Vicki Houghton1

F, #71431

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AddressAug 3, 2003[email protected]
GGrandfathG. Grandfather

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Vicki Houghton/Beaver, Aug 1, 2003.

(?) Beaver1

M, #71432

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Vicki Houghton/Beaver, Aug 1, 2003.

Samuel Bowers

M, #71433, b. 17 April 1754, d. 23 March 1823

Family: Phebe Piper b. 11 Jun 1778

  • Mar 2*: His second marriage was to Phebe Piper in 1806.

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BirthApr 17, 1754MA, USA
Milit-BegMA, USA, in Rev. War, Pvt State: MA

MarriageBecca Nichols
Mar 21806
DeathMar 23, 1823MA, USA

John B. Houghton1

M, #71434, b. January 1835

Family 1: Nellie Humboldt b. c 1828

Family 2: Lucy G. (?) b. c 1862

  • Marriage*: John B. Houghton married Lucy G. (?) on circa 1896 mar 14 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar.5

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BirthJan, 1835PA, USA, age 17 in 1850 census; age 28 in 1860 census; age 37 in 1870 census; age 47 in 1880 census; age 65 in 1900 census; age 76 in 1910 census; 1900 census of son Harry gives OH1
Marriage1
1860 Census1860Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, USA, age 28, merchant3
1870 Census1870Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 37, grocer, property $12000, $60004
1880 Census1880Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA1
Marriagecirca 1896mar 14 y in 1910 census; his 2nd mar5
1900 Census1900Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 65, grocer6
1910 Census1910Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 76, cemetery assoc. secretary5
ParentsSF born in NJ, M in PA in 1880 census; parents born in PA in 1900 & 1910 census1

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 14, E.D. 239, SD 8, line 27, dwl 120.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Lake, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M432_731; Page: 13; line 37, dwl 194-194.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1429; Page: 482; sheet 252, line 18, dwl 2149-1946.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M593_1270; Page: 15; line 9, dwl 188-209.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T624_1233; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 119; line 35, dwl 56-107-158.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 1323; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241323; line 48, dwl 120.

Adella Houghton1

F, #71435, b. circa 1869

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Birthcirca 1869OH, USA, age 2 in 1870 census; age 11 in 1880 census2

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Akron Ward 1, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M593_1270; Page: 15; line 9, dwl 188-209.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 14, E.D. 239, SD 8, line 27, dwl 120.

Betsy Merriam Houghton1

F, #71436, b. 18 July 1912, d. 11 December 2005

Family 1: Wilson A. Sparhawk

Family 3: James R. Dorsey b. c 1916, d. b 2005

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BirthJul 18, 1912Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census2
Marriage2
MarriageOct 13, 19772
DeathDec 11, 2005Rockynol, OH, USA, age 932
ObituaryDec 13, 2005Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA, Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 13, 2005
Deceased Name: Betty M. Sparhawk Dorsey (nee Houghton)
Betty M. Sparhawk Dorsey (nee Houghton), 93, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Rockynol.

She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 18, 1912. She attended Portage Path, West High, and The University of Akron where she became a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity for 75 years. She was a sixty year member of The First Congregational Church of Akron. Her volunteer activities were performed at The Blind Society of Akron for over 50 years, Women's Associate Board at East Akron Community House, Women's Fellowship and Mother's and Others at her church and Delta Gamma Alumnus.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Wilson A. Sparhawk; and her second husband, James R. Dorsey; two brothers, Raymond Houghton of Indianapolis, Indiana, William Houghton of California; and sister, Harriet Marstellar of North Olmsted, Ohio; she is survived by three daughters, Diane (Paul) Kirk of Homosassa, Florida, Nancy (Daniel, deceased) Jackson, and Judith Whalen of Akron; son, Robert H. Sparhawk of Akron; stepson, Russell (Celeste) Dorsey of Canton; stepdaughter, Nancy Dorsey of Dallas, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and numerous other out of town nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Friday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Dr. Jay Groat and Rev. William Rodefer officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be sent to Akron Blind Society, 325 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio, 44308; W.A.B.-East Akron Community House, 550 S. Arlington St., Akron, OH 44306; or First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio, 44308. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.)2
BurialRose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Summit Co., OH, USA

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

John William Houghton1,2

M, #71437, b. 13 December 1914, d. 22 February 1999

Family 1: Helen Riker b. 8 Feb 1915, d. 8 Jan 1983

Family 2: Elizabeth Gertrude Pickering b. 20 Feb 1907, d. 2 Aug 1995

Family 3: Hanna Jo (?)

