Alice Jane Houghton

F, #82201, b. 14 July 1881, d. 2 November 1951

Family 1: Charles Bohringer d. 1918

Family 2: John Wesley Kilby

Family 3: Benjamin Alvin Kane

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BirthJul 14, 1881Beetown, WI, USA, age 46 in 1930 census1
MarriageJan 20, 1898
MarriageOct 19, 1919age 171
1930 Census1930Cassville, Grant Co., WI, USA, age 46, none, married1
Marriagebefore 1951
DeathNov 2, 1951La Crescent, MN, USA
BiographyDiane Spas: On 20 Jan 1898, Alice married widower Charles Bohringer in Grant County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Joseph Bohringer (1822–1897) and Margaret Store (1824–1897) who married in Iowa about 1865. Charles was the father of two sons:

Elgie Joseph Bohringer 18 December 1892 – 18 December 1965

Grant Julian Bohringer 11 November 1895 – 20 November 1980

In 1900, Alice (age 19) and Charles (age 34) lived in Glen Haven, Grant County, with Charles's son, Elgie [Elzia] J. (age 8). Charles was a saloon keeper.

In 1905, Alice (age 23) and Charles (age 39) farmed in Wyalusing, Grant County, with Elgie (age 12) and their baby, Marguerite [Margaret].

In 1910, Alice (age 28) and Charles (age 43) farmed in Glen Haven with their daughter Margaret (age 6).

Charles died in 1918. On 19 October 1919, Allie married widower John Wesley Kilby. He was the son of John James Kilby (1835–1899) and Isabella Kee (1845–1915), who married on 21 November 1867 in Grant County. John Wesley Kilby had four children:

Marguerite Kilby 1903-Deceased

Virgil Kee Kilby 18 April 1903 – 8 May 1904

Kenneth James Kilby 30 October 1904 – 28 August 1973

Darrell N. Kilby 4 January 1908-July 1984

In 1920, Allie (age 38) and John (age 39) lived in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, with Allie's daughter, Marguerite (age 15) and John's children: Kenneth (age 14) and Darrell (age 11). John was a policeman.

In 1925, Allie (age 43) and John (age 44) lived in Dubuque with John's sons: Kenneth (age 20) and Darrell (age 17). Their home was valued at $1,500 and the family had $600 in personal property.

In 1930, Allie (age 46) lived in Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin, with her brother, Elgie Mark Houghton, M.D. (age 35). Allie said she was married, but John wasn't in the household. Dr. Houghton was divorced.

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Cassville, Bloomington, Grant Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Enumeration District: 9; Page 64, Sheet: 6A; line 11, dwl 161-163.

John Wesley Kilby1

M, #82202

Family: Alice Jane Houghton b. 14 Jul 1881, d. 2 Nov 1951

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MarriageOct 19, 1919age 171

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Cassville, Bloomington, Grant Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Enumeration District: 9; Page 64, Sheet: 6A; line 11, dwl 161-163.

Hazel Houghton1

F, #82203, b. circa 1890

Biography

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Birthcirca 1890WI, USA, age 40 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Cassville, Grant Co., WI, USA, age 40, living with aunt Fannie Barrows, 60, WI, widow,1
ParentsDfather born in Germany, mother born in WI1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Cassville, Bloomington, Grant Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Enumeration District: 9; Page 65, Sheet: 7A; line 15, dwl 194-196.

Jennie Wilhelmy1

F, #82204, b. circa 1899, d. before 2000

Family: Dr. Ralph Harry Houghton DDS b. 4 Dec 1899, d. b 2000

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Birthcirca 1899WI, USA, age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1925age 25 and 261
1930 Census1930Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, USA, age 30, doctor, dentist1
1940 Census1940Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, USA, age 40, private practice dentist2
Deathbefore 2000
ParentsDparents born in WI1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kenosha, Kenosha Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2577; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 16B; line 74, dwl 3605-290-329.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4487; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 30-5.

Robert L. Houghton1

M, #82205, b. circa 1929, d. before 2018

Biography

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Birthcirca 1929WI, USA, age 1 3/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census1
Deathbefore 2018

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Kenosha, Kenosha Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2577; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet: 16B; line 74, dwl 3605-290-329.

