Doris Houghton1

F, #45781, b. circa 1900

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1900MA, USA, age 20 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 20, a boarder in Mass. Homeopathic Hospital, hospital student1,2
ParentsDfather born in MA, mother born in Canada2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 106, E.D. 684, Sh. 15, Ln. 35.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 6, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4311556; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 184; line 35.

Charles Anderson1

M, #45782, b. circa 1864

Family: Alma (?)

  • Marriage*: Charles Anderson married Alma (?)2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Birthcirca 1864Sweden, age 56 in 1920 census2
Immigration1890
Marriage2
Naturalization1896
1920 Census1920Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 56, wheelwright, in wheel factory; and children Charles 19, Oscar 17, Bertha 14, Clara 171,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 29, E.D. 112, Sh. 5, Ln. 64.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_693; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 355.

Ruth Elizabeth Anderson1

F, #45783, b. circa 1896

Family: Charles Clifton Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1896MA, USA, age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1915he age 20, she 192
Living1969Brockton, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norfolk, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_932; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 0663; line 74, dwl 222-2-69.

E. W. Houghton1

M, #45784, b. circa 1867

Family: Nellie (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Birthcirca 1867NH, USA, age 53 in 1920 census1
Marriage1
Census1920Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ParentsSparents born in NH
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 135, E.D. 58, Sh. 2, Ln. 37.

Nellie (?)1

F, #45785, b. circa 1869

Family: E. W. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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Birthcirca 1869VT, USA, age 51 in 1920 census1
Marriage1
Census1920Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
ParentsDfather born in VT, mother born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 135, E.D. 58, Sh. 2, Ln. 37.

Edward Houghton1

M, #45786, b. circa 1867

Family: Mary (?)

  • Marriage*: Edward Houghton married Mary (?)1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1867Ireland, age 53 in 1920 census1
Immigration1883
Naturalization1888
Marriage1
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 53, city laborer1,2
Duplicate
ParentsSparents born in Ireland
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 100, E.D. 30, Sh. 7, Ln. 65.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_728; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 30; line 65, dwl 179-80-143.

Mary (?)1

F, #45787, b. circa 1869

Family: Edward Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1869Ireland, age 51 in 1920 census1
Immigration1885
Naturalization1888
Marriage1
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 53, city laborer1,2
ParentsDparents born in Ireland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 100, E.D. 30, Sh. 7, Ln. 65.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_728; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 30; line 65, dwl 179-80-143.

Edward Houghton1

M, #45788, b. circa 1854

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1854MA, USA, age 66 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 66, widower, market matchmaker; a lodger with Ferdinand Costenallo1,2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 148, E.D. 311, Sh. 3, Ln. 65.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 9, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_752; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 311; line 65, dwl 574-19-69.

Grace Mae Scott1,2

F, #45789, b. 29 February 1884, d. 30 November 1959

Family: Edward Baker Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 29, 1884Northampton, MA, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1909he 32, she 251
1910 Census1910Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 32, railroad office clerk; and mother in law Helen F. Scott and brother in law William J. Scott3
1920 Census1920Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 42, rail road yard clerk; also Helen F. Scott, mother in law, 69, MA1,4
Occupation1930a college matron
1940 Census1940Somerville, MA, USA, age 56, widow, none; and mother Helen F. Scott, 895
Residence1954Los Angeles, CA, USA
DeathNov 30, 1959FL, USA
ParentsDGeorge and Helen F. Scott, both b. MA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 54, E.D. 164, Sh. 7, Ln. 22.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_912; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 0548; line 33, dwl 15-6-11.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton Ward 2, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_593; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 697; line 18, dwl 141-100-172.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton Ward 2, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll T625_705; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 164; line 20, dwl 178-94-148.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01702; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 21-29.

Raynold Edward Houghton1,2

M, #45790, b. 1919, d. 19 August 2016

Family: Ellen C (?)

