Houghton Surname Project

(?) Morrison¹

F, #59131

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Delphire Victoria Beauchamp¹

F, #59132, b. 27 December 1918, d. 21 March 1989

Family: Dean Wayne Houghton

Marriage*: Delphire Victoria Beauchamp married Dean Wayne Houghton, son of Squire Dennis Houghton and Valerie Mann.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 27, 1918

CA, USA¹

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

Burbank, CA, USA, age 39, aircraft inspector

Death

Mar 21, 1989

Northridge, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 70¹

ParentsD

Beauchamp and Henderson

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Elizabeth O'Dell Houghton, Apr 7, 2004.

Dick Duane Houghton^1,2

M, #59133, b. 1 September 1929, d. 21 February 1976

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 1, 1929

WA, USA, age 7/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

Washington State University, Waller Dorm, Pullman, WA, USA, age 20, student

Death

Feb 21, 1976

San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 46¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Moclips, Grays Harbor, Washington; Roll: T627_4341; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 14-76; line 44, dwl 133.

Dolly Venus Mahoney¹

F, #59134, b. 5 August 1902, d. 10 April 1978

Family: Stanley Earl Houghton

Marriage: Dolly Venus Mahoney married Stanley Earl Houghton, son of Elias Elwell Houghton and Carrie Hunt.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 5, 1902

CA, USA, age 37 in 1940 census¹

1940 Census

1940

Tulare, San Joaquin Co., CA, USA, age 37, farm tractor driver²

1950 US Census

1950

Trona, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 44, service station attendant; and mother in law Ella Mahoney, 72, widow

Death

Apr 10, 1978

Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 75¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Tulare, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T627_327; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39-100B; line 77, dwl 47.

Don Carlos Houghton¹

M, #59135, b. 16 December 1905, d. 4 November 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 16, 1905

ID, USA, age 4 in 1910 census¹

Death

Nov 4, 1943

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 37¹

Burial

El Monte Savannah Cemetery, Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, 37 y 10 m 18 d, Blk-C, Lot 003, grave 01

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Marie L. Brown^1,2

F, #59136, b. 1899, d. 19 September 1953

Family: Albert E. Houghton

Marriage: Marie L. Brown married Albert E. Houghton, son of William James Houghton and Katherine C. Park, on circa 1919 age 25 and 19.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1899

MI, USA, age 20 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census^3,4

1930 Census

1930

Brockway, St. Clair Co., MI, USA³

1940 Census

1940

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 45, D.P.W. city truck driver²

Death

Sep 19, 1953

⁴

Burial

Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, Plot: Section 21⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1890; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 84-1616; line 28, dwl 15816.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brockway, St. Clair Co., Michigan; Roll: 1024; Enumeration District: 2; sheet 2B; line 87, dwl 51-51.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Dr. Donald Eugene Houghton PhD¹

M, #59137, b. 22 May 1920, d. 22 September 1987

Family: Maxine Evelyn Dickey

Marriage*: Dr. Donald Eugene Houghton PhD married Maxine Evelyn Dickey on Oct 31, 1941 at Seattle, WA, USA.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 22, 1920

Clarke Co., SD, USA, age 19 in 1940 census¹

Education

University of Minnesota, MN, USA, bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington, his master’s degree in English from Columbia University and his doctorate in American studies from the University of Minnesota

Occupation

1940

research recording data

Marriage

Oct 31, 1941

Seattle, WA, USA

Mil. Enls

Jul 28, 1942

Tacoma, WA, USA, a cryptographer for the Army Air Corps during World War II. Name: Donald E Houghton Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: South Dakota State: Washington County or City: Lewis Enlistment Date: 28 Jul 1942 Enlistment State: Washington Enlistment City: Tacoma Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of college Civil Occupation: Highway Maintenance Man Marital Status: Married Height: 68 Weight: 112²

