Houghton Surname Project

Tosca J. Sereni¹

F, #99901

Family: Thomas Joseph Clark

Marriage*: Tosca J. Sereni married Thomas Joseph Clark, son of Robert Edmund Clark and Jean Carolin Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx

Erma L. Haughton¹

F, #99903, b. circa 1905

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1905

NJ, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census¹

Occupation

1920

store saleslady

ParentsD

parents born in NJ

Pedigree

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 7, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T624_897; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374910.

Robert Norman Houghton¹

M, #99904, b. 1 August 1886

Family: Theresa Gertrude Bogan

Marriage*: Robert Norman Houghton married Theresa Gertrude Bogan.¹

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 1, 1886

Liverpool, England, age 32 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1940 census^1,2

Immigration

1911

Marriage

Naturalization

1919

1920 Census

1920

Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 32, automobile chauffeur¹

1940 Census

1940

Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 53, building construction laborer³

Mil. Draft

1942

Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 55, unemployed²

1950 US Census

1950

Jersey City, NJ, USA, age 63, no occup

ParentsS

parents born in England¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 7, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1045; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 171; line 37, dwl 272-7-10.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: New Jersey.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2405; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-148.

Theresa Gertrude Bogan

F, #99905, b. circa 1893

Family: Robert Norman Houghton

Marriage*: Theresa Gertrude Bogan married Robert Norman Houghton.¹

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1893

NJ, USA, age 27 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 53, building construction laborer²

1950 US Census

1950

Jersey City, NJ, USA, age 63, no occup

ParentsD

father born in NJ, mother born in England¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City Ward 7, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1045; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 171; line 37, dwl 272-7-10.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2405; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-148.

James Houghton¹

M, #99906, b. circa 1891

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1891

PA, USA, age 29 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 29, boarder, woolen mill "assorter"¹

ParentsS

parents born in PA¹

Research

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 5, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 68; line 23, dwl 619.

Annabelle Houghton

F, #99907

Family: Harold Christian Prowant

Marriage*: Annabelle Houghton married Harold Christian Prowant.

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Marriage

Living

2010

Pedigree

Harold Christian Prowant

M, #99908, b. circa 1922, d. 18 December 2010

Family 1: Suzie Rosetta (?)

Marriage*: Harold Christian Prowant married Suzie Rosetta (?)

Family 2: Annabelle Houghton

Marriage*: Harold Christian Prowant married Annabelle Houghton.

Biography

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Birth

circa 1922

Marriage

Death

Dec 18, 2010

Hesperia, MI, USA¹

Obituary

Dec 19, 2010

PROWANT, MR. HAROLD Hesperia, MI Mr. Prowant, age 88, passed away Saturday December 18, 2010. He was a member of Local 100 Carpenters and Joiners Union before retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie in 2007. Later, he married Annabelle (Houghton) who survives him along with his children, Wayne Prowant of Shelby, Ralph (Sharon) Prowant of Hope Mills, NC, Colleen (Ron) Skinner of Twin Lake, Charles (Marlene) Prowant, of Whitehall, Christian Prowant of Hesperia, Victor (Ellen) Prowant of Muskegon, Nancy Freeman of Rosston, AR, Gary (Sharita) Prowant of Shelby, Karen Freeman of Shelby, Richard Prowant of Hesperia and Jeffrey Prowant of Twin Lake; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Tim) Pratt of Grant; 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and 2 stepgranddaughters. He was also preceded in death by sons, Blaine and Michael. Visitation is Mon. 6-9 PM and the funeral service will be held Tues. 11 AM at the funeral home.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/muskegon/obituary.aspx

Suzie Rosetta (?)

F, #99909, b. circa 1922, d. 2007

Family: Harold Christian Prowant

Marriage*: Suzie Rosetta (?) married Harold Christian Prowant.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1922

Marriage

Death

2007

Pedigree

Kathryn B. Houghton¹

F, #99910, b. circa 1903

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1903

PA, USA, age 17 in 1920 census¹

ParentsD

father born in DE, mother born in PA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Westville, Gloucester, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1027; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 159; line 63, dwl 1-214-218.

William H. Snyder¹

M, #99911, b. circa 1863

Family: Jane (?)

Marriage*: William H. Snyder married Jane (?)¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1863

NJ, USA, age 57 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Westville, Gloucester Co., NJ, USA, age 57, house carpenter; and his two children Edith and Lena¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Westville, Gloucester, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1027; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 159; line 63, dwl 1-214-218.

Jeanette Houghton¹

F, #99912, b. circa 1878

Family: George Hurd

Marriage*: Jeanette Houghton married George Hurd.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1878

NY, USA, age 42 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Bergen, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 50, round house engine tender¹

ParentsD

father born in USA, mother born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Bergen Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1049; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 285; line 87, dwl 404.

Gladys Houghton¹

F, #99913, b. circa 1908

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1908

NY, USA, age 13 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Bergen Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1049; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 285; line 87, dwl 404.

George Hurd¹

M, #99914, b. circa 1870

Family: Jeanette Houghton

Marriage*: George Hurd married Jeanette Houghton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1870

NH, USA, age 50 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Bergen, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 50, round house engine tender¹

ParentsS

parents born in USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Bergen Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1049; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 285; line 87, dwl 404.

Ruth Hurd¹

F, #99915, b. circa 1910

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1910

NJ, USA, age 10 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Bergen Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1049; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 285; line 87, dwl 404.

Ruth Houghton¹

F, #99916, b. circa 1905, d. before 2010

Family: George Wilfert

Marriage*: Ruth Houghton married George Wilfert.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1905

Marriage

Death

before 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/milforddailynews/…

George Wilfert¹

M, #99917, d. before 2010

Family: Ruth Houghton

Marriage*: George Wilfert married Ruth Houghton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Marriage

Residence

South Weymouth, MA, USA

Death

before 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/milforddailynews/…

Joseph P. Wilfert Sr¹

M, #99918, b. 29 December 1937, d. 17 December 2010

Family: Eleanor Babe Kell

Marriage*: Joseph P. Wilfert Sr married Eleanor Babe Kell on 1958.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Dec 29, 1937

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

1958

Death

Dec 17, 2010

Plainville, MA, USA, at home¹

Obituary

Dec 18, 2010

Milford, MA, USA, Joseph P. Wilfert Sr., 72, of Plainville, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor Babe (Kell) Wilfert, whom he married in 1958. Born in Boston, Dec. 29, 1937, he was a son of the late George and Ruth (Houghton) Wilfert. Mr. Wilfert was a resident of Plainville since 1978 and formerly resided in Wrentham and Franklin. Before his retirement, he was a baker at Hanleys Bakery in West Roxbury for 20 years and had previously worked at Eagermans Bakery in Natick. Mr. Wilfert loved vacationing in New Hampshire, Cape Cod Canal and Cocoa Beach, Fla. Besides his wife, he is survived by six children, Pamela Plante and her husband, Charlie, of Bethlehem, N.H., Joseph Wilfert Jr. and his fiance, Angela, of Blackstone, Tammy Robillard and her husband, Daniel, of Plainville, Robert Wilfert and his partner, David Fox, of Hamden, Conn., Keith Wilfert and his wife, Kathy, of No. Attleboro, and Jamie Parker and her husband, Matthew, of No. Attleboro; and three brothers, George Wilfert of So. Weymouth, Raymond Wilfert of Hyde Park and Peter Wilfert of Georgia. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Stevie, Jake, Vicki, Jenn, Andrew, Christian, Keith, Kyle, Kaitlyn, Brodie and Justin; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Matthew. He was a brother of the late Richard Wilfert. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin, 131 Main St., in Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). Burial will follow in Wrentham Center Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday, Dec. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Published in Milford Daily News from December 18 to December 20, 2010¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/milforddailynews/…

Eleanor Babe Kell¹

F, #99919

Family: Joseph P. Wilfert Sr

Marriage*: Eleanor Babe Kell married Joseph P. Wilfert Sr, son of George Wilfert and Ruth Houghton, on 1958.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

1958

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/milforddailynews/…

Lula K. Mitchell¹

F, #99920, b. November 1869

Family 1: Charles Gallatin Haughton

Marriage: Lula K. Mitchell married Charles Gallatin Haughton, son of Madison Haywood Haughton and Mary Adelaide Hinton, on Feb 8, 1893 at Surry Co., NC, USA, Mar 7 y in 1900 census.¹

Family 2: Cornelius M. Edwards

Marriage*: Lula K. Mitchell married Cornelius M. Edwards.

