Mary R. (?)1

F, #52921, b. circa 1833

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1833MA, USA, age 27 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 47 in 1880 census1
1870 Census1870Holden, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 42, farmer2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_566; Family History Film: 1254566; Page: 415A; Enumeration District: 870; sheet 33, line 24, dwl 259-352.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Holden, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 158b, line 32, dwl 159-173.

Lorenzo J. Powers1

M, #52922, b. circa 1843

Family: Louisa T. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1843MA, USA, age 27 in 1870 census; age 37 in 1880 census2
Marriage2
1870 Census1870Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, works in shoe factory1
1880 Census1880Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 373
ParentsSboth parents born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 194b, line 35, dwl 330-363.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 194b, line 39, dwl 330.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_565; Family History Film: 1254565; Page: 432A; Enumeration District: 846; sheet 69, line 19, dwl 541-758.

George M. Powers1

M, #52923, b. circa 1866

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1866MA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 194b, line 39, dwl 330.

Edwin B. Powers1

M, #52924, b. circa 1870

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1870MA, USA, age 2/12 in 1870 census; age 10 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 194b, line 39, dwl 330.

Margaret Haughton1

F, #52925, b. circa 1795

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1795Ireland, age 75 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870Leicester, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Leicester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 246b, line 22, dwl 403.

Margaret Haughton1

F, #52926, b. circa 1840

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1840Ireland, age 30 in 1870 census1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Leicester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 246b, line 22, dwl 403.

Ann Haughton1

F, #52927, b. circa 1845

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1845Ireland, age 25 in 1870 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Leicester, Worcester Co., MA, Box 653, p. 246b, line 22, dwl 403.

Annie Scott Phillips1,2

F, #52929, b. circa 1843, d. 3 June 1883

Family: Alexander Alpheus Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1843VA, USA, age 17, VA, in 1860 census; age 27, VA, in 1870 census; age 37, WV, in 1880 census1
MarriageDec 31, 1859Upshur Co., WV, USA, LDS Film #19038821,3
1860 Census1860Lewis Co., VA, USA, age 29, farmer; 2 houses from brother James W.4
1880 Census1880Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, USA1
DeathJun 3, 1883Upshur Co., WV, USA3
ParentsDHorace and Susan Phillips3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Not Stated, Lewis, Virginia; Roll: M653_1358; Page: 88; line 14, dwl 579-579.

Mary L. Houghton1

F, #52930, b. circa 1864

Family: James L. Rexroad

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1864Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 8 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census1,2
MarriageOct 12, 1890Upshur Co., WV, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Lucy V. Houghton1

F, #52931, b. circa 1866

Family: Abraham Burr

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1866Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census1,2
MarriageOct 4, 1882Upshur Co., WV, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Charles May Houghton1,2

M, #52932, b. 28 January 1868, d. 15 June 1959

Family: Elizabeth Flora McLaughlin

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 28, 1868Walkersville, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 12 in 1880 census; age 46, VA, in 1910 census; age 51, WV, in 1920 census; age 62 in 1930 census; age 72 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageNov 21, 1893Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 27 and 19; age 17 in 1910 census3
1910 Census1910Pastures, Augusta Co., VA, USA, age 46, lumberman; and parents in law Ben and Sarah McLaughlin4
1920 Census1920Basic City, Augusta Co., VA, USA, age 51, lumberman5
1930 Census1930South River, Augusta Co., VA, USA, age 626
1940 Census1940Newport News, Newport News City Co., VA, USA, age 72, works gardens7
DeathJun 15, 1959VA, USA
BurialRiverview Cemetery, waynesboro, VA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pastures, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: T624_1621; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 39; line 32, dwl 28-29.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Basic City, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: T625_1880; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 49; line 85, dwl 290-306.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , South River, Augustus Co., Virginia; Roll: 2435; Enumeration District: 17; Page 111, Sheet: 14A; line 12, dwl 236-275.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4310; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 113-29.

Rosie Belle Houghton1

F, #52933, b. circa 1870

Family: Willie Ellsworth Ross

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1870Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 2/12 in 1870 census; age 10 in 1880 census2,1
MarriageJun 17, 1891Upshur Co., WV, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.

