Sarah Jane Currier1,2

F, #10471, b. 18 December 1846, d. 7 February 1858

Biography

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BirthDec 18, 1846Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA3,4
DeathFeb 7, 18583,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453 #1976.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5857 (5837).
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.

Eliza Ann Currier1,2,3

F, #10472, b. 6 February 1851, d. 28 November 1930

Family: Francis Egerton Smith b. 8 Apr 1851, d. 30 Mar 1925

Biography

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BirthFeb 6, 1851Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, JWH, MLM: 9 Feb. 1848; Virkus: 18515,4,2,6,7,8
MarriageMay 13, 1873Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Houghton: 03 May 1878: Virkus: 18735,4,2,9,6,7,8
DeathNov 28, 1930Detroit, MI, USA4,8,7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453 #1977.
  2. [S188] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 423.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5858, 179 #6038.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: "Memoirs", 239.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.
  7. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 692.
  8. [S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 401.
  9. [S189] Virkus, Abridged Compendium of Am. Gen. II, p. 206.

Sarah Amelia Currier1,2

F, #10473, b. 18 July 1859, d. 13 December 1865

Biography

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BirthJul 18, 1859Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA3,4
DeathDec 13, 18653,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1978.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5859.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.

Francis Egerton Smith1,2,3

M, #10474, b. 8 April 1851, d. 30 March 1925

Family: Eliza Ann Currier b. 6 Feb 1851, d. 28 Nov 1930

Biography

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BirthApr 8, 1851Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA2,4
Occupationjustice of the peace, farmer, bank custodian
MarriageMay 13, 1873Norwich, Windsor Co., VT, USA, Houghton: 03 May 1878: Virkus: 18735,4,2,3,6,7,8
DeathMar 30, 1925White River Junction, Windsor Co., VT, USA2,4
ParentsSRev. Ambrose Smith and Cynthia Egerton8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453 #1977s.
  2. [S188] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 423.
  3. [S189] Virkus, Abridged Compendium of Am. Gen. II, p. 206.
  4. [S96] NEHGR, 111 [1957]: "Memoirs", 239.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 453.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.
  7. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 692.
  8. [S933] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 401.

Isabella Marcia Russell1,2

F, #10475, b. 5 May 1843

Family: Harvey William Bishop b. 25 Aug 1848

Biography

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BirthMay 5, 1843Lisbon, NH, USA, age 7 in 1850 census4,5,6
MarriageJan 13, 1866MLM: also June 134,6
ResidenceGlover, Orleans Co., VT, USA, East Glover4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1979.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5860, 179 #6061.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lisbon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: M432_431; Page: 1; line 38, dwl 14-15.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1850, Lisbon, Grafton Co., NH, Box 431, p. 1, line 40, dwl 14.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.

Lucy Elizabeth Russell1,2

F, #10476, b. 19 October 1849, d. 18 January 1850

Biography

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BirthOct 19, 1849Lisbon, NH, USA3,4
DeathJan 18, 1850Lisbon, NH, USA3,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1980.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5861.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.

Dora Estella Russell1,2

F, #10477, b. 23 March 1851

Family: William John Stanley

Biography

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BirthMar 23, 1851Lisbon, NH, USA3,4
ResidenceFranconia, NH, USA3
MarriageJun 3, 18743,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1981.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157 #5862, 180.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 180.

Harvey William Bishop1,2

M, #10478, b. 25 August 1848

Family: Isabella Marcia Russell b. 5 May 1843

Biography

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BirthAug 25, 18483,4
MarriageJan 13, 1866MLM: also June 133,4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1979s.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 179.

William John Stanley1

M, #10479

Family: Dora Estella Russell b. 23 Mar 1851

Biography

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MarriageJun 3, 18742,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1981s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 157, 180.

Alfred E. Houghton1,2,3

M, #10480, b. 26 October 1836, d. before July 1900

Family: Hattie M. Woodbury b. Sep 1847

Biography

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BirthOct 26, 1836NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 44 in 1881 census; Oct. 1837, age 63, MA, in 1900 census; MLM: 1835; 1910 census of son Clarence gives French Canada4,5,2,3
Research1862
Mil. EnlsAug 6, 1862Warwick, MA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp G., 36th MA Infantry, a private, age 26; Private-Warwick-26-mechanic; 8/6/62; transf 12/27/62 to 2d US. Cavalry and then to U.S. Navy. See U.S. Navy; carpenter's mate, USS Princeton & Saugus6,7,8
MarriageAug 6, 18664,2
PensionInxOct 6, 1877as invalid
1881 Canadian Census1881Potton, Brome, Quebec, Canada, age 44, Baptist, farmer9
1900 Census1900Nashua, Hillsboro, NH, USA, age 63, carpenter5,10
Deathbefore Jul, 1900wife pensioned as a widow
ResidenceNashua, NH, USA, 46 Haines St.4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1982.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_317; Page: 314;
    line 1, dwl 12-14.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex New Hampshire, Box 22, Vol. 10, E.D. 122, Sh. 6, Ln. 1.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S1501] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Canadian Census, Potton, Brome, Quebec; Roll: C_13201; Page: 38; Family No: 197.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Ward 7, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: : 125; Sheet 6A; line 1, dwl 46-107-129.

