Houghton Surname Project

William W. Lahr¹

M, #71071, b. circa 1926

Father*: William A. Lahr¹ b. c 1895, d. 1956
Mother*: Anna Mae Bishop¹ b. 9 Sep 1902, d. 22 Nov 1985

Biography

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Birth

circa 1926

MI, USA, age 3 5/12 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co. CA, Reel 220, ED 47, SD 2, p. 4B, line 93, dwl 304-121.

Joyce M. Lahr¹

F, #71072, b. circa 1929

Father*: William A. Lahr¹ b. c 1895, d. 1956
Mother*: Anna Mae Bishop¹ b. 9 Sep 1902, d. 22 Nov 1985

Biography

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Birth

circa 1929

MI, USA, age 8/12 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co. CA, Reel 220, ED 47, SD 2, p. 4B, line 93, dwl 304-121.

Almon Lewis Houghton¹

M, #71073, b. 5 July 1925, d. 30 November 1999

Father*: Walter F. Houghton² b. c 1905
Mother*: Emma Banes² b. c 1906

Family: Barbara A. Schroer b. c 1930

Marriage*: Almon Lewis Houghton married Barbara A. Schroer on 1949.⁴
Divorce*: Almon Lewis Houghton and Barbara A. Schroer were divorced in Sep, 1972 at Los Angeles Co., CA, USA.⁴

Stephen Houghton b. Feb 1950
Cynthia K. Houghton+⁶ b. 15 Mar 1958

Biography

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Birth

Jul 5, 1925

IN, USA, age 4 8/12 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census¹

Research

Milit-Beg

Jul 1, 1943

WWII, Sgt, US Army³

Milit-End

Feb 4, 1946

Marriage

1949

⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Long Branch, NJ, USA, age 24, US Armed Forces

Divorce

Sep, 1972

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA⁴

Residence

1998

Northridge, CA, USA⁵

Last Loc

22495 Van Buren Boulevard Riverside , CA 92518

Death

Nov 30, 1999

Northridge, CA, USA¹

Burial

Mar 29, 2000

Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Section 45 Site 789¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
[S1357] Unknown subject unknown record type, by unknown photographer, p. 1894.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 15 Mar 1958; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Walter F. Houghton¹

M, #71074, b. circa 1905

Father*: Joseph Alman Houghton² b. Jan 1870
Mother*: Lillie M. (?)² b. c 1886

Family: Emma Banes b. c 1906

Marriage*: Walter F. Houghton married Emma Banes on circa 1924 marr at age 19 & 18.¹

Almon Lewis Houghton+¹ b. 5 Jul 1925, d. 30 Nov 1999
Russell Houghton+¹ b. 26 Sep 1927, d. 3 Oct 1998
Kenneth Max Houghton¹ b. 29 Apr 1929
Wayne F. Houghton+⁵ b. 31 Oct 1937, d. 3 Mar 1980

Biography

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Birth

circa 1905

IN, USA, age 14 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, USA, age 52, divorced, automobile factory laborer³

Marriage

circa 1924

marr at age 19 & 18¹

1930 Census

1930

Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, USA, age 35, gravel company laborer⁴

1940 Census

1940

Monticello, White Co., IN, USA, age 35 WPA laborer⁵

ParentsS

parents born in IN

Research

Lafayette, IN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Kokomo Ward 5, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_356; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 133;
line 47, dwl 926-12-12.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Kokomo Ward 5, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T625_438; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 138; line 7, dwl 1630-254-263.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; Enumeration District: 79-10; page 233; sheet 6A; line 9, dwl 1603 1/2-142-143.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Monticello, White, Indiana; Roll: T627_1110; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 91-19; line 74, dwl 626.

Emma Banes¹

F, #71075, b. circa 1906

Family: Walter F. Houghton b. c 1905

Marriage*: Emma Banes married Walter F. Houghton, son of Joseph Alman Houghton and Lillie M. (?), on circa 1924 marr at age 19 & 18.²

Almon Lewis Houghton+² b. 5 Jul 1925, d. 30 Nov 1999
Russell Houghton+² b. 26 Sep 1927, d. 3 Oct 1998
Kenneth Max Houghton² b. 29 Apr 1929
Wayne F. Houghton+⁴ b. 31 Oct 1937, d. 3 Mar 1980

Biography

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Birth

circa 1906

IN, USA, age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census²

Marriage

circa 1924

marr at age 19 & 18²

1930 Census

1930

Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, USA, age 35, gravel company laborer³

1940 Census

1940

Monticello, White Co., IN, USA, age 35 WPA laborer⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; Enumeration District: 79-10; page 233; sheet 6A; line 9, dwl 1603 1/2-142-143.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Monticello, White, Indiana; Roll: T627_1110; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 91-19; line 74, dwl 626.

