Houghton Surname Project

Eliza J. Howton¹

F, #80251, b. 1847

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1847

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Thomas Baines Howton¹

M, #80252, b. 1851

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1851

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

James Monroe Howton¹

M, #80253, b. 1854

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1854

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

John B. Howton¹

M, #80254, b. 1850

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1850

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Joab A. Howton¹

M, #80255, b. 1857

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1857

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Josephine Howton¹

F, #80256, b. 1855

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1855

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Martha L. Parsons¹

F, #80257, b. 9 October 1840, d. 16 May 1883

Family: Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton

Marriage*: Martha L. Parsons married Jonathan Carroll (Cack) Howton, son of Lewis Howton and Harriett Whiteside, on Feb 16, 1859.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 9, 1840

Marriage

Feb 16, 1859

Death

May 16, 1883

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Mary Francis Howton¹

F, #80258, b. 9 October 1859

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 9, 1859

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Peachie Howton, Mar 11, 2005.

Nell Deaton Franklin^1,2

F, #80259, b. 5 December 1894, d. 2 August 1977

Family: Charles D. Mansfield Houghton

Marriage*: Nell Deaton Franklin married Charles D. Mansfield Houghton, son of Major Albert Charles Houghton and Amy Alvira Twitchell, on 1921 age 27 and 19.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 5, 1894

Lake Charles, LA, USA, age 35 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

1921

age 27 and 19¹

1930 Census

1930

Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, USA, age "36", lumber comp. salesman¹

1940 Census

1940

Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, USA, age 66, wholesale lumber traveling salesman³

1950 US Census

1950

Fort Wayne, IN, USA, age 76, lumber salesman

Death

Aug 2, 1977

Fort Wayne, IN, USA

ParentsD

William George Deaton 1857–1941 & Della Reynolds Deaton 1866–1895
; father born in GA, mother born in MS

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 575; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 8B ; line 89; dwl 215.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nvdaily/obituary.aspx
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: T627_1115; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 94-2.

Evans Franklyn Houghton¹

M, #80260, b. 16 October 1914, d. 16 May 1974

Family 1: Meta Kathleen Anderson

Marriage*: Evans Franklyn Houghton married Meta Kathleen Anderson, daughter of Ruth Mortensen, on Feb 15, 1941 at Ross, San Anselmo Co., CA, USA.

Family 2: Ruth Mortensen

Marriage*: Evans Franklyn Houghton married Ruth Mortensen on May 24, 1949 at Manhattan, NY, USA.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Notable

Birth

Oct 16, 1914

Kiln, MS, USA, age 15 in 1930 census; age 59 at death^1,2

Research

1930

listed as son in 1930 census; likely stepson

Occupation

1941

He graduated from Howe Military Academy in Indiana and has been the Marin County representative of a metropolitan newspaper for the- past two years.

Marriage

Feb 15, 1941

Ross, San Anselmo Co., CA, USA

Children+

2 daughters

Marriage

May 24, 1949

Manhattan, NY, USA³

1950 US Census

1950

Norwalk, CT, USA, age 35, trade business publishing

Death

May 16, 1974

New England Deaconness Hospital, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA^4,5

Obituary

May 17, 1974

Boston Globe, Evans F. Houghton, 59, PR director at Deaconess

ParentsS

father born in FL, mother born in LA⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.
[S1042] Social Security Death Index.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003 > Birth > New York, New York > 1958.
[S95] Newspaper, New York Times, 1974.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 575; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 8B ; line 89; dwl 215.

Clara? Houghton¹

F, #80261, b. circa 1923

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1923

IN, USA, age 7 in 1930 census¹

ParentsD

father born in OH, mother born in LA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 575; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 8B ; line 89; dwl 215.

James William Haughton¹

M, #80262, b. 23 December 1883, d. 11 June 1951

Family 1: Mary E. (?)

Marriage*: James William Haughton married Mary E. (?) on circa 1908 mar 2 y in 1910 census; ages 19 and 23.²

Family 2: Genevieve (?)

