Ray Brett Houghton1,2

M, #81871, b. circa 1924, d. 25 May 1995

Family: Hanne-lore Wollenweber b. 14 Sep 1914, d. 12 Oct 1998

Biography

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Birthcirca 1924Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1
Mil. Serv.served in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II,
Research
Marriage2
DeathMay 25, 1995Venice, FL, USA2
ObituaryJun 3, 1995Washington, DC, USA, Washington Post, The (DC) - June 3, 1995
Deceased Name: RAY BRETT HOUGHTON
Ray Brett Houghton, 71, a retired explosives specialist with the Naval Surface Weapons Center, died of pancreatitis May 25 at a hospital in Venice, Fla.

Mr. Houghton, who lived in Venice and Silver Spring, was born in Portsmouth, Va.

He served in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II, then attended Newberry College in South Carolina.

In 1950, he moved to the Washington area and began working at the Naval Surface Weapons Center, from which he retired in 1980.

Survivors include his wife, Lore Schrider Houghton of Silver Spring and Venice; a brother, Amos Houghton of Burke; three stepdaughters, Lois Noonan of Kent Island, Md., Barbara Cheeka of Silver Spring and Karen Dutton of Rockville.


Copyright (c) 1995 The Washington Post

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2474; Enumeration District: 25; Sheet: 5B; line 51, dwl 2130-96-102.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2474; Enumeration District: 25; Page 95, Sheet: 5A; line 48, dwl 2130-96-103.

Eula Mae Brett1,2

F, #81872, b. circa 1895

Family: Charles Amos Houghton b. 4 Jan 1879, d. 30 Oct 1962

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1895VA, USA, age 25 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census1
Marriage1915age 36 and 211,2
1920 Census1920Portsmouth, Portsmouth Co., VA, USA, age 41, post office clerk3
1930 Census1930Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, age 72, widow4
1940 Census1940Portsmouth, Portsmouth Co., VA, USA, age 61, Post Office money order clerk5
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., PA, USA, US Post Office work6
1950 US Census1950Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 71, no occup
ParentsDparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2474; Enumeration District: 25; Page 95, Sheet: 5A; line 48, dwl 2130-96-103.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Richard Houghton, June 6, 2011.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth Monroe Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1905; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 180; line 30, dwl 2130-109-129.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2474; Enumeration District: 25; Sheet: 5B; line 51, dwl 2130-96-102.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth City, Portsmouth City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4318; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 116-34.
  6. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2370169.

Charles Amos Houghton Jr1

M, #81873, b. 24 June 1921, d. 13 November 2010

Family 1: Frances Lorraine Hettinger b. c 1919

Family 2: Patricia H. (?) b. 20 Jan 1925, d. 29 Jan 2013

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthJun 24, 1921Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; 1920 in Mil. Enlist; age 18 in 1940 census2,3
Graduation1938Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, VA, USA
Occupation1940carpenter helper
Mil. EnlsJan 9, 1942Richmond, VA, USA, Name: Charles A Houghton Jr Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Virginia State: Virginia County or City: Norfolk Enlistment Date: 9 Jan 1942 Enlistment State: Virginia Enlistment City: Richmond Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of college Civil Occupation: Pattern Maker, Wood* An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test. Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 76 Weight: 2401
Mil. Draft1946Portsmouth, VA, USA, age 25, Occupation: Unemployed At Present
Marriagecirca 1949
1950 US Census1950Arlington Co., VA, USA, age 28, county school English teacher
Marriage4
SSNcirca 1960VA, USA, 225-12-54115
Living1995Burke, FL, USA
DeathNov 13, 2010Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA, USA6,5
ResearchFalls Church, VA
Springfield, VA
Burke, VA
Leesburg, VA7
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia; Roll: 2474; Enumeration District: 25; Page 95, Sheet: 5A; line 48, dwl 2130-96-103.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Richard Houghton, June 6, 2011.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  5. [S1042] Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S415] E-mail from son Richard Houghton, June 6, 2011.
  7. [S1392] Intelius, online http://www.intelius.com/

Leroy Haughton1

M, #81874, b. 25 December 1886

Family: Nora (?) b. c 1888

  • Marriage*: Leroy Haughton married Nora (?) on circa 1904 age 21 and 18.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 25, 1886VA, USA, age 45 in 1930 census; age 55, NC, in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1904age 21 and 181
1930 Census1930Richmond, Richmond Co., VA, USA, age 45, negro, theatre porter1
1940 Census1940Richmond, VA, USA, age 55, motion pictures janitor; and step daughter Cleora Boldin, 34, NC; and step grandson, John Boldin, 16, VA2
ParentsSparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., Virginia; Roll: 2480; Enumeration District: 94; Page 279, Sheet: 20A; line 23, dwl 622 1/2-250-316.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04322; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 118-85.

Nora (?)1

F, #81875, b. circa 1888

Family: Leroy Haughton b. 25 Dec 1886

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1888VA, USA, age 42 in 1930 census; age 54, NC, in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1904age 21 and 181
1930 Census1930Richmond, Richmond Co., VA, USA, age 45, negro, theatre porter1
1940 Census1940Richmond, VA, USA, age 55, motion pictures janitor; and step daughter Cleora Boldin, 34, NC; and step grandson, John Boldin, 16, VA2
ParentsDparents born in VA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond Co., Virginia; Roll: 2480; Enumeration District: 94; Page 279, Sheet: 20A; line 23, dwl 622 1/2-250-316.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04322; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 118-85.

Ethel Elderdale Smith1,2

F, #81876, b. circa 1883

Family: James Marshall Houghton b. Sep 1868, d. 8 Feb 1959

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1883VA, USA, age 27 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census1
MarriageOct 16, 1907Hanover Co., VA, USA, age 39 and 251,3
1910 Census1910Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 41, farmer4
1920 Census1920Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 51, farmer5
1930 Census1930Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA, age 61, city street sweeper1
1940 Census1940FredericksBurg, Fredericksburg City Co., VA, USA, age 71, none6
1950 US Census1950Fredericksburg, VA, USA, age 81, no occup
ParentsDparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 174-181.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 10, 2006.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 105; line 81, dwl 85-90.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1915; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 112; line 24, dwl 75-76.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4307; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 107-1.

Alice Houghton1

F, #81877, b. circa 1909, d. between 1988 and 1997

Family: (?) Fletcher

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1909Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census1
Occupation1930paper factory typist
Marriage2
Deathbetween 1988 and 19972

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 174-181.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Mildred Houghton1

F, #81878, b. 14 March 1912, d. 3 February 1997

Family: Cornelius McGinnis

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 14, 1912Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census1,2
Occupation1930dry goods store saleswoman
Marriage19312
NoteShe resided in Fredericksburg. She had one daughter.2
DeathFeb 3, 1997Fredericksburg, VA, USA2
BurialOak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 174-181.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Edna Ethel Houghton1,2

F, #81879, b. 1913, d. 1976

Family: Chasteen M. White

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1913Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census1,2
Occupation1930pants factory cutter
Marriage19322
Death1976in an automoblie accident2
BiographyShe and her husband operated a motel in Fredericksburg. She had two daughters.

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 174-181.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Willie Marshall Houghton1,2

M, #81880, b. 7 August 1915, d. 4 January 2003

Family: Katie Coakley b. 5 Jan 1917, d. 27 Jan 2006

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 7, 1915Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 4 5/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census1,2
Mil. Draft1940Fredericksburg, VA, USA, age 25, Occupation: Thompson's Dairy
MarriageJan 24, 1953Fredericksburg, VA, USA2
OccupationThey were Fredericksburg motel operators.
DeathJan 4, 2003Fredericksburg, VA, USA2
BurialOak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 174-181.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Adolphus Reed Houghton1,2

M, #81881, b. 20 April 1917, d. 5 February 1997

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 20, 1917Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 2 5/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census1,2
Occupation1940both are cellophane factory chemist's assistant
Mil. Draft1940Fredericksburg, VA, USA, age 24, Occupation: Sylvania Industrial Corp
DeathFeb 5, 1997Fredericksburg, VA, USA, unmarried2
BurialOak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 174-181.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Taylor Clyde Houghton1,2

