Robert Victor Frazier1,2

F, #58231, b. 24 March 1913, d. 10 March 1993

Biography

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BirthMar 24, 1913Gallatin, Daviess Co., MO, USA2
ResearchSpouse: Merle ACKLEY. Children were: Don Ackley FRAZIER.
DeathMar 10, 1993Grant City, Worth Co., MO, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Belinda, 12 Feb 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://thegreenhills.org/Pioneers/b601.htm#P39078

Russell Thomas Frazier1,2

M, #58232, b. 19 May 1903, d. December 1975

Biography

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BirthMay 19, 1903Gallatin, Daviess Co., MO, USA2
ResearchSpouse: Kay; Spouse: Fannie.2
DeathDec, 1975Sulpher Springs, AR, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Belinda, 12 Feb 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://thegreenhills.org/Pioneers/b601.htm#P39075

Ella Pipkin Frazier1,2

F, #58233, b. 20 May 1899, d. 17 July 1929

Biography

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BirthMay 20, 1899Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO, USA, May 1899, age 1 in 1900 census3,2
DeathJul 17, 1929Kirksville, MO, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Belinda, 12 Feb 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://thegreenhills.org/Pioneers/b598.htm#P39074
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Grand River, Daviess Co., Missouri; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 47; Sheet: 4B; line 87, dwl 83-84.

Maggie Lean Frazier1,2

F, #58234, b. 27 September 1893, d. 23 May 1970

Family: William Thomas Nolting

Biography

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BirthSep 27, 1893Gallatin, Daviess Co., MO, USA, age 6, VA, in 1900 census3,2
Marriage4
DeathMay 23, 1970Gallatin, Daviess Co., MO, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Belinda, 12 Feb 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://thegreenhills.org/Pioneers/b601.htm#P39060
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Grand River, Daviess Co., Missouri; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 47; Sheet: 4B; line 87, dwl 83-84.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://thegreenhills.org/Pioneers/b600.htm#P39073

Mina Almira Herrick1,2

F, #58235, b. 25 July 1868, d. 25 November 1935

Family: James Henry Houghton

Biography

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BirthJul 25, 1868Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Jul 1867, age 32 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census; age 62 in 1930 census1,3
1900 Census1900Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 31, a farmer4
1910 Census1910Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 41, farmer5
1920 Census1920Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 50, dairy farmer6
DeathNov 25, 1935Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA7,3
BurialNov 27, 1935Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3
BiographyMina Herrick was born at English Settlement in the Town of Alexandria, near Theresa. She received her early education in the district schools and then attended the Potsdam State Normal School for about two years. She taught school for a time at West Theresa, Pamelia, and Alexandria Bay before her marriage.

Most of Mina's early life was spent on her father's farm at Goose Bay, Town of Alexandria. After her marriage to James Houghton in 1891, they lived on the Houghton homestead in the Town of Antwerp, near Bishop Corners, moving to Theresa in 1930 or 1931.

According to her obituary, Mrs. Houghton was identified with organizations for the promotion of better community life. She was an active member of the Methodist-Episcopal church and held office in one of the Sunday School groups. She was also a member of Howland Circle, the Theresa Grange
Ladies and of the Ladies of the G.A.R. Her father had fought in the Civil War in Company K, 14th Heavy Artillery.3
ParentsDDelos A. Herrick and Sophronia Ann Curtis; both b. NY7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Theresa, Cemetery Incriptions H-J, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barthhj.htm, June 12 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Antwerp, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 6; Sheet 8B; line 78, dwl 170-173.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Antwerp, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T624_953; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 10; line 38, dwl 133-138.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Antwerp, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1116; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 8; line 28, dwl 238-250.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.nnygenealogy.com/pages/marriage-results.php

Dr. William George Houghton D.D.S.1,2

M, #58236, b. 18 May 1896, d. 8 September 1986

Family: Elizabeth Seltzer Zebley

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthMay 18, 1896Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, May 1896, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census3,4
Mil. DraftMay 31, 1917Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 21, on father's farm during summer time, a student of dentistry5
1920 Census1920Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 23, single, dentist, office6
MarriageOct 12, 1927Ardmore, PA, USA, St. Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church; age 31 and 261,7
OccupationWatertown, NY, USA, a dentist8
1930 Census1930Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 33, a dental doctor9
1940 Census1940Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 43, private practice dentist10
AuthorOct, 1953Orthodontic Case Report
DeathSep 8, 1986Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3
BurialSep 11, 1986Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA11
BiographyWilliam G. Houghton was graduated from Theresa High School in 1915 and in 1919 from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) School of Dentistry.

