Della M. Houghton1

F, #83161, b. February 1894

Biography

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BirthFeb, 1894IL, USA, age 6 in 1900 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, De Kalb Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet 16B; line 54, dwl 832-335-352.

Mildred K. Houghton1

F, #83162, b. March 1897

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMar, 1897IL, USA, age 3 in 1900 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , De Kalb, De Kalb Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 5; Sheet 16B; line 54, dwl 832-335-352.

George Smith Houghton1,2

M, #83163, b. May 1868, d. 8 June 1944

Family: Caroline Edna Nicholson b. Apr 1871

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay, 1868Aurora, Kane Co., IL, USA, age 32 in 1900 census; age 41 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1930 census; age 71 in 1940 census1,4
MarriageSep 10, 1890Kane Co., IL, USA, Lic. 71325
1900 Census1900Evanston, Cook Co., IL, USA1
1910 Census1910Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, age 41, apartment house manager6
ResidenceSep 12, 1918Seattle, King Co., WA, USA2
1920 Census1920Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, age 51, auto supply tire shop7
1930 Census1930Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, age 61, juvenile detention home janitor8
1940 Census1940Seattle, King Co., WA, USA, age 71, juvenile detention building superintendent9
DeathJun 8, 1944Seattle, King Co., WA, USA4
ParentsSfather born in NY, mother born in IL1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Evanston, Ward 4, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 273; Enumeration District: 1158; Sheet: 19B; line 76, dwl 716-295-350.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1991889.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/62731263/person/36097032491
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/62731263/person/36097032398
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Seattle Ward 9, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1661; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 17;
    line 47, dwl 4119-77-92.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1926; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 132; line 36, dwl 153-98-118.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: 2499; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0153; Image: 940.0; FHL microfilm: 2342233.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T627_4379; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 40-184.

Caud Houghton1

M, #83164, b. January 1888

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthJan, 1888IL, USA, age 12 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Asylum for Feeble Minded Children, Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, USA, age 121
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Lincoln, Logan Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 43; Sheet: 12A; line 10.

Charles Houghton1

M, #83165, b. May 1837

Family: Minnie M. (?) b. Jul 1850

  • Marriage*: Charles Houghton married Minnie M. (?) on circa 1882 mar 18 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
BirthMay, 1837England, age 63 in 1900 census1
Immigration18551
Marriagecirca 1882mar 18 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900New Trier, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 63, carpenter; no children1
ParentsSparents born in England1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Trier, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 1172; Sheet: 4A; line 16, dwl 55-57.

Minnie M. (?)1

F, #83166, b. July 1850

Family: Charles Houghton b. May 1837

  • Marriage*: Minnie M. (?) married Charles Houghton on circa 1882 mar 18 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthJul, 1850NY, USA, age 49 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1882mar 18 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900New Trier, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 63, carpenter; no children1
ParentsDfather born in Australia, mother born in NY1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , New Trier, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 1172; Sheet: 4A; line 16, dwl 55-57.

John Houghton1

M, #83167, b. April 1884

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr, 1884IL, USA, age 16 in 1900 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Towanda, McLean Co., Illinois; Roll: T623; Enumeration District: 120; Sheet: 6A; line 3, dwl 111-111.

Eleanor Louise Mansfield1

F, #83168, b. 12 December 1906, d. 9 November 2005

Family: Paul Cyrus Bullard Houghton b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 21 Jul 1985

