Houghton Surname Project

Mary Houghton¹

F, #46501, b. circa 1863

Biography

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Birth

circa 1863

MA, USA, age 57 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 139, E.D. 137, Sh. 1, Ln. 62.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #46502, b. circa 1863

Family:

Henry Houghton¹ b. c 1903

Biography

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Birth

circa 1863

OH, USA, age 57 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 57, widow^1,2

Duplicate

ParentsD

parents born in IL

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 60, E.D. 86, Sh. 13, Ln. 99.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_708; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 86; line 99, dwl 6-283-315.

Henry Houghton¹

M, #46503, b. circa 1903

Mother*: Mary Houghton¹ b. c 1863

Biography

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Birth

circa 1903

MA, USA, age 17 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 57, widow^1,2

ParentsS

father born in IL, mother born in OH

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 60, E.D. 86, Sh. 13, Ln. 99.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Cambridge Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_708; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 86; line 99, dwl 6-283-315.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #46504, b. circa 1849

Biography

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Birth

circa 1849

VT, USA, age 71 in 1920 census¹

Census

1920

Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, USA, a lodger with Arthur A. Mills¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 4, E.D. 64, Sh. 10, Ln. 28.

Mary A. Haughton¹

F, #46505, b. circa 1842

Family:

Samuel Haughton¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1842

NH, USA, age 78 in 1920 census¹

Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 108, E.D. 406, Sh. 14, Ln. 25.

Samuel Haughton¹

M, #46506

Mother*: Mary A. Haughton¹ b. c 1842

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Birth

Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 108, E.D. 406, Sh. 14, Ln. 25.

Mary A. Houghton¹

F, #46507, b. between 1879 and 1882

Biography

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Birth

between 1879 and 1882

VT, USA, age 38 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census^1,2

1920 Census

1920

Charlton, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 38, widow; runs boarding house^1,2

1930 Census

1930

Charlton, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, roomer, widow, none³

ParentsD

parents born in VT in 1920 census; father born in England, mother in VT

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Charlton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 127, Vol. 133, E.D.19, Sh. 8, Ln. 24.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Charlton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_745; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 19; line 24, dwl 137-137-154.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Charlton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 962; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 145; Image: 88.0; FHL microfilm: 2340697; line 80, dwl 201.

Mary Cross Converse^1,2

F, #46508, b. 8 July 1826

Family: Samuel Storms Houghton b. 10 Sep 1824, d. 6 Jul 1893

Marriage*: Mary Cross Converse married Samuel Storms Houghton, son of Peter Houghton and Nancy Ann Storms, on Oct 27, 1846 at Lyme, NH, USA.^1,2

Howard C. Houghton² b. 7 Jul 1848, d. 18 Jan 1850
Edward Howard Houghton^10,9 b. 17 Jun 1851
Mary Alice Houghton+¹ b. 28 Apr 1856

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Birth

Jul 8, 1826

Lyme, NH, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; age 38 in 1870 census; age 53 in 1880 census; age 83 in 1910 census; age 93 in 1920 census^1,2

Marriage

Oct 27, 1846

Lyme, NH, USA^1,2

1870 Census

1870

Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 40, a dry goods retailer, property $50,000-$80,000³

1900 Census

1900

Melrose, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Mrs. S. S. Houghton, age 73, widow; with 1 servant⁴

1910 Census

1910

Melrose, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 83, widow, 3 children born, 2 living⁵

1920 Census

1920

Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 93, widow; with 3 servants^6,7

Research

both descendants of Marquis Converse 6, Joel5, Thomas4, Samuel3, Seargant Samuel2, Deacon Edward Converse1⁸

ParentsD

Marquis Converse born in NH, Electa White born in VT; Marquis6 Converse, Joel 5, Thomas 4, Samuel 3, Sergt. Samuel 2, Deacon Edward 1^2,9

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 17, ED 407, Sh 31, Ln 31.
[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online www.rootsweb.com, The Converse Family and Allied Families by Charles Allen Converse, www.rootsweb.com, May 29, 2002.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 629, p. 665, line 38, dwl 452-547.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Melrose Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T623_663 Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 881; line 6, dwl 5-43-47.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Melrose Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 945; line 67, dwl 5-321-371.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 74, E.D. 341, Sh. 6, Ln. 5.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Melrose Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_715; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 341; line 5, dwl 5-90-112.
[S1380] Charles Allen Converse, Anc. & Desc. of Samuel Converse, Jr, p. 557.
[S1379] William Richard Cutter Families of Middlesex Co. MA, p. 688.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA, Reel 629, p. 665, line 38, dwl 452-547.

Grennell Houghton¹

F, #46509, b. circa 1888

Father*: Richard Houghton¹ b. 3 May 1845, d. 19 Apr 1914
Mother*: Mary E. Walsh¹ b. Jul 1859, d. 5 Aug 1938

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Birth

circa 1888

MA, USA, age 32 in 1920 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 116, E.D. 387, Sh. 1, Ln. 88.

Mary E. Houghton¹

F, #46510, b. circa 1894

Biography

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Birth

circa 1894

MA, USA, age 24 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, USA, an inmate at the State Farms²

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 95, E.D. 31, Sh. 1, Ln. 53.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 95, E.D. 31, Sh. 1, Ln. 53.

Mary L. Houghton¹

F, #46511, b. circa 1841

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Birth

circa 1841

MA, USA, age 79 in 1920 census; age 90 in 1930 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Northfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 79, widow^1,2

1930 Census

1930

Northfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 90, widow³

ParentsD

parents born in MA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northfield, Franklin Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 39, E.D. 123, Sh. 4?, Ln. 40.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll T625_698; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 123; line 40, dwl 75-88.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 29; line 81, dwl 21-27.

Mary R. Houghton¹

F, #46512, b. circa 1860

Biography

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Birth

circa 1860

MA, USA, age 60 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Spencer, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 60, single, a boarder with Frank D. Hobbs¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Spencer, Worcester Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 140, E.D. 156, Sh. 10, Ln. 11.

Parley Derby Houghton¹

M, #46513, b. 29 March 1825, d. 20 February 1911

Father*: Thomas D. Houghton² b. 1790, d. 1863?
Mother*: Lydia Dunn² b. 8 Nov 1791, d. 26 Jan 1846

Family: Charlotte E. Dresser b. 8 May 1823, d. 5 Apr 1896

Marriage Bann: Parley Derby Houghton and Charlotte E. Dresser declared their intentions of marriage on Mar 7, 1846 Petersham, Worcester Co., MA, USA.^10,9
Marriage*: Parley Derby Houghton married Charlotte E. Dresser on Mar 28, 1846 at Thompson, Windham Co., CT, USA.²

Lydia Jenett Houghton+⁸ b. 8 Jul 1849, d. 1938
Emma Gertrude Houghton+⁹ b. 27 Oct 1857, d. 1942
Charles H. Houghton⁴ b. 31 May 1860, d. 21 Jul 1862
Mattie Putnam Houghton³ b. 13 Sep 1863, d. 1933

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Birth

Mar 29, 1825

Petersham, MA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 55 in 1880 census; age 75 in 1900 census; age 85 in 1910 census³

Marriage

Mar 28, 1846

Thompson, Windham Co., CT, USA²

1850 Census

1850

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25, crimper; Lydia Dresser, age 60 living with them¹

1860 Census

1860

Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, farmer⁴

1870 Census

1870

Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, coat factory worker, property $1000-$200⁵

1880 Census

1880

Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 55, a farmer⁶

1900 Census

1900

Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA^3,7

Death

Feb 20, 1911

West Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Burial

Lakeview Cemetery, Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA

Research

Parley, son of Thomas Houghton and Lydia Dunn, married Charlotte E. Dresser on 28 Mar 1846 in Thompson, Windham, Connecticut. They had four children: Lydia Jeannette b. 1849, Emma Gertrude b. 1857, Charles H. b. 1860, Martha P."Mattie" b. 1863. Charlotte died on 5 Apr 1896 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts. I assume she is buried next to him.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 302; line 1, dwl 209-258.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 91, E.D. 1692, Sh. 17, Ln. 70.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 194, line 21, dwl 1139-1606.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; roll: M593_656; Page: 142A; Image: 289; Family History Library Film: 552155; line 12, dwl 298.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 77B; Enumeration District: 833; sheet 30, line 8, dwl 202-267.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 694; Enumeration District: 1692; Sheet 17B; line 70, dwl 388-480.
[S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Upton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 142, line 12, dwl 298.
[S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Maude (?)¹