He launched his 52-year dentistry practice in Watertown in October of 1919 in association with Dr. Edwin I. Harrington at the old Jefferson County National Bank building. Their offices were moved in 1921 to the Woolworth building, where they were among the first tenants. Dr. Houghton took over the practice of Dr. W. B. Payne in July, 1926. His marriage to Elizabeth
Zebley took place the following year.

After completing graduate courses in orthodontics at Columbia University in 1940 and 1942, he gave up his general practice and specialized in orthodontics.

Dr. Houghton practice in partnership with Dr. William A. Dallas from 1962 to 1965. The two continued a limited practice until Dr. Houghton's retirement on 1 Aug 1971.

In June 1986 Dr. Houghton received the Paul Harris award from the Watertown Rotary Club for outstanding community service and donations in excess of $1000 to the Rotary Foundation. He had been active in many professional and civic organizations.

A past president and life member of the Jefferson County Dental Society, the Fifth District Dental Society and the Upstate Strang-Tweed Study Group, he was a life member of the New York State and American Dental Associations, the Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Association and the Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic Research.

He had served as president of the former Jefferson County Golf Club and the Watertown Community Chest (United Way) and served on the vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  4. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1753743.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown Ward 4, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1116; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 48;
    line 100, dwl 187-329.
  7. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 30 Jan 1986, "Elizabeth Houghton Dead at Age 84."
  8. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 60; page 219; sheet 5A; line 21, dwl 143-112-115.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2545; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 23-72A; line 1, dwl 143.
  11. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 9 Sep 1986, "Dr. William Houghton, Ex-Orthodontist, Dies."

Elmer Delos Houghton1,2

M, #58237, b. 18 July 1893, d. 3 October 1969

Family: Pauline Carrie Barr

Biography

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BirthJul 18, 1893Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Jul 1893, age 6 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census3,4,5,6
MarriageAug 3, 1916Alexandria Bay, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Houghton bible gives 8 Aug 19173,5
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 23, farmer6
1920 Census1920Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 26, dairy farmer7
1930 Census1930Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 36, a dairy farmer8
Residence1931Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, a prosperous farmer9
1940 Census1940Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 45, farm laborer; and mother in law Carrie Barr, 7410
1950 US Census1950Watertown, NY, USA, age 56, retail dept. store, salesman in paint and wall paper
Last LocWatertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA4
DeathOct 3, 1969House of the Good Samaritan Hospital, Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3,4,5
BurialOct 6, 1969Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3,5
BiographyElmer D. Houghton attended school at Theresa and was graduated from the
old Northern Business College in Watertown in 1914. After his marriage to
Pauline Barr in 1916, the couple operated a farm in the Town of Antwerp
until 1941. Later they operated a tourist home on Washington St. in
Watertown for six years. Elmer was employed by Sears, Roebuck & Co. for
nearly 14 years, serving as a clerk in the farm and paint department.

He served as sexton fo the First Methodist Church of Watertown where he
was a member of the church.11
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Theresa, Cemetery Incriptions H-J, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barthhj.htm, June 12 2002.
  4. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  5. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 3 Oct 1969, "Elmer D. Houghton Dies at 76."
  6. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1753743.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Antwerp, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1116; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 8; line 1, dwl 41-49.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Antwerp, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1442; Enumeration District: 9; sheet 3B; line 70; dwl 65-66.
  9. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Antwerp, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2544; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 23-9; line 10, dwl 140.
  11. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 3 Oct 1969, "Elmer D. Houghton Dies at 76."

