Houghton Surname Project

Deborah Rose Butler¹

F, #40441

Family: Arno Clyde Brown

Marriage*: Deborah Rose Butler married Arno Clyde Brown.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.

Arno Clyde Brown¹

M, #40442

Family: Deborah Rose Butler

Marriage*: Arno Clyde Brown married Deborah Rose Butler, daughter of Merritt Butler and Jennie Chamberlain.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.

Viva Irene Brown¹

F, #40443

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.

Olive Johnson¹

F, #40444

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Olive Johnson, Aug. 7, 1999.

Phoebe Ann Houghton^1,2,3

F, #40445, b. 17 May 1842, d. 15 May 1900

Family: William Henry McMahan

Marriage*: Phoebe Ann Houghton married William Henry McMahan on Jun 20, 1862 at Mahaska Co., IA, USA, 24 Aug. 1862 orig. given.^1,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 17, 1842

Dupont, Jefferson, IN, USA, Lowell: 17 May 1841^4,3

Marriage

Jun 20, 1862

Mahaska Co., IA, USA, 24 Aug. 1862 orig. given^1,3

Death

May 15, 1900

Indianapolis, Mahaska Co., IA, USA^3,5

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Vicki Hols-Hartness, Aug. 7, 1999.
[S902] LDS Mircrofilm;, Film #458378 and film #452831, reference #45879.
[S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Vicki Hols-Hartness, Oct. 13, 1999.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/11109107/…

William Henry McMahan¹

M, #40446, b. October 1842, d. 15 May 1902

Family: Phoebe Ann Houghton

Marriage*: William Henry McMahan married Phoebe Ann Houghton, daughter of Oliver Perry Houghton and Marion Louisa Van Winkle, on Jun 20, 1862 at Mahaska Co., IA, USA, 24 Aug. 1862 orig. given.^1,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct, 1842

Clinton Co., OH, USA^1,2

Marriage

Jun 20, 1862

Mahaska Co., IA, USA, 24 Aug. 1862 orig. given^1,3

Death

May 15, 1902

Mahaska Co., IA, USA⁴

Burial

Indianapolis Cemetery, Mahaska Co., IA, USA²

ParentsS

Joseph McMahan and Elizabeth Mayberry²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Vicki Hols-Hartness, Aug. 7, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Gayle C. Vuletic, Jul. 24, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
[S415] E-mail from Vicki Hols-Hartness, Oct. 14, 1999.

Vicki Dawn Hols¹

F, #40447

Family: Jerry Hartness

Marriage*: Vicki Dawn Hols married Jerry Hartness.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Marriage

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Jerry Hartness, Jan 22, 2004.

Willis Houghton¹

M, #40448, b. 29 December 1857, d. October 1859

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 29, 1857

Maryland, NY, USA²

Death

Oct, 1859

Maryland, NY, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Aug. 8, 1999 (from gravestone).
[S36] Letter, from records of Faith Perkins Buechner sent in letter of Sheridan Perkins to W. M. Houghton, Feb. 20, 1939 (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999).

George Edward Houghton¹

M, #40449, b. 8 December 1860, d. 20 May 1940

Family: Mary Johanna Dunham

Marriage*: George Edward Houghton married Mary Johanna Dunham on May 13, 1882.^4,5,6

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 8, 1860

Maryland, NY, USA, age 10 in 1870 census; age 18 in 1880 census; Dec 1860, age 39 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 69 in 1930 census; age 79 in 1940 census^2,3,4

Marriage

May 13, 1882

^4,5,6

1900 Census

1900

Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 39, saw mill laborer⁷

1910 Census

1910

Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 49, portable saw mill operator⁸

1920 Census

1920

Maryland, Otsebo Co., NY, USA, age 59, saw mill head sawyer⁹

Occupation

in the lumber business, he operated a mill for many years

1930 Census

1930

Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 69, head sawer at saw mill¹⁰

Office

1938

Maryland, NY, USA, town collecter for several terms until 1938³

Residence

1940

Maryland, NY, USA²

1940 Census

1940

Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 79, widowed, none¹¹

Death

May 20, 1940

Maryland, NY, USA, at his home of a heart attack (angina pectoris)^2,3,12

Burial

May 22, 1940

Schenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, NY, USA, section 9^5,13

