Houghton Surname Project

Luther Leonard Houghton¹

M, #99451, b. 24 August 1874, d. 8 October 1877

Father*: James Warren Houghton¹ b. 6 Dec 1842, d. 17 Apr 1929
Mother*: Lydia Jane Ware¹ b. 2 May 1852, d. 12 Feb 1932

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Birth

Aug 24, 1874

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA¹

Death

Oct 8, 1877

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…

John Lane¹

M, #99452, b. circa 1804, d. 22 September 1878

Family: Elizabeth Sanford b. 15 Apr 1804, d. 28 Apr 1894

Marriage*: John Lane married Elizabeth Sanford on 1854 at Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA.¹

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Birth

circa 1804

NY, USA, age 66 in 1870 census¹

Marriage

1854

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA¹

1860 Census

1860

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 55, farmer²

Death

Sep 22, 1878

Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…
[S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Cohoctah, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: M653_552; Page: 337, sheet 95, line 15, dwl 709-700.

Dianna Biglow¹

F, #99453, b. circa 1819, d. 5 July 1864

Family: William M. Houghton b. c 1830, d. 15 Dec 1864

Marriage*: Dianna Biglow married William M. Houghton, son of Luther Houghton and Elizabeth Sanford, on 1856.¹

Sylvester L. Houghton+ b. 18 Sep 1859
Emma S. A. Houghton+ b. 4 May 1864, d. b 1930

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Birth

circa 1819

OH, USA¹

Marriage

Unknown Bigelow

Diana Bigelow
1844 – 1931

Alfred Bigelow
1848 –

Marriage

1856

Death

Jul 5, 1864

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…

(?) Higgins¹

M, #99454

Family: Edna Houghton b. 8 Oct 1891

Marriage*: (?) Higgins married Edna Houghton, daughter of Sylvester L. Houghton and Ellen C. Downer.¹

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Marriage

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Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…

(?) Codell¹

M, #99455

Family: Ruby Houghton b. c 1910

Marriage*: (?) Codell married Ruby Houghton, daughter of Sylvester L. Houghton and Ellen C. Downer.¹

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Marriage

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[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…

Diana Houghton¹

F, #99456, b. 28 March 1844, d. circa 1931

Family: Lester Newman b. 25 Nov 1839, d. c 1894

Marriage*: Diana Houghton married Lester Newman.¹

May Newman² b. c 1878

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Birth

Mar 28, 1844

Milan, OH, USA, age 36 in 1880 census¹

Marriage

Death

circa 1931

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA¹

Research

sister

Research

Milan, OH, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 267C; Enumeration District: 412; line 33, dwl 48-49.

Lester Newman¹

M, #99457, b. 25 November 1839, d. circa 1894

Family: Diana Houghton b. 28 Mar 1844, d. c 1931

Marriage*: Lester Newman married Diana Houghton.¹

May Newman² b. c 1878

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Birth

Nov 25, 1839

PA, USA, age 41 in 1880 census¹

Marriage

1880 Census

1880

Vassar, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 41, farmer; and father Johnathan Newman, 65, carpenter, PA, CT, CT; and sister in law, Emma Houghton, 16, MI, NY, NY²

Death

circa 1894

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA

ParentsS

Johnathan Newman, parents born in PA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/i/m/…
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Vassar, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 267C; Enumeration District: 412; line 33, dwl 48-49.

Robert James Houghton¹

M, #99458, b. circa 1937, d. 27 August 2010

Father*: Sylvester Eugene Houghton¹ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. Sep 1966
Mother*: Elsie Overly¹ b. c 1900

Family: Jacqueline Eggleston b. c 1936

Marriage*: Robert James Houghton married Jacqueline Eggleston.¹

Keith Allen Houghton¹ b. c 1965
Calvin R. Houghton¹ b. c 1967

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Birth

circa 1937

Ensley Center, MI, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Aug 27, 2010

Cedar Springs, MI, USA¹

Obituary

Aug 29, 2010

Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Robert Houghton
HOUGHTON Cedar Springs Mr. Robert Houghton, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 27, 2010. He grew up on the family farm in Ensley Center, was the youngest of 12 children, and loved every minute of growing up on the farm. After a November fire at the farm, Bob went to work at W.W.W., retiring after 31.8 years. Since 1960 Bob and Jackie have been members of First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs where Bob served as Deacon. After leaving W.W.W., Bob worked at Cedar Springs Public Schools as a Junior High Custodian. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Jacqueline Eggleston; children, Keith and Samantha Houghton and Calvin Houghton; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchild; brothers and sisters, Mrs. Donna Groenke, Milo "Mike" and Dorothy Houghton, Lloyd and Mazel Houghton, Gaylord and Pat Houghton; sister-in-law, Mrs. Lois Houghton; brother-in-law, J.C. Nielsen; several nieces and nephews; Jackie's family, Donald and Myrne Eggleston, Mrs. Donna Kossen, Melvin and Mary Eggleston, and Mary Kay and Charles Doane. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, Francis, LaVern, Theodore, and sister, June. The Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ for Mr. Houghton will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs with Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Memorial Fund at First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Pederson Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com

Published in Grand Rapids Press on August 29, 2010¹

Burial

Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Jacqueline Eggleston¹

F, #99459, b. circa 1936

Family: Robert James Houghton b. c 1937, d. 27 Aug 2010

Marriage*: Jacqueline Eggleston married Robert James Houghton, son of Sylvester Eugene Houghton and Elsie Overly.¹

Keith Allen Houghton¹ b. c 1965
Calvin R. Houghton¹ b. c 1967

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Birth

circa 1936

Marriage

Living

2010

Cedar Springs, MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Keith Allen Houghton¹

M, #99460, b. circa 1965

Father*: Robert James Houghton¹ b. c 1937, d. 27 Aug 2010
Mother*: Jacqueline Eggleston¹ b. c 1936

Family: Samantha (?)

Marriage*: Keith Allen Houghton married Samantha (?)¹

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Birth

circa 1965

MI, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Samantha (?)¹

F, #99461

Family: Keith Allen Houghton b. c 1965

Marriage*: Samantha (?) married Keith Allen Houghton, son of Robert James Houghton and Jacqueline Eggleston.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Living

2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Calvin R. Houghton¹

M, #99462, b. circa 1967

Father*: Robert James Houghton¹ b. c 1937, d. 27 Aug 2010
Mother*: Jacqueline Eggleston¹ b. c 1936

Biography

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Birth

circa 1967

MI, USA¹

Living

2010

MI, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Donna Houghton¹

F, #99463

Father*: Sylvester Eugene Houghton¹ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. Sep 1966
Mother*: Elsie Overly¹ b. c 1900

Family: (?) Groenke

Marriage*: Donna Houghton married (?) Groenke.¹

Biography

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Birth

Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

(?) Groenke¹

M, #99464

Family: Donna Houghton

Marriage*: (?) Groenke married Donna Houghton, daughter of Sylvester Eugene Houghton and Elsie Overly.¹

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Marriage

Living

2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Dorothy June Wesche¹

F, #99465

Family: Milo Houghton b. c 1925, d. 7 Oct 2016

Marriage*: Dorothy June Wesche married Milo Houghton, son of Sylvester Eugene Houghton and Elsie Overly.¹

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1950 US Census

1950

Ensley, MI, USA, age 24, farm helper; next door to father

Marriage

Living

2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Lloyd Houghton¹

M, #99466, b. circa 1935

Father*: Sylvester Eugene Houghton¹ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. Sep 1966
Mother*: Elsie Overly¹ b. c 1900

Family: Mazel (?)

Marriage*: Lloyd Houghton married Mazel (?)¹

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Birth

circa 1935

Ensley, MI, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Mazel (?)¹

F, #99467

Family: Lloyd Houghton b. c 1935

Marriage*: Mazel (?) married Lloyd Houghton, son of Sylvester Eugene Houghton and Elsie Overly.¹

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Gaylord K. Houghton¹

M, #99468, b. 31 July 1930, d. 1 July 2017

Father*: Sylvester Eugene Houghton¹ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. Sep 1966
Mother*: Elsie Overly¹ b. c 1900

Family: Patricia Packard

Marriage*: Gaylord K. Houghton married Patricia Packard.¹

Joy L. Houghton b. 1956, d. 1957
Gaylord Houghton b. 14 Mar 1959, d. 18 Aug 2020

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Birth

Jul 31, 1930

Ensley, MI, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Jul 1, 2017

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Patricia Packard¹

F, #99469

Family: Gaylord K. Houghton b. 31 Jul 1930, d. 1 Jul 2017

Marriage*: Patricia Packard married Gaylord K. Houghton, son of Sylvester Eugene Houghton and Elsie Overly.¹

Joy L. Houghton b. 1956, d. 1957
Gaylord Houghton b. 14 Mar 1959, d. 18 Aug 2020

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

LaVern Houghton¹

M, #99470, b. circa 1932, d. before 2010

Father*: Sylvester Eugene Houghton¹ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. Sep 1966
Mother*: Elsie Overly¹ b. c 1900

Biography

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Birth

circa 1932

Ensley, MI, USA¹

Death

before 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

June Houghton¹

F, #99471, d. before 2010

Father*: Sylvester Eugene Houghton¹ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. Sep 1966
Mother*: Elsie Overly¹ b. c 1900

Biography

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Birth

Ensley, MI, USA¹

Death

before 2010

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

George W. Jones¹

M, #99473

Family: Caroline Brown b. 18 Feb 1844

Marriage*: George W. Jones married Caroline Brown, daughter of Ira Henry Messman Brown and Amelia Houghton.¹

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 311.

Henry E. Brown¹

M, #99474, b. 21 November 1846

Father*: Ira Henry Messman Brown¹ b. c 24 Aug 1815, d. 27 Apr 1880
Mother*: Amelia Houghton¹ b. 7 Sep 1823, d. 24 Jun 1898

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Birth

Nov 21, 1846

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 311.

Nellie Hardy¹

F, #99475

Family: Ezra Francis Brown b. 6 May 1848

Marriage*: Nellie Hardy married Ezra Francis Brown, son of Ira Henry Messman Brown and Amelia Houghton, on Nov 20, 1870.¹

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Marriage

Nov 20, 1870

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 311.

William F. Conant¹

M, #99476, d. 21 August 1882

Family: Mary Houghton d. 1884

Marriage*: William F. Conant married Mary Houghton his 2nd wife.¹

Arthur Conant¹

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Marriage

his 2nd wife¹

Death

Aug 21, 1882

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

ParentsS

Josiah Conant¹

Biography

William F. Conant, s. of Josiah, m. Mary A. Burdett of Clinton; she d. June 30, 1855; he m., 2d, Mary Houghton of Bolton; they left one child, Arthur; he lived on the place now owned by Zoheth B. Woodbury; built that house; he was a good millwright and put in many water wheels. He d. Aug. 21, 1882; Mary, wid., d. in Pawtucket, R. I., 1884.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 329.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #99477, d. 1884

Family: William F. Conant d. 21 Aug 1882

Marriage*: Mary Houghton married William F. Conant his 2nd wife.¹

Arthur Conant¹

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Origin

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Marriage

his 2nd wife¹

Death

1884

Pawtucket, RI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 329.

Arthur Conant¹

M, #99478

Father*: William F. Conant¹ d. 21 Aug 1882
Mother*: Mary Houghton¹ d. 1884

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Birth

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 329.

Samuel Morse Haynes¹

M, #99479, b. 24 February 1832

Family: Julia A. Houghton

Marriage*: Samuel Morse Haynes married Julia A. Houghton, daughter of Stephen Houghton and Julia A. Houghton, on Mar 26, 1856 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹

Anna B. Haynes² b. 14 Sep 1857
Olive Haynes² b. 3 Dec 1859

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Birth

Feb 24, 1832

Wayland, MA, USA¹

Marriage

Mar 26, 1856

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Mil. Enls

in Co. F, 13th Regt., and when his term of service expired he re-enlisted in Co. F, 59th Regt; was wounded Sept. 30, 1862, in the battle of Poplar Grove Church, from the effects of which he lost a leg.²

Immigration

1862

Berlin, Worcester Co., MA, USA²

Biography

in Bolton March 26, 1856; he enlisted in Co. F, 13th Regt., and when his term of service expired he re-enlisted in Co. F, 59th Regt; was wounded Sept. 30, 1862, in the battle of Poplar Grove Church, from the effects of which he lost a leg. The family came to Berlin in 1862, and a few years later he bought the Joshua Johnson farm in South Berlin; later he purchased the blacksmith shop and business in Carterville, living in the Fuller house; in 1883 he removed to Hudson. Children: Anna, b. Sept. 14, 1857; Olive, b. Dec. 3, 1859; both the children were born in Bolton, from which town they came to Berlin.¹

ParentsS

Emory Haynes

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 380.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 381.

Julia A. Houghton¹

F, #99480

Father*: Stephen Houghton^1,2 b. 13 Nov 1799, d. 3 Dec 1866
Mother*: Julia A. Houghton² b. 22 Sep 1805, d. 12 Mar 1884

Family: Samuel Morse Haynes b. 24 Feb 1832

Marriage*: Julia A. Houghton married Samuel Morse Haynes on Mar 26, 1856 at Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA.¹

Anna B. Haynes³ b. 14 Sep 1857
Olive Haynes³ b. 3 Dec 1859

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Birth

Marriage

Mar 26, 1856

Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 380.
[S16] CJV opinion.
[S448] Rev. William A. Houghton, Berlin MA Hx - W. A. Houghton, p. 381.