Margaret McLough1

F, #79531, b. circa 1920

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1920NJ, USA, age 10 in 1930 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1356; Enumeration District: 164; sheet 10B, line 84, dwl 118-103-263.

Grace Houghton1

F, #79532, b. circa 1915, d. 1997

Family: Raymond O'Brien

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1915NJ, USA, age 15 in 1930 census1
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Jersey City, NJ, USA, age 35, ship repair coppersmith
Death1997
ResearchGiven in 1930 census as niece of Margaret L. Houghton; unclear if daughter of Sarah, also listed or Edward.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1356; Enumeration District: 164; sheet 10B, line 84, dwl 118-103-263.

Minnie E. Houghton1,2

F, #79533, b. November 1866

Family: George L. Thorn

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov, 1866Washington, DC, USA, age 13 in 1880 census; age 33 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1890age 301
1900 Census1900Irvington, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 34, stationary engineer; and Arthur G. Thorn, brother, 262
1910 Census1910Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 42, merchant3
1930 Census1930Kearny, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 90, none, widower1
ParentsDfather born in NY, mother born in NJ1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kearny, Hudson Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1357; Enumeration District: 323; sheet 11B, line 95, dwl 418-198-276.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Irvington, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T623; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 197; line 47, dwl 283.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 8, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_891; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0160; Image: 339; FHL Number: 1374904; line 53, dwl 164.

George L. Thorn1,2

M, #79534, b. May 1866

Family: Minnie E. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay, 1866NJ, USA, age 34 in 1900 census3
Marriagecirca 1890age 301
1900 Census1900Irvington, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 34, stationary engineer; and Arthur G. Thorn, brother, 263
1910 Census1910Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 42, merchant4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kearny, Hudson Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1357; Enumeration District: 323; sheet 11B, line 95, dwl 418-198-276.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Brenda Van Orden, Feb 19, 2012.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Irvington, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T623; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 197; line 47, dwl 283.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 8, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_891; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0160; Image: 339; FHL Number: 1374904; line 53, dwl 164.

Herbert Houghton1

M, #79535, b. circa 1877

Family: Clara Grace (?)

  • Marriage*: Herbert Houghton married Clara Grace (?) on circa 1905 age 28 and 29.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1877NY, USA, age 34 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1905age 28 and 291
1910 Census1910Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 34, machine shop machinist; lodgers2
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918West Hoboken, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 42, envelope machine adjuster, New York NY3
ResidenceSep 12, 1918West Hoboken, Hudson Co., NJ, USA
1920 Census1920West Hoboken, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 43, manufactory machinist4
1930 Census1930Union City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 53, factory machinist1
1940 Census1940Swanton, OH, USA, age 64, foster father; living with Paul and Cleriich Woolcot, 42 & 40, OH, and daughter Audrey Klopfenstein, 17
1950 US Census1950Toledo, OH, USA, age 74, step grandfather; living with: Harold G. Braatz 39; Audrey T. Braatz 27, Regina M. Braatz 13, Lee M. Braatz, 12; Paul R. Braatz, 7, Mary G. Braatz 5
ParentsSparents born in Ireland in 1920 census; parents born in England in 1930 census4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Union City, Hudson Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1358; Enumeration District: 364; sheet 16B, line 98, dwl 505-2-448a.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1006; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 148;
    line 40, dwl 224-70-347.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1765555.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , West Hoboken Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1050; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 327; line 81, dwl 259-203-476.

Clara Grace (?)1

F, #79536, b. circa 1876

Family: Herbert Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1876MI, USA, age 34 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1905age 28 and 292
1910 Census1910Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 34, machine shop machinist; lodgers3
ResidenceSep 12, 1918West Hoboken, Hudson Co., NJ, USA
1920 Census1920West Hoboken, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 43, manufactory machinist4
1940 Census1940Swanton, OH, USA, age 64, foster father; living with Paul and Cleriich Woolcot, 42 & 40, OH, and daughter Audrey Klopfenstein, 17
1950 US Census1950Toledo, OH, USA, age 74, step grandfather; living with: Harold G. Braatz 39; Audrey T. Braatz 27, Regina M. Braatz 13, Lee M. Braatz, 12; Paul R. Braatz, 7, Mary G. Braatz 5
ParentsDparents born in MI2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1765555.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Union City, Hudson Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1358; Enumeration District: 364; sheet 16B, line 98, dwl 505-2-448a.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1006; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 148;
    line 40, dwl 224-70-347.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , West Hoboken Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1050; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 327; line 81, dwl 259-203-476.

