Houghton Surname Project

Edison William Rathbone¹

M, #70861, b. 22 March 1937

Family: Patricia David

Marriage*: Edison William Rathbone married Patricia David.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 22, 1937

WA, USA¹

Marriage

Living

Jan, 1995

Ocean Shores, WA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Melvin R. Rathbone¹

M, #70862, b. 25 August 1935, d. 25 February 2004

Family: Eleanor Blanche Bunn

Marriage*: Melvin R. Rathbone married Eleanor Blanche Bunn on Nov 24, 1961 at Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 25, 1935

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, USA¹

Marriage

Nov 24, 1961

Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, USA¹

Living

Jan, 1995

Spokane, WA, USA

Death

Feb 25, 2004

Spokane, WA, USA

Burial

Pines Cemetery, Spokane, WA, USA

Obituary

Feb 28, 2004

Mr. Melvin R. Rathbone

Born: August 25, 1935

Died: February 25, 2004

Rathbone, Melvin Ray (Age 68)

Beloved husband, father and grandfather found peace and went home with our Lord February 25, 2004. Survived by his wife of 42 wonderful years, Eleanor B. Rathbone: sons Alan, Michael, Curtis, Christopher and Gordon. Also survived by several daughter-in-laws and nine grandchildren. Melvin worked for over thirty years for the United States Postal
Service and was dedicated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association as he was a victim of that disease. A proud man, Melvin never let his disability prevent him from living his life to the fullest; he was known and admired for his determination to succeed at whatever task he chose to be involved with. His dedication to family and especially his beloved grandchildren will continue to be a source of inspiration for an entire generation
Grandchildren include: Nicholas, Jessika, Shelbie, Samuel, Cassandra, Jacob, Jeremy, Joshua, and Jordan Rathbone. “Thanks Dad”.

Viewing services will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9-4 pm at THORNHILL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 1400 SOUTH PINES ROAD. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, 40th and Bowdish, on Monday, March 1, 2004, at 1pm and will be followed by interment at Pines Cemetery and a reception back at the Mormon Church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 101 W. Indiana, Spokane, WA. 99205.

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Eleanor Blanche Bunn¹

F, #70863

Family: Melvin R. Rathbone

Marriage*: Eleanor Blanche Bunn married Melvin R. Rathbone, son of Ray Morgan Rathbone and Dorothy Margaret Houghton, on Nov 24, 1961 at Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Nov 24, 1961

Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Peggy Ann Williams¹

F, #70864, b. 23 April 1949

Family: Dr. Marshall Francis Brown

Marriage*: Peggy Ann Williams married Dr. Marshall Francis Brown on Apr 14, 1975 at Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 23, 1949

Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA¹

Marriage

Apr 14, 1975

Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Barton Rhett Williams¹

M, #70865, b. 18 August 1962

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 18, 1962

Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

William Harrison¹

M, #70866, b. circa 1913

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1913

WA, USA, age 17 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Harold Harrison¹

M, #70867, b. circa 1922

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1922

CO, USA, age 8 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Eugene Harrison¹

M, #70868, b. circa 1925

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1925

CA, USA, age 4 6/12 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

(?) Plette¹

M, #70869, b. 2 April 1916, d. 2 April 1916

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 2, 1916

Yakima Co., WA, USA¹

Death

Apr 2, 1916

Yakima Co., WA, USA, stillborn¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Jan Peachey.

William Sherman Plette¹

M, #70870, b. 19 April 1922, d. 13 June 1978

Family: Bernice Anna LeBlanc

Marriage*: William Sherman Plette married Bernice Anna LeBlanc.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 19, 1922

Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 7 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Death

Jun 13, 1978

Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Jan Peachey.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997.

Bernice Anna LeBlanc^1,2

F, #70871, b. 14 January 1922

Family: William Sherman Plette

Marriage*: Bernice Anna LeBlanc married William Sherman Plette, son of Ivan Lednum Plette and Genette Houghton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 14, 1922

Klotzville, LA, USA²

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Jan Peachey.
[S415] E-mail from David Richard Plette, Mar, 2, 2005.