Walter Elsworth Houghton Jr1,2

M, #82206, b. 15 March 1924

Family: Emma Rosalie Moore b. c 1926, d. 21 Oct 2004

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BirthMar 15, 1924La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageJun 19, 1948Champaign, IL, USA2
1950 US Census1950Champaign, IL, USA, age 26, no occup; she a teacher
Living2004Denver, CO, USA
ResidenceAvon, CO
Frisco, CO
Eagle, CO
Gypsum, CO4
BiographyJun 2, 2012 – Brook Trout Telecom LLC has a location in Denver , CO . Active officers include Walter E . Houghton .
Jun 19, 2012 – Walter E . Houghton is associated with Brook Trout Telecom LLC with the role of Engineer and is located in Denver , CO .
Rosalie M Houghton, Postal Addresses: Possible Relatives: 85 years, Denver , CO 80210 (303) 756-XXXX, Walter E Houghton Gary E Houghton
Delta Phi Fraternity

Houghton Walter E Jr: Democrat

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2579; Enumeration District: 26; Sheet: 5B; line 53, dwl 1908-123-125.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/944922/person/6966054407
  4. [S1392] Intelius, online http://www.intelius.com/

Archibald Wolf1

M, #82207, b. circa 1891

Family: Idabelle Houghton b. Sep 1896

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Birthcirca 1891WI, USA, age 39 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1923age 31 and 251
1930 Census1930Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 39, office clerk; next door to Bertha Wolf, 71, WI, widow1
ParentsSparents born in WI1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 7B; line 64, dwl 1108-135-172.

Helen Wolf1

F, #82208, b. circa 1924

Biography

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Birthcirca 1924WI, USA, age 6 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 7B; line 64, dwl 1108-135-172.

Robert Wolf1

M, #82209, b. circa 1928

Biography

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Birthcirca 1928WI, USA, age 2 in 1930 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 12; Sheet: 7B; line 64, dwl 1108-135-172.

Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #82210, b. circa September 1872

Family: Robert Runge b. Sep 1871

  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Houghton married Robert Runge on circa 1891 mar 19 y in 1910 census.1

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Birthcirca Sep, 1872WI, USA, age 9 in 1880 census; Sept "1882", age 27 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census2
Marriagecirca 1891mar 19 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 28, carpenter3
1910 Census1910Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 40, factory carpenter1

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc Ward 2, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1718; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24; line 90, dwl 531-42-47.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1434; Enumeration District: 70; Page 4, Sheet: 11A; line 32, dwl 37-37.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc Ward 2, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T623 1797; Page: 12B; line 79; dwl 223-260.

Blanche M. Houghton1

F, #82211, b. April 1877

Family: Marichi J. Serles b. Oct 1876

  • Marriage*: Blanche M. Houghton married Marichi J. Serles on circa 1896 mar 14 in 1910 census.2

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BirthApr, 1877WI, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; age 23 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census1
Marriagecirca 1896mar 14 in 1910 census2
Living1952Allis, WI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1434; Enumeration District: 70; Page 4, Sheet: 11A; line 32, dwl 37-37.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ashland Ward 8, Ashland, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1700; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 9; line 66, dwl 600-52-56.

Mable Francis Houghton1,2

F, #82212, b. circa April 1880, d. 1952

Family: Charles A. Allen b. bt 1875 - 1877, d. c 1940

  • Marriage*: Mable Francis Houghton married Charles A. Allen on 1902 mar 8 y in 1910 census.2

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Birthcirca Apr, 1880Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 2/12 in 1880 census; Apr 1880, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census1,2
Marriage1902mar 8 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 33, ship yard laborer3
1920 Census1920Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 45, rail road laborer4
Death19522
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA
Contributn2

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1434; Enumeration District: 70; Page 4, Sheet: 11A; line 32, dwl 37-37.
  2. [S415] E-mail from James Konop, Dec. 23, 2008.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc Ward 4, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1718; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 26; line 20, dwl 1015-372-438.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc Ward 2, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1994; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 99; line 13, dwl 406-383-383.

Winifred Houghton

F, #82213, b. 30 September 1885, d. circa 1966

Family: August Frederick Baeckman b. c 1885, d. 1933

Biography

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BirthSep 30, 1885Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, Sep 1886, age 14 in 1900 census; age 24 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1904mar 6 y in 1910 census2
1920 Census1920Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 35, tailor3
Living1952Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA
Deathcirca 1966Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1797; Enumeration District: 72; Sheet: 1B; line 69, dwl 631-16-17.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 338-358.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 516-338-358.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc Ward 2, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1718; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24; line 12, dwl 516-4-4.

August Frederick Baeckman1

M, #82214, b. circa 1885, d. 1933

Family: Winifred Houghton b. 30 Sep 1885, d. c 1966

Biography

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Birthcirca 1885WI, USA, age 35 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1904mar 6 y in 1910 census1
Occupation1910dept. store tailor
1920 Census1920Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 35, tailor2
Death1933
ParentsSAugust Baeckman; parents born in Hanover, Germany; he immigrated to US1

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 338-358.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 516-338-358.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc Ward 2, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1718; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24; line 12, dwl 516-4-4.

