Alonzo Oliver Houghton1

M, #45481, b. 2 December 1860, d. 29 January 1952

Family: Mary Ollie Day b. 29 May 1871, d. 21 Jan 1944

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BirthDec 2, 1860Sulpher Bluff, Hopkins Co., TX, USA, age 10 in 1870 census; age 19 in 1880 census; Dec. 1860, age 39 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1920 census; age 69 in 1930 census; age 79 in 1940 census; CA Pioneers: 29 Aug.4,5,1,6,7
MarriageJun 3, 1888Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA5,1,6
1900 Census1900Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 39, farmer5,8
1910 Census1910Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 49, lodging house keeper9,10
1920 Census1920Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 59, farmer4,11
1930 Census1930Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 69, farm operator; and son Raymon R. Winger, 23, KS, PA, OH12
1940 Census1940Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 79, none13
1950 US Census1950Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 89, widowed, farmer
DeathJan 29, 1952Sunset Beach, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 91; CA Pioneers: Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., CA;William Lake Houghton Bible: Sunset Beach, Orange Co., CA1,6,7
BurialLittle Lake Cemetery, Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA14
BiographyHe came by wagon trip from TX to CA. He was a farmer and landowner. He was educated at and eventually became a school trustee for the Little Lake School in Norwalk CA.
Alonzo became blind in his youth due to scurvy (according to Grandfather and Aunt of Glenn & Tracy Morrow).1
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Citations

  1. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 242.
  2. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47-242.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, California Deaths, 1940-97, Houghton Surname, Feb. 27, 2002.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 60, E.D. 494, Sh. 10, Ln. 50.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 15, E.D. ??, Sh. 19, Ln. 9.
  6. [S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Downey, Los Angeles Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 104; Sheet 19A; line 9, dwl 423-424.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 49, E.D. 98, Sh. 185.
  10. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_84; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 98; line 57, dwl 444-145-185.
  11. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 494; line 50, dwl 232-250.
  12. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 167 ; Enumeration District: 1193; sheet 5B; line 96, dwl RR2 Box 74-148-152.
  13. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Downey, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_226; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 19-127; line 58, dwl 3434.
  14. [S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.

Mary Ollie Day1,2,3

F, #45482, b. 29 May 1871, d. 21 January 1944

Family: Alonzo Oliver Houghton b. 2 Dec 1860, d. 29 Jan 1952

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BirthMay 29, 1871Renton Co., MS, USA, May 1871, age 29 in 1900 census; age 38, Mississippi, in 1910 census; age 48, Mississippi, in 1920 census; age 58 in 1930 census; age 68 in 1940 census1,4,5,6,7
MarriageJun 3, 1888Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1,2,6
1900 Census1900Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 39, farmer1,8
1920 Census1920Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 59, farmer4,9
1940 Census1940Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 79, none10
DeathJan 21, 1944Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 72; CA Pioneer Index: 1952; Kerkmeyer: 19442,3
BurialLittle Lake Cemetery, Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA3
ParentsDCaptain Warren J. Day and Margaret Orman; both born MS; of the Confederate army; left his ruined Mississippi Plantation after the Civil War and brought his wife and 6 children to California in 1883;
father born in MO, mother born in MS in 1910 census6
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 15, E.D. ??, Sh. 19, Ln. 9.
  2. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 242.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Los Angeles Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 60, E.D. 494, Sh. 10, Ln. 50.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 49, E.D. 98, Sh. 185.
  6. [S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Downey, Los Angeles Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 104; Sheet 19A; line 9, dwl 423-424.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Norwalk, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_116; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 494; line 50, dwl 232-250.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Downey, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_226; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 19-127; line 58, dwl 3434.

Eula Florine Houghton1,2

F, #45483, b. 30 April 1891, d. 1 February 1904

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BirthApr 30, 1891Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Apr 1891, age 9 in 1900 census3,4
DeathFeb 1, 1904Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
BurialLittle Lake Cemetery, Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 242.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 15, E.D. ??, Sh. 19, Ln. 9.
  4. [S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.

Myrtle Oris Houghton1,2,3

F, #45484, b. 19 April 1889, d. 20 March 1952

Family: Otis D. Ball b. 1878, d. 1961

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BirthApr 19, 1889Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Apr 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census4,3
MarriageJan 16, 1917Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
1950 US Census1950Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 89, widowed, farmer
DeathMar 20, 1952Orange Co., CA, USA5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 49, E.D. 98, Sh. 185.
  2. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 242.
  3. [S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 15, E.D. ??, Sh. 19, Ln. 9.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, California Deaths, 1940-97, Houghton Surname, Feb. 27, 2002.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.