Marriage*: James William Haughton married Genevieve (?)⁵

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 23, 1883

Lawrenceville, IL, USA, age 16 in 1900 census; age 27 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1908

mar 2 y in 1910 census; ages 19 and 23²

1910 Census

1910

Vincennes, Knox Co., IN, USA, age 27, automobile agent²

1920 Census

1920

Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, USA, age 36, insurance co. manager³

1930 Census

1930

Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, USA, age 41, insurance manager⁴

Marriage

⁵

Residence

1935

Fort Wayne, IN, USA

1940 Census

1940

South Bend, IN, USA, age 52, insurance salesman⁵

1950 US Census

1950

South Bend, IN, USA, age 61, widowed, life insurance salesman

Death

Jun 11, 1951

South Bend, IN, USA

Obituary

James W. Haughton, 409 South 20th street, died at noon Wednesday in Memorial hospital after a long illness. He was born in Lawrence county. Illinois, Dec. 23, 1888. and was married to Genevieve Hudson, who died in 1948. He was an insurance broker. He was former general agent of the Connetlcut General Life Insurance company, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Surviving are two children, Thomas James and Ninalee, both at home, and a brother, Dr. N. J. Haughton. Greenup. Ill. Interment will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial park.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Russell, Lawrence, Illinois; Roll: 318; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 117; FHL microfilm: 1240318; line 53, dwl 75-85.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vincennes Ward 4, Knox, Indiana; Roll: T624_360; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 77;
line 48, dwl 611-12-14.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne Ward 1, Allen, Indiana; Roll: T625_421; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 149.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 576; Enumeration District: 47; page 12, sheet 12A ; line 6; dwl 2526-245-306.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01135; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 97-69.

Mary E. (?)¹

F, #80263, b. circa 1884

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1884

IN, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, USA, age 36, insurance co. manager²

1930 Census

1930

Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, USA, age 41, insurance manager¹

ParentsD

parents born in IN; and NY and IN

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 576; Enumeration District: 47; page 12, sheet 12A ; line 6; dwl 2526-245-306.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Wayne Ward 1, Allen, Indiana; Roll: T625_421; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 149.

(?) Faltz¹

M, #80264

Family: Lela L. Houghton

Marriage*: (?) Faltz married Lela L. Houghton, daughter of Charles Albert Houghton and Anna E. Rann, on circa 1927 age 20.¹
Divorce*: (?) Faltz and Lela L. Houghton were divorced.

Biography

Birth

IN, USA¹

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

circa 1927

age 20¹

Divorce

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Auburn, De Kalb Co., IN; Roll: 585; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 2B; line 75; dwl 355-45-49.

Phyllis J. Faltz¹

F, #80265, b. circa 1927

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1927

IN, USA, age 2 8/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Auburn, De Kalb Co., IN; Roll: 585; Enumeration District: 23; sheet 2B; line 75; dwl 355-45-49.

Eva Arrena McCabe^1,2,3

F, #80266, b. 16 January 1886, d. 5 July 1934

Family: Earle Henry Houghton

Marriage*: Eva Arrena McCabe married Earle Henry Houghton, son of Don Allen Houghton and Minerva Melissa Howden, on Oct 11, 1913 age 26 and 28.^1,3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan 16, 1886

DE, USA, age 44 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Oct 11, 1913

age 26 and 28^1,3

No Childrn

1930 Census

1930

Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, USA, age 42, a auto parts factory metallurgist¹

Death

Jul 5, 1934

Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, of auto accident;
Reference: New York, U.S. Death Index, 1852-1956, Syracuse Herald Friday Evening, July 6 1934, pg 4, "Woman Hurt In Crash Dies In Hospital"³

Burial

Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in DE

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Muncie, Delaware Co., IN; Roll: 583; Enumeration District: 42; sheet 5B; line 54; dwl 411-128-140.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S415] E-mail from Christine S. Logsdon, 21 Feb 2022.