Alice A. Houghton1

F, #52934, b. circa 1872

Family: Robert E. Alderman

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1872Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 8 in 1880 census1
MarriageMay 2, 1889Upshur Co., WV, USA2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Lonnie Annie Houghton1

F, #52935, b. June 1874

Family: George William Wilson

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun, 1874Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 6 in 1880 census2,3
MarriageMar 16, 1892Upshur Co., WV, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.

David M. Houghton1

M, #52936, b. circa 1876

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1876WV, USA, age 4 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Meads Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 129, S. 9, Ln. 20.

Jasper Newton Houghton1,2

M, #52937, b. August 1848, d. 5 April 1938

Family: Christina Lewis

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug, 1848Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 31 in 1880 census; age "57", WV, in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census; given as WV in 1930 census1,3
MarriageMay 2, 1878Lewis Co., WV, USA1,2
1880 Census1880Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 31, a shoemaker; and James L. Lewis, 32, VA; Catherine Lewis, 22, VA; Willis Lewis, 4, WV; and Lora Ellen Lewis, 3, WV1,4
1900 Census1900age 57, stove maker; 6 children born, 6 living5
1910 Census1910Court House, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 61, shoemaker6
DeathApr 5, 1938Weston, Lewis Co., WV, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 66?, E.D. 131, S. 22, Ln. 34.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Roll: T9_1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 131; Reel 12, Vol. 66?, E.D. 131, S. 22, Ln. 34, dwl 177.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 57; Sheet: 2B; line 82, dwl 36-36.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 45;
    line 67, dwl 11-325-330.

Christina Lewis1,2

F, #52938, b. March 1857, d. 14 September 1939

Family: Jasper Newton Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar, 1857Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 22 in 1880 census; age 43, WV, in 1900 census; age 62, WV, in 1910 census1,3
MarriageMay 2, 1878Lewis Co., WV, USA1,3
1880 Census1880Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 31, a shoemaker; and James L. Lewis, 32, VA; Catherine Lewis, 22, VA; Willis Lewis, 4, WV; and Lora Ellen Lewis, 3, WV1,4
1900 Census1900age 57, stove maker; 6 children born, 6 living5
ResidenceJun 5, 1917Weston, Lewis Co., WV, USA
DeathSep 14, 1939Weston, Lewis Co., WV, USA3
ParentsDJonathan Lewis and Elizabeth Pomine; both born in VA/WV
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 66?, E.D. 131, S. 22, Ln. 34.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Roll: T9_1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 131; Reel 12, Vol. 66?, E.D. 131, S. 22, Ln. 34, dwl 177.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 57; Sheet: 2B; line 82, dwl 36-36.

Estella Myrtle Houghton1,2

F, #52939, b. 10 August 1879

Family: Alfred Smith Fisher

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 10, 1879Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 9/12 in 1880 census; aug 1879, age 20 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census1,2
Occupation1910seamstress
MarriageAug 15, 1916Lewis Co., WV, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 66?, E.D. 131, S. 22, Ln. 34.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

John Henry Houghton1,2

M, #52940, b. 5 February 1854, d. before 1930

Family 1: Columbia Goff

  • Marriage*: John Henry Houghton married Columbia Goff on 1875 mar 25 y in 1900 census.5

Family 2: Alice G. (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 5, 1854Sand Fork, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 6, VA, in 1860 census; age 16, VA, in 1870 census; age 25, VA, in 1880 census; Feb 1854, age 46 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census3,4
Marriage1875mar 25 y in 1900 census5
1880 Census1880Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, USA, age 25, a farmer; and Barm Goff, 19, VA and Cyrus Goff, 18, VA, both brother in laws1,6
Marriagecirca 1890she age 21, first mar7
Marriage8
1900 Census1900DeKalb, Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 46, farmer5
1910 Census1910Troy, Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 54, farmer, widower9
1920 Census1920DeKalb, Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 65, farmer; and sister in law Minerva Heckert, 56, widow, WV8
Deathbefore 19307
ResearchJackie Kwasigroh: My father-in-law has a letter that was written to his grandmother, Estella Clyde Houghton, from her uncle, John H Houghton. He wrote it when he was quite old and tells about his children. Some of his children moved to Louisiana.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 147, S. 33, Ln. 19.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Meade, Upshur Co., WV, p. 395, line 11, dwl 76-70.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1758; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 30; line 58, dwl 97-97.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, Roll: T9_1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 315A; Enumeration District: 147; Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 147, S. 33, Ln. 19, dwl 276-284.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Richland, Ohio; Roll: 1864; Page: 116 ; Enumeration District: 27; sheet 49A; line 21, dwl 1108-1175.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46; line 28, dwl 22-22.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42; line 40, dwl 13-13.

