Eleanor B. Morse1,2

F, #41101, b. 6 January 1845, d. 7 March 1927

Family: Freeman S. Houghton b. 1844, d. 26 Aug 1897

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BirthJan 6, 1845Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census; age 75 in 1920 census3,1,4,2
Marriage1
1900 Census1900Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 55, widow; also sister Lura B. Morse, Apr. 1865, 35, VT; and her children: Charles, Dec. 1880, 19; Lura, Jan. 1887, 13; Robert, June 1889, 10; Ethel, Feb. 1895, 5, all b. VT3,5
1910 Census1910Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 65, widow, also sister Lura B. Morse, 47, VT; and her children: Charles L., 29, VT; Lura M., 23, VT; Ethel B., 15, VT.6
1920 Census1920Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 75, widow; and brother Charles M. Morse, 72, VT; sister Lura B. Morse, 58, VT; and nieces Lura M. Morse, 33 and Ethel Morse, 254,7
DeathMar 7, 1927Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 82-1-1, of apoplexy1,2
BurialBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1
ParentsDCharles Morse and Elizabeth Harrington, both b. VT2

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 27, Sh. 29, Ln. 6.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 2, E.D. 27, Sh. 28, Ln. 31.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 27; Sheet 29A; line 6, dwl 213-529-590.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington Ward 3, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1612; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 25;
    line 1, dwl 213-548-643.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Bennington, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: T625_1870; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 27; line 31, dwl 213-540.

Willard Weeks1

M, #41102

Family: Mary L. (?)

  • Marriage*: Willard Weeks married Mary L. (?) on before 1838.1

Biography

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Marriagebefore 18381

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.

Mary L. (?)1

F, #41103

Family: Willard Weeks

Biography

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Marriagebefore 18381

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.

Charles Houghton Weeks1

M, #41104, b. 1838, d. circa 19 August 1839

Biography

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Birth18381
Deathcirca Aug 19, 1839Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.

Charles Lewis Houghton1,2,3

M, #41105, b. 7 May 1881, d. 27 February 1967

Family 1: Anna A. (?) b. c 1884

  • Marriage*: Charles Lewis Houghton married Anna A. (?) on circa Jan, 1910 age 28 and 24; mar 3/12 y in 1910 census.6

Family 2: Elsie Leigh Gavin b. 23 May 1888, d. 31 May 1978

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BirthMay 7, 1881Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, May 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29, VT, in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48, NY in 1930 census3,2,5
Marriagecirca Jan, 1910age 28 and 24; mar 3/12 y in 1910 census6
1910 CensusApr 20, 1910Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 29, gents furnishings salesman7
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 37, buyer and manager, clothing store8
1920 Census1920Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 38, men's furnishings store9
Occupationa haberdashery2
1930 Census1930Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, age 48, a men's wear merchant10
Marriage1
SSNNY, USA, 113-16-5403A2
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Woodford, Bennington Co., VT, USA11
1950 US Census1950Woodford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 68, gift shop salesman
Last LocBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA5
Zip Code5
DeathFeb 27, 1967Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 85, of A.S.H.D. with encephalopathy1,3
BurialBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, Bennington Co., VT, p. 137: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Vermont, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 28, Sh. 2, Ln. 33.
  5. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Albany, Albany, New York; Roll: 1402; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 14B; line 68, dwl 394.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 16, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_921; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 79;
    line 53, dwl 128-152-259.
  8. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711817.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Albany Ward 16, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1082; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 85; line 10, dwl 381-48-135.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Albany, Albany, New York; Roll: 1402; Enumeration District: 41; sheet 14B; line 68, dwl 394.
  11. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2368792.

Elsie Leigh Gavin1,2

F, #41106, b. 23 May 1888, d. 31 May 1978

Family: Charles Lewis Houghton b. 7 May 1881, d. 27 Feb 1967

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BirthMay 23, 1888NY, USA1,3,4
Marriage1
1950 US Census1950Woodford, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 68, gift shop salesman
SSN108-09-01983,4
Last LocBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA3
Zip Code
DeathMay 31, 1978Rutland, VT, USA, of generalized arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with cerebral accident; certif.: 16271,4
BurialBennington, Bennington Co., VT, USA1,3
ParentsDGeorge Gavin and Mary Bennett4

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Bennington, VT Cemetery Inscriptions, Sept. 1999.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bennington, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Rutland, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.

