Houghton Surname Project - Person Page

Fred D. Houghten¹

M, #73201, b. 19 July 1920, d. 6 March 2008

Father*: Lester Fred Houghten² b. 14 Sep 1897, d. 1984
Mother*: Blanche Romaine Weaver² b. 1899, d. 19 Apr 1969

Family: Betty Jean Ostrom b. 19 Apr 1923, d. 19 Feb 2015

Marriage*: Fred D. Houghten married Betty Jean Ostrom on Aug 14, 1942.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jul 19, 1920

MI, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census³

Marriage

Aug 14, 1942

¹

Death

Mar 6, 2008

age 87¹

Obituary

Mar 7, 2008

HOUGHTEN, FRED D; age 88; a life time resident of Rochester, businessman and elected Oakland County official; went Home to be with his Lord March 6, 2008; born July 19, 1920; on the family farm; to the late Lester and Blanche (Weaver) Houghten. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1939 and attended Michigan State University. He left M.S.U. after two years to join his father in the family business but remained a staunch M.S.U. fan for the rest of his life. In 1948 he opened the Oldsmobile-GMC dealership in Rochester and successfully operated it for 25 years. He was the founder of Rochester National Bank (now National City Bank), investor and manager of the 134 W. University Professional Building and regional director of Community National Bank. He was Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Oakland County Road Commission. Active in his community, Fred was a member of the St. Paul's Methodist Church, the Rochester Kiwanis, the Rochester Rotary Club and a life member of B.P.O.E. #2225. On August 14, 1942 he married Betty Jean Ostrom and they had 65 wonderful years together; loving father of Ginny (Rev. Thomas) Crichton, Bob Houghten, Rev. Kenneth (Dawn) Houghten and the late Carolyn Houghten Nowak; doting grandfather of Kristy, Myah, Audra, Joy, Charisa, Dan, David, Paul, Tim and Kern; great grandfather of 24; brother of Herb, Glen, Elmer and the late Vern Houghten. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester with private burial in Mt. Avon Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Joanne's House at Hope Hospice and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Fred was a gentle gentleman who had the respect of his family, friends and community. He was an honorable and ethical man who believed Rochester would grow and he desired to be on the cutting edge of its development. Share a memory or condolence with Fred's family at www.mem.com.¹

Burial

Mt. Avon Cemetery, Rochester, MI, USA

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, HOUGHTEN, Fred D; 87; Rochester MI; Oakland Press; 2008-3-7.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1019; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 129; line 43, dwl 732-735.

Clarissa Houghten

F, #73202, b. 22 December 1857, d. 20 July 1925

Father*: John Gyles Houghten¹ b. 31 Jan 1821, d. 19 Jun 1890
Mother*: Mary Ann Hersey¹ b. c 1825, d. 24 Nov 1865

Family: Ed Ruel b. Dec 1848

Marriage*: Clarissa Houghten married Ed Ruel.¹

Biography

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Birth

Dec 22, 1857

MI, USA, age 3 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1880 census^1,2

Marriage

¹

1880 Census

1880

Warren, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 31, farmer³

Death

Jul 20, 1925

^1,2

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 593; Family History Film: 1254593; Page: 591B; Enumeration District: 213; line 16, dwl 416-417.

Ed Ruel¹

M, #73203, b. December 1848

Family: Clarissa Houghten b. 22 Dec 1857, d. 20 Jul 1925

Marriage*: Ed Ruel married Clarissa Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Ann Hersey.¹

Biography

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Birth

Dec, 1848

MI, USA, age 31 in 1880 census²

Marriage

¹

1880 Census

1880

Warren, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 31, farmer²

ParentsS

father born in Canada, mother in MI

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 593; Family History Film: 1254593; Page: 591B; Enumeration District: 213; line 16, dwl 416-417.

Laura Houghten¹

F, #73204, b. 22 April 1859, d. January 1883

Father*: John Gyles Houghten² b. 31 Jan 1821, d. 19 Jun 1890
Mother*: Mary Ann Hersey² b. c 1825, d. 24 Nov 1865

Family: William Pecore b. 1859

Marriage*: Laura Houghten married William Pecore on Aug 8, 1880.²

Olive M. Pecore²

Biography

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Birth

Apr 22, 1859

MI, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 25 in 1880 census^2,1

Marriage

Aug 8, 1880

²

Death

Jan, 1883

Schulkins: 1888^2,1

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

William Pecore¹

M, #73205, b. 1859

Family: Laura Houghten b. 22 Apr 1859, d. Jan 1883

Marriage*: William Pecore married Laura Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Ann Hersey, on Aug 8, 1880.¹

Olive M. Pecore¹

Biography

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Birth

1859

²

Marriage

Aug 8, 1880

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Olive M. Pecore¹

F, #73206

Father*: William Pecore¹ b. 1859
Mother*: Laura Houghten¹ b. 22 Apr 1859, d. Jan 1883

Biography

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Birth

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Henryetta Houghten¹

F, #73207, b. 22 July 1860, d. 16 August 1862

Father*: John Gyles Houghten² b. 31 Jan 1821, d. 19 Jun 1890
Mother*: Mary Ann Hersey² b. c 1825, d. 24 Nov 1865

Biography

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Birth

Jul 22, 1860

^2,1

Death

Aug 16, 1862

^2,1

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Ed Kaiser¹

M, #73208

Family: Delia Houghten b. 8 Apr 1862, d. 22 Feb 1950

Marriage*: Ed Kaiser married Delia Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Ann Hersey.¹

Biography

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Marriage

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Charles Pressel¹

M, #73209, b. 1862, d. 27 December 1896

Family: Henryetta Houghten b. Sep 1863, d. May 1886

Marriage*: Charles Pressel married Henryetta Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Ann Hersey, on Mar 20, 1883 at Macomb Co., MI, USA.^1,2

Milo Alvin Pressel+¹ b. 26 Nov 1884, d. 9 Oct 1961

Biography

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Birth

1862

²

Marriage

Mar 20, 1883

Macomb Co., MI, USA^1,2

Death

Dec 27, 1896

²

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Milo Alvin Pressel¹

M, #73210, b. 26 November 1884, d. 9 October 1961

Father*: Charles Pressel¹ b. 1862, d. 27 Dec 1896
Mother*: Henryetta Houghten¹ b. Sep 1863, d. May 1886

Family: Matilda Sarah Riley b. 7 Jun 1886, d. 21 Dec 1989

Marriage*: Milo Alvin Pressel married Matilda Sarah Riley on May 4, 1904.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

Nov 26, 1884

Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, USA^1,2

Marriage

May 4, 1904

^1,2

Death

Oct 9, 1961

Oxford, MI, USA^1,2

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Matilda Sarah Riley¹

F, #73211, b. 7 June 1886, d. 21 December 1989

Family: Milo Alvin Pressel b. 26 Nov 1884, d. 9 Oct 1961

Marriage*: Matilda Sarah Riley married Milo Alvin Pressel, son of Charles Pressel and Henryetta Houghten, on May 4, 1904.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

Jun 7, 1886

Detroit, MI, USA^1,2

Marriage

May 4, 1904

^1,2

Death

Dec 21, 1989

Traverse City, MI, USA^1,2

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Milo Alvein Pressel Jr¹

M, #73212, b. 1917

Father*: Milo Alvin Pressel¹ b. 26 Nov 1884, d. 9 Oct 1961
Mother*: Matilda Sarah Riley¹ b. 7 Jun 1886, d. 21 Dec 1989

Family:

Jim Pressel¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1917

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Jim Pressel¹

M, #73213

Father*: Milo Alvein Pressel Jr¹ b. 1917

Biography

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Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Mildred Pressel¹

F, #73214

Father*: Milo Alvin Pressel¹ b. 26 Nov 1884, d. 9 Oct 1961
Mother*: Matilda Sarah Riley¹ b. 7 Jun 1886, d. 21 Dec 1989

Family: (?) Boyd

Marriage*: Mildred Pressel married (?) Boyd.¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

(?) Boyd¹

M, #73215

Family: Mildred Pressel

Marriage*: (?) Boyd married Mildred Pressel, daughter of Milo Alvin Pressel and Matilda Sarah Riley.¹

Biography

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Marriage

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Minnie Pressel¹

F, #73216

Father*: Milo Alvin Pressel¹ b. 26 Nov 1884, d. 9 Oct 1961
Mother*: Matilda Sarah Riley¹ b. 7 Jun 1886, d. 21 Dec 1989

Family: Clyde Throop

Marriage*: Minnie Pressel married Clyde Throop.¹

Biography

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Birth

Death

Marriage

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Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Clyde Throop¹

M, #73217

Family: Minnie Pressel

Marriage*: Clyde Throop married Minnie Pressel, daughter of Milo Alvin Pressel and Matilda Sarah Riley.¹

Biography

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Marriage

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Fred C. Pressel^1,2

M, #73218, b. 1863

Family: Mary Maria Houghten b. 25 Oct 1865, d. 1910

Marriage*: Fred C. Pressel married Mary Maria Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Ann Hersey, on May 15, 1884.¹

Milo A. Pressel² b. Nov 1884

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1863

²

Marriage

May 15, 1884

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

James Hanley¹

M, #73219, b. January 1862

Family: Margaret Ann Houghten b. 25 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1939

Marriage*: James Hanley married Margaret Ann Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Ann Hersey.¹

Clarence Hanley² b. Mar 1883

Biography

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Birth

Jan, 1862

²

Marriage

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Mary Goodwin¹

F, #73220, b. 17 October 1834, d. 2 February 1910

Family: John Gyles Houghten b. 31 Jan 1821, d. 19 Jun 1890

Marriage*: Mary Goodwin married John Gyles Houghten, son of Thomas Houghten and Mary Giles, on Oct, 1865.¹

Adaline Houghten² b. 22 Apr 1867, d. 1 Sep 1924
Alice Houghten+¹ b. 10 Sep 1870, d. 27 Nov 1926
Frank Houghten+^2,1 b. 19 Mar 1874, d. 2 Jan 1953

