Person Page - 1741

Calvary Cemetery, PA, USA

Obituary

Aug 4, 1995

Erie, PA, USA, Erie Times-News (PA) - August 4, 1995
Deceased Name: Agnes O'Day Houghton, 93
Retired from cosmetics industry

Agnes M. O'Day Houghton, 93, 8021 Bargain Road, and formerly of

Titusville, Florida and Cleveland, Ohio, died at home on Wednesday,

Aug. 2, 1995.

Born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Dec. 5, 1901, she was a daughter of the

late Reginald and Caroline Wharton O'Day.

She was employed in cosmetic sales for Gray Drug Store in

Cleveland, retiring in 1968 after 25 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Houghton.

She is survived by a son, Robert Houghton of McKean; two

granddaughters, Mrs. Thomas (Kris) Kitson of Erie and Susan Houghton of

Edinboro; two grandsons, Michael Houghton of Erie and James Houghton of

McKean; and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to a memorial service at the Scott Funeral

Home, W. 21st and Myrtle streets, on Saturday at 11 a.m., with the Rev.

John Malthaner of St. George Catholic Church officiating.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Copyright (c) 1995 Erie Times-News³

Burial

1996

ParentsD

Reginald Day, b. NY, and Mary Wharton, b. PA

St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, McKean, PA, USA

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2079; Enumeration District: 3; page 30, sheet 4A, line 47, dwl 50-86-107.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Robert Gail Houghton¹

M, #52202, b. 5 June 1924, d. 22 October 2012

Family 1: Margaret Tokarczyk

Marriage*: Robert Gail Houghton married Margaret Tokarczyk.¹

Family 2: Paulene Reese Shields

Marriage*: Robert Gail Houghton married Paulene Reese Shields on May 23, 1986.⁴

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 5, 1924

Bradford, McKean Co., PA, USA, age 5 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Mil. Enls

between 1942 and 1945

US Navy. He served on the USS Hatfield, patrolling the waters of the Northern Pacific during World War II.²

Research

1950 US Census

1950

Erie, PA, USA, age 25, plumber

Residence

1968

McKean, PA, USA³

Marriage

May 23, 1986

⁴

DNA Project

May 12, 2004

Test: DNAPlus: related to John Houghton of Lancaster MA

DNA Project

May 12, 2004

Jotham Houghton; permission for both name and data

Death

Oct 22, 2012

Edinboro Manor, Edinboro, PA, USA, age 88²

Obituary

Oct 24, 2012

Erie, PA, USA, Robert G. Houghton, age 88, of East Stancliff Road, McKean, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Edinboro Manor after a period of failing health. Born in Bradford, Pa. on June 5, 1924, he was the only child of the late Perry Gail Houghton and Mary Agnes Day Houghton. Bob lived most of his life in McKean, but first attended Strong Vincent High School and entered the United States Navy in 1942, serving until his discharge in 1945. He served on the USS Hatfield, patrolling the waters of the Northern Pacific during World War II. For many years Bob worked as a plumber, and he was employed by General Electric, retiring after almost 25 years. Bob was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and raising hunting dogs. After he retired, he traveled extensively around the country and to Nova Scotia. He was a charter member and past officer, including Quartermaster, of the Edinboro-McKean VFW Post 740. During his membership, he helped to establish the military honor guard. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Margaret Tokarczyk Houghton, who died in 1984; and an infant son, Mark Houghton. Family members that survive include his wife, Paulene Reese Shields Houghton, whom he married May 23, 1986; four children-- Michael J. Houghton and his wife Brenda of Erie, Susan A. Houghton-Ekelund and her husband Bob of Edinboro, Christine M. Kitson and her husband Tom of Erie, and James P. Houghton and his wife Debra of McKean; two step-children-- Judy Shields of Elk City, Okla. and Cora Bartosek and her husband Joe of Edinboro; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and the funeral service will be there Friday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Shelow officiating. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in McKean. The Houghton family wishes to thank the special caregivers at Edinboro Manor and Lakeland Hospice.
Published in the Erie Times-News on October 24, 2012²

Burial

Oct 24, 2012

Contributn

DNA to the Houghton DNA project

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/…
[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 8 Apr 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Paulene, Jan 23, 2005.

Margaret Tokarczyk¹

F, #52203, b. 10 June 1923, d. 14 July 1984

Family: Robert Gail Houghton

Marriage*: Margaret Tokarczyk married Robert Gail Houghton, son of Perry Gail Houghton and Mary Agnes Day.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 10, 1923

Wattsburg, PA, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Jul 14, 1984

ParentsD

Frank Tokarczyk and Mary Sadjak

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Susan Ann Houghton¹

F, #52204, b. 19 February 1949

Family: Bob Ekelund

Marriage*: Susan Ann Houghton married Bob Ekelund.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 19, 1949

PA, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2025

Edinboro, PA, USA

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/…

Christine Marie Houghton¹

F, #52205, b. 26 September 1950

Family: Thomas Kitson

Marriage*: Christine Marie Houghton married Thomas Kitson.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 26, 1950

PA, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2025

Erie, PA, USA

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Thomas Kitson¹

M, #52206

Family: Christine Marie Houghton

Marriage*: Thomas Kitson married Christine Marie Houghton, daughter of Robert Gail Houghton and Margaret Tokarczyk.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

James Patrick Houghton¹

M, #52207, b. 19 February 1956, d. 3 March 2025

Family: Deborah Johnston

Marriage*: James Patrick Houghton married Deborah Johnston.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 19, 1956

Quality Life, Grove City, PA, USA

Mil. Enls

U.S. Army and served at Fort Knox

Marriage

Living

2012

McKean, PA, USA

Death

Mar 3, 2025

Burial

Apr, 2025

James P. Houghton, 69, of McKean, passed away on March 3rd, 2025 at Quality Life, Grove City, after a short battle with Leukemia. Born in Erie on February 19, 1956, he was the son of Robert and Margaret Tokarczyk Houghton.

After growing up in the country side of McKean, he joined the U.S. Army and served at Fort Knox where he met his wife. They moved back to Erie where he was employed at General Electric as a Technical Specialist and was a union member until his retirement. He spent his time gardening, fishing and hunting with friends and family. He was a generous and friendly member of his community and will be missed.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Houghton, and sisters Christine Kitson and Susan Ekelund; his son James D. Houghton and wife Katharine, and grandchildren Nicholas and Evelyn Houghton. He was preceded in death by his wife Debra Houghton.

Friends may visit at Van Matre Funeral Home in Edinboro on Saturday, March 15th from 2:00 until time of a memorial service at 4:00 pm. Rev. Daryl Myer of Draketown Christian Church will officiate. A wake will follow at St. Francis Usher's Club in McKean. Condolences to www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com.

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Deborah Johnston¹

F, #52208, b. 24 July 1953, d. before 2025

Family: James Patrick Houghton

Marriage*: Deborah Johnston married James Patrick Houghton, son of Robert Gail Houghton and Margaret Tokarczyk.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 24, 1953

Marriage

Death

before 2025

ParentsD

W. and Viola Johnston

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Michael Jay Houghton¹

M, #52209, b. 21 August 1945

Family: Brenda Marie Scouten

Marriage*: Michael Jay Houghton married Brenda Marie Scouten on Nov 29, 1966 at Ripley, NY, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 21, 1945

Port Angeles, WA, USA¹

Marriage

Nov 29, 1966

Ripley, NY, USA¹

Contributn

2004

Michael contributed Excel files of all the US Census Houghton surname listings and DNA to the Houghton DNA Project.

DNA Project

Mar 17, 2004

Test: DNAPlus

DNA Project

Mar 17, 2004

Jotham Houghton; permission for name and data

Correspond

May 31, 2010

Living

2012

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Brenda Marie Scouten¹

F, #52210, b. 27 August 1948

Family: Michael Jay Houghton

Marriage*: Brenda Marie Scouten married Michael Jay Houghton, son of Robert Gail Houghton and Margaret Tokarczyk, on Nov 29, 1966 at Ripley, NY, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 27, 1948

Marriage

Nov 29, 1966

Ripley, NY, USA¹

ParentsD

Cleon Scouten and Rose Kusiak

Living

2012

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Terra Houghton¹

F, #52211, b. 23 July 1980

Family: Clint McCoy

Marriage*: Terra Houghton married Clint McCoy.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 23, 1980

Marriage

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Kimberly Kitson¹

F, #52212, b. 6 May 1985

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 6, 1985

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Thomas Kitson¹

M, #52213, b. 12 October 1987

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 12, 1987

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

James Duke Houghton¹

M, #52214, b. 21 January 1986

Family: Katherine (?)

Marriage: James Duke Houghton married Katherine (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 21, 1986

Living

2025

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Michael John Antonucci¹

M, #52215, b. 15 April 1967

Family: Sheila Marie Houghton

Marriage*: Michael John Antonucci married Sheila Marie Houghton, daughter of Michael Jay Houghton and Brenda Marie Scouten, on May 27, 2000 at Pittsburg, PA, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 15, 1967

Pittsburg, PA, USA¹

Marriage

May 27, 2000

Pittsburg, PA, USA¹

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Richard Paul Houghton¹

M, #52216, b. 24 September 1968

Family: Elisha Vivier

Partner*: Elisha Vivier and Richard Paul Houghton were the parents of Brooklyn.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 24, 1968

Partner

were the parents of Brooklyn²

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Michael J. Houghton, Jan 2005.

Valerie Ann Houghton¹

F, #52217, b. 21 May 1972

Family: Christopher Hoehn

Marriage*: Valerie Ann Houghton married Christopher Hoehn on May 10, 1996.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 21, 1972

Marriage

May 10, 1996

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

Christopher Hoehn¹

M, #52218, b. 19 June 1972

Family: Valerie Ann Houghton

Marriage*: Christopher Hoehn married Valerie Ann Houghton, daughter of Michael Jay Houghton and Brenda Marie Scouten, on May 10, 1996.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 19, 1972

Marriage

May 10, 1996

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 15 Feb 2001.

James Houghton

M, #52219, b. May 1845, d. before 1910

Family: Bridget (?)

Marriage*: James Houghton married Bridget (?) on circa 1870 mar 30 years in 1900 census.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May, 1845

Ireland, age 34 in 1880 census; age 55 in 1900 census¹

Immigration

1860

Marriage

circa 1870

mar 30 years in 1900 census¹

1880 Census

Jun 12, 1880

Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 34, a laborer^2,3

1900 Census

1900

Leiperville Prct, Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 55, day laborer; 9 children born, 7 living^1,4

Death

before 1910

wife is a widow

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1125; Family History Film: 1255125; Page: 137C; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 32, line 16, dwl 263-272.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leipenville, PA, Reel 61, Vol. 33, ED. 7, Sh. 32, Ln. 16.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Leiperville, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet: 17A; line 22, dwl 337-337.

Bridget (?)¹

F, #52220, b. February 1853, d. 15 May 1915

Family: James Houghton

Marriage: Bridget (?) married James Houghton on circa 1870 mar 30 years in 1900 census.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb, 1853

Ireland, age 27 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1900 census; age 52 in 1910 census¹

1880 Census

Jun 12, 1880

Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 34, a laborer^2,3

1900 Census

1900

Leiperville Prct, Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 55, day laborer; 9 children born, 7 living^1,4

1910 Census

1910

Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 52, widow, none^5,6

Note

1910

9 children born, 7 living

Obituary

Mar 16, 1915

Mrs. Bridget Houghton, one of the oldest residents of Lelperville, died at her home on Maddox street yesterday, allowing an illness of several months.
She was the widow of Jumes Houghton and enjoyed the acquaintance of a wide circle of friends who extend their deepest sympathy to the mem- bers of the family. Mrs. Houghton was an active member of St. Rose"of Lima Catholic church and was a member of several church organizations.
She is survived by the following children: Bernard. John, William, Charles, Mrs. James Willets, the latter a resident of Eddystone. The funeral wilt be held on Friday morning at 8 o’clock from her late residence. Solem Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St. Ruse of Lima church and interment will be made in St. Michael’s cemetery. The members of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality and of the Sacred Heart Society connectcd with the church have been invited to attend the funeral.

Death

May 15, 1915

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1125; Family History Film: 1255125; Page: 137C; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 32, line 16, dwl 263-272.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leipenville, PA, Reel 61, Vol. 33, ED. 7, Sh. 32, Ln. 16.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Leiperville, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet: 17A; line 22, dwl 337-337.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 105, V.N. 155, Ln. 477.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1340; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 155; line 94, dwl 473-477.

Annie Houghton¹

F, #52221, b. December 1873

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec, 1873

PA, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; age 26 in 1900 census²

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leipenville, PA, Reel 61, Vol. 33, ED. 7, Sh. 32, Ln. 16.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.

James Houghton¹

M, #52222, b. circa May 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa May, 1880

PA, USA, age 1/12 in 1880 census²

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Leipenville, PA, Reel 61, Vol. 33, ED. 7, Sh. 32, Ln. 16.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1125; Family History Film: 1255125; Page: 137C; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 32, line 16, dwl 263-272.

James Houghton¹

M, #52223, b. 10 May 1850, d. 31 August 1911

Family: Mary A. Carpenter

Marriage: James Houghton married Mary A. Carpenter on circa 1873 mar 23 y in 1900.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 10, 1850

PA, USA, age 30 in 1880 census; age 50 in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census; 1920 census of daughter Myrtle gives England²

1880 Census

1880

East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 30, farmer^3,4

1900 Census

1900

East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 50, farmer^5,2

1910 Census

1910

Leacock, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 60, farmer^1,6

Death

Aug 31, 1911

Research

possible parentage; next door to James Houghton's son Elam in 1920 census

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 61, Vol. 44, ED. 143, Sh. 28, Ln. 24.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1142; Family History Film: 1255142; Page: 455D; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 0075; line 24, dwl 267-276.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1355; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 102;
line 59, dwl 4-30-13-157-170.

Mary A. Carpenter^1,2

F, #52224, b. August 1855, d. 21 January 1924

Family: James Houghton

Marriage*: Mary A. Carpenter married James Houghton on circa 1873 mar 23 y in 1900.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug, 1855

PA, USA, age 25 in 1880 census; age 44 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 62 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

circa 1873

mar 23 y in 1900¹

1880 Census

1880

East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 30, farmer^3,4

1920 Census

1920

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 62, widow, cigar factory stripper⁵

Death

Jan 21, 1924

Lancaster, PA, USA

Parents - D

Elizabeth Houghton

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 61, Vol. 44, ED. 143, Sh. 28, Ln. 24.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1142; Family History Film: 1255142; Page: 455D; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 0075; line 24, dwl 267-276.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster Ward 6, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1583; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 65; line 24, dwl 230-206-218.

John Ervin Houghton¹

M, #52225, b. circa 1875

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1875

PA, USA, age 5 in 1880 census¹

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 61, Vol. 44, ED. 143, Sh. 28, Ln. 24.

Harvey George Houghton¹

M, #52226, b. 5 August 1877, d. 16 April 1937

Family: Gertrude Elizabeth Wilhelm

Marriage*: Harvey George Houghton married Gertrude Elizabeth Wilhelm on May, 1898 age 30 and 20 in 1930; mar 2 years in 1900; 11 y in 1910.⁴

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 5, 1877

East Lampeter Twp, PA, USA, Aug 1877, age 22 in 1900 census; Sep 1871, age 38 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census^2,3,1

Marriage

May, 1898

age 30 and 20 in 1930; mar 2 years in 1900; 11 y in 1910⁴

Death

Apr 16, 1937

Salisbury, PA, USA

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1893480.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 228, E.D. 161, S. ?, Ln. ?
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2056; Enumeration District: 34; sheet 3B, line 70, dwl 55-59.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 132, V.N. 57, Ln. 178.

Howard Elmer Houghton¹

M, #52227, b. 27 January 1879

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 27, 1879

PA, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; Jan 1879, age 21 in 1900 census^2,1

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1907639.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.

John Houghton^1,2

M, #52228, b. circa 1876

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1876

PA, USA, age 4 in 1880 census^1,2

Duplicate

Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, USA

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 61, Vol. 66, ED. 228, Sh. 14, Ln. 50.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1174; Family History Film: 1255174; Page: 393B; Enumeration District: 228; sheet 14, line 44, dwl 1258-100-136.

John M. Houghton^1,2

M, #52229, b. 6 June 1831, d. 7 January 1915

Family 1: Mary Jane Furman

Marriage*: John M. Houghton married Mary Jane Furman at Northumberland Co., PA, USA.^4,5

Family 2: Mary Anna Brosius

Marriage*: John M. Houghton married Mary Anna Brosius, daughter of Peter Brosius and Catherine Gonser, on circa 1864 mar 39 years in 1900 census; mar 46 y in 1910 census.^6,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 6, 1831

PA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census; age 68 in 1900 census; age 78 in 1910 census^1,2,3

Marriage

Northumberland Co., PA, USA^4,5

1860 Census

1860

Point, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, John M. Howton, age 28, miller⁴

Marriage

circa 1864

mar 39 years in 1900 census; mar 46 y in 1910 census^6,2

1870 Census

Aug 14, 1870

Upper Mahanoy, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 37, teaching⁷

1880 Census

1880

Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 46, a carpenter²

1900 Census

1900

Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 68, carpenter^8,9

1910 Census

1910

Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 78, none^10,11

Death

Jan 7, 1915

Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, 83 y 7 m 1 d³

Burial

Research

Death certificate gives parents: Elijah Houghton, b. England & Martha Mitchel, b. Scotland

Contributn

Brian has helped with the genealogy of John M. Houghton

ParentsS

1880 census: father born in England, mother in Scotland; 1900 and 1910 census: parents born in PA¹²

Research

Shamokin Cemetery

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, PA, Reel 61, Vol. 59, ED. 146, Sh. 13, Ln. 40.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1163; Family History Film: 1255163; Page: 110A; Enumeration District: 146; sheet 13, line 40, dwl 94-97.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Point, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1149; Page: 479; Family History Library Film: 805149.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave,” https://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID# 42715985.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 150, E.D. 151, Sh. 17/11, Ln. 62.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Upper Mahanoy, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1385; line 1, dwl 1-1.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 150, E.D. 151, Sh. 17/11, Ln. 62.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Shamokin, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 151; Sheet: 17B; line 52, dwl 31-308-318.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 193, V.N. 103, Ln. 111.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Shamokin Ward 5, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103; line 52, dwl 33-111-111.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1163; Family History Film: 1255163; Page: 110A; Enumeration District: 146; sheet.

Charles Percival Houghton^1,2

M, #52230, b. 28 April 1864, d. 23 September 1916

Family: Emma Louise Dreisbach

Marriage*: Charles Percival Houghton married Emma Louise Dreisbach on circa 1887 mar 13 years in 1900 census.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 28, 1864

PA, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census; May 1864, age 36 in 1900 census^3,2

Marriage

circa 1887

mar 13 years in 1900 census³

1900 Census

1900

Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 36, engineer^3,4

Death

Sep 23, 1916

Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland Co., PA, USA²

Burial

Note

Colliery Hoisting Engine noted on GS