Elizabeth Jane Cross1

F, #46711, b. circa 1874

Family: Frederick Houghton

  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Jane Cross married Frederick Houghton on circa 1890 age 15; mar 20 y in 1910 census.4

Biography

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Birthcirca 1874Berkenhead, England, age 36 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census; age 66 in 1940 census2,3
Immigration18821872 given in 1930 census; 1887 on naturalization doc.4
Marriagecirca 1890age 15; mar 20 y in 1910 census4
Note19106 children born, 4 living
1910 CensusApr 19, 1910Westport, Clatsop Co., OR, USA, age 43, saw mill book keeper4
NaturalizationMay 1, 19112,5
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 46, electric co. car sweeper2,5
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 50, divorced; and 5 roomers3
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 66, divorced, none; and 3 lodgers6
1950 US Census1950Los Angeels, CA, USA, age 76, divorced, no occup; Lillian, 56, pie factory bakers helper
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 41, E.D. 176, Sh. 4, Ln. 3.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 139 ; Enumeration District: 174; sheet 12B; line 56, dwl 184-14-15.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Westport, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T624_1278; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 29; line 81, dwl 22-22.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_107; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 176; line 3, dwl 184-64-64.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_401; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 60-286; line 79, dwl 184.

Lillian Houghton1

F, #46712, b. 19 October 1893, d. 10 October 1968

Biography

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BirthOct 19, 1893Toronto, Ontario, Canada, age 17 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1,2,3
Immigration18973
Naturalization19113
Occupation1930wholesale baking baker
1950 US Census1950Los Angeels, CA, USA, age 76, divorced, no occup; Lillian, 56, pie factory bakers helper
DeathOct 10, 1968Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 742
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 41, E.D. 176, Sh. 4, Ln. 3.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_107; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 176; line 3, dwl 184-64-64.

Ernest Cross Houghton1,2

M, #46713, b. 6 December 1903, d. 8 January 1976

Family: Lucille Deshotel

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 6, 1903Barnsville, MN, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1940 census; Clay MN also1,2,3
Marriage2
Mil. Draft1940Crowley, LA, USA, age 38, S & P Lines
1940 Census1940Crowley, Acadia Co., LA, USA, age 37, transport co. truck driver3
1950 US Census1950Crowley, LA, USA, age 46, contract carrier
DeathJan 8, 1976Crowley, LA, USA2
ObituaryJan 9, 1976E. Houghton Rites Pending
Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Saturday In St. Michael'a Catholic Church for Ernest C. Houghton, 72, who died In the Kaplan Memorial Hospital Thursday evening
A rosary will be said at 7 o'clock tonight Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery
Survivors include his widow, the former Lucille Deshotel of Crowley; one son, Charles Houghton of Crowley; three daughters, Mrs. Loretta Matthews of Beaumont. Mrs. Harriet Selber of Plano, Tex , and Mrs. Lil Hebert of Kaplan, one brother, Charles Houghton of San Diego, Cal; and one sister, Mrs. Eva Week of Los Angeles. Cal; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Crowley, Acadia Parish, LA, USA, Plot: Sec E2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 41, E.D. 176, Sh. 4, Ln. 3.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1378; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1-24; line 18, dwl 570.

Charles Edward Houghton1,2

M, #46714, b. 17 April 1905, d. 25 October 1982

Family: Inez A. Johnston

Biography

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BirthApr 17, 1905Melrose, MN, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census1,2
Occupation1930drug store druggist
Marriage
1940 Census1940Inglewood, CA, USA, age 35, drug store pharmacist; and father in law Johnston, 69, OK, widowed
1950 US Census1950Tulare, CA, USA, age 45, retail drugs pharmacist
DeathOct 25, 1982San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, USA, age 772
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 41, E.D. 176, Sh. 4, Ln. 3.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Eva Houghton1

F, #46715, b. 10 May 1908

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthMay 10, 1908Astoria, OR, USA, age 11/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census1,2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 41, E.D. 176, Sh. 4, Ln. 3.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_107; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 176; line 3, dwl 184-64-64.

Etta Cyrene Scott1

F, #46716, b. 20 October 1862, d. 31 October 1940

Family: Frank Henry Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 20, 1862Townshend, Windham Co., VT, USA, Oct 1862, age 37 in 1900 census; age 47 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1930 census; age 77 in 1940 census2,3,4,5
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 37, married, enumerated with H. A. and Emma A. Scott, both b. VT6
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 52, ship chandry bookkeeper7
DeathOct 31, 1940Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 783,4
ParentsDScott and Howard; both b. VT4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 128.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 36, E.D. 91, Sh. 7, Ln. 12.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 128, 164.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_104; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 91; line 7, dwl 1108-274-411.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 10, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_680; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1306; line 71, dwl 15-9-9.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 10, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_617; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1411; line 1, dwl 15-228.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1201: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Howard C. Yates1,2

M, #46717, b. circa 1889

Family: Florence Bertha Houghton

Biography

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Birthcirca 1889KY, USA, age 31 in 1920 census2
Marriage3,2
1920 Census1920Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, USA, age 31, abstract office secretary1,2
ParentsSparents born in KY2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 27, E.D. 94, Sh. 8, Ln. 38.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bakersfield Ward 6, Kern, California; Roll: T625_100; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 94; line 35, dwl 2216-78-82.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Ellen M. Houghton1

F, #46718, b. circa 1853

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1853England, age 57 in 1910 census; age 67 in 1920 census1
Immigration18541855 in 1920 census
Naturalization18581
Widow1910
Note19102 children born, 2 living
1910 Census1910Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, age 57, widow, dressmaker at home2
1920 Census1920Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 46, auto trimmer shop1,3
ParentsDparents born in England2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 7, E.D. 112, Sh. 7, Ln. 92.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Portland Ward 2, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1285; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 131; line 95, dwl 430-78-102.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_90; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 112; line 87, dwl 1233-158-189.

George P. McLean1

M, #46719, b. circa 1873

Family: Agusta (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1873IN, USA, age 37 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census2
1910 Census1910Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, age 57, widow, dressmaker at home2
Widow1910
Marriage3
1920 Census1920Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 46, auto trimmer shop1,3
ParentsSfather born in Canada, mother born in England
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 7, E.D. 112, Sh. 7, Ln. 92.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Portland Ward 2, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1285; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 131; line 95, dwl 430-78-102.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_90; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 112; line 87, dwl 1233-158-189.

Eric F. Houghton1,2

?, #46720, b. circa 1836

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1836TX, USA, age 84 in 1920 census1,2
1920 Census1920Palton, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 84, an inmate in the Southern California State Hospital; Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital1,2
ResearchPatton, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, State Hospital for criminally insane
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Palton, San Bernadino Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 84, E.D.152, Sh. 5, Ln. 15.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Patton, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T625_128; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 158; line 15.

Albert Dooley Newlin1

M, #46721, b. 19 December 1880, d. 15 December 1960

Family: Pearl T. Houghton

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 19, 1880IN, USA, age 39 in 1920 census2
MarriageOct 22, 19073
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Fresno, CA, USA, age 37, superintendent Cal. Pkg Co.
1920 Census1920Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 39, packing plant superintendent, age 24, city clergyman, brother and sister in law to Albert and Pearl Newlin1,2
ResidenceSanger, Fresno Co., CA, USA3
DeathDec 15, 1960Fresno, CA, USA
ParentsSfather born in USA, mother born in IN2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 21, E.D.37, Sh. 8, Ln. 90.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fresno, Fresno, California; Roll: T625_97; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 37; line 89, dwl 2928-177-196.
  3. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #8, p. 125.

Ernest L. Houghton1

M, #46722, b. circa 1878

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1878OH, USA, age 32 in 1910 census; age 42 in 1920 census1,2
1910 Census1910Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
1920 Census1920Anoneta?, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Anoneta?, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 33, E.D.57, Sh. 7, Ln. 4.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Los Angeles Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 51, E.D. 32, Sh. 303.

Evelyn Grace Fineron1

F, #46723, b. August 1871, d. 12 March 1963

Family: Everett Edward Haughton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug, 1871IL, USA, age 28 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census; age 48 in 1920 census1
MarriageApr 1, 1891Cooke Co., IL, USA, Mar 9 y in 1900 census2
1900 Census1900Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 37, life insurance agent2
1910 Census1910Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 46, mining patent promotor3
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 48, none1,4
1940 Census1940Chicago, IL, USA, age 76, life insurance broker5
DeathMar 12, 1963Los Angeles, CA, USA
ParentsDfather born in NY, mother born in IL2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 59, E.D. 464, Sh. 13, Ln. 49.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 26, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 277; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 810; FHL microfilm: 1240277; line 70, dwl 2555-214-325.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 26, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_271; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1122; FHL microfilm: 1374284.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 464.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-01021; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 103-3158.

Evelyn Genevieve Haughton1

F, #46724, b. February 1892

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb, 1892IL, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census1,2
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 48, none1,3
Occupation1940US Army stenographer
1950 US Census1950Chicago, IL, USA, age 58, never married, with a roomer
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 59, E.D. 464, Sh. 13, Ln. 49.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 26, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 277; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 810; FHL microfilm: 1240277; line 70, dwl 2555-214-325.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 464.

Fanny C. Houghton1,2

F, #46725, b. circa 1836

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1836MA, USA, age 84 in 1920 census1,2
1920 Census1920Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 84, widow; with private nurse1,2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 12, E.D. 176, Sh. 2, Ln. 88.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Berkeley, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_92; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 176; line 88, dwl 72.

Frances Brooks1,2

F, #46726, b. April 1852

Family: Curtis Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr, 1852IA, USA, age 27 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1900 census; age 56 & 60 in 1910 census; age 66, IA & MA, in 1920 census; age 76 in 1930 census3,4,5
MarriageDec, 1879Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, USA, Marriage license issued2
1880 Census1880Polk, Jefferson Co., IA, USA, age 33, a farmer6
1900 Census1900Benton Twp, Hedrick, Keokuk Co., IA, USA, age 47, widow5,7
1910 CensusMay 17, 1910Upland, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 56, widow4,8
1920 Census1920Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 38, single, bank cashier: brothers, mother, and niece Jane3,9
1930 Census1930Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 76, widow;10
ParentsDparents born in OH
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 64, E.D. 586, Sh. 15, Ln. 44.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, San Bernadino Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 76, E.D. 124, Sh. 430.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Benton Twp, Hedrick, IA, Box 60, Vol. 42, E.D. 40, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Polk, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: T9_346; Family History Film: 1254346; Page: 287C; Enumeration District: 74; sheet 19, line 13, dwl 171-173.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Benton, Keokuk Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 40; Sheet: 2B; line 98, dwl 52-52.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Upland, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T624_94; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 124;
    line 11, dwl 138-414-430.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 586; line 42, dwl 39-40.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Los Angeles Co., California; Roll: 174; Enumeration District: 1444; page 13, sheet 5A, line 7, dwl 1055-135-138.

Paul Houghton1,2,3

M, #46727, b. 11 July 1881, d. 22 February 1942

Family: Grace Tigard

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 11, 1881Polk, Jefferson Co., IA, USA, Jul 1881, age 18 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census4,5,6
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 37; bank manager, First National Bank of Claremont7
1920 Census1920Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 38, single, bank cashier: brothers, mother, and niece Jane1,8
Occupation1930single, bill collector for medical doctor
1930 Census1930Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 76, widow;9
MarriageAug 12, 1932Alameda Co., CA, USA3
1940 Census1940Durham, Washington Co., OR, USA, age 58, 4 years of college, federal gov. land buyer; living with parents in law Charles F. and Rosa J. Tigard10
DeathFeb 22, 1942Tigard, OR, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 64, E.D. 586, Sh. 15, Ln. 44.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155 #5785.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 64, E.D. 586, Sh. 15, Ln. 42.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Benton Twp, Hedrick, IA, Box 60, Vol. 42, E.D. 40, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  6. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1531192.
  7. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1531192.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 586; line 42, dwl 39-40.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Los Angeles Co., California; Roll: 174; Enumeration District: 1444; page 13, sheet 5A, line 7, dwl 1055-135-138.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Durham, Washington, Oregon; Roll: T627_3382; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 34-7; line 18, dwl 99.

James William Houghton1,2,3

M, #46728, b. 26 April 1896, d. 21 June 1959

Family 1: Hattie A. Newcomer

Family 2: Velma A. Woolerams

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 26, 1896just west of, Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 13 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1940 census1,2,4,3,5
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Henley, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 21, farmer and stock raiser, with father O. W. Houghton6
MarriageSep 20, 1917Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 18; Fontana, R.L. Houghton: circa 19201,2,3
Marriage7
1940 Census1940Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 43, farm, cattle rancher; and lodger Walter Lee, 58, CA7
Residence1942Flourney, Tehama Co., CA, USA
1950 US Census1950Black Hawk, IA, USA, age 54, visiting
DeathJun 21, 1959Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 632,4,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 85.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 142; line 85, dwl 42-42.
  6. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1544429.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama, California; Roll: T627_355; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 52-5; line 6, dwl 35.

Vera Ann Houghton1,2,3,4

F, #46729, b. 20 April 1903, d. 6 December 1998

Family: Thomas R. Gillett

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthApr 20, 1903Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census1,2,3,4
Marriage1929Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA2,3
Residence1945Crocket, CA, USA
DeathDec 6, 1998Vallejo Hospital, Vallejo, CA, USA5
ObituaryDec 9, 1998Richmond, CA, USA, West County Times (Richmond, CA) - December 9, 1998
Deceased Name: Vera Houghton Gillett
April 20, 1903 Dec. 6, 1998

Vera Gillett, retired after 23 years as a teacher at Carquinez Elementary School, died in a Vallejo hospital. She was 95.

The Corning native lived in Vallejo for four years and previously lived in Crockett for 57 years.

Affiliations: St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Crockett, Carquinez Women's Club, National Retired Teachers Association.

Survivors: Daughter, Janet Gillett of Walnut Creek; son, Thomas R. Gillett Jr. of Hillsborough; sisters, Betty Gabriel of Oceanside and Milly Reed of Corning; and one grandchild. Her husband, Thomas, died in 1986.

Services: None. Wilson & Kratzer in Crockett handled arrangements.

Memorial gifts: Alzheimer's Association, 330 Distel Circle, Suite A, Los Altos, CA 94022.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 85.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 142; line 85, dwl 42-42.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ornon Francis Houghton1,2

M, #46730, b. 25 December 1905, d. 26 December 1940

Family: Mildred Moore

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 25, 1905Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census3,1,4,2,5
Marriagecirca 1925Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 20 and 171,2
1930 Census1930Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 25, sheep ranch laborer; 3 houses from aunt Bertha6,7
1940 Census1940Anadeim, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 34, feed mill manager8
DeathDec 26, 1940Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 35; Fontana, Robert Lee Houghton: 25 Dec 19391,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 85.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 142; line 85, dwl 42-42.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1930 US Census, Corning, Tehama Co., CA, p. 1B, ED 52-7, SD 2, ln, 92, dwl 28-28.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama Co., California; Roll: T626_224; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 1B, line 92, dwl 28-28.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Anaheim, Orange, California; Roll: T627_271; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 30-11B; line 61, dwl 225.

Clyde Henry Houghton1,2,3

M, #46731, b. 11 March 1908, d. 23 September 1970

Family: Enola G. White

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 11, 1908Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census1,2,3,4
Marriagecirca 1927Corning, Tahama Co., CA, USA, age 19 and 172,3
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 31, electric company groundman; next door to cousin Anson W. Houghton5
Mil. EnlsOct 8, 1942Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, Name: Clyde H Houghton Birth Year: 1908 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: California State: California County or City: Tehama Enlistment Date: 8 Oct 1942 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Sacramento Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Frameman, Telephone And Telegraph Marital Status: Married Height: 69 Weight: 1426
ResearchOct 8, 1942
Living1945Corning, CA, USA
1950 US Census1950Corning, CA, USA, age 42, gas and electric co. truck driver
DeathSep 23, 1970Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 622,3
BurialCorning Cemetery District, Corning, CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 85.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 142; line 85, dwl 42-42.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_420; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 60-988; line 36, dwl 1420.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Molly Virginia Houghton1,2,3

