Houghton Surname Project

Donald Adams Houghton¹

M, #78541, b. 17 May 1919, d. 28 September 1974

Family: Neola Souba

Marriage*: Donald Adams Houghton married Neola Souba.²

Biography

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Birth

May 17, 1919

Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 7/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Death

Sep 28, 1974

Adams, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, also Henderson

Burial

1974

Saint Cecilas Cemetery / Saint Johns, Henderson, NY, USA, Burial ID 120385³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Alexandria, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 1442; Enumeration District: 6; sheet 9B; line 69; dwl 256-264.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1696708/person/-1868925742
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.nnygenealogy.com/pages/cemetery/…

Ella Pearl Roeder^1,2

F, #78542, b. 6 February 1891, d. 1953

Family: Oscar Rolland Houghton

Marriage*: Ella Pearl Roeder married Oscar Rolland Houghton, son of Richard Phelan Houghton and Emma Rumble, on Jun 25, 1913 at Lewis, NY, USA, age 23 and 22.¹

Biography

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Birth

Feb 6, 1891

NY, USA, age 28 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census^1,3

Marriage

Jun 25, 1913

Lewis, NY, USA, age 23 and 22¹

1930 Census

1930

Champion, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 40, homes painter¹

1940 Census

1940

West Carthage, NY, USA, age 50, homes-blocks decorator⁴

1950 US Census

1950

West Carthage, NY, USA, age 60, painter

Death

1953

Burial

Swineburne Cemetery, Denmark, Lewis Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Champion, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 16; page 60; sheet 2A; line 49; dwl 87-37-46.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , West Carthage, Jefferson, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02544; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 23-21B.

Dorothy M. Houghton¹

F, #78543, b. 9 December 1917, d. 13 June 1997

Family: (?) Burke

Marriage*: Dorothy M. Houghton married (?) Burke.²

Biography

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Birth

Dec 9, 1917

NY, USA, age 2 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Residence

1990

Watertown, NY, USA²

Death

Jun 13, 1997

Burial

Swineburne Cemetery, Denmark, Lewis Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Champion, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 16; page 60; sheet 2A; line 49; dwl 87-37-46.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ruth Ferns Houghton^1,2

F, #78544, b. 26 October 1919, d. 19 January 2005

Family 1: (?) Richards

Marriage*: Ruth Ferns Houghton married (?) Richards on circa 1940.

Family 2: W. D. Rockwood

Marriage*: Ruth Ferns Houghton married W. D. Rockwood on May 7, 1960 at Los Angeles Co., CA, USA.²

Biography

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Birth

Oct 26, 1919

West Carthage, NY, USA, age 2/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1940

Marriage

May 7, 1960

Los Angeles Co., CA, USA²

Residence

1990

Garden Grove, CA, USA

Death

Jan 19, 2005

Watertown, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Champion, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 16; page 60; sheet 2A; line 49; dwl 87-37-46.
[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.

Walter L. Houghton¹

M, #78545, b. 11 February 1925, d. 30 November 1995

Family 1: Rosemary E. Hofer

Marriage*: Walter L. Houghton married Rosemary E. Hofer on Jun 7, 1947 at St. James Church, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA.⁴
Separation*: Walter L. Houghton and Rosemary E. Hofer were separated.

Family 2: Norma Allen

Partner*: Norma Allen was the long term companion of Walter L. Houghton.⁴

Biography

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Birth

Feb 11, 1925

Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 5 in 1930 census^1,2

Mil. Enls

Apr 6, 1943

Syracuse, NY, USA, He served during World War II in the Army in the 307th Airborne Medical Company from April 6, 1943 to Jan. 17, 1946, serving mainly in Europe.

