Houghton Surname Project

Mary E. Houghton^1,2

F, #53701, b. 29 December 1892, d. June 1977

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. Jul 1862
Mother*: Lizzie (?) b. Aug 1860

Family: Owen Dougherty b. c 1898

Marriage*: Mary E. Houghton married Owen Dougherty.³

Eugene Dougherty³ b. c 1925
Mary Dougherty³ b. c 1926
Elizabeth Dougherty³ b. c 1930

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Birth

Dec 29, 1892

PA, USA, Jul, 1893, age 7 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

Ridley, PA, USA, age 52, loco co., guard

Death

Jun, 1977

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley Twp, Leiperville Dist, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet: 13A; line 24, dwl 256-256.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3495; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 23-154; line 55, dwl 155.

Bernard Houghton¹

M, #53702, b. June 1875

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1845, d. b 1910
Mother*: Bridget (?) b. Feb 1853

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Birth

Jun, 1875

PA, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 24 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census¹

Occupation

1910

print works laborer

1920 Census

1920

Eddystone, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 43, single steel mill punch hand²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Eddystone, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1562; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 163; line 78, dwl 931-189-193.

John Francis Houghton^1,2

M, #53703, b. 7 September 1877

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1845, d. b 1910
Mother*: Bridget (?) b. Feb 1853

Family: Mary (?)

Marriage*: John Francis Houghton married Mary (?)²

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Birth

Sep 7, 1877

PA, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 22 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census¹

Occupation

1910

Belmont iron works lime keeper

Marriage

Mil. Draft

Jul 12, 1917

Ridley Park, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 24, timekeeper?²

Residence

Jul 12, 1917

Eddystone, PA, USA

1920 Census

1920

Eddystone, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 43, single steel mill punch hand³

1950 US Census

1950

Johnstown, PA, USA, age 71, single, patient

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877947.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Eddystone, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1562; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 163; line 78, dwl 931-189-193.

James J. Houghton¹

M, #53704, b. May 1882

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1845, d. b 1910
Mother*: Bridget (?) b. Feb 1853

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Birth

May, 1882

PA, USA, age 18 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census¹

Occupation

1910

Belmont iron works engineer

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.

May Houghton¹

F, #53705, b. September 1886

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1845, d. b 1910
Mother*: Bridget (?) b. Feb 1853

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Birth

Sep, 1886

PA, USA, age 13 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census¹

Occupation

1910

grocery saleslady

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.

Charles Houghton¹

M, #53706, b. October 1890

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1845, d. b 1910
Mother*: Bridget (?) b. Feb 1853

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Birth

Oct, 1890

PA, USA, age 9 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.

James Houghton¹

M, #53707, b. August 1846

Family: Mary (?) b. May 1863

Marriage*: James Houghton married Mary (?) on circa 1883 mar 17 years in 1900 census.²

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Birth

Aug, 1846

MA, USA, age 54 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1883

mar 17 years in 1900 census²

1900 Census

1900

Allegheny, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 53, street contractor^1,2

ParentsS

father born in Eng, mother born in NH

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 21, E.D. 17, S. 31?, Ln. 38?
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Allegheny, Ward 2, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 17; Sheet: 5A; line 38, dwl 1744-76-89.

James Joseph Houghton Sr¹

M, #53708, b. 11 September 1865, d. 26 April 1937

Father*: James T. Houghton
Mother*: Dona K. (?)

Family: Julia Nolan b. 5 Nov 1868

Marriage*: James Joseph Houghton Sr married Julia Nolan on circa 1889 mar 11 years in 1900; age 24 and 22.^1,3

Mary A. Houghton+ b. 10 Dec 1890
James Joseph Houghton Jr+¹ b. 27 Jun 1895, d. b 1980
Jennie E. Houghton⁵ b. c 1902
Sister Gertrude Houghton O.P. b. c 1905, d. 14 Apr 1996

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Birth

Sep 11, 1865

Ireland, age 33 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1910 census; age 55 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census; death certif: DE^1,2

Marriage

circa 1889

mar 11 years in 1900; age 24 and 22^1,3

Research

1900

4 births, 2 living children

1900 Census

1900

PA, USA, age 33, riveter^1,4

1910 Census

1910

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 44, shipyard riveter⁵

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 55, shipyard riveter⁶

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 64, ship yard ship builder³

Death

Apr 26, 1937

Philadelphia General Hospital, Philadephia, PA, USA, of heart disease, psychosis with cerebellar artheriosclerosis⁷

Burial

Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware Co., PA, USA⁷

ParentsS

parents born in PA in 1900; in Irish Free State, in 1910, 1920 & 1930

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2115; Enumeration District: 929; sheet 22A, page 111, line 4, dwl 2333-327-342.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 724; line 10, dwl 2339-154-162.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1635; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1044; line 87, dwl 2333-67-67.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Julia Nolan¹

F, #53709, b. 5 November 1868

Family: James Joseph Houghton Sr b. 11 Sep 1865, d. 26 Apr 1937

Marriage*: Julia Nolan married James Joseph Houghton Sr, son of James T. Houghton and Dona K. (?), on circa 1889 mar 11 years in 1900; age 24 and 22.^2,4

Mary A. Houghton+ b. 10 Dec 1890
James Joseph Houghton Jr+ b. 27 Jun 1895, d. b 1980
Jennie E. Houghton⁶ b. c 1902
Sister Gertrude Houghton O.P. b. c 1905, d. 14 Apr 1996

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Birth

Nov 5, 1868

DE, USA, age 31 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 62 in 1930 census^2,3

Marriage

circa 1889

mar 11 years in 1900; age 24 and 22^2,4

1900 Census

1900

PA, USA, age 33, riveter^2,5

1910 Census

1910

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 44, shipyard riveter⁶

Note

1910

6 children born, 4 living

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 55, shipyard riveter⁷

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 64, ship yard ship builder⁴

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland; father born in Ireland, mother born in DE in 1920 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2115; Enumeration District: 929; sheet 22A, page 111, line 4, dwl 2333-327-342.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 724; line 10, dwl 2339-154-162.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1635; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1044; line 87, dwl 2333-67-67.

Mary A. Houghton^1,2,3

F, #53710, b. 10 December 1890

Father*: James Joseph Houghton Sr b. 11 Sep 1865, d. 26 Apr 1937
Mother*: Julia Nolan b. 5 Nov 1868

Family: Charles Rogers b. c 1893

Marriage: Mary A. Houghton married Charles Rogers.⁵

Charles Rogers Jr⁴ b. c 1920
Mary Rogers⁴ b. c 1928

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Birth

Dec 10, 1890

PA, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census^1,2

1940 Census

1940

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 47, iron manuf. co. electrical welder⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 724; line 10, dwl 2339-154-162.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03696; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-295.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

James Joseph Houghton Jr^1,2

M, #53711, b. 27 June 1895, d. before 1980

Father*: James Joseph Houghton Sr³ b. 11 Sep 1865, d. 26 Apr 1937
Mother*: Julia Nolan b. 5 Nov 1868

Family: Grace M. Lane b. c 1898, d. 14 Jul 1981

Marriage*: James Joseph Houghton Jr married Grace M. Lane on circa 1918 age 23 and 20.¹

Grace Mary Houghton+¹ b. 1 Jul 1920, d. 3 Sep 2004
Julia C. Houghton+¹ b. c 1925
James Joseph Houghton+⁷ b. c 1930, d. 21 Sep 2007

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Birth

Jun 27, 1895

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 5 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census^3,4,2,5

Marriage

circa 1918

age 23 and 20¹

1920 Census

1920

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 24, machine shop machinist⁶

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 34, tool and dye maker¹

1940 Census

1940

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 44, auto manuf. co. tool and die maker; next door to sister Mary⁷

Mil. Draft

Apr 27, 1942

WWII, age 46²

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Philadelphia, PA, USA, occupation: Schlosser Manuf. Co.

Death

before 1980

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2117; Enumeration District: 954; sheet 15B, line 57, dwl 953-286-292.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1907648.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1635; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1044; line 59, dwl 2309-59-59.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03696; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-295.

James Houghton¹

M, #53712, b. 1862

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Birth

1862

PA, USA, age 47 in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

PA, USA, a boarder with John Bessinger¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 127, E.D. ?, S. 2, Ln. ?

Amos O. Houghton¹

M, #53713, b. March 1884

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1850
Mother*: Mary A. Carpenter¹ b. Aug 1855

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Birth

Mar, 1884

PA, USA, age 16 in 1900 census^2,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.

Elam Rsy Houghton^1,2

M, #53714, b. 22 January 1886

Father*: James Houghton³ b. May 1850
Mother*: Mary A. Carpenter b. Aug 1855

Family: Florence J. Simmons b. c 1893

Marriage*: Elam Rsy Houghton married Florence J. Simmons on circa 1903 age 17 and 18.²

Lee Roy Houghton+² b. 11 Jul 1912, d. 6 Mar 1991
Dorothy M. Houghton² b. c 1914, d. 2 Jun 1969
Ruth M. Houghton+² b. c 1916
Richard Earl Houghton² b. 5 Feb 1916, d. 20 Jul 1996
Pearl J. Houghton² b. c 1920
Reba G. Houghton² b. c 1923

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Birth

Jan 22, 1886

PA, USA, age 14 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census^1,4

Marriage

circa 1903

age 17 and 18²

Occupation

1910

a stone mason

Mil. Draft

1918

Lancaster, PA, USA, age 32, car inspector, PA RR

1920 Census

1920

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 34, railroad car inspection⁵

Research

1920

Corry, Erie Co., PA, USA, next door neighbors

1930 Census

1930

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 45, stone mason contractor²

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2058; Enumeration District: 73; page 35, sheet 16A, line 36, dwl 873-336-364.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster Ward 9, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1584; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 82; line 20, dwl 873-169-176.

Park Houghton^1,2

M, #53715, b. 4 June 1888, d. 30 January 1957

Father*: James Houghton³ b. May 1850
Mother*: Mary A. Carpenter³ b. Aug 1855

Family: Emma F. Whieside b. c 1890

Marriage*: Park Houghton married Emma F. Whieside on circa 1910 mar 0 y in 1910 census.¹

James William Houghton Sr+⁶ b. 5 Jun 1911, d. 1982

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Birth

Jun 4, 1888

Birdi-in-the-Hand, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, Jun 1888, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1910

mar 0 y in 1910 census¹

1910 Census

1910

East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 21, tea company salesman^1,4

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 29, teamster⁵

1920 Census

1920

East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 31, A & P Tea Co. salesman⁶

1930 Census

1930

East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 42, insurance co. salesman⁷

1940 Census

1940

East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 52, insurance salesman⁸

Death

Jan 30, 1957

Lancaster Co., PA, USA

Burial

Bird in Hand Methodist Cemetery, Bird in the Hand, PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 132, V.N. 57, Ln. 130.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1478; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 943; line 18, dwl 2216-30-34.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1354; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 57;
line 92, dwl 123-130.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1893480.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1582; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 40; line 38, dwl 275-295.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2056; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 773.0; FHL microfilm: 2341790; line 88, dwl 22.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3529; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36-36; line 77, dwl 202.