M, #81882, b. 21 September 1918, d. 15 July 2000

Family 1: Mary C. Hughlett

Family 2: Audrey Zimmer b. c 1917, d. b 2000

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 21, 1918Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 1 4/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 22 in 1940 census1,3
Mil. Draft1940Fredricksburg, VA, USA, age 22, Occupation: Kenmore Hosiery Mill
Occupation1940Hosiery mill knitter
MarriageJun 2, 1940Fredricksburg, VA, USA
SSN224-09-9432
MarriageBaltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA3
1950 US Census1950Orchard Beach, MD, USA, age 31, gas and electric pipe fitter; and stepdaughters Carol Burl, 14, and Bonnie Burl, 9
ResidenceBaltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA
DeathJul 15, 2000Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA3
ObituaryJul 17, 2000HOUGHTON, Taylor C. On July 15. 2000. TAYLOR C.. beloved husband of the late Audrey Houghton (nee Zimmer), devoted father of Bonnie Saunders. Leslie Ottaviano, Robin Fisher, and the late Carol McQuown. dear brother of William Houghton, dear father-in-law of Scott Fisher. long time friend of Ginny Martin. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Children+4 daughters

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 67, dwl 174-181.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.faqs.org/people-search/houghton-maryland/
  3. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Richard Benjamin Houghton1

M, #81883, b. 16 February 1881, d. 19 September 1957

Family: Florence Storck b. c 1884, d. 1947

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 16, 1881Sperryville, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census3
Marriage1909Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 28 and 25; mar 1 y in 1910 census3,4
1910 Census1910Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 28, saw mill sawyer; next door to George Storck, 60, Europe5
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Storck, Stafford Co., VA, USA
1920 Census1920Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 39, sawmill operator; next door to Ernest Storck, 31; and George & Harriet Storck6
1930 Census1930Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 49, farmer; George Stork, 79, NY, listed as father3
1940 Census1940Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 57, own farm7
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 611
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Hartford, Stafford Co., VA, USA, owns a blacksmith shop1
1950 US Census1950Rock Hill, VA, USA, age 69, no occup
DeathSep 19, 1957Stafford Co., VA, USA2
BurialRichland Baptist Cemetery, Fredricksburg, Stafford Co., VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2370169.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwod, Stafford Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 69, dwl 183-183.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 10, 2006.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 105; line 18, dwl 122-134.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1915; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 112; line 83, dwl 63-64.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T627_4297; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 90-6.

Florence Storck1

F, #81884, b. circa 1884, d. 1947

Family: Richard Benjamin Houghton b. 16 Feb 1881, d. 19 Sep 1957

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1884VA, USA, age 26 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census3
Marriage1909Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 28 and 25; mar 1 y in 1910 census3,1
1910 Census1910Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 28, saw mill sawyer; next door to George Storck, 60, Europe4
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Storck, Stafford Co., VA, USA
1920 Census1920Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 39, sawmill operator; next door to Ernest Storck, 31; and George & Harriet Storck5
1930 Census1930Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 49, farmer; George Stork, 79, NY, listed as father3
1940 Census1940Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 57, own farm6
Death1947Stafford Co., VA, USA
BurialRichland Baptist Cemetery, Fredricksburg, Stafford Co., VA, USA
ParentsDparents born in VA; George Stork, 79, b. NY given as "father"; Prussia in 1920 census3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 10, 2006.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1915; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 112; line 78, dwl 62-63.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwod, Stafford Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 69, dwl 183-183.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 105; line 18, dwl 122-134.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1915; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 112; line 83, dwl 63-64.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwood, Stafford, Virginia; Roll: T627_4297; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 90-6.

Louise Houghton1

F, #81885, b. circa 1918

Family: (?) Ford

  • Marriage*: Louise Houghton married (?) Ford.3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1918VA, USA, age 1 9/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 22 in 1940 census1
Occupation1940own store, storekeeper
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Hartford, VA, USA2
1950 US Census1950Rock Hill, VA, USA, age 69, no occup
Marriage3

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwod, Stafford Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 69, dwl 183-183.
  2. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2370169.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Edward Earl Houghton1

M, #81886, b. 3 September 1915, d. 29 December 2006

Family: Clara Frances (?) b. 23 Jul 1922, d. 16 Mar 2011

  • Marriage*: Edward Earl Houghton married Clara Frances (?) on circa 1941 mar 65 y in 2006.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 3, 1915Hartwood, Stafford Co., VA, USA, age 4 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census3,4
Mil. Draft1940Washington, DC, USA, age 25, Occupation: Navy Dept
Occupation1940Washington, DC, USA, carpenter
1940 Census1940Washington, DC, USA, age 39, widow, cafe counter work5
Marriagecirca 1941mar 65 y in 20061
1950 US Census1950Suratts, MD, USA, age 34, construction carpenter
ResidenceClinton, MD, USA, He eventually relocated to Clinton, Maryland where he was living as ofAugust, 1992. He appears to have no male descendants.
DeathDec 29, 2006Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MD, USA, age 911
ObituaryJan 6, 2007Edward E. Houghton, 91; Carpenter and Machinist

By Joe Holley
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, January 6, 2007; Page B06

Edward Earl Houghton, a 91-year-old Clinton resident who died Dec. 29 of congestive heart failure at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, was a country boy his whole life. A gardener who raised tomatoes, squash, beans and cantaloupes as an adult, the young Mr. Houghton -- and his cat -- raised an orphan squirrel, the Washington Herald reported Sept. 13, 1926.

