Sarah Jane Houghton1

F, #10531, b. 29 April 1859, d. 1943

Family 1: John Wesley Purdue b. 1856, d. 1915

Family 2: Almonzo Barnes

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BirthApr 29, 1859Constableville, Lewis Co., NY, USA2,3
ResidenceSouth Ripley, NY, USA2
Marriage18762,4
PensionInxJul 5, 1890NY, USA, as minor5
MarriageNov 29, 1916Chautauqua Co., NY, USA3
Burial1943S. Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA4
Death19434
BiographyShe was born and raised in Constableville, Lewis, NY. Jennie but lived with her sister Olive Houghton Reynolds in 1865 in Farmington,Ontario, NY. She lived in South Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married 1)John Wesley Perdue (1856-1915) in 1876 in Chautauqua County, NY. After John’s death, she was with Henry R. Houghton and his wife Effie in 1915 in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married 2) Almonzo Barnes on 29 Nov 1916 in Chautauqua County, NY. They lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY in 1920, but he died before 1930. Jennie was buried at S. Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua, NY next to John Perdue3
ResearchDescendants of John W. Purdue and Sarah Jane Houghton by Gail Houghton Clarke.

i. William Victor Perdue (1877 - 1951) lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. The family lived with his mother until the 1940’s. He married Flora Barnes (1881 1970). He died in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY and they are buried in the Mina Cemetery, Mina, Chautauqua, NY
a. Alma L. Perdue (1900 – 1979) 1910 was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married Walter E. Bronson (1872 – 1971) on Sept. 12, 1917 in Chautauqua County, NY. They lived in Mina, Chautauqua, NY in 1930. They lived in Greenfield, Erie, PA in 1940. They are buried in Lakeside Cemetery Erie, Erie, PA.
1) William Wesley Bronson(1922 – 1967) was born in North East, Erie, PA. He lived in Mina, Chautauqua, NY in 1930. He lived in Greenfield, Erie, PA in 1940. He registered for the draft in WW2. He enlisted in the Army in 1943. He married Marian Kay Hopkins (1923-2003). He lived in Tuscon, Pima, AZ. They are buried in Lakeside Cemetery Erie, Erie, PA.
2) Walter Richard Bronson (1925 – 1992) was born in North East, Erie, PA. He lived in Mina, Chautauqua, NY in 1930. He lived in Greenfield, Erie, PA in 1940. He registered for the draft in WW2. In 1948, he lived in Erie, Erie, PA was married to Bernice T. _______and was a mechanic. He is mentioned in his brother Jack’s obituary. He lived in Tuscon, Pima, AZ and is buried in Southlawn Memorial Cemetery.
3) Floyd Ellsworth Bronson (1928 – 1993). He is mentioned in his brothers’ obituaries. He lived in Mina, Chautauqua, NY in 1930. He lived in Greenfield, Erie, PA in 1940.
He registered for the draft in 1946 when he was living in North East, Erie, PA. He was sentenced to the Western State Penitentiary in Erie, Erie, PA in 1957. He lived in North East, Erie, PA and died there.
4) Donald Bronson (1929 – 2001) is mentioned in his brothers’ obituaries. He lived in Wattsburg, Erie, PA. He lived in Mina, Chautauqua, NY in 1930. He lived in Greenfield, Erie, PA in 1940. He died in Harborcreek, Erie, PA.
5) Melvin A. Bronson (1935-1982) served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. He married Carolyn Harmon. He lived in North East, Erie, PA and was the father of 3 children.
He died in Union City, Erie, PA and is buried in the Grahamville Cemetery in North East, Erie, PA.
6) Leonard A. Bronson (1936 – 1991) He is mentioned in his brothers’ obituaries. He lived in French Creek, Chautauqua, NY.
7) Jackson Paul (“Jack”) Bronson (1937–2015) was born in Erie, PA. He married Georgia Pound ( - 1998) in 1973. He lived in Harborcreek, Erie, PA and owned an auto radiator and air conditioning shop in Erie, Erie, PA. They are buried in the Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery in Erie, Erie, PA.
b. Edwin Wesley(“Ed”) Perdue (1902 - 1978) was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He was a farm laborer. He registered for the WW2 draft. He married Martha S. Luke-Sprecht (1885-1967). They lived in North East, Erie, CA with Martha’s daughter, Louvinia. He died in Polk County, FL.
c. Gladys Lucy Perdue (1906 – 1997) was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married Elmer Gibbens. They lived in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY. She lived in Jamestown, Chautauqua, NY. She is buried in the Mina Cemetery in Mina, Chautauqua, NY.
1) Eva Gibbens (1925 - 2012) grew up in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY. She is mentioned in her sister’s obituary. She married 1) Jesse Foster. She married 2) George Fred Truesdale (1931 – 2001). She lived in Terre Haute, Vigo, IN. Eva and George are buried at New Harmony Cemetery, Prairietown, Vigo, IN.
2) Elmer William Gibbens (1927 - ) grew up in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY. He registered for the draft in WW2. He married Frances E Bennett (1931 – 1999) on May 17, 1947.
He is mentioned in his sister’s obituary. They lived in Jamestown, Chautauqua, NY. They are buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Jamestown, Chautauqua, NY.
3) Anna Marie Gibbens (1930 - ) grew up in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY. She married 1) B. Chester Foster on June 18, 1948 in Mina, Chautauqua, NY. She is mentioned in her sister’s obituary. She married 2) Mr. Forinash and lived in West Virginia.
4) Andrew Lewis Gibbens (1931 – 2008) ) grew up in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY. He was an Army Sergeant during the Korean War. He married Elsie Marietta Bock (1923 – 1994).
He is mentioned in his sister’s obituary and died in Blountstown, Calhoun, FL. He is buried in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard, FL.
5) Flora Margaret/Minnie Gibbens (1933 – 2003) grew up in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY. She married Buddy R. Rolph on March 14, 1952 in Ellicot, Chautauqua, NY.
They divorced in 1986 in Hillsborough County, FL. She lived in Jamestown, Chautauqua, NY. She is buried in the Mina Cemetery in Mina, Chautauqua, NY.
6) Edwin Roger Gibbens (1937 - 2014) grew up in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY.
He married 1) Elaine F Gierlinger on Feb. 21, 1957. He married 2) Deborah Dickinson on Sept. 1, 1989 in Forestville, Chautauqua, NY. He lived in Forestville, Chautauqua, NY.
He is mentioned in his sister’s obituary.
7) Ellsworth A. Gibbens (1938 - ) was born in Jamestown, Chautauqua, NY. He grew up in Ellery, Chautauqua, NY. He is mentioned in his sister’s obituary. He lived in Florida.
d. Robert Harry Perdue (1910 - 1986) was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He married Mabel Foster on May 16, 1932 in Chautauqua County, NY. He registered for the WW2 draft and was working for the Welch’s Grape Juice Company. He died in North East, Erie, PA.
1) Lois Perdue (1933 - )grew up in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.
2) Fern Ann Perdue (1934 – 1999) grew up in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married 2) Milton V. Adams (1931 – 1964) on Oct. 18, 1952 in French Creek, Chautauqua, NY
They lost a premature baby boy in 1954. She married 1) Robert Bryce Leek before Jan. 1960. They divorced on Dec. 21, 1971 in Miami, Dade, FL She married 3) Mr. Kramer before April 1972. She is buried in Mina Cemetery. Mina, Chautauqua, NY.
3) Ruth Perdue (1936 - ) grew up in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.
4) Edna Perdue (1938 - ) grew up in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.
5) Robert Harry (“Pete”) Perdue, Jr. (1941 – 1997) died in Lawrence Park, Erie, PA and is buried in the Mina Cemetery, Mina, Chautauqua, NY.
e. John Almanzo Perdue (1914 - 1979) He grew up in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He registered for the WW2 draft. He married Beatrice Stone on Sept. 24, 1934 in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He died in North East, Erie, PA.

iii. Walter R. Perdue (1879 – 1951) grew up in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. In 1910 the family was living in Oakland, Douglas, OR where Walter worked in a sawmill.
He married Elizabeth May (“Lizzie”) Thorpe (1873- 1946) on 1 Feb 1899 in Volusia County, FL. In 1915 and 1920 they lived in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.
He registered for the draft in WW1. In 1940, they lived in Portland, Chautauqua, NY. He registered for the draft in WW2. They are buried in Union Cemetery in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.
a. Olive Mae Perdue (1900 – 1972) was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. In 1910 she was living in Oakland, Douglas, OR. In 1915 and 1920 she lived in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY. She married Clebert A. Hunt on 1 Jan 1921 in Chautauqua County, NY. In 1930 and 1940 they were in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY. She is buried in Union Cemetery in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.
b. Gerald E. Perdue (1904 - 1979) was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He married Alta Davenport (1905-1979) on Sept. 8, 1923 in Chautauqua County, NY.
They are buried in Northville Cemetery in North East, Erie, PA.
1) Gerald Guy Perdue (1924 – 2003) is mentioned in his father’s obituary.
2) Coramae E. Perdue (1925 – 2008) ) is mentioned in her father’s obituary.
3) Lois O. Perdue (1927 – 2005) ) is mentioned in her father’s obituary.

