Maribee Crawford Mills1,2

F, #63361, b. 27 January 1814, d. 6 July 1859

Family: Augustus Haughton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 27, 1814Eaton, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 36 in 1850 census2,3
MarriageMar 5, 18341,2
1850 Census1850Eaton, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 43, farmer; surname is given as Houghton3
DeathJul 6, 1859Morrisville, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 451
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 115.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bryant Haughton, Oct. 9, 2002.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Eaton, Madison, New York; Roll: M432_527; Page: 336; line 17, dwl 168-174.

Dorothy Haughton1

F, #63362, b. 1 January 1781, d. 20 April 1866

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 1, 17811
DeathApr 20, 18661
BurialCazenovia, Madison Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 115.

John Haughton1

M, #63363, b. circa 1755, d. 14 May 1829

Family: Sarah (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1755(dd calc)
Marriage1
DeathMay 14, 1829Morrisville, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 741
BurialMorrisville, Madison Co., NY, USA1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 115.

Sarah (?)1

F, #63364, b. circa 1751, d. 14 March 1836

Family: John Haughton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1751(dd calc)
Marriage1
DeathMar 14, 1836Morrisville, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 851
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 115.

John Houghton1

M, #63365, b. circa 1789, d. 11 December 1840

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1789(dd calc)
Note1829Dem. Rep.2
1830 Census1830Eaton, Madison Co., NY, USA, 7 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1811-1815), 2 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 male 40 to 50 (1781-1790)// 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810), 1 female 30 to 40 (1791-1800)3
DeathDec 11, 1840Eaton, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 512,1
BurialPratts Hollow, Madison Co., NY, USA2
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 124.
  2. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 115.
  3. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Eaton, Madison, New York; Roll: 93; Page: 262.

William B. Haughton1

M, #63366, b. circa 1790, d. 5 October 1846

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1790(dd calc)
DeathOct 5, 1846Morrisville, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 561
BurialMorrisville, Madison Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 115.

Peter Houghton1

M, #63367, b. between 1751 and 1760, d. before 1849

Family: Doretta Ann Webler

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthbetween 1751 and 1760
Marriage18052
Immigration1814Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY, USA
Residence1816Madison Co., NY, USA, On jail limits for debt1
Court1821Madison Co., NY, USA, as a witness1
1830 Census1830Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY, USA, 5 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 60 to 70 (1761-1770), 1 male 70 to 80 (1751-1760)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 50 to 60 (1771-1780)3
Deathbefore 1849Doretta remarries
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 124.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 93; Page: 217.

William Houghton1

M, #63368

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Residence1827Madison Co., NY, USA, a Grand Juror1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1142] William H. Tuttle, Madison Co. NY Pioneers, p. 124.

Emcline Houghton1

F, #63369

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
ChurchJan 5, 1840Tompkins Co., NY, USA, church
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1143] Jean D. Wordon, Tompkins Co. NY Church Records, p. 104.

Frank W. Houghton1

M, #63370, b. January 1860, d. 24 June 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan, 1860NY, USA, (dd calc); age 6/12 in 1860 census1,2
DeathJun 24, 1863Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 3 y 5 m1
BurialEarlville Cemetery, Earlville, Madison Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1145] Joyce C., and Mary K, Meyer Scott, Madison Co. NY Newspaper VRs, p. 27.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Guilford, Chenango, New York; Roll: M653_734; Page: 333; Image: 125; Family History Library Film: 803734.

George W. Houghton1

M, #63371

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
ResidenceDuchess Co., NY, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1148] James H. Smith, Duchess Co. NY Hx, p. 296, 317.

