Artemus Nelson Houghton1,2

M, #45271, b. 29 June 1891, d. January 1965

Family: Margaret Elnor Manning

Biography

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BirthJun 29, 1891Halifax, VT, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census3,4,5,1
Residence1915a teamster
MarriageOct 12, 1915Guilford, VT, USA2
Research1918
Milit-EndAug 2, 1918Col. Byronds; Camp Devens1
1920 Census1920Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 28, trucking co. teamster; living with and son in law of Daniel B. and Jane M. Manning4,6
1930 Census1930Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 38, a laborer7
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942Walpole, NH, USA, age 50, self employed8
DeathJan, 19655
BurialSaint Michaels Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Guilford, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 121, E.D. 251, S. 5, Ln. 66.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 111, Sh. 70, Ln. 48.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T625_1876; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 111; line 48, dwl 22-351-418.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 1299; Enumeration District: 13; page 63; sheet 7A; line 50, dwl 538-139-165.
  8. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2368102.

Madeline M. Houghton1

F, #45272, b. 27 August 1894

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthAug 27, 1894Halifax, VT, USA, age 5 in 1900 census1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 121, E.D. 251, S. 5, Ln. 66.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1277: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Rufus Mather Houghton1

M, #45273, b. 6 April 1896, d. 8 May 1959

Family 1: Edith Margarite Eddy

Family 2: Linnie May Crane

Biography

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BirthApr 6, 1896Halifax, VT, USA, age 4 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1920 census; also WWI: Brattleboro VT2,3,1,4
1910 Census1910Leyden, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 14, grandson of Henrietta and Andy Parks5
MarriageJun 30, 1914Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 21, freight brakeman, Boston & Maine Railway, East Deerfield MA4
1920 Census1920Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 24, railroad laborer3,6
Occupation1923a RR fireman1
MarriageApr 17, 1933Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA1
1940 Census1940Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 44, none; Linnie, a private family nurse7
1950 US Census1950Greenfield, MA, USA, age 54, no occup
ObituaryMay 8, 1959Rufus M. Houghton
Rufus Mather Houghton, 63, of 238 Elm. Street, died this morn- ing at Hampshire County Sanitorium, Leeds. He was born in Halifax, Vt., April 6, 1896, son of Wendell T. and Anna (Grover) Houghton. A resident of Greenfield most of his life, he was formerly employed as a brakeman on the Boston and Maine Railroad. He retired in 1938. Besides his widow, the former Linnie M. Campbell, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Adams of Greenfield and Mrs. Frances Rolland of Leeds; three sons, Capt. Wendell T. of Albuquerque, N. M., Sgt. Rufus W. of Denmark, and Raymond C. of Barrington, R. I; 15 grandchildren; three brothers, Dr. Raymond of Georgia, Carl of Spofford, N. H., and Artemus of Brattleboro; a sister, Mrs. Dale McCrea of Middlebury, Conn;
DeathMay 8, 1959Northampton, VT, USA
BurialGreen River Cemetery, Greenfield, VT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 121, E.D. 251, S. 5, Ln. 66.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 110, Sh. 21, Ln. 26.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1684478.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_588; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 499; line 1, dwl 1-1.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T625_1876; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 110; line 26, dwl 150-267-446.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1591; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 6-26; line 65, dwl 95.

