Family: Zina Samantha Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 13, 1881Lenawee Co., MI, USA2
MarriageMay 1, 1904Swartz Creek, MI, USA1
DeathOct 15, 19382
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA
ParentsSElisha Davenport and Emma Bigelow2
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.

Lewis Davenport1

M, #31678, b. 26 April 1877, d. May 1972

Family: Zina Samantha Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 26, 18772
MarriageJan 1, 1961Vernon, MI, USA1
DeathMay, 1972Lennon, 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.

Walter John Davenport1

M, #31679, b. 23 April 1919, d. 9 June 2000

Family: Ernestine D. Casteel

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 23, 1919Vernon Twp, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA2
MarriageJun 19, 1937Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA2
DeathJun 9, 2000Corunna, 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.

Dorr E. Davenport1,2

M, #31680, b. 24 November 1913, d. 27 December 1978

Family: Esther V. Ohms

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 24, 1913Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA2
MarriageNov 6, 1937Shiawassee Co., MI, USA2
DeathDec 27, 1978Owosso, 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.