Damien F. Houghton1

M, #41107

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1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 384.

Nancy Houghton1

F, #41108

Biography

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1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 417.

Silas Houghton1

M, #41109, b. circa 1790

Biography

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Birthcirca 1790VT, USA, age 70 in 1860 census2
1860 Census1860St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 70, with Nathaniel and Dorcas Goss3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 418.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 418, line 22, dwl 1676-1819.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, p. 418, line 22, dwl 1676-1819 (also repeated page on p. 420).

Emma A. Houghton1

F, #41110

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1860 Census1860Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Dummerston, Windham Co., VT, p. 251.

Josiah S. Houghton1

M, #41111

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Residencebetween 1844 and 1850Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
Land Recrdbetween 1844 and 1850Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, John Pierce conveyed land to Josiah S. Houghton on Jan. 1, 1844. Josiah then sold a portion to Nathaniel Berry on Aug. 20, 1844. On Apr. 2, 1852 he sold the rest to John H. Proctor. On Jan. 24, 1844, Elias Cluff sold his house and land to Josiah who conveyed it to John H. Proctor on Jul. 10, 1850.2
Office1848Revere, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a selectman3
Note1848He signed a petition for the establishment of North Chelsea.4
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 255.
  2. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 255, 269.
  3. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 318.
  4. [S883] Benjamin Shurtleff, Revere MA Hx, p. 508.

Mary Jane Boltwood1,2,3

F, #41112, b. 13 October 1829, d. 1 June 1863

Family: Joel Stowell Houghton b. 6 Dec 1819, d. 1 Dec 1883

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BirthOct 13, 1829Hadley, MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 30 in 1860 census; MLM, Stowell Gen.: Oct. 13, 1830, Windsor Co., VT4,1,2,5
MarriageOct 1, 1848Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA4,1,2,6,5
1850 Census1850Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 30, a farmer, property $1200; Eunice Boltwood, 60, NH, living with them, as well as David Forbes, 36, VT, and Samuel Fitch, 97,8
1860 CensusJun 16, 1860Claremont, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 40, farmer, property $9000-1000; and Eunice Boltwood, 72, NH9
DeathJun 1, 1863Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 33-7-18, of consumption; MLM: age 32 years2,3,5
BurialHoughton Cemetery, Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, USA6
ParentsDJohn Boltwood and Eunice Brainerd, both b. VT3

Citations

  1. [S488] Lucius M. Boltwood, Hadley MA Genealogies, p. 15.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 101.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, p. 1297; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, Box 931, p. 368.
  5. [S1333] William henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Genealogy, p. 260.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Windsor, Windsor Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S752] VT 1850 Census Index, p. 117.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Windsor, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: M432_931; Page: 368; line 40, dwl 287-292.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_681; Page: 1165; Sheet 1, line 23, dwl 332-6.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Windsor, Windsor Co., VT, p. 1319; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

(?) Houghton1

F, #41113

Biography

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Birth
Deathas an infant

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.

Effie Belle Houghton1

F, #41114, b. circa 1878, d. 1902

Family: George Samuel Andrews

Biography

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Birthcirca 1878WV, USA, age 2 in 1880 census3
MarriageNov 17, 1896Upshur Co., WV, USA4
Death1902

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol (Sherman) Houghton, June 7, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Mingo Flats, Randolph Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 55, S. 20, Ln. 5.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

William Darvies Houghton1

M, #41115, b. 26 January 1880, d. 28 January 1898

Biography

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BirthJan 26, 1880WV, USA, Jan 1879, age 4/12 in 1880 census1,3,4
DeathJan 28, 1898Upshur Co., WV, USA5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol (Sherman) Houghton, June 7, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Mingo Flats, Randolph Co., WV, Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 55, S. 20, Ln. 5.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Mingo Flats, Randolph Co., WV,Roll: T9_1412; Family History Film: 1255412; P. 277A; Reel 12, Vol. 11, E.D. 55, S. 20, Ln. 5, dwl 133-133.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Marion Clyde Houghton1

