Houghton Surname Project

Henry B. Houghton¹

M, #100681, b. circa 1870

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1870

CA, USA, age 50 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, hospital attendant¹

ParentsS

father born in England, mother born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 10, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1619; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 210; line 1, dwl 1615-34-43.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #100682, b. circa 1872

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1872

PA, USA, age 48 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Erie, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 48, widowed, dept. store saleslady; living with and "sister" (sister in law) of Elliott and Eva Getty¹

ParentsD

father born in NY, mother born in OH¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Erie Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1565; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 69; line 66, dwl 502-372-442.

Alfred C. Houghton¹

M, #100683, b. circa 1873

Biography

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Birth

circa 1873

MA, USA, age 47 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Upper Darby, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 47, house painter¹

ParentsS

father born in England, mother born in MA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1563; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 213; line 62, dwl 7001-10-13.

Mary Houghton¹

M, #100684, b. circa 1880

Biography

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Birth

circa 1880

Ireland, age 40 in 1920 census¹

Immigration

1908

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, maid, private family servant, single¹

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 8, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1616; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 187; line 33, dwl 105-104-104.

Bridget Houghton¹

F, #100685, b. circa 1875

Biography

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Birth

circa 1875

Ireland, age 45 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, maid, private family servant, single¹

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 8, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1616; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 187; line 33, dwl 105-104-104.

Catherine (?)¹

F, #100686, b. circa 1878

Family: Edward Francis Houghton

Marriage*: Catherine (?) married Edward Francis Houghton.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1878

NY, USA, age 42 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Johnsonburg, Elk Co., PA, USA, age 43, railroad crew general foreman¹

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1563; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10; line 38, dwl 524-8-9.

Judith Houghton¹

F, #100687, b. circa 1878

Biography

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Birth

circa 1878

NY, USA, age 42 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 42, baby hospital assist. superintendent, with Rena Fox¹

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1618; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 144; line 1.

William Mervin Houghton¹

M, #100688, b. 19 October 1914, d. 12 October 2004

Family: Mabel M. Kling

Marriage*: William Mervin Houghton married Mabel M. Kling.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 19, 1914

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Mil. Draft

1940

Cleveland, OH, USA, age 26, Occupation: Pennsylvania Dept Of Highways

1940 Census

1940

Fannett, Franklin Co., PA, USA, age 26, WPA laborer²

1950 US Census

1950

Cleveland, OH, USA, age 33, electrical mfg co. operator

Last Loc

2004

Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA, USA

Death

Oct 12, 2004

Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 1192; line 90, dwl 5806-363-376.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Fannett, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3509; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 28-14; line 19, dwl 30.

Alfred Houghton¹

M, #100689, b. circa 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1880

PA, USA, age 40 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, N.Y. Central brakeman¹

ParentsS

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 6, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1616; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 141; line 32, dwl 240-20-14.

John Houghton¹

M, #100690, b. circa 1880

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1880

PA, USA, age 40 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Rochester, Beaver Co., PA, USA, age 40, single, roomer, railroad brakeman¹

ParentsS

parents born in USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rochester, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1532; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 67; line 18, dwl 79-3-3.

Richard Houghton¹

M, #100691, b. circa 1880

Biography

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Birth

circa 1880

England, age 40 in1920 census¹

Immigration

1899

1920 Census

1920

Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA, USA, age 40, single, coal miner¹

ParentsS

parents born in England¹

Duplicate

both English coal miners

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Johnstown Ward 18, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1547; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 201; line 74, dwl 52-225-284.

Anna Houghton¹

F, #100692, b. circa 1881

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

circa 1881

DE, USA, age 39 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 39, divorced, lodger, leather factory glazer¹

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1622; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 424; line 62, dwl 2519-33-37.

Richard Houghton¹

M, #100693, b. circa 1884

Family: Gertrude M. (?)

Marriage*: Richard Houghton married Gertrude M. (?)¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1884

PA, USA, age 36 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 36, boiler works layer out¹

ParentsS

parents born in Wales¹

Research

Only Wales & PA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1177; line 60, dwl 5531-38-47.

Gertrude M. (?)¹

F, #100694, b. circa 1886

Family: Richard Houghton

Marriage*: Gertrude M. (?) married Richard Houghton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1886

PA, USA, age 34 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 36, boiler works layer out¹

ParentsD

parents born in PA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1177; line 60, dwl 5531-38-47.

Richard Houghton¹

M, #100695, b. circa 1910

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1910

PA, USA, age 10 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1177; line 60, dwl 5531-38-47.

