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Rohwer: On this 6th day of February 1891, Marietta E. Morton, aged 48 years, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by act of Congress, approved Jun 27, 1890: That she is the legal guardian of Allen A. Hall, who is at the present time an incompetent person which said disability to their best knowledge and belief is permanent in its character and renders the said ward partially helpless (mentally incompetent); that said ward is the legitimate child of Frank Hall.

Marietta died at 78 years old, from Bible.

Mariette lived in Pentwater for a number of years preceding her death. She was active in the Methodist Church, W.C.T.U. and Women's Auxiliary to the G.A.R. veterans of the Civil War.

Hart Journal, April 12, 1918

Mariette Eliza Hoyt-Morton was born November 9, 1842, at Orleans, Michigan and died at her home in Pentwater, March 28, 1918. She was united in marriage to Franklin Hall, July 4, 1857, who in 1862 enlisted in the service of his country and gave his life on the battle field. There were three children born to this union, one dying in infancy, and Allen A. Hall who died in 1899, and Mrs Medora Nickerson, who survives her.

In 1867 she was married to James A. Morton, who died April 24, 1885, and to them were born two sons, Dwight H. Morton of Gary, Indiana, and Paul J. Morton of Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan. Besides these two sons and the daughter, she is survived by two sisters, Lucy M. King and Almira E. Face, both of Belding, Michigan, and one brother, George H. Hoyt of Orleans, Michigan, with many other relatives and a host of friends.

Forty-eight years ago she united with the Methodist Church and has been a faithful and consistent member of the same ever since. Her funeral was held from the Pentwater Church on Saturday forenoon, March 30, 1918. Rev. B.S. Shaw, pastor of the church officiating.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.
[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.

James A. Morton^1,2

M, #40683, b. 9 November 1841, d. 24 April 1885

Family: Marietta Eliza Hoyt

Marriage*: James A. Morton married Marietta Eliza Hoyt, daughter of Daniel Hoyt and Elsie Ann Handy, on Sep 29, 1867 at Orleans Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

Nov 9, 1841

Lachute, Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada²

Mil. Enls

Nov 13, 1861

At 22 years, a private recruit. of Company E, 16th regiment, Mich. Infantry. Enrolled on Nov 13, 1861 at Detroit for 3 years, commanded by Colonel Stockton, Discharged Nov 18, 1864, contracted Chronic diarrhea by reason of exposure and harsh treatment while a prisoner of war on Belle Isle near Richmon, Va. on Nov 1863. Wounded in battle at Gaines Mills (also called Cold Arbor) June 27, 1862. The regiment was in action at Bull Run, Va Aug 30, 1862.

Sep & Oct 1862 sent to hospital, returned to regiment in Oct. 1862.

The regiment was in action at Fredericksburg, Va Nov 15, 1862.

Nov & Dec 1862 absent.

Wounded again at battle of Fredericksburg Dec 13, 1862; sent to hospital and returned to regiment in April 1863.

Taken prisoner at Gettysburg, Pa on Jul 2, 1863 sent to Belle Isle prison.

Jan-Aug 1864 absent; exchanged prisoner at Annapolis, Md; same report to Aug 31, 1864.

Returned to regiment Oct 1864; discharged Nov 18, 1864 age 24 years.

From:Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865, Sixteenth Infantry

James Morton, 22 years, Enlisted December 13, 1861 at Detroit, Mustard December 27, 1861. Joined Regiment at Hall's Hill, Virginia January 11, 1862, Discharged at expiration of term of service at Petersburg, Virginia November 18, 1864.²

Land Recrd

Nov 15, 1865

Warranty Deed 248--James Morton & wife (Marietta E. Morton) to John W. Morton November 15, 1865--$1200-SE quarter of the NE quarter of section 8 township 8, N of range 7--40 acres.

October 12, 1867--Land transfer No. 256

John W. Morton & wife (Sarah E. Morton) TO James Morton

$500--SE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 8 town 8 N of range 7

Mortgage of $500 given to Thomas Davis which the party of the second part is to pay.

Indenture 422--James A. Morton & Wife (Marietta E.) to Alexander Morton December 8, 1873--$125-NE corner of SE quarter Section 18 township 8, N of range 7--1 acre.²

Residence

Mason Co., MI, USA¹

Marriage

Sep 29, 1867

Orleans Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA^1,2

Death

Apr 24, 1885

Orleans Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA

Burial

Wheeler Cemetery, Orleans, Ionia Co., MI, USA²

ParentsS

Alexander Morton and Mary Grier²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.
[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.

Sylvia Susan Hoyt^1,2

F, #40684, b. 16 October 1847, d. 31 January 1916

Family: (?) Colton

Marriage*: Sylvia Susan Hoyt married (?) Colton on Oct 7, 1868 at Cornell, MI, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Oct 16, 1847

Orleans, Ionia Co., MI, USA²

Residence

OR, USA¹

Marriage

Oct 7, 1868

Cornell, MI, USA¹

Death

Jan 31, 1916

Gardena, CA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.
[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.

