Houghton Surname Project

Claude Mansar Harwood^1,2

M, #33601, b. 12 March 1878, d. December 1945

Family: Laura Ethel Hastings

Marriage*: Claude Mansar Harwood married Laura Ethel Hastings on Sep 26, 1900 at Detroit, MI, USA.¹
Divorce*: Claude Mansar Harwood and Laura Ethel Hastings were divorced in 1912.

Biography

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Birth

Mar 12, 1878

Dundee, MI, USA^1,2

Marriage

Sep 26, 1900

Detroit, MI, USA¹

Divorce

1912

Death

Dec, 1945

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Bosley, 11/1998.
[S36] Letter, from Lynette Clark, 8/10/1999.

William Wentworth Burr¹

M, #33603

Family: Molly Gene Houghton

Marriage*: William Wentworth Burr married Molly Gene Houghton.²

Biography

Residence

Burlington, NJ, USA²

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Marriage

Residence

1870

Leadville, CO, USA³

Biography

the Burrs were an old Quaker family from Medford NJ

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Bob Flora, 10/1998.
[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Bob Flora, 10/1998.
[S415] E-mail from Bob Flora, 3/1999.

Molly Gene Houghton¹

F, #33604

Family: William Wentworth Burr

Marriage*: Molly Gene Houghton married William Wentworth Burr.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Residence

1870

Leadville, CO, USA³

Research

daughters were born in UT and Leadville, CO, and they eventually lived in NV and CA. The Burrs were originally an old quaker family.

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Bob Flora, 10/1998.
[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Bob Flora, 10/1998.
[S415] E-mail from Bob Flora, 3/1999.

John Law¹

M, #33606

Family: Martha Houghton

Marriage*: John Law married Martha Houghton, daughter of Joseph Houghton and Mary Wilson, on before 1784.¹

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Marriage

before 1784

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Robert J. Taylor, Dec. 1996.

William H. Houghton¹

M, #33607, b. circa 1842

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1842

Martin Co., IN, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; age 28 in 1870 census¹

Mil. Enls

Aug 14, 1862

Halberts Bluff, IN, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 17th IN Infantry, a private and a corporal; with his brother George^2,3

Research

Aug 14, 1862

IN, USA

1870 Census

1870

Halbert, Martin Co., IN, USA, age 28, farm laborer; also Martin & Lucinda F. Berryman, IN & KY and their 2 children⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Martin, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 59; line 9, dwl 258.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Halbert, Martin, Indiana; Roll: M593_342; Page: 319A; Image: 641; Family History Library Film: 545841; line 1, dwl 1-1.

George A. Houghton¹

M, #33608, b. circa 1844, d. 9 August 1911

Family: Ida A. Hutchinson

Marriage*: George A. Houghton married Ida A. Hutchinson on Dec 30, 1871 at Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA.⁵

Biography

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Birth

circa 1844

Martin Co., IN, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census¹

Mil. Enls

Aug 14, 1862

Halberts Bluff, Martin Co., IN, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 17th Indiana Infantry, a private; with his brother^2,3,4

Research

Aug 14, 1862

IN, USA

Marriage

Dec 30, 1871

Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA⁵

Death

Aug 9, 1911

Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Martin, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 59; line 9, dwl 258.
[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.
[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Amanda Houghton¹

F, #33609, b. 17 September 1844, d. 9 August 1911

Family 1: John Girdley

Marriage*: Amanda Houghton married John Girdley on Aug 4, 1864 at Marco, Greene, IN, USA.³

Family 2: Devault Keller

Marriage*: Amanda Houghton married Devault Keller.³

Family 3: Augustine Nations

Marriage*: Amanda Houghton married Augustine Nations.³

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 17, 1844

Martin Co., IN, USA, but age 3 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census^2,1

Marriage

Aug 4, 1864

Marco, Greene, IN, USA³

Marriage

Death

Aug 9, 1911

Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA³

Burial

Aug 11, 1911

Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Martin, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 59; line 9, dwl 258.
[S415] E-mail from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.
[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Wilson H. Houghton¹

