Renee Jacobs1

F, #88501

Family: Craig Harley Houghton b. 20 Oct 1959

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Scott Wayne Houghton, 11/5/2007: Gedcom File.

Kris David Houghton1

M, #88502, b. 31 January 1956

Family: Rebecca Holland d. Nov 1958

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 31, 1956Beloit, Rock Co., WI, USA1
Marriage1
Residence2007Longmont, CO, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Scott Wayne Houghton, 11/5/2007: Gedcom File.

Rebecca Holland1

F, #88503, d. November 1958

Family: Kris David Houghton b. 31 Jan 1956

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
DeathNov, 1958
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Scott Wayne Houghton, 11/5/2007: Gedcom File.

Sarah Hill1

F, #88504, b. 28 May 1752, d. 1814

Family: Rev. Caleb Blood b. 18 Aug 1754, d. 6 Mar 1814

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 28, 1752Spencer, MA, USA1
MarriageSep 2, 1777Charlton, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
Death18141
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Rev. Caleb Blood1

M, #88505, b. 18 August 1754, d. 6 March 1814

Family: Sarah Hill b. 28 May 1752, d. 1814

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 18, 1754Charlton, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
MarriageSep 2, 1777Charlton, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
DeathMar 6, 1814Portland, ME, USA1
ParentsSEnsign BLOOD and Martha THOMSON.1
BiographyNotes for Rev. Caleb BLOOD:
Caleb BLOOD was born just four years after the Baptist Chruch building had been raised in Bellingham,
and went all his growing up years to that church. He was 13 when the Baptist Association was formed. It is not
too surprising, then, that he would turn toward the ministry of that church. He was highly praised by the pastor
when he told him he wanted to be a preacher.
When he was licensed to preach, the pastor at his home parish wrote this recommendation:
"The church of Christ in Charlton, in the Baptist constitution, to our sister churches in the same order,
wishing you much grace, mercy, and peace, through the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ, Our Lord. These
are to signify to you that our brother, Caleb BLOOD, is in good standing with us, and is a regular walker both
in the world and in the church of God, and he has manifested to us that he has a call to preach the Gospel, upon
which we have taken the opportunity to examine him and improve him in the work of preaching and it does
appear to us, that he had a gift for the labor, and we recommend him unto you as such, desiring that you may
improve him among you in preaching and then give the same if you are satisfied with him in the work. So we
subscribe ourselves you brethern in the land. (15 DEC 1777)."
Before ordination, Caleb was an itinerant preacher for two years at Dudley and Marlow, NH. He was
ordained at Marlow, NH in 1777. In 1779, he served at Weston, MA, and in 1781 he was at Newton, MA. That
church was newly organized, and he stayed seven years. He also taught school there, for two years, in the town's
south district.
In 1786, he accepted a call to Shafts bury, VT. During his 26 years at Shafts bury, the tiny Baptist
congregation grew dramatically. He also belonged to the Baptist Association, and did missionary work all
through VT, NH, and up into Canada.
In "The Rural Vermont Minister", an article in "The History of Rutland County", by Harry P. Smith and
Wm. S. Rann, 1886, he was described this way:
"Soon after the settling commenced, ministers of the Gospel might be seen traversing the woods and
hunting up the scattered sheep in the wilderness. They would ride on horseback or go on foot, as they might be
able, with no other equipage than a bridle, saddle, and a pair of saddlebags containing a Bible, Psalm book, and
a spare shirt or two, or, if on foot, with less baggage. Thus equipped, they would travel through the woods, mud
and snow, preaching at the doors of log houses, or in the forest. anywhere that was most convenient. And in
some cases, they have been overtaken in storms, lost their way and have lain out all night, witness this in Elder
Caleb BLOOD."
He went to serve the Fourth Baptist Church at Boston, in 1807. Three years later, he and Sarah were on the
road again, this time to Portland, ME. After just four years, he took sick and died in 1814, at age 60.
(Source:Barlow, Claud W, "Descendants of Richard BLOOD of Bellingham & Charlton." 1992, pp. 18 - 19;
Harris, Roger Dean, "The Story of the Bloods", p. 92; History of Rutland County, 1882).1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Moses Blood1

