Alfreda Ellis

F, #56581, b. April 1878

Family: Walter Cyrus Houghton b. 30 Dec 1877, d. Oct 1962

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BirthApr, 1878MI, USA, age 22 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1940 census1
MarriageDec 24, 1896Bowne Twp, MI, USA, age 18 and 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census1
1910 Census1910Toppenish, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 32, farmer2
1920 Census1920Harrah, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 42, farmer3
1930 Census1930Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 52, farmer4
1940 Census1940Harrah, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 62, farm operator5
ParentsDFather:      Arthur Ellis
Mother:      Helen Ellis; parents born in Eng. Canada

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lowell, Kent Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 41, E.D. 94, S. 2, Ln. 25.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Toppenish, Yakima, Washington; Roll: T624_1675; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0314; FHL microfilm: 1375688.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Harrah, Yakima, Washington; Roll: T625_1945; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 198; line 1, dwl 58-61.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington; Roll: 2524; Enumeration District: 57; Page 168, Sheet: 4A; line 34, dwl 32-32.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Harrah, Yakima, Washington; Roll: T627_4372; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-53.
  6. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Yakima Herald-Republic (Dec/1/2005).

Florence Houghton1

F, #56582, b. September 1899, d. before 2005

Family: George Holder b. c 1894

  • Marriage*: Florence Houghton married George Holder on circa 1918 age 22.2
  • Divorce*: Florence Houghton and George Holder were divorced.

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BirthSep, 1899MI, USA, age 8/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1918age 222
Divorce
Deathbefore 2005

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lowell, Kent Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 41, E.D. 94, S. 2, Ln. 25.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington; Roll: 2524; Enumeration District: 57; Page 168, Sheet: 4A; line 34, dwl 32-32.

Fredrich Houghten1

M, #56583, b. September 1879

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BirthSep, 1879Canada, age 20 in 1900 census1
Census1900Summerfield Twp, Claire Co., MI, USA, a boarder with George Green1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Summerfield Twp, Claire Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 15, E.D. 28, S. 6, Ln. 7.

Florence Houghton1

F, #56584, b. November 1870

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BirthNov, 1870MI, USA, age 29 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Niles, Berrien Co., MI, USA, age 29, single, a servant to William B. Reedy1,2
ParentsDparents born in MI

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 9, E.D. 71, S. 8, Ln. 14.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 71; Sheet: 8A; line 14, dwl 906-184-198.

George Houghton1,2

M, #56585, b. 2 July 1844, d. 7 March 1911

Family: Emma Canham b. 19 Sep 1843, d. 27 Oct 1923

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BirthJul 2, 1844Cambridgeshire, England, bd given on death certif; age 8 in 1851 census; age 28 in 1871 census; age 38 in 1881 census; June 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 66 in 1910 census1
MarriageMar 16, 1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, mar 35 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census1,5
1861 English Census1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 19, ag laborer; next door to parents in law William and Ann Canham
1871 English Census1871Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 28, coprolite laborer6
1881 English Census1881Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 38, laborer
ImmigrationOct 31, 1882Quebec, Canada, departed from Liverpool, England; Londonderry, Ireland7
1900 Census1900Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 49, farmer1,8
1910 Census1910Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 66, farmer; 4 houses from son Arthur7
DeathMar 7, 1911Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 66-8-5; due to apoplexy and paralysis; Shabonna, MI also; Kathleen Moss-DeLong: Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI2,9
ObituaryMar 17, 1911Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, Cass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Friday, March 17, 1911, Volume 5, Number 49, page 1, colume 4

GEORGE HOUGHTON, Funeral Held at Shabonna M. E. Church Friday Morning

The funeral of George Houghton, aged 66 years, was held at the Shabonna M. E. church Friday morning and the remains were brought to Cass City and intered in the Elkland cemetery. Rev. Wilmot Moore had charge of the services.

Mr. Houghton was born in England. At the age of 39 years, he went to Canada where he lived three years and then moved to Michigan. He was ill but a few days and his death which occurred on March 7, at his home 4 miles east and 1 mile south of Shabonna, was due to paralysis.

He is survived by his companion, a sister, and six sons. All the sons were present at the funeral services except one, who resides in Canada.

More About GEORGE N. HOUGHTON:

Burial: March 10, 1911, Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, MI10
BurialMar 17, 1911Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA2
BiographyBrian R. Houghton: Some of his siblings moved to Australia. Some of these relatives have really tried to go back further than Thomas Howton, but to no avail. In fact, one of my relatives (not a Houghton) still lives in Wicken, Cambridgeshire.11
ResearchArgyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, all Houghtons of Argyle MI were of George's family; CJV: parentage of Herbert Houghton

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003.
  3. [S1536] Interview, unknown informant, from Brian R. Houghton, Jan 1, 2017.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/55239543/person/13902618862/…
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/5129057/person/6079107372/…
  6. [S1425] Ancestry.com, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1601; Folio: 111; Page: 24; GSU roll: 829813.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 127; line 84, dwl 57-58.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 113; Sheet: 6A; line 28, dwl 108-112.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/55239543/person/13902618869/…
  10. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003: Obituary of George Houghton.
  11. [S1536] Interview, unknown informant, from Brian R. Houghton of England, Jan 1, 2017.

Emma Canham1,2

F, #56586, b. 19 September 1843, d. 27 October 1923

Family: George Houghton b. 2 Jul 1844, d. 7 Mar 1911

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BirthSep 19, 1843Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 27 in 1871 census; age 37 in 1881 census; Sep 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 66 in 1910 census1,2
MarriageMar 16, 1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, mar 35 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census1,2
1861 English Census1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 19, ag laborer; next door to parents in law William and Ann Canham
1871 English Census1871Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 28, coprolite laborer3
1881 English Census1881Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 38, laborer
ImmigrationOct 31, 1882Quebec, Canada, departed from Liverpool, England; Londonderry, Ireland4
1900 Census1900Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 49, farmer1,5
1910 Census1910Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 66, farmer; 4 houses from son Arthur4
Note19106 children born, 6 living
DeathOct 27, 19232
ParentsDWilliam Canham 1811– & Ann Horsley 1816–1867; parents born in England

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/5129057/person/6079107372/…
  3. [S1425] Ancestry.com, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1601; Folio: 111; Page: 24; GSU roll: 829813.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 127; line 84, dwl 57-58.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 113; Sheet: 6A; line 28, dwl 108-112.

Albert Houghton1

M, #56587, b. circa 1864

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Birthcirca 1864Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 7 in 1871 census; age 17 in 1881 census; Jun 1870, age 29 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 65 in 1930 census; age 77 in 1940 census1
Immigration18861884 in 1910 census
1930 Census1930Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 65, farmer2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll: 1028; Enumeration District: 1; page 7, sheet 7A; line 15, dwl 136-138.

Arthur Houghton1

M, #56588, b. 8 May 1881, d. 1 July 1961

Family 1: Minnie May Shuler b. c 1885

Family 2: Lettie Maude Vanderveer b. 25 May 1889, d. 31 Dec 1984

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BirthMay 8, 1881Cambridgeshire, England, age 10/12 in 1881 census; May 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census1,2
Immigration18861884 in 1910 census
MarriageOct 23, 1902Sanilac Center, MI, USA, age 21 and 19; mar 7 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 28, farmer3
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 36, inspector of motor ?2
1920 Census1920Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 37, real estate salesman4
1930 Census1930Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 47, construction carpenter5
1940 Census1940Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 57, decorator, painting and papering, own business; and cousin Rose E. Simpkins, 55, Canada6
Marriage1949Snover, FL, USA
1950 US Census1950Sanford, FL, USA
DeathJul 1, 1961Sanford, FL, USA
ObituaryJul 5, 1961Port Huron, MI, USA, ARTHUR HOUGHTON
SNOVER Funeral services were to be held this afternoon in Snover Free Methodist Church for Arthur Houghton, 80, who died Monday in Florida
Rev. Melville Good, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Argyle Cemetery. Mr. Houghton was born in England. May 8. 1881. A former carpenter and contractor, he resided in Pontiac prior to retirement 15 years ago when he moved to Sanford, Fla. Mr Houghton and Maude Van- derveer were married in October. 1949. in Snover. Surviving are his widow, a son. George Houghton, of Waterford; a daughter. Mrs. William Sloan. Pontiac. 13 granchildren and 25 great           

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1682689.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 127; line 65, dwl 53-54.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 2, Kent, Michigan; Roll T625_777; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 43; line 21, dwl 61-306-350.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1017; Enumeration District: 67; sheet 12B; line 67, dwl 245-278.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1801; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-108; line 73, dwl 17.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1017; Enumeration District: 67; sheet 13B; line 66, dwl 17-264-301.

