Geneva Tuttle1

F, #47641, b. circa 1884, d. 31 January 1972

Family: Ralph Lee Houghton b. 20 Dec 1876, d. 1930

Biography

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Birthcirca 1884Richard Co., WI, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census1
MarriageDec 18, 1902Boone, IA, USA, age 26 and 30; mar 7 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 33, railroad engineer2
1920 Census1920Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 43, engineer; and brother in law James T. Tuttle, 40, WI, and boarder Elizabeth J. Shull, 2y 4/12m, IA1,3
Census1925Clinton, IA, USA, age 48
1930 Census1930Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, USA, age 53, steam railroad engineer; and brother in law James Tuttle, 50, WI4
1950 US Census1950Clinton, OH, USA, a Geneva T. Houghton, age 68, practical nurse, private home
DeathJan 31, 1972
ParentsDfather born in MA, mother born in WI

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 92, Sh. 6, Ln. 50.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Boone Ward 4, Boone, Iowa; Roll: T624_392; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 10; line 73, dwl 1022-93-94.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_508; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92; line 50, dwl 1427-117-140.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Clinton Co., Iowa; Roll: 649; Enumeration District: 13; sheet 9A, page 177, line 47, dwl 637-179-204.

Kathryn D. Houghton1

F, #47642, b. circa 1904

Family: Ferdinand Rohwer b. c 1901

Biography

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Birthcirca 1904IA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census1
Marriage

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 92, Sh. 6, Ln. 50.

Georgia Louise Houghton1

F, #47643, b. circa 1906, d. 25 July 1992

Family: John F. Wood b. c 1906

  • Marriage*: Georgia Louise Houghton married John F. Wood on circa 1927 age 21 and 21.2

Biography

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Birthcirca 1906IA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1927age 21 and 212
1930 Census1930Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 24, electric refrigrator factory agent2
DeathJul 25, 1992LA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 92, Sh. 6, Ln. 50.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oklahoma, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma; Roll: 1918; Enumeration District: 36; Sheet: 7B, line 97, dwl 1903-174-187.

Richard Lee Houghton1

M, #47644, b. 29 December 1909, d. 1961

Family: Nan Louise Hedricks b. c 1918, d. 1977

Biography

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BirthDec 29, 1909Boone, IA, USA, age 4/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census2
Residence1935Tyler, Smith Co., TX, USA
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Kansas City, MO, USA, age 30, Occupation: Nash Kelvinator Corp
1950 US Census1950Denver, CO, USA, age 40, refrigeration supply salesman
Death1961
BurialFairmont Cemetery, Denver, CO, USA

Citations

  1. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1935_0004.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 92, Sh. 6, Ln. 50.
  3. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1938_0004.

Ray Leroy Houghton1

M, #47645, b. 23 February 1888, d. 29 January 1957

Family 1: Iva Jontz b. c 1897

  • Marriage*: Ray Leroy Houghton married Iva Jontz on Jun 11, 1911 at Linn, IA, USA.4
  • Divorce*: Ray Leroy Houghton and Iva Jontz were divorced before 1930.

Family 2: Edna Hazel Cook b. 13 Oct 1894, d. 8 Oct 1986

Biography

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BirthFeb 23, 1888Gladbrook, Tama Co., IA, USA, WWI Draft: 3 Feb 1888; Feb 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1920 census1,3
MarriageJun 11, 1911Linn, IA, USA4
Research
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, age 29, check clerk, C.R.C. Railroad3
Mil. EnlsWWI
1920 Census1920Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, age 31, freight house checker4,5
Divorcebefore 1930
1930 Census1930Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, age 42, divorced, steam railway express laborer6
MarriageMay 6, 1930
DeathJan 29, 1957Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 681
BurialLos Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 51, E.D. 121, Sh. 18, Ln. 69.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642984.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 49, E.D. 126, Sh. 15?, Ln. 15.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Cedar Rapids Ward 9, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T625_500; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 126; line 15, dwl 811-332-376.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa; Roll: 665; Enumeration District: 56; sheet 2A, page 223, line 4, dwl 514-15-24.

Iva Jontz

F, #47646, b. circa 1897

Family: Ray Leroy Houghton b. 23 Feb 1888, d. 29 Jan 1957

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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Birthcirca 1897IA, USA, age 27 in 1920 census1
MarriageJun 11, 1911Linn, IA, USA1
1920 Census1920Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, age 31, freight house checker1,2
Divorcebefore 1930

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 49, E.D. 126, Sh. 15?, Ln. 15.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Cedar Rapids Ward 9, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T625_500; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 126; line 15, dwl 811-332-376.

Virgil Lee Houghton1,2

M, #47647, b. 25 December 1913, d. 21 May 1974

Family: Delores Scollon b. 23 Jul 1915, d. 15 Jan 1997

Biography

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Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 25, 1913Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Orange, Black Hawk Co., IA, USA, age 18, lodger, farm laborer3
MarriageOct 4, 1933Cedar Rapids, IA, USA4
1940 Census1940Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, age 28, milling co. laborer2
DeathMay 21, 1974Athens, TX, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 49, E.D. 126, Sh. 15?, Ln. 15.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Black Hawk Co., Iowa; Roll: 642 Enumeration District: 37; sheet 2B; line 93 dwl 38-38.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Springfield News-Leader (6/21/2004): Douglas V. Houghton Obituary.

Melvin H. Houghton1,2

M, #47648, b. 13 December 1915, d. 19 June 1997

Family: Margaret Jean Huff b. 20 Oct 1919, d. 30 Aug 1987

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec 13, 1915Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census3
SSN506-01-7521
Research1941
Milit-BegOct 13, 1941Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, TEC5, US ARMY; 1Lt also given
Name: Melvin H Houghton Birth Year: 1915 Nativity State or Country: Iowa State: Illinois County or City: Cook Enlistment Date: 13 Oct 1941 Enlistment State: Illinois Enlistment City: Chicago Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Motorcycle Mechanic or Packer, High Explosives (Munitions worker, ammunition. ) or Toolroom Keeper or Stock Clerk or Stock Control Clerk Marital Status: Married Height: 64 Weight: 1072
Marriage
Milit-EndSep 29, 19452
1950 US Census1950Campbell, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 34, automotive assist. manager
DeathJun 19, 1997Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA, USA, age 813
ObituaryJun 25, 1997Palm Springs, CA, USA, Melvin Houghton, 81
Melvin H. Houghton, 81, of Twentynine Palms died June 19.1997, at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs.
He was born Dec. 13,1915, to Iva Jontz and Ray Houghton in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He worked as a parts man for Desert Auto Parts for 40 years. He served in the United States Army from 1941-45
Survivors include a daughter, Susan Reinhardt of Ranchos Palos Verdes; and a grandson. James Reinhard of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Private services are under the direction of Palm Springs Mortuary.
BurialJul 3, 1997Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Plot: E, 0, 5524,2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 49, E.D. 126, Sh. 15?, Ln. 15.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Reynold Daniel Gee Houghton1

M, #47649, b. April 1897

Biography

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BirthApr, 1897Hancock Co., IA, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census2,1
1920 Census1920Hancock Co., IA, USA, a boarder with Frank Buss3
1950 US Census1950Marshalltown, IA, USA, age 52, rural mail carrier

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from family tree gedcom from Tod Sloan, July 5, 2011.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Avery Twp, Goodell, Hancock Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 30, E.D. 116, Sh. 1, Ln. 58.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Hancock Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 33, E.D. 140, Sh. 4, Ln. 50.

William George Houghton1,2

M, #47650, b. 5 August 1855, d. 8 June 1930

Family: Sadie J. McGuire b. Jan 1862, d. 1943

  • Marriage*: William George Houghton married Sadie J. McGuire on circa 1881 age 27 and 19; mar 18 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 5, 1855Davenport, IA, USA, age 5 in 1860 census; age 14 in 1870 census; age 25 in 1880 census; age 44 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1920 census; age 74 in 1930 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1881age 27 and 19; mar 18 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 442,3
1910 Census1910Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 54, house painter4
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 56, court house stationary engineer1
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA5
DeathJun 8, 1930Davenport, IA, USA
BurialOakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, IA, USA
ParentsSparents born in England4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 75, E.D. 175, Sh. 20, Ln. 80.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 69, E.D. 139, Sh. 6, Ln. 60.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 137; Sheet: 6B; line 60, dwl 125-132-136.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0148; Image: 381; FHL microfilm: 1374436; line 68, dwl 725-62-63.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll: 682; Enumeration District: 46; sheet 2B, line 63, dwl 725-70-56.

Sadie J. McGuire1,2

F, #47651, b. January 1862, d. 1943

Family: William George Houghton b. 5 Aug 1855, d. 8 Jun 1930

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan, 1862England, age 38 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 66 in 1930 census1,2
Immigration1868England, 1910 census: 1870; 1930 census: 18661
Marriagecirca 1881age 27 and 19; mar 18 years in 1900 census1
Naturalization18821
1900 Census1900Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 442,3
1910 Census1910Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 54, house painter4
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 56, court house stationary engineer1
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA5
1940 Census1940Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, USA, age 68, widow, none; next door to son Lee Roy6
Death1943Davenport, IA, USA
ParentsDparents born in Ireland/England

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 75, E.D. 175, Sh. 20, Ln. 80.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 69, E.D. 139, Sh. 6, Ln. 60.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 137; Sheet: 6B; line 60, dwl 125-132-136.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 6, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0148; Image: 381; FHL microfilm: 1374436; line 68, dwl 725-62-63.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll: 682; Enumeration District: 46; sheet 2B, line 63, dwl 725-70-56.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2269; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 94-6.

Lee Roy Houghton1

M, #47652, b. 4 July 1888, d. 1955

Family 1: Laura Isabelle Vogt d. 25 Jul 1919

Family 2: Helen A. Edmonds b. c 1899

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 4, 1888Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 17 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1940 census2,3,1
Marriagecirca 1908
Occupation1910advertising agent Harvester Co.
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 25, agricultural impliment expert, John Deere Plow Co.1
Widow1920
Marriage1928Douglas, NB, USA
1950 US Census1950Orange Co., FL, USA, age 57, welding equipment salesman; and father in law Charles G. Edmonds, 86, OH
Death1955Winter Park, FL, USA
ObituaryMar 2, 1955Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL, USA, MR. LEE R. HOUGHTON
Mr. Lee Roy Houghton. 1390 Pelham Rd . Winter Park, died Saturday while attending a business convention in New Orleans. He was a factory representative for the United Wire and Supply Corp. Providence. R. I. Mr. Houghton was a member of Winter Park Lodge 239, Free it Accepted Masons: Bahia Temple of the Shrine, the Orlando Shrine Club, Winter Park Lodge 1830, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Presbyterian Church. Davenport, Iowa.
Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Helen A. Houghton; a son. Lee W. Houghton, in the U. S. Air Force in Ogden, Utah, and a grandson.

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1642997.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 75, E.D. 175, Sh. 20, Ln. 80.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 69, E.D. 139, Sh. 6, Ln. 60.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 4, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 162; line 2, dwl 612.

Lee Webster Houghton Sr1

M, #47653, b. 22 July 1909, d. 13 March 1986

Family 1: Ethel Eileen Schroeder b. c 1916

Family 2: Helen Estes b. 1 Feb 1915, d. 31 May 2002

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul 22, 1909Davenport, IA, USA, age 9/10 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census4,5
Occupation1930Standard Oil Co. clerk
MarriageApr 12, 1936Davenport, IA, USA
Marriage1945Omaha, NE, USA
1950 US Census1950New Egypt, NJ, USA, age 40, Armed Forces; she a registered nurse
Mil. Enls1955Ogden, UT, USA, US AirForce
Last PlaceLompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA5
SSNNY, USA, 073-10-59165
DeathMar 13, 1986Vandenberg Air Force Base Hospital., Lompoc, CA, USA
ObituaryMar 14, 1986Lompoc, CA, USA, Lee Houghton Sr. LOMPOC — Funeral services for Lee W. Houghton Sr.. 76. of Lompoc will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul Scharcr will officiate. Burial rites, with military honors, will be at Evergreen Cemetery where the Lompoc Masonic Lodge will also officiate. Mr. Houghton was bom July 22,1909 in Davenport, Iowa. He was a graduate oí Culver Military Academy, Culver, Ind., and of Weber State College in Ogden, Utah. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1964 after 23 years of service. He served in the European Sector during World War II. Mr. Houghton moved to Lompoc in 1975 from Ogden and had been employed the last five years with Central Pacific Investment Co. He was a member of Gateway Lodge ¥29, F&AM in Clearfield, Utah; El KaLoh Temple Shrine in Salt Lake City, Santa Barbara Scottish Rite Bodies of A1 Malaikah Shrine; Lompoc Shrine Club, Ogden Elks Lodge 719 and Lompoc Elks Lodge 2274 and First United Methodist Church. He died Thursday at Vandenberg Air Force Base Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mary Helen Houghton, and a son. Lee Roy Houghton, both oí the family home.

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; Roll: 682; Enumeration District: 46; sheet 2B, line 63, dwl 725-70-56.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 4, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T625_512; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 162; line 2, dwl 612.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 75, E.D. 175, Sh. 20, Ln. 80.
  5. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Thomas Houghton1

M, #47654, b. December 1851

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
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BirthDec, 1851England, age 29 in 1880 census; age 48 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 69 in 1920 census1,2
Immigration18531852 in 1910 census
Naturalization18671
1880 Census1880Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 29, a stationary engineer, single, with William Goldsberry3
1900 Census1900Lee, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 48, single, machinist4
1910 Census1910Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 59, brick maker, own business5
1920 Census1920Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 69, brick yard owner1
ParentsSparents born in England in 1900 census4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 68, E.D. 161, Sh. 3, Ln.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 62, E.D. 86, Sh. 20, Ln. 20.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T9_360; Family History Film: 1254360; Page: 437A; Enumeration District: 166; sheet 51, line 9, dwl 513.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lee, Polk Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 90; Sheet: 10A; line 30, dwl 213-172-230.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_420; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 166; line 79, dwo 708-45-46.

Thomas Houghton1

M, #47655, b. circa 1853

Family: Rachel Matthews b. Mar 1859

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1853Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census; age 27 in 1880 census; Nov 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1920 census; age 77 in 1930 census3,4
Marriage
Occupation1880gardener
1900 Census1900Port Louisa, Louisa Co., IA, USA, age 49, divorced, boarder with George Schneider5,6
1920 Census1920Louisa Co., IA, USA, age 69, divorced, a boarder with Fred Barkholff, 46, IA1,7
1930 Census1930Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA, USA, age 77, a lodger3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lous? Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 40, E.D. 104, Sh. 6, Ln. 12.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa; Roll: M593_418; Page: 265; line 19, dwl 458-468.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa; Roll: 670; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 12B, line 51, dwl 312-52-53.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Lori and Rex Houghton, Oct. 5, 2008.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Port Louisa, Louisa Co., Iowa; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 89; Sheet: 7A; line 15, dwl 126-126.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Port Loma Twp, Tama Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 47, E.D. 89, Sh. 7, Ln. 15.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Port Louisa, Louisa, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 104; line 12, dwl 113-116.
  8. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Roll: T9_363; Family History Film: 1254363; Page: 554.2000; Enumeration District: 274; line 36, dwl 2229-92-99.

Warden John Houghton1

M, #47656, b. 18 December 1884, d. 30 May 1958

Family 1: Mamie Long b. c 1895, d. 1945

  • Marriage*: Warden John Houghton married Mamie Long on circa Jan, 1910 mar 3/12 m years in 1910 census; ages 22 and 15.2

Family 2: Edith (?) b. c 1906

  • Marriage: Warden John Houghton married Edith (?)

Biography

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BirthDec 18, 1884Laddsdale, Wapello Co, IA, USA, Dec 1884, age 15 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census2,3
Marriagecirca Jan, 1910mar 3/12 m years in 1910 census; ages 22 and 152
1910 CensusApr 20, 1910Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 26, laborer4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Albia, Monroe Co., IA, USA, age 33,5
1920 Census1920Union, Monroe Co., IA, USA, age 32, coal miner2,6
1930 Census1930Union, Marion Co., IA, USA, age 44, farm laborer7
Residence1935Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, USA
1940 Census1940Eldon, Wapello Co., IA, USA, age 55, coal miner8
DeathMay 30, 1958
ObituaryJ. W. Houghton Rites Are Set
Services for the Rev. J. W. Houghton, 72, of Eighth st., a minister a n traveling evangelist for 30 years, will be at 2.30 p. m. Monday at the Dahlstrom Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Houghton died of a heart ailment Friday at the Edith Nelson Houghton rest home, 1216 Ninth st., after a two- year illness. Born at Laddsdale, Ia., he lived here 17 years and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Surviving are his widow; five sons, Charles, Warden, Wilbur, Clarence and Robert of Des Moines; two daughters, Mrs. Floria Grother and Mrs. Rose Jones of Des Moines; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert Hawker of Davenport and Mrs. Helen Kurschinski and Peggy Baker of Des Moines; a brother, William of Des Moines; a sister. Nellie R. Mason of Des Moines, and 31 grandchildren.

