Inez Haughton1

F, #79021, b. circa 1929

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Birthcirca 1929NY, USA, age 8/12 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Mount Vernon, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1662; Enumeration District: 221; page 248, sheet 14A; line 48, dwl 139-295.

Frank J. Houghton1

M, #79022, b. circa 1882

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Birthcirca 1882OH, USA, age 47 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 47, US Army soldier1
Research1930
ParentsSparents born in Ireland1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Rochelle, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1663; Enumeration District: 256; page 35, sheet 14B; line 66.

Elizabeth A. Barber1

F, #79023, b. circa 1913

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Birthcirca 1913VT, USA, age 17 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peekskill, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1659; Enumeration District: 109; page 130, sheet 9A; line 1, dwl 407-199-227.

Eva A. Baker1

F, #79024, b. between 1880 and 1883

Family: George Alfred Houghton b. 25 Aug 1877, d. 26 Oct 1942

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Birthbetween 1880 and 1883NY, USA, age 42 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census2
MarriageAug 27, 1913Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA1
1920 Census1920Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 42, Royal ? secretary3
1940 Census1940Peekskill, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 59, public school bookkeeper4
Living1942Peekskill, NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in NY2

Citations

  1. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Aug 29, 1913.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peekskill, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1659; Enumeration District: 109; page 130, sheet 9A; line 1, dwl 407-199-227.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 10, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1159; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 570; line 55, dwl 15-4-133.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Peekskill, Westchester, New York; Roll: T627_2811; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 60-284; line 31, dwl 407.

Ellen M. Houghton1

F, #79025, b. circa 1897

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Birthcirca 1897Scotland, age 32 in 1930 census1
Immigration1924
1930 Census1930Scarsdale, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 32, a maid1
ParentsDparents born in England1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Scarsdale, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1665; Enumeration District: 342; sheet 10B; line 63, dwl 88-195-5.

Leroy W. Lentz1

M, #79026, b. circa 1893

Family: Bernice Houghton b. Apr 1895

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Birthcirca 1893PA, USA, age 37 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1919age 26 and 241
1930 Census1930Tuckahoe, Westchester Co., NY, USA, age 37, Metro Power engineer1
ParentsSparents born in PA1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tuckahoe, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1659; Enumeration District: 123; page 81, sheet 3A; line 43, dwl 49-68-68.

Beverly L. Lentz1

F, #79027, b. circa 1924

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Birthcirca 1924NY, USA, age 6 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tuckahoe, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1659; Enumeration District: 123; page 81, sheet 3A; line 43, dwl 49-68-68.

Minnie G. Jackson1

F, #79028, b. April 1873

Family: Frank A. Houghton b. Jun 1864, d. 1948

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BirthApr, 1873PA, USA, age 27 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 46, NY, in 1920 census; age 56 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1895age 31 and 22; mar 5 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 35, farmer2
1910 Census1910Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer3
1920 Census1920Eagle, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 55, dairy farmer4
ParentsDparents born in NY; father born in NY, mother born in Eagle, NY in 1920 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 15; sheet 4B; line 84, dwl 97-104.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet 6B; line 65, dwl 147-157.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T624_1087; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 178; line 59, dwl 240-246.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Eagle, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T625_1274; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 200; line 78, dwl 55-55.

Glenn La Roy Houghton1,2

M, #79029, b. 21 September 1898, d. 1949

Family: Noel A. (?) b. 21 Aug 1905, d. 12 Sep 1990

  • Marriage*: Glenn La Roy Houghton married Noel A. (?) on circa 1923 age 25 and 18.

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BirthSep 21, 1898NY, USA, Sep 1898, age 1 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1930 census1,2
Residence1918Java Village, Wyoming Co., NY, USA2
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 19, a farmer2
Marriagecirca 1923age 25 and 18
Occupation1930a highway laborer
1940 Census1940Java, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 41, highway laborer3
Death1949
BurialJava Village Cemetery, Java Village, Wyoming Co., NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Java, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 20; sheet 3B; line 56, dwl 75-76.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1819338.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Java, Wyoming, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02816; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 61-25.

