Houghton Surname Project

Marriage*: George Irvin Houghton married Amelda Houghton, daughter of Henry Houghton and Lucretia Pooler, on Mar, 1880 cousins; mar 20 years in 1900 census.³

Eva Houghton b. 1881
Edith Adeline Houghton b. Sep 1883
Henry Irvin Houghton+ b. 10 Feb 1886, d. 6 Oct 1919
Ada Houghton b. Jul 1888
Arthur Houghton b. Dec 1892

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Research

George I. Houghton is a genetic descendant of John Houghton of Lancaster MA; based on the DNA data of of his descendant Richard Irvin Houghton

Birth

Dec, 1851

NY, USA, age 28 in 1880 census; Dec 1851, age 49 in 1900 census; 1910 census of son Henry gives WI²

Marriage

Mar, 1880

cousins; mar 20 years in 1900 census³

1880 Census

Jun, 1880

Cuming City, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 28, farmer; and Emma Houghton, sister living with her brother; 6 houses away from Amanda's brother, Charles Alexander Houghton⁴

1900 Census

1900

Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 48, bridge watch²

Death

1930

FL, USA⁵

ParentsS

1930

parents born in NY²

Duplicate

NY, USA, Likely; also sister Emma

Research

George I. father b. in NY; but George Y.'s father born in VT

Research

Washington Co., NE, USA, Both born in NY and end in Washington Co. NE; George marries Henry's daughter Amelda

Research

Pedigree

Citations

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming City, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: 757; Family History Film: 1254757; Page: 272A; Enumeration District: 37; line 42, dwl 161-173.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming City, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: 757; Family History Film: 1254757; Page: 272A; Enumeration District: 37; line 42, dwl 161-173.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21704733/person/1573832674

Amelda Houghton

F, #28276, b. 16 June 1865, d. 12 February 1902

Father*: Henry Houghton b. 1822
Mother*: Lucretia Pooler b. 1825, d. 4 Jun 1884

Family: George Irvin Houghton b. Dec 1851, d. 1930

Marriage*: Amelda Houghton married George Irvin Houghton, son of (?) Houghton, on Mar, 1880 cousins; mar 20 years in 1900 census.²

Eva Houghton b. 1881
Edith Adeline Houghton b. Sep 1883
Henry Irvin Houghton+ b. 10 Feb 1886, d. 6 Oct 1919
Ada Houghton b. Jul 1888
Arthur Houghton b. Dec 1892

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jun 16, 1865

Cuming, NE, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 14 & 16 in 1880 census; age 34 in 1900 census^1,2

Marriage

Mar, 1880

cousins; mar 20 years in 1900 census²

1880 Census

Jun, 1880

Cuming City, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 28, farmer; and Emma Houghton, sister living with her brother; 6 houses away from Amanda's brother, Charles Alexander Houghton³

1900 Census

1900

Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 48, bridge watch⁴

Death

Feb 12, 1902

Burt Co., NE, USA^5,2

Burial

Blair City Cemetery, Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA⁶

Pedigree

Citations

[S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming Pct, Washington Co., NE, Reel 833, p. 445, line 26, dwl 104-94.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming City, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: 757; Family History Film: 1254757; Page: 272A; Enumeration District: 37; line 42, dwl 161-173.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21704733/person/1574014774
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4442449/person/-443140935

Richard Irvin Houghton

M, #28277, b. 19 August 1942

Father*: Irvin Carter Houghton b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004
Mother*: Dorothy Hope Ingram b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 22 Feb 2006

Family 1: Frances June Bitner b. 12 Jun 1943

Marriage*: Richard Irvin Houghton married Frances June Bitner on Feb 21, 1962 at Texas City, TX, USA.
Divorce*: Richard Irvin Houghton and Frances June Bitner were divorced in 1975 at Houston, TX, USA.

Nova Lea Houghton+ b. 30 Jun 1963
Richard Scott Houghton+ b. 1 May 1967

Family 2: Lorene Vernell Kelly b. 1 Aug 1942

Marriage*: Richard Irvin Houghton married Lorene Vernell Kelly on Feb 14, 1976 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA, 2/h.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Research

George I. Houghton is a genetic descendant of John Houghton of Lancaster MA; based on the DNA data of of his descendant Richard Irvin Houghton

Birth

Aug 19, 1942

Rawlins, WY, USA

Marriage

Feb 21, 1962

Texas City, TX, USA

Divorce

1975

Houston, TX, USA

Marriage

Feb 14, 1976

Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA, 2/h¹

Address

1998

[email protected]

DNA Project

Apr, 2011

John Houghton via son Robert

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S97] Marriage Certificate, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Houghton Surname Search.
[S415] E-mail from Richard Houghton, 9/1998.

Henry Irvin Houghton

M, #28278, b. 10 February 1886, d. 6 October 1919

Father*: George Irvin Houghton b. Dec 1851, d. 1930
Mother*: Amelda Houghton b. 16 Jun 1865, d. 12 Feb 1902

Family: Bertie Alice Carter b. 17 Feb 1889, d. 8 Dec 1952

Marriage*: Henry Irvin Houghton married Bertie Alice Carter on 1905 at Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA.

Irvin Carter Houghton+⁴ b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004
Ruth Adalene Houghton b. 4 Feb 1915, d. 8 Nov 2005

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 10, 1886

Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA, Feb 1886, age 14 in 1900 census¹

Marriage

1905

Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA

1910 Census

1910

Canon, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 24, single, railroad office clerk²

Mil. Draft

Sep 26, 1918

Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 32, rail road employee, D.& R. G. R.R.³

Death

Oct 6, 1919

Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA, of bronchial pneumonia

Occupation

a D.E.R.G. railroad clerk; census listed him as a bridger

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Canon Ward 2, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T624_119; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 65;
line 3.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561813.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Edith Adeline Houghton^1,2

F, #28279, b. September 1883

Father*: George Irvin Houghton b. Dec 1851, d. 1930
Mother*: Amelda Houghton b. 16 Jun 1865, d. 12 Feb 1902

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Sep, 1883

NE, USA, age 16 in 1900 census

Death

before adulthood

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38767809/person/19281484205/…

Ada Houghton¹

F, #28280, b. July 1888

Father*: George Irvin Houghton b. Dec 1851, d. 1930
Mother*: Amelda Houghton b. 16 Jun 1865, d. 12 Feb 1902

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Jul, 1888

NE, USA, age 11 in 1900 census¹

Death

died before adulthood

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.

Arthur Houghton

M, #28281, b. December 1892

Father*: George Irvin Houghton b. Dec 1851, d. 1930
Mother*: Amelda Houghton b. 16 Jun 1865, d. 12 Feb 1902

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec, 1892

NE, USA, age 7 in 1900 census¹

Death

died before adulthood

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.

Eva Houghton

F, #28282, b. 1881

Father*: George Irvin Houghton b. Dec 1851, d. 1930
Mother*: Amelda Houghton b. 16 Jun 1865, d. 12 Feb 1902

Family: (?) Dalton

Marriage*: Eva Houghton married (?) Dalton.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

1881

Cuming, Washington Co., NE, USA¹

Marriage

1899

Ernest Clyde Brenbarger 1878–1913

Children+

1899

Eva Hazel Brenbarger
1899–1991

Lillian Brenbarger
1902–1951

Vivian Brenbarger
1902–1951

Cecil Brenbarger
1910–

Immigration

west

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7029625/person/-664105711
[S415] E-mail from Richard Houghton, Aug. 1998.

Bertie Alice Carter

F, #28283, b. 17 February 1889, d. 8 December 1952

Family: Henry Irvin Houghton b. 10 Feb 1886, d. 6 Oct 1919

Marriage*: Bertie Alice Carter married Henry Irvin Houghton, son of George Irvin Houghton and Amelda Houghton, on 1905 at Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA.

Irvin Carter Houghton+⁴ b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004
Ruth Adalene Houghton b. 4 Feb 1915, d. 8 Nov 2005

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Feb 17, 1889

Mexico, MO, USA, age 30 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census

Marriage

1905

Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA

1920 Census

1920

Canon, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 30, widow,¹

1930 Census

1930

Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO, USA, age 39, widow, hotel manager²

Death

Dec 8, 1952

Texas City, Galveston Co., TX, USA, age 63, of coronary heart disease³

Burial

Dec 11, 1952

Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, TX, USA³

ParentsD

Hiram Carter and Alice Graham, both b. MO; 1920 census: father born in MO, mother born in IL¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Canon, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T625_164; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 56; line 21, dwl 825-51-52.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado; Roll: 245; Enumeration District: 47; Page 95, Sheet 1A, line 35, dwl 206-9-9.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.footnote.com: Texas Death Records, Houghton surnames.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Irvin Carter Houghton