Relative

Russell attended George E. funeral³

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Aug. 8, 1999 (from gravestone).
[S5] Death Certificate, sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
[S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.
[S36] Letter, from records of Faith Perkins Buechner sent in letter of Sheridan Perkins to W. M. Houghton, Feb. 20, 1939 (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999).
[S95] Newspaper, Freeman's Journal, June 4, 1913.
[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 118; Sheet: 2A , line 7, dwl 27-29.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 51; line 50, dwl 41-46.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: T625_1255; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 200; line 19, dwl 118-118.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: 1636; Enumeration District: 17; page 26, sheet 4A; line 12, dwl 85-85.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: T627_2716; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39-18; line 52, dwl 88.

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

[S415] E-mail Schenevus Cemetery Records, from Rebecca Stocknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Mary Johanna Dunham¹

F, #40450, b. 12 May 1864, d. 24 May 1913

Family: George Edward Houghton

Marriage*: Mary Johanna Dunham married George Edward Houghton, son of Edward J. Houghton and Catharine Jane Burnside, on May 13, 1882.^4,5,6

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 12, 1864 NY, USA, May 1864, age 36 in 1900 census; age 46 in 1910 census^2,1,3
Marriage May 13, 1882 ^4,5,6
1900 Census 1900 Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 39, saw mill laborer⁷
1910 Census 1910 Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 49, portable saw mill operator⁸
Residence 1913 Richfield Springs, NY, USA⁵
Death May 24, 1913 Richfield Springs, NY, USA, at her home of heart disease; Newspaper: May 21^9,5,1,3
Burial Schenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, NY, USA, 1864-1913; section 9^10,11
Grandchild David C. and Louse Dunham of Schenevus, NY⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Aug. 8, 1999 (from gravestone).

[S4] Birth Certificate, of Minnie Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

[S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

[S36] Letter, from records of Faith Perkins Buechner sent in letter of Sheridan Perkins to W. M. Houghton, Feb. 20, 1939 (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999).

[S95] Newspaper, Freeman's Journal, June 4, 1913.

[S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 118; Sheet: 2A , line 7, dwl 27-29.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 51; line 50, dwl 41-46.

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stocknow, Aug. 27, 1999.

[S415] E-mail Schenevus Cemetery Records, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Ranselar James Houghton¹

M, #40451, b. 7 November 1891, d. 28 October 1963

Family: Delilah M. Terpening

Marriage*: Ranselar James Houghton married Delilah M. Terpening on Nov 15, 1916 at Oneonta, Otswego Co., NY, USA.^3,4,5

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Nov 7, 1891 Schenevus, NY, USA, Nov 1890, age 9 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census²
Marriage Nov 15, 1916 Oneonta, Otswego Co., NY, USA^3,4,5
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 25, locomotive fireman; private militia NY State
1920 Census 1920 Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 30, railroad fireman⁶
1930 Census 1930 Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 36, a railroad engineer, home $26,000⁷
Living 1940 Lowville, NY, USA²
1940 Census 1940 Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 48, steam railroad locomotive engineer⁸
1950 US Census 1950 Oneonta, NY, USA, age 60, railroad engineer
Occupation before 1958 an engineer for D & H Railroad
No Childrn ⁵
Death Oct 28, 1963 NY, USA, age 72, in Fox Hospital; Stacknow: Nov. 7, 1964²
Burial Plains Cemetery²
Association He belonged to the Oneonta Lodge, F & AM, Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers, and the First Baptist Church

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1818708.

[S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.

[S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oneonta, Otsego, New York; Roll: T625_1255; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 214; line 31, dwl 154-8-10.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: 1636; Enumeration District: 33, sheet 1B; line 87, dwl 154-21-26.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Oneonta, Otsego, New York; Roll: T627_2717; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39-42, line 19, dwl 154.

