Houghton Surname Project

Mary (?)¹

F, #56851, b. circa 1839

Family: Martyn Van Buren Houghton b. c 1834

Marriage*: Mary (?) married Martyn Van Buren Houghton, son of William Peck Houghton and Tamar Fuller.¹

Lavonia A. Houghton b. c 1861
William W. Houghton b. c 1863
Elinor Houghton b. c 1865
Clara E. Houghton b. c 1867
Charles V. Houghton⁴ b. 3 Sep 1870, d. 28 May 1942
Jenny A. Houghton⁴ b. c 1873
Agnes Mary Houghton+⁶ b. c 1898

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Birth

circa 1839

NY, USA, age 21 in 1860 census; age 31 in 1870 census; age 41 in 1880 census; age 70 in 1910 census; age 80 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1860 Census

1860

Macomb, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 26, farmer; 2 houses from brother Jonathan and parents; with 2 of deceased brother William's sons²

1870 Census

1870

Hammond, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 36, a laboring man³

1880 Census

1880

Lapeer, Lapeer Co., MI, USA, age 46, works on RR⁴

1910 Census

1910

Laramie, Albany Co., WY, USA, age 70, widow, 6 children born, 4 living⁵

ParentsD

parents born in NY; MA and NY in 1910 census

Research

?? Mary may not be mother of Franklin and David, given her age

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Ln 9, dwl 124-125.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M653_852; Page: 14; line 29, dwl 102-102.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Hammond, St. Lawrence Co., NY, p. 300b, Ln 9, dwl 124-125.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: T9_589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 174; line 36, dwl 162-170.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Laramie, Albany, Wyoming; Roll: T624_1745; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1375758.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Laramie Ward 3, Albany, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2025; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 7; line 81, dwl 508-85-90.

Lavonia A. Houghton¹

F, #56852, b. circa 1861

Father*: Martyn Van Buren Houghton b. c 1834
Mother*: Mary (?) b. c 1839

Biography

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Birth

circa 1861

NY, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 18 in 1880 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Ln 9, dwl 124-125.

William W. Houghton

M, #56853, b. circa 1863

Father*: Martyn Van Buren Houghton b. c 1834
Mother*: Mary (?) b. c 1839

Biography

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Birth

circa 1863

NY, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Laramie, Albany Co., WY, USA, age 70, widow, 6 children born, 4 living²

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Ln 9, dwl 124-125.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Laramie, Albany, Wyoming; Roll: T624_1745; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1375758.

Elinor Houghton¹

F, #56854, b. circa 1865

Father*: Martyn Van Buren Houghton b. c 1834
Mother*: Mary (?) b. c 1839

Biography

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Birth

circa 1865

NY, USA, age 5 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Ln 9, dwl 124-125.

Clara E. Houghton¹

F, #56855, b. circa 1867

Father*: Martyn Van Buren Houghton b. c 1834
Mother*: Mary (?) b. c 1839

Biography

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Birth

circa 1867

NY, USA, age 3 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Ln 9, dwl 124-125.

Marie Houghton¹

F, #56856, b. circa 1895

Father*: Frank Winters Houghton b. 30 Aug 1866, d. 3 Sep 1941
Mother*: Sarah M. Trask b. 5 Jul 1870, d. 31 Mar 1955

Biography

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Birth

circa 1895

PA, USA, age 15 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Erie Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 111, V.N. 138, Ln. 80.

Fred Houghton^1,2

M, #56857, b. circa 1854

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1854

England, age 56 in 1910 census; age 65 in 1920 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Tarentum, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 56, widower, glass cutter, plate glass co., boarder with William C. Turner family^1,2

1920 Census

1920

Charleroi, Washington, PA, USA, age 65, glass cutter, glass house, boarder³

ParentsD

both parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Tarentum, Allegheny Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 18, V.N. 247, Ln. 5.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Tarentum Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1297; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 247;
line 31, dwl 28.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1660; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 148; line 99.

Della M. Houghton¹

F, #56858, b. circa 1901

Father*: Frederick Charles Houghton b. 2 Aug 1863, d. 21 Jan 1942
Mother*: Lydia Bell Statler b. 21 Jan 1867, d. 23 Jun 1911

Biography

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Birth

circa 1901

PA, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 19 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 71, V.N. 127, Ln. 7.

Eugene Clifton Houghton¹

M, #56859, b. 27 November 1905, d. 16 April 1978

Father*: Frederick Charles Houghton b. 2 Aug 1863, d. 21 Jan 1942
Mother*: Lydia Bell Statler b. 21 Jan 1867, d. 23 Jun 1911

Family: Mary Joe Walters b. 8 Feb 1905, d. 19 Nov 1977

Marriage*: Eugene Clifton Houghton married Mary Joe Walters on circa 1928 at PA, USA, ages 22 and 22.²

Paul James Houghton+² b. 3 Apr 1924, d. 3 Apr 1997
Lois Jean Houghton² b. c 1930, d. 24 Oct 2006
Donald Houghton³ b. c 1931
Patricia Houghton³ b. c 1933
Marion Houghton³ b. c 1934
John Houghton³ b. c 1936

Biography

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Birth

Nov 27, 1905

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1940 census; age 34 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1928

PA, USA, ages 22 and 22²

1930 Census

1930

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 24, steel mill craneman; and father in law James A. Walters, 75²

Mil. Draft

1940

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 40, Occupation: Bethlehem Steel Company

1940 Census

1940

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 34, steel mill craneman; and father in law James A. Walters, 85³

1950 US Census

1950

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 44, steel mill craneman

Death

Apr 16, 1978

Johnstown, PA, USA

Burial

Saint John Gualbert Roman Catholic Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 71, V.N. 127, Ln. 7.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2013; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 78; Image: 141.0; FHL microfilm: 2341747; line 52, dwl 811.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3455; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-112; line 40, dwl 536.

Hannah M. (?)^1,2

F, #56860, b. 1874, d. 1914

Biography

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Birth

1874

PA, USA, age 35 in 1910 census^1,2

1910 Census

1910

Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 35, railroad brakeman^2,3

Death

1914

Burial

PA, USA

ParentsD

parents born in PA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Michael F. Houghton, Nov 19, 2006: GS.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sunbury Ward 3, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 113; line 53, dwl 528-325-330.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 194, V.N. 113, Ln. 330.

Alice (?)^1,2

F, #56861, b. circa 1881, d. before 1940

Family: Freeland James Houghton b. 29 Mar 1882

Marriage*: Alice (?) married Freeland James Houghton, son of George W. Houghton and Mary L. (?), on circa 1901 age 19 and 20.¹

Ethel M. Houghton b. c 1904
Catherine Houghton b. c 1906
Chester B. Houghton b. 4 Jul 1906, d. Oct 1975

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1881

PA, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1901

age 19 and 20¹

1910 Census

1910

Mohnton, Berks Co., PA, USA, age 28, hat factory sizer^1,2

1920 Census

1920

Shillington, Berks Co., PA, USA, age 37, m shop helper³

Death

before 1940

husband is widowed

ParentsD

parents born in PA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Berks Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 51, V.N. 38, Ln. 294.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mohnton, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1313; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 38;
line 19, dwl 289-294.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1536; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 138; line 68, dwl 207-212.

Ethel M. Houghton^1,2,3

F, #56862, b. circa 1904

Father*: Freeland James Houghton b. 29 Mar 1882
Mother*: Alice (?) b. c 1881, d. b 1940

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1904

PA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Berks Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 51, V.N. 38, Ln. 294.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mohnton, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1313; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 38;
line 19, dwl 289-294.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1536; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 138; line 68, dwl 207-212.

Catherine Houghton^1,2

F, #56863, b. circa 1906

Father*: Freeland James Houghton b. 29 Mar 1882
Mother*: Alice (?) b. c 1881, d. b 1940

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1906

PA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Berks Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 51, V.N. 38, Ln. 294.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mohnton, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1313; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 38;
line 19, dwl 289-294.

Chester B. Houghton^1,2

M, #56864, b. 4 July 1906, d. October 1975

Father*: Freeland James Houghton b. 29 Mar 1882
Mother*: Alice (?) b. c 1881, d. b 1940

Family: Mary C. (?) b. c 1911, d. Jan 1983

Marriage*: Chester B. Houghton married Mary C. (?)⁴

Biography

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Birth

Jul 4, 1906

Mohnton, PA, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census³

Occupation

1930

a boilermaker

Marriage

⁴

Mil. Draft

1940

Mohnton, PA, USA, age 34, Occupation: Reading Railroad Co

1940 Census

1940

Brecknock, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 34, none⁴

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

1950 US Census

1950

Brecknock, PA, USA, age 43, tap room operator

Death

Oct, 1975

Mohnton, PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Mohnton, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1313; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 38;
line 19, dwl 289-294.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Shillington, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1536; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 138; line 68, dwl 207-212.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Berks Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 51, V.N. 38, Ln. 294.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Brecknock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3528; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 36-4; line 11, dwl 2.

Clara K. (?)¹

F, #56865, b. circa 1889

Family: Grant Rudolf Houghton b. 26 Jun 1889, d. 22 Dec 1957

Marriage*: Clara K. (?) married Grant Rudolf Houghton, son of William C. Houghton and Jane Emma (?), on circa 1910 mar 0 y in 1910 census.¹
Divorce*: Clara K. (?) and Grant Rudolf Houghton were divorced.⁵

Francis Xavier Houghton⁴ b. 1 Nov 1911, d. 21 Sep 1964
Anthony Jules Houghton+⁴ b. 11 May 1918, d. 6 Jul 2009
Regina K. Houghton⁴ b. c 1923

Biography

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Birth

circa 1889

PA, USA, age 21 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1910

mar 0 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Anthony, Montour Co., PA, USA, age 20, public school teacher^1,2

1920 Census

1920

Pittsburgh, PA, USA, age 30, Railway Mail clerk³

1930 Census

1930

Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 40, US Government Railway Mail⁴

Divorce

⁵

1940 Census

1940

Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 51, divorced, eighth grade, housework⁵

ParentsD

parents born in PA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Montour Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 185, V.N. 39, Ln. 120.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1380; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 39;
line 86, dwl 117-120.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsburgh Ward 22, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1524; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 676; line 80, dwl 1115-111-189.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2076; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 78; line 44, dwl 826-11-11.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3566; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 41-71; line 59, dwl 424.

Hannah Houghton^1,2

M, #56866, b. circa 1885

Biography

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Birth

circa 1885

Ireland, age 25 in 1910 census¹

Immigration

1895

1910 Census

1910

Easttown, Chester Co., PA, USA, age 25, single, private family cook^1,2

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Chester, PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 80, V.N. 25, Ln. 376.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Easttown, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1328; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 25;
line 24, dwl 371-376.

Harry Haughton¹

M, #56867, b. 18 October 1881, d. 17 October 1952

Father*: William Henry Haughton b. 19 Feb 1855, d. 21 Apr 1937
Mother*: Mary Ann Haddock b. 12 Dec 1852, d. 3 Apr 1916

Family: Mary M. Rudge b. 24 Jan 1883, d. 27 Nov 1976

Marriage*: Harry Haughton married Mary M. Rudge on Jul 9, 1907 at Johnstown, PA, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Oct 18, 1881

England, age 28 in 1910 censu

Immigration

1904

Marriage

Jul 9, 1907

Johnstown, PA, USA¹

1910 Census

1910

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 28, steel works laborer^1,2

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 36, British inspector, British Government

1920 Census

1920

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 35, public school janitor³

1930 Census

1930

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 48, public school janitor

1940 Census

1940

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 58, public school janitor; Mary was his helper⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 68, no occup

Death

Oct 17, 1952

Johnstown, PA, USA

Burial

Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA, USA, Plot: Section HI 4 - Lot 103

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 72, V.N. 137, Ln. 605.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown Ward 17, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1324; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375337.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown Ward 7, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1546; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 180.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03454; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 11-78.

Mary M. Rudge¹

F, #56868, b. 24 January 1883, d. 27 November 1976

Family: Harry Haughton b. 18 Oct 1881, d. 17 Oct 1952

Marriage*: Mary M. Rudge married Harry Haughton, son of William Henry Haughton and Mary Ann Haddock, on Jul 9, 1907 at Johnstown, PA, USA.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jan 24, 1883

jJohnstown, PA, USA, age 26 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

Jul 9, 1907

Johnstown, PA, USA¹

1910 Census

1910

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 28, steel works laborer^1,2

1920 Census

1920

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 35, public school janitor³

1930 Census

1930

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 48, public school janitor

1940 Census

1940

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 58, public school janitor; Mary was his helper⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 68, no occup

Death

Nov 27, 1976

Johnstown, PA, USA

Burial

Grandview Cemetery, jJohnstown, PA, USA

ParentsD

Thomas Rudge (1855 - 1932)
Sarah Wilson Rudge (1856 - 1923)

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 72, V.N. 137, Ln. 605.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown Ward 17, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1324; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375337.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown Ward 7, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1546; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 180.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03454; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 11-78.

Harry Haughton¹

M, #56869, b. circa 1875

Family: Hattie (?) b. c 1881

Marriage*: Harry Haughton married Hattie (?)¹

Margaret Haughton b. c 1902
William Haughton b. c 1905

Biography

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Birth

circa 1875

PA, USA, age 35 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

1910 Census

1910

Fayette Co., PA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Fayette Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 113, V.N. 26, Ln. 334.

Hattie (?)¹

F, #56870, b. circa 1881

Family: Harry Haughton b. c 1875

Marriage*: Hattie (?) married Harry Haughton.¹

Margaret Haughton b. c 1902
William Haughton b. c 1905

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1881

PA, USA, age 29 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

1910 Census

1910

Fayette Co., PA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Fayette Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 113, V.N. 26, Ln. 334.

Margaret Haughton¹

F, #56871, b. circa 1902

Father*: Harry Haughton b. c 1875
Mother*: Hattie (?) b. c 1881

Biography

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Birth

circa 1902

PA, USA, age 8 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Fayette Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 113, V.N. 26, Ln. 334.

William Haughton¹

M, #56872, b. circa 1905

Father*: Harry Haughton b. c 1875
Mother*: Hattie (?) b. c 1881

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1905

PA, USA, age 5 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Fayette Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 113, V.N. 26, Ln. 334.

Ethel J. Kirchner^1,2

F, #56873, b. 2 October 1884, d. 9 November 1971

Family: Henry Franklin Houghton b. 27 Feb 1883

Marriage*: Ethel J. Kirchner married Henry Franklin Houghton, son of Henry Lincoln Houghton and Ada Elizabeth Snyder, on circa 1903 age 19 and 18; mar 6 y in 1910 census.¹

Harry Ellsworth Houghton b. 18 Aug 1903, d. 7 Jan 1999
Elizabeth Glendora Houghton b. 13 Sep 1904, d. 14 Jul 1998
Mildred L. Houghton+ b. c 1910
Luther Kenneth Houghton+⁴ b. 3 Dec 1921, d. 28 Oct 1993

Biography

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Birth

Oct 2, 1884

PA, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1903

age 19 and 18; mar 6 y in 1910 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Harrisburg, PA, USA, age 36, gas co. inspector; and nephew Henry Farner, 16³

1930 Census

1930

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, USA, age 47, gas company inspector⁴

1940 Census

1940

Harrisburg, Dauphine Co., PA, USA, age 57, gas company inspector⁵

Occupation

1940

lodge secretary

1950 US Census

1950

Harrisburg, PA, USA, age 67, retail utility gas co. order man

Death

Nov 9, 1971

Harrisburg, PA, USA

Obituary

Nov 10, 1971

Mrs. Ethel J. Houghton, 87, of 129 N. 32nd St., died Tuesday at a local hospital.

She was a member of Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church, the Berean Sunday School Class and the Women's Society of Christian Service of the church. She was also a member of Dames of Malta and the North American Benefit Association, Lodge 257.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. W. Hall of Duncannon and Mrs. Fred Stough of Harrisburg; two sons, Harry E. of Mechanicsburg RD and Luther K. of Wilmington, Del., six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home at Third and Maclay Streets, with Rev. John H. Gordon, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 97, V.N. 86, Ln. 332.
[S415] E-mail from Gary G. Houghton, Feb. 11, 2008.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Harrisburg Ward 12, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1559; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 107.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2026; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 5B; line 74, dwl 1016-104-104.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3480; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 22-14; line 49, dwl 1016.