M, #28284, b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 February 2004

Father*: Henry Irvin Houghton¹ b. 10 Feb 1886, d. 6 Oct 1919
Mother*: Bertie Alice Carter¹ b. 17 Feb 1889, d. 8 Dec 1952

Family: Dorothy Hope Ingram b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 22 Feb 2006

Marriage*: Irvin Carter Houghton married Dorothy Hope Ingram on Dec 31, 1938 at San Antonio, TX, USA.

Judith Dean Houghton b. 4 Dec 1939, d. 19 Jan 2012
Richard Irvin Houghton+ b. 19 Aug 1942
Susan Diane Houghton+⁴ b. 25 Aug 1944
William Thomas Houghton+⁵ b. 24 Oct 1947

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 9, 1912

Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census

Occupation

geology, chemistry, petroleum chemistry

Residence

1935

Fort Collins, CO, USA²

Marriage

Dec 31, 1938

San Antonio, TX, USA

Mil. Draft

1940

Parco, CO, USA, age 28, Occupation: Sinclair Refining Co

1940 Census

1940

Parco, Carbon Co., WY, USA, age 27, gas and oil refinery junior chemist²

Immigration

circa 1964

Marrero, LA, USA, moved his family from Rawlins, Wyoming in 1943 to Texas City, Texas. He later moved circa 1964 to.

Death

Feb 9, 2004

Integrated Health Service of Marrero, Marrero, LA, USA, age 91. His cremation urn was moved into the casket of Dorothy Ingram Houghton on her burial on 26 February, 2006 at Galveston County Memorial Park Cemetery.^3,1

Obituary

Feb 12, 2004

New Orleans, LA, USA, Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - February 12, 2004
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON, IRVIN C.
Irvin C. Houghton, a retired chemist for Jefferson Parish, died Sunday at Integrated Health Service of Marrero. He was 91. Mr. Houghton was born in Canyon City, Colo., and lived in Marrero for the past 38 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ingram Houghton; two sons, Richard and William Houghton; two daughters, Judith Houghton and Susan H. Berry; a sister, Ruth H. McIntyre of San Mateo, Calif; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 146 Fourth St., Westwego. Burial will be private. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.¹

Burial

Galveston County Memorial Cemetery, Hitchcock, TX, USA

Contributn

Jul 15, 2005

Biography

Lorene Kelly: Irvin was born in Colorado, educated in Colorado and migrated to the gulf coast of Texas in the early forties. His occupation as a petroleum chemist did not suggest the creative juices stirring within. He soon found great interest in driftwood that washed up on the shore near Texas City, Texas. Where others saw limbs, branches and debris, Irvin saw the forms hidden within the wood. He soon began to liberate these spirits. Irvin was not trained as a sculptor and worked with an inexpensive set of woodcarving tools. He wrapped his hand with cloth to protect his hands and carved away with grim determination and small tools. He never sold any pieces and most of his work is now in private hands.

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Parco, Carbon, Wyoming; Roll: T627_4569; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-31; line 37, dwl 114.
[S415] E-mail from Lorene K. Houghton, July 2005.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1944_0005.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1947_0006.

Ruth Adalene Houghton

F, #28285, b. 4 February 1915, d. 8 November 2005

Father*: Henry Irvin Houghton b. 10 Feb 1886, d. 6 Oct 1919
Mother*: Bertie Alice Carter b. 17 Feb 1889, d. 8 Dec 1952

Family: Dr. Thomas Mathew McIntyre b. 2 Oct 1915, d. 16 Mar 1984

Marriage*: Ruth Adalene Houghton married Dr. Thomas Mathew McIntyre.²

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Feb 4, 1915

CO, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Residence

Daly City, CA, USA

Living

2004

San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA

Death

Nov 8, 2005

San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA¹

Burial

Skylawn Memorial Park Cemetery, San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA¹

Biography

She and Tom did not have any children. Ruth and Tom lived most of their married lives in Daly City and then bought a big ranch near Vallejo, Calif.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Marilyn Ford, May 8, 2012.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Dorothy Hope Ingram

F, #28286, b. 5 April 1915, d. 22 February 2006

Family: Irvin Carter Houghton b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004

Marriage*: Dorothy Hope Ingram married Irvin Carter Houghton, son of Henry Irvin Houghton and Bertie Alice Carter, on Dec 31, 1938 at San Antonio, TX, USA.

Judith Dean Houghton b. 4 Dec 1939, d. 19 Jan 2012
Richard Irvin Houghton+ b. 19 Aug 1942
Susan Diane Houghton+^2,3 b. 25 Aug 1944
William Thomas Houghton+⁴ b. 24 Oct 1947

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 5, 1915

Kansas City, MO, USA, age 24 in 1940 census

Residence

1935

Fort Ringold, Star Co., TX, USA

Marriage

Dec 31, 1938

San Antonio, TX, USA

1940 Census

1940

Parco, Carbon Co., WY, USA, age 27, gas and oil refinery junior chemist¹

Death

Feb 22, 2006

Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, USA, at age 90.

ParentsD

Sherman Robert Ingram and Maud Ellen McPherson

Pedigree

Citations

[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Parco, Carbon, Wyoming; Roll: T627_4569; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-31; line 37, dwl 114.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/tx/births: Texas Birth Records, Houghton Surname.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1944_0005.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1947_0006.

Judith Dean Houghton

F, #28287, b. 4 December 1939, d. 19 January 2012

Father*: Irvin Carter Houghton b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004
Mother*: Dorothy Hope Ingram b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 22 Feb 2006

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Dec 4, 1939

Rawlins, WY, USA, age 3/12 in 1940 census

Graduation

1961

University of Texas, TX, USA

Research

between 1984 and 1993

She enjoyed management roles in the Miss Teenage America Pageants through the 1970's and was Choreographer for the Miss Universe Pageants in the early 1980's.She was listed in:
Who's Who of American Women. 14th edition, 1985-1986. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1984. (WhoAmW 14)
Who's Who of American Women. 15th edition, 1987-1988. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1986. (WhoAmW 15)
Who's Who of American Women. 16th edition, 1989-1990. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1988. (WhoAmW 16)
Who's Who of American Women. 17th edition, 1991-1992. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1991. (WhoAmW 17)
Who's Who of American Women. 18th edition, 1993-1994. New Providence, NJ: Marquis Who's Who, 1993. (WhoAmW 18)
Who's Who in Entertainment. Second edition, 1992-1993. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1992. (WhoEnt 2)

Retirement

2011

Death

Jan 19, 2012

Dallas, TX, USA

Obituary

Jan 26, 2012

Houghton, Judith Dean Judith Dean Houghton, accomplished choreographer and event specialist, died January 19, 2012 at the age of 72. Ms. Houghton was born in Rawlins, Wyoming and moved to Texas at the age of 3. She was blessed with, and is survived by, her sister Susan and brothers Bill and Richard. She studied dance and drama at the University of Texas. Not long after graduating in 1957, Ms. Houghton choreographed shows in Dallas, Austin, Galveston, and Texas City, and began teaching at a new dance school in Dallas. She was affiliated with the Southern Methodist University dance faculty and produced live shows at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, at Six Flags locations in Texas and Georgia, and at Marine World and Seven Seas. She also partnered with Charles R. Meeker, Jr. and others in the operation of "Charlie's Place" in Fort Worth. Ms. Houghton worked with show business legends such as Bob Hope, the Smothers Brothers, and Jimmy Durante while serving as Vice-President and General Manager of Miss Teenage America. She not only produced the Miss Teenage America national telecast for many years, but traveled the world producing Miss Universe pageants. Her credits include countless major productions for communities as well as major corporations such as Dr. Pepper. She took joy in spotlighting young talent - several Broadway and television personalities made their professional debuts in her shows. Ms. Houghton went on to work as Communications Director for the Alzheimer's Association in Dallas and as meeting planner for the Texas Payroll Conference, which honored her with the creation of an annual educational scholarship in her name. She is survived by a large and loving family and a wide circle of friends. A memorial service for Ms. Houghton will be held on Saturday, January 28, at 4:00 pm at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home. Her ashes will be scattered at the grave site of her parents, Mr. Irvin C. and Mrs. Dorothy Houghton, in the Galveston County Memorial Cemetery near Hitchcock, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Alzheimer's Association .