Ella (?)1

F, #79537, b. March 1872

Family: David Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar, 1872NJ, USA, age 28 in 1900 census; age "28" in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census; age 69 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1897she age 25; mar 3 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Hopewell, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 28, quarry steam driller; 2 children born, 1 living2
1910 Census1910Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA, age 29, quarry laborer3
1920 Census1920Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA, age 49, rubber company worker4
1930 Census1930Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA, age 58, farm laborer1
1940 Census1940Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA, age 71, none5
ParentsDparents born in NJ1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 22; sheet 6B, line 76, dwl 61-159-161.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 50; Sheet: 2A; line 40, dwl 21-21.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville Ward 3, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T624_895; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 17; line 20, dwl 11-439-445.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1051; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 18; line 10, dwl 34-130-131.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2355; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 10-25.

Raymond Lester Houghton1,2

M, #79538, b. 7 June 1899

Family: Stella Suozzio

  • Marriage*: Raymond Lester Houghton married Stella Suozzio on circa 1934 age 35 and age 28.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 7, 1899NJ, USA, Jun 1898, age 1 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census1
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA, age 19, engineer, contractor, John A. Kelly Co.2
Occupation1930a house painter
Marriagecirca 1934age 35 and age 28
1940 Census1940Stockton, NJ, USA, age 40, painter
1950 US Census1950Stockton, NJ, USA, age 50, painter, contractor
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 22; sheet 6B, line 76, dwl 61-159-161.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1712201.

William W. Houghton1,2

M, #79539, b. circa 1902

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1902NJ, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 18 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census1
Occupation1920rubber company worker
Residence1935Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA
1940 Census1940New Jersey State Hospital at Trenton, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 39, psychiatric inmate3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 22; sheet 6B, line 76, dwl 61-159-161.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1051; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 18; line 10, dwl 34-130-131.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2437; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 27-137.

Mervin Leon Houghton1,2

M, #79540, b. 11 July 1908

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 11, 1908Lambertville, NJ, USA, age 1 11/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census1
Occupation1940retail food store salesman
Mil. EnlsOct 22, 1942Newark, NJ, USA, Name: Mervin L Houghton Birth Year: 1908 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New Jersey State: New Jersey County or City: Hunterdon Enlistment Date: 22 Oct 1942 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Newark Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of high school Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 67 Weight: 1323
ResearchOct 22, 1942
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 22; sheet 6B, line 76, dwl 61-159-161.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1051; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 18; line 10, dwl 34-130-131.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Rose Houghton1

F, #79541, b. circa 1842

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1842NJ, USA, age 88 in 1930 census1
Duplicate
ParentsDparents born in NJ
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 92; sheet 13B, line 80, dwl 66-383-383.

Bertha Houghton1

F, #79542, b. circa 1887

Family: Mark Larue

  • Marriage*: Bertha Houghton married Mark Larue on circa 1912 age 39 and 25.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1887NJ, USA, age 43 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1912age 39 and 251
1930 Census1930Hopewell, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, Rose, age 88, widow1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 92; sheet 13B, line 80, dwl 66-383-383.

Mark Larue1

M, #79543, b. circa 1873

Family: Bertha Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1873NJ, USA, age 57 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1912age 39 and 251
Occupation1930a machinist
1930 Census1930Hopewell, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, Rose, age 88, widow1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 92; sheet 13B, line 80, dwl 66-383-383.

Eleanor L. Houghton1

F, #79544, b. circa 1909

Family: Maurice C. Brachhausen

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1909NJ, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 21 & 22 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Pennington, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 21, a boarder, a public school teacher1
Occupation1936Rahway High School, Rahway, NJ, USA, in commercial dept.2
EngagementApr 28, 1936Newton, NJ, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Pennington, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1362; Enumeration District: 99; sheet 8A, page 74, line 10, dwl 185-186.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times: Apr 28, 1936.