Hennae Houghton¹

F, #100696, b. circa 1885

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1885

Ireland, age 35 in 1920 census¹

Immigration

1895

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 35, a private home maid¹

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1618; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160; line 24, dwl 1800-88-89.

Miriam Southworth¹

F, #100697, b. circa 1887

Family: Albert E. Houghton

Marriage*: Miriam Southworth married Albert E. Houghton, son of John Houghton and Ellen Moulding, on circa 1919 age 32 & 31.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1887

England, age 33, Eng, in 1920 census; age 43, Eng, in 1930 census; age 53, CT, in 1940 census; CT in 1950 Census¹

Marriage

circa 1919

age 32 & 31¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 33, navy yard sheet metal worker¹

1930 Census

1930

New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 44, contractor, sheet metal²

Occupation

between 1930 and 1940

public health nurse

1940 Census

1940

New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 54, copper smith, US corp.³

1950 US Census

1950

New Bedford, MA, USA, age 64, sheet metal business, sheet metal contractor

ParentsD

parents born in England¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 39, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1639; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 1390; line 29, dwl 2740-471-483.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 891; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 116; FHL microfilm: 2340626; line 56, dwl 62-209-273.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1699; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 20-64; line 23, dwl 62.

Mary J. Elliott¹

F, #100698, b. circa 1890

Family: Alexander Francis Houghton

Marriage*: Mary J. Elliott married Alexander Francis Houghton, son of James Houghton and Margaret Gillespie, on May 1, 1912 at Delaware, PA, USA.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1890

PA, USA, age 30 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

May 1, 1912

Delaware, PA, USA¹

1920 Census

1920

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 31, shipyard pipefitter¹

ParentsD

father born in GA, mother born in Ireland¹

Duplicate

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 128; line 83, dwl 712-184-237.

Elizabeth Houghton¹

F, #100699, b. circa 1910

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

circa 1910

PA, USA, age 10 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 29, married, none; living with and sister of Harry Doran, and syblings Frank, Dannie, Carlos, Gertrude, Elizabeth, and Helen Doran¹

ParentsD

parents born in PA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 129; line 33, dwl 1118-366-398.

Dorothy Houghton¹

F, #100700, b. circa 1915

Biography

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Birth

circa 1915

PA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 15, living with and niece of Howard and Ella C. Hickman, 47, PA, cigar maker²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1630; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1175; line 38, dwl 366-50-52.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2121; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 464; line 57, dwl 543-186-188.

LLoyd Houghton¹

M, #100701, b. circa 1894

Biography

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Birth

circa 1894

PA, USA, age 26 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Milton, Northumberland Co., PA, USA, age 26, boarder, single, silk mill laborer¹

ParentsS

parents born in PA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Milton Ward 4, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1612; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 94; line 23.

Elizabeth Weinberg

F, #100702, b. circa 1953

Family 1: Peter Smith

Marriage*: Elizabeth Weinberg married Peter Smith.
Divorce*: Elizabeth Weinberg and Peter Smith were divorced.

Family 2: Richard Cotton

Marriage*: Elizabeth Weinberg married Richard Cotton on May 7, 2011 at New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 58, her third.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1953

Graduation

Scripps College, Claremont, CA, USA

Marriage

Children+

Hannah H. Smith m. Law
Elizabeth A. Smith¹

Divorce

Marriage

May 7, 2011

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 58, her third

Newspaper

May 13, 2011

Elizabeth Smith and Richard Cotton
Published: May 13, 2011
Elizabeth Weinberg Smith and Richard Cotton were married Saturday at the bride’s home in New York. Judge Robert D. Sack, senior judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York, officiated.
The bride, 58, is the assistant commissioner for marketing and revenue at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. She oversees the agency’s concession businesses, as well as its large-scale special events and marketing initiatives. She graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., where she is the vice chairwoman of its board of trustees.
She is a daughter of Elizabeth Houghton Weinberg of Marion, Mass., and the late Sidney James Weinberg Jr. The bride’s father was a senior director at Goldman Sachs, where he led its investment banking division from 1978 to 1988, and where the bride’s paternal grandfather, the late Sidney J. Weinberg, was its chief executive from 1939 to 1969.
The bride’s maternal grandfather, the late Amory Houghton, was the chairman of Corning Glass Works from 1941 to 1961, and the ambassador to France under President Eisenhower from 1957 to 1961. The bride’s great-great-grandfather, whose name was also Amory Houghton, founded Corning in 1851. The bride’s first husband is deceased; her second marriage ended in divorce.
The bridegroom, 66, is an executive vice president and the general counsel of NBC Universal in New York. From 1970 to 1971 he was a clerk for Associate Justice William Brennan Jr. on the Supreme Court, and later was a senior aide to Joseph A. Califano Jr. when the latter was the secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He graduated from Harvard and received a law degree from Yale.
He is a son of the late Sylvia Cotton and the late Eugene Cotton, who lived in New York after retiring from their jobs in Chicago. His mother founded Illinois Action for Children, a nonprofit organization that provides medical and educational support to children and families. His father was the general counsel for the packinghouse unit of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters. The bridegroom’s previous marriage ended in divorce.