Published in Dallas Morning News on January 26, 2012

Note

Jan 28, 2012

Judith “Judy” Houghton Memorial

Judith, “Judy” Houghton passed quietly in sleep at Presbyterian Hospital on January 19, 2012 at the age of 72. She was born in Rawlins, Wyoming, and moved to Texas at the age of 3. Many current-day attendees may only recognize her name because the TPC scholarship which was established in her honor. TPC veterans knew Judy as our first conference planner.

Judith studied dance and drama at the University of Texas. Not long after graduating in 1957, she choreographed shows in Dallas, Austin, Galveston, and Texas City, and began teaching at a new dance school in Dallas. She was affiliated with the Southern Methodist University dance faculty and produced live shows at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, at Six Flags locations in Texas and Georgia, and at Marine World and Seven Seas. She also partnered with Charles R. Meeker, Jr. and others in the operation of “Charlie’s Place” in Fort Worth.

Ms. Houghton worked with show business legends such as Bob Hope, the Smothers Brothers, and Jimmy Durante while serving as Vice-President and General Manager of Miss Teenage America. She not only produced the Miss Teenage America national telecast for many years, but traveled the world producing Miss Universe pageants. Her credits include countless major productions for communities as well as major corporations such as Dr. Pepper. She took joy in spotlighting young talent, and several Broadway and television personalities made their professional debuts in her shows.

Ms. Houghton went on to work as Communications Director for the Alzheimer’s Association in Dallas and as meeting planner for the Texas Payroll Conference, which is where so many of us met her and came to love her.

As the meeting planner for TPC from 1989 to 2005, Judy was a loyal and committed friend and supporter of the payroll profession and the Texas Payroll Conference. She was called on a gloomy Saturday about 24 years ago to meet a group of well-intended payroll professionals who needed “some help” planning a state-wide payroll conference. Judy agreed to meet this small group at a Steak & Ale Restaurant to see if she could offer any assistance. Not only did she succeed in helping this small group organize the very first TPC, but she began a legacy that lasted over 17 years.

Following are just a few personal tributes to our dear friend.

In one word, Judith was “Remarkable.”

Jackie Baker

Dear Friends,

Today we mourn the passing of Judith Houghton who was a friend and mentor to many of us over the last 20+ years.

One of the things I most admired and remember about Judy, is how she made everyone feel like they were the very most important person in the world and although in her early career, she had worked with some extremely famous people like Bob Hope, Donny Osmond, Jimmy Durante (who always called her “Red”), and others, when you were with Judy, she always made you feel like you were the most important person. I went home last night and read some hand-written letters Judy had written to me over the years and was instantly reminded how she was always so encouraging and thoughtful.

The thoughts and prayers of the thousands of people who were lucky enough to know Judy--and the many more that unknowingly benefited from her life--are with Judy’s family today. Rest in peace, my dear friend, we will miss your friendship, adventure and courageous spirit.

Much Love, Kathy Phillips, CPP

Past TPC President and TPPY

Judith Houghton was the best friend Texas Payroll Conference had…..she was a mentor to all the members of the many boards and a coach, cheerleader, advisor, counselor and friend to the presidents. I know I could not have accomplished what I did without her support and guidance during my terms on the TPC boards. I am fortunate and a better person for having known her.

Judith set the goals high for all of us and showed us how to reach them, like she said “we were payroll people and good at it”, but she trained us and made us knowledgeable planners as well. She gave us the information we needed to make good decisions, and always came up with a unique idea or a way to pull off someone else’s idea for the famous TPC parties. She firmly believed we worked hard and deserved to have a good time, so the party was a big part of every TPC.

Judith was a great friend and will be missed. The most fun thing I can think of right now was one year TPC was in Galveston. Judith had her sister sit under a table with an octopus center piece on top. She scared the living daylights out of several people when she moved the octopus arms and talked to them, Kathy Phillips’ reaction I remember most! “Octavia” was the talk of the conference and for a few years after!!

Judith made even the little things fun! My first year on the board, flying home on Saturdays after a meeting, Judith used her Southwest rewards to let us enjoy a glass of wine, to relax and visit. I got so excited when I finally received some coupons for drinks so I could share with her….I’ll miss her and wish you could have known her.