M, #41116, b. 7 November 1882, d. April 1977

Family 1: Delia Samples

Family 2: Delia Grace Strader b. 4 Apr 1909, d. Jun 1994

Biography

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BirthNov 7, 1882Crawford, Lewis Co., WV, USA, Nov 1881, age 18 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; WWII: Randolph Co., WV3,4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Buckhannon, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 36, farmer5
Occupation1920mining laborer
Marriage3
MarriageJul 28, 1929age 48 and 206
1930 Census1930Banks, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 49, farmer7
1940 Census1940Banks, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 58, none8
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Crawford, Lewis Co., WV, USA4
DeathApr, 1977Newell, WV, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol (Sherman) Houghton, June 7, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  4. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240090.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992966.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Banks, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 611.0; FHL microfilm: 2342290.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Banks, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4449; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 49-2.

Jesse Marvin Houghton1

M, #41117, b. 5 May 1886, d. July 1967

Family: Sara Elizabeth Moore b. 29 Dec 1884, d. 20 Jun 1970

Biography

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BirthMay 5, 1886Upshur Co., WV, USA, May 1886, age 14 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census WWII: Randolph Co., WV2,3
Marriage1913age 27 and 282
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Ingo, Upshur Co., WV, USA4
1920 Census1920Meade, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 33, coal mine driver5
1930 Census1930Coal, Harrison Co., WV, USA, age 43, chemical co. gas producer6
1940 Census1940Banks, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 53, W.P.A; and niece Emma Moore, 17, WV7
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 55
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Arlington, Upshur Co., WV, USA3
DeathJul, 1967Lewis Co., WV, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240090.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1992966.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Meade, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1968; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 137; line 4, dwl 292-296.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Coal, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 2534; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 943.0; FHL microfilm: 2342268; line 73, dwl 181.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Banks, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4449; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 49-2; line 14, dwl 221.

Essie Mae Houghton1,2

F, #41118, b. March 1888

Family: Mart Samples

Biography

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BirthMar, 1888WV, USA, age 12 in 1900 census1
Marriage4

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Banks, Upshur Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 122; Sheet: 11B; line 55, dwl 197-202.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.

Wessie Houghton1

F, #41119, b. 26 November 1889

Family: Charles Sprigg

Biography

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BirthNov 26, 1889Upshur Co., WV, USA, Nov 1889, age 10 in 1900 census2,3
Marriage19082

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Banks, Upshur Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 122; Sheet: 11B; line 55, dwl 197-202.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Bessie Mae Houghton1

F, #41120, b. 26 November 1889, d. 3 August 1976

Family: George Samuel Andrews

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BirthNov 26, 1889Upshur Co., WV, USA, Nov 1889, age 10 in 1900 census; Houghton: 14 Mar 18881
Marriage2
DeathAug 3, 1976Upshur Co., WV, USA3
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Clarice Florence Houghton1

F, #41121, b. 26 October 1894

Family: Samuel Wayne Patterson

Biography

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BirthOct 26, 1894Upshur Co., WV, USA, Oct 1894, age 5 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census2,3
1920 Census1920St. Mary's Hospital, Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV, USA, age 21, hospital waitress4
Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Banks, Upshur Co., West Virginia; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 122; Sheet: 11B; line 55, dwl 197-202.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clarksburg Ward 5, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 59; line 46.

Burl Lester Houghton1

M, #41122, b. 1909, d. 1930

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Birth1909Heaston, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 4/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census2
Death1930Heaston, Upshur Co., WV, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.

Ruby Zela Houghton1

F, #41123, b. 21 June 1912, d. 4 December 1954

Family: Wilson Robert McKisic b. 12 Apr 1910, d. 14 Feb 1971

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BirthJun 21, 1912Heaston Ridge, WV, USA, age 9 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census2
MarriageJul 12, 1930Duffy, WV, USA2
DeathDec 4, 19543

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Howard Houghton1

M, #41124, b. 1913, d. 1913

Biography

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Birth1913Heaston, Upshur Co., WV, USA2
Death1913Heaston, Upshur Co., WV, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.

(?) Houghton1

M, #41125, b. 1915, d. 1915

Biography

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Death1915as an infant1
Birth19152

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.

Willard Jackson Houghton1

M, #41126, b. 20 June 1916, d. 6 May 1963

Family: Mavida Wells

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BirthJun 20, 1916Heaston, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 3 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census2
Occupation1940lumber comp., timber cutter
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Crawford, WV, USA, age 24, Occupation: Ely And Thomas Lumber Co
Marriage2
DeathMay 6, 1963Washington, DC, USA2
BurialHeaston Cemetgery, Crawford, WV, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Murl Beatrice Houghton1

F, #41127, b. 14 February 1919, d. August 1995

Family: Chester D. Boger b. 5 Jul 1918, d. 22 Jul 2001

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BirthFeb 14, 1919Heaston Ridge, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 8/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census2
Occupation1940private family maid
Marriage2
DeathAug, 1995Avella, Washington Co., PA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Cecil Dayle Houghton1

M, #41128, b. 14 February 1921, d. 17 November 1981

Family: Bertha Ida Benedum

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BirthFeb 14, 1921Heaston, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census2
Occupation1940C.C.C. parts & tools
Mil. DraftFeb 16, 1942Clarksburg, WV, USA, age 21, Occupation: Akro Agate Co
Mil. EnlsOct 6, 1942NY, USA, Name: Cecil D Houghton Birth Year: 1921 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: West Virginia State: New York County or City: Onondaga Enlistment Date: 6 Oct 1942 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Syracuse Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Entomology Technician or Structural Steel Worker* (Iron worker erector. ) or Riveter, Pneumatic An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Man Marital Status: Single, without dependents3
ResearchOct 6, 1942
MarriageDec 24, 1948Harrison, WV, USA2
DeathNov 17, 1981Harrison Co., WV, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Ralph Moore Houghton1

M, #41129, b. 17 May 1923, d. 13 January 2001

Family: Mabel Marie Gault b. c 1926

Biography

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BirthMay 17, 1923Heaston Ridge, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census2
Mil. Serv.U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WW II and the Korean Conflict.
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Marriage2
1950 US Census1950Akron, OH, USA, age 25, retail floor covering stock room control clerk
Residence1993Galena, OH, USA
DeathJan 13, 2001Westerville, OH, USA2
ObituaryJan 19, 2001Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, USA, Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) - January 19, 2001
Deceased Name: Ralph M. Houghton
HOUGHTON Ralph M. Houghton, 77, of Galena, passed away January 13, 2001 in Westerville, Oh. Born May 17, 1923 in Heaston Ridge, W.Va. to the late James and Buena (Moore) Houghton. He retired from the Wilson Floors Co. in 1990 and was a member of the Village Light House Church, Ohio Carpenters Union 200 and The American Legion. U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WW II and the Korean Conflict. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Marie (Gault); daughter, Deidre (Bill) Smith of Stow; son, David (Deborah) Houghton of Delaware; granddaughter, Amanda Smith; 5 step-grandchildren, Travis Martin, Suzanne Opalecky, Bill (Debbie) Smith, Cindi (Greg) Partin and Chris (Kelly) Smith; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Theo Houghton of Barberton and Carolyn Shabram of Norton; brothers-in-law, Chester Boger of Avella, Pa. and Morgan Waugh of Freedom, Pa; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2001 at Noon at the Village Light House Church on the Hartford Fair Grounds in Croton, Oh. Pastor Floyd Hunt officiating. Donations may be made to the charity of the donors choice or Village Light House Ministries, P.O. Box 874, Centerburg, Oh. 43011.3
BurialGalena Cemetery, Galena, OH, USA4

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  4. [S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.

Opal Larraine Houghton1

F, #41130, b. 1 September 1931, d. 12 September 1999

Family: Morgan Silas Waugh Jr b. c 1927

Biography

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BirthSep 1, 1931Heaston, Upshur Co., WV, USA, age 8 in 1940 census2
MarriageJul 1, 1949Gaines, Upshur Co., WV, USA2
DeathSep 12, 1999Pittsburg, PA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Sep. 24, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Jul. 27, 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Sherman Houghton, Feb. 12, 2006.