Houghton Surname Project

William Whitehead Houghton Jr.^1,2

M, #48843, b. 30 July 1916, d. 9 April 1991

Father*: William Whitehead Houghton¹ b. 23 May 1893, d. 1957
Mother*: Ruth Schoener b. 6 Jan 1898, d. Aug 1974

Family 1: Ruth Ellen Long b. c 1920, d. 9 Apr 1991

Marriage*: William Whitehead Houghton Jr. married Ruth Ellen Long.²

Terence Long Houghton Sr+ b. 13 Oct 1939
Collette C. Houghton+⁶ b. 20 Oct 1951, d. 9 Apr 2009
William Whitehead Houghton II+² b. 2 Mar 1954
Heidi Houghton⁶ b. c 1957

Family 2: Maureen Frances Wade b. 15 Dec 1919, d. 23 Apr 1997

Marriage*: William Whitehead Houghton Jr. married Maureen Frances Wade on Jan 13, 1940.¹
Divorce*: William Whitehead Houghton Jr. and Maureen Frances Wade were divorced between 1944 and 1945 when it was discovered she had become pregnant while William was away in the Phillipines during WW2.⁴

Christopher Wade Houghton+¹ b. 13 Nov 1941

Biography

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Birth

Jul 30, 1916

Highland Park, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 3 6/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census^3,4

Education

Mr. Houghton, a graduate of New Brunswick High School and the Rutgers University 'School of Accounting, is with the New Brunswick Trust Company.

Marriage

Jan 13, 1940

Mil. Serv.

US Army

Research

Divorce

between 1944 and 1945

when it was discovered she had become pregnant while William was away in the Phillipines during WW2⁴

Passenger List

Jul, 1946

Philippines

1950 US Census

1950

Ordville, NE, USA, age 32, Sioux Ordinance Depot, survelance supervisor

Residence

between 1957 and 1986

Southport, NC, USA

SSN

SS: 141-05-0438⁴

Death

Apr 9, 1991

Dade Co., FL, USA, with his wife Ruth, in a car accident with a truck.^4,5

Biography

William Whitehead Houghton Jr. was an ammunition inspector and was in charge of all ammunition safety at Sunnypoint Ammunition Terminal near Southport, NC where he lived.⁴

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1954_0008.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1367; Enumeration District: 148; sheet 2A, page 108, line 15, dwl 27-27.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Feb 28, 2014.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/51374864/person/13189396205
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.stateportpilot.com/obits/2009/0415/cpullen.html

Maureen Frances Wade¹

F, #48844, b. 15 December 1919, d. 23 April 1997

Family 1: William Whitehead Houghton Jr. b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 9 Apr 1991

Marriage*: Maureen Frances Wade married William Whitehead Houghton Jr., son of William Whitehead Houghton and Ruth Schoener, on Jan 13, 1940.¹
Divorce: Maureen Frances Wade and William Whitehead Houghton Jr. were divorced between 1944 and 1945 when it was discovered she had become pregnant while William was away in the Phillipines during WW2.²

Christopher Wade Houghton+¹ b. 13 Nov 1941

Family 2: Adam Keefe

Marriage*: Maureen Frances Wade married Adam Keefe.²

Chad Houghton Keefe² b. 12 May 1945, d. 21 Feb 2007

Biography

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Birth

Dec 15, 1919

She said she was born on a passenger ship coming to the U.S. from England.²

Marriage

Jan 13, 1940

Marriage

Death

Apr 23, 1997

Culver City, CA, USA²

Biography

She was into many esoteric areas of study and was a dancer and dance instructor at times. She lived in Culver City, CA for many years and died there during her second artery bypass operation at age around 81+ Her parents were John (Jack) Wade (of Ireland) and Norah Hardy (of Hardy Bros. sporting goods in England).²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Feb 28, 2014.

Christopher Wade Houghton¹

M, #48845, b. 13 November 1941

Father*: William Whitehead Houghton Jr.¹ b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 9 Apr 1991
Mother*: Maureen Frances Wade¹ b. 15 Dec 1919, d. 23 Apr 1997

Family: Joan Alice Marinello

Marriage*: Christopher Wade Houghton married Joan Alice Marinello on Mar 11, 1972.¹
Divorce*: Christopher Wade Houghton and Joan Alice Marinello were divorced in 2009.²

Christine Caroline Houghton+¹ b. 9 Sep 1972
David Vincent Houghton¹ b. 7 Jul 1977

Biography

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Birth

Nov 13, 1941

Beth Israel hospital, Newark, NJ, USA²

Mil. Serv.

between 1959 and 1964

He served honorably in the U.S, Coast Guard.²

Marriage

Mar 11, 1972

Address

Aug 28, 2000

River Vale, NJ, USA

Divorce

2009

Biography

He had a career in computers which went as far as SVP, Operations at Numerax, Inc. and worked in many other computer capacities for a number of companies.²

Research

Chris:³

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Feb 28, 2014.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Mar 1, 2014.

Joan Alice Marinello¹

F, #48846

Family: Christopher Wade Houghton b. 13 Nov 1941

Marriage*: Joan Alice Marinello married Christopher Wade Houghton, son of William Whitehead Houghton Jr. and Maureen Frances Wade, on Mar 11, 1972.¹
Divorce*: Joan Alice Marinello and Christopher Wade Houghton were divorced in 2009.²

Christine Caroline Houghton+¹ b. 9 Sep 1972
David Vincent Houghton¹ b. 7 Jul 1977

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Mar 11, 1972

Divorce

2009

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Feb 28, 2014.

Christine Caroline Houghton¹

F, #48847, b. 9 September 1972

Father*: Christopher Wade Houghton¹ b. 13 Nov 1941
Mother*: Joan Alice Marinello¹

Family: Chris Sollecito

Marriage*: Christine Caroline Houghton married Chris Sollecito.²

Bergen Sollecito² b. 20 Jun 2007
Hudson Sollecito² b. 5 Nov 2008

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 9, 1972

NJ, USA²

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Feb 28, 2014.

David Vincent Houghton¹

M, #48848, b. 7 July 1977

Father*: Christopher Wade Houghton¹ b. 13 Nov 1941
Mother*: Joan Alice Marinello¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 7, 1977

NJ, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Feb 28, 2014.

William Whitehead Houghton^1,2,3

M, #48849, b. 23 May 1893, d. 1957

Father*: Silas Houghton⁴ b. May 1867, d. 1902
Mother*: Lillian Frances Gray⁴ b. May 1872, d. 1957

Family: Ruth Schoener b. 6 Jan 1898, d. Aug 1974

Marriage*: William Whitehead Houghton married Ruth Schoener on circa 1915 age 21 and 17.^1,3

William Whitehead Houghton Jr.+³ b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 9 Apr 1991
Edward F. Houghton+³ b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 27 Jan 1999
Lillian S. Houghton+⁷ b. 22 Nov 1917, d. 8 Oct 2000

Biography

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Birth

May 23, 1893

New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, May 1893, age 7 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census^1,2

Marriage

circa 1915

age 21 and 17^1,3

Mil. Draft

Jun 5, 1917

Highland Park, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 24, post office clerk²

1920 Census

1920

Highland Park, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 26, post office clerk⁵

1930 Census

1930

North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 36, postal clerk¹

Residence

Highland Park, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA⁶

Occupation

1950

credit officer

Death

1957

New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Obituary

Jul 18, 1957

NORTH BRUNSWICK - William W Houghton, of 29 Nassau St, long time employe of the New Brunswick Post Office, died yesterday in Middlesex General Hospital, New Brunswick.
He worked for the post office for 30 years. After his retirement 10 years-ago he became assistant managing director of the state of New Jersey for the National Credit Union.
A member of the Milltown Methodist Church, Mr. Houghton was a member of Royal Arcanum and Highland Park Lodge. 240. F. and A M.
He was born in New Brunswick 64 years ago, son of the late Silas Houghton and of Lillian Gray Houghton, now Mrs. Lillian Glace of New Brunswick.
Besides nis mother, survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruth Schoencr Houghton; two sons, Edward F. of Merrick. N. Ÿ. am William W. Jr., of Southport. N. C. a daughter Mrs. Fred R. Collier of Hopkinton, Mass; a sister. Mrs. Dwight D. Waite of Plainfield; eight grandchildren.

