Houghton Surname Project

Mary Ellen Houghton^1,2

F, #101671, b. circa 1926

Biography

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Birth

circa 1926

IN, USA, age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: 617; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 5; line 31, dwl 617-410-421.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T627_1077; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 50-4.

Ruth A. Houghton¹

F, #101672, b. circa 1929

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Birth

circa 1929

IN, USA, age 6/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: 617; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 5; line 31, dwl 617-410-421.

Merna L. (?)¹

F, #101673, b. 8 April 1907, d. December 1965

Family: Frank Duffield Houghton

Marriage*: Merna L. (?) married Frank Duffield Houghton, son of Alfred Houghton and Annie Atherton, on circa 1924 age 37 & 18.¹

Biography

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Birth

Apr 8, 1907

WI, USA, age 23 in 1930 census; age 33 in 1940 census²

Marriage

circa 1924

age 37 & 18¹

1930 Census

1930

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, USA, age 42, barber²

1940 Census

1940

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, USA, age 52, barber shop barber³

1950 US Census

1950

Tacoma, WA, USA, age 62, barber shop barber

Death

Dec, 1965

WA, USA

ParentsD

father born in IN, mother born in KY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/351750/…
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: 2511; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 143; line 86, dwl 608-173-182.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4389; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 42-44; line 36, dwl 3616.

Joanne Billie Houghton¹

F, #101674, b. 31 January 1928, d. 28 May 2011

Family: Benjamin Schoessler

Marriage*: Joanne Billie Houghton married Benjamin Schoessler on Feb 6, 1948.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jan 31, 1928

Tacoma, WA, USA, age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Feb 6, 1948

Death

May 28, 2011

Yelm, WA, USA¹

Obituary

Joanne "Jo" Schoessler, 1/31/1928 - 5/28/2011. Jo passed away quietly at home with family at her side on May 28, 2011 in Yelm. Jo was born on January 31, 1928 in Tacoma, Wa to Frank and Merna Houghton. She attended Lincoln High School in Tacoma. Jo married Ben, the love of her life, on February 6, 1948. They were able to enjoy 62 years together before Ben passed away last November 2010. They lived in Kent and University Place prior to moving to Yelm in 2005. Jo's passion was cooking & baking and will always be remembered for making the most beautiful and scrumptious pies. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid Mariner and Seahawk fan. Jo's family was her pride and joy. She is survived by her daughters Nancy (Pete) Dalton and Debbie (Jim) McBride, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, June 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of her daughter Debbie, 11848 Dan Cook ST SE Yelm, WA. The family suggests memorial donations be given to the American Cancer Society. Mom, you will be greatly missed.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/351750/…

Benjamin Schoessler¹

M, #101675, b. circa 1926, d. November 2010

Family: Joanne Billie Houghton

Marriage*: Benjamin Schoessler married Joanne Billie Houghton, daughter of Frank Duffield Houghton and Merna L. (?), on Feb 6, 1948.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1926

Marriage

Feb 6, 1948

Death

Nov, 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/351750/…

Nancy Schoessler¹

F, #101676

Family: Pete Dalton

Marriage*: Nancy Schoessler married Pete Dalton on 1980.¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

1980

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/351750/…

Pete Dalton¹

M, #101677

Family: Nancy Schoessler

Marriage*: Pete Dalton married Nancy Schoessler, daughter of Benjamin Schoessler and Joanne Billie Houghton, on 1980.¹

Biography

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Marriage

1980

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/351750/…

Debbie Schoessler¹

F, #101678

Family: Jim McBride

Marriage*: Debbie Schoessler married Jim McBride.¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/351750/…

Jim McBride¹

M, #101679

Family: Debbie Schoessler

Marriage*: Jim McBride married Debbie Schoessler, daughter of Benjamin Schoessler and Joanne Billie Houghton.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/351750/…

Jack D. Houghton¹

M, #101680, b. circa 1926

Biography

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Birth

circa 1926

WA, USA, age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: 2511; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 143; line 86, dwl 608-173-182.

Beverly Jean Houghton^1,2

F, #101681, b. circa 1927

Biography

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Birth

circa 1927

WA, USA, age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: 2511; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 143; line 86, dwl 608-173-182.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4389; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 42-44; line 36, dwl 3616.

Mary M. Heald¹

F, #101682, b. circa 1905, d. 22 July 2000

Family 1: Harold Richard Houghton

Marriage*: Mary M. Heald married Harold Richard Houghton, son of Hadin Houghton and Bessie E. Shoup, on circa 1924 age 24 & 19.¹

Family 2: Oral E. Dudney

Marriage*: Mary M. Heald married Oral E. Dudney.

Family 3: (?) McClure

Marriage*: Mary M. Heald married (?) McClure.

