Elizabeth J. Houghton1

F, #74221, b. circa 1865

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1865MI, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 15 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: T9_589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 178D; Enumeration District: 163; sheet 40, line 46, dwl 275-387.

Richard J. Houghton1

M, #74222, b. circa 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1867MI, USA, age 3 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: T9_589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 178D; Enumeration District: 163; sheet 40, line 46, dwl 275-387.

Frank Houghton1

M, #74223, b. circa 1855

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1855NY, USA, age 25 in 1880 census1
1880 Census1880Oregon, Lapeer Co., MI, USA, age 25, farm laborer, with Robb and Frances Nelson2
ParentsSparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Oregon, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: T9_589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 410D; Enumeration District: 179; sheet , line 49, dwl 262-265.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Oregon, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: T9_589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 410D; Enumeration District: 179; sheet 28, line 49, dwl 262-265.

Jeanne Lowell Houghton1

F, #74224, b. 8 February 1923, d. 9 January 2009

Family: Roy Jay Boardman Jr

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 8, 1923James Whitcomb Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion, IN, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageSep 21, 1947Ojai, Ventura Co., CA, USA1
DeathJan 9, 2009Ventura, CA, USA3
ObituaryJan 17, 2009Jeanne Boardman 1923 - 2009

Jeanne Boardman, artist, weaver, wife, mother, friend and activist. Charles Houghton and Margaret Waltz Houghton had two daughters, Billie and Jeanne; Jeanne was born in Indianapolis, Feb. 8, 1923. As a child in Indiana, she looked forward to the first winter snow. She would be the first on the hill and often the last child home from sledding. Her mother, a registered nurse, had previously worked as a special agent for the U.S. Department of Labor. Her father, a railroad engineer, died of pneumonia in 1930. Her mother moved the family to Los Angeles around 1935. There, Jeanne took a job with May Company Wilshire, where she learned a valuable skill. She was taught to assume every customer, regardless of how rich or poor they might appear, deserved the best product and service. She learned to set aside her assumptions and treat each person she met in life as someone special. She ate lunch each day at a drugstore lunch counter and often talked with a young man behind the counter. He graduated from USC School of Pharmacy and moved to run his parents’ pharmacy, disappearing from her life.

Her mother opened a school in Ojai for special needs children. Jeanne and her sister worked long hours to keep the school running. The Houghton School was one of the first institutions that believed special needs kids could not only learn but learn enough to return to their homes and become productive members of their communities. Shortly after World War II broke out, the entire world changed. People of different cultures were pushed together in urban areas that afforded no escape. Los Angeles turned into a powder keg. The Zoot Suit Riots culminated in a massive miscarriage of justice called the Sleepy Lagoon Murder. A group of teenagers were swept up simply based on their skin color and accent. A friend of Jeanne’s, Francis, was among those arrested. Citing a need for employees, the school lobbied for Francis’ release and Francis was released to the school’s employment.

The neighborhood around the school was alive with new ideas and projects. Krishnamurti lived across the drive. Aldous Huxley and other luminaries occasionally visited Krishnamurti. If you cared to, you could listen to them talk while watching the sun go down from the bridge.

Jeanne learned to ride and jump horses. At first, she was afraid to jump. Her instructor, Paul Pitman, told her to imagine throwing her heart over as she approached the jump, saying that everything else would follow. Her horse was named Mayo after her family’s home county in Ireland. After a few years, Paul and Francis would be married. Paul continued to teach riding and Francis became an exotic animal trainer specializing in big cats.

As the war ended, military men returned home. In 1946, Jeanne was working as a costume mistress at the Ojai Art Center when after a rehearsal someone asked an actor to give her a ride home. They talked during the drive to her home in the east end of the valley. They would meet again when she stopped at the corner drug store for lunch. She then recognized the actor as her young man behind the counter when she worked at May Company Wilshire. His name was Jay Boardman. He had served as a Navy combat medic throughout the Pacific Theater. A year later, they were married and remained together again until his death in 1987.

Jeanne had three sons, who brought home friends and occasional stray animals, all of whom were made welcome, fed, and cared for. Every weekend or holiday morning, there would be a new cast at the table for breakfast. Jeanne loved the beach and enjoyed tossing the kids, surfboards and dogs into the car for the run to C Street or Rincon. While keeping an eye on kids and dogs, she would draw or write.

There were occasional tough times over the years. However, true to the Greatest Generation ethic, she would not give up. Instead she maintained her faith and optimism, believing that life was for learning. She lived independently, shopping, preparing her meals, caring for her animals and staying up-to-date on the news of the day. Two weeks ago, while shopping Christmas Eve, she appeared to have injured herself in a fall while shopping. It would turn out that she had suffered a heart attack. She endured a triple bypass and aortal valve replacement. She responded well to the surgery. Then a few days ago it became evident that she had acquired a serious infection. In spite of her spiritual and physical strength and the best efforts of her physicians and nurses, the infection would prevail.

We believed that she could win the struggle until a few moments before the end. Friday morning, around 4 a.m. Jan. 9, 2009, she passed from this life to her next assignment from God. Jeanne leaves behind two living sons, Lowell and Kevin. Lowell’s wife, Rosanne, their children, Morgan and Christina, live in Santa Barbara. Jeanne’s third son, Kevin, his former wife, Sue, son Charles and Charles’ wife, Sierra, and Kevin’s daughter, Marissa, live in Portland, Ore. A second son, Bruce, predeceased Jeanne. Among Jeanne’s friends, who are too many to list, Donald Rivers and Jon Vattari were very helpful to Jeanne over the years.

Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made in her honor to the World Wildlife Foundation, P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090, http://www.WorldWildlife.org, 800-225-5993.

Mrs. Boardman has been entrusted to the care of the family-owned Joseph Reardon Funeral Home, Ventura, Calif. 805-643-8623.3
BiographyJeanne suffered significant burns in the newborn nursery due to an improperly placed hot water bottle. She was not expected to live. After several months of surgeries and intensive care she was able to go home for the first time.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T626_607; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 20; line 21, dwl 1133-114-117.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/VenturaCountyStar/Obituaries.asp

Roy Jay Boardman Jr1

M, #74225, b. 10 December 1916, d. 5 January 1987

Family: Jeanne Lowell Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 10, 19161
Residence1920Beltrami Co., MN, USA1
MarriageSep 21, 1947Ojai, Ventura Co., CA, USA1
DeathJan 5, 1987Ojai, CA, USA1
BiographyJay was the son of Roy and Dora Boardman of Ojai Ca. Jay was a Pharmacist and had graduated from USC prior to WW II. He served in the US Navy as a Chief Pharmacist's Mate throughout the Pacific. His sister Margaret served as a WAC.1

Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.

Lowell Jay Boardman1

M, #74226, b. 8 August 1948

Family 1: Jill Washington

  • Marriage*: Lowell Jay Boardman married Jill Washington.1
  • Divorce*: Lowell Jay Boardman and Jill Washington were divorced in 1970.1

Family 2: Rosanne V. Tobin

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthAug 8, 19481
Marriage1
Divorce19701
Occupation2003Lowell is a structural/airfield firefighter for the United States Navy on San Nicolas Island, off the coast of California and south of Santa Barbara, California.
CorrespondJul 14, 2008
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.

Jill Washington1

F, #74227, d. before 2008

Family: Lowell Jay Boardman

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Divorce19701
Deathbefore 2008Ojai, CA, USA, due to a stroke at her home
ParentsDDorothy Washington
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.

Morgan Jay Boardman1

M, #74228, b. 13 July 1967

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 13, 1967Ojai, CA, USA1
Occupation2008a film producer1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.

Rosanne V. Tobin1

F, #74229

Family: Lowell Jay Boardman

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageMay 12, 1973Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.

Christina Garnet Boardman1

F, #74230, b. 15 September 1987

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 15, 19871
Education2008Scripps Wommen's College, Claremont, CA, USA, studying Cognitive Science and considering a career in Medicine.
BiographyHer father: throughout her Elementary and High School years she was interested only in literature, dance, drama, music and arts. In her Junior year in High School she chose to do a project for the Science Fair and did well locally and proceeded to the State Science Fair at USC. She received a runner up award in Behavioral Science for her project, Lemon Aid, The effect of lemon scent on processing speed. Along the way she discovered that she enjoyed designing experiments, developing data collection strategies and applying statistics to translate the data into meaningful results. She found that among the people she studied Lemon scent improved processing speed significantly.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Lowell Boardman, July 14, 2008.

Clara Alice Topliff1,2

F, #74231, b. 1891, d. 1984 or 1986

Family: Walter Lowell Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1891OH, USA, age 27 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1
MarriageApr 28, 1915Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, USA, both age 241,3
1920 Census1920Bucyrus, Crawford Co., IN, USA, age 28, foreman in machine shop1
1930 Census1930Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, USA, age 38, steam railroad foreman4
1940 Census1940Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 47, railroad mechanic5
1950 US Census1950Alexandria, MN, USA, age 58, no occup
Death1984 or 1986Macon, GA, USA2
BurialToledo, OH, USA2
ParentsDHarry A. Topliff & Sarah R. Julien; father born in OH, mother born in IN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bucyrus, Crawford Co., IN, Roll:      T625_1358, Page:      10B, ED: 8, line 84, dwl 1107-250-271.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Walter Vernon Houghton, Nov. 29, 2004.
  3. [S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZHK-K6T : accessed 13 December 2015), Walter Leonard Houghton and Clara Alice Topliff, 28 Apr 1915; citing Lucas, Ohio, United States, reference 23600; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 2,132,745.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio; Roll: 1839; Enumeration District: 145; Page 195, Sheet: 4A; line 27, dwl 444-50-61.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_956; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 103-1152.

Walter Lowell Houghton Jr1,2

M, #74232, b. 16 September 1917, d. 28 November 1987

Family 1: Elizabeth Lucille Dedman

Family 2: Lois King

  • Marriage*: Walter Lowell Houghton Jr married Lois King on 1959 or 1960.2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthSep 16, 1917Indianapolis, IN, USA, age 3 2/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census1,2
Marriage1948Lexington, KY, USA2
1950 US Census1950St. Paul, MN, USA, age 33, chemical engineer at chemical comp.
Residence1953Bloomington, MN, USA
Divorce19582
Marriage1959 or 19602
DeathNov 28, 1987Macon, GA, USA2
BurialMacon, GA, USA2
Contributnand DNA to the Houghton DNA project
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bucyrus, Crawford Co., IN, Roll:      T625_1358, Page:      10B, ED: 8, line 84, dwl 1107-250-271.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Walter Vernon Houghton, Nov. 29, 2004.

Bruce Boardman1

M, #74233, b. 23 July 1952, d. 1988

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 23, 19521
Death19881
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.

Kevin Boardman1

M, #74234, b. 19 March 1955

Family: Sue Wiebe

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 19, 19551
Marriagecirca 1979Forest Grove, OR, USA1
Divorce
Residence2009Portland, OR, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/VenturaCountyStar/Obituaries.asp

Sue Wiebe1

F, #74235

Family: Kevin Boardman

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriagecirca 1979Forest Grove, OR, USA1
Divorce
Residence2009Portland, OR, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/VenturaCountyStar/Obituaries.asp

Charles Boardman1

M, #74236

Family: Sierra (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1
Marriage2
Residence2009Portland, OR, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/VenturaCountyStar/Obituaries.asp

Marissa Boardman1

F, #74237

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Residence2009Portland, OR, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/VenturaCountyStar/Obituaries.asp

Orville J. Handy1

M, #74238, b. circa 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1863NY, USA, age 17 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Day, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: T9_596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 107A; Enumeration District 231; sheet 49, line 2, dwl 510-528.

Charles Houghton1

M, #74239, b. circa 1821

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1821NY, USA, age 59 in 1880 census1
1880 Census1880Farmington, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 59, a widower, farming1
ParentsSfather born in CT, mother in VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T9_598; Family History Film: 1254598; Page: 94C; Enumeration District 252, sheet 13, line 22, dwl 132-133.

(?) Houghton1

M, #74240

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T9_598; Family History Film: 1254598; Page: 94C; Enumeration District 252, sheet 13, line 22, dwl 132-133.

William Houghton1

M, #74241, b. circa 1804

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1804NY, USA, age 76 in 1880 census1
1880 Census1880Farmington, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 59, a widower, farming1
ParentsSfather born in CT, mother in VT
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T9_598; Family History Film: 1254598; Page: 94C; Enumeration District 252, sheet 13, line 22, dwl 132-133.

Theresa Felicitas Doherty1

F, #74242, b. 27 August 1894, d. 17 December 1972

Family: Stephen M. Ryan

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 27, 1894Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Aug 1894, age 5 in 1900 census1,2,3
Marriage1
DeathDec 17, 19721,4
BiographyKelly Ryan: My Grandmother's name was Theresa Felicitas Doherty and I believe that she had a sister named Mary. What little I know about her is this; she was raised in a wealthy family possibly on the Cape or Martha's vineyard and her marriage to my Grandfather (Stephen Ryan) was frowned upon. She died when I was around 2 yrs which would make it 1972 or 73. I have also been told that
there is a direct link to Catherine Hepburn, possibly a 1st or 2nd cousin.1
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 5, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_677; Page: 10A; line 7, dwl 22-101-160.
  3. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Births Registered in Boston, MA, Vol. 441, P. 165.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.

Stephen M. Ryan1

M, #74243, b. 18 September 1893, d. 28 January 1981

Family: Theresa Felicitas Doherty

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 18, 1893Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2
Mil. Serv.WWI
Marriage1
DeathJan 28, 1981Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA3,4
ParentsSJohn Ryan, b. Boston, MA, and Mary Galvin, b. Ireland2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.
  2. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Births Registered in Boston, MA, Vol. 432, P. 431.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
  4. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Vol. 432, p. 142.

Phillip S. Ryan1,2

M, #74244, b. 1929, d. 1999

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth19292
Death19992
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.

Kelly Ryan1

F, #74245

Family: (?) Anderson

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Birth
Marriage1
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.

(?) Anderson1

M, #74246

Family: Kelly Ryan

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.

Marjorie Houghton1

F, #74247, b. circa 1919

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1919Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lowell J. Boardman, Dec. 20, 2003.

Rachel A. (?)1

F, #74248, b. circa 1859

Family: Harvey Orville Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1859MI, USA, age 21 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1880 Census1880Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 26, a farmer1
ParentsDfather born in England, mother in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T9_598; Family History Film: 1254598; Page: 109B; Enumeration District: 253; sheet 6, line 44, dwl 47-51.

Catherine Houghton Ryan1,2

F, #74249, b. 1938

Family: Leonard Robert Williams

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth19383
Marriage2
Living2011Franklin, MA
Hopedale, MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Aug. 1, 2011.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.

Patrick Doherty1

M, #74250, b. 17 March 1851, d. 18 January 1899

Family: Catherine Theresa Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 17, 1851Malin Head, Ireland1,2
Immigrationcirca 1861age 10
MarriageJan 29, 1882Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, ages 28 & 211,3,4
Residencebetween 1888 and 190722 Chestnut St., Charlestown, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2
Occupation1899liquor dealer5
DeathJan 18, 1899Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 48, cirrhosis of the liver (1 yr)5,6
BurialJan 20, 1899St Joseph Cemetery, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA5
ParentsSEdward Doherty and Catherine Farren; parents born in Ireland5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kelly (Ryan) Anderson, Dec. 21, 2003.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Aug. 24, 2011 based on notes by Catherine M. Doherty.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, August 3, 2011.
  4. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, Yr 1882, Vol 336 Page 20.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Eric Williams, Sep 15, 2011: Boston VRs, Mass. Archives.
  6. [S30] Massachusetts Archives, City of Boston, Death Registers, Vol. 495, p. 36, 1899.