(?) Colton¹

M, #40685

Family: Sylvia Susan Hoyt

Marriage*: (?) Colton married Sylvia Susan Hoyt, daughter of Daniel Hoyt and Elsie Ann Handy, on Oct 7, 1868 at Cornell, MI, USA.¹

Biography

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Residence

OR, USA¹

Marriage

Oct 7, 1868

Cornell, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.

Quincy Daniel Hoyt^1,2

M, #40686, b. 11 June 1852, d. 4 March 1900

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 11, 1852

Orleans Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA²

Marriage

Dec 20, 1874

Death

Mar 4, 1900

Ludington, Mason Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.
[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.

George Handy Hoyt^1,2

M, #40687, b. 31 March 1859, d. 28 May 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 31, 1859

Orleans Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA²

Burial

Greeenop (Orleans/Hurd) Cemetery, Orleans Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA, lot 9²

Residence

Hot Springs, AR, USA¹

Marriage

Jul 11, 1882

Living

1918

Orleans Twp, Ionia Co., MI, USA²

Death

May 28, 1946

Broklin, MI, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 67.
[S415] E-mail from Pat Rohwer, Oct. 28, 2001.

Hiram Handy¹

M, #40688, b. 15 December 1818, d. 11 February 1819

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 15, 1818

Death

Feb 11, 1819

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #1988.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Clarence Russell Handy¹

M, #40689, b. 4 December 1847, d. 18 December 1913

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Dec 4, 1847

Hume, NY, USA²

Death

Dec 18, 1913

unmar.²

Burial

Hagar Cemetery, Hagar, MI, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5001.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Emilu Buell Handy¹

F, #40690, b. 15 April 1855, d. 9 March 1932

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 15, 1855

Hume, NY, USA²

Death

Mar 9, 1932

MI, USA, unmar.²

Burial

Hagar Cemetery, Hagar, MI, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5003.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

John Willis Handy¹

M, #40691, b. 26 August 1845, d. 1925

Family 1: Mary Elizabeth Dixon

Marriage*: John Willis Handy married Mary Elizabeth Dixon.²

Family 2: Emma Mae Gleason

Marriage*: John Willis Handy married Emma Mae Gleason.²

Biography

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Birth

Aug 26, 1845

Hume, NY, USA¹

Marriage

Immigration

Berrien Co., MI, USA, a farmer²

Marriage

Death

1925

Sodus Twp, Berrien Co., MI, USA²

Burial

Sodus Twp, Berrien Co., MI, USA²

Research

Samuel Handy Bible, now in possession of Fred Handy, Sodus, MI; US Census of IL 1861-77

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5000.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Mary Elizabeth Dixon¹

F, #40692, b. 7 July 1847, d. 27 January 1896

Family: John Willis Handy

Marriage*: Mary Elizabeth Dixon married John Willis Handy, son of Samuel Handy and Henrietta Buell.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 7, 1847

Downers Grove, IL, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Jan 27, 1896

Burial

Orange Grove Center Cemetery, Orange Twp, Guthrie Co., IA, USA¹

Biography

dau. of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Dixon of Downers Grove, IL

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Charles Edward Handy¹

M, #40693, b. 1 April 1853, d. between 1930 and 1939

Family 1: Amelia M. Gregory

Marriage*: Charles Edward Handy married Amelia M. Gregory issue.²

Family 2: Mae (?)

Marriage*: Charles Edward Handy married Mae (?) w/2.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 1, 1853

Hume, NY, USA²

Marriage

issue²

Marriage

w/2²

Death

between 1930 and 1939

Berrien Springs, MI, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5002.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Samuel Gerald Handy¹

M, #40694, b. 22 January 1857, d. 2 December 1917

Family: Cynthia M. Camfield

Marriage*: Samuel Gerald Handy married Cynthia M. Camfield on Feb 22, 1885.³

Biography

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Birth

Jan 22, 1857

Hume, NY, USA²

Marriage

Feb 22, 1885

Death

Dec 2, 1917

Sodus, MI, USA²

Biography

MLM: "He bot his Sodus farm in 1894 and moved his family from Sect. #5, Benton Twp. Manager of fruit package manufacturing and fruit grower. Held township offices of supervisor and county offices 1909-1912.⁴ "

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5004.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68-69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.

Cynthia M. Camfield¹

F, #40695

Family: Samuel Gerald Handy

Marriage*: Cynthia M. Camfield married Samuel Gerald Handy, son of Samuel Handy and Henrietta Buell, on Feb 22, 1885.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Feb 22, 1885

Biography

dau. of Leavett and Caroline (Olmstead) Camfield

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68-69.

Cora Julia Handy¹

F, #40696, b. 17 October 1868, d. 30 November 1907

Family: Edgar A. Closson

Marriage*: Cora Julia Handy married Edgar A. Closson MLM: same date as dd, Nov. 30, 1907.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 17, 1868

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Marriage

MLM: same date as dd, Nov. 30, 1907³

Death

Nov 30, 1907

Berrien Co., MI, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #5005, 69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68-69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.