Russell Houghton¹

M, #71076, b. 26 September 1927, d. 3 October 1998

Father*: Walter F. Houghton¹ b. c 1905
Mother*: Emma Banes¹ b. c 1906

Family: Virginia Foss

Marriage*: Russell Houghton married Virginia Foss on Jul 1, 1950 at Michigan City, IN, USA.²

Phillip Matthew Houghton+² b. 1951
Jeanette Houghton²

Biography

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Birth

Sep 26, 1927

Monon, IN, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census^1,2

SSN

312-20-0079

Marriage

Jul 1, 1950

Michigan City, IN, USA²

Death

Oct 3, 1998

St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers, Michigan City, IN, USA, age 71²

Obituary

Oct 4, 1998

Michigan, IN, USA, News-Dispatch, The (Michigan City, IN) - October 4, 1998
Deceased Name: Obituaries Russell Houghton
Russell Houghton

Russell Houghton, 71, Michigan City, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 3, 1998) at St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers.

There will not be any visitation. Cremation will take place. The Ott-Haverstock Funeral Home, Michigan City, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Houghton was born Sept. 26, 1927, in Monon, Ind., the son of Walter and Emma Banes Houghton. On July 1, 1950, in Michigan City, he married Virginia Foss, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jeanette (John) Worek, Michigan City; a son, Phillip Houghton, Houston; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and two brothers, Kenneth Houghton, Monticello, Ind., and Almon Houghton, North Ridge, Calif.

Mr. Houghton was a retired Michigan City Fire fighter with 20 years of service. He also worked for Bloksom & Co.

He was affiliated with the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Mr. Houghton also served in the Merchant Marine. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Christmas in April.

Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Kenneth Max Houghton¹

M, #71077, b. 29 April 1929

Father*: Walter F. Houghton¹ b. c 1905
Mother*: Emma Banes¹ b. c 1906

Family: Wanetta A. Bush

Marriage*: Kenneth Max Houghton married Wanetta A. Bush on circa 1949.

Biography

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Birth

Apr 29, 1929

Monon, White Co., IN, USA, age 11/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1949

Living

1998

Monticello, IN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Sharon Elaine (?)^1,2

F, #71078, b. 27 September 1945, d. 4 January 1991

Family: Ray Neil Houghton Jr b. 17 May 1931, d. 4 Jan 1991

Marriage*: Sharon Elaine (?) married Ray Neil Houghton Jr, son of Ray L. Houghton and Mamie E. Long.

Biography

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Birth

Sep 27, 1945

Marriage

Death

Jan 4, 1991

Same day as Ray¹

Burial

Jan 11, 1991

Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Plot: 41, 210^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

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

Anna Houghton¹

F, #71079, b. 2 March 1910, d. 17 February 1973

Biography

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Birth

Mar 2, 1910

Death

Feb 17, 1973

Burial

Murray Cemetery, Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT, USA¹

Research

Murray Cemetery, Murray, Salt Lake Co., UT, USA, Also an Eliza Houghton and Jesse Houghton, no dates, in same cemetery¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Beauregard Appling¹

M, #71080, b. 22 April 1888

Father*: Jackson Beauregard Appling¹ b. Apr 1862, d. 22 Jul 1944
Mother*: Martha Wright Houghton¹ b. 13 Jan 1868, d. 19 Jan 1942

Biography

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Birth

Apr 22, 1888

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Richard Duran, July 14, 2003, based on CA Death Records.

Ruth Marian Appling¹

F, #71081, b. 31 March 1901

Father*: Jackson Beauregard Appling¹ b. Apr 1862, d. 22 Jul 1944
Mother*: Martha Wright Houghton¹ b. 13 Jan 1868, d. 19 Jan 1942

Biography

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Birth

Mar 31, 1901

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Richard Duran, July 14, 2003, based on CA Death Records.

Florence Appling¹

F, #71082, b. 1903

Father*: Jackson Beauregard Appling¹ b. Apr 1862, d. 22 Jul 1944
Mother*: Martha Wright Houghton¹ b. 13 Jan 1868, d. 19 Jan 1942

Biography

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Birth

1903

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Richard Duran, July 14, 2003, based on CA Death Records.

