Houghton Surname Project

(?) Morgan¹

?, #71343, b. 1 April 1889, d. 1 April 1889

Father*: Rufus C. Morgan¹ b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 10 Nov 1897

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 1, 1889

a twin¹

Death

Apr 1, 1889

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Ancestry: Morgan Surname Board, Morgan Bible, Hawkins County TN, 14 Aug 2001.

(?) Morgan¹

?, #71344, b. 1 April 1889, d. 1 April 1889

Father*: Rufus C. Morgan¹ b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 10 Nov 1897

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 1, 1889

a twin¹

Death

Apr 1, 1889

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Ancestry: Morgan Surname Board, Morgan Bible, Hawkins County TN, 14 Aug 2001.

James McKinley Morgan¹

M, #71345, b. 23 November 1896, d. 25 December 1898

Father*: Rufus C. Morgan¹ b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 10 Nov 1897

Biography

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Birth

Nov 23, 1896

Hawkins Co., TN, USA¹

Death

Dec 25, 1898

age 2 y 1 m 2 d¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Ancestry: Morgan Surname Board, Morgan Bible, Hawkins County TN, 14 Aug 2001.

Mindondy Morgan¹

F, #71346, b. 16 July 1891

Father*: Rufus C. Morgan¹ b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 10 Nov 1897

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Jul 16, 1891

Hawkins Co., TN, USA¹

Residence

Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Ancestry: Morgan Surname Board, Morgan Bible, Hawkins County TN, 14 Aug 2001.

Lewfaney Morgan¹

F, #71347, b. 18 March 1893

Father*: Rufus C. Morgan¹ b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 10 Nov 1897

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Mar 18, 1893

Hawkins Co., TN, USA¹

Note

1897

was raised until 4 years of age by

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Ancestry: Morgan Surname Board, Morgan Bible, Hawkins County TN, 14 Aug 2001.

Elley Victory Morgan¹

F, #71348, b. 18 June 1895

Father*: Rufus C. Morgan¹ b. 24 Oct 1848, d. 10 Nov 1897

Biography

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Birth

Jun 18, 1895

Hawkins Co., TN, USA¹

Residence

Streator, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Ancestry: Morgan Surname Board, Morgan Bible, Hawkins County TN, 14 Aug 2001.

Hessie E. Morgan¹

F, #71350, b. 18 March 1884, d. 7 January 1907

Father*: Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan M.D.² b. 6 Jan 1852, d. 29 Sep 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 18, 1884

Death

Jan 7, 1907

Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, USA, at home of father on visit of heart failure^2,1

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1249] Gideon Hill Morgan, Autobiography of Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan, p. 20.
[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.

Edward Lee Morgan^1,2

M, #71352, b. 18 September 1886, d. 3 December 1910

Father*: Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan M.D.¹ b. 6 Jan 1852, d. 29 Sep 1915

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 18, 1886

Residence

1900

Kansas City, KS, USA³

Occupation

Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, a police detective²

Death

Dec 3, 1910

at home of his father^1,2

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, TN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.
[S1249] Gideon Hill Morgan, Autobiography of Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan, p. 20.
[S1249] Gideon Hill Morgan, Autobiography of Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan, p. 69.

Chassie N. Morgan^1,2

F, #71353, b. 3 December 1888, d. 11 August 1909

Father*: Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan M.D.¹ b. 6 Jan 1852, d. 29 Sep 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 3, 1888

Death

Aug 11, 1909

age 20¹

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.
[S1249] Gideon Hill Morgan, Autobiography of Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan, p. 20.

Gale D. Morgan¹

F, #71354, b. 13 June 1891, d. 25 June 1892

Father*: Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan M.D.¹ b. 6 Jan 1852, d. 29 Sep 1915

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Jun 13, 1891

Death

Jun 25, 1892

"when thirteen months old"^1,2

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.
[S1249] Gideon Hill Morgan, Autobiography of Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan, p. 20.

Nettie B. Morgan¹

F, #71355, b. 3 May 1892, d. 13 June 1898

Father*: Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan M.D.¹ b. 6 Jan 1852, d. 29 Sep 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 3, 1892

Death

Jun 13, 1898

of injuries from carriage ride with father^1,2

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.
[S1249] Gideon Hill Morgan, Autobiography of Dr. Gideon Hill Morgan, p. 20.

James Amos Morgan¹

M, #71356, b. 25 August 1867, d. 20 November 1907

Father*: William Thomas Morgan¹ b. 17 Jun 1845, d. 30 Jun 1925

Family:

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Aug 25, 1867

TN, USA¹

Death

Nov 20, 1907

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.