Mary Catherine Houstoun1

F, #79545, b. 6 August 1913, d. 23 January 2005

Family: Joseph Alexander Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 6, 1913MA, USA1
Marriagecirca 19461
1950 US Census1950Chicago, IL, USA, age 38, insurance home office, industrial hygenist; and mother in law Rose A. Houstoun, 67, MA, widow
Residence2005Milton, MA, USA
DeathJan 23, 2005Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, USA1,2
ObituaryJan 27, 2005Houghton, Mary C. "Kay" (Houstoun)           
Age 91, of Milton, Jan. 23. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Loving cousin of Barbara Joy Beatty & her husband Gerry of FL, Edward Dockray & his wife Louise of Canton, Charles Gorman & his wife Rose of Northampton & many cherished friends. Funeral Mass at St. Angela Church, Mattapan, Thurs. morning at 11. Visiting hour at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave, MILTON, Thurs. 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Milton Food Pantry, C/O Parkway Methodist Church, 158 Blue Hills Pkway, Milton 02186. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton, 617-696-4200
Published in the Boston Globe from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/20361437/person/936372658
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Mary C. Houghton - Boston Globe, The (Jan/27/2005).

George Y. Houghton1

M, #79546, b. February 1856

Family: Emma (?)

  • Marriage*: George Y. Houghton married Emma (?) on circa 1877 at England age 22 and 21; mar 23 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb, 1856England, age 44 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1920 census; age 73 in 1930 census; age 84 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1877England, age 22 and 21; mar 23 years in 1900 census1
Immigration18841883 also given; 1886 in 1910 census; 1884 in 1900 & 1920 census3
Naturalization1887
1900 Census1900Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 44, china decorator3
1910 Census1910Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 54, pottery decorator4
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 64, pottery decorator5
1930 Census1930Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 73, a pottery decorator2
1940 Census1940Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 84, none6
ParentsSparents born in England2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 6A, page 39, line 4, dwl 144-95-98.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trention, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 6A, page 39, line 4, dwl 144-95-98.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Ward 8, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 81; Sheet: 20A; line 20, dwl 635-336-338.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 8, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T624_896; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 75; line 74, dwl 655-161-166.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 5, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 68; line 20.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2434; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 27-12.

Emma (?)1

F, #79547, b. December 1856

Family: George Y. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec, 1856England, age 43 in 1900 census; age 52 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census; age 72 in 1930 census; age 83 in 1940 census1
Immigration18702
Marriagecirca 1877England, age 22 and 21; mar 23 years in 1900 census3
Immigration18841883 also given; 1886 in 1910 census; 1884 in 1900 & 1920 census4
Naturalization1887
1900 Census1900Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 44, china decorator4
1910 Census1910Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 54, pottery decorator2
Note19107 children born, 4 living
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 64, pottery decorator5
1930 Census1930Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 73, a pottery decorator1
1940 Census1940Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 84, none6
ParentsDparents born in England1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trention, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 6A, page 39, line 4, dwl 144-95-98.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 8, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T624_896; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 75; line 74, dwl 655-161-166.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 6A, page 39, line 4, dwl 144-95-98.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Ward 8, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 81; Sheet: 20A; line 20, dwl 635-336-338.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 5, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 68; line 20.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2434; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 27-12.

Stella Houghton1

F, #79548, b. July 1886

Family: William E. Bensel

  • Marriage*: Stella Houghton married William E. Bensel on circa 1909 age 21 and 19; mar 1 y in 1910 census.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul, 1886NJ, USA, age 13 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1909age 21 and 19; mar 1 y in 1910 census1
Occupation1910pottery decorator
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 6A, page 39, line 4, dwl 144-95-98.

William E. Bensel1

M, #79549, b. circa 1886

Family: Stella Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1886NJ, USA, age 44 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 55 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1909age 21 and 19; mar 1 y in 1910 census1
Occupationbetween 1930 and 1940a dairy milk driver
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 6A, page 39, line 4, dwl 144-95-98.

William E. Bensel1

M, #79550, b. circa 1919

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1919NJ, USA, age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 6A, page 39, line 4, dwl 144-95-98.

Oliver Van Lieu Houghton1

M, #79551, b. 14 November 1920, d. 7 May 2007

Family: Marion Stover

  • Marriage*: Oliver Van Lieu Houghton married Marion Stover for 58 y.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 14, 1920Trenton, NJ, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census2
Mil. Serv.He served as an officer in World War II in the Navy Civil Engineering Corps with the 68th Seabee Battalion.
Marriagefor 58 y1
GraduationSyracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA, civil engineering
1950 US Census1950Ewing, NJ, USA, age 29, building contractor
AssociationMay 29, 1964Princeton, NJ, USA, U.S., Sons of the American Revolution, descendant of John Hart, signer of the Declaration of Indepence
DeathMay 7, 2007Princeton, NJ, USA, age 86
ObituaryMay 16, 2007Oliver V. Houghton

Oliver Van Lieu Houghton, 86, of Princeton, died May 7.

