Billy Ellis1

M, #100291, b. 14 June 1914

Biography

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BirthJun 14, 1914Temple, Bell Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Frank Houghton Flack1

M, #100292, b. 22 January 1898, d. 9 September 1964

Biography

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BirthJan 22, 1898Llano Co., TX, USA1
NewspaperJun 23, 1914The Llano News-Tuesday, 23 June 1914-"Frank Flack of San Saba was in Llano
Monday. He was accompanied home by Mrs. Gussie Townsend, who goes to be
with her cousin, Mrs. W.N. Ellis, who is very sick."
The Llano News-Thursday, 26 July 1917-"Corporal Flack and Corporal Estes spent
Sunday with the former's parents, Judge and Mrs. Flack. They are both serving in
the 5th squadron of the aviation corps and are stationed at San Antonio. This is
one of the crack squadrons in the services and will likely be one of the early forces
sent to France.-San Saba News."
The Llano News-Thursday, 9 Aug. 1917-"Former Llano Boy Makes Good-Frank
Flack who was born and reared in Llano, entered the Aviation Training Camp at
San Antonio four months ago, and has just received a commission as First
Lieutenant. Out of a squad of fifteen who applied for commissions, he was one of
the four who was accepted. He was accepted over college men in the mental
examination. Frank is only 19 years of age. He will very soon begin training as a
flyer. His record is one of honor to himself and his parents and reflects honor upon
Llano where he received his early training and education."
The Llano News-Thursday, 6 Sept. 1917-"Frank Flack to France-Frank Flack, an
old Llano boy continues to advance in the service of his country. The latest
promotion is to the rank of Sargeant-Major. As in previous cases, Frank won this
new distinction on merit, having been one of a very few who passed the required
examination. The following is taken from the Texas Press. 'The San Saba News
announces that Frank Flack of that city will be sent with seven other aviators form
the San Antonio field to Italy, where they will be the advance guard that will prepare
the great aviation base for operation during the war. This is certainly high honor for
this young man. He is awaiting orders every day and is with the fifth squadron this young man. He is awaiting orders every day and is with the fifth squadron
which will be attached to the regular service in Italy.'"
The Llano News-Tuesday, 29 July 1919-"Frank Flack was a caller at the Star office
Thursday. Frank has recently arrived from across the seas, having spent the last
two years in Italy, where he served in the A.E.F. of the Aviation Corps. He has
received his discharge and will make Menard his home for the present. He was
accompanied here by his little brother, James-San Saba Star."1
DeathSep 9, 1964Galvaston, Galvaston Co., TX, USA, Frank H. Flack-b. 22 Jan. 1898 in Llano, Texas; d. 9 Sep. 1964 in Galveston,
Galveston Co., TX; married; father's name: James Flack; mother's name: Kate
Houghton; occupation: executive hardware business; residence: Galveston,
Galveston Co., TX; burial: Galveston Memorial Park; Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX
on 10 Sept. 19641
BurialGalvaston Memorial Cemetery, Galvaston, TX, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

James Flack Jr1

M, #100293, b. 11 March 1906, d. 7 April 1968

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 11, 1906Llano, Llano Co., TX, USA1
DeathApr 7, 1968Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX, USA, James (None) Flack-b. 11 Mar. 1906 in Llano, Texas; d. 7 April 1968 in Arlington,
Tarrant Co., TX; married; occupation: salesman appliance; World War II veteran;
father: James Flack Sr; mother: Kate Haughton; died at age 62; resident of
Arlington, TX; informant: Mrs. Dorothy Nell Flack; burial Live Oak Cemetery, Brady,
Texas
Note: This death record stated he was in World War II which would have be correct.
The information at findagrave.com stated that he had been in World War I, but he
would have been too young.1
BurialLive Oak Cemetery, Brady, McCulloch Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Emily Carter1

F, #100294

Family: Lawrence Cameron McBride Jr b. 13 Aug 1900, d. 21 Dec 1937

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1923Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, USA1
ParentsDG. Jack Carter and Chloe Coffield
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Mary Alice Wharton1

F, #100295, b. 30 June 1909, d. 22 August 2008

Family: Ralph Houghton McBride b. 28 Apr 1905, d. 18 Apr 1980

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 30, 1909El Dorado, Union Co., AR, USA1
MarriageSep 23, 1934El Dorado, Union Co., AR, USA1
DeathAug 22, 2008Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
ParentsDJoseph Burleson Wharton Sr. and Martha Malinda Goodwin.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Melinda McBride1

F, #100296, b. 11 June 1935, d. 2 March 1997

Family: James Webb Elliott Randall Jr b. 25 Mar 1925

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun 11, 1935Little Rock, AR, USA1
MarriageJan 3, 1954Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
DeathMar 2, 1997Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

James Webb Elliott Randall Jr1

M, #100297, b. 25 March 1925

Family: Melinda McBride b. 11 Jun 1935, d. 2 Mar 1997

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 25, 1925Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
MarriageJan 3, 1954Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

(?) Randall1

M, #100298

Family: Elizabeth Ann Hayes

Biography

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

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Catherine Belle McBride1

F, #100299, b. 4 May 1908, d. 18 December 1998

Family: George Logan Ford b. 6 Oct 1906, d. 24 Oct 1999

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 4, 1908Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
MarriageNov 1, 1934Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
DeathDec 18, 1998Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

George Logan Ford1

M, #100300, b. 6 October 1906, d. 24 October 1999

Family: Catherine Belle McBride b. 4 May 1908, d. 18 Dec 1998

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 6, 1906Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, USA1
MarriageNov 1, 1934Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
DeathOct 24, 1999Collin Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Allie Azaleene Holbert1

F, #100301, b. 31 March 1914, d. 4 December 2004

Family: Clifford Wilson McBride b. 24 May 1911, d. 7 Jun 1954

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 31, 19141
Marriage19361
DeathDec 4, 2004Sonora, Sutton Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Seaborn J. Houghton1

M, #100302

Family: Lydia Nixon

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
MarriageFeb 3, 1885Lauderdale, TN, USA, License Feb. 2, 1885; George Porter, seal1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/iexec

Lydia Nixon1

F, #100303

Family: Seaborn J. Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
MarriageFeb 3, 1885Lauderdale, TN, USA, License Feb. 2, 1885; George Porter, seal1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/iexec

Seaborn J. Haughton

M, #100304, b. circa 1829

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1829England
EmigrationJul 25, 1868Liverpool, England, age 391
ResearchName:      Seaborn Haughton
Arrival Date:      25 Jul 1868
Birth Year:      abt 1829
Age:      39
Gender:      Male
Ethnicity/Race-
/Nationality:      English
Place of Origin:      England
Port of Departure:      Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
Destination:      United States of America
Port of Arrival:      New York
Port Arrival State:      New York
Port Arrival Country:      United States
Ship Name:      City of Paris1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll

Henry H. Best Jr1

M, #100305, b. circa 1925

Family: Cleo Anna Moore b. c 1925

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 19251
MarriageJan 21, 1966Tarrant Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.

