Naomi G. Rutledge1,2

F, #97171, b. circa 1929, d. 17 January 2006

Family: Rev. Ralph Jester Houghton b. 4 Jan 1928, d. 19 Jan 2001

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1929Princeton, MO, USA2
Marriage1
DeathJan 17, 2006Garden Terrace Nursing Center, Overland Park, KS, USA, age 772
ObituaryJan 19, 2006Kansas City, MO, USA, Kansas City Star, The (MO) - January 19, 2006
Deceased Name: NAOMI G. HOUGHTON
Namoi G. Houghton, 77, of Overland Park, KS passed away January 17, 2006 at the Garden Terrace Nursing Center. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, January 20, 2006 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Naomi was born in Princeton, MO, the daughter of William and Mary Ann Rutledge, and had lived in the K.C. area since 1961. She worked as a teller for the Overland Park State Bank for 35 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Victory Assembly of God Church in Bonner Springs, KS and had been active in the Golden Age Club. The oldest of three children, Naomi is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Bill Rutledge. Survivors include her children, Milli Clopine, Aurora, CO; Bud Houghton, Merriam, KS; Dan Houghton, Olathe, KS; Larry Houghton, St. Paul, MN; a sister, Ruth Wilson, Altoona, IA; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. (Arrs. Maple Hill Funeral Home (913) 831-3345).2
BurialMaple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS, USA
ParentsDWilliam and Mary Ann Rutledge
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1392] Intelius, online http://www.intelius.com/
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Mildred Grace Houghton

F, #97172, b. circa 1952

Family: Charles M. Clopine b. c 1952

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19521
Marriage1
Living2005Aurora, Adams Co., CO, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Charles M. Clopine1

M, #97173, b. circa 1952

Family: Mildred Grace Houghton b. c 1952

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1952
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Ralph W. Houghton

M, #97174, b. circa 1954

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19541
Living2006Merriam, KS, USA1
ResearchKS, USA
Pedigree

Citations

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

Daniel C. Houghton1

M, #97175, b. circa 1955

Family: Alvah F. Calloway b. c 1955

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19551
MarriageJul 15, 1975Hardin Co., TX, USA2
Living2005Olathe, KS, USA1
ResearchRose Marie Houghton
Ryan J Houghton
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Houghton Surname Search.

Larry E. Houghton1

M, #97176

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
Living2006St. Paul, MN, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Janice Houghton1

F, #97177

Family: David Fletcher

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1
Marriage1
Living2006Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

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

David Fletcher1

M, #97178

Family: Janice Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Vickie S. Houghton1

F, #97179, b. circa 1950

Family:

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1950
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1392] Intelius, online http://www.intelius.com/

Archie Marion Furr1

M, #97180, b. circa 1884, d. 7 June 1961

Family: Mattie Belle Houghton b. 16 Jul 1890, d. 9 Feb 1976

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1884IA, USA, age 16 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census
MarriageAug 20, 1908age 25 and 191,2
1910 Census1910Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, USA, age 26, wholesale grocery buyer3
1920 Census1920Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, USA, age 36, wholesale produce, firm member4
1930 Census1930Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, USA, age 46, president, wholesale company5
1940 Census1940Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, USA, age 55, owner, wholesale grocery6
1950 US Census1950Lincoln, NE, USA, age 65, proprietor, wholesale grocer
DeathJun 7, 1961
ObituaryJun 8, 1961FURR Archie Furr. 78. of 1737 B. died Wednesday. He was the former owner of Archie Furr Jr Co. wholesale grocery establishment before his retirement several years ago. Born in Crestón, Ia., he had lived In Lincoln for more than 75 years. He was employed by Grainger Brothers Co. for many years, becoming general manager in 1923. He was associated with Freadrich Brothers for two years before starting his own whole sale grocery business in 1930. He was president of the Lincoln Chamber Commerce in 1937 and was active in many Lincoln civic and Masonic groups He belonged to St. Paul Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Mattie B.
sons, Houghton of Lincoln and Colems of Puerto Rico; daughters. Mrs. Nelli Nelson of Colorado Springs. Colo . and Mrs. Thais M. Wendling of Prescott Ariz., 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
ParentsSparents born in IL
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bailey Houghton McAllister, April 12, 2024.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln Ward 7, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T624_850; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1374863.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln Ward 6, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T625_996; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 943.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: 1285; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 906.0; FHL microfilm: 2341020.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2254; Page: 66A; Enumeration District: 55-53.

Houghton A. Furr1

M, #97181, b. 6 October 1920, d. 15 March 2006

Family 1: Marion Jones d. 1946

Family 2: Patricia Guhin d. 1979

Family 3: Joan Owen b. 26 Mar 1931, d. 2012

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 6, 1920Lincoln, NE, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census1
NoteTravelled Europe together in 1930s
Marriage1941Lincoln, NE, USA1
Mil. Serv.1943Army Air Corps in 1943. His job was teaching pilots to fly - in French! Stationed at Turner Field in Georgia, then Tennessee and then to Florida, where he received his Navy Wings.
Graduation1943Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Harvard Law School1
Marriage19551
MarriageJan 8, 1982Lincoln, NE, USA1
DeathMar 15, 2006Lincoln, NE, USA, age 851
ObituaryMar 17, 2006Lincoln, NE, USA, Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - March 17, 2006
Deceased Name: Houghton A. Furr
Houghton A. Furr, 85, Lincoln, died Wednesday (3/15/06), at his home. Born, Lincoln (10/6/20), to Archie M. and Mattie Belle Furr. As a child he enjoyed reading, music and his bicycle. He took piano lessons every day before attending Prescott School. Houghton was fortunate to travel the world with his widowed grandmother, Nellie Houghton, as her escort in the late 1930s. He attended Irving Junior High and graduated from the former Teachers College High School. In 1936 he started at the University of Nebraska where he majored in math and French. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He lettered in swimming and track and also wrestled. He gave his first of many organ concerts at First-Plymouth Church in April of 1937.

Upon his graduation from the university, Houghton went on to Harvard Law School. He graduated in 1943, second in his class. While in law school he was elected as editor of the Harvard Law Review, despite seldom attending due to his interest in learning to fly airplanes. Also, he developed a new interest in consuming seafood, a rarity in Nebraska. He attended numerous music concerts where he developed further interest in playing the organ as well as the piano, his real love. As a concert pianist he won best artist at a Lincoln Symphony contest in 1946 and his good friend, Robert Anderson, won the following year, and the two performed a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York. He married Marion Jones in 1941 at Sheridan Lutheran Church. They had a son, Houghton Jr., in 1942 and a daughter, Lyn, in 1945. Marion died in 1946.

Houghton joined the Army Air Corps in 1943. His job was teaching pilots to fly - in French! Stationed at Turner Field in Georgia, then Tennessee and then to Florida, where he received his Navy Wings. After returning to Lincoln he was a law professor teaching constitutional law at the university and did for seven years at the same time teaching vocal music. Houghton married Patricia Guhin in 1955. She preceded him in 1979. In 1955, Houghton was asked to join the Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company as secretary-treasurer, retiring 36 years later as vice president and treasurer.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and played squash for many years. Houghton was active in many civic organizations including the United Way. He donated blood regularly and exercised often at the YMCA. He was an active member of "The Club." Houghton performed as a pianist for the Lincoln Symphony in 1963 and served on their board in 1965-1966. In 1981 he met Joan Owen who was visiting from New York. The two were married on Jan. 8, 1982, at Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln. Houghton was the church organist at Saint Paul's for 40 years. Houghton and Joan continued to travel, mostly to France and to revisit many exotic locations throughout the world.

Houghton A. Furr, Sr., was in every way a most spectacular human being.

