Johnny Houghton1

M, #88771, b. 21 July 1939, d. 9 December 2007

Biography

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BirthJul 21, 19391
DeathDec 9, 2007TX, USA, age 681
ObituaryDec 14, 2007HOUGHTON, Johnny; 68; TX; ShermanHD; 2007-12-14;
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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Nora Bell Hooten1

F, #88772, b. August 1894

Family: Robert Lee Carson

Biography

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BirthAug, 1894Hickman Co., TN, USA1
Marriage1
ResearchNora Lee's family came to Hughes Co, OK shortly after the land rush of 1890 there in northern OK.
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

Robert Lee Carson1

M, #88773

Family: Nora Bell Hooten b. Aug 1894

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Marriage1
ResearchHis gr grandfather was a Robert Castaway Carson, an adopted Cherokee Indian. The story goes an elderly William Carson came across the abandoned baby while strolling down a path around 1795 in Jackson County, TN. He knew the young Cherokee couple who live just on the other side of Mathew Creek, knew she was pregnant and couldnt care for the infant. So he and his elderly wife raised Robert. They told him the story when he was twelve and allowed him to give himself a middle name at that time, so he called himself, "Castaway".1
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

John Robert Hooten1

M, #88774, b. January 1873

Family: Georgia (?) b. 1871

Biography

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BirthJan, 1873Hickman Co., TN, USA1
Marriage1
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

Juanita Carson1

F, #88775, b. 17 January 1922

Family: Donald Ray Brown b. 1911, d. 1978

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 17, 1922Holdensville, Hughes Co., OK, USA1
Marriage1
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

Georgia (?)1

F, #88776, b. 1871

Family: John Robert Hooten b. Jan 1873

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Birth18711
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

John Robert Hooten1

M, #88777, b. 2 November 1838, d. 1 March 1935

Family: Esther Hill Coward

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthNov 2, 1838Hickman Co., TN, USA1
Marriage1
DeathMar 1, 1935Hickman Co., TN, USA
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

Esther Hill Coward1

F, #88778

Family: John Robert Hooten b. 2 Nov 1838, d. 1 Mar 1935

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

Michael Brown1

M, #88779

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorN
Contributn
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

Donald Ray Brown1

M, #88780, b. 1911, d. 1978

Family: Juanita Carson b. 17 Jan 1922

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1911Kay Co., OK, USA1
Marriage1
Death1978Houston Co., TX, USA1
ResearchMichael Brown: It was Don's second marriage. I descend from his first with Genevieve Morrison1
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Michael Brown, Dec 31, 2007.

Luis Ivan Cruz-Rodriguez

M, #88781, b. 22 February 1981, d. 21 October 2021

Family: Meisha Rama Vella

Biography

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BirthFeb 22, 1981Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico
MarriageAug 2, 2009Quinta Luz Gardens, Oaxaca, Mexico
DeathOct 21, 2021San Francisco, CA, USA
ObituaryFeb 23, 2023Luis Iván Cruz Rodríguez
February 22, 1981-October 21, 2021
Luis was born on February 22, 1981 in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico and died of cancer at age 40 on October 21, 2021 in San Francisco, California. He was the third of six children of Carmen Rodríguez Ramirez and Mario Cruz Lopez. He was preceded in death by his aunt Julia, his grandmother Margarita, his godmother Kathleen and his cousin Enrique. He is survived by his wife, Meisha, his mother Carmen and his 5 siblings: Juana, Mario, Alejandro, Armando and Gabriel; as well as his father Mario. He is also survived by his godfather Bruce, his wife’s family (Charlie, Marilyn and cousins) and his Mixcoatl Anáhuac Aztec dance family.
Luis spent most of his life in his hometown of Oaxaca and at age 26 he immigrated to San Francisco. He grew up fast and learned to help at home. His siblings joked with him that he cooked them his favorite, salsas (sauces) with chorizo or egg or chicharron, but ALWAYS salsas. In his family, he was fondly called Negro (Black). As a youngster, he loved wreaking havoc with his siblings in the yard and picking mangoes fresh from their tree. At 15, he began working as a bagger and loved playing pool with his friends after work. From ages 16 to 18 he was a teacher in two isolated and impoverished communities in his state. He joined this rural program after seeing a commercial, “You can better your tomorrow.” He reflected that it was one of the happiest times of his life; he enjoyed teaching, often road donkeys, herded goats and spent time outside with his students. His deep love of nature and generosity of spirit started early.
Soon after teaching, he began jewelry making and became a silverworker and artisan. He did everything from Oaxacan filigree, to weaving, mounting stones, engraving and even mixed metal work. His love of metal led him to become a passionate welder and forger for over 16 years. Moreover, he was an active and proud union member of Shop Ironworkers Local 790. In early 2020 he was deemed a Master Mechanic in California after finishing a four-year apprenticeship program. It included blueprints, layout, welding code, structural, stairs, railing and ornamental. At work he was called Cruz, as there was always another Luis, but never one like him. He was a mentor and many viewed him as a master craftsman, particularly since he invented numerous tools. Somehow, he even made time for his hobbies of mountain biking and photographing hawks, eagles and hummingbirds.
In 2009, he married Meisha, with whom he shared a profound love for 18 years. Their happenstance meeting was from the movies; they locked eyes on a cobblestone street in Oaxaca and their connection blossomed quickly. They enjoyed many hikes admiring the hawks, cuddling up watching movies, prayers and ceremonies, nights out dancing and wonderful trips. They also savored annual visits to see his family, who Luis loved immensely. He was very close with his siblings and they adored and deeply respected him. Luis genuinely admired his mother: a strong, dignified and deeply spiritual woman. He honored her knowledge and was the only boy in the family that learned her tried and true tamale recipe. He started a tradition in Meisha’s family of making tamales every April; a custom that remains, as he passed down his ancestral wisdom.
Luis was proudly Mixtec, Oaxaqueño, Native American, Mexicano, and often studied about ancient Mexican lifeways. His paternal grandparents spoke Mixtec; however, it was regretfully lost in his father’s generation. In his 20’s he dreamed of starting an indigenous language institute in Oaxaca, which has at least 17 documented Native American languages. In 2008, Luis joined Mixcoatl Anáhuac, a San Francisco based Aztec dance circle, which quickly became the focus of his spiritual life. He frequently attended practices and danza (dance) ceremonies throughout the state with his danza sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was passionate about indigenous oral tradition and learning from his teachers and elders. Not to mention, he created all of his danza regalia from scratch, which involved intricate sewing and feather work. Luis was truly a talented artist and dedicated community member; in danza he was lovingly called Luisito.
Luis was a man of great integrity; for example, if he was going to bring flowers for the Day of the Dead altar he would bring hundreds of them, saying that it was important to truly honor the ancestors with an appropriate offering. He learned integrity from his mother. Luis is remembered as being gentle, kind, reliable, playful, talented, loving, humble, and grounded. He listened deeply with his unforgettable presence and smile that always expressed his care and support. Luis Iván, we deeply love you and miss you and, as you said, you will be flying in the blue sky as a hawk or an eagle. Fly high, our warrior, you will be shining upon us with your radiant love. ¡Mexica Tiahui! Ometeotl.
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Emigrants Houghton

