Aurelia L. Jones1

F, #51031, b. circa 1874

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1874NY, USA, age 6 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 86, Ln. 43.

Sarah J. Jones1

F, #51032, b. circa 1875

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1875NY, USA, age 5 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 86, Ln. 43.

James H. Jones1

M, #51033, b. circa 1877

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1877NY, USA, age 3 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 86, Ln. 43.

Nathaniel A. Houghton1,2,3

M, #51034, b. October 1835, d. 13 June 1907

Family: Sabra Malona French b. 15 Jul 1847, d. 7 May 1934

  • Marriage*: Nathaniel A. Houghton married Sabra Malona French on circa 1868 age 21; mar 32 years in 1900 census.

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthOct, 1835Jackson, PA, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 24 in 1860 census; age 27 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; age 64 in 1900 census1,2
1860 Census1860Jackson, Susquehanna Co., PA, USA, age 24, a cooper, property $500-100, with Anza and Lodama Benson4
Marriagecirca 1868age 21; mar 32 years in 1900 census
1870 Census1870Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 27, a cooper, property $2000-5005
1880 Census1880Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 44, a cooper1,6
Census1892Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 54, none7
1900 Census1900Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 64, cooper, oil company, 2 children born and living8
DeathJun 13, 1907Binghamton, NY, USA3
BurialFloral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 5, ED. 37, Sh. 22, Ln. 15.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Jackson, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, p. 258, line 1, dwl 121-124.
  3. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Jackson, Susquehanna Co., PA, p. 406, line 17, dwl 212-215.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, 4th Ward, Broome Co.., NY, Box 906, p. 165, line 6, dwl 196-231.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Roll: T9_810; Family History Film: 1254810; Page: 145B; Reel 72, Vol. 5, ED. 37, Sh. 22, Ln. 15, dwl 91-208-261.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, New York, State Census, 1892 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Ward 7, Broome Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 17; Sheet 5B; line 52, dwl 183-93-112.

Sabra Malona French1,2

F, #51035, b. 15 July 1847, d. 7 May 1934

Family: Nathaniel A. Houghton b. Oct 1835, d. 13 Jun 1907

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthJul 15, 1847Jackson, PA, USA, age 24, NY, in 1870 census; age 32 in 1880 census; Jul 1847, age 52 in 1900 census; age 62, France, in 1910 census; age 83 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1868age 21; mar 32 years in 1900 census
1870 Census1870Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 27, a cooper, property $2000-5003
1880 Census1880Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 44, a cooper1,4
1900 Census1900Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 64, cooper, oil company, 2 children born and living5
1930 Census1930House of the Good Shepard, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 83, an inmate, a widow6
DeathMay 7, 1934Binghamton, NY, USA7
BurialFloral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, USA7

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 5, ED. 37, Sh. 22, Ln. 15.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration District: 26; page 160; sheet 1A; line 12; dwl 76-1-1.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, 4th Ward, Broome Co.., NY, Box 906, p. 165, line 6, dwl 196-231.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Roll: T9_810; Family History Film: 1254810; Page: 145B; Reel 72, Vol. 5, ED. 37, Sh. 22, Ln. 15, dwl 91-208-261.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Ward 7, Broome Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 17; Sheet 5B; line 52, dwl 183-93-112.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration
    District: 26; page 160; sheet 1A; line 12; dwl 76-1-1
    ~`!@#$%^&*()-+|=-TeCfMt
    RD¿¿¿Œ ÿÿÿTahomaŒ ÿÿÿTahoma     ¿¿ÿÿÿ¿ oÞ     ¿ ? ?€?€????A0A¿@ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ¿¿¿NormalŒÿÿÿÿÿÿTahomaÿÿÿÿDefault Paragraph Fontÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ¿·¿¿.     ¿¿ºº(;à=Ð/.
  7. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Frank H. Houghton1

