Houghton Surname Project

Genevieve B. Houghton¹

F, #64981, b. 22 October 1900, d. 1 December 1987

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 22, 1900

SSN

NY, USA, 058-16-9635¹

Last Loc

Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL, USA¹

Death

Dec 1, 1987

Pedigree

Citations

[S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Edith Houghton¹

F, #64982, b. 29 June 1928, d. 14 March 1999

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jun 29, 1928

SSN

NY, USA, 058-20-3471¹

Last Loc

Riverhead, Suffolk Co., NY, USA¹

Death

Mar 14, 1999

Pedigree

Citations

[S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Mary Houghton¹

F, #64983, b. 15 May 1910, d. May 1991

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 15, 1910

SSN

NY, USA, 059-09-5429¹

Death

May, 1991

Pedigree

Citations

[S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Florence Houghton¹

F, #64984, b. 19 September 1892, d. January 1977

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 19, 1892

SSN

NY, USA, 058-52-7070¹

Last Loc

Huntington Station, Suffolk Co., NY, USA¹

Death

Jan, 1977

Pedigree

Citations

[S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Aaron Ogden Matteson¹

M, #64985, b. 1844, d. 1878

Father*: Elon Matteson¹ b. 22 Mar 1806, d. 4 Sep 1845
Mother*: Ann Ogden¹ b. 15 Apr 1810, d. 2 May 1883

Family: Alice Blossom

Marriage*: Aaron Ogden Matteson married Alice Blossom.¹

Frances Matteson+¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1844

IL, USA²

Marriage

Death

1878

Obituary

1877 Obituary Brookfield Illinois newspaper

On Tuesday morning last, at six o'clock, Aaron Ogden Matteson breathed his last. It was an event that had been daily expected for more than a week, and during those dreadful hours of anticipation, scores of the dying man's friends stood by his bedside and bade him a last farewell. Although conscious of the fact that the hour of his dissolution with all things mortal was so near at hand, he did not for a moment seem to shun it. His friends were taken by the hand and bidden goodbye with a mien as calm as if he were in health.,
Aaron was born at Berwick, Warren county, Illinois and at the time of his death was thirty-three years of age. Early in life, being thrown upon his own resources, he entered upon the occupation of clerk in Galesburg. By dint of his integrity and perseverance he rose to the responsible position of teller in Myers' bank of that city, which position he held with credit for nearly three years. He joined the army in the spring of 1864, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. After being mustered out of service at the close of the war, he went to Chicago and entered the then well-known banking house of Benjamin Lombard, where he served as clerk for nearly two years. In the year 1867 he came to Brookfield, and has lived here ever since. Nearly nine years ago he married Miss Alice Blossom, an estimable lady and daughter of one of our oldest citizens, Mr. G.N. Blossom, with whom he has for some time been associated in the conduct of the Brookfield Hotel. His wife, and little daughter Frankie, who is not yet three years old, survive him, as do his mother, three brothers and one sister,
The disease which caused Aaron's death was consumption. At quite an early age he evinced signs of weak lungs, but as he attained manhood he seemed to have out-grown it all, and bore every indication of a vigorous, healthy man. Not until a year ago did the disease take hold upon him again, but from that time his health has rapidly declined. He spent a short time in Kansas with a view to the improvement of his health, and subsequently spent nearly three months in northern Minnesota, with scarcely no improvement in health, he, in common with his friends, soon realized that the disease had fastened a deathgrip upon him. His youthful vigor, however, staved off the dreaded event longer even than his physicians had thought possible. His death is indeed a sad bereavement to the family, especially to the loving wife and aged mother. A large circle of friends extend them their heartfelt sympathy, and stand ready, by word or deed to comfort them in their affliction.
Funeral services were held at the house yesterday afternoon, the Rev. I.C. Caton officiating. Last night the remains were taken to Galesburg, Illinois, for interment in the family plot.²

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Nov. 10, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Oct. 25, 2002.

Alice Blossom¹

F, #64986

Family: Aaron Ogden Matteson b. 1844, d. 1878

Marriage*: Alice Blossom married Aaron Ogden Matteson, son of Elon Matteson and Ann Ogden.¹

Frances Matteson+¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Nov. 10, 2002.

