Houghton Surname Project

Ernest John Houghton¹

M, #86851, b. circa 1886

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Birth

circa 1886

England, age 24 in 1910 census¹

Immigration

1908

1910 Census

1910

Kingston, DeKalb Co., IL, USA, age 24, student pastor, single, friend of Geo. Washington Markley¹

ParentsS

parents born in England¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Dekalb, Illinois; Roll: T624_284; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 26; line 12, dwl 5-5.

Nellie May Houghton¹

F, #86852, b. 23 December 1903

Family: Julian William Baer

Marriage*: Nellie May Houghton married Julian William Baer on Sep 1, 1927.^2,3

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Birth

Dec 23, 1903

Woodhull, IL, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census^1,2,3

Marriage

Sep 1, 1927

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 112; line 63, dwl 130-135.
[S1462] Henry Co. IL. Historical Society, Henry County IL, Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 3.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx

Margaret Jessie Houghton^1,2

F, #86853, b. 17 November 1905

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Birth

Nov 17, 1905

Woodhull, IL, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clover, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 112; line 63, dwl 130-135.
[S1481] Mrs. M. E. Woodward, DAR Library version of 1912 Houghton Gen. by JWH, p. 389.

Ester Marian Houghton^1,2

F, #86854, b. 20 February 1904, d. 24 December 1947

Family: Leroy W. Daniels

Marriage*: Ester Marian Houghton married Leroy W. Daniels on Aug 30, 1934.²

Biography

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Birth

Feb 20, 1904

Gilman, IL, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census^1,2

Marriage

Aug 30, 1934

Death

Dec 24, 1947

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gilman Ward 1, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 74;
line 38, dwl 151-161.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 44.

Von Houghton¹

M, #86855

Biography

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Birth

Germany, age not given¹

1910 Census

1910

Aurora, Kane Co., IL, USA, gas company chemist, roomer, single¹

ParentsS

parents born in Germany¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Aurora Ward 4, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T624_296; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 30; line 5, dwl 185-27-30.

Emma Meoenthal¹

M, #86856, b. circa 1878

Biography

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Birth

circa 1878

Germany, age 32 in 1910 census¹

Immigration

1882

1910 Census

1910

Dundee, Kane Co., IL, USA, age 32, divorced, no children; living with parents Fred and Henrietta Meoenthal, b. Germany; and "son" of parents, Fred "Houghton" Jr., 26¹

ParentsD

parents born in Germany¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Dundee, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T624_296; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54; 16, dwl 99-105.

Mattie J. Houghton¹

F, #86857, b. circa 1865

Biography

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Birth

circa 1865

KY, USA, age 45 in 1910 census¹

Note

1910

1 child born, 0 living

1910 Census

1910

Elgin, Kane Co., IL, USA, age 45, widowed, private nurse¹

ParentsD

parents born in KY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elgin Ward 4, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T624_297; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 68; line 25, dwl 38-49.

Louellyne (?)¹

F, #86858, b. circa 1880

Family: Edwin Carter Houghton

Marriage*: Louellyne (?) married Edwin Carter Houghton, son of Lewis Curtis Houghton and Mary F. Munroe, on circa 1910 mar 0 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar.¹

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Birth

circa 1880

TX, USA, age 30 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

circa 1910

mar 0 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar¹

ParentsD

parents born in TX¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Henderson, Knox, Illinois; Roll: T624_299; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 168; line 25, age 7-7.

Ruth Houghton¹

F, #86859, b. May 1896

Biography

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Birth

May, 1896

IL, USA, age 4 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census^1,2

ParentsD

parents born in IL

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Henderson, Knox, Illinois; Roll: T624_299; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 168; line 25, age 7-7.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Henderson, Knox, Illinois; Roll: T623 313; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 51; line 20, dwl 5-5.

Gertie Houghton¹

F, #86860, b. September 1890

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1890

IL, USA, age 9 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Henderson, Knox, Illinois; Roll: T623 313; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 51; line 20, dwl 5-5.