Atlee Earl Houghton^1,2

M, #53716, b. 26 November 1890, d. 8 July 1963

Father*: James Houghton³ b. May 1850
Mother*: Mary A. Carpenter b. Aug 1855

Family 1: Rose Rothfus b. c 1892

Marriage*: Atlee Earl Houghton married Rose Rothfus on circa 1918 age 27 and 26.⁵

Arlyne V. Houghton⁵ b. 7 Aug 1918, d. 13 Jan 2008
Rose Mary Houghton⁵ b. c 1927

Family 2: Minnie E. (?) b. c 1902

Marriage*: Atlee Earl Houghton married Minnie E. (?)⁷

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Birth

Nov 26, 1890

Birdi-in-the-Hand, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, Nov 1890, age 9 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census^4,2

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 26, silk weaver, New Holland PA²

Marriage

circa 1918

age 27 and 26⁵

1920 Census

1920

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 29, silk mill weaver⁶

1930 Census

1930

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 39, silk mill weaver⁵

Marriage

⁷

1940 Census

1940

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 49, silk mill weaver; and 4 lodgers⁷

1950 US Census

1950

Lancaster, PA, USA, age 59, silk mill, spare hand

Death

Jul 8, 1963

Lancaster, PA, USA

Obituary

Jul 8, 1963

Houghton - entered into rest in this City, on July 8, 1963, Atlee E. Houghton, husband of Minnie Dowers Houghton of 644 E. Frederick St. Lancaster, Pa., in his 73rd year.

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2057; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 8B, line 76, dwl 243-121-163.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1893479.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2057; Enumeration District: 60; page 172, sheet 10A, line 20, dwl 125-207-213.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster Ward 6, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1583; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 65; line 80, dwl 525-249-264.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3531; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 36-75; line 54, dwl 27.

Myrtle V. Houghton^1,2

F, #53717, b. February 1892, d. 24 April 1962

Father*: James Houghton³ b. May 1850
Mother*: Mary A. Carpenter b. Aug 1855

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Birth

Feb, 1892

PA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 27 in 1920 census¹

1920 Census

1920

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 62, widow, cigar factory stripper⁴

Occupation

1920

silk mill weaver

1940 Census

1940

Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 44, single, none; and niece Marion Nolte, 20, PA, single⁵

1950 US Census

1950

Lancaster, PA, USA, age 58, single, hospital kitchen waiter

Death

Apr 24, 1962

Lancaster, PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster Ward 6, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1583; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 65; line 24, dwl 230-206-218.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3530; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 36-52; line 22, dwl 212.

Elsie C. Houghton^1,2

F, #53718, b. October 1894

Father*: James Houghton³ b. May 1850
Mother*: Mary A. Carpenter b. Aug 1855

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Birth

Oct, 1894

PA, USA, age 5 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census^1,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.

Ruth Houghton¹

F, #53719, b. November 1897

Father*: James Houghton² b. May 1850
Mother*: Mary A. Carpenter b. Aug 1855

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Birth

Nov, 1897

PA, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census¹

1950 US Census

1950

Harrisburg State Hospital, Susquehanna, PA, USA, a Ruth P. Houghton, age 52, single, patient

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.

James Houghton¹

M, #53720, b. May 1855, d. before 1910

Family: Margaret Gillespie b. bt 1862 - 1868

Marriage*: James Houghton married Margaret Gillespie on circa 1880 marr 29 y in 1900 census.¹

Cornelius Joseph Houghton¹ b. 23 Jul 1886
Alexander Francis Houghton+¹ b. 31 Oct 1887
Helen Houghton¹ b. Oct 1889
Patrick Houghton¹ b. Jul 1896
Thomas Houghton¹ b. Dec 1899

Biography

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Birth

May, 1855

Ireland, age 45, PA, in 1900 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1880

marr 29 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 45, day laborer; and Eugene Gellepsie, brother in law, Mar. 1856^3,2

Death

before 1910

wife a widow

ParentsS

parents born in Ireland

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12, dwl 523-135-135.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.

Margaret Gillespie^1,2

F, #53721, b. between 1862 and 1868

Family: James Houghton b. May 1855, d. b 1910

Marriage*: Margaret Gillespie married James Houghton on circa 1880 marr 29 y in 1900 census.³

Cornelius Joseph Houghton b. 23 Jul 1886
Alexander Francis Houghton+ b. 31 Oct 1887
Helen Houghton b. Oct 1889
Patrick Houghton b. Jul 1896
Thomas Houghton b. Dec 1899

Biography

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Birth

between 1862 and 1868

Ireland, Feb 1854, age 46 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 67, Irish Free State, in 1930 census; age 78, Northern Ireland, in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1880

marr 29 y in 1900 census³

1900 Census

1900

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 45, day laborer; and Eugene Gellepsie, brother in law, Mar. 1856^4,5

Note

1910

8 children born, 3 living

1910 Census

1910

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 42; a widow; housekeeper; and brother Eugene Gillespie, 46, Ireland^1,6

1920 Census

1920

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 54, widow, none; and brother Eugene Gillespie, 51⁷

Research

1930

8 children, 5 living

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA⁸

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, occupation: Eddystone Print Works

ParentsD

parents born in Irish Free State

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 101, V.N. 107, Ln. 268.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12, dwl 523-135-135.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 107;
line 64, dwl 629-266-268.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 3, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124; line 68, dwl 500-366-432.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.

Cornelius Joseph Houghton^1,2,3

M, #53722, b. 23 July 1886

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1855, d. b 1910
Mother*: Margaret Gillespie b. bt 1862 - 1868

Biography

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Birth

Jul 23, 1886

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, May 1886, age 14 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census^1,3,4

Occupation

1910

forge works laborer

1920 Census

1920

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 54, widow, none; and brother Eugene Gillespie, 51⁵

Mil. Draft

Apr 27, 1942

WWII, age 55

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, occupation: Eddystone Print Works

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877834.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 3, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124; line 68, dwl 500-366-432.

Alexander Francis Houghton^1,2,3

M, #53723, b. 31 October 1887

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1855, d. b 1910
Mother*: Margaret Gillespie b. bt 1862 - 1868

Family: Mary J. Elliott b. c 1890

Marriage*: Alexander Francis Houghton married Mary J. Elliott.⁵

Veronica M. Houghton+² b. c 1914
James Joseph Houghton² b. 5 Jun 1916, d. 7 Mar 2002
Alexander Francis Houghton Jr+² b. 16 Jul 1919, d. 13 Jan 1986

Biography

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Birth

Oct 31, 1887

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, Jun 1887, age 13 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census^1,3,4

Occupation

1910

print works laborer

Marriage

⁵

1920 Census

1920

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 31, shipyard pipefitter⁵

1930 Census

1930

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 42, widower, textile mill gasser; and uncle Eugene Gillespie, 63, Irish Free State; and brother in law Thomas Elliott, 41, PA²

1940 Census

1940

Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 52, widower, Aberfoyle textile worker; and uncle Eugene Glasby, 73, Northern Ireland; and Thomas Elliott, 51, PA⁶

Mil. Draft

Apr 27, 1942

age 54³

Residence

Apr 27, 1942

Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, employer: Aberfoyle Mfg Co.

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877834.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 128; line 83, dwl 712-184-237.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3488; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23-24; line 37, dwl 716.

Helen Houghton¹

F, #53724, b. October 1889

Father*: James Houghton² b. May 1855, d. b 1910
Mother*: Margaret Gillespie b. bt 1862 - 1868

Family: Thomas Elliott b. c 1889

Marriage*: Helen Houghton married Thomas Elliott.³

Biography

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Birth

Oct, 1889

PA, USA, age 10 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census²

Occupation

1910

cordage works spinner

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 101, V.N. 107, Ln. 268.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.

Patrick Houghton¹

M, #53725, b. July 1896

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1855, d. b 1910
Mother*: Margaret Gillespie b. bt 1862 - 1868

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul, 1896

PA, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.

Thomas Houghton¹

M, #53726, b. December 1899

Father*: James Houghton¹ b. May 1855, d. b 1910
Mother*: Margaret Gillespie b. bt 1862 - 1868

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec, 1899

PA, USA¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.

James W. Houghton¹

M, #53727, b. 15 August 1867, d. 19 April 1910

Father*: James W. Houghton¹ b. Sep 1834
Mother*: Mary J. Wattington¹ b. c 1839

Family: Mary A. Eppley b. Jan 1866, d. 12 Mar 1944

Marriage*: James W. Houghton married Mary A. Eppley on Oct 9, 1888 at St. James Catholic Church mar 12 years in 1900 census.²

Sadie Houghton² b. Jul 1889
Clara Houghton² b. Apr 1893, d. b 1910
James Worthington Houghton+² b. 29 Jan 1895, d. Oct 1985
William Henry Houghton+² b. 11 Jun 1898, d. 21 May 1963
Frances Houghton⁴ b. c 1899
Margarite Houghton² b. Jan 1900

Biography

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Birth

Aug 15, 1867

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 3 & 4 in 1870 census;
age 32 in 1900 census^2,3

Marriage

Oct 9, 1888

St. James Catholic Church, mar 12 years in 1900 census²

1900 Census

1900

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 32, engineer^2,3

Death

Apr 19, 1910

Philadelphia, PA, USA

ParentsS

parents born in PA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 24 Dist 80 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1439; Page: 144; line 31, dwl 11.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 191, E.D. 952, S. 10, Ln. 58.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Ward 36, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 932; Sheet: 10B; line 58, dwl 2723-146-199.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1407; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 887; line 24, dwl 1103-6-3.

Mary A. Eppley¹

F, #53728, b. January 1866, d. 12 March 1944

Family 1: James W. Houghton b. 15 Aug 1867, d. 19 Apr 1910

Marriage*: Mary A. Eppley married James W. Houghton, son of James W. Houghton and Mary J. Wattington, on Oct 9, 1888 at St. James Catholic Church mar 12 years in 1900 census.¹

Sadie Houghton b. Jul 1889
Clara Houghton b. Apr 1893, d. b 1910
James Worthington Houghton+ b. 29 Jan 1895, d. Oct 1985
William Henry Houghton+ b. 11 Jun 1898, d. 21 May 1963
Frances Houghton⁴ b. c 1899
Margarite Houghton b. Jan 1900

Family 2: Hugh Williamson

Marriage*: Mary A. Eppley married Hugh Williamson.

Biography

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Birth

Jan, 1866

PA, USA, age 34 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

Oct 9, 1888

St. James Catholic Church, mar 12 years in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 32, engineer^1,2

1910 Census

1910

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 42, widow; 6 children born, 5 living^3,4

Residence

Sep 9, 1918

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA⁵

Marriage

1930 Census

1930

Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 31, publishing co. clerk

Death

Mar 12, 1944

Philadelphia, PA, USA

ParentsD

Father: John Eppley
Mother: Sarah Earip; parents born in PA; parents born in Germany in 1910 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 191, E.D. 952, S. 10, Ln. 58.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Ward 36, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 932; Sheet: 10B; line 58, dwl 2723-146-199.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1407; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 887; line 24, dwl 1103-6-3.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 586, E.D. 239, V.N. 887, Ln. 5.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1907758.

Sadie Houghton^1,2

F, #53729, b. July 1889

Father*: James W. Houghton¹ b. 15 Aug 1867, d. 19 Apr 1910
Mother*: Mary A. Eppley b. Jan 1866, d. 12 Mar 1944

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul, 1889

PA, USA, age 10 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 191, E.D. 952, S. 10, Ln. 58.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Ward 36, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 932; Sheet: 10B; line 58, dwl 2723-146-199.

Clara Houghton¹

F, #53730, b. April 1893, d. before 1910

Father*: James W. Houghton¹ b. 15 Aug 1867, d. 19 Apr 1910
Mother*: Mary A. Eppley b. Jan 1866, d. 12 Mar 1944

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Apr, 1893

PA, USA, age 7 in 1900 census^1,2

Death

before 1910

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 191, E.D. 952, S. 10, Ln. 58.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Ward 36, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 932; Sheet: 10B; line 58, dwl 2723-146-199.