Houghton Surname Project

Joseph A. Houghton^1,2

M, #78811, b. 1917

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1917

NY, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census¹

Mil. Enls

Jan 31, 1944

Fort Dix, NJ, USA, Name: Joseph A Houghton Birth Year: 1917 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Queens Enlistment Date: 31 Jan 1944 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Fort Dix Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Installer-Repairman, Telephone And Telegraph or Chief, Clerk or Railway Shop Dispatcher or Manager, Production or Entertainment Director Marital Status: Married²

Research

Jan 31, 1944

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens Co., New York; Roll: 1592; Enumeration District: 835, sheet 2B; line 60, dwl 16.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Alfred Stanley Houghton^1,2

M, #78812, b. 1 October 1925, d. 9 March 2003

Family 1: Jeannette Habersack

Marriage*: Alfred Stanley Houghton married Jeannette Habersack on Jun 19, 1948 at Allegany, NY, USA.
Divorce*: Alfred Stanley Houghton and Jeannette Habersack were divorced on May 7, 1970 at Brevard, FL, USA.

Family 2: Mary Josephine Richardson

Marriage*: Alfred Stanley Houghton married Mary Josephine Richardson on Dec 11, 1979 at Orange, FL, USA.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 1, 1925

Tampa, FL, USA, age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census³

Mil. Draft

Oct 4, 1943

Whitestone, NY, USA, American Airlines

Research

1944

Mil. Enls

Jan 31, 1944

Fort Dix, NJ, USA, Name: Alfred S Houghton Birth Year: 1925 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Florida State: New York County or City: Queens Enlistment Date: 31 Jan 1944 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Fort Dix Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status) Source: Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer Education: 3 years of high school Civil Occupation: Gunsmith* (Armorer), Diesel Mechanic (Automobile mechanic, Diesel engine), Camera Repairman (still camera), Instrument Repairman, Nonelectrical (Instrument maker), Utility Repairman (Mechanic, general), Equipment Maintenance Man, Motion Picture equipment Marital Status: Single, without dependents²

Marriage

Jun 19, 1948

Allegany, NY, USA

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 24, Pyroscape, mechanical engineer; living with wife's mother Margaret Habersack, 46, widow, Pa

Divorce

May 7, 1970

Brevard, FL, USA

Marriage

Dec 11, 1979

Orange, FL, USA

Death

Mar 9, 2003

Pedigree

Citations

[S1392] Intelius, online http://www.intelius.com/
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens Co., New York; Roll: 1592; Enumeration District: 835, sheet 2B; line 60, dwl 16.

Edith G. Houghton¹

F, #78813, b. 3 June 1886, d. January 1979

Family: Gouverneur Halstead Nixon

Marriage*: Edith G. Houghton married Gouverneur Halstead Nixon on circa 1918 age 37 and 28.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 3, 1886

NY, USA, Dec 1888, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1918

age 37 and 28¹

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 49, a chemist and president of a chemical lab, D.D. Williamson¹

1940 Census

1940

age 49, president, chemical co.²

Residence

1950

Flushing, Queens, NY, USA³

1950 US Census

1950

New Yiork, NY, USA, age 61, widow, chemist, ass. treasurer, director

Death

Jan, 1979

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2737; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41-868; line 3, dwl 33-10.
[S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sept 17, 1950.

Gouverneur Halstead Nixon^1,2

M, #78814, b. August 1881, d. 26 July 1944

Family: Edith G. Houghton

Marriage*: Gouverneur Halstead Nixon married Edith G. Houghton, daughter of Walter St. John Houghton and Ida Grace (?), on circa 1918 age 37 and 28.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug, 1881

NY, USA, age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1918

age 37 and 28¹

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 49, a chemist and president of a chemical lab, D.D. Williamson¹

1940 Census

1940

age 49, president, chemical co.³

Death

Jul 26, 1944

ParentsS

Theodore Totten Nixon 1853 – 1902 & Harriet Isabelle "Hattie" Bodly 1856 – 1917; parents born in NY

Occupation

D.D. Williamson (DDW) is a global, privately held corporation providing caramel color, burnt sugar & natural colorings for the food and beverage industry. In 1865, Dutch immigrant Douw Ditmars Williamson founded D.D. Williamson in New York to manufacture burnt sugars for the brewing industry. The caramel industry moved into coloring cola and many other foods following Prohibition and the Great Depression.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.
[S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sept 17, 1950.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2737; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41-868; line 3, dwl 33-10.