Columbia Goff1,2

F, #52941, b. September 1850

Family: John Henry Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep, 1850WV, USA, age 21, VA, in 1880 census; age 49 in 1900 census3
Marriage1875mar 25 y in 1900 census3
1880 Census1880Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, USA, age 25, a farmer; and Barm Goff, 19, VA and Cyrus Goff, 18, VA, both brother in laws1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 147, S. 33, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, Roll: T9_1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 315A; Enumeration District: 147; Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 147, S. 33, Ln. 19, dwl 276-284.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1758; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 30; line 58, dwl 97-97.

William Allen Houghton1

M, #52942, b. 21 February 1876, d. 4 April 1939

Family: Birdie Mae Holloway

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 21, 1876DeKalb, Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; Feb 1876, age 24 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census1,2
Marriage3,1
1920 Census1920Police Jury Ward 2, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, USA, age 40, lawyer4
DeathApr 4, 1939LA, USA
BurialStevens Cemetery, Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, LA, USA
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685022.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 147, S. 33, Ln. 19.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Shannon Troy Smith, July 10, 2005.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Police Jury Ward 2, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: T625_631; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 116; line 53, dwl 43-43.

Francis M. Houghton1

M, #52943, b. 2 February 1878

Family: Bina Sayre

  • Marriage*: Francis M. Houghton married Bina Sayre on circa 1898 age 19 and 20; mar 12 y in 1910 census.3

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 2, 1878Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; Feb 1878, age 22 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1898age 19 and 20; mar 12 y in 1910 census3
1900 Census1900De Kalb, Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 22, farm laborer4
1910 Census1910De Kalb, Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 32, farmer5
1920 Census1920Union, Ritchie Co., WV, USA, age 41, farmer6
1930 Census1930Union, Nicolas Co., WV, USA, age 52, farmer; and mother in law N.A. Sayre, 75, WV, widow3
1940 Census1940Union, Ritchie Co., WV, USA, age 62, farmer7
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942Harrisville, WV, USA, WWII, age 648
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Ritchie Co., WV, USA, a farmer2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Murphy Dist., Ritchie Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 147, S. 33, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240090.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Ritchie Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2554; Enumeration District: 13; Page 154, Sheet 11A; line 30, dwl 240-241.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T623 1758; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 30; line 11, dwl 106-106.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39; line 41, dwl 120-122.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 126; line 65, dwl 363-371.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Ritchie, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4445; Page: 9A; Enumeration District:.
  8. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", 677.

Rev. Thomas Richard Houghton1

M, #52944, b. 26 December 1846, d. 24 May 1923

Family 1: Sarah Jane Cochran

Family 2: Rinda Cecile Horton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 26, 1846Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 4, VA, in 1850 census; age 13 in 1860 census; age 33, WV, in 1880 census; Dec 1846, age 53 in 1900 census; age 63 in 1910 census; age 73, VA, in 1920 census2,1,3,4
MarriageMar 22, 1874Weston, Lewis Co., WV, USA2,4
1880 Census1880Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 33, a farmer2,5
1900 Census1900Buffalo, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 53, preacher6
Immigration1905Sandy Hook, KY, USA
MarriageSep 4, 1908Muskogee, OK, USA, mar 1 y in 1910 census; his 2nd, her 1st mar7
1910 Census1910MacHire, Haskell Co., OK, USA, age 63, ?7
1920 Census1920Warner, Muskogee Co., OK, USA, age 73, church house clergyman8
DeathMay 24, 1923Warner, OK, USA3,4
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, WV, USA
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Dille, Clay Co., West Virginia (compiled by Brenda Hickman, 1996) , Rootsweb.com/~wvclay/wgcem.htm, May 29, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Roll: T9_1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 220D; Enumeration District: 130; Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28, dwl 169-169.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T623 1757; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 6; line 74, dwl 151-158.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , MacHire, Haskell, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1254; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 92; line 9, dwl 143-145.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Warner, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1477; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 101; line 92, dwl 23-25.