Orville Briggs Matteson¹

M, #64987, b. 1831, d. 1873

Father*: Elon Matteson¹ b. 22 Mar 1806, d. 4 Sep 1845
Mother*: Ann Ogden¹ b. 15 Apr 1810, d. 2 May 1883

Family 1: Emma Hanneman

Marriage*: Orville Briggs Matteson married Emma Hanneman on 1855 at Knox Co., IL, USA.¹

Family 2: Sarah Houghton

Marriage*: Orville Briggs Matteson married Sarah Houghton on Dec 8, 1870 at Cook Co., IL, USA, Book 1.³

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

1831

NY, USA²

Marriage

1855

Knox Co., IL, USA¹

Marriage

Dec 8, 1870

Cook Co., IL, USA, Book 1³

Death

1873

Research

Orville was supposed to have married Sarah Houghton, but I don't have a record for this marriage to corroborate it.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Nov. 10, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Oct. 25, 2002.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.

Helen Gardner¹

F, #64988

Family: Asa Abraham Matteson b. 1837, d. 1895 or 1918

Marriage*: Helen Gardner married Asa Abraham Matteson, son of Elon Matteson and Ann Ogden, on 1865.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

1865

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Nov. 10, 2002.

Emma Hanneman¹

F, #64989

Family: Orville Briggs Matteson b. 1831, d. 1873

Marriage*: Emma Hanneman married Orville Briggs Matteson, son of Elon Matteson and Ann Ogden, on 1855 at Knox Co., IL, USA.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

1855

Knox Co., IL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Martha Florey, Nov. 10, 2002.

Pamela Lynn Overmyer¹

F, #64990, b. 2 May 1943

Father*: Harold Lynn Overmyer¹ b. 3 Sep 1919, d. 8 Jul 1986
Mother*: Dorothy Louise Shaw¹ b. 9 Oct 1918

Family: Michel Christian Gonzalve b. 31 May 1942

Marriage*: Pamela Lynn Overmyer married Michel Christian Gonzalve on May 15, 1965 at Jacksonville, FL, USA.¹

Michelle Kay Gonzalve¹ b. 4 Jul 1968
Patrick Gonzalve¹ b. 15 Apr 1972

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 2, 1943

Norfolk, VA, USA¹

Marriage

May 15, 1965

Jacksonville, FL, USA¹

Biography

Graduated from the University of Florida 1965; Masters in Education from Florida Atlantic University in 1967. Taught elementary school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 1965-1968 and Rancho Cordova and Folsom,California 1969-2001. (Taught all grades K-6)¹

Address

Nov, 2002

201 Anthis Ct., Placerville, CA, USA, [email protected]¹

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Jill Deatherage¹

F, #64991

Family: Andrew David Houghton b. 23 Sep 1966

Marriage*: Jill Deatherage married Andrew David Houghton, son of James George Thomas Houghton Jr and Charyll Rose, on Jan 11, 2003.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Address

Nov 11, 2002

[email protected]

Marriage

Jan 11, 2003

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Jill Deatherage, Nov. 11, 2002.

Nicholas Todt¹

M, #64992

Family: Anna G. Hood b. 12 May 1906, d. 24 Feb 1981

Marriage*: Nicholas Todt married Anna G. Hood.¹

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Marriage

ParentsS

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, John and Elizabeth Todt

Pedigree

Citations

[S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death

Stephen Powell Richardson¹

M, #64993, b. 19 July 1852, d. 16 April 1933

Family: Ida May Haughton b. 15 May 1858

Marriage*: Stephen Powell Richardson married Ida May Haughton, daughter of William Edgar Haughton and Harriet Zenett Hendryx, on 1877 or 1878 at OH, USA.¹

Maud Richardson²
Clark Richardson²
Ralph Claud Richardson²
Silas Dean Richardson²
Bernice May Richardson+¹ b. 7 May 1898, d. Apr 1982
Harriet Belle Richardson¹ b. 25 Jul 1909, d. Feb 1970

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 19, 1852

Royalton, Fulton Co., OH, USA¹

Marriage

1877 or 1878

OH, USA¹

Children+

Maud, Clark, and Silas also.¹

Death

Apr 16, 1933

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA¹

ParentsS

Martin Richardson and Elizabeth Haywood¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.
[S415] E-mail from Bryant Haughton, Oct. 9, 2002.

Bernice May Richardson¹

F, #64994, b. 7 May 1898, d. April 1982

Father*: Stephen Powell Richardson¹ b. 19 Jul 1852, d. 16 Apr 1933
Mother*: Ida May Haughton¹ b. 15 May 1858

Family 1: George Shaw

Marriage*: Bernice May Richardson married George Shaw.¹

Donna Louise Shaw¹ b. c 1916, d. b 1918
Dorothy Louise Shaw+¹ b. 9 Oct 1918

Family 2: Thomas Doyle

Marriage: Bernice May Richardson married Thomas Doyle.¹

Martin Doyle¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 7, 1898

Gratiot Co., MI, USA¹

Marriage

Death

Apr, 1982

Merril, MI, USA¹

Biography

Gonzale: Bernice and George Shaw had farms in Merrill and later, in Brant, Michigan. Bernice often treated the neighbors' sores and wounds with medicines and salves made from her great-grandfather's (Stephen Monroe Haughton) medical "recipe" book; this book was the one mentioned in her grandfather's (William Edgar Haughton) Civil War letter written while stationed at Johnson Island in June 1864.¹

