Houghton Surname Project

Purl B. Houghton¹

F, #78901, b. 20 September 1883, d. 3 August 1887

Father*: Asa Josiah Houghton¹ b. Dec 1854, d. 1920
Mother*: Sarah Jane Allen¹ b. Jan 1857, d. 1930

Biography

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Birth

Sep 20, 1883

PA, USA¹

Death

Aug 3, 1887

PA, USA¹

Burial

Barnes Cemetery, Sheffield Twp, Warren Co., PA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Joe Stout, Dec. 2004.

Johnny W. Houghton¹

M, #78902, b. 4 November 1889, d. 16 November 1894

Father*: Asa Josiah Houghton¹ b. Dec 1854, d. 1920
Mother*: Sarah Jane Allen¹ b. Jan 1857, d. 1930

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Birth

Nov 4, 1889

PA, USA¹

Death

Nov 16, 1894

PA, USA¹

Burial

Barnes Cemetery, Sheffield Twp, Warren Co., PA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Joe Stout, Dec. 2004.

Hiram T. Houghton¹

M, #78903, b. 10 September 1891, d. 7 August 1894

Father*: Asa Josiah Houghton¹ b. Dec 1854, d. 1920
Mother*: Sarah Jane Allen¹ b. Jan 1857, d. 1930

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Birth

Sep 10, 1891

PA, USA¹

Death

Aug 7, 1894

PA, USA¹

Burial

Barnes Cemetery, Sheffield Twp, Warren Co., PA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Joe Stout, Dec. 2004.

Pauline Barnes¹

F, #78904

Father*: Arthur L. Barnes¹ b. 21 Oct 1871, d. 27 Apr 1963
Mother*: Anna (?)

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Joe Stout, Dec. 2004.

Linwood Barnes¹

M, #78905

Father*: Arthur L. Barnes¹ b. 21 Oct 1871, d. 27 Apr 1963
Mother*: Anna (?)

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Joe Stout, Dec. 2004.

Kenneth Barnes¹

M, #78906

Father*: Arthur L. Barnes¹ b. 21 Oct 1871, d. 27 Apr 1963
Mother*: Anna (?)

Biography

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Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Joe Stout, Dec. 2004.

Anna (?)¹

F, #78907

Family: Arthur L. Barnes b. 21 Oct 1871, d. 27 Apr 1963

Marriage*: Anna (?) married Arthur L. Barnes, son of Alonzo Pierpont Barnes and Marvel MariaAmelia Houghton.¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

Divorce

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Joe Stout, Dec. 2004.

Theresa Dunnigan

F, #78908, b. September 1867

Family: John J. Houghton b. Jun 1864, d. b 1910

Marriage*: Theresa Dunnigan married John J. Houghton on circa 1888 she age 18; mar 12 years in 1900 census.¹

Joseph James Houghton+¹ b. 1 Mar 1895, d. 23 Nov 1942
Charles Houghton¹ b. Apr 1900
Grace Houghton⁴ b. c 1903
John Houghton⁴ b. c 1904
Edward W. Houghton³ b. c 1907

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Birth

Sep, 1867

NY, USA, age 32 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1910 census; age 61 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1888

she age 18; mar 12 years in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 35, an electrician¹

Children+

1910

8 children born, 4 living

1910 Census

1910

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 41, at home stitcher, widow; and mother Mary Dunningan, 63, Ireland²

1930 Census

1930

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 61; widow, a dressmaker at home; and John Devaney, 62, a boarder³

ParentsD

father born in NY, mother born in Irish Free State³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: T623 1152; Enumeration District: 88; Sheet 7A; line 10, dwl 263-77-135.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Troy Ward 9, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T624_1070; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 59;
line 75, dwl 344-67-116.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1639; Enumeration District: 95; page 211, sheet 7A; line 30, dwl 3154-88-177.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Troy Ward 9, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T624_1070; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 59; line 75, dwl 344-67-116.

Edward W. Houghton¹

M, #78909, b. circa 1907

Father*: John J. Houghton b. Jun 1864, d. b 1910
Mother*: Theresa Dunnigan¹ b. Sep 1867

Biography

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Birth

circa 1907

NY, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1930

a blacksmith

1930 Census

1930

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 61; widow, a dressmaker at home; and John Devaney, 62, a boarder¹

1940 Census

1940

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, an Edward Houghton, age 30, valve factory blacksmith²

ParentsS

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1639; Enumeration District: 95; page 211, sheet 7A; line 30, dwl 3154-88-177.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2758; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-91; line 25, dwl 102.