M, #88506, b. 11 July 1779, d. between 1854 and 1859

Family 1: Anna Cole b. 20 Oct 1782, d. 12 Nov 1835

Family 2: Hannah N. (?) b. 1818, d. 13 Jun 1886

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 11, 1779Weston, MA, USA1
MarriageMar 1, 1801Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
Marriagecirca 1850Boone Co., IL, USA1
Deathbetween 1854 and 1859Gratiot, LaFayette Co., WI, USA1
BiographyNotes for Moses BLOOD:
Moses was raised in Shaftsbury, VT, where he grew up with and
married Anna COLE. The COLE family was very tightly knit, so when Anna's parents made a move to
NY, following in the footsteps of their son, Abel, Moses and Anna went along in the wagon train, along
with all Ben's other sons and sons-in-law.
They lived for awhile in Rodman, Jefferson County, NY, which borders on Lake Ontario. Two of
Moses' brothers-in-law served in the War of 1812, and were in the Battle of Sackett's Harbor there.
When they left Shaftsbury, Moses and Anna already had two little ones, and a three more were b. in
NY. As soon as the New Purchase in IN opened up for settlers, the COLE clan moved on to
Connorsville, in 1819.
Moses and Abel and Seth COLE blazed a trail through the wilderness to the Blue River, in what later
became Shelby County, IN. . Nothing was there when they arrived, and their clan actually founded the
town. A total of over 1,000 acres was purchased by various members of the clan in 1820.
Moses and Seth picked beautiful sites on the river for their cabins, but when they came back with the
family in OCT 1820, two of the three cabins had water standing in them four feet deep from the
flooding river. So all seven families had to move into one cabin for awhile.
Of course, a new Baptist church was formed and met in the home of Moses and Anna BLOOD. Most
of the members were from the BLOOD-COLE clan. This was the first church in Shelby County,
formed JUL 1822. The first teacher in the school there was Moses BLOOD.
Moses and Anna moved on in about 1835, to a spot northeast of LaPorte, IN., known as Rolling
Prairie. Their son, Abel Russell, was already married to Laura LUCAS, and they stayed on for several
years. Anna died while in LaPorte, so Moses went on alone, with the rest of his kids, and most of Laura
LUCAS' brothers and sisters, as their dad had died and eventually Moses was put in charge of the
younger kids.
The first settlers to LaPorte had just arrived in 1830, and there were just 15 houses in the town when
Moses arrived.
By 1836, Moses and his kids arrived in Flora Township, Boone County, IL where his son, Arthur, had
built a couple of cabins and his own stone house. They soon bought land north of Belvidere, and Moses
became involved in politics there.
He was also one of the seven founders of the Baptist church of Belvidere, which celebrated their
150th anniversary in 1989.
Sometime before moving on to Gratiot, WI, Moses remarried a Hannah. We have been unable to find
any record of that marriage, but Moses and Hannah BLOOD bought land in Gratiot Township, about
six miles south of Gratiot, on what is now the highway west of Warren, IL, and was then on the
stagecoach line. There were two stage stops in Warren, two miles east of their land.
The foundation of their home still stands, as the rest burned and the new home was built on top of it.
Arthur, Rev. Caleb II, and Fidelia (BLOOD) STONE'S husband and new wife all moved to Gratiot,
also. Fidelia had died and was bur. in Belvidere Cemetery.
Moses and Hannah joined the Baptist Church at Apple River, IL, just three miles from their home, but
when their son, Rev. Caleb came as the first pastor of the Baptist Chruch at Union, WI (now the south
end of Darlington), about 12 miles to the north, they were taken in to that church, as were all the
children in the area.
Moses died at Gratiot, WI, we are quite sure. No burial site or record has ever been found. Moses and
Hannah sold property together in 1854, but in 1859, Hannah was a widow who sold land alone and
moved to Floyd Co., IA., to live with a grandson. Hence, the d. is assumed to be between 1854-1859.
(Sources: "Probate Order Book A, 1827, 1830, pp. 4,7, 15; Rock, Florence Graham, "Memoirs and
Historical Sketches" (1946); Chadwick, Edward, "History of Shelby County", (1913), pp. 4-5, 129;
Hough, Franklin B., "History of Lewis Co, NY", (1883), pp. 203-206, 250-51, 253, 304-305; Hough,
Franklin B., "History of Jefferson County, NY", pp . 228 - 230; Cole, Ernest Byron, "Descendants of
James COLE of MA", (1908), p. 16; "Hanover Cemetery Book", pp. 1-2; Chadwick, Edward, "History
of Shelby County, IN", (1913), pp. 4 - 5, 55, 129"Shelby County Court Records", p. 130; Packard,
Jasper, "History of LaPorte county, IN (1876), pp. 44-46; "History of Boone County, IL Past & Present",
(1875), p. 25, 231, Carpenter, Richard V., "Historical Encyclopedia of IL and History of Boone Co.,"
(1909), p. 762; "Early Land Purchases of Boone County", Vault Collection, Sec. 156, Ida Library,
Belvidere, IL; Luhman, Beth Herbert, "First Baptist Church of Belvidere, Since 1836", (1986), pp. 1 -
3, 42, 52, 54; "Belvidere Standard, 1 AUG 1876; "Deed Books of LaFayette Co., WI, Book G, pp. 115-
116, 251, Book H, p. 61, Book I, p. 443, Book J, p. 208, Book J. p. 209, Book M, p. 36 - 67, Book R,
5
p. 443, Book U, pp. 483-84; "Baptist Church of Darlington Records", microfilm in Darlington Library;
Death Certificate of Hannah Blood, Floyd Co., IA Courthouse, "Belvidere Cemetery Records" and
"Tour of Belvidere Cemetery" pamphlet).1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Anna Cole1

