Edgar Hoskins1

M, #40501, b. 23 September 1893, d. August 1980

Family: Iverna M. Pratt b. 14 Mar 1898, d. May 1981

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BirthSep 23, 18931
Marriagecirca 19192
DeathAug, 1980Forest Grove, OR, USA1

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Lynette Clark, 8/10/1999.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Lynette Clark, May 13, 2000.

Jane Ann Hoskins1

F, #40502

Family: Robert Schneider

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Birth
Marriage

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Lynette Clark, 8/10/1999.

Robert Schneider

M, #40503

Family: Jane Ann Hoskins

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Marriage

Eugene H. Carpenter1

M, #40504, b. 22 September 1870, d. 24 November 1946

Family: Mamie Houghton b. 4 Jan 1876, d. 26 Jan 1964

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BirthSep 22, 18701
Marriage19351
OccupationSacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, owned an insurance company2
DeathNov 24, 1946Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA1
BurialOdd Fellows Lawn, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, Plot 1102
BiographyHis first wife was Ida L. Carpenter (2-17-1871 to 9-14-1933)2

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Lynette Clark, 8/10/1999.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Lynette Clark, May 13, 2000.

Maude A. McChesney1

F, #40505, b. 1872, d. 1951

Family: Philip V. Harwood b. 1868, d. 1952

Biography

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Birth18721
Marriage18961
Death19511

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Lynette Clark, 8/10/1999.

Mary Bragg1

F, #40506, b. circa 1826

Family: Mansar Houghton b. 22 Feb 1814, d. 28 Jul 1881

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Birthcirca 1826CT, USA, age 35 at marriage; age 44 in 1870 census1
MarriageApr 7, 1861Dundee, Munroe Co., MI, USA, "Mausor -45-Dundee and Mary Bragg - 35" (Marriage Records of Monroe County, Mi, p. 266)1
1870 Census1870Dundee, Munroe Co., MI, USA, age 57, farmer, real est. $1200, pers. est $400, b. Vt; Mary Houghton 44, b. CT; Edwin Harwood, 24, laborer, b. CT; Mary J. Harwood, 23, b. MI; Philip Harwood, 1, b. MI; George Harwood, 20, farm laborer, b. MI2
ParentsDparents born in CT

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Lynette Clark, 8/10/1999.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Dundee, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: M593_691; Page: 252A; Image: 189; Family History Library Film: 552190; line 25, dwl 475-481.

Harry Bernard Houghton1

M, #40511, b. 29 May 1929, d. 28 January 2011

Family: Salomea Kopczynski b. c 1933

Biography

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BirthMay 29, 1929Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 11/12 in 1930 census1
Mil. EnlsHe was a master sergeant for the New Jersey Army National Guard with 32 years of service.
Marriagecirca 19541
Addressbetween Aug 11, 1999 and 2001Ewing, NJ, USA, [email protected]1
DeathJan 28, 2011Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis, Trenton, NJ, USA2
ObituaryFeb 1, 2011Harry B. Houghton EWING- Harry B. Houghton, 81, of Ewing passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, in the Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis in Trenton. Born in Trenton, Harry was a lifelong Ewing resident. He was a maintenance mechanic for Cointreau Ltd. in Pennington and Lawrenceville, where he worked for 35 years. Harry also worked for Mercer County in the Maintenance Department for four years, retiring in 1991. He was a master sergeant for the New Jersey Army National Guard with 32 years of service. Harry was a graduate of Trenton High School. He was a member of Incarnation-St. James Parish, the Trenton Elks Lodge 105, where he was a past exalted ruler, past vice president and past district deputy, and a member of the American Legion Post 313, and the 112th Field Artillery. Harry also enjoyed camping, traveling and skiing. Son of the late Rodney J. and Ellen Smith Houghton, father of the late Pamela Joy and Harry S. "Buddy" Houghton, brother of the late William and Donald Houghton, he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Salomea "Sally" (Kopczynski) Houghton of Ewing; two daughters and son-in-law, Deborah Houghton and husband, Robert Veazey, of Pennington, and Joellen M. (Houghton) Futey Lundy of Red Bank, NJ; one daughter-in-law, Carol Fierabend-Houghton of Ewing; four grandchildren, Skyler and Shelby Veazey, Jon-Paul Futey, and Janell Houghton; two step-grandchildren, Christian and Jonathan Fierabend; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Dutko and Etta Houghton; one brother-in-law, Alexander Kopczynski, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 29 E. Paul Ave., Trenton. Burial will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. Calling hours will be on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the M. William Murphy Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Ave., Ewing. The Trenton Elks Lodge 105 service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Trenton Elks Lodge 105, 42 DeCou Ave., Trenton, NJ 08628, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Published in The Times, Trenton, on February 1, 20112
BurialWashington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA, USA2
Contributn1
ResearchAccording to granddaughter Janell , he was a family genealogist, who gave his genealogy to a Linda Houghton.

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/trenton/obituary.aspx
  3. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, May 12, 2001.

Rodney Janvier Houghton1,2

M, #40512, b. 6 November 1892, d. 4 July 1946

Family: Ellen Smith b. 1892, d. b 2000

  • Marriage*: Rodney Janvier Houghton married Ellen Smith on circa 1913 age 21 and 22.1

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BirthNov 6, 1892Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 17 in 1910 census; age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1913age 21 and 221
Mil. DraftJun 7, 1917Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 24, punch helper, American Bridge Co.2
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 27, contractor builder3
1930 Census1930Ewing, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 37, bottle comp. salesman4
Residence1942Trenton, NJ, USA5
DeathJul 4, 1946Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA6

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1754444.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; T625_1052 Page: 2B ED: 76 , line 79, dwl 221-30-33.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ewing, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 108; sheet22A, page 173, line 27, dwl 372-374.
  5. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: New Jersey.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8520454/person/24101571432

Ellen Smith1

F, #40513, b. 1892, d. before 2000

Family: Rodney Janvier Houghton b. 6 Nov 1892, d. 4 Jul 1946

Biography

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Birth1892NJ, USA, age 27 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1913age 21 and 221
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 27, contractor builder2
1930 Census1930Ewing, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 37, bottle comp. salesman3
Residence1942Trenton, NJ, USA4
Deathbefore 2000

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; T625_1052 Page: 2B ED: 76 , line 79, dwl 221-30-33.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ewing, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 108; sheet22A, page 173, line 27, dwl 372-374.
  4. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: New Jersey.

Donald E. Houghton1,2

M, #40514, b. 1919, d. before 2011

Family: Etta R. (?)

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Birth1919NJ, USA, age 2/12 in 1920 census; age 9 in 1930 census3
Mil. EnlsApr 7, 1942Fort Dix, NJ, USA, Name: Donald E Houghton Birth Year: 1919 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New Jersey State: New Jersey County or City: Mercer Enlistment Date: 7 Apr 1942 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Fort Dix Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Canvas Cover Repairman (Canvas worker. ) or Sewing Machine Operator Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 75 Weight: 1663
Marriage4
Deathbefore 20114
ResearchDolores O Houghton
Daniel B Houghton

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; T625_1052 Page: 2B ED: 76 , line 79, dwl 221-30-33.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/trenton/obituary.aspx

William R. Houghton1

M, #40515, b. circa 1915, d. before 2011

Biography

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Birthcirca 1915NJ, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census3
ResidenceMorristown, NJ, USA
Deathbefore 2011

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; T625_1052 Page: 2B ED: 76 , line 79, dwl 221-30-33.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ewing, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1361; Enumeration District: 108; sheet22A, page 173, line 27, dwl 372-374.

Harry Disston Houghton1

M, #40516, b. circa 1855, d. 8 April 1905

Family: Mary Jane Maple b. bt 1860 - 1864, d. 22 Mar 1930

  • Marriage*: Harry Disston Houghton married Mary Jane Maple on Nov, 1884 he, age 30; Nov 1864 given.1