Research

Jul 28, 1942

1950 US Census

1950

Centralia, WA, USA, age 29, junior college, English teacher

Research

between 1974 and 1982

Directory of American Scholars. 1974, 1978, 1982

Death

Sep 22, 1987

Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 67¹

Obituary

Donald Eugene Houghton: At his request, no services will be conducted for Donald Eugene Houghton, 67, a retired professor of English at California State University, Sacramento, who died Tuesday from Shy-Drager syndrome.
Mr. Houghton taught English at the college from 1955 until retiring in I982 lie served as English department chairman from 1964 to 1967 and was awarded two Fulbright Scholarships to the University of Egypt, in 1962 and the University of Guyana In 1976. The South Dakota native was raised in Washington. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington, his master’s degree in English from Columbia University and his doctorate in American studies from the University of Minnesota. He served as a cryptographer for the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Houghton is survived by wife of 46 years, Maxine; sons, R and Vance, both of Sacramento, daughter, Heather Girard of Montana; sisters, Vivian Brock of Washington, Kathyrn Sindles of Michigan and Juanita Faster of Canada; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Ruth G. Millard^1,2

F, #59138, b. 1894, d. 1968

Family: George Warren Houghton

Marriage*: Ruth G. Millard married George Warren Houghton, son of Adam Houghton and Elisabeth Josephine MacDonald.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1894

WI, USA, age 45 in 1940 census²

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Centralia, Lewis Co., WA, USA, age 47, amusement pool room operator²

1950 US Census

1950

Wilson Hotel, Centralia, WA, USA, age 57

Death

1968

Burial

Orting Cemetery, Orting, WA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Centralia, Lewis, Washington; Roll: T627_4350; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 21-18; line 70, dwl 407.
[S1484] Billion Graves.com, online Billion Graves.com, http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/GeorgeWHoughton/…

Donald Harvey Houghton¹

M, #59139, b. 24 October 1922, d. 18 August 1997

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 24, 1922

Glenn Echo, MD, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 17, DC, in 1940 census¹

Mil. Draft

1942

Washington, DC, USA, age 19, US Gover.

Mil. Enls

Oct 9, 1944

Fort Myer, VA, USA, Name: Donald H Houghton Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Maryland State: Maryland Enlistment Date: 9 Oct 1944 Enlistment State: Virginia Enlistment City: Fort Myer Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 3 years of high school Civil Occupation: Machinist* or Railway Mechanic, General or Engine Specialist (Machinist, Automobile) Marital Status: Single, without dependents

Occupation

production controller

1950 US Census

1950

Washington, DC, USA, age 51, divorced, US Dept of State, editoral and information clerk

Death

Aug 18, 1997

Kings Co., CA, USA, age 74¹

Obituary

Aug 20, 1997

Fresno, CA, USA, Fresno Bee, The (CA) - August 20, 1997
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON
HOUGHTON, DONALD H. - Private services for Donald H. Houghton, 74, of Hanford, will be held under the direction of Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Chapel. Mr. Houghton, a production controller, died Monday.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Hazel Harvey^1,2

F, #59140, b. circa 1899

Family: Albert Livingston Houghton

Marriage*: Hazel Harvey married Albert Livingston Houghton, son of Ernest David Houghton and Beulah Pharo Jones, on Jun 17, 1922 at Glen Echo, MD, USA, age 19 and 23.²
Divorce*: Hazel Harvey and Albert Livingston Houghton were divorced on Mar 29, 1979.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1899

Washington, DC, USA, age 31 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Jun 17, 1922

Glen Echo, MD, USA, age 19 and 23²

1930 Census

1930

Washington, DC, USA, age 27, golf club instructor²

1940 Census

1940

Washington, DC, USA, age 36, divorced, rural electric administration office clerk; and 6 lodgers³

1950 US Census

1950

Washington, DC, USA, age 51, divorced, US Dept of State, editoral and information clerk

Divorce

Mar 29, 1979

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Washington Co., District of Columbia; Roll: 304; Enumeration District: 386; Page 160, Sheet 8A; line 47, dwl 195.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_565; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 1-356.

Donald W. Houghton¹

M, #59141, b. 20 December 1921, d. 4 January 1968

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 20, 1921

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA^1,2

Death

Jan 4, 1968

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 46¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 20 Dec 1921; Birth County: Los Angeles.