According to the article, complete with a line drawing of the barefoot, overalls-wearing 10-year-old, young Earl was strolling through the woods near his home when he heard whimpering cries coming from high in a tree. Climbing the tree, he found a squirrel's nest, with three tiny squirrels, their eyes unopened, near starvation.

Two died during the night, but the third was adopted by Mr. Houghton's cat, who had recently given birth to three kittens. Two had been given away, so the cat nursed her one remaining kitten -- and her adopted squirrel.

Mr. Houghton was born in Stafford County, Va., and grew up in the Storck area of the county. He was an infant when his father was killed in a shooting, and his mother moved to the District to find work. His grandparents raised him. They were proprietors of the Storck Store, and his grandfather was the postmaster, so his stock of country tales lasted a lifetime.

He graduated in 1934 from Falmouth High School, where he played football, baseball and basketball. A pitcher and catcher, he continued his baseball exploits as a young man on diamonds throughout Virginia.

Graduating from high school in the midst of the Depression, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and helped build roads and bridges in Shenandoah National Park near Luray, Va. His CCC carpentry skills came in handy. He did carpentry and part-time construction work until just a few years ago and even built his home in Clinton, with help from friends and neighbors in the venerable barn-raising tradition of Mr. Houghton's pioneer ancestors.

During World War II, Mr. Houghton was a civilian assigned to work at the U.S. Navy Yard in the District. He stayed in the District, working as a carpenter, until 1946, when he moved to Clinton. A few years later, he joined the Harry Diamond Laboratory of the Department of the Army, where he worked as a master machinist until his retirement in 1974.

Mr. Houghton was a member of Masonic Centennial Lodge No. 174 in Upper Marlboro and served as the lodge's worshipful master in 1958. A hunter and fisherman, he was a founder and president of the Singing Pines Hunt Club in Monterey, Va., and was active in the Falmouth High School Alumni Association.

Until recent years, he put in a half-acre garden every spring; one year he had 50 tomato plants. Everything he raised he gave away to friends and family, or he climbed aboard his tractor and drove through his Clinton neighborhood, handing out the bounty of his garden.

"He had the garden to give it away," a daughter said.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Clara Houghton of Clinton; two daughters, Joan Houghton of Oak Hill, Va., and Shirley Parker of Richmond; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.1
BurialRichland Baptist Cemetery, Fredericksburg, VA, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/…
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartwod, Stafford Co., Virginia; Roll: 2461; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 9B; line 69, dwl 183-183.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_553; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1-13A
    Source Information.

Ray Thomas Houghton1

M, #81887, b. 4 November 1916, d. 30 June 1940

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 4, 1916VA, USA, age 13 in 1930 census1,2
1930 Census1930Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, USA, age 13, nephew of John and Betty Hobbs, and his parents in law David and Amanda Cameron1
DeathJun 30, 1940Front Royal, VA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia; Roll: 2463; Enumeration District: 6; Sheet: 2B; line 58, dwl 38-39.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Ella Ray Ramey1,2

F, #81888, b. 19 January 1908, d. 26 September 1997

Family: Burney Elwood Houghton b. 16 Nov 1905, d. 7 Jun 1979

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 19, 1908Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 22 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census1
MarriageSep 5, 1927Linden, Rappahannock Co., VA, USA, age 21 and 191,3
1930 Census1930Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, USA, age 24, lime kiln laborer1
1940 Census1940Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, USA, age 34, farm labor4
1950 US Census1950Front Royal, VA, USA, age 44, rayon chemical co. operate golfer?
DeathSep 26, 1997Winchester, Frederick Co., VA, USA
BurialProspect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, Los Angeles Co., VA, USA
ParentsDparents born in VA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia; Roll: 2463; Enumeration District: 6; Page 182, Sheet: 5A; line 6, dwl 77-91.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 10, 2006.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Front Royal, Warren, Virginia; Roll: T627_4299; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 94-6.
  5. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Published in Northern Virginia Daily on June 1, 2010.

