William B. Houghton1

M, #58111

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Mil. Enls1812MA, USA, in the War of 1812, 1st Regiment (Dudley's), MA Militia, a private1
Research1812MA, USA
Duplicate
Researchsame Regiment

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, War of 1812 Service Records, Oct. 10, 2001.

James Houghton1

M, #58112, b. 21 June 1875, d. 3 November 1929

Family: Olive Greenman b. 25 May 1890, d. 25 Jun 1958

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BirthJun 21, 1875Ireland, age 35 in 1910 census; Northern Ireland1,2
1910 Census1910Bryan Precinct, Elko Co., NV, USA, age 35, a miner prospecting3
Marriage4,1
Naturalizationbefore 19175
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Hawthorne, Mineral Co., NV, USA, age 43, miner1
DeathNov 3, 1929Luning, NV, USA2
ObituaryNov 6, 1929Hawthorne, NV, USA, Hawthorne News
November 6 1929

Location: Hawthorne

Description: James Houghton Dies At Luning

Announcement has been received of the death of James HOUGHTON at Luning early Sunday morning, The remains were taken to Reno Sunday night.
Mr. HOUGHTON has been identified with mining and commercial activities in and about the vicinity of Luning sine 1906. With his wife, Olive G. HOUGHTON, he was engaged at the time in running a grocery store and the post office at Luning.
The deceased was well and favorably known throughout Mineral COunty and was the owner of and identified with a number of mining properties and mining interests in Mineral County.
HOUGHTON was born in Ireland, but had lived in this country for many years, engaging in mining activities in Southern Nevada. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Olive HOUGHTON, and a son, Voncent HOUGHTON, both of Luning.
BurialOur Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery, Reno, NV, USA
ParentsSparents born in Ireland3

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711536.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=38591
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Bryant Prec., Elko Co. NV, ED 88, p. 1, line 68, dwl 42-42.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Luning, Mineral Co., Nevada; Roll: 1296; Enumeration District: 5; Page 227, Sheet: 1A; line 4, dwl 4-4.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.

John Joseph Houghton1

M, #58113, b. 13 April 1885

Family: Annie (?)

  • Marriage*: John Joseph Houghton married Annie (?)1

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BirthApr 13, 1885Morlin Head, County Donegal, Ireland1
NoteRelative lives Morlin Head, Donegal, Ireland2
Marriage1
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918White Pine Co., NV, USA, age 33, miner1
Research

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1711538.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.

Cornelius Houghton1

M, #58114, b. 2 February 1881, d. 13 March 1941

Family: Marjorie McFadden b. c 1885

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BirthFeb 2, 1881Ballyhellion County, Douegal, Ireland, age 38 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 56, Irish Free State, in 1940 census1
Marriage2
Immigration19031907 in 1930 census
NaturalizationJul 24, 1916
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Newark, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 37, general utility, DuPont3
1920 Census19206th Representative District, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 38, Dupont Comp. laborer2
1930 Census1930Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 45, contracting stone mason4
1940 Census1940Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 56, none5
DeathMar 13, 1941Wilmington, DE, USA
BurialSaint Josephs on the Brandywine-Lower Cemetery, Wilmington, DE, USA
ParentsSparents born in Irish Free State

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , 6th Representative District, New Castle Co., DE; Enumeration District 145, Sheet 10A, line 32, dwl 195-203.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570610.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 289; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0061; Image: 930.0; FHL microfilm: 2340024.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T627_552; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 4-95.

Thomas Joseph Houghton1

M, #58115, b. 16 April 1894

Family: Blanche Evelyn Reese b. 10 Sep 1883

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BirthApr 16, 1894Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, Apr 1894, age 6 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1930 census3,2
Occupation1910iron worker in factory
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 23, painter3
MarriageDec 21, 1920Wilmington, DE, USA
1930 Census1930Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 38, house painter, single4
Living1938Wilmington, DE, USA
ParentsSparents born in DE

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, Ward 3, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 11A, line 41, dwl 703-216-219.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570613.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Willmington, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: 289; Enumeration District: 59; Sheet: 32B; line 57, dwl 407-350-357.