Hattie M. Woodbury1

F, #10481, b. September 1847

Family: Alfred E. Houghton b. 26 Oct 1836, d. b Jul 1900

Biography

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BirthSep, 1847Quebec, Canada, age 34, Quebec, Can, in 1881 census; age 53, Canada, in 1900 census; age 63, NH, in 1910 census; age 74, VT, in 1920 census; age 84, VT, in 1930 census2,3
MarriageAug 6, 18664,5
1881 Canadian Census1881Potton, Brome, Quebec, Canada, age 44, Baptist, farmer6
1900 Census1900Nashua, Hillsboro, NH, USA, age 63, carpenter2,7
PensionInxJul 21, 1900as widow
Note19102 children born, 1 living
Occupation1910private nurse
1920 Census1920Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 74, widow8,9
ParentsDparents born in NH in 1910 census; father born in Eng. Canada, mother born in NH; father born in MA, mother born in NH in 1920 census9

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1982s.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex New Hampshire, Box 22, Vol. 10, E.D. 122, Sh. 6, Ln. 1.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Nashua, Hillsborough Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 12, E.D. 147, Sh. 14, Ln. 57.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 158.
  6. [S1501] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Canadian Census, Potton, Brome, Quebec; Roll: C_13201; Page: 38; Family No: 197.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua, Ward 7, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: : 125; Sheet 6A; line 1, dwl 46-107-129.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 12, E.D. 147, Sh. 11, Ln. 58.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Nashua Ward 7, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1011; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 147; line 57, dwl 46-252-252.

Charles Merrick Houghton1,2

M, #10482

Biography

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BirthNew York, New York Co., NY, USA3
DeathNew York, New York Co., NY, USA, in infancy4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1983.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6000.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

Charles Peck Houghton1,2

M, #10483

Family: Mary Louise St. Remy b. 1852

Biography

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BirthNew York, New York Co., NY, USA3
MarriageMar, 1869France4,3
ResidenceAlgiers, Tunisa4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1984.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6001.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.

Mary Houghton1,2,3

F, #10484, b. April 1858, d. 15 November 1915

Biography

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BirthApr, 1858Piermont, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 2 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1880 census; age 52 in 1900 census4,5,6
ChurchOct 5, 1879Tompkins Co., NY, USA, in church from ME Church in Allanticville7
No Marr1900
DeathNov 15, 1915Germantown, PA, USA8
BurialNov 17, 1915Rockland Cemetery, Piedmont, PA, USA8

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1985.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6002.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orangetown, Rockland, New York; Roll: M653_851; Page: 0; line 35, dwl 1013-1219.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 4, dwl 404-421.
  7. [S1143] Jean D. Wordon, Tompkins Co. NY Church Records, p. 207.
  8. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 17, 1915.

Dr. Elihu Russell Houghton M.D.1,2,3,4

M, #10485, b. 26 March 1864, d. 19 February 1905

Family: Mary Louise Phillips b. 11 Jun 1870, d. 24 Sep 1954

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BirthMar 26, 1864Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census; age 36, NJ, in 1900 census; 1930 census of son Augustus gives NJ5,6
Graduation1885Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA7
MarriageOct 6, 1891New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at residence of bride's mother8,6,9
Occupation1900doctor; married
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 36, a physician; 2nd enumeration10
DeathFeb 19, 1905New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 40; cert. 58998,6,11
BurialFeb 21, 1905Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1986.
  2. [S938] Who's Who, Vol. 21, p. 1204.
  3. [S941] Unknown author, Who's Who in the West - 9th, p. 335.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6003.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  7. [S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
  8. [S114] Who Was Who, 3, p. 1351.
  9. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Oct 7, 1891.
  10. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1105; Enumeration District: 521; Sheet 2A; line 28, dwl 103-115-27.
  11. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 20, 1905.

