William Gerald Bosley Jr1

M, #34561, b. 4 February 1943

Family: Mary Jane Wood b. 3 Jul 1944

Biography

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BirthFeb 4, 1943Saginaw, MI, USA1
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mary Bosley, 11/1998.

Luke Houghton1,2

M, #34562, b. 7 May 1802, d. 11 March 1875

Family: Dorcas Fletcher b. 21 May 1795, d. 6 Dec 1868

Biography

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BirthMay 7, 1802Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 30-40 in 1840 census; age 48 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census; age 68 in 1870 census3
MarriageNov 16, 1822Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, Greene: 16 Nov. 18244,5,3,6,7
1830 Census1830Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, 5 Total: 2 male under 5 (1826-1830), 1 male 20 to 30 (1801-1810)// 1 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 20 to 30 (1801-1810)8,9
1840 Census1840Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 2 male 10 to 15 (1825-1830), 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 40 to 50 (1790-1799)10,11
1850 Census1850Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 48, a farmer; brother Jonah lived next door2
1860 Census1860Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 55, farmer; property $600-300; next door to son Thomas and wife Mary12
1870 Census1870Starks, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 68, a farmer, property $700-$364; and William P. Fletcher, 33, Julia A. Fletcher, 28, Charles Fletcher 7; and Robert and Abigail Waugh, 85 and 84.13
DeathMar 11, 1875Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA3
BurialMadison Bridge Cemetery, Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, in Zalmon Houghton plot, age 72y 10m5

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 125.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Box 269, p. 167, line 9, dwl 3-3.
  3. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 125, 131.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Pat Greene, May 12, 1999.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  6. [S745] Anson ME VRs, I: p. 277, 291.
  7. [S815] Marshall L. McClanahan, John Houghton, Pioneer of Hopewell NJ;, M, p. 5.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Maine Census, 1800-1900, 1830 Census, Anson, Somerset Co., ME, p. 219.
  9. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 51; Page: 219.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Maine Census, 1800-1900, 1840 Census, Anson, Somerset Co., ME, p. 75.
  11. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., Maine; Roll: 151; Page: 75; line 12.
  12. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M653_452; Page: 523; Sheet 27; line 5, dwl 196-199.
  13. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Starks, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 559, Pg. 465, Ln. 7, dwl 193-207.
  14. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 131.
  15. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Shirley Cooper, Feb. 28, 2004 ( with additional information from Marilois Garber).

Dorcas Fletcher1

F, #34563, b. 21 May 1795, d. 6 December 1868

Family: Luke Houghton b. 7 May 1802, d. 11 Mar 1875

Biography

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BirthMay 21, 1795Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 52 in 1850 census; age 63 in 1860 census2,3
MarriageNov 16, 1822Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, Greene: 16 Nov. 18244,5,6,7,8
1850 Census1850Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 48, a farmer; brother Jonah lived next door9
1860 Census1860Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 55, farmer; property $600-300; next door to son Thomas and wife Mary10
DeathDec 6, 1868Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA3
BurialMadison Bridge Cemetery, Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 73 y 10 m5
ParentsDWilliam Fletcher and Thankful Nichols, a descendant of John the immigrant through the Sawyer line2,3

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 125.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  3. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 131.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Pat Greene, May 12, 1999.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  6. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 125, 131.
  7. [S745] Anson ME VRs, I: p. 277, 291.
  8. [S815] Marshall L. McClanahan, John Houghton, Pioneer of Hopewell NJ;, M, p. 5.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Box 269, p. 167, line 9, dwl 3-3.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M653_452; Page: 523; Sheet 27; line 5, dwl 196-199.
  11. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Shirley Cooper, Feb. 28, 2004 ( with additional information from Marilois Garber).

Luke Frank Houghton1,2,3

M, #34564, b. 29 November 1832, d. 3 January 1900

Family: Clarinda May Collins b. 14 Aug 1840, d. 29 Feb 1912

Biography

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BirthNov 29, 1832Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 16 in 1850 census; age 27 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 47 in 1880 census4,3
Occupationa farmer
MarriageJan 30, 1862Skowhegan, Somerset, ME, USA5
1870 Census1870Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 37, a farmer, property $1650-$1000, next door to brother Thomas6
1880 Census1880Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 47, a farmer, next door to brother Thomas7
DeathJan 3, 1900Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA4
BurialJan, 1900Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, ME, USA8
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 53, building contractor9

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  2. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 131.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Box 269, p. 167, line 9, dwl 3-3.
  4. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 131, 135.
  5. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 135.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 558, Pg. 14b, Ln. 16, dwl 213-222.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 10, ED. 153, Sh. 31, Ln. 9.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 157; Page: 89A; Enumeration District: 1595; line 1, dwl 10316-437-439.
  10. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 136.