Eugene Francis Houghton1

M, #58116, b. 10 January 1883

Family: Nora (?) b. c 1892

  • Marriage*: Eugene Francis Houghton married Nora (?) on circa 1920 age 30 and 28.

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BirthJan 10, 1883DE, USA, Jan 1884, age 16 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census1,2
Occupation1910foundry laborer
Mil. Draftcirca 1917Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 35, ship builder, Wilna, DE3
Marriagecirca 1920age 30 and 28
1940 Census1940Washington, DC, USA, age 50, restaurant bartender; living with sister in law Delia Meenehan, 55, Ireland4
1950 US Census1950Washington, DC, USA, age 59, railway loading man

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Ward 8, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T624_147; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51;
    line 66, dwl 700-26-32.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570711.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_571; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1-521.

Owen J. Houghton Jr1,2

M, #58117, b. 10 September 1896, d. 7 December 1938

Family: Francis C. Bloom b. c 1901

  • Marriage*: Owen J. Houghton Jr married Francis C. Bloom on Jul 3, 1920 at Luzerne Co., PA, USA, July 3, 1920 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania marriage between Owen J. Houghton, born Delaware, age 24, residing in Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, occupation chauffeur, son of Owen J. Houghton and Margaret Parks of Wilmington, Delaware, AND Fannie C. Bloom, born in Nanticoke, PA, age 23, residing in Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, occupation domestic, daughter of Wm. Bloom and Lydia Emile (Kivler) of Nanticoke, PA.5,6
  • Divorce*: Owen J. Houghton Jr and Francis C. Bloom were divorced on Sep 13, 1923 at Luzerne Co., PA, USA, Owen then disappeared, and Fannie filed for divorce in January of 1923 in Luzerne County. The divorce was granted on Sept. 13, 1923.5

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BirthSep 10, 1896Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 2 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; death cert.: Sept. 15, 1896; Craig Laurence: 15 Sep 18972
Research
Residence1918
Mil. DraftJun 1, 1918Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, employer, New Castle Co. Workhouse;
veteran of World War II4
MarriageJul 3, 1920Luzerne Co., PA, USA, July 3, 1920 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania marriage between Owen J. Houghton, born Delaware, age 24, residing in Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, occupation chauffeur, son of Owen J. Houghton and Margaret Parks of Wilmington, Delaware, AND Fannie C. Bloom, born in Nanticoke, PA, age 23, residing in Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, occupation domestic, daughter of Wm. Bloom and Lydia Emile (Kivler) of Nanticoke, PA.5,6
DivorceSep 13, 1923Luzerne Co., PA, USA, Owen then disappeared, and Fannie filed for divorce in January of 1923 in Luzerne County. The divorce was granted on Sept. 13, 1923.5
ResidencePhiladelphia, PA, USA, male, single, hospital attendant
Immigration1931OH, USA
DeathDec 7, 1938Veterans Hospital, Jefferson Twp, Montgomery Co., OH, USA, Ohio death cert.#72994;
also Dayton OH
ObituaryDec 8, 1938Wilmington, DE, USA, small death notice in the Wilmington Evening Journal of 12/8/38: Deaths
Houghton-- at Dayton, Ohio, on December 7, 1938, Owen J. son of the late Owen J. Houghton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Krienen Bros Funeral Home, 400 N. Broom St, on Saturday morning December 10, at 8:30. Requiem mass at St. Paul's Church at 9:30. Interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
BurialDec 8, 1938Wilmington, DE, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Craig Laurence, Jan 18, 2010.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, Ward 3, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 11A, line 41, dwl 703-216-219.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570712.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Craig Laurence, 3/23/2010.
  6. [S97] Marriage Certificate.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Craig Laurence.