Augustus Seymour Houghton1,2

M, #10486, b. 3 January 1866, d. 25 September 1948

Family: Caroline Labau Squier b. Nov 1873

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NotableY
BirthJan 3, 1866Palisades-on-the-Hudson, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 4 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census; Jan 1866, age 34 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census; age 74 in 1940 census3,4,5,6
OccupationNew York, New York Co., NY, USA, Attorney
Graduation1888Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, B. A.6
MarriageNov 12, 1896Manhatten, NY, USA3,5,6,7
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 34, lawyer; 326 W. 83rd; enumerated 2x8,9
Residence1910New York, New York Co., NY, USA, 33 Rector St.3
1910 Census1910Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 43, lawyer, own office; and 4 servants10
1920 Census1920New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 54, general practice lawyer; and 1 servant4,11
NewspaperAug 16, 1925New York, New York Co., NY, USA, SUE FORMER PARTNER; Law Firm Members Claim Interest In $500,000 Fees.
August 16, 1925, Sunday

Augustus S. Houghton and 2 law partners of the law firm of Thomas & Houghton, which was dissolved Dec. 1, 1924, sue Hector Thomas for withholding $500,000 in fees12
1930 Census1930New Canaan, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 64, law office lawyer, personal property $50,00013
City Dirct1931New York, New York Co., NY, USA, East 55th14
1940 Census1940Miami, FL, USA, age 74, lawyer, own profession15
Living1943Oenoke Ridge, CT, USA16
DeathSep 25, 1948Hyeres, France, age 826,17
Notable(1866-1948) Famous conservationist
NotableUniversity of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA, Augustus Seymour Houghton, conservationist18
BiographyThe personal papers of Augustus S. Houghton, lawyer and conservationist, were donated to the University of Miami Archives in the early 1960's, source unkown. Augustus S. Houghton was a prominent conservationist who wintered in South Florida and became involved in conservation issues in Florida in addition to his home state of New York.
The collection had no restrictions placed on it at the time of donation. The key part of the collection deals with conservation efforts by various organizations, particularly in the New York and South Florida areas. There is valuable material concerning the establishment of Everglades National Park.
The papers of A.S. Houghton (1866-1948) numbering approximately 4500 items consist of articles, printed matter, newspaper clippings, by-laws, legislative matter, and pamphlets. The material extends from 1905 to 1948 with the bulk of the papers falling within the period of 1929 to 1948.
The papers deal primarily with Augustus Houghton's work as a conservationist. The material is broken down into the different organizations with which he was involved. There is a large section of material dealing with the American Game Association, the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks, and the Camp Fire Club of America but they are not a major part of the collection because Houghton corresponded and kept files on a diverse number of conservation and wildlife organizations.
His papers are mainly broken into time periods: from 1909 to 1925 lies most of the Camp Fire Club of America material; from 1925 to
1937 lies most of the American Game Association material; from 1930 to 1939 lies the bulk of papers related to the Association
for the protection of the Adirondacks; from 1938 to his death, most of his correspondence and other materials were related to
conservation in the state of Florida. There is a large amount of material on the establishment of Everglades National Park,
including correspondence from Ernest F. Coe, conservationist and Chairman of the Tropic Everglades Park Association, David
Fairchild, who served as president of said Association, Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, the first elected Congresswoman from Florida who
proposed the Everglades Park Bill in Congress. The correspondence relates a public polemic between Mrs. Owen and Mr. Coe that very
nearly doomed the existence of the park. It should be noted that Mr. Houghton always kept in contact with all the organizations he
was a member of through correspondence, printed matter, or otherwise. As a result of this, the collection encompasses a
tremendous amount of information on many organizations.
The correspondence to and from August S. Houghton is varied and he had several principal correspondents, all of whom shared with
him their interest in conservation. His principal correspondents were: John B. Burnham, President of the American Game Protective
Association, which later became the American Game Association; Carlos Avery, President of the American Game Association; Seth
Gordon, President of the American Game Association; William Greely, leading member of the American Game Association; Erl
Roman, Fishing Editor of the Miami Herald; Merlin Mitchell, Executive Secretary, Florida State Fish and Game Association and
later secretary of the Florida Wildlife Federation; Jay N. (Ding) Darling, famous cartoonist and leading Florida conservationist;
Dr. W.T. Hornaday, Zoological Gardens, N.Y; Lithgow Osborne, Conservation Commissioner, State of New York; Raymond Torrey,
Camp Fire Club of America; and Karl Frederick, President of the New York State Conservation Council. Houghton also corresponded
with F.G. Walton Smith, Director of the University of Miami's Marine Laboratory (now the Rosentiel School of Marine and
Atmospheric Sciences) and with Spessard L. Holland, Governor of Florida in the early 1940's.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

