Philo Blackman1

M, #56551, b. 1828, d. 1 November 1891

Family: Nancy Ann Houghton b. 12 Jan 1843, d. 27 Jan 1934

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Birth1828Canada2
MarriageFeb 26, 1863DeKalb Co., IL, USA, Book B, p. 408; age 202,3
Immigrationbetween 1867 and 1869Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA2
1870 Census1870DeKalb Co., IL, USA2
Land GrantApr 10, 1873Paradise Twp, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA, a land patent for 160 acres
DeathNov 1, 1891Paradise Twp, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA, of blood poisoning2
BurialBlackmon Cemetery, Paradise Twp, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA2
ParentsSPhilo Blackmon and Lucy Adams

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Carla Bordine, May 10, 2002.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.oshelp.com/houghtonfamily.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #56552, b. May 1838

Family:

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BirthMay, 1838Ireland, age 62 in 1900 census1
ParentsDparents born in Ireland
ResearchPort Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 69, E.D. 49/99?, S. 7, Ln. 40.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Port Huron Ward 1, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: M653_559; Page: 235, sheet 115; line 39, dwl 831-796.

Elizabeth Flannigan1

F, #56553, b. 26 July 1854, d. 21 February 1920

Family: Richard Albert Haughton b. 1851, d. 22 Nov 1889

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BirthJul 26, 1854Detroit, MI, USA, age 25 in 1880 census; Aug 1855, age 44 in 1900 census; age 50 in 1910 census2
MarriageOct 28, 1874Detroit, MI, USA1
1880 Census1880Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 28, tailor1
Children+1900"5" children born and living
1900 Census1900Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 44, widow2,3,4
1910 Census1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 50, widow, 7 children born, 6 living5
1920 Census1920Detroit, MI, USA, age 64, widow6
DeathFeb 21, 1920Detroit, MI, USA
ParentsDparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 614; Family History Film: 1254614; Page: 512A; Enumeration District: 311; Image: 0206; line 16, dwl 571-5-5.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 137, S. 14, Ln. 79.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 752; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 137; FHL microfilm: 1240752; line 79, dwl 571-222-292.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 752; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1240752.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_685; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1374698.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_810; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 355.

Maude M. Haughton1

F, #56554, b. September 1877

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BirthSep, 1877MI, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; age 22 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 137, S. 14, Ln. 79.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 614; Family History Film: 1254614; Page: 512A; Enumeration District: 311; Image: 0206; line 16, dwl 571-5-5.

Edward Albert Haughton1

M, #56555, b. 3 April 1881, d. 26 May 1943

Family: Nellie Alma Vansloff b. 2 Sep 1885, d. 6 Oct 1974

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BirthApr 3, 1881MI, USA, Apr 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census1
Marriagecirca 19061
1910 Census1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 29, packing company1
1930 Census1930Detroit, MI, USA, age 49, automobile accountant; and mother in law Bertha Van Sloff, 74, Germany3
1940 Census1940Detroit, MI, USA, age 59, automobile factory, accounting office4
Mil. Draft1942Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 61,
WWII
DeathMay 26, 1943Detroit, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_685; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 1374698.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 137, S. 14, Ln. 79.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 2340774.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01852; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 84-379.

John Henry Haughton

M, #56556, b. 22 September 1883

Family: Iva S. Ewald b. 22 Sep 1883

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BirthSep 22, 1883MI, USA, Sep 1882, age 17 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census1
MarriageFeb 17, 1903Detroit, MI, USA
1910 Census1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 24, paving foreman2
Mil. Draft1918Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 34, road construction, not employed

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 137, S. 14, Ln. 79.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 8, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_683; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374696.

Ray Lawrence Haughton1,2

M, #56557, b. 1 March 1886

Family: Alice E. McGail b. c 1887, d. 20 May 1963

  • Marriage: Ray Lawrence Haughton married Alice E. McGail on circa 1909 age 23 and 22.4

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BirthMar 1, 1886MI, USA, age 14 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census1,2
1910 Census1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 50, widow, 7 children born, 6 living2
Occupation1910railroad office clerk
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 32, traffic dept., Ford Motor Co.
1920 Census1920Detroil, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 33, railroad office work3
1930 Census1930Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 44, steam railroad clerk4
1940 Census1940Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 54, railroad accountant5

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 137, S. 14, Ln. 79.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_685; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1374698.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_811; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 378.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; Roll: 1045 Enumeration District: 358; page 214, sheet 14A; line 4, dwl 3251-23-26.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1826; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 82-33B; line 38, dwl 7442.

