Houghton Surname Project

Richard Watson Lyons

M, #7111, b. 1832, d. before 1912

Biography

Richard Watson Lyons was born in 1832 in PA, USA, age 38 in 1870 census. He died before 1912.

Family: Phoebe Houghton b. c 1835, d. 23 Dec 1875

He married Phoebe Houghton, daughter of Joseph Houghton and Mary Sparks.

Sallie Lyons
(?) Lyons d. b 1887
William Lyons b. c 1855
Park Lyons b. c 1865

John Fowler

M, #7112, b. 2 May 1813

Biography

John Fowler was born on May 2, 1813 in Centre Twp, Columbia Co., PA, USA. He married Hannah M. Houghton, daughter of Joseph Houghton and Mary Sparks, on Jan 10, 1867.

Family: Hannah M. Houghton b. c 1839

John Fowler married Hannah M. Houghton, daughter of Joseph Houghton and Mary Sparks, on Jan 10, 1867.

Elmer Ellsworth Houghton

M, #7113, b. 10 May 1861, d. 12 January 1913

Biography

Elmer Ellsworth Houghton was born on May 10, 1861 in Hughesville, PA, USA, age 9 in 1870 census; May 1866, 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census. He appeared in the census of 1900 of El Deposito, Manila, Luzon Province, Philippines, age 34, private, divorced. He and Anna B. Houghton appeared in the census of Apr, 1910 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 45, own income. Elmer Ellsworth Houghton died on Jan 12, 1913 at Hughesville, PA, USA. He was buried on Jun 12, 1913 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville, Lycoming Co., OK, USA.

Father*

John Houghton b. 1 Sep 1836, d. 9 Jan 1906

Mother*

Fanny C. Kocher b. 1839, d. 1898

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

George Weaver Houghton

M, #7114, b. 14 September 1865, d. 6 June 1952

Biography

George Weaver Houghton was born on Sep 14, 1865 in Hughesville, PA, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 14 in 1880 census; age 34 in 1900 census; age 44 in 1910 census; age 54 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census. He married Sarah Melissa Whitmore on circa 1892 mar 8 years in 1900 census. George Weaver Houghton and Sarah Melissa Whitmore appeared in the census of 1900 of Hughsville, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 34, undertaker. George Weaver Houghton and Sarah Melissa Whitmore appeared in the census of 1910 of Oklahoma City, OK, USA, age 44, own restaurant. George Weaver Houghton and Sarah Melissa Whitmore appeared in the census of 1920 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 54, oil company oil man; given as father in law, but prior entry is incompatible by age. George Weaver Houghton married Sarah M. (?) age 27 and 26, first mar. George Weaver Houghton and Sarah M. (?) appeared in the census of 1930 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 64, retired. George Weaver Houghton died on Jun 6, 1952 at St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA.

Family 1: Sarah Melissa Whitmore b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 18 Feb 1939

He married Sarah Melissa Whitmore on circa 1892 mar 8 years in 1900 census.

Rebecca L. Houghton b. 6 Mar 1893, d. 5 Dec 1974
Louella Houghton

Family 2: Sarah M. (?) b. c 1867

George Weaver Houghton married Sarah M. (?) age 27 and 26, first mar.

Father*

John Houghton b. 1 Sep 1836, d. 9 Jan 1906

Mother*

Fanny C. Kocher b. 1839, d. 1898

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Rev. Horace Levan Houghton

M, #7115, b. 18 January 1868, d. 9 September 1944

Biography

Rev. Horace Levan Houghton was born on Jan 18, 1868 in PA, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 12 in 1880 census; Jan 1868, age 31 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census; age 62 in 1930 census; age 72 in 1940 census. He married Minnesota Jane Bean on Nov 28, 1893 at Harvey, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 210993; JWH: Nov. 12. Rev. Horace Levan Houghton and Minnesota Jane Bean appeared in the census of 1900 of Port Washington, Ozaukee, WI, USA, age 31, pastor, M.E. Church. Rev. Horace Levan Houghton and Minnesota Jane Bean appeared in the census of 1910 of Sioux, Woodbury Co., IA, USA, age 42, church clergyman. Rev. Horace Levan Houghton and Minnesota Jane Bean appeared in the census of 1920 of Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, USA, age 51, "president, oil company"; and Nancy C. Bean, 76, IN, mother in law, and 2 servants and 2 lodgers. Rev. Horace Levan Houghton married Hulda Jane Potts on Sep 16, 1926 age 25 and 18. Rev. Horace Levan Houghton and Hulda Jane Potts appeared in the census of 1930 of Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA, age 62, church minister. Rev. Horace Levan Houghton and Hulda Jane Potts appeared in the census of 1940 of Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA, age 72, 5 years of college, evangelistic secretary. Rev. Horace Levan Houghton died on Sep 9, 1944 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX, USA, of a cerebral thrombosis. He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, TX, USA.

