Eliza (?)1

F, #71071, b. circa 1834

Family: John Houghton b. c 1833

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Birthcirca 1834Ireland, age 26 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Troy Grove, LaSalle Co., IL, USA, age 27, a farmer, personal property $3001

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Troy Grove, Lasalle Co., IL, p. 861, line 3, dwl 105-105.

Lucy (?)1

F, #71072, b. circa 1807

Family: Lewis Houghton b. 24 Feb 1827

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Birthcirca 1807Canada, age 53 in 1860 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Brookfield, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 33, a farmer, personal property $400; and Philinda D. Moore, 4, IL; Joel N. Moore, 2, IL; infant Moore, 7/12, IL1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Brookfield, LaSalle Co., IL, p. 317, line 39, dwl 3066-3077.

Frederick C. Dayton1

M, #71073, b. circa 1854

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Birthcirca 1854Saratoga Co., NY, USA, age 1 in 1855 census; age 6, IL, in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, p. 216, line 32, dwl 1551-1557.

Sarah Wilson1

F, #71074, b. circa 1835

Family:

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Birthcirca 1835VT, USA, age 25 in 1860 census1
1860 Census1860Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, USA, age 42, a widow; and Sarah Wilson, also a widow1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, p. 98, line 17, dwl 727-679.

Emma B. Wilson1

F, #71075, b. circa 1851

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Birthcirca 1851VT, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, p. 98, line 17, dwl 727-679.

Orrin Hoghton1

M, #71076, b. circa 1832

Family: Jemma (?) b. c 1838

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Birthcirca 1832VT, USA, age 28 in 1860 census1
Marriage2
1860 Census1860Ontario, Knox Co., IL, USA, age 28, a farmer, property $3000-12003
ResearchOntario, IL, USA, 3 houses apart
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox Co., IL, p. 512, line 18, dwl 1295-1295.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox Co., IL, p. 512, line 18, dwl 1295-1295: Index.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M653_195; Page: 512; sheet 177, line 18, dwl 1295-1295.

Jemma (?)1

F, #71077, b. circa 1838

Family: Orrin Hoghton b. c 1832

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Birthcirca 1838IN, USA1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Ontario, Knox Co., IL, USA, age 28, a farmer, property $3000-12002

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox Co., IL, p. 512, line 18, dwl 1295-1295: Index.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M653_195; Page: 512; sheet 177, line 18, dwl 1295-1295.

Frank Hoghton1

M, #71078, b. circa 1858

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Birthcirca 1858IL, USA, age 2 in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox Co., IL, p. 512, line 18, dwl 1295-1295: Index.

William Hoghton1

M, #71079, b. circa 1844

Biography

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Birthcirca 1844VT, USA, age 16 in 1860 census1
1860 Census1860Ontario, Knox Co., IL, USA, age 16, a domestic; three houses from Orrin Hoghton2
ResearchOntario, IL, USA, 3 houses apart

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox Co., IL, p. 512, line 7, dwl 1292-1292.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Ontario, Knox, Illinois; Roll: M653_195; Page: 512; sheet 177, line 7, dwl 1292-1292.

Mary (?)1,2

F, #71080, b. circa 1803

Family: Orson Houghton b. c 1804

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Birthcirca 1803VT, USA, age 47 in 1850 census; age 57 in 1860 census1,2
Marriage1,2
1850 Census1850De Kalb, Saint Lawrence Co., NY, USA, age 47, farmer2
1860 Census1860Amboy, Lee Co., IL, USA, age 56, a teamster, personal property $800; and Martha Jerria, 27, NY; and Albert Jerria, 2, IL1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Amboy, Lee Co., IL, p. 417, line 24, del 1380-1259.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_590; Page: 358; line 17, dwl 103-103.

Hiram Houghton1,2

M, #71081, b. circa 1835

Family: Mary (?) b. c 1847

  • Marriage*: Hiram Houghton married Mary (?) on circa 1865 mar 45 y in 1910 census.3

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Birthcirca 1835NY, USA, age 15 in 1850 census; age 25 in 1860 census; age 73 in 1910 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1865mar 45 y in 1910 census3
1910 Census1910Ursa, Adams Co., IL, USA, age 73, farmer3

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Amboy, Lee Co., IL, p. 417, line 24, del 1380-1259.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M432_590; Page: 358; line 17, dwl 103-103.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ursa, Adams, Illinois; Roll: T624_229; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374242.

Ella V. Houghton1

F, #71082, b. circa 1852

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Birthcirca 1852NY, USA, age 8 in 1860 census1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Amboy, Lee Co., IL, p. 417, line 24, del 1380-1259.