M, #51036, b. December 1872, d. 1954

Family: Helen L. (?) b. Jun 1877, d. 1956

  • Marriage*: Frank H. Houghton married Helen L. (?) on circa 1899 age 25 and 21; mar 1 year in 1900 census; mar 3 y in 1910 census.2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthDec, 1872Binghamton, NY, USA, age 7 in 1880 census; age 27 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1899age 25 and 21; mar 1 year in 1900 census; mar 3 y in 1910 census2
1900 Census1900St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, USA, age 27, salesman3
1910 Census1910Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 30, a lawyer4
1920 Census1920Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 47, book company proprietor5
1930 Census1930Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, USA, age 54, a commercial sign credit man
1940 Census1940St. Peterburg, Pinellas Co., FL, USA, age 67, none6
Death1954Pinellas Co., FL, USA7
BurialFloral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, USA
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 5, ED. 37, Sh. 22, Ln. 15.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Enumeration District: 32; page 242; sheet 1A; line 40; dwl 33-5-9.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , St Paul Ward 9, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T623 786; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 138; line 10, dwl 624.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 1, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T624_315; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 69; line 37, dwl 405-124-142.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_342; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1468; line 43, dwl 927-44-154.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida; Roll: T627_609; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 52-16; line 39, dwl 820.
  7. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Walter C. Houghton1

M, #51037, b. circa March 1880

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca Mar, 1880NY, USA, age 2/12 in 1880 census1
DuplicateNY, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 5, ED. 37, Sh. 22, Ln. 15.

Helen B. Houghton1

F, #51038, b. May 1880, d. before 1918

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthMay, 1880NY, USA, age 1/12 in 1880 census2
Deathbefore 1918not mentioned in Father's obituary; another daughter with same name born latter

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 20, Kings, New York; Roll T623_1057 Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 316; line 5, dwl 126-2-3.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 36, ED. 201, Sh. 18, Ln. 7.

Peter Aaron Houghton1,2

M, #51039, b. October 1850, d. 27 March 1920

Family: Phedora Baker b. Nov 1846, d. 20 Dec 1933

  • Marriage*: Peter Aaron Houghton married Phedora Baker on circa 1872 mar 38 y in 1910 census.3

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthOct, 1850Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, USA, age 13 in 1860 census; age 21 in 1870 census; age 32 in 1880 census; age 49 in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census; age 70 in 1920 census3,2
Occupation1870a carpenter4
Marriagecirca 1872mar 38 y in 1910 census3
1880 Census1880Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, USA, age 32, a farmer3,5
1900 Census1900Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 49, carpenter6
1910 Census1910Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 60, buildings carpenter7
Residence1918Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA8
1920 Census1920Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 70, carpenter9
DeathMar 27, 1920Ithaca, NY, USA
ObituaryMar 29, 1920Peter A. Houghton, 70, of 109 Farm street, one of the oldest and best known carpenters in Ithaca, died at 9 o’clock Saturday night, at the City Hospital, after a short illness. Besides his wife (Phedora), he leaves three sons, Clarence L. Houghton, Charles Christian Houghton and George E. Houghton, all of this city; two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Warren of this city and Miss Alice Houghton of Brooklyn, and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Harris and Mrs. Mary Jones, both of Lodi.

Mr. Houghton came here 38 years ago from Lodi where he was born. He had followed the carpenter’s trade in this city since that time. He had been a member of the carpenter’s union since 1890 - 30 years, and was one of the organizers of Carpenters’ Union No. 603 of this city. He served several terms as president, and several times was chosen delegate from the Carpenters’ Union to the Central Labor Union. He also served as delegate to the State Labor Federation.
-Ithaca Journal, March 29, 1920

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Roland Parker Ganow, Feb. 2, 2002.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Lodi, Seneca, New York; Roll: M653_861; Sheet 22, line 38, dwl 182-182.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1870, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Box 1093, p. 89B, line 6, dwl 12-13.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Roll: T9_931; Family History Film: 1254931; Page: 98B; Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43, dwl 349-349.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca Ward 3, Tompkins, New York; Roll: 1169; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 154; FHL microfilm: 1241169; line 33, dwl 109-172-176.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca Ward 5, Tompkins, New York; Roll: T624_1083; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 187;
    line 75, dwl 109-44-55.
  8. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1819048.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca Ward 5, Tompkins, New York; Roll: T625_1265; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 192; line 52, dwl 109-255-293.

Phedora Baker1

F, #51040, b. November 1846, d. 20 December 1933

Family: Peter Aaron Houghton b. Oct 1850, d. 27 Mar 1920

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthNov, 1846NY, USA, age 34 in 1880 census; Nov "1863", age 56 in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; age 68 in 1920 census; age 85 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1872mar 38 y in 1910 census2
1880 Census1880Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, USA, age 32, a farmer2,3
1900 Census1900Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 49, carpenter4
1910 Census1910Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 60, buildings carpenter5
Children+19105 children born, 5 living
1920 Census1920Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 70, carpenter6
1930 Census1930Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 52, a hardware store salesman1
ObituaryDec 20, 1933Mrs. Phedora E. Houghton, 89, of 109 Farm Street, died this morning. She was the widow of Peter A. Houghton.

