Sarah Smith1

F, #32011, d. 23 January 1810

Family: William Sawyer Jr. b. c 1711, d. 14 Jul 1794

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MarriageJul 7, 1748Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2,3
DeathJan 23, 18102
ParentsDRichard and Abigail Smith and widow of Mr. Sawtell

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Robert Caldwell, May, 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, to Charles J. Vella from Robert Caldwell, May, 1998.
  3. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 201.
  4. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 117.

Elbert Houghton1

M, #32012, b. between 1790 and 1799, d. before 1879

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Birthbetween 1790 and 1799age 40-50 in 1840 census
1840 Census1840Montgomery, Somerset Co., NJ, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)2
Will1875Mercer, NJ, USA, NJ Wills: 3067K1
Deathbefore 18791
Estate1879Mercer, NJ, USA1
ResearchNJ, USA, see son Elbert Houghton Hunt

Citations

  1. [S215] Stryker-Rhoda, New Jersey Wills, p. 794.
  2. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: 259; Page: 128.

John Houghton1

M, #32013, d. before 1863

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Deathbefore 1863NJ, USA1
Estate1863Mercer, NJ, USA, NJ Wills: 1448k, Inv.1

Citations

  1. [S215] Stryker-Rhoda, New Jersey Wills, p. 794.

Margaret Houghton1

F, #32014, d. circa 1838

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Deathcirca 1838NJ, USA
Estate1838Mercer, NJ, USA, NJ Wills: 11K, Inv.1

Citations

  1. [S215] Stryker-Rhoda, New Jersey Wills, p. 794.

Sarah A. Houghton1

F, #32015, d. circa 1892

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Deathcirca 1892NJ, USA
Estate1892Mercer, NJ, USA, NJ Wills: 4972K. Inv.1

Citations

  1. [S215] Stryker-Rhoda, New Jersey Wills, p. 794.

Barnard Houghton1

M, #32016

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Will1889Middlesex, NJ, USA, NJ Wills: 15884I1

Citations

  1. [S215] Stryker-Rhoda, New Jersey Wills, p. 864.

James Houghton1

M, #32017, d. circa 1883

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Deathcirca 1883NJ, USA
Estate1883Middlesex, NJ, USA, NJ Wills: 15201I, Inv.1

Citations

  1. [S215] Stryker-Rhoda, New Jersey Wills, p. 864.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #32018

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Will1898Monmouth, NJ, USA, NJ Wills: 16346M1

Citations

  1. [S215] Stryker-Rhoda, New Jersey Wills, p. 957.

Clifford Crane Fifield Jr.1

M, #32019, b. 26 April 1931

Family: Fay Ann Brownell b. 20 May 1931

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthApr 26, 1931Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
MarriageMay 23, 1952Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA4
Retirementbefore 1998
Addressbetween Jun, 1998 and Jan, 2003289 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY, USA, cfifield@flare.net
ContributnClifford C. Fifield, Jr. contributed some of the genealogy of George W. Houghton; he also contributed data gathered by Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis, Th.D., minister of the First Church of Christ, Lancaster MA; Weis lists Clifford in his Houghton list

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Clifford Fifield, Jr., June 1998.
  2. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 330.
  3. [S36] Letter, to Charles J. Vella from Clifford C. Fifield, Jr., Aug. 1998.
  4. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Clifford Fifield, Jr., Aug. 1989.