1866, January 3 Born in Palisades, New York; 1888 B.A. from Amherst College; 1890 Admitted to North Carolina Bar;
1891 Admitted to New York Bar; 1909 Elected to Conservation Committee of Camp Fire Club of America;
1915 Becomes Secretary of the New York State Conservation Commission;
1936 Elected President of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks
1943 Awarded Gold Medal from Florida State Chamber of Commerce for his efforts in conservation;
1948, September 25 Dies while visiting his son in France.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Augustus Seymour Houghton was born in Palisades, N.Y. on January 3, 1866. He received his preparatory education at Phillips
Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, was graduated B.A. at Amherst College in 1888, studied law in New Bern, N.C., 1888-90, and was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1890. He studied law under Elihu Root in New York City and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1891.
Houghton established his own law firm and practiced in New York City until his retirement in 1948. He was a partner in the firm
of Holtzman, Wise, Shepard, Houghton, and Kelly; and as member Thomas & Houghton, director of the New Jersey Zinc Co; Pohatcong Hosiery Mills, Inc; and the Putnam Trust Co., Greenwich, Conn. Houghton became actively involved in conservation in 1909 when he was elected to serve as a member of the Conservation Committee of the Camp Fire Club of America, a post he held until 1948. From 1915 to 1918, he served as secretary of the New York State Conservation Commission and from 1928 to 1932 he was a member of the Legislative Reforestation Commission. In 1935, New York
Governor Herbert Lehman appointed him chairman of the State Conservation Committee that was to decide whether or not to build
truck trails in forest preserves. In 1936, he was elected president of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.
He served as director and secretary of the American Game Association. He also served as director of the American
Forestry Association, trustee of the American Wildlife Institute, Inc., and was a member of the Society of American Foresters.
Houghton assisted in obtaining a treaty with Great Britain, Russia, Japan, and Canada for the protection of Alaskan fur seals
and a treaty with Great Britain and Canada for the protection of migratory birds. He also wrote extensive articles of the
preservation of wildlife and conservation. Augustus S. Houghton resided in Coconut Grove, Florida during the winter months and as a result became actively involved in the restoration of wildlife in the state. In 1942, the Florida State Chamber of Commerce awarded him a gold medal for his efforts. He
died on September 25, 1948 while visiting his son in HyŠres, France.

Send comments or queries to William E. Brown, Jr. (wbrown@umiami.ir.miami.edu)
University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library, Archives and Special Collections,
Coral Gables, Florida
URL: http://www.library.miami.edu/archives/papers/houghton.html

Biography Index, 1949, 1955
National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, 1953

Studied law New Bern, N. C., 1888-90; admitted to N. C. bar, Feb., 1890; N. Y. bar, Ap., 1891; lawyer, N. Y. City, 1891-, as member Thomas & Houghton. Sec. Conservation Commission, Albany, N. Y., 1915-18.19

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1987.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6004.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New York, New York Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 265, E.D. 1077, Sh. 4, Ln. 94.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  6. [S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
  7. [S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "New York Marriages, 1686-1980," database, FamilySearch.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 150, ED 478.
  9. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1103; Enumeration District: 478; Sheet 17B; line 94, dwl 326.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T624_127; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 81; line 55, dwl 285-391.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 15, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1213; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1077; line 94, dwl 179-43-80.
  12. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Aug 16, 1925.
  13. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Canaan, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 258; Enumeration District: 143; Sheet: 23B; line 60, dwl 478-498.
  14. [S1159] Unknown compiler, Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931, p. 463.
  15. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Miami, Dade, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00632; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69-119B.
  16. [S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, Summer 1943, p. 114.
  17. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.
  18. [S415] E-mail http://www.library.miami.edu/archives/papers/houghton.html
  19. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.library.miami.edu/archives/papers/houghton.html
  20. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, Corning, Steuben, NY, Vol. 150, ED 478.

Clara Houghton1,2,3

F, #10487, b. 12 June 1860, d. 8 June 1887

Family: Rev. Joseph Hutchinson b. 18 Feb 1869

Biography

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BirthJun 12, 1860Piermont, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 1/12 in 1860 census; age 10 in 1870 census; age 19 in 1880 census4,5
MarriageJul 2, 18854,5
DeathJun 8, 1887New Bern, Craven Co., NC, USA4,5
BurialRockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland Co., NY, USA, Daisy Houghton

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1988.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6005.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Orangetown, Rockland, New York; Roll: M653_851; Page: 0; line 35, dwl 1013-1219.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Matthew Henry Houghton1,2

