James Richard Houghton1

M, #37027, b. 16 August 1903, d. 26 April 1983

Family 1: Marion Pearl Obert b. 16 Jan 1902, d. Jul 1966

Family 2: Margaret M. Welch b. c 1918

Family 3: Beulah I. Taylor b. c 1892

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BirthAug 16, 1903San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1940 census3,2,1
Occupation1931Mr. Houghton has been assistant to the editor of the San Jose Mercury-Herald for several years. He is a graduate of the College of the Pacific.
MarriageFeb, 19314
1940 Census1940Saratoga, CA, USA, age 37, newspaper reporter4
SSN554-03-3418
1950 US Census1950Belmont, CA, USA, age 46, Southern Pacific Bureau of News, News reporter
MarriageJan 11, 1969Santa Clara Co., CA, USA5
DivorceSep, 1970
MarriageDec 14, 1971Santa Clara Co., CA, USA5
DeathApr 26, 1983Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 791

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Richard A. Hosmer, 1/1999.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Santa Clara Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 120, E.D. 197, Sh. 10, Ln. 5.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Saratoga, Santa Clara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00341; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 43-148.
  5. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

William Black1

M, #37028

Family: Sarah Houghton b. c 1844

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jill Hall, 1/1999.

Edith Houghton1

F, #37029, b. 18 January 1887, d. May 1943

Family: Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD b. c 1886

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BirthJan 18, 1887Littleton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 13 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age "32" in 1930 census1
Marriage2,4
ResidenceJul, 1922Ayer, Middlesex Co., MA, USA5
AdministrJul 25, 1925Littleton, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, The real estate was valued at $12,000 and personal estate $294,000 by Edith H. Priest and Roland G. Houghton, administrators.5
DeathMay, 19432

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174.
  2. [S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 42, E.D. 771, Sh. 11, Ln. 36.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ayer, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; line 7, dwl 8-26-33.
  5. [S409] Probate Records , Middlesex Co., MA, Case 34634, FHC #0481283.

Dr. Herbert Bancroft Priest MD1,2

M, #37030, b. circa 1886

Family: Edith Houghton b. 18 Jan 1887, d. May 1943

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Birthcirca 1886MA, USA, age 44 in 1930 census2
Marriage1,2
ResidenceLittleton, MA, USA1
1930 Census1930Ayer, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 44, general practice medical doctor2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ayer, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; line 7, dwl 8-26-33.

Houghton B. Priest1,2

M, #37031, b. 8 March 1913, d. 13 September 1972

Family 1:

Family 2: Helen A. Lawton

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BirthMar 8, 1913MA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census1,2
Marriage1
DeathSep 13, 19721

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ayer, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; line 7, dwl 8-26-33.

John Priest1

M, #37032, b. 1952

Family:

Biography

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Birth19521
AddressJan, 1999priests@aol.com1
Contributn

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.

Helen A. Lawton1

F, #37033

Family: Houghton B. Priest b. 8 Mar 1913, d. 13 Sep 1972

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.

Daniel Houghton Priest1

M, #37034, b. 1979

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Birth19791

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.

John Nichols1

M, #37035

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Birth

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 1/1999.

Marie Nichols1

F, #37036

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Birth

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 1/1999.

Luke Nichols Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #37037, b. 17 January 1805, d. 1 April 1881

Family 1: Betsey Streeter b. 1 Jun 1809, d. 27 Jun 1837

Family 2: Nancy Streeter b. 3 Dec 1802, d. 17 Nov 1874

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BirthJan 17, 1805Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census; age 65 in 1870 census; age 75 in 1880 census; Walpole NH Hx: 1804, Walpole NH; MLM: Surry NH1,2,3,5
Residencecirca 1830Surry, NH, USA3
MarriageFeb 14, 1830Surry, NH, USA3,5
Milit-Beg1832Captain, Co. 4, 20th Reg. NH Militia3
MarriageApr 19, 1838Surry, NH, USA2,3,6
1840 Census1840Surry, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)7
Occupation1850Christian Hollow, Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, a blacksmith, with a shop near the maple tree by the road north of the old Hendee House2,6
Deed1850Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, selling land by Luke N. Houghton and Marvin Bigelow to William Wellington.1
1850 Census1850Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 46, blacksmith8
Immigration1856Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA6
1860 Census1860Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 55, blacksmith9
1870 Census1870Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 65, a blacksmith, property $450-$10010
1880 Census1880Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 75, blacksmith, has cancer; and Charles Berry, 1911
DeathApr 1, 1881aet. 76 y 2 m 14 d6
BurialCheshire County Village, Surry, NH, USA6

Citations

  1. [S755] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 260.
  2. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  3. [S758] Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Surry NH Hx, p. 696.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93 #3143, 138 #3278.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93, 138.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 138.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 234; Page: 184.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 8; line 33, dwl 76-76.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 2; line 14, dwl 11-11.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 38C; Enumeration District: 49; line 39, dwl 34-36.

Nancy Streeter1,2,3

F, #37038, b. 3 December 1802, d. 17 November 1874

Family: Luke Nichols Houghton b. 17 Jan 1805, d. 1 Apr 1881

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BirthDec 3, 1802Gilsum, NH, USA, age 48 in 1850 census; age 57 in 1860 census; age 67 in 1900 census1,3,4
MarriageApr 19, 1838Surry, NH, USA1,2,3
1860 Census1860Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 55, blacksmith5
1870 Census1870Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 65, a blacksmith, property $450-$1006
DeathNov 17, 1874Gilsum, NH, USA, age 71 y 11 m 14 d2,3
BurialCheshire County Village, Surry, NH, USA2,3
Relativesisters

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S758] Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Surry NH Hx, p. 696.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 138.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 2; line 14, dwl 11-11.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 8; line 33, dwl 76-76.

Stella Ruth Benzaquin1

F, #37039, b. 4 April 1898

Family: Ralph Everett Houghton b. 26 Oct 1892, d. 6 Nov 1956

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BirthApr 4, 1898Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 21 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census; MLM: Spain2,1,3
OccupationBoston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a stenographer3
MarriageSep 16, 19171,4
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 27, seeds clerk2,5
1940 Census1940Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 48, Comm. of MA deputy comptroller, chief accountant6
Residence1942Middlesex Co., MA, USA
1950 US Census1950Newton, MA, USA, age 57, chief accountant, State of Massachusetts
ParentsDDavid Benzaquin and Esther Bennett

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 125, E.D. 590, Sh. 6, Ln. 53.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174, 184.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 25, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4311566; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 590; line 53, dwl 55-141-146.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1616; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 9-457; line 26, dwl 73.

Ralph Everett Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #37040, b. 10 June 1921, d. 21 May 1923

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BirthJun 10, 1921MA, USA1,3
DeathMay 21, 1923MA, USA1,3

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8858.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.

Howard Ellsworth Houghton1,2

M, #37041, b. 21 September 1923, d. 1998

Family: Joanna Exelby b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 15 Nov 2012

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BirthSep 21, 1923MA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageOct 21, 1950E. Lansing, MI, USA1
Death1998MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8859.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.

Joanna Exelby1

F, #37042, b. 4 July 1920, d. 15 November 2012

Family: Howard Ellsworth Houghton b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998

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BirthJul 4, 1920Ridgeway, MI, USA2
ResidenceBritton, MI, USA
MarriageOct 21, 1950E. Lansing, MI, USA1
Occupationnurse's secretary
DeathNov 15, 2012Ballard, WA, USA, age 922
ObituaryJoanna Houghton died on November 15th at home with family present. She made many friends in Ballard, where she resided for the past 12 years. Born on July 4, 1920 in Ridgeway Township, MI she grew up on the family farm in Britton, Michigan. Youngest daughter of Leon Clarence Exelby and Floy (Underwood) Exelby, she was married at the Peoples Church in East Lansing, Michigan in 1950 to Howard E. Houghton who is predeceased in 1998. Joanna is survived by her children - Matthew West Seattle WA, Martha J Cooke, Santa Fe New Mexico, Ralph Daniel, Walden, New York and Mark, Vashon, WA and 9 grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the residence and staff of the Landmark, Ballard Senior Center and Swedish Medical Center in Ballard for their thoughtful support and companionship. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be missed and fondly remembered.
Published in The Seattle Times from November 30 to December 1, 20122
ParentsDLeon Clarence Exelby and Floy Underwood