Ida Houghton Nixon¹

F, #78815, b. 25 May 1919, d. 13 September 1998

Family: Dwight Eliot Foster Jr

Marriage*: Ida Houghton Nixon married Dwight Eliot Foster Jr on Sep 16, 1950 at First Congregational Church, Flushing, NY, USA.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 25, 1919

NY, USA, age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

New Yiork, NY, USA, age 61, widow, chemist, ass. treasurer, director

Marriage

Sep, 1950

Ida Houghton Nixon Wed

September 17, 1950, Sunday

Page 101, 66 words

Marriage

Sep 16, 1950

First Congregational Church, Flushing, NY, USA²

Death

Sep 13, 1998

Birdgehampton, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.
[S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sept 17, 1950.

Harriet B. Nixon¹

F, #78816, b. 8 January 1925, d. 17 February 1995

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jan 8, 1925

NY, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census¹

Death

Feb 17, 1995

Flushing, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.

Gouverneur Nixon¹

M, #78817, b. circa 1928

Family: Dorothy P. (?)

Marriage*: Gouverneur Nixon married Dorothy P. (?)

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1928

NY, USA, age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

Graduation

1950

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA, Engineering

Occupation

between 1950 and 1992

President of D.D.Williamson, world's largest supplier of caramel color.

Marriage

Residence

Louisville, KY, USA

Biography

Princeton University E-Quad News

When business is a family affair

Princeton alums thrive in caramel coloring market

Distinguished Alumni a continuing series

by Ann Haver-Allen

The international headquarters of the world's largest manufacturer of caramel coloring is located in a building as unassuming as the family behind the business.

Tucked into the outskirts of a quaint Louisville, Ky., neighborhood known for its great antiques stores, the home for D.D. Williamson's operations can easily be missed at first. It takes a closer look to zero in on the two-story brick building.

D.D.Williamson is owned and operated by the Nixon family. Gouverneur H. (Bo) Nixon '50, the patriarch of the family, retired from the business in 1992. Son Theodore H. (Ted) Nixon '74 is president and chief executive officer. Daughter Edith H. (Edie) Nixon '79 is chief information officer. Ted and Edie's siblings, Anne, Sally, and Sandy are also involved to varying degrees in the family business.

"There have been some satisfying things in my life," Mr. Nixon said. "My wife and I have been very fortunate in raising children who work together every day and at the end of the day are still friends. The other thing that is satisfying is to have completely passed on the business to the next generation. People ask how my transition was. When I walked out the door, I really walked out the door. I didn't want an office here or a presence here. I had confidence in them, and I became involved with volunteer work. It was a complete transition, and it was very satisfying because everyone gets along."

Photo by Ann Haver-Allen

The Nixon family plays together and works together. Pictured outside the international headquarters for D.D.Williamson are, from left Gouverneur H. (Bo) Nixon, Edith H. (Edie) Nixon, and Theodore H. (Ted) Nixon.

D.D.Williamson is the world's largest supplier of caramel color. The company holds about 70 percent of the world market share for caramel color used by the soft drink industry.

"Each and every day 1.2 billion servings of food products are sold with our food coloring, whether it's a softdrink that's sold in China or soy sauce in Beijing," Ted said. "We have 150 people around the world who are manufacturing product that is sold and consumed 1.2 billion times per day."

In addition to the Louis-ville location, D.D.Williamson has manufacturing facilities in Modesto, Calif; Cork, Ireland; Gurabo, Puerto Rico; Shanghai, China; and Swaziland, Africa. A plant is planned for Brazil.