Contributn

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Harriet Belle Richardson¹

F, #64995, b. 25 July 1909, d. February 1970

Father*: Stephen Powell Richardson¹ b. 19 Jul 1852, d. 16 Apr 1933
Mother*: Ida May Haughton¹ b. 15 May 1858

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 25, 1909

SSN

OH, USA, 275-16-6530

Death

Feb, 1970

OH, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

George Shaw¹

M, #64996

Family: Bernice May Richardson b. 7 May 1898, d. Apr 1982

Marriage*: George Shaw married Bernice May Richardson, daughter of Stephen Powell Richardson and Ida May Haughton.¹

Donna Louise Shaw¹ b. c 1916, d. b 1918
Dorothy Louise Shaw+¹ b. 9 Oct 1918

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Thomas Doyle¹

M, #64997

Family: Bernice May Richardson b. 7 May 1898, d. Apr 1982

Marriage*: Thomas Doyle married Bernice May Richardson, daughter of Stephen Powell Richardson and Ida May Haughton.¹

Martin Doyle¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Edward Stephens¹

M, #64998

Family: Bernice May Richardson b. 7 May 1898, d. Apr 1982

Marriage*: Edward Stephens married Bernice May Richardson, daughter of Stephen Powell Richardson and Ida May Haughton.¹

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Marriage

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Donna Louise Shaw¹

F, #64999, b. circa 1916, d. before 1918

Father*: George Shaw¹
Mother*: Bernice May Richardson¹ b. 7 May 1898, d. Apr 1982

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

circa 1916

Death

before 1918

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Dorothy Louise Shaw¹

F, #65000, b. 9 October 1918

Father*: George Shaw¹
Mother*: Bernice May Richardson¹ b. 7 May 1898, d. Apr 1982

Family: Harold Lynn Overmyer b. 3 Sep 1919, d. 8 Jul 1986

Marriage*: Dorothy Louise Shaw married Harold Lynn Overmyer on Feb, 1942 at MI, USA.¹

Kay Ann Arnold Overmyer¹ b. 3 Jul 1938
Pamela Lynn Overmyer+¹ b. 2 May 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Oct 9, 1918

Alma, Gratiot Co., MI, USA¹

Marriage

Feb, 1942

MI, USA¹

Biography

Gonsalve: Dorothy began her teaching career in Michigan while still attending Michigan State University. She taught elementary grades in Michigan, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, California, Morocco and Florida. She taught art in elementary schools; pioneered the kindergarten television series "Take a Giant Step" in Jacksonville,Florida, was Principal of Arlington Heights Elementary School, and started the first computer classes for elementary schools in Florida. She earned her Masters Degree in Education from Jacksonville University and was awarded a fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana. She won several awards for her weaving, pottery, basket weaving, and stained glass as well as trying anything that looked interesting. Dorothy and Harold ran a small craft shop called Bits and Pieces. Dorothy won several awards for ballroom dancing. She was an avid gardener.¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Martin Doyle¹

M, #65001

Father*: Thomas Doyle¹
Mother*: Bernice May Richardson¹ b. 7 May 1898, d. Apr 1982

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Harold Lynn Overmyer¹

M, #65002, b. 3 September 1919, d. 8 July 1986

Family: Dorothy Louise Shaw b. 9 Oct 1918

Marriage*: Harold Lynn Overmyer married Dorothy Louise Shaw, daughter of George Shaw and Bernice May Richardson, on Feb, 1942 at MI, USA.¹

Kay Ann Arnold Overmyer¹ b. 3 Jul 1938
Pamela Lynn Overmyer+¹ b. 2 May 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Sep 3, 1919

Gratiot Co., MI, USA¹

Marriage

Feb, 1942

MI, USA¹

Death

Jul 8, 1986

Jacksonville, FL, USA¹

Burial

Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL, USA¹

Biography

Gonsalve:
"Pat"Joined the Navy in 1938, served in the Pacific and Asiatic Campaigns during World War II,and took part in Operation Crossroads (the Atomic Bomb Test in 1945). He retired from the Navy with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer W-3 as Supply Clerk on November 14, 1960 at Mayport, Florida. He then worked at the First National Bank of Florida, designing and programing the bank's first computers. He made leather sandles, purses, belts; worked in stained glass, and loved building and refinishing furniture. They owned property on Lake Broward in Palakta, Florida where he loved to fish.¹

