Houghton Surname Project

Aline B. (?)¹

F, #76831, b. circa 1883

Biography

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Birth

circa 1883

Nova Scotia, Canada, age 38 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census; age 56 in 1940 census; age 65 in 1950 census²

Occupation

1940

retail market clerk

ParentsD

parents born in Nova Scotia, Canada²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_938; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0317; line 92, del 13-253-281.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 17, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_737; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 437; line 4, dwl 13-23.

William Houghton¹

M, #76832, b. circa 1924

Biography

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Birth

circa 1924

MA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_938; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0317; line 92, del 13-253-281.

George S. Houghton¹

M, #76833, b. 29 April 1905, d. 28 April 1992

Family: Marguerite Ruth Oldt

Marriage*: George S. Houghton married Marguerite Ruth Oldt on Aug 9, 1926 he 21, she 22; in 1930 MA census: no name given for wife, age 25, b. ME, parents b. ME, beauty shop hairdresser.^2,1

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Birth

Apr 29, 1905

Lowell, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census²

Marriage

Aug 9, 1926

he 21, she 22; in 1930 MA census: no name given for wife, age 25, b. ME, parents b. ME, beauty shop hairdresser^2,1

1930 Census

1930

Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 24, a motor truck accountant; wife's name not listed, but her data given²

1940 Census

1940

Lowell, MI, USA, age 34, transportation expressman³

Mil. Draft

Oct 16, 1940

Alto, MI, USA, age 35, railway express agency

1950 US Census

1950

Lowell, MI, USA, age 44, railroad co. freight handler

Death

Apr 28, 1992

White Pigeon, MI, USA

Research

Listed twice in 1930 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bowne, Kent Co., Michigan; Roll: 999; Enumeration District: 106; sheet 10B; line 79, dwl 265-265.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_938; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 0366; line 25, dwl 18-478-50.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lowell, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01775; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41-23.

James O. Houghton¹

M, #76834, b. circa 1922

Biography

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Birth

circa 1922

MA, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census¹

1940 Census

1940

Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 65, construction plasterer²

1950 US Census

1950

Weymouth, MA, USA, age 74, widowed, no occupation for either

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_938; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 0402; line 25, dwl 61-425.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1634; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-308; line 71, dwl 41.

Mark L. Houghton¹

M, #76835, b. circa 1951

Family: Dyan Eagles

Marriage*: Mark L. Houghton married Dyan Eagles.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

circa 1951

MA, USA

Marriage

Occupation

2004

Allston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Executive Vice President, Houghton Chemical Co.¹

Residence

2009

Lexington, MA
Cambridge, MA
Waltham, MA
Salem, MA

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghtonchemical.com/about/index.html
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.intelius.com/search-summary-out.php

Alice M. Sammett^1,2

F, #76836, b. 5 March 1899, d. 28 October 1992

Family: William Andrew Houghton

Marriage*: Alice M. Sammett married William Andrew Houghton, son of Charles Albert Houghton and Margaret Amelia Kehoe, on Dec 19, 1927 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, he 34, she 30.^1,3

Biography

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Birth

Mar 5, 1899

MA, USA, age 32 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

Dec 19, 1927

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, he 34, she 30^1,3

1930 Census

1930

Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 36, an auto mechanic, property $4500¹

1940 Census

1940

Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 46, automotive service, automotive mechanic

Residence

1942

Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Higham, MA, USA, age 56, old ammunition depot machinist, but laid off now

Death

Oct 28, 1992

ParentsD

parents born in Germany¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0229; line 58, dwl 19-19.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60053255/person/40053614114
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827458
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090.

William Andrew Houghton^1,2

M, #76837, b. 27 February 1929, d. 11 September 2014

Family: Josephine Johnston

Partner*: Josephine Johnston was the long term partner of William Andrew Houghton.³

Biography

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Birth

Feb 27, 1929

Hingham, MA, USA, age 1 11/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census^1,3

Residence

between 1959 and 2014

Norton, MA, USA

Partner

Death

Sep 11, 2014

St. Elizabeths Medical Center, Brighton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA³

