Perry Neal Houghton1

M, #42031, b. 21 November 1866, d. 3 September 1887

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BirthNov 21, 1866IA, USA, dd calc; age 3 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census1,2
DeathSep 3, 1887single, 20.9.121
BurialChurch of Saran Cemetary, 2 1/2 miles NE, Jamestown, KS, USA3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43.
  3. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 5, 1999.

Eunice Grace Houghton1

F, #42032, b. 7 December 1873

Family: Charles A. Crebbs

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BirthDec 7, 1873KS, USA, age 6 in 1880 census1,2
MarriageNov 13, 18921
Residence1916Sterling, KS, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43.

Charles A. Crebbs1

M, #42033

Family: Eunice Grace Houghton b. 7 Dec 1873

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MarriageNov 13, 18921

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  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

George Carlisle Houghton1

M, #42034, b. 24 April 1880, d. 27 January 1908

Family: Emma Marie Nelson b. 4 Sep 1881, d. 29 Oct 1970

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BirthApr 24, 1880KS, USA, age 1/12 in 1880 census1,2
MarriageSep 30, 19031
DeathJan 27, 1908in an accident3
BurialRepublic Co., KS, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 17, E.D. 279, Sh. 26, Ln. 43.
  3. [S27] DAR Application, of Gladts Irene Houghton, 1960.

Emma Marie Nelson1

F, #42035, b. 4 September 1881, d. 29 October 1970

Family 1: George Carlisle Houghton b. 24 Apr 1880, d. 27 Jan 1908

Family 2: Victor Alfred Falk b. 24 Jul 1877, d. 25 Sep 1956

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BirthSep 4, 1881Kackley, KS, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1920 census2,3
MarriageSep 30, 19031
1910 Census1910Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 28, poultry farmer2
MarriageSep 22, 19102
DeathOct 29, 1970James Lowell Houghton: 17 Jan 19081

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T624_454; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 94; line 60, dwl 46-46.
  3. [S27] DAR Application, of Gladts Irene Houghton, 1960.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T625_547; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 104; line 93, dwl 46-47.

Martha Jane Mayberry1

F, #42036, b. 16 August 1845, d. 26 November 1875

Family: William Dye Houghton b. 14 Mar 1846, d. 27 Dec 1886

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BirthAug 16, 1845OH, USA2
MarriageJan 1, 18671
1870 Census1870Pleasant Grove, Mahaska Co., IA, USA, age 23, a farmer, property $408, next door to brother Joab3
DeathNov 26, 18754

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Pleasant Grove Twp, Mahaska Co., IA, Roll 408, p. 393, line 31, dwl 147-142.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Pleasant Grove Twp, Mahaska Co., IA, Roll 408, p. 393, line 31, dwl 147-142.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/11109107/…

George Washington Houghton1,2

M, #42037, b. 29 October 1871, d. 21 February 1952

Family 1: Mary Ward b. Jul 1870

  • Marriage*: George Washington Houghton married Mary Ward on circa 1893 mar 7 years in 1900 census.4

Family 2: Merle Coil b. c 1894

  • Marriage*: George Washington Houghton married Merle Coil on circa 1918 age 21 and 24 at first marriage.1

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BirthOct 29, 1871IA, USA, Oct 1871, age 28 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census
; age 48 in 1920 census; age 58 in 1930 census; age 68 in 1940 census1,3
Marriagecirca 1893mar 7 years in 1900 census4
1900 Census1900Center Twp, Wapello, Louisa Co., IA, USA, age 28, farmer5,6
1910 Census1910Sutter, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 37, grocery store salesman4,7
Marriagecirca 1918age 21 and 24 at first marriage1
1920 Census1920Westwood, Lassen Co., CA, USA, age 48, grocery store clerk1,8
1930 Census1930Township 14, Gold Hill, Placer Co., CA, USA, age 58, fruit ranch rancher; and brother in law, William Warn?, 57, IA9
Residence1935rural, Placer Co., CA, USA
1940 Census1940Roseville, Placer Co., CA, USA, age 68, he divorced, none; both listed as lodgers next to each other; she widowed10
DeathFeb 21, 1952Placer Co., CA, USA, age 803,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Westwood, Lassen Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 30, E.D. 36, Sh. 15, Ln. ?
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Sacramento Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 71, E.D. 132, Sh. 549.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Center Twp, Wapello, Louisa Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 77, E.D. 116, Sh. 8, Ln. 89.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Center, Wapello Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 116; Sheet: 8B; line 89, dwl 164-170.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Sutter, Sacramento, California; Roll: T624_92; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 132; line 69, dwl 3711-527-549.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Westwood, Lassen, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 36; line 1, dwl 321-130-146.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Township 14, Gold Hill, Placer Co., California; Roll: 182 ; Enumeration District: 27; sheet 6B; line 92, dwl 173-173.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Roseville, Placer, California; Roll: T627_275; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 31-6; line 6.
  11. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 19 Mar 1921; Birth County: Lassen.