Sarah Jane Cochran1

F, #52945, b. 25 February 1858, d. 25 February 1905

Family: Rev. Thomas Richard Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 25, 1858Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 22 in 1880 census; Feb 1858, age 42 in 1900 census2,3,4
MarriageMar 22, 1874Weston, Lewis Co., WV, USA2,4
1880 Census1880Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 33, a farmer2,5
DeathFeb 25, 1905WV, USA3,4
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Dille, Clay Co., West Virginia (compiled by Brenda Hickman, 1996) , Rootsweb.com/~wvclay/wgcem.htm, May 29, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Roll: T9_1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 220D; Enumeration District: 130; Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28, dwl 169-169.

Homer Newton Houghton1,2

M, #52946, b. 16 January 1875, d. 1 August 1957

Family: Luanna Henderson

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 16, 1875Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; Jan 1875, age 25 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 55 in 1930 census1,3,4
MarriageDec 21, 18935,3
1900 Census1900Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 25, farmer; 4 children born, 4 living6
1910 Census1910Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 36, farmer; next door to brother Charles7
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Sutton, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 43, farmer4
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA4
1920 Census1920Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 44, farmer; 2 doors from brother Charles8
1930 Census1930Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 55, farmer9
1940 CensusMay 7, 1940Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 65, widowed, farmer; next door to son Marvin10
1950 US Census1950Birch, WV, USA, age 75, widowed, farmer; next door to son Virgil
DeathAug 1, 1957Gassaway Hospital, Gassaway, WV, USA11
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, WV, USA
ObituaryAn 82-year-old Braxton County man died yesterday at the Gassaway Hospital after a long illness. He was Homer N. Houghton of Strange Creek, a retired fanner and a member of the Walnut Grove Methodist Church at Strange Creek Surviving are eight sons: Lester of Akron, Ohio, Minter of Toledo, Ohio, Marvin of Hookersville, Charles and Ernest, both of Charleston, Earl of Birch River, and Flem and Virgil, both of Strange Creek; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Goad and Mrs. Albert Dean, both of Strange Creek. Two brothers, Minter of Sandyville and Thomas E. of Huntington; three sisters, Mrs. RE. Johnson of Charleston, Mrs. Maude Mick of Winchester, MA. and Mrs. J.O. Bleigh of Weston; a half-sister, Mrs. Roger Ghormley of Tahlequah, OK, 37 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. EST tomorrow at the Walnut Grove Church by the Rev. James Rogers. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from the Barlett mortuary at Gassaway to the church one hour before the service.
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Connie Dean, Aug. 19, 2003.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992379.
  5. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Dille, Clay Co., West Virginia (compiled by Brenda Hickman, 1996) , Rootsweb.com/~wvclay/wgcem.htm, May 29, 2002.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 2; Sheet: 7A; line 14, dwl 114-114.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1677; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2; line 44, dwl 239-239.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 163-163.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 2527; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 4; line 10, dwl 109-109.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4395; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 4-4.
  11. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Clara Mae Houghton1,2

F, #52947, b. 14 January 1876, d. 5 June 1917

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 14, 1876Gilmer Co., WV, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; Jan 1876, age 24 in 1900 census1,2
DeathJun 5, 1917OH, USA
BurialWalnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.