M, #10488, b. 6 October 1867, d. 23 January 1931

Family: Lucile W. Caplinger b. Apr 1879

Biography

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BirthOct 6, 1867NY, USA, age 3, NJ, in 1870 census; age 12, NY, in 1880 census; Oct 1867, age 32, NY, in 1900 census; age 42, NY, in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 62 in 1930 census; Constantinople given in obituary; JHW, MLM: New York, NY3,4,5
Graduation1890Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA6
MarriageJun 1, 1898age 30 and 197
ResidenceNew Rochelle, NY, USA, 170 Elm St.
Occupation1900publisher
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 32, religious newspaper manager8
1910 Census1910New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 42, general contractor; and a servant9
1920 Census1920New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 52, building contractor10
1930 Census1930Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA, age 62, house builder11
DeathJan 23, 1931Miami, FL, USA12
ObituaryJan 24, 1931New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times: Henry Houghton Civil Engineer Is Dead at His Winter Residence in Miami.
Miami, Fla., Jan. 23. -- Henry Houghton, 63 years old, former resident of New Rochelle, N.Y., died at his home here today, after an illness of nine months.
Mr. Houghton was a promient athlete at Amherst Collee, where he was graduated in 1890. Mr. Houghton was a civil engineer who built many large hotels, including the Biltmore at Atlanta, Ga. He formerly lived in this city. He was born in Constantinople.13
BiographyChi Psi at Amherst College. Prepared Amherst H. S. Instructor Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1890-91;
contractor Boston and N. Y. City, 1891-99; manager Evangelist Publishing Co., N. Y. City, 1899-; engaged in building construction, 1895-. Member harbor police patrol, World War.7

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1989.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6006.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 4, dwl 404-421.
  6. [S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
  7. [S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 545; Sheet: 2A; line 23, dwl 33.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rochelle Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1091; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 87;
    line 90, dwl 41-178-202.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Rochelle Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1277; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 121; line 45, dwl 170-106-130.
  11. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Miami, Dade Co., Florida; Roll: 309; Enumeration District: 17; Sheet 14B; line 78, dwl 45-295-429.
  12. [S95] Newspaper, http://select.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf
  13. [S95] Newspaper, http://select.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf

Mary Louise St. Remy1

F, #10489, b. 1852

Family: Charles Peck Houghton

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
Birth18522,3
MarriageMar, 1869France2,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1984s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Seymour Phillips Houghton1

M, #10490, b. 7 May 1893, d. December 1969

Family: Vera Lola Putz b. c 1893

  • Marriage*: Seymour Phillips Houghton married Vera Lola Putz on circa 1930 age 37 and 37, her second marriage.6

Biography

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BirthMay 7, 1893Havre, France, May 1893, age 7 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1930 census; also Apr 9 1893; WWII: May 7 18932,3,4,5
Marriagecirca 1930age 37 and 37, her second marriage6
1930 Census1930Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, Seymour Houghton, age 37, a mechanical engineer dairy wholesale; and parents in law Iddo E and Amanda L. Putz6
ResidenceApr 27, 1942New York, New York Co., NY, USA, occupation: Fieldston Scholl, employed by Ethical Culture School, New York, NY5
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 48
DeathDec, 19697

Citations

  1. [S938] Who's Who, Vol. 21, p. 1204.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1105; Enumeration District: 521; Sheet 2A; line 28, dwl 103-115-27.
  5. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2283974.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 449; Enumeration District: 763; Page 83, Sheet: 11A; line 1; dwl 9600-120-121.
  7. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Caroline Labau Squier1

F, #10491, b. November 1873

Family: Augustus Seymour Houghton b. 3 Jan 1866, d. 25 Sep 1948

Biography

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BirthNov, 1873NJ, USA, age 26 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 56 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census2,3
MarriageNov 12, 1896Manhatten, NY, USA4,5,6,7
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 34, lawyer; 326 W. 83rd; enumerated 2x2,8
1920 Census1920New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 54, general practice lawyer; and 1 servant3,9
1930 Census1930New Canaan, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 64, law office lawyer, personal property $50,00010
1940 Census1940Miami, FL, USA, age 74, lawyer, own profession11
Living1943Oenoke Ridge, CT, USA12
ParentsDStuart C. Squier and Caroline Laban, N. Y. City; parents born in NJ

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Anne Breckheimer, April 28, 2009.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 150, ED 478.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New York, New York Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 265, E.D. 1077, Sh. 4, Ln. 94.
  4. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  6. [S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
  7. [S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "New York Marriages, 1686-1980," database, FamilySearch.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York Co., New York; Roll: T623 1103; Enumeration District: 478; Sheet 17B; line 94, dwl 326.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 15, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1213; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1077; line 94, dwl 179-43-80.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Canaan, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 258; Enumeration District: 143; Sheet: 23B; line 60, dwl 478-498.
  11. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Miami, Dade, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00632; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69-119B.
  12. [S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, Summer 1943, p. 114.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, Corning, Steuben, NY, Vol. 150, ED 478.

Rev. Joseph Hutchinson1

M, #10492, b. 18 February 1869

Family: Clara Houghton b. 12 Jun 1860, d. 8 Jun 1887

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthFeb 18, 1869Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, USA2,3
MarriageJul 2, 18852,3

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454 #1988s.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 454.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Dr. Hezekiah Seymour Houghton M.D.1,2,3

M, #10493, b. 7 April 1861, d. 11 September 1914

Family: Sarah Crane Preston b. 25 Nov 1865

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthApr 7, 1861Piermont-on-Hudson, NY, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; age 18, NJ, in 1880 census; Apr 1862, age 38 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census; JWH, MLM: 7 Apr 18625,6,7,4
1880 Census1880Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 18, a college student at Amherst college, with Nelson Burnett8
Graduation1883Amherst College, Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, USA9
Educationbetween 1883 and 1886Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York, New York Co., NY, USA
MarriageJan 5, 1888New York City, NY, USA, #27 West 48th St., her father's residence5,6,4,10
ResidenceNew York, New York Co., NY, USA5
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 38, physician; and 4 servants11
1910 Census1910Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 48, general physician12
NewspaperJul 31, 1910New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times: Houghton Sisters to Wed
Miss Florence Engaged to R. M. Ellis and Miss Helen to G. M. Gales
Dr. and Mrs. H. Seymour Houghton of 301 West Eighty-eighth Street announce the engagement of their daughters, Miss Florence Proctor Houghton to R. M. Ellis of Birmingham, Ala., and Miss Helen Seymour Houghton to George M. Gales of Raleigh, N. C. The Houghtons are well known in New York and at Monmouth Beach, N.J., where they are spending the Summer at their country home. Mrs. Houghton was Miss Sarah Preston. The Misses Houghton are just out in society, having made their debut only last year. They have a younger brother, Henry S. Houghton.13
DeathSep 11, 1914New York City, NY, USA, age 52, at his home, 301 W. 88th St; certificate #269664,14
BiographyJWH: 'Graduate of Amherst College, 1883 (A.M.); Bellevue Hospital Medical College, 1886. Has practiced medicine in New York since 1886; member New York Academy Medicine. Clubs: University, New York Yacht. Address, 301 West 88th St., New York.'
President of the Medical Society of New York2,5
BurialSep 12, 1914All Saint's Church, Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA14
ResearchWho Was Who in America. A component volume of Who's Who in American History. Volume 4, 1961-1968. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1968. (WhAm 4)15

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990.
  2. [S110] Marquis, Who's Who in America VI, p. 948.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6020.
  4. [S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 13, dwl 405-422.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_537; Family History Film: 1254537; Page: 287D; Enumeration District: 342; Sheet 20, line 27, dwl 160.
  9. [S1003] Unknown compiler, Amherst College Biog. Record, Internet, Amherst College Biographical Record, Centennial Edition (1812--1921), http://www.amherst.edu/~rjyanco/genealogy/acbiorecord/…
  10. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 6, 1888.
  11. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 1, dwl 301-328.
  12. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 4, dwl 301-39-65.
  13. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jul 31, 1910.
  14. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Sept 12, 1914.
  15. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI): Houghton Surname.

