Ralph Ellis Houghton1

M, #56581, b. June 1896

Family: Lathia Pearl Aldridge b. c 1897

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BirthJun, 1896MI, USA, age 4 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1
Occupation1920house electrician
Marriagecirca 1926age 29 and 212
1930 Census1930Waterford, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 33, electrical company electrician2
1940 Census1940Waterford, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, auto body assembler3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 102, S. 12, Ln. 88.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1019; Enumeration District: 132; page 167, sheet 4A; line 48, dwl 83-99.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1804; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 63-179B; line 59, dwl 3216.

Marion R. Haughton1

F, #56582, b. February 1898

Family: Floyd E. Crawford b. c 1895

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BirthFeb, 1898MI, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census1
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Pontiac, MI, USA, age 55, retail shoe store, salesman

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 102, S. 12, Ln. 88.

Emery G. Houghtohn1

M, #56583, b. September 1871

Family: Martha E. (?) b. Nov 1873

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BirthSep, 1871MI, USA, age 28 in 1900 census1
Marriage1
1900 Census1900Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Martha E. (?)1

F, #56584, b. November 1873

Family: Emery G. Houghtohn b. Sep 1871

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BirthNov, 1873MI, USA, age 26 in 1900 census1
Marriage1
1900 Census1900Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Burke L. Houghtohn1

M, #56585, b. May 1895

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BirthMay, 1895MI, USA, age 5 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Sarah R. Houghtohn1

F, #56586, b. May 1897

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BirthMay, 1897MI, USA, age 3 in 1900 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Baltimore, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 34, S. 1, Ln. 10.

Etta E. Houghton1

F, #56587, b. October 1888

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BirthOct, 1888MI, USA, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 28 in 1920 census1
1900 Census1900Woodland, Barry Co., MI, USA, age 11, with grandmother Christina Bizer, b. Germany, and her daughter Emma Bizer, b. MI1,2
1910 Census1910Castleton, Barry Co., MI, USA, age 21, single, boarder with E. Russell Wightman3
1920 Census1920Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 28, single, music, living with and "protege" to E. Russell Wightman, physics professor, and his family4
Parentage?Woodland, MI, USA
ParentsDfather born in MI, mother born in IL/PA/MI3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Woodland, Barry Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 5, E.D. 51, S. 8, Ln. 59.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Woodland, Barry Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 51; Sheet: 8B; line 59, dwl 177-182.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Castleton, Barry, Michigan; Roll: T624_636; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 39; line 38, dwl 303-315.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ann Arbor Ward 6, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll T625_799; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 139; line 60, dwl 535-116-126.

Eugene Houghton1,2

M, #56588, b. 20 September 1875, d. 14 July 1924

Family: Sarah (?) b. Apr 1859

  • Marriage*: Eugene Houghton married Sarah (?) on circa 1896 married 14 years.1

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BirthSep 20, 1875MI, USA, age 4 in 1880 census; age 24 in 1900 census; age 34 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census4
Marriagecirca 1896married 14 years1
1900 Census1900Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 24, day laborer; 10 children born, 6 living also given as grandchildren, Grace R. Sanders, Jul 1887, 12, MI, and George A. Sanders, Sep. 1893, 6, IN5,6
1910 Census1910Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 34, farmer7
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 42, farming4
1920 CensusJan 5, 1920Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 45, farmer8
DeathJul 14, 1924Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA9
ParentsSfather born in MI, mother born in OH
ResearchEnsley, MI, USA
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo, Michigan; Roll: T9_598; Family History Film: 1254598; Page: 451.1000; Enumeration District: 206; line 37, dwl 201-352.
  3. [S415] E-mail from P. Douglas Chapman, Jul 26, 2003.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1682686.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, NewaygoCo., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet: 9B; line 93, dwl 203-204.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan;Series: T624 Roll: 666 Part: 1 Page: 175A, Enum. District 107, sheet 12A, line 33; dwl 184-186.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Casnovia, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_788; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 115; line 77, dwl 19-59-61.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1013985/person/6072389247

Sarah (?)1

F, #56589, b. April 1859

Family: Eugene Houghton b. 20 Sep 1875, d. 14 Jul 1924

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BirthApr, 1859OH, USA, age 41 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census; age 69 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1873age 14
Marriagecirca 1896married 14 years1
1900 Census1900Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 24, day laborer; 10 children born, 6 living also given as grandchildren, Grace R. Sanders, Jul 1887, 12, MI, and George A. Sanders, Sep. 1893, 6, IN2,3
1910 Census1910Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 34, farmer4
1920 CensusJan 5, 1920Casnovia, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 45, farmer5
ParentsDparents born in OH

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Newaygo Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, NewaygoCo., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet: 9B; line 93, dwl 203-204.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan;Series: T624 Roll: 666 Part: 1 Page: 175A, Enum. District 107, sheet 12A, line 33; dwl 184-186.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Casnovia, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_788; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 115; line 77, dwl 19-59-61.

Sylvester Houghton1

M, #56590, b. 3 September 1896

Family: Elsie (?) b. c 1900

  • Marriage*: Sylvester Houghton married Elsie (?) on circa 1915 age 18 and 16.3

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BirthSep 3, 1896Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1915age 18 and 163
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1918Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 21
1930 CensusApr 23, 1930Ensley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, age 33, farmer3
ResearchEnsley, Newaygo Co., MI, USA, 2 houses apart

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1682686.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan; Roll: 1015; Enumeration District: 14; page 163, sheet 8A; line 33; dwl 183-185.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx

Vedia Houghton1

F, #56591, b. October 1897

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BirthOct, 1897MI, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census2

Citations

  1. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ensley, Newaygo Co., Michigan;Series: T624 Roll: 666 Part: 1 Page: 175A, Enum. District 107, sheet 12A, line 33; dwl 184-186.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Ensley Twp, Mewaggs Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 93, S. 9, Ln. 93.

Euler Grant Houghton1,2

M, #56592, b. 13 March 1867

Family: Mary Clark b. 3 Apr 1867

  • Marriage*: Euler Grant Houghton married Mary Clark on Oct 15, 1890 age 23 and 23; mar 19 years in 1910 census.4,2

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BirthMar 13, 1867Webster, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA, age 3 in 1870 census; age 13 in 1880 census; age 33 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census4,2
MarriageOct 15, 1890age 23 and 23; mar 19 years in 1910 census4,2
1900 Census1900LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 33, merchant4,5
1910 Census1910LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 47, general merchandise, retail merchant6
1920 Census1920LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 52, post master7
1930 Census1930LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 63, machine shop1
ParentsSfather born in PA, mother born in NY

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll: 979; Enumeration District: 50; page 217, sheet 9A; line 7, dwl 150-205-206.
  2. [S1470] Helen Hicks Kilfoy, Hicks Thurber Family Hx Addendum, p. 106.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T9_575; Family History Film: 1254575; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 60; sheet 13, line 38, dwl 116-121.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , LeRoy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 50; Sheet: 10A; line 45, dwl 224-227.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_639; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 64; line 55, dwl 58-60.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll T625_760; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75; line 91, dwl 114-116.

Mary Clark1,2

F, #56593, b. 3 April 1867

Family: Euler Grant Houghton b. 13 Mar 1867

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BirthApr 3, 1867MI, USA, age 33 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census3,2
MarriageOct 15, 1890age 23 and 23; mar 19 years in 1910 census3,2
1900 Census1900LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 33, merchant3,4
1910 Census1910LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 47, general merchandise, retail merchant5
1920 Census1920LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 52, post master6
Occupation1920general merchandise store saleslady6
1930 Census1930LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 63, machine shop1
ParentsDfather born in NY, mother born in NJ

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll: 979; Enumeration District: 50; page 217, sheet 9A; line 7, dwl 150-205-206.
  2. [S1470] Helen Hicks Kilfoy, Hicks Thurber Family Hx Addendum, p. 106.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , LeRoy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 50; Sheet: 10A; line 45, dwl 224-227.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_639; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 64; line 55, dwl 58-60.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll T625_760; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75; line 91, dwl 114-116.

Howard Levern Houghton1

M, #56594, b. 16 April 1892, d. 8 October 1968

Family: Bertha Menhennet b. 17 May 1899, d. 17 Nov 1971

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BirthApr 16, 1892Leroy, MI, USA, Apr 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1,2,3
Research
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 25, a baker, Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake3
Mil. Serv.WWI, Private, US Army4
MarriageSep 25, 1923Marysville, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, Michigan County Marriages, Bertha Menhennet, Calhoun County, 25 Sep 1923, age 24, born ABT 1899; 1930 census: age 30 and 174,5
1930 Census1930Le Roy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, 2 houses from parents; age 38, machine shop lathe man4
1940 Census1940Leroy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 47, factory worker6
DeathOct 8, 19682,5
BurialCongregational Cemetery, East LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, USA
Grandchild

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1675064.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Le Roy, Calhoun Co., Michigan; Roll: 979; Enumeration District: 50; page 217, sheet 9A; line 15, dwl 157-208-209.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Sonia Antonides, Jan 2, 2019:.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01737; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 13-62.

Richard Donald Houghton1,2

M, #56595, b. 6 June 1894, d. 11 January 1974

Family: Charlotte Marjorie Bleyer b. 2 Jun 1893, d. 11 Jul 1976

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BirthJun 6, 1894Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., MI, USA, Jun 1893, age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census3,4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Calhoun Co., MI, USA, age 22, dist. manager, machine co.5
MarriageJun 10, 1917Milwaukee, WI, USA, age 23 and 231,6
Mil. Serv.US Navy
Research
1920 Census1920Boston, MA, USA, age 25, married, machinery co. sales manager7
1930 Census1930Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 36, division manager, steel parts mfg1
1940 Census1940Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., WI, USA, age 46, machinery company service manager8
DeathJan 11, 1974Belgium, Ozaukee Co., WI, USA9,4
BurialForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI, USA4
Contributn
BiographyHe was a salesman for Koening and for Rex Chain Belt Company and later manager of heavy equipment at A.O. Smith. He bought the Rio Pump Co. in Grafton, Wisconsin from a friend and during World War II he had many war contracts. Marjorie worked with him as secretary. Donald was always called Don. They first lived on 44th St. in Milwaukee and for many years in Shorewood, a suburb of Milwaukee, at 3838 N. Frederick Ave.. Don and Marjorie had three children. All three children attended Atwater Grade School and Shorewood High School were they all graduated. After Bob Houghton retired, he and Marjorie moved to a small town north of
Milwaukee, Belgium, Wisconsin, and lived at 410 Antoine Drive. They celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary in 19674

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Shorewood, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin; Roll: 2600; Enumeration District: 362; Page 76, Sheet: 10A; line 4, dwl 1252-187-317.
  2. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. xxvii.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, LeRoy, Calhoun Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 12, E.D. 50, S. 10, Ln. 45.
  4. [S1458] Dorothy Bleyer Strzelczyk, lBeyer Family Tree, p. 210.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1675071.
  6. [S1470] Helen Hicks Kilfoy, Hicks Thurber Family Hx Addendum, p. 104.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 25, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_741; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 591.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Shorewood, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4501; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 40-46; line 63, dwl 3838.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Douglas L. Houghton, June 5, 2006.

Frank Houghton1

M, #56596, b. October 1878

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BirthOct, 1878MI, USA, age 21 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Burns, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, a servant to Ira Barnes1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Burns, Shiawassee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 72, E.D. 81, S. 12, Ln. 25.

Frank Houghtin1

M, #56597, b. March 1849

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BirthMar, 1849MI, USA, age 51 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 50, single, dishwasher; a servant to Henry H. Grandahl2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 77, E.D. 1, S. 6, Ln. 96.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T623_747; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1; line 96.