James Edward Houghton1

M, #58238, b. 1907, d. September 1918

Biography

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Birth1907Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1910 census2
DeathSep, 1918at age 12 of drowning in Moon Lake2,3
BurialSep 10, 1918Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA2
ObituaryBoy, 12, Drowns in Moon Lake

               James Houghton of Bishops Corners In Wading

               Only Few Feet From Shore

               Went Out to Rock and Fell Off -- Sisters Struggle Frantically To Get Him
               Ashore

               Theresa, 9 September 1918 -- James Houghton, the twelve-year-old son of
               Mr. and Mrs. James Houghton, who reside on a farm near Bishops Corners in
               the Town of Antwerp, four miles from this village, lost his life by
               drowning in Moon Lake at 6, Sunday evening, where he had gone to wade in
               the waters with other members of the family. The accident took place right
               near the shore and almost within touch of the others, but in spite of the
               frantic efforts of the others in the party to save him, the boy was
               drowned.

               Florence Cavanaugh, who was one of the party, gave a clear account of the
               accident shortly after it occurred Sunday evening. Her story is as
               follows:

               "I had gone up to spend the weekend with the Houghton family, and about 4
               on Sunday, five of us, Harriet, Gertrude and Winifred Houghton, James
               Houghton and myself, started out for a walk to Moon Lake, which is about a
               mile and a half from the farm. We reached the lake on its eastern side,
               near the Hunt and Webster farms, and decided to go into the water.

               None of us could swim, but we expected to paddle around in the shallow
               waters. After being in the water a little while, James said he guessed he
               would go out to a rock that was a little way out from the shore. Soon we
               heard cries of distress from him and saw the he needed help. We did not
               think he was drowning, as his head was above the water all the time. His
               three sisters rushed to his assistance and I started up the shore to where
               I had seen a boat with fishermen, to come and help us. When I got back
               with the fishermen the three sisters were struggling to get the brother
               from the water and the fishermen got him ashore, but it was too late,
               although they worked long to save him. We telephoned at once for Dr.
               William Snell of this village who came but found life gone. I couldn't
               think it possible that he was drowned, as I never saw his head under water
               once."

               The body of the boy was taken at once to the home of his parents at
               Bishops Corners. James was a member of the Methodist Sunday school in this
               village. Besides his parents, he is survived by seven brothers and
               sisters: Elmer, who resides in Potsdam [St. Lawrence, NY]; Mrs. Majorie
               Lathan of Carthage [Wilna, NY]; William, who is attending a dental college
               in Philadelphia [PA]; Gertrude, Harriet, Winifred and Eleanor, all at
               home. Dr. Cheeseman A. Herrick, president of Girard College in
               Philadelphia, is an uncle.

               The funeral will be held from the house Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev. W. J.
               Hancock of Alexandria Bay, formerly of Theresa, will officiate, assisted
               by Rev. W. G. Atwell. Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.

               The fishermen referred to above were Theodore J. Gladd of 271 Ten Eyck
               Street and William T. Kidder, of the Kidder Arcade Street barber shop
               [Watertown, NY]. They went to Moon Lake Saturday in company with Benjamin
               O. Green of Curtis Street and Alphonse Conners of West Woodruff Street,
               barbers, employed at the George Smith barber shop in the Paddock Arcade
               [Watertown, NY], and M. H. Pinkerton of 211 Massey Avenue, representatives
               of the R. L. Polk Company, city directories and gazetteers [Watertown,
               NY].

               Mr. Gladd said today that he heard the boy and girls yelling but thought
               they were playing in the water. He was alone in a boat and as he rowed
               around the bend he saw that they were in trouble. He rowed hastily to the
               spot about a half mile away.

               "When I arrived at the scene," said Mr. Gladd, "I saw that one of the
               girls, about 18 years of age, was in the water up to her mouth. She had
               hold of her little brother who was submerged in 5 feet of water. The girl
               would have drowned herself in a few minutes for she was nearly exhausted.
               I grabbed hold of her and she caught the side of my boat and then I
               succeeded in pulling the boy out.

               But this time William Kidder and Mr. Pinkerton had reached the scene from
               the other side of the lake. We put the boy on a large rock and Mr. Kidder
               worked heroically for a half hour in an effort to resuscitate him but it
               was useless. The boy was blue when I pulled him out, about 20 minutes
               from the time he entered the water. I think that if the water had not been
               so cold we might have saved his life.

               When I started to go to the rescue I heard the girls yell for the water
               wings. There is a very muddy bottom where they entered the water and the
               boy waded out too far and sank in the mud."4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Theresa, Cemetery Incriptions H-J, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barthhj.htm, June 12 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 9 Se 1918, "Boy, 12, Drowns in Moon Lake."

Marjorie Almira Houghton1,2

F, #58239, b. 13 January 1895, d. 28 January 1944

Family: James William Lathan

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 13, 1895Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Jan 1895, age 5 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census3,4
MarriageFeb 2, 19145
Occupation1931Bishops Corner, NY, USA, a teacher6
DeathJan 28, 1944Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA6
BiographyAfter attending school in Theresa, she was graduated from the Antwerp teacher training calss and took further study at Potsdam State Teachers' College. For a time she taught in the Bishop Corners district school.
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA7
Ggrandmother
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  4. [S1188] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Antwerp NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 44.
  5. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 28 Jan 1944, "Wife of James Lathan, 49, dies."
  6. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  7. [S1188] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Antwerp NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 37.

Steve Belch1

M, #58240

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Contributn
Ggrandmother
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Winnifred Viona Houghton1,2

F, #58241, b. 25 December 1903, d. 20 August 1987

Family: Leonard William Busler

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 25, 1903Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census3
Graduationa graduate of Potsdam Normal
MarriageJan 2, 19264
DeathAug 20, 1987Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, at the E. J. Noble Hospital3
BurialAug 23, 1987Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3
BiographyWinifred Houghton was graduated from Theresa High School, and from Potsdam
Normal School in 1924. In 1956 she received her bachelor's degree from
Potsdam State University College.

After her marriage to Leonard Busler in 1926, the couple lived in
Odgensburg, NY for a time, moving to Theresa in 1929.

Winifred taught for 21 years at the Theresa branch of the Indian River
Central School District, retiring in 1964. She was president of the
Theresa Progress Club, and was the historian for the Town and Village of
Theresa. It was largely through her efforts that a book of the history of
Theresa was first published by the Four River Valleys Historical Society
in 1980.

In addition to their own children, Winifred Houghton Busler and her
husband Leonard raised a foster child, James Dougall. James, his wife
Julia and children, were friends and neighbors of Roderick and Ethel
Simonds and family in Evans Mills, NY.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 21 Aug 1987, "Winifred Busler, ex-Teacher, Dies at Age 83."
  4. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 25 May 1993, "Leonard Busler Dies at Age 90 in Potsdam."

Harriet Sophronia Houghton1,2

F, #58242, b. 18 May 1899, d. 19 August 1978

Family: Leslie Everett Rogers

  • Marriage*: Harriet Sophronia Houghton married Leslie Everett Rogers on Aug, 1926 Houghton family bible: 9 Oct 1926.3

Biography

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BirthMay 18, 1899Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, May 1899, age 1 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census3,4
1920 Census1920Homeopathic Hospital, Utica, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 20, single, nurse5
MarriageAug, 1926Houghton family bible: 9 Oct 19263
Occupation1931Utica, NY, USA, a graduate nurse6
DeathAug 19, 1978Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3,4
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA4
ObituaryTheresa -- Mrs. Harriet Rogers Ketcham, 79, an Antwerp native, widow of
Sherman Ketcham, died at 9 p.m. Saturday at the House of the Good
Samaritan [Watertown, NY], where she had been admitted Friday after a long
illness.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Frederick Brothers Funeral Home,
Theresa, with Rev. Henry Meyerdierks, community pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Donations may be made in her name to the New Hartford United Methodist
Church, Theresa United Methodist Church or the Theresa Emergency Corps.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Myra Jones, Providence, RI; three
step-sons, Bruce Ketcham, New Hartford [NY], Ralph Ketcham, Syracuse [NY],
and Roger Ketcham, San Francisco, Calif; a brother Dr. William G.
Houghton, Watertown [NY]; three sisters, Miss Gertrude Houghton,
Watertown, Mrs. Delivan (Eleanor) Young, Theresa, and Mrs. Leonard
(Winifred) Busler, Theresa, nieces and nephews.

Born May 18, 1899, at Antwerp [NY], one of five children of James and
Elmira Herrick Houghton, she attended local schools and was graduated from
Theresa High School.

She was graduated from Utica Memorial Nursing School in 1922 and was
employed as night supervisor at that hospital. She was then employed at
the Children's Hospital of Utica, retiring in 1961.

She married Leslie E. Rogers in 1926. He died in February 1966. She
married Sherman G. Ketcham in March 1969. He died in February 1970.

She was a New Hartford [NY] resident 44 years and had resided in Theresa
and Watertown sections since 1976.

She was a member of the New Hartford United Methodist Church and was an
officer and life member of the women's society. She was a member of the
Alumni Association of St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, Utica, and a member of
the Theresa United Methodist Church.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  4. [S1188] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Antwerp NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 60.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Utica Ward 11, Oneida, New York; Roll: T625_1244; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 166; line 15.
  6. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.

Gertrude Hazel Houghton1,2

F, #58243, b. 5 December 1900, d. 8 October 1989

Family: (?) Delemater

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 5, 1900Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 19 in 1920 census3,4,5
1930 Census1930Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 29, a public school dental hygenist6
Occupation1931Watertown, NY, USA, a nurse in dental hygiene7
1940 Census1940Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 39, single, 2 years of college, public school dental hygiene teacher8
Marriage
Zip Code
Last LocWatertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA5
DeathOct 8, 1989House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, NY, USA, age 89; SSDI: 12 Oct 19893,4,5,9
ObituaryOct 9, 1989Watertown, NY, USA, Watertown Daily Times (NY) - October 9, 1989
Deceased Name: GERTRUDE HOUGHTON DIES AT AGE 88
Gertrude H. Houghton, 88, Centennial Apartments, retired school dental hygenist, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday in the House of the Good Samaritan, where she had been a patient since Sept. 28.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frederick Brothers Funeral Home, Theresa, wGith the Rev. Welling R. Storch, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa.

Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Delivan (Eleanor) Young, Theresa, and nieces and nephews.

Three brothers died previously, Dr. William Houghton and Elmer Houghton, both of Watertown, and James Houghton, Antwerp, who died at the age of 12 in a drowning accident. Three sisters also died before her, Mrs. James (Marjorie) Lathan, Antwerp, in 1944, Mrs. Sherman (Harriet) Ketcham, New Hartford, in 1978, and Mrs. Leonard (Winifred) Busler, Theresa, in 1987.

Born in the Town of Antwerp on Dec. 5, 1900, a daughter of James H. and Almira A. Herrick Houghton, she was a graduate of Theresa High School and the Carthage teachers' training class.

Miss Houghton taught at rural schools in the Town of Antwerp for two years, prior to graduating from the Eastman Dentist School, Rochester, in 1925.

Miss Houghton made her home in Watertown for several years. She was employed as a dental hygenist in the Watertown City School District for 38 years, retiring in June 1963. She never married.

Long active in community affairs, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was involved in many areas including the Sunday School class. She was a leader of the Theresa Girl Scouts and a member of the Thousand Islands Girl Scout Council Inc.

Miss Houghton was a member and past president of the North Country Bird Club, a volunteer worker at the House of the Good Samaritan and at the Samaritan-Keep Nursing Home, where she was a Friendly Visitor for 10 years, and a member of the House of the Good Samaritan Ladies' Auxiliary.

Miss Houghton was a member of the local Retired Teachers' Association and past president of the State of New York Dental Hygenists' Association.

She was presented the August 1969 award for "Woman of the Month" on the WWNY radio program, Women's Way. Miss Houghton was nominated for the honor by the Thousand Islands Girl Scout Council.

Copyright (c) 1989 Watertown Daily Times9
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Theresa, Cemetery Incriptions H-J, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barthhj.htm, June 12 2002.
  4. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 8 Oct 1989, "Gertrude Houghton dies at Age 88."
  5. [S1042] Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 57; page 181; sheet 4A; line 30, dwl 116-75-93.
  7. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2545; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23-75; line 52, dwl 142.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Eleanor Jean Houghton1,2

F, #58244, b. 29 May 1911, d. 7 October 1997

Family: Delivan Jacob Young

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 29, 1911Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 8 in 1920 census3
1930 Census1930Utica, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 18, a student nurse in a hospital4
Occupation1931a student nurse in Utica
MarriageJun 1, 1936Cape Vincent, Jefferson Co., NY, USA5
DeathOct 7, 1997Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA6
ObituaryEleanor H. Young, 86, Theresa, died Tuesday in the Carthage Area Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, where she had resided since 3 Feb 1995.

