Amelia Lashar1

F, #95715, b. 25 April 1918, d. 5 July 1998

Family: Edward Wescott Houghton b. 14 Jul 1911, d. 26 Jan 1975

Biography

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BirthApr 25, 1918Bridgeport, CT, USA1
Graduation1940Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
EngagementApr 13, 1941Fairfield, CT, USA1
1950 US Census1950Fairfield, CT, USA, age 38, insurance agent
DeathJul 5, 1998CT, USA
BurialOak Lawn Cemetery, Fairfield, CT, USA
ParentsDWalter B. Lashar & Amelia Dickey Lewis,
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton Obituaries.

Dr. Henry Spencer Houghton II, MD

M, #95716, b. circa 1939

Family:

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1939OH, USA, age 8/12 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Upper Arlington, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: T627_3070; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 25-45; line 57, dwl 2050.

Paul G. Williams Jr1

M, #95718

Family: Helen Houghton b. 26 Mar 1922

Biography

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EngagementJul 4, 19431
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.

Elton J. Ottaway1

M, #95719, b. 10 October 1873, d. 28 October 1952

Family: Fannie Ellen Houghton b. 18 Oct 1877, d. 2 May 1963

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 10, 1873Wattsburg, PA, USA
MarriageDec 31, 1898South Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA1
DeathOct 28, 1952Erie, PA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.

Eleanor M. Ottaway1

F, #95720, b. 23 May 1900, d. 24 April 1995

Biography

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BirthMay 23, 1900Ripley, NY, USA1
DeathApr 24, 1995Harborcreek, PA, USA
ObituaryApr 26, 1995Elleanor "Elle" Ottaway Wood, 94, 6816 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek,
died Monday, April 24, 1995, at her home.

She was born in Ripley, N.Y., May 23, 1900, daughter of the late
Elton and Fannie Houghton Ottaway.

She had lived in Harborcreek since 1921.
She was a member of the Harborcreek United Presbyterian Church
where she had previously been in the Ladies Auxiliary. She and her
husband had the Woodlawn Tourist Home at their residence for more than
25 years.

She had previously worked at General Electric in bookkeeping. She
enjoyed bowling for many years and sewing.

She was preceded in death May 28, 1985, by her husband, Ross E.
Wood.

Survivors include a daughter, Jean L. Willis of Millcreek; two
sisters, Frances Jones of Millcreek and Marjorie Collins of Ripley,
N.Y.

Burial will be at Quincy Cemetery in Ripley, N.Y.

Erie Times (Erie, Pa) April 26, 1995
BiographyShe was a boarder in the Duffy home in Erie, Erie, PA in 1920 but was back with the family in 1925. She married Ross E. Wood (1895 - 1985) on Dec. 17, 1921 in Chautauqua County, NY. They lived in Harborcreek, Erie, PA. and Ross was a machinist. She is buried in the Quincy Rural Cemetery in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.

Daughter: Jean Lorraine Wood (1922 - 2007) was born and raised in Harborcreek, Erie, PA. She was a clerk in Erie, Erie, PA in 1942. She married Mr. Willis. She died in Erie, Erie, PA. She is buried in the Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie, PA.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Frances H. Ottaway1

F, #95721, b. 11 February 1903, d. 6 February 2008

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb 11, 1903Ripley, NY, USA1
Note1923She married Grover Edward Jones (1894 - 1972) from Geneva County, Alabama on June 26, 1923 in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. Grover served in the Army in WW1. They lived in Erie from the mid 1920's to the mid-1930's and Grover was a salesman. Grover was the manager of a tire shop in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY in 1944. They are buried in the North East Cemetery in North East, Erie, PA. Children: 1) Donald F. Jones; 2) Larry Dale Jones.2
DeathFeb 6, 2008Erie, PA, USA
ObituaryFrances H. Jones, age 104, of Millcreek and formerly of Ripley, NY, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Manchester Presbyterian Lodge after a brief illness. She was briefly employed at General Electric before marrying and working as a housewife. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and a past member of Columbine Chapter No. 260 OES and Jethra White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 12. She was also a member of the CHOSEN Mission Project. She was a wonderful seamstress and loved to sew and crochet. She made comforters and numerous and varied sewn items as gifts. She was always involved in craft projects such as Christmas decorations, shell jewelry, and wall hangings. Like her mother before her, she was a
wonderful cook and tried to accommodate each person’s likes and dislikes. In earlier years she and her family were heavily involved in canning and preserving the summer crops. Her basement was lined with shelves to hold her various canned vegetables, fruit juices, relishes, catsup, jams, jellies, and canned meats. Her husband, Grover Edward Jones; son, Donald F. Jones; two sisters, Eleanor Wood and Marjorie Collins; and a nephew, Bill Collins, preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, 3 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, a niece, and many other great-grandchildren and great nieces and nephews.
Interment North East Cemetery.
Full obit can be found in the Erie Times-News, Feb. 7 & 8, 2008.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Marjorie E. Ottaway1