Ruth Mnu1

F, #79030, b. 1897, d. 28 October 1949

Family: Clarence Edward Houghton b. 9 Sep 1894, d. Feb 1970

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Birth1897NY, USA, age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1
Marriageage 25 and 33 at first mar.1
1940 Census1940Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 45, garage owner2
DeathOct 28, 1949
BurialGlenwood Cemetery, Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA
ParentsDfather born in England, mother born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 10; sheet 5B; line 91, dwl 35-150-100.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T627_2816; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 61-13; line 27, dwl 35.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6197806807

Bessie C. Mnu1,2

F, #79031, b. 22 July 1893, d. 5 March 1975

Family: Howard L. Houghton b. 13 Feb 1891, d. 7 Dec 1980

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BirthJul 22, 1893Castile, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 26 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1914age 23 and 211
1920 Census1920Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 28, teamster3
Occupationbetween 1930 and 1940elevator bean picker
1940 Census1940Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 49, farmer4
DeathMar 5, 1975King Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY, USA2
BurialPERRY – Mrs. Bessie C. Houghton, 80, of 24 Tempest Street, died on Wednesday, March 5, 1975, in King Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw, after a long illness.
She was born Bessie Billings in Castile in 1894 and had resided here for the last 60 years.
Surviving are her husband, Howard; two sons, Lawrence of Perry and Seward of Conesus Lake; a brother, Moore Billings of Silver Springs; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Ziems of Buffalo, and two great-grandchildren.

Obituary published in the Western New Yorker, Warsaw, New York, March 1975.

Obituary states 1894 as year of birth. SSDI states 1893.
ParentsDfather born in NY, mother born in Holland1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 25; page 235, sheet 1A; line 4, dwl 2-3.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6197169173
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T625_1274; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 210; line 7, dwl 185-196.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T627_2816; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 61-12; line 30, dwl 127.

Earl Houghton1

M, #79032, b. 5 November 1897, d. 6 October 1956

Family: Estelle Miller b. Aug 1895

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BirthNov 5, 1897NY, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageJun 18, 1916Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 19 and 201
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 20, farmer3
1920 Census1920Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 22, feed mill miller4
1930 Census1930Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 32, feed mill miller1
1940 Census1940Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 43, textile taper5
DeathOct 6, 1956

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 25; page 243, sheet 9A; line 40, dwl 221-226.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co., New York; Roll: T623 1179; Enumeration District: 129; Sheet 11B; line 78, dwl 252-266.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1819338.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T625_1274; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 211.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T627_2816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 61-29; line 45, dwl 123.

Estelle Miller1,2

F, #79033, b. August 1895

Family: Earl Houghton b. 5 Nov 1897, d. 6 Oct 1956

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BirthAug, 1895NY, USA, age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageJun 18, 1916Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 19 and 201
1920 Census1920Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 22, feed mill miller3
1940 Census1940Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 43, textile taper4
Occupation1940textile seamer
ParentsDparents born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 25; page 243, sheet 9A; line 40, dwl 221-226.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6192430793
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T625_1274; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 211.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming, New York; Roll: T627_2816; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 61-29; line 45, dwl 123.

Marie J. Houghton1

F, #79034, b. 28 March 1920, d. 20 May 1998

Family: (?) Wagner

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BirthMar 28, 1920NY, USA, age 10 in 1930 census1,2
Marriage2
DeathMay 20, 1998Oregon, OH, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 25; page 243, sheet 9A; line 40, dwl 221-226.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6192430796

Donald Earl Houghton1,2

M, #79035, b. circa 1923, d. 1954

Family: Earl Louise Wright b. 16 Dec 1924, d. 5 Jan 2013

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Birthcirca 1923NY, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1
Marriage2
Death19542

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 25; page 243, sheet 9A; line 40, dwl 221-226.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6192393769

Carol E. Houghton1

F, #79036, b. 23 September 1925, d. 29 May 2012

Family 1: Harlan S. Slocum b. 1 Jan 1923, d. 30 Aug 1968

Family 2: Willard Bell b. 1928, d. 2016

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BirthSep 23, 1925Perry, Wyoming Co., NY, USA, age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census1,2
Marriage3
Children+Diane Slocum
Jane Slocum
Lois Slocum
Lucy Slocum
Marriage
DeathMay 29, 2012Perry or Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY, USA
BurialProspect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center, Wyoming Co., NY, USA
ObituaryCarol E. (Slocum) Bell
Carol was born in Perry on September 23, 1925 a daughter of the late Earl and Estelle Miller Houghton. She worked for the former Roberts Rexall Drug Store in Perry for 37 years and then retired from the Sinclair Pharmacy in Warsaw. She was also very involved in the family farm. She was a former member of the Perry Chamber of Commerce,and enjoyed canning and crocheting. She is preceded in death by her first husband Harlan S. Slocum, sister Marie Wagner, brothers Donald and Robert Houghton.
She is survived by her second husband Willard Bell, 4 daughters: Lois (Steven) Spollio of Edgewater, Fla., Jane (Keith Chase) Slocum of Avoca, NY, Lucy (Mark) Poydock of Lexington, NC, and Diane (Douglas) Moses of Yorkshire, NY, 4 step-children: Richard Bell of Perry, David (Dianne) Bell of Beaver Dam, WI, Gerald (Marcia) Bell of Perry, and Diane (Mike) Dee of Colorado Springs, CO., 16 Grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews also survive.
There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 2nd at 10:00 A.M. at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry.
Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility (Peach Unit C/O Russell Johnson) 400 N. Main St. Warsaw, New York 14569.

Obituary published in The Batavian, Batavia, New York.

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 25; page 243, sheet 9A; line 40, dwl 221-226.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6192430797
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44363120/person/6192710512

Robert Burwell Houghton1

M, #79037, b. 6 July 1927, d. 27 February 2007

Family: Joan Marie (?) b. 17 Dec 1930, d. 10 May 2001

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BirthJul 6, 1927Perry, NY, USA, age 2 4/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1
Mil. EnlsOct 23, 1945Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, USA, US Army; Name: Robert B Houghton Birth Year: 1927 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Wyoming Enlistment Date: 23 Oct 1945 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Buffalo Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light Marital Status: Single, without dependents3
ResearchOct 23, 1945
Marriage4
DeathFeb 27, 2007Mc Kinney, Collin Co., TX, USA1
BurialSanta Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Perry, Wyoming Co.. New York; Roll: 1670; Enumeration District: 25; page 243, sheet 9A; line 40, dwl 221-226.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Harriett Houghton1

F, #79038, b. circa 1891

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Birthcirca 1891CA, USA, age 39 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 39, retail clerk in grocery store1
ParentsDparents born in ME1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 103, ED 56, sheet 2B, line 100, dwl 5332-58-79.

Maria H. Lewis1

F, #79039, b. circa 1853

Family:

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Birthcirca 1853ME, USA, age 77 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1871age 18
1930 Census1930Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 39, retail clerk in grocery store1
ParentsDparents born in ME1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 103, ED 56, sheet 2B, line 100, dwl 5332-58-79.