Clarinda May Collins1,2

F, #34565, b. 14 August 1840, d. 29 February 1912

Family: Luke Frank Houghton b. 29 Nov 1832, d. 3 Jan 1900

Biography

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BirthAug 14, 1840ME, USA, age 29 in 1870 census; age 34 in 1880 census; Aug 1840, age 59 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1910 census3,1,4
MarriageJan 30, 1862Skowhegan, Somerset, ME, USA1
1870 Census1870Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 37, a farmer, property $1650-$1000, next door to brother Thomas5
1880 Census1880Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 47, a farmer, next door to brother Thomas6
1900 Census1900Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 59, widow; next door to son Sherman; and boarder Florence Johnson, b. Mar. 1895, age 5, ME, living with her3,7
Note19104 children born, 3 living
DeathFeb 29, 1912Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, while on a visit (CJV: Pasadena, CA?); entry in Luke Houghton diary: "Mother passed away Feb. 29, 1912."1,2
BurialMar, 1912Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, ME, USA2
ParentsDDaniel Collins and Fanny Greenleaf, both b. ME8

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 135.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Maine, Box 31, Vol. 19, E.D. 192, Sh. 18, Ln. 92.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 58, E.D. 347, Sh. 686.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 558, Pg. 14b, Ln. 16, dwl 213-222.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 10, ED. 153, Sh. 31, Ln. 9.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., Maine; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 142; Sheet 18B; line 92, dwl 415-450.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  9. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 136.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Luke Houghton1

M, #34566, b. 26 December 1876, d. 7 June 1942

Family: Helen Frances Simmons b. 21 Sep 1879, d. 7 Jan 1962

Biography

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BirthDec 26, 1876Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 33 in 1910 census; age 43, ME, in 1920 census; age 53, ME, in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census3,4,1,2
1900 Census1900Altanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 23, single, boarder, draftsman5
MarriageOct 1, 19051
Immigration1907CA, USA6
1910 Census1910South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 33, building architect3,7
Residence1918Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 41, ranchman8
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 43, construction4,9
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 53, building contractor10
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 63, ranch operator11
DeathJun 7, 1942Sunland, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 6512,2
BurialSunset Cemetery, North Anson, Somerset, ME, USA6
BiographyArrowsmith: "Graduated from Anson Academy, No. Anson, Maine Class of 1896. Attended University of Maine at Orono, Maine. After marriage, Luke an d wife
Helen Frances took residence in So.Framingham, Mass. where he worke d as an estimator for a contracting firm. He worked for John D. Rockefeller in the South and in New York after attending Univ. of Maine. Moved to So. California in 1907. There he became a partner in Houghton and Anderson construction firm in Los Angeles building fine residental and commercial properties. They operated with a complete crew of craftsmen, unlike today's practice of letting many subcontracts for different parts of a project. He retired in the late 1930's due to effects of the depression and the new practices of subcontracting which made it unfeasible to maintain their own complete crew. His forte in this business was an exceptional acumen in estimating.
During this period he lived in South Pasadena until about 1914/1 915, then Tropico (Glendale), until about 1918, then Hansen Heights (now Shadow Hills), Sunland P.O.. He was one of the original long distance commuters of the Los Angeles basin, with a 23 mile commute from Hansen Heights to downtown Los Angeles over, at first, many miles of dirt or, by today's standards, poor roads."6

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 136.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 58, E.D. 347, Sh. 686.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 38, E.D. 128, Sh. 6, Ln. 98.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 198; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40; FHL microfilm: 1240198; line 17, dwl 99-49-61.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_87; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 347;
    line 65, dwl 1117-658-656.
  8. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1530901.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 61, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_105; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 128; line 96, dwl 182-202.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 157; Page: 89A; Enumeration District: 1595; line 1, dwl 10316-437-439.
  11. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_374; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-12; line 56, dwl 10316.
  12. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.

Helen Frances Simmons1

F, #34567, b. 21 September 1879, d. 7 January 1962

Family: Luke Houghton b. 26 Dec 1876, d. 7 Jun 1942

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthSep 21, 1879Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, Dinsmore Gen.: Sep. 21, 1880; age 30 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census; age 60 in 1940 census2,1,3
MarriageOct 1, 19051
Immigration1907CA, USA4
1910 Census1910South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 33, building architect5,6
Residence1918Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
1920 Census1920Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 43, construction3,7
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 63, ranch operator8
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 70, widow, no occup
DeathJan 7, 1962Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 822,9
BurialSunset Cemetery, North Anson, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA4
Biographydau. of Wilbur Curtis Simmons and Mary Elizabeth Hutchins, both b. ME; "Frances, or Helen Frances, whose name was entered in the family bible by her father as Nellie Frances, graduated from Anson Academy , North Anson, Maine, Class of 1897. She attended Colby College in Watervill e, Maine, where she was a member of Alpha Chapter of Sigma Kappa Soro rity at Colby College. She was elected presceptress of Anson Academy , where she taught several years prior her marriage in 1905. France s also did millinery and buying for her father's dry-goods store in N o. Anson.
There was a history of tuberculosis in Frances' family, and she was not very well when she was advised to get out of the severe Maine climate . She, husband Luke Houghton, and son Wilbur moved to California in 1907. T here she not only survived the threat of TB, but bore six more children and li ved to the age of 82 years and enjoyed a very active life."4

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 136.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 38, E.D. 128, Sh. 6, Ln. 98.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 58, E.D. 347, Sh. 686.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_87; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 347;
    line 65, dwl 1117-658-656.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 61, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_105; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 128; line 96, dwl 182-202.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_374; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-12; line 56, dwl 10316.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  10. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 26 Feb 1908; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  11. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 22 Nov 1909; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  12. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 15 Dec 1913; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  13. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 15 Aug 1915; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Frances Houghton1

