Glenn Brooks Houghton1,2

M, #46771, b. 26 November 1883, d. 22 April 1968

Family 1:

Family 2: Annetta (?) b. c 1873

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BirthNov 26, 1883IA, USA, Nov 1883, age 16 in 1900 census; age 25 & 26 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 56 in 1940 census4,5,1,2
Mil. DraftSep 9, 1918Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 34, farmer6
Widow1920
Occupation1920farmer
1940 Census1940Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 56, widowed; olive warehouse foreman7
SSN556-22-2523
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 66, widowed, olive plant warehouseman
DeathApr 22, 1968Los Altos, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 842

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 64, E.D. 586, Sh. 15, Ln. 43.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 155 #5786.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Benton Twp, Hedrick, IA, Box 60, Vol. 42, E.D. 40, Sh. 2, Ln. 98.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, San Bernadino Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 76, E.D. 124, Sh. 430.
  6. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1544431.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_358; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 54-32; line 35, dwl 609.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 64, E.D. 586, Sh. 15, Ln. 45.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 586; line 42, dwl 39-40.

Grover Richard Houghton1,2,3

M, #46772, b. 19 March 1916, d. 8 March 2009

Family: Violet Delores Nelson b. 12 Apr 1922, d. 20 Dec 2008

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BirthMar 19, 1916CA, USA, age 4 in 1920 census1,3
Marriagecirca 1937for 71 years
Mil. EnlsJan 20, 1943Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, Name: Grover R Houghton Birth Year: 1916 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: California State: California County or City: Sacramento Enlistment Date: 20 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Sacramento Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Section Hand, Railway Marital Status: Married Height: 68 Weight: 1622
ResearchJan 20, 1943
1950 US Census1950Sacramento, CA, USA, age 34, truck driver
DeathMar 8, 2009Placerville, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, San Joaquin Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 114, E.D. 153, Sh. 20, Ln. 53.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , O'Neal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T625_143; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 153; line 46, dwl 382-382.

Grover Clifton Haughton1,2

M, #46773, b. 14 November 1884

Family: Lydia (?) b. c 1884

  • Marriage*: Grover Clifton Haughton married Lydia (?) on circa 1904 age 20 & 21.

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BirthNov 14, 1884IN, USA, age 15 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1904age 20 & 21
Mil. DraftSep, 1918Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 33, car builder, Southern Pacific RR
Occupation1920steam railroad car repair3
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 46, rubber company carpenter4,5
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 45, oil station proprietor6

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Judy Assony's website, http://www.mtcc.com/~mom/myged/main7.html#I3952, Oct 9, 2002.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Harrison, Wells, Indiana; Roll: T623_413; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 141; line 89, dwl 120-120.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 66, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_110; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 267; line 75, dwl 654-18-27.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 48, E.D. 267, Sh. 1, Ln. 82.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 66, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_110; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 267; line 79, dwl 654-18-24.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 147; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 386; line 1, dwl 100-268-476.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 48, E.D. 267, Sh. 1, Ln. 81.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 48, E.D. 267, Sh. 1, Ln. 79-82.

Lydia (?)1,2

F, #46774, b. circa 1884

Family: Grover Clifton Haughton b. 14 Nov 1884

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Birthcirca 1884IN, USA, age 36 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census3
Marriagecirca 1904age 20 & 21
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 45, oil station proprietor4
ParentsDparents born in OH2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 48, E.D. 267, Sh. 1, Ln. 82.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 66, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_110; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 267; line 75, dwl 654-18-27.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 48, E.D. 267, Sh. 1, Ln. 80.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 147; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 386; line 1, dwl 100-268-476.