F, #46732, b. 27 October 1919

Family: Kenneth Reed

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 27, 1919Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 2/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census4,1,2,3,5
1930 Census1930Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, boarding with Elmer and Lola Sutfin6
Occupation1940soft drink waitress
Marriagecirca 1940Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA1,2
Residence1945Williams, CA, USA
Living1998Corning, CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 27 Oct 1919; Birth County: Tehama.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 85.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 142; line 85, dwl 42-42.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama Co., California; Roll: T626_224; Enumeration District: 2; page 13, sheet 7A, line 8, dwl 1110-198-203.

Hattie A. Newcomer1,2,3

F, #46733, b. circa 1900, d. 1934

Family: James William Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1900Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 20 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census4,2,5
MarriageSep 20, 1917Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 18; Fontana, R.L. Houghton: circa 19204,2,6
1930 Census1930Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 30; husband not listed7
Death19342
ParentsDfather born in OH, mother born in CA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 93.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Robert Lee Houghton, Aug. 22, 2000.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 4 Nov 1927; Birth County: Tehama.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 85.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 142; line 85, dwl 42-42.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Elaine Houghton Fontana, Apr 4, 2002.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Corning, Tehama Co., California; Roll: T626_224; Enumeration District: 6; page 39, sheet 5A, line 23, dwl 37-37.

Francis Robert Houghton1,2,3

M, #46734, b. 10 June 1918, d. 13 July 2006

Family: Jeral Ann Borning

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 10, 1918just west of, Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 1 6/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census1,3
1950 US Census1950Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 31, rancher
MarriageJul 31, 1954Reno, NV, USA4
DeathJul 13, 2006just west of, Corning, Tehama Co., CA, USA4
ObituaryJul 19, 2006Yreka, CA, USA, Siskiyou Daily News (Yreka, CA) - July 19, 2006
Deceased Name: Francis ";Frank" Robert Houghton
Francis ";Frank" Robert Houghton passed away at his ranch July 13, 2006.

Frank was born June 10, 1918 at the Houghton ranch just west of Corning, California to James and Hattie Newcomer Houghton. He was born in the same house as his father James, and his grandfather Oscar Houghton, in the original home of his great grand parents Francis and Grace Williams Houghton. Frank rented the ranch from his grandparents Oscar and Nannie Flourney Houghton from 1940 - 1960.

Frank married his wife Jeri, July 31, 1954 in Reno, Nevada. Frank and Jeri purchased their ranch in Montague in 1958. Frank was a breeder of Angus cattle, with a closed herd for over forty years. He raised his own hay as well as grain crops. Frank was a member of the local Farm Bureau and cattleman's association. He was also a 4-H leader when his children were young.

Frank is survived by his wife Jeri, daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Dan Baker of Medford, OR, son, Rex Houghton and companion Michol Ann of Montague, CA, grandson and his wife, Joshua and Ya Hui Baker of Arlington, VA, grandson, Jonathan Baker of Medford, OR, along with a sister, Dorothy Ruff of Rio Dell, CA.

Frank was preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Smith.

Graveside services for Frank will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 10:00 AM at the Corning Cemetery.4
BurialSunset Hill Cemetery, Corning, CA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Tehama Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 127, E.D. 142, Sh. 2, Ln. 85.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 6 Feb 1921; Birth County: Tulare.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Paskenta, Tehama, California; Roll: T625_150; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 142; line 85, dwl 42-42.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Frank Charles Houghton1,2,3

M, #46735, b. 10 May 1918, d. 31 May 1997

Family: Elizabeth Ernestine (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 10, 1918CA, USA, age 10/12 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1940 census1,2
1940 Census1940American, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 21
1950 US Census1950Sacramento, CA, USA, age 31, railroad fireman
DeathMay 31, 1997Placer Co., CA, USA, age 794
BurialNewcastle District Cemetery, Newcastle, CA, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, San Joaquin Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 114, E.D. 153, Sh. 20, Ln. 50.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , O'Neal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T625_143; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 153; line 46, dwl 382-382.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/6310892/person/-1313269143
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  5. [S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
  6. [S1389] Genealogybank.Com, online http://www.genealogybank.com, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/… surname.

Frank Clifford Haughton1,2,3

M, #46736, b. 1 January 1892, d. 28 July 1928

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 1, 1892Johnstown, PA, USA, age 4 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 28 in 1920 census4,2
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 25, clerk, Rivers Bros., a physical disability2
1920 Census1920Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 28, electric company collector; a lodger with Mary Ann Kirby1,5
DeathJul 28, 1928Pittsburg, PA, USA
BurialGrandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, Plot: Lot 138 Section ED2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 67, E.D. 636, Sh. 9, Ln. 39.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1530901.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown, Ward 17, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 144; Sheet: 3B; line 84, dwl 8-63-65.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 54, E.D. 144, S. 5, Ln. 84.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_120; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 636; line 39, dwl 133-192-214.

Frank Henry Houghton1

M, #46737, b. 19 August 1857, d. 6 May 1933

Family: Etta Cyrene Scott

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 19, 1857Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 52 in 1910 census; age 62 in 1920 census; age 72 in 1930 census2,3,4
1860 Census1860Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 4, living with P. Agers?; few houses from George and Sarah Houghton5
1880 Census1880Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 23, works in organ shop, boarding with Nellie Amsden6
MarriageOct 20, 1886Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 29 and 243,1
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 52, ship chandry bookkeeper7
Occupation1920grocery store proprietor4
1930 Census1930Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 728
DeathMay 6, 1933Artesia, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, MLM: also May 6, 1944; also Long Beach, CA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1201: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 36, E.D. 91, Sh. 7, Ln. 18.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 128, 164.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_104; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 91; line 7, dwl 1108-274-411.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 227, line 1, dwl 1298-1419.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T9_1349; Family History Film: 1255349; Page: 336B; Enumeration District: 224; sheet 46, line 1, dwl 359-499.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 10, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_617; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1411; line 1, dwl 15-228.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California; Roll: 130; Enumeration District: 1116; page 123; sheet 13A, line 13, dwl 938-303-406.

Frank Joseph Houghton1

M, #46738, b. 19 October 1902, d. 8 July 1959

Family: Helen Rebecca Rohlfling

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 19, 1902Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census2,3
Occupation1920oil refinery office clerk
1930 Census1930Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 27, oil refinery inspector4
1940 Census1940Compton, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 37, refinery oil inspector5
Marriage
Mil. DraftFeb 14, 1942Martinez, CA, USA, age 39, Shell Oil Co.
1950 US Census1950Witchita, KS, USA, age 47, married, lodger, petroleum refinery inspector
DeathJul 8, 1959Placer Co., CA, USA, age 561
ObituaryJul 10, 1959Sacramento, CA, USA, HOUGHTON—Of Fair Oaks. July 8, 1959. Frank J. Houghton, beloved husband of Halen R. Houghton of Fair Oaks, stepfather of Mrs. Shirley Ditfderich of Berkeley; Harold L. Rohlfmg of Richmond; Mrs Ruth Tracy of Lawndale; brother of Fred Brenner of Los Angeles, a native of Los Angeles. aged 5Ó years.
BurialCalvary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 63, E.D. 542, Sh. 4, Ln. 73.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 542; line 71, dwl 112-116.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 170 ; Enumeration District: 1294; page 133, sheet 6A; line 7, dwl 410-202-151.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Compton, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00223; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 19-78.

Fred Haughton1

M, #46739, b. circa 1884

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1884Ireland, age 36 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Rosedale, Butte Co., CA, USA, age 36, a hiredman of Earnest Leggett1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rosedale, Butte Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 15, E.D.6, Sh. 5, Ln. 92.

Francis Roland Houghton1

M, #46740, b. 15 May 1883

Family: Jessie C. (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 15, 1883VT, USA, age 36, VT, in 1920 census2
Marriage2
1920 Census1920Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 36, piano salesman2,3
Duplicate
ParentsSparents born in VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 5, E.D. 81, Sh. 15, Ln. 70.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_89; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 478.