iv. Fredrick Henry (“Fred”) Perdue (1883 - 1950) lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He registered for the WW1 draft. He was married to Cora Isabel Seeley(1883 - 1952). He registered for the WW2 Draft and said he was a farmer. He died in Harborcreek, Erie, PA of heart failure.
a. Russell Ellsworth Perdue (1907 - 1991) lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He registered for the draft in WW2. He married Virginia Walker (1910 – 1972). He died in Orange County, FL. They are buried in Levant Cemetery, Poland, Chautauqua, NY.
b. Kenneth SeeleyPerdue (1912 - 2000) lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He registered for the draft in WW2. He married Clarissa Hinkson (1918 – 2003).
They are buried at the Hillsboro Cemetery in Hillsborough County, FL They lived in Lakeland, Polk, FL.

v. Harry Wesley Perdue (1891 - 1961) He lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY through 1915. He married Lottie May Chase on August 26, 1910 in Chautauqua County, NY.
He register for the draft in WW1. They were in North East, Erie, PA in 1920. They were in Portland, Chautauqua, NY in 1925. They were in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1930 and 1940.
a. Evelyn Perdue (1912 - 1978) she was in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY through 1915. She was in North East, Erie, PA in 1920. She was in Portland, Chautauqua, NY in 1925. She married Walter Lothrup Lehman (1902 – 1964) on March 1, 1929 in Chautauqua County, NY. They were in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1930 and 1940. They are buried in the Westfield Cemetery, Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.
1) Gordon Walter Lehman (1929 - 2003). He was in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1930 and 1940. He married Dorothy A. Oseen (1931 – 1955) on July 18, 1953 in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY. They are buried in the Westfield Cemetery in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.
2) Harold Lehman (1932 - 2003). He was in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1940. He married Betty Warner on July 8, 1950 in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY. They are buried in the Westfield Cemetery in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.
3) Elvira Lehman (1935 - ) She was in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1940. She married Kenneth Eldridge on May 28, 1955 in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY.
b. Stanley Perdue (1918 - ) He was in North East, Erie, PA in 1920. He was in Portland, Chautauqua, NY in 1925. He was in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1930 and 1940.
c. George Conley Perdue (1920 - 2008). He was in North East, Erie, PA in 1920. He was in Portland, Chautauqua, NY in 1925. He was in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1930 and 1940. He died in Falconer, Chautauqua, NY.He is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Jamestown, Chautauqua, NY.
d. Harry Wesley Perdue, Jr. (1925 - ) He was in Portland, Chautauqua, NY in 1925. He was in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1930 and 1940.
e. Melvin Leigh Perdue (1929 - ) He was in Westfield, Chautauqua, NY in 1930 and 1940. He married Alice F. Robbins (1930 – 1990) on August 28, 1951 in Chautauqua, Chautauqua, NY. He died in Mayville, Chautauqua, NY. They are buried in the Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, Chautauqua, NY.3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2023.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  5. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.

Walter S. Reynolds1

M, #10532, b. 13 November 1839, d. 4 May 1915

Family: Olive L. Houghton b. 22 Nov 1844, d. 17 Aug 1910

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BirthNov 13, 1839Macedon, NY, USA2
Occupationan engineer
Marriage2
ResidenceShortsville, NY, USA2
DeathMay 4, 1915Canandaigua, NY, USA
BurialBrookside Cemetery, Shortsville, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2017s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.

Harriet Chase1

F, #10533, b. 24 April 1843, d. 23 September 1905

Family: Franklin Jerome Houghton b. 14 May 1846, d. 20 May 1903

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BirthApr 24, 1843Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, JWH: gives as dd; age 27 in 1870 census; age 36 in 1880 census; Apr 1842, age 58 in 1900 census; age 76 in 1920 census2
MarriageSep 9, 18692
Census1875Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 29, farmer
1880 Census1880Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 33, a farmer3,4
1900 Census1900North East, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 54, pension attorney5,6
PensionInxJun 12, 1903PA, USA, as widow
DeathSep 23, 1905North East, PA, USA
BurialNorth East Cemetery, North East, PA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2018s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 10, ED. 69, Sh. 34, Ln. 49.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 10, ED. 69, Sh. 34, Ln. 49, sheet 34, line 49, dwl 18-18.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 86.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , North East, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1409; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 118; line 36, dwl 156-167.

Effie A. Rhinehart1

F, #10534, b. January 1853, d. 10 October 1942

Family: Henry Richardson Houghton b. 24 Apr 1849, d. 30 Mar 1937

Biography

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BirthJan, 1853Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 27 in 1880 census; age 47 in 1900 census; age 57 in 1910 census; age 66 in 1920 census; age 77 in 1930 census; age 87 in 1940 census; PA in 1920 census of son Leon2,1
MarriageNov 5, 1873Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA3,1
1880 Census1880Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 31, a farmer2,4
1900 Census1900Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 51, farmer5
1910 Census1910Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 61, fruit farmer6
1920 Census1920Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 71, farm laborer7
1930 Census1930Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 80, farmer8
DeathOct 10, 1942
BurialQuincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, NY, USA
ParentsDJames Rhinehart and Jane Sinder, b. in England; 1930 census gives father as born in NY1,7

Citations

  1. [S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 10, ED. 69, Sh. 39, Ln. 4.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, Roll: T9_816; Family History Film: 1254816; Page: 42C; Enumeration District: 69; Reel 72, Vol. 10, ED. 69, Sh. 39, Ln. 4, dwl 6-6.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 123; Sheet 11B; line 76, dwl 277-281.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T624_930; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 183; line 62, dwl 207-208.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T625_1092; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 184; line 24, dwl 239-261.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 1414; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 94; Image: 256.0; FHL microfilm: 2341149; line 71, dwl 124.

Lafayette Osborne1

M, #10535

Family: Lena Houghton b. 16 Jul 1862, d. 25 Mar 1914

Biography

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Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2020s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Bertram Osborne1

M, #10536, b. 20 October 1900

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BirthOct 20, 19002

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2020c.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.

Alonzo Dumont Carris1

M, #10537, b. 14 April 1837, d. 19 March 1913

Family: Ellen J. Houghton b. 25 Aug 1853, d. 16 Oct 1887

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BirthApr 14, 18371
MarriageNov 19, 18672,1
OccupationHe was a farmer in Ripley. He moved to North East, Erie, PA by 19003
DeathMar 19, 19131
BurialMar 22, 1913S. Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA
BiographyAlonzo grew up in and was a farmer in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. Alonzo registered for the Civil War draft. There is no evidence that he actually served. He was partners with his brother-in-law, Henry Houghton in 1873. Nellie was buried on Oct 19, 1887 at S. Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. Alonzo married 2) Theresa Worster on Dec. 30, 1888 in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. Alonzo and Theresa were in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY in 1892. Alonzo moved to North East, Erie, PA by 1900. Teresa was living with the Worster family. He was living with Rosa and his mother. Alonzo died in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY and is also buried at the South Ripley Cemetery in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY4
NoteAge 75y 11m 25d married Ellen HOUGHTON, who died 1887; son of Dewitt and Emeline DUMONT whose burial place is unknown. Wife is called Nellie in 1880 Ripley census
family is
Alonzo Carris 43
Nellie Carris 28
Arthur Carris 7 b here
May Carris 5
Emma Carris 2
there were 2 more children later,
Edgar Delos Carris
Birth: 01 Dec 1881
Death: 01Aug1968

Rena Madeline Carris
Birth: 9 Jun 1885

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Ellen Caris1

F, #10538, b. 1887

Biography

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Birth1887
DeathShe may have died at the same time as her mother.

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2021c.

John Wesley Purdue1,2

M, #10539, b. 1856, d. 1915

Family: Sarah Jane Houghton b. 29 Apr 1859, d. 1943

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Birth18562
Marriage18763,2
Death1915NY, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2023s, 507.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.

