Ada F. Ingle1

F, #94321, b. circa 1900

Family: Walter Emsley Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19001
MarriageApr 12, 1967Sacramento Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Warren A. Houghton1

M, #94322, b. circa 1944

Family 1: Nancy M. Wilkenson

Family 2: June L. Colton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19441
MarriageMay 13, 1967New York Co., NY, USA2
DivorceApr 23, 1981Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA2
MarriageJun 21, 1982Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.

Catherin L. Fogerson1

F, #94323, b. circa 1954

Family: Wayne Charles Houghton Jr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19541
MarriageMar 27, 1982San Bernardino Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Dorothy Mildred (?)1

F, #94324, b. 27 January 1932, d. 13 May 2008

Family 1: Edwin Preble

Family 2: Robert Reisner

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 27, 1932Newton, NH, USA1
Marriage1
Marriage1
DeathMay 13, 2008Skowhegan, ME, USA1
ObituaryMay 25, 2008SKOWHEGAN, ME -- Dorothy Mildred Reisner, 76, of Skowhegan, died Tuesday evening, May 13, following a long illness. She was born in Newton, N.H., on Jan. 27, 1932. She was best known for her talent, love and involvement in music.
She began playing the piano as a child, and was soon known as the area accompanist for local community events. In fact, it was through her music that she met her first husband Edwin Preble, when she became the accompanist for his dance studio. They continued to enjoy sharing their love of music until his death in 1973. Although she was an accomplished, classically trained student of piano, she was just as comfortable playing a popular song by ear or effortlessly transposing a piece of music into another key. She was also a talented singer. As an adult, she was a teacher of both vocal and instrumental music in various Maine schools from 1966 until her retirement in 1992. She taught music in Old Town, Dover-Foxcroft, Etna, Dixmont, Carmel, Norridgewock, Smithfield, Canaan, and Cornville.
She was also well known for playing the organ at several churches, most recently at the Federated Church in Skowhegan and the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Waterville. She loved participating in the Colby College Church Workshop in the summers.
Over the past 35 years she has participated in many community events. She has accompanied the Skowhegan Community Chorus for many years, which she also directed for a brief time when her husband Robert Reisner took a out-of-town job. She played the clarinet in the Skowhegan Town Band for many years as well. Dorothy also enjoyed playing piano with the Community Jazz Band and for community plays.
Many of her former students will remember her compassion and caring which resulted in her taking in several foster children, whom she raised as her own. Four of these children lived with the Reisners for most of their school years. Her own children can remember students camping out at her house where she and her first husband, Ed Preble, would welcome them in.
She is survived by her husband Robert Reisner, her children, Ed Preble and his wife Pam of Roswell, N.M., Sheila Alioto and her husband Bruce of Wildwood, Mo., Jim Preble and his wife Sally of Cornville, and Gigi Hynd and her husband David of Thomaston, her stepchildren, Jenny Deihl of Marietta, Ga., Robert Reisner and his wife Denise of Skowhegan, and Mark Reisner of Marietta, Ga., her grandchildren, Jessica and Andrew Preble, Stephanie Guevara and Gabrielle Alioto, Joanna, Katie, James, and Peter Hynd, her great-grandchildren, Julian and Keira Goldsmith, Miguel and Anna Guevara and Annalise Underwood, her sister Martha Sharp and her husband Bill, and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her foster children William Houghton and his wife Joanne, Brad Houghton and his companion Lisa, Albert Houghton and his wife Rachel and Eric Houghton. She was predeceased by a grandson, Joshua Alioto.
A gathering of sharing and celebration will be held at the Federated Church in Skowhegan on Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions for a music scholarship at Skowhegan Area High School in Dorothy Mildred's name may be made to: Dorothy M. Reisner Music Scholarship, care of Franklin Savings Bank, P.O. Box 368, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
Published in the Morning Sentinel on 5/25/20081
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Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

Edwin Preble1

M, #94325, d. 1973

Family: Dorothy Mildred (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Death19731
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

Robert Reisner1

M, #94326

Family: Dorothy Mildred (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

William Arthur Houghton Jr1

M, #94327, b. 1977

Family: Joann Marie York

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1977Williamanic, Windham Co., CT, USA
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

Joann Marie York

F, #94328

Family: William Arthur Houghton Jr

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

Bradley J. Houghton

M, #94329, b. circa 1979

Family: Lisa Marie Dodge

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1979Skowhegan, ME, USA
Pedigree

Lisa Marie Dodge

F, #94330

Family: Bradley J. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Partner
Pedigree

Albert K. Houghton1

M, #94331, b. circa 1980

Family: Rachael Salisbury

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1980Skowhegan, ME, USA
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

Rachael Salisbury

F, #94332

Family: Albert K. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

Eric Ross Houghton1

M, #94333, b. circa 1982

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1982Skowhegan, ME, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.obits2/46106/mb.ashx

Andrew "Andy" Rece Sigler1

M, #94334, b. 26 February 2009

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 26, 2009Houston, TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Sigler, May 13, 2009.

