Elizabeth L. Houghton1

F, #81331, b. November 1883

Family: David A. Anderson b. c 1880

  • Marriage*: Elizabeth L. Houghton married David A. Anderson on circa 1908 age 28 and 23; mar 2 years in 1910 census.

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BirthNov, 1883DE, USA, age 16 in 1900 census; age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1908age 28 and 23; mar 2 years in 1910 census
1910 Census1910Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 30, telephone lineman3
1920 Census1920Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 40, assistant superintendent, lineman4
1930 Census1930Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 50, electric company foreman1
ParentsDparents born in Northern Ireland
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Willmington, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: 289; Enumeration District: 19; Sheet: 18B; line 72, dwl 1339-297-367.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington, Ward 4, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 14; Sheet: 4B, line 93, dwl 635-77-82.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Ward 3, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T624_146; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 28;
    line 51, dwl 822-204-217.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T625_201; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46; line 66, dwl 1339-15-17.

David A. Anderson1

M, #81332, b. circa 1880

Family: Elizabeth L. Houghton b. Nov 1883

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Birthcirca 1880Canada, age 30 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1930 census1
Immigration19021898 in 1910 and 1920 census
Marriagecirca 1908age 28 and 23; mar 2 years in 1910 census
1910 Census1910Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 30, telephone lineman2
1920 Census1920Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 40, assistant superintendent, lineman3
1930 Census1930Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, age 50, electric company foreman1
ParentsSfather born in Eng. Canada, mother born in Scotland1
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Willmington, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: 289; Enumeration District: 19; Sheet: 18B; line 72, dwl 1339-297-367.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Ward 3, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T624_146; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 28;
    line 51, dwl 822-204-217.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T625_201; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46; line 66, dwl 1339-15-17.

David F. Anderson1

M, #81333, b. circa 1909

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Birthcirca 1909DE, USA, age 1 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Willmington, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: 289; Enumeration District: 19; Sheet: 18B; line 72, dwl 1339-297-367.

Robert H. Anderson1

M, #81334, b. circa 1915

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Birthcirca 1915DE, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Willmington, New Castle Co., Delaware; Roll: 289; Enumeration District: 19; Sheet: 18B; line 72, dwl 1339-297-367.

Kathleen Houghton1

F, #81335, b. circa 1906

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Birthcirca 1906Ireland, age 24 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Darien, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 24, nurse1
ParentsDparents born in Irish Free State1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Darien, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 256; Enumeration District: 116; Sheet: 32B; line 64.

George Thomas Johns Jr1

M, #81336

Family: Faith Carol Houghton b. 20 Jul 1977

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MarriageOct 26, 20021
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Faith Carol Houghton, 5/13/05.

Alice M. Kilbourne1,2

F, #81337, b. circa 1872

Family: Richard Leroy Houghton b. May 1867, d. b 1940

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Birthcirca 1872CT, USA, age 38 in 1910 census; age 58 in 1930 census; age 68 in 1940 census1
MarriageOct 23, 1904Egremont, MA, USA, age 23 and 34; his 2nd marriage; mar 5 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 44, railroad freight station clerk2
1920 Census1920Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 52, railroad billing clerk3
1930 Census1930Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 62, railroad freight clerk1
1940 Census1940Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 68, widow4
1950 US Census1950Norwalk, CT, USA, age 78, widow, no occup; both children were bookkeepers
ParentsDfather born in CT, mother born in NY1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 258; Enumeration District: 154; Sheet: 4B; line 80, dwl 10-76-99.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T624_127; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 105;
    line 15, dwl 10-12.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk Ward 5, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll T625_179; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 151; line 41, dwl 185-205.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_497; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1-94.

John Alanson Houghton1

M, #81338, b. 23 September 1906

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BirthSep 23, 1906Hawleyville, CT, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 33 in 1940 census1
1940 Census1940Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT, USA, age 68, widow2
Occupation1940retail coal co. office manager
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Norwalk, CT, USA, age 34, Occupation: Devine Bros; Next of Kin: Alice Norton Houghton
1950 US Census1950Norwalk, CT, USA, age 78, widow, no occup; both children were bookkeepers
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 258; Enumeration District: 154; Sheet: 4B; line 80, dwl 10-76-99.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: T627_497; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1-94.