Zephaniah H. Houghton1,2

M, #32025, b. circa 1846

Family 1: Frances Hurie b. c 1849

Family 2: Cornelia King b. 6 Mar 1860

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Birthcirca 1846IL, USA, age 4 in 1850 census; age 14 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; 1880 census of son Edwin gives PA; KY per 1900 census of son John1,3
Employmentbefore 1862Bath, IL, USA, worked for his uncle Jeff Houghton in his drug store4
Residencecirca 1862Bath, IL, USA4
MarriageFeb 14, 1867Cass Co., IL, USA, Lic. 2077, Book III, p. 471,2
1870 Census1870Township 18, Range 8 West, Menard, IL, USA, age 23, a farmer, property $6500; also Sarah Miller, 14, IL5,6
1880 CensusJun 15, 1880Spring Valley, Cherokee Co., KS, USA, age 30, a farm laborer, divorced, with Emanuel Shultz7
Researchwife using maiden name in Jun 1880 census and remarries in 1887

Citations

  1. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", 1997.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1850 US Census, Cass Co., IL, Box 99, p. 9.
  4. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy", Obit., The Atlanta Argus, Jun. 1, 1928.
  5. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Twp 18, Range 8 West, Tallula P.O., Menard Co., IL, Reel 260, p. 145, line 2, dwl 44-42.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Spring Valley, Cherokee, Kansas; Roll: T9_376; Family History Film: 1254376; Page: 643D; Enumeration District: 52; sheet 16, line 36, dwl 141-150.
         

Ivan Dudley Houghton1,2,3

M, #32026, b. 17 April 1915, d. 5 July 2011

Family: Geneva Roberta Carns b. 24 Oct 1920, d. 26 Jan 2013

Biography

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BirthApr 17, 1915Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 4 8/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census1,3
Occupation1940oil co. electric welder
MarriageMay 6, 1941Wee Kirk of the Heather Chapel, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA5
1950 US Census1950Yucaipa, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 34, automobile repair; next door to brother Bruce
Mil. EnlsApr, 1956San Diego, CA, USA, US Marines
Living2008Hemet, Riverside Co., CA, USA
ContributnMay 15, 2008
DeathJul 5, 2011Garden Grove, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kevon Houghton to Charles Vella, Aug. 1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 138 ; Enumeration District: 134; sheet 10B, line 86, dwl 2125-24-25.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 17 Apr 1915; Birth County: Alameda.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 75, Sh. 9, Ln. 49-52.
  5. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 13 Feb 1942; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  6. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 21 Jul 1944; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Lt. Colonel Milton Dudley Houghton1

M, #32027, b. 13 February 1942

Family 1: Sharon Lee Hefferlin b. c 1945

Family 2: Beverley Ann Winkler b. c 1942

Biography

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BirthFeb 13, 1942Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1,2
MarriageOct 2, 1965Wee Kirk of the Heather Chapel, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA3,4
Mil. Serv.US Army
Research
Divorce1990
Marriage19903
Address1998HoughtonM@usarc-emh2.army.mil
AssociationReserve Officers Association
EmailMay 15, 2008Thanks for the prompt response. Kevon is my youngest son. When he
submitted this, he didn't have access to all of the subsequent research one
of my cousins and I have done. I'm a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel so that
is what the LTC is. My work email address has changed, but I have the same
phone number. For a college project I did a biography of my grandmother
Idella Houghton as I was able to interview her for this project. As a result
of my interests in the family history I was given all of the family
photographs and other memorabilia when my grandmother began to disperse her
possessions. My father, Ivan Dudley Houghton is still living and resides in
Hemet, CA at the present. Kevon's older brother Bryon has a son Jack. Last
year during a visit we took some photographs of the four generations of
Houghton males together. I'm currently working on a doctorate degree. At the
moment I'm between classes, but wanted to let you know that if we continue
this exchange and I don't respond for a period, it's probably because I've
gotten busy again. I still work for the Army as a civilian so periodically
do some travelling. Last year I visited the Culpepper, VA court. None of my
ancestors are mentioned in any of the records there. I have not gone to
Richmond to see what the Virginia records may show. For documentation I have
many of the documents you cite in the narrative. Additional documents I have
would be like a copy of the marriage certificate for Joseph and Adella
(Della) Houghton.
ContributnMay 15, 2008
Residence2009Los Alamitos, CA
San Dimas, CA
Cypress, CA
Covina, CA
Glendora, CA
Living2022Roseburg, OR, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kevon Houghton to Charles Vella, Aug. 1998.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 13 Feb 1942; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Milton Dudley Houghton, May 20, 2008.
  4. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Kevon Paul Houghton1,2