Biography

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Birth

circa 1905

IN, USA, age 25 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1924

age 24 & 19¹

1930 Census

1930

Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, USA, age 29, steel mill 2nd helper; and mother in law Lida Heald, 52, OH¹

Residence

1935

Pueblo, CO, USA

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Witchita, IN, USA, age 39, retail grocery store manager

Marriage

Death

Jul 22, 2000

Obituary

Jul 25, 2000

Witchita, KS, USA, McClure, Maiy M. (Heald), 95,
homemaker, died Saturday, July 22, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Hillside Funeral Home East Survivors: daughters, Mary Ann Branson of Edina, Minn; stepson, Larry McClure of Wichita; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer’s Association, Sunflower Chapter.

ParentsD

Lida Heald; father born in PA, mother born in OH¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; Roll: 249; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 32; line 43, dwl 2030-14-14.

Steven Houghton¹

M, #101683, b. circa 1903

Family: Alice (?)

Marriage*: Steven Houghton married Alice (?) on circa 1926 age 23 & 21.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1903

PA, USA, age 27 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1926

age 23 & 21¹

1930 Census

1930

Massillon, Stark Co., OH, USA, age 27, steel mill machinist¹

ParentsS

father born in OH, mother born in WV¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 1872; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 94; line 31, dwl 211-143-161.

Alice (?)¹

F, #101684, b. circa 1905

Family: Steven Houghton

Marriage*: Alice (?) married Steven Houghton on circa 1926 age 23 & 21.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1905

OH, USA, age 25 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1926

age 23 & 21¹

1930 Census

1930

Massillon, Stark Co., OH, USA, age 27, steel mill machinist¹

ParentsD

parents born in OH¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 1872; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 94; line 31, dwl 211-143-161.

Dorothy Houghton¹

F, #101685, b. circa 1926

Biography

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Birth

circa 1926

OH, USA, age 4 10/12 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 1872; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 94; line 31, dwl 211-143-161.

Florence Houghton¹

F, #101686, b. circa 1928

Biography

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Birth

circa 1928

OH, USA, age 1 11/12 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 1872; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 94; line 31, dwl 211-143-161.

Elizabeth Houghten¹

F, #101687, b. circa 1905

Biography

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Birth

circa 1905

NY, USA, age 25 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Liberty, Sullivan Co., NY, USA, age 25, high school teacher¹

ParentsD

father born in NE, mother born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Liberty, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 1653; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 19; line 77, dwl 91-311-434.

Joseph H. Barkdoll¹

M, #101688, b. circa 1887

Family: Laura Greenway

Marriage*: Joseph H. Barkdoll married Laura Greenway on circa 1919 age 26 & 17.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1887

OR, USA, age 32 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1919

age 26 & 17¹

1920 Census

1920

Bandon, Coos Co., OR, USA, age 32, boat purser²

1930 Census

1930

Bandon, Coos Co., OR, USA, age 43, none¹

ParentsS

parents born in MI in 1920 census; parents born in IA in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bandon, Coos, Oregon; Roll: 1942; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 49; line 18, dwl 120-121.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bandon, Coos, Oregon; Roll: T625_1493; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 965; line 38, dwl 218-211-214.

Laura Greenway¹

F, #101689, b. October 1881

Family 1: Charles Houghton

Marriage*: Laura Greenway married Charles Houghton on 1897.¹

Family 2: Joseph H. Barkdoll

Marriage*: Laura Greenway married Joseph H. Barkdoll on circa 1919 age 26 & 17.³

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Birth

Oct, 1881

MO, USA, age 18, MO, in 1900 census; age 28, KS, in 1910 census; age 39, MO, in 1920 census; ; age 49, MO, in 1930 census¹

Marriage

1897

1900 Census

1900

Coquille, Coos Co., OR, USA, age 25, logging day laborer¹

1910 Census

1910

East Coquille, Coos Co., OR, USA, age 34, logger, logging camp²

Marriage

circa 1919

age 26 & 17³

1920 Census

1920

Bandon, Coos Co., OR, USA, age 32, boat purser⁴

1930 Census

1930

Bandon, Coos Co., OR, USA, age 43, none³

Occupation

1930

restaurant waitress

ParentsD

parents born in MO in 1900 census; father born in OH, mother in AL in 1910 census; father born in OH, mother born in IA in 1920 census; OH in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Coquille, Coos, Oregon; Roll: 1346; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 12; FHL microfilm: 1241346; line 20, dwl 48-49.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , East Coquille, Coos, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0055; Image: 152; FHL microfilm: 1375293; line 8, dwl 176-180.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bandon, Coos, Oregon; Roll: 1942; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 49; line 18, dwl 120-121.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bandon, Coos, Oregon; Roll: T625_1493; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 965; line 38, dwl 218-211-214.