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthDec 12, 1906Wallingford, CT, USA, age 23 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census2
MarriageAug 27, 1928Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, he age 29, she 221
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 31, Los Angeles patrolman1
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 41, police dept., police officer3
1950 US Census1950Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, USA, age 51, farming
DeathNov 9, 2005Lassen House Memory Care Community, Red Bluff, CA, USA, age 982
ObituaryNov 18, 2005Red Bluff, CA, USA, ELEANOR HOUGHTON
Red Bluff - Eleanor Louise Houghton, 98, entered into the next phase of her spiritual journey on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Lassen House Memory Care Community, Red Bluff. Committal services will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery at 10:00 am, Thursday, December 1, 2005. In honor of Eleanor a memorial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 1, 2005 in the Sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church of Red Bluff. The Rev. Graham J. Baird, Interim Pastor of the Church will officiate.
Born, Eleanor Louise Mansfield, December 12, 1906 in Wallingford, Comm., at a young age she moved to Colton, CA and later to Ontario, CA where Eleanor graduated from Chaffey High School, Class of 1925. Following her marriage to Paul C.B. Houghton, they lived in Los Angeles, CA. In September 1947 the family, including two daughters moved to West of Proberta, CA and for two years farmed 80 acres. Subsequently the family relocated in Red Bluff. Eleanor was an accomplished seamstress and was involved with many activities during her lifetime. The following gave her much enjoyment: Member of The Westwood Congregational Church, Sunday School Superintendent and member of the choir, Westwood Elementary School P.T.A., and Los Angeles Camp Fire Girls District Chairman. All the before mentioned took place in Los Angeles, CA. In Red Bluff she was a twenty year member of the Presbyterian Church, jointly owned with her husband the Red Bluff Sewing Center, an active participant of the Camp Fire Girls program and member of the Red Bluff Women's Club. She served on The 1975 Grand Jury. Eleanor also had a short career in clerking, first with J.C. Penney in the Yardage department located in the basement on Walnut Street and transferring to the new location on Main Street. Also included Knowles Bakery and Quality Fabrics located across from the Red Bluff Post Office. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Paul of 57 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Eunice Hetzel of Fallbrook, CA, daughter, Lenore and husband James R. Howell, and Patricia and husband Don Rose, grandchildren Brinda and husband Russ Whipple, Pamela and husband Bruce Maret, James P. Howell and life partner Kathy Brady, Lori Miles and husband Larry Ball, Greg and wife Linda Rose, greatgrandchildren Misty and husband Bernie Villavicencio, Kristi and husband Scott Gadbois, Nicole and Katie Maret, Celia and Breanna Rose, Matthew and Gregory Miles, Laurie Ball and Ashley and Travis Whipple. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and cousins. Eleanor was proud of and loved each of her family members. Eleanor's wishes were, in lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to the Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 246, Red Bluff, CA 96080 or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 1425 Vista Way, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is handling the arrangements.2
BurialDec 1, 2005Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, CA, USA2
ParentsDparents born in CT1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California; Enumeration District: 19-501; Sheet: 3B; line 95, dwl 1039-67-69.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Eleanor Louise Houghton - Daily News (Nov/18/2005).
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_407; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 60-224; line 44, dwl 2019.
  4. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 1 Apr 1933; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  5. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 2 Aug 1935; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Leonore Aida Houghton1

F, #83169, b. 1 April 1933

Family: James Ralph Howell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthApr 1, 1933Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 7 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageApr 11, 1952Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, USA1
Living2005
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Eleanor Louise Houghton - Daily News (Nov/18/2005).
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 1 Apr 1933; Birth County: Los Angeles.

James Ralph Howell1

M, #83170

Family: Leonore Aida Houghton b. 1 Apr 1933

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
MarriageApr 11, 1952Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Eleanor Louise Houghton - Daily News (Nov/18/2005).

Patricia M. Houghton1,2

F, #83171, b. 2 August 1935

Family: Don Rose b. c 1932

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthAug 2, 1935Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 5 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageAug 31, 1957Tehama Co., CA, USA1
Living2005
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Eleanor Louise Houghton - Daily News (Nov/18/2005).
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 2 Aug 1935; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Don Rose1

M, #83172, b. circa 1932

Family: Patricia M. Houghton b. 2 Aug 1935

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1932
MarriageAug 31, 1957Tehama Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Eleanor Louise Houghton - Daily News (Nov/18/2005).