She is survived by two sons, Clarence L. and George E. Houghton of Ithaca; two daughters, Mrs. R.C. Warren of Ithaca and Miss Alice Houghton of New York City; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Rev. H.L. Brockway will conduct a private funeral service with burial in the mausoleum at Lake View Cemetery.

- Extracted information from Ithaca Journal-News, Wednesday Evening, December 20, 1933, p. 7; Burial record no. 2925.
DeathDec 20, 1933Ithaca, NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in MI in 1910 census; parents born in NY in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tompkins Co. New York; Roll: 1654; Enumeration District: 24; page 196; sheet 13A; line 49; dwl 109-283-370.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Roll: T9_931; Family History Film: 1254931; Page: 98B; Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43, dwl 349-349.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca Ward 3, Tompkins, New York; Roll: 1169; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 154; FHL microfilm: 1241169; line 33, dwl 109-172-176.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca Ward 5, Tompkins, New York; Roll: T624_1083; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 187;
    line 75, dwl 109-44-55.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca Ward 5, Tompkins, New York; Roll: T625_1265; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 192; line 52, dwl 109-255-293.

Clarence Lucien Houghton1,2

M, #51041, b. 3 April 1873, d. 16 November 1945

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthApr 3, 1873NY, USA, May 1873, age 27 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census2
Occupation1910store bookkeeper
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 45, newspaper work, Syracuse Post Standard2
Living1922Ithaca, NY, USA
1940 Census1940Ithaca, NY, USA, age 67, Ithaca Journal collector3
DeathNov 16, 1945Ithaca, NY, USA
ObituaryClarence Houghton had been a reporter and correspondent at The Geneva Daily Times; Syracuse Post-Standard, Ithaca branch; Ithaca News; and Ithaca Journal News throughout his career.

He was a member of the Forest City Grange amongst many other organizations in which he held membership.

He was survived by his wife, Gladys Blauvelt Houghton; two sisters, Miss Alice Houghton and Mrs. R.C. Warren; one brother, George E. Houghton, all of Ithaca; nieces and nephews.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1819048.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tompkins, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02793; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 55-31.

Alice Houghton1

F, #51042, b. June 1875, d. 8 June 1960

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthJun, 1875NY, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 25 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1940 census1
Occupation1900typesetter
1940 Census1940Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 62, single, camera shop salesman2
DeathJun 8, 1960Ithaca, NY, USA
ObituaryJun 10, 1960Miss Alice Houghton, 85, of 210 N. Geneva Street, died June 8, 1960 at home.

Born in Lodi, she was a daughter of the late Peter A. and Phedora Houghton.

Before retirement, she was secretary to Robert S. Stevens, Dean of the Cornell Law School. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

She was survived by a sister, Mrs. Anah H. Warren of Ithaca; nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Funeral services were held at Bangs Funeral Home. The officiant was the Rev. George E. Bates, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ithaca. Burial was in West Lodi Cemetery.

Bearers: Richard Evans, Roger Warren, George H. Russell and Mark Stewart.

- Extracted information from The Ithaca Journal, June 8 & 10, 1960; NYS death index

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tompkins, New York; Roll: T627_2792; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55-29; line 75, dwl 109.

Charles Christian Houghton1

M, #51043, b. 19 October 1876, d. 30 September 1922

Family: Leeta May George b. 10 Nov 1883, d. Aug 1970

  • Marriage*: Charles Christian Houghton married Leeta May George on circa 1904 mar 6 y in 1910 census.

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthOct 19, 1876Lodi, NY, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; Oct 1877, age 22 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1920 census3
Occupation1900clerk
Marriagecirca 1904mar 6 y in 1910 census
1910 Census1910Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 34, hardware bookkeeper4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 41, cashier and director, Treman, King & Co.3
1920 Census1920Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 42, hardware comp. director5
DeathSep 30, 1922of thypoid fever6
ObituaryOct 5, 1922(The Daily News; Batavia, NY. Thursday, October 5, 1922. page 6. http://www.fultonhistory.com/fulton.html)

CHARLES C. HOUGHTON
Brother-in-Law of Mrs. Ward B. Manchester Died in Ithaca

Dr. and Mrs. Ward B. Manchester of No. 42 Tracy avenue have returned from Ithaca, where they attended the funeral of Charles Christian Houghton of that city, brother-in-law of Mrs. Manchester, who died on Saturday, following a six weeks' illness of typhoid fever. He was well-known to several Batavians, having visited this city frequently.

Mr. Houghton was born at Lodi on October 19, 1876. He was graduated from the Ithaca high school in the commercial course in 1894, and entered the employ of Treman, King & Co., Ithaca's largest hardware establishment. He eventually became general manager and member of the board of directors. He was a 32d degree Mason and an Elk. He was a member of the Ithaca Country club, the Rotary club and the United Commercial Travelers, and an honorary member of Ithaca fire company No. 3. Besides his wife, who was formerly Miss Leeta M. George of Lansing, he leaves a son, Charles E. Houghton; three daughters, Virginia, Elizabeth and Roberta; his mother, Mrs. A.P. Houghton, of Ithaca; two brothers, Clarence L. and George E., both of Ithaca, and two sisters, Miss Alice Houghton of New York and Mrs. Richard C. Warren of Ithaca.

Funeral services were held from St. John's Episcopal church in Ithaca and the burial was in the Lake View (sic) cemetery at Ithaca.
BurialIthaca City Cemetery, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Roland Parker Ganow, Feb. 2, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1819048.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca Ward 5, Tompkins, New York; Roll: T624_1083; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 187;
    line 97, dwl 215-446-482.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tomkins Co., NY; Roll: T625_1265 Page: 22A ED: 189; line 24, dwl 214-163-233.
  6. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

George Eugene Houghton1

M, #51044, b. 9 July 1879, d. 29 June 1952

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthJul 9, 1879NY, USA, age 1 in 1880 census; June 1879, age 21 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census2,3
Occupation1910book store salesman
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 39, a bookseller, Corner Book Store3
1930 Census1930Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 52, a hardware store salesman4
1940 Census1940Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA, age 62, single, camera shop salesman5
DeathJun 29, 1952Seneca Co., NY, USA
ObituaryJun 30, 1952George E. was a son of Peter A. Houghton and Phedora Baker. He was single.

He drowned in a boating accident on Cayuga Lake. Alvah Terry also lost his life.

Mr. Houghton owned the Pen and Camera Shop and was a member of the DeWitt Historical Society, among many other organizations.

He was survived by two sisters, Miss Alice Houghton and Mrs. Richard C. Warren; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Leeta Houghton and Mrs. Gladys B. Houghton, all of Ithaca.

Ref:
"2 Ithaca Men Drown in Cayuga Lake as Dingey Capsizes at Kidders' Beach" article
Syracuse Herald-Journal, June 30, 1952

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Roland Parker Ganow, Feb. 2, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Lodi, Seneca Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 92, ED. 159, Sh. 30, Ln. 43.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1819048.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tompkins Co. New York; Roll: 1654; Enumeration District: 24; page 196; sheet 13A; line 49; dwl 109-283-370.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tompkins, New York; Roll: T627_2792; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55-29; line 75, dwl 109.

Philip Houghton1

M, #51045, b. between 1816 and 1826

Family: Bridget E. (?) b. c 1830

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthbetween 1816 and 1826Ireland, age 44 in 1860 census; age 50, VT, in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 44, wood chopper2
1870 Census1870Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 50, a laborer, property $1753
1880 Census1880White Creek, Washington Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer1,4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1316; Page: 958; line 15, dwl 55-56.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 565, line 24, dwl 374.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19, dwl 124-125.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 565, line 24, dwl 374.

Bridget E. (?)1,2

F, #51046, b. circa 1830

Family: Philip Houghton b. bt 1816 - 1826

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1830Ireland, age 31 in 1860 census; age 42, VT, in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 44, wood chopper2
1880 Census1880White Creek, Washington Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer1,3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1316; Page: 958; line 15, dwl 55-56.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19, dwl 124-125.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, Box 1615, p. 565, line 24, dwl 374.

Michael Houghton1

M, #51047, b. circa 1855

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca 1855Pittstown, NY, USA, age 6 in 1860 census; age 15, VT, in 1870 census; age 25, VT, in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.

Mary Houghton1

F, #51048, b. circa 1855

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1855Pittstown, NY, USA, age 6 in 1860 census; age 15, VT, in 1870 census; age 25, VT, in 1880 census1,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1316; Page: 958; line 15, dwl 55-56.

Bridget Houghton1

F, #51049, b. circa 1857

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1857VT, USA, age 23 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.

William Houghton1

M, #51050, b. circa 1856

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca 1856Pittstown, NY, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 13, VT, in 1870 census;
age 22, VT, in 1880 census; age 48, VT, in 1910 census1,2
Widow1910

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , White Creek, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1088; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 118;
    line 47, dwl 255-270.

John F. Houghton1,2

M, #51051, b. circa 1858

Family:

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthcirca 1858Rupert, VT, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 12 in 1870 census; age 20 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1910 census1,3
1910 Census1910White Creek, Washington Co., NY, USA, age 47, farmer, widower2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , White Creek, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1088; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 118;
    line 47, dwl 255-270.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rupert, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M653_1316; Page: 958; line 15, dwl 55-56.

Eliza Houghton1

F, #51052, b. circa 1862

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthcirca 1862VT, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 18 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.

Thomas Houghton1

M, #51053, b. between 1864 and 1866

Family: Julia (?) b. c 1870

  • Marriage*: Thomas Houghton married Julia (?) on circa 1904 mar 6 y in 1910 census.2

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Birthbetween 1864 and 1866VT, USA, age 16 in 1880 census; age 44 in 1910 census1
Marriagecirca 1904mar 6 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910White Creek, Washington Co., NY, USA, age 44, farmer2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , White Creek, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1088; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 118;
    line 1, dwl 269-204.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , White Creek, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1088; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 118; line 1, dwl 269-204.

Rosa Houghton1

F, #51054, b. between 1863 and 1866

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthbetween 1863 and 1866VT, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.

Julia Houghton1

F, #51055, b. between 1865 and 1868

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birthbetween 1865 and 1868VT, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 12 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, White Creek, Washington Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 101, ED. 156, Sh. 11, Ln. 19.

Eliza Russell1,2,3

F, #51057, b. April 1849, d. 1917

Family: Roswell Houghton b. Dec 1843, d. 1921

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthApr, 1849NY, USA, age 21 in 1870 census; age 31 in 1880 census; age 51 in 1900 census; age 61 in 1910 census1,3
Marriagecirca 1866mar 44 and 44 years; mar 34 years in 1900 census1
1870 Census1870Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 24, a laborer, property $16724
1880 Census1880Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 37, a farmer1,5
1900 Census1900Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 56, a farmer6
1910 CensusApr 18, 1910age 67, a farmer7
Death1917Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA2,3
BurialWalton St. Cemetery, Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Burial ID      393122,3
ParentsDJoseph Russell b. NY, and Sally Sarah Comstock, b. Canada

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 27, ED. 104, Sh. 19, Ln. 3.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Alexandria, Cemetery Incriptions, June 12 2002.
  3. [S1103] A. E., Ellen Bartlett Rogers, Alexandria NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 84.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, Rol 944, p. 78B, line 9, dwl 546-563.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 27, ED. 104, Sh. 19, Ln. 3, dwl 1-1.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Alexandria, Jefferson Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet 7B; line 66, dwl 148-148.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY; Series: T624 Roll: 954 Part: 1, Page: 125A; sheet 2A; line 10, dwl 21-22.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, Rol 944, p. 78B, line 9, dwl 546-563.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Suzi Howard, Aug 4, 2003: Child's Gazetter of Orleans, NY.

George A. Houghton1,2,3

M, #51058, b. 12 June 1874, d. 20 May 1949

Family: Minnie Pollock b. 12 Jun 1874, d. 20 May 1949

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthJun 12, 1874Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 8 in 1880 census; Aug 1872, age 27 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census; age 48 in 1920 census; NY Gen: 18721,3,4
ResearchMarriage Record - Groom: George Houghton Race: white Residence: Omar, Town of Orleans, Jefferson County, New York. Age: 21y Occupation: farmer; Birthplace: Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York Father: Roswell Houghton Mother: Eliza Russell Bride: Minnie Pollock Race: white Residence: Omar, Town of Orleans, Jefferson County, New York. Age: 19y Birthplace: Hammond, St Lawrence County, New York. Father: Washington Pollock Mother: Jane Carpenter Date of Marriage: 4 Jan 1893 Transcribed from clerk records, Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York.
Residence1893Omar, NY, USA
MarriageJan 4, 1893Clayton, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, also Depauville, NY
1900 Census1900Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 27, farmer5
1910 Census1910Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 38, farmer6
1920 Census1920Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 48, farm manager7
DeathMay 20, 1949Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, also Aug 19293
BurialOmar Cemetery, Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 27, ED. 104, Sh. 19, Ln. 3.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Suzi Howard, Aug 4, 2003: Child's Gazetter of Orleans, NY.
  3. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, Cemetery Incriptions H-L, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barorhl.htm, June 12 2002.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.nnygenealogy.com/pages/cemetery/…
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Alexandria, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T623 1041; Page: 60; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 9A; line 16, dwl 188-188.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY;Series: T624 Roll: 954 Part: 1 Page: 136A; sheet 13 A; line 28; dwl 253-257.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1116; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 200; line 3, dwl 31-32.

Fred Ulysses Houghton1,2

M, #51059, b. 26 January 1876, d. 13 June 1941

Family: Addie S. Gould b. 20 Jun 1876, d. 18 Aug 1947

  • Marriage*: Fred Ulysses Houghton married Addie S. Gould on circa 1898 age 22 y at marriage.4,5

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthJan 26, 1876NY, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; age 64 in 1940 census1,3
Marriagecirca 1898age 22 y at marriage4,5
1910 Census1910Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 34, grist miller6
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 42, garage2
1920 Census1920Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 43, unemployed laborer7
1930 CensusApr 4, 1930Jefferson, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 54, a farmer
1940 Census1940Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 64, none8
DeathJun 13, 1941Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3
BurialOmar Cemetery, Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, Burial ID      463304
DuplicateJefferson Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 27, ED. 104, Sh. 19, Ln. 3.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1753743.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Suzi Howard, Aug 4, 2003.
  4. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, Town of Orleans, Jefferson Co., NY, Cemetery Incriptions H-L, Rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barorhl.htm, June 12 2002.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jefferson, Jefferson Co., NY, Alexandria ED 23-5, Sheet 3A, p. 233, line 42, dwl 75-75.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T624_954; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 35; line 32, dwl 10-10.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1116; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 202; line 5, dwl 29-30.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Orleans, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2545; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 23-47; line 18, dwl 22.

Emma Rumble1

F, #51060, b. November 1853, d. 8 December 1911

Family: Richard Phelan Houghton b. 3 Nov 1850, d. 1915

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthNov, 1853NY, USA, age 26 in 1880 census; age 46 in 1900 census; age 55 in 1910 census2,3
Marriage1872mar 38 y in 19102
1880 Census1880Montague, NY, USA, age 28, a farmer2,4
1910 Census1910Denmark, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, age 59, a farmer5
DeathDec 8, 1911NY, USA
BurialSwineburne Cemetery, Denmark, Lewis Co., NY, USA
Research1910 census gives Emma E. as wife; 3 children born; 1 living
ParentsDparents born in NY
ObituaryOn Thursday, December 8th, Mrs.
Emma, wife of Richard P. Houghton,
departed this life at her home on the
Carthage road, after a protracted illness,
at the age of 67 years and 28
days. Mrs. Houghton had long been
a resident of this town and had gained
the respect of all in the community.
She is survived by her husband, four
daughters, Mrs. Martin Baxter, of
West Carthage; Mrs. William Thompson,
of this town; Mrs. Ruby Ferguson
and Miss Emma Houghton, of Carthage;
three sons. Willie Houghton, of
Lowville; Otis Houghton, of Great
Falls. Mont., and Oscar Houghton, of
Carthage; also two brothers, Henry
and Otis Rumble, of Montague. Her
funeral was held Saturday from the
Congregational church at Deer River,
Rev. D. A. Abrams, pastor of the
Baptist church, officiating. Interment
was made in Swinburn cemetery.
http://news2.nnyln.net/lewis-county/search.html

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12761784/person/-187813414
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Montague, NY, Reel 72, Vol. 39, ED. 178, Sh. 10, Ln. 12.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Denmark, Lewis, New York; Roll: T623_1069; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 54; line 64, dwl 64-64.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, NY, Montague, Lewis, New York; Roll: T9_858; Family History Film: 1254858; Page: 272B; Reel 72, Vol. 39, ED. 178, Sh. 10, Ln. 12, dwl 76-72.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Denmark, Lewis Co., NY; Series: T624 Roll: 986 Part: 1 Page: 44; sheet 3B; line 94; dwl 87-88.