Harry Francis Houghton¹

M, #86861, b. 8 April 1903, d. 30 July 1983

Family: Mabel Adeline Moss

Marriage*: Harry Francis Houghton married Mabel Adeline Moss on Feb 17, 1926 at Beggs, OK, USA, age 24 and 20.¹

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Birth

Apr 8, 1903

Streator, IL, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Feb 17, 1926

Beggs, OK, USA, age 24 and 20¹

1930 Census

1930

Wolf, Seminole Co., OK, USA, age 27, automobile mechanic²

1940 Census

1940

Okemah, Okfuskee Co., OK, USA, age 39, auto mechanic³

Mil. Draft

Feb 15, 1942

Okemah, Okfuskee Co., OK, USA, age 38, Occupation: O C E Co

1950 US Census

1950

Edmond, OK, USA, age 47, garage, auto mechanic, partner

Death

Jul 30, 1983

The Edmond Memorial Hospital, Edmond, OK, USA, age 80¹

Obituary

Aug 1, 1983

Oklahoma City, OK, USA, Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - August 1, 1983
Deceased Name: Harry F. Houghton Sr.
HOUGHTON

Harry F. Sr. Age 80 of Edmond, died Saturday at The Edmond Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Baggerley Chapel with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery. Born at Streator, Ill. Moved to Edmond from Okemah in 1945. Member of the Methodist Church. He was a retired auto mechanic & owner of Harry & Lee's Garage. Survivors: his wife, Mabel A. of the home, sons; Harry F., Jr. of Edmond, Sam of Sapulpa & Harry Douglas of Veneta, Ore & a daughter, Maudean Segress of Broke n Arrow, 10 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son Garnett in 1979.

Copyright (c) 1983 Oklahoma Publishing Company¹

Burial

Aug 2, 1983

Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Wolf, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll 1931; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 34; line 2, dwl 203-208.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3316; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 54-15.

Frank C. Vogt¹

M, #86862, b. circa 1888

Family: Saisle Houghton

Marriage*: Frank C. Vogt married Saisle Houghton, daughter of Plutarch P. Houghton and Sabina Gray, on circa Jan, 1910 mar 4/12 y in 1910 census.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1888

IL, USA, age 22 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

circa Jan, 1910

mar 4/12 y in 1910 census¹

ParentsS

parents born in Germany

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T624_301; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 102; line 12, dwl 97-99.

Gladys Broncheon¹

F, #86863, b. circa 1897

Biography

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Birth

circa 1897

IL, USA, age 13 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T624_301; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 102; line 12, dwl 97-99.

John Andrews¹

M, #86864, b. circa 1857

Family: Eva Houghton

Marriage*: John Andrews married Eva Houghton, daughter of Thomas Baldwin Houghton and Sarah Jane Taunt, on circa 1896 mar 14 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar for both.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1857

PA, USA, age 53 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

circa 1896

mar 14 y in 1910 census; 2nd mar for both¹

Occupation

1910

house painter

ParentsS

parents born in PA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Gridley, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T624_305; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 106; line 89, dwl 104-104.

Thomas B. Houghton¹

M, #86865, d. 7 August 1865

Biography

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Birth

Gridley, McLean Co., IL, USA

Burial

Aug, 1865

Gridley, McLean Co., IL, USA, lot #184

Death

Aug 7, 1865

Gridley, McLean Co., IL, USA, as an infant¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.villageofgridley.org/cemetery.htm

Sarah A. Houghton¹

F, #86866, b. circa 1841

Biography

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Birth

circa 1841

OH, USA, age 69 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

circa 1863

mar 47 y in 1910 census

1910 Census

1910

Towanda, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 69, laundress in home¹

Note

1910

9 children born, 5 living

ParentsD

father born in USA, mother born in PA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Towanda, McLean, Illinois; Roll: T624_306; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 120; line 67, dwl 20-20.

Glenn W. Houghton¹

M, #86867, b. circa 1903

Biography

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Birth

circa 1903

age 7 in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Kilbourne, Mason Co., IL, USA, age 7, foster child, unknown origin; living with Henry M. and Josie B. Wolverton¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois; Roll: T624_311; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 68; line 75, dwl 17-17.

Kathryn O. Houghton¹

F, #86868, b. circa 1908

Biography

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Birth

circa 1908

IL, USA, age 2 in 1910 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Rock Creek, Menard Co., IL, USA, age 39, widowed, farmer; 2 houses from father²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Atterberry, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T624_312; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 79; line 4, dwl 91-91.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T625_393; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 103; line 28, dwl 93-94.

Gladys Houghton¹

F, #86869, b. circa 1905

Biography

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Birth

circa 1905

IL, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T624_312; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87; line 9, dwl 27-27.

Florence Marie Houghton^1,2

F, #86870, b. 22 May 1907, d. 17 June 1930

Family: George Wilbrand "Bud" Wernowsky

Marriage*: Florence Marie Houghton married George Wilbrand "Bud" Wernowsky on Mar 15, 1928 at Rock Creek, IL, USA.²

Biography

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Birth

May 22, 1907

Menard Co., IL, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census^1,2

Marriage

Mar 15, 1928

Rock Creek, IL, USA²

Death

Jun 17, 1930

Springfield, IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T624_312; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87; line 9, dwl 27-27.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7040867/person/-1168241599

Harry J. Houghton

M, #86871, b. 3 December 1909, d. July 1978

Family: Elsie M. Miller

Marriage: Harry J. Houghton married Elsie M. Miller on Feb 25, 1937 at Petersburg, IL, USA.

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Birth

Dec 3, 1909

Petersburg, IL, USA, age 4/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

Tallula, IL, USA, age 40, farm hand

Death

Jul, 1978

IL, USA

Obituary

Jul 16, 1978

Bloomington, IL, USA, Harry Houghton
LINCOLN (PNS)—Harry J. Houghton, 68, Lincoln, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday at St. John's Hospital. Springfield.
Hia funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fricke Funeral Home, with the Rev Warren Freiheit officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
He was bom Dec. 3, 1909, In Petersburg, a son of Leslie and Agnes Campbelf Houghton He married Elsie Miller on Feb. 25. 1937, in Petersburg She survives.
Also surviving are his stepmother, Marie Cellini. Lincoln; a daughter, Betty McBryant, Lincoln; a son, William, Lincoln; a stepsister, Mary Walters. Lincoln; a stepbrother, David Houghton. Shiocton, Wis; and four grandchildren.
He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Heart Association.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rock Creek, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T624_312; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87; line 9, dwl 27-27.

Evelyn K. Seedorf¹

F, #86872, b. circa 1927, d. 24 July 2006

Family: Charles A. Houghton

Marriage*: Evelyn K. Seedorf married Charles A. Houghton.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1927

Manhattan, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 3 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Death

Jul 24, 2006

Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 79, at her home¹

Obituary

Jul 26, 2006

Albany, NY, USA, Albany Times Union:
Houghton, Evelyn K.

ALBANY Evelyn K. Houghton, 79, died Monday, July 24, 2006 at her residence. She was born in New York City, the daughter of the late Diedrich and Anna Seedorf. She had resided in the Albany area since 1946, where she was a graduate of the College of St. Rose. Evelyn was employed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice in Albany for about 20 years. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Houghton and is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Schafer of Slingerlands and Marge (Rick) Sweitzer of Augusta, Ga; five grandchildren, Stephen (Stephanie) Schafer, Robert (Barbara) Schafer, Amanda Schafer and her fiance Brian Smith, Scott Peehl and Kirsten (Joshua) Yuhas; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Lillian Seedorf. Funeral will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery.¹

Burial

Jul, 2006

Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

Diedrich and Anna Seedorf

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

Charles A. Houghton¹

M, #86873, d. before 2006

Family: Evelyn K. Seedorf

Marriage*: Charles A. Houghton married Evelyn K. Seedorf.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Death

before 2006

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

Dorothy Houghton¹

F, #86874

Family: (?) Schafer

Marriage*: Dorothy Houghton married (?) Schafer.¹

Biography

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Birth

NY, USA¹

Marriage

Residence

2007

Slingerlands, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

(?) Schafer¹

M, #86875

Family: Dorothy Houghton

Marriage*: (?) Schafer married Dorothy Houghton, daughter of Charles A. Houghton and Evelyn K. Seedorf.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

Marge Houghton¹

F, #86876

Family: Rick Sweitzer

Marriage*: Marge Houghton married Rick Sweitzer.¹

Biography

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Birth

NY, USA¹

Marriage

Residence

2007

Augusta, Richmond Co., GA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

Rick Sweitzer¹

M, #86877

Family: Marge Houghton

Marriage*: Rick Sweitzer married Marge Houghton, daughter of Charles A. Houghton and Evelyn K. Seedorf.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

Stephen Schafer¹

M, #86878

Family: Stephanie (?)

Marriage*: Stephen Schafer married Stephanie (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

Stephanie (?)¹

F, #86879

Family: Stephen Schafer

Marriage*: Stephanie (?) married Stephen Schafer, son of (?) Schafer and Dorothy Houghton.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp

Robert Schafer¹

M, #86880

Family: Barbara (?)

Marriage*: Robert Schafer married Barbara (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/TimesUnion-Albany/Obituaries.asp