Family 1: Minnesota Jane Bean b. Feb 1869, d. 26 Apr 1920

He married Minnesota Jane Bean on Nov 28, 1893 at Harvey, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 210993; JWH: Nov. 12.

Edward Levan Houghton+ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. 29 Nov 1960
Harry Vincent Houghton+ b. 21 Aug 1901, d. 21 May 1951

Family 2: Hulda Jane Potts b. 18 Sep 1871

Rev. Horace Levan Houghton married Hulda Jane Potts on Sep 16, 1926 age 25 and 18.

Thomas C. Potts b. c 1907

Father*

John Houghton b. 1 Sep 1836, d. 9 Jan 1906

Mother*

Fanny C. Kocher b. 1839, d. 1898

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Anna B. Houghton

F, #7116, b. 15 August 1871, d. 10 July 1958

Biography

Anna B. Houghton was born on Aug 15, 1871 in Hughesville, PA, USA, age 9 in 1880 census; age "28" in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 68 in 1940 census. She and Elmer Ellsworth Houghton appeared in the census of Apr, 1910 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 45, own income. Anna B. Houghton married Boyd Pressler. Anna B. Houghton and Boyd Pressler were divorced before 1920. Anna B. Houghton died on Jul 10, 1958 at Oaklahoma City, OK, USA. She was buried at Rose Hill Mausoleum, Oaklahoma City, OK, USA.

Family: Boyd Pressler

She married Boyd Pressler. Anna B. Houghton and Boyd Pressler were divorced before 1920.

Father*

John Houghton b. 1 Sep 1836, d. 9 Jan 1906

Mother*

Fanny C. Kocher b. 1839, d. 1898

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Harry Bittenbinder Houghton

M, #7117, b. 15 January 1876, d. 19 November 1954

Biography

Harry Bittenbinder Houghton was born on Jan 15, 1876 in Hughesville, Sullivan Co., PA, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; Jan 1876, age 24 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; age 64 in 1940 census. He married Ella R. Leonard on circa 1897 mar 3 years in 1900 census. Harry Bittenbinder Houghton and Ella R. Leonard appeared in the census of 1900 of Muncy, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 24, clothing merchant. Harry Bittenbinder Houghton and Ella R. Leonard appeared in the census of 1910 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 34, real estate. Harry Bittenbinder Houghton and Ella R. Leonard appeared in the census of 1920 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 43, oil corp.2nd vice president. Harry Bittenbinder Houghton and Ella R. Leonard appeared in the census of 1930 of Oaklahoma City, Oaklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 54, president, life insurance co., home value $65,000. Harry Bittenbinder Houghton married Effie Jean Ladd on Feb 11, 1938 at Oaklahoma City, OK, USA, 11 Feb 1939 given in obit; at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Houghton at 745 N.E. 18. Harry Bittenbinder Houghton and Effie Jean Ladd appeared in the census of 1940 of Oaklahoma City, Oaklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 64, life insurance agent, 4 years of high school. Harry Bittenbinder Houghton died on Nov 19, 1954 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, He died from a skull fracture when he fell down the empty elevator shaft in his personal home. He was buried at Rose Hill Mausoleum, Oaklahoma City, OK, USA.

Family 1: Ella R. Leonard b. 17 Oct 1875, d. 10 Mar 1935

He married Ella R. Leonard on circa 1897 mar 3 years in 1900 census.

Leonard Horace Houghton b. 4 May 1897, d. 22 May 1951

Family 2: Effie Jean Ladd b. 8 Mar 1900, d. 30 Jan 1971

Harry Bittenbinder Houghton married Effie Jean Ladd on Feb 11, 1938 at Oaklahoma City, OK, USA, 11 Feb 1939 given in obit; at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Houghton at 745 N.E. 18.

Father*

John Houghton b. 1 Sep 1836, d. 9 Jan 1906

Mother*

Fanny C. Kocher b. 1839, d. 1898

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Bertha Pearl Houghton

F, #7118, b. 25 July 1881, d. March 1974

Biography

Bertha Pearl Houghton was born on Jul 25, 1881 in Muncy, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 18 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age "38" in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census; Hughesvile also given. She and John Houghton appeared in the census of 1900 of Hughsville, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 63, widower, undertaker; next door to son George. Bertha Pearl Houghton married Herbert Jefferson Akin on Jan 6, 1907 at Oaklahoma, OK, USA, age 22 and 25; mar 3 y in 1910 census. Bertha Pearl Houghton and Herbert Jefferson Akin appeared in the census of 1920 of an unknown place age 34, photographer. Bertha Pearl Houghton and Herbert Jefferson Akin appeared in the census of 1930 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 45, photo supplies proprietor; Helen Houghton, 11, listed as niece. Bertha Pearl Houghton and Herbert Jefferson Akin appeared in the census of 1940 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 55, insurance salesman; and grandneice Helen Houghton, 22, single. Bertha Pearl Houghton died in Mar, 1974 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA. She was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oaklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA.