F, #34568, b. 11 April 1922, d. 1 June 2007

Family: Norman Murray Arrowsmith b. 19 Apr 1923, d. 16 Jun 2007

Biography

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BirthApr 11, 1922Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census2,1
MarriageJul 24, 1943Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA2
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 70, widow, no occup
Residencebetween 1970 and 2015Salem, OR, USA
LivingMay, 2004
DeathJun 1, 2007Sublimity, OR, USA
ObituaryJun 3, 2007SUBLIMITY - Frances (Houghton) Arrowsmith, born April 11, 1922 in Glendale, Calif. died June 1, 2007 in Sublimity, Ore. Frances was a resident of Salem, Ore. since 1970. She was a graduate of Santa Barbara State College where she earned her Home Economics teaching credential. She taught in high schools in California and Oregon for many years. She worked the last few years before retirement with Oregon Department of Veteran’s Affairs. She is survived by her husband, Norman M. Arrowsmith, Sr; sons, Norman Jr. of Tumwater, Wash., Curtis of Hood River, Ore., Joel of Wilsonville, Ore; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be no funeral services. Arrangements are by City View Funeral Home.

Published in StatesmanJournal on June 3, 2007
Print |3
RelativeFrances Arrowsmith is his aunt

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 136.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesmanjournal/…
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.briscoe-fam.com/James_w_briscoe/sarah_m/Standlee/…

Norman Murray Arrowsmith1,2

M, #34569, b. 19 April 1923, d. 16 June 2007

Family: Frances Houghton b. 11 Apr 1922, d. 1 Jun 2007

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthApr 19, 1923Hanford, King Co., CA, USA1
MarriageJul 24, 1943Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA1
AddressNov 25, 19984653 46th Ave. N.E., Salem, OR, USA, NARROW@TELEPORT.COM1
LivingMay, 2004
DeathJun 16, 2007Portland, OR, USA
BurialJun 29, 2007SALEM - Norman Murray Arrowsmith, Sr. was born April 19, 1923 in Hanford, Calif. and died June 16, 2007 in Portland, Ore. Norm was a resident of Salem since 1970. He served his country proudly as an officer, performing flight navigator and instructor duties in the Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. Graduating from the University of Southern California with a B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) in Electrical Engineering, he worked in private business until 1970 when he became a public utilities assessor for the Oregon Dept. of Revenue. After retiring in 1985, he loved to travel, especially to find new information for his interest in genealogy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Frances Houghton Arrowsmith. He is survived by his sons Norman Arrowsmith, Jr. of Olympia, Wash., Curt Arrowsmith of Hood River, Joel Arrowsmith of Portland; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.No services, by request of the decedent. Donations in Norm’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by  calling 503-413-7158.

Published in StatesmanJournal on June 29, 20073
ParentsSCharles Curtis Arrowsmith and Laura Agnes Standlee1
ContributnNorman M. Arrowsmith contributed much of the genealogy of Thomas Houghton (based on Dinsmore Genealogy)

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.briscoe-fam.com/James_w_briscoe/sarah_m/Standlee/…
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesmanjournal/…

William Houghton1,2,3

M, #34570, b. 16 January 1828, d. 18 January 1903

Family: Dorcas L. Cutts b. 18 May 1836, d. 24 Mar 1922

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with author?
BirthJan 16, 1828Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 22 n 1850 census; age 31 in 1860 census; age 42 in 1870 census; age 52 in 1880 census; Jan. 1828, age 72, ME, in 1900 census3,5,4
Occupationa farmer6
MarriageJun 30, 1853New Portland, ME, USA, by Old Squire Medcalf; Dinsmore: 22 Jun7,1,6,8
1860 Census1860Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 31, farmer, property $2800-1200; brother Luke F, age 27 with him; near Thomas F. Houghton, and Joseph S. Houghton9,10
ImmigrationApr, 1865Fort Fairfield, ME, USA, Fort Fairfield ME Hx gives 18716,11
1870 Census1870Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 42, a farmer, property $3000-$2000; next door to his uncle Joseph S. Houghton12
1880 Census1880Fort Fairfield, Aroostook Co., ME, USA13
1900 Census1900Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 72, landlord5,14
DeathJan 18, 1903Soquel, CA, USA15,3,8
BurialSoquel Cemetery, Soquel, CA, USA15
BiographyWILLIAM HOUGHTON
Was born in Anson, Maine, 1828. In 1853 he married Aliss Dorcas Cutts, and in 1871 moved to "this town. Their family consists of a daughter,
who is married and lives in California, Edward L., real estate agent in this village, Emmons W., a prosperous farmer in this town, A. D. Houghton,
in Atlanta, Ga., and George C., at L. K. Cary and Co's. Mr. Houghton is a successful farmer, a reliable and trustworthy citizen, a member of the
Congregational Church. In politics he is a Republican, and takes an interest in all matters of public interest,11

Citations

  1. [S259] Charles H. Farnam, Whitman Genealogy, p. 220.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  3. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 131-132.
  4. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Box 269, p. 167, line 9, dwl 3-3.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 23(93?), Sh. 6, Ln. 28.
  6. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 132.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 Anson, ME p. 533.
  8. [S815] Marshall L. McClanahan, John Houghton, Pioneer of Hopewell NJ;, M, p. 5.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M653_452; Page: 533; Sheet 39; line 16, dwl 269-270.
  10. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Maine Census, 1800-1900, 1860 Census, Anson, Somerset Co., ME, p. 533.
  11. [S1471] C. H. Ellis, Fort Fairfield ME Hx, p. 370.
  12. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Anson, Somerset Co., ME, Reel 558, Pg. 14b, Ln. 20, dwl 215-224.
  13. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 2, ED. 205, Sh. 34, Ln. 38.
  14. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet 6A; line 28, dwl 111-111.
  15. [S415] E-mail from Pat Greene, May 12, 1999.
  16. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Colburn, Aug. 1998.
  17. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  18. [S745] Anson ME VRs, I.

Dr. Anson Dinsmore Houghton Ph.D.1

M, #34571, b. 5 March 1865, d. 5 June 1916

Family: Nellie Drew b. 11 Apr 1867

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthMar 5, 1865Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 15 in 1880 census; age 44 in 1910 census3,4
GraduationUniversity of Maine, ME, USA, Ph.D.5,1
Occupationa lumberman, and a drafting and building engineer5
MarriageJun 30, 1886Orono, ME, USA5
1910 Census1910Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 44, owner of planing mill6
DeathJun 5, 1916Santa Cruz, CA, USA1
ObituaryJun 6, 1916NY Times: Anson Dinsmore Houghton Santa Cruz, Cal., June 5.--Anson Dinsmore Houghton, Ph.D., prominent in Eastern mechanical engineering circles, died here today, aged '1. For one of his inventions he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Maine, from which he was graduated. Before coming to California ten years ago, Dr. Houghton was in the employ of John D. Rockefeller, and was architect and builder of the Rockefeller Hall Library. He also designed the heating and electric light plants of the University of Chicago. Within recent years he was Superintendent of Industrial Training in various schools in the Southern States under the John Slater Fund for the Advancement of Negro Education.1
BurialSoquel Cemetery, Soquel, CA, USA
ResidenceCapitola, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA5

Citations

  1. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: June 6, 1916.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  3. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 132-133.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook Co., ME, Reel 12, Vol. 2, ED. 205, Sh. 34, Ln. 38.
  5. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 133.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T624_106; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 132; line 1, dwl 22-33.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Highlands, Macon Co., North Carolina; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 68; Page: 3A; line 42, dwl 51-51.

Dorcas L. Cutts1,2

F, #34572, b. 18 May 1836, d. 24 March 1922

Family: William Houghton b. 16 Jan 1828, d. 18 Jan 1903

Biography

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BirthMay 18, 1836Anson, Somerset Co., ME, USA, age 24 in 1860 census; age 34 in 1870 census; age 44 in 1880 census; May 1836, age 64, ME, in 1900 census; age 73 in 1910 census; age 83 in 1920 census3,4
MarriageJun 30, 1853New Portland, ME, USA, by Old Squire Medcalf; Dinsmore: 22 Jun5,1,6,7
1900 Census1900Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 72, landlord4,8
1910 Census1910Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 73, widower, own income9,10
1920 Census1920Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 62, none11,12
DeathMar 24, 1922Santa Cruz, CA, USA3,6
ParentsDparents born in ME

Citations

  1. [S259] Charles H. Farnam, Whitman Genealogy, p. 220.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 12/1998.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Colburn, Aug. 1998.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 23(93?), Sh. 6, Ln. 28.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 Anson, ME p. 533.
  6. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 132.
  7. [S815] Marshall L. McClanahan, John Houghton, Pioneer of Hopewell NJ;, M, p. 5.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet 6A; line 28, dwl 111-111.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 113, E.D. 123, Sh. 363.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Cruz Ward 6, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T624_106; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 123;
    line 10, dwl 150-352-363.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 124, E.D. 220, Sh. 11, Ln. 45.
  12. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T625_148; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 220; line 44, dwl 302-305.
  13. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  15. [S745] Anson ME VRs, I.

Nellie Drew1

F, #34573, b. 11 April 1867

Family: Dr. Anson Dinsmore Houghton Ph.D. b. 5 Mar 1865, d. 5 Jun 1916

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BirthApr 11, 1867ME, USA, Apr 1866, age 33 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census; age 59 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageJun 30, 1886Orono, ME, USA1
1900 Census1900Highlands, Macon Co., NC, USA, age 33; 3 children born, 3 living3
1910 Census1910Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 44, owner of planing mill4
1920 Census1920Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 50, widow, a lumber company bookkeeper2,5
MarriageMay, 1924Pacheco, CA, USA, Frank Henry Rood
1930 Census1930Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 59, reading room librarian, a widow6
ParentsDSumner B. Drew and Clara Dresser, both b. ME

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 133.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 124, E.D. 223, Sh. 2, Ln. 80.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Highlands, Macon Co., North Carolina; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 68; Page: 3A; line 42, dwl 51-51.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T624_106; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 132; line 1, dwl 22-33.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Cruz Ward 1, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T625_148; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 223; line 30, dwl 40-62-62.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., California; Roll: T626_215; Enumeration District: 3; page 144, sheet 11A, line 5, dwl 207-333-341.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Harry Sumner Houghton1