Esther May Houghton1,2

F, #81889, b. circa 1928, d. before 2010

Family: (?) Andrews

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1928VA, USA, age 1 8/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census1
Marriage2
Residence2001Marshall, VA, USA2
Deathbefore 2010

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia; Roll: 2463; Enumeration District: 6; Page 182, Sheet: 5A; line 6, dwl 77-91.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Sam Sutton, Oct. 6, 2006.

Jeannetta E. (?)1

F, #81890, b. circa 1886

Family: John Walter Houghton b. 30 Jun 1878, d. b 1950

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1886Canada, age 24 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1906age 27 and 20; mar 2 y in 19102
1920 Census1920Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, USA, age 41, steel production superintendent3
1930 Census1930Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, USA, age 51, automobile salesman2
ParentsDparents born in English Canada2

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Quincy Ward 5, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_609; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1148; line 60, dwl 219-101-124.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Huntington, Cabell Co., Virginia; Roll: 2528; Enumeration District: 14; Page 182, Sheet: 12B; line 87, dwl 625-244-272.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Huntington Ward 3, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1950; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; line 20, dwl 625-166-240.

Alma Houghton1

F, #81891, b. circa 1923

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1923WV, USA, age 7 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 15, dwl 34-217-217.

Vera May Houghton1

F, #81892, b. 26 February 1927, d. 18 July 1994

Family: James M. Anderson b. 15 Jan 1924, d. 29 Jun 2008

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 26, 1927WV, USA, age 3 in 1930 census1
Marriage2
DeathJul 18, 1994
BurialIOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, WV, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Buffalo, Clay Co., Virginia; Roll: 2530; Enumeration District: 1; Page 12, Sheet: 12A; line 15, dwl 34-217-217.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Edith Houghton1

F, #81893, b. circa 1928

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1928WV, USA, age 2 1/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 36; line 14, dwl 567-616.

Charles Robert Houghton1,2

M, #81894, b. 5 September 1898, d. 11 November 1991

Family: Cynthia Eloise Noe b. 7 Aug 1898, d. Aug 1978

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 5, 1898Strange Creek, WV, USA, age 1 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 21 in 1920 census; age 29 and 30 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census3,2
Marriagecirca 1916age 18 and 161
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 20 (1888 date given), laborer, Houghton Concrete Block Co.2
1920 Census1920Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 21, post office clerk; 6 houses from Minter J. Houghton4
Research1930enumerated twice
1930 Census1930Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 29, US Postal Office postal clerk1,5
1940 Census1940Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 41, post office clerk6
1950 US Census1950Charleston, WV, USA, age 49, post office mail clerk
DeathNov 11, 1991Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA
BurialSunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 3B; Enumeration District: 38; line 79, dwl 128-58-62.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992382.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Birch, Braxton Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 2; Sheet: 7A; line 14, dwl 114-114.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston Ward 8, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1958; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 101; line 30, dwl 199-272.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 22B; Enumeration District: 44; line 96, dwl 128-401-506.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4414; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 20-54; line 12, dwl 128.
  7. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx

Cynthia Eloise Noe1,2

F, #81895, b. 7 August 1898, d. August 1978

Family: Charles Robert Houghton b. 5 Sep 1898, d. 11 Nov 1991

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 7, 1898Wayne Co., WV, USA, age 20 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1916age 18 and 161
1920 Census1920Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 21, post office clerk; 6 houses from Minter J. Houghton3
1930 Census1930Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 29, US Postal Office postal clerk1,4
1940 Census1940Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 41, post office clerk5
1950 US Census1950Charleston, WV, USA, age 49, post office mail clerk
DeathAug, 1978Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA
BurialSunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV, USA
ParentsDparents born in WV1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 3B; Enumeration District: 38; line 79, dwl 128-58-62.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston Ward 8, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1958; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 101; line 30, dwl 199-272.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 22B; Enumeration District: 44; line 96, dwl 128-401-506.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4414; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 20-54; line 12, dwl 128.