Alice Augusta Antony1

F, #100306, b. 3 April 1878, d. 24 April 1963

Family: James Andrew Brown b. 11 Oct 1859, d. 1 Jun 1934

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 3, 1878Cameron, Milam Co., TX, USA1
NewspaperOct 4, 1899Dallas Morning News-4 Oct. 1899-"Miss Alice Antony, daughter of
ex-Congressman E.L. Antony of Cameron, sponsor at large, representing the west,
for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, arrived last evening, accompanied by her
mother and maids of honor, Miss Imogene Hicks, Miss Margie Robinson & Miss
Sallie McCullough."
Dallas Morning News-31 July 1945-"To and From Dallas...Recently returned from a
ten-day vacation to Llano are Mrs. L.C. McBride, 3512 Caruth; Mrs. J. A. Brown,
3836 Mockingbird Lane; Mrs. Miller McCraw and her daughter, Nancy Kate
McCraw, 9105 McCraw Drive. Mrs. McBride, Mrs. McCraw and Miss McCraw, with
Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, 4537 Bordeaux, will leave Aug. 6 for a ten-day visit to San
Antonio..."
Dallas Morning News-16 Feb. 1947-"Mrs. J.A. Brown Will Entertain With Tea
Friday-Mrs. James Andrew Brown will entertain with a tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday
at her home, 3836 Mockingbird Lane. Mrs. L.C. McBride and Mrs. Miller McCraw
will greet the 150 guests at the door, and receiving with the hostess will be Mmes.
Fred Telgheder, J.N. Mendenhall, Logan Ford, A.L. Pearson, Bertha Meredith and
Thomas J. Watts, and Miss Carrie McInnis...Assisting in the dining room will be Mrs.
Ralph McBride, Mrs. Clifford McBride, Miss Berly Catherine Ashburn and Miss
Nancy Kate McCraw."
Dallas Morning News-29 July 1949-"To and From Dallas-Mrs. L.C. McBride, Mrs.
James A. Brown and Mrs. Miller McCraw have returned home from a trip to Llano
and Sanand San Antonio where they spent two weeks..."
Dallas Morning News-15 Aug. 1953-"Dallas People-Mrs. L.C. McBride, 3512
Caruth, and Mrs. James A. Brown, 4446 Abbott, are vacationing at the El Encanto
Hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif. They will visit the James Edwin Browns in Palo Alto,
Calif., and the Clifford McBrides at their Alto Linda Ranch."1
MarriageNov 8, 1900Cameron, Milam Co., TX, USA1
1920 Census1920Dallas Co., TX, USA, James A. Brown (head, age 60, b. GA, father b. GA, mother b. NC, singer
gospel); Alice A. (wife, age 41, b. TX, father b. GA, mother b. TX); Margaret (dau., age 12, b. TX);
Edwin (son, age 10, b. TX); Augusta H. Antony (mother-in-law, age 66, b. TX, father b. GA, mother
b. IN); Beryl Antony (sister-in-law; age 26, b. TX, teacher); Bennie McInnis (roomer, age 50, b.
TX, father b. GA, mother b. TX); Nettie H. McInnis (roomer, age 21, b. TX, father b. MS, mother b.
TX, stenographer government work)1
DeathApr 24, 1963Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA, Alice Augusta Brown-b. 3 April 1878 in Cameron, TX; d. 24 April 1963 in Dallas,
Dallas Co., TX; widowed; housewife; father Edwin LeRoy Antony; mother: Mary
Augusta Houghton; informant: Alice Evans Turner, granddaughter; burial Oakland
Cemetery, Dallas, Texas
(Note: Alice Augusta's mother was Nancy Augusta Houghton, not Mary.)1
BurialOakland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
BiographySource: "Christmas in Dallas-1932-1967" by Nancy Kate McCraw Curry (1977)
“Chapter II-Who Came?-(5)-Auntie (Alice Augusta Antony Brown), Aunt Margaret,
Alice Carolyn, Beryl Catherine, and later Fred.”
"Chapter X-Personalities at the Tree-Certain individual's behavior could be foretold
each year. They never failed to exhibit the same personality characteristics. Auntie
(Alice Antony Brown) and Aunt Nettie (Nettie Lee Houghton McBride) behaved in
the following manner. Aunt Nettie's mother died when she was a child. She was
sent to live with her next to oldest sister Nancy Augusta Houghton Antony (my
grandmother). Auntie was three years old, and Aunt Nettie was eight years old.
Aunt Nettie lived with them until she married her brother-in-law's (Edwin LeRoy
Antony) young law partner, Lawrence Cameron McBride. These two Aunt Nettie> would always seggregate themselves on the couch and talk. Aunt
Nettie would tease Auntie until Auntie would cry. She would leave the couch in a
huff and crying; Aunt Nettie would remain on the couch and laugh."1
ObituaryFuneral services for Mrs. Alice Antony Brown of 4400 Bryn Mawr, a Dallas
clubwoman, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church. Burial in
Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died here Wednesday. She was a native of
Cameron, Milam County, & the granddaughter of Joel A. Houghton of Georgetown,
a former law partner of Sam Houston. Mrs. Brown had lived here since 1913. She
was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the
Republic of Texas, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Dallas Southern
Memorial. Survivors: A daughter, Mrs. Fred Telgeher of Dallas; a son, James Edwin
Brown of Atherton, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Miller McCraw of Dallas. Dallas Morning
News. 26 April 1963. (also have actual article from the Dallas Morning News)
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Beryl Pauline Antony1

F, #100307, b. 17 January 1893, d. 18 February 1977

Family: Miller McCraw b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 1 Apr 1980

  • Marriage*: Beryl Pauline Antony married Miller McCraw on Aug 1, 1929 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA, Dallas Morning News-19 July 1929-"Luncheon Honors Beryle Pauline
    Antony    -Aunt Hostess For Fiancee of Miller McCraw-Members of Approaching
    Wedding Party Are Among Guests-Miss Berlye Pauline Antony, bride-elect of Miller
    McCraw, was honored Thursday with a luncheon at the Dallas Country Club by her
    aunt, Mrs. L.C. McBride...The guests were Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, who will be
    matron of honor; Mrs. Kate McCraw, mother of the bridegroom-to-be; Mrs. L.C.
    McBride Jr, Miss Catherine Belle McBride, Mrs. J.A. Brown, sister of the bride-elect;
    Mrs. A.L. Pearson of Kansas City, Mrs. Wayland Ashburn, Mrs. Carl Shultz, Miss
    May Belle Cowser and Miss Sibley Ross."
    Dallas Morning News-2 Aug. 1929-"Beryl Antony Becomes Bride of Miller
    McCraw...-Ceremony at Residence of Bride's Uncle-Reception on Lawn of Gaston
    Avenue Home After Wedding-Leave for Coast-Honeymoon Trip Being Made to
    Californina Via Grand Canyon-The marriage of Miller McCraw, son of Mrs. Kate
    Miller McCraw of Preston Road, and Miss Beryl Pauline Antony, daughter of the
    late Congressman Edwin L. Antony and Augusta Houghton Antony, took place
    Thursday eveing at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. A.C.
    McBride, 5306 Gaston avenue...The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle,
    L.C. McBride, wore a pink chiffon frock made with an uneven hem line and a large
    bertha colar...Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor...Mrs.
    Wayland F. Ashburn, the bride's niece, also attended her...Mrs. McBride was
    assisted in receiving the guest by Mr. and Mrs. McCraw, Mrs. J.A. Brown, Mrs. Kate
    Miller McCraw, Mrs. H.R. McInnis, Mrs. Jerry Houghton,,Mrs. L.C. McBride,
    Jr...Miss Catherine Belle McBride...The bride is a granddaughter of Judge Joel A.
    Houghton, jurist. She is a niece of Dr. Milton Antony, one of the founders of the
    University of Georgia. While in California, they will make plans for their home which
    will be built on the McCraw estate on the Preston Road and the Northwest
    Highway."
    (Note: Mr. and Mrs. A.C. McBride should read Mr. and Mrs. L.C. McBride.)1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthJan 17, 1893Cameron, Milam Co., TX, USA1
Newspaper1926Dallas Morning News-1 Aug. 1926-"Automobile Trips to Resorts Vie With
Breakfasts, Swims, and Parties for Social Favor-Visit Bella Vista-Mrs. L.C. McBride
Jr. and family accompanied by Ralph and Clifford McBride, are in Bella Vista, Ark.,
where they will spend the remainder of the summer. Ralph McBride, who was a
student last year at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., will return to that
university this fall. Mr. and Mrs. L.C. McBride Sr. will join the remainder of the
family at Bella Vista in a few days. They will be accompanied by their niece, Miss
Beryl Antony. Miss Catherine Belle McBride, who has been attending the summer
school at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, will join the group in Bella Vista
at the close of school. The McBrides will occupy the Zeck cottage on Louisiana
Mountain..."
Dallas Morning News-31 July 1945-"To and From Dallas...Recently returned from a
ten-day vacation to Llano are Mrs. L.C. McBride, 3512 Caruth; Mrs. J. A. Brown,ten-day vacation to Llano are Mrs. L.C. McBride, 3512 Caruth; Mrs. J. A. Brown,
3836 Mockingbird Lane; Mrs. Miller McCraw and her daughter, Nancy Kate
McCraw, 9105 McCraw Drive. Mrs. McBride, Mrs. McCraw and Miss McCraw, with
Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, 4537 Bordeaux, will leave Aug. 6 for a ten-day visit to San
Antonio..."
Dallas Morning News-9 Dec. 1945-"Mrs. L.C. McBride Plans Tea with Mrs. Miller
McCraw-Mrs. Lawrence C. McBride and Mrs. Miller McCraw will entertain 350
guests with a tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Dallas Woman's Club, 3601
Rawlins. ..In the receiving line will be Mrs. McBride, Mrs. McCraw and Mrs.
McBride's daughters, Mrs. Logan Frod, Mrs. Ralph McBride and Mrs. Clifford
McBride. Mrs. James A. Brown will introduce Mrs. R.H. McIntosh and Mrs. Marvin
Sessions, visitors. Mrs. Bertha Meredith will introduce...Mrs. Margaret Brown
Evans...Assisting in the house party will be...Miss Mary Katherine McCraw of
Oklahoma City, niece of Mrs. McCraw, Miss Melinda McBride and Miss Nancy Kate
McCraw."
Dallas Morning News-24 Feb. 1946-"Organization Meeting Held By Mayflower
Descendants-Direct descendants of Mayflower passengers on the voyage which
terminated at Plymouth, New England, in December, 1620, met Saturday to form a
local organization. The group, to be known as the Dallas Colony of the Society of
Mayflower Descendants in the State of Texas...Members and prospective members
who attended were Mmes...L.C. McBride, Miller McCraw..."
Dallas Morning News-29 July 1949-"To and From Dallas-Mrs. L.C. McBride, Mrs.
James A. Brown and Mrs. Miller McCraw have returned home from a trip to Llano
and San Antonio where they spent two weeks..."1
MarriageAug 1, 1929Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA, Dallas Morning News-19 July 1929-"Luncheon Honors Beryle Pauline
Antony-Aunt Hostess For Fiancee of Miller McCraw-Members of Approaching
Wedding Party Are Among Guests-Miss Berlye Pauline Antony, bride-elect of Miller
McCraw, was honored Thursday with a luncheon at the Dallas Country Club by her
aunt, Mrs. L.C. McBride...The guests were Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, who will be
matron of honor; Mrs. Kate McCraw, mother of the bridegroom-to-be; Mrs. L.C.
McBride Jr, Miss Catherine Belle McBride, Mrs. J.A. Brown, sister of the bride-elect;
Mrs. A.L. Pearson of Kansas City, Mrs. Wayland Ashburn, Mrs. Carl Shultz, Miss
May Belle Cowser and Miss Sibley Ross."
Dallas Morning News-2 Aug. 1929-"Beryl Antony Becomes Bride of Miller
McCraw...-Ceremony at Residence of Bride's Uncle-Reception on Lawn of Gaston
Avenue Home After Wedding-Leave for Coast-Honeymoon Trip Being Made to
Californina Via Grand Canyon-The marriage of Miller McCraw, son of Mrs. Kate
Miller McCraw of Preston Road, and Miss Beryl Pauline Antony, daughter of the
late Congressman Edwin L. Antony and Augusta Houghton Antony, took place
Thursday eveing at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. A.C.
McBride, 5306 Gaston avenue...The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle,
L.C. McBride, wore a pink chiffon frock made with an uneven hem line and a large
bertha colar...Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor...Mrs.
Wayland F. Ashburn, the bride's niece, also attended her...Mrs. McBride was
assisted in receiving the guest by Mr. and Mrs. McCraw, Mrs. J.A. Brown, Mrs. Kate
Miller McCraw, Mrs. H.R. McInnis, Mrs. Jerry Houghton,,Mrs. L.C. McBride,
Jr...Miss Catherine Belle McBride...The bride is a granddaughter of Judge Joel A.
Houghton, jurist. She is a niece of Dr. Milton Antony, one of the founders of the
University of Georgia. While in California, they will make plans for their home which
will be built on the McCraw estate on the Preston Road and the Northwest
Highway."
(Note: Mr. and Mrs. A.C. McBride should read Mr. and Mrs. L.C. McBride.)1
DeathFeb 18, 1977Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
ObituaryFeb, 1977The Texas flag in front of The Dallas Morning News will be flown at half staff
Monday for Mrs. Miller McCraw, a former monthly columnist at The News who died
Friday in Dallas. Funeral services for Mrs. Miller McCraw, 84, of 5800 Redwood
Lane, a columnist for The Dallas Morning News for 21 years, will be held at 2:30
p.m. Monday in the Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral chapel, 7405 W. Northwest
Highway. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park. She died Friday in a Dallas
nursing home after suffering a stroke in 1975. Until 1975, Mrs. McCraw wrote a
monthly feature, The Collectors Corner, under the name of the Dallas Glass Club.
Prior to writing for The News she taught school in the John S. Armstrong
Elementary School for 20 years. She also taught nursery school-age children at the
First Baptist Church of which she was a member. She was a member of the Jane
Douglas chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the
Republic of Texas, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Dallas Southern Memorial
Association and the Dallas Woman's Club. Mrs. McCraw was born in Cameron,
Milam County, and was the daughter of U. S. Rep. Edwin LeRoy Antony. Mrs.
McCraw is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Paul T. Curry, and three
grandchildren. The Dallas Morning News, February 19771
BurialRestland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

James Andrew Brown1

M, #100308, b. 11 October 1859, d. 1 June 1934

Family: Alice Augusta Antony b. 3 Apr 1878, d. 24 Apr 1963

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 11, 1859Ringgold, GA, USA1
MarriageNov 8, 1900Cameron, Milam Co., TX, USA1
1920 Census1920Dallas Co., TX, USA, James A. Brown (head, age 60, b. GA, father b. GA, mother b. NC, singer
gospel); Alice A. (wife, age 41, b. TX, father b. GA, mother b. TX); Margaret (dau., age 12, b. TX);
Edwin (son, age 10, b. TX); Augusta H. Antony (mother-in-law, age 66, b. TX, father b. GA, mother
b. IN); Beryl Antony (sister-in-law; age 26, b. TX, teacher); Bennie McInnis (roomer, age 50, b.
TX, father b. GA, mother b. TX); Nettie H. McInnis (roomer, age 21, b. TX, father b. MS, mother b.
TX, stenographer government work)1
DeathJun 1, 1934Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Miller McCraw1

M, #100309, b. 12 January 1890, d. 1 April 1980

Family: Beryl Pauline Antony b. 17 Jan 1893, d. 18 Feb 1977

  • Marriage*: Miller McCraw married Beryl Pauline Antony, daughter of Edwin Le Roy Antony and Nancy Augusta Houghton, on Aug 1, 1929 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA, Dallas Morning News-19 July 1929-"Luncheon Honors Beryle Pauline
    Antony    -Aunt Hostess For Fiancee of Miller McCraw-Members of Approaching
    Wedding Party Are Among Guests-Miss Berlye Pauline Antony, bride-elect of Miller
    McCraw, was honored Thursday with a luncheon at the Dallas Country Club by her
    aunt, Mrs. L.C. McBride...The guests were Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, who will be
    matron of honor; Mrs. Kate McCraw, mother of the bridegroom-to-be; Mrs. L.C.
    McBride Jr, Miss Catherine Belle McBride, Mrs. J.A. Brown, sister of the bride-elect;
    Mrs. A.L. Pearson of Kansas City, Mrs. Wayland Ashburn, Mrs. Carl Shultz, Miss
    May Belle Cowser and Miss Sibley Ross."
    Dallas Morning News-2 Aug. 1929-"Beryl Antony Becomes Bride of Miller
    McCraw...-Ceremony at Residence of Bride's Uncle-Reception on Lawn of Gaston
    Avenue Home After Wedding-Leave for Coast-Honeymoon Trip Being Made to
    Californina Via Grand Canyon-The marriage of Miller McCraw, son of Mrs. Kate
    Miller McCraw of Preston Road, and Miss Beryl Pauline Antony, daughter of the
    late Congressman Edwin L. Antony and Augusta Houghton Antony, took place
    Thursday eveing at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. A.C.
    McBride, 5306 Gaston avenue...The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle,
    L.C. McBride, wore a pink chiffon frock made with an uneven hem line and a large
    bertha colar...Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor...Mrs.
    Wayland F. Ashburn, the bride's niece, also attended her...Mrs. McBride was
    assisted in receiving the guest by Mr. and Mrs. McCraw, Mrs. J.A. Brown, Mrs. Kate
    Miller McCraw, Mrs. H.R. McInnis, Mrs. Jerry Houghton,,Mrs. L.C. McBride,
    Jr...Miss Catherine Belle McBride...The bride is a granddaughter of Judge Joel A.
    Houghton, jurist. She is a niece of Dr. Milton Antony, one of the founders of the
    University of Georgia. While in California, they will make plans for their home which
    will be built on the McCraw estate on the Preston Road and the Northwest
    Highway."
    (Note: Mr. and Mrs. A.C. McBride should read Mr. and Mrs. L.C. McBride.)1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 12, 1890Wealder, TX, USA1
MarriageAug 1, 1929Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA, Dallas Morning News-19 July 1929-"Luncheon Honors Beryle Pauline
Antony-Aunt Hostess For Fiancee of Miller McCraw-Members of Approaching
Wedding Party Are Among Guests-Miss Berlye Pauline Antony, bride-elect of Miller
McCraw, was honored Thursday with a luncheon at the Dallas Country Club by her
aunt, Mrs. L.C. McBride...The guests were Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, who will be
matron of honor; Mrs. Kate McCraw, mother of the bridegroom-to-be; Mrs. L.C.
McBride Jr, Miss Catherine Belle McBride, Mrs. J.A. Brown, sister of the bride-elect;
Mrs. A.L. Pearson of Kansas City, Mrs. Wayland Ashburn, Mrs. Carl Shultz, Miss
May Belle Cowser and Miss Sibley Ross."
Dallas Morning News-2 Aug. 1929-"Beryl Antony Becomes Bride of Miller
McCraw...-Ceremony at Residence of Bride's Uncle-Reception on Lawn of Gaston
Avenue Home After Wedding-Leave for Coast-Honeymoon Trip Being Made to
Californina Via Grand Canyon-The marriage of Miller McCraw, son of Mrs. Kate
Miller McCraw of Preston Road, and Miss Beryl Pauline Antony, daughter of the
late Congressman Edwin L. Antony and Augusta Houghton Antony, took place
Thursday eveing at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. A.C.
McBride, 5306 Gaston avenue...The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle,
L.C. McBride, wore a pink chiffon frock made with an uneven hem line and a large
bertha colar...Mrs. J.N. Mendenhall, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor...Mrs.
Wayland F. Ashburn, the bride's niece, also attended her...Mrs. McBride was
assisted in receiving the guest by Mr. and Mrs. McCraw, Mrs. J.A. Brown, Mrs. Kate
Miller McCraw, Mrs. H.R. McInnis, Mrs. Jerry Houghton,,Mrs. L.C. McBride,
Jr...Miss Catherine Belle McBride...The bride is a granddaughter of Judge Joel A.
Houghton, jurist. She is a niece of Dr. Milton Antony, one of the founders of the
University of Georgia. While in California, they will make plans for their home which
will be built on the McCraw estate on the Preston Road and the Northwest
Highway."
(Note: Mr. and Mrs. A.C. McBride should read Mr. and Mrs. L.C. McBride.)1
DeathApr 1, 1980Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Randall, Feb. 21, 2011: Joel A. Houghton Descendency File.

Diana L. Garcia1

F, #100310, b. circa 1969

Family: Rodney Sterling Haughton b. 14 Jun 1960, d. 14 Jun 2019

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 19691
MarriageJul 27, 1991Bexar Co., TX, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [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.

Christine Elizabeth Martin1

F, #100311, b. 1967

Family: (?) Poe

  • Marriage*: Christine Elizabeth Martin married (?) Poe.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth19671
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

Danielle Rene Martin1

F, #100312, b. 1971

Family: (?) McKown

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth19711
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

(?) Poe1

M, #100313

Family: Christine Elizabeth Martin b. 1967

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

Sean Martin Poe1

M, #100314, b. 1990

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth19901
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

Shanna E. Poe1

F, #100315, b. 1995

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth19951
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

(?) McKown1

M, #100316

Family: Danielle Rene Martin b. 1971

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

Richard McKown1

M, #100317, b. 1999

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth19991
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

Arlyne McKown1

F, #100318, b. 2002

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth20021
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

(?) Burns1

M, #100319

Family: Helen C. Martin b. c 1914

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.

Robert Lewis Frogge1

M, #100320, b. 18 September 1937, d. 18 September 1980

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthSep 18, 19371
DeathSep 18, 19801
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lucy Sim, Mar. 7, 2011.