Guilford N. Houghton1

M, #63372, b. circa 1837, d. 1868

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1837Herkimer Co., NY, USA, age 23 in 1860 census2
ResidenceHerkimer Co., NY, USA1
Living1865testified for cousin Amanda's pension hearing3
Death1868Herkimer Co., NY, USA
BurialChurch St. Cemetery, Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1149] Unknown author, Herkimer Co. NY Hx, p. 192, 200.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 123, line 24, dwl 903-888.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#265664553

Thomas W. Houghton1

M, #63373, b. 1893, d. 1894

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18931
Death1894Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
BurialEast Greenbush Cemetery, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA1
ResearchEast Greenbush, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1150] Diane Snyder Ptak, Albany, Rensselaer & Saratogoa Co NY Burials, p. 76.

Harry Swab1

M, #63374

Family: Hazel Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.

Albert Aubrey Swab1

M, #63375, b. 10 April 1918

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 10, 1918Erie, PA, USA1
BiographyWas born in Erie, Erie, PA and was there in 1920. He was with his parents in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH in 1930. He was unemployed when he registered for the draft in 1942 and listed his grandmother “Lydie Houghton” as his nearest relative. He probably moved to Ohio, where he may have married and probably died2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Mary Elizabeth Marwood1

F, #63376, b. 15 June 1873, d. 22 May 1951

Family: James Bennett Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 15, 1873OH, USA, age 37 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census1,2
ResidenceOH, USA1
OriginFranklin, PA, USA1
MarriageFeb 17, 1904Canada1
1910 CensusApr 25, 1910Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 29, fruit farmer2
1920 Census1920Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 38, farmer3
1930 Census1930Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 49, fertilizer training salesman4
1940 Census1940Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 59, fertilizer co. salesman5
DeathMay 22, 1951Ripley, NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in England2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T624_930; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 183; line 13, dwl 194-195.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T625_1092; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 184; line 94, dwl 230-252.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 1414; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 94; line 99, dwl 18-176-187.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T627_2512; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7-125; line 19, dwl 18.

Ralph Marwood Houghton1

M, #63377, b. 20 February 1905, d. 6 September 1946

Family: Leora Price

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 20, 1905Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census1
1930 Census1930Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 24, a boarder with John A. and Grace E. Archer, a publishing linotype operator2
MarriageJul 15, 1930Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA3
1940 Census1940Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 35, service station operator; and father in law Hiram Pierce, 76, and sister in law Ione Pierce, 474
DeathSep 6, 1946Buffalo, NY, USA3
BiographyHe was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. In 1930 he boarded at the home of John and Grace Archer in Hamburg, Erie, NY. He was a linotype operator in 1930. He married Leora Pierce on Jul 15, 1930 at Hamburg, Erie, NY. The NY State Marriage Index gives the location as Rochester, Monroe, NY. They continued to live in Hamburg, Erie, NY. Ralph operated a service station in 1940. Leora's father and sister were living with them at that time. He registered for the Draft in WW 2. He died in Buffalo, Erie, NY.5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: 1435; Page 47, Sheet 18A; Enumeration District: 408; line 39, dwl 25-345-351.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2528; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 15-82; line 48, dwl 29.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Laura Jane Houghton1

F, #63378, b. 22 November 1906, d. 12 December 1984

Family: Ivan Carlyle Bement

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 22, 1906Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census1
1930 Census1930Dover, Ocean Co., NJ, USA, age 25, public school teacher2
MarriageApr 15, 1933Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA3
1950 US Census1950Ripley, NY, USA, age 44, no occup
DeathDec 12, 1984Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA
BurialQuincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA
BiographyIn 1940 they lived in Erie, Erie, PA and Laura worked as a bookkeeper. Later they lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY until Ivan's death. Laura died in Pinellas County, FL. Laura and Ivan are buried at Quincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Dover, Ocean Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1375; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 10A, page 60, line 29, dwl 11-225.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Marjorie C. Houghton1,2