Howard W. Houghton¹

M, #101690, b. circa 1907

Biography

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Birth

circa 1907

OR, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1930 census²

1930 Census

1930

Coos County Jail, Coquille, OR, USA, age 23, cannery fisherman³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bandon, Coos, Oregon; Roll: T625_1493; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 965; line 38, dwl 218-211-214.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bandon, Coos, Oregon; Roll: 1942; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 49; line 18, dwl 120-121.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Coquille, Coos, Oregon; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 2341676.

Herman Houghton

M, #101691, b. circa 1910

Family: LaDelpha (?)

Marriage*: Herman Houghton married LaDelpha (?)²

Biography

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Birth

circa 1910

OR, USA, age 10 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census¹

Residence

1935

Salem, OR, USA

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Bunker Hill, OR, USA, age 29, lumber logger²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bandon, Coos, Oregon; Roll: 1942; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 49; line 18, dwl 120-121.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Bunker Hill, Coos, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03358; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 6-30.

Bethsebe Lou Hosken¹

F, #101692, b. 8 June 1936, d. 7 August 2011

Family: (?) Houghton

Marriage*: Bethsebe Lou Hosken married (?) Houghton.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jun 8, 1936

Zion, IL, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Aug 7, 2011

Antioch, IL, USA, age 75¹

Obituary

Aug 10, 2011

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Bethsebe Lou "Betsy" Houghton of Antioch Betsy Houghton, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born June 8, 1936, in Zion, Ill., the daughter of the late Roy and Esther (Wadkins) Hosken. Betsy received her bachelor's of education in 1957 from Illinois State and was a Hall of Fame teacher; she received her master's degree of education in 1990 from National-Louis University. She had taught first grade for over 30 years in Oakland, Fox Lake and Channel Lake Schools, mostly in District 34. She was a very active member of the United Methodist Church of Antioch, serving as treasurer, director of vacation bible school and weekly bible study; was past president and served in other capacities for the United Methodist Women; served on District and Northern Illinois Conference of UMC as trustee, in the School of Christian Missions and participated in Mission trips. Betsy had served as a member of the board of directors and treasurer for the Antioch Public Library for several years. She loved sewing, knitting, book club, traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, was a member of the Antioch Garden Club and a lifelong Cubs Fan. Survivors are three children, Patrick (Elizabeth) Houghton, Darren (Renee) Houghton and Judith (James) Horsch; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Allison, Conor, Rebecca, Ashlyn and Cailyn; and her siblings, William Hosken, Richard (Dianne) Hosken and Cynthia (Gerald) Maki. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a younger brother, Clyde Hosken. Memorial funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 12, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. , at the Antioch United Methodist Church, 848 Main St, Antioch, with the Rev. Barbara Good officiating. Private interment of her cremains will be in Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, Ill. Friends desiring may make contributions, in her memory, to the United Methodist Church of Antioch or the Antioch Public Library District. Arrangements are entrusted to the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch, 847-395-4000. Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on August 10, 2011¹

Burial

Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, IL, USA

ParentsD

Roy Hosken and Esther Wadkins¹

Pedigree

Citations

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

(?) Houghton¹

M, #101693

Family: Bethsebe Lou Hosken

Marriage*: (?) Houghton married Bethsebe Lou Hosken.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

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

Patrick Houghton¹

M, #101694

Family: Elizabeth (?)

Marriage*: Patrick Houghton married Elizabeth (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

Marriage

Living

2011

Pedigree

Citations

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

Elizabeth (?)¹

F, #101695

Family: Patrick Houghton

Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Patrick Houghton, son of (?) Houghton and Bethsebe Lou Hosken.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

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

Darren Allen Houghton¹

M, #101696, b. circa 1961

Family: Renee Cherie (?)

Marriage*: Darren Allen Houghton married Renee Cherie (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1961

IL, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2011

Pedigree

Citations

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

Renee Cherie (?)¹

F, #101697

Family: Darren Allen Houghton

Marriage*: Renee Cherie (?) married Darren Allen Houghton, son of (?) Houghton and Bethsebe Lou Hosken.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

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

Judith Houghton¹

F, #101698, b. circa 1962

Family: James Horsch

Marriage*: Judith Houghton married James Horsch.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1962

IL, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2011

Pedigree

Citations

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

James Horsch¹

M, #101699

Family: Judith Houghton

Marriage*: James Horsch married Judith Houghton, daughter of (?) Houghton and Bethsebe Lou Hosken.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

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

Jeanne Houghten¹

F, #101700, b. circa 1912

Biography

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Birth

circa 1912

MI, USA, age 18 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Howell, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 18, single, roomer, none¹

ParentsD

parents born in MI¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Howell, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: 1005; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 15; line 46, dwl 304-126-129.