Name: Walter L Houghton Birth Year: 1925 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Jefferson Enlistment Date: 6 Apr 1943 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Syracuse Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Education: 1 year of high school Civil Occupation: Automobile Serviceman Marital Status: Single, without dependents³

Marriage

Jun 7, 1947

St. James Church, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA⁴

1950 US Census

1950

West Carthage, NY, USA, age 25, paper mill, paper machine

Separation

Partner

⁴

Residence

1990

Lowville, NY, USA⁴

Last Loc

Lowville, Lewis Co., NY, USA²

Death

Nov 30, 1995

Albany Medical Center, Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA²

Obituary

Dec 1, 1995

Watertown, NY, USA, Watertown Daily Times (NY) - December 1, 1995 Deceased Name: WALTER L. HOUGHTON OF LOWVILLE DIES AT AGE 70
Walter L. Houghton, 70, of 5607 Trinity Ave., formerly of Copenhagen Road, died this morning at Albany Medical Center, Albany. He was stricken six days ago.
The funeral will be at the convenience of the family at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage. Burial will be in Swinburne Cemetery, Deer River.
Surviving are his wife, Rosemary E., Carthage; two sons, Steven, Copenhagen, and David, Naumburg; two daughters, Maryanne McLane, Utica, and Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Snyder, Ellisburg; 14 grandchildren; a brother, Donald, Brantingham Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Burke, Watertown, Mrs. Ruth Rockwood, Garden Grove, Calif., and Mrs. Clarence (Marjorie) Benware, Black River; 14 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a long-time companion, Norma Allen, Lowville. Five brothers, Floyd, Stanley, Earl, Leo, and Lansing, all died before him. Born Feb. 11, 1925, in Carthage, a son of Oscar and Pearl Roeder Houghton, he attended West Carthage High School. He served during World War II in the Army in the 307th Airborne Medical Company from April 6, 1943 to Jan. 17, 1946, serving mainly in Europe. He married Rosemary E. Hofer on June 7, 1947, at St. James Church, Carthage, with the Rev. Samuel DeAngelo officiating. The couple had been separated for many years.
Mr. Houghton joined the former Crown-Zellerbach Paper Co. (now James River Corp.) in 1946. He was a machine tender for 44 years, retiring on March 1, 1990.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7227, Carthage.
Copyright (c) 1995 Watertown Daily Times⁴

Burial

Swinburne Cemetery, Deer River, NY, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Champion, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 16; page 60; sheet 2A; line 49; dwl 87-37-46.
[S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Donald R. Houghton¹

M, #78546, b. 11 May 1927, d. 12 September 2008

Family: Pauline E. Archibee

Marriage*: Donald R. Houghton married Pauline E. Archibee on Jan 11, 1948 at First Baptist Church, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

May 11, 1927

West Carthage, NY, USA, age 3 in 1930 census^1,2,3

Mil. Enls

Aug 20, 1945

NY, USA, served in the Army from 1945 to 1946 during World War II; PFC US Army Air Forces

Name: Donald R Houghton Birth Year: 1927 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Jefferson Enlistment Date: 20 Aug 1945 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Syracuse Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Student. Marital Status: Single, without dependents²

Research

Aug 20, 1945

Marriage

Jan 11, 1948

First Baptist Church, Carthage, Jefferson Co., NY, USA³

1950 US Census

1950

West Carthage, NY, USA, age 22, paper mill, common laborer; next door to father Oscar; and sister in law Anita Archibee, 18

Residence

between 1990 and 1995

Brantingham Lake, Lewis Co., NY, USA³

Death

Sep 12, 2008

Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, NY, USA, age 81³

Obituary

Sep 14, 2008

Watertown, NY, USA, Watertown Daily Times (NY) - September 14, 2008
Deceased Name: BRANTINGHAM - Donald R. Houghton BRANTINGHAM - Donald R. Houghton, 81, East Road Adult Home, town of Lowville, formerly of Brantingham, died Friday evening at Le wis County General Hospital, Lowville.³

Burial

Brantingham Cemetery, Brantingham, Lewis Co., NY, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Champion, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 16; page 60; sheet 2A; line 49; dwl 87-37-46.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Marjorie Elizabeth Houghton^1,2

F, #78547, b. 20 January 1928, d. 7 December 2009

Family: Clarence Benware

Marriage*: Marjorie Elizabeth Houghton married Clarence Benware on Dec 14, 1946.⁴

Biography

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Birth

Jan 20, 1928

Alexandria Bay, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, also West Carthage, NY; age 1 in 1930 census; also Nov 18, 1928^1,3

Mil. Serv.

Sep 8, 1945

Syracuse University School of Nursing, Syracuse, NY, USA, World War II Cadet Nursing Corps²

Research

Sep 8, 1945

Marriage

Dec 14, 1946

⁴

Graduation

Sep 9, 1948

Residence

2008

Black River, NY, USA⁴

Death

Dec 7, 2009

Obituary

Black River- Marjorie E. Benware, 81, died Monday morning at home peacefully in her sleep. She was born on November 18, 1928 in West Carthage to Oscar Roland and Ella Pearl Roeder Houghton. She attended West Carthage High School. She worked at Crown Zellerbach, Fort Drum and she was a histologist at Mercy Hospital for ten years, she retired from Mercy Hospital. During her retirement she worked at Mercy Hospital as a secretary and at the Post Office.

She married Clarence G. Benware on December 13, 1946 in the Rectory of the Black River Church; her attendants were Walter Houghton and Rosemary Hofer.

She is survived by four daughters; Susan Benware, Black River; Penny and her husband Arthur Keen, Black River; Sandra and her husband Roger Marland, Plattsburgh; and Brenda and her husband Curtis Yeary. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Michelle and Krister Dunn; Chris and Tami Marland; Joel and Janet Keen; Joshua and Amy O'Kay; Andrew and Alayna Marland; Scott and Elizabeth Keen; Jodi and Jared Barber; and 13 great- grandchildren.

She is predeceased by several siblings; Floyd, Lansing, Stanley, Dorothy Burke, Ruth Rockwood, Earl, Leo, Walter, and Donald Houghton and one great grand-daughter, Mya Keen, predeceased her in 2007.

Burial

Swinburne Cemetery, Denmark, Lewis Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Champion, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 16; page 60; sheet 2A; line 49; dwl 87-37-46.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Cadet Nurse Corps Files, compiled 1943 - 1948, documenting the period 1942 - 1948; Box #: 263.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Cadet Nurse Corps Files, compiled 1943 - 1948, documenting the period 1942 - 1948; Box #: 035.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #78548, b. circa 1864

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

circa 1864

NY, USA, age 65 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 65, a widow, living with and a niece of Elva Barney, 80¹

ParentsD

father born in VT, mother born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Henderson, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 25; sheet 2B; line 66; dwl 52-56.

William Paul Houghton¹

M, #78549, b. 3 October 1923, d. 21 November 2008

Family: Thelma I. Patterson

Marriage*: William Paul Houghton married Thelma I. Patterson on Dec 13, 1941 at Plessis, NY, USA.²

Biography

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Birth

Oct 3, 1923

Wellesley Island, NY, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Dec 13, 1941

Plessis, NY, USA²

Mil. Enls

Jan 14, 1943

Syracuse, NY, USA, Name: William P Houghton Birth Year: 1923 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Jefferson Enlistment Date: 14 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Syracuse Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light Marital Status: Married Height: 67 Weight: 134³

Milit-End

Jan 14, 1943

was honorably discharged at the rank of Tech-5 in October 1945. He participated in the Normandy invasion, served in Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe. He was seriously wounded and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. He also received the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, with bronze arrowhead.

1950 US Census

1950

Cicero, PA, USA, age 26, refrigeration service

Residence

1991

Fineview, NY, USA

Death

Nov 21, 2008

St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA, age 85²

Obituary

Nov 23, 2008

Watertown, NY, USA, Watertown Daily Times (NY) - November 23, 2008
Deceased Name: WILLIAM HOUGHTON
William P. Houghton, 85, Liverpool Road, Liverpool, formerly of Wellesley Island, died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse after a short illness.