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx

Mark Lyman Houghton1

M, #37043, b. 15 October 1951

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BirthOct 15, 1951MI, USA1
Living2012Vashon, WA, USA
Black SheepApr, 2013first degree arson and filing a false insurance claim

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Ralph Daniel Houghton1

M, #37044, b. 1 July 1955

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BirthJul 1, 1955MI, USA1
Living2012Walden, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Martha Jo Houghton1

F, #37045, b. 25 March 1956

Family: (?) Cooke

  • Marriage*: Martha Jo Houghton married (?) Cooke.2

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BirthMar 25, 1956MI, USA1
Marriage2
Living2012Santa Fe, NM, USA

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx

Matthew Howard Houghton1

M, #37046, b. 3 May 1960

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BirthMay 3, 1960MI, USA1
Living2012Seattle, WA, USA

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Donald Everett Houghton1,2

M, #37047, b. 21 October 1927, d. 19 December 2017

Family: Iola Louise Davidson b. c 1924, d. Feb 2005

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BirthOct 21, 1927Newton, MA, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census; Boston given in Obit1,3
Mil. EnlsMar 12, 1946MA, USA, Name: Donald E Houghton Birth Year: 1927 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Middlesex Enlistment Date: 12 Mar 1946 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) Source: Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Student, High School, Academic or Copper Or Tinsmith* (Coppersmith. ) or Sheet Metal Worker* Marital Status: Single, without dependents4
ResearchMar 12, 1946
MarriageMay 12, 1951Malden, MA, USA1
DeathDec 19, 2017age 90
ObituaryDec 24, 2017DONALD E. HOUGHTON
age 90, beloved husband of the late Iola L. Houghton, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was a loving father to his three daughters and sons-in-law: Ellen and Kenneth Blair, Carol and Douglas Lawton, Nancy Brajtbord, and Dan Brajtbord. He was a devoted grandfather to eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Donald was born in Boston and graduated from Tufts University with his degree in Economics. He was employed by General Electric's Lighting and Lamp Division in their finance department throughout his professional career in both an international and national capacity. Don loved his Lord and church and served in many roles at Church of the Good Shepherd throughout his 57 years of membership. He will be greatly missed. Service will be held at a later date.Published in The Plain Dealer from Dec. 20 to Dec. 24, 2017
ResidenceNC, USA1

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8860.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Iola Louise Davidson1

F, #37048, b. circa 1924, d. February 2005

Family: Donald Everett Houghton b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017

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Birthcirca 1924
MarriageMay 12, 1951Malden, MA, USA1
DeathFeb, 2005age 812
ObituaryFeb 18, 2005Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, Plain Dealer, The (Cleveland, OH) - February 18, 2005
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON IOLA L. HOUGHTON (nee Davidson)
age 81 years; beloved wife of Donald E. Houghton; dear mother of Ellen Louise Blair (husband Kenneth), Carol Ann Lawton (husband Douglas) and Nancy Iola Braytbord (husband Dan); loving grandmother of seven. Memorial service Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst (west of Legacy Village). Contributions are suggested to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Arrangements by NICOL-WELLS-KLOSS FUNERAL HOME, LYNDHURST.2
ParentsDArthur Robert Davidson

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ellen Louise Houghton1

F, #37049, b. 13 January 1953

Family: Kenneth W. Blair b. c 1949

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BirthJan 13, 19531
MarriageJun 12, 1976Tarrant Co., TX, USA2,3
Living2017

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [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.

Carol Ann Houghton1

F, #37050, b. 25 March 1955

Family: Douglas Lawton

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BirthMar 25, 19551
Marriage2
Living2017

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.