Cora Mae Houghton1,2

F, #81841, b. 18 May 1915, d. 1 October 1991

Family: Maurice Wesley Poe b. 21 Jun 1915, d. 1 Nov 1987

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 18, 1915VA, USA, age 4 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census1
MarriageMay 25, 1936Fauquier Co., VA, USA2
DeathOct 1, 1991Prince William Co., VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall, Fauquier Co., Virginia; Roll: 2443; Enumeration District: 11; Sheet: 2B-3A; line 99, dwl 41-41.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 10, 2006.

(?) Houghton

M, #81842

Family:

Biography

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Birth
ResearchCJV: have assumed both granddaughters of Wilburt Houghton were from single son

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall, Fauquier Co., Virginia; Roll: 2443; Enumeration District: 11; Sheet: 2B-3A; line 99, dwl 41-41.

Marie Houghton1

F, #81843, b. circa 1920, d. 23 March 2006

Family: Frank T. Swift d. b 2006

Biography

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Birthcirca 1920VA, USA, age 10 in 1930 census1
Residence1935Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, USA
1940 Census1940Hopewell, Hopewell Co., VA, USA, age 20, single, church secretary; living with and niece of H. W. & Violet McCraken2
Marriage3
DeathMar 23, 2006Hopewell, VA, USA, age 863
ObituaryMar 26, 2006Richmond, VA, USA, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 26, 2006
Deceased Name: Marie Houghton Swift
Marie Houghton Swift, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank T. Swift Sr. Marie was a ward clerk at John Randolph Medical Center, a volunteer with John Randolph Auxilliary and a charter member of Liberty Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Dr. Frank "Terry" Swift Jr. (Jorene) and Elizabeth "Betty" Light (Steve); four grandchildren, Sheri Light, Steven Light (Phuong), Sara Tharpe (Bradley) and Stuart Swift; five great-grandchildren, Terrance Light, Jonah Tharpe, Quang, Minh, Anh Nguyen; and a sister, Louise Montgomery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Gould Chapel, 214 N 6th Ave. Services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2006, at Liberty Baptist Church, 3808 Woodlawn St., Hopewell. Interment to follow at Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Swift-Baum Scholarship Fund c/o Liberty Baptist Church, 3808 Woodlawn St., Hopewell, Va. 23860. Condolences www.nelsenfh.com3
BurialAppomatox Cemetery, Appomatox, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall, Fauquier Co., Virginia; Roll: 2443; Enumeration District: 11; Sheet: 2B-3A; line 99, dwl 41-41.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Hopewell City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4308; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 110-3.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Louise Houghton1

F, #81844, b. circa 1922

Family: (?) Montgomery

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1922VA, USA, age 8 in 1930 census1
Marriage2
Living2006

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Marshall, Fauquier Co., Virginia; Roll: 2443; Enumeration District: 11; Sheet: 2B-3A; line 99, dwl 41-41.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Edgar Thomas Houghton1

M, #81845, b. 14 July 1899, d. 23 March 1952

Family: Augusta Mays b. Jul 1896

  • Marriage*: Edgar Thomas Houghton married Augusta Mays on circa 1916 age 23 and 26.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 14, 1899VA, USA, age 10/12 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1916age 23 and 261
Mil. Serv.1920Camp Lee, Prince Georgia Co., VA, USA, private, US Army
Research1920
1930 Census1930Hopewell, Hopewell Co., VA, USA, age 31, silk mill shirt foreman1
1940 Census1940Hopewell, Hopewell Co., VA, USA, age 40, federal reformatory custodial officer2
Mil. Draft1942Hopewell, VA, USA, age 43; Occupation: Custodian, Federal Reformatory
1950 US Census1950Hopewell, VA, USA, age 50, federal prison custodian
DeathMar 23, 1952Hopewell, VA, USA3
ObituaryMar 24, 1952HOPEWELL. March 23— Edgar Thomas Houghton, 52. died early Sunday in a Richmond hospital. He was an instructor at the Federal Reformatory here, a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion, Woodman of the World and First Baptist Church His survivors include his wife Mrs. Augusta Mays Houghton his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilber H. Houghton, of Markham, Va. four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Me Cracken, of Hopewell; Mrs. Elmer Partlow. of Kensington, Md; Mrs Morris Poe. of Laurel. Md., and Miss Alice Houghton, of Markham and three brothers, Earl Hough ton, of Whitehoune Station. N. J. Bernie Houghton, of Front Royal Va., and Benton Houghton, o Berryville, Va.
BurialSummit Park, Chester, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Hopewell Co., Virginia; Roll: 2468; Enumeration District: 2; Page 39, Sheet: 17A; line 19, dwl 402-267-281.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Hopewell City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4308; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 110-7.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Augusta Mays1,2

F, #81846, b. July 1896

Family: Edgar Thomas Houghton b. 14 Jul 1899, d. 23 Mar 1952

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul, 1896VA, USA, age 34 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1916age 23 and 261
1930 Census1930Hopewell, Hopewell Co., VA, USA, age 31, silk mill shirt foreman1
1940 Census1940Hopewell, Hopewell Co., VA, USA, age 40, federal reformatory custodial officer3
1950 US Census1950Hopewell, VA, USA, age 50, federal prison custodian
ParentsSparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Hopewell Co., Virginia; Roll: 2468; Enumeration District: 2; Page 39, Sheet: 17A; line 19, dwl 402-267-281.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 10, 2006.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Hopewell City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4308; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 110-7.

Earl Mervil Houghton1

M, #81847, b. 11 June 1910, d. 28 August 1981

Family: Elizabeth Bush b. 16 Aug 1916, d. Apr 1990

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 11, 1910Markham, Fauquier Co., VA, USA, age 10 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census1
Occupation1930silk mill operator
Marriage1933Warren Co., VA, USA2
1940 Census1940Tewksbury, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA, age 29, farm caretaker3
1950 US Census1950Readington, NJ, USA, age 39, iron works, furnace molder
DeathAug 28, 1981White House, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA4
ObituaryAug 29, 1981Earl M. Houghton, Sr.
READINGTON - Earl M. Houghton, Sr., 71, of Bank Street in Whitehouse Station, died yesterday (Aug. 28, 1961) in Morristown Memorial Hospital.
Born in Markham, Va., Mr. Houghton was a self-employed mover and lived in Whitehouse Station for 18 years.
Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth Bush; two sons, James E. of Allentown, Pa., and Earl M. Jr. of Northville, N.Y; a daughter, Leah Houghton of Whitehouse Station; several brothers and sisters and six grandchildren.
Arrangements are by TTianel Funeral Home in Clinton.
BurialFairmont Cemetery, Fairmount, Hunterdon Co., NJ, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hopewell, Hopewell Co., Virginia; Roll: 2468; Enumeration District: 2; Page 39, Sheet: 17A; line 19, dwl 402-267-281.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 10, 2006.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2355; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 10-37.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Robert Burton Houghton Jr1

M, #81848, b. 26 September 1905, d. 26 June 1969

Family: Gladys Melinda Kayton b. c 1908

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 26, 1905Richmond, VA, USA, age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census1
MarriageOct 2, 1926Gates, NC, USA, age 21 and 201
1930 Census1930Newport News, Warwick Co., VA, USA, age 24, shipyard plumber1
Mar 11940Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 35, Occupation: U S Government
1940 Census1940Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 34, US Navy yard, pipe fitter3
1950 US Census1950Deep Creek, VA, USA, age 43, naval shipyard pipefitter
DeathJun 26, 1969Portsmouth, VA, USA
BurialGreenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA, USA
ParentsSfather born in VA, mother born in WV1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News, Warwick Co., Virginia; Roll: 2469; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 7A; line 5, dwl 118.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1645; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 129; line 43, dwl 3003-44-41.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 65-3B.

Gladys Melinda Kayton1

F, #81849, b. circa 1908

Family: Robert Burton Houghton Jr b. 26 Sep 1905, d. 26 Jun 1969

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1908VA, USA, age 22 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census1
MarriageOct 2, 1926Gates, NC, USA, age 21 and 201
1930 Census1930Newport News, Warwick Co., VA, USA, age 24, shipyard plumber1
1940 Census1940Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 34, US Navy yard, pipe fitter2
1950 US Census1950Deep Creek, VA, USA, age 43, naval shipyard pipefitter
ParentsDparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News, Warwick Co., Virginia; Roll: 2469; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 7A; line 5, dwl 118.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 65-3B.