M, #33610, b. circa 1850, d. between 1850 and 1860

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1850

Martin Co., IN, USA, age 3/12 in 1850 census¹

Death

between 1850 and 1860

Martin, IN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Martin, Indiana; Roll: M432_160; Page: 59; line 9, dwl 258.
[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Ida A. Hutchinson¹

F, #33611

Family: George A. Houghton

Marriage*: Ida A. Hutchinson married George A. Houghton, son of Eli Houghton and Emily (?), on Dec 30, 1871 at Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Dec 30, 1871

Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA¹

PensionInx

Jan 3, 1891

IN, USA, as widow; given as Ida A. Smith

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Charles H. Houghton¹

M, #33612, b. 18 January 1876, d. 18 May 1921

Family: Rosa Cecelia Grey

Marriage*: Charles H. Houghton married Rosa Cecelia Grey on Sep 28, 1897 at IN, USA, mar 3 years in 1900 census.⁴

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 18, 1876

Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA, from father's civil war record; Apr 1877, age 23 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census^2,3

Marriage

Sep 28, 1897

IN, USA, mar 3 years in 1900 census⁴

1900 Census

1900

Harrison, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, USA, age 23, common laborer^4,5

1910 Census

1910

Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, USA, age 34, rolling mill puddler⁶

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, USA, age 42, iron worker, Inland Iron and Steel Co.³

Death

May 18, 1921

IN, USA, TBI from auto accident

ParentsS

father born in IN, mother born in OH/IL; father born in Unknown, mother born in IN in 1910 census

Research

Harrison, Terre Haute, IN, USA, both wife Rosa

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.
[S415] E-mail from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1653197.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Harrison Twp, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Box 92, Vol. 72, E.D. 124?, Sh. 9, Ln. 5.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Harrison, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 104; Sheet: 9A; line 2, dwl 1519-168-196.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Terre Haute Ward 3, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T624_385; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 148;
line 56, dwl 1010-13-13.

John Girdley¹

M, #33613

Family: Amanda Houghton

Marriage*: John Girdley married Amanda Houghton, daughter of Eli Houghton and Emily (?), on Aug 4, 1864 at Marco, Greene, IN, USA.¹

Biography

Milit-Beg

Camp Morton, Indianapolis, IN, USA, for one month and was sickly after

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Aug 4, 1864

Marco, Greene, IN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Devault Keller¹

M, #33614

Family: Amanda Houghton

Marriage*: Devault Keller married Amanda Houghton, daughter of Eli Houghton and Emily (?).¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Augustine Nations¹

M, #33615

Family: Amanda Houghton

Marriage*: Augustine Nations married Amanda Houghton, daughter of Eli Houghton and Emily (?).¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

(?) Lindberg¹

M, #33616

Family: Susan Fogle

Marriage*: (?) Lindberg married Susan Fogle, daughter of Richard Frederick Fogle and Emma Jane Searcy, at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

(?) Girdley¹

?, #33617, b. circa 1866, d. circa 1866

Biography

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Birth

circa 1866

E. Collins Farm, Knox/Greene, IN, USA¹

Death

circa 1866

lived 2 months, 2 days¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

William H. Girdley¹

M, #33618, b. 12 December 1867

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 12, 1867

Knox/Greene, IN, USA¹

Biography

Never married. He lost part of one leg in a buggy accident and had a peg leg. Called "Peg Leg Bill".