Harry Garner Houghton1,2

M, #46775, b. 6 February 1891, d. 26 February 1966

Family: Rozella Pearl Nimmo b. 2 Feb 1893, d. 23 Dec 1980

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BirthFeb 6, 1891Crystal City, MO, USA, age 18 in 1910 census; age 28 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census1,4
Occupation1910farm laborer
MarriageNov 14, 1914Santa Ana, CA, USA, age 21 and 201
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA, USA, a baker2
1920 Census1920Santa Susana, Ventura Co., CA, USA, age 28, farm laborer, working out1,5
1930 Census1930Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 39, retail grocery merchant6
1940 Census1940Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 49, retail meat & bakery proprietor7
SSN1956CA, USA, 562-52-0170
DeathFeb 26, 1966Simi Valley, Ventura Co., CA, USA, age 754
ObituaryFeb 26, 1966Harry Houghton Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday; resident for 25 years and former grocery store operator here. The Hesperian Lodge, F and AM, 264, will conduct the service. Mr. Houghton died today at his home, 2816 Sharp Road, Simi, following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1891, in Crystal City, Mo.. . Mr. Houghton lived in Santa Maria from 1921 to 1946, when he moved to Simi. He had owned and operated the Houghton market, later known as the Market Spot. He was a member of the Hesperian Lodge here and past patron, Order of the Eastern Star, Mizpah Chapter 100. Santa Maria, and past president of the Simi Valley Lion's, Club. widow. Pearl, Simi. daughters, Mrs. Leona Rice, Santa Maria, and Mrs. Iola Van Ornum, Newport Beach; three sisters, Mrs. Prepa Lee, Garden Grove,' Mrs. Annie Callahan, Santa Susana, and Mrs. Lovena Burnett, Redondo Beach and six grandchildren. . . Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary with the Rev. Leo FIshbech officiating.
BurialSanta Maria Cemetery District, Santa Maria, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Santa Susana, Ventura Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 135, E.D. 272, Sh. 13, Ln. 49.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1530901.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Orange Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 67, E.D. 60, Sh. 425.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Susana, Ventura, California; Roll: T625_154; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 272; line 49, dwl 38-39.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., California; Roll: T626_215; Enumeration District: 47; page 65, sheet 7A, line 36, dwl 514-165-175.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: T627_334; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 42-64; line 59, dwl 514.

Rozella Pearl Nimmo1

F, #46776, b. 2 February 1893, d. 23 December 1980

Family: Harry Garner Houghton b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 26 Feb 1966

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BirthFeb 2, 1893CA, USA, age 26 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census1
MarriageNov 14, 1914Santa Ana, CA, USA, age 21 and 202
1920 Census1920Santa Susana, Ventura Co., CA, USA, age 28, farm laborer, working out2,3
1930 Census1930Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 39, retail grocery merchant4
1940 Census1940Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 49, retail meat & bakery proprietor5
DeathDec 23, 1980Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 871
ParentsDNimmo and Powers; father born in MS, mother born in KS

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Santa Susana, Ventura Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 135, E.D. 272, Sh. 13, Ln. 49.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Susana, Ventura, California; Roll: T625_154; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 272; line 49, dwl 38-39.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., California; Roll: T626_215; Enumeration District: 47; page 65, sheet 7A, line 36, dwl 514-165-175.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: T627_334; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 42-64; line 59, dwl 514.
  6. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 27 May 1921; Birth County: Ventura.

Iola M. Houghton1,2

F, #46777, b. circa 1916

Family: Delbert Van Ornum b. c 1914

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Birthcirca 1916CA, USA, age 4 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census1,2
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Altadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 36, weather forecaster; and children Sarah, 5 and Harry, 3
Living1966Newport Beach, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Santa Susana, Ventura Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 135, E.D. 272, Sh. 13, Ln. 49.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Susana, Ventura, California; Roll: T625_154; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 272; line 49, dwl 38-39.

Cora (?)1,2

F, #46778, b. circa 1875

Family: Henry G. Haughton b. 6 Feb 1872, d. 3 Jul 1928

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Birthcirca 1875OR, USA, age 45 in 1920 census1,2
Marriage1,2
ParentsDfather born in NY, mother born in France

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Reedley, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 65, Sh. 6, Ln. 44.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Township 8, Fresno, California; Roll: T625_98; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65; line 44, dwl 731-113-127.

Harry H. Haughton1

M, #46779, b. circa 1895

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Birthcirca 1895IL, USA, age 25 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 61, E.D. 515, Sh. 13, Ln. 95.