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Nov, 1869

NC, USA, age 30 in 1900 census; age 39, VA, in 1910 census; age 45, NC, in 1920 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC, USA, age 30, salesman; and sister in law May Mitchell, 22, VA¹

1910 Census

1910

Mt. Airy, Surry Co., NC, USA, age 39, boarder, widowed, bank stenographer²

1920 Census

1920

Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC, USA, age 45, boarder, widow, bank bookkeeper³

Marriage

ParentsD

William Aaron Mitchell & Lucy Catherine Mitchell; parents born in NC³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Airy, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: 1219; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 113; FHL microfilm: 1241219; line 89, dwl 505-532.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , MT Airy Ward 2, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1133; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1375146.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Airy, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1316; Page: 36B; Enumeration District: 258; line 61, dwl 155-733-754.

Ada B. Houghton¹

F, #99921, b. circa 1875

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1875

MO, USA, age 45 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Doland Beat. School, Hot Springs, Madison Co., NC, USA, age 45, teacher, single¹

ParentsD

father born in NY, mother born in IN¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hot Springs, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1294; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 116; line 96, dwl 44.

Patsie Houghton¹

F, #99922, b. circa 1888

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1888

NC, USA, age 32 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

White Oak, Wake Co., NC, USA, age 32, divorced, dry goods store saleslady¹

ParentsD

parents born in NC¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , White Oak, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1325; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 150; line 70, dwl 15-16.

Matthew Houghton¹

M, #99923, b. circa 1908

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1908

NC, USA, age 12 in 1920 census¹

ParentsS

parents born in NC

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , White Oak, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1325; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 150; line 70, dwl 15-16.

Patsie Houghton¹

F, #99924, b. circa 1904

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1904

NC, USA, age 16 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , White Oak, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1325; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 150; line 70, dwl 15-16.

Ernest William Houghton¹

M, #99925, b. circa 1900

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1900

ND, USA, age 20 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Twp 157, Pierce Co., ND, USA, age 20, hired man¹

ParentsS

parents born in IN¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1338; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 193; line 80, dwl 53-56.

Willard J. Eastwood¹

M, #99926, b. 21 July 1881, d. 22 October 1972

Family: Isabel Houghton

Marriage*: Willard J. Eastwood married Isabel Houghton, daughter of Joseph E. Houghton and Ellen Moon.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 21, 1881

Hadley, NY, USA, age 28 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

Burial

Lake Luzerne Cemetery, Lake Luzerne, Warren Co., NY, USA, Plot: Section L, Lot 312

Death

Oct 22, 1972

NY, USA

ParentsS

Andrew and Rose Eastwood; parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hadley, Saratoga, New York; Roll: T625_1261; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 111; line 86, dwl 114-115.

Lulu M. Eastwood¹

F, #99927, b. 1914

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1914

NY, USA, age 5 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hadley, Saratoga, New York; Roll: T625_1261; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 111; line 86, dwl 114-115.

Pansy A. Eastwood¹

F, #99928, b. 10 August 1915, d. 4 August 1973

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 10, 1915

NY, USA, age 4 5/12 in 1920 census¹

Death

Aug 4, 1973

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hadley, Saratoga, New York; Roll: T625_1261; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 111; line 86, dwl 114-115.

Teresa Eastwood

F, #99929, b. 25 August 1919, d. 5 March 1995

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 25, 1919

NY, USA, age 5/12 in 1920 census

Death

Mar 5, 1995

NY, USA

Pedigree

Charles H. Fisher¹

M, #99930, b. circa 1892

Family: Elsie Houghton

Marriage*: Charles H. Fisher married Elsie Houghton, daughter of William H. Houghton and Mary Anderson.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1892

NY, USA, age 28 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Mamaroneck, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 47, chemical salesman²

1950 US Census

1950

Mamaroneck, NY, USA, age 57, mfg of industrial chemicals, salesman

ParentsS

parents born in Germany¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bronx Assembly District 6, Bronx, New York; Roll: T625_1139; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 345; line 77, dwl 63-13-16.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Mamaroneck, Westchester, New York; Roll: T627_2805; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 60-114; line 28, dwl 20.