Survivors: wife, Joan; son, Houghton A. Furr Jr., Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Lyn and Wilf Jones, Morriston, Fla; granddaughter, spouse, Brittany and Bruce II Kitchen; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Dylan McAllister.
Pedigree

Citations

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

Marion Jones1

F, #97182, d. 1946

Family: Houghton A. Furr b. 6 Oct 1920, d. 15 Mar 2006

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1941Lincoln, NE, USA1
Death1946Lincoln, NE, USA
Pedigree

Citations

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

Houghton A. Furr Jr1

M, #97183, b. 10 September 1942, d. 25 May 2016

Family: Sharon Renee Framstead b. 25 Jan 1943, d. 14 Dec 2020

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 10, 1942Boston, MA, USA1
Marriage
DeathMay 25, 2016Lincoln, NE, USA2
ObituaryHoughton Furr, Jr. age 73 born to Houghton, Sr and Marion (Jones) at Harvard in Boston, MA on 9/10/42. Graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He earned a Bachelors in Business at UNL where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. During college he worked at Speedway Motors where he increased his vast knowledge of tuning car engines to perfection. He served on the Board of Directors of the University Club and retired after 37 years as Deputy Chief Examiner at the Nebr. State Dept. of Insurance. “Houghtie” had a love of boating, traveling with his daughter and grandchildren and loved open road auto racing. His favorite race was the Sandhills Open Road Challenge where he won several championships and made some dear, lifelong friends. His love for animals was endless and he was a proud supporter of Hearts United for Animals as well as Hands, Hearts & Paws where he adopted the loves of his life. You could always find him in any room just by following his laugh.

Preceded in death by parents, sister, Lyn Jones. Survived by daughter, Brittany (Kitchen) Furr; granddaughter/husband Bailey (Mitchell Cookston), Great granddaughter, Annalyse Cookston, all of Lincoln; grandson Dylan McAllister, Steamboat Springs, CO; Special friend Sharon Cochrane, “Brother” Michael Davlin and lifelong friends Terry Sindelar and Barry Ehrman.

Memorials c/o family to be donated to HUA and HHP in his honor.

Memorial service 3:00pm, Thurs, Jun 9, 2016 at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St, Lincoln. Celebration of life party to follow at Country Pines.
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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Bailey Houghton McAllister, April 12, 2024.

Lyn Furr1

F, #97184, b. 1945

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1945Lincoln, NE, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Patricia Guhin1