She was employed as a registered nurse at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, for many years.

Born 29 May 1911 at Antwerp, [NY], a daughter of James and Mina Herrick Houghton, she graduated from Antwerp High School in 1928 and from the School of Nursing at Utica Memorial Hospital in 1932. She married Delivan J. Young on 1 Jun 1936, at Cape Vincent, with the Rev. William Barnes officiating. She and her husband lived in Theresa, where Mr. Young was co-owner of Hinman-Young Plumbing, Heating and Hardware store, until his retirement in 1977. He died 2 July 1987.

Mrs. Young was a member of the Theresa Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Women's Group, the Women's Republican Club and the American Legion Auxiliary of Philadelphia.

Surviving are a son, Delivan Terry Young, [of] Henrietta, [NY]; seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Mrs. Schuyler (Mary) Weaver, died 20 Feb 1996. Three brothers, William, Elmer and James, and four sisters, Marjorie Lathan, Gertrude Houghton, Mrs. Leonard (Winnifred) Busler and Mrs. Leslie (Harriet) Rogers, also died before her.

The funeral will be at 10 AM Friday at Theresa Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Adele B. Spencer, former paster, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to Theresa Presbyterian Church.7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Jefferson County Genweb Page, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 13 Jul 1936, "Miss Eleanor J. Houghton is Wed."
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Utica, Oneida Co., New York; Roll: 1622; Enumeration District: 124; sheet 1B; line 72.
  5. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 8 Oct 1989, "Gertrude Houghton dies at Age 88."
  6. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  7. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 8 Oct 1997, "Eleanor H. Young -- Former Samaritan Nurse."

Elizabeth Seltzer Zebley1

F, #58245, b. 16 July 1901, d. 29 January 1986

Family: Dr. William George Houghton D.D.S.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 16, 1901Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 28 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageOct 12, 1927Ardmore, PA, USA, St. Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church; age 31 and 263,1
1940 Census1940Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 43, private practice dentist4
DeathJan 29, 1986Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1,2
BurialFeb 1, 1986Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1
ParentsDJohn Hause Zebley and S. May, born in PA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 30 Jan 1986, "Elizabeth Houghton Dead at Age 84."
  2. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Steve Belch, 24 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2545; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 23-72A; line 1, dwl 143.

Leslie George Houghton Jr1,2

M, #58246, b. 20 September 1921, d. 17 March 1992

Family: Angela Stella Caraccio

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 20, 1921NY, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census2,3
Marriage1
DeathMar 17, 19922
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Paula Houghton, 8 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Stewart Manor, Nassau Co., New York; Roll: 1459; Enumeration District: 73; page 217, sheet 13A; line 33, dwl 182-348-348.

Angela Stella Caraccio1

F, #58247

Family: Leslie George Houghton Jr

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Paula Houghton, 8 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Paula Houghton1

F, #58248, b. 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1943NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Paula Houghton, 8 Jan 2001, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Nancy Gaither1

F, #58249, b. 1957

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth19571
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sharon L. Gaither Wilson, Dec. 8, 2000.

Alfred Houghton1

M, #58250

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

(?) Houghton1

M, #58251

Family: Johanna (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

John Houghton1

M, #58252

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Ida Houghton1

F, #58253

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Matt Houghton1

M, #58254

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Sophie Houghton1

F, #58255

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

(?) Rautie1

M, #58256

Family: Johanna (?)

Biography

Marriage
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Johanna (?)1

F, #58257

Family: (?) Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

(?) Houghton1

M, #58258

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
ResidenceTX, USA1
Birth
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Alfred Stewart, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Rodney Hayes Houghton1,2

M, #58259, b. 22 August 1925, d. 28 May 1951

Family: Margorie (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 22, 1925NY, USA, age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census2
OriginMonroe, NY, USA1
ResearchNov 10, 1943
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Fort Dix, NJ, USA, age 24, US Army
1950 US Census1950Highlands, NJ, USA, age 24, US Army soldier
Milit-Beg1951Name: Rodney Hayes Houghton Birth Date: 1925 Birth City: Monroe State Registered: New York Death Date: 28 May 1951 Death Country: Korea Death Description: Killed in Action War: Korean War Title: Private First Class, U.S. Army Rank: Private First Class Service: U.S. Army Service ID: 42026792 Notes: Private First Class Houghton was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on May 28, 1951. Private First Class Houghton was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal. Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll3
DeathMay 28, 1951Korea, in action1
ObituaryDec 4, 1951Pfc. Rodney H. Houghton Funeral Arranged
A funeral service for Pfc. Rodney H. Houghton. 235 Glide St., who was killed in action in Korea Mar. 24. 1951, will he held at the family plot, Riversiide Cemetery, at 11 a. m. tomorrow. Private Houghton, 25, wav a veteran of World War 2 and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Discharged in June. 1946. he reenlistcd in December. 1949, and was sen! to Korea last January. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; three children, Rodney Jr, Candace and David: his mother, Mrs. Finest R Houghton, and two brothers, Donald anti F.rnest
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, USA, Plot Sec. J, lot 149
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from William Brooks, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brighton, Monroe Co., New York; Roll: 1446; Enumeration District: 203; sheet 11B; line 75; dwl 10-260-263.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings Record.

Ernest Baker Houghton1,2,3

M, #58260, b. 10 October 1893, d. 1941

Family: Hazel L. Brooks

  • Marriage*: Ernest Baker Houghton married Hazel L. Brooks on circa 1915 age 22 andd 22.2

Biography

NotableY
Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 10, 1893NY, USA, age 16 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census2,4,5
Notecirca 1915Rochester, NY, USA, He played basketball there and with a semi-pro team in Rochester, NY.
Graduationcirca 1915Union College, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA
Marriagecirca 1915age 22 andd 222
Notable1915He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He played in one of the earliest professional basketball leagues in the United States – the New York State League
Mil. Draftbetween 1917 and 1918Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA3
1920 Census1920Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 26, life insurance office6
1930 Census1930Brighton, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 36, home $27,000, life insurance agent7
1940 Census1940Brighton, Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 47, insurance manager8
Death1941Rochester, NY, USA4
ObituaryJul 25, 1941New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Ernest B. Houghton; Rochester Agent for Guardian Life Insurance Co. Since 1918
Rochester, N.Y., July 24-- Ernest B. Houghton, general agent here for the Guardian Life Insurance Company, died today at his home. He was 48 years old. Mr. Houghton was born in Schenectady, N.Y., was graduated from Union College in 1915 and was selected all American guard in basketball in 1914 and 1915. When he came to Rochester in 1918 for the Guardian company he was the youngest general agent in the country.
In 1925 Mr. Houghton wrote 690 applications for life insurance during the month of October. On his thirty-second birthday he wrote thirty-two applications and his best day was 117 applications. He was a member of the Gyro Club of Rochester, the Rochester Ad Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Masons, the Rochester General Agents Association, the Rochester Life Underwriters, the Community Players and the Monroe Golf Club.9
BiographyWikipedia: Ernest Houghton was an American college basketball standout at Union College in the 1910s. He was an Helms Athletic Foundation All-American in both 1914 and 1915, and was named their National Player of the Year after the 1914–15 season. After college, Houghton played in one of the earliest professional basketball leagues in the United States – the New York State League. He played for Hudson and was a high scoring player, but the league was disrupted and ultimately folded due to World War I. In 23 games, Houghton scored 100 career points.
OccupationHe was affiliated with the Guardian Life Insurance Co. as manager in Rochester.10
NotableHe was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.10
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from William Brooks, 5 Dec 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brighton, Monroe Co., New York; Roll: 1446; Enumeration District: 203; sheet 11B; line 75; dwl 10-260-263.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818931.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Princetown, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 119; Sheet 4A; line 43, dwl 82-85.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rochester Ward 12, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1123; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 141; line 85, dwl 21.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brighton, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1446; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 203; line 75, dwl 10-20-263.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Brighton, Monroe, New York; Roll: T627_2678; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 28-3; line 30, dwl 75.
  9. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton Obituaries.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Jane Kaskela, July 21, 2005.