Dr. Richard Henry Houghton MD1,2,3

M, #41131, b. 6 August 1876, d. 9 February 1935

Family: Mary Louise Duane

  • Marriage*: Dr. Richard Henry Houghton MD married Mary Louise Duane on 1915 age 36 and 35.2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 6, 1876MA, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; Aug 1878, age 22 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census1,4,3
Graduation1905Tufts Medical School, Boston, MA, USA, MD degree
Occupationbetween 1905 and 1935East Boston, MA, USA, a doctor, MD
Marriage1915age 36 and 352
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Tufts Medical School, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 42, a doctor3
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, doctor, MD; and Mary E. Devine, 18, niece5
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 53, private practice physician; and niece Mary E. Duane, 25, MA2
MemberKnights of Columbus
NoteDr Richard Houghton at one point actually had possession of Edward J. Houghton’s congressional Medal of Honor. The story I heard from my father is that Dr. Richard Houghton had inherited both the medal and letter from someone. When Dr. Houghton died, the Houghtons asked his widow, Mary, if she would return those items to them. Mary agreed to give them the medal but she kept the letter. Since she and her husband had no children of their own, it eventually ended up with my father.
Navy document of Medal of Honor came from a grand daughter Kathy Leary who’s grandmother was raised by Dr Richard Houghton and his wife Mary Duane. Not sure of timing, but when Richard died in 1935 it appears that surviving bloodline Houghton’s asked for the medal back. Not many bloodline descendants left after this period. I suspect medal went to Mary T. Houghton, a first cousin to Andy Houghton, she lived in Ashmont and died in 1941. My other guess would be Arthur Houghton who married the actress and lived in California. Arthur died in 1972 in Los Angeles, he was almost 100 years old.
DeathFeb 9, 1935Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA6
BurialFeb 11, 1935Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 586
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1177, Sh. 9, Ln. 4.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 942; Page: 282 ; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 565.0.; sheet 19A; line 49; dwl 308-144-232.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684759.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 25, ED 588, Sh 36, Ln 17.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_728; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 19; line 38, dwl 53-655-941.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Oct 16, 2012: visit to cemetery.

Joseph Charles Houghton1,2

M, #41132, b. 29 August 1878

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 29, 1878MA, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; Aug. 1882, age 18 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census1,3
Occupation1910stock exchange reporter
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 40, reporter, Boston Stock Exchange2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 72, E.D. 1329, Sh. 3, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684761.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 25, ED 588, Sh 36, Ln 17.

Mary A. Robinson1,2

F, #41133, b. April 1856, d. 7 October 1933

Family: Charles E. J. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr, 1856New Brunswick, Canada, age 25, New Brunswick, in 1880 census; age 44, MA, in 1900 census; age 50, MA, in 1910 census; age 74, MA, in 1930 census1,3
MarriageApr 28, 1874Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 22 & 19; mar 24 y in 19001,4,3,5
1880 Census1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 29, a barber3,6
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 49, barber shop1,7
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 58, barber, own shop8
DeathOct 7, 1933Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA9
BurialOct 9, 1933Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA9
ParentsDJoseph & Sarah Robinson; father born in Newfoundland, Canada, mother born in England/Ireland10,7,5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1177, Sh. 9, Ln. 4.
  2. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1874, Vol 264 Page 70.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 25, ED 588, Sh 36, Ln 17.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  5. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1874, Vol 264 Page 70.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 25, ED 588, Sh 36, Ln 17, dwl 327-178-346.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 2, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 676; Enumeration District: 1177; Sheet 9A; line 4, dwl 308-93-174.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_614; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1277; FHL microfilm: 1374627.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Oct 16, 2012: visit to cemetery.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 942; Page: 282 ; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 565.0.; sheet 19A; line 49; dwl 308-144-232.

Arthur Andrew Houghton1

M, #41134, b. 27 October 1913, d. 5 May 1945

Family: Evelyn Lena Mitchell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 27, 1913MI, USA, age 16 in 1930 census2
MarriageJan 31, 1941Yuma, AZ, USA
Research1944
Mil. EnlsJul 29, 1944Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Name: Arthur A Houghton Birth Year: 1913 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Michigan State: California County or City: Los Angeles Enlistment Date: 29 Jul 1944 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Los Angeles Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Airplane Engine Mechanic or Airplane And Engine Mechanic (Airplane mechanic. ) or Airplane Engine Service Mechanic or Carburetor Specialist Marital Status: Married3
DeathMay 5, 1945Manus, Papua, New Guinea
BurialLemay, St. Louis Co., MO, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Port Washington, Long Island, North Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Roll: 1461; Enumeration District: 169; page 185, sheet 1A; line 10, dwl 23-3-4.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Mary E. Houghton1

F, #41135, b. 2 October 1915, d. 25 October 1990

Family 1: Nelson Shoemaker Hesse

Family 2: David E. Collins

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 2, 1915New York, NY, USA, age 14 in 1930 census2
MarriageJun 28, 1937
MarriageNov, 1945
DeathOct 25, 1990Los Angeles, CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Port Washington, Long Island, North Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Roll: 1461; Enumeration District: 169; page 185, sheet 1A; line 10, dwl 23-3-4.

Theresa M. Houghton1

F, #41136, b. 27 July 1880, d. 23 April 1938

Family: George A. Grinnell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 27, 1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Jul 1879, age 20 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1930 census Cunningham, & GS: 18801,2,3,4,5
MarriageAug 27, 1906Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36 and 266,7
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 73, widow, none; and 2 lodgers8
Occupation1930housekeeper
DeathApr 23, 1938Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1,4
BurialApr 27, 1938Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA1,9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Oct. 24, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 12, E.D. 1830 (1330), Sh. 4, Ln. 4.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_895; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 17; line 51, dwl 36-129-196.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 17, 2011: GS.
  5. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Births registered in Boston MA, 1880 vol 315 page 211.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  7. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Marriages registered in Boston MA, 1906 vol 565 page 191.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 949; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 624; Image: 105.0; FHL microfilm: 2340684; line 30, dwl 42.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Oct 16, 2012: visit to cemetery.

George A. Grinnell1,2

M, #41137, b. 1870, d. before 1930

Family: Theresa M. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1870Roxbury, MA, USA2
MarriageAug 27, 1906Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36 and 261,3
Deathbefore 1930wife is widowed
ParentsSCharles J. Grinnell & Alice Farrell
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  2. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Births registered in Boston MA, 1908 vol 577 page 54.
  3. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Marriages registered in Boston MA, 1906 vol 565 page 191.

Catherine M. Noonan1

F, #41138, b. May 1854, d. July 1923

Family: Thomas Michael Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay, 1854Ireland, age 46 in 1900 census1
Immigration1857
MarriageAug 5, 1885Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, w/1; mar 15 y in 19002
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 52, school house janitor; 1 child, none living1,3
DeathJul, 1923
BurialJul 26, 1923Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 754
ParentsDparents born in Ireland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 76, E.D. 1432, Sh. 6, Ln. 7.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 19, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 684; Enumeration District: 1432; Sheet 6A; line 7, dwl 739-75-118.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Oct 16, 2012: visit to cemetery.

Mary E. Houghton1

F, #41139, b. 1856, d. 1938

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1856
Death19382
ResearchOnly Marie Cunningham Connors gives this marriage
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 17, 2011: GS.

Marie Spencer1

F, #41140

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
DuplicateAncestry of Marie Spencer b. 1909 more likely
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.

Edward J. Houghton1,2,3

M, #41141, b. 1785

Family: Ellen McCusan

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1785County Donegal, Ireland, date estimate; Holland based on Catherine Doherty's 1958 letter
Death Records: Ireland3
Marriage4
Occupationflour mill business
Researchsiblings?
ResearchKate Houghton Doherty letter gives 5 children, no Daniel; but a James Houghton2
BiographyCatherine Doherty: My mother’s father, Grandpa [Edward] Houghton was a Civil War veteran. The Houghtons came from Holland. My great grandfather Houghton’s name was Edward J. Houghton. He and two of his brothers left Holland and settled in Ireland. They had a flour mill there and married 3 Irish Catholic women. They were Protestant but all their children were brough up catholic.

From: ksb14@aol.com
Date: March 11, 2019 at 5:45:09 PM EDT
To: erc3289@gmail.com
Hi Eric:
See attached Word doc for tons of info on Daniel's time in Ireland :). Bless Daniel for providing the name of his town in Ireland on his naturalization papers and for Catherine Houghton Doherty in relaying the family history. I just saw the name on his naturalization late yesterday.

As far as McCusan is concerned, I believe the name is McCarn...more info in the attached. My take on your family history is Papa Edward and his 2 brothers came to Ireland. They married Irish girls, Edward married Bridget McCarn. I don't think Bridget came from Holland. The question is - of all the places on the planet why did Edward and his brothers come to Cleagh, Clonmany, Ireland? Someone they knew must have been there OR it was a new settlement trying to attract people for whatever the reason. Frequently it is religious freedom like when Catherine the Great of Russia offered religious freedom to the Jews or the reason is free land. I don't think it was religious freedom.

Here's a suggestion, I would add to Papa Edward Houton (the one married to Bridget McCusan) in Ancestry that according to family history, he was from Holland and immigrated to Cleagh, Clonmany. This will be helpful to anyone who comes across your family tree. Otherwise people researching Boston ancestors may think he was originally from Ireland like I did and end up thinking he is part of their family etc. Most people on Ancestry will just add anything that sounds good into their trees.
I will send Richard's baptisms in a separate email.
Kathy

From: Eric Williams < erc3289@gmail.com>
Hi Kathy,
Good questions below. I could never locate anything on the King Kiaro reference. On the Houghton family move from Holland to Ireland I have no additional information on this. I wish we knew the timing of the move. I can only speculate at this point.
Here is my shot... given Houghton/Houton is a English name and that they the “boys” were Protestant. It possible, that during the English civil wars of the 1630-1650 that the English King and the royalist fled to Holland to escape Cromwell’s army. I read that during the 1870/1880 that when the political environment changed, that the English who fled to Holland started to migrate back to England and Ireland.
It would be great to find some records to support this theory. You are correct, I believe Kate Doherty is referring to her great grandfather and wife Ellen McCusan as coming from Holland.
It would be great and much appreciated if you could locate and pull the baptism records on Richard Houghton’s children. He had five boys: Edward 1841, Andrew 1843, Richard 1845, Thomas (Michael) 1847 and Charles E.J. 1851. The first three boys served in the civil war. Edward was awarded the congressional Medal of Honor. This caused some confusion with me when I started my research years ago. As my grandfather also served in the civil war and his name is Edward. Let me know if you want any paperwork on Edward J. Houghton, the war hero. If you google his name it will come up. But I have some other stuff on him... Eric

Hi Eric:
I found 2 locations in Donegal from https://www.swilson.info/index.php. Neither is Malin Head. Clonmany is near Malin Head. I am going to ask a friend if she knows where it may be. Clehagh, Clonmany
Cleenagh, Fahan Lower Kathy

Hi Eric:

About the letter you sent me....Did anyone ever confirm or have anything additional to add about Edward Houghton and his brothers coming from Holland and moving to Ireland? It is a fabulous story. I assume she was speaking of Edward Houghton husband of Ellen McCusan having come from Holland with his brothers.
I SEE GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE REGARDING WHERE IS CLEARGH....lol. Let me take a look at another resource i have regarding this location.
Michael Houghton's naturalization papers have a town of birth listed. It looks like Clea?gh. It could be misspelled. Do you have any theories on where that townland is in county Donegal?
Did you ever learn anything about King Kiaro who your Patrick Doherty from Malin Well is a descendant of. I have never heard of him, but I could just be unaware.
Your ancestor sure remembered a lot of detail...truly amazing. Thanks so much sending it. I am still absorbing it all. Sorry for all the emails, I find this fascinating and get excited over ancestor history.

Yes I have seen the Houghton site you mentioned. My Houghtons are not on there...think I got discouraged when I saw that several years ago.

If you would like the other brothers kids baptisms let me know. I can send them.

Kathy2
ResearchIreland, Lived near each other in 1850 census
ResearchBoston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Donegal, Ireland; b. 1762
ResearchHolland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marie Cunningham, Sep. 6, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
  3. [S360] Report of the Record Commissioners of the City of Boston, Death Records, City of Boston, MA, 1895.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011: Boston VRs, Mass. Archives.