Willis Arthur Houghton¹

M, #40452, b. 1 April 1897, d. 12 August 1969

Family: Lovenna Clapper

Marriage*: Willis Arthur Houghton married Lovenna Clapper on Aug 30, 1922 at Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA.^6,2,7

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Apr 1, 1897 Maryland, NY, USA, Apr 1897, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1940 census^2,3
Milit-Beg 1917 Maryland, Otsego, NY, USA, World War One [Co. K, 164 Infantry]. He was a member of the Laurens American Legion Post.²
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1918 Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 21, Maryland Wood Products⁴
Occupation a farmer and construction worker²
Origin 1922 Worcester, NY, USA⁵
Marriage Aug 30, 1922 Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA^6,2,7
1940 Census 1940 Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 43, dairy farm laborer⁸
1950 US Census 1950 Maryland, NY, USA, age 53, construction work; two houses from brother Seward
Residence Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, lifelong resident²
Death Aug 12, 1969 Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 74; at Fox Hospital after an extended illness.^2,3
Burial Aug 15, 1969 Schenevus Cemetery, Maryland, NY, USA^2,9
Obituary "Willis A. Houghton, aged 74, of Maryland, died Tuesday, August 12, at Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, following a long illness. Mr. Houghton was born in the Town of Maryland on April 1, 1897, the son of George E. and Mary (Dunham) Houghton. He married Lovenna Clapper on August 30, 1922, at Worcester. He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Maryland. He was a veteran of World War One [Co. K, 164 Infantry]. He was a member of the Laurens American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Albert E. of Charleston Four Corners, Arthur H. of Maryland, and Donald E. of Fort Plain; a daughter, Mrs. William J. Mabee of Rosendale; a sister, Mrs. Dora McAllister of New Jersey; three brothers, Russell of Dolgeville, Seward of Maryland, and Warren of Waukegan, Ill; 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Friday, August 15, from the Heller Funeral Home in Schenevus, with the Rev. Fred Johnson, pastor of the Schenevus Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Maryland Cemetery." [The Otsego Farmer & Republican (Cooperstown, NY), Thurs., Aug. 14, 1969, Page Six]

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Aug. 8, 1999.

[S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.

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

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1818708.

[S95] Newspaper, Newspaper clipping collection of Belle Houghton, contributed to Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999.

[S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

[S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: T627_2716; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-18; line 1, dwl 71.

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stocknow, Aug. 27, 1999.

Seward Earl Houghton¹

M, #40453, b. 24 August 1903, d. 19 April 1982

Family: Ethel Mae Watson

Marriage*: Seward Earl Houghton married Ethel Mae Watson on Aug 24, 1928 at Norwich, NY, USA.^2,4

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Aug 24, 1903 Chaseville, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census^2,3
Marriage Aug 24, 1928 Norwich, NY, USA^2,4
1930 Census 1930 Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 26, garage truck driver⁵
1940 Census 1940 Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 35, town road⁶
Residence between 1940 and 1969 Maryland, NY, USA^2,7
Milit-Beg PFC US Army, WWII³
Research
Occupation a mechanic and truck driver for the Maryland Highway Dept. for 30 years²
1950 US Census 1950 Maryland, NY, USA, age 47, highway truck driver; and newphew Robert Watson, 6, NY
Last Loc Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA⁸
Death Apr 19, 1982 Oneonta, NY, USA, at Fox Hospital^2,3
Burial Schenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, Otsego, NY, USA, section 9³

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Aug. 8, 1999.

[S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.

[S415] E-mail Schenevus Cemetery Records, from Rebecca Stocknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

[S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: 1636; Enumeration District: 17, sheet 9B; line 69, dwl 243-245.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Maryland, Otsego, New York; Roll: T627_2716; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-19; line 5, dwl 62.

[S95] Newspaper, Oneonta Star clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.

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

Alvin Houghton^1,2,3

M, #40454, b. 12 June 1810

Family: Betsey Hilton

Marriage*: Alvin Houghton married Betsey Hilton on Sep 6, 1835 at Skowhegan Falls, ME, USA.^1,3