Carolyn Carpenter

Past TPC President, Registration Director, Secretary and Treasurer

For those that did not know Judith, I can tell you that she was very instrumental in bringing TPC to where it is today. She was a woman of integrity, grace, and great enthusiasm. To echo the words of Jackie Baker, Judith was truly remarkable.

One of the things about Judy that made a great impression on me was how she “managed” the banquet staff at our conference hotels. She had such a sweet spirit and was always able to garner great deals and excellent service because of her gracious and kind demeanor. She set an excellent example not only on how to run a conference, but how to treat people in general.

Judy was also an avid supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and it was because of her passion for the organization that I became aware of their purpose. Her dedication to their cause set an example for others, and I’m sure her passing will leave a void.

As many of us mourn her passing, I encourage all who read this to celebrate Judith’s life and legacy. She would definitely prefer laughter over tears.

Jackie Carroll, CPP

A memorial service to honor Judith was held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. She requested her ashes be scattered at the grave site of her parents, Mr. Irvin C. Houghton and Mrs. Dorothy Houghton in the Galveston County Memorial Cemetery near Hitchcock, Texas. Even in death, Judith continues to give and asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.¹

Burial

Galveston County Memorial Cemetery, near, Hitchcock, TX, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.txpayrollconference.org/…

William Thomas Houghton¹

M, #28288, b. 24 October 1947

Father*: Irvin Carter Houghton¹ b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004
Mother*: Dorothy Hope Ingram¹ b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 22 Feb 2006

Family: Lee Ann Nugent b. 17 Feb 1964

Marriage*: William Thomas Houghton married Lee Ann Nugent on May 29, 1982 at Rockwall Co., TX, USA.³
Divorce*: William Thomas Houghton and Lee Ann Nugent were divorced at Mesquite, TX, USA.

Jessica Gwen Houghton b. 30 Sep 1980
Hannah Abigail Houghton⁴ b. 14 Jan 1983

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Oct 24, 1947

Texas City, Galveston Co., TX, USA^2,1

Milit-Beg

U.S. Navy

Education

mechanical engineering degree

Research

Marriage

May 29, 1982

Rockwall Co., TX, USA³

Divorce

Mesquite, TX, USA

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1947_0006.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/tx/births: Texas Birth Records, Houghton Surname.
[S97] Marriage Certificate, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Houghton Surname Search.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1983_0009.

Susan Diane Houghton^1,2

F, #28289, b. 25 August 1944

Father*: Irvin Carter Houghton³ b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004
Mother*: Dorothy Hope Ingram^4,3 b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 22 Feb 2006

Family 1: Abrey Charles Boles b. 23 May 1943, d. Dec 1979

Marriage: Susan Diane Houghton married Abrey Charles Boles on Apr 17, 1963 at Texas City, TX, USA.
Divorce*: Susan Diane Houghton and Abrey Charles Boles were divorced at Harvey, LA, USA.

Darren Wayne Boles+ b. 9 Oct 1967

Family 2: Viga Anthony Berry b. 12 Nov 1948, d. 28 Feb 1997

Marriage*: Susan Diane Houghton married Viga Anthony Berry on 1987.
Divorce: Susan Diane Houghton and Viga Anthony Berry were divorced on Feb 28, 1997 at Harvey, LA, USA.

Ashley Hope Berry b. 22 Jun 1988

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Aug 25, 1944

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, USA^4,2

Divorce

Harvey, LA, USA

Marriage

1987

Living

2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Lorene K. Houghton, July 2005.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: : 1944_0005.
[S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1944_0005.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/tx/births: Texas Birth Records, Houghton Surname.

Frances June Bitner

F, #28290, b. 12 June 1943

Family: Richard Irvin Houghton b. 19 Aug 1942

Marriage*: Frances June Bitner married Richard Irvin Houghton, son of Irvin Carter Houghton and Dorothy Hope Ingram, on Feb 21, 1962 at Texas City, TX, USA.
Divorce*: Frances June Bitner and Richard Irvin Houghton were divorced in 1975 at Houston, TX, USA.

Nova Lea Houghton+ b. 30 Jun 1963
Richard Scott Houghton+ b. 1 May 1967

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 12, 1943

Lovelady, TX, USA

Occupation

licensed vocational nurse

Marriage

Feb 21, 1962

Texas City, TX, USA

Divorce

1975

Houston, TX, USA

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