Emmett C. Haughton1,2

M, #56558, b. 15 October 1888, d. 5 September 1951

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BirthOct 15, 1888Detroil, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census1,2,3
Occupation1910street work laborer
1920 Census1920Detroit, MI, USA, age 64, widow4
DeathSep 5, 1951Detroit, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 83, E.D. 137, S. 14, Ln. 79.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_685; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0180; FHL microfilm: 1374698.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 2032415.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_810; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 355.

Ella Totten1,2

F, #56559, b. May 1856, d. 1921

Family: William Houghton b. 5 Apr 1821, d. 28 Apr 1886

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BirthMay, 1856NY, USA, age 22 in 1880 census; age 44 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census3
MarriageMay 2, 1878Ridgeway, Lenawee Co., MI, USA1,4
PensionInxJun 7, 1887as widow
1890 Veterans Census1890Kasson, Lelllanau Co., MI, USA, as widow5
1900 Census1900Traverse, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA, age 44, widow, keeps house3,6
1910 Census1910Traverse, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA, age 51, widow7
Death1921
BurialRose Hill Cemetery, Empire, Leelanau Co., NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in NY
BiographyElla Totten married William Houghton prior to 1880. She was Williams 3rd wife, due to hardships of his life. It is believed she was the daughter of Samuel and Malina Totten. Their children were Howard, Harrison, and Bertha.

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Kasson, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: T9_589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 474C; Enumeration District: 159; sheet 7, line 19, dwl 67-70.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Lynn Molaski, May 16, 2009.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Traverse, Grand Traverse Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 23, E.D. 40, S. 3, Ln. 64.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Kasson, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: 21; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 139.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Traverse, Ward 2, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 40; Sheet: 3B; line 64, dwl 906-62-66.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Traverse Ward 2, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Roll: T624_648; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54; line 25, dwl 603-34-36.

Howard William Houghton1,2

M, #56560, b. 24 July 1880, d. 28 December 1947

Family: Ida A. Newman b. 17 Aug 1884, d. 31 Oct 1963

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BirthJul 24, 1880Leelanau Co., MI, USA, Jul 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 census1,2,3
Occupation1900teamster
Marriagecirca 1902Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA, age 21 and 17; mar 8 y in 1910 census4
1910 Census1910Elmwood, Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 29, farmer5
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 38, farming2
1920 Census1920Elmwood, Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 38, farmer6
1930 Census1930Elmwood, Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 49, farmer; next door to son Harold4
1940 Census1940Elmwood, Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 59, farmer; next door to son Howard7
DeathDec 28, 1947Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA3
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Traverse, Grand Traverse Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 23, E.D. 40, S. 3, Ln. 64.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1675806.
  3. [S10] Gravestone, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Elmwood, Leelanau Co., Michigan; Roll: 1006; Enumeration District: 4; page 73, sheet 2A; line 1, dwl 28-28.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: T624_660; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 22; line 71, dwl 98-99.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll T625_782; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 48; line 59, dwl 66-82-82.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: T627_1778; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 45-4; line 16, dwl 92.

Harrison John Houghton1

M, #56561, b. 9 April 1882, d. 18 October 1955

Family: Edith Francis Provencher b. 26 Aug 1883, d. 27 Jul 1955

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BirthApr 9, 1882MI, USA, age 18 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census1
Occupation1900day laborer
MarriageJun 17, 1903Traverse City, MI, USA, age 21 and 191
1910 Census1910Elmwood, Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 28, farmer2
Residence1918Traverse, Leelanau Co., MI, USA
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 36, farming1
1920 Census1920Elmwood, Leelanau Co., MI, USA, age 37, gravel pit laborer3
1930 Census1930Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA, age 48, retail grocery proprietor4
1940 Census1940Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI, USA, age 58, none5
1950 US Census1950Traverse City, MI, USA, age 68, long illness, arthritis
DeathOct 18, 1955Traverse City, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1675806.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: T624_660; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 22; line 44, dwl 48-49.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll T625_782; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 48; age 46, dwl 105.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Roll: 988; Enumeration District: 15; page 188, sheet 18A; line 11, dwl 823-470-474.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Roll: T627_1753; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 28-19; line 25, dwl 204.

Bertha R. Houghton1,2

F, #56562, b. 1886

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Birth1886MI, USA, Aug 1886 given, age 13 in 1900 census1
1910 Census1910Rochester State Hospital, Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN, USA, age 23, single, state hospital laundress2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Traverse, Grand Traverse Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 23, E.D. 40, S. 3, Ln. 64.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Rochester Ward 2, Olmsted, Minnesota; Roll: T624_713; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116;
    line 32.

