Houghton Surname Project

Charles Henry Bishop^1,2

M, #11701, b. 24 April 1880

Father*: Harvey William Bishop b. 25 Aug 1848
Mother*: Isabella Marcia Russell b. 5 May 1843

Biography

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Birth

Apr 24, 1880

^3,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506 #2783.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 179 #8555.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 179.

Charles D. Platt¹

M, #11702, b. 29 January 1850

Family: Adaline Aurilla Bishop b. 15 Aug 1866

Marriage*: Charles D. Platt married Adaline Aurilla Bishop, daughter of Harvey William Bishop and Isabella Marcia Russell, on Jul 5, 1884.^2,3

Charles Judson Platt b. 24 Jun 1885, d. 17 Sep 1887
Frank Bishop Platt b. 16 Nov 1887
Maribel Bishop Platt b. 18 Oct 1889
Roxanna Platt b. 9 Oct 1890, d. 5 Jan 1891
Mahala Platt b. 1 Dec 1892, d. 20 Feb 1893
Charles Grandison Platt b. 6 Oct 1899

Biography

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Birth

Jan 29, 1850

^2,3

Marriage

Jul 5, 1884

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506 #2779s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 179.

Lucy Lampman¹

F, #11703, b. 1872, d. 27 February 1898

Family: John Nathan Bishop b. 11 Aug 1868

Marriage*: Lucy Lampman married John Nathan Bishop, son of Harvey William Bishop and Isabella Marcia Russell, on Mar 27, 1894.^2,3

Harvey William Bishop b. 7 Feb 1897

Biography

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Birth

1872

MLM: 1871^2,3

Marriage

Mar 27, 1894

^2,3

Death

Feb 27, 1898

MLM: Feb. 17^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506 #2780s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 179.

Harvey William Bishop^1,2

M, #11704, b. 7 February 1897

Father*: John Nathan Bishop b. 11 Aug 1868
Mother*: Lucy Lampman b. 1872, d. 27 Feb 1898

Biography

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Birth

Feb 7, 1897

^3,2

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506 #2780c.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 179.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506.

Dr. Eugene Arthur Stanley M.D.^1,2

M, #11705, b. 10 June 1875

Father*: William John Stanley
Mother*: Dora Estella Russell b. 23 Mar 1851

Family: Eva Fairbrother b. 1874

Marriage*: Dr. Eugene Arthur Stanley M.D. married Eva Fairbrother on Sep 22, 1901.^3,4

Biography

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Birth

Jun 10, 1875

^3,4

Occupation

a physician

Marriage

Sep 22, 1901

^3,4

Residence

Waterbury, Washington Co., VT, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506 #2784.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 180 #8566.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 180.

Henry Houghton Stanley^1,2

M, #11706, b. 14 April 1877

Father*: William John Stanley
Mother*: Dora Estella Russell b. 23 Mar 1851

Biography

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Birth

Apr 14, 1877

^3,4

Residence

Lisbon, NH, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2785.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 180 #8567.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 180.

Eva Fairbrother¹

F, #11707, b. 1874

Family: Dr. Eugene Arthur Stanley M.D. b. 10 Jun 1875

Marriage*: Eva Fairbrother married Dr. Eugene Arthur Stanley M.D., son of William John Stanley and Dora Estella Russell, on Sep 22, 1901.^2,3

Biography

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Birth

1874

^2,3

Marriage

Sep 22, 1901

^2,3

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506 #2784s.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 506.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 180.

Fannie Ellen Houghton^1,2

F, #11708, b. 18 October 1877, d. 2 May 1963

Father*: Franklin Jerome Houghton¹ b. 14 May 1846, d. 20 May 1903
Mother*: Harriet Chase¹ b. 24 Apr 1843, d. 23 Sep 1905

Family: Elton J. Ottaway b. 10 Oct 1873, d. 28 Oct 1952

Marriage*: Fannie Ellen Houghton married Elton J. Ottaway on Dec 31, 1898 at South Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA.²

Eleanor M. Ottaway² b. 23 May 1900, d. 24 Apr 1995
Frances H. Ottaway² b. 11 Feb 1903, d. 6 Feb 2008
Marjorie E. Ottaway² b. 10 Jan 1911, d. 8 Mar 2003