Lena Lillian Houghton1,2

F, #45485, b. 25 November 1892

Family: Forest W. Granger

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BirthNov 25, 1892Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Nov 1892, age 7 in 1900 census; age 17 in 1910 census1,3
Marriage4,2
ResidenceLancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 15, E.D. ??, Sh. 19, Ln. 9.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.
  3. [S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.
  4. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 242.

Alta Juanita Houghton1,2

F, #45486, b. 7 April 1895, d. 6 April 1936

Family: William Alfred Wilhoite Jr b. 1884, d. 1944

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BirthApr 7, 1895Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Apr 1895, age 4 in 1900 census; age 15 in 1910 census1,3
MarriageNov 5, 1917Los Angeles Co., CA, USA4
DeathApr 6, 1936Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 15, E.D. ??, Sh. 19, Ln. 9.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 11, 2000, containing descendancy data of William Lake Houghton.
  3. [S992] Bible Record, of William Lake Houghton, in possession of Ruth Ball; copy sent by Trudi Kerkmeyer, Sept. 18, 2000.
  4. [S960] Native Daughters of the Golden West, Index to the Roster of California Pioneers, #47, p. 242.

Arthur G. Houghton1

M, #45487, b. February 1862

Family: Eria Brown b. Jul 1861

  • Marriage*: Arthur G. Houghton married Eria Brown on circa 1890 mar 10 years in 1900 census.1

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BirthFeb, 1862Lincolnshire, England, age 38 in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census1,2
Emigration1888England, 1887 in 1910 census3,4,5
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 38, farm laborer1,6
Naturalization19013,5
1910 Census1910Orange, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 45, restaurant proprietor2,4
1920 Census1920Orange, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 56, restaurant proprietor3,5
ParentsSparents born in England5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 212, E.D. 146, Sh. 1, Ln. 26.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Orange, Orange Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 66, E.D. 51, Sh. 363.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Orange, Orange Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 74, E.D. 71, Sh. 13, Ln. 15.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Orange Ward 2, Orange, California; Roll: T624_90; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 51;
    line 3, dwl 328-343-363.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Orange, California; Roll: T625_123; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 71; line 15, dwl 44-257-301.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Ana, Orange Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 146; Sheet 1A; line 26, dwl 8-8.

Eria Brown1,2

F, #45488, b. July 1861

Family: Arthur G. Houghton b. Feb 1862

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BirthJul, 1861CA, USA, age 38 in 1900 census; 1910 census of son Fred gives England1
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 38, farm laborer1,3
ParentsDparents born in England in 1900 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 212, E.D. 146, Sh. 1, Ln. 26.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Ana, Orange Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 146; Sheet 1A; line 26, dwl 8-8.

Fred G. Houghton1

M, #45489, b. 24 February 1893, d. 1 June 1961

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BirthFeb 24, 1893CA, USA, Jan. 1892, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1,3
1910 Census1910Orange, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 45, restaurant proprietor3,4
Occupation1910waiter in father's restaurant
1950 US Census1950Camarillo State Mental Hospital, Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA, USA, age 57, single, patient
DeathJun 1, 1961Ventura Co., CA, USA, age 682
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 212, E.D. 146, Sh. 1, Ln. 26.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Orange, Orange Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 66, E.D. 51, Sh. 363.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Orange Ward 2, Orange, California; Roll: T624_90; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 51;
    line 3, dwl 328-343-363.

James Shaw Nesbitt1

M, #45490, b. 1834

Family:

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Birth1834VT, USA, age 65 in 1900 census2
1900 CensusMay, 1900Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 65, farmer, widower1,3
ParentsSparents born in Scotland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 13.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet 5A; line 10, dwl 94-94.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 11.

Harriet E. Nesbitt1

F, #45491, b. 14 December 1872, d. 4 July 1962

Family: Herbert E. Houghton b. Feb 1855, d. b 1930

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BirthDec 14, 1872CA, USA, Dec., 1871, age 28 in 1900 census; age 38 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census1
1910 Census1910Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 38, fruit farmer, widow3,4
Residence1918Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA5
1920 Census1920Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, Solon listed as son of Alfred C. Badkin and Harriette6,7
DeathJul 4, 1962Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 892
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 11.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 113, E.D. 1331, Sh. 192.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T624_106; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 131; line 58, dwl 192-192.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1544327.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 118, E.D. 107, Sh. 16, Ln. 81.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lompoc, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: T625_145; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 107; line 73, dwl 448-450.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 13.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 14.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 15.
  11. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  12. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 17.