(?) Roote¹

F, #59142

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Dora F. Houghton¹

F, #59143, b. 29 July 1889, d. 24 January 1975

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 29, 1889

OH, USA¹

Death

Jan 24, 1975

Riverside Co., CA, USA, age 85¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Dora Verae Thomas¹

F, #59144, b. 12 November 1893, d. 10 December 1986

Family: Ray Houghton

Marriage: Dora Verae Thomas married Ray Houghton, son of Hugh Manley Houghton and Alice D. Remine.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 12, 1893

MO, USA, age 28 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1940 census^2,1

1950 US Census

1950

Palm Springs, CA, USA, age 56, widow, widow, hotel housekeeper; and sister Beulah Sage, 65, Ind.

Death

Dec 10, 1986

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 93¹

Burial

Forrest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Plot: Homeward, Map A35, Lot 2903, Space 1

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Cheyenne, Fall River, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1717; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 56; line 77, dwl 40-41.

Doris L. Vanburg

F, #59145, b. 8 July 1907, d. 24 April 1963

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 8, 1907

NE, USA¹

Death

Apr 24, 1963

West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 55¹

Burial

Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, NE, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lula Layden¹

F, #59146

Family: William Vanburg

Marriage*: Lula Layden married William Vanburg.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Dorothy Austin¹

F, #59147, b. 3 December 1901, d. 10 November 1965

Family: Reuel Milward Houghton

Marriage*: Dorothy Austin married Reuel Milward Houghton, son of Reuel Houghton and Edith Smith, on Mar 23, 1925 at Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 22 and 23.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 3, 1901

MI, USA, age 28 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Mar 23, 1925

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 22 and 23²

1930 Census

1930

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 27, a radio technician; and mother in law Margaret Austin, 50, Can, widow²

1940 Census

1940

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 37, Western Auto Supply Co. radio technician; and mother in law Margaret Austin, 65, Canada³

1950 US Census

1950

Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 47, repairman

Death

Nov 10, 1965

Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 63¹

ParentsD

father born in MI; Margaret, mother born in Canada

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 153 ; Enumeration District: 551; sheet 6B; line 56, dwl 6118-158-160.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_383; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-429; line 34, dwl 6303.

Margaret Dorothy Allen¹

F, #59148, b. 23 January 1912, d. 7 March 1997

Family: John Palmer Houghton

Marriage*: Margaret Dorothy Allen married John Palmer Houghton, son of Wilfred Nelson Houghton and Lucie Palmer Davis, on Sep 28, 1940 at Manhattan, NY, USA.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 23, 1912

Fall River, MA, USA¹

Marriage

Sep 28, 1940

Manhattan, NY, USA²

1950 US Census

1950

Mount Vernon, Fairfax Co., VA, USA, age 39, air industries relations

Death

Mar 7, 1997

Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 85¹

Burial

Mar 14, 1997

Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Section H Site 360³

ParentsD

Father: Howard Marden Allen
Mother : Mary Ellen Allen¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Dorothy Ann Annan¹

F, #59149, b. 12 June 1935, d. 27 September 1997

Family: Frederic James Houghton

Marriage*: Dorothy Ann Annan married Frederic James Houghton, son of Frederic Sydney Houghton and Mary Anne Mahoney, on Feb 12, 1978 at Orange Co., CA, USA.²
Divorce*: Dorothy Ann Annan and Frederic James Houghton were divorced on Dec 5, 1996 at Snohomish, WA, USA.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 12, 1935

MT, USA¹

Marriage

Allred

Marriage

Feb 12, 1978

Orange Co., CA, USA²

Divorce

Dec 5, 1996

Snohomish, WA, USA

Death

Sep 27, 1997

Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 62¹

Obituary

Oct 2, 1997

Santa Ana, CA, USA, Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) - October 2, 1997
Deceased Name: Dorothy Ann Houghton
Dorothy Ann Houghton, 62, a Costa Mesa homemaker, died Saturday of undetermined causes. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Forest Lawn Mortuary and Memorial Park, Cypress.

Survivors: husband, Fred; daughters, Lind Allred, Laura Morgan; sons, Brad and Jesse Allred; five grandchildren.³

ParentsD

Annan and Shafer¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Dorothy Channing Saunders¹

F, #59150, b. 18 November 1888, d. 19 March 1980

Family: Albert Charles Houghton

Marriage*: Dorothy Channing Saunders married Albert Charles Houghton on Nov 1, 1910 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 18, 1888

CA, USA¹

Marriage

Nov 1, 1910

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Death

Mar 19, 1980

Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 91¹

Burial

Longmeadow cemetery, Longmeadow, MA, USA

ParentsD

Saunders and Channing¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Dorothy E. Houghton¹

F, #59151, b. 20 September 1913, d. 23 April 1971

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 20, 1913

CA, USA¹

Death

Apr 23, 1971

Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 57¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Dorothy Herter¹

F, #59152, b. 21 April 1914, d. 17 March 1996

Family: Jack Russell Houghton

Marriage*: Dorothy Herter married Jack Russell Houghton, son of Hurdes S. Houghton and Audrey Long.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 21, 1914

OH, USA, age 26 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Res. Inter

1941

Oakwood, Montgomery Co., OH, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Twp 8, Kern Co., CA, USA, age 35, garage body man

Death

Mar 17, 1996

Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 81¹

ParentsD

Herter and Baker

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Dorothy Kate Cooke¹

F, #59153, b. 15 March 1899, d. 25 January 1990

Family: William Arnold Houghton

Marriage*: Dorothy Kate Cooke married William Arnold Houghton, son of Robert Houghton and Janet Sharp, on Jul 2, 1924 at Santa Ana, CA, USA, age 29 and 25.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 15, 1899

Leicester, England, age 31 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Jul 2, 1924

Santa Ana, CA, USA, age 29 and 25²

1940 Census

1940

Long Beach, CA, USA, age 45, cement contractor³

1950 US Census

1950

Long Beach, CA, USA, age 55, cement contractor, construction

Death

Jan 25, 1990

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 90¹

ParentsD

Cooke and Rippon; born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 131 ; Enumeration District: 1149; page 57, sheet 5A, line 15, dwl 3411-115-114.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00373; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 59-115A.

Dorothy Mildred Wilkins^1,2

F, #59154, b. 2 November 1902, d. 1 October 1996

Family: Thomas Christopher Houghton II

Marriage*: Dorothy Mildred Wilkins married Thomas Christopher Houghton II, son of Thomas Christopher Houghton and Beatrice (?), on Jul 3, 1932 at Santa Ana, CA, USA.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 2, 1902

San Francisco, CA, USA, age 30 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Jul 3, 1932

Santa Ana, CA, USA³

1940 Census

1940

San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 30, wholesale automobile parts salesman⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 40, retail auto parts, salesman

Death

Oct 1, 1996

Laguna Hills, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 93¹

ParentsD

Wilkins and Stockwell

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 16 Oct 1935; Birth County: Los Angeles.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , San Antonio, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_247; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 19-594; line 51, dwl 2618.

Dorothy Theresa Ignas^1,2

F, #59155, b. 24 March 1919, d. 27 June 1986

Family: Edward Lehi Houghton

Marriage*: Dorothy Theresa Ignas married Edward Lehi Houghton, son of Clarence George Houghton and Thelma Seager, on Feb 14, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., CA, USA.²
Divorce*: Dorothy Theresa Ignas and Edward Lehi Houghton were divorced on Nov 23, 1983 at Los Angeles Co., CA, USA.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 24, 1919

MD, USA¹

Marriage

Feb 14, 1981

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA²

Divorce

Nov 23, 1983

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA

Death

Jun 27, 1986

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 67¹

Burial

Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA

ParentsD

Ignas and Boehm

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Douglas James Houghton¹

M, #59156, b. 18 April 1927, d. 2 June 1988

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 18, 1927

MI, USA, age 2 11/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

US Veterans Admin Hospital, Neuropsychiatric, Ontario Co., NY, USA, age 21, separated, patient

Death

Jun 2, 1988

Sonoma Co., CA, USA, age 61¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Jean M. Gilliam^1,2

F, #59157, b. circa 1888

Family: Charles Houghton

Marriage*: Jean M. Gilliam married Charles Houghton, son of Charles Houghton and Sarah May (?), on circa 1911 age 33 and 22.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1888

Russia, age 32, Moscow, Russia, in 1920 census; age 42, Scotland, in 1930 census; age 53.2, Scotland, in 1940 census; Russia in 1950 census

