Houghton Surname Project

Elsa Clough¹

F, #56641, b. circa 1821

Family: Gerry Houghton b. 1806, d. a 1880

Marriage*: Elsa Clough married Gerry Houghton, son of Nathan Houghton and Patty Crosby, on Mar 24, 1867 at Madison, Somerset Co., ME, USA.^2,1
Divorce*: Elsa Clough and Gerry Houghton were divorced Elsa brought with her a daughter, Jennie L. CLOUGH, from her previous marriage. Gerry and Elsa HOUGHTON divorced before the 1880 census when she and her daughter moved in with her son, Warren Clough:
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS
Census Place: Madison, Somerset, Maine
Source: FHL Film 1254487 National Archives Film T9-0487, p. 383 D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Warren CLOUGH Self M W W 37 ME
Occ: Farmer Fa: ME Mo: ME
Elsie CLOUGH Mother F W W 54 ME
Occ: Keeping House Fa: ME Mo: ME
Jennie F. CLOUGH Sister F S W 18 ME
Occ: At Home Fa: ME Mo: ME.⁴

Jennie L. Clough^2,4 b. b 10 Nov 1861

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Birth

circa 1821

ME, USA, age 49 in 1870 census²

Marriage

Mar 24, 1867

Madison, Somerset Co., ME, USA^2,1

1870 Census

Jun 2, 1870

Madison, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 65, a farmer, property $600; near brother Zalmon³

Divorce

Elsa brought with her a daughter, Jennie L. CLOUGH, from her previous marriage. Gerry and Elsa HOUGHTON divorced before the 1880 census when she and her daughter moved in with her son, Warren Clough:
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS
Census Place: Madison, Somerset, Maine
Source: FHL Film 1254487 National Archives Film T9-0487, p. 383 D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Warren CLOUGH Self M W W 37 ME
Occ: Farmer Fa: ME Mo: ME
Elsie CLOUGH Mother F W W 54 ME
Occ: Keeping House Fa: ME Mo: ME
Jennie F. CLOUGH Sister F S W 18 ME
Occ: At Home Fa: ME Mo: ME⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S601] Family Group Sheet, from Bonnie Parsons, June 23, 2003: Family History of William Sherman Houghton & Abby Emerjane Scott, compiled by Bonnie J. Parsons.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Madison, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 558, Pg. 219, Ln. 28, dwl 28-27.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 558, Pg. 219, Ln. 28, dwl 28-27.
[S415] E-mail from Loretta Beeuwsaert, Apr 24, 2004.

Jennie L. Clough¹

F, #56642, b. before 10 November 1861

Step-father*: Gerry Houghton² b. 1806, d. a 1880
Mother*: Elsa Clough^2,1 b. c 1821

Biography

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Birth

before Nov 10, 1861

ME, USA, age 8 in 1870 census²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Loretta Beeuwsaert, Apr 24, 2004.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Madison, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 558, Pg. 219, Ln. 28, dwl 28-27.

Nancy (?)¹

F, #56643, b. circa 1844

Family: Horatio Houghton b. c 1843

Marriage*: Nancy (?) married Horatio Houghton, son of Zalmon Houghton and Betsey (?).¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1844

ME, USA, age 26 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Madison, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 558, Pg. 221, Ln. 38, dwl 66-66.

Emeline (?)¹

F, #56644, b. between 1832 and 1834

Family: Francis Houghton b. 1829, d. b 1880

Marriage*: Emeline (?) married Francis Houghton.¹

Frank A. Houghton+¹ b. c 1856, d. b 1900

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Birth

between 1832 and 1834

ME, USA, age 38 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census¹

Marriage

1870 Census

1870

Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., ME, USA, property $1500-$900^1,2

1880 Census

1880

Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., ME, USA, age 46, a widow, a house servant³

ParentsD

parents born in ME

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., ME, Reel 536, Pg. 232b, Ln. 35, dwl 945-1116.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Lewiston Ward 1, Androscoggin, Maine; Roll: M593_536; Page: 232B; Image: 469; Family History Library Film: 552035; line 35, dwl 945-1116.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine; Roll: T9_475; Family History Film: 1254475; Page: 304B; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 50, line 36.