James P. Howell1

M, #83173

Family: Kathy Brady

  • Partner*: James P. Howell was the life partner of Kathy Brady.1

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
Partner1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Eleanor Louise Houghton - Daily News (Nov/18/2005).

Kathy Brady1

F, #83174

Family: James P. Howell

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Partner1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Eleanor Louise Houghton - Daily News (Nov/18/2005).

Luke Daniel Houghton1

M, #83175, b. 15 May 1981, d. 12 November 2005

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthMay 15, 1981Vernal, UT, USA1
Mil. EnlsU.S. Marine Corps. He went to Iraq and fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Research
DeathNov 12, 2005Kempner, TX, USA, age 24, at his residence1
ObituaryNov 18, 2005TX, USA, Lampasas Dispatch Record:
Luke Daniel Houghton, 24, of Kempner died Nov. 12, 2005, at his residence.
His body was cremated and transported to Utah where a funeral service will be held with full military honors.
Mr. Houston [sic] was born May 15, 1981, in Vernal, Utah, to T.R. and Jana Gray Houghton.
He graduated early from high school in Vernal and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Houghton went to Iraq and fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
After being honorably discharged, Houghton was a firefighter at Fort Hood.
He is survived by his parents of Vernal; a sister, Alanea Houghton, of Vernal; two brothers, Justin Jacobsen, stationed at Camp LeJeune, and Gabriel Houghton, of Vernal.
Arrangements by Chisholm's Family Funeral Home in Copperas Cove.1
BurialUT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lampasas Dispatch Record.

T. R. Houghton1

M, #83176

Family: Jana Gray

  • Marriage*: T. R. Houghton married Jana Gray.

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Marriage
ResidenceNov, 2005Vernal, UT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lampasas Dispatch Record.

Jana Gray1

F, #83177

Family: T. R. Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage
ResidenceNov, 2005Vernal, UT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lampasas Dispatch Record.

Alanea Houghton1

F, #83178

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
ResidenceNov, 2005Vernal, UT, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lampasas Dispatch Record.

Justin Jacobsen1

M, #83179

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
Mil. EnlsNov, 2005Camp LeJeune, NC, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lampasas Dispatch Record.

Gabriel Houghton1

M, #83180

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
ResearchNov, 2005Vernal, UT, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lampasas Dispatch Record.

Olin Barker Houghton1

M, #83181, b. 4 January 1925, d. 25 October 2005

Family 1: Elizabeth Anne Doele

Family 2:

Family 3: Margaret M. Musterman

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
NotableY
BirthJan 4, 1925Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census2,3
Mil. Enls1943enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served as a ball turret gunner in a B-24 stationed in Italy. He survived a plane crash in Italy, was MIA until he escaped down the Po River in October 1944. Six weeks later over Austria, Staff Sgt. Houghton parachuted from a disabled B-24, was captured and became a POW in Stalag Luft I, which was liberated when WWII ended.1
GraduationBowdoin College, Brunswick, Cumberland Co., NH, USA
Research1943
NoteDec 11, 1944Name: Olin B Houghton Race: White Report Date: 11 Dec 1944 Latest Report Date: 12 Jun 1945 Grade: Staff Sergeant Grade Notes: Major or Asst. superintendent of nurses or Director of nurses or Director of dietitians or Director of physical therapy aides or Staff Sergeant or Technician 3d Grade or Lt. Commander or Petty Officer, 2nd Class Service Branch: Army Arm or Service: Air Corps Arm or Service Code: Air Corps Organization Type: Heavy Bomber Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System Area Served: North African Theatre Detaining Country: Germany Camp: 032 Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated Report Source: Individual has been reported through sources considered official.4
NotableGermany, POW Camp: Stalag Luft One
Name of POW: Olin Barker Houghton
City, State, Zip: Tucson, AZ
Sent: 6.04 PM - 5/26 2003

