Houghton Surname Project

Ryan Hugh Sigler

M, #79741, b. 17 January 2005

Mother*: Cynthia Jean Sigler M.D. b. 1 Oct 1961

Biography

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Birth

Jan 17, 2005

Los Gatos, CA, USA, twin of Erin

Pedigree

George Houghton¹

M, #79742, b. 22 January 1874, d. before 1930

Mother*: Alice Eden² b. c 1855

Family: Margaret Eden b. c 1885

Marriage*: George Houghton married Margaret Eden.¹

Leslie S. Houghton² b. c 1915
Arthur Eden Houghton² b. 29 Jan 1918, d. 11 Jul 1989

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Birth

Jan 22, 1874

England, age 44 in 1920 census¹

Immigration

1900

Marriage

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Greely, Weld Co., CO, USA, age 44, Great Western Sugar Company¹

1920 Census

1920

Greeley, Weld Co., CO, USA, age 44, boiler house foreman²

Death

before 1930

wife is widowed

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561803.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Greeley Ward 3, Weld, Colorado; Roll: T625_173; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 269; line 48, dwl 614-14-13.

Margaret Eden¹

F, #79743, b. circa 1885

Family: George Houghton b. 22 Jan 1874, d. b 1930

Marriage*: Margaret Eden married George Houghton, son of Alice Eden.¹

Leslie S. Houghton² b. c 1915
Arthur Eden Houghton² b. 29 Jan 1918, d. 11 Jul 1989

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Birth

circa 1885

England, age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census²

Immigration

1911

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Greeley, Weld Co., CO, USA, age 44, boiler house foreman²

1930 Census

1930

Greeley, CO, USA, age 45, widow³

ParentsD

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561803.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Greeley Ward 3, Weld, Colorado; Roll: T625_173; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 269; line 48, dwl 614-14-13.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Greeley, Weld, Colorado; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 2339987.

Royall Taylor Houghton¹

M, #79744, b. 28 June 1881, d. before 1950

Father*: Francis Richardson Houghton b. 7 Mar 1852, d. 7 Mar 1935
Mother*: Bessie Taylor² b. Sep 1859, d. 28 Apr 1943

Family 1: Effie Williams

Marriage*: Royall Taylor Houghton married Effie Williams on circa 1900 age 19.

Gladys Miria Houghton⁵ b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 9 Jul 1966

Family 2: Ethel Carpenter b. 27 Mar 1888, d. 14 Jan 1973

Marriage*: Royall Taylor Houghton married Ethel Carpenter on Jun 3, 1908 at South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19.^1,4

Royall T. Houghton Jr³ b. c 1920
Robert M. Houghton+³ b. 1920

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Birth

Jun 28, 1881

Engelwood, NJ, USA, Jun 1882, age 17, NJ, in 1900 census; age 28, NJ, in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48, NY, in 1930 census^1,3

Occupation

1900

affiliate to engineer

Marriage

circa 1900

age 19

Marriage

Jun 3, 1908

South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19^1,4

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Ward 24, age 28, toilet articles salesman⁵

Mil. Draft

Sep 10, 1918

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 37, own auto repair shop¹

1920 Census

1920

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 38, automobile garage⁶

1930 Census

1930

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 48, gas company clerk³

Residence

1935

Arlington, Bergen Co., NJ, USA

1940 Census

1940

Mineola, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 58, married, insulation roofing siding mfg salesman⁷

Residence

1942

Newark, NJ, USA

Death

before 1950

wife is a widow

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556952.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1105
; Enumeration District: 519; Sheet: 13A; line 14, dwl 44-81-226.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, DeKalb Co., Georgia; Roll: 352; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 1B; line 76, dwl 66-15-19.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: June 8, 1908.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., Massacushetts; Roll: T624 625
; Enumeration District: 1634; Sheet: 17A; line 5, dwl 73-252-377.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia; Roll: T625_249; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30; line 51, dwl 281-187-243.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Mineola, Nassau, New York; Roll: T627_2691; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 30-234; line 7, dwl 100.