Herbert E. Houghton1

M, #45492, b. February 1855, d. before 1930

Family: Harriet E. Nesbitt b. 14 Dec 1872, d. 4 Jul 1962

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BirthFeb, 1855MA, USA, age 5 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census; age 45 in 1900 census; age 55 in 1910 census1
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census3
Occupation1900a teamster
1900 CensusMay, 1900Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 65, farmer, widower4,5
Widowed19106
1910 Census1910Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 76, widow, retired, own income6
Deathbefore 1930wife is widowed
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 12.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, South Branch, Watonwan Co., MN, Reel 718, p. 182, line 6, dwl 2-2.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 11.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 13.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet 5A; line 10, dwl 94-94.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T624_106; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 132; line 93, dwl 228-229.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 14.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 15.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 17.

Asenath E. Houghton1

F, #45493, b. September 1890, d. before 1920

Family: Alfred Clarence Batkin b. c 1885

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BirthSep, 1890CA, USA, age 9 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census1
Marriagecirca 19102
1910 Census1910Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 27, farmer3
Deathbefore 1920husband a widow4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 13.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., California; Roll: T626_214; Enumeration District: 37; sheet 4B, line 57, dwl 732-86-87.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Township 5, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: T624_105; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 181; line 9, dwl 371-371.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lompoc, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: T625_145; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 107; line 73, dwl 448-450.

Clarence Eugene Houghton1,2,3

M, #45494, b. 20 November 1896

Family: Ruth A. Shaver b. c 1900, d. b 1930

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BirthNov 20, 1896Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 13 in 1910 census; age 23 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census1,2,3
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1918Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 212
Marriage4,3
1920 Census1920Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA, USA, Clarence E. Houghton, 23, CA; living with and son in law of Philip E. and Anna Shaver4,3
1930 Census1930Salinas, Monterey Co., CA, USA, age 35, widowed, none; living with parents in law Phillip A. and Ann A. Shaver5
Research1935rural, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA
1940 Census1940Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA, USA, age 41, widowed, farm laborer; and parents in law Phillip J. and Ann A. Shaver6
Residence1942Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 16.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1544331.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Petaluma, Sonoma, California; Roll: T625_151; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 145; line 46, dwl 636-34-35.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 129, E.D. 145, Sh. 2, Ln. 46.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Salinas, Monterey, California; Roll: 179; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 130.0; FHL microfilm: 2339914; line 28, dwl 114.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Healdsburg, Sonoma, California; Roll: T627_349; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 49-18; line 3, dwl 299.
  7. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 11 Jul 1923; Birth County: Santa Cruz.

Lillie H. Houghton1

F, #45495, b. March 1894

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BirthMar, 1894CA, USA, age 6 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 15.

Solon Warren J. Houghton1,2

M, #45496, b. 12 January 1900, d. 1 October 1988

Family 1: Nanette Caulfield b. 1888, d. 1949

Family 2: Mildred I. White b. c 1902

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BirthJan 12, 1900Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, Jan, 1900, age 4/12 in 1900 census; age 10 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census; CA Death Records: 1/12/1901 (but in 1900 census)1,2,3
Residence1918Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA4
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 18, farm hand4
1920 Census1920Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, Solon listed as son of Alfred C. Badkin and Harriette5,6
Marriage
1940 Census1940Santa Barbara, CA, USA, age 41, railroad shipping clerk7
MarriageNov 15, 1958Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA8
SSN700-07-3755
Occupationa railroad employee
DeathOct 1, 1988Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA2
BurialSanta Maria Cemetery, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 17.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1544327.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 118, E.D. 107, Sh. 16, Ln. 81.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lompoc, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: T625_145; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 107; line 73, dwl 448-450.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Barbara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00334; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 42-70.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.

Susan Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #45497, b. 16 December 1891, d. 8 June 1986

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BirthDec 16, 1891CA, USA, Dec 1891, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census1,2
SSN563-80-0238
DeathJun 8, 1986Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 93, Sh. 5, Ln. 14.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Eveline Goldsmith1,2,3

F, #45498, b. August 1833

Family: Solon W. Houghton b. May 1828

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BirthAug, 1833MA, USA, age "26" in 1870 census; age 46 in 1880 census; age 66 in 1900 census1
1860 Census1860Stowe, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Eveline Goldsmith, age 27, married to William C. Goldsmith, 34, farmer3
Marriagecirca 1862mar 38 years in 1900 census1
1870 Census1870South Branch, Watonwan Co., MN, USA, age 41, MA, a farmer, property $1000-300; and Edwin Goldsmith, 15, MA, and Fremont Goldsmith, 12, MA4
1900 Census1900Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 72, candy dealer1,5
Note19102 children born, 1 living
1910 Census1910Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 76, widow, retired, own income6
ParentsDparents born in MA in 1900 census; father born in NH, mother born in MA in 1910 census
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 42, E.D. 83, Sh. 7, Ln. 39.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, South Branch, Watonwan Co., MN, Reel 718, p. 182, line 6, dwl 2-2.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Stowe, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_511; Page: 343; line 19, dwl 137-132.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , South Branch, Watonwan, Minnesota; Roll: M593_12; line 6, dwl 2-2.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 93; Sheet 7A; line 39, dwl 131-131.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Soquel, Santa Cruz, California; Roll: T624_106; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 132; line 93, dwl 228-229.

Berry Haughton1,2

F, #45499, b. February 1889

Biography

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BirthFeb, 1889CA, USA, age 11 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Twp. 1, Lassen Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. ??, E.D. ??, Sh. 6, Ln. 66.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Township 1, Lassen, California; Roll: 88; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240088.

William S. H. Williams1

M, #45500

Family: Mary E. Haughton b. Jul 1869

Biography

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Marriage2
1900 Census1900Twp. 1, Lassen Co., CA, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. ??, E.D. ??, Sh. 6, Ln. 66.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Township 1, Lassen, California; Roll: 88; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240088.

John Tuohy1

M, #45501, b. September 1828

Family: Margaret Burton b. Mar 1852

  • Marriage*: John Tuohy married Margaret Burton on circa 1891 mar 9 years in 1900 census.

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BirthSep, 1828Ireland, age 71 in 1900 census2
Immigration1850
Marriagecirca 1891mar 9 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 71, a farmer1,2
ParentsSparents born in Ireland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 41, E.D. 60?, Sh. 8, Ln. 32.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Tulare, Tulare Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 66; Sheet 8A; line 29, dwl 195-200.

Caroline Sawyer

F, #45502, b. 16 May 1826, d. 1900

Family: Samuel Henry Houghton b. 23 Nov 1823, d. 12 Oct 1898

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BirthMay 16, 1826Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, age 33 in 1860 census; age 44 in 1870 census; age 54 in 1880 census; age 74 in 1900 census1
Immigration1832England
MarriageJul 3, 18542
1870 Census1870San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 44, a farmer, personal property $3002,3
1880 Census1880San Antonio, Monterey Co., CA, USA, age 55, farmer4
Widow19006 children born, 4 living
Death1900Richmond, CA, USA, while living with daughter5
ParentsDCalvin Sawyer 1760–1834
; parents born in England
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 6, E.D. 407, Sh. 18, Ln. 29.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 Soundex, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Box 85, p. 872, Ln. 20, dwl 1565 - 1489.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , San Francisco Ward 12, San Francisco, California; Roll: M593_85; Page: 872; line 20, dwl 1565-7459.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , San Antonio, Monterey, California; Roll: 69; Page: 277B; Enumeration District: 059.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Michael Jobes, May 25, 2002.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Milton Dudley Houghton, May 20, 2008.

Charles Houghton1

M, #45503, b. July 1873

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BirthJul, 1873CA, USA, age 26 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 26, lamplighter; living at 1401 Gough St., a boarder with Charles Baker1,2
ParentsSfather born in Australia, mother born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 33, E.D. 203, Sh. 3, Ln. 86.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 203; Sheet 3B; line 86, dwl 1401-39-39.

Charles Houghton1

M, #45504, b. April 1841

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BirthApr, 1841MA, USA, age 59 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Grafton, Yolo Co., CA, USA, age 59, farm laborer, a boarder1,2
ParentsSparents born in England
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 49, E.D. 1??, Sh. 18, Ln. 92.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Red Bluff, Tehama Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 195; Sheet 8B; line 92, dwl 171-177.

Ruth Houghton1

F, #45505, b. February 1885, d. 10 January 1972

Family: Theodore Seymour Hall b. 16 Feb 1880, d. Mar 1963

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BirthFeb, 1885Oakland, CA, USA, age 15 in 1900 census; age 40 in 1930 census1
MarriageNov 26, 1909Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA2,3
1930 Census1930Piedmont, Alameda Co., CA, USA, age 68, a widow, home $35,0002
Divorce
1940 Census1940Piedmont, CA, USA, age 55, divorced, none4
DeathJan 10, 1972Carmel, Monterey Co., CA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 5, E.D. ??, Sh. 3, Ln. 90.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roll 110, ED 333, page 59, sheet 30A, line 15, Dwl 250-331-331.
  3. [S1378] Thomas William Herringshaw, American Elite, p. 298.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Piedmont, Alameda, California; Roll: m-t0627-00191; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1-169.

Charlotte Ellen Houghton1,2

F, #45506, b. 8 February 1884, d. 25 December 1971

Family: Charles Edward Barschig Jr b. 12 Mar 1879, d. 17 Jan 1926

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BirthFeb 8, 1884CA, USA, age 16 in 1900 census3,2
Marriage1
BurialEl Monte Savannah Cemetery, Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, 86y 10m 14d, Blk-A, Lot 18, grave 094

DeathDec 25, 19712
NoteThere is a connection with these Houghtons and the Donner Party. A Houghton woman kept a diary of her journey which I believe is the only one of its kind and just saw the light of day in 1994 according to internet
ParentsDfather born in OR, mother born in WA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, California Deaths, 1940-97, Houghton Surname, Feb. 27, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Richardson, June 4, 2006.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 18, E.D. ??, Sh. ?, Ln. ?
  4. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Richardson, Oct 18, 2006.

Charles A. Lynch1

M, #45507, b. October 1869

Family: Mary Ellen (?) b. Oct 1863

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BirthOct, 1869MO, USA, age 30 in 1900 census1
Marriage1893Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, mar 7 y in 1900 census2
1900 Census1900Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 30, day laborer1,3
1910 Census1910Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 40, police officer4
ParentsSfather born in MO, mother born in TN
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 18, E.D. ??, Sh. ?, Ln. ?
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb. Com, Marriage Records, Houghton Surname, Jan. 28, 2002.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Ward 2, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T623 89; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19;
    line 7, dwl 1508-2-3.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles Assembly District 70, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_80; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 236; line 42, dwl 580-175-177.

Clara Houghton1

F, #45508, b. September 1889

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NotableY
BirthSep, 1889Japan, age 10 in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 10, an "inmate" in the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum1,2
ParentsDfather born in Eng, mother born in CA
Notableare the only Houghtons known to be born in Japan
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. ?, E.D. ??, Sh. 3, Ln. 38.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 420; Sheet 3A; line 39.

D. J. Houghton1

?, #45509, b. 1845

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Birth1845Canada, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census1
1900 Census1900Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 55, an inmate at the Agnews State Hospital for the Insane1,2
1910 Census1910Agnews State Hospital, Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 65, married3,4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 41, E.D. 98(48), Sh. 12, Ln. 77.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: Special; Sheet 12B; line 77.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Santa Clara Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 112, E.D. 112, Sh. ?
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California; Roll: T624_106; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 112;
    line 73.

David Houghton1

M, #45510, b. April 1845

Family: Emma (?) b. May 1841

  • Marriage*: David Houghton married Emma (?) on circa 1872 mar 18 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

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BirthApr, 1845Canada, age 35 in 1880 census; age 55 in 1900 census1
Immigration1860
Marriagecirca 1872mar 18 years in 1900 census1
1880 Census1880Monterey, Monterey Co., CA, USA, age 35, a painter2
1900 Census1900Monterey, Monterey Co., CA, USA, age 55, real estate1,3
No Childrn1900
ParentsSfather born in England, mother in Ireland
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex California, Box 75, Vol. 19, E.D. ??, Sh. 3, Ln. 52.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Monterey, Monterey, California; Roll: T9_69; Family History Film: 1254069; Page: 227D; Enumeration District: 56; sheet 12, line 37, dwl 112-117.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Monterey, Monterey Co., California; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 8; Sheet 3B; line 52, dwl 29-29.