George Houghton1

M, #68911, b. circa 1825

Family 1:

Family 2: Martha (?) b. c 1848

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Birthcirca 1825PA, USA, age 45 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 45, a gentleman, property $1200-50002
DuplicatePhiladelphia, PA, USA, 4 same named children, diff dates

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 10, District 30, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1395, p. 410, line 4, dwl 287-281.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 10, District 30, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1395, p. 410, line 4, dwl 287-281.

Martha (?)1

F, #68912, b. circa 1848

Family: George Houghton b. c 1825

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Birthcirca 1848PA, USA, age 22 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 45, a gentleman, property $1200-50002

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 10, District 30, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1395, p. 410, line 4, dwl 287-281.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 10, District 30, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1395, p. 410, line 4, dwl 287-281.

George Houghton1

M, #68913, b. circa 1845

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Birthcirca 1845PA, USA, age 25 in 1870 census1
Occupation1870worked in a gas works
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 10, District 30, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1395, p. 410, line 4, dwl 287-281.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #68914, b. circa 1850

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Birthcirca 1850PA, USA, age 20 in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 10, District 30, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1395, p. 410, line 4, dwl 287-281.

William Houghton1

M, #68915, b. circa 1848

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Birthcirca 1848PA, USA, age 22 in 1870 census1
Occupation1870a machinist
DuplicatePhiladelphia, PA, USA

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 10, District 30, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1395, p. 410, line 4, dwl 287-281.

Henry Houghton1

M, #68916, b. March 1830

Family: Emma (?) b. Nov 1829

  • Marriage*: Henry Houghton married Emma (?) on circa 1852 mar 48 years in 1900 census.1

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BirthMar, 1830England, age 40 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census; age 70 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1852mar 48 years in 1900 census1
Immigration1865
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, a store clerk, property $6500-50002
1880 Census1880Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, button mac.3
1900 Census1900Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 70, retired4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 20, District 64, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 325, line 25, dwl 1104-1243.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 20, District 64, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 325, line 25, dwl 1104-1243.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1182; Family History Film: 1255182; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 460;.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Ward 9, Kings Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 122; Sheet 8A; line 9, dwl 75-45-144.

Emma (?)1

F, #68917, b. November 1829

Family: Henry Houghton b. Mar 1830

  • Marriage*: Emma (?) married Henry Houghton on circa 1852 mar 48 years in 1900 census.1

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BirthNov, 1829England, age 42 in 1870 census; age 50 in 1880 census; age 70 in 1900 census1
Marriagecirca 1852mar 48 years in 1900 census1
Immigration1865
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, a store clerk, property $6500-50002
1880 Census1880Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 50, button mac.3
1900 Census1900Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 70, retired4

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 20, District 64, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 325, line 25, dwl 1104-1243.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 20, District 64, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 325, line 25, dwl 1104-1243.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1182; Family History Film: 1255182; Page: 10C; Enumeration District: 460;.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn, Ward 9, Kings Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 122; Sheet 8A; line 9, dwl 75-45-144.

Harrison Houghton1

M, #68918, b. circa 1864

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Birthcirca 1864PA, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 16 in 1880 census1
Occupation1880works in a cotton mill

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 15, District 44, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1399, p. 484, line 2, dwl 717-692.

James Houghton1

M, #68919, b. circa 1838

Family: Margaret (?) b. c 1831

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Birthcirca 1838PA/NJ, USA, age 32 and 35, PA, in 1870 census; age 43, NJ, in 1880 census1
Marriage2
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, ag 32, a policeman3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 17, District 55, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1402, p. 136, line 14, dwl 628-826.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T9_774; Family History Film: 1254774; Page: 357D; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 26, line 40, dwl 753-257-272.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 17, District 55, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1402, p. 136, line 14, dwl 628-826.

William Houghton1

M, #68920, b. circa 1860

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Birthcirca 1860PA, USA, age 10 in 1870 census; age 21 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 17, District 55, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1402, p. 136, line 14, dwl 628-826.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T9_774; Family History Film: 1254774; Page: 357D; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 26, line 40, dwl 753-257-272.