Born in Trenton, he grew up in Lawrenceville and moved to Princeton 58 years ago after his marriage to Marion Stover.

He attended Princeton High School and The Hun School, then graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in civil engineering. He served as an officer in World War II in the Navy Civil Engineering Corps with the 68th Seabee Battalion.

He was self-employed as a building contractor and civil engineer and had his own business in Princeton from 1945 until his retirement in 1990.

He was an active member of The Nassau Club, Trinity Church, the American Legion, and Springdale Golf Club. He loved spending time with his family and playing golf, and later in his life, spending time with his Springdale Breakfast Club.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marion Stover Houghton; a son, Douglas; a daughter, Jill; a brother, Jack of Florida; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service was held May 11 at Trinity Church, followed by a reception at Springdale Golf Club.

Memorial donations may be sent to SAVE, the Princeton Small Animal Rescue League, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton; or to PHS Senior Living Foundation, 13 Roszel Road, Suite C120, Princeton 08543.

Arrangements were under the direction of The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 13B, line 95, dwl 720-236-289.

John Hart Houghton1

M, #79552, b. 16 November 1926, d. 5 October 2012

Family: Miriam Stines

  • Marriage: John Hart Houghton married Miriam Stines on circa 1956 mar 51 y.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 16, 1926Trenton, NJ, USA, age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census2,3
Mil. EnlsJul 25, 1945Newark, NJ, USA, Name: John H Houghton Birth Year: 1926 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New Jersey State: New Jersey County or City: Mercer Enlistment Date: 25 Jul 1945 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Newark Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Education: 3 years of high school Civil Occupation: Student. Marital Status: Single, without dependents4
ResearchJul 25, 1945
1950 US Census1950New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 23, no occup
DeathOct 5, 2012Sarasota, FL, USA, age 855
ObituaryNov 1, 2012Princeton, NJ, USA, John Hart 'Jack' Houghton PRINCETON - John Hart "Jack" Houghton, 85, passed away on Oct. 5, 2012, in Sarasota, FL, after a long illness. Jack was born in Trenton, NJ, on Nov. 16, 1926. He grew up in Trenton and Lawrenceville and moved to Princeton as a young adult. Jack was a war veteran, serving in the Army briefly during World War II. He was a longtime resident of Princeton and a real estate broker and developer. He was a graduate of Princeton High School and Pennington Prep, and then went on to Rutgers University, where he played baseball. He was a member of the Springdale Golf Club and was an avid golfer and photographer. Jack was married to Miriam Houghton for more than 50 years; she predeceased him in 2007. After living in Princeton, the Houghtons lived for several years on the New Jersey Shore before retiring to Sarasota, FL. Jack was the son of Harold and Mae Houghton of Princeton, and had one brother, Oliver, who predeceased him in 2007. He leaves behind a niece and nephew, a godchild, and a grand-niece and grandnephew. A memorial service is planned for the spring of 2013 in Basking Ridge, NJ, where his wife was buried. The date will be announced later in 2013. Jack loved dogs and cats; he had many over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in John Houghton's name to SAVE, an animal rescue organization in Princeton, NJ.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 8; sheet 13B, line 95, dwl 720-236-289.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/trenton/obituary.aspx
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  5. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/trenton/obituary.aspx

Helen P. Houghton1,2

F, #79553, b. June 1898

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun, 1898NJ, USA, age 1 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census1
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mecrcer Co., NJ, USA, Ella Hough, age 44, widow, none; Helen listed as daughter; and Charles Houghton listed as grandson3
Widow1940
ParentsDparents born in NJ
Research1930 census gives Helen as adopted daughter of Ella Hough; but prior censuses give Helen as Ella's natural daughter, as does 1940 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Ward 7, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 77; Sheet: 1B; line 53, dwl 246-12-12.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 11, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_892; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 201;
    line 88, dwl 165-8-19.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 3, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 54; line 8, dwl 27-225-243.