Asa Richardson Fitch1

M, #10540, b. 6 December 1847, d. 25 September 1858

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BirthDec 6, 1847North Bay, Oneida Co., NY, USA, JWH: 16 Dec 18482,3
DeathSep 25, 1858North Bay, Oneida Co., NY, USA, JWH: 15 Sep2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2024.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S1015] John T. Fitch Descendants of the Rev. James Fitch, p. 266.

Sarah Phoebe Fitch1

F, #10541, b. 18 May 1849, d. 24 May 1849

Biography

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BirthMay 18, 1849North Bay, Oneida Co., NY, USA2,3
DeathMay 24, 1849North Bay, Oneida Co., NY, USA, age 1 week2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2025.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S1015] John T. Fitch Descendants of the Rev. James Fitch, p. 266.

Urvilla Isabel Fitch1

F, #10542, b. 21 April 1850

Family: John Campbell Brown b. 23 Nov 1850

Biography

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BirthApr 21, 1850North Bay, Vienna, Oneida Co., NY, USA2,1
MarriageDec 8, 1871North Bay, Oneida Co., NY, USA, JWH: 16 Dec2,3
ResidenceForestburg, Sanborn Co., SD, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1015] John T. Fitch Descendants of the Rev. James Fitch, p. 266.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  3. [S1015] John T. Fitch Descendants of the Rev. James Fitch, p. 677.

Euphrasia Cornelia Fitch1,2

F, #10543, b. 17 November 1867, d. 14 March 1948

Family 1: Nathan Jeaquay b. 1865

  • Marriage*: Euphrasia Cornelia Fitch married Nathan Jeaquay on Jul 16, 1889.3,1

Family 2: William H. Pollard

Biography

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BirthNov 17, 1867North Bay, Oneida Co., NY, USA3,1
MarriageJul 16, 18893,1
NoteShe lived in Onondaga County, NY and Lenawee
County MI. In 1910, Lydia was living with her grandsons, Charles and Elmer
Jaquays in Dewitt, Onondaga, NY. Euphrasie died in Toledo, Lucas, OH.
Marriage4
ResidenceLittle Falls, Herkimer Co., NY, USA1
DeathMar 14, 1948Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1015] John T. Fitch Descendants of the Rev. James Fitch, p. 266.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2027.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://awt.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  5. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, fttp://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pamrob/dat54.html, July 29, 2002.

John Campbell Brown1,2

M, #10544, b. 23 November 1850

Family: Urvilla Isabel Fitch b. 21 Apr 1850

Biography

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BirthNov 23, 18502
MarriageDec 8, 1871North Bay, Oneida Co., NY, USA, JWH: 16 Dec3,2
ResidenceForestburg, Sanborn Co., SD, USA3
ParentsSMark and Marietta Brown of Vienna, NY2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2026s.
  2. [S1015] John T. Fitch Descendants of the Rev. James Fitch, p. 677.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.

Nathan Jeaquay1

M, #10545, b. 1865

Family: Euphrasia Cornelia Fitch b. 17 Nov 1867, d. 14 Mar 1948

Biography

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Birth18652
MarriageJul 16, 18893,4
ResidenceLittle Falls, NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457 #2027s.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, fttp://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pamrob/dat54.html, July 29, 2002.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.
  4. [S1015] John T. Fitch Descendants of the Rev. James Fitch, p. 266.

Fanny Eliza Houghton1

F, #10546, b. 1 July 1860, d. 1 October 1920

Family: Andrew A. Foster

Biography

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BirthJul 1, 1860NY, USA, age 10 in 1870 census2
MarriageDec 23, 1880Poweshiek Co., IA, USA2
No Childrn3
ResidenceGrinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, USA3
DeathOct 1, 1920
BurialHazelwood Cemetery, Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, USA
BiographyGail Clarke: Fanny Eliza Houghton (1860 - 1920) married Andrew A. Foster (1851 - 1923), on Dec. 23, 1880. He was a student of Grinnell College and a successful businessman
in Grinnell who, for a time, was a partner in the hardware business with Ithiel S. Bailey. He also sold livestock and had a good farm outside of Grinnell. They were
members of the Congregational Church, where Andrew was a trustee for several years. He also was on the Grinnell City Council and was a member of the Elks
Lodge. They belonged to the Congregational Church, and he was a member of the church Board of Trustees. Their home was destroyed in the tornado of 1882. Fannie
and Andrew had no children of their own, but had an adopted daughter named Lily. Fannie provided the information for her father's death certificate. Fannie herself died
of cancer. She and her husband, Andrew Foster, were prominent Grinnell, IA residents.4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2028.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Lona Aldrich, Mar 2, 2004.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.