Doris Hatt¹

F, #71083, b. circa 1914, d. 31 October 1999

Family: Orin Timothy Houghton b. 1911, d. 1979

Marriage*: Doris Hatt married Orin Timothy Houghton, son of James David Houghton and Theresa Chase.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1914

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Marriage

Burial

Bayview Cemetery, Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death

Oct 31, 1999

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada, age 85

Obituary

Nov 2, 1999

Tuesday, November 2, 1999

HOUGHTON, Doris Edith Ileen - 85, Chester, went away to be with her Lord in the Intensive Care Unit, South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, Sunday October 31, 1999. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late George and Annie Nita (Hiltz) Hutt, Marriott's Cove. She was an avid bridge player, square dancer, and a retired member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Chester Volunteer Fire
Department; a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Chester Basin and later St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor and friend. She is survived by daughters, Sharon, Chester; Kathi (Sterling) DeLong, Middle River; sisters, Ada (Doug) Little, Marriott's Cove; June Collier, Halifax; grandchildren, Cindy, Kentville; Ryan, Halifax; many nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Tim; brothers, Elroy and Harry; sisters, Sherley and Opal. No visitation or funeral service by request. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Bayview Cemetery, Chester, Rev. Sean Taylor officiating. A reception to follow at her home in Chester for family members and close friends. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia, St. Stephen's Anglican Church, or any charity. Arrangements under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Chester.

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Theresa Houghton Hamblin, 14, 2003.

Sharon Houghton¹

F, #71084

Father*: Orin Timothy Houghton¹ b. 1911, d. 1979
Mother*: Doris Hatt¹ b. c 1914, d. 31 Oct 1999

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Theresa Houghton Hamblin, 14, 2003.

Kathi Houghton¹

F, #71085

Father*: Orin Timothy Houghton¹ b. 1911, d. 1979
Mother*: Doris Hatt¹ b. c 1914, d. 31 Oct 1999

Family: (?) DeLong

Marriage*: Kathi Houghton married (?) DeLong.¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

Residence

1999

Middle River, Nova Scotia, Canada

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Theresa Houghton Hamblin, 14, 2003.

(?) DeLong¹

M, #71086

Family: Kathi Houghton

Marriage*: (?) DeLong married Kathi Houghton, daughter of Orin Timothy Houghton and Doris Hatt.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Theresa Houghton Hamblin, 14, 2003.

Lucia (?)

F, #71087

Mother*: Vivian Bobeck b. 1942

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Anthony Alan Houghton¹

M, #71088, b. 22 March 1962, d. 22 March 1962

Father*: Derek Anthony Vance Houghton b. 25 Nov 1939
Mother*: Karen E. Titus b. c 1941

Biography

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Birth

Mar 22, 1962

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, USA¹

Death

Mar 22, 1962

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, USA¹

Burial

Mar 27, 1962

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, USA, Plot: X, 39^1,2

Research

same cemetery

Pedigree

Citations

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

Harry Houghton¹

M, #71089, b. 25 March 1888, d. 26 May 1953

Father*: Harry B Houghton Jr
Mother*: Lizzie Humbolt² b. May 1865

Family 1: Catherine (?) b. c 1874, d. b 1940

Marriage*: Harry Houghton married Catherine (?) on Apr 20, 1907 at Summit Co., OH, USA, age 29, and 23/33.

Family 2: Mandie M. (?) b. c 1898

Marriage*: Harry Houghton married Mandie M. (?)

Biography

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Birth

Mar 25, 1888

OH, USA, Mar 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1940 census; GS: 25 Mar 1888¹

Marriage

Apr 20, 1907

Summit Co., OH, USA, age 29, and 23/33

1910 Census

1910

USS Tacoma, Navy Yard, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 22, sailor, US Navy³

Research

1910

Milit-Beg

1917

WWI: Rank: BMC; Branch: US Navy

Mil. Draft

Jun, 1917

Akron, OH, USA, age 28, sales dept, B.F. Goodrich, wife & 3 children; states he had no prior military service

1920 Census

1920

USS Sonoma, Mare Island Naval Yard, Vallejo, CA, USA, age 32, sailor⁴

1930 Census

1930

Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 42, oil field rigger⁵

1940 Census

1940

Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 52, widowed, ship repair rigger⁶

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

El Monte, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 62, no occup

Death

May 26, 1953

Los Angeles, CA, USA¹

Burial

Jun 10, 1953

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, USA, Plot: F, 2330^1,7

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Steubenville, Ward 4, Jefferson Co., Ohio; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 82; Sheet: 15B; line 59, dwl 412-319-328.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Uss Tacoma, Navy Yard, New York, New York, Military and Naval Forces; Roll: T624_1784; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 111; line 43.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Vallejo, California, United States, Military and Naval Forces; Roll: T625_2041; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: USS Sonoma.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 153; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0562; FHL microfilm: 2339888.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00429; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 60-1231.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.