Biography

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Birth

Oct 17, 1834

OH, USA, age 46, OH, in 1880 census; Chris Houghten: Yorkshire, England^1,2

Marriage

Oct, 1865

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1880 Census

1880

Erin Twp, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 59, farmer^2,3

Death

Feb 2, 1910

Macomb Co., MI, USA⁴

Burial

Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton, Macomb Co., MI, USA

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Erin Twp, Macomb Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 16, E.D. 205, Sh. 12, Ln. 24?
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Erin, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 404D; Enumeration District: 205; line 24, dwl 114-156.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Jay S. Williams¹

M, #73221, b. 1865

Family: Adaline Houghten b. 22 Apr 1867, d. 1 Sep 1924

Marriage*: Jay S. Williams married Adaline Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Goodwin.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

N

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1865

²

Marriage

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Henry A. Nicoli¹

M, #73222, b. October 1867

Family: Alice Houghten b. 10 Sep 1870, d. 27 Nov 1926

Marriage*: Henry A. Nicoli married Alice Houghten, daughter of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Goodwin.¹

Frank Leslie Nicoli¹ b. 1894, d. 1969

Biography

Corresponded with author

N

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Birth

Oct, 1867

²

Marriage

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Frank Leslie Nicoli¹

M, #73223, b. 1894, d. 1969

Father*: Henry A. Nicoli¹ b. Oct 1867
Mother*: Alice Houghten¹ b. 10 Sep 1870, d. 27 Nov 1926

Family: Carolyn Scrimshaw Reese b. 1897, d. 1988

Marriage*: Frank Leslie Nicoli married Carolyn Scrimshaw Reese.

Biography

Corresponded with author

N

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1894

¹

Marriage

Death

1969

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Carolyn Scrimshaw Reese¹

F, #73224, b. 1897, d. 1988

Family: Frank Leslie Nicoli b. 1894, d. 1969

Marriage*: Carolyn Scrimshaw Reese married Frank Leslie Nicoli, son of Henry A. Nicoli and Alice Houghten.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

N

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Birth

1897

¹

Marriage

Death

1988

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Margaret (?)¹

F, #73225, b. 1871, d. 25 March 1939

Family: Frank Houghten b. 19 Mar 1874, d. 2 Jan 1953

Marriage*: Margaret (?) married Frank Houghten, son of John Gyles Houghten and Mary Goodwin, on Mar 19, 1902 mar 8 y in 1910 census.¹

Robert Houghten+¹ b. 9 Oct 1910, d. 31 Jul 1951
Florence Houghton¹
Owen Houghton¹
Fred Houghten¹
Nelson Houghten¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1871

Canada, age 39 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 58, Ireland, in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

Mar 19, 1902

mar 8 y in 1910 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 46, own shop, cement block³

1930 Census

1930

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 56, cement block proprietor⁴

Death

Mar 25, 1939

^1,2

ParentsD

parents born in northern Ireland (Scotch)

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 15, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 458; line 15, dwl 588-113-163.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1050; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 455; line 60, dwl 2460-181-43.

Florence Houghton¹

F, #73226

Father*: Frank Houghten¹ b. 19 Mar 1874, d. 2 Jan 1953
Mother*: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1871, d. 25 Mar 1939

Biography

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Birth

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Owen Houghton¹

M, #73227

Father*: Frank Houghten¹ b. 19 Mar 1874, d. 2 Jan 1953
Mother*: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1871, d. 25 Mar 1939

Biography

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Birth

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Fred Houghten

M, #73228

Father*: Frank Houghten¹ b. 19 Mar 1874, d. 2 Jan 1953
Mother*: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1871, d. 25 Mar 1939

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

¹

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Nelson Houghten¹

M, #73229

Father*: Frank Houghten¹ b. 19 Mar 1874, d. 2 Jan 1953
Mother*: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1871, d. 25 Mar 1939

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Robert Houghten¹

M, #73230, b. 9 October 1910, d. 31 July 1951

Father*: Frank Houghten¹ b. 19 Mar 1874, d. 2 Jan 1953
Mother*: Margaret (?)¹ b. 1871, d. 25 Mar 1939

Family: Helen Whipple b. c 1914

Marriage*: Robert Houghten married Helen Whipple.¹

Joan Houghten¹ b. 1933
Gail Houghten¹ b. c 1937
Patricia Houghten¹ b. c 1938

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Oct 9, 1910

OR, USA, age 10, MI, in 1920 census; age 20, OR, in 1930 census; age 30, OR, in 1940 census; Chris Houghten: 9 Oct 1909^2,3

Adoption

1930

Marriage

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1940 Census

1940

Detroit, MI, USA, age 30, cement factory builder⁴

Death

Jul 31, 1951

Detroit, MI, USA

ParentsS

parents born in MI in 1930 census; Margaret was born in Ireland

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 15, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 458; line 15, dwl 588-113-163.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01884; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 84-1487.