Jaimie Alicia Sigler1

F, #94335, b. 29 September 2008

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 29, 2008Dallas, TX, USA1
Living2020Arlington, TX, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Sigler, May 13, 2009.

John L. French1

M, #94336, b. circa 1957

Family: Wendolyn S. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19571
MarriageJul 6, 1985San Diego Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Robert F. Archibald1

M, #94337, b. circa 1950

Family: Wendy Karen Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19501
MarriageAug 14, 1976Alameda Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Wendy L. Houghton1

F, #94338, b. circa 1955

Family: Michael P. O'Leary

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19551
MarriageFeb 11, 1973Riverside Co., CA, USA1
DivorceDec, 1976Riverside Co., CA, USA
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Michael P. O'Leary1

M, #94339, b. circa 1953

Family: Wendy L. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19531
MarriageFeb 11, 1973Riverside Co., CA, USA1
DivorceDec, 1976Riverside Co., CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

William D. Houghton1

M, #94340, b. circa 1942

Family: Diane J. Zeno

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19421
MarriageJul 12, 1975Ventura Co., CA, USA1
DivorceApr, 1976Ventura Co., CA, USA
Research
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Diane J. Zeno1

F, #94341, b. circa 1939

Family: William D. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19391
MarriageJul 12, 1975Ventura Co., CA, USA1
DivorceApr, 1976Ventura Co., CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Phyllis A. White1

F, #94342, b. circa 1944

Family: William Lake Houghton Jr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19441
MarriageDec 31, 1982Kings Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Renee Hudson1

F, #94343, b. 23 March 1931, d. 27 April 2005

Family: William LaVar Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 23, 1931Taylorsville, UT, USA2
MarriageSep 15, 1950Taylorsville, UT, USA1,2
DeathApr 27, 2005Salt Lake City, UT, USA, age 742
ObituaryMay 1, 2005Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Salt Lake Tribune, The (UT) - May 1, 2005
Deceased Name: Renee Hudson Houghton 1931 ~ 2005
Renee Hudson Houghton, 74, loving spouse, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away on April 27, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with lymphatic cancer. She was born on March 23, 1931 to Zoy and Clifford Hudson in Taylorsville, Utah. She married W. L. 'Gil' Houghton on September 15, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Survivors: husband, Gil; son, John Houghton (Mary Ellen), Salt Lake City; daughter, Liz Boussard, Flagstaff, Arizona; grandchildren, Christophe Boussard, David Houghton, Holly Edwards (James); three great-grandchildren, Sam, Evelyn, Ethan Edwards; sister, Carol Newton (Rex); brothers, Gordon Hudson (Pat), Steven Hudson (Margarita). She is preceded in death by her parents. A private family service was held Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Interment at the family plot at Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah. The family expresses appreciation to Dr. Clyde Ford, Heidi and Michele; and IHC Hospice, particularly Jan Ryan, for their care and kindness.2
BurialVine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Juab Co., UT, USA
ParentsDClifford Gordon Hudson and Zoy Thomander1
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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/u/d/…
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

William L. Houghton1

M, #94344, b. circa January 1966

Family: Jenifer Grace

  • Marriage*: William L. Houghton married Jenifer Grace on circa 1996.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca Jan, 19661
Immigration1987Las Vegas, NV, USA1
Marriagecirca 19961
Biography2005William L. Houghton
Bill Houghton began his print career in 1987 when a small local business forms distributor was willing to hire him as an account executive without a college degree. He had been in Las Vegas for six months and hadn't yet found what he felt was employment worthy of a long term commitment.

Silver State Computer Forms hired him at an hourly wage of $5. He knew nothing about the industry, but thought the title 'account executive' sounded good. Looking much younger than his 21 years, he was referred to as the 'Doogie Howser' of the print trade in downtown Las Vegas' glitter gulch. Bill actually earned the first of his stripes by calling on each hotel/casino in downtown Las Vegas every Thursday morning for more than 4 years, without fail.

Beginning in 1988 he transitioned to a commission only sales representative and continued to learn the industry rapidly by selling business forms, printing, checks and computer forms. The 5 years Bill spent in this capacity taught him much about selling in a very competitive market and demonstrated the very human side of the buyer/seller relationship. This, more than anything, is what drives Bill. He enjoys the challenges of the industry but he thrives on the opportunity to work with people and accomplish the possible and the impossible for his clients. This is what he truly enjoys the most about his industry and his profession.

1992 found Bill and his former boss leaving Silver State Computer Forms and opening Horizon Business Systems in a 1400 sq. ft. office warehouse in the rather blush colored 'red' district of Las Vegas. His most vibrant memories of their auspicious opening were the non-functioning phones for three days and the raid on the 'adult' store across the alley way - all that same week.

Having a good name and reputation in Las Vegas carried a great deal of weight then as now and their client retention percentage followed their move to the new company and remained close to 100%. They completed their first full year with about $500,000 in business and one employee. That employee was receptionist, office manager, bookkeeper, filing clerk, janitor and a nursing mother all rolled into one amazing individual and Bill is proud to announce she was recently promoted to VP of Finance. She has been working shoulder to shoulder with Bill since the beginning and he gives her much of the credit for any successes the company has experienced.

On the other hand, business partners are at best, a mixed blessing. While realizing he needed the three years in partnership as a chance to view the business from a personal liability/asset perspective, he also realized his partner had a greater tolerance for risk. In 1995 Bill initiated, negotiated and completed a buyout of his partner's interest and client base with gross sales remaining around $600,000 yearly.

This was the same year his 7 year volunteer career as a member of the organizing committee for The Las Vegas Jaycee State Fair culminated with his run as Chairman of the project. With a budget of $750,000 and 73,000 attendees, his was a formidable task even without the additional personal challenge of the recent buyout of his business partner. It was during this same event that he met his bride to be, Jenifer Grace, who was completing her reign as the 1994 Jaycee State Fair Queen. They married the following spring and are now the joy filled parents of four amazing children, Rosie - age 7, Cooper - age 5 Peyton Grace born the summer of 2003 and Paige, born on her daddy's birthday, Jan 2005.

Through the mid 90s, the market began changing rapidly as the quality of laser printers improved and replaced the need for continuous forms printers. Horizon Business Systems' core competency - continuous forms, the largest product line in their company, started to decline rapidly in use worldwide. What used to be very large orders for invoices became blank paper orders - IF we were lucky.

An overall company transformation and direction was necessary for survival so Horizon Business Systems changed their byline from 'A Business Forms Company' to A Printed Products Company'. They educated themselves on and began offering more than two dozen new product lines during the mid to late 90s. Labels, promotional products, binders, tab sets, attire and executive gifts are examples of the additional product lines they became skilled at offering. The 90s represented an aggressive growth pattern; averaging 28% yearly and Bill credits their expansion into additional product lines as the primary cause.

It was during the late 90s when Bill determined 'services' was the direction to pursue if he wanted to retain a competitive advantage. Presenting clients with offerings such as the production and fulfillment of online product catalogs, external data processing services and warehousing seemed the logical choices to direct their efforts. These tools were a concrete demonstration to Horizon Business Systems' clients of the continuing desire and commitment to be a business solutions provider.

In 1995, Bill's commitment to the Jaycee organization and his efforts as the Las Vegas Jaycee State Fair Chairman earned him a lifetime membership in Junior Chamber International. He served on over half dozen different board positions in the local and state Jaycee organizations and had the opportunity to travel throughout the state and nation on their behalf throughout his Jaycee career.

He has held a position of responsibility in many different volunteer capacities over the years and credits his grandfather, Big Bill, who inspired him to always help others. Bill's grandfather, with whom he shared a birthday, brought Christmas to a few hundred children in their hometown, every year, for decades. Most years, Grandma and Grandpa were too tired to join them for Christmas after completing their work at The Kris Kringle project for the VFW Cottam Hafen post. But, Bill learned from his Grandfather that community participation and volunteerism is a wonderful way to reap the richness of life through sharing and giving.

While Bill derives a great deal of satisfaction through his work to improve the print industry and his community, he most enjoys his family time. He and his family travel often to nearby cities for 3 or 4 day retreats and have 'family day' almost every week. His other interests include reading (biographies are his favorite), traveling, hiking, camping and golf. He is a member of numerous organizations including the Young Entrepreneurs Organization, Junior Chamber International, Nevada JCI Senate, Greater Las Vegas Jaycees, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Nevada Chapter and the Las Vegas Senior Citizens Mobile Home Community Foundation.1
Residence2009Las Vegas, NV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.horizon-business.net/about_us.html

Jenifer Grace1

F, #94345, b. circa 1973

Family: William L. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1973
Marriagecirca 19961
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.horizon-business.net/about_us.html

Rosie Houghton1

F, #94346, b. circa 1998

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19981
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.horizon-business.net/about_us.html

Cooper Houghton1

M, #94347, b. circa 2000

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 20001
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.horizon-business.net/about_us.html

Peyton Grace Houghton1

F, #94348, b. 2003

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth20031
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.horizon-business.net/about_us.html

Paige Houghton1

F, #94349, b. January 2005

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan, 20051
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.horizon-business.net/about_us.html

(?) Houghton

M, #94350

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree