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Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2421; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-327.

J. Arthur Sparkes¹

M, #107732, b. circa 1916

Father*: (?) Sparkes¹ d. b 1940
Mother*: Edith M. Houghton¹ b. Apr 1894

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Birth

circa 1916

MA, USA, age 24 in 1940 census¹

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2421; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-327.

Lois Sparkes¹

F, #107733, b. circa 1924

Father*: (?) Sparkes¹ d. b 1940
Mother*: Edith M. Houghton¹ b. Apr 1894

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Birth

circa 1924

NJ, USA, age 16 in 1940 census¹

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2421; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-327.

(?) Amos¹

M, #107734

Family: Edna B. Houghton b. Dec 1895

Marriage*: (?) Amos married Edna B. Houghton, daughter of Arthur C. Houghton and Ida M. Vaunest.¹

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Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2421; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 25-327.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #107735, b. circa 1865

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Birth

circa 1865

VT, USA, age 75 in 1940 census¹

1940 Census

1940

Madison, Morris Co., NJ, USA, age 75, widow, head; and Elizabeth Stufflebeam?, partner, 69, NY, widow¹

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Morris, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2371; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 14-48.

John M. Hough¹

M, #107736, b. circa 1878

Family: Ella T. Hough b. c 1876

Marriage*: John M. Hough married Ella T. Hough.¹

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Birth

circa 1878

NJ, USA, age 32 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

1910 Census

1910

Trenton, NJ, USA, age 32, railroad train starter¹

ParentsS

parents born in PA

Citations

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 7, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T624_897; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374910.

Virginia (?)¹

F, #107737, b. circa 1920

Family: Charles Houghton b. c 1916

Marriage*: Virginia (?) married Charles Houghton, son of Helen P. Houghton.¹

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Birth

circa 1920

NJ, USA, age 20 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 23 WPA construction laborer¹

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2434; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 27-23.

John Houten¹

M, #107738, b. circa 1791

Family: Elizabeth (?) b. c 1808

Marriage*: John Houten married Elizabeth (?)¹

Sarah Snook b. c 1830
David Snook¹ b. c 1832
Jane L. Houten¹ b. c 1836
Abner L. Houten+¹ b. Oct 1839, d. b 1910
John A. Houghton+¹ b. Oct 1844

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Birth

circa 1791

NJ, USA, age 59 in 1850 census; age 68 in 1860 census¹

Marriage

1850 Census

1850

Montgomery, Somerset Co., NJ, USA, age 59, farmer¹

1860 Census

Sep 7, 1860

Montgomery, Somerset Co., NJ, USA, age 68, farmer²

Duplicate

Montgomery, NJ, USA

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: M432_463; Page: 386A; Image: 304.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: M653_708; Page: 866; Image: 289; Family History Library Film: 803708.

Elizabeth (?)¹

F, #107739, b. circa 1808

Family: John Houten b. c 1791

Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Houten.¹

Sarah Snook b. c 1830
David Snook¹ b. c 1832
Jane L. Houten¹ b. c 1836
Abner L. Houten+¹ b. Oct 1839, d. b 1910
John A. Houghton+¹ b. Oct 1844

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Birth

circa 1808

NJ, USA, age 42 in 1850 census; age 56 in 1860 census¹

Marriage

1850 Census

1850

Montgomery, Somerset Co., NJ, USA, age 59, farmer¹

1860 Census

Sep 7, 1860

Montgomery, Somerset Co., NJ, USA, age 68, farmer²

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: M432_463; Page: 386A; Image: 304.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: M653_708; Page: 866; Image: 289; Family History Library Film: 803708.

Sarah Snook

F, #107740, b. circa 1830

Step-father*: John Houten b. c 1791
Mother*: Elizabeth (?) b. c 1808

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Birth

circa 1830

NJ, USA, age 20 in 1850 census

David Snook¹

M, #107741, b. circa 1832

Father*: John Houten¹ b. c 1791
Mother*: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1808

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Birth

circa 1832

NJ, USA, age 18 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census¹

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: M432_463; Page: 386A; Image: 304.

Jane L. Houten¹

F, #107742, b. circa 1836

Father*: John Houten¹ b. c 1791
Mother*: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1808

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Birth

circa 1836

NJ, USA, age 14 in 1850 census¹

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: M432_463; Page: 386A; Image: 304.

Edin F. Houghton¹

M, #107743, b. circa 1872

Family:

Ruth Houghton¹ b. c 1900

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Birth

circa 1872

NJ, USA, age 68 in 1940 census¹

1940 Census

1940

New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 68, married, retail building materials executive¹

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2360; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 12-71.

Ruth Houghton¹

F, #107744, b. circa 1900

Father*: Edin F. Houghton¹ b. c 1872

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Birth

circa 1900

NJ, USA, age 40 in 1940 census¹

1940 Census

1940

New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 68, married, retail building materials executive¹

Divorce

1940

Occupation

1940

sanitary supplies mfg secretary

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2360; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 12-71.

William Ralph Houghton¹

M, #107745, b. circa 1936, d. 25 May 2018

Father*: Dr. Ralph Harry Houghton DDS¹ b. 4 Dec 1899, d. Sep 1964
Mother*: Jennie Wilhelmy¹ b. c 1899, d. b 2000

Family: Elizabeth Darlene Wenman b. c 1938

Marriage*: William Ralph Houghton married Elizabeth Darlene Wenman on circa 1958.²

Laurie Houghton²
Sandee Houghton²
Virginia Houghton²
Michael Houghton²
Robert Alan Houghton+² b. 31 Dec 1963, d. 14 Aug 2014
Sue Houghton² b. c 1966

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Birth

circa 1936

Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, USA, age 4 in 1940 census¹

Mil. Enls

US Army

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Marriage

circa 1958

Living

2018

Death

May 25, 2018

San Antonio, TX, USA, of Alzheimer's

Obituary

May 31, 2018

William "Bill" Ralph Houghton, 82, passed away on May 25, 2018, at Autumn Leaves Assisted Living Memory Care Home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was the husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Darlene (Wenman) Houghton. They shared 60 years of marriage together. Born in Kenosha, Wis., Bill was the son of Dr. Ralph Houghton and Jennie (Wilhelmy) Houghton. He attended and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wis. He was employed by American Motors Corporation, followed by Chrysler Motors and worked as an electrician until the age of 50. He then retired and moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he had served in the U.S. Army as a young man.

Bill had a passion for fixing anything and everything, but his greatest accomplishments involved repairing and repainting automobiles both as a hobby and as service for numerous patrons. Upon moving to Texas, Bill fulfilled his dream of constructing their new home and even built a covered bridge to cross when entering the property that was featured on KENS 5 News. He also enjoyed gardening and landscaping his 2 acres of land in Texas. His many pets held a very special place in his heart. Bill worked endlessly to support his wife, Betty, and their large family of six children. He will be remembered by many as a family man whose talents were in the areas of art and invention. Bill's work ethic is difficult to match. In his words, "Do the job right, or don't do it at all!"

He is survived by his wife, Betty, and five of his children: Laurie (Kevin) Brothers, Sandee (Mark) Gardinier, Sue (Chris) Tenuta, Gina (Patrick) Ware, and Mike (Casey) Houghton, and eleven grandchildren: Matt and Lindsey Brothers, Ryan and Brett Gardinier, Alan Houghton, Dan and Nick Tenuta, Brennan (Reagan) and Jenna Ware, and Charlie and Adi Houghton, and great-granddaughters: Scarlett and Athena Ware. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Ralph and Jennie Houghton, his brothers, Robert and Thomas Houghton, his sister, Mary Lou (Reis) Houghton, and his son, Robert Alan Houghton.

There will be a private memorial service in San Antonio, Texas for Bill's family. Bill's family would like to thank all of the employees at Autumn Leaves and Encompass Hospice for the kindness and compassion they exemplified through their caregiving in these last difficult months. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at: Alzheimer's Association / P.O. Box 96011 / Washington, D.C. / 20090-6011, online at https://act.alz.org, or by phone, call 800-272-3900. Bill would also be honored by any donations made to the Humane Society. Published online at KenoshaNews.com on May 31, 2018

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4487; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 30-5.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Elizabeth Darlene Wenman^1,2

F, #107746, b. circa 1938

Family: William Ralph Houghton b. c 1936, d. 25 May 2018

Marriage*: Elizabeth Darlene Wenman married William Ralph Houghton, son of Dr. Ralph Harry Houghton DDS and Jennie Wilhelmy, on circa 1958.¹

Laurie Houghton¹
Sandee Houghton¹
Virginia Houghton¹
Michael Houghton¹
Robert Alan Houghton+¹ b. 31 Dec 1963, d. 14 Aug 2014
Sue Houghton¹ b. c 1966

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Birth

circa 1938

Marriage

circa 1958

Living

2018

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx

Laurie Houghton¹

F, #107747

Father*: William Ralph Houghton¹ b. c 1936, d. 25 May 2018
Mother*: Elizabeth Darlene Wenman¹ b. c 1938

Family: Kevin Brothers

Marriage*: Laurie Houghton married Kevin Brothers.

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Birth

Pleasant Prairie, TX, USA

Marriage

Living

2018

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Kevin Brothers

M, #107748

Family: Laurie Houghton

Marriage*: Kevin Brothers married Laurie Houghton, daughter of William Ralph Houghton and Elizabeth Darlene Wenman.

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Sandee Houghton¹

F, #107749

Father*: William Ralph Houghton¹ b. c 1936, d. 25 May 2018
Mother*: Elizabeth Darlene Wenman¹ b. c 1938

Family: Mark Gardinier

Marriage*: Sandee Houghton married Mark Gardinier.¹

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Birth

Marriage

Living

2014

Kenosha, WI, USA¹

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Mark Gardinier¹

M, #107750

Family: Sandee Houghton

Marriage*: Mark Gardinier married Sandee Houghton, daughter of William Ralph Houghton and Elizabeth Darlene Wenman.¹

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Marriage

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Sue Houghton¹

F, #107751, b. circa 1966

Father*: William Ralph Houghton¹ b. c 1936, d. 25 May 2018
Mother*: Elizabeth Darlene Wenman¹ b. c 1938

Family: Chris Tenuta

Marriage*: Sue Houghton married Chris Tenuta.¹

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Birth

circa 1966

Marriage

Living

2014

Kenosha, WI, USA

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Chris Tenuta¹

M, #107752

Family: Sue Houghton b. c 1966

Marriage*: Chris Tenuta married Sue Houghton, daughter of William Ralph Houghton and Elizabeth Darlene Wenman.¹

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Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Virginia Houghton¹

F, #107753

Father*: William Ralph Houghton¹ b. c 1936, d. 25 May 2018
Mother*: Elizabeth Darlene Wenman¹ b. c 1938

Family: Patrick Ware

Marriage*: Virginia Houghton married Patrick Ware.¹

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Birth

Marriage

Living

2014

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Patrick Ware¹

M, #107754

Family: Virginia Houghton

Marriage*: Patrick Ware married Virginia Houghton, daughter of William Ralph Houghton and Elizabeth Darlene Wenman.¹

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Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Michael Houghton¹

M, #107755

Father*: William Ralph Houghton¹ b. c 1936, d. 25 May 2018
Mother*: Elizabeth Darlene Wenman¹ b. c 1938

Family: Casey (?)