Albert Hamlin Houghton^1,2

M, #80267, b. 23 March 1903, d. 16 February 1974

Family: Elsie M. Weiderman

Marriage*: Albert Hamlin Houghton married Elsie M. Weiderman.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 23, 1903

Elkhart, IN, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census¹

Residence

1935

Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, USA

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Sturgis, St. Joseph Co., MI, USA, age 37, railroad brakeman²

1950 US Census

1950

Sturgis, MI, USA, age 48, N.Y.C. A. A. conductor

Death

Feb 16, 1974

Sturgis, MI, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN; Roll: 585; Enumeration District: 22; page 7, sheet 7A; line 15; dwl 916-146-175.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: T627_1817; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 75-25; line 26, dwl 200.

Alice Houghton¹

F, #80268, b. circa 1912

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1912

IN, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN; Roll: 585; Enumeration District: 22; page 7, sheet 7A; line 15; dwl 916-146-175.

George Gordon Houghton¹

M, #80269, b. 22 December 1928, d. 24 May 1999

Family: Nora M. (?)

Marriage*: George Gordon Houghton married Nora M. (?)²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 22, 1928

Elkhart, IN, USA, age 1 5/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census¹

Mil. Draft

Dec 26, 1946

Elkhart, IN, USA

Marriage

Mil. Enls

between Jul 6, 1969 and Jan 31, 1973

SMSGT US Air Force, Korea and Vietnam¹

Death

May 24, 1999

Robertsdale, AL, USA¹

Burial

Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula, Jackson Co., MS, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Rema K. Pick¹

F, #80270, b. circa 1893

Family: Carl Roy Houghton

Marriage*: Rema K. Pick married Carl Roy Houghton, son of Walter Raleigh Houghton A. M. and Alice Margaret Neely, on circa 1927 age 47 and 35.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1893

IN, USA, age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1927

age 47 and 35¹

1930 Census

1930

Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 50; iron foundry draftsman; and father in law Hammond T. Pick, 82, wd¹

1940 Census

1940

Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 60, 4 years of college, Blomar factory, chief engineer²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette Co., IN; Roll: 586; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 7B; line 65; dwl 1622-156-164.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T627_1042; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 21-2.

Sarah Brit¹

F, #80271

Family: Carl Roy Houghton

Marriage*: Sarah Brit married Carl Roy Houghton, son of Walter Raleigh Houghton A. M. and Alice Margaret Neely.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: : 1503797.

Horace Newkirk Houghton^1,2

M, #80272, b. 7 March 1913, d. 16 January 2001

Family: Dorothy Elizabeth Crouch

Marriage*: Horace Newkirk Houghton married Dorothy Elizabeth Crouch on Jun 6, 1942 at Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Mar 7, 1913

IN, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census; GS 1916³

1940 Census

1940

Woodruff Place, Marion Co., IN, USA, 3rd enumeration; age 27, 4 years of college, lodger, public school shop teacher⁴

Occupation

1940

public school vocational teacher

Mil. Enls

Apr 17, 1941

Harrison, IN, USA, Horace was a US Army Veteran of WWII who Served with the 94th Infantry Division in Europe. Name: Horace N Houghton Birth Year: 1913 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Indiana State: Indiana County or City: Marion Enlistment Date: 17 Apr 1941 Enlistment State: Indiana Enlistment City: Fort Benjamin Harrison Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Post-graduate Civil Occupation: Machinist* or Railway Mechanic, General or Engine Specialist (Machinist, Automobile) Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 70 Weight: 133¹

Research

Apr 17, 1941

Marriage

Jun 6, 1942

Indianapolis, IN, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Indianapolis, IN, USA, age 37, link belt manufacturing, mechanical engineer

Death

Jan 16, 2001

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Obituary

Jan 18, 2001

Indianapolis, IN, USA, HORACE N. “ANDY" HOUGHTON, 87, Indianapolis, died Jan. 16. He was an engineer In the tool and design department for Link Belt plants before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Houghton was a member of Irvington Presbyterian Church, the Scottish Rite and the Murat Shrine. A 1939 graduate of Purdue University, He was a life member of the Purdue Alumni Association. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Riley Hospital for Children or die American Irnng Association. Memorial services: 1:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Robin Run Retirement Community Chapel. Calling: none. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivor: wife Dorothy Crouch Houghton.

Burial

Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville Ward 1, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T625_432; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11; line 70, dwl 319-62-56.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette Co., IN; Roll: 586; Enumeration District: 7; sheet 7B; line 65; dwl 1622-156-164.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Woodruff Place, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1075; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 49-6.

James Avard Houghton^1,2

M, #80273, b. between 1871 and 1873

Family: Ida M. Lawler

Marriage*: James Avard Houghton married Ida M. Lawler on circa 1902 age 30 and 23.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

between 1871 and 1873

Nova Scotia, Canada, age 47 in 1920 census; age 59 in 1930 census; age 69 in 1940 census¹

Immigration

1890

1891 in 1920 census

Marriage

circa 1902

age 30 and 23¹

Naturalization

1912

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 47, auto factory body engineer³

1930 Census

1930

Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 59, auto factory draftsman; and brother in law James I. Lawler, 46, Can¹

1940 Census

1940

Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 69, automobile construction engineer⁴

ParentsS

parents born in Canada

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette Co., IN; Roll: 586; Enumeration District: 7; page 90, sheet 11A; line 41; dwl 1806-247-270.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_803; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 43; line 50, dwl 129-84-124.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1831; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 82-127; line 52, dwl 156.

Ida M. Lawler¹

F, #80274, b. circa 1880

Family: James Avard Houghton

Marriage*: Ida M. Lawler married James Avard Houghton on circa 1902 age 30 and 23.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1880

Nova Scotia, Canada, age 40 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census; age 60 in 1940 census¹

Immigration

1885

1881 in 1920 census²

Marriage

circa 1902

age 30 and 23¹

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 47, auto factory body engineer²

1930 Census

1930

Connersville, Fayette Co., IN, USA, age 59, auto factory draftsman; and brother in law James I. Lawler, 46, Can¹

1940 Census

1940

Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 69, automobile construction engineer³

1950 US Census

1950

Newburyport, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 69, widow, with brother James Lawler

ParentsD

parents born in Canada²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Connersville, Fayette Co., IN; Roll: 586; Enumeration District: 7; page 90, sheet 11A; line 41; dwl 1806-247-270.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_803; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 43; line 50, dwl 129-84-124.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1831; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 82-127; line 52, dwl 156.

Charles B. Houghton¹

M, #80275, b. 23 July 1911, d. 28 February 1979

Family: Dorthea Laverne Timberlake

Marriage*: Charles B. Houghton married Dorthea Laverne Timberlake on May 21, 1932 at Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN, USA.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 23, 1911

Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

May 21, 1932

Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN, USA²

1940 Census

1940

New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 28, furniture mfg co. foreman; and sister in law Wilma Timberlake, 20, IN³

1950 US Census

1950

New Albany, IN, USA, age 38, woodworking plant foreman

Death

Feb 28, 1979

Floyd Co., IN, USA²

Burial

Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Co., IN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd Co., IN; Roll: 588; Enumeration District: 19; page 104; sheet 28A; line 14; dwl 2020-449-492.
[S415] E-mail from R. Gregory Breetz, Jr, Jan. 31, 2012.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 22-21.

Harry Thomas Houghton¹

M, #80276, b. 5 October 1915, d. 11 June 2005

Family: Mary Elizabeth Soergel

Marriage*: Harry Thomas Houghton married Mary Elizabeth Soergel.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 5, 1915

Lanesville, Harrison Co., IN, USA, age 4 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census^2,1

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 24, steam RR brakeman, living with parents in law William and Rose L. Soergel³

1950 US Census

1950

New Albany, IN, USA, age 34, Railroad industry, conductor

Death

Jun 11, 2005

Lanesville, Harrison Co., IN, USA¹

Burial

Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from R. Gregory Breetz, Jr, Jan. 31, 2012.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd Co., IN; Roll: 588; Enumeration District: 19; page 104; sheet 28A; line 14; dwl 2020-449-492.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 22-27; line 64, dwl 622.