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Sarah Margaret Girdley¹

F, #33619, b. 25 April 1871, d. circa 1875

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 25, 1871

Knox/Greene, IN, USA¹

Death

circa 1875

Knox/Greene, IN, USA, brain fever¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Betty Frances Girdley¹

F, #33620, b. 14 February 1874, d. 22 October 1950

Family: Albert Luther Parrish

Marriage*: Betty Frances Girdley married Albert Luther Parrish on Dec 22, 1894 at Vigo, IN, USA.¹
Divorce*: Betty Frances Girdley and Albert Luther Parrish were divorced in 1914 at Clay Co., IN, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 14, 1874

Knox, IN, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 22, 1894

Vigo, IN, USA¹

Divorce

1914

Clay Co., IN, USA¹

Death

Oct 22, 1950

Vigo, IN, USA, in county home for the elderly¹

Burial

Oct 26, 1950

Praireton, Vigo, IN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Albert Luther Parrish¹

M, #33621

Family: Betty Frances Girdley

Marriage*: Albert Luther Parrish married Betty Frances Girdley, daughter of John Girdley and Amanda Houghton, on Dec 22, 1894 at Vigo, IN, USA.¹
Divorce*: Albert Luther Parrish and Betty Frances Girdley were divorced in 1914 at Clay Co., IN, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Dec 22, 1894

Vigo, IN, USA¹

Divorce

1914

Clay Co., IN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Frank Asher¹

M, #33622

Family: Betty Frances Girdley

Marriage*: Frank Asher married Betty Frances Girdley, daughter of John Girdley and Amanda Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

George Alma Parrish¹

F, #33623, b. 19 May 1896, d. 20 February 1944

Family: George Morris Fogle

Marriage*: George Alma Parrish married George Morris Fogle on Feb 15, 1915 at Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 19, 1896

Oxford, Benton, IN, USA¹

Marriage

Feb 15, 1915

Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA¹

Death

Feb 20, 1944

Terre Haute, Vigo, IN, USA, of cancer¹

Burial

Feb 22, 1944

Centerpoint Cemetery, Centerpoint, Clay Co., IN, USA

BaptismLDS

Jan, 1985

Provo, Utah Co., UT, USA

Endowment

Jan 15, 1985

Provo, Utah Co., UT, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Grace Frances Parrish¹

F, #33624, b. 20 August 1898, d. 18 December 1974

Family: Warren Teague

Marriage*: Grace Frances Parrish married Warren Teague on Aug 9, 1916 at Clay Co., IN, USA.¹
Divorce*: Grace Frances Parrish and Warren Teague were divorced.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 20, 1898

Brazil, Clay Co., IN, USA¹

Marriage

Aug 9, 1916

Clay Co., IN, USA¹

Divorce

Residence

NY, USA

Death

Dec 18, 1974

Pompano Beach, Broward Co., FL, USA¹

Burial

Dec, 1974

Pompano Beach, Broward Co., FL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Warren Teague¹

M, #33625

Family: Grace Frances Parrish

Marriage*: Warren Teague married Grace Frances Parrish, daughter of Albert Luther Parrish and Betty Frances Girdley, on Aug 9, 1916 at Clay Co., IN, USA.¹
Divorce*: Warren Teague and Grace Frances Parrish were divorced.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Aug 9, 1916

Clay Co., IN, USA¹

Divorce

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Luther Miller¹

M, #33626

Family: Grace Frances Parrish

Marriage*: Luther Miller married Grace Frances Parrish, daughter of Albert Luther Parrish and Betty Frances Girdley.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Residence

NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Gladys Parrish¹

F, #33627, b. 17 March 1903, d. July 1956

Family 1: John Weist

Marriage: Gladys Parrish married John Weist.¹

Family 2: Walter Denny

Marriage*: Gladys Parrish married Walter Denny.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 17, 1903

Brazil, Clay Co., IN, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Jul, 1956

Baldwin Park, CA, USA¹

Burial

Baldwin Park, CA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

Walter Denny¹

M, #33628

Family: Gladys Parrish

Marriage*: Walter Denny married Gladys Parrish, daughter of Albert Luther Parrish and Betty Frances Girdley.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

(?) Denny¹

M, #33629

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.

John Weist¹

M, #33630

Family: Gladys Parrish

Marriage*: John Weist married Gladys Parrish, daughter of Albert Luther Parrish and Betty Frances Girdley.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Susan Fogle, 9/1998.