D.D.Williamson, founded in 1865 in New York as a flavoring company, began moving operations to Louisville in 1948. Bo Nixon joined the business after earning his degree in basic engineering in 1950. His father had joined D.D.Williamson when he was only 16. Bo Nixon's father and a partner bought the company in the early 1930s. The both died in the 1940s and some 30 years later, the company bought the partner's widow's interest and D.D.Williamson became wholly owned by the Nixon family.

The company began to go global during Mr. Nixon's tenure. He said the family has always considered the world as their market.

"I think that for a company our size, we were ahead of the times," Edie said. Ted agreed.

"It's very easy to look back and say that in 1978 going into Ireland was easy," he said. "But when we went into Ireland, at least four competitors had been approached and all had declined.

"We don't even perceive barriers. There were lots of things that we had to overcome and deal with, but that's life. I think that's been exciting."

Ted said the engineering education they obtained at Princeton is a big factor in how they do business. Edie concurred. The tenacity and the problem-solving skills needed to make it through Princeton are crucial to success in business.

"Your ability to analyze and overcome adversities is probably the most important tool you will ever use," Ted said. "There are plenty of times when the dice don't roll your way, when somebody throws something in your way. When the dice rolls the right way, that's easy. But the reason you get that roll is because you hung in long enough. The dice will not always roll your way, so you better be able to understand how to tough it up, overcome the odds, and restack them in your favor so that you have options."

The Nixons credit a lot of their success to their "family" approach to business. Employees are called associates. When hired, they are welcomed into the Williamson family. A scholarship fund ensures that every associate's child who wants to go to college can. And the company, against the advise of financial consultants, still provides a defined benefits retirement plan.

"We view ourselves as a family," Edie said. "The entire company is the Williamson family. We have only about 150 associates worldwide, so we know the names of all the wives and the children. It's neat. Retired employees call in occasionally to see how everyone is doing."

Ted added that one of the company's greatest strengths is that "we are all a team." He said building an organization like D.D.Williamson would be an impossible undertaking for just three people, who all live in the same city. Associates are key to the success of the company. Many associates join D.D.Williamson for life.

"One of our associates started with us when we were in Long Island City, and he's now been with us for 52 years," Edie said. "It's not unusual for employees to be with us 30 to 35 years."

Ted added that it's just fun working with people who get along. "It's been rewarding," he said.

The business's creed of trust and integrity began in the Nixon home.

"I think that one of the real consistent values that we have had--and that is the real focus for us at Williamson--is our trust and integrity. If we don't do anything else, we are going to do it right and do it so that we can live with ourselves at the end of the day. That's what defines us today, tomorrow, and hopefully 20 or 30 years from now."

The elder Mr. Nixon was a classmate of David Billington '50, Gordon Y.S. Wu Professor of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Professor Billington was academic adviser to Edie.

"The Nixons are the kind of people who hold things together without ever calling attention to themselves," Professor Billington said of his long-time friend and classmate. "They are pillars of the community, but never like to be in the forefront."

Edie agreed that she prefers to do her good deeds without calling attention to herself.

"I can get a lot more done incognito, and that's more fun," she said. "You can do a lot more if people don't know who you are or what you are associated with. I get a lot of joy from giving back to the community. I think we were blessed with a great family and a great life, and some people aren't so blessed. I am going to do whatever I can for the community, whether it's here in Louisville or in Ireland."

Ted added that there are really no limits to what you can do when you don't care who gets the credit. He said that 5 percent of the company's bottom line is funneled back into the community.

"We are fairly active in the community, and yet we have no need for our name to be associated with events," Ted said. "I have always found that the more you give, the more you receive."

In fact, keeping the D.D.Williamson name is one way of insulat ing the family against direct recognition.

"D.D.Williamson is a name that is known in the industry," Ted said. "We have a good name, why mess with it? It does say something about how we are as a family and how we approach business."

Mr. Nixon advises people starting in business today to set their priorities from the beginning.

"One of the big differences in business today than when I started is that with cell phones, beepers, and email, you are never away from business," he said. "You have to set your priorities. Make time for family and say this is family time. Otherwise, you could work 24 hours a day. I think it's important to say, don't make business your whole life."