F, #63379, b. 15 March 1910, d. 1 September 1969

Family: Everett Neckers

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 15, 1910Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 1/12 in 1910 census; age 9 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census1
MarriageMar 17, 1934Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA2
DeathSep 1, 1969St. Petersburg, FL, USA2
BurialSep 4, 1969Quincey Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA2
BiographyShe was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married Everett F. Neckers (1907 - 1976 ) on Mar 17, 1934 at Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. They lived in Ripley, Erie, PA in 1940, where Everett was also born and raised. She worked in Erie, Erie, PA as a stenographer. They lived in St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL in their later years. They are buried the Rural Quincy Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Elizabeth G. Houghton1

F, #63380, b. 10 November 1885, d. 1950

Family: Rev. Joseph D. Piper

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 10, 1885Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, Nov 1885, age 14 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census1
GraduationRipley, NY, USA, Ripley High School1
Occupationtaught high school for a few years
MarriageMay 29, 1912Ripley, NY, USA1
Death1950Pittsburg, PA, USA2
BiographyShe was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She lived with her parents in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY in 1910 when she was a teacher. Joseph was born in Lockport, Westmoreland, PA. He was a Methodist Minister and a chaplain overseas in WW1. They lived in Black Lick, Indiana, PA in 1920. They lived in Irwin, Westmoreland, PA in 1930.
By 1942 they were living in McKeesport, Allegheny, PA. Elizabeth died in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA. Joseph was living in McKeesport when he died. He is buried in Allegheny Memorial Park in Allison Park, Allegheny, PA.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Rev. Joseph D. Piper1

M, #63381

Family: Elizabeth G. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
OriginDerry, PA, USA1
GraduationAllegheny College, New York City, NY, USA1
MarriageMay 29, 1912Ripley, NY, USA1
Occupation1916an ordained Methodist minister1
Mil. Enlsmade chaplain of the 137th Regiment, 88th Division, in the World War
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.

Marian Jane Piper1

F, #63382, b. 4 January 1918

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 4, 19181
BiographyMarian Jane Piper lived with her parents until her marriage. She married Charles T. Nevins (1915 - 1963) Sept. 14, 1935 in Harrison, WV or Sept. 10, 1937 in Allegheny County, PA. Charles was born in Boston, Suffolk, MA. In 1940, they were living in Brookland, Henrico, VA and Marian was in sales. In 1942, they were living in Narbeth, PA and he was working for a steel company. Charles died in West Reading, Berks, PA. Son: 1) Charles T. Nevins, Jr. (1938 - 2013).2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Betsey (?)1

F, #63383, b. circa 1812

Family: Hardin Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1812NY, USA, age 38 in 1850 census1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1154] Delaware Co. NY 1850 Census, p. 143 (Census p. 202-211).

Silliman Houghton1

M, #63384, b. circa 1785

Family: Sarah (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1785CT, USA, age 65 in 1850 census
Marriage1
1850 Census1850Meredith, Delaware Co., NY, USA, age 65, a farmer1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1154] Delaware Co. NY 1850 Census, p. 614 (Census 48-50, Meredith.

Sarah (?)1

F, #63385, b. circa 1786

Family: Silliman Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1786CT, USA1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1154] Delaware Co. NY 1850 Census, p. 614 (Census 48-50, Meredith.

William E. Houghton1,2

M, #63386, b. 1855, d. 1929

Family: Nellie E. Price

  • Marriage*: William E. Houghton and Nellie E. Price were married on Sep 15, 1877 in NY, USA, by Rev. J. B. Sumner; she age 19.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1855England, age 25 in 1880 census; age 50 in 1910 census; age 62 in 1920 census3
Immigration1860
Naturalization1877
Origin1877Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA1
MarriageSep 15, 1877NY, USA, by Rev. J. B. Sumner; she age 191
1880 CensusJun 22, 1880Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 25, a laborer; parent sborn in England3
1910 Census1910Waterbury, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 50, streets superintendent?; and mother in law Harriet Nash, 82, CT, widow; and cousin Paul Jones, 23, CT2
1920 Census1920Waterbury, CT, USA, age 62, road building foreman
Death1929middlebury, CT, USA
BurialNew Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury, CT, USA
ResearchBainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA, both b. Eng
ResearchBainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1156] Maurice R. Hill Jr., Broom Co. NY Newspapers, p. 179.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T624_140; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 465;
    line 83, dwl 24-93-210.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bainbridge, Chenango, New York; Roll: T9_818; Family History Film: 1254818; Page: 37C; Enumeration District: 90; sheet 23, line 5, dwl 272-300.