Sally Houghton1

F, #71083, b. circa 1835

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Birthcirca 1835NY, USA, age 15 in 1850 census1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Burritt, Winnebago Co., IL, p. 341B, line 32, dwl 64-64.

Ida Hoghton1

F, #71084, b. circa 1858

Biography

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Birthcirca 1858IL, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 12 in 1870 census2

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Delavan, Tazewell Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 245; Sheet 25A; line 34, dwl 289-207.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Delanau, Tazewell Co., IL, p. 473, Ln. 24, dwl 1615-1615.

Sarah Alford1

F, #71085, b. between 1833 and 1835

Family: Walden E. Houghton b. 3 Nov 1826, d. 1 Apr 1894

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Birthbetween 1833 and 1835England, age 27 in 1860 census; age 36 in 1860 census; age 45 in 1880 census1
MarriageNov 7, 1852Sarah Tatter1
1860 Census1860Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 33, a farmer, property $1200-8001
1870 Census1870Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 43, farmer, Property $2000, $6802

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, p. 643, line 19, dwl 1862-1832.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake, Illinois; Roll: M593_242; Page: 624; line 4, dwl 83-83.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T9_221; Family History Film: 1254221; Page: 512C; Enumeration District: 235; sheet 19, line 13, dwl 177-178.

Minerva H. Houghton

F, #71086, b. 7 October 1853, d. 18 May 1932

Family: Charles Torrey Gray b. 8 Apr 1850, d. 2 Aug 1924

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BirthOct 7, 1853IL, USA, age 6 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census1
MarriageJun 11, 1875Lake Co., IL, USA, Lic 91M2457, Book D, p. 582
Children+1875Walter L Gray 1876–1967
Charles Houghton Gray 1879–1930
Louis Augustus Gray 1882–1931
Alta Pearl Gray 1887–1980
Rollin Walden Gray 1890–1983
Living1894Minerva H. Gray (she appeared to be living in Minnesota when her father died, but at some point moved to South Dakota during probate - per a notarized document in 1896).
DeathMay 18, 1932Codington, SD, USA

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, p. 643, line 19, dwl 1862-1832.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Sarah A. Houghton1

F, #71087, b. circa 1855, d. 1 January 1891

Family: Charles MCready

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Birthcirca 1855IL, USA, age 5 in 1860 census; age 14 in 1870 census; age 24 in 1880 census1
Marriage
Children+Marion H. McCready, Alice H. McCready, Bertha A. McCready, and Florence F. McCready.
DeathJan 1, 1891

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, p. 643, line 19, dwl 1862-1832.

Charles Houghton1

M, #71088, b. circa 1860

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Birthcirca 1860Beardstown, Lake Co., IL, USA, age 2/12 in 1860 census1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Libertyville, Lake Co., IL, p. 643, line 19, dwl 1862-1832.

William Houghton1

M, #71089, b. circa 1842

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Birthcirca 1842PA, USA, age 18 in 1860 census1
1860 Census1860Oneco, Stephenson Co., IL, USA, age 18, a laborer, with A. and Elizabeth Durgis? family1

Citations

  1. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Oneco, Stephenson Co., IL, p. 341, line 9, del 2580.

William A. Lahr1

M, #71091, b. circa 1895, d. 1956

Family: Anna Mae Bishop b. 9 Sep 1902, d. 22 Nov 1985

  • Marriage*: William A. Lahr married Anna Mae Bishop on 1921 age 25 and 17 at marriage.2,1

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Birthcirca 1895Kalkaska, MI, USA, age 35 in 1930 census1
Marriage1921age 25 and 17 at marriage2,1
1930 Census1930Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., CA, USA, age 35, a barber1
Death1956
ParentsSboth parents born in MI

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co. CA, Reel 220, ED 47, SD 2, p. 4B, line 93, dwl 304-121.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Phyllis Wildeman, Jul 13, 2003.

Carol Ann Lahr1

F, #71092, b. 1 December 1936

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BirthDec 1, 1936Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
ResidenceTorrance, CA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Phyllis Wildeman, Jul 13, 2003.

William W. Lahr1

M, #71093, b. circa 1926

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Birthcirca 1926MI, USA, age 3 5/12 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co. CA, Reel 220, ED 47, SD 2, p. 4B, line 93, dwl 304-121.

Joyce M. Lahr1

F, #71094, b. circa 1929

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Birthcirca 1929MI, USA, age 8/12 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co. CA, Reel 220, ED 47, SD 2, p. 4B, line 93, dwl 304-121.

Almon Lewis Houghton1

M, #71095, b. 5 July 1925, d. 30 November 1999

Family: Barbara A. Schroer b. c 1930

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BirthJul 5, 1925IN, USA, age 4 8/12 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census1
Research
Milit-BegJul 1, 1943WWII, Sgt, US Army3
Milit-EndFeb 4, 19463
Marriage19494
1950 US Census1950Long Branch, NJ, USA, age 24, US Armed Forces
DivorceSep, 1972Los Angeles Co., CA, USA4
Residence1998Northridge, CA, USA5
Last Loc22495 Van Buren Boulevard Riverside , CA 92518
DeathNov 30, 1999Northridge, CA, USA1
BurialMar 29, 2000Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Section 45 Site 7891

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
  4. [S1357] Unknown subject unknown record type, by unknown photographer, p. 1894.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  6. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 15 Mar 1958; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Walter F. Houghton1

M, #71096, b. circa 1905

Family: Emma Banes b. c 1906

  • Marriage*: Walter F. Houghton married Emma Banes on circa 1924 marr at age 19 & 18.1

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Birthcirca 1905IN, USA, age 14 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census1
1920 Census1920Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, USA, age 52, divorced, automobile factory laborer3
Marriagecirca 1924marr at age 19 & 181
1930 Census1930Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, USA, age 35, gravel company laborer4
1940 Census1940Monticello, White Co., IN, USA, age 35 WPA laborer5
ParentsSparents born in IN
ResearchLafayette, IN, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Kokomo Ward 5, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_356; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 133;
    line 47, dwl 926-12-12.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Kokomo Ward 5, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T625_438; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 138; line 7, dwl 1630-254-263.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; Enumeration District: 79-10; page 233; sheet 6A; line 9, dwl 1603 1/2-142-143.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Monticello, White, Indiana; Roll: T627_1110; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 91-19; line 74, dwl 626.

Emma Banes1

F, #71097, b. circa 1906

Family: Walter F. Houghton b. c 1905

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Birthcirca 1906IN, USA, age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1924marr at age 19 & 182
1930 Census1930Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, USA, age 35, gravel company laborer3
1940 Census1940Monticello, White Co., IN, USA, age 35 WPA laborer4

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; Enumeration District: 79-10; page 233; sheet 6A; line 9, dwl 1603 1/2-142-143.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Monticello, White, Indiana; Roll: T627_1110; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 91-19; line 74, dwl 626.

Russell Houghton1

M, #71098, b. 26 September 1927, d. 3 October 1998

Family: Virginia Foss

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BirthSep 26, 1927Monon, IN, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1,2
SSN312-20-0079
MarriageJul 1, 1950Michigan City, IN, USA2
DeathOct 3, 1998St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers, Michigan City, IN, USA, age 712
ObituaryOct 4, 1998Michigan, IN, USA, News-Dispatch, The (Michigan City, IN) - October 4, 1998
Deceased Name: Obituaries Russell Houghton
Russell Houghton

Russell Houghton, 71, Michigan City, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 3, 1998) at St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers.

There will not be any visitation. Cremation will take place. The Ott-Haverstock Funeral Home, Michigan City, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Houghton was born Sept. 26, 1927, in Monon, Ind., the son of Walter and Emma Banes Houghton. On July 1, 1950, in Michigan City, he married Virginia Foss, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Jeanette (John) Worek, Michigan City; a son, Phillip Houghton, Houston; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and two brothers, Kenneth Houghton, Monticello, Ind., and Almon Houghton, North Ridge, Calif.

Mr. Houghton was a retired Michigan City Fire fighter with 20 years of service. He also worked for Bloksom & Co.

He was affiliated with the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Mr. Houghton also served in the Merchant Marine. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Christmas in April.

Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity.2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Kenneth Max Houghton1

M, #71099, b. 29 April 1929

Family: Wanetta A. Bush

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BirthApr 29, 1929Monon, White Co., IN, USA, age 11/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1949
Living1998Monticello, IN, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; Roll: 630; p. 6A; ED 79, p. 6A, line 9, dwl 1603 1/2.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Sharon Elaine (?)1,2

F, #71100, b. 27 September 1945, d. 4 January 1991

Family: Ray Neil Houghton Jr b. 17 May 1931, d. 4 Jan 1991

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BirthSep 27, 19451
Marriage
DeathJan 4, 1991Same day as Ray1
BurialJan 11, 1991Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Plot: 41, 2101,2

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.