Robert Edmund Houghton^1,2

M, #80277, b. 25 June 1918, d. 2 January 1958

Family: Anne May Hulen

Marriage*: Robert Edmund Houghton married Anne May Hulen on Aug 10, 1943 at Floyd Co., IN, USA.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 25, 1918

Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 1 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census^1,2

1940 Census

1940

New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, USA, age 21, lodger, veener mill office help³

Marriage

Aug 10, 1943

Floyd Co., IN, USA²

Death

Jan 2, 1958

Floyd Co., IN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd Co., IN; Roll: 588; Enumeration District: 19; page 104; sheet 28A; line 14; dwl 2020-449-492.
[S415] E-mail from R. Gregory Breetz, Jr, Jan. 31, 2012.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T627_1043; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 22-17.

Gertrude Elizabeth Fisher¹

F, #80278, b. 19 August 1887, d. 14 May 1978

Family: John Houghton

Marriage*: Gertrude Elizabeth Fisher married John Houghton, son of Christopher George Houghton and Anne Sennett, on circa 1909 age 22 and 21.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 19, 1887

Bradford, England, age 30 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1909

age 22 and 21¹

Immigration

1911

1920 Census

1920

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, age 32, coal miner²

1930 Census

1930

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, age 43, coal miner¹

1940 Census

1940

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, age 53, coal miner³

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Jasonville, Greene Co., IN, USA, occupation: Peabody Coal Co.⁴

Death

May 14, 1978

Sidney, MI, USA

ParentsD

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene Co., IN; Roll: 590; Enumeration District: 27; page 34; sheet 13A; line 37; dwl 329-336.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville Ward 3, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T625_435; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 79; line 91, dwl 415-445.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T627_1049; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 28-30.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2281789.

Horace Graham Houghton

M, #80279, b. 5 March 1912, d. 23 November 2005

Family: Dorothy Helen Harlow

Marriage*: Horace Graham Houghton married Dorothy Helen Harlow on Jun 24, 1939.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 5, 1912

Jasonville, IN, USA, dd calc; age 7 9/12 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Jun 24, 1939

1940 Census

1940

Jasonville, IN, USA, age 28, service man, Northern IN Power Co.²

Milit-Beg

US Navy

Research

Death

Nov 23, 2005

Brownsville, IN, USA, age 93³

Obituary

Nov 24, 2005

Terre Haute, IN, USA, Horace G. Houghton, 93, of Brownsburg, and formerly of Jasonville, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005.

He worked for 35 years as a lineman for Cinergy, retiring in 1973. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Houghton.

Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Reynolds and Carole Chittenden; two sisters, Barbara Plants and Gladys Lammey; four grandchildren, April Harvey, Kari MacKenzie, Holly Fantozzi and Cory Johnson; and five great-grandchildren. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of Lawton St. Christian Church, a 50-year member of Jasonville Masonic Lodge 530 and member of Jasonville American Legion. He was also a lifetime member of Jasonville Lions Club.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg, with a graveside committal at 2:30 p.m. in Lebanon Cemetery in Midland. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the mortuary.
Terre Haute, IN Tribune - 24 nov 2005³

Burial

Nov 26, 2005

Lebanon Cemetery, Midland, IN, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville Ward 3, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T625_435; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 79; line 91, dwl 415-445.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01049; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 28-28.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, Terre Haute, IN Tribune - 24 Nov 2005.

Gladys M. Houghton¹

F, #80280, b. circa 1916

Family: (?) Lammey

Marriage*: Gladys M. Houghton married (?) Lammey.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1916

IN, USA, age 4 3/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jasonville, Greene Co., IN; Roll: 590; Enumeration District: 27; page 34; sheet 13A; line 37; dwl 329-336.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, Terre Haute, IN Tribune - 24 Nov 2005.