Vada Houghton1

F, #62401, b. 1911, d. 1919

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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Birth1911WV, USA2
Death1919WV, USA2
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/houghton surname.
  2. [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.

Aletha Houghton1

F, #62402, b. 1914, d. 1976

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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Birth19141
Death19761
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
ResearchAll Houghtons buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, WV, were descendants of Elijah Houghton of VA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.

Alton R. Houghton1,2

M, #62403, b. 25 August 1904, d. 1983

Family: Flora Etta Starcher

Biography

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BirthAug 25, 1904Strang Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageMar 24, 1928Clay Co., WV, USA, age 24 and 20
1930 Census1930Buffalo, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 25, coal miner; 6 houses from Marvin Houghton2
1940 Census1940Buffalo, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 34, coal mine tipple man3
Mil. DraftFeb 16, 1942Widen, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 37, occupation: Elk River Coal And Lumber Co
1950 US Census1950Buffalo, WV, USA, age 45, coal mines tittle foreman
Death19831
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 47, dwl 46-223-223.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 8-1A.

Arlie James Houghton1,2

M, #62404, b. 13 January 1925, d. 23 October 1988

Family: Joyce Marple

Biography

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BirthJan 13, 1925WV, USA, age 5 in 1930 census1,3
Research1944
Mil. EnlsJun 2, 1944Newport, KY, USA, Name: Arlie J Houghton; Pvt 1st Class USA
Birth Year: 1925 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: West Virginia State: West Virginia County or City: Clay Enlistment Date: 2 Jun 1944 Enlistment State: Kentucky Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment 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: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Quarryman or Miner Marital Status: Single, without dependents2
Marriage19484
1950 US Census1950Widen, WV, USA, age 25, coal mine weighman
DeathOct 23, 19881
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 15, dwl 34-217-217.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gregory/LGregory/…

Charles Houghton1

M, #62405, b. 1931, d. 1959

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1931WV, USA, age 9 in 1940 census1,2
Death19591
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 8-1A.

Rev. Charles Carl Houghton1

M, #62406, b. 29 August 1912, d. 27 December 1995

Family: Olive Blanch Paintiff

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 29, 1912Braxton, WV, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageJan 2, 19371
1940 Census1940Buffalo, WV, USA, age 27, coal miner3
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Strange Creek, WV, USA, age 28, Occupation: Elk River Coal And Lbr Co
1950 US Census1950Richwood, WV, USA, age 37, coal mines, mining coal
Living1952Richwood, WV, USA
DeathDec 27, 19951
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 4B; line 76, dwl 65-65.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04400; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 8-1B.

Earl Houghton1

M, #62407, b. 1 February 1900, d. 5 August 1973

Family: Ottie Demoss

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthFeb 1, 1900Braxton, WV, USA, age 4/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 19 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census; Strange Creek, WV in obit1,2,3
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Sutton, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 18, farming for father Homer3
Marriagecirca 1923Nicholas, WV, USA, age 23 and 192
1930 Census1930Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 30, farmer2
1940 CensusJun 11, 1940Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 40, farmer4
1950 US Census1950Braxton, WV, USA, age 50, coal miner, track man
Living1957Birch River, WV, USA
DeathAug 5, 1973Summersville, WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
ObituaryPost-Herald Beckley, West Virginia
Monday, August 06, 1973

Rites Scheduled For Houghton, 73 BIRCH RIVER (RNS) - Earl Houghton, 73, of Birch River died Sunday morning in a Summersville hospital after long illness. He was a son of the late Homer and Louiana Henderson Houghton. Born at Strange Creek, Feb 1, 1900, he was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church at Strange Creek and the United Mine Workers of America.
Houghton was a retired farmer and coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Ottie DeMoss Houghton; two sons, Bobby Gene of Birch River and James Earl of Little Birch; four daughters, Mrs. Nina Propst of Richwood, Mrs. Ina Mae Harris of Sutton; Mrs. Anna Lea Champman of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Olive Bragg of Summersville; five brothers,Charles of Charleston, Ernest of Summersville, Minter of Toledo, Ohio, and Flem and Virgil, both of Strange Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Vina Dean of Quinwood and Mrs. Alice Goad of Strange Creek; 31 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Wine and Rev. Landon Stanley in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body is at Waters Funeral Home in Summersville where friends may call after 4 p.m. today and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 12B; line 97, dwl 213-214.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992379.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4435; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 34-8.