?, #88782

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Research1146 Houghton emigrant lines; not born in USA; first person in line
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Adelaide Houghton1

F, #88783, b. circa 1864

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1864NJ, USA, age 16 in 1880 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T9_789; Family History Film: 1254789; Page: 57.1000; Enumeration District: 121; 49, dwl 148-177.

Ida Houghton

F, #88784, b. circa 1866

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1866NY, USA, age 4 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870New Scotland, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 4, living with Zimri Gran1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , New Scotland, Albany, New York; Roll: M593_902; Page: 598; line 39, dwl 223-231.

Giles Houghton1

M, #88785, b. circa 1825

Family: Almira (?) b. c 1839

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1825PA, USA, age 45 in 1870 census1
Marriage1
1870 Census1870Vestal, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 45, farmer, property $3000, $10001
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Vestal, Broome, New York; Roll: M593_907; Page: 522; line 36, dwl 357-379.

Almira (?)1

F, #88786, b. circa 1839

Family: Giles Houghton b. c 1825

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1839PA, USA, age 31 in 1870 census1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Vestal, Broome, New York; Roll: M593_907; Page: 522; line 36, dwl 357-379.

Caroline Houghton1

F, #88787, b. circa 1862

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1862PA, USA, age 8 in 1870 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Vestal, Broome, New York; Roll: M593_907; Page: 522; line 36, dwl 357-379.

Richard Houghton1

M, #88788, b. circa 1863

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1863PA, USA, age 7 in 1870 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Vestal, Broome, New York; Roll: M593_907; Page: 522; line 36, dwl 357-379.

Henry Houghton1

M, #88789, b. circa 1836

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
NotableY
Birthcirca 1836NY, USA, age 34 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870Auburn Prison, Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY, USA, age 34, shoemaker, convict1
Black Sheepconvict
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Auburn Ward 4, Cayuga, New York; Roll: M593_910; Page: 164; line 15.

Dorothy Houghton1

F, #88790, b. circa 1914, d. circa December 2007

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1914dd calc1
Deathcirca Dec, 2007MI, USA, age 931
ObituaryDec 28, 2007Pontiac, MI, USA, HOUGHTON, Dorothy ( )[KLAUSMEYER][MYERS]; 93; Pontiac MI; Oakland Press; 2007-12-28; smk
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Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, HOUGHTON, Dorothy ( )[KLAUSMEYER][MYERS]; 93; Pontiac MI; Oakland Press; 2007-12-28; smk.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #88791, b. September 1850, d. 1931

Family: Cornelius Schovner b. Aug 1842, d. 7 Oct 1917

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthSep, 1850Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 4 in 1855 census; age 10 in 1860 census1
Marriage
Death1931Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA
BurialSardinia Cemetery, Sardinia, Erie Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie, New York; Roll: M653_750; Page: 877; line 13, dwl 1311-1305.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Riley Houghton1

M, #88792, b. circa 1852, d. 15 October 1858

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1852Erie Co., NY, USA, age 2 in 1855 census; age 8 in 1860 census1
DeathOct 15, 1858GS
BurialHumphrey Cemetery, Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA
ProblemGS of Riley and Alta Houghton gives 1858 as dd; but both listed in 1860 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie, New York; Roll: M653_750; Page: 877; line 13, dwl 1311-1305.

Alta Houghton1

F, #88793, b. circa 1857, d. 20 November 1858

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1857NY, USA, age 3 in 1860 census1
DeathNov 20, 1858NY, USA
BurialHumphrey Cemetery, Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie, New York; Roll: M653_750; Page: 877; line 13, dwl 1311-1305.

Brett L. Houghton

M, #88794, b. 1972

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1972
Residence2007Lehi, Utah Co., UT, USA
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Nickolas Warren Hinkle

M, #88795, b. 4 January 2008

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 4, 2008
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Frederick Child Pringle1

M, #88796

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
Living1954
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives.

Mercy Richardson1

F, #88797, b. 1 April 1725, d. 30 September 1820

Family: Joseph Woodcock Jr b. 3 Mar 1749, d. 15 Oct 1838

Biography

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BirthApr 1, 1725Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA, USA1
MarriageMar 15, 1776Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA, USA1
DeathSep 30, 1820Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jeff Hecht, 1/7/2008.

Joseph Woodcock Jr1

M, #88798, b. 3 March 1749, d. 15 October 1838

Family: Mercy Richardson b. 1 Apr 1725, d. 30 Sep 1820

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 3, 1749Groton, MA, USA1
MarriageMar 15, 1776Attleboro, Bristol Co., MA, USA1
DeathOct 15, 1838Groton, MA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Jeff Hecht, 1/7/2008.

George Frederick Houghton

M, #88799, b. 27 January 1937, d. 2 December 2008

Family 1: Beverly Wilding b. 27 Oct 1944, d. 7 Dec 2012

  • Marriage*: George Frederick Houghton married Beverly Wilding for 39 years.

Family 2: Jonyca Mckinney

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
ResearchA descendant of John Houghton, thru son Robert via DNA of George Frederick Houghton
BirthJan 27, 1937Stevens Point, PA, USA, age 3 in 1940 census2,3
Mil. EnlsUS Army for 2 years
Research
Marriagefor 39 years
Marriage4
Retirement1992from IBM, after 36 years
Immigration2004Lanesboro, Susquehanna Co., PA, USA
DNA ProjectJan 8, 2008John Houghton, thru son Robert
ContributnJan 11, 2008
DeathDec 2, 2008Barnes-Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA, USA3
ObituaryDec 10, 2008George Frederick Houghton, 71, of Lanesboro, Pa., went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Barnes-Kasson Hospital surrounded by his loving family after his illness with cancer. George is predeceased by his late father, George L; and his stepmother, Lillian Houghton; his mother, Eva Holiday Houghton; and his sister, Lillian Houghton. He is survived by his loving wife, Jonyca; his children, Scott and Angie Houghton, Sydney Kathleen and Jeremy Brown and their mother, Beverly A. Houghton; stepchildren, Catherine and William Chamberlain, Kelly and Jason Heeman; three grandsons, Cody John, Morgan Scott, and Willard George; six stepgrandchildren, and five step great-grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Harold and Carol Houghton, Harry and Florence Houghton, and Elmer and Anne Houghton; several nieces and nephews. George was born in Stevens Point, Pa. on January 27, 1937. He attended Stevens Point Grade School and graduated from Susquehanna Consolidated High School in 1954. He received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point and attended for one year. He was then hired by the IBM Corporation in Endicott, N.Y., during which he took time out to spend two years with the US Army. He returned to IBM and worked as a Program Analyst and worked his way up to Project Manager. After 36 years of service, he retired from IBM in 1992. Later, he received his real estate license and presently worked for Century 21 Mitchell Real Estate. In addition, he helped develop the sewer system with the New Milford Municipal Authority. He moved to Lanesboro in 2004 and was elected to the town council. He joined the Presbyterian Church USA and became an Ordained Deacon. He was currently a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hallstead, Pa. George was a very well-liked and respected member of the community and had many friends and acquaintances.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hallstead, Pa., on Saturday, December 6th, 2008, at 4:30 with Reverend Nancy Cubitt officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, December 6th, 2008, from 1:30 to 4:30. A very special thank you is to be offered to the nurses at the Barnes-Kasson Hospital for the love and care they had shown George in the last few months of his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hallstead, Pa., the Susquehanna County Library, or the American Red Cross.3
ResearchClose DNA Match, via John Houghton's son Justice John
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from George Houghton, his son, Jan. 10, 2008.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jonyca McKinney, Jan. 28, 2008.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, HOUGHTON, George Frederick; 71; Susquehanna PA; Susque C; 2008-12-10.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jonyca Houghton, Jan. 10, 2008.

Maria Louise Shew1

F, #88800, b. circa 1843

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1843Maryland, NY, USA, age 12 in 1855 census; age 17 in 1860 census2,3
Adoption
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/…;.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Flushing, Queens, New York; Roll: M653_845; Page: 761; line 18, dwl 1346-1646.
  3. [S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.