Burial

Van Liew Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1367; Enumeration District: 148; sheet 2A, page 108, line 15, dwl 27-27.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1712217.
[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Ward 4, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 42; Sheet: 3B; line 86, dwl 175-63-69.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Highland Park, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1055; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 6; line 69, dwl 326-441-469.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: New Jersey.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1367; Enumeration District: 148; sheet 2A, page 108, line 15, dwl 27-27.

Edward F. Houghton¹

M, #48850, b. 30 July 1916, d. 27 January 1999

Father*: William Whitehead Houghton¹ b. 23 May 1893, d. 1957
Mother*: Ruth Schoener¹ b. 6 Jan 1898, d. Aug 1974

Family: Ruth Conover b. c 1913, d. 25 Oct 1991

Marriage*: Edward F. Houghton married Ruth Conover on 1942.⁴

David Houghton⁴ b. c 1946

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

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Birth

Jul 30, 1916

Highland Park, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, twin of William W; age 3 6/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census^2,3

Marriage

1942

⁴

1950 US Census

1950

Hempstead, NJ, USA, age 33, aircraft mfg., purchase clerk

Residence

Long Island, NY, USA¹

Occupation

worked in a large aircraft plant

Death

Jan 27, 1999

Woodbury, Nassau Co., NY, USA⁵

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1367; Enumeration District: 148; sheet 2A, page 108, line 15, dwl 27-27.
[S415] E-mail from Christopher Wade Houghton, Feb 28, 2014.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/51374864/person/13211630781
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/51374864/person/13189395323

Ruth Schoener¹

F, #48851, b. 6 January 1898, d. August 1974

Family: William Whitehead Houghton b. 23 May 1893, d. 1957

Marriage: Ruth Schoener married William Whitehead Houghton, son of Silas Houghton and Lillian Frances Gray, on circa 1915 age 21 and 17.^4,6

William Whitehead Houghton Jr.+ b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 9 Apr 1991
Edward F. Houghton+⁶ b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 27 Jan 1999
Lillian S. Houghton+² b. 22 Nov 1917, d. 8 Oct 2000

Biography

Corresponded with author

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Birth

Jan 6, 1898

NY, USA, age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census^2,1

1920 Census

1920

Highland Park, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 26, post office clerk³

1930 Census

1930

North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA, age 36, postal clerk⁴

Residence

Highland Park, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA⁵

SSN

1972

NJ, USA, 138-54-7021

Death

Aug, 1974

Toms River, Ocean Co., NJ, USA¹

Burial

Van Liew Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1367; Enumeration District: 148; sheet 2A, page 108, line 15, dwl 27-27.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Highland Park, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1055; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 6; line 69, dwl 326-441-469.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1367; Enumeration District: 148; sheet 2A, page 108, line 15, dwl 27-27.
[S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: New Jersey.
[S415] E-mail from Chris Wade Houghton, 28 Aug. 2000.

Mary Caroline E. Houghton¹

F, #48852, b. 1863, d. 1883

Father*: William Michael Seneca Houghton b. 27 Mar 1800, d. 1 Mar 1868
Mother*: Mary A. Standifer² b. 1840

Family: Joshua Collins Jackson d. 1890

Marriage*: Mary Caroline E. Houghton married Joshua Collins Jackson on Feb 8, 1881 at Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX, USA, Temple: Feb. 1.^1,2

James Jeffery Jackson¹ b. 5 May 1882, d. 28 Feb 1965
(?) Jackson¹ b. 1883, d. 1883

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1863

Williamson Co., TX, USA, age 7 in 1870 census^2,3

Marriage

Feb 8, 1881

Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX, USA, Temple: Feb. 1^1,2

Death

1883

Williamson Co., TX, USA, in childbirth¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Genolia Anderson, 22 Aug. 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Williamson Co., TX, Reel 1609, Sh. 420, Ln. 4, dwl 658-658.

Joshua Collins Jackson¹

M, #48853, d. 1890

Family: Mary Caroline E. Houghton b. 1863, d. 1883

Marriage*: Joshua Collins Jackson married Mary Caroline E. Houghton, daughter of William Michael Seneca Houghton and Mary A. Standifer, on Feb 8, 1881 at Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX, USA, Temple: Feb. 1.^1,2

James Jeffery Jackson¹ b. 5 May 1882, d. 28 Feb 1965
(?) Jackson¹ b. 1883, d. 1883

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

LA, USA¹

Marriage

Feb 8, 1881

Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX, USA, Temple: Feb. 1^1,2

Death

1890

Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Genolia Anderson, 22 Aug. 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Terry G. Temple, May 8, 2001, in a descendancy chart of Joshua Houghton.

James Jeffery Jackson¹

M, #48854, b. 5 May 1882, d. 28 February 1965

Father*: Joshua Collins Jackson¹ d. 1890
Mother*: Mary Caroline E. Houghton¹ b. 1863, d. 1883

Family: Ada Emma Franklin

Marriage*: James Jeffery Jackson married Ada Emma Franklin on Nov 26, 1905 at Round Rock, TX, USA.¹

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

May 5, 1882

Williamson Co., TX, USA¹

Marriage

Nov 26, 1905

Round Rock, TX, USA¹

Death

Feb 28, 1965

Austin, Travis Co., TX, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Genolia Anderson, 22 Aug. 2000.

Ada Emma Franklin¹

F, #48855

Family: James Jeffery Jackson b. 5 May 1882, d. 28 Feb 1965

Marriage*: Ada Emma Franklin married James Jeffery Jackson, son of Joshua Collins Jackson and Mary Caroline E. Houghton, on Nov 26, 1905 at Round Rock, TX, USA.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Nov 26, 1905

Round Rock, TX, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Genolia Anderson, 22 Aug. 2000.

(?) Jackson¹

?, #48856, b. 1883, d. 1883

Father*: Joshua Collins Jackson¹ d. 1890
Mother*: Mary Caroline E. Houghton¹ b. 1863, d. 1883

Biography

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Birth

1883

Death

1883

as a baby¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Genolia Anderson, 22 Aug. 2000.

Daniel Houghton¹

M, #48858, b. between 1766 and 1784

Family: Polly Chase b. 23 Feb 1779, d. 6 Nov 1838

Marriage*: Daniel Houghton married Polly Chase on Aug 28, 1799 at Pittston, Rensselear Co., NY, USA.²

Mary A. Houghton⁷ b. c 1806
Liberty Elijah Holmes Houghton+⁸ b. c 1807
William Lake Houghton+⁹ b. 1 Jun 1809, d. 17 Dec 1877
Sarah Elizabeth Houghton+⁷ b. 4 Sep 1813, d. 26 Jul 1895

Biography

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Research

Daniel Houghton is genetically a descendant of Ralph Houghton of Lancaster, MA via DNA results of Descendant William Lake Houghton

Birth

between 1766 and 1784

Marriage

Aug 28, 1799

Pittston, Rensselear Co., NY, USA²

1810 Census

1810

Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, 8 Total; 30010-21010; 3 male <10, 1 male 26-44//2 female <10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44^3,4

Residence

Rensselear, NY, USA⁵

1820 Census

1820

Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, 12 Total: 121110//11211: 1 male >10, 2 males 10 to 16, 1 male 16 to 18, 1 male 16 to 26, 1 male to 26 to 45 // 1 female > 10, 1 female 10 to 16, 2 females 16 to 26, 1 female 26 to 45, 1 female 45+⁶

Research

Trudi Kerkmeyer: At Salt Lake City I found a 1799 marriage for what I have "herad" are the parents of William Lake Houghton, and what was written in an old Bible of Florence's brother, Alonso O. Houghton. That family said/thought/read the father's name as "Darrel" and thought the mother was Polly Chase. I think the name is Daniel as the name of William Lake Houghton's only child was James Daniel Houghton⁷

Research

wife Polly, but wrong md

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 20, 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, July 11, 2007.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1810 US Census, Rensselaer Co., NY, p. 52.
[S1222] 1810 U.S. Federal Census , Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 35; Page: 411.
[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 5, 2000.
[S235] U.S. Census, 1820 US Census, Hoosick, Rensselaer Co., NY, p. 177.
[S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.
[S16] CJV opinion.
[S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.

Polly Chase¹

F, #48859, b. 23 February 1779, d. 6 November 1838

Family: Daniel Houghton b. bt 1766 - 1784

Marriage*: Polly Chase married Daniel Houghton on Aug 28, 1799 at Pittston, Rensselear Co., NY, USA.²

Mary A. Houghton⁴ b. c 1806
Liberty Elijah Holmes Houghton+⁵ b. c 1807
William Lake Houghton+⁶ b. 1 Jun 1809, d. 17 Dec 1877
Sarah Elizabeth Houghton+⁴ b. 4 Sep 1813, d. 26 Jul 1895

Biography

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Birth

Feb 23, 1779

Uxbridge, MA, USA²

Marriage

Aug 28, 1799

Pittston, Rensselear Co., NY, USA²

Death

Nov 6, 1838

Jacksonville, IL, USA³

ParentsD

Polly's parents were possibly Ebenezer Chase and Mary Draper, originally from Roxbury, Suffock, Massachusetts.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 5, 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, July 11, 2007.
[S415] E-mail from Leah (Houghton) Grantham, Sep. 12, 2009.
[S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.
[S16] CJV opinion.
[S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.

Jared Reece Houghton¹

M, #48860, b. 31 August 2000

Father*: Daniel Tupper Houghton¹ b. 9 Oct 1963
Mother*: Joanne Marie Connelly¹ b. 24 Oct 1968

Biography

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Birth

Aug 31, 2000

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Barbara Marie Houghton, Sept. 5, 2000.

Eleazer Marsh¹

M, #48861, b. 7 June 1800

Father*: Eleazer Marsh¹
Mother*: Bethesda Houghton¹ b. 21 Dec 1756

Biography

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Birth

Jun 7, 1800

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Elijah Marsh¹

M, #48862, b. December 1801

Father*: Eleazer Marsh¹
Mother*: Bethesda Houghton¹ b. 21 Dec 1756

Biography

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Birth

Dec, 1801

Montague, MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 82.

Houghton Ellsworth Ralph¹

M, #48863, b. 6 May 1906, d. 1942

Father*: Peter Rives Ralph² b. 30 Sep 1853, d. 24 Feb 1931
Mother*: Florence Mae Houghton² b. 29 Nov 1865, d. 17 Jun 1948

Family 1: Grace L. Fair b. 1908, d. 1984

Marriage*: Houghton Ellsworth Ralph married Grace L. Fair.¹
Divorce*: Houghton Ellsworth Ralph and Grace L. Fair were divorced circa 1930.⁴

Rose Marie Ralph+¹ b. 1926, d. 2002

Family 2: Merriel Evelyn Wilson b. 1912, d. 1994

Marriage*: Houghton Ellsworth Ralph married Merriel Evelyn Wilson w/2.¹

Anne De Vere Ralph¹ b. 1933

Family 3: Lucy Caroline Lathrop b. 1911, d. 1953

Marriage*: Houghton Ellsworth Ralph married Lucy Caroline Lathrop.¹

Florence Tradelle Ralph¹ b. 1937
Peter Lathrop Ralph+¹ b. 1939

Biography

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Birth

May 6, 1906

Downey, CA, USA, 1906 on tombstone; May 17, 1902 on his Marines discharge papers.^1,3

Milit-Beg

Sep 12, 1920

Mare Island, Vallejo, CA, USA, in the Marines.⁴

Milit-End

Sep 6, 1922

Mare Island, Vallejo, CA, USA, from the Marines

Occupation

a hard hat diver¹

Marriage

Divorce

circa 1930

⁴

Marriage

w/2¹

Marriage

Death

1942

Eretria, Africa¹

Gravestone

Fort Rosecrans, San Deigo, San Diego Co., CA, USA⁴

Biography

Trudi Kerkmeyer: "My eldest half sister, Rose Marie, remembers "Uncle Buck Houghton" and knew he was connected with the movies. My father, Houghton Ralph was often an extra and/or underwater expert in the movies. I know he and his friend did the bow and arrow shots for Robin Hood. We have black and white stills with him in the pictures. He also was in Sea Wolf, and we have pictures. My brother and I can recognize our father in both movies. There are references to Reap the Wild Wind. He was a member of Screen Actors Guild among other things. There are also shots dated 1941, but I do not know the movie- he is working with divers and it looks like it may be off Laguna Beach before it was developed. There are also, basically unidentified, pictures of an "Expedition to Guererro (sp.) Mexico", that I have yet to identify. Rose thinks "Uncle Buck" may have been Daddy's connection to the studios. But the connection would have had to have gone back to the 1930's, since Daddy was involved with preparations for the diving trip to Eritrea in 1941 and left in spring of 1942. He was a hard hat diver, a Los Angeles County Life Guard and worked in the studios. And probably lots of other things I have yet to find. I do not have any information on "Uncle Buck", perhaps you would be able to fit his working in the movies in the 1930's to 1941 and then tie that in with my father.
Daddy's birth date is "guesstimated" as 1905. He gives that date on his three marriage licenses. I have his U.S. Marines discharge papers and he gave his birthdate there as May 17, 1902. However, the "family story" was that he got into trouble "again" in school and rather than go home and tell Grandma, he ran away to San Diego and "lied about his age" to join the Marines. When I look at the discharge it states that he enlisted at Mare Island, Valejo, Cal on September 12, 1920 and was discharges there September 6, 1922. I wonder if my memory is faulty- or if he went to San Diego and was then taken to Mare Island for boot camp.⁵ "

Note

He did not like school, lied about his age and became a U.S. Marine in September 1920. When he called home as he wanted out, Grandma said "Keep him!" or that is the story I was told. He was the last, born the same year as 2 siblings died, as well as her father-in-law , James William Ralph, and both he and Margurite were very spoiled- or so I have heard. Houghton first married Grace L. Fair. They had Rose Marie 1926-2002. Rose had one daughter and numerous great grand children. Then he married Merrile Evelyn Wilson and they had Anne Devere Ralph born in 1933.Anne married, but had no children. My mother, Lucy Caroline Lathrop 1911-1953 was Daddy's third wife.³

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.
[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 6, 2000.
[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Apr. 11, 2005.
[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sep. 13, 2000.
[S415] E-mail from his daughter, Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sep. 13, 2000.

Jerry Lee Kerkmeyer¹

M, #48864, b. 1940

Family: Florence Tradelle Ralph b. 1937

Marriage*: Jerry Lee Kerkmeyer married Florence Tradelle Ralph, daughter of Houghton Ellsworth Ralph and Lucy Caroline Lathrop.¹

Biography

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Birth

1940

Marriage

No Childrn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 6, 2000.
[S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.

Lucy Jane Lockwood¹

F, #48865

Family: Moses Sawyer Beaman b. 14 Nov 1841

Marriage*: Lucy Jane Lockwood married Moses Sawyer Beaman, son of Elory Brown Beaman and Mary Priscilla Houghton, on May 1, 1867.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Origin

1867

Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA¹

Marriage

May 1, 1867

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.

William S. Walker¹

M, #48866

Family: Sarah Beaman b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 15 Nov 1898

Marriage*: William S. Walker married Sarah Beaman, daughter of Elory Brown Beaman and Mary Priscilla Houghton, on Jun 6, 1866.²

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Jun 6, 1866

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83.
[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 83, 126.

Esther Mnu^1,2

F, #48867, b. 1803

Family: Asa Houghton b. 9 Mar 1793, d. 20 Nov 1864

Marriage*: Esther Mnu married Asa Houghton, son of James Houghton and Joanna (?).^1,3

Biography

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Corresponded with author

Birth

1803

Madison Co., NY, USA, age 47 in 1850 census; age 53 in 1855 census; age 58 in 1860 census; age 67 in 1870 census; age 77 in 1880 census³

Marriage

^1,3

1850 Census

1850

Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 57, a farmer³

1855 Census

1855

Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 62, farmer⁴

1860 Census

1860

Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 67, farmer; property $3000-$800; 6 houses from son Harlow⁵

1870 Census

1870

Hamburgh, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 67, a widow; living with Allison Dorland, 44, Lydia 36, Walter 7, Carrie 8/12⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S991] W. David Samuelsen, Wyoming Co., NY Probate Records, p. 1-90.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6523666906
[S235] U.S. Census, U.S. Census, 1850 Holland, Erie Co., NY, p. 170, dwl 1294.
[S1516] 1855 State Census , New York, State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie Co., New York; Microfilm: M653; Page: 137, line 39, dwl 1138-1123.
[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Hamburgh, Erie Co., NY, Roll 930, p. 183B, line 3, dwl 345-357.

LeRoy Houghton¹

M, #48868, b. July 1860, d. 1933

Father*: Harley Houghton² b. 2 Aug 1826, d. 1906
Mother*: Sarah Jane Hill² b. 10 May 1831

Family: Addie May (?) b. Aug 1860, d. 1909

Marriage*: LeRoy Houghton married Addie May (?) on circa 1879 he age 19.^1,4

Charley Houghton³ b. May 1881
LaGrande Bennett Houghton M.A.+⁵ b. 18 Dec 1886, d. 25 Jul 1956
Ida B. Houghton³ b. Jun 1889, d. 1933
Glenn La Roy Houghton⁶ b. 21 Sep 1898, d. 1949

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul, 1860

NY, USA, age 10 in 1870 census; age 20 in 1880 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 69 in 1930 census^1,3

Marriage

circa 1879

he age 19^1,4

1900 Census

1900

Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 39, farmer³

1910 Census

1910

Java, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 79, widow⁵

1930 Census

1930

Java, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 69, retired, a widower⁶

Death

1933

Jave, Wyoming Co., NY, USA¹

Burial

Java Village Cemetery, Java Village, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, Laroy Houghton¹

Obituary

Jun 22, 1933

HOUGHTON, LeRoy; ; Java NY; Tonawanda News

Pedigree

Citations

[S36] Letter, from Carolyn Houghton, Sep. 8, 2000.
[S235] U.S. Census, US Census, 1870, Holland, Erie Co., NY, Box 931, p. 365, line 20, dwl 310-294.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie, New York; Roll: 1034; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 248; FHL microfilm: 1241034; line 46, dwl 142-152.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie, New York; Roll: T9_827; Family History Film: 1254827; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 96; sheet 19, line 11, dwl 165-164.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Java, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T624_1087; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 183; line 38, dwl 143-150.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Java, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 3B; line 56, dwl 75-76.

Addie May (?)¹

F, #48869, b. August 1860, d. 1909

Family: LeRoy Houghton b. Jul 1860, d. 1933

Marriage*: Addie May (?) married LeRoy Houghton, son of Harley Houghton and Sarah Jane Hill, on circa 1879 he age 19.^4,2

Charley Houghton³ b. May 1881
LaGrande Bennett Houghton M.A.+⁵ b. 18 Dec 1886, d. 25 Jul 1956
Ida B. Houghton³ b. Jun 1889, d. 1933
Glenn La Roy Houghton⁶ b. 21 Sep 1898, d. 1949

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug, 1860

NY, USA, age 20 in 1880 census; 1910 census of son Glen gives PA^2,3

Marriage

circa 1879

he age 19^4,2

1900 Census

1900

Holland, Erie Co., NY, USA, age 39, farmer³

Note

1900

4 children born and living

Death

1909

also 1899^4,1

Burial

Java Village Cemetery, Java Village, Wyoming Co., NY, USA^4,1

Pedigree

Citations

[S1210] Unknown compiler, NEHGS Manuscript Collections Cemet. Transcriptions, NewEnglandAncestors.org: Houghton Surname: Java, Wyoming Co., NY.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie, New York; Roll: T9_827; Family History Film: 1254827; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 96; sheet 19, line 11, dwl 165-164.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Holland, Erie, New York; Roll: 1034; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 248; FHL microfilm: 1241034; line 46, dwl 142-152.
[S36] Letter, from Carolyn Houghton, Sep. 8, 2000.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Java, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T624_1087; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 183; line 38, dwl 143-150.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Java, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 3B; line 56, dwl 75-76.

DeWitt Houghton¹

M, #48870, b. 16 October 1818, d. 15 April 1820

Father*: Daniel Stearns Houghton¹ b. 25 Nov 1788, d. Jun 1825
Mother*: Lydia Cook Cushing¹ b. 14 Mar 1798, d. 2 Jan 1886

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 16, 1818

Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., PA, USA, MLM: Huntington¹

Death

Apr 15, 1820

Huntingdon, PA, USA²

Research

PA, USA, only 2 DeWitts Houghtons in database

Pedigree

Citations

[S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 88 #2981.
[S1313] A.M. Rev. F. W. Chapman, Buckingham Family.