F, #88507, b. 20 October 1782, d. 12 November 1835

Family: Moses Blood b. 11 Jul 1779, d. bt 1854 - 1859

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 20, 1782Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
MarriageMar 1, 1801Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
DeathNov 12, 1835LaPorte Co., IN, USA1
BiographyNotes for Anna COLE:
Like most pioneer wives, very little is known about Anna COLE, except that she was a Baptist all her
life, and helped start two new churches along with her husband. the first meetings of the church in NY
were held in her home, and the same was true in Hanover.
She bore eight children between the age of 23 and 46, Her husband lived to the ripe old age of 75 -
80, but she died at age 53, just after they had moved to the third new wilderness home, in LaPorte, IN.
(Sources: "Blood Family Bible", "History of Hanover", "History of Connersville, IN", "History of
LaPorte, IN" and "History of Lewis County, NY").1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Abel Russell Blood1

M, #88508, b. 1807, d. 1890

Family: Laura Lucas b. 1810, d. 1874

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18071
Marriage1
Death18901
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Laura Lucas1

F, #88509, b. 1810, d. 1874

Family: Abel Russell Blood b. 1807, d. 1890

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18101
Marriage1
Death18741
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Moses Blood II1

M, #88510, b. 1847, d. 1893

Family: Sarah Batty Hawkins b. 1847, d. 1923

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18471
Marriage1
Death18931
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Sarah Batty Hawkins1

F, #88511, b. 1847, d. 1923

Family: Moses Blood II b. 1847, d. 1893

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth18471
Marriage1
Death19231
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Mabel Claire Blood1

F, #88512, b. 1875, d. 1958

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18751
Death19581
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty Sullivan, Nov. 10, 2007.