Harvey Aville Houghton1

M, #46780, b. 13 July 1891

Biography

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BirthJul 13, 1891Yokohama, Japan, age 27 in 1920 census1,2
Immigration19093,4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 25, British Citizen, salesman, gold plate in back of head exemption claim2
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Charles, age 30, fish canning manager; Harvey, age 27, single, jobber, salesman, lodgers with Abbie Norton Jamison;
(speaks British English language), father England, mother Austria German, Manager Fish Cannery3,4
Occupation1920salesman
Syblingsfather born in England, mother born in Austria
Notableare the only Houghtons known to be born in Japan
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 58, E.D. 445, Sh. 4, Ln. 54.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1530901.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 58, E.D. 445, Sh. 4, Ln. 53.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 445; line 53, dwl 202459-103.

Hattie Houghton1

F, #46781, b. circa 1904

Family: Nathan Friedman

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Birthcirca 1904CA, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census1
Marriage

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 103, E.D. 193, Sh. 4, Ln. 98.

Henry Jackson Haughton1,2,3

M, #46782, b. 28 February 1895, d. 27 September 1923

Family: Daisy Bell Mimmick b. c 1902

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BirthFeb 28, 1895Tyler, TX, USA, Feb 1895, age 5 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census1,2,3
Mil. Draft1917
Mil. EnlsOct 19, 1917Prescott, AZ, USA, World War I; serving in the 158th U.S Infantry; discharged at Camp Kearney on October 21, 1919..
MarriageMar 9, 1918Coconino, AZ, USA1
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 24, railway motorman1,2
DeathSep 27, 1923Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
BiographyHenry Jackson Houghton was born in Tyler, Texas to J.B. Houghton and Laura Monroe Payne on February 28, 1895. Jack served in World War I enlisting on October 19, 1917 in Prescott , Arizona - serving in the 158th U.S Infantry. He married Daisy Belle Mimmick on March 9, 1918 in Coconino, Arizona. Jack was discharged at Camp Kearney on October 21, 1919. Jack and Daisy moved to Los Angeles after the war - the 1920 Federal Census indicates they lived on Wright Street and his occupation was a Street Car Motorman. Jack and Daisy had one child Charles Monroe who was born in Los Angeles on February 8, 1920. Jack was sent to the veterans hospital in Sawtelle on August 9, 1923. The Register for the U.S National Homes for Disabled Volunteer soldiers noted that he was a cook in Los Angeles (both Daisy and his brother James Earnest were listed as contacts). Jack passed away on September 27, 1923 at 714 S. Mott Los Angeles, California (death certificate Local Register #8183) . His Death certificate was filled out by his brother Stearl who listed the father's name as John Montgomery Houghton and Jack was a painter.
ParentsSfather born in USA, mother born in GA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 58, E.D. 451, Sh. 4, Ln. 48.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 451; line 48, dwl 1354-64-111.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas; Roll: T623_1624; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 52; line 11, dwl 197-198.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lake Arthur, Chaves, New Mexico; ED 27, p. 7 B; line 56, dwl 142-143.

Daisy Bell Mimmick1,2

F, #46783, b. circa 1902

Family: Henry Jackson Haughton b. 28 Feb 1895, d. 27 Sep 1923

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Birthcirca 1902MO, USA, age 18 in 1920 census1,2
MarriageMar 9, 1918Coconino, AZ, USA1
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 24, railway motorman1,2
Marriage1925Earl F. Havens
Living1943
ParentsDparents born in MO2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 58, E.D. 451, Sh. 4, Ln. 48.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 451; line 48, dwl 1354-64-111.