Flora Etta Starcher

F, #62408, b. 1908, d. 1996

Family: Alton R. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1908WV, USA, age 22 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageMar 24, 1928Clay Co., WV, USA, age 24 and 20
1940 Census1940Buffalo, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 34, coal mine tipple man3
1950 US Census1950Buffalo, WV, USA, age 45, coal mines tittle foreman
Death1996
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 47, dwl 46-223-223.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 8-1A.

Geneva M. Houghton1

F, #62409, b. 19 December 1923, d. 6 January 1983

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 19, 1923WV, USA, age 6 3/12 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1
DeathJan 6, 1983WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.

Ira Richard Houghton1

M, #62410, b. 21 November 1920, d. 1960

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 21, 1920Clay, WV, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census1,2
Mil. DraftJul 8, 1943Strange Creek, WV, USA
Death19601
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 15, dwl 34-217-217.

John Carl Houghton1

M, #62411, b. 18 February 1913, d. 24 May 1959

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 18, 19131
Research
Mil. Serv.WV Cpl USMC
DeathMay 24, 19591
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.

Lula E. McClaine1

F, #62412, b. 29 November 1898, d. 10 October 1982

Family: James Patrick Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 29, 1898WV, USA, age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census; GS: 18931
MarriageAug 30, 1921he age 40; Powers: 19112
1930 Census1930Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 49, house carpenter3
1940 Census1940Jefferson, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 59, carpenter, contractor4
ResidenceApr 27, 1942St. Albans, Kanawka Co., WV, USA
1950 US Census1950Holly, WV, USA, age 52, widow, no occup
DeathOct 10, 1982WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 36; line 14, dwl 567-616.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jefferson, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4415; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-96B.

James Patrick Houghton1

M, #62413, b. 25 December 1880, d. 27 April 1948

Family 1: Nina Irene Watson

Family 2: Lula E. McClaine

  • Marriage*: James Patrick Houghton married Lula E. McClaine on Aug 30, 1921 he age 40; Powers: 1911.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 25, 1880Upshur Co., WV, USA, Dec 1880, age 19 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageAug 31, 19113
MarriageAug 30, 1921he age 40; Powers: 19111
1930 Census1930Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 49, house carpenter4
1940 Census1940Jefferson, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 59, carpenter, contractor5
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 616
ResidenceApr 27, 1942St. Albans, Kanawka Co., WV, USA
DeathApr 27, 1948WV, USA2
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  2. [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.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 36; line 14, dwl 567-616.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jefferson, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4415; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-96B.
  6. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240090.

Marvin Luther Houghton1,2

M, #62414, b. 18 October 1894, d. 29 March 1959

Family: Nora Ethel Sigman

  • Marriage*: Marvin Luther Houghton married Nora Ethel Sigman on circa 1919 age 25 and 19.3

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 18, 1894Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 5 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census1,3,4
Marriagecirca 1919age 25 and 193
1920 Census1920Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 25, coal miner; living with parents in law Wiley and Sarah Sigman5
1930 Census1930Buffalo, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 36, coal mines foreman3
1940 Census1940Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 45, coal mine, asst. mine foreman6
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 472
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA, occupation: Elk River Coal & Lumber Co.2
1950 US Census1950Widen, WV, USA, age 55, coal mine pumper
Living1957Hookersville, WV, USA
DeathMar 29, 1959Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240090.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 15, dwl 34-217-217.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992379.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1; line 22, dwl 224-224.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4395; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 4-4.

Nora Ethel Sigman1,2

F, #62415, b. 28 May 1898, d. 9 October 1953

Family: Marvin Luther Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 28, 1898Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 21 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census1,3
Marriagecirca 1919age 25 and 193
1920 Census1920Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 25, coal miner; living with parents in law Wiley and Sarah Sigman2
1930 Census1930Buffalo, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 36, coal mines foreman3
1940 Census1940Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 45, coal mine, asst. mine foreman4
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA, occupation: Elk River Coal & Lumber Co.5
1950 US Census1950Widen, WV, USA, age 55, coal mine pumper
DeathOct 9, 1953Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
ParentsDWiley and Sarah Sigman, both b. WV2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1; line 22, dwl 224-224.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 15, dwl 34-217-217.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4395; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 4-4.
  5. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240090.

Olive Blanch Paintiff1,2

F, #62416, b. 23 May 1917, d. 27 January 2008

Family: Rev. Charles Carl Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 23, 1917Braxton Co., WV, USA1,2
MarriageJan 2, 19371
1940 Census1940Buffalo, WV, USA, age 27, coal miner3
1950 US Census1950Richwood, WV, USA, age 37, coal mines, mining coal
DeathJan 27, 2008CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 902
ObituaryJan 29, 2008Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - January 29, 2008
Deceased Name: Olive Blanch Houghton
Olive Blanch Houghton, 90, of Frametown, formerly of Richwood, passed from death to life everlasting on Jan. 27, 2008, at CAMC General Hospital.

She was born May 23, 1917, in Braxton County and was the wife of the late Rev. Charles Carl Houghton of Frametown.

She is survived by a daughter, Jean H. Green and husband, Arnett, of Amherst, Va; and son, Robert E. Houghton and wife, Carol, of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Frametown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Basil Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Strange Creek.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Frametown United Methodist Church.

Arrangements are by the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.2
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
ParentsDJesse J. and Lucretia Paintiff of Braxton County2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04400; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 8-1B.

Ottie Demoss1

F, #62417, b. 1903, d. 1993

Family: Earl Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1903WV, USA, age 36 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1923Nicholas, WV, USA, age 23 and 193
1930 Census1930Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 30, farmer3
1940 CensusJun 11, 1940Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 40, farmer2
1950 US Census1950Braxton, WV, USA, age 50, coal miner, track man
Death1993Summersville, WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
ObituaryPublication: THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 1993
Page: P

OTTIE HOUGHTON, 89, OF BIRCH RIVER,
Nicholas County, died March 29, 1993, in Summersville Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was a homemaker, a farmer and a member of Big Union Baptist Church, Dille.

Surviving: sons, James Earl of Little Birch, Bobby Gene of Birch River; daughters, Ina M. Harris of Sutton, Olive P. Bragg of Tioga, Anna L. Chapman of Barberton, Ohio; 30 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Strange Creek, with the Rev. Gary Walker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home, Summersville
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4435; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 34-8.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 12B; line 97, dwl 213-214.

Samuel Perry Houghton

M, #62418, b. 20 March 1902, d. 17 June 1959

Family: Letha Goad

  • Marriage*: Samuel Perry Houghton married Letha Goad on 1943.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 20, 1902Clay, WV, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 census1,2
1940 Census1940Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 62, widowed, farmer, proprietor3
Occupation1940farm laborer; single
Mil. DraftFeb 16, 1942Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 39, Occupation: Elk River Coal And Lumber Co, coal miner
Marriage1943
1950 US Census1950Widen, WV, USA, age 47, coal mine, slate picker
DeathJun 17, 1959Harrison, WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 4B; line 76, dwl 65-65.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4435; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 34-8.

Richard Haynes Houghton1

M, #62419, b. 30 April 1895, d. 22 September 1895

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 30, 1895Clay Co., WV, USA1
DeathSep 22, 1895WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Church Cemetery, Widen, Clay Co., WV, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.
  2. [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.

Rosa May Henderson1

F, #62420, b. 15 February 1880, d. 17 October 1939

Family: Charles William Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 15, 1880WV, USA, age 30 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1930 census2
1910 Census1910Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 32, farmer3
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Strange Creek, Braxton Co., WV, USA4
1920 Census1920Birch, Braxton Co., WV, USA, age 42, a farmer5
1930 Census1930Hamilton, Nicholas Co., WV, USA, age 52, truck farmer6
DeathOct 17, 1939Nicholas Co., WV, USA2
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gregory/LGregory/…
  2. [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.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1677; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2; line 38, dwl 238-238.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992379.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 9A; line 49, dwl 161-161.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 4B; line 76, dwl 65-65.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Ann Bleigh Powers, Feb. 5, 2005: copied from a Houghton Bible, by Jane Bleigh Lucal.

Wilbert Shelton Houghton1

M, #62421, b. 12 March 1911, d. 6 April 1966

Family: Mabel Louise Wilson

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 12, 1911WV, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census1,2
Residence1935Braxton Co., WV, USA
Marriage1935Nicholas, WV, USA3
Mil. Draft1940Widen, WV, USA, age 29, Occupation: Elk River Coal And Lumber Company
1940 Census1940Buffalo, Clay Co., WV, USA, age 29, coal mine, coal loader4
1950 US Census1950Hopemont Sanitarioum, State Tuberculosis Hospital, Preston Co., WV, USA, age 39, separated, patient
Living1952Beckley, WV, USA
DeathApr 6, 1966Strange Creek, WV, USA1
BurialWalnut Grove Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Nicholas Co.. West Virginia; Roll: 2549; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 4B; line 76, dwl 65-65.
  3. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 8-1A.

John Griswald Denison1

M, #62422, b. 1836, d. 3 January 1921

Family: Emma Theresa Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1836Albany, NY, USA
Marriage1
BurialGreenbush Blooming Grove, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
DeathJan 3, 1921Albany, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.

Grace C. Sharp1

F, #62423, b. 1894, d. 1970

Family: Frederick R. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1894NY, USA, age 25 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1916age 25 and 211
1920 Census1920East Greenbush, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 28, farm operator3
1930 Census1930Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 39, a flour mill chauffeur; and father in law Arthur Sharpe, 652
1940 Census1940Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 49, feed mill miller4
1950 US Census1950West Sand Lake, NY, USA, age 59, icecream dairy, ice cream maker
Death1970
BurialNorth Greenbush Blooming Grove Cemetery, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
ParentsDArthur Sharp; parents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1638; Enumeration District: 39; page 145, sheet 14A; line 31, dwl 330-378.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , East Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1256; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6; line 87, dwl 35-41.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Sand Lake, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2757; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42-46; line 20, dwl 35.

Jennie Houghton1

F, #62424, b. 1876, d. 1962

Family: George Page Russell

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18761
Marriage1
Death19621
BurialElmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensslaer Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.

George Page Russell1

M, #62425

Family: Jennie Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
BurialElmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensslaer Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.

Ann Teresa Mulvihill1,2

F, #62426, b. 5 October 1934, d. 11 December 2004

Family: Merton Wayne Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 5, 1934Hoosick Falls, NY, USA, age 23 in 19583
Marriage2,3
DeathDec 11, 2004Hoosick Falls, NY, USA, age 704,5
ObituaryDec 20, 2004Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA,      
Ann T. Houghton           
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. -- Ann T. Houghton, 70, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at her residence on the River Road in Hoosick Falls, surrounded by her family. She resided there with her husband, Merton Wayne Houghton.

Ann was born Oct. 5, 1934, in Hoosick Falls, daughter of the late Leo and Loretta (Kelly) Mulvihill. Ann was educated at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. She was formerly employed at the Grand Union and Leo Albowicz Market as a cashier, both in Hoosick Falls. Ann then worked at the Trustco Bank also in Hoosick Falls until retiring several years ago. Ann was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. She bowled in the Tuesday Night Women’s League at the Bar-B-Que lanes in Hoosick Falls. Her main interest was her family.

Survivors other than her husband, Wayne, include a daughter, Mary Ann Hanselman and her husband Bill; two sons, Leo Wayne and Kim Houghton and John William and his wife Wanda Houghton, all of Hoosick Falls; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by a son, Joseph Clark Houghton, who died in 1961, and a brother, Leo Mulvihill.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main St., in Hoosick Falls. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street. Burial will follow the mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 and evening from 6 to 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center through the funeral home.
Published in the Bennington Banner on 12/13/2004.4
ParentsDLeo Mulvihill and Loretta Kelly4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Burlington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, the Bennington Banner, Bennington VT, on 12/13/2004.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

William Henry Harrison Akin1

M, #62427, b. 22 June 1840, d. 12 April 1919

Family: Nancy A. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 22, 1840
MarriageNov 20, 1861Buskirks Bridge, Washington Co., NY, USA2,1
DeathApr 12, 1919Johnsonville, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S1134] Mary S. and Edward F Jackson, Washington Co. NY Marriage Notices, p. 336.

Jane E. Reynolds1

F, #62428, b. 1889, d. 1920

Family: Oscar A. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1889NY, USA, age 30 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1910he age 241
1920 Census1920Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 33, railroad storehouse storeroom2
Death1920
BurialEast Greenbush (Clinton Heights) Cemetery, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
ParentsDparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rensselaer Ward 8, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1257; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33; line 21, dwl 247-301.

Eva K. Reynolds1

F, #62429, b. 1885, d. 1968

Family: Oscar A. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1885NY, USA, age 44 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1920she age 351
1930 Census1930Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 44, Power and Light Corp. operator2
1940 Census1940Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 54, power co. sub. station operator3
1950 US Census1950Rensselaer, NJ, USA, age 64, Niagra-Mowhawk Power Co., maintenance man
Death1968
BurialEast Greenbush (Clinton Heights) Cemetery, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1638; Enumeration District: 37; sheet 8B; line 93, dwl 1544-165-219.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rensselaer, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2757; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-43; line 25, dwl 1555.

Walter L. Fenton1,2

M, #62430

Family: Sarah Emily Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Origin1854Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
MarriageSep 27, 1854Buskirks Bridge, Washington Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Rensselaer Co. NY Cemetery Records, www.rootsweb.com/~nyrensse/cemh14.txt, May 29, 2002.
  2. [S1134] Mary S. and Edward F Jackson, Washington Co. NY Marriage Notices, p. 311.