George Ray Houghton1,2

M, #46201, b. 2 October 1883, d. 12 October 1964

Family: Mabel G. Vandergrift b. c 1887

  • Marriage*: George Ray Houghton married Mabel G. Vandergrift on circa 1908 mar 2 y in 1910 census; age 24 and 20.3

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BirthOct 2, 1883TN, USA, Mar 1883, age 17 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1908mar 2 y in 1910 census; age 24 and 203
1910 Census1910Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 26, plumber; living with mother in law Mary A. Vandergrift, 57, MA4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 34, plumber3
1920 Census1920Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 35, plumber, plumber shop5
1930 Census1930Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 47, masher plumber6
1940 Census1940Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 55, master plumber7
1950 US Census1950Duval Co., FL, USA, age 66, no occup
DeathOct 12, 1964Duval Co., FL, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lauren Brandt, May 12, 2000.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556859.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville Ward 2, Duval, Florida; Roll: T624_159; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 71;
    line 97, dwl 1338-87-112.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville Ward 2, Duval, Florida; Roll: T625_217; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 46; line 67, dwl 1338-83-109.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: 312; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 8; line 97, dwl 1331-223-267.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: T627_623; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 68-17.

Nora M. Houghton1,2

F, #46202, b. February 1877

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BirthFeb, 1877TN, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lauren Brandt, May 12, 2000.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 42; Sheet: 30A, line 43, dwl 1011-695-751.

Jenny Marie Houghton1,2

F, #46203, b. 13 February 1985

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BirthFeb 13, 1985Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA1,2
GraduationMay, 2008Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, USA3
ResidenceAug, 2008Washington, DC, USA3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Dana Houghton, May 11, 2000.
  2. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1985_0010.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Dana Edward Houghton, Aug 13, 2008.

Amilyn Rose Houghton1

F, #46204, b. 13 June 1989

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BirthJun 13, 1989Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA1,2
Education2008Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Dana Houghton, May 11, 2000.
  2. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1989_0010.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Dana Edward Houghton, Aug 13, 2008.

Georgianna Houghton1

F, #46205, b. 6 October 1822, d. 21 August 1823

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BirthOct 6, 1822Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA1
DeathAug 21, 1823Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, LI Genealogies: 10 m, Apr 21, 18231,2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Kenyon, May 23, 2000, from Bible of Theophilus L. Houghton.
  2. [S1108] Henry B. Hoff Long Island Genealogies II, p. 122.

George Washington Bolivar Houghton1

M, #46206, b. 13 April 1825, d. 10 July 1826

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BirthApr 13, 1825Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA1
DeathJul 10, 1826Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Kenyon, May 23, 2000, from Bible of Theophilus L. Houghton.

Samuel Smith Houghton1

M, #46207, b. 22 April 1827, d. 13 July 1830

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BirthApr 22, 1827Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA1
DeathJul 13, 1830Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 41,2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Kenyon, May 23, 2000, from Bible of Theophilus L. Houghton.
  2. [S1108] Henry B. Hoff Long Island Genealogies II, p. 122.

Philinda Spencer1

F, #46208, b. circa 9 March 1818, d. 13 February 1820

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Birthcirca Mar 9, 18181
DeathFeb 13, 1820Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA, age 1-11-41
BurialPotato Creek Cemetery, Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Gary L. Heinmiller, Apr. 15, 2000.

Adelina Spencer1

F, #46209, b. 4 February 1824, d. 30 January 1859

Family: Erastus Mills

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BirthFeb 4, 18241
MarriageOct 29, 18511
ResidenceGuilford, NY, USA1
DeathJan 30, 18591

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Gary L. Heinmiller, Apr. 15, 2000.

David Porter Spencer1

M, #46210, b. 1824, d. 23 January 1899

Family 1: Rhoda Redfield b. 1828, d. 1871

Family 2: Olive Parsons b. b 1827, d. 14 Jan 1904

  • Marriage*: David Porter Spencer married Olive Parsons on after 1871.1

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Birth1824Maryland, Otsego Co., NY, USA1
Marriagecirca 18481
Marriageafter 18711
Burial1899Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY, USA1
DeathJan 23, 18991

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Gary L. Heinmiller, Apr. 15, 2000.

Electa R. Spencer1

F, #46211, b. 18 May 1828, d. 2 August 1906

Family: Lewis Beriah Smith

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BirthMay 18, 18281
MarriageOct 18, 1849Caton, Steuben Co., NY, USA1
Residence1870Southport, Chenango Co., NY, USA1
DeathAug 2, 19061

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Gary L. Heinmiller, Apr. 15, 2000.

Mary Lum Houghton1,2

F, #46212, b. 23 June 1822, d. 18 June 1888

Family: John Benjamin Southard b. 11 Aug 1822, d. 15 Dec 1911

Biography

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BirthJun 23, 1822Bridport, Addison Co., VT, USA1,2
MarriageJan 5, 1848Bridport, Addison Co., VT, USA3
DeathJun 18, 1888McLennan Co., TX, USA3
ResearchPence: "The family story goes that Mary Houghton's father or grandfather was the youngest son of William, Lord Houghton of England." Supposed had 5 sons, the youngest of whom came to America and settled in Vermont. Mary L. was his granddaughter.3
Contributngggrandmother

Citations

  1. [S1271] Unknown compiler, Bridport VT VRs, p. 24.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bridport, VT, Vol. 3, p. 261; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

Peggy Houghton

F, #46213

Family: (?) Pence

  • Marriage*: Peggy Houghton married (?) Pence.

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Birth
Marriage
AddressMay 18, 2000wiskerz45@aol.com; gyackey@earthlink.net1
Contributngggrandmother

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

John Benjamin Southard1

M, #46214, b. 11 August 1822, d. 15 December 1911

Family: Mary Lum Houghton b. 23 Jun 1822, d. 18 Jun 1888

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BirthAug 11, 1822Bridport, Addison Co., VT, USA1
MarriageJan 5, 1848Bridport, Addison Co., VT, USA1
DeathDec 15, 19111

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

Jennie Gertrude Southard1

F, #46215, b. 9 February 1866, d. 19 June 1963

Family: William Walter Small b. 17 Dec 1859

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BirthFeb 9, 1866Kalamazoo, MI, USA, Cairo, IL originally given1
MarriageGainesville, TX, USA1
DeathJun 19, 1963Vernon, TX, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

William Walter Small1

M, #46216, b. 17 December 1859

Family: Jennie Gertrude Southard b. 9 Feb 1866, d. 19 Jun 1963

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BirthDec 17, 1859
MarriageGainesville, TX, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

Nellie Ora Small1

F, #46217

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Birth
MarriageDec 31, 1905Cisco, Eastland Co., TX, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

Samuel Benjamin Henderson1

M, #46218

Family: Nellie Ora Small

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MarriageDec 31, 1905Cisco, Eastland Co., TX, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

Everett Raymond Henderson1

M, #46219

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Birth

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Peggy Pence, May 18, 2000.

(?) Pence

M, #46220

Family: Peggy Houghton

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Marriage

Chares Freedom Eaton III1

M, #46221

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AddressMay 18, 2000310 East 55th Streeet #1E, New York City, NY, USA, cfree310@cs.com1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Charles F. Eaton III, May 18, 2000.

Mary Elizabeth Kealy

F, #46222, b. 11 May 1878, d. 1951

Family: Frank Edward Houghton b. 5 Jun 1877, d. 1933

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BirthMay 11, 1878Marlborough, MA, USA, age 40 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census
MarriageJun 5, 1906Marlborough, MA, USA, he age 29, she 281,2
1920 Census1920Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 41, shoe manuf. cutter1,3
1930 Census1930Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 53, a shoe shop worker; also a Helen V. Bray, 18, MA, listed as daughter (in different apt.)4
1940 Census1940Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 62, widow, none; and brother Joseph Kealy, 58, MA5
1950 US Census1950Marlborough, MA, USA, age 71, widow
Death1951Marlborough, MA, USA
ParentsSFather:      James Kealy & Mother:      
Ann Byrne; parents born in Ireland3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 31, E.D. 161, Sh. 2, Ln. 1.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674355.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_694; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 161; line 1, dwl 51-9-31.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_899; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 149; line 36, dwl 30-240-452.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1610; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 9-276; line 61, dwl 1.

Pearl Anna Houghton1

F, #46223, b. 26 July 1907, d. 1 April 1983

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BirthJul 26, 1907Boston, MA, USA, age 12 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1930 census; age 32in 1940 census; also Marlborough, MA2
Occupation1940Commercial bank stenographer
DeathApr 1, 1983Prescott, AZ, USA3
BurialFerguson-Morrell Cemetery, Prescott, AZ, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_899; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 149; line 36, dwl 30-240-452.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 31, E.D. 161, Sh. 2, Ln. 1.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.

Joseph Frank Houghton

M, #46224, b. circa 1911, d. 12 May 1972

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Birthcirca 1911MA, USA, age 9 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census1
Occupation1940shoe factory edge setter
DeathMay 12, 1972West Haven, CT, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 31, E.D. 161, Sh. 2, Ln. 1.

James Edward Houghton1,2

M, #46225, b. 10 February 1914, d. 21 October 1990

Family: Elinor M. Bonin b. 1 Mar 1912, d. 20 May 1988

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BirthFeb 10, 1914CT, USA, age 5, CT, in 1920 census; age 16, CT, in 1930 census; age 25 & 26, CT, in 1940 census; Brighton, MA also given2,3
Residence1935Marlboro, MA, USA
Occupation1940school laborer
1940 Census1940Southborough, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 26, private school general work4
Mil. EnlsFeb 14, 1942Fort Devens, MA, USA, Name: James E Houghton Birth Year: 1914 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Connecticut State: Massachusetts County or City: Middlesex Enlistment Date: 14 Feb 1942 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Devens Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of high school Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 68 Weight: 134

He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a staff sergeant in the Asian-Pacific theater.5
ResearchFeb 14, 1942
SSNMA, USA, 017-05-6223
1950 US Census1950Marlborogh, MA, USA, age 35, retail candy/newspaper store, manager
Marriage3
DeathOct 21, 1990Marlboro Hospital, Marlboro, MA, USA, age 762,6
ObituaryOct 22, 1990Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - October 22, 1990
Deceased Name: JAMES E. HOUGHTON, 76
MARLBORO - James E. Houghton, 76, formerly of 32 Sumner St., died yesterday in Marlboro Hospital.

His wife, Elinor M. (Bonin) Houghton, died in 1988. He leaves a sister-in-law, Evelyn Houghton of Newburyport. He was born in Brighton, son of Frank and Mary (Kealy) Houghton, and lived here many years.

Mr. Houghton worked for 15 years for the Marlboro Water & Sewer Department before he retired. He formerly jointly owned and operated the former Lynch's Specialty Shop on Main Street for many years.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a staff sergeant in the Asian-Pacific theater.

Mr. Houghton was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Marlboro Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an honorary member of Edward F. Sweeney Council, Knights of Columbus.

The funeral will be held Wednesday from John P. Rowe Funeral Home, 57 Main St., with a Mass at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 22 Prospect St. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made instead to a charity of one's choice.

Copyright (c) 1990 Worcester Telegram & Gazette Corp.3
BurialSt. Mary's Cemetery, Marlboro, MA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 31, E.D. 161, Sh. 2, Ln. 1.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1653; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 14-247; line 33.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Grace M. Houghton1

F, #46226, b. circa 1917

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Birthcirca 1917MA, USA, age 2 11/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census1
1950 US Census1950Marlborough, MA, USA, age 71, widow
Occupation1950telephone co. chief operator

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lynn, Essex Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 31, E.D. 161, Sh. 2, Ln. 1.

Eveline D. (?)1

F, #46227, b. circa 1880, d. before 1950

Family: Frank Otis Houghton b. 17 Jul 1875

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Birthcirca 1880MA, USA, age 31 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1904he 27, she 27; mar 6 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 33, mason, plasterer2
1920 Census1920Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 42, buildings plaster1,3
Deathbefore 1950Frank is widowed
ParentsDparents born in Canada in 1910 census; father born in France, mother born in French Canada

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Braintree, Norfolk Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 85, E.D. 158, Sh. 21, Ln. 98.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Somerville Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_605; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1007; line 38, dwl 34-191-229.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_721; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 158; line 98, dwl 435-492-549.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_938; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 0402; line 25, dwl 61-425.

Lillian D. Newton1,2

F, #46228, b. circa 1863

Family: Frank P. Houghton b. 14 Oct 1855

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Birthcirca 1863Southboro, MA, USA, age 67 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageMay 26, 1916Southboro, MA, USA, age 57 and she age 531,2
1920 Census1920Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
1930 Census1930Gardner, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 69, chair factory laborer3
ParentsSLyman Newton and Georgiana Brigham; parents born in MA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Gardner, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 133, E.D. 79, Sh. 5, Ln. 33.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://interactive.ancestry.com/2511/41262_b132092-00492/…
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_963; Enumeration District: 188; sheet 5A; page 164; line 35, dwl 101-95-130.

Ebenezer Haughton1

M, #46229

Family:

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Relativeson?
ResearchHebron, Tolland Co., CT, USA

Citations

  1. [S963] Dorothy Wear, Hebron CT VRs, p. 171.

Joel Haughton1

M, #46230, b. 15 May 1749

Family 1: Anna Sutton d. 5 Nov 1790

Family 2: Lydia Judd

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BirthMay 15, 1749Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, USA1
MarriageJun 8, 1779Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, USA1
MarriageAug 7, 1791Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, USA1
ResearchHebron, Tolland Co., CT, USA

Citations

  1. [S963] Dorothy Wear, Hebron CT VRs, p. 171.
  2. [S963] Dorothy Wear, Hebron CT VRs, p. 172.