Bernard Baeckman

M, #82215, b. circa 1905

Biography

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Birthcirca 1905WI, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census1
Living1966Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 338-358.

Irene Baeckman

F, #82216, b. circa 1907

Biography

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Birthcirca 1907WI, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census1
Living1966Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 338-358.

Elmer Baeckman1

M, #82217, b. circa 1910

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Birthcirca 1910WI, USA, age 6/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census1

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 1994; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 15, dwl 338-358.

Esther (?)1

F, #82218, b. circa 1900

Family: Roy Francis Houghton b. 28 Aug 1899, d. 1942

Biography

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Birthcirca 1900WI, USA, age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1921age 22 and 211
1930 Census1930Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 31, plumber for contract1
1940 Census1940Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 41, retail tire shop repair service2
ParentsDparents born in WI1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 13; Sheet: 12B; line 55, dwl 183-274.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4494; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-15.

Lorie Houghton1

F, #82219, b. circa 1925

Biography

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Birthcirca 1925WI, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 13; Sheet: 12B; line 55, dwl 183-274.

Leona Selch

F, #82220, b. circa 1909, d. before 2005

Family: Clarence F. Houghton b. c 1906, d. b 2005

Biography

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Birthcirca 1909WI, USA, age 21 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1929age 23 and 211
1930 Census1930Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 241
1940 Census1940Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, USA, age 34, newspaper photo engraver2
Deathbefore 2005
ParentsDfather born in Germany, mother born in WI1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 17; Page 115, Sheet: 7A; line 85, dwl 426-7-8.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4494; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-12.

Yvonne L. Houghton1

F, #82221, b. circa 1922

Biography

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Birthcirca 1922WI, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 18; Page 149, Sheet: 21A; line 2, dwl 633-394-463.

Walter Houghton Jr1

M, #82222, b. circa 1927

Biography

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Birthcirca 1927WI, USA, age 2 9/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2581; Enumeration District: 18; Page 149, Sheet: 21A; line 2, dwl 633-394-463.

Helen P. (?)1

F, #82223, b. 14 December 1886, d. 1 September 1976

Family: Guy Patrick Houghton b. 5 Dec 1889, d. 19 Mar 1959

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BirthDec 14, 1886Rochester, MN, USA, age 35 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1930age 35 and 351
1930 Census1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 35 , dept. store radio buyer1
DeathSep 1, 1976King, WI, USA
ParentsDparents born in MN1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2585; Enumeration District: 27; Page 273, Sheet: 17A; line 27, dwl 12.

Maud Houghton1

F, #82224, b. circa 1875

Biography

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Birthcirca 1875WI, USA, age 55 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 55, widow1
ParentsDparents born in England1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2586; Enumeration District: 42; Sheet: 12B; line 97, dwl 236-9-81.

George H. Houghton1

M, #82225, b. circa 1903

Family: Mamie (?) b. c 1901

  • Marriage*: George H. Houghton married Mamie (?) on circa 1927 age 25 and 26.2

Biography

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Birthcirca 1903MN, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1927age 25 and 262
1930 Census1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 28, ventilation company sheet metal worker2
1940 Census1940Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 38, steel company worker; and niece Harriet Collins, 18, MN3
ParentsSparents born in USA2

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_706; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 209; line 97.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2588; Enumeration District: 268; Page 12, Sheet: 15A; line 30, dwl 700-5-8.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4547; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 72-156.

Mamie (?)1,2

F, #82226, b. circa 1901

Family: George H. Houghton b. c 1903

Biography

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Birthcirca 1901MN, USA, age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1927age 25 and 261
1930 Census1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 28, ventilation company sheet metal worker1
1940 Census1940Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 38, steel company worker; and niece Harriet Collins, 18, MN2
ParentsDparents born in MN1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2588; Enumeration District: 268; Page 12, Sheet: 15A; line 30, dwl 700-5-8.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4547; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 72-156.