Family: Herbert Jefferson Akin b. 9 Nov 1884, d. Feb 1974

She married Herbert Jefferson Akin on Jan 6, 1907 at Oaklahoma, OK, USA, age 22 and 25; mar 3 y in 1910 census.

Elmer Houghton Akin+ b. 3 Nov 1907, d. 3 Aug 1985
Donald Herbert Akin b. 6 Apr 1910, d. 2 Feb 2002

Father*

John Houghton b. 1 Sep 1836, d. 9 Jan 1906

Mother*

Fanny C. Kocher b. 1839, d. 1898

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Sarah Melissa Whitmore

F, #7119, b. 1 January 1866, d. 18 February 1939

Biography

Sarah Melissa Whitmore was born on Jan 1, 1866 in PA, USA, age 34 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 53 in 1920 census. She married George Weaver Houghton, son of John Houghton and Fanny C. Kocher, on circa 1892 mar 8 years in 1900 census. Sarah Melissa Whitmore and George Weaver Houghton appeared in the census of 1900 of Hughsville, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 34, undertaker. Sarah Melissa Whitmore and George Weaver Houghton appeared in the census of 1910 of Oklahoma City, OK, USA, age 44, own restaurant. Sarah Melissa Whitmore and George Weaver Houghton appeared in the census of 1920 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 54, oil company oil man; given as father in law, but prior entry is incompatible by age. Sarah Melissa Whitmore died on Feb 18, 1939.

Family: George Weaver Houghton b. 14 Sep 1865, d. 6 Jun 1952

She married George Weaver Houghton, son of John Houghton and Fanny C. Kocher, on circa 1892 mar 8 years in 1900 census.

Rebecca L. Houghton b. 6 Mar 1893, d. 5 Dec 1974
Louella Houghton

Rebecca L. Houghton

F, #7120, b. 6 March 1893, d. 5 December 1974

Biography

Rebecca L. Houghton was born on Mar 6, 1893 in PA, USA, age 7 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census. She married Arthur N. Hanson. Rebecca L. Houghton died on Dec 5, 1974 at Oaklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA. She was and Arthur N. Hanson were buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA.

Family: Arthur N. Hanson b. 23 Sep 1888, d. 26 Apr 1968

Rebecca L. Houghton married Arthur N. Hanson.

Father*

George Weaver Houghton b. 14 Sep 1865, d. 6 Jun 1952

Mother*

Sarah Melissa Whitmore b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 18 Feb 1939

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Louella Houghton

F, #7121

Biography

Louella Houghton was born.

Father*

George Weaver Houghton b. 14 Sep 1865, d. 6 Jun 1952

Mother*

Sarah Melissa Whitmore b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 18 Feb 1939

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Minnesota Jane Bean

F, #7122, b. February 1869, d. 26 April 1920

Biography

Minnesota Jane Bean was born in Feb, 1869 in IN, USA, age 31 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 51 in 1920 census. She married Rev. Horace Levan Houghton, son of John Houghton and Fanny C. Kocher, on Nov 28, 1893 at Harvey, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 210993; JWH: Nov. 12. Minnesota Jane Bean and Rev. Horace Levan Houghton appeared in the census of 1900 of Port Washington, Ozaukee, WI, USA, age 31, pastor, M.E. Church. Minnesota Jane Bean and Rev. Horace Levan Houghton appeared in the census of 1920 of Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, USA, age 51, "president, oil company"; and Nancy C. Bean, 76, IN, mother in law, and 2 servants and 2 lodgers. Minnesota Jane Bean died on Apr 26, 1920 at IL, USA, 1919 given, but in 1920 census.

Family: Rev. Horace Levan Houghton b. 18 Jan 1868, d. 9 Sep 1944

She married Rev. Horace Levan Houghton, son of John Houghton and Fanny C. Kocher, on Nov 28, 1893 at Harvey, Cook Co., IL, USA, Lic. 210993; JWH: Nov. 12.

