Milford Jerome Houghton1

M, #88621, b. 22 June 1920, d. 25 March 1993

Family: Elizabeth Eleanor Kemp b. 17 Jan 1917, d. 1 Aug 1994

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BirthJun 22, 1920St. Louis, MO, USA, age 9 10/12 in 1930 census1,2,3
Mil. Serv.U.S. Marines in WWII in the Pacific
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MarriageJun 5, 1941St. Louis, MO, USA2,3
Mil. DraftJul 1, 1941St. Louis, MO, USA, age 21, Occupation: American Manganese Steel Foundry
EducationUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, USA2
OccupationKoch Refrig., president
DeathMar 25, 1993Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Lawrence, KS, USA3
ObituaryMar 27, 1993Lawrence Journal-World (KS) - March 27, 1993
Deceased Name: MILFORD J. HOUGHTON
Milford J. Houghton, 72, Lawrence, died Thursday, March 25, 1993, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. The body was cremated, and no services are planned.

Mr. Houghton was born June 20, 1920, in St. Louis, the son of Milford George and Louise Ferguson Houghton. He grew up in St. Louis and graduated from high school there.

He married Elizabeth Ellinor Kemp on June 5, 1941, in St. Louis. She survives of the home in Lawrence.

He moved to Kansas City in 1958, then to Spring Hill in 1970 and to Lawrence in 1977. He was president of Koch Refrigerators in Kansas City for five years before retiring in 1973.

Mr. Houghton served in the U.S. Marines during World War II.

Other survivors include two sons, Jim, Edgerton, and John, Plano, Tex; a brother, Clark, Osage Beach, Mo; and five grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimers Disease Center at the Kansas University Medical Center, in care of Rumsey Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements.

Copyright (c) 1993, Lawrence Journal-World
BiographyMilford Jerome Houghton was my grandfather (6/22/1920 – 3/25/1993). He went by the nickname “Bud” through most of his life. In high school, he worked stocking shelves during the week and Saturdays. He delivered groceries, and in the summer, worked for the owner who also built houses. He became foreman of the concrete gang and as it was a non-union contractor he was also the night watchman on the job. He later had a newspaper delivery area with about 15 kids working for him. Bud went to college one year and then got married to my grandmother, Elizabeth Kemp.
He was a marine in WW2 and served in the Pacific. He saw a lot of action there, but I was never able to get him to share stories about the war. I think he just wanted to forget it. After returning from the war he needed a job to support his family, so he went to American Car Foundry and stood at the gate to the parking lot. When the boss came and they opened the gate he ran through, went up to the car, and asked for a job which he got. The job was shoveling sand into the molds they use to make castings. He then went to work at the small arms factory in S. Louis where his tool and die ability started to shine. From St. Louis he went to Kansas City. He worked for Pratt & Whitney an air plane engine manufacturer. He ended his career as president of Koch Refrigerators.

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 1240; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 148; line 75, dwl 6246-535-630.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Elizabeth Eleanor Kemp1

F, #88622, b. 17 January 1917, d. 1 August 1994

Family: Milford Jerome Houghton b. 22 Jun 1920, d. 25 Mar 1993

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BirthJan 17, 1917Kansas City, MO, USA, Obit: 17 Jan 19191,2
GraduationWashington University, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA1
Occupationclinical chemist
MarriageJun 5, 1941St. Louis, MO, USA1,2
Living1993Lawrence, KS, USA2
DeathAug 1, 1994Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence, KS, USA, age 752
ObituaryAug 3, 1994Lawrence, KS, USA, Lawrence Journal-World (KS) - August 3, 1994
Deceased Name: ELIZABETH E. HOUGHTON
Elizabeth E. Houghton, 75, Lawrence, died Monday, Aug. 1, 1994, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. The body was cremated and no services were held.

Mrs. Houghton was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of David and Mamie Kemp.

She grew up in Kansas City, Mo., and received two degrees from the University of Missouri.

She moved to Lawrence in 1977. She was active in Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Order of Eastern Star.

She married Milford J. Houghton on June 5, 1941, in St. Louis. He died in 1993.

Survivors include two sons, Jim, Edgerton, and Jon, Leawood; a brother, Thomas Kemp, Prairie Village; and five grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Disease Center at the Kansas University Medical Center. Memorials may be sent in care of Rumsey Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements.

Copyright (c) 1994, Lawrence Journal-World2
ParentsDDavid and Mamie Kemp

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

James Stephen Houghton1

M, #88623, b. 10 February 1942

Family: Lou Cindy Ramsay b. 20 Apr

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BirthFeb 10, 19421
GraduationBaker University, Baldwin City, KS, USA
MarriageMay 1, 19651
Residence1993Edgerton, KS, USA
BiographyMilford Jerome Houghton had two sons. James Stephen Houghton (2/10/1942) and Jon David Houghton (5/12/56). James is my father. He married my mom Lucindy Ramsay (no middle name although some legal documents have her as Lu Cindy Houghton) on 5/1/1965. I was born 6/4/1970 (David Carlyle) and my sister (Deborah Renee) was born 5/22/1973. Debi married Jason Tate Jaeger on 7/29/1995. Trisha Joan Daniels and I married on 12/13/1997. We have three children. Elizabeth Joan (4/12/2002), Markus James (3/31/2004), and Daniel Christopher (7/22/2007). James Houghton taught junior high English and History for a number of years and later became an assistant principal in the Olathe, KS school district. Today, he is in charge of operations for the district. Cindy has taught 2nd grade in Olathe for most of her career. They both graduated from Baker University in Baldwin, KS.Jon Houghton graduated from the University of Kansas and is a businessman. He married Robin Wolkeyon 10/26/1984. They have three living children Danielle Shea (9/18/86), Jordan Lee (8/30/89), and Garrett Michael (3/8/92). They had a son that died at birth. I don’t know his name or date of birth/death.

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Lou Cindy Ramsay1

F, #88624, b. 20 April

Family: James Stephen Houghton b. 10 Feb 1942

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BirthApr 201
GraduationUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, USA, teacher1
MarriageMay 1, 19651

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

David Carlyle Houghton1

M, #88625, b. 4 June 1970

Family: Trisha Joan Daniels

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BirthJun 4, 19701
MarriageDec 13, 19971

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Deborah Renee Houghton1

F, #88626, b. 22 May 1973

Family: Jason Tate Jaeger

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BirthMay 22, 19731
MarriageJul 29, 1995

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Orvalyn Frances Burns1

F, #88627, b. 23 October 1926

Family: Clark Ferguson Houghton b. 1 May 1926

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BirthOct 23, 19261
GraduationWashington University, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, School of Nursing, registered nurse
MarriageSep 2, 19501

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Lynda Beth Houghton1

F, #88628, b. 11 August 1951

Family: Randall Wilson Sherer b. 6 Oct 1954

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BirthAug 11, 19511
GraduationCentral Methodist College, Fayette, MO, USA, teacher
MarriageJun 18, 19771

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Randall Wilson Sherer1

M, #88629, b. 6 October 1954

Family: Lynda Beth Houghton b. 11 Aug 1951

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BirthOct 6, 19541
GraduationUniversity of Missouri, Rolla School of Mines and Metallurgy, Rolla, MO, USA, electrical engineer
MarriageJun 18, 19771

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Deanna Lynn Sherer1

F, #88630, b. 27 September 1980

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BirthSep 27, 19801

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Keith Clark Houghton1

M, #88631, b. 6 October 1953

Family: Vickie Renee Best b. 15 Jan 1955

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BirthOct 6, 19531
GraduationUniversity of Missouri, Rolla School of Mines and Metallurgy, Rolla, MO, USA, metalurgical engineer
MarriageJul 8, 19781

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Vickie Renee Best1

F, #88632, b. 15 January 1955

Family: Keith Clark Houghton b. 6 Oct 1953

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BirthJan 15, 19551
MarriageJul 8, 19781
GraduationNorthwest Missouri State Teachers College, Marysville, MO, USA, teacher

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Jon David Houghton1

M, #88633, b. 12 May 1956

Family: Robin Shawn Wolkey

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BirthMay 12, 19561
GraduationUniversity of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA, business
MarriageOct 26, 19841
Residence1993Plano, TX, USA

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.
  2. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1991_0010.

Kenneth Swanson1

M, #88634

Family: Katherine Marie Houghton b. c 1921

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Monte Swanson1

M, #88635

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Rick Swanson1

M, #88636

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

David Houghton1

M, #88637

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Birth1
Deathat 2 days old1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Chris (?)1

F, #88638

Family: Malcolm Avery Houghton b. c 1926

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Joyce (?)1

F, #88639

Family: Raymond E. Houghton b. 27 Jan 1927, d. 21 Sep 1998

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Ramona Houghton1

F, #88640

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Birth1
GraduationUniversity of Missouri, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, USA

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

David Mark Houghton1

M, #88641, b. circa 1957

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Birthcirca 19572
GraduationSouthern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, USA, drama major1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from David Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Clara? (?)1

F, #88642

Family: Raymond E. Houghton b. 27 Jan 1927, d. 21 Sep 1998

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Frederick E. Brooks1

M, #88643, b. 28 July 1898, d. 29 June 1990

Family: Hazel Ella Houghton b. 2 Nov 1895, d. 15 Aug 1980

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BirthJul 28, 18981
MarriageJun, 19221
DeathJun 29, 1990St. Louis, MO, USA
Occupationteacher

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Marshall Frederick Brooks1

M, #88644, b. 5 April 1923

Family: Bonnie Boone

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BirthApr 5, 19231
Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Bonnie Boone1

F, #88645

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Marsha Lynn Brooks1

F, #88646

Family: Joel Hayward

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Birth1
Marriage1
Occupationteacher

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Wayne Brooks1

M, #88647

Family: Marilyn Mock

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Birth1
MarriageMay 17, 19751
ResidenceIndio, CA, USA, both teachers

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

David Brooks1

M, #88648

Family: Lorna Marie White

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Birth1
MarriageJun, 19791
EducationPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

John Brooks1

M, #88649

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Birth1
EducationUniversity of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO, USA

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.

Robert Lewis Brooks1

M, #88650, b. 3 June 1926, d. 31 August 2013

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BirthJun 3, 19261
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ObituarySep 8, 2013rooks, Dr. Robert L., Sr. formerly of Webster Groves, MO, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the age of 87. Loving father of Susan (Dennis) Sterner, Bob (Karen) Brooks, Geneva (Allan) Melillo and Larry (Wendy) Brooks; cherished grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 5; dear son of the late Fred and Hazel Brooks; loving husband of the late Jean Brooks; dear brother of Marshall (Bonnie) Brooks, Don (Betty) Brooks and the late Stanley (Pat) Brooks. Bob spent 40 years in education serving as an elementary principal in the Cape Girardeau and St. Louis areas, most recently at Bel-Ridge Elementary, from where he retired. Services: Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 4 to 8 pm and funeral service at 10 am on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Gerber Chapel, 23 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - Sunday, September 8, 2013.
Occupationteacher

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Davd Houghton, Nov. 10, 2007, from data supplied by his Uncle Clark Ferguson Houghton.