Houghton Surname Project

Joseph Cornell¹

M, #103681, b. September 1836

Family: Ida Carter b. Oct 1857

Marriage*: Joseph Cornell married Ida Carter, daughter of Erastus Carter and Frances M. Houghton, on circa 1879.¹

Hesper Cornell¹ b. Jul 1886
Clifton Cornell¹ b. Nov 1887

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1836

Canada, age 64 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1879

ParentsS

parents born in Canada¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: 713; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 88; FHL microfilm: 1240713; line 76, dwl 253-269.

Hesper Cornell¹

M, #103682, b. July 1886

Father*: Joseph Cornell¹ b. Sep 1836
Mother*: Ida Carter¹ b. Oct 1857

Biography

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Birth

Jul, 1886

MI, USA, age 14 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: 713; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 88; FHL microfilm: 1240713; line 76, dwl 253-269.

Clifton Cornell¹

M, #103683, b. November 1887

Father*: Joseph Cornell¹ b. Sep 1836
Mother*: Ida Carter¹ b. Oct 1857

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Birth

Nov, 1887

MI, USA, age 58 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: 713; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 88; FHL microfilm: 1240713; line 76, dwl 253-269.

Rachel (?)¹

F, #103684, b. February 1835

Family: Josh Haughton b. Jan 1846

Marriage*: Rachel (?) married Josh Haughton, son of Lezer Haughton, on circa 1873 Mar 27 y in 1900 census.¹

Holmes Horton+² b. c 1857
Kitty Horton² b. c 1864
Lu Horton² b. c 1866
Evon Horton² b. c 1869
Matilda Horton² b. c 1872
Anna Horton² b. c 1875
John Horton² b. c 1877
Willie Haughton¹ b. Jun 1880
Edward Haughton¹ b. Mar 1883

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1835

GA, USA, age 48 in 1880 census; age 65 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1873

Mar 27 y in 1900 census¹

1880 Census

Jun 8, 1880

Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS, USA, age 40, farmer; Rachel, black, in childbirth; Josh and all children listed as mulatto; Josh is stepfather of all children²

1900 Census

1900

Beat 5, Chickasaw Co., MS, USA, age 54, farmer¹

ParentsD

mother Harriet Sewel; parents born in GA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Beat 5, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: 803; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23; FHL microfilm: 1240803; line 53, dwl 163-163.
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Houston, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: 643; Family History Film: 1254643; Page: 193D; Enumeration District: 026; Image: 0070; line 20, dwl 128-148.

Willie Haughton¹

M, #103685, b. June 1880

Father*: Josh Haughton¹ b. Jan 1846
Mother*: Rachel (?)¹ b. Feb 1835

Biography

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Birth

Jun, 1880

Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS, USA, age 19 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Beat 5, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: 803; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23; FHL microfilm: 1240803; line 53, dwl 163-163.

Edward Haughton¹

M, #103686, b. March 1883

Father*: Josh Haughton¹ b. Jan 1846
Mother*: Rachel (?)¹ b. Feb 1835

Biography

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Birth

Mar, 1883

MS, USA, age 17 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Beat 5, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: 803; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23; FHL microfilm: 1240803; line 53, dwl 163-163.

Ellie Haughton¹

F, #103687, b. March 1898

Biography

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Birth

Mar, 1898

MS, USA, age 2 in 1900 census¹

Grandfathr

ParentsD

parents born in MS¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Beat 5, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: 803; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23; FHL microfilm: 1240803; line 53, dwl 163-163.

Belle Morgan¹

F, #103688, b. August 1891

Biography

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Birth

Aug, 1891

MS, USA, age 8 in 1900 census¹

Grandfathr

ParentsD

parents born in MS¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Beat 5, Chickasaw, Mississippi; Roll: 803; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 23; FHL microfilm: 1240803; line 53, dwl 163-163.

Ronald Lange

M, #103689

Father*: Adolph Lange b. 27 Jan 1916, d. 11 Jun 1991
Mother*: Lillian Alma Houghton b. 6 May 1920, d. 23 Feb 2007

Biography

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Birth

MN, USA

Pedigree

Diana Lange

F, #103690

Father*: Adolph Lange b. 27 Jan 1916, d. 11 Jun 1991
Mother*: Lillian Alma Houghton b. 6 May 1920, d. 23 Feb 2007

Family: Walter Wallace

Marriage*: Diana Lange married Walter Wallace.

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Birth

Marriage

Pedigree

Walter Wallace

M, #103691

Family: Diana Lange

Marriage*: Walter Wallace married Diana Lange, daughter of Adolph Lange and Lillian Alma Houghton.

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Marriage

Pedigree

Judy (?)

F, #103692

Family: Duane Houghton b. 13 Dec 1931

Marriage*: Judy (?) married Duane Houghton, son of Lloyd E. Houghton and Alma Augusta Wischnak.