Ray Houghton1,2

M, #88513, b. 21 March 1900, d. 29 March 1974

Family: Ova Lindale Webster b. 27 Sep 1900, d. 30 Nov 1973

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 21, 1900Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, USA, Mar 1900, age 2/12 in 1900 census; SS: 21 Mar 1900, Leavenworth, KS; age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census1,2
1900 Census1900Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, USA, age 16, living with parents Isaac N. and Hulda A. Lowery, b. Indiana and Sweden6
Census1905Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, USA, age 5, enumerated with Isaac and Hulda Lowery7
Mil. Serv.in the army in WWI; he was wounded in France or Germany. He still had some shrapnel in his heart muscle
Research
1920 Census1920U. S. Marine Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, age 20, inmate8
MarriageJan 16, 1923both age 221,5,9
1930 Census1930Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, USA, age 30, lithographer, banks and merchants9
1940 Census1940Blue, Jackson Co., MO, USA, age 40, building construction, plumber contractor10
Mil. DraftFeb 15, 1942Kansas City, MO, USA, age 41, Occupation:      U S Engineering Co
Last LocTrenton, Grundy Co., MO, USA
DeathMar 29, 1974Leavenworth, KS, USA, SS: Apr 1974
BurialGalt, MO, USA1
ParentsSfather born in England, mother born OK in 1930 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Todd, Nov. 10, 2007.
  2. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Todd, Nov. 17, 2007.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Todd, Nov. 25, 2007.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/owt/person.aspx?pid=74044648
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Emporia Ward 4, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T623 487; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 72; line 50, dwl 1028.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis Ward 10, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_952; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 196; line 50.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1203; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 236; line 52, dwl 4209-352-357.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2115; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 48-30.
  11. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Death Certificate:
    http://www.sos.mo.gov/TIF2PDFConsumer/DispPDF.aspx

Ova Lindale Webster1,2,3

F, #88514, b. 27 September 1900, d. 30 November 1973

Family: Ray Houghton b. 21 Mar 1900, d. 29 Mar 1974

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 27, 1900Galt, MO, USA, age 29, NY, in 1930 census; age 39, MO, in 1940 census2
MarriageJan 16, 1923both age 221,2,4
1930 Census1930Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, USA, age 30, lithographer, banks and merchants4
1940 Census1940Blue, Jackson Co., MO, USA, age 40, building construction, plumber contractor5
1950 US Census1950Blue, MO, USA, age 49, divorced, garment power machine
DeathNov 30, 1973Denver, CO, USA2
ObituaryDec 1, 1973Mrs, Ova Houghton. 73, 3141 Donnellv, died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gloria Dellis, Denver, where she was visiting She was born in Gait, Mo , and had lived here 70 years She also leaves a son, Ray Houghton, of the home, eight grandchildren and two great -grandchildren. Burial in a cemetery in Denver.
ParentsDCharles W. Webster and Alice Missouri Shaney, both b. MO. Charles Webster father and mother's name was James Webster, born 1823 in Washington county, Ohio. His mother was Elizabeth Burris4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Todd, Nov. 10, 2007.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/owt/person.aspx?pid=74044648
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gloria Houghton Bellis, Nov. 27, 2007.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1203; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 236; line 52, dwl 4209-352-357.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Blue, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2115; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 48-30.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Death Certificate:
    http://www.sos.mo.gov/TIF2PDFConsumer/DispPDF.aspx

Gloria May Houghton1

F, #88515, b. 6 May 1927

Family: Arthur L. Bellis b. c 1924

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthMay 6, 1927MO, USA, age 2 11/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1930 census1,2
Marriage3
Residence2007239 S 20th Ave, Brighton, Adams Co., CO, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Todd, Nov. 10, 2007.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1203; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 236; line 52, dwl 4209-352-357.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/owt/person.aspx?pid=74044648
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Todd, Nov. 25, 2007.

Marilyn Bellis1

F, #88516

Family: Thomas Todd

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
Birth
Marriage
ContributnNov 25, 20072
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/owt/person.aspx?pid=74044648
  2. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Todd, Nov. 25, 2007.

Stanley Jerome Houghton1

M, #88517, b. 20 September 1888, d. 12 July 1889

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 20, 1888
DeathJul 12, 18891
BurialChicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Kraft lot
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Houghton.

Stephen Benjamin Houghton1

M, #88518, b. 1 October 1887, d. 28 July 1888

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 1, 18871
DeathJul 28, 18881
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Houghton.

Ellen Louise Dewy Ferguson1,2

F, #88519, b. 26 March 1898

Family: Dr. Milford George Houghton M.D. b. 8 Mar 1892, d. 31 Jan 1972

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 26, 1898IL, USA, age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census1
OccupationShe was a cooking school teacher.
MarriageJun 4, 1917age 25 and 201,3
1930 Census1930St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, age 38, city Dr.3
1940 Census1940St. Louis, MO, USA, age 48, medical doctor4
1950 US Census1950St. Louis, MO, USA, age 58, physician
ParentsDJohn Ferguson and Elizabeth Clark; parents born in Scotland2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Webster Groves Ward 2, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: T625_946; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 136; line 42, dwl 118-284-291.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 1240; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 148; line 75, dwl 6246-535-630.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02205; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96-595.

Ellabeth Hazel Houghton MA1

F, #88520, b. 14 February 1918, d. 2 November 1991

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 14, 1918MO, USA, age 1 11/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census1
GraduationKansas University, Lawrence, KS, USA, teacher
Occupation1950Medical school, medical researcher
DeathNov 2, 19912
BiographyEllabeth was a good student and finished high school at 16 and college at 20. She went to Washington University in St. Louis. She worked for Milford George for a year or so then went to work at Barnes Hospital in the lab. She left there and went to S. Lukes where she became head of routine chemistry labs. She retired from there. Ellabeth never married.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: T627_1271; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 107-8.

Milford Jerome Houghton1

M, #88521, b. 22 June 1920, d. 25 March 1993

Family: Elizabeth Eleanor Kemp b. 17 Jan 1917, d. 1 Aug 1994

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 22, 1920St. Louis, MO, USA, age 9 10/12 in 1930 census1,2,3
Mil. Serv.U.S. Marines in WWII in the Pacific
Research
MarriageJun 5, 1941St. Louis, MO, USA2,3
Mil. DraftJul 1, 1941St. Louis, MO, USA, age 21, Occupation: American Manganese Steel Foundry
EducationUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, USA2
1950 US Census1950Kansas City, MO, USA, age 29, refrigeration co. superintendent
OccupationKoch Refrig., president
DeathMar 25, 1993Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Lawrence, KS, USA3
ObituaryMar 27, 1993Lawrence Journal-World (KS) - March 27, 1993
Deceased Name: MILFORD J. HOUGHTON
Milford J. Houghton, 72, Lawrence, died Thursday, March 25, 1993, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. The body was cremated, and no services are planned. Mr. Houghton was born June 20, 1920, in St. Louis, the son of Milford George and Louise Ferguson Houghton. He grew up in St. Louis and graduated from high school there. He married Elizabeth Ellinor Kemp on June 5, 1941, in St. Louis. She survives of the home in Lawrence. He moved to Kansas City in 1958, then to Spring Hill in 1970 and to Lawrence in 1977. He was president of Koch Refrigerators in Kansas City for five years before retiring in 1973. Mr. Houghton served in the U.S. Marines during World War II. Other survivors include two sons, Jim, Edgerton, and John, Plano, Tex; a brother, Clark, Osage Beach, Mo; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimers Disease Center at the Kansas University Medical Center, in care of Rumsey Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements.
BiographyMilford Jerome Houghton was my grandfather (6/22/1920 – 3/25/1993). He went by the nickname “Bud” through most of his life. In high school, he worked stocking shelves during the week and Saturdays. He delivered groceries, and in the summer, worked for the owner who also built houses. He became foreman of the concrete gang and as it was a non-union contractor he was also the night watchman on the job. He later had a newspaper delivery area with about 15 kids working for him. Bud went to college one year and then got married to my grandmother, Elizabeth Kemp.
He was a marine in WW2 and served in the Pacific. He saw a lot of action there, but I was never able to get him to share stories about the war. I think he just wanted to forget it. After returning from the war he needed a job to support his family, so he went to American Car Foundry and stood at the gate to the parking lot. When the boss came and they opened the gate he ran through, went up to the car, and asked for a job which he got. The job was shoveling sand into the molds they use to make castings. He then went to work at the small arms factory in S. Louis where his tool and die ability started to shine. From St. Louis he went to Kansas City. He worked for Pratt & Whitney an air plane engine manufacturer. He ended his career as president of Koch Refrigerators.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 1240; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 148; line 75, dwl 6246-535-630.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Elizabeth Eleanor Kemp1

F, #88522, b. 17 January 1917, d. 1 August 1994

Family: Milford Jerome Houghton b. 22 Jun 1920, d. 25 Mar 1993

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 17, 1917Kansas City, MO, USA, Obit: 17 Jan 19191,2
GraduationWashington University, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA1
Occupationclinical chemist
MarriageJun 5, 1941St. Louis, MO, USA1,2
1950 US Census1950Kansas City, MO, USA, age 29, refrigeration co. superintendent
Living1993Lawrence, KS, USA2
DeathAug 1, 1994Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence, KS, USA, age 752
ObituaryAug 3, 1994Lawrence, KS, USA, Lawrence Journal-World (KS) - August 3, 1994
Deceased Name: ELIZABETH E. HOUGHTON
Elizabeth E. Houghton, 75, Lawrence, died Monday, Aug. 1, 1994, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. The body was cremated and no services were held.

Mrs. Houghton was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of David and Mamie Kemp.

She grew up in Kansas City, Mo., and received two degrees from the University of Missouri.

She moved to Lawrence in 1977. She was active in Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Order of Eastern Star.

She married Milford J. Houghton on June 5, 1941, in St. Louis. He died in 1993.

Survivors include two sons, Jim, Edgerton, and Jon, Leawood; a brother, Thomas Kemp, Prairie Village; and five grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Disease Center at the Kansas University Medical Center. Memorials may be sent in care of Rumsey Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements.

Copyright (c) 1994, Lawrence Journal-World2
ParentsDDavid and Mamie Kemp
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

James Stephen Houghton1

M, #88523, b. 10 February 1942

Family: Lou Cindy Ramsay b. 20 Apr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthFeb 10, 19421
GraduationBaker University, Baldwin City, KS, USA
MarriageMay 1, 19651
Residence1993Edgerton, KS, USA
BiographyMilford Jerome Houghton had two sons. James Stephen Houghton (2/10/1942) and Jon David Houghton (5/12/56). James is my father. He married my mom Lucindy Ramsay (no middle name although some legal documents have her as Lu Cindy Houghton) on 5/1/1965. I was born 6/4/1970 (David Carlyle) and my sister (Deborah Renee) was born 5/22/1973. Debi married Jason Tate Jaeger on 7/29/1995. Trisha Joan Daniels and I married on 12/13/1997. We have three children. Elizabeth Joan (4/12/2002), Markus James (3/31/2004), and Daniel Christopher (7/22/2007). James Houghton taught junior high English and History for a number of years and later became an assistant principal in the Olathe, KS school district. Today, he is in charge of operations for the district. Cindy has taught 2nd grade in Olathe for most of her career. They both graduated from Baker University in Baldwin, KS.Jon Houghton graduated from the University of Kansas and is a businessman. He married Robin Wolkeyon 10/26/1984. They have three living children Danielle Shea (9/18/86), Jordan Lee (8/30/89), and Garrett Michael (3/8/92). They had a son that died at birth. I don’t know his name or date of birth/death.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Lou Cindy Ramsay1

F, #88524, b. 20 April

Family: James Stephen Houghton b. 10 Feb 1942

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 201
GraduationUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, USA, teacher1
MarriageMay 1, 19651
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

David Carlyle Houghton1

M, #88525, b. 4 June 1970

Family: Trisha Joan Daniels

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJun 4, 19701
MarriageDec 13, 19971
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Deborah Renee Houghton1

F, #88526, b. 22 May 1973

Family: Jason Tate Jaeger

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 22, 19731
MarriageJul 29, 1995
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Orvalyn Frances Burns1

F, #88527, b. 23 October 1926

Family: Clark Ferguson Houghton b. 1 May 1926, d. 18 Jan 2013

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 23, 19261
GraduationWashington University, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, School of Nursing, registered nurse
MarriageSep 2, 19501
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Lynda Beth Houghton1

F, #88528, b. 11 August 1951

Family: Randall Wilson Sherer b. 6 Oct 1954

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 11, 19511
GraduationCentral Methodist College, Fayette, MO, USA, teacher
MarriageJun 18, 19771
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Randall Wilson Sherer1

M, #88529, b. 6 October 1954

Family: Lynda Beth Houghton b. 11 Aug 1951

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 6, 19541
GraduationUniversity of Missouri, Rolla School of Mines and Metallurgy, Rolla, MO, USA, electrical engineer
MarriageJun 18, 19771
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Deanna Lynn Sherer1

F, #88530, b. 27 September 1980

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep 27, 19801
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.