Houghton Surname Project

Maurice William Houghton¹

M, #53341, b. 27 June 1907, d. 9 June 2007

Family: Margaret Mary Weingaret

Marriage: Maurice William Houghton married Margaret Mary Weingaret on Jun 21, 1931 Minister/Priest 10-7-1932.²
Marriage*: Maurice William Houghton married Margaret Mary Weingaret on Oct 7, 1932 at Manasquan, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA.²

Biography

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Birth

Jun 27, 1907

New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census; also 27 Jun 1907 in Obit; Florida Death Index: 2 Mar 1907^2,3,4

Marriage

Oct 7, 1932

Manasquan, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA²

1940 Census

1940

North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 32, compact mfg co., traffic manager⁵

Residence

New Market, VA, USA⁶

1950 US Census

1950

New Brunswick, NJ, USA, age 43, wholesale med. mfg route clerk

Death

Jun 9, 2007

Winchester, VA, USA⁷

Obituary

Jul 3, 2007

Harrisonburg, VA, USA, Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - July 3, 2007
Deceased Name: Maurice W. Houghton
Maurice W. Houghton

Maurice William Houghton of 336 Hayneswood Lane in New Market, died June 9, 2007, in Winchester.

Mr. Houghton was born June 27, 1907, and was the son of the late Laura Truax and Edward Fenton Houghton of New Brunswick, N.J.

He graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1928 and attended Middlesex County Vocational School and Rutgers University Extension Division. He continued his education in 1953 in the transportation business and became an ICC practitioner.

Survivors include a son, Richard Houghton of Fort Worth, Texas; and two daughters, Patricia Boyce of Robinsville, N.J. and Diane Osworth of New Market.

His body was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Richard William Houghton, , Mar 29, 2001.
[S1021] Richard William Houghton, "Houghton, Silas, Descendants," Mar 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Florida Death Index, 1980-89: Houghton Surname.
[S415] E-mail from Richard William Houghton, April 19, 2010.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , North Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02360; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 12-86.
[S415] E-mail from Richard William Houghton, Mar. 29, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from son Richard William Houghton, Aug. 28, 2007.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Richard William Houghton¹

M, #53342, b. 18 July 1941

Family 1: Barbara Ann Wautlet

Marriage*: Richard William Houghton married Barbara Ann Wautlet on Jul 5, 1967 at Renton, King Co., WA, USA.²
Divorce*: Richard William Houghton and Barbara Ann Wautlet were divorced circa 1973.

Family 2: Susan Frederickson Petersen

Marriage*: Richard William Houghton married Susan Frederickson Petersen on May 15, 1976 at Bountiful, Davis Co., UT, USA.²
Divorce*: Richard William Houghton and Susan Frederickson Petersen were divorced circa 1982.

Family 3: Mary Beth Weigel

Marriage*: Richard William Houghton married Mary Beth Weigel on Sep 18, 2005.³

Biography

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Birth

Jul 18, 1941

Sommerville, Sommerset Co., NJ, USA²

Marriage

Jul 5, 1967

Renton, King Co., WA, USA²

Divorce

circa 1973

Marriage

May 15, 1976

Bountiful, Davis Co., UT, USA²

Divorce

circa 1982

Author

2001

Richard created a Gedcom from FTM of descendants of Silas Houghton, authored by Edward S. Houghton²

Contributn

Mar 3, 2001

Gedcom of descendants of Silas Houghton, authored by Edward S. Houghton, and created by Richard William Houghton²

Marriage

Sep 18, 2005

Residence

2010

Emory, Rains Co., TX, USA, richardwhoughton@verizon.net

Biography

Richard lived in New Brunswick, New Jersey until the age of 19. He worked in Princeton Junction, New Jersey then moved to Santa Monica, California. He then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, moved again to Seattle, Washington, where he met Barbara Ann. They married and moved to Glendale, California. They divorced after 6 years. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he met Susan. She had two children from a previous marriage. They moved to Saint George, Utah where he was a general contractor. Susan and Richard owned two day care centers in Saint George. They divorced in 1983 after 6 years. He then moved to Fort Worth, Texas. where he was a contract engineer. He is now living in Emory, Rains Co., Texas.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Richard William Houghton, , Mar 29, 2001.
[S1021] Richard William Houghton, "Houghton, Silas, Descendants," Mar 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Richard William Houghton, Sep 5, 2007.