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Marriage

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Charlie Haughton¹

M, #103693, b. January 1836

Family: Christina (?) b. Sep 1855

Marriage*: Charlie Haughton married Christina (?) on circa 1876 Mar 24 y in 1900 census.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jan, 1836

NY, USA, age 64 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1876

Mar 24 y in 1900 census¹

No Childrn

1900

1900 Census

1900

Hamilton, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 64, day laborer; no children¹

ParentsS

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Madison, New York; Roll: 1071; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 13; FHL microfilm: 1241071; line 60, dwl 123-133.

Christina (?)¹

F, #103694, b. September 1855

Family: Charlie Haughton b. Jan 1836

Marriage*: Christina (?) married Charlie Haughton on circa 1876 Mar 24 y in 1900 census.¹

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Birth

Sep, 1855

NY, USA, age 44 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1876

Mar 24 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Hamilton, Madison Co., NY, USA, age 64, day laborer; no children¹

ParentsS

parents born in NY

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Hamilton, Madison, New York; Roll: 1071; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 13; FHL microfilm: 1241071; line 60, dwl 123-133.

Matilda (?)¹

F, #103695, b. 13 February 1836, d. 13 July 1902

Family: James L. Haughton b. 17 Oct 1836, d. 24 Aug 1912

Marriage*: Matilda (?) married James L. Haughton, son of John Haughton and Louise C. Osborn, on circa 1865 Mar 35 y in 1900 census.¹

Aileen C. Haughton¹ b. Dec 1871
Ada G. Haughton¹ b. Dec 1873

Biography

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Birth

Feb 13, 1836

Ireland, Feb 1836, age 64 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1865

Mar 35 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Newport News, Newport News Co., VA, USA, age 64, British vice consul¹

Death

Jul 13, 1902

VA, USA

Burial

Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News, Newport News Co., VA, USA

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Newport News Ward 6, Newport News City, Virginia; Roll: 1735; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 80; FHL microfilm: 1241735; line 40, dwl 3468-140-167.

Mrs. (?) Haughton¹

F, #103696, b. October 1836

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Birth

Oct, 1836

RI, USA, age 63 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1870

mar 30 y in 1900 census

1900 Census

1900

East Providence, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 63, married¹

ParentsD

parents born in RI¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1510; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 127; FHL microfilm: 1241510; line 50, dwl 92-55-666.

Doris Ann Newby¹

F, #103697, b. circa 1944

Family 1: William Houghton b. 31 Aug 1942, d. 27 Mar 2020

Marriage*: Doris Ann Newby married William Houghton, son of Harry J. Houghton and Elsie M. Miller.

Ronald Houghton¹ b. c 1965
Susan Houghton¹ b. c 1966

Family 2: William F. Higdon b. 3 Aug 1929, d. 2 May 2012

Marriage*: Doris Ann Newby married William F. Higdon on Mar 11, 1978.¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1944

Marriage

Mar 11, 1978

Living

2012

Delavan, IL, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx

William F. Higdon¹

M, #103698, b. 3 August 1929, d. 2 May 2012

Family: Doris Ann Newby b. c 1944

Marriage*: William F. Higdon married Doris Ann Newby on Mar 11, 1978.¹

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Birth

Aug 3, 1929

Delavan, IL, USA¹

Marriage

Mar 11, 1978

Death

May 2, 2012

Obituary

May 4, 2012

William F. "Bill" Higdon

DELAVAN - William F. "Bill" Higdon, 82, of Delavan, passed away at 8:55 AM Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home.

He was born August 3, 1929 in Delavan to Elick M. and Ida Mae Pullum Higdon. He married Doris Newby Houghton on March 11, 1978, and she survives.

Also surviving are two step children, Ronald (Cheryl) Houghton of Saucier, MS and Susan (Jay) Whapham of Waverly, VA; two granddaughters and two grandsons; one sister, Elizabeth Gritton of Paxton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and one sister.

Bill worked as a mechanic in the Delavan San Jose area and retired from Caterpillar Inc. after working for many years.

He and his wife owned and operated the New Salem Country Opry for over 28 years.

He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.

His funeral will be at 10:30 AM Monday, May 7, 2012 at Davis Mortuary in Delavan. Pastor Daniel Tuhy will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Sunday and one hour before the service, both at the mortuary. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral.

Published in The State Journal-Register on May 4, 2012¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx

Ronald Houghton¹

M, #103699, b. circa 1965

Father*: William Houghton b. 31 Aug 1942, d. 27 Mar 2020
Mother*: Doris Ann Newby¹ b. c 1944
Step-father: William F. Higdon¹ b. 3 Aug 1929, d. 2 May 2012

Family: Cheryl (?)