  • Marriage*: Raynold Edward Houghton married Ellen C (?) on circa 1948.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1919MA, USA, age 8/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census1
1940 Census1940Somerville, MA, USA, age 56, widow, none; and mother Helen F. Scott, 893
Occupation1940Ass. baggage master
Mil. EnlsMay 23, 1944Fort Devens, MA, USA, Name: Raynold E Houghton Birth Year: 1919 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Franklin Enlistment Date: 23 May 1944 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Devens Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Marine Oiler or Telegraph Operator Marital Status: Single, without dependents2
ResearchMay 23, 1944
Marriagecirca 1948
1950 US Census1950Greenfield, MA, USA, age 30, railroad dispatcher
DeathAug 19, 20164
ObituaryAug 21, 2016Mr. Raynold Edward Houghton, 97, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. Arrangements by Helm- Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 904-284-9696.
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Aug. 21, 20164
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 54, E.D. 164, Sh. 7, Ln. 22.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01702; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 21-29.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx

Elizabeth Mary Hennessey1

F, #45791, b. 24 May 1877, d. April 1974

Family: Edward Henry Stanislaus Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 24, 1877Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 41 in 1920 census2,1
1930 Census1930Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 49, living with parents James and Mary Hennessey3
NoteNorfolk, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, President of the Norfolk County Women's Auxillary of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians
1940 Census1940Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 62, widowed, WPA writing project secretary; living with parents James and Mary Hennessey4
1950 US Census1950Weymouth, MA, USA, age 72, widow, no occupation; and sister Nellie S. Hennessey, 72, single
DeathApr, 1974Plymouth, MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372519
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 92, E.D. 277, Sh. 1, Ln. 8.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 938; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 136.0; line 38, dwl 244-551-581.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11-299; line 5, dwl 244.

Joseph Alexander Houghton1,2

M, #45792, b. 22 May 1911, d. 26 August 1978

Family: Mary Catherine Houstoun

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 22, 1911Somerville, MA, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census1,2
Occupation1940Insurance Comp. chemist
Mil. EnlsSep 5, 1942Suffolk, MA, USA, Name: Joseph A Houghton Birth Year: 1911 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Suffolk Enlistment Date: 5 Sep 1942 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Boston Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Carpenter, General or Dental Laboratory Technician (Dental technician. ) or Physics Laboratory Assistant or X- Ray Technician (X-ray photographer.) or Dental Hygienist or Medical Technician or Chemical Laboratory Assistant Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 71 Weight: 1433
Marriagecirca 19464
Mil. Serv.1946Edgewood Arsenal, MD, USA, Lieut.
1950 US Census1950Chicago, IL, USA, age 38, insurance home office, industrial hygenist; and mother in law Rose A. Houstoun, 67, MA, widow
DeathAug 26, 1978Milton Village, Norfolk Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 942; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 45; line 56, dwl 9-72-158.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372637
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372658

Edward Stanislaus Houghton1,2

M, #45793, b. 22 June 1917, d. 9 March 1972

Family: Helen Winifred Nolan

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 22, 1917Weymouth, MA, USA, age 2 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1940 census1,2
Residence1935Weymouth, MA, USA
1940 Census1940Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA, age 28, a hotel waiter; single3
MarriageNov 25, 1945St. Patrick's Church, Watertown, MA, USA4,2
1950 US Census1950Abington, MA, USA, age 32, restaurant waiter
DeathMar 9, 1972Yarmouth, MA, USA5
ObituaryMar 12, 1972HOUGHTON — In West Yarmouth, March 9. Edward S.. age 54 years, beloved husband of Helen (Nolan) Houghton of 34 Virginia St. West Yarmouth, formerly of Abington, Mass., father of Mark A. (Sp-4), of US Army Camp Edwards. Marv Louise. Susan K. and Elizabeth Houghton of West Yarmouth. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth M. (nee Hennesey) Houghton of South Yarmouth and brother of Joseph A. Houghton of Milton..
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 92, E.D. 277, Sh. 1, Ln. 8.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372629
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Miami Beach, Dade, Florida; Roll: T627_580; Page: 83A; Enumeration District: 13-37A.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Edward J. Houghton1

M, #45794, b. circa 1878

Family: Mary D. (?)

  • Marriage*: Edward J. Houghton married Mary D. (?) on Jan, 1907 age 29 and 27; mar 5 y in 1910 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1878England, age 32 in 1910 census; age 42 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census1
Immigration1884and 1887 in 1920 census2
Naturalization19002
MarriageJan, 1907age 29 and 27; mar 5 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 32, telephone operators supervisor3
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 42, fire extinguisher steam fitter1,2
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, none4
ParentsSparents born in England
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 109, E.D. 44, Sh. 18, Ln. 5.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 16, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_733; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 411; line 5, dwl 40-237-415.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 21, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_623; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1585;
    line 72, dwl 40-155-289.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 950; Enumeration District: 367; sheet 1B; line 88, dwl 40-4-22.

Mary D. (?)1

F, #45795, b. circa 1880

Family: Edward J. Houghton

  • Marriage*: Mary D. (?) married Edward J. Houghton on Jan, 1907 age 29 and 27; mar 5 y in 1910 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1880Canada, age 31 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census1
Immigration1900and 1895 in 1920 census
Naturalization1905
MarriageJan, 1907age 29 and 27; mar 5 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 32, telephone operators supervisor2
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 42, fire extinguisher steam fitter1,3
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, none4
1950 US Census1950Quincy, MA, USA, age 39, federal housing secretary
ParentsDparents born in Canada
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 109, E.D. 44, Sh. 18, Ln. 5.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 21, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_623; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1585;
    line 72, dwl 40-155-289.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 16, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_733; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 411; line 5, dwl 40-237-415.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 950; Enumeration District: 367; sheet 1B; line 88, dwl 40-4-22.

Gerald R. Houghton1

M, #45796, b. 1906, d. 1965

Family: Frances B. McMorrow

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1906Canada, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 33, MA, in 1940 & 1950 census1
Immigration1906 given for Immigration and Naturalization in 1920 census2
Marriage
1940 Census1940Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 33, shoe salesman3
1950 US Census1950Woburn, MA, USA, age 42, publishing co. manager
Death1965
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Easttham, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 109, E.D. 44, Sh. 18, Ln. 5.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 16, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_733; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 411; line 5, dwl 40-237-415.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1622; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9-638; line 68, dwl 146.

Alice M. Houghton1

F, #45797, b. circa 1909

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1909MA, USA, age 10/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census;age 21 in 1930 census1
1950 US Census1950Quincy, MA, USA, age 39, federal housing secretary
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 109, E.D. 44, Sh. 18, Ln. 5.

Edward Knight Houghton1,2

M, #45798, b. 22 September 1915, d. 7 April 1979

Family: Ona M. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 22, 1915Portland, ME, USA, age 4 3/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census3,2
Occupation1940publishing co. truck driver
Mil. Serv.Sgt US Army, WWII
Marriage1
Mil. EnlsNov 11, 1945Cumberland, ME, USA, Name: Edward K Houghton Birth Year: 1915 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Maine State: Maine County or City: Cumberland Enlistment Date: 11 Nov 1945 Branch: Transportation Corps Branch Code: Transportation Corps Grade: Private First Class Grade Code: Private First Class Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Truck Driver, Heavy Marital Status: Divorced, without dependents4
ResearchNov 11, 1945
DeathApr 7, 1979Reynoldsburg, OH, USA3,2
BurialPataskala Cemetery, Pataskala, OH, USA
DuplicateME, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dispatch/obituary.aspx
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/64987400/person/30129203025
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Catherine Nellie Sittig1,2

F, #45799, b. circa 1890

Family: Edward Lawson Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1890MA, USA, age 30 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1918age 31 and 281
ResidenceSep 12, 1918
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 35, a foreman in an oil refinery1,3
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 40, gasoline station manager; living with brother in law Charles Sittig and mother in law Anne E. Sittig4
1940 Census1940Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 56, proprietor, gasoline filling station5
1950 US Census1950Boston, MA, USA, age 62, widowed; biscuit co. packer; and brother Charles Sittig, 50
ParentsDWilliam Sittig (who emigrated from Germany as a teenager) and Anna Adami Sittig (born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany).6,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 123, E.D. 546, Sh. 16, Ln. 48.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lawson Houghton, Nov. 10, 2003.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 23, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_740; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 546; line 48, dwl 18-291-418.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 957; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 510; Image: 447.0; FHL microfilm: 2340692; line 10, dwl 294.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1680; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15-692; line 3, dwl 11.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 123, E.D. 546, Sh. 16A, Ln. 48, dwl 18-291-419.

Russell Edward Houghton1,2,3

M, #45800, b. 2 July 1918, d. 12 August 2006

Family: Audrey Webb Dyer

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthJul 2, 1918Roslindale (Boston), Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 1 6/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census1,4
Graduation1941Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA5
Mil. EnlsFeb 9, 1942Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, He fought in the Battle of the Bulge with Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army. . Name: Russell E Houghton Birth Year: 1918 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Suffolk Enlistment Date: 9 Feb 1942 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Boston Branch: No branch assignment Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of college Civil Occupation: Teacher Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 58 Weight: 1186
ResearchFeb 9, 1942
MarriageAug 18, 1946Waterville, ME, USA3
DeathAug 12, 2006Maine Veterans Home, Augusta, Kennebec Co., ME, USA, age 885
ObituaryAug 21, 2006Watertown, NY, USA, Watertown Daily Times (NY) - August 21, 2006
Deceased Name: RUSSELL E. HOUGHTON
A memorial service for Russell Edward Houghton, 88, China, Maine, was held Saturday at the China Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Morrell, pastor, officiating.

Mr. Houghton died Aug. 12 at the Maine Veterans Home, Augusta, Maine.

He was the head of the English department at Beaver River Central School before retiring to China, Maine, on Nov. 13, 1980. He also worked in the English department of Schoharie Central School and was headmaster at Peacham Academy, Vt.

Born July 2, 1918, in Boston, Mass., son of Edward and Catherine Houghton, he attended Roxbury Latin School and graduated in 1941 from Harvard University.

His first teaching position was at the Coburn Classical Institute, Waterville, Maine.

He was drafted in the middle of the school year and fought in the Battle of the Bulge with Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army.

After the war, Mr. Houghton earned a master's degree at Boston University and later returned to work at the Coburn Institute for five more years.

He married Audrey Dyer on Aug. 18, 1946, in Waterville, Maine.

Mr. Houghton enjoyed attending church, playing the piano, refinishing furniture and sports, especially baseball.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons and their wives, Bradford L. and Sandra, Benton, Maine, and Robert L. and Betsey, Plymouth, Mass; a daughter and her husband, Kathryn Ann Houghton and Eric Cioppa, China, Maine; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were with Lawry Brothers, Fairfield, Maine.

Donations may be made to China Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6095, China Village, Maine 04926.5
BurialHallowell Cemetery, ME, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 123, E.D. 546, Sh. 16, Ln. 48.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 123, E.D. 546, Sh. 16A, Ln. 48, dwl 18-291-419.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/me/marriage: Houghton Surname.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lawson Houghton, Nov. 10, 2003.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Florence Forristall Porter

F, #45801, b. 14 May 1880, d. 1968

Family: Edward Myron Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 14, 1880Upton, MA, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 54 & 59 in 1940; age 71 in 1950 census census1
MarriageJun 6, 1906Worcester, MA, USA, he age 26, she 252
1920 Census1920Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 40, corset manufacturer1,3
1930 Census1930Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 50, corset manufacturer, rent $50; and father in law Charles H. Porter, 74, NH2
1940 Census1940Cordele, Crisp Co., GA, USA, age 60, corset manufacturing treasurer4
Residence1942Holyoke, MA, USA
Death1968MA, USA
ParentsDFather:      Charles H Porter, NH; Mother:      
Lydia A Stoddard, MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 45, E.D. 71, Sh. 18, Ln. 38.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA, Reel 907, p. 18A, ED 164, line 23, dwl 63.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Holyoke Ward 7, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll T625_701; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 71; line 38, dwl 63-339-380.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Cordele, Crisp, Georgia; Roll: T627_662; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 40-10; line 15.

Eleanor Houghton1

F, #45802, b. circa 1920

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1920MA, USA, age 3/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census1
Occupation1940pump factory filing clerk
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 45, E.D. 71, Sh. 18, Ln. 38.

Marquis Edwin Houghton1

M, #45803, b. 3 October 1901, d. 13 July 1982

Family: Ruth Leona Dotts

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 3, 1901Harvard, MA, USA, age 8 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census1
1930 CensusApr, 1930Holden, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28, tunnel construction electrician, a lodger2
Marriage3
Residence1935Riverside, Orange Co., CA, USA3
1940 Census1940Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, age 39, aqueduct chief electrician3
Mil. DraftApr 9, 1942Fontana, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 40
1950 US Census1950San Bernardino, CA, USA, age 49, electrician, electric contractor
Last LocYucaipa, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, Zip 923994
DeathJul 13, 1982San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 801
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Holden, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_963; Enumeration District: 207; sheet 11B; line 87, dwl 287-320.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fishkill, Dutchess, New York; Roll: T627_2523; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 14-27; line 70, dwl 78.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.

Mary Houghton1

F, #45804, b. circa 1906

Family: (?) Riley

  • Marriage*: Mary Houghton married (?) Riley.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1906MA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census1
Marriage
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 136, E.D. 86, Sh. 5, Ln. 12.

Roy Daniel Houghton1

M, #45805, b. 14 October 1906, d. 1934

Family: Madeline Donaldson

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 14, 1906Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census; GS 19061
MarriageMay 29, 1934Greenville, NH, USA
Death1934Harvard, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
BurialBellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 136, E.D. 86, Sh. 5, Ln. 12.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Eleanor T. Taylor1

F, #45806, b. circa 1891

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1891MA, USA, age 29 in 1920 census1
Census1920Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, living with and daughter of J. George Taylor1
ParentsDJ. George Taylor1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 85, E.D. 163, Sh. 15, Ln. 43.

Adelaide Emira McGee1

F, #45807, b. 18 February 1887, d. 13 April 1974

Family: Elgin Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 18, 1887MA, USA, age 32 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1919age 41 and 331
1920 Census1920Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 41, shirt shop owner1,3
1930 Census1930Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 51, a laundry washer4
1940 Census1940Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 61, steam laundry washer5
Occupation1940dress maker at home
1950 US Census1950Leominster, MA, USA, age 71, print shop janitor
Last LocFitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Zip 014202
DeathApr 13, 1974Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,6
ParentsDfather born in Scotland, mother born in Ireland3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 137, E.D. 105, Sh. 13, Ln. 1.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster Ward 4, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_747; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 105; line 1, dwl 69-190-285.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_964; Enumeration District: 222; page 184; sheet 5A; line 2, dwl 71-81-122.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1651; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 14-172; line 17, dwl 7.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #45808, b. circa 1868

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1868Canada, age 42 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census1
Immigration1879
Naturalization1885
Note19103 children born, 1 living
Occupation1920private family nurse2
Widow1920
Duplicate
ParentsDparents born in Canada2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 73, E.D. 326, Sh. 1, Ln. 85.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Medford Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_715; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 326; line 82, dwl 64-12-24.

Helen E. Houghton1

F, #45809, b. circa 1889

Family: John E. Colson

  • Marriage*: Helen E. Houghton married John E. Colson on circa 1908 mar 2 y in 1910 census.2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1889MA, USA, age 21 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1908mar 2 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 281
ParentsDfather born in MA, mother born in Canada
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_613; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 1259; line 38, dwl 144-46-304.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 73, E.D. 326, Sh. 1, Ln. 85.

John E. Colson1

M, #45810, b. circa 1882

Family: Helen E. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1882MA, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1908mar 2 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 282
1920 Census1920Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 38, steamship company receiving clerk1,3
ParentsSparents born in Ireland in 1910 census; parents born in Sweden in 1920 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 73, E.D. 326, Sh. 1, Ln. 85.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_613; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 1259; line 38, dwl 144-46-304.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Medford Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_715; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 326; line 82, dwl 64-12-24.