Alan B. Houghton1

M, #72242, b. 11 February 1921, d. 8 February 1977

Family: Carole Vernell Smith b. 22 Nov 1926, d. 24 Aug 1992

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BirthFeb 11, 1921KS, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census2,3
Marriage4
1950 US Census1950Beloit, KS, USA, age 29, newspaper editor
Author1958Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, USA, Author:     Houghton, Alan B. Title:      The frontier aflame; an account of the Bell-Bogardus Massacre and other Indian raids in Mitchell County and the Solomon Valley in August, 1868 ...
Imprint:      [Beloit, Kan.] The Beloit Daily Call, 1958.5
Occupation1961Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, USA, took over the "Beloit Daily Call" after his father's death. He was a graduate of the "William A.White School of Journalism" University of Kansas.
DeathFeb 8, 1977KS, USA3
ObituarySalina Journal February 9, 1977 Longtime Beloit newsman dies BELOIT - Alan B. Houghton, 55, publisher of the Beloit Daily Call, died Tuesday at the Mitchell County hospital here. Mr. Houghton was born Feb. 11, 1921, at Beloit, where he lived all his life. He was graduated from the Kansas University school of journalism in 1943, and was commissioned by the US Navy, which he served in both the Pacific and Mediterranean theaters during World War 2. He was commander of an LST, a naval landing craft. He returned to Beloit and coached basketball 2 years at St. John's high school. He joined his father, Harry K., on the staff of the Call in 1948. In 1953 he and Delmar Wicks bought the newspaper, and in 1968, Mr. Houghton became sole owner. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts, Beloit; he was a charter member and past-president of the Mitchell County Historical society, served the Beloit Rotary club 10 years as secretary, and was a member of the Beloit County club, Beloit Elks lodge and the Kansas Press association. Surviving are the widow, Carole, of the home; 2 daughters, Mrs. Anne Hilt and Mrs. Jeanne Hiserote, both of Beloit, and 4 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 am Thursday at the McDonald funeral home, Beloit, the Rev. Edward A. Piper officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood cemetery, with VFW and American Legion military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Heart Fund.
BurialElmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, USA3
NotablePublishers of Beloit Daily Call newspaper

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Corlyn Adams, Feb. 11, 2003.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas; Roll: 711; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 3; line 27, dwl 710-92-99.
  3. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , American Antiquarian Society Online Catalog: http://catalog.mwa.org/
  6. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Hardin K. Houghton1,2

M, #72243, b. 22 January 1923, d. 2 April 1940

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BirthJan 22, 1923KS, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census2,3
DeathApr 2, 1940Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, USA, He was in his senior year at Beloit High School when he committed suicide.1
BiographyCorlyn Adams: He was a strange young man, very, very intelligent.1
BurialElmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Corlyn Adams, Feb. 11, 2003.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas; Roll: 711; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 3; line 27, dwl 710-92-99.
  3. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Jean McCluskey1

F, #72244

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AddressFeb 12, 2003Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA,
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jean McCluskey, Feb. 12, 2003.

Eleanor Pearl Haughton1

F, #72245, b. 19 December 1880, d. 9 June 1966

Family: Moseley Fitch Sherfesee b. 8 May 1872, d. 19 May 1946

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BirthDec 19, 1880Wake Co., NC, USA, Dec 1880, age 19 in 1900 census2,3
1900 Census1900Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, USA, age 61, widower, boarding house3
MarriageJun 20, 1907Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, USA, at home of sister Love1
Children+1908Charles Moseley SHERFESEE 1908 – 1999 & William Augustus SHERFESEE 1913 – 1998
DeathJun 9, 1966Throckmorton Co., TX, USA

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jean McCluskey, Feb. 12, 2003.
  2. [S1076] Rootsweb.Com, online sites.rootsweb.com, http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.haughton/12/mb.ashx
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Raleigh Ward 1, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 1221; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1241221.

Moseley Fitch Sherfesee1

M, #72246, b. 8 May 1872, d. 19 May 1946

Family: Eleanor Pearl Haughton b. 19 Dec 1880, d. 9 Jun 1966

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BirthMay 8, 1872NC, USA
MarriageJun 20, 1907Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, USA, at home of sister Love1
ResidenceRaleigh, NC, USA
DeathMay 19, 1946Legion, Kerr Co., TX, USA

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jean McCluskey, Feb. 12, 2003.

Dr. Andrew Watson Goodwin1

M, #72247, b. 1863

Family: Love Caswell Haughton b. 1 Jan 1864, d. 1 Apr 1946

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Birth1863
Marriage18871

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Jean McCluskey, Feb. 12, 2003.

Richard Phinney1

M, #72248, b. 7 July 1929, d. 8 May 2005

Family 1: Wanda Ellen Mann b. 24 Dec 1930

  • Marriage*: Richard Phinney married Wanda Ellen Mann on May 19, 1949.1
  • Divorce*: Richard Phinney and Wanda Ellen Mann were divorced in 1962.