Alfreda Ellis

F, #56598, b. April 1878

Family: Walter Cyrus Houghton b. 30 Dec 1877, d. Oct 1962

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BirthApr, 1878MI, USA, age 22 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1940 census1
MarriageDec 24, 1896Bowne Twp, MI, USA, age 18 and 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census1
1910 Census1910Toppenish, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 32, farmer2
1920 Census1920Harrah, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 42, farmer3
1930 Census1930Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 52, farmer4
1940 Census1940Harrah, Yakima Co., WA, USA, age 62, farm operator5
ParentsDFather:      Arthur Ellis
Mother:      Helen Ellis; parents born in Eng. Canada

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lowell, Kent Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 41, E.D. 94, S. 2, Ln. 25.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Year: 1910; Census Place: Toppenish, Yakima, Washington; Roll: T624_1675; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0314; FHL microfilm: 1375688.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Harrah, Yakima, Washington; Roll: T625_1945; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 198; line 1, dwl 58-61.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington; Roll: 2524; Enumeration District: 57; Page 168, Sheet: 4A; line 34, dwl 32-32.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Harrah, Yakima, Washington; Roll: T627_4372; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-53.
  6. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Yakima Herald-Republic (Dec/1/2005).

Florence Houghton1

F, #56599, b. September 1899, d. before 2005

Family: George Holder b. c 1894

  • Marriage*: Florence Houghton married George Holder on circa 1918 age 22.2
  • Divorce*: Florence Houghton and George Holder were divorced.

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BirthSep, 1899MI, USA, age 8/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1918age 222
Divorce
Deathbefore 2005

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Lowell, Kent Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 41, E.D. 94, S. 2, Ln. 25.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington; Roll: 2524; Enumeration District: 57; Page 168, Sheet: 4A; line 34, dwl 32-32.

Fredrich Houghten1

M, #56600, b. September 1879

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BirthSep, 1879Canada, age 20 in 1900 census1
Census1900Summerfield Twp, Claire Co., MI, USA, a boarder with George Green1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Summerfield Twp, Claire Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 15, E.D. 28, S. 6, Ln. 7.

Florence Houghton1

F, #56601, b. November 1870

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BirthNov, 1870MI, USA, age 29 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Niles, Berrien Co., MI, USA, age 29, single, a servant to William B. Reedy1,2
ParentsDparents born in MI

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 9, E.D. 71, S. 8, Ln. 14.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 71; Sheet: 8A; line 14, dwl 906-184-198.

George Houghton1,2

M, #56602, b. 2 July 1844, d. 7 March 1911

Family: Emma Canham b. 19 Sep 1843, d. 27 Oct 1923

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BirthJul 2, 1844Cambridgeshire, England, bd given on death certif; age 8 in 1851 census; age 28 in 1871 census; age 38 in 1881 census; June 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 66 in 1910 census1
MarriageMar 16, 1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, mar 35 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census1,5
1861 English Census1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 19, ag laborer; next door to parents in law William and Ann Canham
1871 English Census1871Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 28, coprolite laborer6
1881 English Census1881Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 38, laborer
ImmigrationOct 31, 1882Quebec, Canada, departed from Liverpool, England; Londonderry, Ireland7
1900 Census1900Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 49, farmer1,8
1910 Census1910Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 66, farmer; 4 houses from son Arthur7
DeathMar 7, 1911Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 66-8-5; due to apoplexy and paralysis; Shabonna, MI also; Kathleen Moss-DeLong: Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI2,9
ObituaryMar 17, 1911Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, Cass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Friday, March 17, 1911, Volume 5, Number 49, page 1, colume 4

GEORGE HOUGHTON, Funeral Held at Shabonna M. E. Church Friday Morning

The funeral of George Houghton, aged 66 years, was held at the Shabonna M. E. church Friday morning and the remains were brought to Cass City and intered in the Elkland cemetery. Rev. Wilmot Moore had charge of the services.

Mr. Houghton was born in England. At the age of 39 years, he went to Canada where he lived three years and then moved to Michigan. He was ill but a few days and his death which occurred on March 7, at his home 4 miles east and 1 mile south of Shabonna, was due to paralysis.

He is survived by his companion, a sister, and six sons. All the sons were present at the funeral services except one, who resides in Canada.