Bernard Joseph Houghton1

M, #58118, b. 24 December 1881, d. 16 March 1955

Family 1: Catharine J. Cassidy b. c 1890, d. 8 Jan 1915

Family 2: Elizabeth Lenema Gerstenberg b. 14 Mar 1883, d. 7 Dec 1927

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BirthDec 24, 1881New Castle, DE, USA, Dec 1881, age 18 in 1900 census; age 28, Ireland, in 1910 census; age 39, DE, in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census3
Immigration1895
1900 Census1900Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 47, widow; mar 6 y; 4 children born, 3 living; 3 sons all listed with McGowan Surname; both of their parents born in Ireland4
Marriagecirca 1908mar 2 y in 1910 census2
Occupation1910iron mill laborer
1910 Census1910Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age "36" (56), widow2
Marriage3
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 38, ship builder, Wilna, DE3
1920 Census1920Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 39, ship yard tank tester5
1930 Census1930Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 46, widowed, city parks laborer6
1940 Census1940Little Sisters of the Poor, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, both Mary Houghton age 82, widow, and Bernard Houghton, 59, DE, are listed as inmates7
DeathMar 16, 1955Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA
ParentsSparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Ward 8, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T624_147; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51;
    line 66, dwl 700-26-32.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1570711.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Ward 8, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 155; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240155.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, Ward 8, New Castle Co., Delaware; Enumeration District: 90; Sheet 6A; line 27, dwl 700-91-102.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 290; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0042; Image: 618.0; FHL microfilm: 2340025.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T627_552; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-119.

Owen J. Houghton1,2

M, #58119, b. February 1867, d. 27 July 1906

Family: Margaret Parks b. May 1865

  • Marriage*: Owen J. Houghton married Margaret Parks on circa 1889 mar 11 years in 1900 census.

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BirthFeb, 1867Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 33 in 1900 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1889mar 11 years in 1900 census
Occupation1896Wilmington, DE, USA, 1896 Wilmington Directory and found Owen J. Houghton listed as a bartender at 2nd and Tatnall Streets.
1900 CensusJun, 1900Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 33, horse shoer; 5 children born, 5 living; and mother in law Maggie Parks and sister in law Lizzie Miller, Apr 1872, widow, Irel2
DeathJul 27, 1906Altona, Blair Co., PA, USA, found dead in a swamp ravine near
BurialCathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, MD, USA, Section 13B, Grave 3418
ParentsSparents born in Ireland

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, Ward 3, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 10; Sheet: 11A, line 41, dwl 703-216-219.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Division 28, New Castle, Delaware; Roll M593_121; Page: 38A; Image: 81; Family History Library Film: 545620; line 23, dwl 488-540.

Allen Palmer Houghton1

M, #58120, b. 17 December 1895, d. 1949

Family 1: Alice Bissell b. 18 Apr 1896, d. 16 Nov 1935

  • Marriage*: Allen Palmer Houghton married Alice Bissell on circa 1920 both age 25.5

Family 2: Ethel G. Whitcomb b. 1912, d. 1989

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BirthDec 17, 1895Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, Dec 1895, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census1,3
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Hamilton, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 21, a photographer; has a deformity1,4
Marriagecirca 1920both age 255
Occupation1920chauffeur, own car
1930 Census1930Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 34, a grocery store clerk, living with mother in law Clara Bissell, 65, widow5
Marriage6
1940 Census1940Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 44, grocery store, proprietor7
Death1949Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA6
BurialLong Lake Cemetery, Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA6

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: T624_935; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 47; line 88, dwl 39-40.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: 1039; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241039.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1753736.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton Co., New York; Roll: 1441; Sheet 7B; Enumeration District: 8; line 81, dwl 151-156.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: T627_2541; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 21-10; line 73, dwl 101.

