Clifton Arnold Houghton1,2

M, #73981, b. 21 September 1913, d. 26 January 1996

Family: Mildred Eleanora Laycox b. 4 Apr 1913, d. 1 Jan 1997

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BirthSep 21, 1913Decatur, IL, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census1,2
Education1933Peoria High School, Peoria, IL, USA
MarriageFeb 17, 1934Peoria, IL, USA2
1940 Census1940Creve Coeur, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 26, retail grocery clerk3
1950 US Census1940Creve Couer, IL, USA, age 36, tractor co. assist. foreman
SSNIL, USA, 348-01-9825
DeathJan 26, 1996Pekin Manor, IL, USA2
ObituaryJan 28, 1996Peoria, IL, USA, Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - January 28, 1996
Deceased Name: CLIFTON HOUGHTON SR.
PEKIN -- Clifton Arnold Houghton Sr., 82, of 1520 El Camino Drive, formerly of 24 Rainbow Drive, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday,

Jan. 26, 1996, at Pekin Manor.

Born Sept. 21, 1913, in Decatur to John Cunningham Sr. and Alpha Mae Arnold Houghton, he married Mildred Laycox on Feb. 17, 1934, in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Clifton Arnold Jr. of Antioch and Thomas William of Peoria; one daughter, Barbara DeJaynes of Pekin; three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Dorothy) Hudgens of Peoria, Mrs. Eddie (Marge) Heikens of Normal and Mrs. Gene (Audrey) VanPelt of Grand Rapids, S.D; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters preceded him in death.

He worked at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 33 years, retiring in 1975 as a supervisor in the tool room of Building HH. He was a member of Hilton Masonic Lodge 1143, AF&AM, for more than 49 years. He was a former member of Pekin Country Club.

He also was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Preston- Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Dr. R. David Goodell will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation will be accorded. Burial of ashes will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to his church or to Boys & Girls Club of Pekin.

Copyright (c) 1996 The Peoria Journal Star, Inc.2

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Creve Coeur, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T627_894; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 90-30.

Dorothy Jane Houghton1,2

F, #73982, b. 9 May 1918, d. 17 April 2001

Family: Edward Lee Hudgens b. 7 Aug 1915, d. 30 Sep 2007

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BirthMay 9, 1918Decatur, Mason Co., IL, USA, age 1 2/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census1
MarriageFeb 22, 1936Peoria, IL, USA3
Living1994Peoria, IL, USA
DeathApr 17, 2001Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL, USA2
BurialFon du Lac Township Cemetery, Decatur, Mason Co., IL, USA
ObituaryDorothy Jane Houghton Hudgens born in Decatur to John C. and Alpha Arnold Houghton, she married Edward L. Hudgens on Feb.22, 1936 in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Cynthia "Cyndee" (and Les) Sauder; two sons, Stephen (and Sandy) and the Rev. Lance (and Jacque); two sisters, Audrey (and Gene) VanPelt and Marjorie (and Edward) Heiken; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;and several nieces and nephews.
Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, SD 8, ED 80, sheet 11B, line 62, dwl 321-258-272.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  4. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Russell Rexford Houghton1

M, #73983, b. 29 March 1891, d. 28 September 1975

Family: Anna Rentsch b. 24 Mar 1904, d. 23 Mar 1972

  • Marriage*: Russell Rexford Houghton married Anna Rentsch on Jun 25, 1930.4

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BirthMar 29, 1891Farmdale, IL, USA, Mar 1892, age 9 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1930 census2,3
Research1917
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Farmdale, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 26, a farmer, for father; US Army, cavalry
MarriageJun 25, 19304
1940 Census1940Groveland, IL, USA, age 49, poultry farmer5
Residence1942Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA1
SSN331-12-5347
DeathSep 28, 1975East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA4
ObituaryRussell Rexford Houghton was born at Farmdale May 29, 1891, a son of Isaac and Jane Cunningham Houghton. He married Anna Rentsch at Peoria June 25, 1930 and she preceded him in death on March 23, 1972.
Surviving are a son, Robert; a daughter Mrs. Charles (Jacqueline) Stoecker and four grandchildren.
Two brothers and three sisters are deceased.
He was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army Calvary.
BurialFon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peioria, Tazewell Co., IL, USA

Citations

  1. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 128.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T626_562; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 13; line 87; dwl 260-262.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642745.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00894; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 90-17.

Helen L. Houghton1

F, #73984, b. 26 February 1887, d. 18 December 1978

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BirthFeb 26, 1887Farmdale, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, Feb 1888, age 12 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1930 census1,2
1950 US Census1950Fondulac, IL, USA, age 63, single
DeathDec 18, 19782

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: T626_562; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 13; line 87; dwl 260-262.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Marc Houghton, Sept. 9, 2010.

Audrey Houghton1

F, #73985, b. 10 March 1929, d. 24 October 2022

Family: Gene Van Pelt

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BirthMar 10, 1929IL, USA, age 1 2/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census1
Marriage2
Residence1994Rapid City, SD, USA
LivingOct, 2014AR, USA2
ObituaryMarch 10, 1929 – October 24, 2022

Audrey Elaine Van Pelt passed peacefully surrounded by her family on October 24, 2022, at the Josie Harper Hospice House. She was born in Peoria, IL in 1929, to John and Alpha Houghton. She attended Bradley University, where she met her husband, Gene. He preceded her in death.

After Gene and Audrey married they settled in Omaha, Nebraska, and had three daughters. Because of Gene’s long career with McKesson Drug Co., the family had the opportunity to live in many different states. Each move meant new friends and adventures for the family. Audrey always made the moves go smoothly and always kept busy with church, singing in choir, being a room parent, leading Girl Scout troops, sewing, and supporting her husband in his career.

Later, Audrey was very active with the Questors Antiques Organization, quilting groups, managing a home health care business, and being a patient advocate at a Rapid City hospital.

Audrey was always ready to hop in the car and visit her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, no matter where they lived, enjoying the scenery along the way.

We will remember Audrey for her contagious smile, beautiful voice, her kind and giving heart, her outgoing spirit, and the generous love she gave her family and friends.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; their infant son, Jeffrey; her parents; seven siblings.

She is survived by her children and their spouses: Paula and Myrle Buzzell, Linda Van Pelt-Carr and Michael Carr, and Laura and Brad Peschong; 6 grandchildren: Julie Schreiber, Jeff Buzzell, Tara Pugliese, Greg Vogel, Andrew Peschong and Emma Younie; 11 great-grandchildren: Emily, Sarah, and Jack Schreiber, Nathan and Nicholas Buzzell, Ava, Leah, and William Pugliese, Jillian and Jett Vogel, and Baker Younie.
DeathOct 24, 2022

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T626_549; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 62; line 77, dwl 117-319-398.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jane L. Wing, Dec. 8, 2003.

Bertha A. Houghton1

F, #73986, b. circa 1917

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Birthcirca 1917IL, USA, age 3 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Fondulac, Tazewell Co., IL, USA, age 59, a farmer; and Bertha A., age 3, "daughter"1
ParentsDfather born in IN, mother in IL

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  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fondulac, Tazewell, Illinois, Roll: T625_410, Page: 23 B, ED: 163; line 100, dwl 23-23.

Marjory A. Millett1

F, #73987, b. 14 June 1867

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BirthJun 14, 1867Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Lemuel Millett1

M, #73988

Family: Lettice Chase

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BirthChester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1
MarriageNov, 18911

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Lettice Chase1

F, #73989

Family: Lemuel Millett

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MarriageNov, 18911
Duplicatesame md

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Judson Millett1

M, #73990, b. 26 October 1864

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BirthOct 26, 1864Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Fenwick B. Millett1

M, #73991, b. 23 January 1866

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BirthJan 23, 1866Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Minnie R. Millett1

F, #73992, b. 7 May 1868

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BirthMay 7, 1868Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Nettie M. Millett1

F, #73993, b. 28 August 1870

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BirthAug 28, 1870Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Iram A. Millett1

M, #73994, b. 21 August 1876

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BirthAug 21, 1876Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

William Millett1

M, #73995, b. 1 July 1878

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BirthJul 1, 1878Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Albert Madora Millett1

M, #73996, b. 22 June 1870

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BirthJun 22, 1870Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Edgar Stirling Millett1

M, #73997, b. 8 September 1872

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BirthSep 8, 1872Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Mary Adelia Millett1

F, #73998, b. 18 April 1874

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BirthApr 18, 1874Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Elden St. Clair Millett1

M, #73999, b. 22 May 1877

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BirthMay 22, 1877Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Gertrude Estella Millett1

F, #74000, b. 30 December 1878

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BirthDec 30, 1878Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Lenly Lawrence Millett1

M, #74001, b. 7 February 1880

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BirthFeb 7, 1880Pembroke, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Evelyn Millett1

F, #74002, b. 8 March 1862

Family: Alphonso W. Bennett

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BirthMar 8, 18621
MarriageMar 4, 1880Somerville, MA, USA1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Alphonso W. Bennett1

M, #74003

Family: Evelyn Millett b. 8 Mar 1862

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OriginME, USA1
MarriageMar 4, 1880Somerville, MA, USA1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Sophia Millett1

F, #74004, b. 2 June 1864, d. 16 June 1864

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BirthJun 2, 18641
DeathJun 16, 18641

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Resby S. Millett1

?, #74005, b. 24 July 1875

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BirthJul 24, 1875Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Roscoe L. Millett1

M, #74006, b. 30 August 1878

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BirthAug 30, 1878Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Harold A. Millett1

M, #74007, b. 15 October 1879

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BirthOct 15, 1879Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Francis L. Millett1

M, #74008, b. 17 February 1881

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BirthFeb 17, 1881Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

Charles C. Millett1

M, #74009, b. 24 February 1890

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BirthFeb 24, 1890Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.

John A. Millett1

M, #74010, b. 24 February 1890

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BirthFeb 24, 1890Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada1

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  1. [S199] D. A. Keizer, Houghton Hx & Gen - Keizer, p. 31.