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Burial: March 10, 1911, Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, MI10
BurialMar 17, 1911Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA2
BiographyBrian R. Houghton: Some of his siblings moved to Australia. Some of these relatives have really tried to go back further than Thomas Howton, but to no avail. In fact, one of my relatives (not a Houghton) still lives in Wicken, Cambridgeshire.11
ResearchArgyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, all Houghtons of Argyle MI were of George's family; CJV: parentage of Herbert Houghton

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003.
  3. [S1536] Interview, unknown informant, from Brian R. Houghton, Jan 1, 2017.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/55239543/person/13902618862/…
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/5129057/person/6079107372/…
  6. [S1425] Ancestry.com, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1601; Folio: 111; Page: 24; GSU roll: 829813.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 127; line 84, dwl 57-58.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 113; Sheet: 6A; line 28, dwl 108-112.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/55239543/person/13902618869/…
  10. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003: Obituary of George Houghton.
  11. [S1536] Interview, unknown informant, from Brian R. Houghton of England, Jan 1, 2017.

Emma Canham1,2

F, #56603, b. 19 September 1843, d. 27 October 1923

Family: George Houghton b. 2 Jul 1844, d. 7 Mar 1911

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BirthSep 19, 1843Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 27 in 1871 census; age 37 in 1881 census; Sep 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 66 in 1910 census1,2
MarriageMar 16, 1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, mar 35 years in 1900 census; mar 47 y in 1910 census1,2
1861 English Census1861Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 19, ag laborer; next door to parents in law William and Ann Canham
1871 English Census1871Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 28, coprolite laborer3
1881 English Census1881Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 38, laborer
ImmigrationOct 31, 1882Quebec, Canada, departed from Liverpool, England; Londonderry, Ireland4
1900 Census1900Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 49, farmer1,5
1910 Census1910Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 66, farmer; 4 houses from son Arthur4
Note19106 children born, 6 living
DeathOct 27, 19232
ParentsDWilliam Canham 1811– & Ann Horsley 1816–1867; parents born in England

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/5129057/person/6079107372/…
  3. [S1425] Ancestry.com, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1601; Folio: 111; Page: 24; GSU roll: 829813.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 127; line 84, dwl 57-58.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 113; Sheet: 6A; line 28, dwl 108-112.

Albert Houghton1

M, #56604, b. circa 1864

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Birthcirca 1864Wicken, Cambridgeshire, England, age 7 in 1871 census; age 17 in 1881 census; Jun 1870, age 29 in 1900 census; age 42 in 1910 census; age 65 in 1930 census; age 77 in 1940 census1
Immigration18861884 in 1910 census
1930 Census1930Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 65, farmer2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll: 1028; Enumeration District: 1; page 7, sheet 7A; line 15, dwl 136-138.

Arthur Houghton1

M, #56605, b. 8 May 1881, d. 1 July 1961

Family 1: Minnie May Shuler b. c 1885

Family 2: Lettie Maude Vanderveer b. 25 May 1889, d. 31 Dec 1984

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BirthMay 8, 1881Cambridgeshire, England, age 10/12 in 1881 census; May 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census1,2
Immigration18861884 in 1910 census
MarriageOct 23, 1902Sanilac Center, MI, USA, age 21 and 19; mar 7 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 28, farmer3
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 36, inspector of motor ?2
1920 Census1920Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 37, real estate salesman4
1930 Census1930Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 47, construction carpenter5
1940 Census1940Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 57, decorator, painting and papering, own business; and cousin Rose E. Simpkins, 55, Canada6
Marriage1949Snover, FL, USA
1950 US Census1950Sanford, FL, USA
DeathJul 1, 1961Sanford, FL, USA
ObituaryJul 5, 1961Port Huron, MI, USA, ARTHUR HOUGHTON
SNOVER Funeral services were to be held this afternoon in Snover Free Methodist Church for Arthur Houghton, 80, who died Monday in Florida
Rev. Melville Good, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Argyle Cemetery. Mr. Houghton was born in England. May 8. 1881. A former carpenter and contractor, he resided in Pontiac prior to retirement 15 years ago when he moved to Sanford, Fla. Mr Houghton and Maude Van- derveer were married in October. 1949. in Snover. Surviving are his widow, a son. George Houghton, of Waterford; a daughter. Mrs. William Sloan. Pontiac. 13 granchildren and 25 great           

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1682689.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 127; line 65, dwl 53-54.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids Ward 2, Kent, Michigan; Roll T625_777; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 43; line 21, dwl 61-306-350.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1017; Enumeration District: 67; sheet 12B; line 67, dwl 245-278.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1801; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63-108; line 73, dwl 17.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll: 1017; Enumeration District: 67; sheet 13B; line 66, dwl 17-264-301.