Frances May Garton1,2

F, #46784, b. 5 September 1887, d. 28 January 1973

Family: Henry Stanton Houghton b. 21 Jun 1879, d. 5 Sep 1961

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BirthSep 5, 1887CA, USA, age 22 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageNov 22, 1905Fresno Co., CA, USA, mar 4 y in 1910 census; age 26 and 181,3
1920 Census1920Twp 12, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 39, farmer1,4
SSN558-52-2545
1930 Census1930Twp 10, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 49, farmer; family surname as Holton5
1940 Census1940Fairview Twp, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 60, diversified farm operator6
1950 US Census1950Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 69, farmer
DeathJan 28, 1973Fresno Co., CA, USA2
ParentsDWilliam Zachariah Garton
1836–1912
& Margaret Elizabeth Hart Garton
1856–1940;
father born in IN, mother in CA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 73, Sh. 3, Ln. 50.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 24, E.D. 72, Sh. 81.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Township 12, Fresno, California; Roll: T625_98; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 73; line 50, dwl 70-70.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Township 10, Fresno, California; Roll: 117; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 101; line 53, dwl 82-82.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fairview Twp, Fresno, California; Roll: T627_205; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 10-115; line 77, dwl 22.
  7. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 16 Jan 1911; Birth County: Fresno.
  8. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 5 May 1916; Birth County: Fresno.

Naomi F. Houghton1

F, #46785, b. circa 1907

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Birthcirca 1907CA, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 73, Sh. 3, Ln. 50.

Lester M. Houghton1

M, #46786, b. 27 November 1908, d. 12 May 1968

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BirthNov 27, 1908CA, USA, age 1 in 1910 census; age 9 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census1,2
Occupation1940single, farm laborer
SSN573-34-5843
DeathMay 12, 1968Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 592

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 73, Sh. 3, Ln. 50.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Erma I. Houghton1

F, #46787, b. 16 January 1911, d. 11 June 1929

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BirthJan 16, 1911Dunlap, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 9 in 1920 census2,1
DeathJun 11, 1929Fresno Co., CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 16 Jan 1911; Birth County: Fresno.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 73, Sh. 3, Ln. 50.

Orrin Henry Houghton1

M, #46788, b. 9 April 1913, d. 1 January 1994

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BirthApr 9, 1913Dunlap, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census1,2
Occupation1940single, farm laborer
SSN588-52-2543
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Sanger, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 27, employer self and father
DeathJan 1, 1994Squaw Valley, Fresno Co., CA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 73, Sh. 3, Ln. 50.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Russell E. Houghton1,2

M, #46789, b. 5 May 1916, d. 19 January 2006

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BirthMay 5, 1916Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 3 8/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census1,2,3
Occupation1940single, farm laborer
SSN558-52-2546
DeathJan 19, 2006Sanger, Fresno Co., CA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 73, Sh. 3, Ln. 50.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 5 May 1916; Birth County: Fresno.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Township 12, Fresno, California; Roll: T625_98; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 73; line 50, dwl 70-70.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.death-record.com/d/n/Russell-Houghton

Laura Mary Quinn1

F, #46790, b. circa 1895

Family 1: Herbert Houghton b. 17 Feb 1887

Family 2: Rudolph Ellison b. c 1894

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Birthcirca 1895PA, USA, age 25 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1
MarriageOct 22, 1913Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 26 and 181
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 32, auto repair shop, auto machinist, with Augustus A. Quinn, father in law, 62, PA and Carrie B. Quinn, mother in law, 52, PA1,2
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 44, auto garage mechanic; living with parents in law Augustus and Blanche Quinn3
Divorce
Marriage4
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 46, city engineering dept. tractor grader; living with father in law Gustas Quinn4
ParentsDAugusta A. and Blanche Quinn, both b. PA3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 57, E.D. 432, Sh. 4, Ln. 64.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 432; line 64, dwl 1415-67-137.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 142 ; Enumeration District: 244; page 220, sheet 7A; line 40, dwl 1328-163.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-453; line 61, dwl 1025.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  6. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 29 Oct 1915; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  7. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 25 Jan 1925; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  8. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 6 Jul 1927; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Ervin Agustus Houghton1