Archie Houghton1,2

M, #56589, b. 16 April 1890, d. 1954

Family: Lovila (?) b. c 1900

  • Marriage*: Archie Houghton married Lovila (?) on circa 1923 age 32 and 23.1

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BirthApr 16, 1890Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 10 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1940 census3,2
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 27, farming2
Marriagecirca 1923age 32 and 231
1930 Census1930Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 65, farmer1
1940 Census1940Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 47, farmer4
1950 US Census1950Argyle, MI, USA, age 58, farmer
Death19545
Burial1954Cass City Cemetery, Cass, Tuscola Co., MI, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll: 1028; Enumeration District: 1; page 7, sheet 7A; line 15, dwl 136-138.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1682814.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T627_1818; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 76-1; line 19, dwl 39.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/…

George Houghton1

M, #56590, b. January 1874

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BirthJan, 1874IL, USA, age 26 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 26, RR conductor1
ParentsSfather born in NY, mother born in England1

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids, Ward 12, Kent Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 89; Sheet: 11B; line 92, dwl 709-229-265.

George Houghten1

M, #56591, b. 15 July 1856, d. 27 January 1925

Family: Pauline Johanna Kaiser b. 28 Jun 1859, d. 17 Jul 1935

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BirthJul 15, 1856MI, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1880 census; Jul 1856, age 43 in 1900 census; age 53 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census3,1
MarriageJan 2, 1878mar 32 y in 1910 census3,4
1900 Census1900Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer3,5
1910 Census1910Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 53, dairy farmer6
1920 Census1920Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 63, farmer7
DeathJan 27, 1925Troy, MI, USA2,1
BurialTroy Union Cemetery, Troy, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Erin, Macomb Co., MI; Roll: T9_592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 401A; Enumeration District: 205; sheet 5, line 16, dwl 46-64.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 735; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108; FHL microfilm: 1240735; line 8, dwl 176-178.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 153; line 78, dwl 43.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll T625_790; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 204; line 51, dwl 109-148.

Pauline Johanna Kaiser1,2

F, #56592, b. 28 June 1859, d. 17 July 1935

Family: George Houghten b. 15 Jul 1856, d. 27 Jan 1925

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BirthJun 28, 1859Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 20 in 1880 census; June 1859, age 40 in 1900 census; age 50 in 1910 census; age 60 in 1920 census3,4
MarriageJan 2, 1878mar 32 y in 1910 census3,4
1880 Census1880Erin, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 23, a farmer4
1900 Census1900Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer3,5
1910 Census1910Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 53, dairy farmer6
1920 Census1920Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 63, farmer7
1930 Census1930Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 70, widow; next door to son Lester8
DeathJul 17, 19352
BurialTroy Municipal Cemetery, Troy, MI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Erin, Macomb Co., MI; Roll: T9_592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 401A; Enumeration District: 205; sheet 5, line 16, dwl 46-64.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 735; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108; FHL microfilm: 1240735; line 8, dwl 176-178.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 153; line 78, dwl 43.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll T625_790; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 204; line 51, dwl 109-148.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1019; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 129; line 42, dwl 731-734.

Emma Pauline Houghten1

F, #56593, b. 11 July 1880, d. 16 June 1953

Family: Robert H. Shaw b. 12 Oct 1873, d. 1938

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BirthJul 11, 1880MI, USA, July 1880, age 10 in 1900 census2,1
MarriageMar, 1907St. Johns Church, Troy, MI, USA3,1
DeathJun 16, 19533,1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Edward George Houghten1

M, #56594, b. 25 April 1882, d. 21 March 1967

Family: Elizabeth Southerland Young b. 4 May 1884, d. 1969

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BirthApr 25, 1882Troy, MI, USA, Aug 1882, age 17 in 1900 census; age 27 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census2,1
Marriagecirca 1904Syracuse, NY, USA, mar 5 y in 1910 census; Chris Houghten: 19 Mar 1937; ages 22 & 203,1
1910 Census1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 27, building contractor; and sister in law Pearl Young4
1920 Census1920Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 37, building contractor5
1930 Census1930Hamburg, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 47, farmer6
1940 Census1940Hamburg, MI, USA, age 57, farmer7
DeathMar 21, 1967Tampa, FL, USA1
ObituaryMar 22, 1967Tampa, FL, USA, Edward G. Houghten, 84, Riverview, died in a Tampa hospital yesterday. A native of Michigan, he had lived in the area 15 years. He was a member of the Riverside Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow Mrs Elizabeth S. Houghten; two sons, George E. Houghten, of Strattan. Vt. and Kenneth W. Houghten, Homewood. IL.: one daughter, Mrs. Jeanette E. Allen. Troy, Mich; one brother, Lester Houghten, Cape Coral: two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Schoenover, Utica, Mich., and Mrs. Clara Fibilcorn. Oakland County, Mich; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. '

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 17, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_680; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 266;
    line 67, dwl 1001-364-380.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 21, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_819; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 655; line 36, dwl 477-142-159.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: 1005; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 8; line 51, dwl 139-142.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburg, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01780; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 47-8.

Clara Johanna Houghten1

F, #56595, b. 20 January 1885, d. 6 February 1973

Family: August Albert Fiebelkorn b. 6 Nov 1880, d. Dec 1958

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BirthJan 20, 1885MI, USA, Jan 1885, age 15 in 1900 census2
MarriageJan 5, 19051
DeathFeb 6, 19731,3
BurialHough Cemetery, Almont, MI, USA3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

Dr. Ferry Charles Houghten1

M, #56596, b. 15 February 1888, d. 15 January 1945

Family: Mattie Lincoln b. 26 May 1892, d. 29 Sep 1978

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BirthFeb 15, 1888Troy, MI, USA, Feb 1888, age 12 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1940 census2
Graduation1913Olivet College, Olivet, MI, USA, BA
MarriageJul 12, 1916SD, USA1
1920 Census1920Penn Hills, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 30, general practice physician3
Author1926Houghton, F. C., Teague, W. W., and Miller, W. E., J. Amer. Soc. Heat. Vent. Engrs., 32, 315, 473 (1926).
1940 Census1940Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 52, heating director of research4
Mil. Serv.1942US Navy, Lieut. Comdr.5
Research1942
NoteFeb 3, 1944Wins Scientific Award
F. C. Houghton Honored by Ventilating Engineers
Lieut. Comdr. Ferry C. Houghton, USNR, received last night the F. Paul Anderson Medal of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers at that organization's fiftieth annual meeting in the Hotel Pennsylvania. The award was "in recognition of notable scientific achievement and outstanding services performed in the field of heating, ventilating and air conditioning."
Dr. Houghton, in accepting the award, delivered an address on "Progress in the Development of Standards of Air Conditioning." Before he was commissioned by the Navy in 1942 he was director of research of the society that honored him.
DeathJan 15, 19451
BiographyJournal, Volume 26 By American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, p. 770: The new member of the Research Bureau staff is Mr. Ferry C. Houghten whose connection with the Bureau began on October 1st. Mr. lloughtcn will be directly connected with the heat investigations of the Bureau and at the Pennsylvania State College.
Mr. Ferry C. Houghten was born in Troy, Mich., in 18X8. He received his elementary education at the Troy and Rochester, Mich., schools. In 1909, he entered Olivet College at Olivet. Mich., from which he was graduated in 1913 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Prom 1913 to 1915 he held a teaching fellowship in Physics at the University of Washington. In 1915, he received Master of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Washington. From 1915 to 1918, he taught science in the high schools at Fllensburg, Wash., and Iloquiam, Wash.
From June, 1918 to October 1920, Mr. Houghten had charge of the Physical Laboratory at the Bureau of Mines. Pittsburgh. During this time, he also had charge of investigations of transmission of heat through boiler tubes and an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Mines, of heating and cooking devices used in the Army.

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Penn Hills, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1516; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 311; line 77, dwl 161-175.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3662; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 69-366; line 1, dwl 1136.
  5. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1778; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 46-20; line 57, dwl 274.

Anna Malinda Houghten1

F, #56597, b. 10 January 1890, d. 28 February 1953

Family: Dennis Joseph Mercier b. 7 Mar 1890, d. Dec 1970

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthJan 10, 1890MI, USA, Jan 1890, age 10 in 1900 census2,1
1910 Census1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 22, private family servant3
Marriage19124,1
DeathFeb 28, 19534,1
BurialWhite Chapel Cemetery, Troy, MI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_683; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0108; Image: 410; FHL Number: 1374696; line 18, dwl 349-66-74.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Hilda May Houghten1

F, #56598, b. 6 April 1892, d. 1 November 1975

Family: Carl Elmer Schoonover b. 25 May 1883, d. 20 Jun 1960

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthApr 6, 1892MI, USA, Apr 1892, age 8 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census2,1
MarriageJun 25, 19133
DeathNov 1, 19753,1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Lester Fred Houghten1

M, #56599, b. 14 September 1897, d. 1984

Family: Blanche Romaine Weaver b. 1899, d. 19 Apr 1969

Biography

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BirthSep 14, 1897Troy, MI, USA, Sep 1897, age 2 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census2,1
Marriagecirca 1917mar ages 20, 183
1930 Census1930Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 32, farmer4
1940 Census1940Troy, MI, USA, age 42, C-3, farm impliments salesman5
Death19843
ObituaryApr 14, 1984Lester F Houghten. 86, of Fort Myers died Friday at Caloosa Health Center. He was born in Troy, Mich, and came to this area in 1965 from Lansing, Mich Hewasa member of the First United Methodist Church of Cape Coral, Stoney Creek Lodge F & A M Rochester, Mich., Cape Coral Civic Assn, A A R P and Former Kiwanian of Cape Coral. He was a farmer in Troy, Mich, for 30 years and proprietor of Farm Implement Businnessin St. Johns, Mich, for lOyears, then retired and moved to Lansing, Mich.
Survivors include his wife Blanche R. Houghten of Fort Myers, five sons, Herbert E Houghten, St Johns, Mich, Fred D Houghten, Rochester, Mich, Vern L Houghten, Frankenmuth, Mich., Glenn H Houghten, Elk Rapid, Mich, and Elmer M. Houghten, Royal Oak, Mich, eighteen grandchildren, twenty six great grand children

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1019; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 129; line 43, dwl 732-735.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01804; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 63-171.

Artemus C. Packard1,2

M, #56600, b. 2 April 1832, d. 14 June 1907

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with author?
BirthApr 2, 18323
Milit-Begin the Civil War
DeathJun 14, 19073
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from George Claxton, Aug. 21, 2001.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Steven Excell, Jan 25, 2004.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Raymond Raser, Sept. 9, 2010.

George Claxton1

M, #56601

Biography

Corresponded with authorY
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
AddressAug 21, 2001geoclac@aol.com
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from George Claxton, Aug. 21, 2001.

Emmett Houghten1

M, #56603, b. 27 June 1890, d. 29 November 1968

Family: Alida Helen Louise Gutow b. 11 Feb 1888, d. 28 Nov 1964

Biography

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BirthJun 27, 1890Redford, MI, USA, Jun "1880", age 9 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census2,3,1
MarriageSep 6, 1916Detroit, MI, USA1
1920 Census1920Southfield, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 29, farmer4
1930 Census1930Farmington, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 39, farmer5
1940 Census1940Farmington, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 49, farmer6
SSNMI, USA, 369-48-8995
Last LocFarmington, MI, USA
DeathNov 29, 1968Livonia, MI, USA2,7

Citations

  1. [S888] Michigan Genealogical Council, Michigan Surname Index - I, p. 314.
  2. [S415] E-mail from John Haldane, Apr 11, 2003.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Redford, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 87, E.D. 197, S. 1, Ln. 93.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Southfield, Oakland, Michigan; Roll T625_790; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 202; line 44, dwl 60-63.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll 1016; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 18; line 59, dwl 443-551.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1799; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 63-29A; line 36, dwl 365.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.

May Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #56604, b. 18 June 1893, d. 8 October 1966

Family: Albert Anthony Gramer b. 29 Nov 1894, d. 20 Feb 1970

Biography

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BirthJun 18, 1893Jun "1883", age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census; Haldane: 18 Jun 1895; Schulkins: 18941,3
MarriageAug 15, 19171
DeathOct 8, 19661
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from John Haldane, Apr 11, 2003.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Redford, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 87, E.D. 197, S. 1, Ln. 93.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

George August Houghton1,2,3

M, #56605, b. 22 May 1895, d. 2 April 1951

Family: Lillian Radtke b. 5 Jan 1900, d. 20 Nov 1967

Biography

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BirthMay 22, 1895Redford, Wayne Co., MI, USA, May 1895, age 5 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; Chris Houghten: 20 May1,2,3
MarriageMay 22, 1917Burmingham, MI, USA, age 22 and 17
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Redford, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 22, farmer2
1920 Census1920Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 24, steam hammer operator, Asile? Co.4
1930 Census1930Novi, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 35, farmer5
1950 US Census1950Northville, MI, USA, age 54, county parks patrol
DeathApr 2, 1951Northville, MT, USA3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Redford, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 87, E.D. 197, S. 1, Ln. 93.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1683039.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 14, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_813; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 421; line 71, dwl 305.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Milford, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1017; Enumeration District: 37; page 71, sheet 5A; line 14, dwl 110-110.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.

Raymond George Houghton1,2

M, #56606, b. 27 November 1896, d. 10 November 1984

Family: Freda Ptetsch b. c 1895

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthNov 27, 1896Greenfield, Wayne Co., MI, USA, Nov 1896, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1,3,4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1918Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 21, working for father on farm4
MarriageNov 27, 1919Clare, MI, USA, age 23 and 252
1920 Census1920Hatton, Clare Co., MI, USA, age 28, farm operation5
1930 Census1930Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 33, Kelvinator Refrigerator repair man; few houses from family6
1940 Census1940Hatton, Clare Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer7
1950 US Census1950Grant, MI, USA, age 53, farmer
DeathNov 10, 1984Pasco Co., FL, USA, Cert. 1032113
ObituaryNov 13, 1984St. Petersburg, FL, USA, HOUGHTON, RAYMOND, 87, of Zephyrhills, died Saturday (Nov. 10, 1984). He was born in Wayne County, Mich, and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Freda; a brother Lester, Farmington Hills, Mich; and a sister Grace Stucky, Fowlerville, Mich. Richardson Funeral Home, Zephyr- hills.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Greenfield Twp, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 86, E.D. 186, S. 8, Ln. 24.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Florida Death Index, 1980-89: Houghton Surname.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1683036.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hatton, Clare, Michigan; Roll: T625_760; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 136.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; Roll: 1068 Enumeration District: 847; page 5, sheet 5A; line 31, dwl 15065-31-33.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hatton, Clare, Michigan; Roll: T627_1742; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18-11; line 6, dwl 4.

S. O. Hougten

M, #56607, d. 26 February 1874

Biography

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DeathFeb 26, 1874Sonoma Co., CA, USA

Wilburn Stanton Amos1

M, #56608, b. 19 August 1865, d. 20 September 1948

Family: Caroline Belle Houghton b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 8 Sep 1940

Biography

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BirthAug 19, 18651
MarriageFeb 10, 1895Lawrence, KS, USA1
DeathSep 20, 1948Naperville, IL, USA1
ParentsSWilliam W. Amos1

Citations

  1. [S1050] Unknown author, Amos Genealogy, p. 5.
  2. [S1050] Unknown author, Amos Genealogy, p. 6.

Dorothy Amos1

F, #56609, b. 19 June 1899

Family: Herbert W. Rumsfeld b. 17 Sep 1895

Biography

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BirthJun 19, 1899Dodge City, KS, USA2
MarriageJul 9, 19233

Citations

  1. [S1050] Unknown author, Amos Genealogy, p. 6.
  2. [S1050] Unknown author, Amos Genealogy, p. 5.
  3. [S1050] Unknown author, Amos Genealogy, p. 11.

Wilfred Houghton Amos1

M, #56610, b. 10 January 1901

Family 1: Thelma Tappen d. 1 Sep 1933

  • Marriage*: Wilfred Houghton Amos married Thelma Tappen on Jun 11, 1921.2

Family 2: Mary Eckhuff

Biography

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BirthJan 10, 1901Dodge City, KS, USA1
MarriageJun 11, 19212
Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S1050] Unknown author, Amos Genealogy, p. 6.
  2. [S1050] Unknown author, Amos Genealogy, p. 11.