Alvin Hale Houghton1

M, #58121, b. 12 July 1898, d. 25 September 1972

Family: Martha L. Houghton b. 7 Jan 1905, d. 2 Mar 1982

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BirthJul 12, 1898Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, Jul 1898, age 2 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census; age 21 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census1,3,4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Hamilton, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 20, laborer, NY state highway dept.1,5
Occupation1920chauffeur, own car
Marriagecirca 1927age 29 and 23; 1st cousins2
1940 Census1940Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 72, widowed, grocery store clerk6
Last LocLong Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA3
SSNNY, USA, 109-03-18683
Zip Code
DeathSep 25, 1972Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA3,4
BurialLong Lake Cemetery, Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA4

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton Co., New York; Roll: 1441; Sheet 3B; Enumeration District: 8; line 96, dwl 68-73.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1753736.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: T627_2541; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 21-10; line 74, dwl 79.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Hamor Josiah Houghton1

M, #58122, b. 23 July 1893, d. 19 August 1959

Family: Harriet E. Brown b. 24 Feb 1899, d. 5 Jun 1983

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BirthJul 23, 1893Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, Jul 1893, age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census3
1910 Census1910Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 16, odd jobs laborer; NY Pvt Co H, Pioneer Infantry, WWI4
Mil. Draftcirca 1917Hamilton, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 23, a garage laborer3,5
Research
Marriage6
1920 Census1920Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 26, common laborer; living with parents in law John and Eliza Brown7
1930 Census1930Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 36, a house carpenter8
1940 Census1940Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, age 46, day works laborer9
DeathAug 19, 1959Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA10
BurialLong Lake Cemetery, Long Lake, Hamilton Co., NY, USA, Plot 310

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1753736.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: T623 1039; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36; line 39, dwl 42-44.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: T624_935; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 47; line 100.
  5. [S1126] Ted and Stella King Aber, Hamilton Co. NY Hx, p. 229.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton Co., New York; Roll: 1441; Sheet 2B; Enumeration District: 8; line 74, dwl 40-45.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: T625_1112; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51; line 51, dwl 30-34.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Indian Lake, Hamilton Co., New York; Roll: 1441; Sheet 2B; Enumeration District: 8; line 74, dwl 40-45.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Long Lake, Hamilton, New York; Roll: T627_2541; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 21-10; line 34, dwl 72.
  10. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  11. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  12. [S1126] Ted and Stella King Aber, Hamilton Co. NY Hx, p. 263.

Levi Frank Houghton1

M, #58123, b. 16 June 1881, d. 7 March 1962

Family: Phoebe Clara Mason b. c 1882

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BirthJun 16, 1881MI, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageJul 11, 1902Elbridge, Oceana Co., MI, USA, age 20 and 20; mar 8 y in 1910 census4,2
1910 Census1910Corwith, Otsego Co., MI, USA, age 28, shingle mill5
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Roscommon, Roscommon Co., MI, USA, age 37, mill hand1,3
1920 Census1920Lake, Roscommon Co., MI, USA, age 38, saw mill, general work6
1930 Census1930Lake, Roscommon Co., MI, USA, age 48, school laborer4
1940 Census1940Roscommon, Roscommon Co., MI, USA, age 58, road construction laborer7
DeathMar 7, 1962Grayling, Crawford Co., MI, USA8
ParentsSfather born in NY, mother born in MI
DuplicateMI, USA

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1682808.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lake, Roscommon Co., Michigan; Roll: 1024; Enumeration District: 6; page 43, sheet 1A; line 10, dwl 3-3.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Corwith, Otsego, Michigan; Roll: T624_669; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 165; line 41, dwl 140-146.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lake, Roscommon, Michigan; Roll T625_791; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 328;.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan; Roll: T627_1810; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 72-11; line 52, dwl 165.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/44420075/person/6199850805/…

Herbert David Houghton1

M, #58124, b. 18 December 1885

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BirthDec 18, 1885UT, USA, age 14 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census1
1910 Census1910Washington State Reformatory, Milton, Snohomish Co., WA, USA, age 28, prisoner, single, messenger, laborer3
Mil. Draftcirca 1917Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, USA, age 32, cook, State Prison, Salt Lake UT1
Occupation1920common laborer, single

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 43; Sheet: 5A; line 11, dwl 90-145-159.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Milton, Snohomish, Washington; Roll: T624_1669; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 300; line 81.

Frank Merrick Houghton1

M, #58125, b. 2 August 1873, d. 1941

Family: Myrtle E. Owens b. Oct 1887, d. Sep 1972

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BirthAug 2, 1873NY, USA, date from Milit. Draft; age 46 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; age "72" in 1940 census; GS gives 18631,2
MarriageNov 17, 1908Mesa, Mesa Co., OK, USA, age 35 and 212
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, USA, age 45, Lake Worth Abstract Co.1
1920 Census1920Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, USA, age 46, town hall clerk3
Occupation1925West Palm Beach, FL, USA, Justice of the Peace
1930 Census1930Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, USA, a justice of the peace, Duval Co.4
1940 Census1940Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL, USA, age 72, Lake Worth policeman5
Death1941Palm Beach Co., FL, USA
BurialPinecrest Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL, USA
Duplicate
ParentsSfather born in MA, mother born in NJ in 1920 census; father born in NY, mother in MA in 1930 census

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556935.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1930 US Census, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co. FL, Roll 626-328, p. 15A, ED 50-29, SD 7, line 25; Soundex: ED 29 SD 479 Vol. 45.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida; Roll: T625_229; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 135; line 59, dwl 236-272.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co. FL, Roll 626-328, p. 15A, ED 50-29, SD 7, line 25; Soundex: ED 29 SD 479 Vol. 45.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida; Roll: T627_607; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 50-40; line 12, dwl 103.

George James Houghton1

M, #58126, b. 9 January 1886, d. 30 May 1945

Family: Emily Jane Sparkes

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BirthJan 9, 1886Worcester, England, WWI Civilian Draft: 1884, Canada; WWII Draft: 9 Jan 1887, Worcester, England1,2
Marriage3
Mil. DraftSep 14, 1918Boise, Ada Co., ID, USA, age 34, laundry driver3
DeathMay 30, 1945Ventura Co., CA, USA, age 592

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452109.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://interactive.ancestry.com/2378/…

Nuel George Houghton1

M, #58127, b. 25 June 1889

Family: Meryl G. (?) b. c 1897

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BirthJun 25, 1889Sprague, Lincoln Co., WA, USA, age 21 in 1910 census1
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Nez Perce Co., ID, USA, age 28, fireman NPRR, Northern Pacific RR3
1920 Census1920Jocko, Sanders Co., MT, USA, age 32, single, railway hostler4
Marriage5
1940 Census1940Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, USA, age 50, steam railroad engineer5

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lewiston, 3rd Prec., Nez Perce, Idaho; Roll: T624-226; Enumeration District: 226; Sheet: 9A; line 42, dwl 1318-332-230.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452219.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Jocko, Sanders, Montana; Roll: T625_975; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 190;.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T627_4387; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 41-95.

Willie Houghton1

M, #58128, b. 4 July 1894

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BirthJul 4, 1894Meridian, MS, USA1
Mil. Draftcirca 1917Harrison, MS, USA, in WWI1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.

William Laud Houghton1

M, #58129, b. 6 March 1898

Family: Edna K. (?) b. c 1900

  • Marriage*: William Laud Houghton married Edna K. (?) on circa 1920.3

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BirthMar 6, 1898WA, USA, age 12 in 1910 census; age 21 in 1920 census1,2
Note1917Relative lives in Echo, WA
Mil. DraftSep 10, 1918Nez Perce, ID, USA, age 20, musician3
Marriagecirca 19203
1920 Census1920Winchester, Lewis Co., ID, USA, age 21, pool room clerk4

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Lewiston, 3rd Prec., Nez Perce, Idaho; Roll: T624-226; Enumeration District: 226; Sheet: 9A; line 42, dwl 1318-332-230.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1452219.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Winchester, Lewis, Idaho; Roll: T625_293; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 138; line 30, dwl 8-9.

Richard Houghton1

M, #58130, b. 18 January 1881, d. 1954

Family: Elfrieda (?) b. 1884, d. 1939

  • Marriage*: Richard Houghton married Elfrieda (?) on circa 1910.2

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BirthJan 18, 1881England, age 49 in 1930 census1
Naturalization1905
Marriagecirca 19102
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Brewster, Polk Co., FL, USA, age 37, agricultural drying foreman1
1930 Census1930Prct 2, Polk Co., FL, USA, age 49, foreman, phosphate company2,3
Residence1935Fort Meade, Polk Co., FL, USA
1940 Census1940Bartow, Polk Co., FL, USA, age 48, widowed, naturalized, caretaker4
Death1954FL, USA
BurialWildwood Cemetery, Bartow, Polk Co., FL, USA

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556925.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1930 Census, Prct 2, Polk Co., FL, Roll 626-330, p. 1A, ED 53-4, SD 6, line 29; Soundex ED 4, SD 10, S 49.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Precinct 2, Polk, Florida; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340065.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Bartow, Polk, Florida; Roll: T627_612; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 53-7.

Oscar Houghton1

M, #58131, b. 4 July 1896

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BirthJul 4, 1896Friar Station, MS, USA1
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Quitman, MS, USA, age 211
EthnicityAfrican American

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1683980.

L. H. Haughton1

M, #58132, b. 7 January 1898

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BirthJan 7, 18981
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918West Point, Clay Co., MS, USA, age 20, vulcanizer, motor car company; nearest relative J. A. Haughton1

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.

Neil Payne Houghton1,2

M, #58133, b. 1 June 1899

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BirthJun 1, 1899Geneva, OH, USA2
ResidenceR.F.D. 4, Jefferson Reserve Div., Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, USA2
Mil. EnlsOct 15, 1918Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, in WWI2
ResearchOct 15, 1918IL, USA

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ohio Military Men, 1917-18, Oct. 10, 2001.

James Nehemiah Houghton1

M, #58134, b. 1 May 1875, d. 1943

Family 1: Harriet (?) b. c 1879

  • Marriage*: James Nehemiah Houghton married Harriet (?) on circa 1905 mar 5 y in 1910 census; his 1st, her 2nd.5

Family 2: Marie Cloaninger b. c 1897, d. 20 Nov 1979

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BirthMay 1, 1875IL, USA, age 5 in 1880 census; May 1873, age 27 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; age 64 in 1940 census3,1
1900 Census1900Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, USA, age 29, grocery clerk4
Marriagecirca 1905mar 5 y in 1910 census; his 1st, her 2nd5
1910 Census1910Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 33, wholesale butcher salesman6
Relative1918
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 43, beef man, Armory & Co.7
1920 Census1920Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 43, divorced, whole sale pack? salesman, boarder with Raymond and Fannie Jares8
MarriageMar 28, 1925Iredell, NC, USA, age 49 and 283
1930 Census1930Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 54, a salesman9
1940 Census1940Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, USA, age 64, 3 years of college, wholesale meat packers salesman10
Death1943FL, USA11

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, Oct. 10, 2001.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T9_188; Family History Film: 1254188; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40; sheet 5, line 41, dwl 3245-51-43.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1930 US Census, Jacksonville, Duval Co. FL, Roll 626-314, p. 20A, ED 16-42, SD 3, line 44, dwl 8075; Soundex: ED 42 SD 465 Vol. 18.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T623_923 Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 11; line 31, dwl 901.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville Ward 1, Duval, Florida; Roll: T624_159; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 70; line 77, dwl 2149-467-472.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville Ward 1, Duval, Florida; Roll: T624_159; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 70;
    line 77, dwl 2149-467-472.
  7. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556865.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville Ward 1, Duval, Florida; Roll: T625_217; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 41; line 61, dwl 2115-280-378.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville, Duval Co. FL, Roll 626-314, p. 20A, ED 16-42, SD 3, line 44, dwl 8075; Soundex: ED 42 SD 465 Vol. 18.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: T627_626; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 68-119.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gainesvilletimes/…

Henry Houghton1

M, #58135, b. 22 January 1888, d. 1976

Family: KathleenO. (?) b. c 1890, d. Jun 1965

  • Marriage*: Henry Houghton married KathleenO. (?) on circa 1920 age 33 and 30.2

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BirthJan 22, 1888Blackford, Lancashire, England, age 43 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census1
Mil. DraftJun 13, 1917Dunedin, Pinellas Co., FL, USA, age 29, electrician in AL1
Marriagecirca 1920age 33 and 302
1930 Census1930Dunedin, Pinellas Co., FL, USA, a fireman3
1940 Census1940Dunedin, Pinellas Co., FL, USA, age 50, city fire chief4
1950 US Census1950Dunedin, FL, USA, age 63, contractor painter
Death1976Austin, TX, USA

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1556935.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1930 US Census, Dunedin, Pinellas Co. FL, Roll 626-330, p. 2B, ED 52-56, SD 4, line 49, dwl 259, Soundex: ED 56 SD 51 Vol. 49.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Dunedin, Pinellas Co. FL, Roll 626-330, p. 2B, ED 52-56, SD 4, line 49, dwl 259, Soundex: ED 56 SD 51 Vol. 49.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Dunedin, Pinellas, Florida; Roll: T627_611; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 52-94.

Jack Houghton1

M, #58136, d. 15 October 1945

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Mil. EnlsNY, USA, a first lieutenant; 319th Bomber Squadron and 325th Fighter Group;
Name: Jack Houghton Inducted From: New York Rank: First Lieutenant Combat Organization: 319th Fighter Squadron 325th Fighter Group Death Date: Oct 15 1945 Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy Last Known Status: Missing U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Additional Army Awards1,2
DeathOct 15, 1945missing in action1
BurialRome, Italy, He has a monument in Rome, Italy
NoteMilitary Awards: Purple Heart, Air Medal, Distinguised Flying Cross, Army Awards

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas, Sep. 25, 2001.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.

Don Carlos Houghton Jr1

M, #58137, b. 26 April 1922, d. 18 December 1944

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BirthApr 26, 1922Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census3
Milit-BegCA, USA, a machinist's mate, third class, US Navy
Research
NoteName: Don C Houghton Jr Inducted From: California Rank: Machinist's Mate Third Class Combat Organization: United States Navy Death Date: Dec 18 1944 Monument: Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines Last Known Status: Missing4
DeathDec 18, 1944missing in action, US Navy1
BurialFort William McKinley, Manila, Philippines, a monument on1

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas, Sep. 25, 2001.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 107, , ED 175, page 126, sheet 20A, line 17, Dwl 1726-320-379.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 26 Apr 1922; Birth County: Alameda.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas.

Clyde A. Houghton1

M, #58138, b. 1923, d. 16 January 1946

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Birth1923NY/NJ, USA2
Residence1942Bergen, Hudson Co., NJ, USA
ResearchApr 10, 1942
DeathJan 16, 1946missing in action1
BurialFort William McKinley, Manila, Philippines, He has a monument in Rome, Italy
NoteMilitary Awards: Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Awards

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas, Sep. 25, 2001.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Wilbur Seth Houghton1

M, #58139, b. circa 1922, d. 15 July 1946

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Birthcirca 1922MO, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census2
Mil. EnlsCO, USA, in WWII, US Navy, a torpedoman's mate, first class1
Research
DeathJul 15, 1946missing in action, on submarine USS Bonefish (SS-223)1
BurialHonolulu, HI, USA, He has a monument in Honolulu, Hawaii
NoteMilitary Awards: Purple Heart, Bronze Star

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas, Sep. 25, 2001.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Briggsdale, Weld Co., Colorado; Roll: 252; Enumeration District: 71; Sheet 4B, line 51, dwl 87-87.