Martha Houghton1

F, #68921, b. circa 1862

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Birthcirca 1862PA, USA, age 8 in 1870 census; age 19 in 1880 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 17, District 55, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1402, p. 136, line 14, dwl 628-826.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T9_774; Family History Film: 1254774; Page: 357D; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 26, line 40, dwl 753-257-272.

George B. Houghton1

M, #68922, b. between 1862 and 1864

Family 1:

Family 2: Emma Van-Horn b. c 1875

  • Marriage*: George B. Houghton married Emma Van-Horn on circa 1891 age 26 and 16.4

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Birthbetween 1862 and 1864PA, USA, age 6 in 1870 census; age 18 in 1880 census; age 46 in 1910 census; age 55, PA, in 1920 census; age 65, NJ, in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1891age 26 and 164

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1320; Enumeration District: 27; sheet 9A, page 176, line 46, dwl 742-140-140.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 17, District 55, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1402, p. 136, line 14, dwl 628-826.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Camden, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T9_774; Family History Film: 1254774; Page: 357D; Enumeration District: 54; sheet 26, line 40, dwl 753-257-272.
  4. [S923] " Time Magazine, Jul 18 1927.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Camden Ward 7, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T624_873; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 43;
    line 71, dwl 832-245-252.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Camden Ward 7, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1022; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46; line 26, dwl 742-33-36.

James Houghton1

M, #68923, b. circa 1862

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Birthcirca 1862PA, USA, age 8 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 8, with James Palmer, 21, laborer, England1
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 17, District 55, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1402, p. 17, line 2, dwl 197-230.

John H. Houghton1

M, #68924, b. circa 1853

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Birthcirca 1853PA, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 17 in 1870 census; age 26 in 1880 census1
Occupation1870brass foundry worker
1880 Census1880Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, George, age 31, a brick layer, and John H., age 27, a carpenter, boarding with Thomas K. Case3

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 19, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1404, p. 9, line 24, dwl 116-116.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1170; Page: 887; Sheet 417, line 18, dwl 2961-3434.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T9_782; Family History Film: 1254782; Page: 241C; Enumeration District: 9; sheet 47, line 45, dwl 121-115-478.

Jane Houghton1

F, #68927, b. circa 1828

Family:

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Birthcirca 1828England, age 42 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 42, a cotton weaver, with John and Mary Bind, 66 and 68, Irel & Eng; Margaret Bind, 47; John Bind, 19, both b. Eng2

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 16, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1401, p. 413, line 35, dwl 43-44.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 16, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1401, p. 413, line 35, dwl 43-44.

J. Mary Houghton1

F, #68928, b. circa 1856

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Birthcirca 1856PA, USA, age 14 in 1870 census1
Occupation1870a bobbin minder

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 16, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1401, p. 413, line 35, dwl 43-44.

Charles Houghton1

M, #68929, b. circa 1862

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Birthcirca 1862PA, USA, age 8 in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 16, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1401, p. 413, line 35, dwl 43-44.

Robert Houghton1

M, #68930, b. circa 1866

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Birthcirca 1866PA, USA, age 4 in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 16, District 57, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1401, p. 413, line 35, dwl 43-44.

John Houghton1

M, #68931, b. circa 1859

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Birthcirca 1859PA, USA, age 11 in 1870 census1
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 11, at school; with John and Lizzie Farlin2
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 26, District 88, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1414, p. 539, line 24, dwl 311-367.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 26, District 88, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1414, p. 539, line 24, dwl 311-367.