Col. Edwin Gordon Houghton1,2,3

M, #79040, b. 11 April 1911, d. 14 January 1997

Family: Grace B. Born d. 1985

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BirthApr 11, 1911Seattle, WA, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census; also 19 Apr 19121,4
Mil. Serv.Air Force Colonel, serving in World War II.
Research
Mil. EnlsFeb 20, 1942Alameda, Alameda Co., CA, USA, Name: Edwin G Houghton Birth Year: 1912 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Washington State: California County or City: Alameda Enlistment Date: 20 Feb 1942 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Presidio Of Monterey Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 2 years of college Civil Occupation: Cable Splicer, Telephone&Telegraph or Cable Tester, Telephone&Telegraph or Manual & Toll Equipment Repairman, Central Office (Insideman, telephone&telegraph) or Installer-Repairman, Telephone&Telegraph or Automatic Telephone System Maintenance Man (automa Marital Status: Divorced, with dependents Height: 68 Weight: 1392
MarriageJun 19, 1943Mitchell Field, NY, USA4
SSNbefore 1951CA, USA
DeathJan 14, 1997Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA4
ObituaryJan 19, 1997Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - January 19, 1997
Deceased Name: Col. Edwin G. Houghton
Col. Edwin G. Houghton, 84, of 6611 Kent Dr. NE, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, in his home after a sudden illness. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Michael's Episcopal Church. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are with Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.

Survivors include a daughter, Susan Hatch and husband George of Raleigh, N.C; a brother, John of Oakland, Calif; three grandsons, Andrew, Timothy and Jonathan; and his beloved dog, Peanuts.

Edwin was born April 19, 1912, in Seattle, Wash., the son of Gordon and Caroline Kelly Houghton. He married Grace B. Born on June 19, 1943, in Mitchell Field, N.Y. She died in 1985. Edwin was a retired Air Force Colonel, serving in World War II. He later worked as an engineer at Collins for 10 years. A member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, he was a Mason, a Shriner and a member of IEEE and the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Memorial donations may be given to Camp Courageous of Iowa.

Copyright (c) 1997, Gazette Communications, Inc.4
BurialMound Cemetery, Racine, WI, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 106, , ED 150, sheet 21B, line 89, Dwl 2734-317-327.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Robert Houghton1

M, #79041, b. circa 1924

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Birthcirca 1924OR, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1
Mil. Serv.a pilot who was shot down over the Phillippines in WWII...his body was never recovered.
Research

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 106, , ED 150, sheet 21B, line 89, Dwl 2734-317-327.

Lorraine Murial Houghton1,2

F, #79042, b. 18 November 1924, d. 19 February 1962

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BirthNov 18, 1924Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census1,2
DeathFeb 19, 1962Alameda Co., CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 107, , ED 175, page 126, sheet 20A, line 17, Dwl 1726-320-379.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 18 Nov 1924; Birth County: Alameda.

Charles S. Houghton1

M, #79043, b. circa 1848

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Birthcirca 1848ME, USA, age 82 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1875age 27
1930 Census1930Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 82, widower1
ParentsSparents born in ME1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 108, ED 190, sheet 9B, line 97, Dwl 3908-179-179.

Gaylord W. Sechrist1

M, #79044, b. circa 1912

Family: Isabel C. (?) b. c 1914

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Birthcirca 1912CO, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census1
Occupation1930lumber mill bookkeeper
Marriage
1950 US Census1950San Leandro, CA, USA, age 38, retail lumber co. office manager; and daughters Beverley, 14, and Barbara, 9, CA; and mother Winifred, 54, separated
ParentsSparents born in TX

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 108, ED 195, page 29, sheet 1A, line 26, Dwl 2921-10-11.

Isobel Houghton1

F, #79045, b. circa 1857

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Birthcirca 1857OH, USA, age 73 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1879age 22
1930 Census1930Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 73, a widow1
ParentsDparents born in OH1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 108, ED 203, page 199, sheet 17A, line 23, Dwl 1050-319-341.

Theodore Seymour Hall1,2

M, #79046, b. 16 February 1880, d. March 1963

Family: Ruth Houghton b. Feb 1885, d. 10 Jan 1972

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BirthFeb 16, 1880Honolulu, HI, USA
GraduationHarvard College
MarriageNov 26, 1909Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA1,2
Divorce
ResidenceHonolulu, HI, USA
DeathMar, 1963Los Angeles, CA, USA
ObituaryMar 9, 1963Theodore Seymour Hall, 83, former Honolulu resident died Tuesday in a Los Angeles, California, hospital following an illness of several months. He was a member of the Photographic Society of America and his work was displayed in traveling exhibits shown in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu on February 16, 1880, and was graduated from Puna-hou and Harvard University. His wife is the former Ruth Houghton of Oakland, California. Survivors are two sons. Houghton Seymour Hall of Ross, California, and Wins-low William Hall of Piedmont, California; a brother, Philip C. Hall, also in California; and two sisters, Charlotte V. C. Hall and Mrs. Florence Macintyre, both of Honolulu.
Occupationmanufacturer2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 110, ED 333, page 59, sheet 30A, line 15, Dwl 250-331-331.
  2. [S1378] Thomas William Herringshaw, American Elite, p. 298.