George Houghton¹

M, #56645, b. May 1855

Family:

Arthur Houghton¹ b. Oct 1879
John Houghton¹ b. Sep 1881
George H. Houghton¹ b. May 1887
Nancy? Houghton¹ b. Jun 1890
Willie Houghton¹ b. Mar 1894
Edwin Houghton¹ b. Jun 1897

Biography

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Birth

May, 1855

Canada, age 45 in 1900 census^1,2

1900 Census

1900

Greenbush, Alcona Co., MI, USA, age 45, widow, farmer^1,2

ParentsS

parents born in Scotland

Research

Wife born in Canada

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenbush Twp, Alcona Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 1, E.D. 4, S. 1, Ln. 75.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Greenbush, Alcona, Michigan; Roll: T623 698; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4.
line 75, dwl 15-15.

Arthur Houghton¹

M, #56646, b. October 1879

Father*: George Houghton¹ b. May 1855

Biography

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Birth

Oct, 1879

Canada, age 20 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenbush Twp, Alcona Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 1, E.D. 4, S. 1, Ln. 75.

John Houghton¹

M, #56647, b. September 1881

Father*: George Houghton¹ b. May 1855

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Birth

Sep, 1881

Canada, age 18 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenbush Twp, Alcona Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 1, E.D. 4, S. 1, Ln. 75.

George H. Houghton¹

M, #56648, b. May 1887

Father*: George Houghton¹ b. May 1855

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Birth

May, 1887

MI, USA, age 13 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenbush Twp, Alcona Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 1, E.D. 4, S. 1, Ln. 75.

Nancy? Houghton¹

F, #56649, b. June 1890

Father*: George Houghton¹ b. May 1855

Biography

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Birth

Jun, 1890

MI, USA, age 9 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenbush Twp, Alcona Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 1, E.D. 4, S. 1, Ln. 75.

Willie Houghton¹

M, #56650, b. March 1894

Father*: George Houghton¹ b. May 1855

Biography

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Birth

Mar, 1894

MI, USA, age 6 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenbush Twp, Alcona Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 1, E.D. 4, S. 1, Ln. 75.

Edwin Houghton¹

M, #56651, b. June 1897

Father*: George Houghton¹ b. May 1855

Biography

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Birth

Jun, 1897

MI, USA, age 2 in 1900 census¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenbush Twp, Alcona Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 1, E.D. 4, S. 1, Ln. 75.

Josie Huffman¹

F, #56652, b. June 1875, d. 20 December 1951

Family: Harry A. Houghton b. Sep 1870, d. 28 Apr 1944

Marriage*: Josie Huffman married Harry A. Houghton, son of Oscar Houghton and Lydia M. (?), on circa 1894 mar 6 years in 1900 census; age 22 and 21.¹

Clifford A. Houghton¹ b. 3 Oct 1896, d. 22 Apr 1956

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Birth

Jun, 1875

MI, USA, age 24 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1894

mar 6 years in 1900 census; age 22 and 21¹

1900 Census

1900

Roxand, Eaton Co., MI, USA, age 29, saw mill engineer; 2 houses from father^1,2

1910 Census

1910

Roxand, Eaton Co., MI, USA, age 38, odd jobs laborer³

1920 Census

1920

Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 47, house carpenter⁴

1940 Census

1940

Sunfield, Eaton Co., MI, USA, age 70, none⁵

Widow

1950

Death

Dec 20, 1951

Wyoming, MI, USA

ParentsD

father born in MI, mother born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Roxand Twp, Eaton Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 19, E.D. 77, S. 3, Ln. 30.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Roxand, Eaton Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 77; Sheet: 3A; line 30, dwl 56-57.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Roxand, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 93; line 7, dwl 95-96.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan; Roll T625_779; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 90;.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Sunfield, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01747; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 23-26.

Clifford A. Houghton¹

M, #56653, b. 3 October 1896, d. 22 April 1956

Father*: Harry A. Houghton¹ b. Sep 1870, d. 28 Apr 1944
Mother*: Josie Huffman¹ b. Jun 1875, d. 20 Dec 1951

Family 1: Helen J Shults b. c 1894

Marriage*: Clifford A. Houghton married Helen J Shults on May 16, 1917 at Grand Rapids, MI, USA.

Family 2: Bertha Rhowmine b. c 1894

Marriage*: Clifford A. Houghton married Bertha Rhowmine on Jun 17, 1922 age 27 and 28.³

Biography

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Birth

Oct 3, 1896

Muliken, MI, USA, Oct 1895, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1930 census^1,2

Research

1917

Marriage

May 16, 1917

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Mil. Enls

Jun 5, 1917

Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 21, clerk, Gran Rapids Mutual Bldg & Loan; WWI veteran²

Marriage

Jun 17, 1922

age 27 and 28³

1930 Census

1930

Wyoming, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 35, commercial salesman³

1940 Census

1940

Wyoming, MI, USA, age 44, gov. census squad leader⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Wyoming, MI, USA, age 53, tax specialist, accountant

Death

Apr 22, 1956

Charlotte, MI, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Roxand Twp, Eaton Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 19, E.D. 77, S. 3, Ln. 30.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1675758.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Wyoming, Kent Co., Michigan; Roll: 1005; Enumeration District: 145; page 177, sheet 11A; line 38, dwl 52-7-7.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Wyoming Park-Beverly, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01776; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 41-51A.

Harry B. Houghton¹

M, #56654, b. 25 November 1833, d. 22 June 1911

Father*: Luther Houghton¹ b. 7 May 1805, d. 18 Feb 1852
Mother*: Elizabeth Sanford¹ b. 15 Apr 1804, d. 28 Apr 1894

Family: Jane E. Chambers b. 25 May 1834, d. 9 Dec 1904

Marriage*: Harry B. Houghton married Jane E. Chambers on Sep 27, 1857 at Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA.^3,2

Esther M. Houghton⁹ b. 1859, d. 17 Dec 1870
Eliza E. Houghton+³ b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921
William H. Houghton³ b. 21 Sep 1866, d. 21 Dec 1906

Biography

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Birth

Nov 25, 1833

Alleghany Co., NY, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; age 26 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census; Nov 1833, age 66 in 1900 census; age 76 in 1910 census^1,2

Marriage

Sep 27, 1857

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA^3,2

1860 Census

Jun, 1860

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 26, a farmer, property $5000-125; and Eunice Chambers, 19, MI⁴

1870 Census

1870

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 36, a stone mason, property $1500-200⁵

1880 Census

1880

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 46, a farmer⁶

1900 Census

1900

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 66, farming⁷

1910 Census

1910

Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 76, own income; boarder with Mila and Josephine Fuller⁸

Death

Jun 22, 1911

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA²

Burial

Sanford Cemetery, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Tuscola, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M432_356; Page: 464;
line 12, dwl 2019-2023.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 687, p. 25, line 32, dwl 71.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Cohoctah, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M653_552; Page: 337, sheet 95, line 28, dwl 712-703.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 687, p. 25, line 32, dwl 71-71.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cohoctah, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: T9_592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 182; sheet 13, line 18, dwl115-118.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fenton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 11; line 12, dwl 539-539.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Jane E. Chambers^1,2

F, #56655, b. 25 May 1834, d. 9 December 1904

Family: Harry B. Houghton b. 25 Nov 1833, d. 22 Jun 1911

Marriage*: Jane E. Chambers married Harry B. Houghton, son of Luther Houghton and Elizabeth Sanford, on Sep 27, 1857 at Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA.^3,2

Esther M. Houghton¹ b. 1859, d. 17 Dec 1870
Eliza E. Houghton+³ b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921
William H. Houghton³ b. 21 Sep 1866, d. 21 Dec 1906

Biography

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Birth

May 25, 1834

Monroe Co., NY, USA, age 26 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census; May 1834, age 66 in 1900 census^3,2

Marriage

Sep 27, 1857

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA^3,2

1900 Census

1900

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 66, farming⁴

Death

Dec 9, 1904

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA²

Burial

Sanford Cemetery, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 687, p. 25, line 32, dwl 71.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Esther M. Houghton¹

F, #56656, b. 1859, d. 17 December 1870

Father*: Harry B. Houghton² b. 25 Nov 1833, d. 22 Jun 1911
Mother*: Jane E. Chambers² b. 25 May 1834, d. 9 Dec 1904

Biography

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Birth

1859

MI, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census¹

Death

Dec 17, 1870

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 687, p. 25, line 32, dwl 71.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

George William Cook¹

M, #56657, b. 30 July 1853, d. 10 February 1931

Family: Eliza E. Houghton b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921

Marriage*: George William Cook married Eliza E. Houghton, daughter of Harry B. Houghton and Jane E. Chambers, on Nov 14, 1883 at Deerfield, Livingston Co., MI, USA.^2,1

Luella M. Cook³ b. Sep 1884
Oscar W. Cook³ b. Dec 1885
Sydney? R. Cook³ b. Sep 1887
Emegene Cook³ b. Sep 1894
Eliza Cook³ b. Aug 1896
Kenneth Cook b. c 1905

Biography

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Birth

Jul 30, 1853

OH, USA

Marriage

Nov 14, 1883

Deerfield, Livingston Co., MI, USA^2,1

Death

Feb 10, 1931

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Luella M. Cook¹

F, #56658, b. September 1884

Father*: George William Cook¹ b. 30 Jul 1853, d. 10 Feb 1931
Mother*: Eliza E. Houghton¹ b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1884

MI, USA, Sep 1883, age 16 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Oscar W. Cook¹

M, #56659, b. December 1885

Father*: George William Cook¹ b. 30 Jul 1853, d. 10 Feb 1931
Mother*: Eliza E. Houghton¹ b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921

Biography

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Birth

Dec, 1885

MI, USA, age 14 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Sydney? R. Cook¹

M, #56660, b. September 1887

Father*: George William Cook¹ b. 30 Jul 1853, d. 10 Feb 1931
Mother*: Eliza E. Houghton¹ b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1887

MI, USA, age 12 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Emegene Cook¹

F, #56661, b. September 1894

Father*: George William Cook¹ b. 30 Jul 1853, d. 10 Feb 1931
Mother*: Eliza E. Houghton¹ b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1894

MI, USA, age 5 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Eliza Cook¹

F, #56662, b. August 1896

Father*: George William Cook¹ b. 30 Jul 1853, d. 10 Feb 1931
Mother*: Eliza E. Houghton¹ b. 14 Jun 1862, d. 22 Feb 1921

Biography

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Birth

Aug, 1896

MI, USA, age 3 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 46, E.D. 63, S. 5, Ln. 52.

Jesse May Lee^1,2

F, #56663, b. December 1877, d. 5 March 1958

Family: Harvey C. Houghten b. 7 Sep 1876, d. 13 Nov 1959

Marriage*: Jesse May Lee married Harvey C. Houghten, son of Thomas Charles Houghten and Eliza Catherine Besancon, on Jan 25, 1899 mar 1 years in 1900 census.¹

Hazel L. Houghten² b. c 1901
Beatrice May Houghten² b. 20 Aug 1905, d. 8 Apr 1993

Biography

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Birth

Dec, 1877

MI, USA, age 22 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Jan 25, 1899

mar 1 years in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Redford Twp, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 24, farmer; next door to parents^1,3

1910 Census

1910

Redford, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 33, dairy farmer; 2 houses from brother Alvin⁴

1920 Census

1920

Redford, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer; next door to brother Alvin⁵

1930 Census

1930

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 53, bank vice president⁶

1940 Census

1940

Detroit, MI, USA, age 63, undertaking establishment partner⁷

1950 US Census

1950

Detroit, MI, USA, age 73, cemetery superintendent

Death

Mar 5, 1958

^2,8

Burial

Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, Plot: Section 11⁹

ParentsD

parents born in MI in 1910; father born in NJ, mother born in MI in 1910 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Redford, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 87, E.D. 197, S. 10, Ln. 47.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Redford, Wayne Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 197; Sheet: 10A; line 47, dwl 22-215-215.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Redford, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_679; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 303; line 72, dwl 348-352.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Redford, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_821; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 777; line 66, dwl 36-36.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1071; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 877; line 73, dwl 17615-21-21.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01891; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 84-1624.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Harry C. Houghten¹

M, #56664, b. December 1882

Father*: Henry Houghten² b. 21 May 1850, d. 30 Jul 1910
Mother*: Elmira Amanda Hetcher² b. Sep 1852, d. 20 Nov 1930

Family: Hellen O'Neill b. 1885

Marriage*: Harry C. Houghten married Hellen O'Neill on Jun 29, 1904 at Chicago, MI, USA, age 21 & 20; mar 5 y in 1910 census.^3,4

Henry J. Houghten³ b. 6 Feb 1906, d. 4 Sep 1929

Biography

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Birth

Dec, 1882

MI, USA, age 17 in 1900 census; age 27 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1940 census²

Marriage

Jun 29, 1904

Chicago, MI, USA, age 21 & 20; mar 5 y in 1910 census^3,4

1910 Census

1910

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 27, builder's and paver's supplies manufacturer⁵

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 37, electric salesman⁶

1930 Census

1930

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 47, oil burner salesman⁴

1940 Census

1940

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 57, oil refinery company, salesman⁷

1950 US Census

1950

Detroit, MI, USA, age 66, weather strip co. salesman

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 132, S. 12, Ln. 2.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1045; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 337; line 49, dwl 1021-6-10.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_685; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 176;
line 71, dwl 168-121-129.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 19, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_817; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 580; line 9, dwl 318-54-118.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1872; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 84-1074; line 9, dwl 8130.

Ethel I. Houghten¹

F, #56665, b. October 1884, d. 1939

Father*: Henry Houghten² b. 21 May 1850, d. 30 Jul 1910
Mother*: Elmira Amanda Hetcher² b. Sep 1852, d. 20 Nov 1930

Family: Joseph Albright b. 1886

Marriage*: Ethel I. Houghten married Joseph Albright.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct, 1884

MI, USA, age 16 in 1900 census²

Marriage

Death

1939

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 132, S. 12, Ln. 2.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Chester L. Houghten¹

M, #56666, b. 9 July 1887, d. 9 November 1959

Father*: Henry Houghten² b. 21 May 1850, d. 30 Jul 1910
Mother*: Elmira Amanda Hetcher² b. Sep 1852, d. 20 Nov 1930

Family: Leola (?) b. 1888, d. 25 May 1931

Marriage*: Chester L. Houghten married Leola (?) on circa 1905 mar 25 y in 1930 census.³

Virginia Houghten³ b. 1911
Marvin R. Houghten+³ b. 1913, d. 1963
Elizabeth Houghten³ b. 1917
Elmira Houghten³ b. 1917

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 9, 1887

MI, USA, age 12 in 1900 census; age 32 in 1920 census;
age 43 in 1910 census^2,1

Marriage

circa 1905

mar 25 y in 1930 census³

Occupation

1910

city salesman, cement works

Mil. Draft

⁴

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 32, brick manufacturer; two houses from brother Stanley⁵

1930 Census

1930

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 43, tire store proprietor⁶

1940 Census

1940

Detroit, MI, USA, age 51, machinery salesman⁷

Death

Nov 9, 1959

Dearborn, MI, USA^3,1,8

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery, Dearborn, MI, USA⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 132, S. 12, Ln. 2.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1675068.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_810; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 345; line 83, dwl 101-94-110.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1045; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 337; line 53, dwl 1011-7-12.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01864; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 84-805.
[S415] E-mail from Donna Jayne Houghton McCarthy, Sep 30, 2007.

Stanley Robert Houghten¹

M, #56667, b. January 1892, d. 15 August 1952

Father*: Henry Houghten² b. 21 May 1850, d. 30 Jul 1910
Mother*: Elmira Amanda Hetcher² b. Sep 1852, d. 20 Nov 1930

Family: Ila Bell Frace Deming b. 1892, d. 10 Mar 1964

Marriage*: Stanley Robert Houghten married Ila Bell Frace Deming.³

Jenevieve Houghten³ b. 1914, d. 2000
Charles H. Houghten³ b. 31 May 1917, d. May 1965

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jan, 1892

MI, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 28 in 1920 census²

Occupation

1910

bookkeeper, cement works

Marriage

1920 Census

1920

Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 28, near beer manager; and mother in law Lucinda Frace, 77, MI; near brother Chester⁴

Death

Aug 15, 1952

^3,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 132, S. 12, Ln. 2.
[S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_810; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 345; line 71, dwl 105-92-108.

Herbert Houghton¹

M, #56668, b. April 1870

Father*: George Houghton b. 2 Jul 1844, d. 7 Mar 1911
Mother*: Emma Canham² b. 19 Sep 1843, d. 27 Oct 1923

Family: Sophronia Marsh b. Aug 1881

Marriage*: Herbert Houghton married Sophronia Marsh on circa 1897 age 24 and 16.¹

Ellen E. Houghton¹ b. Mar 1900
Herbert Houghton⁵ b. c 1905
Ruby L. Houghton⁴ b. 4 Jun 1912, d. 22 Jul 1991
Opal E. Houghton⁴ b. c 1913

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr, 1870

England, age 4 in 1871 census; age 30 in 1900 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age "55" in 1930 census¹

Immigration

1882

Marriage

circa 1897

age 24 and 16¹

Naturalization

1899

1900 Census

1900

Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 30, farmer^1,3

1920 Census

1920

Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 52, milk laborer⁴

1930 Census

1930

Flint, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 55, a dairy man⁵

ParentsS

parents born in England

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 5, Ln. 74.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 127; line 84, dwl 57-58.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 113; Sheet: 5B; line 74, dwl 96-100.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll T625_798; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 179; line 87, dwl 108-113.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll: 987; Enumeration District: 55; sheet 1B; line 89, dwl 522-18-20.

Frank Houghton¹

M, #56669, b. circa 1857

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth circa 1857 NH, USA, age 13 in 1900 census¹
1870 Census 1870 Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, with Chas. P. Goodrich 47, NH; Saloma Goodrich, 76, NH; and Susan Willard, 32, NH²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 493b, Ln. 11, Dwl 160-160.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , 1870 US Census, Chesterfield, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 493b, Ln. 11, Dwl 160-160.

Abel Houghton^1,2

M, #56670, b. 8 April 1812, d. 30 July 1895

Family: Mary M. Ellis b. c 1821

Marriage*: Abel Houghton married Mary M. Ellis.¹

Hannah M. Houghton¹³ b. c 1839

George E. Houghton⁴ b. c 1843

Adelbert A. Houghton+⁸ b. Jan 1846

Garaphelia Marian Wallace Houghton+⁴ b. 7 Sep 1850, d. 25 Feb 1881

Charles W. Houghton¹ b. c Nov 1859

Biography

Corresponded with author N
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project N
Birth Apr 8, 1812 Thompsonville, CT, USA, dd calc; age 34 in 1850 census; age 47 in 1860 census; age 59 in 1870 census; age 68 in 1880 census; Civil War: 1818; 1910 census of son Abel gives RI¹
Marriage ¹
1850 Census 1850 Smithfield, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 34, weaver; family surname given as Holton³
1860 Census Jun 29, 1860 Keene, Cheshire Co., MA, USA, age 47, factory operative, living with Daniel and Elizabeth B. Ellis, MA, 72, and NH, 76⁴
Mil. Enls 1861 Keene, NH, USA, in the Union Army, age 43, enlisted Oct 23, 1861; must. as musc; disch disability Dec 31, 1862; Unassigned Veteran Res. Corps., a private; and private, company F, 5th NH Infantry, 69th Co., 2nd Battalion, V.R.C;
Houghton, Abel. From Fifth N. H. V; enl. Dec. 22, '63; disch. disab. July 24, '65, Washington, D. C.^5,6,2
1870 Census 1870 Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 59, a huckster, property $1200⁷
1880 Census 1880 Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 68, a day laborer⁸
Residence between 1881 and 1896 Keene, NH, USA, also Gypsum, NH; a teamster⁹
1890 Veterans Census 1890 Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Military service 18 Sep 1861-30 Dec 1863, 2 y-3 m-12 d^10,11
Death Jul 30, 1895 Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 83 y 3 m 22 d
ParentsS parents born in CT¹²
Research Thompsonville, CT, USA, parent?; but dd 3 y before birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 613, Ln. 31, Dwl 395-680.

[S1410] M. A. S. G. Griffin, History of Keene NH, p. 489.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Smithfield Districts 1 and 4, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_843; Page: 407; Sheet 810; line 30, dwl 530-631.

[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 75; line 35, dwl 533-609.

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Year: 1890; Census Place: Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll 40; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 40; line 33, dwl 110

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1890 Veterans Schedules [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 613, Ln. 31, Dwl 395-680.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 140C; Enumeration District: 55; sheet 27; line 7; dwl 274-356.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Keene, New Hmpshire Directory, 1890, Sep. 25, 2001.

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Year: 1890; Census Place: Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll 40; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 40; line 33, dwl 110; 1890 Veterans Schedules [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

[S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 40; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 40.

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T9_761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 117A; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 5, line 21, dwl 42-50.

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Smithfield Districts 1 and 4, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_843; Page: 407; Sheet 810; line 30, dwl 530-631.