Alexander Hunter1,2

M, #27991

Family: Elizabeth Houghton b. 18 May 1790

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Marriage1,2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 66, p. 270.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 62, p. 278.
  3. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.

Sarah A. Hunter1

F, #27992, b. 1813, d. 1867

Family: John Hughes Thomas b. 1797, d. 1870

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Birth1813DAR: 18171,2
Marriage18273,1,4
Death18671

Citations

  1. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 62, p. 278.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 66, p. 270.

John Hughes Thomas1

M, #27993, b. 1797, d. 1870

Family: Sarah A. Hunter b. 1813, d. 1867

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Birth1797DAR: 18051,2
Marriage18273,1,4
Death18701

Citations

  1. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 62, p. 278.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 66, p. 270.

Virginia Thomas1,2,3

F, #27994, b. 1837, d. 1915

Family: James K. Rushing b. 1830, d. 1898

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Birth18373,1,2,4
Marriage18553,1,2,4
Death19152

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 62, p. 278.
  2. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 66, p. 270.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.

James K. Rushing1,2

M, #27995, b. 1830, d. 1898

Family: Virginia Thomas b. 1837, d. 1915

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Birth18303
Marriage18552,1,3,4
Death18983

Citations

  1. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 62, p. 278.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 66, p. 270.
  3. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  4. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.

Annie Lewis Rushen1

F, #27996, b. 1866

Family: Broadus Estes Willingham b. 1863

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Birth1866Elmore Co., AL, USA2,1,3
Marriage18852,1,3
Gen. Soc.DAR: #618002

Citations

  1. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 62, p. 278.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.

Broadus Estes Willingham1,2

M, #27997, b. 1863

Family: Annie Lewis Rushen b. 1866

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Birth18631
Marriage18852,1,3

Citations

  1. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, V. 62, p. 278.
  3. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.

Virginia Elizabeth Willingham1,2

F, #27998, b. 1887

Family: Dr. James Augustine Wood

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Birth1887Macon, GA, USA1,2
Marriage19291
Gen. Soc.1931#5997, Soc. of the Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims1
Residence1931Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, USA, 7 West Andrews Dr.1

Citations

  1. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.
  2. [S28] DAR Lineage Book, 91: 251.

Dr. James Augustine Wood1

M, #27999

Family: Virginia Elizabeth Willingham b. 1887

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Marriage19291

Citations

  1. [S522] Mrs. Edward J. Merkle, Lineages Sons/Daug Pilgrims II, p. 231.

Bernice L. Houghton1

F, #28004, b. circa 1911

Family: John Tompkins

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Birthcirca 1911IL, USA, age 9 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census1
Marriage
Residence1966Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA2

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 5, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_399; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 105; line 96, dwl 216-49-51.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.

John Tompkins1

M, #28005

Family: Bernice L. Houghton b. c 1911

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.

Richard Tompkins1

M, #28006

Family: Susan (?)

  • Marriage*: Richard Tompkins married Susan (?)

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

Susan (?)

F, #28007

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Debbie Tompkins

F, #28008, b. 1970

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Birth1970

Julie Tompkins

F, #28009

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Cindy Tompkins

F, #28010

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Dorothy M. Houghton1

F, #28011, b. circa 1912

Family: John Greiser b. c 1912

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Birthcirca 1912IL, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census2
Marriage
Residence1966Milwaukee, IL, USA3
Marriagetwice

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois; Roll: 549; Enumeration District: 62; Sheet: 21B; line 74, dwl 216-449-536.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 5, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_399; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 105; line 96, dwl 216-49-51.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.

John Greiser1

M, #28012, b. circa 1912

Family: Dorothy M. Houghton b. c 1912

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Birthcirca 1912IL, USA
Marriage

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.

Paul R. Houghton1

M, #28013, b. circa August 1908

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Birthcirca Aug, 1908IL, USA, age 1 8/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census
Occupation1930Dept. store clerk
Residence1966University City, MO, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.

Mary Weiling

F, #28014, b. circa 1885

Family: Bert Edward Houghton b. 4 Aug 1880, d. c 1966

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Birthcirca 1885IL, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 34 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census1
MarriageNov 25, 1907Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 27 and 232
1930 Census1930Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 49, building carpenter1
1940 Census1940Peoria, IL, USA, age 59, real estate carpenter3
Residence1966Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA2
ParentsDparents born in IL in 1930 census; parents born in Germany in 1910 census

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois; Roll: 549; Enumeration District: 62; Sheet: 21B; line 74, dwl 216-449-536.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Jan 19 2004: Obituary of Bert Edward Houghton.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00918; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 104-51.