Houghton Seymour Hall1

M, #79047, b. circa 1911

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Birthcirca 1911Honolulu, HI, USA, age 19 in 1930 census1
Living1963Ross, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 110, ED 333, page 59, sheet 30A, line 15, Dwl 250-331-331.

William Winslow Hall1

M, #79048, b. circa 1913

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Birthcirca 1913CA, USA, age 17 in 1930 census1
Living1963Piedmont, CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 110, ED 333, page 59, sheet 30A, line 15, Dwl 250-331-331.

Jean Houghton1

F, #79049, b. circa 1917

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Birthcirca 1917Manitoba, Canada, age 4 in 1921 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census1,2
1940 Census1940San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 59, widowed, brewery salesman3

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 109, ED 239, page 95, sheet 3A, line 37, Dwl 230-12-12.
  2. [S1507] Ancestry.com, 1921 Canadian Census, RG 31; Folder Number: 31; Census Place: Winnipeg (City), Winnipeg South, Manitoba; Page Number: 9.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , San Leandro, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_184; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1-40; line 66, dwl 535.

Harold Hart Houghton1,2

M, #79050, b. 14 April 1928, d. 9 October 2011

Family: Jane Moore b. 23 Jun 1928, d. 24 Dec 2015

  • Marriage*: Harold Hart Houghton married Jane Moore on 1950.2

Biography

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BirthApr 14, 1928Niles, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1,2
EducationStanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA, majoring in aviation.
Mil. EnlsJan 10, 1946Alameda, Alameda Co., CA, USA, Name: Harold H Houghton Birth Year: 1928 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: California State: California County or City: Alameda Enlistment Date: 10 Jan 1946 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: San Francisco Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Education: 1 year of college Status: Single, without dependents. He served six years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Texas and Florida.3
Marriage19502
DeathOct 9, 2011Pacific Grove, CA, USA
ObituaryOct 12, 2011Harold Hart Houghton
April 14, 1928 ~ October 9, 2011

Pebble Beach - Harold Hart Houghton, 83, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2011. He was born April 14, 1928 in Niles, California to Harold Houghton of New York and Christina Stark Houghton of Glasgow, Scotland. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Bette Wilke.
Harry was born and raised in Niles. He attended Niles High School where he was class president and valedictorian. He attended San Jose State and Stanford University, majoring in aviation. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. He served six years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Texas and Florida.
He was a building contractor for 36 years on the Monterey Peninsula, building most of his homes in Pebble Beach. He apprenticed for Comstock Associates prior to starting his own business.
He served on the Pacific Grove School Board for ten years and on the Board of Directors at Monterey Peninsula Country Club as board president where he was a member for 57 years. He was also a volunteer for 30 years in the Crosby/AT&T golf tournaments held locally.
He enjoyed being with family, playing golf with his friends and traveling in his motor home and abroad. One of his last comments was "If I had the chance I wouldn't change anything about my life."
Harry was married for 60 years to his wife, Jane, whom he met as a college freshman at San Jose State. He is survived by his daughters, Jill Fanucci (David) and Anne Olson (Jon); and son, John Houghton; grandchildren, Jens Olson, Alicia Zamora, Ryan Houghton, Stephanie Houghton and great grandson, Colton Johnson. Private services have been held. The family suggest that any memorial contributions in honor of Harry be sent to the Gateway Center, 850 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Published in The Monterey Herald from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 20112

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 112, ED 352, page 214, sheet 9A, line 24, Dwl 219-231.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/montereyherald/…
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.