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Florence A. Ferguson

F, #119101, b. circa 1906, d. 1953

Father*: John William Nelson Ferguson b. 1878, d. 1920
Mother*: Dora Alma Collett b. 11 Aug 1885, d. 11 Dec 1975

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Birth

circa 1906

MA, USA, age 44 in 1950 census

1950 US Census

1950

Quincy, MA, USA, age 64, widow, catering service, manager operator; and a niece Martha J Collett, 26, IL; has unclear if latter is daughter of Florence; has same occupation as other 2 women

Occupation

1950

catering service, assist manager

Death

1953

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John William Nelson Ferguson

M, #119102, b. 1878, d. 1920

Family: Dora Alma Collett b. 11 Aug 1885, d. 11 Dec 1975

Marriage*: John William Nelson Ferguson married Dora Alma Collett on Apr 25, 1905 at Quincy, MA, USA.

Florence A. Ferguson b. c 1906, d. 1953

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Birth

1878

Marriage

Apr 25, 1905

Quincy, MA, USA

Death

1920

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Lonnie Houghton

M, #119103, b. circa 1949

Father*: Harold Rowland Houghton b. 8 May 1920, d. 23 Nov 2003
Mother*: Imogene S. Thompson b. 10 Mar 1918, d. 10 Aug 1998

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Birth

circa 1949

MA, USA, age 1 in 1950 census

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Robert Houghton

M, #119104, b. circa 1945

Father*: Harold Rowland Houghton b. 8 May 1920, d. 23 Nov 2003
Mother*: Imogene S. Thompson b. 10 Mar 1918, d. 10 Aug 1998

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Birth

circa 1945

MA, USA, age 5 in 1950 census

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Harold Gordon

M, #119105, b. circa 1914

Family: Ruby Houghton b. c 1926

Marriage*: Harold Gordon married Ruby Houghton, daughter of Elmer Henry Houghton and Mabel Little.

Bruce Gordon b. Jun 1950

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Birth

circa 1914

MA, USA

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Bruce Gordon

M, #119106, b. June 1950

Father*: Harold Gordon b. c 1914
Mother*: Ruby Houghton b. c 1926

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Birth

Jun, 1950

MA, USA

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Howard Houghton

M, #119107, b. February 1900

Father*: William Houghton b. Sep 1876
Mother*: Florence (?) b. Jul 1879

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Birth

Feb, 1900

North Adams, MA, USA, Jan 1900 given; but age 4/12 in 1900 census = Feb 1900

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Frances Matthews

F, #119108

Family: Amos Houghton

Marriage*: Frances Matthews married Amos Houghton.

Howard William Houghton+ b. 22 Jan 1900, d. 22 Apr 1983

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Immigration

North Adams, MA, USA

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Amos Houghton

M, #119109

Family: Frances Matthews

Marriage*: Amos Houghton married Frances Matthews.

Howard William Houghton+ b. 22 Jan 1900, d. 22 Apr 1983

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Immigration

North Adams, MA, USA

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North Adams, MA, USA, Both son Howard

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Evelyn Louise Kealy

F, #119110, b. 2 April 1911, d. 12 December 1997

Family: Joseph Frank Houghton b. c 1911, d. 12 May 1972

Marriage*: Evelyn Louise Kealy married Joseph Frank Houghton, son of Frank Edward Houghton and Mary Elizabeth Kealy.

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Birth

Apr 2, 1911

Lynn, MA, USA, age 38 in 1900 census

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

Waltham, MA, USA, age 39, auto supply co. sales representative

Death

Dec 12, 1997

Pinellas Co., FL, USA

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Ambrose Brimmer

M, #119111, b. 1847, d. 1910

Family: Fannie Dickinson b. 29 Nov 1851, d. 28 Nov 1933

Marriage*: Ambrose Brimmer married Fannie Dickinson, daughter of Alcander Dickinson and Lucy L. Houghton.¹

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Birth

1847

Marriage

Death

1910

Residence

1911

Des Moines, IA, USA²

Research

JWH and MLM give this marriage; but Lelia Moore was his father's second wife; see Hx. of Berlin^2,3

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Citations

[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 395.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 116.

Helen Houghton

F, #119112, b. circa 1912

Father*: Frank Edward Houghton b. 5 Jun 1877, d. 1933
Mother*: Mary Elizabeth Kealy b. 11 May 1878, d. 1951

Family: (?) Bray

Marriage*: Helen Houghton married (?) Bray.

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Birth

circa 1912

MA, USA, age 18 in 1930 census

Marriage

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(?) Bray

M, #119113

Family: Helen Houghton b. c 1912

Marriage*: (?) Bray married Helen Houghton, daughter of Frank Edward Houghton and Mary Elizabeth Kealy.

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Frank E. Houghton

M, #119114, b. September 1879

Father*: Frank Houghton b. Aug 1846, d. b 1910
Mother*: Lizzie M. (?) b. Feb 1851

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Birth

Sep, 1879

Lynn, MA, USA, age 9/12 in 1880 census

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Teresa Houghton

F, #119115, b. circa 1890

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Birth

circa 1890

England, age 60 in 1950 census

1950 US Census

1950

Hyannis, MA, USA, age 60, separated, housekeeper

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Marian B. Houghton

F, #119116, b. circa 1876

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Birth

circa 1876

TN, USA, age 74 in 1950 census

1950 US Census

1950

Lexington, MA, USA, age 74, widow

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Charles A Houghton

M, #119117, b. circa 1884

Family: Grace C. (?) b. c 1882

Marriage*: Charles A Houghton married Grace C. (?)

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Birth

circa 1884

MA, USA, age 66 in 1950 census

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

Medford, MA, USA, age 68, paper novelty mfg machine operator

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Grace C. (?)

F, #119118, b. circa 1882

Family: Charles A Houghton b. c 1884

Marriage*: Grace C. (?) married Charles A Houghton.

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Birth

circa 1882

ME, USA, age 68 in 1950 census

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

Medford, MA, USA, age 68, paper novelty mfg machine operator

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Caintin Houghton

M, #119119, b. circa 1868

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Birth

circa 1868

MA, USA, age 82 in 1950 census

1950 US Census

1950

Westminster, age 82, widow, no occup

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Anne C. (?)

F, #119120, b. circa 1922

Family: John P. Houghton b. c 1921

Marriage*: Anne C. (?) married John P. Houghton.

Judith A. Houghton b. c 1942
John Houghton b. c 1945

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Birth

circa 1922

MA, USA, age 28 in 1950 census

Marriage

1950 US Census

1950

Methuen, MA, USA, age 29, retail grocery store proprietor

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Judith A. Houghton

F, #119121, b. circa 1942

Father*: John P. Houghton b. c 1921
Mother*: Anne C. (?) b. c 1922

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Birth

circa 1942

MA, USA, age 8 in 1950 census

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John Houghton

M, #119122, b. circa 1945

Father*: John P. Houghton b. c 1921
Mother*: Anne C. (?) b. c 1922

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Birth

circa 1945

MA, USA, age 5 in 1950 census

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John J Haughton Jr

M, #119123, b. 4 December 1944, d. 30 September 2021

Father*: John Joseph Haughton b. 15 Apr 1917, d. 26 Sep 2004
Mother*: Marie A. LeCoist

Family: Nancy E. Donahue

Marriage*: John J Haughton Jr married Nancy E. Donahue.

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Birth

Dec 4, 1944

Shirley, Middlesex Co., MA, USA

Mil. Enls

1965

SGT, US Marine Corps
VIETNAM

Marriage

Death

Sep 30, 2021

Lawrence, Essex Co., MA, USA

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TEWKSBURY: John J. "Joe" Haughton, Jr. age 76, of Port St. Lucie, FL and Methuen, MA, formerly of Tewksbury, passed away at the Lawrence General Hospital on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Nancy E. (Donahue) Haughton. Born in Shirley on December 4, 1944, he was the son of the late John J. Haughton and the late Marie A. (LeColst) Haughton. Joe graduated from Northampton, MA High School and Salem State University.

In 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War. He was the recipient of numerous decorations for his active-duty service including the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Purple Heart, and in 1968 was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed as Compliance Director by the Genuity Corporation.

He enjoyed fishing, golf, spending the winter months in Florida and summer months on Cape Cod. In addition, he was a loyal Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.

Besides his wife Nancy, he is survived by three sons, Patrick R. Haughton and his wife Kelly of Londonderry, NH, Christopher J. Haughton and his wife Juliana of Bristol, RI and David E. Haughton and his wife Megan of Andover: six grandchildren, Nicholas K., Katelyn M., Liam P., Alexander J., Riley E. and Taylor M. Haughton: his sister, Kathleen Meneades of Lynn: his brother-in-law, Edward Donahue of Vero Beach, FL. He also leaves several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Joe was the brother of the late Peter and Robert Haughton.

Calling hours are Friday, Oct. 8, from 9-11 a.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Joe's ashes will be placed at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at a later date. At the request of the family, please Omit Flowers. Donations in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 are requested

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Nancy E. Donahue

F, #119124

Family: John J Haughton Jr b. 4 Dec 1944, d. 30 Sep 2021

Marriage*: Nancy E. Donahue married John J Haughton Jr, son of John Joseph Haughton and Marie A. LeCoist.

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Patrick R. Haughton

M, #119125

Father*: John J Haughton Jr b. 4 Dec 1944, d. 30 Sep 2021
Mother*: Nancy E. Donahue

Family: Kelley (?)

Marriage*: Patrick R. Haughton married Kelley (?)

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Birth

MA, USA

Marriage

Residence

2021

Londonderry, NH, USA

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Kelley (?)

F, #119126

Family: Patrick R. Haughton

Marriage*: Kelley (?) married Patrick R. Haughton, son of John J Haughton Jr and Nancy E. Donahue.

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Christopher J. Haughton

M, #119127

Father*: John J Haughton Jr b. 4 Dec 1944, d. 30 Sep 2021
Mother*: Nancy E. Donahue

Family: Juliana (?)

Marriage*: Christopher J. Haughton married Juliana (?)

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Birth

MA, USA

Marriage

Residence

2021

Bristol, RI, USA

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Juliana (?)

F, #119128

Family: Christopher J. Haughton

Marriage*: Juliana (?) married Christopher J. Haughton, son of John J Haughton Jr and Nancy E. Donahue.

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David E. Haughton

M, #119129

Father*: John J Haughton Jr b. 4 Dec 1944, d. 30 Sep 2021
Mother*: Nancy E. Donahue

Family: Megan (?)

Marriage*: David E. Haughton married Megan (?)

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Birth

MA, USA

Marriage

Residence

2021

Andover, MA, USA

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Megan (?)

F, #119130

Family: David E. Haughton

Marriage*: Megan (?) married David E. Haughton, son of John J Haughton Jr and Nancy E. Donahue.

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