Obituary

Sep 14, 2014

William A. Houghton, age 85, of Norton passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 at St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Brighton. He was the beloved longtime companion of Josephine Johnston, with whom he made his home. Born in Hingham, on Feb. 27, 1929, he was a loving son of the late William A. and Alice M. (Sammett) Houghton. He grew up in Hingham and was a 1946 graduate of Hingham High School. A resident of Norton for the past 55 years, Mr. Houghton was a self-employed farmer and the proud owner of Houghton Farm; a landmark in Norton which he established in 1959. Billy served on the Board of Directors for the Bristol County Farm Bureau, was a member of the Jersey Cattlemens Association, and was a supporter and former member of the 4-H Club in Hingham. A man of charitable nature, Billy enjoyed donating to
., amongst others. He will always be remembered for his strong work ethics and for the remarkable sense of humor he possessed. In addition to his companion Josephine, he was the dear brother of John Houghton and his wife Evelyn of Norton, Barbara Powers of Hingham and the late Charles Houghton. He is also survived by his many special friends in the farming community, as well as many nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. in St. Marys Church, 1 Power Street, Norton. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Those wishing may remember William with a donation in his memory made to the East Middleboro 4-H Club, 183 Thompson St., Middleboro, MA 02346. Published in The Enterprise on Sept. 14, 2014³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0229; line 58, dwl 19-19.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827458
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southofboston-enterprise/…

Charles Cox¹

M, #76838

Family: Lillian Mary Houghton

Marriage*: Charles Cox married Lillian Mary Houghton, daughter of Charles Albert Houghton and Margaret Amelia Kehoe, on May 28, 1918 at Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, she age 21.^1,2

Biography

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Birth

MA, USA¹

Marriage

May 28, 1918

Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, she age 21^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827498

Margaret Winifred Cox¹

F, #76839, b. 28 January 1919, d. 7 December 1991

Biography

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Birth

Jan 28, 1919

MA, USA, age 11 in 1930 census¹

Death

Dec 7, 1991

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Charles Cox Jr¹

M, #76840, b. 10 February 1921, d. 1 June 1986

Biography

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Birth

Feb 10, 1921

MA, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census¹

Death

Jun 1, 1986

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Edward Martin Adams¹

M, #76841, b. 1 January 1900

Family: Alice Josephine Houghton

Marriage*: Edward Martin Adams married Alice Josephine Houghton, daughter of Charles Albert Houghton and Margaret Amelia Kehoe, on Nov 23, 1921 at Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, she 17.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Jan 1, 1900

Bedias, TX, USA

Marriage

Nov 23, 1921

Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, she 17¹

ParentsS

John Edwin Adams 1878 – 1963 & Dellia Jurkey 1881 – 1969

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Della Margaret Adams¹

F, #76842, b. 25 May 1922, d. 13 December 2000

Family: Francis Nicholas Yannizzi

Marriage*: Della Margaret Adams married Francis Nicholas Yannizzi on 1938.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

May 25, 1922

MA, USA, age 7 2/12 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

1938

Death

Dec 13, 2000

Hull, MA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.

Walter Leslie Houghton^1,2

M, #76843, b. 20 April 1923, d. 29 August 2014

Family 1: Marie Elizabeth Burkett

Marriage: Walter Leslie Houghton married Marie Elizabeth Burkett on circa 1949.

Family 2: Ardith Clair

Marriage*: Walter Leslie Houghton married Ardith Clair on circa 1977.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Apr 20, 1923

Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 6 4/12 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census^3,2

Research

1940

In 1940 census, given as grandson of father⁴

Mil. Enls

Aug 10, 1945

Fort Banks, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, 759th Military Police Battalion, Berlin, Germany;
Name: Walter L Houghton Birth Year: 1923 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Plymouth Enlistment Date: 10 Aug 1945 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Millwright Marital Status: Single, without dependents²

Research

Aug 10, 1945

Occupation

Hingham Boat Livery

Marriage

circa 1977

Death

Aug 29, 2014

Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME, USA, age 91⁵

Burial

Sep 4, 2014

Oak Grove Cemetery, Orland, ME, USA

Obituary

Sep 9, 2014

Walter Houghton

April 20, 1923 - August 29, 2014
ORLAND AND BANGOR - Walter L. Houghton, 91, died in Bangor, August 29, 2014. Born in Hingham, MA on April 20, 1923, Walter was educated in the Hingham school system.

He worked many years for his grandfather, Charles Houghton in the family business, the Hingham Boat Livery. He worked for over 33 years for the US Government at the US Naval Ammunition Depot, Hingham MA and for the US Post Office and Postal Service, Hingham, MA. Walter served in the US Army, 759th Military Police Battalion, Berlin, Germany. He was active in all sports, teaching roller-skating for Sholes Rollerdome in Dorchester and Hull, MA and also playing football and baseball in the Quincy, MA park leagues. Walter was an avid candlepin bowler and golf player.

Walter is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Houghton of Orlando, FL, his son, Robert Houghton of Orlando, FL, his son, David Houghton, his daughter in law, Elizabeth Houghton and his granddaughter, Samantha Houghton, all of Hampden. He was predeceased in 2012 by his beloved wife of 35 years, Ardith Clair Houghton.

A graveside service for the family was held on September 4, 2014 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Orland, with Reverend Peter Remick officiating. Arrangements were made by Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home in Bucksport. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Walter's memory to a charity of one's choice. Memories and condolences may be offered at www.mitchelltweedie-young.com To plant a tree in memory of Walter Houghton, please visit Tribute Store.
Published on September 9, 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituaries/bdnmaine/…
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1638; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 12-99.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/…

Anna Catherine Houghton^1,2

F, #76844, b. 16 January 1927, d. 2 September 2014

Family: Conrad Joseph Trezza

Marriage*: Anna Catherine Houghton married Conrad Joseph Trezza on Mar 6, 1943 at Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Jan 16, 1927

Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 3 2/12 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

Mar 6, 1943

Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, USA²

Death

Sep 2, 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 0258; line 65, dwl 374-382.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/59715318/person/46050827437

Catherine Haight

F, #76845, b. circa 1860

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1860

Allen, Hillsdale Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004.

Lydia Haight¹

F, #76846, b. 1851

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1851

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Tom Haight¹

M, #76847

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Estelle Haight¹

F, #76848

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Alice Haight¹

F, #76849, b. 1849

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1849

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

Rose Haight¹

F, #76850, b. 1845

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1845

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Steve Erickson, June 22, 2004: based on 1892 Coldwater MI photo of family.

(?) Houghton¹

M, #76851, b. 5 September 1869

Biography

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Birth

Sep 5, 1869

Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, twin¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, VT, p. 189: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.

(?) Houghton¹

M, #76852, b. 5 September 1869

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Sep 5, 1869

Readsboro, Bennington Co., VT, USA, twin¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Readsboro, VT, p. 189: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.

(?) Houghton¹

F, #76853, b. 8 February 1869, d. 20 March 1869

Biography

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Birth

Feb 8, 1869

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA²

Death

Mar 20, 1869

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, of influenza, age 1 m 2 days³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1180: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1180: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1183: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton¹

M, #76854, b. 31 December 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Dec 31, 1863

Halifax, Windham Co., VT, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Halifax, VT, p. 1081: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT.

Edwin A. Houghton^1,2

M, #76855, b. 11 July 1864, d. 9 October 1867

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Jul 11, 1864

Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, Jul 4, 1864 also^1,2

Death

Oct 9, 1867

Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 3 y 5 m²

Burial

Orange Center Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co., VT, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Orange, VT, p. 593: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Orange, Orange Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

(?) Houghton^1,2

M, #76856, b. 3 October 1870, d. 18 October 1870

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Oct 3, 1870

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, twin^1,2

Death

Oct 18, 1870

Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, of cholera infantium, 15 days old¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1190: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
[S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT, p. 1187: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

(?) Houghton¹

M, #76857, b. 5 January 1860, d. 5 January 1860

Biography

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Birth

Jan 5, 1860

Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA¹

Death

Jan 5, 1860

Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, stillborn¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, p. 635: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton¹

?, #76858, b. 15 April 1822, d. 15 April 1822

Biography

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Birth

Apr 15, 1822

Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, USA¹

Death

Apr 15, 1822

Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, 16 hours¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT, : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton¹

?, #76859, d. 3 February 1833

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Death

Feb 3, 1833

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT, : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.

(?) Houghton¹

?, #76860, d. 21 October 1833

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Death

Oct 21, 1833

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT, : VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.