Archie Allen Houghton Jr¹

M, #71090, b. 22 February 1918, d. 18 December 1972

Father*: Archie Allen Houghton b. 15 Jul 1890
Mother*: Matilda D. (?)² b. c 1892

Biography

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Birth

Feb 22, 1918

El Paso Co., TX, USA, age 1 10/12 in 1920 census^1,3

Research

1942

Milit-Beg

Sep 10, 1942

Portland, OR, USA, Rank: T5; Branch: US Army;
Name: Archie A Houghton Jr Birth Year: 1918 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Texas State: Oregon County or City: Multnomah Enlistment Date: 27 Aug 1942 Enlistment State: Oregon Enlistment City: Portland Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Photolithographer Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 68 Weight: 129⁴

Milit-End

Nov 9, 1945

⁵

Last Loc

Portland, OR, USA, 11800 Se MT. Scott Boulevard Portland, OR 97266

Death

Dec 18, 1972

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA¹

Burial

Dec 27, 1972

Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, Plot: M, 447¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon; Roll: 1951; Enumeration District: 297; Sheet: 2B; line 56, dwl 1263-68-70.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1918_0006.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.

Edward Leroy Houghton¹

M, #71091, b. 21 February 1907, d. 9 May 1966

Biography

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Birth

Feb 21, 1907

Milit-Beg

Oct 14, 1942

Rank: PFC; Branch: US Army²

Milit-End

Feb 5, 1944

Death

May 9, 1966

Burial

May 13, 1966

Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, Plot: S, 3208^1,2

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

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

Ernest Houghton¹

M, #71092, b. 13 August 1902, d. 12 July 1986

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 13, 1902

Research

Milit-Beg

Feb 17, 1942

Rank: S2; Branch: US Navy²

Milit-End

Jan 20, 1944

Death

Jul 12, 1986

Obituary

Jul 15, 1986

Longview, WA, USA, HOUGHTON, Ernest "Easy"; 85; Longview WA; The Daily News; 1986-7-15

Burial

Jul 23, 1986

Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, Plot: W-J C, R-3 N-10^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

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

Edith Shell¹

F, #71093, b. 13 January 1897, d. 15 January 1977

Family 1: Raymond Eugene Houghton b. 11 Aug 1895, d. 25 Apr 1976

Marriage: Edith Shell married Raymond Eugene Houghton, son of Albert John Houghton and Lillian Helen Jones, on circa 1921 age 25 and 19.¹

Velda Shell¹ b. c 1919
Carol Jean Houghton¹ b. c 1925

Family 2: Howard Godell b. c 1903

Marriage*: Edith Shell married Howard Godell.

Biography

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Birth

Jan 13, 1897

WA, USA, age 32 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census²

Residence

1935

Reno, NV, USA³

Residence

1935

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, age 37, retail grocery store supervisor⁴

Death

Jan 15, 1977

Burial

Jan 19, 1977

Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, Plot: A, 3839^2,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; Roll: 2511; Enumeration District: 98; Page 45, Sheet: 2A; line 45, dwl 2416-59-42.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3390; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 37-315.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4374; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 40-7.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.

Estella Gladys (?)^1,2

F, #71094, b. 23 February 1918, d. 26 September 1997

Family: James L. Houghton b. 23 Sep 1915, d. 18 Oct 2002

Marriage*: Estella Gladys (?) married James L. Houghton.²

Biography

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Birth

Feb 23, 1918

Marriage

Death

Sep 26, 1997

Burial

Sep 30, 1997

Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, Plot: Z, 0, 439¹

Pedigree

Citations

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

Rodney Marchand Houghton^1,2,3

M, #71095, b. 24 February 1924, d. 16 December 1976

Father*: Reginald Houghton b. 18 Aug 1888
Mother*: Ethel May Marchant b. c 1889, d. 5 Aug 1973

Family: Barbara Jean Gantz b. 3 Nov 1921, d. 17 Nov 1992

Marriage*: Rodney Marchand Houghton married Barbara Jean Gantz on 1949.²

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 24, 1924

OR, USA, age 16 in 1940 census^1,3

Research

Milit-Beg

Dec 16, 1944

Rank: FO AIR CORPS; Branch: US Army²

Milit-End

Jan 19, 1946

Marriage

1949

1950 US Census

1950

Arapahoe Co., CO, USA, age 26, no occup; she, a librarian

Death

Dec 16, 1976

Burial

Jan 5, 1977

Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA, Plot: A, 3868^1,2

Research

A Biographical Directory of Librarians in the United States and Canada. Fifth edition. Edited by Lee Ash. Chicago: American Library Association, 1970. (BiDrLUS)
Who's Who in Library Service. A biographical directory of professional librarians in the United States and Canada. Fourth edition. Edited by Lee Ash. Hamden, CT: Shoe String Press, 1966. (WhoLibS 4)⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3390; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 37-280.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.

Charles Houghton¹

M, #71096, d. 4 July 1964

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

4 Jul 1964 given¹

Milit-Beg

F1, US Navy¹

Death

Jul 4, 1964

Burial

Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, Plot: T, 0, 7618¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

John William Houghton Jr^1,2

M, #71097, b. 17 December 1895, d. 1 March 1966

Father*: John William Houghton³ b. Aug 1859, d. 29 Jan 1930
Mother*: Ella D. Kelly³ b. Jul 1859, d. 28 Mar 1924

Family: Lillian H. (?) b. c 1901

Marriage*: John William Houghton Jr married Lillian H. (?) on circa 1919 age 24 and 18.⁶

Lillian Alice Houghton⁶ b. 4 May 1923, d. 5 Feb 2001
Elizabeth C. Houghton⁶ b. c 1926

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 17, 1895

Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY, USA, Dec 1896, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1930 census^1,4

Residence

1917

Detroit, MI, USA

Research

1917

Milit-Beg

May 21, 1918

Rank: CPL; Branch: US Army⁵

Marriage

circa 1919

age 24 and 18⁶

Milit-End

Apr 8, 1919

⁵

1920 Census

1920

Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 24, bank teller⁷

1940 Census

1940

New York, NY, USA, age 44, mathematics computation⁸

Mil. Draft

Apr 27, 1942

WWII, age 46, Stelz Co.²

Death

Mar 1, 1966

Burial

Mar 4, 1966

Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, Plot: 2M, 5644^1,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2283974.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Olean, Cattaraugus Co., New York; Roll: T623 1011; Enumeration District: 56; Sheet 17A; line 1, dwl 212-305-332.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1766350.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1581; Enumeration District: 1151; sheet 4B; line 83; dwl 92.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 23, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1227; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 1516; line 17, dwl 806.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, New York, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02673; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-1994.

James Houghton¹

M, #71098, d. 3 August 1864

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Milit-Beg

Priv, Branch: US Army

Research

1864

Death

Aug 3, 1864

Burial

Nashville National Cemetery, Madison, Davidson Co., TN, USA, Plot: L.15229^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

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

Charles Evans Houghton¹

M, #71099, b. 23 July 1855, d. 29 August 1866

Father*: Hannibal Hamlin Houghton¹ b. 5 Apr 1827, d. 21 Sep 1898
Mother*: Mrs. Mary Harrington Flagg¹ b. c 1827

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 23, 1855

MA, USA, age 5 in 1860 census^1,2

Death

Aug 29, 1866

Pedigree

Citations

[S1246] Charles Nutt, Worcester MA Hx - Nutt, Vol. 4, p. 513.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 5, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 184, line 13, dwl 1066-1587.

Grace Marvel Lawrence^1,2

F, #71100, b. 9 October 1897, d. 2 December 1997

Father*: Oscar Elif Lawrence¹ b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 5 Apr 1927
Mother*: Mary Ferguson Houghton¹ b. 22 Nov 1877, d. 6 Mar 1964

Family: (?) Condee

Marriage*: Grace Marvel Lawrence married (?) Condee.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 9, 1897

Park City, Summit Co., UT, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Dec 2, 1997

Irvine, Orange Co., CA, USA²

Mil. Draft

Grace researched the family to the point of visiting Kalmar, Sweden, as well as Utah, and talking to various Houghtons there (including, I imagine, William Wells Houghton, Jr.)³

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Melanie Lawrence, Jul 15, 2003.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Melanie Lawrence, May 9, 2020.