Houghton Surname Project

(?) Gabbard¹

M, #77161

Family: Helen M. Houghton

Marriage*: (?) Gabbard married Helen M. Houghton, daughter of Charles Frederick Houghton and Hellon Leola McLamb.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Hellon Leola McLamb Houghton - Fayetteville Observer, The (7/14/2004).

Katrina R. Houghton¹

F, #77162

Family: (?) Lagos

Marriage*: Katrina R. Houghton married (?) Lagos.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Marriage

Residence

Jul, 2004

Fayetteville, NC, USA¹

Living

2015

Autryville, NC, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Hellon Leola McLamb Houghton - Fayetteville Observer, The (7/14/2004).

(?) Lagos¹

M, #77163

Family: Katrina R. Houghton

Marriage*: (?) Lagos married Katrina R. Houghton, daughter of Charles Frederick Houghton and Hellon Leola McLamb.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Hellon Leola McLamb Houghton - Fayetteville Observer, The (7/14/2004).

Lucille D. Houghton¹

F, #77164

Family: (?) Phillips

Marriage*: Lucille D. Houghton married (?) Phillips.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Marriage

Residence

2015

Hope Mills, NC, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Hellon Leola McLamb Houghton - Fayetteville Observer, The (7/14/2004).

(?) Phillips¹

M, #77165

Family: Lucille D. Houghton

Marriage*: (?) Phillips married Lucille D. Houghton, daughter of Charles Frederick Houghton and Hellon Leola McLamb.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Hellon Leola McLamb Houghton - Fayetteville Observer, The (7/14/2004).

Martha Tracy Houghton¹

F, #77166, b. 14 December 1928, d. 19 October 2018

Family 1: William Thomas Lee

Marriage*: Martha Tracy Houghton married William Thomas Lee on Jun 26, 1948 at Salem, MA, USA.
Divorce*: Martha Tracy Houghton and William Thomas Lee were divorced in 1954.

Family 2: Ralph Starr

Marriage*: Martha Tracy Houghton married Ralph Starr on Aug, 1954.¹

Family 3: Elizabeth Hill

Partner*: Elizabeth Hill was the long term partner of Martha Tracy Houghton.

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Dec 14, 1928

Lancaster, PA, USA, age 1 4/12 in 1940 census; age 11 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Jun 26, 1948

Salem, MA, USA

Divorce

1954

Marriage

Aug, 1954

Children+

Peter, Nan, Ellen, Will, and Emmy Starr

Partner

Residence

Jul, 2004

Haverford, PA, USA¹

Death

Oct 19, 2018

Bryn Mawr, PA, USA

Obituary

Nov 4, 2018

MARTHA STARR (1928 - 2018)
STARR MARTHA HOUGHTON STARR Known as Marty to friends and Gammer to family died on October 19, 2018 at age 89 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She passed peacefully of natural causes--surrounded, as she was for most of her life, by family and music. Marty was born on December 14, 1928, to William Maxwell Houghton and Elizabeth Richards Houghton. In her early years in Boston, she developed a love for music from her grandmother and for heated debate from her father, both of which continued to the end of her life. Her father's engineering career at the height of the Depression demanded that the family move so that, by age eight, Marty had attended seven different schools. She landed at Vassar College, where she studied botany. On leaving Vassar, she channeled her love of gardening into a career as a plant propagator. In August 1954, Marty married Ralph Starr, a businessman in the specialty foods business. Together, in the suburbs of Philadelphia, they raised five children: Peter, Nan, Ellen, Will, and Emmy. One of her favorite places was the family's camp on Upper Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks. An avid hiker - famous for drilling holes in her toothbrush and clipping tea bags to lighten her backpack - Marty climbed most of the 46 Adirondack mountains that rise above four thousand feet. As her children grew, Marty cultivated an interest in social justice. She helped build pocket parks in North Philadelphia and, in the 1970s, traveled to Washington for antiwar and women's rights marches. In 1978, Marty met Elizabeth Hill, the mother of her future daughter-in-law and a kindred soul with deep intellectual curiosity, an interest in feminist politics, and a love for debate. Together, they created a series of literary calendars, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, and eventually founded Starr-Hill Press, a successful publisher of small books with an academic bent. After her marriage with Ralph ended, Marty shared a home with Liz for nearly 25 years, first in Washington, DC, then in Haverford, PA. Marty is predeceased by her ex-husband Ralph and her partner Liz. She is survived by her sisters, Audie Duane and Janie Stephenson; her children and their spouses; and 12 grandchildren. Marty will be deeply missed by everyone who loved her, including all of Liz's children and their families, as well as her devoted caregivers. Marty was a quiet trailblazer. Though born into a society that limited a woman's ambitions, she stood up for what she believed in and found happiness by living her life fully and unapologetically. Her story continues to inspire those who hear it to do the same. Service scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marty's memory may be made to Nature Conservancy (support.nature.org).Service scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marty's memory may be made to Nature Conservancy (support.nature.org).
Published in The Washington Post on Nov. 4, 2018

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Elizabeth Houghton, Swampscot Reporter, Jul 15, 2004.

Ralph Starr¹

M, #77167, d. before 2018

Family: Martha Tracy Houghton

Marriage*: Ralph Starr married Martha Tracy Houghton, daughter of William Maxwell Houghton and Elizabeth B. Richards, on Aug, 1954.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Aug, 1954

Death

before 2018

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Elizabeth Houghton, Swampscot Reporter, Jul 15, 2004.

Audrey Colt Houghton^1,2

F, #77168, b. circa 1933

Family 1: Frederic William Hartman

Engagement*: Audrey Colt Houghton and Frederic William Hartman were engaged on Jan 4, 1955.²

Family 2: Harry Duane

Marriage*: Audrey Colt Houghton married Harry Duane.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1933

PA, USA, age 7 in 1940 census^1,3

Education

1952

University of Paris, Paris, France

Graduation

Wheaton College, Norton, NH, USA, BA in French Literature

Engagement

Jan 4, 1955

Marriage

Residence

Jul, 2004

Dalton, NH, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Elizabeth Houghton, Swampscot Reporter, Jul 15, 2004.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://select.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1585; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5-241; line 24, dwl 7.

Harry Duane¹

M, #77169

Family: Audrey Colt Houghton

Marriage*: Harry Duane married Audrey Colt Houghton, daughter of William Maxwell Houghton and Elizabeth B. Richards.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Elizabeth Houghton, Swampscot Reporter, Jul 15, 2004.

Jane B. Houghton¹

F, #77170, b. circa 1938

Family: George Stephenson

Marriage*: Jane B. Houghton married George Stephenson.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1938

MA, USA, age 2 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

Residence

Jul, 2004

Marblehead, MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Elizabeth Houghton, Swampscot Reporter, Jul 15, 2004.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1585; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5-241; line 24, dwl 7.

George Stephenson¹

M, #77171

Family: Jane B. Houghton

Marriage*: George Stephenson married Jane B. Houghton, daughter of William Maxwell Houghton and Elizabeth B. Richards.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: Elizabeth Houghton, Swampscot Reporter, Jul 15, 2004.

Dr. K. Grant Houghton¹

F, #77172, b. circa 1934, d. 3 July 2004

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1934

dd calc¹

Death

Jul 3, 2004

Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY, USA, age 70¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Obituaries: Houghton Surname: K. Grant HOUGHTON - Star-Gazette (7/6/2004).

Levi Houghton¹

M, #77173, d. 25 March 1818

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Death

Mar 25, 1818

Montpelier, Washington Co., VT, USA¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, Washington Co., VT, Book C, p. 132; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Lewis Houghton¹

M, #77174, b. 22 November 1799

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 22, 1799

Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Springfield, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Janet Elizabeth Swain¹

F, #77175, b. 26 July 1931, d. 2009

Family: Warren Houghton Arter

Marriage*: Janet Elizabeth Swain married Warren Houghton Arter, son of Hays J. Arter and Helen N. Houghton, on Jun 10, 1953 at Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 26, 1931

Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA¹

Marriage

Jun 10, 1953

Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA¹

Letter

Jul 23, 2004

with Charles Vella, sending her family's genealogy

Death

2009

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Holly Jane Arter¹

F, #77176, b. 8 March 1954

Family: William Glen Angus

Marriage*: Holly Jane Arter married William Glen Angus on May 6, 1989 at Galva, Henry Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 8, 1954

Olongapo, Philippines¹

Marriage

May 6, 1989

Galva, Henry Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

William Glen Angus¹

M, #77177, b. 13 April

Family: Holly Jane Arter

Marriage*: William Glen Angus married Holly Jane Arter, daughter of Warren Houghton Arter and Janet Elizabeth Swain, on May 6, 1989 at Galva, Henry Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 13

Marriage

May 6, 1989

Galva, Henry Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Edward Joseph Angus¹

M, #77178, b. 28 July 1990

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 28, 1990

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Susan Elizabeth Arter¹

F, #77179, b. 2 May 1955

Family: James Joel Cochran

Marriage*: Susan Elizabeth Arter married James Joel Cochran.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 2, 1955

Olongapo, Philippines¹

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

James Joel Cochran¹

M, #77180

Family: Susan Elizabeth Arter

Marriage*: James Joel Cochran married Susan Elizabeth Arter, daughter of Warren Houghton Arter and Janet Elizabeth Swain.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Kathryn Elizabeth Cochran¹

F, #77181, b. 1 September 1982

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 1, 1982

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Courtney Ann Cochran¹

F, #77182, b. 7 September 1983

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 7, 1983

Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Kelsey Jane Cochran¹

F, #77183, b. 7 October 1989

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 7, 1989

Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

John David Arter¹

M, #77184, b. 7 April 1958

Family: Cindy Lou Cornelius

Marriage*: John David Arter married Cindy Lou Cornelius on Dec 29, 1978 at St. Joseph, MO, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 7, 1958

Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 29, 1978

St. Joseph, MO, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Cindy Lou Cornelius¹

F, #77185, b. 9 February

Family: John David Arter

Marriage*: Cindy Lou Cornelius married John David Arter, son of Warren Houghton Arter and Janet Elizabeth Swain, on Dec 29, 1978 at St. Joseph, MO, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 9

Marriage

Dec 29, 1978

St. Joseph, MO, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

James Chapman Arter¹

M, #77186, b. 24 February 1987

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 24, 1987

Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Sarah Kathryn Arter¹

F, #77187, b. 26 January 1991

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 26, 1991

Hinsdale, DuPage Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Kathryn Ann Arter¹

F, #77188, b. 18 March 1960

Family: David Lee Hoffman

Marriage*: Kathryn Ann Arter married David Lee Hoffman on Dec 20, 1985 at Galva, IL, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 18, 1960

Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 20, 1985

Galva, IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

David Lee Hoffman¹

M, #77189, b. 30 November 1959

Family: Kathryn Ann Arter

Marriage*: David Lee Hoffman married Kathryn Ann Arter, daughter of Warren Houghton Arter and Janet Elizabeth Swain, on Dec 20, 1985 at Galva, IL, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov 30, 1959

Marriage

Dec 20, 1985

Galva, IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.

Timothy Arter Hoffman¹

M, #77190, b. 24 December 1990

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 24, 1990

Champaign, Champaign Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Mrs. Warren Arter (Janet E. Swain), Jul 23, 2004.