M, #34574, b. 2 April 1890, d. 1 July 1963

Family: Helen Downey b. 22 Feb 1893, d. 26 May 1973

Biography

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BirthApr 2, 1890Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, age 29 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census; age 60, ME, in 1950 census1,2
EducationStanford University, Stanford, CA, USA1
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 27, construction engineer3
MarriageSep 15, 1917Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 27 and 264
1920 Census1920Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 29, pumps engineer, and father in law Charles Downey, 54, Canada5,6
1930 Census1930Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, USA, age 40, oil equipment mechanical engineer7
1940 Census1940Warren, Warren Co., PA, USA, age 50, St Wells mec. engineer8
SSN564-07-5837
Residence1942Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA
DeathJul 1, 1963Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 732

Citations

  1. [S459] Marita Houghton Savage, Dinsmore Genealogy, p. 133.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1544245.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 5, E.D. 81, Sh. 4, Ln. 52.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_89; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 81; line 52, dwl 2034-85-93.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma; Roll: 1936; Enumeration District: 156; Page 270, Sheet: 19A, line 9, dwl 640-324-386.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Warren, Warren, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3619; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 62-33; line 75, dwl 309.

Helen Downey1

F, #34575, b. 22 February 1893, d. 26 May 1973

Family: Harry Sumner Houghton b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Jul 1963

Biography

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BirthFeb 22, 1893CA, USA, age 28 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census2
MarriageSep 15, 1917Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 27 and 261
1920 Census1920Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 29, pumps engineer, and father in law Charles Downey, 54, Canada3,4
1930 Census1930Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, USA, age 40, oil equipment mechanical engineer5
1940 Census1940Warren, Warren Co., PA, USA, age 50, St Wells mec. engineer6
DeathMay 26, 1973Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 802
ParentsDCharles Downey; father born in Eng. Canada, mother born in CA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 5, E.D. 81, Sh. 4, Ln. 52.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_89; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 81; line 52, dwl 2034-85-93.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma; Roll: 1936; Enumeration District: 156; Page 270, Sheet: 19A, line 9, dwl 640-324-386.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Warren, Warren, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3619; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 62-33; line 75, dwl 309.
  7. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 19 Nov 1918; Birth County: San Francisco.

Robert D. Houghton1,2

M, #34576, b. 19 November 1918, d. 23 November 1982

Family: Eulalia Bolieau b. 13 Nov 1924, d. 24 Mar 2014

  • Marriage*: Robert D. Houghton married Eulalia Bolieau.
  • Divorce*: Robert D. Houghton and Eulalia Bolieau were divorced circa 1964.

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BirthNov 19, 1918San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age one & 1/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census3,2
Mil. Serv.WWII; B-24 bomber
Research
ResidenceScotts Valley, CA, USA
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Evanston, IL, USA, age 31, ash conveyor belt co., mechanical engineer
Divorcecirca 1964
Residence1969Los Gates, CA, USA
DeathNov 23, 1982Reno, NV, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 19 Nov 1918; Birth County: San Francisco.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma; Roll: 1936; Enumeration District: 156; Page 270, Sheet: 19A, line 9, dwl 640-324-386.

Elizabeth Ann Houghton1

F, #34577, b. 11 December 1923

Family: John Hallett Torbert

Biography

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BirthDec 11, 1923Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census2,3
Residence1942Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA, USA
Marriagecirca 1943Annapolis, CA, USA
Living1963

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 11/1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma; Roll: 1936; Enumeration District: 156; Page 270, Sheet: 19A, line 9, dwl 640-324-386.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 11 Dec 1923; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Harvey W. Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #34578, b. 24 February 1814, d. 20 February 1898

Family: Mary G. Gregory b. 12 Jun 1817, d. 5 Sep 1908

  • Marriage*: Harvey W. Houghton married Mary G. Gregory on Aug 2, 1835 at NY, USA, Ressler: from her obit in Waverly, IA.6,7

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BirthFeb 24, 1814CT, USA, Ressler: Death certificate from Buchanan Co., IA. gives birth in New York State; Obituary stated he was born in CT and lived there until age 1 1/2 when they moved to New York State; age 48, PA, in 1850 census; age 46, CT, in 1860 census; age 57, CT, in 1870 census2,4
MarriageAug 2, 1835NY, USA, Ressler: from her obit in Waverly, IA6,7
1840 Census1840Woodstock, Lenawee Co., MI, USA, 4 Total: 1 male under 5 (1836-1840), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819) // 1 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 20 to 30 (1810-1819)8
1850 Census1850Rollin Twp., Lenawee, MI, USA, age 36, a farmer, property $600, deaf9
1860 Census1860Delaware, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 46, farmer, property $700-20410
1870 Census1870Madison, Buchanan Co., IA, USA, age 56, a farmer, property $8150-202511
DeathFeb 20, 1898Buchanan City, Buchanan Co., IA, USA, a. 85 y. 25 d; Buchanan City IA VR; Ressler: dd and dp, Madison Twp, Buchanan Co., IA, from Buchanan Co., Independence, IA5,4
BurialManchester, IA, USA5
ResearchMadison, IA, USA, neighbors
ResidenceIA, USA12,13

Citations

  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 201 #1018.
  2. [S38] Family Bible, of Harvey Houghton; from letter from Maxine Wallin, 2/1999.
  3. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 33 #941.
  4. [S36] Letter, Descendants of Harvey W. Houghton, compiled by Norma I. Ressler, Jan. 30, 2001.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  6. [S38] Family Bible, of Harvey Houghton (1877); from letter from Maxine Wallin, 2/1999.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Norma I. Ressler, Dec. 12, 2000.
  8. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Woodstock, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: 207; Page: 126.
  9. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rollin, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: M432_355; Page: 258;
    line 15, dwl 394-402.
  10. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Delaware, Delaware, Iowa; Roll: M653_318; Page: 74; sheet 65, line 28, dwl 474-484.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Buchanan Co., IA, Roll 379, p. 509, ln 11, dwl 97-102.
  12. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 201.
  13. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 33.