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Birthcirca 1855PA, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 15 in 1870 census; age 25 in 1880 census; age 30 at marriage; 1854 per Harry B. Houghton, his grandson2
MarriageNov, 1884he, age 30; Nov 1864 given1
ResidenceTrenton, NJ, USA1
DeathApr 8, 1905Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA3
ObituaryApr 10, 1905Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, Trenton Times: Harry D. Houghton, 50 years old, janitor of the old Terradell building, in East Trenton, died Saturday in McKinley Hospital, after an illness of 10 days.
BurialApr 11, 1905Ewing Cemetery, Mercer Co., NJ, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 19, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1404, p. 9, line 25, dwl 116-116.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://interactive.ancestry.com/6806/…,5175,126,5200;1138,2171,1219,2196;1138,2196,1247,2221;1349,2250,1463,2275;1133,2454,1213,2479;1340,2687,1414,2712;1258,3137,1336,3162;1301,3512,1379,3537;1250,4641,1329,4666;1393,4641,1536,4666;1146,4675,1228,4700;1293,4675,1440,4700;1868,3071,1970,3096;2147,3221,2220,3246;1800,3287,1894,3312;1713,4237,1783,4262;2104,4362,2206,4387;2213,5046,2379,5104;2238,5129,2343,5154;3080,2200,3188,2225;2999,3000,3099,3025;3822,4775,3891,4800;4085,5487,4124,5512;4137,5487,4215,5512.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8520454/person/24002139022
  5. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, May 12, 2001.

Mary Jane Maple1

F, #40517, b. between 1860 and 1864, d. 22 March 1930

Family: Harry Disston Houghton b. c 1855, d. 8 Apr 1905

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Birthbetween 1860 and 1864NJ, USA, age 54 in 1910 census; age 60 in 1920 census2
MarriageNov, 1884he, age 30; Nov 1864 given1
ResidenceEwing Twp, NJ, USA1
1910 Census1910Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 54, storage company collector, widow3
ResidenceSep 12, 1918
1920 Census1920Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA, age 60, none, widow2
DeathMar 22, 1930Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, USA4
ParentsDJacob Maple and Regina Reed; father born in PA, mother in NJ1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, 8/11/1999.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 8, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1052; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 994; line 14, 608-41.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Trenton Ward 5, Mercer, New Jersey; Roll: T624_896; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 63; line 53, dwl 6-74-76.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8520454/person/24101565012
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8520454/person/24002139022
  6. [S415] E-mail from Harry B. Houghton, May 12, 2001.

Hannah Burpee1

F, #40518, b. 25 November 1757

Family: Stephen Goss

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BirthNov 25, 1757Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Marriage BannDec 5, 1778Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
Biographydau. of Samuel and Martha Burpee2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 138.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 109.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 119.

Levina Houghton1

F, #40519, b. 16 December 1739

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BaptismDec 16, 1739Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
Deathmay have died before 1749 since not in division of father's estate.
ResearchSep 6, 1749Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Probate of father Jonathan Houghton does not give a Levina, but does give a "Lieutanent" as "the youngest son of the sd decd." (after already having named son Jonathan).3
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 288.
  2. [S747] Rev. Frederick Lewis Weis Lancaster MA Early Families II- Weis, p. 306.
  3. [S409] Probate Records , Worcester, MA, Case 31036.

Daniel Whiting Groce1

M, #40520, b. 30 March 1774

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BirthMar 30, 1774Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 390.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 111.

Lucy Groce1

F, #40521, b. 23 June 1776, d. 27 January 1821

Family: James Ropes

  • Marriage*: Lucy Groce married James Ropes on Jan 1, 1803.2

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BaptismJun 23, 1776Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJan 1, 18032
DeathJan 27, 1821age 452

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 390.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Whitney Gulbrandson, Nov. 22, 2002.

Sophia Groce1

F, #40522, b. 18 November 1781

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BaptismNov 18, 1781Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 390.

Sarah Gunn1

F, #40523, b. 11 October 1767

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BirthOct 11, 1767Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 305.

Ebenezer Taylor Jr.1

M, #40524, b. 5 July 1749

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BirthJul 5, 1749Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 76, 389.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 76.

Nathaniel Taylor1

M, #40525, b. 15 October 1756

Family: Sarah Fuller

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BirthOct 15, 1756Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJun 28, 1780Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, both of Lancaster2

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 90.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 127.
  3. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 140.

Sarah Fuller1

F, #40526

Family: Nathaniel Taylor b. 15 Oct 1756

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MarriageJun 28, 1780Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, both of Lancaster1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 127.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 140.

Elnathan Taylor1

M, #40527, b. 7 October 1769

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BirthOct 7, 1769Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 106.

Levi Crosby1

M, #40529, b. 17 February 1751

Biography

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BirthFeb 17, 1751Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 76.

Jonathan Crosby1

M, #40530, b. 8 March 1747

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BaptismMar 8, 1747Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 380.