James Houghton1

M, #41142

Family: Mary Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthCounty Donegal, Ireland
Marriage2
ResearchEric Williams: James Houghton married Mary Houghton (same last name) and had a daughter Mary. No other information available.1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Aug. 24, 2011 based on notes by Catherine M. Doherty.

Ruth Elizabeth Hunt1,2

F, #41143, b. 24 January 1845, d. 16 September 1921

Family: Simeon Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 24, 1845Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 34 in 1880 census; age 55 in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census3
MarriageDec 14, 18704,2,5,6
1880 Census1880Milford, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 35, a farm laborer3,7
1900 Census1900Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 56, farmer8
Note19103 children born, 2 living
DeathSep 16, 1921Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 76, at daughter Lettie Belle's home, after 5 years of illness, due to a broken hip2
ChurchHartwick Seminary Lutheran Church, Hartwick Seminary, Otsego, NY, USA2
Relativesisters5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, Newspaper clipping collection of Belle Houghton, contributed to Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Milford, Otsego Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 80, ED. 105, Sh. 3, Ln. 14.
  4. [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).
  5. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  6. [S415] E-mail from 1941 notes of William McKinley Houghton sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Jan. 2, 2000.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Otsego Co., NY, Roll: T9_916; Family History Film: 1254916; Page: 208C; Reel 72, Vol. 80, ED. 105, Sh. 3, Ln. 14, dwl 4-5.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 116; Sheet 7A; line 11, dwl 153-163.

Dorr Edward Houghton1

M, #41144, b. 13 September 1874, d. 23 July 1947

Family: Katherine Augusta Henderson

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 13, 1874Maryland, NY, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; Sep 1874, age 25 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census; age 65 in 1940 census; Michael Houghton: Sep. 10; "Door",2,3
MarriageFeb 13, 1902Cooperstown, NY, USA, Houghton History: 2-18-19034,2,5
1910 Census1910Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer6
Residence1918Milford, NY, USA7
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 43, a farmer7
Occupationa dairy farmer3
1920 Census1920Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer8
1930 Census1930Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 55, seminary farm farm operator9
1940 Census1940Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 65, farmer10
DeathJul 23, 1947East Worcester, NY, USA, at his home2,3
BurialHartwick Seminary, Hartwick, NY, USA11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.
  3. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  4. [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).
  5. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49;
    line 9, dwl 191-196.
  7. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1818709.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego, New York; Roll: T625_1255; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 196; line 9, dwl 29-31.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: 1636; Enumeration District: 12; page 290, sheet 7A; line 32, dwl 196-202.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: T627_2717; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 39-69; line 38, dwl 24.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Feb. 8, 2000.

Katherine Augusta Henderson1

F, #41145, b. 21 February 1878, d. 15 December 1962

Family: Dorr Edward Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 21, 1878Meredith, NY, USA, age 30 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census1
MarriageFeb 13, 1902Cooperstown, NY, USA, Houghton History: 2-18-19032,3,4
1910 Census1910Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer5
1920 Census1920Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer6
Occupation1930seminary cook
1940 Census1940Worcester, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 65, farmer7
Living1947East Worcester, NY, USA3
1950 US Census1950Worcester, NY, USA, age 73, widow
DeathDec 15, 1962East Worcester, NY, USA1
BurialHartwick Seminary, Hartwick, NY, USA1
ObituaryDec 17, 1962East Worcester -- Katherine A. Houghton, a resident of East Worcester for the past 25 years, died December 35 at the Jobman Nursing Home, Worcester.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, De- cember 18, at the Skinner Funeral Home, Worcester, with the Rev. William Quick; pastor of the East Worcester Methodist church, officiating. Burial will, be . in Hartwick Seminary cemetery. Mrs. Houghton was born Feb. 21, 1878 at Meredith,’ daughter of Robert and Augusta Flint Henderson. She was married to Dorr E. Houghton who died July 23, 1917. She lived at East Worcester for 25 years, moving there from Hartwick Seminary.
She was a member of the East Worcester Methodist, church - and was extremely active in church nt fairs serving as a member of the Official Board, the WSCS. the Gleaners Class, and as an adult Sunday School teacher. - Surviving are two sons, S. Flint Houghton, Homer, and Robert, East Worcester, one daughter, Mrs. Russell B. Greene, Kingston; four grandchildren and. 11 great grandchildren; one niece and several cousinse
OriginHartwick, NY, USA3
ParentsDRobert Henderson Jr and Augusta J. Flint1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Feb. 8, 2000.
  2. [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).
  3. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.
  4. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49;
    line 9, dwl 191-196.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego, New York; Roll: T625_1255; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 196; line 9, dwl 29-31.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Otsego, New York; Roll: T627_2717; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 39-69; line 38, dwl 24.

Homer Houghton1

M, #41146

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Living1947East Worcester, NY, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.

Robert Milton Houghton1

M, #41147, b. 10 October 1914, d. 29 March 1999

Family: Irene Catherine Dettling

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 10, 1914Hartwick Seminary, Hartwick, NY, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census2,3
GraduationAgricultural Institute, Cobleskill, Schoharie Co., NY, USA4
OccupationHawes Cave, NY, USA, North American Cement Corp.4
MarriageOct 9, 1941Worcester, NY, USA, St. Joseph's Church5,1,6
Living1947East Worcester, NY, USA, 70 North Rd.4,7
1950 US Census1950Worcester, NY, USA, age 35, Harder Silo, makes boxes
DeathMar 29, 1999East Worcester, NY, USA, age 848
ObituaryMar 30, 1999Oneonta, NY, USA, THE DAILY STAR (Oneonta, NY) Tuesday, March 30, 1999
EAST WORCESTER — Robert H. Houghton, 84, died Monday, March 29, 1999, at his residence. He was born Oct. 10, 1914, in Hartwick Seminary, the son of Dorr and Catherine (Henderson) Houghton.
He married Irene Dettling on Oct. 9, 1941, at St. Joseph's Church in Worcester. Bob lived the majority of his life in East Worcester.
He owned and operated the Worcester Box Company in East Worcester. Bob was a former president and treasurer of the Worcester Rotary. He was also a former Worcester town assessor, serving for 32 years. Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Irene Houghton of East Worcester; one sister, Ruth Greene of Albany; one sister-in-law, Alice Staruck of Unadilla; two nieces, Ester Conklin of Berne and Lois VanBuren of Albany; two nephews, the Rev. Russell Greene of Connecticut and David Greene of South Carolina; a cousin, Faith Buechner of Milford; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Worcester, with the Rev. William Crandall as the celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later date.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 30, 1999, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, 115 Main St., Worcester. A recital of the Rosary will be held at 8 p.m.
Contributions may be made in loving memory of Bob to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820; East Worcester First Responders, P.O. Box 781, East Worcester, N.Y. 12064; or St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church "Building Fund," 181 Main St., Worcester, N.Y. 12197.
BurialSt. Joseph's Cemetery, Worcester, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Feb. 8, 2000.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego Co., New York; Roll: 1636; Enumeration District: 12; page 290, sheet 7A; line 32, dwl 196-202.
  4. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.
  5. [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).
  6. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  7. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituary Collection: Houghton surname.

Irene Catherine Dettling1

F, #41148, b. 30 December 1910, d. 11 August 2003

Family: Robert Milton Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 30, 1910Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA2
GraduationSt. Joseph College for Women, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA3
Occupation1941Worcester, NY, USA, a teacher
MarriageOct 9, 1941Worcester, NY, USA, St. Joseph's Church4,1,5
1950 US Census1950Worcester, NY, USA, age 35, Harder Silo, makes boxes
DeathAug 11, 2003Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County, Cobleskill, MA, USA, age 922
ObituaryNov 1, 2003Oneonta, NY, USA, Tuesday, August 12, 2003

Irene Houghton

EAST WORCESTER — Irene Catherine Houghton, 92, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County in Cobleskill.

She was born Dec. 30, 1910, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Valentine and Catherine (Buehler) Dettling.

She married Robert H. Houghton on Oct. 9, 1941, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Worcester. He predeceased her on March 29, 1999.

Mrs. Houghton began teaching at Calcutta School, District No. 9, a one-room school house in 1934. She than taught at the East Worcester School until its closing. She finished out her many years of teaching at Worcester Central School.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, the Altar Rosary Society, the New York State Teachers Retirement System, the Homemakers of East Worcester, and was an alumni of St. Joseph's College for Women in Brooklyn.

Mrs. Houghton is survived by her sister, Alice Staruck of Unadilla.

She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Mabel; and two brothers, Stuart and Leslie.

Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester. There will be a recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Worcester. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820, the St. Joseph's Building Fund, P.O. Box 156, Worcester, NY 12197 or the East Worcester First Responders, P.O. Box 781, East Worcester, NY 12064.

Arrangements are by E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
ParentsDValentine Dettling and Catherine Buehler of Brooklyn NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituary Collection: Houghton surname.
  3. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.
  4. [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).
  5. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).

Katherine Alberta Houghton1

F, #41149, b. 7 August 1912, d. 27 July 1915

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 7, 19121
DeathJul 27, 19151
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Feb. 8, 2000.

Simeon Flint Houghton1,2

M, #41150, b. 10 April 1904, d. 15 January 1982

Family: Betty N. (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 10, 1904NY, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1930 census1,3,4
1930 Census1930Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, USA, age 22, an auto mechanic, a lodger5
Marriage
1940 Census1940Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, USA, age 34, married, automobile sales and service, mechanic6
Mil. EnlsWWII, US Army, Cpl
Research
Living1947East Worcester, NY, USA7
1950 US Census1950Homer, NY, USA, age 45, bakery engineer
Last PlaceHomer, Cortland Co., NY, USA4
DeathJan 15, 1982Homer, NY, USA, SSDI: Jan 19801,4
BurialGlenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Feb. 8, 2000.
  2. [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).
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49;
    line 9, dwl 191-196.
  4. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Cortland, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1418; Sheet 5B ; Enumeration District: 2; line 100; dwl 20-125-133.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Cortland, Cortland, New York; Roll: T627_2520; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-4; line 34, dwl 20.
  7. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.

Ruth Augusta Houghton1,2

F, #41151, b. 14 October 1905

Family: Rev. Russell Greene

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 14, 1905NY, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census2,3
MarriageDec 15, 1925NY, USA1,4
Children+10 children
Living1947Berne, Albany Co., NY, USA5
ResidenceMar, 1999Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Feb. 8, 2000.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwick, Otsego, New York; Roll: T624_949; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49;
    line 9, dwl 191-196.
  4. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  5. [S95] Newspaper, clipping sent by Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 29, 1999.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituary Collection: Houghton surname.

Rev. Russell Greene1

M, #41152

Family: Ruth Augusta Houghton

Biography

Occupationa Lutheran pastor2
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageDec 15, 1925NY, USA3,4
Children+10 children
Residence1999CT, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  3. [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).
  4. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituary Collection: Houghton surname.

Esther Greene1

F, #41153

Family: Robert Conklin

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Robert Conklin1

M, #41154

Family: Esther Greene

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

Russell Greene1

M, #41155

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Children+2 children
LivingFeb, 20002
OriginVooheersville3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Feb. 8, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.

Lois Greene1

F, #41156

Family: (?) Van Buren

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

(?) Van Buren1

M, #41157

Family: Lois Greene

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.

David Greene1

M, #41158

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Origin1999SC, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.

Lettie Belle Houghton1

F, #41159, b. 19 May 1877, d. 8 February 1944

Family: Philip Sheridan Perkins

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 19, 1877NY, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; May 1877, age 23 in 1900 census2,3
MarriageFeb 7, 1905h/12,4
ResidenceHartwick Seminary, Otsego, NY, USA5
DeathFeb 8, 19443
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Rebecca Stacknow, Sep. 12, 1999.
  2. [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).
  3. [S415] E-mail Michael Houghton's notes, from Rebecca Stacknow, Nov. 13, 1999.
  4. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  5. [S95] Newspaper, Newspaper clipping collection of Belle Houghton, contributed to Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999.

Philip Sheridan Perkins1

M, #41160

Family: Lettie Belle Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageFeb 7, 1905h/11,2
LetterFeb 20, 1939Milford, NY, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [S36] Letter, Houghton History facts compiled by Schoharie Co. Office of the Aging (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/13/1999).
  3. [S36] Letter, from Sheridan Perkins to W. M. Houghton, Feb. 20, 1939 (sent by Rebecca Stacknow, 11/1999).