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BirthDec 13, 1914Akron, OH, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census1,2
GraduationUniversity of Michigan, MI, USA
Residence1935Akron, OH, USA
Marriage3
Mil. Draft1940Springfield, MA, USA, age 25, Westinghouse Electric Manuf. Co.
1940 Census1940Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 25, electrical manuf. salesman3
1950 US Census1950San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 35, electrical manufacturing co., sales engineer
OccupationHe worked for Westinghouse as an engineer for 40 years.
MarriageSep 28, 1984Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
Marriage
DeathFeb 22, 1999Bradbury, CA, USA2
ObituaryHOUGHTON, J. William "Bill", 84, of Bradbury, California (formerly of San Gabriel), passed away peacefully on February 22.1999.
He is survived by his wife, Hanna (Jo) Houghton; son, John; sister, Betty Dorsey; daughter-in-law, Sue Houghton; stepdaughters, Betty Yale, Betty Bowman, and Ann Smith; stepson. Steve Bowman; nine step-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives, Helen R. Houghton and Gertrude P. Houghton; and brother, Raymond Houghton.
He was a caring man who enjoyed golf, bridge, travel and, above all the companionship of his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a University of Michigan graduate and a retired engineer who served 40 years with Westinghouse. He was a member of the Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, Calif.

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
  2. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01708; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 22-82.

Harriet M. Houghton1

F, #71438, b. 1918, d. 1972

Family: (?) Marstellar

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Birth1918age 1 5/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census1
Marriage2
Death1972North Olmsted, OH, USA3
BurialRose Hill Cemetery, Fairlawn, OH, USA

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Akron, Summit Co. OH, p. 1A, E.D. 155, SD 14, line 11, dwl 35.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

(?) Dager1

M, #71439

Family: Mary Pennypacker Thomas b. Oct 1873, d. 1960

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Marriage19091

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jane Peppler, Aug 4, 2003.

Rebecca Agnes Sallis1

F, #71441

Family: H. C. Findle

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Marriage2
GGrandfath

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Barbara Abbott, Aug 4, 2003.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Barbara Abbott, Aug 4, 2003: Death Certificate of Janet Maria Houghton Sallis.

Barbara Abbott1

F, #71442

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Harriet Houghton Lane1

F, #71443, b. circa 1826, d. 1862

Family: Andrew Bell b. 6 Oct 1824

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Birthcirca 1826MA, USA, age 24 in 1850 census; Lane Gen.: 18231
MarriageJun 3, 1858Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1,2
Death18621
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address; Subject: Re: [D-G LIST] George Bell and Children.

Mary Pollack Lane1

F, #71444, b. circa 1828

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Birthcirca 1828MA, USA, age 22 in 1850 census

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  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.

Sarah Carlton Lane1

F, #71445, b. circa 1830

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Birthcirca 1830MA, USA, age 20 in 1850 census

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  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.

William Homer Lane1

M, #71446, b. circa 1836

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Birthcirca 1836MA, USA, age 14 in 1850 census

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  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.

John Merrifield Lane1

M, #71447, b. circa 1838

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Birthcirca 1838MA, USA, age 12 in 1850 census

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  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.

Andrew Bell1

M, #71448, b. 6 October 1824

Family: Harriet Houghton Lane b. c 1826, d. 1862

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BaptismOct 6, 1824Kirkcudbright, Scotland1,2
Passenger ListMay 22, 1849Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, for the Plymouth Rock3
MarriageJun 3, 1858Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1,2
Notebetween 1860 and 1880Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, He appears in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census with his father3
DeathChelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2
BiographyGeorge Bell was born around 1777 (calculated from his gravestone). The 1841
census says he was born in Scotland (not Kirkcudbrightshire, as his children
were). He was trained as a stone mason. In 1801 he was named as the father
of James Bell, the illegitimate son of a farmer's daughter named Elizabeth
Brown. James' 1881 census says he was born in Dunscore, Dumfries. This is
what makes me think that George may have been born in Dumfriesshire.


Around 1802 George married Janet Jardine and moved to Kirkcudbrightshire.
The Jardines moved from Dumfriesshire to Kirkcudbrightshire as well, and I'm
not sure where the couple was married. Janet was the daughter of James
Jardine and Mary Johnston. Her 1851 census says she was born in Johnstone,
Dumfries. Her parents moved to Cum(p)ston near Kirkcudbrightshire.


The Bells moved around Kirkcudbright for several years, living in Twynholm,
Stell, and Cum(p)ston before finally settling in Kirkcudbright. All of
their children were baptized in Twynholm. The children were:


a) Andrew, born Oct 16, 1803; died Oct 30, 1803
b) Mary, bp March 3, 1805
c) Jane, bp Nov 1, 1807
d) Sarah, bp March 9, 1810; died May 12, 1834 in Kirkcudbright
e) Janet, bp April 18, 1813; may have emigrated to the US with her children
f) William, bp April 26, 1816; may have emigrated to the US and died in
California
g) Margaret, b Jan 26, 1820; married David Brackenridge
h) George Jr., bp May 6, 1822; died July 29, 1839 in Kirkcudbright
i) Andrew, bp Oct 6, 1824; emigrated to the US and married Harriet Houghton
Lane in Boston, Massachusetts on June 3, 1858; died in Chelsea,
Massachusetts.
j) John, bp July 18, 1828; may have emigrated to the US and worked as a
gold miner in California


George apparently ran a tavern or inn on the side, as well as doing
mason-work. In the 1841 census for Kirkcudbright, George's occupation is
listed as "Mason and Spirit Dealer". George died in Kirkcudbright on Oct 8,
1842. His wife Janet and daughter Jane continued to run the inn after
George's death. Janet herself died on Sept 29, 1861 in Kirkcudbright.

Citations

  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , e-mail address; Subject: Re: [D-G LIST] George Bell and Children.

  3. [S415] E-mail from Jenny Gibbons, Aug 4, 2003.

Granville Stevens Bell1

M, #71449, b. May 1859, d. after 1930

Family: May Jennie Gould b. May 1864, d. a 1930

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BirthMay, 1859Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 41 in 1900 census
Notebetween 1860 and 1880Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, He appears in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census with his father2
MarriageMay 6, 1884Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2
1900 Census1900Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 41, electrician3
1930 Census1930Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2
Deathafter 19302
NoteThey had a farm in Plymouth NH and a house in Chelsea MA.2

Citations

  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jenny Gibbons, Aug 4, 2003.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 689; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1569;
    dwl 107-22-28.

(?) Bell1

F, #71450, d. 1866

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Birth
Death18661

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  1. [S1248] James Hill Fitts, Lane Genealogies E.

May Jennie Gould1

F, #71451, b. May 1864, d. after 1930

Family: Granville Stevens Bell b. May 1859, d. a 1930

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BirthMay, 1864Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, age 36 in 1900 census1,2
MarriageMay 6, 1884Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
1930 Census1930Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
Deathafter 19301

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jenny Gibbons, Aug 4, 2003.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 689; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1569;
    dwl 107-22-28.

Kenneth Gould Bell1

M, #71452, b. 24 January 1892, d. May 1976

Family: Anna Leslie Wells b. 4 Jul 1890, d. Feb 1973

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BirthJan 24, 1892Plymouth, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 8 in 1900 census1
Marriage19111
DeathMay, 1976Plymouth, Grafton Co., NH, USA1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jenny Gibbons, Aug 4, 2003.

Andrew L. Bell1

M, #71453, b. October 1885

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BirthOct, 1885NH, USA, age 14 in 1900 census1,2

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jenny Gibbons, Aug 4, 2003.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Chelsea Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 689; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1569;
    dwl 107-22-28.

Anna Leslie Wells1

F, #71454, b. 4 July 1890, d. February 1973

Family: Kenneth Gould Bell b. 24 Jan 1892, d. May 1976

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BirthJul 4, 1890Chelsea, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1
Marriage19111
DeathFeb, 1973Plymouth, Grafton Co., NH, USA1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jenny Gibbons, Aug 4, 2003.

Grenville S. Bell1

M, #71455

Family: Nora F. Clements

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Kenneth G. Bell1

M, #71456

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Frances Bell1

F, #71457

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Andrew Bell1

M, #71458

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Elizabeth Bell1

M, #71459

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Nora F. Clements1

F, #71460

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jenny Gibbons, Aug 4, 2003.