Hattie O. (?)1

F, #56563, b. March 1865

Family: Ellis L. Houghton b. Sep 1865

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BirthMar, 1865MI, USA, age 35 in 1900 census; age 48 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census1
MarriageOct 23, 1892Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 27 and 27; mar 17 y in 1910 census2
1900 Census1900Troy Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 34, blacksmith1,3
1910 Census1910Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 48, restaurant chef4
1920 Census1920Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 54, house carpenter5
1930 Census1930Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, an Ellis L. Houghtonage 65, odd jobs carpenter; father b. PA, mother b. NY2
ParentsDparents born in England

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 102, S. 12, Ln. 88.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1017; Enumeration District: 71; page 239, sheet 16A; line 30, dwl 52-469-500.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 735; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 108; FHL microfilm: 1240735; line 88, dwl 273-275.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac Ward 2, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 139;
    line 23, dwl 69-189-121.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac Ward 3, Oakland, Michigan; Roll T625_789; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 187; line 15, dwl 290-44-179.

Ralph Ellis Houghton1

M, #56564, b. June 1896, d. 9 January 1978

Family: Lathia Pearl Aldridge b. c 1897

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BirthJun, 1896MI, USA, age 4 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1
Occupation1920house electrician
MarriageJan 4, 1926Pontiac, MI, USA, age 29 and 212
1930 Census1930Waterford, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 33, electrical company electrician2
1940 Census1940Waterford, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, auto body assembler3
DivorceJun 28, 1943Oakland, MI, USA
1950 US Census1950Waterford, MI, USA, age 53, divorced, auto plant repair
DeathJan 9, 1978Pontiac, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 102, S. 12, Ln. 88.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1019; Enumeration District: 132; page 167, sheet 4A; line 48, dwl 83-99.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1804; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 63-179B; line 59, dwl 3216.

Marion R. Haughton1

F, #56565, b. February 1898

Family: Floyd E. Crawford b. c 1895

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BirthFeb, 1898MI, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census1
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Pontiac, MI, USA, age 55, retail shoe store, salesman

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 102, S. 12, Ln. 88.

Emery G. Houghtohn1

M, #56566, b. September 1871

Family: Martha E. (?) b. Nov 1873

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BirthSep, 1871MI, USA, age 28 in 1900 census1
Marriage1
1900 Census1900Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Martha E. (?)1

F, #56567, b. November 1873

Family: Emery G. Houghtohn b. Sep 1871

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BirthNov, 1873MI, USA, age 26 in 1900 census1
Marriage1
1900 Census1900Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Burke L. Houghtohn1

M, #56568, b. May 1895

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BirthMay, 1895MI, USA, age 5 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Sarah R. Houghtohn1

F, #56569, b. May 1897

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BirthMay, 1897MI, USA, age 3 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Etta E. Houghton1

F, #56570, b. October 1888

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BirthOct, 1888MI, USA, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 28 in 1920 census1
1900 Census1900Woodland, Barry Co., MI, USA, age 11, with grandmother Christina Bizer, b. Germany, and her daughter Emma Bizer, b. MI1,2
1910 Census1910Castleton, Barry Co., MI, USA, age 21, single, boarder with E. Russell Wightman3
1920 Census1920Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 28, single, music, living with and "protege" to E. Russell Wightman, physics professor, and his family4
Parentage?Woodland, MI, USA
ParentsDfather born in MI, mother born in IL/PA/MI3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Woodland, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 51, S. 8, Ln. 59.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Woodland, Barry Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 51; Sheet: 8B; line 59, dwl 177-182.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Castleton, Barry, Michigan; Roll: T624_636; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 39; line 38, dwl 303-315.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ann Arbor Ward 6, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll T625_799; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 139; line 60, dwl 535-116-126.

Eugene Houghton1,2

M, #56571, b. 20 September 1875, d. 14 July 1924

Family: Sarah (?) b. Apr 1859

  • Marriage*: Eugene Houghton married Sarah (?) on circa 1896 married 14 years.1

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BirthSep 20, 1875MI, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; age 24 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census4
Marriagecirca 1896married 14 years1
1900 Census1900Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 24, day laborer; 10 children born, 6 living also given as grandchildren, Grace R. Sanders, Jul 1887, 12, MI, and George A. Sanders, Sep. 1893, 6, IN5,6
1910 Census1910Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 34, farmer7
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 42, farming4
1920 CensusJan 5, 1920Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 45, farmer8
DeathJul 14, 1924Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA9
ParentsSfather born in MI, mother born in OH
ResearchEnsley, MI, USA
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan; Roll: T9_598; Family History Film: 1254598; Page: 451.1000; Enumeration District: 206; line 37, dwl 201-352.
  3. [S415] E-mail from P. Douglas Chapman, Jul 26, 2003.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1682686.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, NewaygoCo., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet: 9B; line 93, dwl 203-204.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan;Series: T624 Roll: 666 Part: 1 Page: 175A, Enum. District 107, sheet 12A, line 33; dwl 184-186.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Casnovia, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_788; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 115; line 77, dwl 19-59-61.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1013985/person/6072389247