Ethel Carpenter^1,2

F, #79745, b. 27 March 1888, d. 14 January 1973

Family: Royall Taylor Houghton b. 28 Jun 1881, d. b 1950

Marriage*: Ethel Carpenter married Royall Taylor Houghton, son of Francis Richardson Houghton and Bessie Taylor, on Jun 3, 1908 at South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19.^1,2

Royall T. Houghton Jr³ b. c 1920
Robert M. Houghton+³ b. 1920

Biography

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Birth

Mar 27, 1888

AL, USA, age 22 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census age 41 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census^3,4

Marriage

Jun 3, 1908

South Orange, NJ, USA, age 19 and 19^1,2

1910 Census

1910

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Ward 24, age 28, toilet articles salesman⁵

1920 Census

1920

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 38, automobile garage⁶

1930 Census

1930

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 48, gas company clerk³

Occupation

1930

orphan's home book keeper

1940 Census

1940

Newark, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 52, hospital nurse⁷

Residence

1942

Newark, NJ, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 62, widow, US Civil Service clerk stenographer; and cousin Gerald Crowder, 31, AL

Death

Jan 14, 1973

⁴

Burial

Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Plot: Meditation, Lot 682, Space 6⁴

ParentsD

father born in GA, mother born in AL in 1910 census; parents born in AL in 1920 census; parents born in GA in 1930 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556952.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: June 8, 1908.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, DeKalb Co., Georgia; Roll: 352; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 1B; line 76, dwl 66-15-19.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk Co., Massacushetts; Roll: T624 625
; Enumeration District: 1634; Sheet: 17A; line 5, dwl 73-252-377.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia; Roll: T625_249; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30; line 51, dwl 281-187-243.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2415; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 25-141.

Henry Houghton¹

M, #79746, b. 1 August 1873

Family: Pearl (?)

Marriage*: Henry Houghton married Pearl (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

Aug 1, 1873

Marriage

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Greene Co., GA, USA, age 45, a farmer¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1557070.

Pearl (?)¹

F, #79747

Family: Henry Houghton b. 1 Aug 1873

Marriage*: Pearl (?) married Henry Houghton.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1557070.

Jesse Redic Houghton^1,2

M, #79748, b. 13 October 1889, d. 9 October 1980

Father*: Ira D. Houghton b. 11 Jun 1868, d. 22 Jul 1928
Mother*: Sallie Barnes³ b. Jan 1871, d. 2 Jun 1946

Family: Lola Phelps b. 28 Dec 1888, d. 4 Apr 1970

Marriage*: Jesse Redic Houghton married Lola Phelps on 1914 age 24 and 26.¹

Louise Houghton¹ b. 14 May 1915, d. 26 Aug 2010

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Birth

Oct 13, 1889

Madison, Morgan Co., GA, USA, Aug 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

1914

age 24 and 26¹

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Morgan Co., GA, USA, age 27, salesman and book keeper⁴

1920 Census

1920

Madison, Morgan Co., GA, USA, age 30, farmer⁵

1930 Census

1930

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 40, sand and gravel dealer and proprietor¹

1940 Census

1940

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 49, building materials salesman⁶

Death

Oct 9, 1980

DeKalb General Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA²

Burial

Madison Cemetery, Madison, Morgan Co., GA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia; Roll: 365; Enumeration District: 137; Sheet: 27B; line 72, dwl 871-301-376.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/60266922/person/34054147193
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Martins, Morgan Co., Georgia; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 71; Sheet: 17B; line 97, dwl 374-371.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558485.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Morgan, Georgia; Roll: T625_271; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92; line 24, dwl 134-138.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T627_727; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160-71.

Benjamin Crawford Houghton^1,2

M, #79749, b. 18 June 1882, d. 26 June 1926

Father*: Benjamin Franklin Houghton³ b. Feb 1837, d. 23 Mar 1903
Mother*: Martha Jane Johnson³ b. Feb 1844, d. 24 Jun 1923

Family: Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill b. 12 Nov 1890, d. 4 Oct 1981

Marriage*: Benjamin Crawford Houghton married Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill on circa 1912.⁴

Ruby Houghton¹ b. 1921, d. 4 May 1963
Dorothy Mae Estelle Houghton+¹ b. 14 Oct 1924, d. 22 Mar 2014

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Birth

Jun 18, 1882

Lumpkin, Stewart Co., GA, USA, Jun 1883, age 16 in 1900 census^4,3

Marriage

circa 1912

⁴

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Muscogee Co., GA, USA, age 36, Swift Mfg.⁴

Death

Jun 26, 1926

Columbus, Stewart Co., GA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/…
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/252912/person/1899809087
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lumpkin, Stewart Co., Georgia; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 51; Sheet: 17B; line 63, dwl 340-348.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558462.

Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill¹

F, #79750, b. 12 November 1890, d. 4 October 1981

Family 1: Benjamin Crawford Houghton b. 18 Jun 1882, d. 26 Jun 1926

Marriage*: Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill married Benjamin Crawford Houghton, son of Benjamin Franklin Houghton and Martha Jane Johnson, on circa 1912.³

Ruby Houghton¹ b. 1921, d. 4 May 1963
Dorothy Mae Estelle Houghton+¹ b. 14 Oct 1924, d. 22 Mar 2014

Family 2: James Sherrod Sr b. c 1869

Marriage: Jimmie Rosa Lee Hill married James Sherrod Sr age 25 and 22.¹

James Sherrod¹ b. 25 Sep 1928, d. 6 Jan 2011

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Birth

Nov 12, 1890

GA, USA, age 41 in 1930 census²

Marriage

circa 1912

1930 Census

1930

Curetons, Henry Co., AL, USA, age 61, farm laborer⁴

Death

Oct 4, 1981

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, USA²

ParentsD

Jessie Hill 1847 – & Nancy A 1849 –

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/…
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/252912/person/1899809087
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558462.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Curetons, Henry, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 85.0; FHL microfilm: 2339754.

James Thomas Houghton¹

M, #79751, b. 11 October 1899, d. 4 February 1937

Father*: Joseph Franklin Houghton¹ b. 8 Jan 1862, d. 24 Nov 1935
Mother*: Lizzie McMickle b. 8 Oct 1868, d. 17 Jan 1910

Family: Vera H. Morgan b. 14 Jan 1899, d. 12 May 1991

Marriage*: James Thomas Houghton married Vera H. Morgan on circa 1925 ages 27 and 26.

Biography

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Birth

Oct 11, 1899

Antioch, Stewart Co., GA, USA, Oct 1899, age 7/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census¹

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, USA, age 18, mills operative; "This little fellow weighs only about 80 lbs and has the appearance of a boy of about 13 or 14 years of age."¹

Occupation

1920

pressing club presser

Marriage

circa 1925

ages 27 and 26

1930 Census

1930

Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, USA, age 30, garage mechanic; and mother in law Nancy Morgan, 73, GA²

Death

Feb 4, 1937

GA, USA

Burial

Riverdale Cemetery, Muscogee Co., GA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1558462.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia; Roll: 378; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 21; line 7, dwl 1100-282-396.

Una Darnell^1,2

F, #79752, b. 1900, d. 30 July 1955

Family: David Houghton b. 2 Mar 1877, d. 19 Jan 1977

Marriage*: Una Darnell married David Houghton, son of James F. Houghton and Nancy E. Davidson, on circa 1918 age 28 and 18.¹

Ova Wesler Houghton+⁴ b. 27 Apr 1921, d. 22 Jan 1979
Delbert Floyd Houghton⁴ b. 25 Jan 1923, d. 14 Sep 1999
Desolee Houghton⁴ b. 14 Apr 1925, d. 15 Jan 2007
James Houghton⁴ b. c 1928
Hester Houghton+⁴ b. Mar 1930
Alvin Eugene Houghton² b. 15 Apr 1934, d. 24 Jul 1999
Rita M. Houghton² b. 10 Dec 1936, d. 14 Apr 2004

Biography

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Birth

1900

IL, USA, age 19, IL, in 1920 census; age 30, IL, in 1930 census; age 40, MO, in 1940 census³

Marriage

circa 1918

age 28 and 18¹

1930 Census

Apr, 1930

Ellington, Adams Co., IL, USA, age "40", iron works laborer⁴

1940 Census

1940

Riverside, Adams Co., IL, USA, age 63, none; and brother in law James Darnell, 50, IL²

1950 US Census

1950

North Quincy, IL, USA, age 73, no occup; daughter Hester is separated

Death

Jul 30, 1955

Quincy, IL, USA

Burial

Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, IL, USA

ParentsD

William Darnell 1862–1947 & Hester Eva Nickleson Darnell 1866–1930

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452428.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T627_757; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 1-71.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T625_296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 26; line 93, dwl 288-303.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ellington, Adams, Illinois; Roll: 405; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 147.0; FHL microfilm: 2340140.

Henry Taylor Houghton¹

M, #79753, b. 30 September 1889

Father*: Wesley Stephen Houghton² b. 4 May 1853
Mother*: Lucy Effie Taylor² b. Sep 1863

Family: Clara E. (?) b. c 1888

Marriage*: Henry Taylor Houghton married Clara E. (?) on circa 1912 age 22 and 23.⁴

Josephine L. Houghton⁴ b. c 1912
Earl W. Houghton⁴ b. 1914

Biography

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Birth

Sep 30, 1889

Herndon, Guthrie Co., IA, USA, Sep 1889, age 10 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census;
age 31 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census^1,3

Marriage

circa 1912

age 22 and 23⁴

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Bureau Co., IL, USA, age 27, Standard Oil Co. agent¹

1920 Census

1920

Kewanee, Henry Co., IL, USA, age 31, oil company city agent⁵

1930 Census

1930

Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 40, refining company warehouse manager⁴

1940 Census

1940

Bloomingon, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 50, oil and gasoline co., office clerk⁶

1950 US Census

1950

Bloomington, IL, USA, age 60, oil company agent

ParentsS

father born in IA, mother born in NY in 1930 census; opposite in 1920 census

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452434.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_419; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374432.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 535; Enumeration District: 21; Sheet: 9B; line 58, dwl 1511-22-228.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Kewanee, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T625_371; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 138; line 64, dwl 103-290-318.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Bloomington, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T627_841; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 57-16.

Luther Daniel Houghton¹

M, #79754, b. 6 October 1883, d. 6 July 1970

Father*: Richard Basil Houghton² b. 10 Apr 1842, d. 4 Oct 1932
Mother*: Elizabeth McNary² b. Jul 1853, d. 1946

Family: Claudia Lenore Tyrrell b. 7 Apr 1888, d. 5 Apr 1961

Marriage*: Luther Daniel Houghton married Claudia Lenore Tyrrell on circa 1911 age 28 and 24.¹

Marjorie Lenore Houghton b. 21 Nov 1915, d. 17 Jul 2012
Myra Houghton⁶ b. c 1921

Biography

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Birth

Oct 6, 1883

Clark Co., IL, USA, Oct 1886, age 13 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census^1,3

Marriage

circa 1911

age 28 and 24¹

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Clark Co., IL, USA, age 34, a farmer¹

1920 Census

1920

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 36, farmer⁴

1930 Census

1930

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 47, farmer⁵

1940 Census

1940

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 56, farmer⁶

1950 US Census

1950

Ashmore, IL, USA, age 66, farmer

Death

Jul 6, 1970

Ashmore, IL, USA

Obituary

Jul 7, 1970

Decatur, IL, USA, Luther Daniel Houghton. 86, of rural Ashmore died 5:18 p.m. Monday, Charleston Community Hospital; born Clark County; married Claudia Tyrell; leaves daughters Mrs. Orris (Marjorie) Kimball, Ashmore; Mrs. George (Myra) Garner, Danville; brother Alvin, Paris: sister Mrs. Clifford (Ozetta) Jones, Fort Myers, Fla; services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Enon Baptist Church, near Ashmore; burial church cemetery

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504089.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Parker, Clark Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 14; Sheet 5A; line 13, dwl 84-84.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Ohio.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 52.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340146.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 15-2.

Claudia Lenore Tyrrell¹

F, #79755, b. 7 April 1888, d. 5 April 1961

Family: Luther Daniel Houghton b. 6 Oct 1883, d. 6 Jul 1970

Marriage*: Claudia Lenore Tyrrell married Luther Daniel Houghton, son of Richard Basil Houghton and Elizabeth McNary, on circa 1911 age 28 and 24.¹

Marjorie Lenore Houghton b. 21 Nov 1915, d. 17 Jul 2012

Myra Houghton² b. c 1921

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 7, 1888 IL, USA, age 42 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census²
Marriage circa 1911 age 28 and 24¹
1920 Census 1920 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 36, farmer³
1930 Census 1930 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 47, farmer⁴
1940 Census 1940 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 56, farmer²
1950 US Census 1950 Ashmore, IL, USA, age 66, farmer
Death Apr 5, 1961 Ashmore, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504089.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 15-2.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 52.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ashmore, Coles, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340146.

Richard Alvin Houghton¹

M, #79756, b. 30 October 1890, d. 10 August 1979

Father*: Richard Basil Houghton² b. 10 Apr 1842, d. 4 Oct 1932

Mother*: Elizabeth McNary² b. Jul 1853, d. 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Oct 30, 1890 Westfield, Clark Co., IL, USA, Mar 1892, age 8 in 1900 census; age "22" in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census; WWII Draft: 1 Nov 1890; GS 30 Oct 1890; WWI 01 Nov 1893¹
Occupation 1917 Parker, IL, USA, Richard A. employed by R. B. Houghton
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Westfield, Clark Co., IL, USA, age 23, farm laborer¹
Occupation 1920 farming
1940 Census 1940 Grandview, Edgar Co., IL, USA, age 47, farmer; with partner Elverson Baker, 47, head of household³
Death Aug 10, 1979 Paris, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504089.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Parker, Clark Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 409; Enumeration District: 15; Sheet: 1B; line 100; dwl 25-25.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Grandview, Edgar, Illinois; Roll: T627_799; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 23-10.

James Houghton¹

M, #79757, b. 16 October 1882

Family: Ellen (?)

Marriage*: James Houghton married Ellen (?)¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Oct 16, 1882 ¹
Marriage ¹
Mil. Draft Sep 12, 1918 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 35, brick layer¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1439758.

Ellen (?)¹

F, #79758

Family: James Houghton b. 16 Oct 1882

Marriage*: Ellen (?) married James Houghton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Marriage ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1439758.

Earle Francis Houghton¹

M, #79759, b. 27 August 1887, d. 1960

Father*: William George Houghton² b. 7 Sep 1860, d. 9 Dec 1927

Mother*: Cora Francis Davis² b. 23 Mar 1862, d. 10 Feb 1937

Family: Hazel Agnes Brown b. 1890, d. 1961

Marriage*: Earle Francis Houghton married Hazel Agnes Brown on 1915.³

Jeanne Francis Houghton+⁴ b. 17 Apr 1919, d. 1 May 2011

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Aug 27, 1887 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 12 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1940 census^2,1
Marriage 1915 ³
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 29, sales correspondent¹
1920 Census 1920 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 32, tea salesman⁴
1940 Census 1940 Albion, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 52, financial company salesman⁵
Death 1960

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504081.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Ward 12, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 343; Sheet: 11A; line 30, dwl 1384-137-202.

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsadvance/obituary.aspx

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 10, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_809; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 324; line 20, dwl 50-63-117.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Albion, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T627_1735; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 13-6; line 76, dwl 1007.

William Houghton¹

M, #79760, b. 12 March 1880

Family: Evelyn F. (?) b. c 1890

Marriage*: William Houghton married Evelyn F. (?)¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 12, 1880 Vernon Co., WI, USA, age 45 in 1920 census¹
Marriage ¹
Mil. Draft Sep 12, 1918 Cook Co., IL, USA, age 39, general sales and advertising agent¹
1920 Census 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 45, merchandise sales executive²
Residence 1942 Evanston, Cook Co., IL, USA
1950 US Census 1950 Evanston, IL, USA, age 70, sales consultant co. sales consultant

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504102.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_341; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1401;
line 90, dwl 1209-121-208.

Evelyn F. (?)¹

F, #79761, b. circa 1890

Family: William Houghton b. 12 Mar 1880

Marriage*: Evelyn F. (?) married William Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1890 WI, USA, age 30 in 1920 census²
Marriage ¹
Residence 1942 Evanston, Cook Co., IL, USA
1950 US Census 1950 Evanston, IL, USA, age 70, sales consultant co. sales consultant

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504102.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_341; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1401;
line 90, dwl 1209-121-208.

Ida May Ashley¹

F, #79762, b. circa 1882, d. 1972

Family: Harry Paola Houghton b. 22 Sep 1880, d. 13 Nov 1949

Marriage*: Ida May Ashley married Harry Paola Houghton, son of Wilbur John Houghton and Eveline E. Gray, on circa 1901 age 20 and 19.^2,1

Harry Paolo Houghton+¹ b. 27 Jan 1903, d. 11 Dec 1966

Dorothy Blanche Houghton² b. c 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1882 IL, USA, age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census
Marriage circa 1901 age 20 and 19^2,1
Research 1918 Milton, DuPage Co., IL, USA³
1920 Census 1920 Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 39, brass company treasurer⁴
1930 Census 1930 Milton, IL, USA, age 40, doctor's supplies salesman
1940 Census 1940 Glenn Ellyn, DuPage Co., IL, USA, age 58, married, hospital general office work⁵
Death 1972
ParentsS father born in KY, mother born in Norway

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504115.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lisle, DuPage Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 511; Enumeration District: 47; Sheet: 2B; line 52, dwl 344-41-42.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oak Park Precinct 3, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T625_361; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 144; line 90, dwl 838-156-161.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Glen Ellyn, DuPage, Illinois; Roll: T627_798; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 22-65.