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jun 12, 1810 Madison, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 50 in 1860 census; age 70 in 1860 census^1,3
Marriage Sep 6, 1835 Skowhegan Falls, ME, USA^1,3
Immigration Jun, 1837 Springfield, IL, USA³
1840 Census 1840 Sangamon Co., IL, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)⁴
Occupation a carpenter for 12 years, then a dairy farmer until 1851; he moved 20 miles east of Springfield, on the farm until the fall of 1869, then moved to Washington Co., KS
1850 Census 1850 Springfield, Sangamon, IL, USA, age 40, a carpenter, property $350⁵
Residence Butler, Washington Co., KS, USA³
1860 Census 1860 Springfield P. O., Sangamon Co., IL, USA, age 50, a dairy man, property $600-2000⁶
1880 Census 1880 Sherman, Washington Co., KS, USA, age 70, farmer⁷
Biography HOUGHTON, ALVIN, born June 12, 1810, in Madison, Somerset county, Maine,was married Sept. 6, 1835, at Skowhegan Falls, Maine, to Betsy Hilton,who was born June 17, 1815, at Anson, Maine. Alvin Houghton came to Springfield, Illinois., in June, 1837, and brought his wife in the springof 1840. He was a carpenter by trade, and worked at that business forabout twelve years, after which he kept a dairy until 1851, when he movedtwenty miles east of Springfield, on a farm, and remained there untilthe fall of 1869, and then moved to Washington county, Kansas. AlvinHoughton and wife had five children--

AMELIA, died in her second year.

ERVIN, O., born Dec. 14, 1841, in Springfield, Ill., was married Sept.13, 1866, in Sangamon county to Sarah Jane Wall, who was born Feb. 6,1842, in Allegany county, Pennsylvania. They have two children, LAURA E.and LILLIAN, and live four and a half miles northeast of Illiopolis,Illinois.

AUSTIN E., born May 29, 1844, in Illinois. Lives with his parents.

CLIMENA B., died in her second year.

AVILLIA B., born Jan. 1, 1853, lives with her parents, near Butler,Washington county, Kansas.⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Box 127, p. 106, line 16, dwl 1524.

[S415] E-mail from Sybil Leland, Aug. 8, 1999.

[S1057] John Carroll Power, History of Sangamon Co., IL, p. 20.

[S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Sangamon Co., Illinois; Roll: 69; Page: 58.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Box 127, p. 106, line 16, dwl 524.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Sanganon Co., IL, p. 454, line 18, dwl 75-72.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Sherman, Washington, Kansas; Roll: 399; Family History Film: 1254399; Page: 571A; Enumeration District: 325; Image: 0404; line 13, dwl 344-361.

[S1216] Jeffrey Haughton, "Haughton Gedcom of Jeffrey Haughton."

Franklin Edward Houghton^1,2

M, #40455, b. 27 February 1861, d. 18 August 1930

Family: Mabel Elsie Nickerson

Marriage*: Franklin Edward Houghton married Mabel Elsie Nickerson on Jun 24, 1889 mar 11 y in 1900 census.²

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Feb 27, 1861 ME, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 19 in 1880 census; Feb 1861, age 39, ME, in 1900 census; age 49, ME, in 1910 census; 1890 directory: Somerville MA; age 69 in 1930 census^2,3,4
Marriage Jun 24, 1889 mar 11 y in 1900 census²
1900 Census 1900 Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 39, lobster salesman^5,6
1910 Census 1910 Halifax, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 49, farmer, own farm⁷
1930 Census 1930 East Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 69, none⁸
Death Aug 18, 1930 ²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sybil Leland, Aug. 8, 1999.

[S415] E-mail from Naomi Jackson, May 9, 2000.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 488, Sh 38, Ln 44.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 51, E.D. 942, Sh. 1, Ln. 63.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Ward 4, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 666; Enumeration District: 942; Sheet 1B; line 63, dwl 330a-16-18.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_610; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1213; line 69, dwl 19-21.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 939; Page: 25B; Enumeration; line 66, dwl 798.