Edie advises to choose a satisfying career over big bucks. Ted added that a solid grounding with good values is essential.

"You need to keep your values up," he said. "Sometimes that means moving on to a different job because you may be asked to do something you are uncomfortable with. A lot of people have been caught up in the end justifies the means game, but it's a very slippery slope."

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.

Elizabeth Abbe¹

F, #78818, b. November 1862

Family: William Roswell Houghton

Marriage*: Elizabeth Abbe married William Roswell Houghton on circa 1883 she 20; mar 17 years in 1900 census.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Nov, 1862

NJ, USA, age 37 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1930 census²

Marriage

circa 1883

she 20; mar 17 years in 1900 census

1900 Census

1900

Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 40, machinist; 6 children born, 4 living; Catherine Elebs?, mother(in law?), Jun 1825, Germany³

1910 Census

1910

Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 51, sewing machine foreman⁴

1920 Census

1920

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow; next door to Solon and Eva; mother-in-law⁵

ParentsD

parents born in Baden, Germany²

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://books.google.com/books
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 1087; page 38, sheet 1A; line 31, dwl 149-27-64-82.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth, Ward 8, Union Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 107; Sheet: 10B; line 77, dwl 1059-173-242.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth Ward 12, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T624_910; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82; line 13, dwl 1059-37-45.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-175.

Dr. Solon W. Merrill¹

M, #78819, b. between 1875 and 1877, d. before 1955

Family: Eva Elizabeth Houghton

Marriage*: Dr. Solon W. Merrill married Eva Elizabeth Houghton, daughter of William Roswell Houghton and Elizabeth Abbe, on 1910 at NJ, USA, age 33 and 24.

Biography

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Birth

between 1875 and 1877

ME, USA, age 45 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

1910

NJ, USA, age 33 and 24

1920 Census

1920

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, medical doctor²

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 53, a physician with own practice¹

Death

before 1955

ParentsS

parents born in ME²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 1087; page 38, sheet 1A; line 31, dwl 149-27-64-82.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-174.

William Roswell Houghton¹

M, #78820, b. September 1859, d. before 1920

Family: Elizabeth Abbe

Marriage*: William Roswell Houghton married Elizabeth Abbe on circa 1883 she 20; mar 17 years in 1900 census.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep, 1859

NJ, USA, age 40 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census; NY in Eva's 1920 census²

1880 Census

1880

Hyde Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 25, machinist³

Marriage

circa 1883

she 20; mar 17 years in 1900 census

1900 Census

1900

Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 40, machinist; 6 children born, 4 living; Catherine Elebs?, mother(in law?), Jun 1825, Germany²

1910 Census

1910

Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 51, sewing machine foreman⁴

Death

before 1920

wife is widow⁵

ParentsS

parents born in NJ

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://books.google.com/books
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth, Ward 8, Union Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 107; Sheet: 10B; line 77, dwl 1059-173-242.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hyde Park, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 199; Family History Film: 1254199; Page: 108C; Enumeration District: 193; line 40.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth Ward 12, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T624_910; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82; line 13, dwl 1059-37-45.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-175.

Eva Elizabeth Houghton¹

F, #78821, b. September 1884, d. 15 October 1955

Family: Dr. Solon W. Merrill

Marriage*: Eva Elizabeth Houghton married Dr. Solon W. Merrill on 1910 at NJ, USA, age 33 and 24.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep, 1884

NY, USA, age 15 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

1910

NJ, USA, age 33 and 24

1920 Census

1920

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, medical doctor²

1950 US Census

1950

Peekskill, NY, USA, age 65, widow, and 3 lodgers, and sister Clara N. Moore, 81, widow, NY

Death

Oct 15, 1955

Huntington, NY, USA

Obituary

Oct 16, 1955

New York, New York Co., NY, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 1087; page 38, sheet 1A; line 31, dwl 149-27-64-82.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-174.
[S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.

Isaac Ishmael Haughton

M, #78822, b. 17 June 1890, d. September 1971

Family: Nancy (?)