M, #32028, b. 16 January 1971

Family 1: Alexandra G. Hurst b. c 1971

Family 2: Cynthia A. Wyman b. c 1969

Biography

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Corresponded with authorY
BirthJan 16, 1971Glendora, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1,2
MarriageJun 6, 1993Guadalupe Co., TX, USA3
MarriageNov 8, 1997Caldwell Co., TX, USA3
Address1998kevon@corridor.net
Living2022Vancouver, WA, USA
ResearchBryon Keith Houghton
Beverley A Houghton
Amber K Houghton
Sharon L Hooper

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kevon Houghton to Charles Vella, Aug. 1998.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 16 Jan 1971; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  3. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Houghton Surname Search.

Orrin Milton Houghton1,2

M, #32029, b. 29 April 1888, d. 27 December 1948

Family: Idella Leonora Stanage b. 9 Jun 1889, d. 5 Feb 1981

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BirthApr 29, 1888San Miguel, CA, USA, oldest son; Apr 1888, age 12 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census; WWI Draft: San Miguel, CA; CA Death Records: Oakland CA3,5,4
1910 Census1910Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 21, single, house carpenter; with uncle Robert Bradhoff6,7
MarriageJul 31, 1912Belmont, CA, USA, age 24 and 23; 3 Aug 1912 also given5,8
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Parlier, Fresno Co., CA, USA, carpenter9
1920 Census1920Twp 16, Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 31, house carpenter5,10
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 41, a house carpenter11
Residence1935Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
1940 Census1940Hawthorne, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 51, steel layout man12
SSN560-10-0348
DeathDec 27, 1948Lennox, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 604

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kevon Houghton to Charles Vella, Aug. 1998.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 4, E.D. 401?, Sh. 18, Ln. 10.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 75, Sh. 9, Ln. 49-52.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 3, E.D. 77, Sh. 105.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland Ward 1, Alameda, California; Roll: T624_69; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 77;
    line 23, dwl 5105-98-105.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Milton Dudley Houghton, May 20, 2008.
  9. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1530716.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Township 16, Fresno, California; Roll: T625_98; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 75; line 49, dwl 189-189.
  11. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 138 ; Enumeration District: 134; sheet 10B, line 86, dwl 2125-24-25.
  12. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hawthorne, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_233; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 19-273; line 7, dwl 331.

Joseph John Houghton1

M, #32030, b. 30 April 1862, d. 26 September 1934

Family 1: Susan Adella Richardson b. Mar 1864, d. 23 Aug 1902

Family 2: Augusta Ginocchio b. 23 Sep 1885, d. 21 Sep 1978

  • Marriage*: Joseph John Houghton married Augusta Ginocchio on circa 1905 mar 5 years in 1910 census.1

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BirthApr 30, 1862Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA, age 8 in 1870 census; Age 19 in 1880 census; Apr 1862, age 38 in 1900 census; age 56 in 1920 census; San Migurel, Ca also given3,4,5,6
MarriageNov 25, 1884Ranchila, San Luis Obispo Co., CA, USA, mar 16 years in 1900 census3,5
1900 Census1900Supervisory Dist. 1, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA, age 38, farmer; 7 children born, 5 living3,7
Marriagecirca 1905mar 5 years in 1910 census1
1920 Census1920Westwood, Lassen Co., CA, USA, age 56, house carpenter1,8
1930 Census1930Honey Lake, Lassen Co., CA, USA, age 67, fruit farmer9
DeathSep 26, 1934Janesville, Lassen Co., CA, USA, Susanville CA also given5
ParentsSfather born in MI, mother born in England in census; Germany and England in 1920 census8

