Houghton Surname Project

LLewelyn Rhodolphus Houghton¹

M, #41731, b. 27 January 1886, d. 17 August 1968

Father*: Henry Houghton² b. 1 Mar 1837, d. 16 Oct 1919
Mother*: Jane Maria Longshore² b. 7 Aug 1847, d. 24 Apr 1930

Family 1: Olive Margaret Schroeder b. 8 Oct 1888, d. 25 Apr 1964

Marriage*: LLewelyn Rhodolphus Houghton married Olive Margaret Schroeder on Feb 23, 1910 at Richmond, IL, USA, age 24 and 21.¹

Margaret Jane Houghton+¹ b. 28 Dec 1912, d. b 2008
Raymond William Houghton+¹ b. 9 Mar 1916
Leslie Llewelyn Houghton+¹ b. 26 Feb 1918, d. 19 Nov 2008
Arthur Henry Houghton+¹ b. 31 Mar 1919, d. b 2008

Family 2: Nellie Stewart

Marriage*: LLewelyn Rhodolphus Houghton married Nellie Stewart on Jun 10, 1967 at Elgin, IL, USA.

Biography

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Birth

Jan 27, 1886

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, Jan 1886, age 14 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census^1,3,4

Marriage

Feb 23, 1910

Richmond, IL, USA, age 24 and 21¹

1910 Census

Apr 19, 1910

Hebron, McHenry Co., IL, USA, age 24, dairy farmer; and 2 servants⁵

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

McHenry Co., IL, USA, age 32, farmer⁶

1920 Census

1920

Hebron, McHenry Co., IL, USA, age 33, farmer⁷

1930 Census

1930

Hebron, McHenry Co., IL, USA, age 44, farmer⁸

1940 Census

1940

St. Charles, Kane Co., IL, USA, age 54, farmer helper; hired hand on Richard McDonald farm; residence Lake Villa, Lake Co., IL⁹

Residence

1942

Elgin, Kane Co., IL, USA

1950 US Census

1950

Kane Co., IL, USA, age 64, lumber yard truck driver

Marriage

Jun 10, 1967

Elgin, IL, USA

Death

Aug 17, 1968

Hebron, McHenry Co., IL, USA¹

Obituary

Aug 20, 1968

Woodstock, IL, USA, Lewellyn R. Houghton
RICHMOND - Funeral services for Lewellyn R. Houghton, 82, 5420 Walnut Street, Richmond, formerly of Hebron and Elgin, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock, were held at 1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday) in the Ehorn Funeral Home, Richmond, with burial in Linn-Hebron cemetery, Hebron. He was bom Jan. 27, 1886, in Peotone. A retired farmer of the Hebron area, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Elgin. His first wife, Olive Schroeder, died April 25, 1964. He married Nellie Stewart on June 10, 1967, in Elgin. She survives.Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Margaret) G rabbert, Woodstock; three sons, Raymond, Fort Atkinson, Wis., Leslie, Elgin, and Arthur, Whitewater, Wis; II grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 150; Sheet 8A; line 45, dwl 135-138.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hebron, McHenry, Illinois; Roll: T624_304; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 134; Line 22, dwl 73-73.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1614210.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hebron, McHenry, Illinois; Roll: T625_386; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 133; line 91, dwl 59-59.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hebron, McHenry Co., IL, Roll 536, Dist 30, ED 56, SD 2, sheet 4A, p. 270, line 40, dwl 71-71.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , St Charles, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T627_822; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-112; line 17.

Charles Henry Carter^1,2,3

M, #41732, b. 16 December 1865, d. 14 February 1938

Family: Florence Sydney Houghton b. 17 Jul 1871, d. 31 Dec 1967

Marriage*: Charles Henry Carter married Florence Sydney Houghton, daughter of Henry Houghton and Jane Maria Longshore, on Dec 4, 1889 at Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 13288.^1,2,3

Walter Henry Carter+¹ b. 4 Nov 1890
Cora Margaret Carter¹ b. 24 Nov 1891
Milton Henry Carter+⁵ b. 8 Apr 1904
Robert Carter⁴ b. c 1912

Biography

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Birth

Dec 16, 1865

Unionville, Carroll Co., MD, USA, age 55 in 1920 census^4,3

Marriage

Dec 4, 1889

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 13288^1,2,3

1920 Census

1920

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 72, widow, none⁴

Death

Feb 14, 1938

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA³

Contributn

ParentsS

Henry D. Carter & Margaret Nicodemus³

Biography

Charles Carter was a cement contractor and made all kinds of cement blocks.³

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_415; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 211;
line 89, dwl 155-155.
[S415] E-mail from Jennifer Carter Dias, Jan. 2, 2004.

Walter Henry Carter¹

M, #41733, b. 4 November 1890

Father*: Charles Henry Carter¹ b. 16 Dec 1865, d. 14 Feb 1938
Mother*: Florence Sydney Houghton¹ b. 17 Jul 1871, d. 31 Dec 1967

Family: Edith Carlson b. 3 Aug 1887

Marriage*: Walter Henry Carter married Edith Carlson on Dec 12, 1912 at Argyle, MN, USA.²

Lawrence Carter+² b. 12 Jan 1914
Eleanor Florence Carter² b. 19 Jun 1915
Kenneth Walter Carter² b. 23 Jul 1918
Alice Matilda Carter² b. 23 Apr 1921

Biography

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Birth

Nov 4, 1890

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA²

Marriage

Dec 12, 1912

Argyle, MN, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.

Cora Margaret Carter^1,2

F, #41734, b. 24 November 1891

Father*: Charles Henry Carter¹ b. 16 Dec 1865, d. 14 Feb 1938
Mother*: Florence Sydney Houghton¹ b. 17 Jul 1871, d. 31 Dec 1967

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Nov 24, 1891

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 46.

Margaret Jane Watson^1,2

F, #41735, b. 1844, d. 1919

Family: John Rudolphus Houghton b. 13 May 1839, d. 11 Jan 1933

Marriage*: Margaret Jane Watson married John Rudolphus Houghton, son of Rhodolphus Houghton and Sarah Elizabeth Capron, on May 18, 1861 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 986; age 22.^1,4

Charlotte Elise Houghton+¹ b. 21 Jan 1863, d. 14 Jun 1949
Emmeline Houghton+¹ b. 22 Nov 1864, d. 21 Sep 1957
Albert Houghton¹ b. 9 Jan 1867, d. 21 May 1882
Clara H. Houghton+¹ b. 9 Apr 1871

Biography

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Birth

1844

IN, USA, age 26 in 1870 census^3,2

Marriage

May 18, 1861

Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 986; age 22^1,4

1870 Census

1870

Wilton, Will Co., IL, USA, two houses from brother Henry; age 31, a farmer, property $2800-1000³

Death

1919

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA⁵

ParentsD

John W. and Sarah J. Watson⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 49.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 30, dwl 100-100.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , p. 49.

Charlotte Elise Houghton¹

F, #41736, b. 21 January 1863, d. 14 June 1949

Father*: John Rudolphus Houghton² b. 13 May 1839, d. 11 Jan 1933
Mother*: Margaret Jane Watson² b. 1844, d. 1919

Family 1: Frank Underwood b. 17 Sep 1853, d. 4 Apr 1929

Marriage*: Charlotte Elise Houghton married Frank Underwood on Sep 18, 1879 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 401, Book A.^2,1

Charles Underwood² b. 1 Aug 1881
Cora Underwood² b. 12 Feb 1885
John Underwood² b. 18 Nov 1888
Earl Underwood⁴ b. 1901, d. 1902

Family 2: Joseph Hickey b. 1865, d. 2 Jul 1957

Marriage*: Charlotte Elise Houghton married Joseph Hickey on 1906 at Joliet, IL, USA.⁵

Biography

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Birth

Jan 21, 1863

Winton Center, IL, USA, age 6 in 1870 census^3,4

Marriage

Sep 18, 1879

Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 401, Book A^2,1

Marriage

1906

Joliet, IL, USA⁵

Death

Jun 14, 1949

New Lenox, IL, USA⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 30, dwl 100-100.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 49.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 48.

Albert Houghton^1,2

M, #41737, b. 9 January 1867, d. 21 May 1882

Father*: John Rudolphus Houghton¹ b. 13 May 1839, d. 11 Jan 1933
Mother*: Margaret Jane Watson¹ b. 1844, d. 1919

Biography

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Birth

Jan 9, 1867

Winton Center, IL, USA, age 3 in 1870 census^3,2

Death

May 21, 1882

in an automobile accident²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 48.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Wilton, Will Co. IL, Reel 292, p. 553, line 30, dwl 100-100.

Clara H. Houghton^1,2

F, #41738, b. 9 April 1871

Father*: John Rudolphus Houghton¹ b. 13 May 1839, d. 11 Jan 1933
Mother*: Margaret Jane Watson¹ b. 1844, d. 1919

Family: John Wurtz b. 21 May 1864, d. 23 Feb 1940

Marriage*: Clara H. Houghton married John Wurtz on Dec 22, 1896 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 32 and 26.^1,4

Edna Margaret Wurtz^1,3 b. 26 Mar 1899
William Wurtz³ b. 30 Dec 1902
Clifford Wurtz+³ b. 3 Oct 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Apr 9, 1871

Winton Center, IL, USA, Apr 1870, age 29 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1920 census; age 59 in 1930 census^3,2

Marriage

Dec 22, 1896

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 32 and 26^1,4

1900 Census

1900

Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, age 36, farmer⁵

1920 Census

1920

Florence, Will Co., IL, USA³

1930 Census

1930

Joliet, Will Co., IL, USA, age 65, truck farm laborer⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 48.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Florence, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 149; line 8, dwl 122-122.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 51.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockville, Kankakee Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 52; Sheet: 3A; line 12, dwl 35.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Joliet, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: 568; Enumeration District: 43; Page 167, Sheet: 9A; line 13; dwl 316-179-220.

Emmeline Houghton¹

F, #41739, b. 22 November 1864, d. 21 September 1957

Father*: John Rudolphus Houghton² b. 13 May 1839, d. 11 Jan 1933
Mother*: Margaret Jane Watson² b. 1844, d. 1919

Family: James Weinert

Marriage*: Emmeline Houghton married James Weinert.³

Biography

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Birth

Nov 22, 1864

Winton Center, IL, USA, age 5 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

Death

Sep 21, 1957

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 48.
[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 51.

Frank Underwood¹

M, #41740, b. 17 September 1853, d. 4 April 1929

Family: Charlotte Elise Houghton b. 21 Jan 1863, d. 14 Jun 1949

Marriage*: Frank Underwood married Charlotte Elise Houghton, daughter of John Rudolphus Houghton and Margaret Jane Watson, on Sep 18, 1879 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 401, Book A.^1,3

Charles Underwood¹ b. 1 Aug 1881
Cora Underwood¹ b. 12 Feb 1885
John Underwood¹ b. 18 Nov 1888
Earl Underwood² b. 1901, d. 1902

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Sep 17, 1853

Watertown, NY, USA²

Marriage

Sep 18, 1879

Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 401, Book A^1,3

Death

Apr 4, 1929

Ritchey, IL, USA²

Burial

Wesley Cemetery, Will Co., IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 49.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Charles Underwood^1,2

M, #41741, b. 1 August 1881

Father*: Frank Underwood¹ b. 17 Sep 1853, d. 4 Apr 1929
Mother*: Charlotte Elise Houghton¹ b. 21 Jan 1863, d. 14 Jun 1949

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 1, 1881

Ritchey, IL, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 48.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 49.

Cora Underwood¹

F, #41742, b. 12 February 1885

Father*: Frank Underwood¹ b. 17 Sep 1853, d. 4 Apr 1929
Mother*: Charlotte Elise Houghton¹ b. 21 Jan 1863, d. 14 Jun 1949

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 12, 1885

Ritchey, IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 49.

John Underwood¹

M, #41743, b. 18 November 1888

Father*: Frank Underwood¹ b. 17 Sep 1853, d. 4 Apr 1929
Mother*: Charlotte Elise Houghton¹ b. 21 Jan 1863, d. 14 Jun 1949

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 18, 1888

Ritchey, IL, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 49.

John Wurtz^1,2

M, #41744, b. 21 May 1864, d. 23 February 1940

Family: Clara H. Houghton b. 9 Apr 1871

Marriage*: John Wurtz married Clara H. Houghton, daughter of John Rudolphus Houghton and Margaret Jane Watson, on Dec 22, 1896 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 32 and 26.^1,2

Edna Margaret Wurtz^1,3 b. 26 Mar 1899
William Wurtz³ b. 30 Dec 1902
Clifford Wurtz+³ b. 3 Oct 1907

Biography

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Birth

May 21, 1864

Copenhagen, Denmark, age 36 in 1900 census; age 55 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census^3,2

Immigration

1869

1868 in 1920 census³

Naturalization

1874

Marriage

Dec 22, 1896

Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 32 and 26^1,2

1900 Census

1900

Rockville, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, age 36, farmer⁴

1920 Census

1920

Florence, Will Co., IL, USA³

1930 Census

1930

Joliet, Will Co., IL, USA, age 65, truck farm laborer⁵

Death

Feb 23, 1940

Joliet, IL, USA²

ParentsS

Nelson Wurtz; parents born in Denmark

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 51.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Florence, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 149; line 8, dwl 122-122.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockville, Kankakee Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 52; Sheet: 3A; line 12, dwl 35.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Joliet, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: 568; Enumeration District: 43; Page 167, Sheet: 9A; line 13; dwl 316-179-220.

Edna Margaret Wurtz^1,2,3

F, #41745, b. 26 March 1899

Father*: John Wurtz^1,2 b. 21 May 1864, d. 23 Feb 1940
Mother*: Clara H. Houghton^1,2 b. 9 Apr 1871

Family: Jose Zaldivar b. 16 Jan 1899

Marriage*: Edna Margaret Wurtz married Jose Zaldivar on Aug 31, 1929 at Joliet, IL, USA.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Mar 26, 1899

Wilmington, IL, USA, age 1 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1920 census^2,3

Marriage

Aug 31, 1929

Joliet, IL, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Florence, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 149; line 8, dwl 122-122.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 51.

Emma Millstead¹

F, #41746, b. 8 March 1843, d. 12 September 1926

Family: Almon Houghton b. 22 Feb 1851, d. 4 Aug 1906

Marriage*: Emma Millstead married Almon Houghton, son of Rhodolphus Houghton and Sarah Elizabeth Capron, on circa 1873 mar 27 years in 1900 census.¹

Henry Rudolphus Houghton¹ b. 14 Oct 1874, d. 3 Dec 1958
Clara Houghton¹ b. 14 Mar 1876, d. 5 Oct 1912
Charles Vincent Houghton¹ b. 17 May 1878, d. 14 May 1959
Elizabeth Hannah Houghton+¹ b. 15 May 1886

Biography

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Birth

Mar 8, 1843

IL, USA, Mar 1845, age 55 in 1900 census; age 67 in 1910 census; age 76 in 1920 census²

Marriage

circa 1873

mar 27 years in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 49, farmer; 5 children born, 4 living²

Note

1910

5 children born, 4 living

Death

Sep 12, 1926

IL, USA

Burial

Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, IL, USA

ParentsD

Elizabeth Millstead; parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 150; Sheet 8A; line 39, dwl 133-136.

Henry Rudolphus Houghton^1,2,3

M, #41747, b. 14 October 1874, d. 3 December 1958

Father*: Almon Houghton¹ b. 22 Feb 1851, d. 4 Aug 1906
Mother*: Emma Millstead¹ b. 8 Mar 1843, d. 12 Sep 1926

Family: Laura Adelaide Conklin b. 5 Aug 1869, d. 21 Feb 1948

Marriage*: Henry Rudolphus Houghton married Laura Adelaide Conklin on Jun 7, 1900 at Manteno, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic 7266, Book C; age 26 and 30; mar 9 y in 1910 census.^1,4

Biography

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Birth

Oct 14, 1874

Kentland, IN, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 35, IN, in 1910 census; age 46, IL, in 1920 census; age 56, IN, in 1930 census; age 65, IN, in 1940 census; Brandt: Oct 17, 1874^3,4

Marriage

Jun 7, 1900

Manteno, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic 7266, Book C; age 26 and 30; mar 9 y in 1910 census^1,4

1910 Census

1910

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, age 35, farmer⁵

Residence

1918

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA³

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, age 43, a farmer³

1920 Census

1920

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, age 45, farmer; and mother in law Sarah Conklin, 76, NY⁶

1930 Census

1930

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 56, farmer⁷

1940 Census

1940

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 65, farmer, owner; and sister in law Mrs. Phifie Patton, 75, IL⁸

No Childrn

1950 US Census

1950

Will, IL, USA, age 73, widowed, no occup; and cousin Etta Gibson, widow, 73

Death

Dec 3, 1958

Kankakee, IL, USA⁴

Burial

Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642754.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 58.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Peotone, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 190; line 25, dwl 76-76.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peotone, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 198; line 37, dwl 112-112.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: 569; Enumeration District: 87; Page 232, Sheet: 1A; line 49; dwl 16-16.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T627_909; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 99-111.

Laura Adelaide Conklin^1,2

F, #41748, b. 5 August 1869, d. 21 February 1948

Family: Henry Rudolphus Houghton b. 14 Oct 1874, d. 3 Dec 1958

Marriage*: Laura Adelaide Conklin married Henry Rudolphus Houghton, son of Almon Houghton and Emma Millstead, on Jun 7, 1900 at Manteno, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic 7266, Book C; age 26 and 30; mar 9 y in 1910 census.^1,4

Biography

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Birth

Aug 5, 1869

Manteno, Will Co., IL, USA, age 39 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census; age 60 in 1930 census; age 70 in 1940 census^3,4

Marriage

Jun 7, 1900

Manteno, Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic 7266, Book C; age 26 and 30; mar 9 y in 1910 census^1,4

Residence

1918

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA⁵

1920 Census

1920

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, age 45, farmer; and mother in law Sarah Conklin, 76, NY⁶

1940 Census

1940

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 65, farmer, owner; and sister in law Mrs. Phifie Patton, 75, IL⁷

No Childrn

Death

Feb 21, 1948

Peotone, IL, USA⁴

Burial

Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, IL, USA

ParentsD

Sarah Conklin; parents born in NY³

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: 569; Enumeration District: 87; Page 232, Sheet: 1A; line 49; dwl 16-16.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 58.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642754.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peotone, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_414; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 198; line 37, dwl 112-112.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T627_909; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 99-111.

Charles Vincent Houghton^1,2

M, #41749, b. 17 May 1878, d. 14 May 1959

Father*: Almon Houghton³ b. 22 Feb 1851, d. 4 Aug 1906
Mother*: Emma Millstead³ b. 8 Mar 1843, d. 12 Sep 1926

Family: Mary Estella Shoup b. 22 Feb 1876, d. 21 Feb 1966

Marriage*: Charles Vincent Houghton married Mary Estella Shoup on Mar 1, 1902 at Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA.^1,2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 17, 1878

Wilton, IL, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; May 1879, age 21 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census; Brandt: Peotone, IL^4,1,5,2

Occupation

1900

farm laborer

Marriage

Mar 1, 1902

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA^1,2

1910 Census

1910

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 31, farmer⁶

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 40, a farmer¹

1920 Census

1920

Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 41, bridge factory engineer⁷

1930 Census

1930

Peotone, Will Co., IL, USA, age 51, none⁸

1940 Census

1940

Peotona, Will Co., IL, USA, age 61, public school janitor⁹

Death

May 14, 1959

Kankakee, IL, USA²

Burial

Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642754.
[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 58.
[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 150; Sheet 8A; line 39, dwl 133-136.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", 1065.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 201; line 6, dwl 22-22.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_415; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 211; line 2, dwl 136-136.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peotone, Will, Illinois; Roll: 569; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 75; line 61, dwl 117-119.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Peotone, Will, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00909; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 99-99.

Clara Houghton¹

F, #41750, b. 14 March 1876, d. 5 October 1912

Father*: Almon Houghton¹ b. 22 Feb 1851, d. 4 Aug 1906

Mother*: Emma Millstead¹ b. 8 Mar 1843, d. 12 Sep 1926

Family: William Coleman

Marriage*: Clara Houghton married William Coleman on Jun 8, 1905 at Peotone, IL, USA.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar 14, 1876 Kentland, IN, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; May 1877, age 23 in 1900 census^2,3
Marriage Jun 8, 1905 Peotone, IL, USA³
No Childrn
Death Oct 5, 1912 Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Gage Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 63; Sheet: 6B; line 84, dwl 122-125.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 58.

Elizabeth Hannah Houghton¹

F, #41751, b. 15 May 1886

Father*: Almon Houghton² b. 22 Feb 1851, d. 4 Aug 1906

Mother*: Emma Millstead² b. 8 Mar 1843, d. 12 Sep 1926

Family 1: Newton Elmer Gordon b. 3 Apr 1878, d. 16 Feb 1916

Marriage*: Elizabeth Hannah Houghton married Newton Elmer Gordon, son of James Isaac Gordon and Olive Houghton, on Dec 13, 1905 at Kankakee, IL, USA.¹

Family 2: William Seitz b. 11 Jun 1889, d. 31 May 1962

Marriage*: Elizabeth Hannah Houghton married William Seitz on Jun 1, 1920 at Kankakee, IL, USA.¹

Mavoline Seitz+⁴ b. 7 Dec 1921

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth May 15, 1886 Paxton, IL, USA, May 1888, age 12 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1940 census; Brandt: May 15 1886; Woodward: 12 Sep 1918^2,3,1
Marriage Dec 13, 1905 Kankakee, IL, USA¹
No Childrn
Marriage Jun 1, 1920 Kankakee, IL, USA¹
1930 Census 1930 Will, Will Co., IL, USA, age 41, farmer⁴
Living 1942 ⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 58.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 150; Sheet 8A; line 39, dwl 133-136.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Will, Will, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1240354.

[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", 1065.

Daniel F. Robinson^1,2

M, #41752

Family: Julia D. Houghton b. 3 Nov 1841, d. Jan 1919

Marriage*: Daniel F. Robinson married Julia D. Houghton, daughter of Rhodolphus Houghton and Sarah Elizabeth Capron, on Oct 12, 1858 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 292; Brandt: Grand Island, NE.^3,2,4

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Marriage Oct 12, 1858 Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 292; Brandt: Grand Island, NE^3,2,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 51.

Hannah E. Jones^1,2

F, #41753, b. 30 November 1856, d. 24 November 1943

Family: Cyrus Houghton b. 18 Nov 1853, d. 4 Jun 1945

Marriage*: Hannah E. Jones married Cyrus Houghton, son of Rhodolphus Houghton and Sarah Elizabeth Capron, on May 3, 1879 at Wilton Center, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 7618; age 25 and 22.^4,5

Josie Belle Houghton+¹ b. Dec 1882, d. 15 Sep 1961

Pearl Houghton¹ b. Mar 1887

Ralph David Houghton+¹ b. 1 Jun 1892, d. 16 Dec 1976

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Nov 30, 1856 IL, USA, age 26 in 1880 census; Nov 1856, age 43 in 1900 census; age 53 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census; age 73 in 1930 census; age 83 in 1940 census^2,3
Marriage May 3, 1879 Wilton Center, Will Co., IL, USA, Lic. 7618; age 25 and 22^4,5
1880 Census 1880 Wesley, Will Co., IL, USA, age 26, a farmer³
1900 Census 1900 Rockford, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 46, farmer⁶
1910 Census 1910 Rockford, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 56, farmer⁷
1920 Census 1920 Blue Springs, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 66, retired farmer⁸
1940 Census 1940 Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 86, none⁹
Death Nov 24, 1943 Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 86²
ParentsD Jones and Dennis, both born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wesley, Will, Illinois; Roll: T9_261; Family History Film: 1254261; Page: 529C; Enumeration District: 215; sheet 19, line 34, dwl 116-123.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 60.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Gage Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 63; Sheet: 6B; line 84, dwl 122-125.

[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: T624_846; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 68; line 25, dwl 135-135.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Blue Springs, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: T625_986; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55; line 84, dwl 78-78.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_368; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 59-4; line 14, dwl 808.

Josie Belle Houghton¹

F, #41754, b. December 1882, d. 15 September 1961

Father*: Cyrus Houghton² b. 18 Nov 1853, d. 4 Jun 1945

Mother*: Hannah E. Jones² b. 30 Nov 1856, d. 24 Nov 1943

Family: Levi Alva Miller

Marriage*: Josie Belle Houghton married Levi Alva Miller at 1930, Holmesville, NE, USA.¹

Roland Miller¹

Elizabeth Miller+¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Dec, 1882 IL, USA, age 17 in 1900 census; age 27 in 1910 census³
Marriage 1930, Holmesville, NE, USA¹
Death Sep 15, 1961 ¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Melody Biley, April 9, 2011.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Gage Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 63; Sheet: 6B; line 84, dwl 122-125.

Pearl Houghton¹

F, #41755, b. March 1887

Father*: Cyrus Houghton¹ b. 18 Nov 1853, d. 4 Jun 1945

Mother*: Hannah E. Jones¹ b. 30 Nov 1856, d. 24 Nov 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Corresponded with author N
Birth Mar, 1887 NE, USA, age 13 in 1900 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Gage Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 63; Sheet: 6B; line 84, dwl 122-125.

Ralph David Houghton^1,2

M, #41756, b. 1 June 1892, d. 16 December 1976

Father*: Cyrus Houghton³ b. 18 Nov 1853, d. 4 Jun 1945

Mother*: Hannah E. Jones³ b. 30 Nov 1856, d. 24 Nov 1943

Family 1: Florence P. Harris b. c 1896

Marriage*: Ralph David Houghton married Florence P. Harris.⁶

Family 2: Vivian Celeste Sponceller b. c 1900

Marriage*: Ralph David Houghton married Vivian Celeste Sponceller age 21 and 19.

Roy Early Jr⁷ b. c 1923

Ralph David Houghton Jr+ b. 22 May 1928, d. 16 Aug 1995

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Jun 1, 1892 Holmesville, NE, USA, June 1892, age 7 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census^1,4,5
Marriage ⁶
Mil. Draft Jun 5, 1917 Rockford, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 25, farmer⁵
1920 Census 1920 Blue Springs, Gage Co., NE, USA, age 27, wholesale oil salesman⁶
Marriage age 21 and 19
1940 Census 1940 San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 47, real estate salesman; and mother in law Erina Fowler, 63, IN, widow⁷
1950 US Census 1950 San Bernardino, CA, USA, age 57, real estate broker
Death Dec 16, 1976 Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 84¹
Burial Rialto Park Cemetery, Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711763.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California; Roll: 129; Enumeration District: 1082; sheet 16B, line 70, dwl 269-92-95.

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711529.

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Blue Springs, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: T625_986; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 55; line 40, dwl 78-78.

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T627_293; Page: 70B; Enumeration District: 36-121; line 38, dwl 448.

Clara Jennings¹

F, #41757

Family: Azor Capron Houghton b. 2 May 1845, d. 15 Jul 1867

Marriage*: Clara Jennings married Azor Capron Houghton, son of Rhodolphus Houghton and Sarah Elizabeth Capron, on Oct 12, 1865 at Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 2258.²

Laura Houghton¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Wilmington, IL, USA
Marriage Oct 12, 1865 Will Co., IL, USA, Lic 2258²

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Laura Houghton¹

F, #41758

Father*: Azor Capron Houghton¹ b. 2 May 1845, d. 15 Jul 1867

Mother*: Clara Jennings¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Death in infancy¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

John Millstead¹

M, #41759

Family: Marcia Lucia Houghton b. 21 Aug 1848, d. 7 Sep 1943

Marriage: John Millstead married Marcia Lucia Houghton, daughter of Rhodolphus Houghton and Sarah Elizabeth Capron, on Mar 22, 1871 at Kankakee Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2775, Book B, p. 89; Brandt: Winton Center, IL.^3,1,4

Effie Millstead¹

Bell Millstead¹

Elta Millstead²

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
1880 Census 1880 Douglas, Iriquois Co., IL, USA
Children+ 6 children. Three died in infancy. Twho pairs of twins.

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

[S890] Lillie Brandt, Desc. of Eleazer Houghton- Brand, p. 52.

Effie Millstead¹

F, #41760

Father*: John Millstead¹

Mother*: Marcia Lucia Houghton¹ b. 21 Aug 1848, d. 7 Sep 1943

Family: Charles Owens

Marriage*: Effie Millstead married Charles Owens.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth
Marriage ¹
Children+ three children

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, Document in Bennington VT Genealogogical Library, compiled by Nettie N. Houghton, 1901, sent by Jane Woodward, Oct. 18, 1999.