Mary G. Gregory1,2

F, #34579, b. 12 June 1817, d. 5 September 1908

Family: Harvey W. Houghton b. 24 Feb 1814, d. 20 Feb 1898

Biography

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BirthJun 12, 1817Hopewell Junction, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, age 33, NY,in 1850 census; age 53 in 1870 census; June 1817, age 82 in 1900 census3,4,5,2
MarriageAug 2, 1835NY, USA, Ressler: from her obit in Waverly, IA3,5
1850 Census1850Rollin Twp., Lenawee, MI, USA, age 36, a farmer, property $600, deaf6
1860 Census1860Delaware, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 46, farmer, property $700-2047
1870 Census1870Madison, Buchanan Co., IA, USA, age 56, a farmer, property $8150-20258
1880 Census1880Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 62, married, with 9 boarders9
Note1889gave the 1877 Family Bible of Harvey W. Houghton to10
1900 Census1900Delaware Twp, Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 82, widow; 5 children born, 4 living4,11
DeathSep 5, 1908Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, USA, Bible of Harvey Houghton (1877); IA State VR1,5
BurialManchester, IA, USA1
ParentsDparents born in VT

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, Descendants of Harvey W. Houghton, compiled by Norma I. Ressler, Jan. 30, 2001.
  3. [S38] Family Bible, of Harvey Houghton (1877); from letter from Maxine Wallin, 2/1999.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware Twp, Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 22, E.D. 78, Sh. 16, Ln. 65.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Norma I. Ressler, Dec. 12, 2000.
  6. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rollin, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: M432_355; Page: 258;
    line 15, dwl 394-402.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Delaware, Delaware, Iowa; Roll: M653_318; Page: 74; sheet 65, line 28, dwl 474-484.
  8. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Madison, Buchanan Co., IA, Roll 379, p. 509, ln 11, dwl 97-102.
  9. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Delaware, Iowa; Roll: T9_336; Family History Film: 1254336; Page: 415A; Enumeration District: 154; sheet 25, line 37, dwl 271-286.
  10. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 2/1999.
  11. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Delaware, Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 78; Sheet: 16B; line 65, dwl 382-422.
  12. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Hollis John Houghton1,2

M, #34580, b. 10 September 1849, d. 25 March 1912

Family 1: Eva Mandana Matteson b. 12 Oct 1857, d. 9 Dec 1894

Family 2: Clarissa A. Millett b. 29 Jun 1851, d. 1929

  • Marriage*: Hollis John Houghton married Clarissa A. Millett on Dec 5, 1904 Feb. 1904 also; Ressler: Dec. 9, 1904.3,8

Biography

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BirthSep 10, 1849Rollin, Lenawee Co., MI, USA, age 6/12 in 1850 census; age 10 in 1860 census; age 20 in 1870 census; age 30 in 1880 census; Sep. 1849, age 50 in 1900 census; age 60 in 1910 census1,3,4,2
MarriageApr 5, 1876Waverly, IA, USA1,3
1880 Census1880Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, USA, Family of William and Sylvia Matteson: Eva Houghton, age 22, Hollis, son-in-law, age 30 , b. MI, a produce dealer5
Note1889gave the 1877 Family Bible of Harvey W. Houghton to6
1900 Census1900Waverly, Brenner Co., IA, USA, age 50, stock dealer, widower4,7
MarriageDec 5, 1904Feb. 1904 also; Ressler: Dec. 9, 19043,8
1910 Census1910Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, USA, age 60, stock buyer1,9
DeathMar 25, 1912Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, USA1,3,8
ResearchJ. F. Grave, Hx of Bremer Co, IA, 1914; Bremer Co IA VR for bd, bp, dd, parents; 1877 bible of Harvey Houghton; there was an obituary of Hollis.

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Rollin, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: M432_355; Page: 258;
    line 15, dwl 394-402.
  3. [S38] Family Bible, of Harvey Houghton (1877); from letter from Maxine Wallin, 2/1999.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Waverly Twp, Brenner Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 7, E.D. 37, Sh. 8, Ln. 55.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Waverly, Bremer, Iowa; Roll: T9_329; Family History Film: 1254329; Page: 383D; Enumeration District: 80; sheet 31, line 30, dwl 305-317.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 2/1999.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Waverly, Brenner Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 37; Sheet: 8B; line 55, dwl 187-195.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Norma I. Ressler, Dec. 12, 2000.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Waverly Ward 4, Bremer, Iowa; Roll: T624_393; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50; line 6, dwl 216-2-2.