Family 2: Glenna (?)

  • Marriage*: Richard Phinney married Glenna (?) on circa 1990.2

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BirthJul 7, 1929OH, USA1
MarriageMay 19, 19491
Divorce1962
Marriagecirca 19902
DeathMay 8, 2005Creston, OH, USA2

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  1. [S415] E-mail from David Holcomb, Feb. 12, 2003.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Brian Holcomb, March 12, 2010.

Wanda Ellen Mann1

F, #72249, b. 24 December 1930

Family: Richard Phinney b. 7 Jul 1929, d. 8 May 2005

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BirthDec 24, 19301
MarriageMay 19, 19491
Divorce1962
ParentsDAncel Mann and Hazel Lance1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from David Holcomb, Feb. 12, 2003.

Richard Alan Phinney1

M, #72250, b. 18 December 1955

Family: Linda Boome Lowe b. 9 Dec

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BirthDec 18, 19551
MarriageNov 25, 19791

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  1. [S415] E-mail from David Holcomb, Feb. 12, 2003.

Linda Boome Lowe1

F, #72251, b. 9 December

Family: Richard Alan Phinney b. 18 Dec 1955

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BirthDec 91
MarriageNov 25, 19791

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  1. [S415] E-mail from David Holcomb, Feb. 12, 2003.

W. E. Houghton1

M, #72257, b. circa 1850

Family: Emma J. (?) b. Oct 1857

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Birthcirca 1850MA, USA, age 30 in 1880 census1
Marriage
1880 Census1880Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 30, a sewing machine agent1
Duplicate

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  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, E.D. 244, Sh. 21, p. 39, Ln. 4, dwl 210-242.

Nellie L. Foresny?1

F, #72258, b. circa 1864

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Birthcirca 1864MA, USA, age 16 in 1880 census1
Grandchild

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  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Colerain, Franklin Co., MA, E.D. 246, Sh. 26, Ln. 3, dwl 187-272.

John K. Amidon1

M, #72259, b. circa 1845

Family: Mary L. Houghton b. 1848

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Birthcirca 1845VT, USA, age 35 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1880 Census1880Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 35, a store clerk1

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  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, Box 28, Vol. 10, ED 268, Sh 23, Ln 29, dwl 226-271.

W. L. Houghton1

M, #72260, b. circa 1837

Family: Mary J. (?) b. c 1840

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Birthcirca 1837VT, USA, age 43 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1880 Census1880Orange, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 40, with E. L. and Sophia Pease1
ParentsSof parents born in VT

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Franklin Co., MA, ED 257, Sh 63, Ln 7, dwl 991.

Mary J. (?)1

F, #72261, b. circa 1840

Family: W. L. Houghton b. c 1837

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Birthcirca 1840MA, USA, age 40 in 1880 census1
Marriage1
1880 Census1880Orange, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 40, with E. L. and Sophia Pease1

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  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Franklin Co., MA, ED 257, Sh 63, Ln 7, dwl 991.

Alice Houghton1

F, #72262, b. circa 1866

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Birthcirca 1866MA, USA, age 14 in 1880 census1
1880 Census1880Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 14, granddaughter of Hosea B, 77, and Susan, 71, Rice1
ParentsDof parents born in MA

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  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, ED 263, Sh 11, Ln 25, dwl 104.

Emma Houghton1

F, #72263, b. circa 1863

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Birthcirca 1863VT, USA, age 17 in 1880 census1
1880 Census1880Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 17, a student at Wesleyan College1
ParentsDparents born in VT

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  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilbraham, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_534; Family History Film: 1254534; Page: 185C; Enumeration District: 285, line 11.

Florence Houghton1

F, #72264, b. circa 1861

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Birthcirca 1861VT, USA, age 19 in 1880 census1
1880 Census1880Wilbraham, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 17, a student at Wesleyan College1
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ParentsDparents born in VT

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  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Wilbraham, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_534; Family History Film: 1254534; Page: 185C; Enumeration District: 285, line 11.

Louisa Jane Houghton1

F, #72265

Family: Michael Basinger Jr b. 14 Jan 1859

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Valorie Zimmerman, Sep 12, 2003.

Michael Basinger Jr1

M, #72266, b. 14 January 1859

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BirthJan 14, 1859Crawford, Lawrence Co., IN, USA1
Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Valorie Zimmerman, Sep 12, 2003.

James Albert Basinger1

M, #72267, b. 19 June 1883

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BirthJun 19, 18831

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Valorie Zimmerman, Sep 12, 2003.

Ethel V. Basinger1

F, #72268

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Valorie Zimmerman, Sep 12, 2003.

Charles E. Basinger1

M, #72269

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Valorie Zimmerman, Sep 12, 2003.

Susan A. Basinger1

F, #72270

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Valorie Zimmerman, Sep 12, 2003.