Vaughn Allen Houghton¹

M, #79763, b. 11 March 1886, d. 17 August 1980

Father*: Lemuel Hamblin Houghton b. 28 Aug 1865, d. 1917

Mother*: Helen Gillard Anderson² b. 24 Dec 1864

Family: Pauline A. Tournier b. c 1891

Marriage*: Vaughn Allen Houghton married Pauline A. Tournier on Dec 9, 1919 age 31 and 27.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 11, 1886 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, 11 Mar 1886, age 14 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census^1,3
1900 Census 1900 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 35, stenographer, divorced, living with mother Esther Anderson, Sep 4, 1844, OH, Eng, OH²
1910 Census 1910 Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 45, divorced, scenic studio stenographer; and mother Esther G. Anderson, 65, divorced, OH⁴
Mil. Draft Sep 12, 1918 Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 32, mechanical engineer¹
Marriage Dec 9, 1919 age 31 and 27³
1920 Census 1920 Oak Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 33, consulting engineer⁵
1930 Census 1930 River Forest, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 44, personal property $35,000, steam boiler consulting engineer³
1940 Census 1940 River Forest, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 54, mechanical engineer, private business; and mother in law Mary Tournier, 89, MO, widow⁶
1950 US Census 1950 Oak Park, IL, USA, age 64, building contractor, building construction
Death Aug 17, 1980 Stickney, IL, USA
Obituary Aug 17, 1980 Berwyn, IL, USA, Vaughn A. Houghton, 94, a Berwyn resident for 20 years, died Tuesday at the Pershing Convalescent Home In Stickney.
Mr Houghton, a graduate of Armour Tech (now the Illinois Institute * of Technology) in 1906, was at one time the village engineer for Riverside and River Forest.
He was a 50-year Mason, a life member of Medinah Shrine and a member of the Christian Science Church of Berwyn, as well as the Berwyn Senior Citizens and Golden Agers
His body was donated to the Demonstrator’s Society of Illinois for science. In line with his wishes, there were no services. '

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1504115.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Ward 35, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 1134;Sheet: 21B; line 79, dwl 137-379.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , River Forest, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 508; Enumeration District: 2339; Page 135, Sheet: 42A; line 8, dwl 826-165-190.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Oak Park, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_239; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 78; line 56, dwl 103-44-53.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oak Park Precinct 19, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T625_362; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 169; line 72, dwl 822-207-224.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , River Forest, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_788; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 16-461.

Hannah (?)¹

F, #79764

Family: Charlie Mack Houghton b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 11 Jan 1951

Marriage*: Hannah (?) married Charlie Mack Houghton, son of Stapleton Barber Houghton and Hannah Marie Martin.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage ¹
Residence 1918 Edgar, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1613397.

Dr. Robert Stewart Houghton DVM¹

M, #79765, b. 22 May 1886, d. 30 July 1966

Father*: Arthur Vincent Houghton² b. 23 Sep 1854, d. 27 Sep 1929

Mother*: Margaret Ellen Close² b. 17 Jan 1854, d. 16 Mar 1942

Family: Crystal M. Wilkinson b. 12 Apr 1892, d. 29 May 1968

Marriage*: Dr. Robert Stewart Houghton DVM married Crystal M. Wilkinson on circa 1911 age 25 and 19.^4,1

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 22, 1886 Patterson, IL, USA, May 1886, age 14 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census^1,3
Occupation 1910 veternary doctor
Marriage circa 1911 age 25 and 19^4,1
Mil. Draft Sep 12, 1918 Patterson, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 32, veternarian¹
1920 Census 1920 Patterson, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 33, general practice veterinarian⁵
1930 Census 1930 East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL, USA, age 44, veterinary doctor⁴
1930 Census between 1930 and 1935 East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL, USA, age 43, veterinarian⁶
1940 Census 1940 Roodhouse, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 53, veterinarian, own business⁷
Residence 1942 Roodhouse, Greene Co., IL, USA³
1950 US Census 1950 Roodhouse, IL, USA, age 63, no occup.
Death Jul 30, 1966 IL, USA
ParentsS parents born in IL

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1613405.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Patterson, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T623 303; Enumeration District: 23; Page 99, Sheet 9A; line 23, dwl 165-167.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., Illinois; Roll: 557; Enumeration District: 63; Page 61, Sheet: 1A; line 9, dwl 1319-3-3.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Patterson, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 46; line 30, dwl 35-35.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., Illinois; Roll: 552; Enumeration District: 52; Sheet: 31B; line 53, dwl 1321.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Roodhouse, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T627_808; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-16.

Crystal M. Wilkinson^1,2

F, #79766, b. 12 April 1892, d. 29 May 1968

Family: Dr. Robert Stewart Houghton DVM b. 22 May 1886, d. 30 Jul 1966

Marriage*: Crystal M. Wilkinson married Dr. Robert Stewart Houghton DVM, son of Arthur Vincent Houghton and Margaret Ellen Close, on circa 1911 age 25 and 19.^3,1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Apr 12, 1892 IL, USA, age 27 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census³
Marriage circa 1911 age 25 and 19^3,1
1940 Census 1940 Roodhouse, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 53, veterinarian, own business⁴
Residence 1942 Roodhouse, Greene Co., IL, USA⁵
1950 US Census 1950 Roodhouse, IL, USA, age 63, no occup.
Death May 29, 1968 IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1613405.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Patterson, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 46; line 30, dwl 35-35.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., Illinois; Roll: 557; Enumeration District: 63; Page 61, Sheet: 1A; line 9, dwl 1319-3-3.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Roodhouse, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T627_808; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 31-16.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.

William Gay Houghton^1,2

M, #79767, b. 10 July 1891, d. November 1974

Father*: Arthur Vincent Houghton³ b. 23 Sep 1854, d. 27 Sep 1929

Mother*: Margaret Ellen Close³ b. 17 Jan 1854, d. 16 Mar 1942

Family 1: Elsie Price b. c 1886

Marriage*: William Gay Houghton married Elsie Price on Nov 1, 1916 at Jerseyville, IL, USA, age 25 and 31.⁴

Nellie M. Houghton⁵ b. c 1919

Family 2: Lelah Gay (?) b. c 1892

Marriage*: William Gay Houghton married Lelah Gay (?)²

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jul 10, 1891 Patterson, Greene Co., IL, USA, Jul 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 28 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census¹
Marriage Nov 1, 1916 Jerseyville, IL, USA, age 25 and 31⁴
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Patterson, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 25, a farmer¹
1920 Census 1920 Patterson, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 28, farmer⁵
1930 Census 1930 Roodhouse, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 38, public school teacher⁴
1940 Census 1940 Patterson, Greene Co., IL, USA, age 48, farmer⁶
Marriage ²
Residence 1942 Patterson, Greene Co., IL, USA
1950 US Census 1950 Patterson, IL, USA, age 58, farmer
Death Nov, 1974 San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1613405.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Patterson, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T623 303; Enumeration District: 23; Page 99, Sheet 9A; line 23, dwl 165-167.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Roodhouse, Greene Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 517; Enumeration District: 16; Sheet: 6B; line 77, dwl 155-156.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Patterson, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 46; line 17, dwl 136-137.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Patterson, Greene, Illinois; Roll: T627_808; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 31-12.

Sadie Ethel Wells¹

F, #79768, b. 18 May 1878, d. August 1930

Family: Plutarch Amaziah Houghton b. 13 Sep 1876, d. 12 Mar 1945

Marriage*: Sadie Ethel Wells married Plutarch Amaziah Houghton, son of Plutarch P. Houghton and Sabina Gray, on circa 1900 at Kenosha, WI, USA, age 24 and 22; mar 9 y in 1910 census.¹

Cora A. Houghton+² b. 6 Jul 1902

Arthur A. Houghton+² b. c 1905

Thursa M. Houghton+² b. c 1918

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth May 18, 1878 IL, USA, age 32 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1930 census²
Marriage circa 1900 Kenosha, WI, USA, age 24 and 22; mar 9 y in 1910 census¹
1910 Census 1910 Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 36, policeman, city marshall³
1920 Census 1920 Wauconda, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 43, general farm manager?⁴
1930 Census 1930 Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 53, farmer²
Death Aug, 1930 IL, USA⁵
ParentsD James Derwin Wells (1853 - 1912) & Thirza Baseley Wells (1855 - ____); parents born in IL