M, #46791, b. 8 March 1914, d. 18 October 1990

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BirthMar 8, 1914Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1940 census1
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 26, dam construction laborer; living with grandfather Gustas Quinn, 78, PA3
Mil. EnlsOct 13, 1941Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Name: Ervin A Houghton Birth Year: 1914 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: California State: California County or City: Los Angeles Enlistment Date: 13 Oct 1941 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Los Angeles Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Crane Operator* (Crane hoist operator. ) or Power Shovel Operator* (Crane shovel operator.) or Hoist Operator Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 68 Weight: 1474
ResearchOct 13, 1941
SSN569-07-7890
1950 US Census1950Veterans Admin. Hospital, Neuropsychiatric Unit, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, age 36, single, patient
Last Loc1990Paradise, Butte Co., CA, USA
DeathOct 18, 1990Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 761

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 57, E.D. 432, Sh. 4, Ln. 64.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-453; line 61, dwl 1025.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Connie Herbert Houghton1

M, #46792, b. 29 October 1915, d. 31 March 2007

Family: Eva Elgina Blanchard b. 17 Nov 1914, d. 16 Jun 2008

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BirthOct 29, 1915Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 3 3/12 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 25 in 1940 census3,4
Marriage
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 26, dam construction laborer; living with grandfather Gustas Quinn, 78, PA5
Occupation1940dam construction laborer
Mil. EnlsFeb 27, 1943Salt Lake City, UT, USA, World War II; Bronze Star Medal; Name: Connie H Houghton Birth Year: 1915 Race: White, citizen State: Utah County or City: Salt Lake Enlistment Date: 27 Feb 1943 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Los Angeles Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment 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: 3 years of high school Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 82 Weight: 1111
ResearchFeb 27, 1943
DeathMar 31, 2007Laguna Hills, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 29 Oct 1915; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 57, E.D. 432, Sh. 4, Ln. 64.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_115; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 432; line 64, dwl 1415-67-137.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-453; line 61, dwl 1025.

Lillian M. (?)1

F, #46793, b. circa 1869

Family: Howard Clapp Houghton b. 9 Jun 1848, d. 14 Feb 1923

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Birthcirca 1869KY, USA, age 40 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1902mar 8 y in 1910 census1
1920 Census1920San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 71, cashier, wholesale parts1,2
ParentsDparents born in VA2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 102, E.D. 181, Sh. 13, Ln. 15.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , San Francisco Assembly District 32, San Francisco, California; Roll: T625_137; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 181; line 15, dwl 1329-65.

Howard David Houghton1,2

M, #46794, b. 19 October 1895, d. 2 January 1983

Family: Marie M. (?) b. c 1898

  • Marriage*: Howard David Houghton married Marie M. (?) on circa 1918 age 28 and 20.1

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BirthOct 19, 1895Altamont, KS, USA, Oct 1896, age 3 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census1,2
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 21, propeller maker, Glenn Martin Co.3
Marriagecirca 1918age 28 and 201
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 24, airplane factory, cabinet maker1,4
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 34, aircraft mechanical engineer5
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 44, aircraft factory chief draftsman6
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 53, executive, manufactures airplane parts
No Childrn
DeathJan 2, 1983Sun City, Riverside Co., CA, USA, age 87

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 49, E.D. 297, Sh. 10, Ln. 96.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1530801.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_111; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 297; Image: 411; line 96, dwl 725-257-272.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 134 ; Enumeration District: 56; page52, sheet 10A, line 7, dwl 1516-179-262.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_407; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 60-222; line 12, dwl 10332.

Marie M. (?)1,2

F, #46795, b. circa 1898

Family: Howard David Houghton b. 19 Oct 1895, d. 2 Jan 1983

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Birthcirca 1898OH, USA, age 22, PA, in 1920 census; age 33, OH, in 1930 census; age 43, OH, in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1918age 28 and 201
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 24, airplane factory, cabinet maker1,3
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 34, aircraft mechanical engineer2
ParentsDfather born in IA, mother born in PA in 1930; father born in OH, mother born in PA in 1920 census3
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 44, aircraft factory chief draftsman4
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 53, executive, manufactures airplane parts
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 49, E.D. 297, Sh. 10, Ln. 96.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 134 ; Enumeration District: 56; page52, sheet 10A, line 7, dwl 1516-179-262.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_111; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 297; Image: 411; line 96, dwl 725-257-272.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_407; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 60-222; line 12, dwl 10332.

James D. Houghton1,2

M, #46796, b. circa 1864

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Birthcirca 1864NY, USA, age 56 in 1920 census1,2
1920 Census1920San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, USA, age 56, studio artist, a lodger with Alexis Bertin1,2
ParentsSparents born in NY
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 90, E.D. 316, Sh. 2, Ln. 39.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_131; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 316; line 39, dwl 227-24-49.

James E. Haughton1,2

M, #46797, b. circa 1836

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Birthcirca 1836ME, USA, age 84 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920National Military Home, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 84, an inmate at the National Military Home2
ParentsSparents born in Ireland
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 60, E.D. 486, Sh. 26, Ln. 2.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 486.

Jane M. Houghton1,2

F, #46798, b. circa 1917

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Birthcirca 1917Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 2 5/12 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1940 census1
1940 Census1940Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 56, widowed; olive warehouse foreman3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 64, E.D. 586, Sh. 15, Ln. 45.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Claremont, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_118; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 586; line 42, dwl 39-40.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_358; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 54-32; line 35, dwl 609.

John Houghton Jr1

M, #46799, b. 28 March 1897, d. 17 July 1981

Family: Hazel Ruby Whitcher b. 24 Jan 1901, d. 3 May 1982

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BirthMar 28, 1897Toronto, Ontario, Canada, age 22 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census2,4
ImmigrationJul 17, 1912Detroit, IL, USA, 1913 in 1930 census5
Mil. DraftJun 4, 1918Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 21, machinist4
MarriageAug 5, 1918age 21 and 176,1
1920 Census1920Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 22, hotprint machinist5,1
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 33, factory tool die maker; and George Whitcher, brother in law, age 197
NaturalizationJan 1, 1937Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 43, machine shop, tool and dye mfg., factory superintendent8
SSN563-12-4046
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 53, proprietor, tool and die machine shop
DeathJul 17, 1981Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 842
ObituaryJul 19, 1981Los Angeles, CA, USA, HOUGHTON, John, beloved husband of Hazel Houghton: father of James R. and George Lee Houghton: brother of Jim Houghton and Amy Lahn also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandcnuaren.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Ontario, San Bernadino Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 85, E.D. 166, Sh. 10, Ln. 3.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Phyllis Wildeman, Jul 13, 2003.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1531282.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, San Bernadino Co., CA, Reel 129, ED 166, SD 9, p. 10A, line 3, dwl 128.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, San Bernadino Co., CA, ED 166, SD 9, p. 10A, line 3, dwl 128.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 152; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 520; line 73, dwl 5868-187-197.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_422; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 60-415; line 22, dwl 1934.
  9. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 4 Nov 1922; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Hazel Ruby Whitcher1

F, #46800, b. 24 January 1901, d. 3 May 1982

Family: John Houghton Jr b. 28 Mar 1897, d. 17 Jul 1981

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BirthJan 24, 1901Derbyshire, VT, USA, age 18 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census; husband gave West Burke, VT1,2
MarriageAug 5, 1918age 21 and 173,1
1920 Census1920Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 22, hotprint machinist4,1
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 33, factory tool die maker; and George Whitcher, brother in law, age 195
NaturalizationAug, 1938Unusual: states born in VT; but petitioning for naturalization
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 43, machine shop, tool and dye mfg., factory superintendent6
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 53, proprietor, tool and die machine shop
SSN1963CA, USA, 547-70-7944
DeathMay 3, 1982Orange Co., CA, USA, age 812
ParentsDWhitcher and George; both b. VT

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Ontario, San Bernadino Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 85, E.D. 166, Sh. 10, Ln. 3.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, San Bernadino Co., CA, ED 166, SD 9, p. 10A, line 3, dwl 128.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, San Bernadino Co., CA, Reel 129, ED 166, SD 9, p. 10A, line 3, dwl 128.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 152; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 520; line 73, dwl 5868-187-197.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_422; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 60-415; line 22, dwl 1934.
  7. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 4 Nov 1922; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  8. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 22 Aug 1927; Birth County: Los Angeles.