Frank Nickerson Houghton¹

M, #40456, b. 4 March 1901, d. 9 March 1988

Family: Miriam Howard Stearns

Marriage*: Frank Nickerson Houghton married Miriam Howard Stearns on Jun 21, 1930 at East Bridgewater, MA, USA, 29 and 27 years.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project Y
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 4, 1901 Somerville, MA, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census^1,2,3
Graduation 1922 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
Marriage Jun 21, 1930 East Bridgewater, MA, USA, 29 and 27 years¹
1940 Census 1940 East Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 39, patent agent, chemical research⁴
Occupation Boston/Cambridge, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, secretary/controller of the Arthur D. Little Company for many years; Arthur D. Little is an international management consulting firm originally headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and formally incorporated by that name in 1909[2] by Arthur Dehon Little, an MIT chemist who had discovered acetate. Arthur D. Little pioneered the concept of contracted professional services. The company played key roles in the development of business strategy, operations research, the word processor, the first synthetic penicillin, LexisNexis, and NASDAQ. Today the company is a multi-national management consulting firm.¹
Mil. Draft Feb 16, 1942 East Bridgewater, MA, USA, age 40, Arthur D. Little Co.
1950 US Census 1950 East Bridgewater, MA, USA, age 49, chemical research, patent agent, secretary
Last Loc Elmwood, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, Zip 02337²
Death Mar 9, 1988 Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, USA^2,3
Contributn All of the data contributed by Naomi Jackson, granddaughter of Frank Nickerson Houghton, was compiled by Frank Nickerson Houghton
Descendant grandfather

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sybil Leland, Aug. 8, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1637; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 12-86; line 2, dwl 35.

Eleanor Elsie Houghton^1,2

F, #40457, b. circa 1905

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1905 MA, USA, age 5 in 1910 census³

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sybil Leland, Aug. 8, 1999.

[S415] E-mail from Naomi Jackson, May 9, 2000.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_610; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1213; line 69, dwl 19-21.

Miriam Howard Stearns¹

F, #40458, b. 30 May 1903, d. 18 February 2000

Family: Frank Nickerson Houghton

Marriage*: Miriam Howard Stearns married Frank Nickerson Houghton, son of Franklin Edward Houghton and Mabel Elsie Nickerson, on Jun 21, 1930 at East Bridgewater, MA, USA, 29 and 27 years.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 30, 1903 MA, USA, age 36 in 1940 census²
Education 3 years of college
Occupation 1930 school teacher
Marriage Jun 21, 1930 East Bridgewater, MA, USA, 29 and 27 years¹
1940 Census 1940 East Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 39, patent agent, chemical research³
1950 US Census 1950 East Bridgewater, MA, USA, age 49, chemical research, patent agent, secretary
Death Feb 18, 2000 Weymouth, MA, USA^2,4
ParentsD Louis C. & Ada Stearns

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sybil Leland, Aug. 8, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1637; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 12-86; line 2, dwl 35.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

John Ward¹

M, #40461, b. 23 June 1735

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jun 23, 1735 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Mary Ward¹

F, #40462, b. 22 August 1736

Family: John (?)

Marriage*: Mary Ward married John (?) on 1760.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Aug 22, 1736 ¹
Marriage 1760 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Lydia Ward¹

F, #40463, b. 20 May 1738

Family: Aaron (?)

Marriage*: Lydia Ward married Aaron (?) on 1759.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 20, 1738 ¹
Marriage 1759 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Richard Ward¹

M, #40464, b. 9 September 1739

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Sep 9, 1739 ²

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11 #4528.

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Ephraim Ward¹

M, #40465, b. 21 March 1741

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 21, 1741 ²

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11 #4527.

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Hannah Ward¹

F, #40466, b. 28 July 1742

Family: Jonathan Edmunds Jr

Marriage*: Hannah Ward married Jonathan Edmunds Jr on 1776.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Jul 28, 1742 ¹
Marriage 1776 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Jonathan Edmunds Jr¹

M, #40467

Family: Hannah Ward

Marriage*: Jonathan Edmunds Jr married Hannah Ward, daughter of Deacon Ephraim Ward and Mary Haven, on 1776.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Origin 1776 Framingham, MA, USA¹
Marriage 1776 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

John (?)¹

M, #40468

Family: Mary Ward

Marriage*: John (?) married Mary Ward, daughter of Deacon Ephraim Ward and Mary Haven, on 1760.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage 1760 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Aaron (?)¹

M, #40469

Family: Lydia Ward

Marriage*: Aaron (?) married Lydia Ward, daughter of Deacon Ephraim Ward and Mary Haven, on 1759.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage 1759 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S353] Haven Genealogy MSS;, LDS 1204-1205, p. 11.

Viola Demarest¹

F, #40470

Family: James Mansar Houghton

Marriage*: Viola Demarest married James Mansar Houghton, son of James Nelson Houghton and Ann Smith, on Dec 29, 1891 at Solano Co., CA, USA, he age 25.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Marriage Dec 29, 1891 Solano Co., CA, USA, he age 25¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Lynette Clark, 8/10/1999.