Mr. Houghton owned and operated a refrigeration and air conditioning business in the Brewerton area from 1947 to 1975. He then moved to Wellesley Island and owned and operated Bill's Mini Mart and Liquor Store at the entrance to Wellesley Island State Park, until retiring in 1985. He returned to the Cicero/Liverpool area in 2005.

Born Oct. 3, 1923, on Wellesley Island, son of Dr. Paul and Hazel Porter Houghton, he attended schools on Wellesley Island and graduated from Clayton High School.

Mr. Houghton entered the Army in January 1943 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Tech-5 in October 1945. He participated in the Normandy invasion, served in Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe. He was seriously wounded and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. He also received the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, with bronze arrowhead.

He married Thelma I. Patterson on Dec. 13, 1941, in Plessis.

Mr. Houghton was a 32nd degree Mason, where he served as past master in Brewerton. He was a member of Brewerton Methodist Church, Brewerton Fire Department, Brewerton Sportsman Club, Order of the Eastern Star, the Scottish Rights, the Knights of Birmingham and the Syracuse Disabled American Veterans.

He also was a member of Wellesley Island Fire Department, Fineview Methodist Church, and LaFargeville American Legion Klock Smith Post 1588. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid duck hunter.

Surviving besides his wife are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Karen Houghton, Eel Bay, Judy and Michael Barth, Liverpool, Cheryl and Paul Carlucci, and Sandy and Ron Oaster, all of Cicero; a sister, Jean Lindsey, Wellesley Island and Cicero; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fineview Methodist Church with the Rev. Frederica Webb, pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at T.R. Jetty Funeral Home, Clayton.

Donations can be made to Fineview Methodist Church, in care of Sandra Holcombe, P.O. Box 303, Fineview, N.Y. 13640 or Wellesley Island Volunteer Fire Department.

Edition: Both
Page: B4
Copyright, 2008, Johnson Newspaper Corporation²

Burial

Nov 25, 2008

Riverside Cemetery, Wellesley Island, Jefferson Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 38; page 268; sheet 13A; line 17; dwl 9-69-73.
[S1389] Genealogybank.Com, online http://www.genealogybank.com, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/… surname.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Jean Houghton¹

F, #78550, b. between 1925 and 1927

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

between 1925 and 1927

NY, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1389] Genealogybank.Com, online http://www.genealogybank.com, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/… surname.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 38; page 268; sheet 13A; line 17; dwl 9-69-73.

Marie Houghton¹

F, #78551, b. 1872, d. 1949

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1872

NY, USA, GS; age 56 in 1930 census; age 66 in 1940 census^1,2

1930 Census

1930

Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 56, a widow, a roomer with Norman and Violet Nulty^1,2

1940 Census

1940

Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 66, widow, none³

Death

1949

Burial

Omar Cemetery, Alexander Center, Jefferson Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 38; page 269; sheet 4A; line 41; dwl 97-97-101.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rutland, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1443; Enumeration District: 38; page 269; sheet 4A; line 41; dwl 97-97-101.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2545; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 23-47; line 30, dwl 27.

Jennie Largaret¹

F, #78552, b. 1879, d. 1977

Family: Gary Houghton

Marriage*: Jennie Largaret married Gary Houghton, son of Hiram Houghton and Helen Maria Collins, on Nov 5, 1925 at Jefferson, NY, USA, age 52 and 48.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

1879

NY, USA, age 56 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Jan 24, 1901

to Frederick J. Ehart

Children+

1902

son Joe Ehart, 1902-1977

Marriage

Nov 5, 1925

Jefferson, NY, USA, age 52 and 48¹

1940 Census

1940

Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 61, widowed; mother in law; living with Robert and Geraldine Van Dusen²

1950 US Census

1950

Wilna, NY, USA, age 71, widowed; living with and mother of Jay F. Ehart, 47, NY

Death

1977

Parents - D

Father Joe Largaret
Mother Anna Shoulta

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Wilna, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: 1444; Enumeration District: 83; page 237; sheet 9a; line 15, dwl 208-208.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2546; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 23-93; line 41.