Marriage*: Isaac Ishmael Haughton married Nancy (?) on circa 1920 age 30 and 29.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 17, 1890

Jamaica, BWI

Immigration

1913

Naturalization

Apr 12, 1913

New York, NY, USA, age 24, Black; elevator operator

Mil. Draft

1917

Manhatten, NY, USA, age 27, laborer, Manhatten Brass Co.

Marriage

circa 1920

age 30 and 29¹

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 39, a buildings mechanic¹

1940 Census

1940

New York, NY, USA, age 51, WPA mechanic; and 5 boarders

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 60, sheet metal works co. machinist

Death

Sep, 1971

Jamaica, NY, USA

ParentsS

parents born in British West Indies¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1597; Enumeration District: 335; sheet 16B; line 91, dwl 10733-247-291.

Nancy (?)¹

F, #78823, b. circa 1891

Family: Isaac Ishmael Haughton

Marriage*: Nancy (?) married Isaac Ishmael Haughton on circa 1920 age 30 and 29.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1891

NC, USA, age 38 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1920

age 30 and 29¹

1940 Census

1940

New York, NY, USA, age 51, WPA mechanic; and 5 boarders

ParentsD

parents born in NC¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1597; Enumeration District: 335; sheet 16B; line 91, dwl 10733-247-291.

Marjorie B. (?)^1,2

F, #78824, b. circa 1890

Family: Augustus French Houghton

Marriage*: Marjorie B. (?) married Augustus French Houghton, son of Francis Walter Houghton Esq. and Maria Caldwell Palmer, on circa 1918 age 39 and 28.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1890

PA, USA, age 39 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1918

age 39 and 28¹

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 50, an assistant manager of exporting company¹

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 71, publishing co., automotive lode counselor

Living

1951

New York, New York Co., NY, USA³

ParentsD

father born in MA, mother born in MD¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 352; page 212, sheet 17A; line 44, dwl 18-171-280.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1754135.
[S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sep 25, 1951.

William Joseph Houghton^1,2

M, #78825, b. 24 February 1905, d. May 1971

Family: Margaret (?)

Marriage*: William Joseph Houghton married Margaret (?) on circa 1928 age 24 and 23.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 24, 1905

NY, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1928

age 24 and 23³

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 25, a milk route salesman³

1950 US Census

1950

New York, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, milk co. foreman

Death

May, 1971

Pedigree

Citations

[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.
[S415] E-mail from Mary Belser, May 15, 2010.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 355; sheet 1B; line 64, dwl 28.

Margaret (?)¹

F, #78826, b. circa 1905

Family: William Joseph Houghton

Marriage*: Margaret (?) married William Joseph Houghton, son of Michael F. Houghton and Josephine Maroney, on circa 1928 age 24 and 23.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1905

NY, USA, age 24 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1928

age 24 and 23¹

1950 US Census

1950

New York, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, milk co. foreman

ParentsD

parents born in Irish Free State¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 355; sheet 1B; line 64, dwl 28.

Charles Frederick Houghton¹

M, #78827, b. 1 August 1881

Family: Louise (?)

Marriage*: Charles Frederick Houghton married Louise (?) on circa 1903 age 22 and 16.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 1, 1881

NY, USA, Sep 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1903

age 22 and 16²

Occupation

1910

shop iron worker

Mil. Enls

Sep 12, 1918

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 37, iron worker, Vulcan Rail Construction Co.¹

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, construction company iron worker³

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 48, an ironworker²

ParentsS

parents born in NY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1754615.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 266; line 19, dwl 363-95-302.

Louise (?)¹

F, #78828, b. circa 1887

Family: Charles Frederick Houghton

Marriage*: Louise (?) married Charles Frederick Houghton, son of Charles Houghton and Anna Florence (?), on circa 1903 age 22 and 16.¹

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1887

NY, USA, age 22 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1903

age 22 and 16¹

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, construction company iron worker²

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 266; line 19, dwl 363-95-302.

Mervin Arthur Houghton¹

M, #78829, b. 16 December 1906, d. 3 December 1979

Family: Ellen Warfield

Marriage*: Mervin Arthur Houghton married Ellen Warfield on Oct 29, 1929 age 22 and 21.¹

Biography

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Birth

Dec 16, 1906

NY, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Oct 29, 1929

age 22 and 21¹

Occupation

1930

radio installation

1940 Census

1940

age 33, bookbinder

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 42, a shipping clerk

Death

Dec 3, 1979

Broward, FL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.

Ellen Warfield

F, #78830, b. circa 1907

Family: Mervin Arthur Houghton

Marriage*: Ellen Warfield married Mervin Arthur Houghton, son of Charles Frederick Houghton and Louise (?), on Oct 29, 1929 age 22 and 21.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1907

NY, USA, age 22 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Oct 29, 1929

age 22 and 21¹

Occupation

1930

dept. store bookkeeper

1940 Census

1940

age 33, bookbinder

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 42, a shipping clerk

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.

Catherine Houghton¹

F, #78831, b. circa 1911

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1911

NY, USA, age 3 in 1915 census; age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Queens, NY, USA²

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 365; page 157, sheet 23A; line 16, dwl 14420-268-450.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 4, Queens, New York; Roll: T625_1233; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 284.

Anna Houghton¹

F, #78832, b. circa 1906

Family: John A. Spegele

Marriage*: Anna Houghton married John A. Spegele on circa 1928 age 24 and 24.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1906

NY, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census²

Census

1915

Jamaica, Queens Co., NY, USA, living with grandmother Bridget McManus³

Marriage

circa 1928

age 24 and 24¹

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 24, commercial radio salesman¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 365; page 157, sheet 23A; line 16, dwl 14420-268-450.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Ward 4, Queens, New York; Roll: T624_1065; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1272; line 37, dwl 8-99-120.
[S235] U.S. Census, Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 04; City: New York; County: Queens; Page: 02.

John A. Spegele¹

M, #78833, b. circa 1906

Family: Anna Houghton

Marriage*: John A. Spegele married Anna Houghton, daughter of Frank Henry Houghton and Mary McManus, on circa 1928 age 24 and 24.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1906

NY, USA, age 24 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1928

age 24 and 24¹

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 24, commercial radio salesman¹

ParentsS

father born in NY, mother born in Germany

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 365; page 157, sheet 23A; line 16, dwl 14420-268-450.

Thema Houghton¹

F, #78834, b. circa 1897

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1897

NY, USA, age 32 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1920

age 23

1930 Census

1930

Springfield Gardens, Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 32,¹

ParentsD

parents born in Norway¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1600; Enumeration District: 1210; sheet 7B; line 80, dwl 17254-79-88.

Naomi M. White¹

F, #78835, b. circa 1896

Family: Thomas F. Houghton

Marriage*: Naomi M. White married Thomas F. Houghton, son of George A. Houghton and Sarah A. (?), on circa 1919 age 23 and 23.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1896

NY, USA, age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1919

age 23 and 23¹

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, NY, USA, age 23, Ford Co. clerk²

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 33, sewing machine clerk¹

1940 Census

1940

Floral Park, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 44, Singer S. mach. clerk³

ParentsD

father born in England, mother born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1608; Enumeration District: 521; page 132, sheet 10A; line 5, dwl 10421-150-231.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 17, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1170; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1022.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Floral Park, Nassau, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02683; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30-21.

Douglas Willard Houghton¹

M, #78836, b. 26 April 1922, d. 25 May 2005

Family: Elizabeth Ann Brenn

Marriage*: Douglas Willard Houghton married Elizabeth Ann Brenn on Nov 11, 1944 at FL, USA.²

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr 26, 1922

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census^1,2

Graduation

A graduate of Sewanaka High School, attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where he as a member of Beta Theta Pi.

Mil. Serv.

1944

Lt. Houghton is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and recently returned after two and one-half years overseas. Was a Merchant Marine and a World War II veteran.