Biography

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Birth

Oct 18, 1877

Ripley, NY, USA, age 3 in 1880 census^3,2

Marriage

Dec 31, 1898

South Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA²

Death

May 2, 1963

North East, PA, USA²

Biography

She was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. She married Elton Jay Ottaway (1873 - 1952) on 31 Dec 1898 in South Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. They lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY for most of their lives. In 1960, the couple was living in Gainesville, FL. Fannie died in North East, Erie, PA. from cerebral thrombosis. Fannie and Elton are buried in the North East Cemetery in North East, Erie, PA.⁴

Research

JWH gives her as daughter of Aunt Olive; as Fannie E. Reynolds³

Pedigree

Citations

[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 10, ED. 69, Sh. 34, Ln. 49.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2787.
[S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Thomas B. Houghton¹

M, #11709, b. 10 September 1879, d. 6 July 1884

Father*: Franklin Jerome Houghton² b. 14 May 1846, d. 20 May 1903
Mother*: Harriet Chase² b. 24 Apr 1843, d. 23 Sep 1905

Biography

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Birth

Sep 10, 1879

Ripley, NY, USA, age 9/12 in 1880 census^2,1

Death

Jul 6, 1884

NY, USA³

Research

JWH gives him as son of Aunt Olive; as Thomas Reynolds⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2788.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 10, ED. 69, Sh. 34, Ln. 49.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #27878.

Frederick Elijah Rundell¹

M, #11710, b. 12 April 1870, d. 4 March 1958

Family: Gertrude Elizabeth Houghton b. 4 Sep 1872, d. 26 Nov 1944

Marriage*: Frederick Elijah Rundell married Gertrude Elizabeth Houghton, daughter of Franklin Jerome Houghton and Harriet Chase, on Feb 20, 1890.³

Harriett A. Rundell² b. 1890
Frank Edward Rundell² b. 14 Feb 1895, d. 18 Dec 1918
Floris Louise Rundell² b. 18 Jun 1901, d. 29 Mar 1938

Biography

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Birth

Apr 12, 1870

Mina, NY, USA²

Marriage

Feb 20, 1890

Death

Mar 4, 1958

North East, PA, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2786s.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.

Leon Eugene Houghton^1,2

M, #11711, b. 23 November 1874, d. 15 June 1943

Father*: Henry Richardson Houghton b. 24 Apr 1849, d. 30 Mar 1937
Mother*: Effie A. Rhinehart b. Jan 1853, d. 10 Oct 1942

Family: Lyda Mattice b. Apr 1874

Marriage*: Leon Eugene Houghton married Lyda Mattice on Nov 26, 1895 at Westfield, NY, USA, age 21 and 22.^3,1

Harold Eugene Houghton^6,1 b. 16 Nov 1896, d. 27 May 1918
Hazel Houghton+⁶ b. 3 Mar 1898, d. 10 Mar 1958

Biography

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Birth

Nov 23, 1874

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; Nov 1874, age 25 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 46 in 1920 census; age 57 in 1930 census^3,4,1

Marriage

Nov 26, 1895

Westfield, NY, USA, age 21 and 22^3,1

1900 Census

1900

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 25, farmer⁵

1910 Census

1910

Millcreek, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 36, farmer^6,7

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Erie, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 44, laborer, perfect²

1920 Census

1920

Erie, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 46, paving company steam fitter⁸

1930 Census

1930

Millcreek, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 57, gasoline and oil merchant⁹

1940 Census

1940

Millcreek, PA, USA, age 66, wholesale gasoline¹⁰

Death

Jun 15, 1943

Erie, PA, USA

Burial

Quincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, NY, USA

Biography

JWH: 'He was a farmer. Probably the largest man of the Houghton family, being six feet, six inches high, and weighing two hundred and two when eighteen years of age.'
Gail Clarke: They lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY in 1900 and 1905 where Eugene was a farmer. They lived in Mill Creek, Erie, PA in 1910 and 1920 where he was a farmer. Eugene registered for the draft in WW1. In 1920 they lived in Erie, Erie, PA where he was a steam fitter for a paving company. They returned to Mill Creek, Erie, PA by 1930 – 1940 where he owned a service station. Eugene died in Erie, Erie, PA and they are buried in the Quincy Rural Cemetery in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 2022696.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Ripley Twp, Chautauqua Co., NY, Reel 72, Vol. 10, ED. 69, Sh. 39, Ln. 4.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 1015; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1241015.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Erie Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 110, V.N. 124, Ln. 234.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Millcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 124; line 93, dwl 225-234.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Erie Ward 6, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1566; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 112; line 99, dwl 2421-91-106.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Millcreek, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2037; Enumeration District: 128; sheet 7B, line 64, dwl 164-168.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Millcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03501; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 25-39.

James Bennett Houghton^1,2

M, #11712, b. 6 April 1881, d. 16 December 1948

Father*: Henry Richardson Houghton² b. 24 Apr 1849, d. 30 Mar 1937
Mother*: Effie A. Rhinehart² b. Jan 1853, d. 10 Oct 1942

Family: Mary Elizabeth Marwood b. 15 Jun 1873, d. 22 May 1951

Marriage*: James Bennett Houghton married Mary Elizabeth Marwood on Feb 17, 1904 at Canada.²

Ralph Marwood Houghton+² b. 20 Feb 1905, d. 6 Sep 1946
Laura Jane Houghton² b. 22 Nov 1906, d. 12 Dec 1984
Marjorie C. Houghton+² b. 15 Mar 1910, d. 1 Sep 1969

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 6, 1881

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, Apr 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census^3,2

Marriage

Feb 17, 1904

Canada²

1910 Census

Apr 25, 1910

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 29, fruit farmer⁴

Residence

South Ripley, NY, USA³

Mil. Draft

Sep 12, 1918

Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 37, farmer⁵

1920 Census

1920

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 38, farmer⁶

Office

He was elected as Town Constable in Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY

1930 Census

1930

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 49, fertilizer training salesman⁷

1940 Census

1940

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 59, fertilizer co. salesman⁸

Death

Dec 16, 1948

Ripley, NY, USA⁹

Burial

Quincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, NY, USA

Biography

Chautauqua Co. NY Hx: "was educated in the schools of his native town; has always followed the occupation of farming; like his father he is prominent in social and fraternal circles in Ripley, being a member of the local lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he is past noble grand, also past member of the Grand Lodge; a member of the local lodge of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, a member of Ripley Grange, No. 65, Patrons of Husbandry; is an active participant in the affairs of the Republican party having been supervisor of elections for twelve years; he has held the office of township assessor for two years, his present term expiring in 1921; he attends the Methodist Episcopal church."
Gail Clarke: They lived in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He was a fruit farmer in 1910 and 1920 and a fertilizer salesman in 1930 and 1940. He registered for the Draft in WW 1. He 54also registered for the Draft in WW2. James’ mother lived with them in 1940. James and Lizzie are buried in the Quincy Rural Cemetery in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.^2,10

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2790.
[S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T624_930; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 183; line 13, dwl 194-195.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1712293.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T625_1092; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 184; line 94, dwl 230-252.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 1414; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 94; line 99, dwl 18-176-187.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T627_2512; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7-125; line 19, dwl 18.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
[S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Lyda Mattice¹

F, #11713, b. April 1874

Family: Leon Eugene Houghton b. 23 Nov 1874, d. 15 Jun 1943

Marriage*: Lyda Mattice married Leon Eugene Houghton, son of Henry Richardson Houghton and Effie A. Rhinehart, on Nov 26, 1895 at Westfield, NY, USA, age 21 and 22.^4,1

Harold Eugene Houghton^2,1 b. 16 Nov 1896, d. 27 May 1918
Hazel Houghton+² b. 3 Mar 1898, d. 10 Mar 1958

Biography

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Birth

Apr, 1874

Canada, age 26, Canada, in 1900 census; age 35, Canada, in 1910 census; age 47, Canada, in 1920 census; age 58, PA, in 1930 census; age 67, Can, in 1940 census; Chautauqua Co. NY Hx: Canada, c. 1875^2,1,3

Immigration

1885

1892 in 1920 census

Marriage

Nov 26, 1895

Westfield, NY, USA, age 21 and 22^4,1

1900 Census

1900

Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY, USA, age 25, farmer³

1910 Census

1910

Millcreek, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 36, farmer^2,5

1920 Census

1920

Erie, Erie Co., PA, USA, age 46, paving company steam fitter⁶

1940 Census

1940

Millcreek, PA, USA, age 66, wholesale gasoline⁷

Burial

Quincy Rural Cemetery, Ripley, NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in Canada⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1152] John P., and Fenwick Y. Hedley Downs, Chautauqua Co. NY Hx 3, p. 387.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Erie Co., PA, Reel 523, Vol. 186, E.D. 110, V.N. 124, Ln. 234.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ripley, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 1015; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1241015.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Millcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1343; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 124; line 93, dwl 225-234.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Erie Ward 6, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1566; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 112; line 99, dwl 2421-91-106.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Millcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03501; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 25-39.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Millcreek, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2037; Enumeration District: 128; sheet 7B, line 64, dwl 164-168.

Arthur Bennett Carris^1,2

M, #11714, b. 24 September 1872, d. 26 August 1953

Father*: Alonzo Dumont Carris b. 14 Apr 1837, d. 19 Mar 1913
Mother*: Ellen J. Houghton b. 25 Aug 1853, d. 16 Oct 1887

Family: Eunice B. McDonald b. 20 May 1879, d. 1910

Marriage*: Arthur Bennett Carris married Eunice B. McDonald.

Biography

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Birth

Sep 24, 1872

Ripley, NY, USA³

Residence

North Ripley, NY, USA, R.D. No. 2³

Marriage

Children+

Children were: Ellen Marie CARRIS, Lloyd Romain CARRIS, Donna Margerite CARRIS.
Ellen Marie Carris m John HOPKINS July 1 1899 d 1955 b Quincy; LLoyd Romaine Carris 1904 1990 m Katherine FRALICK; Donna Marguerite Carris m Ira Eugene Hopkins

Marriage

Jan 13, 1925

Della SINDEN

Death

Aug 26, 1953

Ripley, NY, USA²

Burial

South Ripley Cemetery, South Ripley, NY, USA

Biography

Arthur Bennet CARRIS was born on 24 Sep 1872. He died on 26 Aug 1953. He was buried on 29 Aug 1953 in S. Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY. He was Insurance Adjuster for the Grange in S. Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY. Spouse: Unice MACDONALD. Arthur Bennet CARRIS and Unice MACDONALD were married on 5 Jan 1898 in Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY. Arthur Carris married Jan 5, 1898 in Ripley to Eunice Mac Donald, both of S. Ripley, by Reverand Bray of M E Church. Children were: Ellen Marie CARRIS, Lloyd Romain CARRIS, Donna Margerite CARRIS. Spouse: Della SINDEN. Arthur Bennet CARRIS and Della SINDEN were married on 13 Jan 1925.

Gail Clarke: was born and raised in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. He married 1) Eunice B. McDonald (1879 - 1910) on 5 Jan 1898 in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY. and 2) married Della Sinden on 13 Jan 1925. He registered for the draft in WW1 and named his daughter, Ellen as his nearest relative. He lived in North Ripley, Chautauqua, NY and was a farmer.
He is buried in the South Ripley Cemetery in Ripley, Chautauqua, NY.^2,4

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2791.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S415] E-mail from Gail Clarke, Oct. 9, 2020.

Nellie May Carris

F, #11715, b. 30 May 1875, d. 1956

Father*: Alonzo Dumont Carris b. 14 Apr 1837, d. 19 Mar 1913
Mother*: Ellen J. Houghton b. 25 Aug 1853, d. 16 Oct 1887

Family: Lenthal Platt

Marriage*: Nellie May Carris married Lenthal Platt on May 18, 1890.¹

Biography

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Birth

May 30, 1875

NY, USA^1,2

Marriage

May 18, 1890

Children+

Children were: Lillian PLATT, Murial PLATT, Minnie PLATT, Edgar PLATT.

Death

1956

North East, PA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.

Edgar Delos Carris¹

M, #11716, b. 1 December 1881

Father*: Alonzo Dumont Carris b. 14 Apr 1837, d. 19 Mar 1913
Mother*: Ellen J. Houghton b. 25 Aug 1853, d. 16 Oct 1887

Biography

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Birth

Dec 1, 1881

Ripley, NY, USA²

Research

Spouse: Bessie PERDUE. Edgar Delos CARRIS and Bessie PERDUE were married on 15 Apr 1903 in Ripley, Chautauqua Co., NY.⁸ Children were: Marvel CARRIS, Nellie E. CARRIS, Gerald P. CARRIS, Emma J. CARRIS, Ellsworth Arthur CARRIS.
Spouse: Irene PERDUE. Edgar Delos CARRIS and Irene PERDUE were married on 3 Aug 1921.⁸ Children were: Betty Mae CARRIS, Charles W. CARRIS.
Spouse: Eunice B. MC DONALD. Edgar Delos CARRIS and Eunice B. MC DONALD were married.³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2794.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.

Rena M. Caris¹

F, #11717, b. 9 June 1885

Father*: Alonzo Dumont Carris b. 14 Apr 1837, d. 19 Mar 1913
Mother*: Ellen J. Houghton b. 25 Aug 1853, d. 16 Oct 1887

Biography

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Birth

Jun 9, 1885

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2795.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.

Lenthal Platt^1,2

M, #11718

Family: Nellie May Carris b. 30 May 1875, d. 1956

Marriage*: Lenthal Platt married Nellie May Carris, daughter of Alonzo Dumont Carris and Ellen J. Houghton, on May 18, 1890.³

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Marriage

May 18, 1890

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2792s.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://fp.enter.net/~mkuhn/b172.htm#P5853, 2009.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.

William Victor Purdue¹

M, #11719, b. 10 February 1877

Father*: John Wesley Purdue b. 1856, d. 1915
Mother*: Sarah Jane Houghton b. 29 Apr 1859, d. 1943

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 10, 1877

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2796.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.

Walter R. Purdue¹

M, #11720, b. 24 November 1880

Father*: John Wesley Purdue b. 1856, d. 1915
Mother*: Sarah Jane Houghton b. 29 Apr 1859, d. 1943

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 24, 1880

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507 #2797.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 507.

Fredrick H. Purdue¹

M, #11721, b. 19 July 1884

Father*: John Wesley Purdue b. 1856, d. 1915
Mother*: Sarah Jane Houghton b. 29 Apr 1859, d. 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 19, 1884

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2798.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.

Harry W. Purdue¹

M, #11722, b. 25 November 1891

Father*: John Wesley Purdue b. 1856, d. 1915
Mother*: Sarah Jane Houghton b. 29 Apr 1859, d. 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Nov 25, 1891

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2799.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.

Sidney B. Cook¹

M, #11723, b. 2 February 1888

Father*: Earland E. Cook b. 30 Oct 1867
Mother*: Inez U. Robinson b. 14 Aug 1869

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 2, 1888

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2800.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.

Verna P. Cook¹

F, #11724, b. 1 February 1892

Father*: Earland E. Cook b. 30 Oct 1867
Mother*: Inez U. Robinson b. 14 Aug 1869

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 1, 1892

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2801.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.

Milton R. Cook¹

M, #11725, b. 22 April 1896

Father*: Earland E. Cook b. 30 Oct 1867
Mother*: Inez U. Robinson b. 14 Aug 1869

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 22, 1896

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2802.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.

Sylvia Emory Cook¹

F, #11726, b. 11 December 1897

Father*: Earland E. Cook b. 30 Oct 1867
Mother*: Inez U. Robinson b. 14 Aug 1869

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 11, 1897

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2803.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.

Robert Bigelow Houghton^1,2

M, #11727, b. 9 July 1886, d. 24 September 1923

Father*: Eugene Coolidge Houghton b. 11 Mar 1844, d. 28 Apr 1919
Mother*: Emma Puffer Bigelow b. 27 Apr 1854, d. 1926

Family: Helen Marion Wilkins b. 29 Apr 1881, d. 15 Oct 1967

Marriage*: Robert Bigelow Houghton married Helen Marion Wilkins on Jun 30, 1915 at Billerca, Middlesex Co., MA, USA.⁷

Mary C. Houghton b. 31 Mar 1916, d. 20 Mar 1987
Robert Bigelow Houghton+ b. 4 Apr 1921, d. 9 Feb 1987

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul 9, 1886

Newtonville, MA, USA, age 13 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census^3,4,5,6

Occupation

1910

public school teacher

Marriage

Jun 30, 1915

Billerca, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁷

Research

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 30, school teacher

Milit-Beg

Sergt Q. M. Corps, 26 Div⁸

1920 Census

1920

Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Robert B. Holton, age 33, public school teacher

Death

Sep 24, 1923

Billerca, Middlesex Co., MA, USA⁸

Burial

Ridgewood Cemetery, North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA⁸

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2804.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181 #8780.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 23, E.D. 427, Sh. 4, Ln. 24.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1685015.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.billericalibrary.org/localhistory/genealogy/…
[S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname; North Andover, MA.

Gladys Isabella Houghton^1,2

F, #11728, b. 29 August 1887, d. between 1949 and 1950

Father*: Eugene Coolidge Houghton b. 11 Mar 1844, d. 28 Apr 1919
Mother*: Emma Puffer Bigelow b. 27 Apr 1854, d. 1926

Family: John W. McCormack

Marriage*: Gladys Isabella Houghton married John W. McCormack on circa 1910.⁷

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 29, 1887

MA, USA, age 12 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census^3,4,5

1910 Census

1910

Dennis, Barnstable Co., MA, USA, age 22, public school teacher⁶

Marriage

circa 1910

⁷

Death

between 1949 and 1950

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2805.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181 #8781.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 23, E.D. 427, Sh. 4, Ln. 24.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_571; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7; line 87, dwl 167-177.
[S415] E-mail from Richard McCormack, Dec 18, 2006.

Richard Coolidge Houghton^1,2

M, #11729, b. 6 December 1889, d. 13 April 1965

Father*: Eugene Coolidge Houghton b. 11 Mar 1844, d. 28 Apr 1919
Mother*: Emma Puffer Bigelow b. 27 Apr 1854, d. 1926

Family: Regina A. (?) b. c 1898

Marriage*: Richard Coolidge Houghton married Regina A. (?) on circa 1919 he 30, she 22.⁸

Virginia R. Houghton⁸ b. 16 Nov 1922, d. 31 Oct 1982

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 6, 1889

Newton, MA, USA, age 10 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census^3,4,5,6,7

Occupation

1910

mill contractor time keeper

Mil. Draft

May 25, 1917

Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 27, automobile salesman⁷

Marriage

circa 1919

he 30, she 22⁸

1920 Census

1920

Lynn, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 30, automobile dealer salesman⁹

1930 Census

1930

Lynnfield, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 40, proprietor of auto repair shop⁸

SSN

MA, USA, 030-10-8063

1950 US Census

1950

Newton, MA, USA, age 60, divorced, water supply construction inspector

Death

Apr 13, 1965

Newton, MA, USA⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2806.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181 #8782.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 23, E.D. 427, Sh. 4, Ln. 24.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1674355.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_900; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 190; sheet 248, line 28, dwl 19-37-38.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lynn Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4301091; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 161; line 25, dwl 149-50-236.

Lucy Forbush Houghton^1,2

F, #11730, b. 21 September 1891

Father*: Eugene Coolidge Houghton b. 11 Mar 1844, d. 28 Apr 1919
Mother*: Emma Puffer Bigelow b. 27 Apr 1854, d. 1926

Family: Wendell Eldredge b. c 1890

Marriage*: Lucy Forbush Houghton married Wendell Eldredge on circa 1916 age 27 and 25.⁶

Janice Eldredge+⁷ b. c 1919
Lucy Eldredge+⁷ b. c 1920
Nancy Eldredge⁷ b. c 1928

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 21, 1891

MA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1930 census^3,4,5

Marriage

circa 1916

age 27 and 25⁶

1930 Census

1930

Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 40, refrig. comp. salesman⁷

Pedigree

Citations

[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508 #2807.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181 #8783.
[S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 508.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 127, Vol. 23, E.D. 427, Sh. 4, Ln. 24.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 181.
[S415] E-mail from Richard J. McCormack, Dec 18, 2006.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 886; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 185; line 80, dwl 222-416-538.