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Washington Twp, Wapello Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 77, E.D. 138, Sh. 1, Ln. 14.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Monroe Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 56, E.D. 116, Sh. 29, Ln. 80.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643220.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines Ward 4, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_420; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 127; line 30, dwl 124-65-94.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643186.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 116; line 80, dwl 385-391.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 668; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 559.0; FHL microfilm: 2340403; line 40, dwl 107.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Eldon, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: T627_1209; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 90-43; line 7, dwl 310.
  9. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://desmoinesregister.com: Robert T. Houghton, Sep 20, 2007.

Mamie Long1

F, #47657, b. circa 1895, d. 1945

Family: Warden John Houghton b. 18 Dec 1884, d. 30 May 1958

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1895IA, USA, age 15 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca Jan, 1910mar 3/12 m years in 1910 census; ages 22 and 152
1920 Census1920Union, Monroe Co., IA, USA, age 32, coal miner2,3
1930 Census1930Union, Marion Co., IA, USA, age 44, farm laborer4
1940 Census1940Eldon, Wapello Co., IA, USA, age 55, coal miner5
Death1945Clinton Co., IA, USA6
BurialSt. Marys Cemetery, Clinton Co., IA, USA6
ParentsDparents born in IA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Monroe Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 56, E.D. 116, Sh. 29, Ln. 80.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 116; line 80, dwl 385-391.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 668; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 559.0; FHL microfilm: 2340403; line 40, dwl 107.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Eldon, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: T627_1209; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 90-43; line 7, dwl 310.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Cemetery Records Database, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  7. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://desmoinesregister.com: Robert T. Houghton, Sep 20, 2007.

Charles W. Houghton1

M, #47658, b. 6 March 1913, d. 15 October 1978

Family: Maude M. (?) b. 18 Apr 1916

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 6, 1913IA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census1,2
Marriage2
1950 US Census1950Saylor, IA, USA, age 37, furnace installer
DeathOct 15, 19782
BurialLaurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, IA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Monroe Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 56, E.D. 116, Sh. 29, Ln. 80.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Warden Arthur Houghton1

M, #47659, b. 16 January 1915, d. 11 April 1967

Family: Lucille Maxine Lingren b. c 1920

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan 16, 1915Anderson, IA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1940 census1
MarriageDec 23, 1936Ottumwa, IA, USA, ages 22 and 173
1940 Census1940Mantua, Monroe Co., IA, USA, age 25, coal miner4
Mil. Enls1944Service Branch:      Navy; USNR: Enlistment Date:      29 May 1944 -- Discharge Date:      6 Jul 1944
1950 US Census1950Des Moines, IA, USA, age 35, furnace factory salesman
DeathApr 11, 1967Anaheim, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 521
ObituaryApr 16, 1967Des Moines, IA, USA, WARDEN A. HOUGHTON Services are pending at Dahlstrom's funeral Home for Warden Arthur Houghton, 52. of Anaheim, Calif, formerly of Des Moines, who
died Tuesday in Anaheim. Born in     Andersonville, Ia; Mr. Houghton lived in Des Moines 40 years, leaving in 1965. He was a foreman at Borg-Warner Controls and an active member in the organization of the Union Park Little League. Mr. Houghton is survived by his wife, Lucille; his step-mother. Mrs. Edith Houghton of Des Moines: daughters, Pamela and Mrs. Patricia Woxell of Anaheim; a son, Ronald of Omaha, Neb; four brothers, Charley, Wilbur, Clarence and Robert, all of Des Moines; two sisters. Mrs. Gloria Grother and Mrs. Rose Jones, both of Des Moines;

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Monroe Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 56, E.D. 116, Sh. 29, Ln. 80.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Mantua, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: T627_1184; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 68-7; line 32, dwl 113.

Lenard Houghton1

M, #47660, b. circa 1917

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1917IA, USA, age 3 2/12 in 1920 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Monroe Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 56, E.D. 116, Sh. 29, Ln. 80.

Wilbur Wilson Houghton1,2

M, #47661, b. 23 October 1917, d. 24 March 1991

Family: Althea Jessie Britton b. 23 May 1925, d. 6 Sep 1990

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthOct 23, 1917Buxton, IA, USA, age 2 2/12 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1940 census1
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940age 22
Mil. Enlsbetween 1942 and 1947Enlistment Branch:      ARMY
Enlistment Date:      28 May 1942
Discharge Date:      26 Jan 1947
Marriagecirca 1946
1950 US Census1950Des Moines, IA, USA, age 32, fertilizer processing co. laborer
DeathMar 24, 1991Des Moines, IA, USA
ObituaryWilbur W Houghton. 73. of 29 Mahaska Ave. died of cancer Sunday at Veterans Medical Center Services will be graveside at 11 a m Wednesda
in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Houghton, retired construction worker, was bom in Buxton and lived in Des Moines most of his life. He was a World War I
veteran, HOUGHTON served in the Army! Survivors include three daughters Karen Dodd of Indianola. Glorie Fleming of Des Moines and Mary Hickle of Randall, three sons. Russel of Indianola. Dennis of Des Moines and Gary of Oxnard. Calif; two sisters. Gloria Grother of Des Moine; and Rose Jones of Nebraska; a broth
er. Robert of Des Moines; 21 grand children; and four great-grandchildren
BurialLaurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, IA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Monroe Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 56, E.D. 116, Sh. 29, Ln. 80.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Mantua, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: T627_1184; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 68-7; line 32, dwl 113.

Ruth Effie Houghton1,2

F, #47662, b. June 1899

Family: Ralph O. Bevard b. c 1899

  • Marriage*: Ruth Effie Houghton married Ralph O. Bevard on circa 1924 age 25 and 24.3

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJun, 1899IA, USA, age 11/12 in 1900 census; ; age 11 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1924age 25 and 243
1930 Census1930Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, Wesley, age 783

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 93, Sh. 23, Ln. 4.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Scranton, Greene, Iowa; Roll: 433; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240433.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa; Roll: 674; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 16A, page 160, line 16, dwl 1606-317-336.

Carolyn Houghton1

F, #47663, b. 11 January 1906, d. 4 February 1983

Family: (?) Fouquette

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJan 11, 1906IA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census1,2
1930 Census1930YWCA, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 24, retail automobile sales stenographer3
Marriage2
SSN324013976
DeathFeb 4, 1983San Diego Co., CA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 93, Sh. 23, Ln. 4.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; ; Roll: 416; Enumeration District: 7; Sheet: 4B; line 75.

Warren James Houghton1

M, #47664, b. 28 March 1908, d. 1996

Family 1: Margaret Thompson

  • Marriage*: Warren James Houghton married Margaret Thompson on Nov 7, 1930 Margaret Thompson Weds W. Houghton; Go to California
    EAGLE GROVE, Nov. 7.—Warren J. Houghton of DeMoines was married to Miss Margaret Thompson at the parsonage of the East Side Lutheran church. The attendant for the bride was Miss Florene Banks of Clarion, and for the bridegroom, T. M. Thompson of Crestón, brother of the bride. The bride who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Thompson of Eagle Grove is a graduate of the local high school, class of 1928, and since that time has been employed in Des Moines. Mr. Houghton is a graduate of East high school in Des Moines, of the class of 1927, and has since that time been employed by the Reeds Ice Cream company, Des Moines. After a trip to Los Angeles, the home of Mr. Houghton’s parents, they will be at home in Des Moines, at 1402, Eleventh street.

Family 2: Alice June Madison b. 26 Nov 1916, d. 13 Mar 2001

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMar 28, 1908Stewart, IA, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 23, drug store proprietor2
MarriageNov 7, 1930Margaret Thompson Weds W. Houghton; Go to California
EAGLE GROVE, Nov. 7.—Warren J. Houghton of DeMoines was married to Miss Margaret Thompson at the parsonage of the East Side Lutheran church. The attendant for the bride was Miss Florene Banks of Clarion, and for the bridegroom, T. M. Thompson of Crestón, brother of the bride. The bride who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Thompson of Eagle Grove is a graduate of the local high school, class of 1928, and since that time has been employed in Des Moines. Mr. Houghton is a graduate of East high school in Des Moines, of the class of 1927, and has since that time been employed by the Reeds Ice Cream company, Des Moines. After a trip to Los Angeles, the home of Mr. Houghton’s parents, they will be at home in Des Moines, at 1402, Eleventh street.
Marriage3
1940 Census1940Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, USA, age 32, wholesale milk salesman; and brother in law Everett Madison, 21, IA3
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Omaha, NE, USA, age 32, Occupation: Roberts Dairy
1950 US Census1950Omaha, NE, USA, age 42, retail wholesale milk co., wholesale salesman
Death1996
BurialApr 19, 1996Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, NE, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 65, E.D. 93, Sh. 23, Ln. 4.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 674; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23; line 93, dwl 1807-43-46.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2269; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 94-3.

William Houghton1

M, #47665, b. December 1861

Family: Anna (?) b. Nov 1869, d. b 1910

  • Marriage*: William Houghton married Anna (?) on circa 1891 mar 3 y in 1910 census.2

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthDec, 1861England, age 38 in 1900 census; age 47 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 76 in 1940 census2
Immigration18871879 also3,4
Marriagecirca 1891mar 3 y in 1910 census2
1900 Census1900St. John Twp, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, USA, age 38, machinist2,5
1910 Census1910Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, USA, age 47, railroad gang foreman, widowed3
1920 Census1920Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, USA, age 56, railroad shop machinist1,4
Residence1935Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 35, E.D. 90, Sh. 3, Ln. 53.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, St. John Twp, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 33, E.D. 87, Sh. 12, Ln. 96.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Missouri Valley Ward 1, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 83;
    line 56, dwl 243-246.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Missouri Valley Ward 3, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T625_493; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 90; line 53, dwl 321-293-316.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T623 436; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 87.
    line 96, dwl 270.

James Thomas Houghton1

M, #47666, b. 24 April 1896, d. 9 December 1968

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthApr 24, 1896Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, USA, May 1895, age 5 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1,4
Occupation1920express wagon driver
1940 Census1940Veterans Administration Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., NE, USA, age 43, single, patient5
1950 US Census1950Missouri Valley, IA, USA, age 54, garage mechanic
DeathDec 9, 1968Missouri Valley, IA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., Iowa; Roll: 658; Enumeration District: 25; sheet 11A, page 41, line 24, dwl 314-300-320.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 35, E.D. 90, Sh. 3, Ln. 53.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, St. John Twp, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, Box 60, Vol. 33, E.D. 87, Sh. 12, Ln. 96.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1643113.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lancaster, Lancaster, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2253; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 55-7.

Alice A. Houghton1

F, #47667, b. circa 1904

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1904IA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census2

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Missouri Valley Ward 1, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 83;
    line 56, dwl 243-246.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 35, E.D. 90, Sh. 3, Ln. 53.

Mildred Houghton1

F, #47668, b. circa 1913, d. before 2010

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1913IA, USA, age 7 in 1920 census1
Deathbefore 2010

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marion Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 52, E.D. 46, Sh. 18, Ln. 65.

Margaret A. Houghton1,2

F, #47669, b. circa 1915, d. before 2010

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1915IA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census1
Deathbefore 2010

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marion Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 52, E.D. 46, Sh. 18, Ln. 65.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa; Roll: 676; Enumeration District: 67; sheet 7A, page 146, line 10, dwl 319-81.

Gladys M. Houghton1,2

F, #47670, b. circa 1918

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birthcirca 1918IA, USA, age 2 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Marion Co., IA, Film 849, Box 64, Vol. 52, E.D. 46, Sh. 18, Ln. 65.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa; Roll: 676; Enumeration District: 67; sheet 7A, page 146, line 10, dwl 319-81.