Clarissa A. Millett1

F, #34581, b. 29 June 1851, d. 1929

Family: Hollis John Houghton b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 25 Mar 1912

Biography

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BirthJun 29, 1851MI, USA, age 57 in 1910 census2
MarriageDec 5, 1904Feb. 1904 also; Ressler: Dec. 9, 19043,4
1910 Census1910Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, USA, age 60, stock buyer1,5
1920 Census1920Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, USA, age 64, widow, and a roomer, Jennie Ballinger, 45, IA, nurse2,6
Death1929Waverley, IA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 23, E.D. 101, Sh. 7, Ln. 1.
  3. [S38] Family Bible, of Harvey Houghton (1877); from letter from Maxine Wallin, 2/1999.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Norma I. Ressler, Dec. 12, 2000.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Waverly Ward 4, Bremer, Iowa; Roll: T624_393; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50; line 6, dwl 216-2-2.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manchester, Delaware, Iowa; Roll: T625_487; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 101; line 1, dwl 216-170-176.

Eva Mandana Matteson1

F, #34582, b. 12 October 1857, d. 9 December 1894

Family: Hollis John Houghton b. 10 Sep 1849, d. 25 Mar 1912

Biography

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BirthOct 12, 1857Campbell, Steuben Co., NY, USA, Ressler: Oct. 29, 1857; age 22 in 1880 census; 1930 census of son Max gives IA2,1,3
MarriageApr 5, 1876Waverly, IA, USA2,1
1880 Census1880Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, USA, Family of William and Sylvia Matteson: Eva Houghton, age 22, Hollis, son-in-law, age 30 , b. MI, a produce dealer4
DeathDec 9, 1894Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, USA1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S38] Family Bible, of Harvey Houghton (1877); from letter from Maxine Wallin, 2/1999.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Norma I. Ressler, Dec. 12, 2000.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Waverly, Bremer, Iowa; Roll: T9_329; Family History Film: 1254329; Page: 383D; Enumeration District: 80; sheet 31, line 30, dwl 305-317.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 2/1999.

Max Howard Houghton1,2

M, #34583, b. 6 February 1891, d. 1 June 1977

Family: Julia Ann Moore b. 15 Jan 1895, d. 26 May 1989

Biography

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BirthFeb 6, 1891Waverly, IA, USA, Iowa State VRs; Feb. 1891; age 9 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census3,2,4,5
Milit-Begbefore 1917University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA, private, 4 months6
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Canyon, ID, USA, age 26, physical educ. teacher, Caldwell High School6
1920 Census1920Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, USA, age 28, none, roomer with Stella Devose, 42, IA7
MarriageDec 30, 1922Ontario, OR, USA, age 29 and 22; Oregan State VR1
1930 Census1930Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN, USA, age 37, public school teacher8
1940 Census1940Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN, USA, age 47, public school teacher9
DeathJun 1, 1977Duluth, St. Louis, MN, USA, Minn. State VR; Cert. 1977-MN-0156321,5

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Waverly Twp, Brenner Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 7, E.D. 37, Sh. 8, Ln. 55.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://people.mnhs.org: Minnesota Historical Society, MHS Death Certificate Indes, Houghton surname.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.
  6. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452112.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Missouri Valley Ward 1, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T625_493; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88; line 69, dwl 202-106-111.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota; Roll: 1126; Enumeration District: 53; Page 12, Sheet 12A; line 24, dwl 501-137-328.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1972; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 88-26A.

Julia Ann Moore1

F, #34584, b. 15 January 1895, d. 26 May 1989

Family: Max Howard Houghton b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 1 Jun 1977

Biography

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BirthJan 15, 1895Goodland, KS, USA, age 30 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageDec 30, 1922Ontario, OR, USA, age 29 and 22; Oregan State VR1
1930 Census1930Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN, USA, age 37, public school teacher3
1940 Census1940Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN, USA, age 47, public school teacher4
DeathMay 26, 1989Hennepin Co., MN, USA, age 94; Cert.: 1989-MN-0125235,6,2
BurialMay 27, 1989Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, USA7
ParentsDmother named Pinkston; father born in IA, mother born in NC

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota; Roll: 1126; Enumeration District: 53; Page 12, Sheet 12A; line 24, dwl 501-137-328.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1972; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 88-26A.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 2/1999.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://people.mnhs.org: Minnesota Historical Society, MHS Death Certificate Indes, Houghton surname.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.lakewoodcemetery.com/f_welcome.htm

Maxine Jessup Houghton1

F, #34585, b. 30 November 1926

Family: Winston Wallin b. 6 Mar 1926, d. 20 Dec 2010

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
BirthNov 30, 1926Duluth, MN, USA, St. Louis Co., MN District Court (VR); age 3 7/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census1
MarriageSep 10, 1949Duluth, MN, USA, MN State VR1
Lettercirca 1954about Ralph Houghton descendants
Gen. Soc.Feb, 1985Nat. Soc. of the Colonial Dames of America, MA, #154200, Minnesota #5052
Addressbetween Nov, 1998 and Aug, 20067022 Tupa Circle, Edina, MN, USA2
CorrespondAug, 2006

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 11/1998.

Winston Wallin1

M, #34586, b. 6 March 1926, d. 20 December 2010

Family: Maxine Jessup Houghton b. 30 Nov 1926

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BirthMar 6, 1926Minneapolis, MN, USA1
MarriageSep 10, 1949Duluth, MN, USA, MN State VR1
DeathDec 20, 2010
ObituaryDec 22, 2010Wallin, Winston R. Born in 1926 in Minneapolis, was a noted business, community, and philanthropic leader. Known for his keen intellect and marvelous sense of humor, he was successful in every arena that he entered. Wallin died peacefully at home on Dec- ember 20th, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Theresa Wallin and by his brother, Duane Wallin. Winston graduated South High School in 1943, served two years in the U.S. Navy Air Corps, and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1948 with a degree in business administration. In 1949, he married Maxine Jessup Houghton, also a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Winston and Maxine celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last September. Mr. Wallin is survived by Maxine and four children, Rebecca Wallin (Don), Brooks Wallin (Catherine), Lance Wallin (Sharon) and Bradford Wallin (Cynthia). He employed both humor and serious discussion to engage his thirteen grandchildren, Pierre Wallin, Travis Dickinson, Elena Wallin, Agathe Wallin, Preston Wallin, Alexandra Wallin, Alexei Dickinson, Sylvia Wallin, Dasha Dickinson, Clarissa Wallin, Julia Wallin, Rowan Wallin, and Rhys Wallin. Following graduation from the University of Minnesota, Wallin joined the Pillsbury Company in 1948 as a trainee in the grain department. After a 10-year assignment in Ogden, Utah, Wallin returned to corporate headquarters in Minneapolis in 1965. In 1977 he was elected that com- pany's President and Chief Operating Officer. In 1985 Wallin left Pillsbury to join Medtronic, Inc. as Chairman and CEO, and orchestrated the Company's remarkable growth for a decade until his retirement in 1996 as Chairman of the Board. Wallin's leadership was key to building a platform for the Company's future development by diversifying the Medtronic's product portfolio and increasing its sales, results, and employment. In 1996 he was conferred the title of Chairman Emeritus. Wallin's philanthropic career spanned multiple institutions and causes. In the early 1990's, he was a special advisor to President Nils Hasselmo at the University overseeing the Academic Health Center during a time of great turbulence and change. He chaired a $35 million capital campaign for the U of M Cancer Center, and in 1992 was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award. In 1995 Wallin was presented an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the U of M Medical School. Recently, he chaired the Dean's Board of Visitors for the University Medical School. He also served as a Trustee of Carleton College from 1983-2001 and as Chair from 1991-1999 for which he was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate. Internationally, he chaired the Caux Round Table, an organization devoted to principled business ethics in a global context. In addition, he served on other numerous corporate boards including Cargill, Bemis, Supervalu and U.S. Bank and as well as various non-profit boards. Wallin's lasting legacy is Wallin Education Partners, a program designed to dramatically improve college graduation rates for promising students with financial need. He was prescient in his understanding that the larger community and economy require a higher proportion of successful college graduates and through financial support and comprehensive advising this goal can be achieved. From its founding in 1991, Wallin Education Partners now serves students from 26 Metro High schools through a collaboration with over twenty donor partners, which include corporations, foundations, and individuals. His example of selfless giving and commitment to area youth have resonated with the thousands of scholars supported through the program. Known for irreverence, humor, and willingness to listen and understand, Wallin will be missed by all who knew him. His deep-seated concern for society and for the welfare of the larger community is rare in corporate leaders of his caliber. His commitment, love, and interest in all of his family members can never be replaced. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Wallin Education Partners (a 501-c-3 charity, www. wallinpartners.org) for funding of college scholarships or to the University of Minnesota Medical Foundation. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28th at the Washburn McReavy Edina Chapel located at 5000 W. 50th and Hwy 100 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. In addition, on January 7th, 2011 a celebration of Winston's life and accomplishments will be held at the McNamara Alumni Center located at 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis 55455 on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota campus starting at 10:30 AM. The Wallin Family would like to express their gratitude to the University of Minnesota Hospitals and its employees and staff, Fairview Home Hospice, and his private in-home nurses for the excellent care which was given. Published in Star Tribune from December 22 to December 26, 20102
ParentsSCarl Wallin and Theresa Hegge

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx
  3. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 11/1998.

Dr. Rebecca Lynn Wallin Ph.D.1,2

F, #34587, b. 17 August 1954

Family: Donald Campbell Dickinson b. 20 Feb 1948

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BirthAug 17, 1954St. Paul, MN, USA1
MarriageSep 16, 1989San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA1
GraduationJun, 1998Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, Ph.D.

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, Aug. 7, 2006.

Donald Campbell Dickinson1

M, #34588, b. 20 February 1948

Family: Dr. Rebecca Lynn Wallin Ph.D. b. 17 Aug 1954

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BirthFeb 20, 1948Evanston, IL, USA1
MarriageSep 16, 1989San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, Aug. 7, 2006.

Brooks Houghton Wallin1

M, #34589, b. 22 May 1956

Family: Catherine Chapalain b. 9 Aug 1961

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BirthMay 22, 1956Ogden, UT, USA1
MarriageSep 10, 1988Douarnenez, France1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 2/1999.

Catherine Chapalain1

F, #34590, b. 9 August 1961

Family: Brooks Houghton Wallin b. 22 May 1956

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BirthAug 9, 1961Douarnenez, France1
MarriageSep 10, 1988Douarnenez, France1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Maxine H. Wallin, 11/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Mrs. Winston Wallin, 2/1999.