Charles William Houghton1

M, #81896, b. 27 June 1920, d. 25 October 1993

Family 1: Lucille Marie Harten b. c 1925

Family 2: Deborah Ann Powell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 27, 1920Charleston, WV, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census2
Marriage19401
Mil. DraftJul 1, 1941South Charleston, WV, USA, age 21, Occupation: E I du Pont
ResearchApr 27, 1944
Mil. Enlsbetween Apr 27, 1944 and 1946Fort Thomas, Newport, KY, USA, Branch 1:      ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:      27 Apr 1944
Release Date 1:      18 Jan 1946; Name: Charles W Houghton Birth Year: 1920 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: West Virginia State: West Virginia County or City: Kanawha Enlistment Date: 27 Apr 1944 Enlistment State: Kentucky Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Gunsmith* (Armorer), Diesel Mechanic (Automobile mechanic, Diesel engine), Camera Repairman (still camera), Instrument Repairman, Nonelectrical (Instrument maker), Utility Repairman (Mechanic, general), Equipment Maintenance Man, Motion Picture equipment Marital Status: Married3
1950 US Census1950South Charleston, WV, USA, age 29, chemical millwright
Marriage1966
DeathOct 25, 1993

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 3B; Enumeration District: 38; line 79, dwl 128-58-62.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Homer Henderson Houghton1

M, #81897, b. 12 March 1922, d. 14 May 2000

Family: Helen M (?) b. c 1923

  • Marriage*: Homer Henderson Houghton married Helen M (?) on circa 1944.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 12, 1922WV, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census1
Research
Mil. Serv.between 1944 and 197331 years in US Air Force pilot;
Enlistment Date 1:      8 Feb 1944
Release Date 1:      31 Aug 1973;
Retired USAF
Marriagecirca 1944
1950 US Census1950Eglin Air Force Base, FL, USA, age 27, US Air Force
DeathMay 14, 2000Tucson, AZ, USA, age 78
ObituaryMay 16, 2000Tucson, AZ, USA, HOUGHTON. Homer H., Col. Rot. USAF bom March 12. 1922 m Charleston. W. VA. lost his long battle with cancer May 14. 2000 His Air Force career spanned thirty- one years as a pilot and later in various missile programs. Survived by wife of fifty-six years Helen: daughters Diane Buzzefi and Linda (Bill) Gutman all of Tucson, Julie (Jack) Babcock of Stoninglon, CT; three grandchildren. Dr Jennifer (David) Buzzell King of Johnson City, TN, Sera and Sam Summsfci of CT one great-grandson. Tucker Frye. Since retirement Homer devoted much of his personal time in the While Mountains avid sportsman He will be missed not by his loving family and friends but also leime companions, Jasper and Troubla.2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 3B; Enumeration District: 38; line 79, dwl 128-58-62.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

James Alman Houghton1

M, #81898, b. 2 September 1902, d. 14 June 1963

Family 1: Maude D. (?) b. c 1903

  • Marriage*: James Alman Houghton married Maude D. (?) on circa 1923 age 20 and 20.1

Family 2: Beulah Bartlett

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 2, 1902Clay Co., WV, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 18 & 19 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 census1
1920 Census1920Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 19, garage auto mechanic2
Marriagecirca 1923age 20 and 201
1930 Census1930Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 27, auto shop foreman1
1940 Census1940Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 37, wholesale house mechanic3
Mil. DraftFeb 16, 1942Charlestown, WV, USA, age 39, Occupation: Stand Brands Inc
1950 US Census1950Charleston, WV, USA, age 46, separated, bakery truck mechanic
Marriage1953Kanawha Co., WV, USA
DeathJun 14, 1963
BurialJun 16, 1963Ivydale, WV, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 5B; Enumeration District: 38; line 82, dwl 304-101-104.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston Ward 11, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1958; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 106; line 13, dwl 612 1/2-147-206.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4414; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20-54.

Maude D. (?)1

F, #81899, b. circa 1903

Family: James Alman Houghton b. 2 Sep 1902, d. 14 Jun 1963

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1903WV, USA, age 27 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1923age 20 and 201
1930 Census1930Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 27, auto shop foreman1
1940 Census1940Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 37, wholesale house mechanic2
ParentsDparents born in WV1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 5B; Enumeration District: 38; line 82, dwl 304-101-104.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4414; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20-54.

Flora Houghton1

F, #81900, b. circa 1882

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1882WV, USA, age 48 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, USA, age 48, private duty practical nurse, roomer1
ParentsSparents born in WV1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T626_2537; Sheet: 23A; Enumeration District: 44; line 9, dwl 142-403-504.