Edward Levan Houghton+ b. 3 Sep 1896, d. 29 Nov 1960
Harry Vincent Houghton+ b. 21 Aug 1901, d. 21 May 1951

Edward Levan Houghton

M, #7123, b. 3 September 1896, d. 29 November 1960

Biography

Edward Levan Houghton was born on Sep 3, 1896 in Shopiere, WI, USA, Sep 1896, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1930 census. He married Etheal Mirian Palmer on Aug 1, 1923 at De Mars, IA, USA, age 26 and 20. Edward Levan Houghton and Etheal Mirian Palmer appeared in the census of 1930 of Brandenton, Manatee Co., FL, USA, age 33, a constable, peace officer. Edward Levan Houghton and Etheal Mirian Palmer appeared in the census of 1940 of Palmetto, Manatee Co., FL, USA, age 43, 2 years of college, street construction timekeeper. Edward Levan Houghton and Etheal Mirian Palmer appeared in the census of 1945 of Manatee Co., FL, USA, age 48, book keeper. Edward Levan Houghton died on Nov 29, 1960 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL, USA. He was and Etheal Mirian Palmer were buried at Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto, Manatee Co., FL, USA.

Family 1: Elizabeth Annabelle Winkelpleck b. c 1903

Edward Levan Houghton married Elizabeth Annabelle Winkelpleck on Oct 4, 1916.

Bettie Eileen Houghton b. c 1917
Helen Margurite Houghton+ b. 15 Nov 1918, d. 24 Oct 1998

Family 2: Etheal Mirian Palmer b. 29 Mar 1903, d. 6 Nov 1994

Edward Levan Houghton married Etheal Mirian Palmer on Aug 1, 1923 at De Mars, IA, USA, age 26 and 20.

Edward Levan Houghton Jr+ b. 13 Oct 1924, d. 11 Sep 2006
Etheal Miriam Houghton b. 12 Feb 1925, d. 27 Apr 2007
Mary Alice Houghton b. c 1934, d. 2008
Robert Walter Houghton+ b. 9 Sep 1937
Levan Palmer Houghton b. 9 Nov 1939, d. 7 Mar 1963

Father*

Rev. Horace Levan Houghton b. 18 Jan 1868, d. 9 Sep 1944

Mother*

Minnesota Jane Bean b. Feb 1869, d. 26 Apr 1920

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Harry Vincent Houghton

M, #7124, b. 21 August 1901, d. 21 May 1951

Biography

Harry Vincent Houghton was born on Aug 21, 1901 in WI, USA, age 8 in 1910 census; Harry B., age 18 in 1920 census; Harry B., age 28 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census. He and Bessie Evelyn Strange appeared in the census of 1930 of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, USA, age 28, electric goods salesman. Harry Vincent Houghton and Bessie Evelyn Strange appeared in the census of 1940 of Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., IA, USA, age 38, store manager. Harry Vincent Houghton died on May 21, 1951 at Des Moines, IA, USA.

Family: Bessie Evelyn Strange b. 5 Jun 1902, d. 27 Apr 2001

He married Bessie Evelyn Strange on circa 1925 age 23 and 22.

Harry V. Houghton b. 1 Jan 1926, d. 9 Jun 2012
Evelyn Houghton b. c 1933

Father*

Rev. Horace Levan Houghton b. 18 Jan 1868, d. 9 Sep 1944

Mother*

Minnesota Jane Bean b. Feb 1869, d. 26 Apr 1920

Charts: Desc Chart John Houghton NJ

Boyd Pressler

M, #7125

Biography

Boyd Pressler married Anna B. Houghton, daughter of John Houghton and Fanny C. Kocher.

Family: Anna B. Houghton b. 15 Aug 1871, d. 10 Jul 1958

Boyd Pressler married Anna B. Houghton, daughter of John Houghton and Fanny C. Kocher. Boyd Pressler and Anna B. Houghton were divorced before 1920.

Ella R. Leonard

F, #7126, b. 17 October 1875, d. 10 March 1935

Biography

Ella R. Leonard was born on Oct 17, 1875 in PA, USA, Feb 1876, age 24 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census. She married Harry Bittenbinder Houghton, son of John Houghton and Fanny C. Kocher, on circa 1897 mar 3 years in 1900 census. Ella R. Leonard and Harry Bittenbinder Houghton appeared in the census of 1900 of Muncy, Lycoming Co., PA, USA, age 24, clothing merchant. Ella R. Leonard and Harry Bittenbinder Houghton appeared in the census of 1910 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 34, real estate. Ella R. Leonard and Harry Bittenbinder Houghton appeared in the census of 1920 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 43, oil corp.2nd vice president. Ella R. Leonard and Harry Bittenbinder Houghton appeared in the census of 1930 of Oaklahoma City, Oaklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 54, president, life insurance co., home value $65,000. Ella R. Leonard died on Mar 10, 1935 at Oaklahoma City, OK, USA, Ladd: She was hit by a car and killed while walking across a street; Russell: when the car she was a passenger in struck a pick up truck nearly head on. She was buried at Rose Hill Mausoleum, Oaklahoma City, OK, USA.