Sheila Houghton1

F, #81850, b. circa 1928

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1928VA, USA, age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News, Warwick Co., Virginia; Roll: 2469; Enumeration District: 1; Sheet: 7A; line 5, dwl 118.

William Houghton1

M, #81851, b. circa 1882

Family: Edmonia (?) b. c 1890

  • Marriage*: William Houghton married Edmonia (?) on circa 1907 age 25 and 17.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1882NC, USA, age 48 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1907age 25 and 171
1930 Census1930Newport News, Warwick Co., VA, USA, age 45, railroad stevedore1
Duplicate
ParentsSparents born in NC1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News, Warwick Co., Virginia; Roll: 2469; Enumeration District: 7; Page 60, Sheet: 31A; line 34, dwl 431-533-743.

Edmonia (?)1

F, #81852, b. circa 1890

Family: William Houghton b. c 1882

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1890VA, USA, age 40 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1907age 25 and 171
1930 Census1930Newport News, Warwick Co., VA, USA, age 45, railroad stevedore1
ParentsDparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News, Warwick Co., Virginia; Roll: 2469; Enumeration District: 7; Page 60, Sheet: 31A; line 34, dwl 431-533-743.

Bernard Houghton1

M, #81853, b. circa 1909

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1909VA, USA, age 21 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News, Warwick Co., Virginia; Roll: 2469; Enumeration District: 7; Page 60, Sheet: 31A; line 34, dwl 431-533-743.

Elizabeth Williams1

F, #81854, b. circa 1907

Family: Milton Ellsworth Houghton b. 12 Feb 1900, d. 22 Dec 1951

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1907age 23 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1928age 27 and 211
1930 Census1930Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 30, building plumber, and mother in law Mamie Williams, 52, VA1
1950 US Census1950Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 50, plumbing co. proprietor
ParentsDparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Page 36, Sheet: 13A; line 50, dwl 280-293.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 65-21.

Nellie S. Houghton1,2

F, #81855, b. 14 August 1906, d. 28 August 2000

Family: George Hubbard b. c 1905

  • Marriage*: Nellie S. Houghton married George Hubbard on circa 1928 age 23 and 22.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 14, 1906Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1928age 23 and 221
1930 Census1930Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 25, railroad brakeman1
1940 Census1940Western Branch, VA, USA, age 34, railroad brakeman3
Living1992Portsmouth, VA, USA4
DeathAug 28, 2000Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Page 38, Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 311-.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 1905; Enumeration District: 181; Sheet: 1A; line 1, dwl 2230-1-1.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04279; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 65-20.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

George Hubbard1

M, #81856, b. circa 1905

Family: Nellie S. Houghton b. 14 Aug 1906, d. 28 Aug 2000

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1905VA, USA, age 25 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1928age 23 and 221
1930 Census1930Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 25, railroad brakeman1
1940 Census1940Western Branch, VA, USA, age 34, railroad brakeman2
ParentsSparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Page 38, Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 311-.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04279; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 65-20.

Dallas George Hubbard

M, #81857, b. circa 1930

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1930VA, USA, age 3/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Page 38, Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 311-.

Rowland Clyde Houghton1

M, #81858, b. 26 September 1897, d. 7 January 1992

Family: Virginia Ruth Savage b. 1903, d. 22 Jul 1999

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 26, 1897Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census3,1
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 20, machinist, OD Marine Rwy4
Marriagecirca 1924age 26 and 203
1930 Census1930Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 32, machine shop machinist3
1940 Census1940Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 42, Navy yard machinist5
DeathJan 7, 1992Norfolk, VA, USA, age 941
ObituaryJan 9, 1992Norfolk, VA, USA, Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - January 9, 1992
Deceased Name: ROWLAND C. HOUGHTON
Rowland Clyde Houghton Sr., 94, of the 1300 block of Rodman Ave., a retired machinist, died Jan. 7, 1992, in a nursing home.

Mr. Houghton was born in Portsmouth and had retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a member of Westhaven Baptist Church and was a member and past chaplain of Churchland Masonic Lodge 276.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Savage Houghton; two daughters, Joan Burch of Portsmouth and Joyce Carmines of Chesapeake; two sons, Rowland Houghton Jr. of Richmond and John E. Houghton of Kilmarnock; a sister, Nellie Hubbard of Portsmouth; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Westhaven Baptist Church by the Rev. W. Thomas Wood. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, and other times at 1311 Mayflower Road.