William Thomas Morgan Jr¹

M, #71357, b. 5 September 1871, d. January 1904

Father*: William Thomas Morgan¹ b. 17 Jun 1845, d. 30 Jun 1925

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Sep 5, 1871

Death

Jan, 1904

Canada²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.
[S1403] Unknown subject, circa 1950 unknown repository.

Margaret Jane Morgan¹

F, #71358, b. 6 November 1873, d. 26 November 1939

Father*: William Thomas Morgan¹ b. 17 Jun 1845, d. 30 Jun 1925

Family:

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 6, 1873

TN, USA¹

Residence

1900

Salem, OR, USA¹

Death

Nov 26, 1939

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.

John Gideon Morgan¹

M, #71359, b. 21 February 1876, d. 30 January 1948

Father*: William Thomas Morgan¹ b. 17 Jun 1845, d. 30 Jun 1925

Family:

Harry Morgan

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 21, 1876

TN, USA¹

Death

Jan 30, 1948

Rock Falls, IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.
[S1403] Unknown subject, circa 1950 unknown repository.

Edward D. Morgan¹

M, #71360, b. 28 January 1878, d. 26 June 1882

Father*: William Thomas Morgan¹ b. 17 Jun 1845, d. 30 Jun 1925

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 28, 1878

Death

Jun 26, 1882

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Arthur Ellison, Jul 26, 2003.

Vicki Houghton¹

F, #71362

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

GGrandfath

G. Grandfather

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Vicki Houghton/Beaver, Aug 1, 2003.

(?) Beaver¹

M, #71363

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Vicki Houghton/Beaver, Aug 1, 2003.

Samuel Bowers

M, #71364, b. 17 April 1754, d. 23 March 1823

Family: Phebe Piper b. 11 Jun 1778

Mar 2*: His second marriage was to Phebe Piper in 1806.

Biography

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Birth

Apr 17, 1754

MA, USA

Milit-Beg

MA, USA, in Rev. War, Pvt State: MA

Marriage

Becca Nichols

Mar 2

1806

Death

Mar 23, 1823

MA, USA

Pedigree

John B. Houghton¹

M, #71365, b. January 1835

Father*: John Houghton² b. c 1788
Mother*: Mary (?)² b. bt 1789 - 1792

Family 1: Nellie Humboldt b. c 1828

Marriage*: John B. Houghton married Nellie Humboldt.¹

Harry Benjamin Houghton+¹ b. Sep 1858
Adella Houghton¹ b. c 1869

Family 2: Lucy G. (?) b. c 1862

Marriage*: John B. Houghton married Lucy G. (?) on circa 1896 mar 14 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar.⁵

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan, 1835

PA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 47 in 1880 census; age 65 in 1900 census; age 76 in 1910 census; 1900 census of son Harry gives OH¹

Marriage

1860 Census

1860

Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, USA, age 28, merchant³

1870 Census

1870

Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 37, grocer, property $12000, $6000⁴

1880 Census

1880

Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA¹

Marriage

circa 1896

mar 14 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar⁵

1900 Census

1900

Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 65, grocer⁶

1910 Census

1910

Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 76, cemetery assoc. secretary⁵

ParentsS

F born in NJ, M in PA in 1880 census; parents born in PA in 1900 & 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 14, E.D. 239, SD 8, line 27, dwl 120.
[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lake, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M432_731; Page: 13; line 37, dwl 194-194.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1429; Page: 482; sheet 252, line 18, dwl 2149-1946.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M593_1270; Page: 15; line 9, dwl 188-209.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T624_1233; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 119; line 35, dwl 56-107-158.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1323; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241323; line 48, dwl 120.

Adella Houghton¹

F, #71366, b. circa 1869

Father*: John B. Houghton² b. Jan 1835
Mother*: Nellie Humboldt² b. c 1828

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1869

OH, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M593_1270; Page: 15; line 9, dwl 188-209.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 14, E.D. 239, SD 8, line 27, dwl 120.

Betsy Merriam Houghton¹

F, #71367, b. 18 July 1912, d. 11 December 2005

Father*: Harry Benjamin Houghton Jr¹ b. 26 Aug 1888, d. 26 May 1953
Mother*: Katherine E. Moore¹ b. 1886, d. 1982

Family 1: Wilson A. Sparhawk

Marriage*: Betsy Merriam Houghton married Wilson A. Sparhawk.²

Robert H. Sparhawk²

Family 2:

Family 3: James R. Dorsey b. c 1916, d. b 2005

Marriage*: Betsy Merriam Houghton married James R. Dorsey on Oct 13, 1977.²

Biography

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Birth

Jul 18, 1912

Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census²

Marriage

Oct 13, 1977

Death

Dec 11, 2005

Rockynol, OH, USA, age 93²

Obituary

Dec 13, 2005

Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 13, 2005
Deceased Name: Betty M. Sparhawk Dorsey (nee Houghton)
Betty M. Sparhawk Dorsey (nee Houghton), 93, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Rockynol.

She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 18, 1912. She attended Portage Path, West High, and The University of Akron where she became a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity for 75 years. She was a sixty year member of The First Congregational Church of Akron. Her volunteer activities were performed at The Blind Society of Akron for over 50 years, Women's Associate Board at East Akron Community House, Women's Fellowship and Mother's and Others at her church and Delta Gamma Alumnus.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Wilson A. Sparhawk; and her second husband, James R. Dorsey; two brothers, Raymond Houghton of Indianapolis, Indiana, William Houghton of California; and sister, Harriet Marstellar of North Olmsted, Ohio; she is survived by three daughters, Diane (Paul) Kirk of Homosassa, Florida, Nancy (Daniel, deceased) Jackson, and Judith Whalen of Akron; son, Robert H. Sparhawk of Akron; stepson, Russell (Celeste) Dorsey of Canton; stepdaughter, Nancy Dorsey of Dallas, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and numerous other out of town nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Friday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Dr. Jay Groat and Rev. William Rodefer officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be sent to Akron Blind Society, 325 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio, 44308; W.A.B.-East Akron Community House, 550 S. Arlington St., Akron, OH 44306; or First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio, 44308. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.)²

Burial

Rose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

John William Houghton^1,2

M, #71368, b. 13 December 1914, d. 22 February 1999

Father*: Harry Benjamin Houghton Jr¹ b. 26 Aug 1888, d. 26 May 1953
Mother*: Katherine E. Moore¹ b. 1886, d. 1982

Family 1: Helen Riker b. 8 Feb 1915, d. 8 Jan 1983

Marriage*: John William Houghton married Helen Riker.³

John William Houghton Jr b. Feb 1943

Family 2: Elizabeth Gertrude Pickering b. 20 Feb 1907, d. 2 Aug 1995

Marriage*: John William Houghton married Elizabeth Gertrude Pickering on Sep 28, 1984 at Los Angeles Co., CA, USA.²

Family 3: Hanna Jo (?)

Marriage*: John William Houghton married Hanna Jo (?)

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 13, 1914

Akron, OH, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census^1,2

Graduation

University of Michigan, MI, USA

Residence

1935

Akron, OH, USA

Marriage

Mil. Draft

1940

Springfield, MA, USA, age 25, Westinghouse Electric Manuf. Co.

1940 Census

1940

Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 25, electrical manuf. salesman³

1950 US Census

1950

San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 35, electrical manufacturing co., sales engineer

Occupation

He worked for Westinghouse as an engineer for 40 years.

Marriage

Sep 28, 1984

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA²

Marriage

Death

Feb 22, 1999

Bradbury, CA, USA²

Obituary

HOUGHTON, J. William "Bill", 84, of Bradbury, California (formerly of San Gabriel), passed away peacefully on February 22.1999.
He is survived by his wife, Hanna (Jo) Houghton; son, John; sister, Betty Dorsey; daughter-in-law, Sue Houghton; stepdaughters, Betty Yale, Betty Bowman, and Ann Smith; stepson. Steve Bowman; nine step-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives, Helen R. Houghton and Gertrude P. Houghton; and brother, Raymond Houghton.
He was a caring man who enjoyed golf, bridge, travel and, above all the companionship of his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a University of Michigan graduate and a retired engineer who served 40 years with Westinghouse. He was a member of the Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, Calif.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
[S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01708; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 22-82.

Harriet M. Houghton¹

F, #71369, b. 1918, d. 1972

Father*: Harry Benjamin Houghton Jr¹ b. 26 Aug 1888, d. 26 May 1953
Mother*: Katherine E. Moore¹ b. 1886, d. 1982

Family: (?) Marstellar

Marriage*: Harriet M. Houghton married (?) Marstellar.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1918

age 1 5/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Death

1972

North Olmsted, OH, USA³

Burial

Rose Hill Cemetery, Fairlawn, OH, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

(?) Dager¹

M, #71370

Family: Mary Pennypacker Thomas b. Oct 1873, d. 1960

Marriage*: (?) Dager married Mary Pennypacker Thomas on 1909.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

1909

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Jane Peppler, Aug 4, 2003.