F, #95722, b. 10 January 1911, d. 8 March 2003

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 10, 1911Ripley, NY, USA1
DeathMar 8, 2003Westfield, NY, USA
BiographyMarjorie Ottaway Collins, 92, of West Main Road, died Saturday (March 8, 2003) in the Waters of Westfield.
She was born Jan. 10, 1911, in Ripley, the daughter of Elton and Fannie Houghton Ottaway. She married Walter Collins (1912 - 1983) on June 20, 1940 in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.They lived in Westfield. She was an elementary school teacher and an avid genealogist. A Ripley resident most of her life, she attended Ripley Schools and College in Erie, where she earned her degree as an elementary teacher. She was employed as a teacher in the Sherman schools, as a fourth-grade teacher in the Westfield district and retired from Westfield Academy and Central School in 1972 after many years of teaching. She was a member of the ''School Belles'' and the New York State Retired Teachers Association. An accomplished genealogist, she researched her family tree to its earliest settlers in this county and was very active in the Ripley community in various civic affairs. She was known to her family as a town activist. She is survived by her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Diana Collins of Ripley; three grandchildren: William C., Darlene and Ken Collins, all of Ripley; two great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Frances Jones of Erie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Collins, who died in 1984; a son, William W. Collins in 1998; and a sister, Eleanor Woods. They are buried in the Quincy Rural Cemetery in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. Son: William Walter Collins (1942 - 1998) He is buried in the Quincy Rural Cemetery in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.

Harriett A. Rundell1

F, #95723, b. 1890

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18901
Biographywas in Mina, Chautauqua, NY in 1892. She was baptized in the North East First Presbyterian Church in June 1896. In 1900, she lived in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus, NY with her parents2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Frank Edward Rundell1

M, #95724, b. 14 February 1895, d. 18 December 1918

Biography

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BirthFeb 14, 1895Ellicottville, NY, USA1
Mil. EnlsHe belonged to the US Army 315th Field Artillery. He gave his life for his county in World War 1 at Trier, Germany.
DeathDec 18, 1918Trier, Germany1
BiographyHe was baptized in the North East First Presbyterian Church in June 1896. In 1900, he lived in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus, NY with his parents. Frank moved to Florida where he registered for the draft in Broward County. He fought in WW1, and died in Germany. His stone in the North East Cemetery.2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Floris Louise Rundell1

F, #95725, b. 18 June 1901, d. 29 March 1938

Biography

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BirthJun 18, 1901Ellicottville, NY, USA1
DeathMar 29, 1938North East, PA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.

Ellis Dillard1

M, #95726

Family: Hazel Houghton b. 3 Mar 1898, d. 10 Mar 1958

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.

Leora Price1

F, #95727, b. circa 1897, d. November 1974

Family: Ralph Marwood Houghton b. 20 Feb 1905, d. 6 Sep 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1897NY, USA, age 43 in 1940 census2
MarriageJul 15, 1930Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA1
1940 Census1940Hamburg, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 35, service station operator; and father in law Hiram Pierce, 76, and sister in law Ione Pierce, 472
1950 US Census1950Hamburg, NY, USA, age 52, no occup; and sister Iona Price, 56, single
DeathNov, 1974Hamburg, NY, USA
ParentsDHiram Pierce
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2528; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 15-82; line 48, dwl 29.

Lawrence James Houghton1

M, #95728, b. 21 May 1934

Family: Josephina Antunez

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 21, 1934Buffalo, NY, USA, age 5 in 1940 census1,2
1950 US Census1950Hamburg, NY, USA, age 52, no occup; and sister Iona Price, 56, single
Marriagecirca 1961Mexico City, Mexico1
BiographyHe was raised in Hamburg, Erie, NY. He was in the National Honor Society in high school. He worked for the University of Maryland and the University of Wisconsin in the Agricultural Extension Department.3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2528; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 15-82; line 48, dwl 29.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Josephina Antunez1

F, #95729

Family: Lawrence James Houghton b. 21 May 1934

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriagecirca 1961Mexico City, Mexico1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.

Robert Houghton1

M, #95730

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Birth1
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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.