Evelyn Houghton¹

F, #78553, b. circa 1897

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

circa 1897

Canada, age 32 in 1930 census¹

Immigration

1919

1930 Census

1930

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 32, registered nurse for private family¹

ParentsS

parents born in USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1508; Enumeration District: 1123; page 257, sheet 2A; line 48, dwl 66.

Marcella (?)¹

F, #78554, b. circa 1909

Family: Francis Joseph Houghton

Marriage*: Marcella (?) married Francis Joseph Houghton, son of Michael F. Houghton and Josephine Maroney, on circa 1927 age 24 and 18.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1909

Long Island, NY, USA, age 20 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1927

age 24 and 18¹

1930 Census

1930

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 26, city policeman¹

ParentsD

parents born in Brooklyn, NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1508; Enumeration District: 1755; sheet 6B; line 61, dwl 9221-2657.

Michael F. Houghton^1,2

M, #78555, b. 17 September 1874, d. August 1943

Family: Josephine Maroney

Marriage*: Michael F. Houghton married Josephine Maroney on circa 1901 age 28 and 20.^3,5

Biography

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Birth

Sep 17, 1874

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, Sep 1873, age 26 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 58 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census^3,4

Marriage

circa 1901

age 28 and 20^3,5

1910 Census

1910

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 37, milk co. driver⁶

Mil. Draft

between 1917 and 1918

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA²

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 46, milk company inspector⁷

1930 Census

1930

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 58, milk company salesman³

1940 Census

1940

New York, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 67, none⁸

Death

Aug, 1943

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA⁹

Obituary

Aug 11, 1943

HOUGHTON — August 10. 1943. MICHAEL F., of 230 Ovington Avenue. beloved husband of Josephine (nee Moroney); father of Mrs. John J. O'Connell. Francis J„ N.Y.P.D.: William and Gertrude.

Burial

Aug 13, 1943

Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA¹⁰

ParentsS

father born in England, mother born in Irish Free State^3,5

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Ward 29, Kings Co., New York; Roll: T623 1068; Enumeration District: 547; Sheet 3B; line 90, dwl 51-55.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1754309.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1167; sheet 7B; line 91, dwl 657-78-149.
[S415] E-mail from Andrew Houghton, May 6, 2008.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 1510; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1167; line 91, dwl 657-78-149.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 30, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_985; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1094;
line 48, dwl 5701-77-129.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 9, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1158; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1705; line 54, dwl 869-19-37.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2573; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-1038; line 48, dwl 360.
[S415] E-mail from Mary Belser, Sep 2, 2009.
[S415] E-mail from Mary Belser, May 15, 2010.

Josephine Maroney^1,2

F, #78556, b. 10 April 1882, d. 7 December 1949

Family: Michael F. Houghton

Marriage*: Josephine Maroney married Michael F. Houghton, son of John Houghton and Mary Radigan, on circa 1901 age 28 and 20.^1,4

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 10, 1882

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census; death certif: bd^1,3

Marriage

circa 1901

age 28 and 20^1,4

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 46, milk company inspector⁵

1940 Census

1940

New York, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 67, none⁶

Death

Dec 7, 1949

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA^2,3

Burial

Dec 10, 1949

Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA³

ParentsD

Patrick Maroney (Ireland?) and Mary Kelly (Ireland); father born in Irish Free State, mother born in England^1,5,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1167; sheet 7B; line 91, dwl 657-78-149.
[S415] E-mail from Andrew Houghton, May 6, 2008.
[S415] E-mail from Mary Belser, May 15, 2010.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 1510; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1167; line 91, dwl 657-78-149.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 9, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1158; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1705; line 54, dwl 869-19-37.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2573; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-1038; line 48, dwl 360.