F, #46514, b. circa 1887

Family: Edmund M. Houghton b. Apr 1867

Marriage*: Maude (?) married Edmund M. Houghton, son of William M. Houghton and Lucy A. Kent, on circa 1909 he 42, she 24; mar 1 y in 1910 census.²

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Birth

circa 1887

MA, USA, age 33 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1909

he 42, she 24; mar 1 y in 1910 census²

1920 Census

1920

Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Edmund, age 53, tea store manager; Maude, age 33; no relationship stated; lodgers with Fannie & Marian Case^1,3

1940 Census

1940

Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 73, chain store manager⁴

ParentsD

parents born in MA in 1910 census; father born in MA, mother born in Irish Free State in 1930 census;

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 87, E.D. 197, Sh. 15, Ln. 58.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_934; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 0816; line 87, dwl 108-209-229.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_722; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 197; line 58, dwl 167-325-351.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1627; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11-108; line 80, dwl 214.

Maurice Burt Houghton¹

M, #46515, b. 29 April 1889

Father*: James Henry Houghton^2,3 b. 2 Jun 1863, d. 14 Jul 1913
Mother*: Lizzie Stearns^2,3 b. Sep 1866

Family 1: Anna L. (?) b. c 1889

Marriage*: Maurice Burt Houghton married Anna L. (?) on circa 1908 mar 2 y in 1910 census.

Gusta M. Houghton⁵ b. c 1908

Family 2: Caroline (?) b. c 1892

Marriage*: Maurice Burt Houghton married Caroline (?) on circa 1921 age 32 and 30.⁷

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Birth

Apr 29, 1889

Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Putney VRs: also Apr 4; Apr 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census^2,3,4

Marriage

circa 1908

mar 2 y in 1910 census

1910 Census

1910

Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 20, foundry⁵

Children+

3 children in 1917

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 28, machinist⁴

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a lodger with Catherine Hughes⁶

Marriage

circa 1921

age 32 and 30⁷

1930 Census

1930

Newark, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 40, pump factory machinist⁷

1940 Census

1940

East Newark, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 50, pump works machinist⁸

1950 US Census

1950

Hotel, Jersey City, NJ, USA, age 60, machinist shop machinist

Pedigree

Citations

[S1074] Town Records: Plymouth, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
[S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
[S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1729: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1984102.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: T624_1618; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 287; line 45, dwl 58-321-375.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 106, E.D. 173, Sh. 8, Ln. 53.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1338; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 665; Image: 9.0; FHL microfilm: 2341073; line 65, dwl 76.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , East Newark, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2347; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 9-91; line 6, dwl 12.

May S. Houghton¹

F, #46516, b. circa 1894

Biography

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Birth

circa 1894

GA, USA, age 26 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a boarder with Mabel S. Worcester¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 106, E.D. 184, Sh. 3, Ln. 68.

Meda A. Copeland¹

F, #46517, b. circa 1897

Family: Chester Arthur Houghton b. 18 Oct 1888, d. 1930

Marriage*: Meda A. Copeland married Chester Arthur Houghton, son of William H. Houghton and Mary J. Harrop, on circa 1914 she age 17.¹
Divorce*: Meda A. Copeland and Chester Arthur Houghton were divorced.

Avis Della Houghton¹ b. c 1915

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Birth

circa 1897

Fairhaven, MA, USA, age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1914

she age 17¹

1920 Census

1920

New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 23, married, roomer, restaurant waitress^2,3

Divorce

Pedigree

Citations

[S1071] Nashua NH VRs, p. 208.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 17, E.D. 147, Sh. 26, Ln. 48.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4301083; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 147; line 43, dwl 420-81-152.

Minnie P. Houghton¹

F, #46518, b. circa 1897

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Birth

circa 1897

MA, USA, age 23 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 23, office model, a boarder with Ella F. Kimball^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 107, E.D. 200, Sh. 5, Ln. 61.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 7, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_732; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 200.

Ruth E. (?)^1,2

F, #46519, b. circa 1888

Family: Mortimer Merritt Houghton b. 5 Apr 1883, d. b 1940

Marriage*: Ruth E. (?) married Mortimer Merritt Houghton, son of Merritt Merchant Houghton and Ada M. Hicks, on circa 1907 age 24 and 20; mar 3 y in 1910 census.¹

Arline Houghton¹ b. c 1911
Ada Houghton¹ b. c 1913
Harriet Houghton¹ b. c 1914

Biography

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Birth

circa 1888

NY, USA, age 36 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1940 census; age 54 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1907

age 24 and 20; mar 3 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, railroad conductor³

1920 Census

1920

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 36, railroad conductor^1,4

1930 Census

1930

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, railroad freight conductor⁵

Residence

1935

Fitchburg, MA, USA

1940 Census

1940

Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 54, widow, home, housework; and grandson William Aho, 5, of Gardner, MA [CJV: suspect son of Ada; there are a William and Ann Aho in 1940 census in Gardner MA]⁶

ParentsD

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1685193.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg Ward 2, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_628; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 1729; line 35, dwl 95-157-388.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_745; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 67; line 47, dwl 4-182.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 962; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 182; Image: 1018.0; FHL microfilm: 2340697; line 99, dwl 4.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1599; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8-38; line 61, dwl 142.

Arline Houghton¹

F, #46520, b. circa 1911

Father*: Mortimer Merritt Houghton¹ b. 5 Apr 1883, d. b 1940
Mother*: Ruth E. (?)¹ b. c 1888

Biography

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Birth

circa 1911

MA, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census¹

Residence

1935

Fitchburg, MA, USA

1940 Census

1940

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1599; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8-38; line 61, dwl 142.

Ada Houghton¹

F, #46521, b. circa 1913

Father*: Mortimer Merritt Houghton¹ b. 5 Apr 1883, d. b 1940
Mother*: Ruth E. (?)¹ b. c 1888

Biography

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Birth

circa 1913

MA, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.

Harriet Houghton¹

F, #46522, b. circa 1914

Father*: Mortimer Merritt Houghton¹ b. 5 Apr 1883, d. b 1940
Mother*: Ruth E. (?)¹ b. c 1888

Biography

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Birth

circa 1914

MA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.

Myron Stanley Houghton^1,2

M, #46523, b. 14 July 1900

Father*: Myron Waldo Houghton¹ b. 10 Nov 1856
Mother*: Martha F. Baldwin¹ b. Mar 1859

Family: Julia Edith Kelley

Marriage*: Myron Stanley Houghton married Julia Edith Kelley on Oct 10, 1944 at Portsmouth, NH, USA.

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Birth

Jul 14, 1900

West Boyleston, MA, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census^1,2

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 18, clerk for his father²

Marriage

Oct 10, 1944

Portsmouth, NH, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 144, E.D. 214, Sh. 2, Ln. 77.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684463.

Myrtle Houghton¹

F, #46524, b. circa 1903

Biography

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Birth

circa 1903

MA, USA¹

1920 Census

1920

Worcester Co., MA, USA, a P.O. clerk with Alfred Bruffie¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 139, E.D. 138, Sh. 8, Ln. 44.

Nancy Jane Gray^1,2

F, #46525, b. 2 January 1875, d. 8 May 1944

Family: Chester Clarence Houghton b. Jun 1883, d. Mar 1915

Marriage*: Nancy Jane Gray married Chester Clarence Houghton, son of Josiah David Houghton and Prudence S. Elles, on Jul 3, 1906 at North Andover, MA, USA, mar 3 y in 1910 census.³

Joseph Henry Houghton¹ b. 10 Sep 1907, d. 4 Apr 1988
Raymond W. Houghton+¹ b. 9 May 1911, d. 27 Dec 1977

Biography

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Birth

Jan 2, 1875

North Andover, MA, USA, age 35 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census; age 65 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Jul 3, 1906

North Andover, MA, USA, mar 3 y in 1910 census³

1920 Census

1920

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 45, widow, none; with sister Nellie M. Gray, 45, MA¹

1930 Census

1930

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, widow, none; and sister Nellie Gray⁴

1940 Census

1940

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 65, widow; and sister Nellie Gray⁵

Death

May 8, 1944

North Andover, MA, USA³

Burial

Ridgewood Cemetery, North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA

ParentsD

Henry Andrew Jackson Gray 1829–1886 & Caroline E Stiles 1841–1899;
parents born in MA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, North Andover, Essex Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 35, E.D. 237, Sh. 4, Ln. 84.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_586; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 441; line 11, dwl 325-278-270.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/4126795/…
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 902; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 226; Image: 141.0; FHL microfilm: 2340637; line 56, dwl 325.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1587; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 5-298; line 65, dwl 325.

Joseph Henry Houghton^1,2

M, #46526, b. 10 September 1907, d. 4 April 1988

Father*: Chester Clarence Houghton³ b. Jun 1883, d. Mar 1915
Mother*: Nancy Jane Gray¹ b. 2 Jan 1875, d. 8 May 1944

Family: Annie M. Boush b. 5 Apr 1909, d. 31 Mar 1993

Marriage*: Joseph Henry Houghton married Annie M. Boush.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep 10, 1907

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census^1,4

1930 Census

1930

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, widow, none; and sister Nellie Gray⁵

1940 Census

1940

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 65, widow; and sister Nellie Gray⁶

Occupation

1940

commercial trucking truck driver

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

North Andover, MA, USA, age 42, garage repair shop mechanic

Death

Apr 4, 1988

Lawrence, MA, USA⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, North Andover, Essex Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 35, E.D. 237, Sh. 4, Ln. 84.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/4126795/…
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_586; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 441; line 11, dwl 325-278-270.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 902; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 226; Image: 141.0; FHL microfilm: 2340637; line 56, dwl 325.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1587; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 5-298; line 65, dwl 325.

Raymond W. Houghton¹

M, #46527, b. 9 May 1911, d. 27 December 1977

Father*: Chester Clarence Houghton b. Jun 1883, d. Mar 1915
Mother*: Nancy Jane Gray² b. 2 Jan 1875, d. 8 May 1944

Family: Rita M. Bourassa b. 22 May 1914, d. 1 Mar 2001

Marriage*: Raymond W. Houghton married Rita M. Bourassa.¹

Jeanette Houghton⁴ b. c 1937
Robert Raymond Houghton+⁴ b. 4 Jul 1938, d. 11 Jun 2015
Nancy Houghton b. c 1944

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 9, 1911

North Andover, MA, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census^2,3

Occupation

1930

farmer, wood dealer

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 29, odd jobs trucking; with mother in law Delphine G. Bourassa, 61, Canada⁴

SSN

MA, USA, 028-18-3335

Last Loc

North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, zip 01845³

Death

Dec 27, 1977

Lawrence, MA, USA^3,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, North Andover, Essex Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 35, E.D. 237, Sh. 4, Ln. 84.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1587; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 5-298; line 50, dwl 142.

Nellie A. Haughton¹

F, #46528, b. circa 1857

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1857

MA, USA, age 63 in 1920 census¹

Census

1920

Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, living with and mother in law of George H. Jewell¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 79, Sh. 12, Ln. 92.

Nellie F. Haughton¹

F, #46529, b. circa 1870

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1870

MA, USA, age 50 in 1920 census¹

Census

1920

Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, with "partner" Bella Brinkenbridge, 52, MA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 65, Sh. 1, Ln. 57.

Vicola M. Newman¹

F, #46530, b. circa 1864

Family: Nelson A. Houghton b. 29 Dec 1868

Marriage*: Vicola M. Newman married Nelson A. Houghton, son of Joseph J. Houghton and Mary E. Legallee, on between 1910 and 1920.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1864

ME, USA, age 47 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 76 in 1940 census¹

1910 Census

1910

Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Viola, age 47, widow, head; Nelson, 41, boarder, fish salesman; she has 23 yo son, illegible²

Marriage

between 1910 and 1920

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, none^1,3

Occupation

1920

retail goods shop

1940 Census

1940

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 76, widow⁴

ParentsD

parents born in ME

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 120, E.D. 498, Sh. 6, Ln. 31.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Medford Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 933; line 4, dwl 9-213-244.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 20, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_738; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 498; line 31, dwl 10-61-141.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1662; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 15-183; line 69, dwl 43.