Charles Houghton1

M, #79554, b. circa 1916

Family: Virginia (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1916NJ, USA, age 3 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census1
Marriage2
1940 Census1940Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 23 WPA construction laborer2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 5A, page 131, line 20, dwl 337-82-90.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2434; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 27-23.

Ella T. Hough1,2

F, #79555, b. circa 1876

Family 1: John M. Hough

Family 2: George H. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1876NJ, USA, age 44 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census3
Marriage2
1910 Census1910Trenton, NJ, USA, age 32, railroad train starter2
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mecrcer Co., NJ, USA, Ella Hough, age 44, widow, none; Helen listed as daughter; and Charles Houghton listed as grandson1
Research19301930 census gives Helen and Charles as adopted daug. and grandson of Ella; no father listed; she is listed as Ella Skolowski, not Houghton
1930 Census1930Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 54, a lodging house housekeeper3
Marr ???
ParentsDparents born in PA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 3, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 54; line 8, dwl 27-225-243.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 7, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T624_897; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374910.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 5A, page 131, line 20, dwl 337-82-90.

Joseph Houghton1

M, #79556, b. 22 November 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 22, 1872England, Feb 1874, age 26 in 1900 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census1,2
Immigration1890
Occupation1900day laborer
Immigration19151890 in 1920 census
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 45, bartender2
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 46, single, rubber mill millman; uncle in law of Edward and Minnie Rue; and Annie Underwood, 52, mother in law of Rues3
1930 Census1930Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age "51", rubber mill millman1
1940 Census1940Hamilton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 54, widow, clothing project machine operator4
ParentsSparents born in England1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1363; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 4A, page 81, line 7, dwl 263-58-66.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1754443.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 5, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 66; line 32, dwl 30-35-43.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2356; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 11-32.

Isaac Steward1

M, #79557, b. circa 1866

Family 1: Laura (?)

Family 2: Mary Jane Maple

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1866NJ, USA, age 64 in 1930 census1
Marriage
Marriage
1930 CensusApr 22, 1930Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, Isaac, 64, widowed, teamster;
Harry: step son, age 29, electrical equipment salesman; Mildred, step-daughter in law; Robert, grandson1
ParentsSparents born in NJ1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1364; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 28A, page 220, line 47, dwl 284-311-345.

Eva Steward1

F, #79558, b. circa 1912

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1912NJ, USA, age 18 in 1930 census1
1930 CensusApr 22, 1930Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, Isaac, 64, widowed, teamster;
Harry: step son, age 29, electrical equipment salesman; Mildred, step-daughter in law; Robert, grandson1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1364; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 28A, page 220, line 47, dwl 284-311-345.

Mildred Abrams1,2

F, #79559, b. 7 June 1902, d. June 1976

Family 1: Harry Donald Houghton

Family 2: Samuel Spranza

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 7, 1902MD, USA, age 27, MD, in 1930 census; age 37, NJ, in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1921age 20 and 181
1940 Census1940Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 39; none; Mildred: overhall? factory machine operator; and niece Mildred (Abrams lined out), 11, NJ3
Marriage4
DeathJun, 1976Seaside Park, Ocean Co., NJ, USA5
ParentsDparents born in MD1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1364; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 28A, page 220, line 47, dwl 284-311-345.
  2. [S1335] Genforum.Com, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/houghton/messages/1683.html
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2435; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 27-68.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8520454/person/24101698899

Robert Franklin Houghton1

M, #79560, b. 7 January 1922, d. November 1974

Family: Lillian Peak

  • Marriage*: Robert Franklin Houghton married Lillian Peak.4
  • Divorce*: Robert Franklin Houghton and Lillian Peak were divorced and she married Millard Prutky.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 7, 1922NJ, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census2,3
Mil. EnlsSep 16, 1940Trenton, NJ, USA, Name: Robert F Houghton Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New Jersey State: New Jersey County or City: Mercer Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1940 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Trenton Branch: Infantry Branch Code: Infantry Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) Source: National Guard Education: Grammar school Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 77 Weight: 1741
Marriage4
1950 US Census1950Trenton, NJ, USA, age 28, furniture warehouseman
Divorceand she married Millard Prutky.
DeathNov, 1974Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA4,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1364; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 28A, page 220, line 47, dwl 284-311-345.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8520454/person/24101698904
  4. [S1335] Genforum.Com, online http://genforum.genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/houghton/messages/1683.html