Sarah (?)1

F, #56572, b. April 1859

Family: Eugene Houghton b. 20 Sep 1875, d. 14 Jul 1924

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BirthApr, 1859OH, USA, age 41 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census; age 69 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1873age 14
Marriagecirca 1896married 14 years1
1900 Census1900Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 24, day laborer; 10 children born, 6 living also given as grandchildren, Grace R. Sanders, Jul 1887, 12, MI, and George A. Sanders, Sep. 1893, 6, IN2,3
1910 Census1910Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 34, farmer4
1920 CensusJan 5, 1920Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 45, farmer5
ParentsDparents born in OH

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, NewaygoCo., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet: 9B; line 93, dwl 203-204.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan;Series: T624 Roll: 666 Part: 1 Page: 175A, Enum. District 107, sheet 12A, line 33; dwl 184-186.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Casnovia, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_788; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 115; line 77, dwl 19-59-61.

Sylvester Eugene Houghton1

M, #56573, b. 3 September 1896, d. September 1966

Family: Elsie Overly b. c 1900

Biography

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BirthSep 3, 1896Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census1,2
MarriageOct 7, 1915White Cloud, MI, USA, age 18 and 163
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1918Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 21
1930 CensusApr 23, 1930Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 33, farmer3
1940 Census1940Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer
1950 US Census1950Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 52, farmer
DeathSep, 1966Sand Lake, MI, USA
ResearchEnsley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, 2 houses apart

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1682686.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan; Roll: 1015; Enumeration District: 14; page 163, sheet 8A; line 33; dwl 183-185.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Vedia Houghton1

F, #56574, b. October 1897

Biography

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BirthOct, 1897MI, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census2

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan;Series: T624 Roll: 666 Part: 1 Page: 175A, Enum. District 107, sheet 12A, line 33; dwl 184-186.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.

Euler Grant Houghton1,2

M, #56575, b. 13 March 1867, d. 6 January 1943

Family: Mary Clark b. 3 Apr 1867, d. 1952

  • Marriage*: Euler Grant Houghton married Mary Clark on Oct 15, 1890 age 23 and 23; mar 19 years in 1910 census.4,2

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BirthMar 13, 1867Webster, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 3 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census; age 33 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census4,2
MarriageOct 15, 1890age 23 and 23; mar 19 years in 1910 census4,2
1900 Census1900LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 33, merchant4,5
1910 Census1910LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 47, general merchandise, retail merchant6
1920 Census1920LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 52, post master7
1930 Census1930LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 63, machine shop1
DeathJan 6, 1943Battle Creek, MI, USA
ObituaryJan 7, 1943Euler G. Houghton
EAST LEROY—Euler G. Hough- ion. 75. died ai 7:20 p. m. Wcdnes- ; day in his home here after a three- week illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Houghton and was born in Webster March 13. 1867. He hod spent nearly all his life in this vicinity. Surviving are the widow, Mary; three sons, Howard and Clark of East Leroy and Donald of Milwaukee, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. in. Saturday from the Spencer funeral home in Athens with the Rev. A. W. Wallis of Burlington and the Rev. Levant R. Wheaton in charge. Burial will be in the Leroy Congregational cemetery.      
ParentsSfather born in PA, mother born in NY

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll: 979; Enumeration District: 50; page 217, sheet 9A; line 7, dwl 150-205-206.
  2. [S1470] Helen Hicks Kilfoy, Hicks Thurber Family Hx Addendum, p. 106.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T9_575; Family History Film: 1254575; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 60; sheet 13, line 38, dwl 116-121.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , LeRoy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 50; Sheet: 10A; line 45, dwl 224-227.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_639; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 64; line 55, dwl 58-60.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll T625_760; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75; line 91, dwl 114-116.

Mary Clark1,2

F, #56576, b. 3 April 1867, d. 1952

Family: Euler Grant Houghton b. 13 Mar 1867, d. 6 Jan 1943

Biography

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BirthApr 3, 1867MI, USA, age 33 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census3,2
MarriageOct 15, 1890age 23 and 23; mar 19 years in 1910 census3,2
1900 Census1900LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 33, merchant3,4
1910 Census1910LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 47, general merchandise, retail merchant5
1920 Census1920LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 52, post master6
Occupation1920general merchandise store saleslady6
1930 Census1930LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 63, machine shop1
1950 US Census1950Oak Park, MI, USA, age 85, widow, patient, private home
Death1952MI, USA
ParentsDfather born in NY, mother born in NJ

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll: 979; Enumeration District: 50; page 217, sheet 9A; line 7, dwl 150-205-206.
  2. [S1470] Helen Hicks Kilfoy, Hicks Thurber Family Hx Addendum, p. 106.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , LeRoy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 50; Sheet: 10A; line 45, dwl 224-227.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_639; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 64; line 55, dwl 58-60.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll T625_760; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75; line 91, dwl 114-116.

Howard Levern Houghton1

M, #56577, b. 16 April 1892, d. 8 October 1968

Family: Bertha Menhennet b. 17 May 1899, d. 17 Nov 1971

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BirthApr 16, 1892Leroy, MI, USA, Apr 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1,2,3
Research
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 25, a baker, Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake3
Mil. Serv.WWI, Private, US Army4
MarriageSep 25, 1923Marysville, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, Michigan County Marriages, Bertha Menhennet, Calhoun County, 25 Sep 1923, age 24, born ABT 1899; 1930 census: age 30 and 174,5
1930 Census1930Le Roy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, 2 houses from parents; age 38, machine shop lathe man4
1940 Census1940Leroy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 47, factory worker6
1950 US Census1950Le Roy, Calhoun Co., age 57, printing press factory, machinist
DeathOct 8, 19682,5
BurialCongregational Cemetery, East LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA
Grandchild

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1675064.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll: 979; Enumeration District: 50; page 217, sheet 9A; line 15, dwl 157-208-209.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Sonia Antonides, Jan 2, 2019:.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01737; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 13-62.

Richard Donald Houghton1,2

M, #56578, b. 6 June 1894, d. 11 January 1974

Family: Charlotte Marjorie Bleyer b. 2 Jun 1893, d. 11 Jul 1976

Biography

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BirthJun 6, 1894Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., MI, USA, Jun 1893, age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census3,4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 22, dist. manager, machine co.5
MarriageJun 10, 1917Milwaukee, WI, USA, age 23 and 231,6
Mil. Serv.US Navy
Research
1920 Census1920Boston, MA, USA, age 25, married, machinery co. sales manager7
1930 Census1930Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 36, division manager, steel parts mfg1
1940 Census1940Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 46, machinery company service manager8
DeathJan 11, 1974Belgium, Ozaukee Co., WI, USA9,4
BurialForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI, USA4
Contributn
BiographyHe was a salesman for Koening and for Rex Chain Belt Company and later manager of heavy equipment at A.O. Smith. He bought the Rio Pump Co. in Grafton, Wisconsin from a friend and during World War II he had many war contracts. Marjorie worked with him as secretary. Donald was always called Don. They first lived on 44th St. in Milwaukee and for many years in Shorewood, a suburb of Milwaukee, at 3838 N. Frederick Ave.. Don and Marjorie had three children. All three children attended Atwater Grade School and Shorewood High School were they all graduated. After Bob Houghton retired, he and Marjorie moved to a small town north of
Milwaukee, Belgium, Wisconsin, and lived at 410 Antoine Drive. They celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary in 19674

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2600; Enumeration District: 362; Page 76, Sheet: 10A; line 4, dwl 1252-187-317.
  2. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. xxvii.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  4. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. 210.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1675071.
  6. [S1470] Helen Hicks Kilfoy, Hicks Thurber Family Hx Addendum, p. 104.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 25, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_741; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 591.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Shorewood, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4501; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 40-46; line 63, dwl 3838.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.

Frank Houghton1

M, #56579, b. October 1878

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BirthOct, 1878MI, USA, age 21 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Burns, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, a servant to Ira Barnes1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Burns, Shiawassee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 72, E.D. 81, S. 12, Ln. 25.

Frank Houghtin1

M, #56580, b. March 1849

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NotableY
BirthMar, 1849MI, USA, age 51 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 50, single, dishwasher; a servant to Henry H. Grandahl2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 77, E.D. 1, S. 6, Ln. 96.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T623_747; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1; line 96.