Charles William Houghton1,2

M, #52948, b. 23 September 1877, d. 4 September 1952

Family: Rosa May Henderson

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 23, 1877Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; Sep 1877, age 22 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census3,2,1
MarriageJan 9, 1903age 24 and 214,5
1910 Census1910Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 32, farmer6
Researchbetween 1918 and 1942
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA7
1920 Census1920Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 42, a farmer8
1930 Census1930Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 52, truck farmer9
1940 Census1940Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 62, widowed, farmer, proprietor10
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Stange Creek, Nicholas Co., WV, USA
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942Nicholas Co., WV, USA, WWII, age 6411
DeathSep 4, 1952Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
ObituaryWiden Pioneer Worker Dies.

Charles W. Houghton, 78, of Strange Creek, died Thursday, September 4, 1952 in a Charleston hospital following a short illness although he had not enjoyed good health for a long time. He was a son of the late Rev. and Mrs. T.R. Houghton and one of Clay county's finest citizens. Surviving are six daughters; Mrs. Prussia Gibson, Mrs. Maysel Given, Mrs. Lorah Martin and Mrs. Iva Paintiff, all of Strange Creek, Mrs. Ella Sigman and Mrs. Mozelle Brown, both of Widen, Alton of Strange Creek, Wilbert of Beckley and Carl of Richwood; four sisters, Mrs. Maude Mick of Winchester, MA, Mrs. Martha Johnson of Charleston, Mrs. Lucy Bleigh of Weston, and Mrs. Lilly Ghromley of Oklahoma; three brothers, Homer of Strange Creek, F.E. of Huntington, and Jim of Shandyville, his step-mother, Mrs. Rinda Houghton of Oklahoma and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Walnut Grove Methodist Church, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Lloyd Stidom officiating and burial was in the Church Cemetery under the direction of the Clay Funeral Home. He was a retired employee of Elk River Coal and Lumber Company at Widen and has been a member of Walnut Grove Methodist Church for over 30 years.

In Memory of Charles W. Houghton, born September 23, 1877, died September 4, 1952. Services from Walnut Grove Methodist Church, Sunday 11:00 a.m., September 7, 1952. Clergyman officiating Rev. Lloyd Stidom.

Final resting place, Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Clay Funeral Home, Inc., Carl L. Wilson, Director
Grandchild
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Dille, Clay Co., West Virginia (compiled by Brenda Hickman, 1996) , Rootsweb.com/~wvclay/wgcem.htm, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240090.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gregory/LGregory/…
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1677; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2; line 38, dwl 238-238.
  7. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992379.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 9A; line 49, dwl 161-161.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 4B; line 76, dwl 65-65.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4435; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 34-8.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://interactive.ancestry.com/1002/WV-2240090-0794/133932

Rhoda Ethel Houghton1,2,3

F, #52949, b. 3 March 1879, d. 26 February 1906

Family: Uriah Duffield

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 3, 1879Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 1 in 1880 census1
MarriageMar 19, 1898Clay Co., WV, USA4
DeathFeb 26, 19063
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Banks Dist., Upshur Co., WV, Roll: T9_1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 220D; Enumeration District: 130; Reel 12, Vol. 13, E.D. 130, S. 20, Ln. 28, dwl 169-169.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Elizabeth Jane McClain1

F, #52950, b. April 1844, d. 17 July 1933

Family: William Henry Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr, 1844Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 34, VA, in 1880 census; age 62, VA, in 1910 census; age 84, WV, in 1930 census2,3,4
MarriageJan 1, 18681
1880 Census1880Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 35, a carpenter2,5
1900 Census1900Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 55, carpenter; 8 children born, 6 living6
1910 Census1910Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, USA, age 64, farmer7
1920 Census1920Collins, WV, USA, age 74, farmer; and great granddaughter Lona L. Baker, 68
DeathJul 17, 1933Nicholas, Lewis Co., WV, USA4
ParentsDparents born in VA in 1880 and 1910 census; father born in WV, mother born in VA in 1930 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 6, E.D. 131, S. 16, Ln. 42.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richwood, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet 2B; line 83, dwl 22-39-39.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., WV, Roll: T9_1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 8D; Enumeration District: 131; Reel 12, Vol. 6, E.D. 131, S. 16, Ln. 42, dwl 129.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 57; Sheet: 2A; line 24, dwl 23-23.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 44; line 11, dwl 22-22.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Collins, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 121.