John Houghton¹

M, #78910, b. circa 1904

Family: Margaret (?) b. c 1903

Marriage*: John Houghton married Margaret (?) on circa 1925 age 22 and 22.¹

Margaret M. Houghton¹ b. c 1926

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Birth

circa 1904

NY, USA, age 26 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1925

age 22 and 22¹

1930 Census

1930

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 26, a truck driver¹

1940 Census

1940

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 36, beef house salesman²

ParentsS

parents born in NY¹

Duplicate

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, 1904 bd

Duplicate

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, 1904 bd

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1639; Enumeration District: 97; page 247, sheet 7A; line 17, dwl 3058-110-176.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2758; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 42-123; line 19, dwl 3046.

Margaret (?)¹

F, #78911, b. circa 1903

Family: John Houghton b. c 1904

Marriage*: Margaret (?) married John Houghton on circa 1925 age 22 and 22.¹

Margaret M. Houghton¹ b. c 1926

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Birth

circa 1903

CT, USA, age 26 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1925

age 22 and 22¹

1940 Census

1940

Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 36, beef house salesman²

ParentsD

father born in CT, mother born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1639; Enumeration District: 97; page 247, sheet 7A; line 17, dwl 3058-110-176.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2758; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 42-123; line 19, dwl 3046.

Margaret M. Houghton¹

F, #78912, b. circa 1926

Father*: John Houghton¹ b. c 1904
Mother*: Margaret (?)¹ b. c 1903

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Birth

circa 1926

NY, USA, age 3 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; Roll: 1639; Enumeration District: 97; page 247, sheet 7A; line 17, dwl 3058-110-176.

Edith L. Houghton¹

F, #78913, b. circa 1847

Biography

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Birth

circa 1847

England, age 82 in 1930 census¹

Immigration

1889

1930 Census

1930

Mariners Family Asylum, Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 82¹

ParentsD

parents born in England¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1612; Enumeration District: 5; page 97, sheet 20A; line 17.

Albert Houghton¹

M, #78914

Family: Elizabeth (?)

Marriage*: Albert Houghton married Elizabeth (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

USA, no date¹

Marriage

1930 Census

1930

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, and his unnamed mother¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 15; page 6A, sheet 35; line 196-97-97.

Elizabeth (?)¹

F, #78915

Family: Albert Houghton

Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Albert Houghton.¹

Biography

Birth

USA, no date¹

Corresponded with author

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 15; page 6A, sheet 35; line 196-97-97.

Charles Edward Houghton¹

M, #78916, b. 10 January 1876, d. 15 September 1935

Mother*: Emma Houghton² b. Apr 1855

Family: Mary V. (?) b. c 1885

Marriage*: Charles Edward Houghton married Mary V. (?) on circa 1905 age 24 and 20.⁴

Joseph J. Houghton³ b. c 1907
Dorothy F. Houghton+³ b. c 1908
Rose Houghton³ b. c 1909
Vincent Houghton⁵ b. c 1917
Rita Houghton⁴ b. c 1920
Jean Houghton⁴ b. c 1923

Biography

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Birth

Jan 10, 1876

NY, USA, WWI Draft name; censuses: 1881; age 19 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census^3,1

1900 Census

1900

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 45, widowed, a servant; 2 children born and living²

Marriage

circa 1905

age 24 and 20⁴

1910 Census

1910

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 29, concrete mix engineer³

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Staten Island, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 42, ship fitter, Staton Island Ship Bldg. Co.¹

1920 Census

1920

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 38, shipyard fitter⁵

1930 Census

1930

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 48, a city truck driver⁴

Death

Sep 15, 1935

Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 50; cert. 1625⁶

Research

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1818490.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Ward 3, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: T623 1154; Enumeration District: 599; Sheet 21B; line 51.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond Ward 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T624_1072; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1302; line 10, dwl 1196-24-29.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 131; page 75, sheet 11A; line 11, dwl 1275-141-171.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T625_1238; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1564; line 67, dwl 417-51-58.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.germangenealogy.group.com.

Mary V. (?)¹

F, #78917, b. circa 1885

Family: Charles Edward Houghton b. 10 Jan 1876, d. 15 Sep 1935

Marriage*: Mary V. (?) married Charles Edward Houghton, son of Emma Houghton, on circa 1905 age 24 and 20.²

Joseph J. Houghton¹ b. c 1907
Dorothy F. Houghton+¹ b. c 1908
Rose Houghton¹ b. c 1909
Vincent Houghton³ b. c 1917
Rita Houghton² b. c 1920
Jean Houghton² b. c 1923

Biography

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Birth

circa 1885

NY, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1905

age 24 and 20²

1910 Census

1910

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 29, concrete mix engineer¹

1920 Census

1920

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 38, shipyard fitter³

1930 Census

1930

Richmond, Richmond Co., NY, USA, age 48, a city truck driver²

ParentsD

parents born in NY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond Ward 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T624_1072; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1302; line 10, dwl 1196-24-29.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 131; page 75, sheet 11A; line 11, dwl 1275-141-171.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T625_1238; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1564; line 67, dwl 417-51-58.

Rita Houghton¹

F, #78918, b. circa 1920

Father*: Charles Edward Houghton¹ b. 10 Jan 1876, d. 15 Sep 1935
Mother*: Mary V. (?)¹ b. c 1885

Biography

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Birth

circa 1920

NY, USA, age 3/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 131; page 75, sheet 11A; line 11, dwl 1275-141-171.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond Assembly District 1, Richmond, New York; Roll: T625_1238; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1564; line 67, dwl 417-51-58.

Jean Houghton¹

M, #78919, b. circa 1923

Father*: Charles Edward Houghton¹ b. 10 Jan 1876, d. 15 Sep 1935
Mother*: Mary V. (?)¹ b. c 1885

Biography

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Birth

circa 1923

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

Residence

1935

Staten Island, Richmond Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 131; page 75, sheet 11A; line 11, dwl 1275-141-171.

Catherine Holly¹

F, #78920, b. circa 1904

Family: Frank G Houghton b. 6 Sep 1903, d. Feb 1969

Marriage*: Catherine Holly married Frank G Houghton, son of Franklin James Houghton and Matilda Rottler, on Jan 4, 1927 at Manhattan, NY, USA, age 23 and 20.²

Bruce Robert Houghton¹ b. 18 Jan 1926, d. 29 May 1988
Frank Houghton² b. c 1928
Arlene Houghton¹ b. c 1931
Beverly Houghton¹ b. c 1935
Catherine A. Houghton¹ b. c 1937

Biography

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Birth

circa 1904

PA, USA, age 25 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Jan 4, 1927

Manhattan, NY, USA, age 23 and 20²

1940 Census

1940

New York, Richard Co., NY, USA, age 36, petrolium marine engineer³

1950 US Census

1950

New York, NY, USA, age 46, petroleum refinery chief engineer

ParentsD

parents born in PA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 143; sheet 12B; line 92, dwl 1023-169-189.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Richmond, New York; Roll: T627_2761; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 43-72; line 62, dwl 196.

Frank Houghton¹

M, #78921, b. circa 1928

Father*: Frank G Houghton¹ b. 6 Sep 1903, d. Feb 1969
Mother*: Catherine Holly¹ b. c 1904

Biography

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Birth

circa 1928

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

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., New York; Roll: 1613; Enumeration District: 143; sheet 12B; line 92, dwl 1023-169-189.

Horace Houghton¹

M, #78922, b. circa 1909

Biography

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Birth

circa 1909

age 20 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Haverstraw, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 20, a lodger; enumerated in Boston, MA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Haverstraw, Rockland Co., New York; Roll: 1640; Enumeration District: 11; sheet 4B; line 54, dwl 56-90-101.

Nina Houghton¹

F, #78923, b. circa 1914, d. 26 May 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family 1: Joseph Schofield d. 1952

Marriage*: Nina Houghton married Joseph Schofield on 1946.²

Family 2: Joseph Willetts d. 1970

Marriage*: Nina Houghton married Joseph Willetts on 1966.²

Biography

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Birth

circa 1914

Middle Grove, Saratoga Co., NY, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

knitting mill glove operator

Marriage

1946

Marriage

1966

Obituary

May 24, 2014

MRS. NINA HOUGHTON SCHOFIELD-WILLETTS Amsterdam - Mrs. Nina Houghton Schofield-Willetts 100, formerly of Waterford, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at the River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Middle Grove, NY, she was a lifelong resident of Saratoga County and was the daughter of the late Oliver and Caroline Cobart Houghton. A graduate of Albany Business College, she was employed as an Executive Secretary for the D & H Railroad until retiring. She was a member of the Loudonville Community Church. Mrs. Willetts was married to Joseph Schofield in 1946 until his passing away in 1952. She re-married Joseph Willetts in 1966 who passed away in 1970. She was also predeceased by four sisters; Mrs. Dorothy Mould, Mrs. Gloria Freeman, Miss. Leona Houghton and Mrs. Irene Mould, also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and nephews and their spouses. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home 1550 Route 9 Clifton Park. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Memory’s Garden, Colonie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 518-371-5454

Published in The Saratogian on May 28, 2014²

Death

May 26, 2014

River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA, age 100²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Dorothy Houghton¹

F, #78924, b. circa 1919, d. before 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family: (?) Mould

Marriage*: Dorothy Houghton married (?) Mould.²

Biography

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Birth

circa 1919

NY, USA, age 4/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

knitting mill sweater operator

Marriage

Death

before 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Irene Houghton¹

F, #78925, b. circa 1920, d. before 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family: (?) Mould

Marriage*: Irene Houghton married (?) Mould.²

Biography

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Birth

circa 1920

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

Occupation

1940

knitting mill inspector

Marriage

Death

before 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Gloria Houghton¹

F, #78926, b. circa 1924, d. before 2014

Father*: Oliver E. Houghton¹ b. 5 Nov 1880, d. 1965
Mother*: Caroline E. Cobart¹ b. 1894, d. 1975

Family: (?) Freeman

Marriage*: Gloria Houghton married (?) Freeman.²

Biography

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Birth

circa 1924

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

Marriage

Death

before 2014

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: 1643; Enumeration District: 3; page 24, sheet 1A; line 49, dwl 60-10-11.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saratogian/obituary.aspx

Mary Ann (?)¹

F, #78927, b. circa 1881

Family: George Edward Houghton b. 12 Aug 1876, d. Dec 1963

Marriage*: Mary Ann (?) married George Edward Houghton, son of John Houghton and Lillie Mufford, on circa 1902 age 22 and 21; mar 8 y in 1910 census.²
Marriage: Mary Ann (?) married George Edward Houghton, son of John Houghton and Lillie Mufford, on circa 1903.

Nelson L. Houghton² b. 1903
Dorothy A. Houghton² b. c 1908

Biography

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Birth

circa 1881

NY, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census²

Marriage

circa 1902

age 22 and 21; mar 8 y in 1910 census²

1910 Census

1910

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 34, shop machinist³

1920 Census

1920

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 42, Gen. Electric tool grinder⁴

1940 Census

1940

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 63, public school janitor⁵

1950 US Census

1950

Rotterdam, NY, USA, age 73, no occup

ParentsD

parents born in NY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818986.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; page 168, sheet 1A; line 44, dwl 9-13.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1077; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 171; line 3, dwl 188-203.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1262; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 122; line 50, dwl 126-140.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2774; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 47-23; line 78, dwl 330.

Nelson L. Houghton¹

M, #78928, b. 1903

Father*: George Edward Houghton¹ b. 12 Aug 1876, d. Dec 1963
Mother*: Mary Ann (?)¹ b. c 1881

Biography

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Birth

1903

NY, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census^1,2

Occupation

1940

public utility mechanic

Mil. Enls

Sep 9, 1942

Schenectady, NY, USA, Name: Nelson L Houghton Birth Year: 1903 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Schenectady Enlistment Date: 9 Sep 1942 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Albany Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 66 Weight: 157²

Research

Sep 9, 1942

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; page 168, sheet 1A; line 44, dwl 9-13.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Dorothy A. Houghton¹

F, #78929, b. circa 1908

Father*: George Edward Houghton¹ b. 12 Aug 1876, d. Dec 1963
Mother*: Mary Ann (?)¹ b. c 1881

Biography

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Birth

circa 1908

NY, USA, age 1 10/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; page 168, sheet 1A; line 44, dwl 9-13.

Margaret Amanda Dennison¹

F, #78930, b. 28 April 1882, d. 11 March 1960

Family: Edwin D. Houghton b. 14 Jul 1881, d. 5 Feb 1972

Marriage*: Margaret Amanda Dennison married Edwin D. Houghton, son of David Houghton and Mary Harderburgh, on Nov 7, 1904 age 26 and 26.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 28, 1882

NY, USA, age 27 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Nov 7, 1904

age 26 and 26¹

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 28, electric works coil winder, next door to brother Smith Houghton²

1940 Census

1940

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 58, electrical foreman³

1950 US Census

1950

Rotterdam, WA, USA, age 68, no occup.

Death

Mar 11, 1960

Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Park View Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 11B; line 76, dwl 230-240.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 6, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 194; line 52, dwl 8-13.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02774; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 47-23.