Archie Houghton1,2

M, #56606, b. 16 April 1890, d. 1954

Family: Lovila (?) b. c 1900

  • Marriage*: Archie Houghton married Lovila (?) on circa 1923 age 32 and 23.1

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BirthApr 16, 1890Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 10 in 1900 census; age 19 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1940 census3,2
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 27, farming2
Marriagecirca 1923age 32 and 231
1930 Census1930Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 65, farmer1
1940 Census1940Argyle, Sanilac Co., MI, USA, age 47, farmer4
Death19545
Burial1954Cass City Cemetery, Cass, Tuscola Co., MI, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac Co., Michigan; Roll: 1028; Enumeration District: 1; page 7, sheet 7A; line 15, dwl 136-138.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1682814.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Argyle Twp, Sanilac Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 71, E.D. 113, S. 6, Ln. 28.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Argyle, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T627_1818; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 76-1; line 19, dwl 39.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/…

George Houghton1

M, #56607, b. January 1874

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BirthJan, 1874IL, USA, age 26 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, USA, age 26, RR conductor1
ParentsSfather born in NY, mother born in England1

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Grand Rapids, Ward 12, Kent Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 89; Sheet: 11B; line 92, dwl 709-229-265.

George Houghten1

M, #56608, b. 15 July 1856, d. 27 January 1925

Family: Pauline Johanna Kaiser b. 28 Jun 1859, d. 17 Jul 1935

Biography

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BirthJul 15, 1856MI, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 23 in 1880 census; Jul 1856, age 43 in 1900 census; age 53 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census3,1
MarriageJan 2, 1878mar 32 y in 1910 census3,4
1900 Census1900Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer3,5
1910 Census1910Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 53, dairy farmer6
1920 Census1920Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 63, farmer7
DeathJan 27, 1925Troy, MI, USA2,1
BurialTroy Union Cemetery, Troy, MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Erin, Macomb Co., MI; Roll: T9_592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 401A; Enumeration District: 205; sheet 5, line 16, dwl 46-64.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 735; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108; FHL microfilm: 1240735; line 8, dwl 176-178.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 153; line 78, dwl 43.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll T625_790; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 204; line 51, dwl 109-148.

Pauline Johanna Kaiser1,2

F, #56609, b. 28 June 1859, d. 17 July 1935

Family: George Houghten b. 15 Jul 1856, d. 27 Jan 1925

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BirthJun 28, 1859Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 20 in 1880 census; June 1859, age 40 in 1900 census; age 50 in 1910 census; age 60 in 1920 census3,4
MarriageJan 2, 1878mar 32 y in 1910 census3,4
1880 Census1880Erin, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 23, a farmer4
1900 Census1900Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer3,5
1910 Census1910Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 53, dairy farmer6
1920 Census1920Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 63, farmer7
1930 Census1930Troy, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 70, widow; next door to son Lester8
DeathJul 17, 19352
BurialTroy Municipal Cemetery, Troy, MI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Erin, Macomb Co., MI; Roll: T9_592; Family History Film: 1254592; Page: 401A; Enumeration District: 205; sheet 5, line 16, dwl 46-64.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 735; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108; FHL microfilm: 1240735; line 8, dwl 176-178.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 153; line 78, dwl 43.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll T625_790; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 204; line 51, dwl 109-148.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Troy, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1019; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 129; line 42, dwl 731-734.

Emma Pauline Houghten1

F, #56610, b. 11 July 1880, d. 16 June 1953

Family: Robert H. Shaw b. 12 Oct 1873, d. 1938

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BirthJul 11, 1880MI, USA, July 1880, age 10 in 1900 census2,1
MarriageMar, 1907St. Johns Church, Troy, MI, USA3,1
DeathJun 16, 19533,1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.houghten.com/; by Christopher Houghten.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 108, S. 9, Ln. 8.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Marjorie Schulkins, Nov. 5, 2003: Descendants of Thomas Houghten.