Harriett Houghton Wagnon^1,2

F, #53343, b. 1832, d. 1886

Family: Winfield S. J. Lampkin

Marriage*: Harriett Houghton Wagnon married Winfield S. J. Lampkin on Jul 20, 1850 at Clarke Co., GA, USA.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

1832

Duplicate

Marriage

Jul 20, 1850

Clarke Co., GA, USA^1,2

Census

1880

Auburn, AL, USA, She stated father born in KY²

Residence

Auburn, AL, USA²

Death

1886

Auburn, AL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S95] Newspaper, Southern Christian Advocate, 16 Jan. 1877.
[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Winfield S. J. Lampkin^1,2

M, #53344, b. 1830

Family: Harriett Houghton Wagnon

Marriage*: Winfield S. J. Lampkin married Harriett Houghton Wagnon, daughter of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Jul 20, 1850 at Clarke Co., GA, USA.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

1830

Marriage

Jul 20, 1850

Clarke Co., GA, USA^1,2

Residence

Auburn, AL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S95] Newspaper, Southern Christian Advocate, 16 Jan. 1877.
[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

James Thomas Wagnon¹

M, #53345, b. 1822, d. 2 December 1882

Family 1: Lucinda V. McGehee

Marriage*: James Thomas Wagnon married Lucinda V. McGehee.

Family 2: Susan Elizabeth Ballow

Marriage*: James Thomas Wagnon married Susan Elizabeth Ballow.¹

Biography

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Birth

1822

Greensboro, Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Dec 2, 1882

Loachapora, Lee Co., AL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Edwin Augustus Wagnon¹

M, #53346, b. 29 July 1819, d. 18 December 1860

Family: Anna Lewis Kendrick

Marriage*: Edwin Augustus Wagnon married Anna Lewis Kendrick on Nov 10, 1851 at Charlston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.²

Biography

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Birth

Jul 29, 1819

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Marriage

Nov 10, 1851

Charlston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA²

Death

Dec 18, 1860

Greene Co., GA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.
[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001.

Anna Lewis Kendrick¹

F, #53347, b. 28 October 1828, d. 28 January 1906

Family: Edwin Augustus Wagnon

Marriage*: Anna Lewis Kendrick married Edwin Augustus Wagnon, son of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Nov 10, 1851 at Charlston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 28, 1828

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA²

Marriage

Nov 10, 1851

Charlston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Residence

Oct 31, 1876

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, USA¹

Death

Jan 28, 1906

Augusta Co., GA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Joshua Henry Wagnon¹

M, #53348, b. 1820

Family: Emily Southerland

Marriage*: Joshua Henry Wagnon married Emily Southerland on Aug 21, 1845 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

1820

Marriage

Aug 21, 1845

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Emily Southerland¹

F, #53349

Family: Joshua Henry Wagnon

Marriage*: Emily Southerland married Joshua Henry Wagnon, son of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Aug 21, 1845 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Aug 21, 1845

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Susan Elizabeth Ballow¹

F, #53350

Family: James Thomas Wagnon

Marriage*: Susan Elizabeth Ballow married James Thomas Wagnon, son of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Mary Jane Wagnon¹

F, #53351, b. 1824

Family: James M. Carlton

Marriage*: Mary Jane Wagnon married James M. Carlton on Dec 17, 1838 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1824

Marriage

Dec 17, 1838

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

James M. Carlton¹

M, #53352

Family: Mary Jane Wagnon

Marriage*: James M. Carlton married Mary Jane Wagnon, daughter of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Dec 17, 1838 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Dec 17, 1838

