Eleanor R. Haughton1

F, #56941, b. circa 1909

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1909PA, USA, age 9/12 in 1910 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 72, V.N. 138, Ln. 92.

John J. Houghton1

M, #56942, b. circa 1850

Family: Mary E. (?)

  • Marriage*: John J. Houghton married Mary E. (?) on circa 1890 mar 20 y in 1910 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1850MA, USA, age 60 in 1910 census1
Marriagecirca 1890mar 20 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 60, RR building contractor1,2
ParentsSparents born in England
No Childrn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 39, V.N. 618, Ln. 180.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1307; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 618; line 38, dwl 1744-156-185.

Mary E. (?)1

F, #56943, b. circa 1867

Family: John J. Houghton

  • Marriage*: Mary E. (?) married John J. Houghton on circa 1890 mar 20 y in 1910 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1867PA, USA, age 43 in 1910 census1
Marriagecirca 1890mar 20 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 60, RR building contractor1,2
No Childrn
ParentsDparents born in PA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 39, V.N. 618, Ln. 180.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1307; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 618; line 38, dwl 1744-156-185.

Hannah Marie Bratton1

F, #56944, b. 6 September 1884, d. 16 June 1954

Family: John Joseph Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 6, 1884Ireland, age 23 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40, PA, in 1930 census1
MarriageApr 28, 1909Delaware, DE, USA, age 22 and 19 at first mar.2
1910 Census1910Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 29, worsted weaver1,3
1920 CensusJan 28, 1920Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 35, textile mill labor4
1930 Census1930Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 47, textile mill weaver2
1940 Census1940Chester, PA, USA, age 65, none5
1950 US Census1950Chester, PA, USA, age 72, no occup
DeathJun 16, 1954Chester, PA, USA
ParentsDFather:      David Bratton
Mother:      Hannah Dougherty; father born in PA, mother born in Ireland in 1910 census; parents born in PA per 1930 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 101, V.N. 108, Ln. 151.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; page 254, sheet 1A, line 10, dwl 621-2-3.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 108;
    line 40, dwl 509-150-151.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 128; line 27, dwl 621-373-426.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03488; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 23-24.

Laura Houghton1

F, #56945, b. circa 1890

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1890PA, USA, age 20 in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., PA, USA, age 20, single, waitress, state, normal school, with Helen M. Ent1,2
ParentsDparents born in PA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 92, V.N. 10, Ln. 252.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Titusville Ward 1, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1333; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 44;
    line 26, dwl 56-181-185.

Lilly Jeanette Puttick1

F, #56946, b. 1871, d. 1937

Family: George Houghton

  • Marriage*: Lilly Jeanette Puttick married George Houghton on circa 1905 age 25 and 32; mar 5 y in 1910.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1871England, age 35 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1905age 25 and 32; mar 5 y in 1910
Immigration19091908 in 1920 census
1910 Census1910Radnor, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 28, coachman; servants with Henry H. Horrocks3,4
1920 Census1920Nether Providence, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 38, gardener5
1930 Census1930Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 45, an insurance company messenger6
Death1937PA, USA2
BurialMedia Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, USA2
ParentsDparents born in PA6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877947.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 104, V.N. 154, Ln. 325.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1340; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 154;
    line 41, dwl 322-325.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Nether Providence, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1562; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 186; line 21, dwl 49-50.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2140; Enumeration District: 502; sheet 17B, line 89, dwl 5408-359-451.

George Houghton1

M, #56947, b. 27 June 1881, d. 27 October 1950

Family 1: Lilly Jeanette Puttick

Family 2: Myrtle R. Ivins

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 27, 1881England, age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census;
WWII: 27 Jun 18832,3,4
Marriagecirca 1905age 25 and 32; mar 5 y in 1910
Immigration19091908 in 1920 census
1910 Census1910Radnor, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 28, coachman; servants with Henry H. Horrocks1,5
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Ridley Park, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 37, gardener3
1920 Census1920Nether Providence, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 38, gardener6
1930 Census1930Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 45, an insurance company messenger7
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Darby, Delaware Co., PA, USA, occupation: North American Insurance Co.
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Radnor, PA, USA, age 68, insurance co. messenger
DeathOct 27, 1950PA, USA2
ObituaryOct 29, 19501George Houghton
Funeral services • for George Houghton, of St. Davids Park, a retired insurance man, will be held at 2 P. M. Tuesday at Andrew A. Bair and Sons. 3925 Chestnut st. He died Friday in Bryn Mawr Hospital. Mr. Houghton recently retired after 26 years* service with the Insurance Company of North America. He was 68. He is survived by his wife. Myrtle: a daughter. Mrs. Margaret Lether- bury, of Media; a son. George S., of Upper Darby; a brother, and a grandson. Interment will be in Media Cemetery.
BurialMedia Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 104, V.N. 154, Ln. 325.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877947.
  4. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Radnor, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1340; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 154;
    line 41, dwl 322-325.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Nether Providence, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1562; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 186; line 21, dwl 49-50.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2140; Enumeration District: 502; sheet 17B, line 89, dwl 5408-359-451.