Research

Marriage

Nov 11, 1944

FL, USA²

1950 US Census

1950

Hempstead, NY, USA, age 27, sewing machine co. accounting work

Emigration

1984

Huntington, NY, USA, to St. Peterburg, FL

Residence

Clearwater, FL, USA

Death

May 25, 2005

Mease Dunedin Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA, age 83²

Obituary

May 28, 2005

St. Petersburg, FL, USA, St. Petersburg Times (FL) - May 28, 2005
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON, DOUGLAS W.
HOUGHTON, DOUGLAS W., 83, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (May 25, 2005) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1984 from Huntington, N.Y. He worked as a vice president of sales for Gelman Industries in Farmingdale, N.Y. He was a Merchant Marine and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth "Betty"; a son, Thomas, Dunedin; two daughters, Bonnie Murphy, Buzzard's Bay, Mass., and Caryl LaRoe, Colchester, Vt; and three grandchildren, Jennifer LaRoe, Matthew LaRoe and Melissa LaRoe, all of Colechester. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1608; Enumeration District: 521; page 132, sheet 10A; line 5, dwl 10421-150-231.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

John Edward Houghton¹

M, #78837, b. 21 October 1881, d. 1938

Family: Lucretia Elizabeth Welch

Marriage*: John Edward Houghton married Lucretia Elizabeth Welch on circa 1905 age 21 and 20.⁴

Biography

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Birth

Oct 21, 1881

Birkenhead, Chesire, England, WWI: 21 Oct 1881; Oct 1878, age 21, England, in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 38, NY, in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census^1,2

Immigration

1889

1890 in 1900 census³

Occupation

1900

a printer

Marriage

circa 1905

age 21 and 20⁴

1910 Census

1910

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 28, shop printer³

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 37, a printer¹

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, paper works printer⁵

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA⁶

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, a printer in a shop⁴

Death

1938

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1754229.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York; Roll: T623_1060; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 376; line 63, dwl 104.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_973; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 686;
line 59, dwl 720-81-153.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1610; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 7B; line 55, dwl 8086-108-163.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 270; line 4, dwl 918-22-58.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 142, E.D. 270, Sh. 14, Ln. 9.

Lucretia Elizabeth Welch

F, #78838, b. 23 June 1878, d. 17 May 1965

Family: John Edward Houghton

Marriage*: Lucretia Elizabeth Welch married John Edward Houghton, son of William Houghton and Mary Anne Ellis, on circa 1905 age 21 and 20.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jun 23, 1878

Brooklyn, NY, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census

Marriage

circa 1905

age 21 and 20¹

1910 Census

1910

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 28, shop printer²

1920 Census

1920

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, paper works printer³

1930 Census

1930

Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, a printer in a shop¹

1940 Census

1940

New York, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 61, widow, none⁴

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 33, single, retail dept. store, special patrolman

Death

May 17, 1965

Brooklyn, NY, USA

ParentsD

Benjamin Welch Welsch
1847–1909
Catherine Katherine Moffatt
1850–1879; parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1610; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 7B; line 55, dwl 8086-108-163.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_973; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 686;
line 59, dwl 720-81-153.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 270; line 4, dwl 918-22-58.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2608; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 24-2358; line 7, dwl 163.

Emma Houghton¹

F, #78839, b. circa 1920

Family: (?) Wolpiuk

Marriage*: Emma Houghton married (?) Wolpiuk.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1920

NY, USA, age 10 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

hardware store saleslady

Marriage

Residence

1963

Cambria Heights, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1610; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 7B; line 55, dwl 8086-108-163.

Eva Houghton¹

F, #78840, b. circa 1867

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1867

NY, USA, age 62 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1888

age 21; mar 22 y in 1910 census

Note

1910

3 children born, 2 living

1910 Census

1910

Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 43, day work, at home, separated²

1920 Census

1920

Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 52, single, housekeeper for private family³

1930 Census

1930

Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 62, a widow, a servant for Raymond and Gertrude Johann⁴

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1638; Enumeration District: 35; page 102, sheet 3A; line 5, dwl 11-56-61.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 5, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_920; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 22; line 51, dwl 34-57-105.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 15, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1082; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 76; line 3, dwl 95-139-255.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1638; Enumeration District: 35; page 102, sheet 3A; line 5, dwl 11-56-61.