Immigration

1903

1910 in 1920 census

Marriage

circa 1911

age 33 and 22

1920 Census

1920

Almena, Van Buren Co., MI, USA, age 40, farmer³

1930 Census

1930

Almena, Van Buren Co., MI, USA, age 52, farmer²

1940 Census

1940

Almena, Van Buren Co., MI, USA, age 63, WPA road project laborer⁴

1950 US Census

1950

age 73, farmer, pension

ParentsD

parents born in Scotland

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Almena, Van Buren, St. Clair Co., Michigan; Roll: 1028; Enumeration District: 1; page 4, sheet 4A; line 22, dwl 89-89.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Almena, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll T625_799; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 174; line 69, dwl 146-148.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Almena, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll: T627_1822; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 80-1; line 8, dwl 138.

Edith McLanahan¹

F, #59158, b. 17 February 1884, d. 3 January 1973

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 17, 1884

MO, USA, age 56 in 1940 census²

1950 US Census

1950

San Francisco, CA, USA, age 62, private office janitor; and grandson Gordon Hall, 23, Jacquiline Hall, 21, Lynda Hall, 1

Death

Jan 3, 1973

Marin Co., CA, USA, age 88²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from John William Houghton, Ph.D., Sep. 17, 2002, Descendants of William Houghton.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Edith Marchese¹

F, #59159, b. 19 September 1911, d. 18 January 1993

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 19, 1911

CA, USA¹

1950 US Census

1950

San Bernardino, CA, USA, age 47, own business, chiropodist

Death

Jan 18, 1993

San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 81¹

ParentsD

Marchese and Fiero

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Melvin Thomas Houghton¹

M, #59160, b. 6 March 1924, d. 20 July 2001

Family 1: Chloe E. Trowbridge

Mar 1*: Melvin Thomas Houghton first married Chloe E. Trowbridge.¹

Family 2: Phyllis Irene Barnhill

Mar 2*: His second marriage was to Phyllis Irene Barnhill.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 6, 1924

Howard, Elk Co., KS, USA, age 6 in 1930 census¹

Mil. Serv.

enlisted in the U.S.Army at the start of World War II. He was sent immediately overseas where he served in the African campaign, then in the Italian offensive as a driver in the Army's forward mechanized units. Following the Allied victory in Europe, Melvin was assigned to the Pacific Theatre of Operations.

Research

Mar 1

1950 US Census

1950

El Dorado, KS, USA, age 26, dirt contractor, truck driver

Immigration

Yuma, AZ, USA

Mar 2

Death

Jul 20, 2001

St. Francis Extended Health Care, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA, USA, age 77²

Obituary

Jul 29, 2001

Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA, USA, Bellingham Herald, The (WA) - July 29, 2001
Deceased Name: Melvin T. Houghton
Final rites and burial services for Melvin T. Houghton of Bellingham will be held in Yuma, Arizona this week. Mr. Houghton died on Friday, July 20, 2001 at age 77. A native of Howard, Kansas, Melvin was educated in the Butler County, Kansas Public Schools and enlisted in the U.S.Army at the start of World War II. He was sent immediately overseas where he served in the African campaign, then in the Italian offensive as a driver in the Army's forward mechanized units. Following the Allied victory in Europe, Melvin was assigned to the Pacific Theatre of Operations. Following his military discharge he returned home to Kansas where he completed technical training in Kansas City in automotive repairs. He married his school friend, Chloe Trowbridge of Rosalia, Kansas. They had three children. The couple moved to Yuma, Arizona in the mid-sixties, where Melvin spent some 20 years as a tank test driver in the U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground. After the death of his first wife in Yuma, Melvin married an old Kansas school friend, Phyllis Taliaferro of Bellingham. Among the survivors, aside from Phyllis Houghton, are three children, Gary Houghton, Carol Brooks and Karen Stamp, all of the Yuma area. Also, Donna Trecker of Bellingham, Dorothy Scalzitti of Stanwood, and Dale Taliaferro of Winnemucca, Nevada. Local arrangements by

Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-site Crematorium³

Burial

Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, AZ, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Patty Chiles, Feb. 16, 2002.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, HOUGHTON, Phyllis Irene (BARNHILL)[TALIAFERRO]; 85; El Dorado KS>Bellingham WA; Bellnghm H; 2008-11-18.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.