Marriage*: Michael Houghton married Casey (?)¹

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Birth

Marriage

Living

2014

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Casey (?)¹

F, #107756

Family: Michael Houghton

Marriage*: Casey (?) married Michael Houghton, son of William Ralph Houghton and Elizabeth Darlene Wenman.¹

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Marriage

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/…

Mary Lou Houghton¹

F, #107757, b. 14 October 1930, d. 28 May 2004

Father*: Dr. Ralph Harry Houghton DDS¹ b. 4 Dec 1899, d. Sep 1964
Mother*: Jennie Wilhelmy¹ b. c 1899, d. b 2000

Family: Dr Paul George Reis

Marriage*: Mary Lou Houghton married Dr Paul George Reis on May 2, 1953 at Kenosha, WI, USA.

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Birth

Oct 14, 1930

Kenosha, WI, USA, age 9 in 1940 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

Madison, WI, USA, age 19, state university waitress; lodger

Marriage

May 2, 1953

Kenosha, WI, USA

Death

May 28, 2004

WI, USA

Obituary

May 30, 2004

Mary Lou Houghton Reis
"Chickie"
Born October 14, 1930 passed away at home on Friday, May 28, 2004 at the age of 73.
She was the daughter of Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Jennie Wilhelmy Houghton of Kenosha, Wl. Mary Lou graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wl, attended the University of Wisconsin, and graduated in 1952 from Barat College of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, IL with a degree in sociology. She was an accomplished artist and seamstress, making all of her own clothes, and won first prize for a quilt at a MD quilt show. Her interests also included gardening, genealogy, travel, Civil War history and NASCAR races. She was a member of the Academy of Lifelong Learning and an active member of the American Assoelation of University Women (AAUW) for over 40 years. At St. John the Beloved School, she volunteered in the library, repairing books, for 28 years. Chickie was extremely active in girl scouting for 63 years - as a scout, a leader, and eventually training leaders. She was the founder of the Alumni Friends of Scouting, an organization that was founded to support wider opportunities in scouting.
Chickie was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Houghton; and a grandson, Joseph Reis. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dr. Paul George Reis; and children, Robert G. and his wife, Phyllis, of Parkesburg, PA, Richard C. and his wife, Debra, of Phoenixville, PA, Kitty Reis Coughlan and her husband, James, of Fairfax, DE, Michael P. of Wilmington, DE, Betsy Reis Zehnder and her husband, Barry, of Middletown,
DE, Thomas E. of Portsmouth, NH and James B. and his fiancée, Meegan, of Eliot, ME. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Lynn, Michael. Cindy, Jennie, Debby, David, Cathy, Thomas, Patty; and 2 brothers, Thomas J. Houghton of Kenosha, WI and William Houghton of San Antonio, TX.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday evening, Junel, at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek, from 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, June 2, at 12 noon at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Rd. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4487; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 30-5.

Rachel Mead(e)¹

F, #107758

Family: Orrin D. Hart b. c 1817

Marriage*: Rachel Mead(e) married Orrin D. Hart on Nov 17, 1864.¹

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Marriage

Nov 17, 1864

East Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA¹

Citations

[S1508] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", #3; Ask our Genealogist column; p. 9.

Coral Joy Blett¹

F, #107759, b. 19 October 1958, d. 15 July 2002

Father*: Ernest Barton Blett III¹ b. 1932, d. 1999
Mother*: Yvonne Phyllis Holst¹ d. 4 Feb 2011

Family: Joseph Mark Baggett b. 18 Dec 1949, d. 16 May 2014

Marriage*: Coral Joy Blett married Joseph Mark Baggett.¹

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Birth

Oct 19, 1958

Marriage

Death

Jul 15, 2002

Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA¹

Westlock, Alberta, Canada¹

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Ernest Barton Blett IV, Aug 30, 2014.

Joseph Mark Baggett¹

M, #107760, b. 18 December 1949, d. 16 May 2014

Family: Coral Joy Blett b. 19 Oct 1958, d. 15 Jul 2002

Marriage*: Joseph Mark Baggett married Coral Joy Blett, daughter of Ernest Barton Blett III and Yvonne Phyllis Holst.¹

Biography

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Birth

Dec 18, 1949

Marriage

Death

May 16, 2014

Westlock, Alberta, Canada¹