Houghton Surname Project

Edward H. Houghton¹

M, #62371, b. 1853, d. 7 January 1872

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1853

Death

Jan 7, 1872

Burial

RI, USA, NS003

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Fred E. Houghton¹

M, #62372, b. 1849, d. 28 September 1883

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1849

Death

Sep 28, 1883

Burial

RI, USA, NS003

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

George Houghton¹

M, #62373, b. circa 1792, d. 27 December 1829

Family: Mary B. (?)

Marriage*: George Houghton married Mary B. (?)¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1792

Keene, NH, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Dec 27, 1829

Providence Co., RI, USA, age 37^1,2

Burial

Mineral Spring Cemetery, Pawtucket, RI, USA, PW001³

Duplicate

Keene, NH & RI

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

George E. Houghton¹

M, #62374, b. 27 December 1820, d. 1911

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 27, 1820

Death

1911

Burial

RI, USA, NT004

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Giles Houghton¹

M, #62375, b. 1835, d. 26 November 1882

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1835

Death

Nov 26, 1882

Burial

RI, USA, LN028

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Henrietta Houghton¹

F, #62376, d. 1965

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Death

1965

Burial

Providence, RI, USA, PV004

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Isabelle M. Houghton¹

F, #62377, b. 1886, d. 1962

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1886

Death

1962

Burial

Providence, RI, USA, PV001

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

James Houghton¹

M, #62378, b. 1881, d. 20 October 1933

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1881

Death

Oct 20, 1933

Burial

RI, USA, CF001

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

James Paul Houghton¹

M, #62379, b. 13 December 1930, d. 20 August 1986

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 13, 1930

New York, NY, USA, age 9 in 1940 census¹

Mil. Enls

1950

US Navy, Korea and Vietnam; ADJ1 (Aviation machinst's mate - Jet engine mechanic; petty officer 1st class)

Death

Aug 20, 1986

55y8m6d¹

Burial

Rhode Islands Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI, USA, RI001

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

John Reynolds Houghton¹

M, #62380, d. 17 September 1830

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Death

Sep 17, 1830

Burial

Providence, RI, USA, PV003

Research

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Lillian P. Houghton¹

F, #62381

Biography

Burial

RI, USA, RI001

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Lydia Reynolds¹

F, #62382, b. 1830, d. 23 June 1888

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1830

Death

Jun 23, 1888

Burial

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, PV003

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Margaret Houghton¹

F, #62383, b. 1862, d. 1923

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1862

Death

1923

Burial

RI, USA, EG039

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Mary B. (?)¹

F, #62384, b. 1795, d. 12 August 1841

Family: George Houghton

Marriage*: Mary B. (?) married George Houghton.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1795

Marriage

Death

Aug 12, 1841

age 46^1,3

Burial

Mineral Spring Cemetery, Pawtucket, RI, USA, PW001¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Nathaniel Houghton¹

M, #62385, b. August 1852, d. 9 August 1916

Family: Elizabeth (?)

Marriage*: Nathaniel Houghton married Elizabeth (?) on circa 1875 mar 25 years in 1900 census.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug, 1852

England, age 47 in 1900 census; age 56 in 1910 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1875

mar 25 years in 1900 census²

Immigration

1888

1900 Census

1900

Woonsocket, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 47, machinist²

1910 Census

1910

Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 56, machine shop laborer³

Death

Aug 9, 1916

Burial

RI, USA, CF001

ParentsS

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Woonsocket, Ward 3, Providence Co., Rhode Island; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 176; Sheet: 7B; line 63, dwl 74-72-137.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pawtucket Ward 6, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1440; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 142; line 36, dwl 113-172-261.

Robert Butler Houghton^1,2

M, #62386, b. 16 January 1885

Family: Isabelle McQ. Nicol

Marriage*: Robert Butler Houghton married Isabelle McQ. Nicol on Nov 28, 1908 age 3 in 1910 census.⁵

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 16, 1885

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, Feb 1885, age 15 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; GS: 1885; WWI: 16 Jan 1886^1,3,4

Marriage

Nov 28, 1908

age 3 in 1910 census⁵

1910 Census

1910

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 23, foundry moulder⁵

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 32, driver, American...Express²

1920 Census

1920

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 33, express wagon driver⁶

1940 Census

1940

Providence, NY, USA, age 50, railway express truck driver⁷

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, occupation: Railway Express Agency³

1950 US Census

1950

Providence, RI, USA, Age63, express co. inspector

Burial

Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, PV001

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1852402.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2368486.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1852402.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Providence Ward 3, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1442; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 169; line 99, dwl 264-76-153.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Providence Ward 2, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1678; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 179; line 58, dwl 10-136-254.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03773; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 6-25.

Sarah G. Houghton¹

F, #62387, d. 4 July 1947

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Death

Jul 4, 1947

Burial

RI, USA, EG038

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Hazel Houghton¹

F, #62388, b. 4 September 1886

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 4, 1886

Manitowoc Co., WI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.

Ann Houghton Sloss¹

F, #62389

Family: Edward Gantt

Marriage*: Ann Houghton Sloss married Edward Gantt on Jun 26, 1768 at Somerset, MD, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jun 26, 1768

Somerset, MD, USA¹

Research

Somerset, MD, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1075] Unknown subject, GRS-CD ROM, CD 4, Marriages, Maryland, screen 200.

Edward Gantt¹

M, #62390

Family: Ann Houghton Sloss

Marriage*: Edward Gantt married Ann Houghton Sloss on Jun 26, 1768 at Somerset, MD, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jun 26, 1768

Somerset, MD, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1075] Unknown subject, GRS-CD ROM, CD 4, Marriages, Maryland, screen 200.

Sarah Houghton Sloss¹

F, #62391

Family: Levin Wilson

Marriage*: Sarah Houghton Sloss married Levin Wilson on May 21, 1771 at Somerset, MD, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Research

Somerset, MD, USA

Marriage

May 21, 1771

Somerset, MD, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1075] Unknown subject, GRS-CD ROM, CD 4, Marriages, Maryland, screen 200.

Levin Wilson¹

M, #62392

Family: Sarah Houghton Sloss

Marriage*: Levin Wilson married Sarah Houghton Sloss on May 21, 1771 at Somerset, MD, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

May 21, 1771

Somerset, MD, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1075] Unknown subject, GRS-CD ROM, CD 4, Marriages, Maryland, screen 200.

Ida B (?)¹

F, #62393, b. 13 September 1897

Family: Frank Porter Houghton

Marriage*: Ida B (?) married Frank Porter Houghton, son of Elijah P. Houghton and Mary Elisabeth Jones.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 13, 1897

Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 41 in 1940 census²

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 66, none³

Naturalization

1950

Manitowoc, WI, USA, age 51, widow, sister in law of Estle and Elizabeth Orr

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002: Reel 120 , Record 1548.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4494; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 36-15.

Irma M. Houghton¹

F, #62394, b. 3 November 1894

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 3, 1894

Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, Reel 119 , Record 1429¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.

John Houghton¹

?, #62395, b. 10 October 1905

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 10, 1905

Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, Reel 122 , Record 2722¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.

Mable Houghton¹

F, #62396, b. 12 February 1897

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 12, 1897

Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, Reel 120, Record 775¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.

Roy Francis Houghton^1,2

M, #62397, b. 28 August 1899, d. 10 October 1942

Family: Esther L Nelson

Marriage*: Roy Francis Houghton married Esther L Nelson on Jun 23, 1920 at Manitowoc, WI, USA, age 22 and 21.⁵

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 28, 1899

Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 9/12 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census; 28 Aug 1900, Reel 120, Record 2126; WWI Draft: 28 Aug 1898^3,2

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 20, mill man for Charles Houghton²

1930 Census

1920

Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 43, widower, laborer⁴

Marriage

Jun 23, 1920

Manitowoc, WI, USA, age 22 and 21⁵

1930 Census

1930

Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 31, plumber for contract⁵

1940 Census

1940

Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 41, retail tire shop repair service⁶

Death

Oct 10, 1942

Manitowoc, WI, USA¹

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tomanitowoc/… Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc Co., WI.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674751.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 6, dwl 406-356-356.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 13; Sheet: 12B; line 55, dwl 183-274.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4494; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-15.

Stella Houghton¹

F, #62398, b. 3 November 1894

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 3, 1894

Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, Reel 119, Record 1430¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Manitowoc County WI Pre-1907 Births, Wisconsin Division of Health Vital Records, Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.

Luanna Henderson¹

F, #62399, b. 11 October 1875, d. 19 February 1938

Family: Homer Newton Houghton

Marriage*: Luanna Henderson married Homer Newton Houghton, son of Rev. Thomas Richard Houghton and Sarah Jane Cochran, on Dec 21, 1893.^4,5

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 11, 1875

WV, USA, age 34 in 1910 census; age 44 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census^2,3

Marriage

Dec 21, 1893

^4,5

1900 Census

1900

Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 25, farmer; 4 children born, 4 living⁶

1910 Census

1910

Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 36, farmer; next door to brother Charles⁷

Residence

Sep 12, 1918

Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA⁸

1920 Census

1920

Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 44, farmer; 2 doors from brother Charles²

1930 Census

1930

Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 55, farmer⁹

Death

Feb 19, 1938

Nicholas Co., WV, USA

Burial

Walnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA

ParentsD

Shelton Rodney Boise Henderson (1843 - 1916) & Elizabeth Alice Hanna Henderson (1857 - 1900); parents born in WV

Obituary

Luanna W. Houghton - Luanna W. Houghton, wife of Homer N. Houghton of Strange Creek, Braxton County, was born October 1, 1875 and departed this life February 19, 1938; age 62 years, four months and 18 days. She is survived by her husband and 10 children (eight boys and two girls); one brother, five sisters, and a host of relatives. She had been a member of the M.E. church since early in life and remained faithful to the end. Interment was made in the Walnut Grove Cemetery with the Rev. C.P. Conley officiating.

From Lynn Dawson's blog - May 2013. (http://theflyinggenealogist.blogspot.com):

My great grandmother, Luanna W. Henderson, was born in 1875 in Strange Creek, West Virginia. "Lewie" married my great grandfather, Homer Newton Houghton, at the age of 18 and lived her life on a picturesque if remote farm caring for her 12 children. Despite a trail of indicators that her middle initial was W, I've never learned what it stood for.

Below are six sources (between 1880 and 1938) that use "W" as a middle initial. The only other initial used is H - presumably for her maiden name Henderson (e.g. on her tombstone: Lewie H. Houghton).

1.) 1880 Census - Luanna W. age 4, this census is very difficult to read (ancestry.com). Appears to use "W." as a middle initial. Also appears to have another letter at the end of Luanna.
2. ) West Virginia reindex of the Marriage Register (typed) uses W. as a middle initial. (http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx) 1893
3.) Daughter Vada Houghton's Tombstone: Vada Daughter of HN and LW Houghton. 1919
4.) Husband Homer Houghton's WWI Draft Registration: "Lewie W." 1918 (below)
5.) Son Murrill Houghton's Tombstone: Murrill son of HN and LW Houghton. 1934
6.) Obituary: Luanna W. Houghton, 1938

Is it a family name? Luanna has a brother and uncle that use the name Walker as a given name. I have not found this family name anywhere in the tree which only goes back to the 1700s.

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Sanderson Houghton, May 17, 2004.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 163-163.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Dille, Clay Co., West Virginia (compiled by Brenda Hickman, 1996) , Rootsweb.com/~wvclay/wgcem.htm, May 29, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 2; Sheet: 7A; line 14, dwl 114-114.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1677; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2; line 44, dwl 239-239.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992379.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 2527; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 4; line 10, dwl 109-109.

Murrill Houghton^1,2,3

M, #62400, b. August 1896, d. 1934

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug, 1896

WV, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census³

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1918

Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 21, unemployed, an invalid

Death

1934

Burial

Walnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 163-163.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992379.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Dille, Clay Co., West Virginia (compiled by Brenda Hickman, 1996) , Rootsweb.com/~wvclay/wgcem.htm, May 29, 2002.