Lula Houghton1

F, #42038

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Birth
Deathas an infant1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Nelson Dee Churchill1

M, #42039

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Birth

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  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Chester Marvin Crebbs1

M, #42040, b. 1 October 1893, d. 7 July 1953

Family: Hazel Shelton

  • Marriage*: Chester Marvin Crebbs married Hazel Shelton on Nov 4, 1920.1

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BirthOct 1, 18931
Occupationan oil man in South America
MarriageNov 4, 19201
DeathJul 7, 19531
NoteWas given fife of his Rev. War ancestor, Joab Houghton, Jr. He donated an addition to the student housing at Sterling College and contributed the fife to the College museum.

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Hazel Shelton1

F, #42041

Family: Chester Marvin Crebbs b. 1 Oct 1893, d. 7 Jul 1953

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MarriageNov 4, 19201

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  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Hazel Grace Houghton1

F, #42042, b. 10 November 1904

Family: Everitt Weinrich

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BirthNov 10, 1904KS, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census1,2
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T625_547; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 104; line 93, dwl 46-47.

Everitt Weinrich1

M, #42043

Family: Hazel Grace Houghton b. 10 Nov 1904

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.

Gladys Irene Houghton1

F, #42044, b. 20 December 1906

Family: Benjamin G. Marten b. 13 Jun 1905

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BirthDec 20, 1906Kackley, KS, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census1,2,3
MarriageJun 15, 1932Kackley, KS, USA1,3
DARMay 11, 1960Manson, IA, USA, #469962 based on Col. Joab Houghton Sr, A0573653

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Courtland, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T625_547; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 104; line 93, dwl 46-47.
  3. [S27] DAR Application, of Gladys Irene Houghton, 1960.

Benjamin G. Marten1,2

M, #42045, b. 13 June 1905

Family: Gladys Irene Houghton b. 20 Dec 1906

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BirthJun 13, 1905Effingham, IL, USA2
MarriageJun 15, 1932Kackley, KS, USA1,2

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  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S27] DAR Application, of Gladys Irene Houghton, 1960.

Minnie May Nelson1

F, #42046, b. 9 March 1874, d. 19 April 1960

Family: Charles Mortimer Houghton b. 17 Feb 1868, d. 8 Feb 1901

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BirthMar 9, 1874Norway, Republic, KS, USA, Mar. 1874, age 26 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 56 in 1930 census; age 66 in 1940 census2,3
MarriageAug 22, 1894Norway, Republic, KS, USA2
1900 Census1900Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 32, farmer; next door to uncle Joab Houghton3,4
1910 Census1910Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 36, widow, farmer5
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Kackley, Norway Co., KS, USA
1920 Census1920Twp 2, Placer Co., CA, USA, age 45, widow, none, visiting Francis W. McManis family6,7
1930 Census1930Norway, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 56, widow, living with father James Nelson8
1940 Census1940Sibley, Cloud Co., KS, USA, age 66, widow, private family housekeeper9
DeathApr 19, 1960Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA2
BurialJamestown, Cloud, KS, USA2
ParentsDJens Nelson and Mary Nelson, both b. Denmark2,8,7

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 44, E.D. 86, Sh. 11, Ln. 28.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic Co., Kansas; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 86; Sheet 11A; line 28, dwl 202-202.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T624_454; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 94; line 26, dwl 25-25.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Placer Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 76, E.D. 71, Sh. 5, Ln. 89.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Township 2, Placer, California; Roll: T625_124; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 71; line 89, dwl 135-137.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norway, Republic Co., Kansas; Roll: 716; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 5A, page 209, line 43, dwl 98-98.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Sibley, Cloud, Kansas; Roll: T627_1225; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15-26.

Elmer Lowell Houghton1

M, #42047, b. 25 June 1895, d. 21 October 1968

Family: Nell Jeanette Rintoul b. 13 Feb 1889, d. 1 Mar 1974

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BirthJun 25, 1895Kackley, Norway, KS, USA, June 1895, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census2,3
1910 Census1910Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 36, widow, farmer4
Research
Milit-BegMay 22, 1917Rank: CHIEF YOEMAN; Branch: US Navy5
ResidenceJun 5, 1917Kackley, Norway Co., KS, USA
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 21, farming6
Milit-EndJul 14, 19195
1920 Census1920St. Louis, MO, USA, age 25, cabinet maker; living with and cousin of Peter & Laura Nelson7
MarriageJul 25, 1920St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, he 25, she 302
1930 Census1930Grant Twp, Cloud Co., KS, USA, age 34, a farmer8
1940 Census1940Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA, age 44, credit association, secretary and owner?9
DeathOct 21, 1968Grand Island, Hall Co., NE, USA2
ObituaryOct 24, 1968Belleville, KS, USA, Elmer Lowell Hougnton, died October 21 at Grand Island, Neb. Survivors are: his wife, Nellie of Oklahoma City; two sons, James of Oklahoma City, William of Detroit Lakes, Minn; a brother, Lester of Jamestown; two sisters, Mrs. Hans Anderson of Jamestown, Mrs. John Benson of Roseburg, Ore. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill cemetery at Concordia.
BurialPleasant Hill Memorial Cemetery, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 44, E.D. 86, Sh. 11, Ln. 28.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T624_454; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 94; line 26, dwl 25-25.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
  6. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1643822.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis Ward 21, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_957; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 410.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Grant, Cloud, Kansas; Roll: T626_696; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 169, line 15, dwl 6-7.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Concordia, Cloud, Kansas; Roll: T627_1225; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 15-9.

Nell Jeanette Rintoul1

F, #42048, b. 13 February 1889, d. 1 March 1974

Family: Elmer Lowell Houghton b. 25 Jun 1895, d. 21 Oct 1968

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BirthFeb 13, 1889East Newborn, NJ, USA, age 39, MO, in 1930 census; age 46, IL, in 1940 census2
MarriageJul 25, 1920St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, he 25, she 302
1930 Census1930Grant Twp, Cloud Co., KS, USA, age 34, a farmer3
1940 Census1940Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA, age 44, credit association, secretary and owner?4
DeathMar 1, 1974Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA2
BurialPleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA2
ParentsDWilliam Rintoul and Sarah Whyte; both b. MO2,3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Grant, Cloud, Kansas; Roll: T626_696; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 169, line 15, dwl 6-7.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Concordia, Cloud, Kansas; Roll: T627_1225; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 15-9.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://people.mnhs.org: Minnesota Historical Society, MHS Death Certificate Indes, Houghton surname.

Ruth Vivian Houghton1

F, #42049, b. 12 November 1896, d. 8 December 1976

Family: Hans Emil Anderson b. 28 Jan 1894, d. 3 Dec 1975

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BirthNov 12, 1896Kackley, Norway, KS, USA, Nov. 1896, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1930 census2,3
1930 Census1930Charlotte Swift Hospital, Manhattan, Riley Co., KS, USA, age 33, ass. superintendent, hospital nurse4
MarriageOct 5, 1932Township, Republic Co., KS, USA2
DeathDec 8, 1976Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA5
BurialDanish Lutheran Cemetery, Jamestown, KS, USA5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 44, E.D. 86, Sh. 11, Ln. 28.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, Riley Co., Kansas; Roll: 718; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 23B, line 56, dwl 319-595-690.
  5. [S401] Interview by phone with Dave E. Anderson, April 22, 2012.

Iva Gertrude Houghton1

F, #42050, b. 17 September 1898, d. 6 October 1995

Family: John Conrad Benson b. 2 Oct 1900

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BirthSep 17, 1898Kackley, Norway, KS, USA, Sep 1898, age 1 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census2,3
MarriageAug 1, 1928Norway Twp., Republic Co., KS, USA2
SSN541381467
DeathOct 6, 1995Yolo Co., CA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Beaver Twp, Republic Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 44, E.D. 86, Sh. 11, Ln. 28.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, California Deaths, 1940-97, Houghton Surname, Feb. 27, 2002.

Charles Lester Houghton1

M, #42051, b. 5 August 1900, d. 26 April 1991

Family 1: Lola Velleta Estella Bishop b. 16 Mar 1900, d. 22 Feb 1965

Family 2: Audrey Fox Rose b. 21 Jan 1903, d. 14 May 1992

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BirthAug 5, 1900Kackley, Norway, KS, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 19 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census2
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA, student, Concordia High School3
1920 Census1920Norway, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 19, furniture store clerk, living with and grandson of James Nelson4,5
MarriageJul 28, 1923Scandia, KS, USA2
1930 Census1930Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 29, a farmer6
1940 Census1940Norway, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 39, farmer7
1950 US Census1950Norway, KS, USA, age 49, farmer
MarriageJun 20, 1958Topeka, KS, USA2
DeathApr 26, 1991Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA2
ObituaryApr 27, 1991Salina, KS, USA, JAMESTOWN - C. Lester Houghton, 90, formerly of Jamestown, died Friday, April 28,1991, at St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia.
Mr. Houghton was bom Aug. 5, 1900, at Kackley and lived most of his life on a farm northeast of Jamestown until 1980. He was a resident of the Sunset Home, Concordia, since 1987. He was a fanner and had been employed as an investigator for Kansas State Board of Health for 10 years. He later was employed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Topeka, retiring in 1968, when he returned to his farm.
He was past chairman for the Republic County Republican Central Committee; past master of the Jamestown Masonic Lodge; past district deputy grand master of the 40th District of Kansas Masons. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Jamestown, the St. John’s Lodge No. 113 AFfcAM, the York Rite Masonic Bodies, Concordia, and the Isis Shrine, Salina.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey of Sunset Home; five daughters, Vivian Almon and Madeline Demars, both of Aurora, Dorothy Sharpe of Clyde, Audrey Hayden of Chapman and Rosalie Grounds of Lawndale, Calif; a son, Charles M. of Randall; a stepson, Verlas Rose of Redlands, Calif; a stepdaughter, Patricia Noordsy of Manhattan; a sister, Iva Benson of Davis, Calif; and many grandchildren and great* grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Jamestown, the Revs. Ralph Jones and Roberta Faulkner officiating. Burial will be in Saron Baptist Cemetery, northeast of Jamestown, with masonic rites.
Memorials may be made to the church or Sunset Home.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.
BiographyLester worked for the State of Kansas for much of his career, first with the Kansas Health Department and later with the Kansas Fire Marshall’s Office. He and Audrey Houghton retired in 1968 and returned to Norway Township of Republic County to live on and farm James Nelson’s farm (his grandfather.) They lived on this farm in rural Jamestown from 1968 until 1987 where they moved to Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas.8

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1643430.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Republic Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 51, E.D. 113, S. 5, Ln. 64.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norway, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T625_547; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 113; line 64, dwl 103-103.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic Co., Kansas; Roll: 716; Enumeration District: 3; sheet 4A, page 99, line 7, dwl 64-64.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Norway, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T627_1255; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 79-21.
  8. [S401] Interview from Dave E. Anderson, Jan 1, 2013.

William Howard Houghton1

M, #42052, b. 14 July 1925, d. 21 June 1987

Family 1: Donna Haag b. 27 Aug 1926, d. 9 Dec 1965

Family 2: Dorothy Mae Weston b. 15 Jan 1933, d. 10 Mar 1975

Family 3: Donna Marie Griesert

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BirthJul 14, 1925Manhattan, KS, USA, age 4 2/12 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census1,3,4
Milit-BegJul 14, 1943Concordia, KS, USA
Research
MarriageAug 29, 1948Holton, KS, USA1
1950 US Census1950Evanston, IL, USA, age 24, insurance co. trainee, lodgers
MarriageDec 22, 1966Detroit Lakes, MN, USA1
MarriageAug 14, 1980Becker Co., MN, USA1
DeathJun 21, 1987Detroit Lakes, Becker Co., MN, USA, Cert.: 1987-MN-0142171,3,4
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://people.mnhs.org: Minnesota Historical Society, MHS Death Certificate Indes, Houghton surname.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.

Hans Emil Anderson1

M, #42053, b. 28 January 1894, d. 3 December 1975

Family: Ruth Vivian Houghton b. 12 Nov 1896, d. 8 Dec 1976

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BirthJan 28, 1894Jamestown, Cloud Co., KS, USA2,3
Mil. Serv.WWI
MarriageOct 5, 1932Township, Republic Co., KS, USA2
DeathDec 3, 1975Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Republic Co., KS, USA4
BurialDanish Lutheran cemetery, Jamestown, KS, USA
ObituaryHans Anderson, longtime resident of the Jamestown area, died February 3, 1975 at Republic County hospital at the age of 81. He was born northeast
of Jamestown on January 28, 1894, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Andersen. On October 5, 1932 he was married to Miss Ruth Houghton at the home of the bride's parents east of Kackley. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of World War I, and a member of Ada Lutheran church near Kackley. He had farmed for
many years northeast of Jamestown. He is survived by his wife, one son, John E. Anderson three grandchildren. Dean, Dave and Rita Anderson, three sisters, Laura, Hannah and Sophie Anderson and one brother, Henry Anderson, all of Jamestown. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one
daughter, two sisters and four brothers. Interment was in the Danish Lutheran cemetery near Jamestown.4
ParentsSPeter Andersen

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S401] Interview by phone with Dave E. Anderson, April 22, 2012.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Find-a-Grave.com.

Paul Peter Anderson1

M, #42054, b. 6 July 1935, d. 21 September 1955

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BirthJul 6, 1935Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA2
DeathSep 21, 1955Winfield, KS, USA2
BurialDanish Lutheran Cemetery, Jamestown, KS, USA3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Dave E. Anderson, April 22, 2012.

John Edward Anderson1

M, #42055, b. 17 December 1936, d. 27 July 1999

Family: Mary Louise Ficke b. 28 Jan 1936

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BirthDec 17, 1936Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA2
GraduationKansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA, Bachelor of Science
Degree in Agronomy3
MarriageMar 21, 1959Manhattan, KS, USA2
Mil. Serv.between 1960 and 1961Germany
Residence1999Jamestown, KS, USA
DeathJul 27, 1999Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA1,3
BurialDanish Lutheran Cemetery, Jamestown, KS, USA4
ObituaryJohn Edward Anderson, 62, of Jamestown, Kansas passed away on July 27,1999. John was born December 17, 1936 to Hans Emil Anderson and Ruth Vivian Houghton at Concordia, Kansas. He lived and farmed north of Jamestown, Kansas most of his life. He was baptized at Danish Lutheran Church at Jamestown, Kansas and was confirmed at Ada Lutheran Church at Courtland, Kansas where he continued as a committed serving member. He graduated from Courtland, Kansas High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy from Kansas State University. He was united in marriage
to Mary Louise Ficke on March 31, 1959 at Manhattan, Kansas. After Military service in Germany, he returned in 1961 to care for the family farm. He
was a devoted family man and a community leader. John was preceded in death by a daughter Rita Louise Anderson, parents, a sister and brother.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Anderson, Jamestown, Kansas; son Dean Anderson and wife Kathy, Jamestown, Kansas; son Dave Anderson and wife
Carol, Woodbury, Minnesota; 3 grandchildren Brian and Michael Anderson, Jamestown, Kansas; Katherine Anderson, Woodbury, Minnesota.3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Find-a-Grave.com.
  4. [S401] Interview by phone with Dave E. Anderson, April 22, 2012.

John Conrad Benson1

M, #42056, b. 2 October 1900

Family: Iva Gertrude Houghton b. 17 Sep 1898, d. 6 Oct 1995

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BirthOct 2, 1900Marquette, KS, USA2
MarriageAug 1, 1928Norway Twp., Republic Co., KS, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.

John Robert Benson1

M, #42057, b. 6 June 1932

Family: Mary Virginia Anderson b. 20 Mar 1933

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BirthJun 6, 1932Topeka, KS, USA2
MarriageDec 29, 1952Roseburg, OR, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.

Ruth Elizabeth Benson1

F, #42058, b. 15 November 1935

Family: Robert D. Barrow b. 15 Oct 1932

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BirthNov 15, 1935Topeka, KS, USA2
MarriageDec 16, 1953Roseburg, OR, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.

Lola Velleta Estella Bishop1

F, #42059, b. 16 March 1900, d. 22 February 1965

Family: Charles Lester Houghton b. 5 Aug 1900, d. 26 Apr 1991

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BirthMar 16, 1900Jamestown, KS, USA, age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census2
MarriageJul 28, 1923Scandia, KS, USA2
1930 Census1930Beaver, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 29, a farmer3
1940 Census1940Norway, Republic Co., KS, USA, age 39, farmer4
Photograph19491949 Back L-R Aunt Carrie, Uncle Hans, Aunt Nell, Lola Houghton, Madeline Demars -- Front L-R Lester, Aunt Ruth, Grandma Houghton, Pam, Charles, Dorothy, Darrell, Uncle Lowell
1950 US Census1950Norway, KS, USA, age 49, farmer
DeathFeb 22, 1965Aurora, KS, USA2
ParentsDfather born in KS, mother born in OH

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Beaver, Republic Co., Kansas; Roll: 716; Enumeration District: 3; sheet 4A, page 99, line 7, dwl 64-64.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Norway, Republic, Kansas; Roll: T627_1255; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 79-21.

Audrey Fox Rose1

F, #42060, b. 21 January 1903, d. 14 May 1992

Family: Charles Lester Houghton b. 5 Aug 1900, d. 26 Apr 1991

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BirthJan 21, 1903Clay Center, KS, USA2
MarriageJun 20, 1958Topeka, KS, USA2
DeathMay 14, 1992Concordia, Cloud Co., KS, USA3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Nov. 1, 1999.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Lowell Houghton, Feb. 6, 2000.
  3. [S401] Interview from Dave E. Anderson, Jan 1, 2013.