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1614031.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 529; Enumeration District: 59; Page 42; Sheet: 1A; line 8, dwl 2-2.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T624_301; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 102; line 11, dwl 51-54.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T625_382; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 269; line 5, dwl 82-85.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Harry J. Houghton¹

M, #79769, b. 28 October 1883, d. before 1940

Father*: Elijah Houghton² b. 1850, d. 1888

Mother*: Mary Jaggers² b. c 1853

Family: Mary B. Moore b. c 1886

Marriage*: Harry J. Houghton married Mary B. Moore on Jun 3, 1908 at Sidell, IL, USA, age 24 and 22.^1,2

Frances M. Houghton⁵ b. 18 Sep 1909

Bernice Houghton⁵ b. c 1912

Raymon E. Houghton+⁵ b. 5 Jun 1917, d. 3 Mar 1997

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Oct 28, 1883 Dana, IN, USA, age 26 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; Vermilion Co. IL Hx: 28 Oct 1884^1,2
Marriage Jun 3, 1908 Sidell, IL, USA, age 24 and 22^1,2
1910 Census 1910 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 26, undertaker³
Mil. Draft Sep 12, 1918 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 34, an undertaker¹
1920 Census 1920 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 36, undertaker⁴
1930 Census 1930 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 46, undertaker, own place⁵
Death before 1940
ParentsS parents born in IN³
Biography "Harry J. HOUGHTON, the proprietor of a well appointed undertaking establishment of Georgetown was born in Dana, indiana 28 oct 1884, his parents being Elijah and Mary (Jaggers) Houghton. The father's birth occurred in Montezuma, IN 1850, while mother first opened her eyes to the light of day in Dana in 1853. Elijah Houghton devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits throughout his entire business career and passed away in 1888. His widow still survives and makes her home on a farm near Dana. Harry J. Houghton acquired his education in the grammar and high schools of Dana in 1905 became connected with the undertaking business at Knoxville, Illinois, there remaining about one year. He was afterward similarly engaged in Chicago and various other points in Illinois until 1908 which year witnessed his arrival in Georgetown. Here he embarked in business as an undertaker on his own account and has since conducted a success!
ul enterprise of this character. He carries a fine line of caskets and funeral supplies and a liberal patronage is accorded him, for his prices are reasonable and his integrity is above question. ON the third day of June, 1908 at Sidell, illinois, Mr. Houghton was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary B. Moore, who was born, reared and educated at that place. They now have a daughter, Frances whose natal day was September 18, 1909. Mr. Houghton belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Masons at Georgetown and is likewise a member of the Court of Honor at Quaker, Indiana."²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642748.

[S1334] Lottie E. Jones, Vermilion Co. IL Hx, p. 17.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T624_329; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 161; line 32, dwl 262-264.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T625_412; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 182; line 57, dwl 237-240.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Georgetown, Vermillion Co., Illinois; Roll: 563; Enumeration District: 44; Page 108; Sheet: 14A; line 45; dwl 205-345-346.

Mary B. Moore^1,2

F, #79770, b. circa 1886

Family: Harry J. Houghton b. 28 Oct 1883, d. b 1940

Marriage*: Mary B. Moore married Harry J. Houghton, son of Elijah Houghton and Mary Jaggers, on Jun 3, 1908 at Sidell, IL, USA, age 24 and 22.^1,2

Frances M. Houghton⁵ b. 18 Sep 1909

Bernice Houghton⁵ b. c 1912

Raymon E. Houghton+⁵ b. 5 Jun 1917, d. 3 Mar 1997

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth circa 1886 Sidell, IL, USA, age 24 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census²
Marriage Jun 3, 1908 Sidell, IL, USA, age 24 and 22^1,2
1910 Census 1910 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 26, undertaker³
1920 Census 1920 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 36, undertaker⁴
1930 Census 1930 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 46, undertaker, own place⁵
1940 Census 1940 Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL, USA, age 54, widow, undertaker, business manager; and lodger John Sconce, 60⁶
ParentsD parents born in KY³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642748.

[S1334] Lottie E. Jones, Vermilion Co. IL Hx, p. 17.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T624_329; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 161; line 32, dwl 262-264.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T625_412; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 182; line 57, dwl 237-240.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Georgetown, Vermillion Co., Illinois; Roll: 563; Enumeration District: 44; Page 108; Sheet: 14A; line 45; dwl 205-345-346.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Georgetown, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: T627_899; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 92-58.