Rev. Victor Mellet Haughton1,2

M, #44851, b. March 1865, d. 20 July 1931

Family: Jennie Leonard Hodges b. c 1877

Biography

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BirthMar, 1865MA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census; age 34 in 1900 census; age 53 in 1920 census3
Graduation1889Haverford College, Haverford, PA, USA, A. B.
Education1892General Theological Seminary, NY, USA
1900 Census1900Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 34, minister; a boarder with Edward W. Breed4,2,5
MarriageJan 16, 1901St. James Church, Roxbury, MA, USA, name given as Victor M. Houghton1,2
1920 Census1920Exeter, Rockingham Co., NH, USA, age 53, clergyman; and 2 servants and a nurse1,6
Occupation1923Philips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH, USA, Bible Instructor
1930 Census1930Exeter, Rockingham Co., NH, USA, age 64, Episcopal minister7
DeathJul 20, 1931Boston, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Exeter, Rockingham Co., NH, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 16, E.D. 121, Sh. 14, Ln. 16.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 17, 1901.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Yonkers, West Chester Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 104, ED. 135, Sh. 1?, Ln. 47.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 86, E.D. 1596, Sh. 12, Ln. 54.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 691; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1596; FHL microfilm: 1240691; line 54, dwl 94-185-255.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1013; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 121.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341040.

Viola May Houghton1

F, #44852, b. 4 April 1891, d. 30 October 1973

Family: Sherman G. Rice b. 15 May 1881

  • Marriage*: Viola May Houghton married Sherman G. Rice on circa 1913 age 32 and 22.3

Biography

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BirthApr 4, 1891Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 9 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1913age 32 and 223
1930 Census1930Westminster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 49, a furniture salesman3
1940 Census1940Westminster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 58, furniture salesman4
Occupation1950social worker
1950 US Census1950Westminster, MA, USA, age 68, juvenile furniture co. salesman
DeathOct 30, 1973Fitchburg, MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 87, E.D. 1628, Sh. 3, Ln. 75.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Peterson Hewins, Feb. 15, 2012.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_966; Enumeration District: 301; sheet 2B; line 83, dwl 42-55-62.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1656; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 14-316; line 68, dwl 233.

Virginia J. Blaisdew

F, #44853, b. January 1828

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthJan, 1828MA, USA, age 52 in 1880 census; age 72 in 1900 census2
1880 Census1880Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 52, seamstress; widowed; and sister Susan H. Blaisdew, 44, painter/artist1
1900 Census1900Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, lage 72, widow, no children, living with and grand aunt to George K. Somerly2,3
ParentsDfather born in ME, mother born in MA1

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 560; Family History Film: 1254560; Page: 138C; Enumeration District: 747; Image: 0057; line 41, dwl 34-74-124.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 78, E.D. 1453, Sh. 3, Ln. 75.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Ward 20, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 686; Enumeration District: 1454; Sheet 3B; line 75, dwl 35-50-62.

Isabella Nichols1

F, #44854, b. April 1847, d. 1909

Family: Warren Balch Houghton b. Nov 1845

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr, 1847MA, USA, age 34 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1870 census; age 53 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1868mar 32 y in 19001,2,3
1870 Census1870Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 26, bookkeeper, property $5004
1880 Census1880North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 36, a bookkeeper2,5
1900 Census1900North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 54, powder manufacturer; four children, 3 living1,6
Death1909
ParentsDparents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 3, E.D. 55, Sh. 3, Ln. 60.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, North Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 28, Vol. 2, ED 54, Sh 25, Ln 28.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Adams, Berkshire, MA, Reel 601, p. 80b, line 5, dwl 1133.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Adams, Berkshire, MA, Reel 601, p. 80b, line 5, dwl 1133.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , North Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 28, Vol. 2, ED 54, SD, 60, Sh 25, Ln 28, dwl 129-199.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , North Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 632; Enumeration District: 55; Sheet 3B; line 60, dwl 117-58-61.

Bertelle L. Houghton1,2

F, #44855, b. February 1868

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb, 1868MA, USA, age 3 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census; age 32 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census3,4
1910 Census1910North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, age 43, teacher at home; Margaret, 41, no occup.2
1920 Census1920North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, a boarder with John P. Doyle1
1930 Census1930North Adams, MA, USA, age 63, single, none5

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 5, E.D. 42, Sh. 2, Ln. 10.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , North Adams Ward 5, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_572; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 58; line 62, dwl 115-14-14.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 3, E.D. 55, Sh. 3, Ln. 60.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, North Adams, Berkshire, MA, Box 28, Vol. 2, ED 54, Sh 25, Ln 28.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: 884; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2340619.

Margaret L. Houghton1,2

F, #44856, b. April 1870

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr, 1870MA, USA, age 11 in 1880 census; age 30 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1910 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 3, E.D. 55, Sh. 3, Ln. 60.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , North Adams Ward 5, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_572; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 58; line 62, dwl 115-14-14.

Walter L. Houghton1,2

M, #44857, b. May 1865

Family: Annie G. Cobb b. c 1875, d. b 1920

  • Marriage*: Walter L. Houghton married Annie G. Cobb on circa 1909 mar 0 y in 1910 census.5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay, 1865MA, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 15 in 1880 census; age 35 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census1,3,2
Marriagecirca 1884age 19
1900 Census1900Kingston, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 35, cordage factory weigher, a boarder with Hebert W. Cobb1,4
Marriagecirca 1909mar 0 y in 1910 census5
1910 CensusApr 21, 1910Kingston, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 44, cordage factory sub foreman, living with father in law Herbert W. Cobb, 635
1920 Census1920Kingston, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 54, widower, rope factory laborer3,6
1930 Census1930Kingston, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age "55", a widower, a factory, property $40007

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 62, E.D. 1128, Sh. 11, Ln. 6?
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 16, ED 395, Sh 11, Ln 29.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Kingston, Plymouth Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 96, E.D. 415, Sh. 8, Ln. 15.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 674; Enumeration District: 1129; Sheet 11B; line 62, dwl 252-280.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_612; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1220; line 42, dwl 113-125.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll T625_726; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 115; line 15, dwl 84-130-158.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_940; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 0368; line 58, dwl 84-188-204.

Walter Weston Houghton1,2

M, #44858, b. 6 March 1874, d. 1913

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar 6, 1874Cambridge, MA, USA, age 6 in 1880 census; age 26 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 26, single, plumber, a boarder with Harry E. Truly1,4
Death1913MA, USA5
BurialRidgewood Cemetery, North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 46, E.D. 849, Sh. 8, Ln. 85.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/4126795/…
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 32, ED 782, Sh 35, Ln 36.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Malden, Ward 7, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 662; Enumeration District: 849; Sheet 8B; line 87, dwl 226-134-187.
  5. [S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname; North Andover, MA.

Warren Houghton1,2

M, #44859, b. August 1836

Biography

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BirthAug, 1836MA, USA, age 63 in 1900 census1,2
1900 Census1900Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 63, widowed, an "inmate" in the town Almshouse1,2
DuplicateClinton, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 86, E.D. 1601, Sh. 12, Ln. 8.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_691; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1601; line 8, dwl 123-165-205.

Lydia Ann McKenney1,2

F, #44860, b. 1 June 1831, d. 16 August 1917

Family: Warren Houghton b. 8 Nov 1828, d. 17 Sep 1901

Biography

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BirthJun 1, 1831Charlestown, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 27 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 48 in 1880 census; Jun 1834, age 65 in 1900 census; age 78 in 1910 census; Sisson: 1 Jun 18311,3
MarriageSep 26, 18501,4,3
1860 CensusAug, 1860West Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 33, painter, property $800-$150; and Almisa Hapgood, nurse5
1870 Census1870Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 44, a painter, property $1100-$6006
1880 Census1880Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 52, a house painter7
1900 Census1900Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 75, house painter1,8
1910 Census1910Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 78, widow, own income9
DeathAug 16, 1917West Acton, MA, USA10
ParentsDJames McKenney and Mary Coolidge, both b. ME2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 36, E.D. 656, Sh. 10, Ln. 83.
  2. [S1136] Ph.D., Brian J. L. Berry, Sission Ancestry, p. 293.
  3. [S1136] Ph.D., Brian J. L. Berry, Sission Ancestry, p. 293, 328.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 15, ED. 351, Sh. 19, Ln. 37.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , West Acton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 21, line 18, dwl 172-176.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 622, p. 11b, line 37, dwl 178-217.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 15, ED. 351, Sh. 19, Ln. 37, dwl 184.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 655; Enumeration District: 656; Sheet 10B; line 83, dwl 228-246.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_594; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 726; line 26, dwl 255-283.
  10. [S1136] Ph.D., Brian J. L. Berry, Sission Ancestry, p. 328.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 55, E.D. 2, Sh. 7, Ln. 83.

Martha Idylette Houghton1

F, #44861, b. 25 December 1864, d. 25 January 1946

Biography

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BirthDec 25, 1864MA, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 15 in 1880 census; age 35 in 1900 census; age "37" in 1910 census; age 55 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census2,3,4
Occupation1930a gift shop proprietor
1940 Census1940Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 75, single, general store proprietist; and brother in law & sister Fred and Addie McDonald, and nephew Ralph & Vera Baker5
DeathJan 25, 1946unmar.1

Citations

  1. [S1136] Ph.D., Brian J. L. Berry, Sission Ancestry, p. 328.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 36, E.D. 656, Sh. 10, Ln. 83.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 55, E.D. 2, Sh. 7, Ln. 83.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 15, ED. 351, Sh. 19, Ln. 37.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1601; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 9-1; line 39, dwl 308.

Arthur Warren Houghton1,2

M, #44862, b. 16 August 1858, d. 23 March 1934

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug 16, 1858MA, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census; age 21 in 1880 census; Aug 1859, age 40 in 1900 census; age "39" in 1910 census; age 61 in 1920 census; age 71 in 1930 census1,3,4
Occupation1900salesman
1920 Census1920Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 60, oil company, hand laborer5,2
1930 Census1930Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 71, single, a house painter6
DeathMar 23, 1934unmar.4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 36, E.D. 656, Sh. 10, Ln. 83.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_706; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 2.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 55, E.D. 2, Sh. 7, Ln. 83.
  4. [S1136] Ph.D., Brian J. L. Berry, Sission Ancestry, p. 328.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Acton, Middlesex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 55, E.D. 2, Sh. 7, Ln. 84.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_913; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 0581; line 13, dwl 374-427.

Willard Seth Houghton1

M, #44863, b. 1 November 1865, d. 1 September 1901

Family: Sarah Jane Moore b. 7 Apr 1860, d. 1938

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 1, 1865Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census; Nov 1864, age 35 in 1900 census2
MarriageAug 28, 1894Northampton, MA, USA, mar 6 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 35, day laborer; and also mother in law Huldah Moore, Nov. 1830, age 69, MA1,3
DeathSep 1, 1901Northampton, MA, USA, typhoid fever
ObituarySep 2, 1901Willard S Houghton of South Street is ill with typhoid fever
(Springfield Republican, Hampshire County item, Friday 16 August 1901, p8)

Death of A Northampton Man
Willard Houghton, 36, died at his home on Clark avenue, Northampton, last evening, after an illness of several weeks. Mr Houghton moved to Northampton from Leeds and had been employed a number of years by W H Smith, the grain dealer. He leaves a widow and two sisters, Mrs S L Bolter of Leeds and Mrs Henry Douglass of Northampton. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.
(Springfield Republican, Monday 2 September 1901, p3)
BurialBridge Street Cemetery, Northampton, MA, USA
ParentsSparents born in CT

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 35, E.D. 635, Sh. 2, Ln. 95.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA, Reel 617, p. 329b, line 32, dwl 673.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton, Ward 4, Hampshire Co, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 654; Enumeration District: 635; Sheet 2B; line 95, dwl ??-42-54.

Sarah Jane Moore1

F, #44864, b. 7 April 1860, d. 1938

Family: Willard Seth Houghton b. 1 Nov 1865, d. 1 Sep 1901

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 7, 1860MA, USA, Apr 1860, age 40 in 1900 census; age 50 in 1910 census; age 58 in 1920 census; age 60 in 1930 census1
MarriageAug 28, 1894Northampton, MA, USA, mar 6 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 35, day laborer; and also mother in law Huldah Moore, Nov. 1830, age 69, MA1,2
1910 Census1910Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 50, widow; and mother Huldah Moore, 80 & uncle David Stockwell, 823
Death1938
BurialBridge Street Cemetery, Northampton, MA, USA
ParentsDparents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 35, E.D. 635, Sh. 2, Ln. 95.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton, Ward 4, Hampshire Co, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 654; Enumeration District: 635; Sheet 2B; line 95, dwl ??-42-54.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Northampton Ward 4, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_593; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0702; FHL microfilm: 1374606.

Willard Mariner Houghton1,2

M, #44865, b. 29 November 1875, d. February 1966

Family 1: Ethel Gleason Hapgood b. Oct 1875, d. 1960

  • Marriage*: Willard Mariner Houghton married Ethel Gleason Hapgood on circa 1898 he 22, she 23; mar 12 y in 1910 census.1

Family 2: Katheryn Olive Archibald b. c 1887, d. 6 May 1962

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthNov 29, 1875MA, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; Nov 1876, age 23 in 1900 census; age 35 in 1910 census; age 44 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census; age 64 in 1940 census1,4,2,5,6
Marriagecirca 1898he 22, she 23; mar 12 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 23, machinist, shoe machine factory1,7
1910 Census1910Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 35, shoe store machinist8
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Rockland, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 42, shoe worker2
1920 Census1920Rockland, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, age 45, shoe factory master mechanic; and aunts Orissa Gleason, 69, MA and Faustina Gleason, 81, MA4,9
Marriage10
1930 Census1930Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 53, cidar vinyard foreman10
1940 Census1940Acton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 64, wholesale company truck driver11
1950 US Census1950Acton, MA, USA, age 74, retail sundry store sales clerk
DeathFeb, 1966Rockport, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 905,6
ObituaryMar 3, 1966Rockport, Essex Co., MA, USA, HOUGHTON, Willard M; 90; Rockport MA; Acton Beacon; 1966-3-3; dja
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, West Action, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 41, E.D. 766, Sh. 19, Ln. 35.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684752.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 16, ED 394, Sh 19, Ln 43.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockland, Plymouth Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 98, E.D. 141, Sh. 17, Ln. 55.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  6. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Number: 023-01-3834;Issue State: Massachusetts;Issue Date: Before 1951.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 659; Enumeration District: 766; Sheet 19A; line 35, dwl 52-373-451.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_863; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 160; line 82, dwl 5-320-341.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rockland, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll T625_727; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 141; line 55; dwl 93-261-275.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_913; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 0586; line 77, dwl 443-503.
  11. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1601; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 9-1; line 22.

Ethel Gleason Hapgood1,2,3

F, #44866, b. October 1875, d. 1960

Family: Willard Mariner Houghton b. 29 Nov 1875, d. Feb 1966

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct, 1875MA, USA, age 24 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census; age 65 in 1940 census1,4
Marriagecirca 1898he 22, she 23; mar 12 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Hudson, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 23, machinist, shoe machine factory1,5
1910 Census1910Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 35, shoe store machinist6
1930 Census1930Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 27, a stock and bonds clerk2
1940 Census1940Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 65, private family housekeeper7
Death1960
ParentsDCharles W. Hapgood 1841–1895 & Malvina A. Gleason 1842–1908; parents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 41, E.D. 766, Sh. 19, Ln. 35.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 953; Enumeration District: 433; page 10; sheet 10A; line 8, dwl 10-90-199.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Rockland, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll T625_727; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 141; line 55; dwl 93-261-275.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockland, Plymouth Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 98, E.D. 141, Sh. 17, Ln. 55.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 659; Enumeration District: 766; Sheet 19A; line 35, dwl 52-373-451.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_863; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 160; line 82, dwl 5-320-341.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1676; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 15-605; line 35, dwl 66.

William Houghton1

M, #44867, b. November 1869, d. before 1910

Family: Nellie (?) b. Jan 1873

  • Marriage*: William Houghton married Nellie (?) on circa 1896 she age 23; mar 4 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthNov, 1869Canada (Eng.), age 30 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1896she age 23; mar 4 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 27, teamaster?1,2
Deathbefore 1910wife a widow

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 10, E.D. 179, Sh. 17, Ln. 26.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Ward 2, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 637; Enumeration District: 179; Sheet 17A; line 26, dwl 162-194-305.

Nellie (?)1

F, #44868, b. January 1873

Family: William Houghton b. Nov 1869, d. b 1910

  • Marriage*: Nellie (?) married William Houghton on circa 1896 she age 23; mar 4 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan, 1873CT, USA, age 27 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1930 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1896she age 23; mar 4 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 27, teamaster?1,3
1910 Census1910New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 37, widow, almshouse nurse, no children; boarding with Thomas and Catherine Brown4
1920 Census1920New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, a nurse in the city almshouse; without husband2
1930 Census1930New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 57, widowed, married age 23, an infirmary nurse in City Almshouse/Infirmary5

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 10, E.D. 179, Sh. 17, Ln. 26.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 16, E.D. 163, Sh. 24, Ln. 7.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Ward 2, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 637; Enumeration District: 179; Sheet 17A; line 26, dwl 162-194-305.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_579; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 209; line 60, dwl 91A-114.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_892; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 157; sheet 247, line 3, dwl 1-1.

Notes Houghton

?, #44869

Biography

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NoteMiltiary: Battle of Wilderness, Orange Co.,VA, May 1864

William H. Houghton1

M, #44870, b. February 1861, d. 7 February 1927

Family: Mary J. Harrop b. Dec 1869, d. 8 Jul 1931

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb, 1861England, age 19 in 1880 census; Feb 1862age 38 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census; age 58 in 1920 census2,3
Immigration1873
MarriageApr 26, 1886Fall River, MA, USA, mar 14 y in 19002,4
1900 Census1900Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 38, cotton weaver; 4 children, 4 living; enurmerated twice2,5,6
1910 Census1910Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 48, cotton mill weaver; and mother in law Sarah Harrop, 74, England7
1920 Census1920New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 58, none3,8
DeathFeb 7, 1927age 69
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, p. 16, ED 85, SD 60, line 47, dwl 84-177.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 7, E.D. 129, S. 4, L. 16.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 15, E.D. 134, Sh. 3, Ln. 4.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Betty Govoni, Dec 5, 2005.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Ward 4, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 635; Enumeration District: 128; Sheet 10B; line 88, dwl 214.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Ward 4, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 635; Enumeration District: 129; Sheet 4A; line 16, dwl 64-28-71.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_575; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 123; line 29, dwl 402-304.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll T625_686; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 134; line 4, dwl 1-35-48
    line 4, dwl 1-35-48.

Mary J. Harrop1,2

F, #44871, b. December 1869, d. 8 July 1931

Family: William H. Houghton b. Feb 1861, d. 7 Feb 1927

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec, 1869England, age 30 in 1900 census; age 40 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census1,3
Immigration1880
MarriageApr 26, 1886Fall River, MA, USA, mar 14 y in 19001,2
1900 Census1900Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 38, cotton weaver; 4 children, 4 living; enurmerated twice1,4,5
1910 Census1910Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 48, cotton mill weaver; and mother in law Sarah Harrop, 74, England6
1920 Census1920New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 58, none3,7
DeathJul 8, 1931MA, USA
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA2
ParentsDHarry and Sarah Harrop2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 7, E.D. 129, S. 4, L. 16.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Betty Govoni, Dec 5, 2005.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 15, E.D. 134, Sh. 3, Ln. 4.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Ward 4, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 635; Enumeration District: 128; Sheet 10B; line 88, dwl 214.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Ward 4, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 635; Enumeration District: 129; Sheet 4A; line 16, dwl 64-28-71.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River Ward 1, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_575; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 123; line 29, dwl 402-304.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll T625_686; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 134; line 4, dwl 1-35-48
    line 4, dwl 1-35-48.

Chester Arthur Houghton1

M, #44872, b. 18 October 1888, d. 1930

Family 1: Meda A. Copeland b. c 1897

  • Marriage*: Chester Arthur Houghton married Meda A. Copeland on circa 1914 she age 17.3
  • Divorce*: Chester Arthur Houghton and Meda A. Copeland were divorced.

Family 2: Loretta C. Marchand b. 22 Oct 1896, d. Oct 1979

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthOct 18, 1888Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, Oct 1887, age 12 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1930 census1,2,3
1910 Census1910Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 21, lodger, shop upholster4
Marriagecirca 1914she age 173
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 28, upholsterer; wife and 1 child1
Divorce
Marriagecirca 1922age 33 and 255
Death1930RI, USA6
BurialRI, USA, WO006
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674422.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 7, E.D. 129, S. 4, L. 16.
  3. [S1071] Nashua NH VRs, p. 208.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 10, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_617; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1408; line 53, dwl 12.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Woonsocket, Providence Co., Rhode Island; Roll: 2181; Enumeration District: 279; Page 49, Sheet: 8A, line 27, dwl 26-164.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery174.htm, May 29, 2002.

Ernest Houghton1

M, #44873, b. 19 November 1890

Family: Florence (?) b. c 1893

  • Marriage*: Ernest Houghton married Florence (?) on circa 1927 age 37 & 35.4

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthNov 19, 1890Fall River, MA, USA, both Nov 1890, age 9 and Nov 1889, age 10, in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census1,2,3,4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Fall River, MA, USA, age 26, teamer3
Occupation1920private family chauffeur5
Marriagecirca 1927age 37 & 354
1930 Census1930New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 39, meat packer laborer6
1940 Census1940New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 49, none7
Residence1942New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA
1950 US Census1950New Bedford, MA, USA, age 59, textile works; trasports cloth from weave room

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 7, E.D. 129, S. 4, L. 16.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 15, E.D. 134, Sh. 3, Ln. 4.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685192.
  4. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090; Microfilm Roll: 72.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll T625_686; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 134; line 4, dwl 1-35-48
    line 4, dwl 1-35-48.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, Roll: T626_891; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 121; Reel 891, p. 22A, ED 121, line 1, dwl 634-315-432.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1699; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 20-61; line 16, dwl 69.

Lillian A. Houghton1

F, #44874, b. January 1892, d. after 1928

Family: (?) Burke

  • Marriage*: Lillian A. Houghton married (?) Burke.3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan, 1892MA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census2
Marriage3
Deathafter 19284
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Betty at e-mail address, Dec. 4, 2005.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 7, E.D. 129, S. 4, L. 16.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Betty at e-mail address, Dec. 4, 2005.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Betty Govoni, Dec 5, 2005.

Ida May Houghton1

F, #44875, b. September 1896, d. 22 May 1940

Family: Albert Cloutier b. 1897

  • Marriage*: Ida May Houghton married Albert Cloutier on circa 1914 both age 18.2

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
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BirthSep, 1896MA, USA, age 4 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1914both age 182
Occupation1920cotton mill spooler3
1930 Census1930Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 33, cotton spin spindle setter4
DeathMay 22, 1940MA, USA5
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, MA, USA5
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 7, E.D. 129, S. 4, L. 16.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 15, E.D. 134, Sh. 3, Ln. 4.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll T625_686; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 134; line 4, dwl 1-35-48
    line 4, dwl 1-35-48.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_888; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 35; Reel 888, p. 14B, ED 35, line 60, dwl 285.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Betty Govoni, Dec 5, 2005.

William A. Houghton1,2

M, #44876, b. April 1869, d. before 1930

Family: Lillian A. Chapin b. Feb 1869

  • Marriage*: William A. Houghton married Lillian A. Chapin on circa 1890 mar 10 years in 1900 census; mar 20 y in 1910 census.3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr, 1869MA, USA, age 1 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census; age 31 in 1900 census; age 40 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census3,5
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census; mar 20 y in 1910 census3
1900 Census1900Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 31, retired3,6
1910 Census1910Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 40. traveling salesman, drugs; living with and brother in law of Rufus Chapin7
1920 Census1920Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 50, drugs commercial truck?5,2
Deathbefore 1930wife a widow

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, Reel 616, p. 155b, line 29, dwl 934.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield Ward 6, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll T625_703; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 153; line 81, dwl 167-271.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 28, E.D. 575(515) , S. 5, L. 4.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 11, ED 287, Sh 2, Ln 37.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Springfield, Hampden Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 50, E.D. 153, Sh. 10, Ln. 81.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicopee, Ward 5, Hampden Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 6; Enumeration District: 515; Sheet 4A; line 4, dwl 35-52-88.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Holyoke Ward 7, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_590; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 575; line 62, dwl 177-264-327.

Lillian A. Chapin1,2,3

F, #44877, b. February 1869

Family: William A. Houghton b. Apr 1869, d. b 1930

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb, 1869MA, USA, age 31 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1930 census; age 71 in 1940 census1,4
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census; mar 20 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Chicopee, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 31, retired1,5
1910 Census1910Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 40. traveling salesman, drugs; living with and brother in law of Rufus Chapin3
1920 Census1920Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 50, drugs commercial truck?4,6
1930 Census1930Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 61, widow, none2
1940 Census1940Springfield, MA, USA, age 71, widowed7
1950 US Census1950Springfield, MA, USA, age 81, widow; also listed in 1950 census for Lynn Home for Aged Women
ParentsDparents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 28, E.D. 575(515) , S. 5, L. 4.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_910; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 0344; line 87, dwl 119-239-328.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Holyoke Ward 7, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_590; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 575; line 62, dwl 177-264-327.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Springfield, Hampden Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 50, E.D. 153, Sh. 10, Ln. 81.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicopee, Ward 5, Hampden Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 6; Enumeration District: 515; Sheet 4A; line 4, dwl 35-52-88.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield Ward 6, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll T625_703; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 153; line 81, dwl 167-271.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1709; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22-93; line 2, dwl 119.

Esther L. Houghton1,2

F, #44878, b. August 1891

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthAug, 1891MA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1
Occupationbetween 1930 and 1940a public school teacher
1940 Census1940Springfield, MA, USA, age 71, widowed3
1950 US Census1950Springfield, MA, USA, age 81, widow; also listed in 1950 census for Lynn Home for Aged Women

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 28, E.D. 575(515) , S. 5, L. 4.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_910; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 0344; line 87, dwl 119-239-328.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1709; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22-93; line 2, dwl 119.

George William Houghton1

M, #44879, b. 25 January 1895, d. 17 July 1963

Family: Ada E. Winkler b. c 1899

  • Marriage*: George William Houghton married Ada E. Winkler on circa 1923 age 27 and 24.5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 25, 1895Chicopee Falls, Hampden Co., MA, USA, Jan 1895, age 4 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 21, insurance broker, ROTC1
1920 Census1920Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 24, paper mill, engineer, with partner Mahlon Hill3,4
Marriagecirca 1923age 27 and 245
1930 Census1930West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 34, life insurance state supervisor5
1940 Census1940Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 43, insurance, own business6
1950 US Census1950Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 54, sales representative for shoe xray equipment for shoe mfg
DeathJul 17, 1963Newtown, CT, USA
ObituaryJul 22, 1963George W. Houghton, 68. of 21 South Main St., Newtown, Conn., formerly of Springfield and Longmeadow, died suddenly of a heart attack, last Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Ada (Winkler) Houghton who formerly lived in Holyoke. A native of Chicopee, Mr. Houghton was an insurance and real estate broker in Newton. He formerly was engaged in the same business in Springfield priori to moving to Newtown about ten years ago. Besides his wife, he leaves two] sons, George Jr. of Newtown and William of Haddonfield. N. J., and, a sister, Miss Esther Houghton of Daytona Beach, Fla.

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674457.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 28, E.D. 575(515) , S. 5, L. 4.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Holyoke, Hampden Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 45, E.D. 70, Sh. 10, Ln. 31.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Holyoke Ward 7, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4301098; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 70; line 31, dwl 113-218.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 269; Enumeration District: 228; Sheet 66A; line 3, dwl 1418-6-192.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1596; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7-126; line 56, dwl 40.

William Houghton1

M, #44880, b. July 1867

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul, 1867MA, USA, age 32 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 32, single, a polisher; a boarder with William Spillane1,2
ParentsSparents born in Ireland
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 94, E.D. 1727 , S. 9, L. 42.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester, Ward 4, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 696; Enumeration District: 1737; Sheet 9A; line 42, dwl 3-80-109.