Nellie E. Price1

F, #63387, b. circa 1858, d. 1952

Family: William E. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1858CT, USA, age 22 in 1880 census; age 52 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1930 census2
Origin1877Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA1
MarriageSep 15, 1877NY, USA, by Rev. J. B. Sumner; she age 191
1880 CensusJun 22, 1880Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, USA, age 25, a laborer; parent sborn in England2
1910 Census1910Waterbury, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 50, streets superintendent?; and mother in law Harriet Nash, 82, CT, widow; and cousin Paul Jones, 23, CT3
Note19102 children born, 1 living
1920 Census1920Waterbury, CT, USA, age 62, road building foreman
1930 CensusApr, 1930Southeast, Putnam Co., NY, USA, age 71, aunt of wife; living with Howard P. and Susan P. Wheeler, both 45, NY4
Death1952
BurialNew Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury, CT, USA
ParentsDparents born in CT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1156] Maurice R. Hill Jr., Broom Co. NY Newspapers, p. 179.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bainbridge, Chenango, New York; Roll: T9_818; Family History Film: 1254818; Page: 37C; Enumeration District: 90; sheet 23, line 5, dwl 272-300.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Waterbury Ward 1, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T624_140; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 465;
    line 83, dwl 24-93-210.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Southeast, Putnam Co., New York; Roll: 1637; Enumeration District: 13, sheet 1B; line 56, dwl 34-11-14.

Harriet E. Marsh1

F, #63388, d. 31 October 1889

Family: William Arthur Gallup

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageOct 5, 18761
DeathOct 31, 18891
ParentsDCharles Marsh1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1158] The Gallup Family Association, Gallup Genealogy, p. 150.

Paul Houghton1

M, #63389

Family: Inkeri (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Marriage
ResidenceSep 16, 2002Nashville, TN, USA1
BiographyI am always proud to tell people that have taken five foreign language classes in my life: French I, French I, Finnish I, Finnish I, and Finnish I. I am without a doubt one of the worst language students ever to sit in the back of a classroom. I have a bad memory, and since many other subjects came easily to me, I never developed certain basic skills of learning a new language. Which in a roundabout way is why I co-founded a language education company.

David and I began collaborating on what would later become Linguru while I was studying and working in Helsinki, Finland. I went there to learn more about my mother's native country and to study business. In the four years since graduating in electrical engineering from Tennessee Technological University, I had been working in software development and product marketing jobs at Sonix, a small ultrasonic testing and data acquisition equipment manufacturer on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. The International Business Linkage Program at Helsinki University of Technology provided an excellent start to what would be a very pleasant four-year stay. When I found time to study, I worked on my MBA and Master's in industrial management, including a thesis for Sonera about new telecommunications service businesses: Complexity, Knowledge, and Strategy in Telecommunications Service Development and Transfer.

Sonera, formerly known as Telecom Finland, is the leading services company in one of the most advanced telecommunications markets in the world. Their innovations in Internet and mobile communications provided a string of extremely interesting projects while I worked in the corporate research, new business development, and new media units as a business analyst and business development manager. Participating in the early development of two internal ventures reinforced my interest in small companies. After thinking for a long time about what I really wanted from the Internet that I could not get already, I sent an e-mail to the best linguist I knew. I asked him if he was interested in quitting his job as a cashier and produce specialist at a food co-op to develop a new tool for learning foreign languages.