Note

Market St. Trust Company

Elizabeth W. Smith

Chair, Investment Committee
Class of 2012

Betsy has been a member of Market Street's Board of Directors since December 1987 and currently serves as chair of Market Street's Investment Committee.

Betsy currently works with the New York City Department of Parks as Assistant Commissioner for Revenue and Marketing. Betsy also serves as a trustee for The Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Foundation; Scripps College in Claremont, California; The Library of America; and the Chamber Music Society of New York. She started her career at Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, and subsequently moved into the private equity business, first as Vice President at The Prospect Group and then as Managing Director and Principal Investment Officer for Task Holdings, Ltd., a private investment company for the U.S. interests of the Harry F. Oppenheimer family. Betsy also served as Vice President for Finance and Client Management for Sotheby's for several years. Betsy graduated from Scripps College where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, created by Robert West Houghton, 2021.

Richard Cotton

M, #100703, b. circa 1945

Family: Elizabeth Weinberg

Marriage*: Richard Cotton married Elizabeth Weinberg, daughter of Sidney James Weinberg Jr and Elizabeth Houghton, on May 7, 2011 at New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 58, her third.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1945

Marriage

May 7, 2011

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 58, her third

Pedigree

Peter Smith¹

M, #100704

Family: Elizabeth Weinberg

Marriage*: Peter Smith married Elizabeth Weinberg, daughter of Sidney James Weinberg Jr and Elizabeth Houghton.
Divorce*: Peter Smith and Elizabeth Weinberg were divorced.

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Children+

Hannah H. Smith m. Law
Elizabeth A. Smith¹

Divorce

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, created by Robert West Houghton, 2021.

Sydney Houghton Weinberg¹

F, #100705

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Graduation

1974

Scripps College, Claremont, CA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S95] Newspaper, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/business/06weinberg.html

Peter Weinberg

M, #100706

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Graduation

1979

Scripps College, Claremont, CA, USA

Children+

wife:. Deborah
Children:
Sidney B. Weinberg
Charles A. Weinberg
Henry Weinberg

Pedigree

Edward Hague¹

M, #100707, b. circa 1863

Family: Anna Bell Westfall

Marriage*: Edward Hague married Anna Bell Westfall.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1863

OH, USA, age 57 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 57, retail hats salesman; Anna and John Houghton as stepchildren¹

ParentsS

parents born in OH¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsburgh Ward 20, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1525; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 642; line 91, dwl 21-72-85.

Anna E. Houghton¹

F, #100708, b. circa 1898, d. 16 April 1973

Family: Russell Lowry

Marriage*: Anna E. Houghton married Russell Lowry.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

circa 1898

PA, USA, age 22 in 1920 census¹

Occupation

1920

telephone operator

1950 US Census

1950

Lakewood, OH, USA, age 47, divorced, auto sales agency, salesman

Marriage

Living

1957

Death

Apr 16, 1973

OH, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsburgh Ward 20, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1525; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 642; line 91, dwl 21-72-85.

John C. Houghton¹

M, #100709, b. circa 1899

Family: Alma (?)

Marriage*: John C. Houghton married Alma (?)¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1899

PA, USA, age 21 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Corry, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 21, factory bearings machinist¹

Research

1920

Corry, Erie Co., PA, USA, next door neighbors

ParentsD

parents born in PA¹

Research

possible parentage; next door to James Houghton's son Elam in 1920 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1567; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65; line 26, dwl 875-170-177.

Alma (?)¹

F, #100710, b. circa 1899

Family: John C. Houghton

Marriage*: Alma (?) married John C. Houghton.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1899

PA, USA, age 21 in 1920 census¹

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Corry, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 21, factory bearings machinist¹

ParentsD

parents born in PA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1567; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65; line 26, dwl 875-170-177.