(?) Houghton

M, #81339

Family:

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bristol, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 261; Enumeration District: 102; Sheet: 4B; line 88, dwl 22-91.

Olive Houghton1

F, #81340, b. circa 1897

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Birthcirca 1897MA, USA, age 33 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Bristol, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 33, brokerage office clerk1
ParentsDparents born in CT1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bristol, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 261; Enumeration District: 102; Sheet: 4B; line 88, dwl 22-91.

Lila Houghton1

F, #81341, b. circa 1901

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Birthcirca 1901CT, USA, age 29 in 1930 census1
1930 Census1930Bristol, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 33, brokerage office clerk1
Occupation1930grade school teacher
ParentsDparents born in CT1
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bristol, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 261; Enumeration District: 102; Sheet: 4B; line 88, dwl 22-91.

Henry Houghton1

M, #81342, b. 30 December 1888

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BirthDec 30, 1888Providence, RI, USA, age 29 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1930 census1,2
1920 Census1920Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 29, inspector, gun factory3
1930 Census1930Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 41, roomer, tool maker1
1940 Census1940Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 51, single, machine tool mfg, tool and dye maker4
ResidenceApr 27, 1942Hartford, CT, USA, occupation: Pratt & Whitney
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942Hartford, CT, USA, WWII, age 53; Pratt & Whitney5
NoteApr 27, 1942a Frank Houghton, of Providence RI, mentioned as contact
ParentsSfather born in NJ, mother born in England; parents born in England
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 262; Enumeration District: 4; Page 146, Sheet: 12A; line 41, dwl 39-18-51A.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561876.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford Ward 1, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T625_182; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 47;
    line 43, dwl 142-32.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: T627_537; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 10-115.
  5. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; ; State Headquarters: Connecticut.

Frank H. Houghton1

M, #81343, b. circa 1889

Family: Ruth E. (?) b. c 1897

  • Marriage*: Frank H. Houghton married Ruth E. (?) on circa 1920 age 31 and 23.1

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Birthcirca 1889CT, USA, age 41 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1920age 31 and 231
1930 Census1930Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 41, hospital stewart1
ParentsSparents born in Irish Free State1
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 263; Enumeration District: 31; Page 146, Sheet: j1B; line 59.

Ruth E. (?)1

F, #81344, b. circa 1897

Family: Frank H. Houghton b. c 1889

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Birthcirca 1897PA, USA, age 33 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1920age 31 and 231
1930 Census1930Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 41, hospital stewart1
ParentsDfather born in GA, mother born in PA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 263; Enumeration District: 31; Page 146, Sheet: j1B; line 59.

Robert W. Houghton1

M, #81345, b. circa 1916

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Birthcirca 1916NY, USA, age 14 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 263; Enumeration District: 31; Page 146, Sheet: j1B; line 59.

Lillian Houghton1

F, #81346

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1930 Census1930New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 265; Enumeration District: 64; Page 81, Sheet: 1A; line 24, dwl 97-5-5.

Albert H. Briscol1

M, #81347, b. circa 1897

Family: Evelyn Gertrude Houghton b. Nov 1896

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Birthcirca 1897TX, USA, age 33 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1930age 33 and 321
1930 Census1930Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 33, baseball ball layer; Lottie, age 56, apartments agent1
ParentsSfather born in GA, mother born in MS1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 265; Enumeration District: 76; Page 97, Sheet: 20A; line 32, dwl 28-16-139.

John Webster Houghton1

M, #81348, b. 8 February 1923, d. 3 July 2012

Family 1: June Lorraine Heasley b. 31 May 1929

Family 2: Shirley C. Warren b. c 1931

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BirthFeb 8, 1923Wethersfield, CT, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1,2
Research
Mil. Enlsbetween 1941 and 1945Fresno, CA, USA, He served in the US Army (Infantry) in WWII - enlisted 1941 Fresno, CA

Served 2 tours overseas - No. Africa and European Campaigns

Decorated combat vet.

joined the U.S Army on his 18th birthday in 1941 and proudly served his country in the 3rd, 30th, 49th and 184th Infantry until 1945.

He joined the CA National Guard during the Korean Conflict as 2nd Lieutenant until 1952.
MarriageShasta Co., CA, USA3
Divorcecirca 1950
MarriageOct 21, 1950Butte, CA, USA3
DeathJul 3, 2012Paradise, Butte Co., CA, USA2
ObituaryJul 10, 2012Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA, John W. Houghton

2-8-1923 - 7-3-2012

Born in Wethersfield, CT to Edward and Florance Houghton. Siblings, Clark, Laura Danner and the late Robert Houghton. John joined the U.S Army on his 18th birthday in 1941 and proudly served his country in the 3rd, 30th, 49th and 184th Infantry until 1945.

He joined the CA National Guard during the Korean Conflict as 2nd Lieutenant until 1952.

John is survived by the love of his life, Shirley (Warren). They met in 1948 in college and married in 1950. His children, John (deceased), Gregory (Janet), Craig (Sharon), Donald (deceased), Scott (Candace), Rebecca (Mike McCosh); eleven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

John worked 30 years for Butte County Weights and Measures as director. He was past president of CA Association of Weights and Measures and Western Weights and Measures Retirees. John and Shirley lived in Chico, Durham and Paradise.

A Celebration of John's life will be held at the Eden Rock Mobile Home Park off Bille Rd. and Pentz on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

Donations can be made to Paradise Hospice.
Published in Chico Enterprise-Record on July 10, 20122
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 265; Enumeration District: 76; Page 104, Sheet: 27A; line 28, apt. 4b.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicoer/obituary.aspx
  3. [S412] Keene NH Vital Records, from John B. Danner, April 14, 2011.

Edward Clark Houghton Jr.1,2,3

M, #81349, b. 20 June 1924, d. 26 November 2012

Family: Margaret Evelyn Homan b. 12 Dec 1929, d. 19 May 2010

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BirthJun 20, 1924CT, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census1
Mil. EnlsDec 8, 1942Alameda, Alameda Co., CA, USA, Name: Edward C Houghton Jr Birth Year: 1924 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Connecticut State: California County or City: Alameda Enlistment Date: 8 Dec 1942 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: San Francisco Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of high school Civil Occupation: Forging-Press Operator Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 67 Weight: 1422
ResearchDec 8, 1942
OccupationServed in US Army AirCorps during WWII, mostly in England.
Senior Master Sergeant
US Air Force
World War II, Korean War.
Was career Air Force after war, serving at many bases around the world, including working at the Pentagon.
1950 US Census1950Airforce Base, Denver, CO, USA, age 25, US Army AirCorps
Marriage3
Living2011Westminster, CO, USA
DeathNov 26, 2012CO, USA
BurialFort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; Roll: 265; Enumeration District: 76; Page 104, Sheet: 27A; line 28, apt. 4b.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1958_0008.

Ada E. (?)1

F, #81350, b. circa 1899

Family: George William Houghton b. 25 Jan 1895

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Birthcirca 1899MA, USA, age 31 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1923age 27 and 241
1930 Census1930West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, USA, age 34, life insurance state supervisor1
1940 Census1940Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 43, insurance, own business2
ParentsDfather born in MA, mother born in England1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 269; Enumeration District: 228; Sheet 66A; line 3, dwl 1418-6-192.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1596; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 7-126; line 56, dwl 40.

George W. Houghton Jr1

M, #81351, b. 21 May 1924, d. 27 May 2010

Family: Aimee Mignon Lissy b. 10 Dec 1914, d. 27 Jul 2015

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BirthMay 21, 1924East Long Meadow, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census2,3
DeathMay 27, 20103
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 269; Enumeration District: 228; Sheet 66A; line 3, dwl 1418-6-192.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary.

William Houghton1

M, #81352, b. July 1861

Family: Annie G. (?) b. Jun 1863

  • Marriage*: William Houghton married Annie G. (?) on circa 1892 age 27 and 25; mar 18 y in 1910 census.1

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BirthJul, 1861England, age 38 in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census; age 68 in 1930 census1,2
Immigration18901883 in 1920 census; 1887 in 1930 census3
Marriagecirca 1892age 27 and 25; mar 18 y in 1910 census1
Naturalization1899
1900 Census1900Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 38, laborer watch factory2
1910 Census1910Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 45, watch factory jewel work3
1920 Census1920Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 50, clock company watch maker4
1930 Census1930Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 68, clock company, watch maker1
ParentsSparents born in England in 1910 & 1920 census; father born in Irish Free State, mother born in Northern Ireland in 1930 census1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 270; Enumeration District: 27; Page 66, Sheet 17A; line 36, dwl 331-393.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: T624_135; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 273;
    line 57, dwl 338-350.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: T625_187; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 209; line 33, dwl 32-59.

Annie G. (?)1,2

F, #81353, b. June 1863

Family: William Houghton b. Jul 1861

  • Marriage*: Annie G. (?) married William Houghton on circa 1892 age 27 and 25; mar 18 y in 1910 census.1

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BirthJun, 1863Ireland, age 36 in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 50 in 1920 census; age 66 in 1930 census1
Immigration1883
Marriagecirca 1892age 27 and 25; mar 18 y in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 38, laborer watch factory2
1910 Census1910Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 45, watch factory jewel work3
Note19101 child born, 0 living
1920 Census1920Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 50, clock company watch maker4
1930 Census1930Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT, USA, age 68, clock company, watch maker1
1940 Census1940Springer Home, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 74, widow, inmate5
ParentsDparents born in Northern Ireland1
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield Co., Connecticut; Roll: 270; Enumeration District: 27; Page 66, Sheet 17A; line 36, dwl 331-393.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield Co., CT.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: T624_135; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 273;
    line 57, dwl 338-350.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Thomaston, Litchfield, Connecticut; Roll: T625_187; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 209; line 33, dwl 32-59.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T627_543; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-173.

Margery E. Houghton1

F, #81354, b. circa 1923

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Birthcirca 1923CT, USA, age 7 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ansonia, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: 272; Enumeration District: 106; Sheet 2B; line 54, dwl 115-1-51.

Joan E. Houghton1

F, #81355, b. circa 1926

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Birthcirca 1926CT, USA, age 4 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ansonia, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: 272; Enumeration District: 106; Sheet 2B; line 54, dwl 115-1-51.

Hannah Meriarty1,2

F, #81356, b. April 1869

Family: John H. Houghton b. 20 Jul 1860

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BirthApr, 1869Ireland, age 31 in 1900 census; age 39 in 19101 census; age 48 in 1920 census1
Immigration18871890 in 1900 census
1910 Census1910New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 48, machinist3
ParentsDparents born in Irish Free State4
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Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chicago, Ward 12, Cook Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: ; Sheet ; line 25, dwl 1141-203-335.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven Ward 6, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T624_139; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0400; FHL microfilm: 1374152.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: 276; Enumeration District: 57; Page 51, Sheet 4A; line 27, dwl 542-34-70.

Curtiss Edward Houghton Jr1

M, #81357, b. 10 May 1925, d. 24 March 2019

Family: Mary Biggins

  • Marriage*: Curtiss Edward Houghton Jr married Mary Biggins on Jun 27, 1959.

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BirthMay 10, 1925New Haven, CT, USA, age 4 10/12 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census
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Mil. Enlsbetween Mar, 1943 and Feb, 1946US Navy
1950 US Census1950Worcester, MA, USA, age 24, living with cousin Nellie Morrisey, 79, Ireland
MarriageJun 27, 1959
DeathMar 24, 2019Hingham, MA, USA, age 93, of Alzheimer's disease
ObituaryCurtiss E. Houghton, a devoted husband and father and retired school teacher who as a teenager fought in Pacific battles in World War II, died March 24 in Hingham, Massachusetts, surrounded by his family. He was 93 years old.

Known as 'Papa' to his grandchildren, he was known for being caring, supportive, and a mentor. Family was always at the center of his life. But events between March 1943 and February 1946 helped define him. At age 17, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served as Fireman First Class aboard the USS Melvin, a nimble warship known as a destroyer, which conveyed him to the front lines of several Pacific battles of historical significance.

On October 24 and 25, 1944, the Melvin fought in the Battle of Surigao Strait—a portion of the largest naval battle in history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf—during which it torpedoed a vastly larger Japanese battleship, the Fuso. At 19 years old, he watched the Fuso burn, capsize, and sink.

On December 17, 1944, a naval fleet that included the Melvin sailed into the path of a typhoon which sank three similar destroyers, killing nearly 900 men; the Melvin narrowly escaped the same fate. On February 25, 1945, the Melvin provided air cover for the landing of U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima.

Toward the end of the war, the Melvin was attacked by Kamikaze suicide pilots. He often recalled his terror at witnessing one such plane, seconds before it would have hit the deck, blown apart in the air by a shell fired from the Melvin. He lost most of his hearing from the concussion of the Melvin's guns. He told stories of his wartime service and the horrors he witnessed for the rest of his life.

He was born May 10, 1925 in New Haven, Connecticut, the only child of Agnes (Blondeck) and Curtiss Houghton. Following his discharge from the Navy he graduated from Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury in 1949 and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester in 1953.

He met Mary Biggins in 1958 at Clara Barton School in Oxford, MA, where both were working as teachers. They were married on June 27, 1959. The couple bought land in Worcester and oversaw the construction of the house where they would raise their family. In Worcester he was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Angels Church.

He worked as a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at schools in Oxford and Northborough, Massachusetts, from 1959 until his retirement in 1987. Teaching was so important to him that he encouraged any young person he met to pursue that career. He had previously worked as a manager at a General Motors factory in Framingham, Massachusetts.

In 1975 they purchased a cottage in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, and spent every summer there for more than 35 years, gardening, spending afternoons on the beach, and entertaining extended family members and friends.

He leaves his wife, Mary Houghton, a resident at Linden Ponds Nursing Home in Hingham; four children, Mary Beth Shertick, Michael Houghton and his wife Jean, Julie Talbot and her husband David, and Curt Houghton and his husband Craig Matthews; and seven grandchildren, Rose and Hannah Shertick, Katie and Meghan Houghton, and Nathaniel, Alexander, and Cordelia Talbot. He is predeceased by his son-in-law Paul Shertick.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Church of the Resurrection, 1057 Main Street, Hingham, Massachusetts.
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: 276; Enumeration District: 57; Page 51, Sheet 4A; line 27, dwl 542-34-70.

Caroline Eisenhart1,2

F, #81358, b. circa 1882, d. August 1962

Family: Rev. Roy Martin Houghton D.D. b. 22 Jun 1876, d. 12 Aug 1958

Biography

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Birthcirca 1882PA, USA, age 48 in 1930 census; age "40" in 1940 census1
GraduationElmira College, Elmira, NY, USA
MarriageWilliam Edward Davis
Association1926Association of University Women, New Haven Country Club, Town Club, Garden Club, Little Theatre Guild, and Paint and Clay Club2
Widow1926New Haven, CT, USA
MarriageApr 5, 1926New Haven, CT, USA, age 50 and 451,2
1930 Census1930New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 53, Congregational Church clergyman; personal property $30,0001
1940 Census1940New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, USA, age 63, Milford CT clergyman3
1950 US Census1950New Haven, CT, USA, age 73, no occup.
DeathAug, 1962
BurialAug 25, 1962Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung Co., NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in PA1
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: 276; Enumeration District: 61; Page 146, Sheet 14A; line 2, dwl 21-154-214.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: April 6, 1926.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T627_541; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11-113A; line 1, dwl 21.

Louise Houghton1

F, #81359, b. circa 1922

Biography

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Birthcirca 1922NJ, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: 278; Enumeration District: 92; Sheet 18B; line 57, dwl 47-246-332.

George Donald Houghton1,2

M, #81360, b. circa 1924

Biography

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Birthcirca 1924NJ, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census1
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Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut; Roll: 278; Enumeration District: 92; Sheet 18B; line 57, dwl 47-246-332.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1611; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 9-313B; line 37, dwl 2.