Marriage*: Ronald Houghton married Cheryl (?)¹

Biography

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Birth

circa 1965

IL, USA¹

Marriage

Living

2012

Saucier, MS, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx

Cheryl (?)¹

F, #103700

Family: Ronald Houghton b. c 1965

Marriage*: Cheryl (?) married Ronald Houghton, son of William Houghton and Doris Ann Newby.¹

Biography

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Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx

Susan Houghton¹

F, #103701, b. circa 1966

Father*: William Houghton b. 31 Aug 1942, d. 27 Mar 2020
Mother*: Doris Ann Newby¹ b. c 1944
Step-father: William F. Higdon¹ b. 3 Aug 1929, d. 2 May 2012

Biography

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Birth

circa 1966

IL, USA¹

Living

2012

Waverly, VA, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx

Thomas Haughton¹

M, #103702, b. July 1837

Family: Anmariah (?) b. Nov 1879

Marriage*: Thomas Haughton married Anmariah (?) on circa 1895 Mar 5 y in 1900 census.¹

John S. Haughton¹ b. Jun 1895
Percy D. Haughton¹ b. Apr 1898

Biography

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Birth

Jul, 1837

NC, USA, age 62 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1895

Mar 5 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Harrellsville, Hertford Co., NC, USA, age 62, farmer¹

ParentsS

parents born in NC¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 48; FHL microfilm: 1241200; line 91, dwl 121-126.

Anmariah (?)¹

F, #103703, b. November 1879

Family: Thomas Haughton b. Jul 1837

Marriage*: Anmariah (?) married Thomas Haughton on circa 1895 Mar 5 y in 1900 census.¹

John S. Haughton¹ b. Jun 1895
Percy D. Haughton¹ b. Apr 1898

Biography

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Birth

Nov, 1879

NC, USA, age 21 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1895

Mar 5 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Harrellsville, Hertford Co., NC, USA, age 62, farmer¹

ParentsD

parents born in NC¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 48; FHL microfilm: 1241200; line 91, dwl 121-126.

John S. Haughton¹

M, #103704, b. June 1895

Father*: Thomas Haughton¹ b. Jul 1837
Mother*: Anmariah (?)¹ b. Nov 1879

Biography

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Birth

Jun, 1895

NC, USA, age 4 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 48; FHL microfilm: 1241200; line 91, dwl 121-126.

Percy D. Haughton¹

M, #103705, b. April 1898

Father*: Thomas Haughton¹ b. Jul 1837
Mother*: Anmariah (?)¹ b. Nov 1879

Biography

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Birth

Apr, 1898

NC, USA, age 2 in 1900 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 1200; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 48; FHL microfilm: 1241200; line 91, dwl 121-126.

Ann Haughton¹

F, #103706, b. December 1837

Family:

Elizabeth Haughton¹ b. Feb 1864

Biography

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Birth

Dec, 1837

Ireland, age 62 in 1900 census¹

Children+

1900

1 child born and living; widow

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 7, Kings, New York; Roll: 1046; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 81; FHL microfilm: 1241046; line 24, dwl 372 1/2-32-111.

Elizabeth Haughton¹

F, #103707, b. February 1864

Mother*: Ann Haughton¹ b. Dec 1837

Family: James F. Powers b. Feb 1852

Marriage*: Elizabeth Haughton married James F. Powers on circa 1883 Mar 17 y in 1900 census.¹

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1864

NY, USA, age 36 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1883

Mar 17 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 48, stationary engineer; 2 children born, 1 living¹

ParentsD

parents born in Ireland¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 7, Kings, New York; Roll: 1046; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 81; FHL microfilm: 1241046; line 24, dwl 372 1/2-32-111.

James F. Powers¹

M, #103708, b. February 1852

Family: Elizabeth Haughton b. Feb 1864

Marriage*: James F. Powers married Elizabeth Haughton, daughter of Ann Haughton, on circa 1883 Mar 17 y in 1900 census.¹

Biography

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Birth

Feb, 1852

NY, USA, age 48 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1883

Mar 17 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 48, stationary engineer; 2 children born, 1 living¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 7, Kings, New York; Roll: 1046; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 81; FHL microfilm: 1241046; line 24, dwl 372 1/2-32-111.

Anna Pratt¹

F, #103709, b. October 1865

Family: Charles William Houghton b. 12 Dec 1838, d. 8 Dec 1902

Marriage*: Anna Pratt married Charles William Houghton, son of Thomas Houghton and Sarah Dole Riddle, on circa 1890 Mar 10 y in 1900 census.¹

Biography

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Birth

Oct, 1865

England, age 34 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

circa 1890

Mar 10 y in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Chautauqua, King Co., WA, USA, age 61, farmer; and brother in law John Pratt, Apr 1867, 33, England¹

ParentsD

parents born in England¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chautauqua, King, Washington; Roll: 1743; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 63; FHL microfilm: 1241743; line 1, dwl 25-25.

Mary Jane Barrington¹

F, #103710, b. circa 1847

Father*: William Barrington¹ b. c 1821
Mother*: Margaret Houghton¹ b. c 1824

Biography

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Birth

circa 1847

Ireland, age 14 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1870 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cincinnati Ward 11, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: M593_1212; Page: 597B; Image: 553; Family History Library Film: 552711; line 15, dwl 179-213.