The result is before you. Since we were/are both marginally homeless, we relocated to Nashville, Tennessee and settled into long hours of work and conversation. Here we set up an advanced network in the proverbial garage and greenhouse of my father. We have spent the last two years (OK, we did leave the greenhouse occasionally during that time) developing the dictionary software and support business that you find presented on this site. We hope that it makes a positive difference to your learning experience. I particularly look forward to the release of the Finnish and French grammatical dictionaries so that I can continue to study without seeing the pained expression of my instructors.

My responsibilities in Linguru are as president and chief software architect. David and I designed the graphical user interface which you interact with when using the dictionary. I was then locked in a small room until I came back with a workable multi-threaded interface, integrated fault-tolerant zero maintenance database, stateless scalable network replication based on a distributed event model, and a sustainable and ethical way for Linguru to return a profit to investors. Meanwhile, David enjoyed getting married and finishing his Ph.D. But I'm not bitter. Really. I mean that.
Occupation
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.linguru.com/about_us/

David Houghton Ph.D.1

M, #63390

Family: Paula (?)

  • Marriage*: David Houghton Ph.D. married Paula (?)1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthPittsburg, PA, USA
GraduationState University of New York, NY, USA, Ph.D. in Linguistics1
Marriage1
Residence2002Nashville, TN, USA
BiographyI am Paul's cousin, the son of Paul's father's next youngest brother. I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I spent most of my life before college in Northern Virginia, where I distinguished myself as a student of Latin and I developed a taste for languages. I have traveled to France, Germany, Spain, and Thailand to study French, German, Spanish, Thai, Mon, and Sô (I only ever spoke so-so Sô). I have visited Wales twice to study Welsh, though I only did any serious studying on the second visit. Most of my language study has been independent: I had only had one semester each of French and German before I traveled to France and Germany. I like to study with a reference grammar, literature, a dictionary, and my thumb -- I hitchhike to practice speaking and listening. The first source of my interest in this project has been my preferred mode of language study.

The second source of my interest in developing Linguru was my experience getting a graduate degree in linguistics. I learned in Germany that I had been accepted with a fellowship to the linguistics department at the State University of New York at Buffalo. That's where I headed soon after arriving back in North America. After a couple years of classes, I needed a topic for a master's thesis, so I picked up some stories by Kate Roberts and counted her pronouns. I managed to turn my pronoun counting into a three-hundred-page thesis, Asseveration in Welsh. I studied how pronoun choice and the use of the formerly pronominal affirmative particles fe and mi are used in Welsh to indicate degrees of emphasis. Several papers, several years, and one doctoral dissertation after that I have emerged, newly Dr. Houghton, a semanticist and pragmaticist and sometime teacher of Welsh.

At the end of my long sojourn in Buffalo I no longer wanted to be in academia. Meanwhile, Paul was in Finland with his own studies and work. We had an extended conference over e-mail and, out of Paul's imagination, frustration, and knowledge of the open-source movement and my linguistic experiences and a prototype electronic Sanskrit dictionary, Linguru was born. Paul moved to Nashville. I moved to Nashville. (My wife, Paula, moved to Nashville.) At Linguru, I am the primary author of the web pages, write the linguistic portions of the software, draw pictures, and strategize with Paul. I write the bits that convert mynd into aeth and back again. I write the bits that try to figure out where you want to go when you click on a word. I maintain the search engine. I drew the flattering picture of myself and the less flattering picture of Paul.1 We have been laboring in penury. I hope you enjoy the product of our labors.
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Educational Experience
undergraduate degree: BS English
graduate degrees: MS Linguistics, PhD Linguistics
conference papers

I have given papers on contradictory double-negation, the phonetics of tone in Thai, and a game-theoretical account of (in)definiteness.

The founders and, as of the moment, the owners and employees of Linguru are Paul and David Houghton. We are cousins. Paul has degrees in electrical engineering, business administration, and industrial management. He is the chief programmer and business manager at Linguru. David has degrees in English literature and linguistics. He is the chief language specialist at Linguru.1
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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.linguru.com/about_us/