Landon Luther Houghton1

M, #45274, b. 8 April 1898, d. 19 November 1975

Family: Melena E. Podwin

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 8, 1898West Brattleboro, VT, USA, Feb 1899, age 1 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census; Draft: 1-28-18992,3
Mil. Enls1917US Army, WWI, France; multiple medals
Marriage1924Greenfield, MA, USA, he 24, she 224
1930 Census1930Montague, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 32, steel plant5
1940 Census1940Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 41, flood control WPA project supervisor6
Mil. Draft1942age 43, Tap and Die Co.
1950 US Census1950Spofford, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Carl, age 51, land scaping
DeathNov 19, 1975Spofford, NH, USA7
ObituaryNov 20, 1975Decorated hero succumbs at 76
Carl L. Houghton, 76, of Atherton Hill Rd. Spofford N.H., formerly of Greenfield, died Wednesday at the Bert-Anne Home in Chesterfield, N.H., after a long illness.
He was born in Halifax, Vt., Jan. 28,1899, the son of Wendell and Anna .(Thayer) Houghton. "His family moved to Greenfield ' scon after his birth, — - -» —A World War- I veteran, serving with the Army in France, he was awarded the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts for "remarkable courage in carrying messages to violent bombardment at the constant -sisk-ef his life" and the French Croix de Guerre with a gilt star. He was a former member of the Chesterfield American Legion post.
He had lived at Spofford since 1949. He was a self-employed farmer all his life. Survivors include his wife, the former Melina E. Podwin, of Spofford, three daughters, Anna Farrell and Lorraine O’Neil, both of Greenfield, and Cecile Clark of Montgomery, N.Y; a son, Carl C. of Ligonier, Pa; a sister, Madeline McCrea of Middlebury, Conn; a brother Dr. Raymond of Gray, Maine; sixteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1533: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 121, E.D. 251, S. 5, Ln. 66.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 40, E.D. 108, Sh. 5, Ln. 57.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 24; line 5, dwl 408-756.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 24;.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1591; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 6-26; line 64, dwl 177.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.

William Wortley Houghton1,2

M, #45275, b. 26 August 1883, d. 3 August 1968

Family: Lillian Paro

  • Marriage*: William Wortley Houghton married Lillian Paro on circa 1905 mar 5 y in 1910 census.4,7

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 26, 1883Fitchburg, MA, USA, Aug 1883, age 16 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1906; age 26 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1920 census3,4,1,5,6,2
Marriagecirca 1905mar 5 y in 1910 census4,7
1910 Census1910Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 26, farmer8
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Arlington, Bennington Co., VT, USA
1920 Census1920Sunderland, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 37, refrigerator factory laborer; and brothers in law George A Paro, 25, VT and Frederick J. Paro, 23, VT3,9
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 592
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Arlington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, self employed2
1950 US Census1950Winchester, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 65, seperated, work on revolving sander, furniture factory
OccupationEast Arlington, VT, USA, machinist for Sprague Electric1
Last LocEast Arlington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, Zip 052525
DeathAug 3, 1968Manchester, VT, USA, of bronchopneumonia and denocarcinoma of the colon; certif. 26781,5
ObituaryAug 5, 1968From the Bennington Banner August 5, 1968
William Houghton
East Arlington - Funeral services for William W. Houghton, 84, who died Saturday at a local nursing home, will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 pm at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home in Arlington, with the Rev. John Geer of the East Arlington Federated Church officiating.
Burial will be in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery in Arlington.
He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., Aug 26, 1883, son of Albert and Helen (Seeley) Houghton. He was married to Lillian Pero, who died in 1948.
A lifelong resident of East Arlington, Houghton was a wood-worker and a machinist, and was employed for many years by the Sprague Electric Co. in Bennington.
He was a member of the Red Mountain Lodge No. 63 in Arlington, and the Loyal Order of the Moose in Bennington.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edward Thompson of East Arlington; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. William J. Houghton of East Arlington; four grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
There will be a Masonic services at the funeral home at 7:30 pm Monday.
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, East Arlington, VT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Manchester, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  2. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2368792.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Bennington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 2, E.D. 39, Sh. 2, Ln. 67.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Wilimington, VT, p. 1415: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Pownal, Bennington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 30; Sheet 7A; line 43, dwl 128-128.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Sunderland, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T624_1618; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 265; line 21, dwl 212-214.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Sunderland, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1870; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39; line 67, dwl 41-41.

Ruth A. Houghton1,2

F, #45276, b. 25 August 1898

Family: Andrew J. Foster

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 25, 1898Peacham, VT, USA, Aug 1898, age 1 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census3,1
MarriageApr 30, 1915Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 162
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Peacham, VT, p. 327; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 3, E.D. 50, S. 2, Ln. 59.

Cheryl Ann Hargis1

F, #45277

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birth
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Cheryl Ann Hargis, March 13, 2000.

Harry Rosebrugh Hargis1

M, #45278, b. 6 September 1874

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 6, 1874Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1313] A.M. Rev. F. W. Chapman, Buckingham Family.

(?) Hargis1

M, #45279

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Cheryl Ann Hargis, March 13, 2000.

Jonathan P. Houghton 3rd1,2

M, #45280

Family: Hannah Stowe

  • Marriage*: Jonathan P. Houghton 3rd married Hannah Stowe on Jun 23, 1796.1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Origin1796Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJun 23, 17961,2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.
  2. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 168.

Hannah Stowe1,2

F, #45281

Family: Jonathan P. Houghton 3rd

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageJun 23, 17962,1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S43] Thomas W. Baldwin, Harvard MA VRs, p. 168.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 55.

Joanna Houghton1

F, #45282, b. 20 February 1776

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 20, 1776Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, only in MLM2,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58 #1660.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 58.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Don Harrington, May 19, 2002.

Frances Matteson1,2

F, #45283

Family: Justin Bowerstock

Biography

Gen. Soc.DAR: #264662,1
Marriage1,2
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthBrookfield, MO, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 27: 173.

Justin Bowerstock1,2

M, #45284

Family: Frances Matteson

Biography

Marriage1,2
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 27: 173.

Ann Ogden1

F, #45285, b. 15 April 1810, d. 2 May 1883

Family: Elon Matteson

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 15, 1810Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA2
MarriageDec 15, 1829Rome, NY, USA2
DeathMay 2, 1883Galesburg, IL, USA, of a stroke, at her son-in-law O.O. Comstock's home2
BurialHope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Oct. 25, 2002.

Elon Matteson1

M, #45286, b. 22 March 1806, d. 4 September 1845

Family: Ann Ogden

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 22, 1806Rome, Oneida Co., NY, USA2
MarriageDec 15, 1829Rome, NY, USA2
DeathSep 4, 1845Berwick, Warren Co., IL, USA2
ParentsSAsa Matteson and Barbara nee Matteson
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Oct. 25, 2002.

Asa Abraham Matteson1,2

M, #45287, b. 1837, d. 1895 or 1918

Family: Helen Gardner

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1837NY, USA3
Marriage18652
Death1895 or 19183
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Nov. 10, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Oct. 25, 2002.

Barbara Ogden1

F, #45288

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.

Alice Bowerstock1

F, #45289

Family: (?) Blossom

Biography

BirthBrookfield, MO, USA1
Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.

(?) Blossom1

M, #45290

Family: Alice Bowerstock

Biography

Marriage1
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.

Aaron Bowerstock1

M, #45291

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthBrookfield, MO, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 59.

Col. Charles Frederick Houghton Sr.1,2

M, #45292, b. 3 July 1890, d. 11 March 1942

Family: Edna Emma Bruce

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJul 3, 1890Deering (now Portland), ME, USA, age 9 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census1,3,4
1910 Census1910Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 51, none, widow; and Nellie Buckman, 43, ME5
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 26, clerk; 3 years, 2nd Lieutenant, C.Q. G; COL CAV, USA; career military4,6
Milit-Beg1918WWI
Research1918
1920 CensusJan 21, 192013th Cavalry Officers & Married NCOs, Fort Clark, Kinney Co., TX, USA, age 29, single, 1st Lieut., regular Army officer7
MarriageSep, 1920Syracuse, NY, USA, (Family Bible and Guest Book), age 30 and 252
1930 Census1930Fort Riley Military Reservation, Fort Riley, Geary Co., KS, USA, age 39, officer, U.S. Army; and a servant8
Residence1935Washington, DC, USA
1940 Census1940Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM, USA, age 49, none9
DeathMar 11, 1942Leavenworth, KS, USA, at age of 5210,11
BurialMar 14, 1942Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, USA, Section 4 Site 2755-O10,6
BiographyBA Bowdoin College, Maine; Psi Upsilon; Graduated General Staff School, 1933; Graduated War College, Nov 1936; Lead the 7th Machine Gun Battalion to stop Germans during the Battle of Chateau-Thierry May 31-June 4. 1918; was promoted to Major received the Silver Star and Croix de Guerre and six Bronze Stars for actions of Bravery in Aisne-Marne, Alsne, Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse Argone. Was the Superintendent of Command at the General Staff School at Ft Leavenworth when he died.11
Contributn
Research
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 7, E.D. 76, Sh. 15, Ln. 68.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Joan Houghton, Nov. 28, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Joan Houghton, Feb 18, 2003.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1654015.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Portland Ward 9, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T624_539; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 100; line 63, dwl 893-96-113.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Clark, Kinney, Texas; Roll: T625_1826; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 118; line 31, dwl 1.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Riley, Geary, Kansas; Roll: 702; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 491.0; FHL microfilm: 2340437; line 30, dwl 11-b.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Roll: T627_2452; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 25-20A; line 29, dwl 606.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Joan Houghton, Mar 15, 2005.

Belle L. Pratt1

F, #45293, b. May 1876

Family: Junius E. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay, 1876ME, USA, age 24 in 1900 census2
MarriageSep 24, 1894ME, USA, mar 5 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Carthage, Franklin Co., ME, USA, age 64, housekeeper; and nephew and niece Junius and Belle Houghton2,3
ParentsDparents born in ME
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Houghton Surname.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 8, E.D. 87, Sh. 2, Ln. 51.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Carthage, Franklin Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 87; Sheet 2A & 2B; line 49, dwl 38-40.

Rose Edith Shum1,2

F, #45294, b. 25 December 1872, d. 21 August 1964

Family: Thomas Crosby Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 25, 1872London, England, Dec 1872, age 27 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census3,2
Immigration18911890 in 1910 & 1930 census; 1889 in 1920 census
MarriageSep 18, 1897Boston, MA, USA, Houghton     Thomas C., Boston year 1897     Vol. 471     p. 224     Marriage
1900 Census1900Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 27, widow, a servant of Abraham T. Sterling3,4
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 37, shoe factory stitcher; and sister Alice B. Shum, 39, Eng, single1
PensionInxDec 7, 1917MA, USA, for husband Thomas C. Houghton, as widow5,6
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 47, widow7,8
1940 Census1940Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 67, widow, none9
1950 US Census1950Boston, MA, USA, age 77, widow, federal government clerk
DeathAug 21, 1964Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2
ObituaryAug 24, 1964Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Boston Herald: Houghton --Of Boston, Aug. 21, Rose E., widow of Thomas C., mother of Cmdr., C. Charles Houghton, US Navy (ret.) of Miami, grandmother of Capt. Jean M. Houghton, USA, Lawrence B. Houghton of Boston, and Virginia T. Tierney of Needham.
ParentsDparents born in England10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 21, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_623; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1583;
    line 84, dwl 2727-31-58.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 6, E.D. 54, Sh. 14, Ln. 78.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: ; Sheet 6A; line 78, dwl 264-353.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#2778326
  6. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 117, E.D. 438, Sh. 9, Ln. 84.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 17, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_737; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 438; line 84, dwl 52-110-215.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1672; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 15-484; line 49, dwl 52.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 957; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 507; line 19, dwl 34-358-532.

Casco Charles Houghton1,2

M, #45295, b. 25 March 1897, d. 2 October 1961

Family 1: Florence M. Eckerstrom

  • Marriage*: Casco Charles Houghton married Florence M. Eckerstrom on circa 1923 age 26 & 21.9
  • Divorce*: Casco Charles Houghton and Florence M. Eckerstrom were divorced on Nov 4, 1932 He was supposed to pay $110 a month for child support.

Family 2: Amelia Catherine Malley

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 25, 1897Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Mar 1897, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census3
1900 Census1900Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, USA, age 27, widow, a servant of Abraham T. Sterling4,5
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 37, shoe factory stitcher; and sister Alice B. Shum, 39, Eng, single6
Mil. DraftSep 12, 191852 Saxton, Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, resigned, age 21; ensign, enroled 17 Dec 1917; names Rose E. Houghton as contact;
Commander, USNR, WWI and II; ensign, Jan 13, 19207
Research1919
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 47, widow1,8
Occupation1920dept. store floor manager
Marriagecirca 1923age 26 & 219
City Dirct1929Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 33, oil dealer10
DivorceNov 4, 1932He was supposed to pay $110 a month for child support
Mar 2May 28, 1935Salem, NH, USA11
1940 CensusApr 3, 1940Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, Lab oil, oil chemist12
Mil. Enlsbetween 1942 and 1954MA, USA, CDR, USNR
1950 US Census1950Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA, age 56, US Navy, teaches logistics
DeathOct 2, 1961Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA, due to complications from an auto accident. He was hitch hiking from Miami when the car he was riding in flipped over; (Volume: 2288; Certificate: 37704)2,13,14
ObituaryOct 3, 1961Miami, NH, USA, Houghton, Was Naval Officer Casco Charles Houghton. Navy commander in charge of moving the military out of Miami Beach hotels after World War II, died here yesterday. He was 64.The servicemen had been quartered in a number of Beach hotels (or various training programs. Mr. Houghton, who also served in World War I. was the officer in charge of reactivating the Opalock Air Base in 1951. He was a native of Boston and moved to Miami 14 yean ago where he resided at 8830 SW 30th St. He is survived by his wife. Amelia; two daughters. Mrs. William McWhorter and Mrs. Joseph Gantier; six sons. Anthony. James. Richard. Jonathan. Charles and Michael, and six grandchildren, all of Miami.
BurialMiami Memorial Park, Miami, FL, USA
Residenceson Jon Houghton: With the exception of my eldest sister, ALL were born in the Boston Area, and that includes both families. We moved around different parts of the Boston area, but we are a Boston families.
ProblemDNA problem: 2 of his sons, Jonathan & Lawrence, have 2 different DNA samples and both are different than DNA line of Ralph Houghton of Lancaster MA
ResearchElizabeth Rose Houghton: He was named after Casco Bay, Maine. They lived in West Roxbury and owned (& lost due to the recession) an oil compay. The reason my grandparents were divorced is because Casco was a lady's man & had an affair & 2 children with an Amy . Those children were born out of state...I believe in N.H; he later moved to Florida & married Amy.14
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 117, E.D. 438, Sh. 9, Ln. 84.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: Roll: Roll: 1685009.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 6, E.D. 54, Sh. 14, Ln. 78.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: ; Sheet 6A; line 78, dwl 264-353.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 21, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_623; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1583;
    line 84, dwl 2727-31-58.
  7. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/iexec;; Roll: 1685009.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 17, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_737; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 438; line 84, dwl 52-110-215.
  9. [S1389] Genealogybank.Com, online http://www.genealogybank.com, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/… surname.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 957; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 507; line 19, dwl 34-358-532.
  11. [S415] E-mail from Eileen Sogoloff , Sep 30, 2003.
  12. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1671; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 15-455; line 8, dwl 92.
  13. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/16725144/person/412066168
  14. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Rose Houghton-Cunha, Nov. 9, 2012.

George A. Houghton1

M, #45296, b. August 1881, d. 1939

Family: Florence S. Barr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug, 1881ME, USA, age 18 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census1,2,3
Origin1903Sidney, ME, USA4
MarriageOct 7, 1903Oakland, ME, USA5,2,3
Residencebetween 1904 and 1908Sidney, ME, USA3
1910 Census1910Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 28, farmer6
1920 Census1920Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 38, farmer2,7
1930 Census1930Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 48, farmer; and mother in law Laura Barr, 79, widow; next door to Guy Barr8
Death1939Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA5
BurialSpringer Cemetery, Sidney, ME, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 11, E.D. 130, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Kennebec ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 15, E.D. 72, Sh. 9, Ln. 28.
  3. [S1193] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912; Kennebeck Region VIII, p. 153.
  4. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Oakland ME Area Historical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~mecoakla/documents/vitals/bridesindex.html, Aug. 2, 2002.
  5. [S972] Maine Old Cemetery Association, MaineCemetery Insc. IV, p. 2524.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T624_542; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 118; line 17, dwl 33-35.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T625_644; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 72; line 28, dwl 196-204.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Sidney, Kennebec, Maine; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2340569.

Lizzie B. Houghton1

F, #45297, b. June 1885

Family: Guy T. Barr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun, 1885ME, USA, aged 14 in 1900 census1,2
Origin1909Sidney, ME, USA3
MarriageJun 2, 1909Sidney, Kennebec Co., ME, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 11, E.D. 130, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  2. [S1193] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912; Kennebeck Region VIII, p. 153.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Oakland ME Area Historical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~mecoakla/documents/vitals/bridesindex.html, Aug. 2, 2002.

Frank Eugene Houghton1,2

M, #45298, b. 29 January 1889, d. 31 August 1949

Family: Nellie F. King

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 29, 1889Sidney, ME, USA, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census1,3,4,2
Occupation1910farm laborer
Origin1912Sidney, ME, USA5
MarriageJun 26, 1912Oakland, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 23 and 186,5
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Oakland, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 28, woolen mill operative, Cascade Woolen Co.2
1920 Census1920Oakland, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 30, woolen mill laborer7,8
1930 Census1930Fairfield, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 41, a woolen mill finisher9
DeathAug 31, 1949Portland, ME, USA6
ObituarySep 1, 1949Frank Houghton
OAKLAND—Mrs. George Oliver has received word of the death of her brother, Frank Houghton, aged 59. a former resident of Oakland.
Mr. Houghton died suddenly early Wednesday morning at his home in Portland. He was a native of Sidney, the son of Charles E. and Alice Houghton. %
The surviving relatives are: his wife, Mrs. Feme King Houghton; his son, Elmo Houghton of Portland; two grandchildren; three sisters. Mrs. Ella Oliver of Oakland, Mrs. Maude Light of Waterville, Mrs. Lizzie Barr of Sidney.
Mr. Houghton was employed a* elevator man in the State Building. Portland.     
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 11, E.D. 130, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1653909.
  3. [S972] Maine Old Cemetery Association, MaineCemetery Insc. IV, p. 2524.
  4. [S1193] Wayne Clark Gilman ME Family Census 1900-1912; Kennebeck Region VIII, p. 153.
  5. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Oakland ME Area Historical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~mecoakla/documents/vitals/bridesindex.html, Aug. 2, 2002.
  6. [S972] Maine Old Cemetery Association, MaineCemetery Insc. IV, p. 2523.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Kennebec ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 14, E.D. 66, Sh. 7, Ln. 48.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: T625_643; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66; line 48, dwl 573-164-171.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fairfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 839; Page: 265; Enumeration District: 31; sheet 17A; line 45; dwl 5-346-424.

Charles B. Houghton1

M, #45299, b. September 1861

Family: Bertha C. (?)

  • Marriage*: Charles B. Houghton married Bertha C. (?) on circa 1888 age 27 and 24; mar 12 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep, 1861ME, USA, age 9 in 1871 census; age 39 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 68 in 1930 census; age 78 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1888age 27 and 24; mar 12 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Forest City, Washington Co., ME, USA, age 39, farmer1,3
1910 Census1910Forest City, Washington Co., ME, USA, age 48, farmer4
ResidenceJun 5, 1918Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, USA
1920 Census1920Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 59, farmer, manager5,6
1930 Census1930Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 68, a farmer7
1940 Census1940Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 78, widowed; and housekeeper Doris Stevens, 338
ParentsSparents born in ME
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 20, E.D. 196, Sh. 1, Ln. 1.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Stelson, Penobscot Co., ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 20, E.D. 110, Sh. 8, Ln. 51.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Forest City, Washington Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 196; Sheet 1A; line 1, dwl 1-1.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Forest City, Washington, Maine; Roll: T624_547; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 272; line 33, dwl 67-68.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 20, E.D. 110, Sh. 8, Ln. 51.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Stetson, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_646; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 110; line 51, dwl 178-180.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Stetson, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 838; Page: 200 ; Enumeration District: 95; sheet 5A; line 11, dwl 100-100.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Stetson, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T627_1488; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 10-122.

Bertha C. (?)1

F, #45300, b. June 1864, d. before 1940

Family: Charles B. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun, 1864Canada (Eng.), age 36 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census2,1
Immigration18883
Marriagecirca 1888age 27 and 24; mar 12 years in 1900 census2
1900 Census1900Forest City, Washington Co., ME, USA, age 39, farmer2,4
1910 Census1910Forest City, Washington Co., ME, USA, age 48, farmer5
1920 Census1920Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 59, farmer, manager6,3
1930 Census1930Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 68, a farmer7
Deathbefore 1940husband widowed
ParentsDparents born in Eng. Canada; father born in ME, mother born in Canada in 1920 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Stelson, Penobscot Co., ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 20, E.D. 110, Sh. 8, Ln. 51.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 20, E.D. 196, Sh. 1, Ln. 1.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Stetson, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_646; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 110; line 51, dwl 178-180.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Forest City, Washington Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 196; Sheet 1A; line 1, dwl 1-1.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Forest City, Washington, Maine; Roll: T624_547; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 272; line 33, dwl 67-68.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Stetson, Penobscot Co., ME, Film 853, Box 27, Vol. 20, E.D. 110, Sh. 8, Ln. 51.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Stetson, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 838; Page: 200 ; Enumeration District: 95; sheet 5A; line 11, dwl 100-100.