Harry Ellsworth Houghton

M, #56874, b. 18 August 1903, d. 7 January 1999

Father*: Henry Franklin Houghton b. 27 Feb 1883
Mother*: Ethel J. Kirchner b. 2 Oct 1884, d. 9 Nov 1971

Family: Bessie Mullenax b. c 1900, d. 15 Oct 1985

Marriage*: Harry Ellsworth Houghton married Bessie Mullenax on circa 1929 age 18 and 29 at first marr.²

Biography

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Birth

Aug 18, 1903

Harrisburg, PA, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1929

age 18 and 29 at first marr²

Occupation

1930

taxi cab chauffeur

1930 Census

1930

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, USA, age 26, grandson of and living with William J. and Elizabeth Benier²

Residence

1935

rural, Pendleton Co., WV, USA³

1940 Census

1940

Susquehanna, Dauphin Co., PA, USA, age 37, grocery sales clerk³

Mil. Draft

1942

North Londonderry, PA, USA, age 39, Occupation: E E Hetrick

1950 US Census

1950

Palmyra, PA, USA, age 46, hotel chauffeur

Death

Jan 7, 1999

Franklin, WV, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 97, V.N. 86, Ln. 332.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2026; Enumeration District: 32; sheet 2B; line 65, dwl 2017-36-40.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3485; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 22-122; line 71, dwl 304.

Elizabeth Glendora Houghton¹

F, #56875, b. 13 September 1904, d. 14 July 1998

Father*: Henry Franklin Houghton b. 27 Feb 1883
Mother*: Ethel J. Kirchner b. 2 Oct 1884, d. 9 Nov 1971

Family: Carl Wilson Hall

Marriage*: Elizabeth Glendora Houghton married Carl Wilson Hall.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 13, 1904

PA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census;¹

Marriage

Death

Jul 14, 1998

Carlisle, PA, USA

Obituary

DUNCANNON -- Elizabeth G. Hall, 93, formerly of Duncannon, died Tuesday in Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.

She was a member of Dellville United Methodist Church, its adult Sunday school class and United Methodist Women, the Polyclinic Hospital Auxiliary, Harrisburg, Duncannon Golden Age Club, Duncannon Senior Citizens, the Women's Welsh Club, Harrisburg, and Blue Mountain Division 137, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Auxiliary.

She was the widow of Carl W. Hall. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Jean Brenize of Snow Shoe; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 97, V.N. 86, Ln. 332.
[S415] E-mail from Gary G. Houghton, Feb. 11, 2008.

Mildred L. Houghton^1,2

F, #56876, b. circa 1910

Father*: Henry Franklin Houghton b. 27 Feb 1883
Mother*: Ethel J. Kirchner b. 2 Oct 1884, d. 9 Nov 1971

Family 1: (?) Damon?

Marriage: Mildred L. Houghton married (?) Damon?³
Divorce*: Mildred L. Houghton and (?) Damon? were divorced.

Mary Elizabeth Damon?⁴

Family 2: Fred Stowe

Marriage*: Mildred L. Houghton married Fred Stowe.⁴

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1910

PA, USA, age 11/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census³

Divorce

Occupation

1930

a knitting company finisher

Marriage

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 97, V.N. 86, Ln. 332.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Harrisburg Ward 10, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1336; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 86; line 51, dwl 2144-328-332.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2026; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 5B; line 74, dwl 1016-104-104.
[S415] E-mail from Gary G. Houghton, Feb. 11, 2008.

Miriam G. Houghton¹

F, #56877, b. 1905, d. 2003

Father*: Harvey George Houghton b. 5 Aug 1877, d. 16 Apr 1937
Mother*: Gertrude Elizabeth Wilhelm b. Jul 1879

Family: Earle Beane b. 1902, d. 1992

Marriage*: Miriam G. Houghton married Earle Beane.

Aldena Beane³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1905

PA, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census²

Marriage

Death

2003

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1582; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 40; line 34, dwl 227-245.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 132, V.N. 57, Ln. 178.
[S415] E-mail from Helen Winkle, Aug 4, 2024.

Carl Earl Houghton

M, #56878, b. 19 January 1909, d. 26 March 1982

Father*: Harvey George Houghton b. 5 Aug 1877, d. 16 Apr 1937
Mother*: Gertrude Elizabeth Wilhelm b. Jul 1879

Family: Meredith Davis b. c 1911

Marriage*: Carl Earl Houghton married Meredith Davis on Apr 26, 1935 at Braintree, MA, USA.¹

Janet Houghton¹ b. 1936
Donald Carl Houghton+ b. 1944, d. 2024

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 19, 1909

Ronks, PA, USA, age 1/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1940 census

Marriage

Apr 26, 1935

Braintree, MA, USA¹

Mil. Draft

1940

Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Occupation: Electrolysis engineer, Postal Telegraph Cable Company

1940 Census

1940

Pittsburgh, Allegeny Co., PA, USA, age 31, postal telegraph city foreman¹

1950 US Census

1950

McCandless, PA, USA, age 41, public gas utilities supervisor

Death

Mar 26, 1982

Smyrna Beach, Volusia, FL, USA

Obituary

Mar 29, 1982

HOUGHTON
At New Smyrna Beach, FL. on Frl. Mar. 26, 1982, Carl E; husband of the late Mer- edit Davis Houghton, formerly of Ingomar; father of Janet Croft and Donald C. Houghton; brother of Miriam Beane; also survived by five grandchildren. Friends will

Pedigree

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3669; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 69-566; line 70, dwl 2100.

Harvey Houghton¹

M, #56879, b. 10 September 1868, d. 3 November 1960

Father*: William Houghton² b. May 1827
Mother*: Mary A. (?)² b. Sep 1829

Family: Vinnie A. Derr b. 30 Apr 1870, d. 15 Apr 1943

Marriage*: Harvey Houghton married Vinnie A. Derr on circa 1891 age 28 and 24; mar 19 y in 1910 census.^1,3

Hazel Houghton+ b. 1895, d. 1981
Harold Randell Houghton+ b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 20 Jan 1946

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 10, 1868

Pine Summit, PA, USA, age 1 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1891

age 28 and 24; mar 19 y in 1910 census^1,3

1910 Census

1910

Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 42, hotel proprietor^1,4

1920 Census

1920

Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 52, hotel proprietor; a servant and 6 boarders⁵

1930 Census

1930

Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 63, an auto salesman; 2 maids and 4 boarders³

Death

Nov 3, 1960

PA, USA

Burial

Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas, PA, USA

Duplicate

b. Montour, PA, 1870; daug. Laura, son Harold

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 164, V.N. 105, Ln. 61.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Pine, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1119; Family History Film: 1255119; Page: 315C; Enumeration District: 184; sheet 3, line 13, dwl 4-4.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2069; Enumeration District: 184; sheet 3B, line 52, dwl 35-67-68.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth Ward 5, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1369; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 105;
line 59, dwl 1-59-61.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth Ward 5, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1596; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 179; line 94, dwl 35-182-193.

Vinnie A. Derr¹

F, #56880, b. 30 April 1870, d. 15 April 1943

Family: Harvey Houghton b. 10 Sep 1868, d. 3 Nov 1960

Marriage*: Vinnie A. Derr married Harvey Houghton, son of William Houghton and Mary A. (?), on circa 1891 age 28 and 24; mar 19 y in 1910 census.^1,2

Hazel Houghton+ b. 1895, d. 1981
Harold Randell Houghton+ b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 20 Jan 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 30, 1870

Jackson, PA, USA, age 40 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census; age 59 in 1930 census; age 70 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1891

age 28 and 24; mar 19 y in 1910 census^1,2

1910 Census

1910

Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 42, hotel proprietor^1,3

1920 Census

1920

Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 52, hotel proprietor; a servant and 6 boarders⁴

1930 Census

1930

Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, USA, age 63, an auto salesman; 2 maids and 4 boarders²

Death

Apr 15, 1943

Columbia Co., PA, USA

ParentsD

Calvin Derr 1843–1903
& Harriet Derr 1846–1908; parents born in PA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Plymouth, Luzerne Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 164, V.N. 105, Ln. 61.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2069; Enumeration District: 184; sheet 3B, line 52, dwl 35-67-68.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth Ward 5, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1369; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 105;
line 59, dwl 1-59-61.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth Ward 5, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1596; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 179; line 94, dwl 35-182-193.