Stephen Berkly Houghton1,2,3

M, #28015, b. 15 November 1856, d. 19 September 1932

Family: Emida Florence Miller b. 9 Jul 1862, d. 30 May 1950

  • Marriage*: Stephen Berkly Houghton married Emida Florence Miller on Jul 26, 1879 at Hudson, McClean Co., IL, USA, This certifies that S.B.( Stephen Berkly) Houghton and Emida F. (Florence) Miller were united by me in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony at Hudson (IL) on the 26 day of July in the year of our Lord 1879. In Presence of John A. Miller and Eliza Miller (Eliza Jane McGiffen) Signed T.R. McNair, Minister of the Gospel
    Book I, p. 58; age 22 and 17.2,4

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BirthNov 15, 1856IL, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 13 in 1870 census; Nov 1857, age 42 in 1900 census; age 52 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census; age 73 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageJul 26, 1879Hudson, McClean Co., IL, USA, This certifies that S.B.( Stephen Berkly) Houghton and Emida F. (Florence) Miller were united by me in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony at Hudson (IL) on the 26 day of July in the year of our Lord 1879. In Presence of John A. Miller and Eliza Miller (Eliza Jane McGiffen) Signed T.R. McNair, Minister of the Gospel
Book I, p. 58; age 22 and 172,4
1880 Census1880Hudson, McLean Co., IL, USA, age 23, farmer5
1900 Census1900Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 42, contractor6
1910 Census1910Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 52, carpenter, contractor7
1920 Census1920Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 63, building contractor8
1930 Census1930Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, age 73, general practice contractor9
DeathSep 19, 1932Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, USA, Cert. 2720847, filed Sep 20, 19322,10
ParentsSparents born in IL in 1930 census9

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Hudson, McLean Co., IL, p. 192, line 23, dwl 1292-1269.
  2. [S992] Bible Record, owned by Craig Miller: The Bible was handed down through the family to me. "Pictorial Family Bible" probably around 1880.

  3. [S1367] Unknown author, McLean County, Illinois Hx, p. 1022.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Houghton Surname search.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hudson, McLean, Illinois; Roll: 230; Family History Film: 1254230; Page: 374B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 0440; line 20, dwl 170-179.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Ward 5, Peoria Co., Illinois; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 104; Sheet 11A; line 41, dwl 110-217-231.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 5, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T624_316; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 158; line 47, dwl 110-99-80.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria Ward 5, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: T625_399; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 102; line 71, dwl 100-165-172.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois; Roll: 549; Enumeration District: 57; Sheet: 3B; line 100, dwl 706-87-90.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950: Houghton Surname search.

James Richard Houghton

M, #28016, b. 16 September 1941, d. 4 October 2010

Family: Pauline Brock b. c 1944

  • Marriage*: James Richard Houghton married Pauline Brock.2,3
  • Divorce*: James Richard Houghton and Pauline Brock were divorced.

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BirthSep 16, 1941Decora, IA, USA1
Marriage2,3
Graduation1965Boston University, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA2
Addressbetween 1965 and 1993141 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, for 35 years3,2
Divorce
Address2004Yarmouth, ME, USA4
Residence2010Cumberland Foreside, ME, USA
DeathOct 4, 2010Gosnell House, Scarborough, ME, USA1
ObituaryOct 26, 2010James R. Houghton, 69
SCARBOROUGH -- James R. Houghton, 69, of Cumberland Foreside, died on Oct. 4, 2010, at Gosnell House, after a long illness.
James was born on Sept. 16, 1941, in Decora, Iowa, the son of Raymond Henry Houghton and Mildred Hulsubus Houghton. His family moved in 1945 to Yarmouth where he attended The Waynflete School. He graduated from Governor Dummer Academy, afterwards he attended Boston University. James lived for 35 years in Cambridge, Mass., where he raised his family and worked as creative director for several advertising agencies creating many award winning campaigns.
James was an accomplished writer and artist as well as an avid outdoorsman. He loved to spend time on the water. He spent summers on Mt. Desert Island where he enjoyed climbing the mountains in Acadia National Park.
James is survived by his sons, Brock and Nick; granddaughter Nina who reside in Los Angeles, Calif; as well as his former wife, Pauline Brock; his friend and caretaker, Cecily Russell of Cumberland Foreside; his mother, Mildred of Yarmouth; his brother Stephen of New York; and four nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Gosnell Hospice for their good care of Mr. Houghton in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to The Gosnell
Memorial House.

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Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on October 26, 20101

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mainetoday-pressherald/…
  2. [S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, CVII [1993]: 376.
  3. [S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, XCIX [1985]: 443.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

Pauline Brock1

F, #28017, b. circa 1944

Family: James Richard Houghton b. 16 Sep 1941, d. 4 Oct 2010

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Birthcirca 1944
Marriage1,2
Addressbetween 1965 and 1993141 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, for 35 years2,1
Notesocial register
Divorce
Address2004Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA3
Living2016

Citations

  1. [S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, CVII [1993]: 376.
  2. [S506] Unknown agency, Social Register, XCIX [1985]: 443.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

Brock Biddle Houghton

M, #28018, b. between 1965 and 1970

Family: Martha Davis b. 1965?

  • Marriage*: Brock Biddle Houghton married Martha Davis.
  • Divorce*: Brock Biddle Houghton and Martha Davis were divorced in 2002.1

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Birthbetween 1965 and 1970
Marriage
Divorce20021
Living2016

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

Martha Davis

F, #28019, b. 1965?

Family: Brock Biddle Houghton b. bt 1965 - 1970

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Birth1965?
Marriage
Divorce20021

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Nancy Carlynn Houghton, Mar 25, 2004.

Nina Davis Houghton

F, #28020, b. 1997

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Birth1997
Living2010Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA