Houghton Surname Project

Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt¹

M, #44251, b. 15 October 1851

Family: Maria C. Hendricks

Marriage*: Cornelis Anthoni Van Houdt married Maria C. Hendricks on Apr 11, 1877 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.^3,4

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Notable

Birth

Oct 15, 1851

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 18 in 1870 census; age 28 in 1880 census; Oct 1852, age 48 in 1900 census^2,3

Immigration

1868

Marriage

Apr 11, 1877

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA^3,4

1880 Census

1880

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 28, a cabinet maker^3,5

1900 Census

1900

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 47, piano sharp maker, widower^2,6

1910 Census

1910

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 59, piano keymaker, piano factory; next door to son Cornelius⁷

Research

Holland, both in Boston (10 houses apart), born in Holland, and working in cordage factory⁸

Notable

were Emigrants from Holland, the Netherlands

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 18, ED 431, Sh 28, Ln 26.
[S415] E-mail from Michael Houghton, Jul 12, 2006.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_543; Family History Film: 1254543; Page: 310D; Enumeration District: 431; sheet 28, line 26, dwl 225-315.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 657; Enumeration District: 711; Sheet 14A; line 30, dwl 131-179-293.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_574; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 180; line 75, dwl 272-315.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 288, line 22, dwl 347-613.

Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt¹

M, #44252, b. 22 March 1821

Family: Cornelia Griep

Marriage*: Cornelis Johannes Van Houdt married Cornelia Griep on Jan 13, 1848 at Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands.^3,1

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Notable

Birth

Mar 22, 1821

St-Maartensdijk, Holland, Netherlands, age 50 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census; Oct 1828, age 71 in 1900 census; in Holland, in all the censuses^2,3

Marriage

Jan 13, 1848

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands^3,1

Immigration

1868

1870 Census

1870

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 50, works in a cordage factory⁴

1880 Census

1880

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 54, works in rope walk⁵

Note

1900

given as "mother" in 1900 census, but male, widower; 6 children born, 2 living

Research

Holland

Notable

were Emigrants from Holland, the Netherlands

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_560; Family History Film: 1254560; Page: 368B; Enumeration District: 761; sheet 26, line 21, dwl 160-250.

Selia Van Houdt¹

F, #44253, b. 12 May 1866

Family: Vincent (?)

Marriage*: Selia Van Houdt married Vincent (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

May 12, 1866

Yerseke, Holland, Netherlands, age 4, Holland, in 1870 census; age 14, Holland, in 1880 census; May 1866, age 34, Holland, in 1900 census^2,3

Marriage

Widow

1900

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael T. Houghton, Nov. 30, 2008 based on information from Gerard J. van Houdt.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Ward 15, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Reel 649, p. 289b, line 26, dwl 358-631.

Anthony Houghton¹

M, #44254, b. February 1891

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1891

MA, USA, age 9 in 1900 census¹

ParentsS

father born in NH, mother born in Holland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.

Cornelius John Houghton^1,2

M, #44255, b. 28 September 1879

Family: Catherine J. (?)

Marriage*: Cornelius John Houghton married Catherine J. (?) on circa 1904 married age 24 and 24.⁴

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Birth

Sep 28, 1879

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 8/12 in 1880 census; Sep 1880, age 20 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1940 census^1,2,3

Occupation

1900

piano sharp maker

Marriage

circa 1904

married age 24 and 24⁴

1910 Census

1910

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 28, tap and die; next door to father⁵

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Mansfied, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 38, machinist, Lennox Motor Car Co.²

1920 Census

1920

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 38, chocolate factory machinist^4,6

1930 Census

1930

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 50, a bleachery foreman⁷

1940 Census

1940

Mansfield, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 61, bleachery mechanic⁸

Residence

1942

Mansfield, MA, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Mansfield, MA, USA, age 72, textile machinist

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684756.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", 1189.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 7, E.D. 106, Sh. 17, Ln. 57.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_574; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 180; line 79, dwl 273-316.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll T625_682; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 106; line 57, dwl 52-143-163.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_890; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 192; sheet 545, line 100, dwl 42-351-363.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1573; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 3-66; line 38, dwl 42.

David Houghton¹

M, #44256, b. September 1882

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1882

MA, USA, age 18 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.

Henry H. Houghton^1,2

M, #44257, b. 28 September 1884

Family: Julia Masterson

Marriage*: Henry H. Houghton married Julia Masterson on Sep 6, 1908 at Taunton, MA, USA, Julia mar age 28.^4,2
Divorce*: Henry H. Houghton and Julia Masterson were divorced.

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Birth

Sep 28, 1884

Roslindale, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Sep 1885, age 15 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; WWI: Sep 27, 1884^1,3

Marriage

Sep 6, 1908

Taunton, MA, USA, Julia mar age 28^4,2

1910 Census

Apr 16, 1910

Foxboro, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 26, machinist⁵

Divorce

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 38, E.D. 711, Sh. 14, Ln. 30.
[S415] E-mail from Michael Houghton, Jul 12, 2006.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684756.
[S415] E-mail from Karen Van Brimmer, Feb 17, 2000.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Foxboro, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_608; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1106
line 59, dwl 15-17.

Daisy Houghton¹

F, #44258, b. 18 November 1878, d. 3 January 1948

Biography

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Birth

Nov 18, 1878

NH, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; Nov 1878, age 21 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census;
age 40 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census; age 60 in 1940 census^1,2,3

1900 Census

1900

Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, boarder with Women's Christian Association¹

1910 Census

1910

Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 71, widow⁴

Death

Jan 3, 1948

San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 69³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 31, E.D. 579, Sh. 6, Ln. 92.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 145, E.D. 331, Sh. 4, Ln. 27.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1669; line 65, dwl 262-8-19.

Daniel Houghton¹

M, #44259, b. August 1872

Biography

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Birth

Aug, 1872

MA, USA, age 27 in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, lage 27, brushmaker; lodger with Kate Mitchell^1,2

ParentsS

parents born in Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 69, E.D. 1271/7, Sh. 7, Ln. 36.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 9, Suffok Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 679; Enumeration District: 1277; Sheet 7A; line 36, dwl 77a-51-95.

Daniel F. Houghton Jr¹

M, #44260, b. circa 1874, d. before 1920

Family: Grace L. Murray

Marriage*: Daniel F. Houghton Jr married Grace L. Murray on circa 1912 age 34.⁴

Biography

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Birth

circa 1874

MA, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 26 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census²

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 60, ex-policeman, widower³

Occupation

1910

single, office building janitor

Marriage

circa 1912

age 34⁴

Death

before 1920

wife a widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 66, E.D. 1209?, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_615; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1310
line 65, dwl 19-16-22.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 69, Sh. 13/43, Ln. 59.

Annie M Houghton¹

F, #44261, b. circa 1875

Family: Mathew Kerrigan

Marriage*: Annie M Houghton married Mathew Kerrigan on circa 1902 mar 8 y in 1910 census.³

Biography

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Birth

circa 1875

MA, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; age 25 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census²

Marriage

circa 1902

mar 8 y in 1910 census³

1920 Census

Jan 30, 1920

Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, government inspector^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 66, E.D. 1209?, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 131, E.D. 654, Sh. 3, Ln. 78.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Revere Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 654; line 72, dwl 193-31-63.

John Leo Houghton¹

M, #44262, b. circa 1877, d. 2 October 1918

Family: Catherine Hawkes

Marriage: John Leo Houghton married Catherine Hawkes on Nov 27, 1901 at Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.³

Biography

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Birth

circa 1877

MA, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census²

Death

Oct 2, 1918

Malden, MA, USA, wife a widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674358.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 21, ED 480, Sh 10, Ln 40.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 8, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_959; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 157;
line 33, dwl 231-33-64.

Edward Joseph Houghton^1,2

M, #44263, b. 19 December 1878

Family: Helen Winifred (?)

Marriage*: Edward Joseph Houghton married Helen Winifred (?) on circa 1904 he age 25, she 23; mar 5 y in 1910 census.¹

Biography

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Birth

Dec 19, 1878

MA, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; age 21 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1904

he age 25, she 23; mar 5 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 31, city hall clerk; next door to Amos and Annie Prentiss³

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, city hall clerk²

1930 Census

1930

Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, a government clerk¹

1940 Census

1940

Boston State Hospital, Boston, MA, USA, age 61, married, patient⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_935; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 0026; line 84, dwl 155-264-308.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685013.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Revere, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1680;
line 64, dwl 265-215-280.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01673; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 15-508.

Charles Mathew Houghton^1,2

M, #44264, b. 17 May 1880

Family: Mary M. Finnely

Marriage*: Charles Mathew Houghton married Mary M. Finnely on circa 1906 he 25, she 21; mar 4 y in 1910 census.¹

Biography

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Birth

May 17, 1880

Somerville, MA, USA, age 1/12 in 1880 census; age 20 in 1900 census
; age 29 in 1910 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1906

he 25, she 21; mar 4 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

Apr 18, 1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 29, hotel clerk³

1940 Census

1940

Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 59, post office clerk⁴

Mil. Draft

1942

Somerville, MA, USA, age 61; US Post Office, Boston, MA⁵

Research

1942

Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_927; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 412; Image: 0761; line 5, dwl 11-33-51.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685013.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_614; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1302
line 58, dwl 87-52-104.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1705; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 21-82; line 49, dwl 308.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; ; Microfilm Series: M2090; Microfilm Roll: 72.

Mary Alice Reed^1,2

F, #44265, b. April 1859, d. before 1920

Family: Daniel Goldsmith Houghton

Marriage*: Mary Alice Reed married Daniel Goldsmith Houghton, son of Daniel Page Houghton and Lucy Maria Goldsmith, on Aug 30, 1881 mar 27 y in 1910 census.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

Apr, 1859

MA, USA, age 41 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

Aug 30, 1881

mar 27 y in 1910 census^1,2

1900 Census

1900

Littleton, MA, USA, age 41, farmer; and 2 servants^1,3

Living

1908

Littleton, MA, USA²

1910 Census

1910

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 51, manufacturer⁴

Death

before 1920

husband widowed

ParentsD

Joseph Henry and Mary E. (Fales) Reed of Littleton, MA; MLM: an aristocratic family²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 659; Enumeration District: 771; Sheet 11A; line 36, dwl 212-233.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_598; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 831; line 41, dwl 259-259.

Ellen May Houghton^1,2

F, #44266, b. 27 October 1884

Family: (?) Dodge

Marriage*: Ellen May Houghton married (?) Dodge.³

Biography

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Birth

Oct 27, 1884

Littleton, MA, USA, on the farm; age 15 in 1900 census^1,2

Marriage

Residence

Jul, 1922

Gloucester City, NJ, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #0481283.

Lucy Houghton^1,2

F, #44267, b. 16 November 1891

Biography

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Birth

Nov 16, 1891

MA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census^1,2

Note

Not mentioned in father's estate of 1922.

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.

Roland Goldsmith Houghton^1,2

M, #44268, b. 22 November 1893

Family: Myrtle W. (Heartwell) Fletcher

Marriage*: Roland Goldsmith Houghton married Myrtle W. (Heartwell) Fletcher on Nov 10, 1917.^3,2

Biography

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Birth

Nov 22, 1893

Littleton, MA, USA, age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age "40" in 1940 census^1,3,2

Education

Cushing Academy; he matriculated at the Lowell Textile School, where he received an intensive instruction in textile and technical subjects, completing his education at Bryant and Stratton Business College of Boston, entering the employment of the DeCody Corset Co., Inc., of Lowell, Mass., and in time was made a Director of the Conant-Houghton, Inc., at Littleton.⁴

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 23, farmer⁵

Marriage

Nov 10, 1917

^3,2

Residence

Jul, 1922

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁶

1930 Census

1930

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 36, a farmer⁷

1940 Census

1940

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 40, farmer⁸

Residence

1942

Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁹

Office

selectman and overseer of the poor. He succeeded his father as treasurer of the First Congreg. Church. He was a member of the Caleb Butler Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons of Ayer and Bancroft, Royal Arch Mason of Ayer Lodge, Masonry.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 63, E.D. 175, Sh. 5, Ln. 48.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 175.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684555.
[S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #0481283.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_919; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 261; Image: 1069; line 30, dwl 332-191.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1607; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 9-210; line 5, dwl 44.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090.

David E. Houghton¹

M, #44269, b. May 1864

Family: Mary E. Curran

Marriage*: David E. Houghton married Mary E. Curran on circa 1884 mar 16 y in 1900.¹

Biography

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Birth

May, 1864

MA, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1884

mar 16 y in 1900¹

Residence

1890

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a hairdresser²

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer; 3 children, 2 living^1,3

ParentsS

parents born in Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 2, Suffok Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 676; Enumeration District: 1183; Sheet 30A; line 17, dwl 187-199-616.

Mary E. Curran¹

F, #44270, b. February 1865

Family 1: David E. Houghton

Marriage*: Mary E. Curran married David E. Houghton, son of Philip Houghton and Sarah (?), on circa 1884 mar 16 y in 1900.¹

Family 2: Charles Gordon

Marriage*: Mary E. Curran married Charles Gordon on circa 1903 mar 7 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar for both.²

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1865

England, age 35 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census¹

Immigration

1873

Marriage

circa 1884

mar 16 y in 1900¹

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer; 3 children, 2 living^1,3

Marriage

circa 1903

mar 7 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar for both²

1910 Census

1910

Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, sail maker²

ParentsD

father born in Ireland, mother born in England in 1900 census; parents born in England in 1910 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1660
line 17, dwl 147-63-114.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 2, Suffok Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 676; Enumeration District: 1183; Sheet 30A; line 17, dwl 187-199-616.

Elizabeth Muriel Houghton^1,2

F, #44271, b. 1 November 1889

Biography

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Birth

Nov 1, 1889

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Apr 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1660
line 17, dwl 147-63-114.

Edward Houghton¹

M, #44272, b. May 1893

Biography

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Birth

May, 1893

MA, USA, age 7 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 65, E.D. 1183, Sh. 30, Ln. 17.

Dennis Houghton¹

M, #44273, b. 1864, d. before 1910

Family: Bridget Gonnon

Marriage*: Dennis Houghton married Bridget Gonnon on circa 1889 age 22; mar 11 y in 1900.¹

Biography

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Birth

1864

Ireland, age 36 in 1900 census¹

Immigration

1884

Marriage

circa 1889

age 22; mar 11 y in 1900¹

Residence

1890

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a laborer²

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer^1,3

Death

before 1910

wife a widow

Research

in 1900 census, in same household

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Sep. 26, 2001.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 6, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 678; Enumeration District: 1240; Sheet 3A; line 15, dwl 88-14-45.

Bridget Gonnon^1,2

F, #44274, b. 1867

Family: Dennis Houghton

Marriage*: Bridget Gonnon married Dennis Houghton on circa 1889 age 22; mar 11 y in 1900.¹

Biography

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Birth

1867

Ireland, age 33 in 1900 census; age 39 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 62, Northern Ireland, in 1930 census; age 74 in 1940 census^1,3

Immigration

1883

naturalized; 1896 in 1910 census; 1880 in 1920 census

Marriage

circa 1889

age 22; mar 11 y in 1900¹

1900 Census

1900

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 36, day laborer^1,4

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, office building cleaner, widow, 9 children born, 6 living; and Bridget McGonagle, 70, Ireland, aunt⁵

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Bridget Houghton, age 47, widow, none⁶

1930 Census

1930

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 62, a widow, home $12,000⁷

1940 Census

1940

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 74, widow, laundress⁸

Duplicate

Boston, MA, USA, Both Bridgets b. 1860s; both have 3 daughters; but latter have diff. bds

ParentsD

parents born in Northern Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S30] Massachusetts Archives, Deaths registered in city of Boston MA; researched by Eric Williams, Nov 1, 2012.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 85, Sh. 17, Ln. 52.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 6, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 678; Enumeration District: 1240; Sheet 3A; line 15, dwl 88-14-45.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 6, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_616; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1346; line 90, dwl 164-32-121.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_729; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 85; line52, dwl 31-219-331.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_958; Page: 180; Enumeration District: 229; sheet VIIA; line 17, dwl 33-75-205.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1681; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15-722; line 40, dwl 33.

Eugene A. Houghton^1,2

M, #44275, b. 1 October 1891

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 1, 1891

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 1891, age 9 in 1900 census; age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census; WWI: Charlestown MA^1,3

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 39, office building cleaner, widow, 9 children born, 6 living; and Bridget McGonagle, 70, Ireland, aunt⁴

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 26, first class yeoman, Charlestown Naval Yards

Occupation

1930

a real estate commercial lender?

1940 Census

1940

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 45, single, lodger, shoe factory worker⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_958; Page: 180; Enumeration District: 229; sheet VIIA; line 17, dwl 33-75-205.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1684774.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 6, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_616; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1346; line 90, dwl 164-32-121.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1661; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 15-149; line 33.

Mary V. Houghton^1,2

F, #44276, b. 1895

Biography

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Birth

1895

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 5 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census^1,3

Occupation

1930

a store telephone operator

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_958; Page: 180; Enumeration District: 229; sheet VIIA; line 17, dwl 33-75-205.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 85, Sh. 17, Ln. 52.

Anne D. Houghton^1,2

F, #44277, b. 1898

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

1898

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census; age 21 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census^1,3

1940 Census

1940

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 74, widow, laundress⁴

Occupation

1940

N. E. Tel. & Telegraph telephone clerk

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 67, E.D. 1240, Sh. 3, Ln. 15.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_958; Page: 180; Enumeration District: 229; sheet VIIA; line 17, dwl 33-75-205.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 85, Sh. 17, Ln. 52.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1681; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15-722; line 40, dwl 33.

Don Alonzo Houghton^1,2

M, #44278, b. 28 June 1880, d. 27 February 1954

Family 1: Frances Arnold Hoyt

Marriage*: Don Alonzo Houghton married Frances Arnold Hoyt on Jun 4, 1904 at Worcester, MA, USA, mar 5 y in 1910 census.⁸

Family 2: Alfredina McKay

Marriage*: Don Alonzo Houghton married Alfredina McKay age 24 and 17 at 1st mar.¹⁰

Biography

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Birth

Jun 28, 1880

Vernon, VT, USA, age 19 in 1900 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census^3,4,1

Emigration

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA⁵

1900 Census

1900

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 19, a photographer, lodger with Annie Steerie?^6,7

Marriage

Jun 4, 1904

Worcester, MA, USA, mar 5 y in 1910 census⁸

1910 Census

Apr 16, 1910

Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 29, studio photographer⁸

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

New London, CT, USA, age 38, photographer and radiographer⁹

Marriage

age 24 and 17 at 1st mar¹⁰

1920 Census

Jan 17, 1920

Norwich, New London Co., CT, USA, age 39, photo gallery photographer¹¹

Occupation

an X-ray technician

1930 Census

1930

Norwich, New London Co., CT, USA, age 49, X-ray lab proprietor¹⁰

1940 Census

1940

Norwich, New London Co., CT, USA, age 58, own practice, x-ray technician¹²

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Preston, New London Co., CT, USA

Death

Feb 27, 1954

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Vernon, VT, p. 1314: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1074] Town Records: Vernon, VT, p. 1315: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 96, E.D. 1775, Sh. 6, Ln. 86.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2283569.
[S415] E-mail from Chris Vail, Mar. 6, 2002.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 697; Enumeration District: 1775; Page: 6B; line 86; dwl 99-100-134.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 8, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 697; Enumeration District: 1775; Sheet 6B; line 86, dwl 99-100-134.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford Ward 3, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T624_132; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 165; line 24, dwl 14-23-27.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570295.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut; Roll: 283; Enumeration District: 57; Sheet 8B; line 58, dwl 40-175-208.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut, Roll: T625_197;ED: 276 ; Sheet 15B; line 86, dwl 9-275-385.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: T627_525; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 6-92; line 72, dwl 143.

Edith Houghton¹

F, #44279, b. June 1875

Biography

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Birth

Jun, 1875

ME, USA, age 24 in 1900 census¹

Occupation

1900

a milliner

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 31, E.D. 1324, Sh. 18, Ln. 81.

Flora A. Brown^1,2

F, #44280, b. April 1858

Family: Edmund K. Houghton

Marriage*: Flora A. Brown married Edmund K. Houghton, son of Dr. Henry Arvin Houghton M. D. and Sarah D. Page, on Jun 24, 1884 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, mar 17 years in 1900 census.^1,4,2

Biography

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Birth

Apr, 1858

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 42 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census; age 60 in 1920 census; age 70 in 1930 census; age 79 in 1940 census^1,3,4

Marriage

Jun 24, 1884

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, mar 17 years in 1900 census^1,4,2

1900 Census

Jun, 1900

Lexington, MA, USA, age 43, lumber dealer; with Ellen Brown, sister in law, Sep. 1856, 43, VT^1,5

1910 Census

1910

Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 51⁶

ParentsD

Oliver Brown, b. VT., and Melinda Bean, b. MA, per St. Johnsbury VT records⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 768, Sh. 10, Ln. 72.
[S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, VT, p. 314: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 64, E.D. 170, Sh. 4, Ln. 77.
[S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 5, p. 339.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 6; Enumeration District: 768; Sheet 10B; line 72, dwl 188-296.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_598; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 828; line 81, dwl 16-176-192.