John Houghton1

M, #68932, b. circa 1792

Family 1: Ann (?) b. c 1788, d. May 1860

  • Marriage*: John Houghton married Ann (?)3

Family 2:

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Birthcirca 1792England, age 58 in 1850 census; age 70 in 1860 census; age 75 and 79 in 1870 census2,3
1820 Census1820Kensington, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, 4 Individuals: 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45; 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-454
Marriage3
1830 Census1830Kensington, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, 8 Total:1 male 5 to 10 (1821-1825), 1 male 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 male 30 to 40 (1791-1800)// 3 female under 5 (1826-1830), 1 female 10 to 15 (1816-1820), 1 female 40 to 50 (1781-1790)5
1840 Census1840Kensington, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, 6 Total: 1 male 15 to 20 (1820-1825), 1 male 20 to 30 (1810-1819), 1 male 40 to 50 (1790-1799) // 2 female under 5 (1836-1840), 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)6
Research1850Surname given as Haughton for entire family3
1850 CensusAug 16, 1850Kensington, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 58, brass founder3
1860 Census186019th Ward, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 70, a brass founder7
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 79, a brass molder, personal property $200; and Sarah Wallace, 42, Carrie Wallace, 17, Ivey Wallace 14, John Wallace, 92

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 19, District 60, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1405, p.360, line 11, dwl 780-841.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 19, District 60, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1405, p.360, line 11, dwl 780-841.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_807; Page: 519; line 8, dwl 493-584.
  4. [S1223] 1820 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M33_109; Page: 147-B.
  5. [S1224] 1830 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 157; Page: 238.
  6. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 488; Page: 152.
  7. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , 19th Ward, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, p. 890, line 1, dwl 982-3452.

Ellen Houghton1

F, #68933, b. circa 1830

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Birthcirca 1830PA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census; age 29 in 1860 census; age 38 & 39 in 1870 census2,1

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Kensington Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_807; Page: 519; line 8, dwl 493-584.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 19, District 60, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1405, p.360, line 11, dwl 780-841.

Lousia Houghton1

F, #68934, b. circa 1848

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Birthcirca 1848PA, USA, age 22 in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 19, District 60, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1405, p.360, line 11, dwl 780-841.

John R. Houghton1

M, #68935, b. circa 1830

Family: Ann (?) b. c 1835

  • Marriage*: John R. Houghton married Ann (?)1

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Birthcirca 1830NJ, USA, age 40 in 1870 census1
Marriage1
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, clothing retail, property $12,000-80002

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 20, District 62, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 22, line 23, dwl 314-324.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 20, District 62, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 22, line 23, dwl 314-324.

Ann (?)1

F, #68936, b. circa 1835

Family: John R. Houghton b. c 1830

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Birthcirca 1835PA, USA, age 35 in 1870 census1
Marriage1
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 40, clothing retail, property $12,000-80002

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 20, District 62, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 22, line 23, dwl 314-324.
  2. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 20, District 62, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 22, line 23, dwl 314-324.

Annie Houghton1

F, #68937, b. circa 1851

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Birthcirca 1851PA, USA, age 19 in 1870 census1

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 20, District 62, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1406, p. 22, line 23, dwl 314-324.

Willie Houghton1

M, #68938, b. circa 1855

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Birthcirca 1855PA, USA, age 15 in 1870 census1
DuplicateJWH gives only 3 dau and 1 son; Willie appears only in 1870 census; Ella only in 1860 census; but both share same birth year

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 22, District 71, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1408, p. 64, line 7, dwl 883-937.

Herbert W. Houghton1

M, #68939, b. circa 1857

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Birthcirca 1857PA, USA, age 3 in 1860 census; age 13 in 1870 census2

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 22 Dist 71 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1437; Page: 184;line 11.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 22, District 71, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1408, p. 64, line 7, dwl 883-937.

Thomas Houghton1

M, #68940, b. circa 1817

Family: Hannah (?) b. c 1817

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Birthcirca 1817England, age 40 and 53 in 1870 census1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 43, "fac? hand"2
1870 Census1870Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA, age 53, a spinner, property $10003

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Ward 26, District 87, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1414, p. 496, line 9, dwl 953-1124.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Philadelphia Ward 7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1157; Page: 695; Image: 701; Family History Library Film: 805157; line 24, dwl 1381-1606.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Ward 26, District 87, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, Reel 1414, p. 496, line 9, dwl 953-1124.