Gertrude Houghton¹

F, #78557, b. 28 June 1911, d. 6 August 1994

Family: Charles A. Shaub

Marriage*: Gertrude Houghton married Charles A. Shaub.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 28, 1911

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

Residence

Mt. Vernon, NY, USA, a long time resident of

Death

Aug 6, 1994

Mt. Vernon, NY, USA²

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1167; sheet 7B; line 91, dwl 657-78-149.
[S415] E-mail from Mary Belser, May 15, 2010.

Julia V. Smith^1,2

F, #78558, b. 4 February 1883, d. 24 July 1962

Family: Charles Frederick Houghton

Marriage*: Julia V. Smith married Charles Frederick Houghton, son of John J. Houghton and Julia (?), on Oct 26, 1904 at Kings Co., NY, USA, age 23 and 21.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 4, 1883

Kings Co., NY, USA, age 26 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age 56 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Oct 26, 1904

Kings Co., NY, USA, age 23 and 21¹

1910 Census

1910

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 30, milk company driver³

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 40, milk company inspector⁴

1940 Census

1940

New York, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow⁵

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 66, widow; no occup; grandchildren Carol Ann, Charles, Brian Garthright

Death

Jul 24, 1962

ParentsD

father born in NY, mother born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1169; page 56, sheet 2A; line 19, dwl 746-14-23.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, Roll: 985 Part: 1, Sheet 114B, line 67, dwl 1025-152-205.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, Roll: 985 Part: 1, Sheet 114B,
, line 67, dwl 1025-152-205.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, Roll: T625_1158 ,ED: 519, sheet 7B, line 64, dwl 757-69-150.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2571; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-978; line 59, dwl 37.

Matthew R. Houghton^1,2

M, #78559, b. 12 August 1906, d. 20 April 1952

Family: Ruth Evelyn Goodwyn

Marriage*: Matthew R. Houghton married Ruth Evelyn Goodwyn on Jun 7, 1932 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA.³

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 12, 1906

NY, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census^1,3

Marriage

Jun 7, 1932

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA³

Occupation

1940

Illuminating Gas co., meter reader

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 43, hospital Xray technician

Death

Apr 20, 1952

⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1169; page 56, sheet 2A; line 19, dwl 746-14-23.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, Roll: T625_1158 ,ED: 519, sheet 7B, line 64, dwl 757-69-150.
[S415] E-mail from Laine Houghton, Apr 11, 2005.
[S415] E-mail from Laine Houghton, Apr. 14, 2005.

Ethel M. Houghton¹

F, #78560, b. circa 1908

Family: (?) Styles

Marriage*: Ethel M. Houghton married (?) Styles.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1908

NY, USA, age 1 9/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census¹

1940 Census

1940

New York, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow²

Occupation

1940

Illuminating Gas co., secretary

Marriage

Living

1952

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1169; page 56, sheet 2A; line 19, dwl 746-14-23.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2571; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-978; line 59, dwl 37.

Charles Eloy Houghton¹

M, #78561, b. 1 December 1920, d. 15 September 1974

Family: Bridget M. (?)

Marriage*: Charles Eloy Houghton married Bridget M. (?)

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 1, 1920

Brooklyn, NY, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Milit-Beg

May 5, 1944

Rank: S2; Branch: US Navy³

Milit-End

Sep 23, 1944

Death

Sep 15, 1974

Burial

Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, Plot: 3A, 2630²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1169; page 56, sheet 2A; line 19, dwl 746-14-23.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.

Claire Houghton¹

F, #78562, b. circa 1923

Family: Charles A. Garthright

Marriage*: Claire Houghton married Charles A. Garthright.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1923

NY, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Children+

1942

Carol Ann, 1942
Charles, 1944
Brian, 1945

Living

1952

Pedigree

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2571; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-978; line 59, dwl 37.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1169; page 56, sheet 2A; line 19, dwl 746-14-23.