Olin Barker Houghton spent 5 months at Stalag Luft 1. He was from Massachusetts and with the 304 Wing, 457th Group, 747th Squad. He can't remember which part of the Camp he was housed in and his name is not included in any of the published lists. His nickname was "woof".
Education1949ME, USA, Bowdoin College
EngagementAug 5, 19515
Mar 21
ResidenceHarwich, MA, USA
DeathOct 25, 2005Tucson, AZ, USA, age 80, of pulmonary edema/congestive heart failure.1
ObituaryNov 17, 2005Hyannis, MA, USA, Olin B. Houghton, 80
Former teacher, education consultant; WWII veteran
TUCSON, Ariz. - Olin Barker Houghton, 80, formerly of Harwich, died Oct. 25 of pulmonary edema/congestive heart failure.
He was the husband of Margaret M. (Musterman) Houghton.
Mr. Houghton was born in Boston and educated in Wellesley. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1943 and served as a ball-turret gunner in a B-24 in Italy, where he survived a plane crash and was MIA until escaping down the Po River in 1944.
Six weeks later, he was captured as a POW after parachuting from a disabled B-24. He was liberated at the end of World War II.
Mr. Houghton was a graduate of Bowdoin College in Maine and earned degrees in education and special education from Florida State University and the University of Oregon.
He was an English teacher at Chatham High School in the 1960s, and an education consultant for SRA from 1967 to 1980. He also taught special education in Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, in the 1980s.
He loved the outdoors, the Red Sox and the Arizona Wildcats. He left behind a gallery of photographs of his journeys.
Besides his wife, survivors include four daughters, Christina Kemprecos of Dennisport, Perrianne Houghton of Rio Rancho, N.M., Toni Houghton of Marstons Mills and Julie Houghton of Fairbanks, Alaska; a stepson, Rick Bond of San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Pamela DeMauro of Hickory, N.C; two brothers, Bruce and Geoffrey Houghton, both of Tampa, Fla; his former wife, Anne D. Curran of Harwich; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were in Tucson. An additional gathering will be next year on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Memorial donations may be made to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Attn: Development Department, 2021 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743; or to Class of 1949 of Bowdoin College, Development Office, 4100 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011.1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; Enumeration District: 9-381; Sheet: 7A; line 44, dwl 36-149-155.
  3. [S1542] Unknown name of person, Birth, Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. (2013).
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Prisoners of War, 1941-1946.
  5. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.

Margaret M. Musterman1

F, #83182

Family: Olin Barker Houghton b. 4 Jan 1925, d. 25 Oct 2005

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Mar 21
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.

Christina Houghton1

F, #83183

Family: (?) Kemprecos

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1
Marriage1
ResidenceNov, 2005Dennisport, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.

(?) Kemprecos1

M, #83184

Family: Christina Houghton

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.

Perrianne Houghton1

F, #83185

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
ResidenceNov, 2005Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.

Toni Houghton

F, #83186

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth
ResidenceNov, 2005Marstons Mills, MA, USA
Pedigree

Julie Houghton1

F, #83187

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birth1
ResidenceNov, 2005Fairbanks, AK, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.

Annie D. Curran1

F, #83188

Family: Olin Barker Houghton b. 4 Jan 1925, d. 25 Oct 2005

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
Birth1
Marriage1
ResidenceNov, 2005Harwich, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.

Geoffrey Houghton1

M, #83189, b. circa 1932

Biography

Corresponded with authorN
A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Birthcirca 1932MA, USA, age 8 in 1940 census1
ResidenceNov, 2005Tampa, FL, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, Nov. 17, 2005.

Harriet M. Houghton1

F, #83190, b. February 1852

Family 1:

Family 2: William E. Pierce b. Aug 1852

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectN
Corresponded with authorN
BirthFeb, 1852IL, USA, age 48 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 18841
1900 Census1900Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 47, superintendent pack comp.1
ParentsDfather born in PA, mother born in IL1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Ward 10, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 280; Sheet: 5A; line 28, dwl 881-54-90.