Ivan Lednumb Plette Jr^1,2

M, #70872, b. November 1924, d. 24 February 2005

Family: Gayle Lorraine Burris

Marriage*: Ivan Lednumb Plette Jr married Gayle Lorraine Burris on Jul 12, 1959 at Willow Glen Methodist Church, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov, 1924

Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 5 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Jul 12, 1959

Willow Glen Methodist Church, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA¹

Death

Feb 24, 2005

age 80²

Contributn

Mar 2, 2005

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Jan Peachey.
[S415] E-mail from David Richard Plette, Mar, 2, 2005.

Gayle Lorraine Burris^1,2

F, #70873, b. 10 March 1934, d. 20 June 2023

Family: Ivan Lednumb Plette Jr

Marriage*: Gayle Lorraine Burris married Ivan Lednumb Plette Jr, son of Ivan Lednum Plette and Genette Houghton, on Jul 12, 1959 at Willow Glen Methodist Church, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 10, 1934

San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA²

Marriage

Jul 12, 1959

Willow Glen Methodist Church, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA¹

Death

Jun 20, 2023

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Jan Peachey.
[S415] E-mail from David Richard Plette, Mar, 2, 2005.

Lorena Mae Copsey¹

F, #70874, b. 28 June 1925

Family: Albert Leroy Houghton

Marriage*: Lorena Mae Copsey married Albert Leroy Houghton, son of Albert Crosby Houghton and Hazel Elva Stewart, on Feb 1, 1947 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 28, 1925

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, USA

Marriage

Feb 1, 1947

San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Laura Houghton Thomassen.

Charles Robert Shorthouse¹

M, #70875, b. 22 March 1923, d. April 1977

Family: Jeane Marie Lewis

Marriage*: Charles Robert Shorthouse married Jeane Marie Lewis, daughter of Harry Burton Lewis and Dorothy Margaret Houghton, on Oct 6, 1967 at Hailey, Blaine Co., ID, USA, Cert. #8722.¹
Divorce*: Charles Robert Shorthouse and Jeane Marie Lewis were divorced on Feb 4, 1969 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 22, 1923

Castleford, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA²

Marriage

Oct 6, 1967

Hailey, Blaine Co., ID, USA, Cert. #8722¹

Divorce

Feb 4, 1969

Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA²

1790 Census

ID, USA, 519-12-9561

Death

Apr, 1977

Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Laura Houghton Thomassen.
[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Junior Burton Lewis¹

M, #70876, b. 9 October 1923, d. 11 January 1980

Family: Norma Lee Taylor

Marriage*: Junior Burton Lewis married Norma Lee Taylor on Jan 27, 1946 at Murtaugh, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 9, 1923

Denver, Denver Co., CO, USA, Cert. #SS2153789¹

Adoption

1925

Children's Home of Idaho, Boise, Ada Co., ID, USA, by William C. and Minnie M. Parsons Griffin¹

Marriage

Jan 27, 1946

Murtaugh, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA¹

Death

Jan 11, 1980

Ketchum, Blaine Co., ID, USA¹

Burial

Jan 14, 1980

Sunset Memorial Park, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Laura Houghton Thomassen.

Norma Lee Taylor¹

F, #70877

Family: Junior Burton Lewis

Marriage*: Norma Lee Taylor married Junior Burton Lewis, son of Harry Burton Lewis and Dorothy Margaret Houghton, on Jan 27, 1946 at Murtaugh, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jan 27, 1946

Murtaugh, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Laura Houghton Thomassen.

Samuel Lee Lewis¹

M, #70878, b. 26 November 1925

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov 26, 1925

Boise, Ada Co., ID, USA¹

Adoption

Dec, 1925

Booth Memorial Hospital, Bosie, Ada Co., ID, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: Based on data submitted by Laura Houghton Thomassen.

Ronald Lloyd Parsons¹

M, #70879

Family: Bonnie Jean Williams

Marriage*: Ronald Lloyd Parsons married Bonnie Jean Williams, daughter of Samuel Lyle Williams and Jeane Marie Lewis, on Nov 11, 1967 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Nov 11, 1967

Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Dr. Marshall Francis Brown¹

M, #70880

Family: Peggy Ann Williams

Marriage*: Dr. Marshall Francis Brown married Peggy Ann Williams, daughter of Samuel Lyle Williams and Jeane Marie Lewis, on Apr 14, 1975 at Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Apr 14, 1975

Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Patricia David¹

F, #70881

Family: Edison William Rathbone

Marriage*: Patricia David married Edison William Rathbone, son of Ray Morgan Rathbone and Dorothy Margaret Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.

Carissa Nicole Sigler¹

F, #70882, b. 30 May 2003

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 30, 2003

Miami, FL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Marilyn McKibbin Sigler, Jun 25, 2003.

Rachel Porter¹

F, #70883

Family: William Douglas Tucker Winn

Marriage*: Rachel Porter married William Douglas Tucker Winn, son of Ralph Tucker and Evelyn H. Houghton, on Dec 19, 1940.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Dec 19, 1940

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.

Gweneoulon Elizabeth Winn¹

F, #70884, b. 16 August 1915, d. 26 March 1917

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 16, 1915

Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, USA¹

Death

Mar 26, 1917

Montrose, Montrose Co., CO, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.

Taylor Lewis Winn¹

M, #70885, b. 21 July 1917, d. 1 June 1974

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 21, 1917

Denver, Denver Co., CO, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 22 in 1940 census¹

Death

Jun 1, 1974

French Camp, San Joaquin Co., CA, USA^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997.

Robert DeWayne Winn¹

M, #70886, b. 19 April 1919, d. 12 February 1920

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 19, 1919

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, USA, age 9/12 in 1920 census¹

Death

Feb 12, 1920

Ogden, Weber Co., UT, USA, File #1920001125^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Utah Death Index, 1905-1951.

Evelyn Virginia Winn¹

F, #70887, b. 8 December 1920, d. 31 July 1999

Family: Melvin Glissendorf

Marriage*: Evelyn Virginia Winn married Melvin Glissendorf on Aug 3, 1941.¹
Divorce*: Evelyn Virginia Winn and Melvin Glissendorf were divorced circa 1943.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 8, 1920

Nampa, Canyon Co., ID, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Aug 3, 1941

Divorce

circa 1943

Death

Jul 31, 1999

Burley, Cassia Co., ID, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.

Melvin Glissendorf¹

M, #70888, b. 3 September 1918, d. 29 June 1970

Family: Evelyn Virginia Winn

Marriage*: Melvin Glissendorf married Evelyn Virginia Winn, daughter of George Washington Winn and Evelyn H. Houghton, on Aug 3, 1941.¹
Divorce*: Melvin Glissendorf and Evelyn Virginia Winn were divorced circa 1943.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 3, 1918

White Lake, Aurora Co., SD, USA¹

Marriage

Aug 3, 1941

Divorce

circa 1943

Death

Jun 29, 1970

White Lake, Aurora Co., SD, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.

Frank Anzele¹

M, #70889

Family: Evelyn Virginia Winn

Marriage*: Frank Anzele married Evelyn Virginia Winn, daughter of George Washington Winn and Evelyn H. Houghton, on Dec 15, 1945.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Dec 15, 1945

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.

Ruby Mae Wright^1,2

F, #70890

Family: George Houghton Winn

Marriage*: Ruby Mae Wright married George Houghton Winn, son of George Washington Winn and Evelyn H. Houghton.¹
Divorce*: Ruby Mae Wright and George Houghton Winn were divorced on Jan 29, 1946.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Divorce

Jan 29, 1946

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons: From data contributed by Laura Layton.
[S415] E-mail from Loretta Beeuwsaert, Apr 24, 2004.