James J. Houghton¹

M, #78563, b. December 1861, d. 8 July 1933

Family: Mary E. Miley

Marriage*: James J. Houghton married Mary E. Miley on Feb 24, 1884 mar 17 years in 1900 census.^1,2

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec, 1861

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 39 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census; age 58 in 1920 census; age 68 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Feb 24, 1884

mar 17 years in 1900 census^1,2

1900 Census

1900

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 39, license voucher; 8 children born, 6 living¹

1910 Census

1910

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 48, produce dealer, fruits & vegetables³

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 58, widowed, milk company stableman⁴

1930 Census

1930

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 68, a Bordens yardman⁵

Death

Jul 8, 1933

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Obituary

Jul 10, 1933

Times Union, Brooklyn, NY, USA, HOUGHTON—On Saturday, July 8, 1938, JAMES, beloved husband of the late Mary Miley, dear father of Mrs. Mary Wlnchell, Mrs. Kathryn Thompson. Mrs. Elisabeth Brown, Mra Jane Hotchkiss and Mrs. Loretta Hansen, devoted brother «of Michael and Charles Houghton, dear brother-in-law of Thomas Miley. He was associated with Borden's Farm Products Milk Co. for the past 15 years at the Fort Hamilton branch. Funeral from his home, 941 57th st, Bay Ridge. Tuesday, July 11, 9:S0 A. M. Solemn requiem mass at Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Thomas Ireland directing obse- oules.

Burial

Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA

Research

same parental bp

ParentsS

father born in England, mother born in Irish Free State⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Ward 29, Kings Co., New York; Roll: T623 1068; Enumeration District: 547; Sheet 3B; line 90, dwl 51-55.
[S415] E-mail from Merri Wilson, June 24, 2016.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 30, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_985; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1088;
line 18, dwl 961-15-21.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 9, Kings, New York; Roll T625_1158; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1679; line 83, dwl 941-78-164.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.

William Joseph Houghton^1,2

M, #78564, b. 13 March 1889, d. 15 January 1931

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 13, 1889

NY, USA, age 14 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920; age 41 in 1930 census census; Draft gives 30 Mar 1889^3,4

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 58, widowed, milk company stableman⁵

1930 Census

1930

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 68, a Bordens yardman¹

Death

Jan 15, 1931

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 41

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.
[S415] E-mail from Merri Wilson, June 24, 2016.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Ward 29, Kings Co., New York; Roll: T623 1068; Enumeration District: 547; Sheet 3B; line 90, dwl 51-55.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1754309.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 9, Kings, New York; Roll T625_1158; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1679; line 83, dwl 941-78-164.

Elizabeth Houghton¹

F, #78565, b. December 1895

Family: Robert A. Brown

Marriage*: Elizabeth Houghton married Robert A. Brown on Jun 25, 1913 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 23 and 22.^1,3

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec, 1895

NY, USA, twin; age 4 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census²

Marriage

Jun 25, 1913

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 23 and 22^1,3

Living

1933

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Ward 29, Kings Co., New York; Roll: T623 1068; Enumeration District: 547; Sheet 3B; line 90, dwl 51-55.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: July 4, 1913.

Robert A. Brown^1,2

M, #78566, b. circa 1890

Family: Elizabeth Houghton

Marriage*: Robert A. Brown married Elizabeth Houghton, daughter of James J. Houghton and Mary E. Miley, on Jun 25, 1913 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 23 and 22.^1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1890

NJ, USA, age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Jun 25, 1913

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 23 and 22^1,2

Occupation

1930

an inspector at Brodens

ParentsS

father born in Irish Free State, mother born in NJ; also father born in NJ, mother born in Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: July 4, 1913.

Katherine Brown¹

F, #78567, b. circa 1915

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1915

NY, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.

William Brown¹

M, #78568, b. circa 1920

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1920

NY, USA, age 3/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.

Ethel Brown¹

F, #78569, b. circa 1924

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1924

NY, USA, age 5 6/12 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.

Grace Brown¹

F, #78570, b. circa 1924

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1924

NY, USA, age 5 6/12 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Roll: 1510; Enumeration District: 1174; sheet 18B; line 93, dwl 941-210-359.