Copyright (c) 1992 The Virginian-Pilot1
BurialOlive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 1905; Enumeration District: 181; Sheet: 1A; line 1, dwl 2230-1-1.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Sheet: 15B; line 83, dwl 328-347.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1985045.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-21.

Virginia Ruth Savage1

F, #81859, b. 1903, d. 22 July 1999

Family: Rowland Clyde Houghton b. 26 Sep 1897, d. 7 Jan 1992

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1903Norfolk, VA, USA, age 26 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1924age 26 and 202
1930 Census1930Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 32, machine shop machinist2
1940 Census1940Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 42, Navy yard machinist3
Living1992Norfolk, VA, USA1
DeathJul 22, 1999Norfolk, VA, USA1
ObituaryJul 22, 1999Norfolk, VA, USA, Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - July 24, 1999
Deceased Name: VIRGINIA S. HOUGHTON
Virginia Savage Houghton, 95, died July 22, 1999.

She was a native of Norfolk and a member of Westhaven Baptist Church.

Mrs. Houghton was the widow of Roland Clyde Houghton Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Burch of Portsmouth and Joyce Carmines of Chesapeake; two sons, Roland C. Houghton Jr. of Richmond and Dr. John E. Houghton of Kilmarnok; a sister, Elsie June Shaw of Suffolk; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Westhaven Baptist Church by the Rev. W. Thomas Wood. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Loving Funeral Home Churchland.1
ParentsDparents born in VA2

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Sheet: 15B; line 83, dwl 328-347.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 65-21.

Roland Clyde Houghton Jr1

M, #81860, b. 9 November 1926, d. 2 December 2012

Family: Clare Graybeal d. b 2012

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov 9, 1926Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census1,2
Mil. EnlsU.S. Navy in World War II in the Pacific aboard BB42, USS Idaho. He saw action at Iwo Jima and Okinawa and was in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the Japanese surrender.
Research
Marriage19562
Living1999Richmond, VA, USA3
DeathDec 2, 2012VA, USA2
ObituaryDec 5, 2012HOUGHTON, Roland C. Jr., passed away on December 2, 2012. Roland was born November 9, 1926 in Portsmouth, Va. Roland married Clare Graybeal of Radford, Va., in 1956. Clare preceded him in death along with his son, David Clay. Roland is survived by his sons, Gray, Patrick; and grandchildren, Christina, Gray Jr. and Henry. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II in the Pacific aboard BB42, USS Idaho. He saw action at Iwo Jima and Okinawa and was in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the Japanese surrender. He was employed by Dominion Power for 37 years, retiring as Director of Regulatory Accounting. He was a charter member of Three Chopt Presbyterian Church in 1965 and was honored as Elder Emeritus in 2006. He attended Bluefield College and earned his BA and MC degrees at the University of Richmond in 1951 and 1963. Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on December 5, 20122

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Sheet: 15B; line 83, dwl 328-347.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesdispatch/…
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Dr. John Edward Houghton PhD1,2

M, #81861, b. 31 July 1930, d. 12 January 2013

Family: Edith C. (?) b. 4 Apr 1936

  • Marriage*: Dr. John Edward Houghton PhD married Edith C. (?) on circa 1955.3

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 31, 1930VA, USA, age 8/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census1
1950 US Census1950West Hampton College, University of Virginia, Richmond, VA, USA, age 20, single, choir director, religious musical church choir
GraduationUnion Theological Seminary, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, PhD
Marriagecirca 19553
Living1999Kilmarnock, VA, USA2
DeathJan 12, 2013age 83, of Alzheimer's3
ObituaryJan 14, 2013Richmond, VA, USA, HOUGHTON, Dr. John Edward, completed his earthly journey at age 83 on January 12, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Surviving is his devoted wife of 58 years, Edith C. Houghton; his children, Kim Pontillo (Nelson), Mark Houghton (Theresie), Paul Houghton (Dianne) and Dr. Micah Houghton (Laura); two grandchildren, Tim and Charlotte Houghton; three stepgrandchildren, JoAnne Weaver, Lynn and Mary Pontillo; and a sister, Joyce Carmines. Dr. Houghton received a Bachelor's degree and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Richmond and Masters and Doctorate degrees from the Union Theological Seminary. Dr. Houghton served as a pastor to churches in Culpeper, Fauquier, Dinwiddie and Lancaster counties. He retired from fulltime ministry in 1994, after serving Kilmarnock Baptist Church for 35 years. Following retirement he served as an interim pastor for numerous churches across the Northern Neck. Dr. Houghton was Vice President of the Virginia Baptist General Association, serving on numerous committees and as a representative to the General Board. Dr. Houghton served on the Board of Trustees for the University of Richmond and gave the Baccalaureate sermon in 1989. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, at Kilmarnock Baptist Church, Kilmarnock. Interment will be 3 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or The Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, P.O. Box 1694, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482.

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on January 14, 20133
BurialJan 16, 2013Woodlawn Cemetery, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Sheet: 15B; line 83, dwl 328-347.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesdispatch/…

Mary Ellen Sutton1

F, #81862, b. 16 September 1880, d. 21 April 1960

Family: Carl Clifford Houghton b. 12 Apr 1870, d. 18 Jan 1952

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 16, 1880Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, age 36 in 1910 census; age 49 in 1930 census2,1
Marriagecirca 1895he age 21; mar 5 years in 1900 census; 17 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 38, US Post office mail carrier3
1920 Census1920Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 50, mail carrier2
DeathApr 21, 1960Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA1
ParentsDJohn William Sutton 1856 – 1936 & Sarah J. Brown 1859 – 1883; parents born in VA in 1910 census; father born in VA, mother born in MD in 1920 census2

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/65128724/person/38129049763
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 1905; Enumeration District: 181; Sheet: 1A; line 1, dwl 2230-1-1.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth Ward 6, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1642; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 107; line 67, dwl 2212-467-428.

Estelle Houghton1

F, #81863, b. September 1895

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep, 1895VA, USA, age 4 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census1
Occupation1910mill finisher

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 47; Sheet: 29A; line 46, dwl 628-684.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 1905; Enumeration District: 181; Sheet: 1A; line 1, dwl 2230-1-1.

Milton Ellsworth Houghton1,2

M, #81864, b. 12 February 1900, d. 22 December 1951

Family: Elizabeth Williams b. c 1907

  • Marriage*: Milton Ellsworth Houghton married Elizabeth Williams on circa 1928 age 27 and 21.4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 12, 1900Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 3/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 19 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census; WWI: 18901
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 18, plumber3
Marriagecirca 1928age 27 and 214
1930 Census1930Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 30, building plumber, and mother in law Mamie Williams, 52, VA4
1940 Census1940Western Branch, VA, USA, age 40, private contractor, plumber5
1950 US Census1950Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 50, plumbing co. proprietor
DeathDec 22, 1951Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA
ObituaryDec 23, 1951Milton Ellsworth Houghton, 51, of 3521 King Street, a native of Portsmouth and a brother of Ports mouth City Councilman Carl C. Houghton, Jr., died in a Ports mouth hospital at 6 p. m. yesterday. The deceased held membership in Westhaven Baptist Church, and was a plumbing contractor.
Besides his brother. Councilman Houghton, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. W. M. Stafford; his father, Carl C. Houghton. Sr; his wife, Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Houghton; one son, Milton E. Houghton, Jr; two sisters, Mrs. W. 0. Osborne, and Mrs. G. D. Hub- bard: one other brother. Roland C. Houghton, all of Portsmouth.
The body was removed to Snellings Funeral Home, pending funeral arrangements.
BurialOlive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 1905; Enumeration District: 181; Sheet: 1A; line 1, dwl 2230-1-1.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1985045.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, : 1985045.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2453; Enumeration District: 25; Page 36, Sheet: 13A; line 50, dwl 280-293.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Western Branch, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 65-21.