Edgar A. Closson¹

M, #40697

Family: Cora Julia Handy

Marriage*: Edgar A. Closson married Cora Julia Handy, daughter of Samuel Handy and Henrietta Buell, MLM: same date as dd, Nov. 30, 1907.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

MLM: same date as dd, Nov. 30, 1907¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Emma Mae Gleason¹

F, #40698

Family: John Willis Handy

Marriage*: Emma Mae Gleason married John Willis Handy, son of Samuel Handy and Henrietta Buell.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Willis John Handy¹

M, #40699, b. 21 November 1868, d. October 1921

Family: Imogene McCann

Marriage*: Willis John Handy married Imogene McCann on Sep 17, 1896 at Guthrie Center, IA, USA.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov 21, 1868

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Marriage

Sep 17, 1896

Guthrie Center, IA, USA²

Death

Oct, 1921

Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, USA³

Burial

Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, USA³

Biography

He removed with wife and 4 eldest children to Sodus Twp., Berrien Co., MI. He was a horticulturist. In 1921 he was robbed and killed by Thomas Badger, who was later tried and convicted of 2nd degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He died in Marquette, MI, State Prison in 1946.³

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #10000, 69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.

Imogene McCann¹

F, #40700, d. 9 January 1926

Family: Willis John Handy

Marriage*: Imogene McCann married Willis John Handy, son of John Willis Handy and Mary Elizabeth Dixon, on Sep 17, 1896 at Guthrie Center, IA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Sep 17, 1896

Guthrie Center, IA, USA¹

Burial

Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, USA²

Death

Jan 9, 1926

Sodus Twp, Berrien Co., MI, USA²

Biography

dau. of Daniel and Alice Jeanette (Smith) McCann

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.

Charles Herbert Handy¹

M, #40701, b. 27 August 1870, d. 1959

Family 1: Edith Drake

Marriage*: Charles Herbert Handy married Edith Drake on 1900.³

Family 2: Minnie Carothers

Marriage*: Charles Herbert Handy married Minnie Carothers w/2.⁴

Family 3: Bessie Marian Handy

Marriage*: Charles Herbert Handy married Bessie Marian Handy, daughter of Samuel Gerald Handy and Cynthia M. Camfield, h/3, Bessie Handy Wilson, widow of Donald Wilson, daug. of Gerald Handy.⁵

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 27, 1870

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Marriage

1900

Marriage

w/2⁴

Marriage

h/3, Bessie Handy Wilson, widow of Donald Wilson, daug. of Gerald Handy⁵

Death

1959

Sodus, MI, USA⁴

Biography

He came to MI from Guthrie Co., IA as a young man, rented a farm, Sect. #5, Benton Twp., and farmed a short while, then purchased at Sodus, which was his home. He also had a farm in Florida. He was a fruit grower. He held township offices.⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #10001, 69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68-69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69-70.

Edith Drake¹

F, #40702

Family: Charles Herbert Handy

Marriage*: Edith Drake married Charles Herbert Handy, son of John Willis Handy and Mary Elizabeth Dixon, on 1900.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

1900

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68-69.

Robert Handy¹

M, #40703, b. between 1873 and 1874

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

between 1873 and 1874

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Death

Guthrie Center, IA, USA, unmar.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #10002.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Henry Handy¹

M, #40704, b. between 1875 and 1876

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

between 1875 and 1876

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Marriage

twice

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #10003.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Wilfred Handy¹

M, #40705, b. between 1887 and 1888, d. 1959

Family: Florence (?)

Marriage*: Wilfred Handy married Florence (?)²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

between 1887 and 1888

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Marriage

Death

1959

Spokane, WA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #10004, 69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68-69.

Florence (?)¹

F, #40706, d. 1959

Family: Wilfred Handy

Marriage*: Florence (?) married Wilfred Handy, son of John Willis Handy and Mary Elizabeth Dixon.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Death

1959

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.

Edith Handy¹

F, #40707

Family: B. E. Kehler

Marriage*: Edith Handy married B. E. Kehler.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Marriage

Residence

Spokane, WA, USA, 922 Adams St.³

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #10005, 69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.

B. E. Kehler¹

M, #40708

Family: Edith Handy

Marriage*: B. E. Kehler married Edith Handy, daughter of John Willis Handy and Mary Elizabeth Dixon.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.

Cora Julia Handy¹

F, #40709

Family: Rev. George Phillips

Marriage*: Cora Julia Handy married Rev. George Phillips.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Downers Grove, IL, USA²

Marriage

Residence

Los Gatos, CA, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68 #10006, 69.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.
[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 69.

Rev. George Phillips¹

M, #40710

Family: Cora Julia Handy

Marriage*: Rev. George Phillips married Cora Julia Handy, daughter of John Willis Handy and Mary Elizabeth Dixon.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 68.