James Houghton1

M, #53701, b. July 1862

Family: Lizzie (?) b. Aug 1860

  • Marriage*: James Houghton married Lizzie (?) on circa 1884 mar 16 years in 1900 census.1

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BirthJul, 1862Ireland, age 37 in 1900 census; age 68 in 1930 census; age 80 in 1940 census1
Immigrationbetween 1880 and 18821880 in 1910 census
Marriagecirca 1884mar 16 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 37, day laborer; 5 children born, 5 living1,3
1910 Census1910Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 47, odd jobs laborer4
1930 Census1930Crum Lynne, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 68, a widower, contract laborer2
1940 Census1940Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 80, none5
ResearchRidley, PA, USA, next door to James Houghton in 1900 census
ParentsSparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Crum Lynne, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2032; Enumeration District: 121; page 199, sheet 5A, line 19, dwl 155-86-98.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley Twp, Leiperville Dist, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet: 13A; line 24, dwl 256-256.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1340; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 155; line 96, dwl 60-60.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3495; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 23-154; line 55, dwl 155.

Lizzie (?)1

F, #53702, b. August 1860

Family: James Houghton b. Jul 1862

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BirthAug, 1860Ireland, age 39 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1884mar 16 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 37, day laborer; 5 children born, 5 living1,2
ParentsDparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley Twp, Leiperville Dist, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet: 13A; line 24, dwl 256-256.

Dennis Houghton1

M, #53703, b. 16 December 1883

Family: Mary C. (?) b. c 1891

  • Marriage*: Dennis Houghton married Mary C. (?) on circa 1909 mar 1 y in 1910 census.3

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BirthDec 16, 1883PA, USA, May 1885, age 15 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 42 in 1930 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1909mar 1 y in 1910 census3
1910 Census1910Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 25, worsted mill foreman3,4
Divorcebefore 1930

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877947.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 102, V.N. 104, Ln. 140.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 4, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1339; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 104;
    line 87, dwl 912-132-140.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Crum Lynne, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2032; Enumeration District: 121; page 199, sheet 5A, line 19, dwl 155-86-98.

Edward Joseph Houghton1

M, #53704, b. 12 October 1885

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BirthOct 12, 1885Eddystone, PA, USA, Jan 1886, age 13 in 1900 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census2,1
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Ridley Park, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 33, clerk3
1940 Census1940Ridley, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 80, none4

Citations

  1. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877947.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3495; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 23-154; line 55, dwl 155.

James Houghton1

M, #53705, b. October 1889

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BirthOct, 1889PA, USA, age 10 in 1900 census1
Research

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.

Phillip Houghton1

M, #53706, b. September 1891

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BirthSep, 1891PA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census1,2
Note1910Not with family in census

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley Twp, Leiperville Dist, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet: 13A; line 24, dwl 256-256.

Mary Houghton1,2

F, #53707, b. July 1893

Family: Owen Dougherty b. c 1898

Biography

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BirthJul, 1893PA, USA, age 7 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1940 census1
Marriage3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Delaware, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 13, Ln. 24.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley Twp, Leiperville Dist, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 180; Sheet: 13A; line 24, dwl 256-256.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3495; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 23-154; line 55, dwl 155.

Bernard Houghton1

M, #53708, b. June 1875

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BirthJun, 1875PA, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; age 24 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census1
Occupation1910print works laborer
1920 Census1920Eddystone, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 43, single steel mill punch hand2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Eddystone, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1562; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 163; line 78, dwl 931-189-193.

John Francis Houghton1,2

M, #53709, b. 7 September 1877

Family: Mary (?)

  • Marriage*: John Francis Houghton married Mary (?)2

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BirthSep 7, 1877PA, USA, age 3 in 1880 census; age 22 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census1
Occupation1910Belmont iron works lime keeper
Marriage2
Mil. DraftJul 12, 1917Ridley Park, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 24, timekeeper?2
ResidenceJul 12, 1917Eddystone, PA, USA
1920 Census1920Eddystone, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 43, single steel mill punch hand3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877947.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Eddystone, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1562; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 163; line 78, dwl 931-189-193.

James J. Houghton1

M, #53710, b. May 1882

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BirthMay, 1882PA, USA, age 18 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census1
Occupation1910Belmont iron works engineer

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.

May Houghton1

F, #53711, b. September 1886

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BirthSep, 1886PA, USA, age 13 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census1
Occupation1910grocery saleslady

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.

Charles Houghton1

M, #53712, b. October 1890

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BirthOct, 1890PA, USA, age 9 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ridley Twp, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 81, E.D. 180, S. 17, Ln. 22.

James Houghton1

M, #53713, b. August 1846

Family: Mary (?) b. May 1863

  • Marriage*: James Houghton married Mary (?) on circa 1883 mar 17 years in 1900 census.2

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BirthAug, 1846MA, USA, age 54 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1883mar 17 years in 1900 census2
1900 Census1900Allegheny, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, age 53, street contractor1,2
ParentsSfather born in Eng, mother born in NH

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 21, E.D. 17, S. 31?, Ln. 38?
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Allegheny, Ward 2, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 17; Sheet: 5A; line 38, dwl 1744-76-89.

James Joseph Houghton Sr1

M, #53714, b. 11 September 1865, d. 26 April 1937

Family: Julia Nolan b. 5 Nov 1868

  • Marriage*: James Joseph Houghton Sr married Julia Nolan on circa 1889 mar 11 years in 1900; age 24 and 22.1,3

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BirthSep 11, 1865Ireland, age 33 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1910 census; age 55 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census; death certif: DE1,2
Marriagecirca 1889mar 11 years in 1900; age 24 and 221,3
Research19004 births, 2 living children
1900 Census1900PA, USA, age 33, riveter1,4
1910 Census1910Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 44, shipyard riveter5
1920 Census1920Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 55, shipyard riveter6
1930 Census1930Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 64, ship yard ship builder3
DeathApr 26, 1937Philadelphia General Hospital, Philadephia, PA, USA, of heart disease, psychosis with cerebellar artheriosclerosis7
BurialHoly Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware Co., PA, USA7
ParentsSparents born in PA in 1900; in Irish Free State, in 1910, 1920 & 1930

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2115; Enumeration District: 929; sheet 22A, page 111, line 4, dwl 2333-327-342.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 724; line 10, dwl 2339-154-162.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1635; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1044; line 87, dwl 2333-67-67.
  7. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Julia Nolan1

F, #53715, b. 5 November 1868

Family: James Joseph Houghton Sr b. 11 Sep 1865, d. 26 Apr 1937

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BirthNov 5, 1868DE, USA, age 31 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 62 in 1930 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1889mar 11 years in 1900; age 24 and 222,4
1900 Census1900PA, USA, age 33, riveter2,5
1910 Census1910Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 44, shipyard riveter6
Note19106 children born, 4 living
1920 Census1920Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 55, shipyard riveter7
1930 Census1930Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 64, ship yard ship builder4
ParentsDparents born in Ireland; father born in Ireland, mother born in DE in 1920 census

Citations

  1. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2115; Enumeration District: 929; sheet 22A, page 111, line 4, dwl 2333-327-342.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 724; line 10, dwl 2339-154-162.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1635; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1044; line 87, dwl 2333-67-67.

Mary A. Houghton1,2,3

F, #53716, b. 10 December 1890

Family: Charles Rogers b. c 1893

Biography

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BirthDec 10, 1890PA, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census1,2
1940 Census1940Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 47, iron manuf. co. electrical welder4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 724; line 10, dwl 2339-154-162.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03696; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-295.
  5. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

James Joseph Houghton Jr1,2

M, #53717, b. 27 June 1895, d. before 1980

Family: Grace M. Lane b. c 1898, d. 14 Jul 1981

  • Marriage*: James Joseph Houghton Jr married Grace M. Lane on circa 1918 age 23 and 20.1

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BirthJun 27, 1895Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 5 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census3,4,2,5
Marriagecirca 1918age 23 and 201
1920 Census1920Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 24, machine shop machinist6
1930 Census1930Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 34, tool and dye maker1
1940 Census1940Philadelphia, PA, USA, age 44, auto manuf. co. tool and die maker; next door to sister Mary7
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 462
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Philadelphia, PA, USA, occupation: Schlosser Manuf. Co.
Deathbefore 1980

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: 2117; Enumeration District: 954; sheet 15B, line 57, dwl 953-286-292.
  2. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 184, E.D. 719, S. 9, Ln. 36.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 779, line 36, dwl 2323-176-194.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1907648.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1635; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1044; line 59, dwl 2309-59-59.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03696; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-295.

James Houghton1

M, #53718, b. 1862

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Birth1862PA, USA, age 47 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900PA, USA, a boarder with John Bessinger1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 127, E.D. ?, S. 2, Ln. ?

Amos O. Houghton1

M, #53719, b. March 1884

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BirthMar, 1884PA, USA, age 16 in 1900 census2,1

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.

Elam Rsy Houghton1,2

M, #53720, b. 22 January 1886

Family: Florence J. Simmons b. c 1893

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BirthJan 22, 1886PA, USA, age 14 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census1,4
Marriagecirca 1903age 17 and 182
Occupation1910a stone mason
Mil. Draft1918Lancaster, PA, USA, age 32, car inspector, PA RR
1920 Census1920Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 34, railroad car inspection5
Research1920Corry, Erie Co., PA, USA, next door neighbors
1930 Census1930Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 45, stone mason contractor2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2058; Enumeration District: 73; page 35, sheet 16A, line 36, dwl 873-336-364.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster Ward 9, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1584; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 82; line 20, dwl 873-169-176.

Park Houghton1,2

M, #53721, b. 4 June 1888, d. 30 January 1957

Family: Emma F. Whieside b. c 1890

  • Marriage*: Park Houghton married Emma F. Whieside on circa 1910 mar 0 y in 1910 census.1

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BirthJun 4, 1888Birdi-in-the-Hand, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, Jun 1888, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1910mar 0 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 21, tea company salesman1,4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 29, teamster5
1920 Census1920East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 31, A & P Tea Co. salesman6
1930 Census1930East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 42, insurance co. salesman7
1940 Census1940East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 52, insurance salesman8
DeathJan 30, 1957Lancaster Co., PA, USA
BurialBird in Hand Methodist Cemetery, Bird in the Hand, PA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 132, V.N. 57, Ln. 130.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1478; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 943; line 18, dwl 2216-30-34.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1354; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 57;
    line 92, dwl 123-130.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1893480.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1582; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 40; line 38, dwl 275-295.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2056; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 773.0; FHL microfilm: 2341790; line 88, dwl 22.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3529; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36-36; line 77, dwl 202.

Atlee Earl Houghton1,2

M, #53722, b. 26 November 1890, d. 8 July 1963

Family 1: Rose Rothfus b. c 1892

  • Marriage*: Atlee Earl Houghton married Rose Rothfus on circa 1918 age 27 and 26.5

Family 2: Minnie E. (?) b. c 1902

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BirthNov 26, 1890Birdi-in-the-Hand, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, Nov 1890, age 9 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census4,2
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 26, silk weaver, New Holland PA2
Marriagecirca 1918age 27 and 265
1920 Census1920Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 29, silk mill weaver6
1930 Census1930Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 39, silk mill weaver5
Marriage7
1940 Census1940Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 49, silk mill weaver; and 4 lodgers7
DeathJul 8, 1963

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2057; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 8B, line 76, dwl 243-121-163.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1893479.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2057; Enumeration District: 60; page 172, sheet 10A, line 20, dwl 125-207-213.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster Ward 6, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1583; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 65; line 80, dwl 525-249-264.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3531; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 36-75; line 54, dwl 27.

Myrtle V. Houghton1,2

F, #53723, b. February 1892

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BirthFeb, 1892PA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 27 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 62, widow, cigar factory stripper4
Occupation1920silk mill weaver
1940 Census1940Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA, USA, age 44, single, none; and niece Marion Nolte, 20, PA, single5

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster Ward 6, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1583; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 65; line 24, dwl 230-206-218.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3530; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 36-52; line 22, dwl 212.

Elsie C. Houghton1,2

F, #53724, b. October 1894

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BirthOct, 1894PA, USA, age 5 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census1,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Lampeter, Lancaster, Philadelphia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 32; line 9, dwl 194-209.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.

Ruth Houghton1

F, #53725, b. November 1897

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BirthNov, 1897PA, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Lancaster, Lancester Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 134, V.N. 102, Ln. 170.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, East Lampeter, Lancaster Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 109, E.D. 32, S. 10, Ln. 9.

James Houghton1

M, #53726, b. May 1855, d. before 1910

Family: Margaret Gillespie b. bt 1862 - 1868

  • Marriage*: James Houghton married Margaret Gillespie on circa 1880 marr 29 y in 1900 census.1

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BirthMay, 1855Ireland, age 45, PA, in 1900 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1880marr 29 y in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 45, day laborer; and Eugene Gellepsie, brother in law, Mar. 18563,2
Deathbefore 1910wife a widow
ParentsSparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12, dwl 523-135-135.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.

Margaret Gillespie1,2

F, #53727, b. between 1862 and 1868

Family: James Houghton b. May 1855, d. b 1910

  • Marriage*: Margaret Gillespie married James Houghton on circa 1880 marr 29 y in 1900 census.3

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Birthbetween 1862 and 1868Ireland, Feb 1854, age 46 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 67, Irish Free State, in 1930 census; age 78, Northern Ireland, in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1880marr 29 y in 1900 census3
1900 Census1900Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 45, day laborer; and Eugene Gellepsie, brother in law, Mar. 18564,5
Note19108 children born, 3 living
1910 Census1910Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 42; a widow; housekeeper; and brother Eugene Gillespie, 46, Ireland1,6
1920 Census1920Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 54, widow, none; and brother Eugene Gillespie, 517
Research19308 children, 5 living
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA8
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, occupation: Eddystone Print Works
ParentsDparents born in Irish Free State

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 101, V.N. 107, Ln. 268.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12, dwl 523-135-135.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 107;
    line 64, dwl 629-266-268.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 3, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124; line 68, dwl 500-366-432.
  8. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.

Cornelius Joseph Houghton1,2,3

M, #53728, b. 23 July 1886

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BirthJul 23, 1886Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, May 1886, age 14 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census1,3,4
Occupation1910forge works laborer
1920 Census1920Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 54, widow, none; and brother Eugene Gillespie, 515
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 55
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, occupation: Eddystone Print Works

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.
  3. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877834.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 3, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 124; line 68, dwl 500-366-432.

Alexander Francis Houghton1,2,3

M, #53729, b. 31 October 1887

Family: Mary J. Elliott b. c 1890

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BirthOct 31, 1887Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, Jun 1887, age 13 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census1,3,4
Occupation1910print works laborer
Marriage5
1920 Census1920Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 31, shipyard pipefitter5
1930 Census1930Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 42, widower, textile mill gasser; and uncle Eugene Gillespie, 63, Irish Free State; and brother in law Thomas Elliott, 41, PA2
1940 Census1940Chester, Delaware Co., PA, USA, age 52, widower, Aberfoyle textile worker; and uncle Eugene Glasby, 73, Northern Ireland; and Thomas Elliott, 51, PA6
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942age 543
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA, employer: Aberfoyle Mfg Co.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.
  3. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2240438.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1877834.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 128; line 83, dwl 712-184-237.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3488; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23-24; line 37, dwl 716.

Helen Houghton1

F, #53730, b. October 1889

Family: Thomas Elliott b. c 1889

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BirthOct, 1889PA, USA, age 10 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census2
Occupation1910cordage works spinner
Marriage3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Chester, Delaware Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 101, V.N. 107, Ln. 268.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, PA, Reel 221, Vol. 79, E.D. 149, S. 7, Ln. 12.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2029; Enumeration District: 21; sheet 10B, line 57, dwl 716-183-211.