F, #97185, d. 1979

Family: Houghton A. Furr b. 6 Oct 1920, d. 15 Mar 2006

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage19551
Death1979
Pedigree

Citations

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

Joan Owen1

F, #97186, b. 26 March 1931, d. 2012

Family: Houghton A. Furr b. 6 Oct 1920, d. 15 Mar 2006

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 26, 1931
MarriageJan 8, 1982Lincoln, NE, USA1
Living2006Lincoln, NE, USA
Death2012Lincoln, NE, USA
ObituaryMay 1, 2012Joan Dolores Carpenter Furr was born March 26, 1931. She grew up during the heyday of the American movie musical and she was heavily influenced by the musicals of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Deanna Durbin and Jane Powell. She had a huge crush on singer/actor Dennis Morgan and learned the entire dialogue of several of his movies, which she would happily recite given the slightest chance. But, it wasn’t Dennis Morgan who would show up later in her life, but Fred Astaire. Joan was born with an eye for beauty, an ear for music, an appreciation for both, and terrific taste. She was also born with a beautiful soprano voice that was so promising that she was admitted to the High School of Music and Art in New York City, where she studied vocal arts. Joan was also a talented dancer. She taught ballroom dancing at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio on Park Avenue in New York. When Fred Astaire came to New York and visited the studio, Joan was his dance partner. Along with her eye for beauty and beautiful voice, Joan was a beautiful woman. She and her best friend, Liz MacRae, could stop traffic in New York City in the 1950’s. They were part of the sophisticated and vibrant New York scene. Joan loved New York then, and she frequented museums, opera, and Broadway shows. During that time, Joan met pretty much every big film star in Hollywood. She was a regular at Sardi’s, The Colony, the Four Seasons, Twenty-One Club, Danny’s Hideaway, and El Morocco. It was an exciting time for her, but greater happiness would come later in her life. Joan’s sense of style and taste extended into her surroundings and wherever she lived she transformed the space into a place of beauty. Her love of design led her to The New School in New York where she completed a degree in interior design. Joan and her sister Jane opened a successful business togehter on new York’s Upper East Side. Joan did the design work, and Jane had the fun and challenge to do the actual work to bring her designs to life. Then Joan’s life changed forever when her friend Liz MacRae invited her to Lincoln for a visit. Liz introduced Joan and Houghton and it was obvious very quickly that they had fallen head over heels for one another. They were a match made in heaven with their mutual love of music, art and travel. Right from the beginning, they traveled the world, taking amazing trips to Africa, Asia and Europe, visiting their favorite city of Paris many times over the years. When they weren’t traveling, they loved entertaining in their home. Their home was filled with love, photo albums and mementos of their adventures together, beautiful things. The food was always great because both Joan and Houghton loved to cook. Joan also loved tennis and gardening. When Houghton got sick, their travels came to a halt and there were a rough few years until Houghton’s death, but Joan stayed by his side. A year ago, the family lost their sister Barbara. Now, all too soon, they’ve lost Joan. Wherever Joan is, she’s watching a classic movie, or redecorating, or listening to a Mozart piano concerto and turning the pages for Houghton. She is survived by her Sister: Jane Martin of Wilmington, DL. Brother: Richard Roessle of Lincoln, Step-daughters and Spouse: Lynn Furr; Susan and Victor Shousha of Paramus, NJ. Niece and Spouse: Joy and Brian Soudant of Wexford, PA. Nephew: Michael Pacicca of San Francisco. Grand nephew: Jackson Joseph Soudant, born January 31, 2012. Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband Houghton Furr, her parents and her sister Barbara Pacicca.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home Chapel.
Pedigree

Citations

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

Frank T. Swift1

M, #97187, d. before 2006

Family: Marie Houghton b. c 1920, d. 23 Mar 2006

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Deathbefore 20061
Pedigree

Citations

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

Dr. Frank T. Swift Jr1

M, #97188

Family: Jorene (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Jorene (?)1

F, #97189

Family: Dr. Frank T. Swift Jr

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Elizabeth Swift1

F, #97190

Family: Steve Light

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Steve Light1

M, #97191

Family: Elizabeth Swift

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

(?) Montgomery1

M, #97192

Family: Louise Houghton b. c 1922

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Megan (?)1

F, #97193

Family: Scott Andrew Houghton b. 28 May 1970

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Maribel (?)1

F, #97194

Family: Matthew Wayne Houghton b. 5 Oct 1975

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Robert Houghton1

M, #97195, b. circa 1941, d. 2 April 2006

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19411
DeathApr 2, 2006Bay City, Bay Co., MI, USA, age 651
Pedigree

Citations

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

Wilma L. Houghton1

F, #97196, b. circa 1911, d. 5 April 2006

Family:

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19111
DeathApr 5, 2006Wichita, KS, USA, age 951
ObituaryApr 7, 2006Wichita, KS, USA, Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 7, 2006
Deceased Name: Wilma L. Houghton
Wichita KS United States

Houghton, Wilma L., 95, died April 5, 2006. Services at Lakeview Mausoleum side on Saturday April 8, 2006. Preceded in death by grandson, Paul Combs. Survivors include sons, Byron (Lina) Combs of Duncanville, TX, Allan (Betty) Pendleton of Wichita; 3 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Byron Combs1

M, #97197

Family: Lina (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1
Marriage1
Living2006Duncanville, TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Lina (?)1

F, #97198

Family: Byron Combs

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Allan Pendleton1

M, #97199

Family: Betty (?)

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
Marriage1
Living2006Wichita, KS, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

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

Betty (?)1

F, #97200

Family: Allan Pendleton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

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