John Nelson Houghton1,2,3

M, #10547, b. 4 April 1868, d. 10 March 1941

Family: Katherine Parsons b. Oct 1869, d. 1950

Biography

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BirthApr 4, 1868NY, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; Apr 1868, age 32 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census; age 72 in 1940 census4,5
MarriageAug 12, 1891Grinnell, IA, USA4
1900 Census1900Grinnell, Poweshick Co., IA, USA, age 32, hardware clerk2,6
1910 Census1910Fancher, Ramsey Co., ND, USA, age 42, farmer7
1920 Census1920Clearwater, Wright Co., MN, USA, age 51, farmer8
1930 Census1930Clearwater, Wright Co., MN, USA, age 62, farmer9
1940 Census1940Ashland, WI, USA
DeathMar 10, 1941Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 725
BurialInglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
BiographyGail Clarke: John Nelson Houghton (1868 - ) lived in Edmore, Ramsey, ND and then Annandale, Wright MN. He married Catherine Parsons on Aug. 12, 189110

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2029.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 66, E.D. 99, Sh. 20, Ln. 84.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Lona Aldrich, Feb. 29, 2004.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 20B; line 84, dwl 464-486.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fancher, Ramsey, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1146; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 161;
    line 13, dwl 22-22.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota; Roll T625_867; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 86; line 27, dwl 29-29.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340871.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.

Andrew A. Foster1

M, #10548

Family: Fanny Eliza Houghton b. 1 Jul 1860, d. 1 Oct 1920

Biography

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MarriageDec 23, 1880Poweshiek Co., IA, USA2
No Childrn3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2028s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Lona Aldrich, Mar 2, 2004.

Katherine Parsons1

F, #10549, b. October 1869, d. 1950

Family: John Nelson Houghton b. 4 Apr 1868, d. 10 Mar 1941

Biography

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BirthOct, 1869NY, USA, age 30 in 1900 census; age 40 in 1910 census; age 49 in 1920 census; age 70 in 1940 census2
MarriageAug 12, 1891Grinnell, IA, USA3
1900 Census1900Grinnell, Poweshick Co., IA, USA, age 32, hardware clerk2,4
1910 Census1910Fancher, Ramsey Co., ND, USA, age 42, farmer5
1920 Census1920Clearwater, Wright Co., MN, USA, age 51, farmer6
1930 Census1930Clearwater, Wright Co., MN, USA, age 62, farmer7
1940 Census1940Ashland, WI, USA
Death1950Benton Co., MN, USA8
ParentsDparents born in NY in 1900 census; father born in Canada, mother born in NY in 1910 census

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lona Aldrich, Feb. 29, 2004.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 66, E.D. 99, Sh. 20, Ln. 84.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 20B; line 84, dwl 464-486.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fancher, Ramsey, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1146; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 161;
    line 13, dwl 22-22.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota; Roll T625_867; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 86; line 27, dwl 29-29.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clearwater, Wright, Minnesota; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340871.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clark, Nov. 10, 2020.

Esther Katherine Houghton1

F, #10550, b. 5 July 1892

Family: Robert Agnew

  • Marriage*: Esther Katherine Houghton married Robert Agnew on 1919.1

Biography

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BirthJul 5, 1892Grinnell, IA, USA, Jul 1892, age 7 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; JWH: 5 Jul 18932,3,1
Marriage19191

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lona Aldrich, Feb. 29, 2004.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 66, E.D. 99, Sh. 20, Ln. 84.

Clarence Richardson Houghton1,2

M, #10551, b. 26 August 1872, d. 19 September 1882

Biography

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BirthAug 26, 1872Kirksville, MO, USA, age 7, IA, in 1880 census; Dutton: MO3,4
DeathSep 19, 1882Kirksville, MO, USA, JWH: 19 Sep 18723,5
BurialCater Cemetery, Adair Co., MO, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2030.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://awt.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: T9_362; Family History Film: 1254362; Page: 517C; Enumeration District: 189;.
  5. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Arthur James Houghton1

M, #10552, b. 6 July 1874, d. 6 December 1902

Biography

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BirthJul 6, 1874Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; Jul 1874, age 25 in 1900 census; Dutton: MO2,3,4,5
1900 Census1900Sterling Twp, Rice Co., KS, USA, age 25, a finisher; a boarder with Albert Snoop3,6
DeathDec 6, 1902Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, USA5
BurialCater Cemetery, Adair Co., MO, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2031.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Sterling Twp, Rice Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 44, E.D. 232, Sh. 6, Ln. 71.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , hattp://awt.ancestrylibrary.com: Dick Dutton's master file.
  5. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Sterling, Rice Co., Kansas; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 232; Sheet 6B; line 71, dwl 113-163.