ParentsS

Roscoe Overmyer and Ina Bouchey¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Kay Ann Arnold Overmyer¹

F, #65003, b. 3 July 1938

Father*: Harold Lynn Overmyer¹ b. 3 Sep 1919, d. 8 Jul 1986
Mother*: Dorothy Louise Shaw¹ b. 9 Oct 1918

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 3, 1938

Alma, Gratiot Co., MI, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Michel Christian Gonzalve¹

M, #65004, b. 31 May 1942

Family: Pamela Lynn Overmyer b. 2 May 1943

Marriage*: Michel Christian Gonzalve married Pamela Lynn Overmyer, daughter of Harold Lynn Overmyer and Dorothy Louise Shaw, on May 15, 1965 at Jacksonville, FL, USA.¹

Michelle Kay Gonzalve¹ b. 4 Jul 1968
Patrick Gonzalve¹ b. 15 Apr 1972

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

May 31, 1942

Carmaux, France¹

Marriage

May 15, 1965

Jacksonville, FL, USA¹

ParentsS

Joseph Gonzalve and Jean Elise Yvette Cabannes¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Michelle Kay Gonzalve¹

F, #65005, b. 4 July 1968

Father*: Michel Christian Gonzalve¹ b. 31 May 1942
Mother*: Pamela Lynn Overmyer¹ b. 2 May 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Jul 4, 1968

Plantation, FL, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Patrick Gonzalve¹

M, #65006, b. 15 April 1972

Father*: Michel Christian Gonzalve¹ b. 31 May 1942
Mother*: Pamela Lynn Overmyer¹ b. 2 May 1943

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 15, 1972

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Pam Gonzalve, Nov. 10, 2002.

Richard Judson Puffer¹

M, #65007, b. 20 August 1931

Family: Alison Foster Cope b. 7 Jul 1930

Marriage*: Richard Judson Puffer married Alison Foster Cope, daughter of Harold Fleming Cope and Anna Burr Foster, on Jun 28, 1952 at Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL, USA.¹

Lynn Puffer+¹ b. 21 Apr 1953
Mark Puffer+¹ b. 20 Mar 1955
Andrew Puffer+¹ b. 8 Dec 1956

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Aug 20, 1931

IL, USA¹

Marriage

Jun 28, 1952

Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL, USA¹

Graduation

1953

Wesleyan University, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, USA

Occupation

College President, Cedar Rapids IA and E. Moline IL¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Nov. 10, 2002.

Lynn Puffer¹

F, #65008, b. 21 April 1953

Father*: Richard Judson Puffer¹ b. 20 Aug 1931
Mother*: Alison Foster Cope¹ b. 7 Jul 1930

Family: Steven Israel b. 7 May 1953

Marriage*: Lynn Puffer married Steven Israel on Jun 10, 1978 at Davenport, IA, USA.¹

Hayley Israel¹ b. 17 Jul 1988
Laura Israel¹ b. 25 Jul 1991

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Corresponded with author

Birth

Apr 21, 1953

Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, USA¹

Marriage

Jun 10, 1978

Davenport, IA, USA¹

Graduation

1993

Toledo, OH, USA, Pharmacy

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Nov. 10, 2002.

Mark Puffer¹

M, #65009, b. 20 March 1955

Father*: Richard Judson Puffer¹ b. 20 Aug 1931
Mother*: Alison Foster Cope¹ b. 7 Jul 1930

Family: Stephanie Soyka b. 16 Oct 1962

Marriage*: Mark Puffer married Stephanie Soyka on Jun 24, 1988 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA.¹

Russell Richard Puffer¹ b. 18 Nov 1997

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Mar 20, 1955

HI, USA¹

Marriage

Jun 24, 1988

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Nov. 10, 2002.

Andrew Puffer¹

M, #65010, b. 8 December 1956

Father*: Richard Judson Puffer¹ b. 20 Aug 1931
Mother*: Alison Foster Cope¹ b. 7 Jul 1930

Family: Susan Staats b. 10 Aug 1956

Marriage*: Andrew Puffer married Susan Staats on Jul 6, 1985 at New Orleans, LA, USA.¹

Audra Puffer¹ b. 27 Sep 1989
Alexander Puffer¹ b. 24 Jan 1991

Biography

Corresponded with author

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project

Birth

Dec 8, 1956

Great Lakes Naval Base, Glenview, Cook Co., IL, USA¹

Marriage

Jul 6, 1985

New Orleans, LA, USA¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S415] E-mail from Win Cope, Nov. 10, 2002.