Carl Clifford Houghton Jr1,2

M, #81865, b. 9 October 1901, d. 30 November 1983

Family 1: Viola Elizabeth Deans b. 27 Mar 1904, d. 29 Dec 1974

Family 2: Sue Stroup b. 5 Feb 1915, d. 10 Aug 2012

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 9, 1901VA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 censusage 73 in 19751,3
Marriage4
1930 Census1930Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 28, chief petty officer, US Navy5
1940 Census1940Deep Creek, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 37, supply custodian, Navy Yards, living with mother in law Viola Deans, 57, VA; and brother in law Malcolm Deans, 37, and sister in law Frances Southerland and her family6
Research1941
Mil. EnlsApr 30, 1941US Navy, boatswain, age 41, ship Chemung, F4D, CSM; Lieut.
1950 US Census1950Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 48, proprietor, plumbing and heating contractor
SSN1952VA, USA, 225-42-0681
Residence1975Portsmouth, VA, USA2
MarriageJun 14, 1975New Hanover Co., NC, USA2
DeathNov 30, 1983Portsmouth, VA, USA7
BurialOlive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 1905; Enumeration District: 181; Sheet: 1A; line 1, dwl 2230-1-1.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2000, Houghton surname.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://interactive.ancestry.com/2345/…
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/65128724/person/38159891827
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342186.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T627_4279; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 65-4.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/65128724/person/38129049761

Harold H. Houghton1

M, #81866, b. 11 April 1891

Family 1: Mary E. Fleming b. c 1890, d. Oct 1962

Family 2: Susan Spier

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 11, 1891Bolton, England, age 38 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census1,2
Immigration19131
MarriageMay 28, 1917Fulton, GA, USA, age 26 and 281
1930 Census1930Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 38, wholesale peanuts merchant1
1940 Census1940Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 49, peanut manufacturing plant owner3
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 514
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Norfolk, VA, USA, occupation: US Peanut Co.4
1950 US Census1950St. Petersburg, FL, USA, age 58, no occup
Marriage
ObituaryMar 6, 1972Atlanta, GA, USA, Harold Houghton
Services for Harold Houghton, 80, of St. Petersburg, Fla., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Westview Abbey Chapel, entombment in West- view Abbey. Mr. Houghton, who was in the food business in Atlanta before retiring, died Thursday. Survivors include his widow, the former Susan Speir, and a sister, Mrs. Joe Moore of Southport, Eng.
ParentsSparents born in England1

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norfolk, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2472; Enumeration District: 96; Page 82, Sheet: 1A; line 19, dwl 1610-8-8.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, WW2_2368792.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4314; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 114-119.
  4. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2368792.

Mary E. Fleming1

F, #81867, b. circa 1890, d. October 1962

Family: Harold H. Houghton b. 11 Apr 1891

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1890GA, USA, age 40 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census1
MarriageMay 28, 1917Fulton, GA, USA, age 26 and 281
1930 Census1930Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 38, wholesale peanuts merchant1
1940 Census1940Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 49, peanut manufacturing plant owner2
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Norfolk, VA, USA, occupation: US Peanut Co.3
1950 US Census1950St. Petersburg, FL, USA, age 58, no occup
DeathOct, 1962Pinellas, FL, USA
ParentsDparents born in GA1

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norfolk, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2472; Enumeration District: 96; Page 82, Sheet: 1A; line 19, dwl 1610-8-8.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4314; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 114-119.
  3. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2368792.

Taylor Houghton1

M, #81868, b. circa 1845

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1845NC, USA, age 85 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 85, gardener1
ParentsSparents born in NC1

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norfolk, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2472; Enumeration District: 112; Page 194, Sheet: 15A; line 40, dwl 2311-334-356.

Grace E. Houghton1

F, #81869, b. circa 1901

Family: Robert J. Gay b. c 1901

  • Marriage*: Grace E. Houghton married Robert J. Gay on circa 1923 age 22 and 23.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1901VA, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 19 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census1
Occupation1920dept. store auditing clerk
Marriagecirca 1923age 22 and 231
1930 Census1930Portsmouth, Portsmouth Co., VA, USA, age 59, widower, tea and coffee company salesman1
ParentsDparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2473; Enumeration District: 15; Page 191, Sheet: 7A; line 4, dwl 1800-124-146.

Robert J. Gay1

M, #81870, b. circa 1901

Family: Grace E. Houghton b. c 1901

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1901VA, USA, age 29 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1923age 22 and 231
1930 Census1930Portsmouth, Portsmouth Co., VA, USA, age 59, widower, tea and coffee company salesman1
ParentsSparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2473; Enumeration District: 15; Page 191, Sheet: 7A; line 4, dwl 1800-124-146.