Henderson W. Houghton1

M, #10553, b. 8 May 1876, d. 13 March 1908

Family: Maggie M. Englehart b. 15 Sep 1877, d. 16 Feb 1959

  • Marriage: Henderson W. Houghton married Maggie M. Englehart on circa 1896 mar 4 years in 1900 census.6

Biography

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BirthMay 8, 1876Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; May 1876, age 24 in 1900 census; Dutton: MO2,3,4,5
DeathMar 13, 1908Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, USA5
BurialCater Cemetery, Adair Co., MO, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2032.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: T9_362; Family History Film: 1254362; Page: 517C; Enumeration District: 189;.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , hattp://awt.ancestrylibrary.com: Dick Dutton's master file.
  5. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Kirkville, Adair Co., Missouri; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 3; Sheet: 16B; line 97, dwl 301-370-401.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 3; Sheet: 16B; line 97, dwl 301-370-401.

Jesse Jennette Houghton1

F, #10554, b. 5 February 1879, d. 6 May 1961

Family: Perry Castor Wimer b. 22 Apr 1879, d. 17 Nov 1933

Biography

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BirthFeb 5, 1879Kirksville, MO, USA, age 2, IA, in 1880 census; Dutton: MO2,3
MarriageFeb 5, 1902New Sharon, IA, USA
DeathMay 6, 1961New Sharon, IA, USA
ResearchThe Waymert, Weimert, Weimer Familits First Settled in Carrol County, MD, in the late 1770s

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2033.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , hattp://awt.ancestrylibrary.com: Dick Dutton's master file.

Minnie Sarah Houghton1

F, #10555, b. 13 January 1881, d. 6 January 1920

Family 1: Charles Edmund Otto b. 31 May 1873, d. 25 Jan 1951

Family 2: Charles A. Pos b. 1869, d. 1952

Biography

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BirthJan 13, 1881Grinnell, IA, USA, JWH: 13 Jan 18912,3
Marriage
Marriage19154
DeathJan 6, 1920Kirksville, MO, USA
BurialCater Cemetery, Adair Co., MO, USA
Biographylived in Pella Ward 2, Marion, IA and New Sharon, IA. She also was married to Robert Reed5

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2034.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , hattp://awt.ancestrylibrary.com: Dick Dutton's master file.
  4. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Sep 24, 2020.

Ellis H. Whittum1

M, #10556, b. 9 March 1875

Biography

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BirthMar 9, 18752

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2035.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.

Hattie Edith Whittum1

F, #10557, b. 9 February 1876

Biography

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BirthFeb 9, 1876MA, USA, age 34 in 1910 census2,3
Occupation'Graduated nurse, Hahneman Hospital, Worcester, Mass.'

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2036.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_631; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 1856; line 16, dwl 2-258-312.

Alonzo M. Whittum1

M, #10558, b. 2 November 1879

Family: Priscilla Agnes Haley

Biography

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BirthNov 2, 18792
Marriagecirca Nov 7, 1903JWH: 1803 given2
ResidenceSt. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, 5201 Page Ave.2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2037.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.

Fredrick Ernest Whittum1

M, #10559, b. 10 July 1881

Family: Mabel (?) b. c 1885

  • Marriage*: Fredrick Ernest Whittum married Mabel (?) on circa 1907.3

Biography

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BirthJul 10, 1881MA, USA, age 28 in 1910 census2,3
ResidenceWorcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, 2 Nelson Place2
Marriagecirca 19073
1910 Census1910Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 28, envelope cutter; and uncle George W. Houghton, age 70, widowed3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2038.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 1, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_631; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 1856; line 16, dwl 2-258-312.

Warren Carrollton Whittum1

M, #10560, b. 24 December 1883

Biography

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BirthDec 24, 18832
ResidenceWorcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458 #2039.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 458.