Clarence Sherrill Houghton1,2

M, #10494, b. 28 April 1864, d. 18 February 1917

Family: Miriam Suzanne Clark b. 23 Feb 1877

Biography

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BirthApr 28, 1864Piermont, NY, USA, "Clarina", age 7 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census; age 36 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census3,4,5,6
1880 Census1880Orangetown, Rockland Co., NY, USA, age 16, with Isaac Dederen7
GraduationColumbia Law School, New York City, NY, USA6
Occupationa lawyer
MarriageDec 19, 1895New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at bride's mother's home3,4,8
NewspaperMar 4, 1898New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times: Clarence S. Houghton of the law firm of Houghton & Houghton has been appointed Assistant United States District Attorney in the criminal department...He will be sworn in April 1.9
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 36, Ass. US attorney10,11
ResidenceNew York, New York Co., NY, USA3
1910 Census1910Red Bank, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA, age 43, lawyer12
Officebetween 1914 and 1917US Commissioner of New York
DeathFeb 18, 1917New York, New York Co., NY, USA13
ObituaryFeb, 1917NY Times: Commissioner Houghton. Federal Official Dies Suddenly at His Home in Red Bank, N.M.
Red Bank, N.J. Feb. 18. Clarence Sherill Houghton, United States Commissioner, died suddenly from heart disease this afternoon at his home in Shrewsbury Avenue in his fifty-third year. He had returned shortly before from skating on the North Shrewsbury River.
Mr. Houghton was born in Piermont, N.Y., and was a graduat of Amherst College and the Columbia Law School. He practiced law in New York City for some years, and on April 1, 1898, was appointed Assistant United States District Attorney in the Criminal Department of the Southern New York District. In 1907 Mr. Houghton resigned, and in 1914 was appointed to the office he held at his death. His wife and two daughters survive him.
BurialFeb 21, 1917Fair View Cemetery14
BiographyNY Biog. Directory: Lawyer, 50 Broadway, New York City; residence 678 West Eng avenue. Born in Piermont, N.Y., April 28, 1864. Educated at Phillips Andover Academy, Amherst College and Columbia Law School (Married.) Formerly Assistant United States District Assistant. Member Amherst Alumni Association, Chi Psi Fraternity and Association of the Bar of the City of New York.6
Research

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1991.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6021.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Harrington Twp, Bergen Co., NJ, Reel 852, Pg. 360, Ln. 13, dwl 405-422.
  6. [S1347] Unknown compiler, NY Biog. Directory, p. 209.
  7. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Orangetown, Rockland, New York; Roll: T9_924; Family History Film: 1254924; Page: 152C; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 35, line 44, dwl 346-359.
  8. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Dec 20, 1895.
  9. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Mar 1, 1898.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 152, ED 523, S27, L57.
  11. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1105; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 523; FHL microfilm: 1241105; line 57, dwl 678-268-617.
  12. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Red Bank, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T624_901; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 107; line 78, dwl 81-481-509.
  13. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 18, 1917.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Michael Wolcott, Sep 15, 2013.

Robert Steven Houghton1,2

M, #10495, b. 22 May 1874, d. 19 August 1875

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthMay 22, 1874
DeathAug 19, 18753,4
BurialRockland Cemetery, Sparkill, Rockland Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1992.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159 #6022.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.

Sarah Crane Preston1,2

F, #10496, b. 25 November 1865

Family: Dr. Hezekiah Seymour Houghton M.D. b. 7 Apr 1861, d. 11 Sep 1914

Biography

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BirthNov 25, 1865Irvington-on-Hudson, NY, USA, Nov 1865, age 34 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 53 & 54 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census2
MarriageJan 5, 1888New York City, NY, USA, #27 West 48th St., her father's residence3,4,2,5
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 38, physician; and 4 servants6
1910 Census1910Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 48, general physician7
1920 Census1920North Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow, none; 2nd enumeration of family, diff. locale8
Living1921Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA2
1930 Census1930Long Neck, North Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 64, house $23,000, a widow9
ParentsDWilliam Rile Preston, b. NY and Rebecca Duncan, b. IN; 1920 census states both parents born in OH2

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990s.
  2. [S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  5. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Jan 6, 1888.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 1, dwl 301-328.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1103; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 483; FHL microfilm: 1241103; line 4, dwl 301-39-65.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: T625_1128; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 55; line 13, dwl 169-180.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Roll: 1461; Enumeration District: 163; sheet 1B; line 65, dwl 18-17-17.

Florence Preston Houghton1,2

F, #10497, b. 28 June 1890, d. May 1984

Family: Reuben Morris Ellis b. 14 Jan 1879

Biography

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Corresponded with author?
BirthJun 28, 1890Monmouth Beach, NJ, USA, Jun 1889, age 10 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; Preston Genealogy: June 28, 18893,4
MarriageNov 16, 1910St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, NY, USA, NYC certif. #252352,5
NewspaperNov 17, 1910SISTERS' WEDDING ATTENDED BY 2,000; Miss Florence Houghton Married to R.M. Ellis and Miss Helene Houghton to G.M. Gales.6
Living1921Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA2
DeathMay, 1984NY, USA4
ResearchSSN 095-36-4277 Houghton, Florence 6-20-1890 NY 5-1984 zip 12983 NY4

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990c.
  2. [S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.
  3. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  4. [S98] Social Security Administration.
  5. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 16, 1910.
  6. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 17, 1910.

Helene Jane Houghton1

F, #10498, b. 8 June 1891

Family: George Mordike Gales b. 6 Aug 1877

Biography

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BirthJun 8, 1891Monmouth Beach, NJ, USA, Jun 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; JWH: 8 June 18922,1
MarriageNov 16, 1910St. Bartholomew's Church, New York City, NY, USA, NYC certificate #252361
NewspaperNov 17, 1910SISTERS' WEDDING ATTENDED BY 2,000; Miss Florence Houghton Married to R.M. Ellis and Miss Helene Houghton to G.M. Gales.3
Living1970

Citations

  1. [S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 109.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  3. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Nov 17, 1910.
  4. [S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 110.

Captain Henry Seymour Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #10499, b. 3 January 1896, d. 30 April 1970

Family 1: Natalie Budd b. 24 Apr 1900

Family 2: Margarette Bell Kahn b. c 1908, d. 26 Jun 1996

Biography

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BirthJan 3, 1896New York City, NY, USA, Jan 1896, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; JWH: 3 Jan 1896; Preston Genealogy: 31 Jan 18965,6,3,7,4
Mil. Serv.1918Gerstner Field, Lake Charles, LA, USA, Lieut., aviator; instructor in aerial gunnery; formerly attached to mounted squadron of the 7th Regiment and served at the Mexican border; Captain, Air Service on GS8
Research1918
MarriageMay 13, 1918Presbyterian Church, New York, New York Co., NY, USA, Preston Gen. 13 Apr2,3,7,8
NewspaperMay 14, 1918Miss Budd Weds Aviator; The Bride of Lieut. Henry S. Houghton, Instructor in Gunnery.8
1920 Census1920North Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow, none; 2nd enumeration of family, diff. locale9
1920 Census1920Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 24, adding machine salesman; and 2 servants10
Living1921Great Neck, Long Island, NY, USA7
MarriageMiami, FL, USA, lasted until his death
1940 Census1940Stamford, CT, USA, age 45, child camp director; and Richard Leonard, foster son, 14; and stepsons Morton and Russell Kahn, both 711
Occupation1942navigator, instructor, operator, and small craft expert; master mariner; owned boats; Long Island Sound
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 46
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT, USA4
Residence1949Miami, FL, USA
1950 US Census1950Dade Co., FL, USA, age 54, photo studio salesman
ResearchSSN 045-18-0530 Houghton, Henry 1-3-1896 CT 4-1970 zip 33146 FL6
DeathApr 30, 1970Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA6
ObituaryMay 1, 1970Miami, FL, USA, CAPT. HENRY S., 74. ot 1520 San Ignacio, Ave., Coral Gables passed away, Thurs. A Miami area resident since 1949 formerly of Great Neck, L.l. He was a master Mariner (Ship's Compass Adjuster). A retired employee from Eastern Airlines and was a fighter Pilot Instructor in the Army Air Corps WW I., an Instructor at the King's Point Merchant's Marine Academy WW II and the Army Transport Service. He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy), one daughter Capt. Harriette S., 3 sons Henry Jr., Morton and Russell, 11 grandchildren all of Miami,one sister Mrs.George Gales, Locust Valiev, L.I., N.Y.Funeral services
BurialMiami Memorial Park Cemetery, Miami, FL, USA

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455 #1990c.
  2. [S189] Virkus, Abridged Compendium of Am. Gen. II, p. 345.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  4. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2283699.
  5. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  6. [S98] Social Security Administration.
  7. [S1208] "Preston Genealogy", p. 110.
  8. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: May 14, 1918.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: T625_1128; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 55; line 13, dwl 169-180.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Assembly District 9, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1202; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 698; line 12, dwl 308-4-49.
  11. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: m-t0627-00498; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1-143.
  12. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Miriam Suzanne Clark1

F, #10500, b. 23 February 1877

Family: Clarence Sherrill Houghton b. 28 Apr 1864, d. 18 Feb 1917

Biography

Corresponded with author?
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthFeb 23, 1877St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, USA, age 23 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; JWH, MLM: 2,23, 1887 (CJV: typo); 1900 census gives 18772,3,4
MarriageDec 19, 1895New York, New York Co., NY, USA, at bride's mother's home2,4,1
1900 Census1900Manhattan, New York Co., NY, USA, age 36, Ass. US attorney3,5
1910 Census1910Red Bank, Monmouth Co., NJ, USA, age 43, lawyer6
Living1917
ParentsDC. Jefferson Clark1

Citations

  1. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Dec 20, 1895.
  2. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 455.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 US Census, New York, New York, NY, Vol. 152, ED 523, S27, L57.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 159.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1105; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 523; FHL microfilm: 1241105; line 57, dwl 678-268-617.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Red Bank, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T624_901; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 107; line 78, dwl 81-481-509.