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

John Peter Wagnon¹

M, #53353, b. 10 April 1828, d. 6 June 1897

Family: Mary Jane Moore

Marriage*: John Peter Wagnon married Mary Jane Moore on Dec 14, 1848 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Apr 10, 1828

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 14, 1848

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Death

Jun 6, 1897

Siloam, Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Mary Jane Moore¹

F, #53354, b. 19 May 1830, d. 10 August 1921

Family: John Peter Wagnon

Marriage*: Mary Jane Moore married John Peter Wagnon, son of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Dec 14, 1848 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 19, 1830

Marriage

Dec 14, 1848

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Death

Aug 10, 1921

Siloam, Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

William Cone Wagnon¹

M, #53355, b. circa 1830

Family: Mary Jane Daniel

Marriage*: William Cone Wagnon married Mary Jane Daniel.^1,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1830

Marriage

^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.
[S415] E-mail from Janie Wagnon, Oct 18, 2005.

Jolah Wagnon¹

M, #53356, b. circa 1831

Family: Lizzie (?)

Marriage*: Jolah Wagnon married Lizzie (?)¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1831

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Marriage

Note

They moved to Athens, BA, and later to Chatanooga, TN, where they lived until their deaths. They may have had sons living near Opelika, AL.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Lizzie (?)¹

F, #53357

Family: Jolah Wagnon

Marriage*: Lizzie (?) married Jolah Wagnon, son of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Rebecca A. Wagnon¹

F, #53358, b. 1835

Family: John C. Moore

Marriage*: Rebecca A. Wagnon married John C. Moore on Jan 22, 1857 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1835

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Marriage

Jan 22, 1857

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

John C. Moore¹

M, #53359

Family: Rebecca A. Wagnon

Marriage*: John C. Moore married Rebecca A. Wagnon, daughter of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Jan 22, 1857 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Athens, Clarke Co., GA, USA¹

Marriage

Jan 22, 1857

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Julia A. Wagnon¹

F, #53360, b. 1838

Family: Champion D. Marable

Marriage*: Julia A. Wagnon married Champion D. Marable on Aug 19, 1886 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1838

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Marriage

Aug 19, 1886

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Champion D. Marable¹

M, #53361

Family: Julia A. Wagnon

Marriage*: Champion D. Marable married Julia A. Wagnon, daughter of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Aug 19, 1886 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Aug 19, 1886

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

son Wagnon¹

M, #53362, b. 1840

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1840

Death

young

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Wesley F. Wagnon¹

M, #53363, b. 1842, d. 1864

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1842

Milit-Beg

in Company A, Phillips Georgia legion. He joined the Sixth Alabama Reegiment with which he remained until he was wounded at the battle of Seven Pines. After this he joined the cavalry, but desiring to be with his brother, he subsequently joined the Green Rifles, under Capt. Jno. C. Fuller, with whom he was killed.¹

Death

1864

VA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Eugenius N. Wagnon¹

M, #53364, b. 1844

Family: Mary E. Gantt

Marriage*: Eugenius N. Wagnon married Mary E. Gantt on Jan 23, 1866 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1844

Marriage

Jan 23, 1866

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Mary E. Gantt¹

F, #53365

Family: Eugenius N. Wagnon

Marriage*: Mary E. Gantt married Eugenius N. Wagnon, son of Thomas Poythress Wagnon Jr and Harriet Crutchfield Houghton, on Jan 23, 1866 at Greene Co., GA, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Jan 23, 1866

Greene Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Paul Wagnon, Mar 30, 2001, descendancy chart of Thomas P. Wagon.

Mary Elizabeth Wilson¹

F, #53366, b. 26 May 1943

Family: James Warren Housworth

Marriage*: Mary Elizabeth Wilson married James Warren Housworth, son of John Will Housworth Sr and Beulah Irene Houghton, on Dec 29, 1977 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, USA.^1,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 26, 1943

Marriage

Dec 29, 1977

Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, USA^1,2

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Miller-Housworth, Apr. 9, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Penny S. Smith, Oct. 28, 2001.

James Warren Housworth¹

M, #53367, b. 12 June 1937, d. 11 November 1992

Family 1: Caroline (?)

Marriage*: James Warren Housworth married Caroline (?)¹

Family 2: Mary Elizabeth Wilson

Marriage*: James Warren Housworth married Mary Elizabeth Wilson on Dec 29, 1977 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, USA.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

Jun 12, 1937

Denver, CO, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 29, 1977

Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, USA^1,2

Death

Nov 11, 1992

Lake City, FL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Miller-Housworth, Apr. 9, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Penny S. Smith, Oct. 28, 2001.

Lena Bell Cadby^1,2

F, #53368, b. 14 October 1881, d. 16 July 1969

Family: Fay George Houghton

Marriage*: Lena Bell Cadby married Fay George Houghton, son of Truman Hurlburt Houghton Sr and Julia Ardell Largett, on Dec 2, 1903 at Cartidge, NY, USA, married 6 years in 1910 census.

Biography

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Birth

Oct 14, 1881

NY, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census^1,3,4

Marriage

Dec 2, 1903

Cartidge, NY, USA, married 6 years in 1910 census

1910 Census

1910

Delmore, McPherson Co., KS, USA, age 36, farmer⁵

1920 Census

1920

Valley, Morris Co., KS, USA, age 47, farmer^3,4

1930 Census

1930

Hampden, Coffey Co., KS, USA, age 56, farmer⁶

1940 Census

1940

Hampden, Coffey Co., KS, USA, age 66, farmer⁷

1950 US Census

1950

Denver, CO, USA, age 69, divorced

Death

Jul 16, 1969

Longmont, Boulder Co., CO, USA^1,2

Burial

Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, CO, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Miller-Housworth, Apr. 9, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Penny S. Smith, Oct. 28, 2001.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Morris Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 33, E.D. 92, S. 4, Ln. 1.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Valley, Morris, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 92; line 1, dwl 1-1.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Delmore, McPherson, Kansas; Roll: T624_446; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53; line 64, dwl 37-37.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hampden, Coffey, Kansas; Roll: 697; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 426.0; FHL microfilm: 2340432; line 99, dwl 105.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hampden, Coffey, Kansas; Roll: T627_1225; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16-6; line 19, dwl 97.

Beulah Irene Houghton¹

F, #53369, b. 3 November 1910, d. 9 October 1963

Family: John Will Housworth Sr

Marriage*: Beulah Irene Houghton married John Will Housworth Sr on May 13, 1935.^1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Nov 3, 1910

Dunlap, KS, USA, age 9 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census^1,2,3

1930 Census

1930

Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, USA, age 19, hatchery helper, boarder⁴

Marriage

May 13, 1935

^1,2

Death

Oct 9, 1963

Lyons, CO, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Miller-Housworth, Apr. 9, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Penny S. Smith, Oct. 28, 2001.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Valley, Morris, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 92; line 1, dwl 1-1.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Burlington, Coffey, Kansas; Roll: 697; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 2; line 76, dwl 314-540-543.

John Will Housworth Sr^1,2

M, #53370, b. 29 September 1885, d. 27 October 1965

Family: Beulah Irene Houghton

Marriage*: John Will Housworth Sr married Beulah Irene Houghton, daughter of Fay George Houghton and Lena Bell Cadby, on May 13, 1935.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

Sep 29, 1885

Richland, KS, USA¹

Marriage

May 13, 1935

^1,2

Death

Oct 27, 1965

Lyons, CO, USA, Smith: Boulder, CO^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Mary Miller-Housworth, Apr. 9, 2001.
[S415] E-mail from Penny S. Smith, Oct. 28, 2001.