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Westwood, Lassen Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 30, E.D. 36, Sh. 6, Ln. 2.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 Soundex, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Box 85, p. 872, Ln. 20, dwl 1565 - 1489.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 4, E.D. 401?, Sh. 18, Ln. 10.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Kevon Houghton, Aug. 1998.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Milton Dudley Houghton, May 20, 2008.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Supervisors District 1, Contra Costa, California; Roll: T623 84; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 407; line 10, dwl 327-336.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Supervisors District 1, Contra Costa Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 407; Sheet 18A; line 10, dwl 327-336.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Westwood, Lassen, California; Roll: T625_101; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 36; line 2, dwl 321-114-125.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Honey Lake, Lassen, California; Roll: 123; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 4; line 36, dwl 817-850.
  10. [S415] E-mail from Kevon Houghton to Charles Vella, Aug. 1998.

David Richardson Houghton1,2,3

M, #32031, b. 22 September 1913, d. 25 November 2002

Family: Aileen Crews Merriman

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BirthSep 22, 1913Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census1,2
Occupation1940steel layout man
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940University Of Southern California Bible, Hawthorne, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 27, student
MarriageNov 18, 1948New York, NY, USA
Ordinationa minister with United Methodist Church
ResidenceLake Tahoe, CA, USA
DeathNov 25, 2002Thousand Palms, Riverside Co., CA, USA
ObituaryDavid Richardson Houghton, 89, of Thousand Palms died Nov. 25, 2002, in Thousand Palms.
He was bom Sept. 22,1913, to Orrin Houghton and Idella Stan- age in Oakland.
He married Aileen Crews Mer- riman on Nov. 18, 1948, in New York City.
He was an ordained minister with the United Methodist Church and was chaplain at Camarillo State Hospital from 1951 to 1973. He was a licensed marriage and family counselor owning a private practice from 1970 to 1990. He was assistant minister of United Methodist Church of Palm Springs from 1989 to 1993. He was a member of Palm Springs Methodist Men's Fellowship Group and the Tri-Palms Men’s Golf Club.
He is survived by his wife, Aileen of Thousand Palms; two daughters, Lynne Harris of Alpharetta, Ga., and Claire Mastin of San Luis Obispo; his son, Darrell of Westwood; two stepsons, Steve Merriman of Kingsville, Texas, and Russell Merriman of Cypress; his brother, Dudley of Hemet; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fresno Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 23, E.D. 75, Sh. 9, Ln. 49-52.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 22 Sep 1913; Birth County: Alameda.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Milton Dudley Houghton, May 20, 2008.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Kevon Houghton to Charles Vella, Aug. 1998.

(?) Wilder1

M, #32032, b. 4 March 1845

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BirthMar 4, 1845Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA2
Relative

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Dwight Wilder, Aug. 1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Dwight Wilder, Aug. 1998.

(?) Wilder1

M, #32033, d. between 1845 and 1848

Family: (?) Houghton d. b 1848

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OriginWashington Co., NY, USA
ResidenceClinton, NY, USA2
Marriagecirca 1820Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA2
Deathbetween 1845 and 1848by drowning2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Dwight Wilder, Aug. 1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Dwight Wilder, Aug. 1998.

(?) Houghton1

F, #32034, d. before 1848

Family: (?) Wilder d. bt 1845 - 1848

Biography

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ResidenceVT, USA
Marriagecirca 1820Bakersfield, Franklin Co., VT, USA2
Deathbefore 1848

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Dwight Wilder, Aug. 1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Dwight Wilder, Aug. 1998.

Ronald Lee Hughes1

M, #32036, b. 7 April 1962

Biography

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BirthApr 7, 1962Wayne, OH, USA1
Adoption1971

Citations

  1. [S446] Dr. Carolyn Chapman, "John Hart Houghton Genealogy."

Dean Walter Gransee1

M, #32037, d. 3 July 1997

Family: Dorothy Anna Crippen b. 7 Sep 1933

Biography

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MarriageOct 3, 19532
DeathJul 3, 19972

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, Dorothy Crippin Gransee, June 1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Dorothy Gransee, Aug 17, 2004.