Charlotte Marjorie Bleyer1,2

F, #82227, b. 2 June 1893, d. 11 July 1976

Family: Richard Donald Houghton b. 6 Jun 1894, d. 11 Jan 1974

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BirthJun 2, 1893Milwaukee, WI, USA, age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census; Thurber Hx: 1-20-18941,3,4
MarriageJun 10, 1917Milwaukee, WI, USA, age 23 and 231,4
1930 Census1930Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 36, division manager, steel parts mfg1
1940 Census1940Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 46, machinery company service manager5
BurialForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI, USA3
DeathJul 11, 1976Cedarburg, Ozaukee Co., WI, USA3
ParentsDHerman Bleyer and Isora Jane Morehouse; (father born in NY, mother born in NY1
BiographyShe was always called Marjorie. She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing. She sang in Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas produced by the Shorewood Opportunity School and sang in church choirs in Shorewood and Cambria. Marjorie was a secretary and met her future husband at her place of work.3

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. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.
  3. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. 210.
  4. [S1470] Helen Hicks Kilfoy, Hicks Thurber Family Hx Addendum, p. 104.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Shorewood, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4501; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 40-46; line 63, dwl 3838.

Barbara Jane Houghton1,2

F, #82228, b. 27 May 1921

Family: Richard Keith Hart b. 3 Apr 1920

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BirthMay 27, 1921Milwaukee, WI, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageSep 18, 1943Milwaukee, WI, USA4,3
ResidenceJun, 2006Satellite, FL, USA4
BiographyShe graduated from Shorewood High School in 1939. Barbara joined the Glee Club in High School and had a lead part in an op.eretta. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Extension Division for two years. She then attended a Secretarial School . She became a secretary for MGM in Milwaukee and then worked for Universal Studios in New York City as a secretary and an office manager.3

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. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. 216.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.

Richard Donald Houghton1,2

M, #82229, b. 31 August 1923, d. 20 November 1995

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BirthAug 31, 1923Oshkosh, WI, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1,3
Mil. Serv.In World War II he served as Cpl. in the Specialized Training
Program of the Army.
Residence
DeathNov 20, 1995Milwaukee, WI, USA4,3
BiographyRichard graduated from Shorewood High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Millwaukee and his Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was an instructor in Arts at the Milwaukee State Teachers College during the summer session of 1948. After graduation from UW- Madison, he was curator of exhibits at the State Historical Society in Madison. In World War II he served as Cpl. in the Specialized Training Program of the Army. In 1950 and 1952 he had pieces ofhis art shown in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. From 1953 to 1956 Richard was the Art Librarian at the Charles Allis Art Library, 1630 E. Royal Place, Milwaukee. On July of 1953 he had a one-man show of paintings and graphics at the Memorial Union on the UW-Madison Campus. Richard moved to Washington D.C. where he was an illustrator for the National Park Service and the Department of Agriculture. He was Art Director of the Department of Rural Electrification at the time of his retirement from the United States Government Service in 1983. He made his home in the east, living in Arlington, Virginia, until his illness of Leukemia brought him back to his native state of Wisconsin.3

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. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. 222.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.

Robert Grant Houghton1,2

M, #82230, b. 3 July 1926, d. 21 December 2016

Family: Mary Beth Knobloch b. 9 Sep 1934

Biography

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BirthJul 3, 1926Milwaukee, WI, USA, age 3 8/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census1,3
Mil. Serv.1944Navy during World War II from July 10, 1944 to August 4,
1946 as a Motor Machinist, 3rd class, in the Pacific Theatre
Research1944
MarriageAug 25, 19563,4
ResidenceJun, 2006Cedarburg, Ozaukee Co., WI, USA3
DeathDec 21, 2016
ObituaryJan 1, 2017Houghton, Robert Grant Age 90, passed away on Wed., Dec 21, 2016. He was born to Richard and Marjorie (nee Bleyer) Houghton on July 3, 1926 in Milwaukee. Bob married Mary Beth Knobloch in 1956 and together they had three children. A Memorial Service will be held at Cedarburg Community United Methodist Church (W68N563 Evergreen Blvd, Cedarburg, WI) on Wed., Jan 4, at 1 PM with Rev. Dr. David Blackmer presiding. Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 1, 20175
BiographyBob attended Atwater Grade School in Shorewood and graduated from Shorewood High School in 1944 where he was active in art, band, football and track. Bob was in the Navy during World War II from July 10, 1944 to August 4, 1946 as a Motor Machinist, 3rd class, in the Pacific Theatre. After the war he graduated from the Layton Art School and took Technical courses at Milw. Technical College. He worked as a draftsman for his father's company, the Rio Pump Co.and continued when it was sold to Chrysler Marine Division, now Harley Davidson where he worked until he retired in 1992. He volunteers at the River Edge Nature Center and acts as tour guide for Harley Davidson Bob married Mary Beth Knoblock (RIN # 783) on August 25, 1956. Mary was born September 9, 1934 in Milwaukee. She is the daughter of Le Verne and Mildred Knobloch. Mary received a Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education Degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1957. She taught second grade at the Grafton Elementary School from 1957-9.4

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. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.
  4. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. 225.
  5. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx