Edwin Sargent1

M, #71371, b. 1890, d. 1962

Family: Florence Houghton

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth18901
Marriage1
Death1962Saginaw, MI, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , WDC GenWeb - Descendants of William Sargent.

Florence Houghton1

F, #71372

Family: Edwin Sargent b. 1890, d. 1962

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , WDC GenWeb - Descendants of William Sargent.

Vicki Houghton1

F, #71394

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
AddressAug 3, 2003BsktCase4@aol.com
GGrandfathG. Grandfather
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Vicki Houghton/Beaver, Aug 1, 2003.

(?) Beaver1

M, #71395

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Vicki Houghton/Beaver, Aug 1, 2003.

Samuel Bowers

M, #71396, b. 17 April 1754, d. 23 March 1823

Family: Phebe Piper b. 11 Jun 1778

  • Mar 2*: His second marriage was to Phebe Piper in 1806.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 17, 1754MA, USA
Milit-BegMA, USA, in Rev. War, Pvt State: MA

MarriageBecca Nichols
Mar 21806
DeathMar 23, 1823MA, USA
Pedigree

John B. Houghton1

M, #71397, b. January 1835

Family 1: Nellie Humboldt b. c 1828

Family 2: Lucy G. (?) b. c 1862

  • Marriage*: John B. Houghton married Lucy G. (?) on circa 1896 mar 14 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar.5

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan, 1835PA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 47 in 1880 census; age 65 in 1900 census; age 76 in 1910 census; 1900 census of son Harry gives OH1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, USA, age 28, merchant3
1870 Census1870Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 37, grocer, property $12000, $60004
1880 Census1880Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA1
Marriagecirca 1896mar 14 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar5
1900 Census1900Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 65, grocer6
1910 Census1910Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 76, cemetery assoc. secretary5
ParentsSF born in NJ, M in PA in 1880 census; parents born in PA in 1900 & 1910 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 14, E.D. 239, SD 8, line 27, dwl 120.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lake, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M432_731; Page: 13; line 37, dwl 194-194.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1429; Page: 482; sheet 252, line 18, dwl 2149-1946.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M593_1270; Page: 15; line 9, dwl 188-209.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T624_1233; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 119; line 35, dwl 56-107-158.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1323; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241323; line 48, dwl 120.

Adella Houghton1

F, #71398, b. circa 1869

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1869OH, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M593_1270; Page: 15; line 9, dwl 188-209.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 14, E.D. 239, SD 8, line 27, dwl 120.

Betsy Merriam Houghton1

F, #71399, b. 18 July 1912, d. 11 December 2005

Family 1: Wilson A. Sparhawk

Family 2:

Family 3: James R. Dorsey b. c 1916, d. b 2005

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJul 18, 1912Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census2
Marriage2
MarriageOct 13, 19772
DeathDec 11, 2005Rockynol, OH, USA, age 932
ObituaryDec 13, 2005Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 13, 2005
Deceased Name: Betty M. Sparhawk Dorsey (nee Houghton)
Betty M. Sparhawk Dorsey (nee Houghton), 93, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Rockynol.

She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 18, 1912. She attended Portage Path, West High, and The University of Akron where she became a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity for 75 years. She was a sixty year member of The First Congregational Church of Akron. Her volunteer activities were performed at The Blind Society of Akron for over 50 years, Women's Associate Board at East Akron Community House, Women's Fellowship and Mother's and Others at her church and Delta Gamma Alumnus.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Wilson A. Sparhawk; and her second husband, James R. Dorsey; two brothers, Raymond Houghton of Indianapolis, Indiana, William Houghton of California; and sister, Harriet Marstellar of North Olmsted, Ohio; she is survived by three daughters, Diane (Paul) Kirk of Homosassa, Florida, Nancy (Daniel, deceased) Jackson, and Judith Whalen of Akron; son, Robert H. Sparhawk of Akron; stepson, Russell (Celeste) Dorsey of Canton; stepdaughter, Nancy Dorsey of Dallas, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and numerous other out of town nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Friday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Dr. Jay Groat and Rev. William Rodefer officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be sent to Akron Blind Society, 325 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio, 44308; W.A.B.-East Akron Community House, 550 S. Arlington St., Akron, OH 44306; or First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio, 44308. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.)2
BurialRose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

John William Houghton1,2

M, #71400, b. 13 December 1914, d. 22 February 1999

Family 1: Helen Riker b. 8 Feb 1915, d. 8 Jan 1983

Family 2: Elizabeth Gertrude Pickering b. 20 Feb 1907, d. 2 Aug 1995

Family 3: Hanna Jo (?)

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 13, 1914Akron, OH, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census1,2
GraduationUniversity of Michigan, MI, USA
Residence1935Akron, OH, USA
Marriage3
Mil. Draft1940Springfield, MA, USA, age 25, Westinghouse Electric Manuf. Co.
1940 Census1940Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 25, electrical manuf. salesman3
1950 US Census1950San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 35, electrical manufacturing co., sales engineer
OccupationHe worked for Westinghouse as an engineer for 40 years.
MarriageSep 28, 1984Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
Marriage
DeathFeb 22, 1999Bradbury, CA, USA2
ObituaryHOUGHTON, J. William "Bill", 84, of Bradbury, California (formerly of San Gabriel), passed away peacefully on February 22.1999.
He is survived by his wife, Hanna (Jo) Houghton; son, John; sister, Betty Dorsey; daughter-in-law, Sue Houghton; stepdaughters, Betty Yale, Betty Bowman, and Ann Smith; stepson. Steve Bowman; nine step-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives, Helen R. Houghton and Gertrude P. Houghton; and brother, Raymond Houghton.
He was a caring man who enjoyed golf, bridge, travel and, above all the companionship of his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a University of Michigan graduate and a retired engineer who served 40 years with Westinghouse. He was a member of the Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, Calif.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
  2. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01708; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 22-82.