Louise Houghton1

F, #56948, b. circa 1897

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1897PA, USA, age 13 in 1910 census1
ParentsDparents born in PA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Berks Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 53, V.N. 83, Ln. 27.

Margaret Houghton1

F, #56949, b. circa 1907

Family: Elwood Letherbury

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1907England, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1940 census1
Immigration19082
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 104, V.N. 154, Ln. 325.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Nether Providence, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1562; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 186; line 21, dwl 49-50.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Media, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3493; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23-116A.

Margaret Sara Haughton1

F, #56950, b. 7 July 1906, d. 7 October 1945

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 7, 1906Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1940 census2
DeathOct 7, 1945
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Reading, Berks Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 52, V.N. 54, Ln. 245.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03679; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 70-57.

Marion Houghton1

F, #56951, b. circa 1905

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1905NY, USA, age 5 in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Sayre, Bradford Co., PA, USA, age 5, enumerated as niece of Thomas and Marion Young1,2
ParentsDparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Sayre, Bradford Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 61, V.N. 28, Ln. 21.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sayre Ward 1, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1318; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 28;
    line 75, dwl 109-16-21.

Mary Houghton1

F, #56952, b. circa 1877

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1877England, age 33 in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Sewickley, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 33, private family servant, with Alexander C. Robinson family1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Sewickley, Allegheny Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 28, V.N. 223, Ln. 266?
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sewickley Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1297; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 223;
    line 89, dwl 26-163-166.

Charles Houghton Haight1

M, #56953, b. 23 May 1848, d. 25 March 1913

Family 1: Ellen Ball

Family 2: Clara Belle Norman

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay 23, 1848Morenci, Seneca Twp, Lenawee Co., MI, USA2,3
Occupationa band saw filer and sawyer, who followed the lumber business through Michigan to the Upper Peninsula and then to British Columbia4
MarriageNov, 1868Coldwater, Branch Co., MI, USA4
MarriageOct 10, 18805
DeathMar 25, 1913Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada2
HobbyHe made a violin and other woodworking items
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, Oct 01, 2001.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, Mar 25, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Sheila Houghton-Antonucci, 8 Apr 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, May 2002.
  5. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Steve Erickson, Apr 22, 2002.

Isaac F. Houghton1,2,3

M, #56954, b. circa 1834

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1834County Cork, Ireland, age 26 in 1860 census4
Residence1863Stewart Co., GA, USA1
Mil. EnlsJul 1, 1863Stewart Co., GA, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. F, 22nd Battalion, GA Heavy Artillery, a private, a POW; and, Comp. B, 1st (Olmstead's) GA Infantry5,1,3,2
ResearchJul 1, 1863
NoteNov 25, 1863Missionary Ridge, TN, USA, was captured2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S1342] Lillian Henderson, Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia, p. 991.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Savannah District 4, Chatham, Georgia; Roll: M653_115; Page: 335; Image: 335; Family History Library Film: 803115; line 11, dwl 2430-2420.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Christopher Houghton1

M, #56955

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Milit-BegAug 13, 1861Trenton, MI, USA, in the Union Army, Comp K, 1st Michigian Cavalry, a private, age 34, and Comp. E, 124th OH Infantry, age 34, on 10/04/18621,2
ResearchAug 13, 1861
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Charles Seymour Houghton1,2

M, #56956, d. circa 1893

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Milit-BegSep 9, 1861Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. B, 2nd MI Cavalry, a private3,4,1
ResearchSep 9, 1861MI, USA
Deathcirca 1893wife a widow
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Solomon Houghton1

?, #56957

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Mil. EnlsMar 30, 1864Louisville, KY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. C, 3rd Kentucky Cavalry, a private2,1,3
ResearchMar 30, 1864
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Christopher Houghton1

M, #56958, d. circa 1892

Family: Catherine (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Milit-BegOct 4, 1862OH, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. E, 124 Ohio Infantry, a private1,2
ResearchOct 4, 1862
Marriage2
PensionInxFeb 23, 1882PA, USA, as invalid2
Deathcirca 1892
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.

Nicholas Houghton1

M, #56959, b. circa 1843

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1843age 18 in 1861 enlistment2
Mil. EnlsSep 3, 1861OH, USA, in the Union Army, a private, age 181,2
ResearchSep 3, 1861
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

George W. Houghton1

M, #56960

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Milit-BegFeb 1, 1864Xenia, IL, USA, in the Union Army, a private2
ResearchFeb 1, 1864IL, USA
Deathin the Civil War2
Duplicate
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Charles W. Houghton1

M, #56961

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Milit-BegMar 21, 1865PA, USA, in the Union Army1
ResearchMar 21, 1865
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.

James O. Houghton1

M, #56962

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
ResearchMar 28, 1865RI, USA
Milit-Begbetween Mar 28, 1865 and Jul 9, 1865Providence, RI, USA, in the Union Army, Battery F, 1st Rhode Island, Light Artillery, a private; length 3 m 11 d1,2
PensionInxJun 21, 1880invalid
1890 Veterans Census1890Fitchburg, Worchester Co., MA, USA3
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 14; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 994.

Edwin R. Houghton1

M, #56963, b. circa 1835

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1835
Mil. EnlsAug 27, 1861PA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. I, 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry, a private1,2
ResearchAug 27, 1861PA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Orson Houghton1,2,3

M, #56964, b. circa 1804

Family: Mary (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1804VT/NH, USA, age 47, VT, in 1850 census; age 56, NH, in 1860 census2,4
Marriage2,4
1830 Census1830Morristown, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, 3 Total: 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)3
1850 Census1850De Kalb, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 47, farmer4
1860 Census1860Amboy, Lee Co., IL, USA, age 56, a teamster, personal property $800; and Martha Jerria, 27, NY; and Albert Jerria, 2, IL2
Mil. EnlsFeb 28, 1862Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. G, 53rd Illinois Infantry, a private5,1
ResearchFeb 28, 1862IL, USA
PensionInxJun 18, 1863
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Amboy, Lee Co., IL, p. 417, line 24, del 1380-1259.
  3. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Morristown, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: 107; Page: 194.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_590; Page: 358; line 17, dwl 103-103.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

John F. Houghton1

M, #56965, b. 17 September 1841, d. 13 October 1866

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 17, 1841Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, USA, age 10 in 1850 census; age 19 in 1860 census2
Residence1862Union Co., PA, USA3
Mil. EnlsSep 11, 1862Lewisburg, PA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. F, 106th Pennsylvania Infantry, a corporal and sergeant; Enroll. 9-12-62; discharge 9-25-62; an artist4,1
ResearchSep 11, 1862PA, USA
DeathOct 13, 18662
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/48532672/person/13899256329/…
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Digitalarchives.state.pa.us.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Samuel N. Houghton1,2

M, #56966, b. 6 February 1842, d. 17 March 1930

Family: May McDaniels

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 6, 1842Lewis Co., NY, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1870 census; age 38 in 1880 census; age 68 in 1910 census3
Mil. EnlsAug 5, 1862Ustick, IL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. C, 8th Illinois Cavalry, a private. He was injured in one of the battles in Virginia.1,4,5
ResearchAug 5, 1862IL, USA
MarriageSep 15, 1870Whiteside Co., IL, USA, They had no issue2,6
ResidenceNE, USA, IL, CO, and IA before settling in Oregon for the last part of his life.2,3
1880 Census1880Thomson, Carroll Co., IL, USA, age 38, a laborer; and cousin Alice Houghton7
1910 Census1910Newport, Lincoln Co., OR, USA, age 68, widower, own income8
DeathMar 17, 1930Newport, OR, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S1196] Unknown author, Whiteside Co. IL Portrait and Biog. Album, p. 838.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Harriett Houghton Guldahl, Jan 24, 2003: Her ancestry.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Thomson, Carroll, Illinois; Roll: T9_178; Family History Film: 1254178; Page: 645D; Enumeration District: 24; sheet 32, line 11, dwl 256-253.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Ward 2, Lincoln, Oregon; Roll: T624_1281; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 173;
    line 38, dwl 157-159.

Rufus W. Houghton1

M, #56967, d. circa 1865

Family: Minerva S. (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Obituarybetween 1856 and 1859Mattoon, IL, USA, Journal Gazette (Mattoon, IL) - August 17, 2005
Deceased Name: R. W. Houghton
Established Mattoon's first weekly independent newspaper The Gazette June 7, 1856, and sold it autumn 1856, but bought it back in the spring 1857, then sold it fall 1859.2
Marriage
Milit-BegAug 1, 1862Mattoon, IL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. H, 123rd Illinois Infantry, a private and Sergeant Major1
ResearchAug 1, 1862IL, USA
Deathcirca 1865in the Civil War3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Stephen A. Houghton1

M, #56968

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Milit-BegSep 12, 1861Whiteside, IL, USA, in the Union Army, a private1,2
ResearchSep 12, 1861IL, USA
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

George B. Houghton1

M, #56969

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Milit-BegSep 1, 1861Morristown, IL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. B, 9th Illinois Cavalry, a private1,2,3
ResearchSep 1, 1861IL, USA
DuplicateCivil War
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

Stephen A. Houghton1

M, #56970

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Milit-BegAug 15, 1862Dundee, IL, USA, in the Union Army1
ResearchAug 15, 1862IL, USA
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Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.