Joseph Arthur Vincent

M, #28261, b. 23 October 1901, d. 7 April 1987

Family: Dorothy May Shriver

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BirthOct 23, 1901Raymond, Montgomery, IL, USA
MarriageJun 21, 1928Fort Dodge, IA, USA
DeathApr 7, 1987Greene Co. Medical Center, Jefferson Co., IA, USA

Dorothy May Shriver

F, #28262

Family: Joseph Arthur Vincent b. 23 Oct 1901, d. 7 Apr 1987

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MarriageJun 21, 1928Fort Dodge, IA, USA

William Edward Vincent

M, #28263, b. 18 April 1910, d. 21 December 1983

Family: Hannah Thelma Tucker

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BirthApr 18, 1910Raymond, Montgomery, IL, USA
MarriageDec 9, 1927Nevada, IA, USA
DeathDec 21, 1983Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, USA

Hannah Thelma Tucker

F, #28264

Family: William Edward Vincent b. 18 Apr 1910, d. 21 Dec 1983

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MarriageDec 9, 1927Nevada, IA, USA

Floyd Ambrosia Vincent

M, #28265, b. 16 April 1903

Family: Katherine Edna Owens

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BirthApr 16, 1903Harvel, IL, USA
MarriageMar 4, 1930Jefferson, IL, USA

Katherine Edna Owens

F, #28266

Family: Floyd Ambrosia Vincent b. 16 Apr 1903

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MarriageMar 4, 1930Jefferson, IL, USA

Laura Belle Vincent

F, #28267, b. 30 April 1898, d. 15 December 1990

Family: James Whorton Mosley

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BirthApr 30, 1898Raymond, IL, USA
MarriageSep 4, 1918Fulton, MO, USA
DeathDec 15, 1990Calloway Co., MO, USA

James Whorton Mosley

M, #28268

Family: Laura Belle Vincent b. 30 Apr 1898, d. 15 Dec 1990

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MarriageSep 4, 1918Fulton, MO, USA

Lola Frances Vincent

F, #28269, b. 14 June 1905

Family: Clarence Wheeler Truitt

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BirthJun 14, 1905Harvel, IL, USA
MarriageAug 26, 1925Fulton, MO, USA

Clarence Wheeler Truitt

M, #28270

Family: Lola Frances Vincent b. 14 Jun 1905

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MarriageAug 26, 1925Fulton, MO, USA

Fern Luella Vincent

F, #28271, b. 18 September 1906

Family: Herschel Black Houf

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BirthSep 18, 1906Harvel, IL, USA
MarriageFeb 25, 1925

Herschel Black Houf

M, #28272

Family: Fern Luella Vincent b. 18 Sep 1906

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MarriageFeb 25, 1925

Charles Alonzo Vincent

M, #28273, b. 24 September 1912, d. 4 October 1913

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BirthSep 24, 1912
DeathOct 4, 1913

Margaret Ethel Phelps

F, #28274

Family: Elmer Edward Vincent b. 5 May 1878

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MarriageFeb 18, 1904NE, USA

George Irvin Houghton

M, #28275, b. December 1851, d. 1930

Family: Amelda Houghton b. 16 Jun 1865, d. 12 Feb 1902

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ResearchGeorge I. Houghton is a genetic descendant of John Houghton of Lancaster MA; based on the DNA data of of his descendant Richard Irvin Houghton
BirthDec, 1851NY, USA, age 28 in 1880 census; Dec 1851, age 49 in 1900 census; 1910 census of son Henry gives WI2
MarriageMar, 1880cousins; mar 20 years in 1900 census3
1880 CensusJun, 1880Cuming City, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 28, farmer; and Emma Houghton, sister living with her brother; 6 houses away from Amanda's brother, Charles Alexander Houghton4
1900 Census1900Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 48, bridge watch2
Death1930FL, USA5
ParentsS1930parents born in NY2
DuplicateNY, USA, Likely; also sister Emma
Research
ResearchGeorge I. father b. in NY; but George Y.'s father born in VT
ResearchWashington Co., NE, USA, Both born in NY and end in Washington Co. NE; George marries Henry's daughter Amelda
Research

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming City, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: 757; Family History Film: 1254757; Page: 272A; Enumeration District: 37; line 42, dwl 161-173.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
  3. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming City, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: 757; Family History Film: 1254757; Page: 272A; Enumeration District: 37; line 42, dwl 161-173.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21704733/person/1573832674

Amelda Houghton

F, #28276, b. 16 June 1865, d. 12 February 1902

Family: George Irvin Houghton b. Dec 1851, d. 1930

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BirthJun 16, 1865Cuming, NE, USA, age 5 in 1870 census; age 14 & 16 in 1880 census; age 34 in 1900 census1,2
MarriageMar, 1880cousins; mar 20 years in 1900 census2
1880 CensusJun, 1880Cuming City, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 28, farmer; and Emma Houghton, sister living with her brother; 6 houses away from Amanda's brother, Charles Alexander Houghton3
1900 Census1900Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA, age 48, bridge watch4
DeathFeb 12, 1902Burt Co., NE, USA5,2
BurialBlair City Cemetery, Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA6

Citations

  1. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming Pct, Washington Co., NE, Reel 833, p. 445, line 26, dwl 104-94.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Cuming City, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: 757; Family History Film: 1254757; Page: 272A; Enumeration District: 37; line 42, dwl 161-173.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/21704733/person/1574014774
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4442449/person/-443140935

Richard Irvin Houghton

M, #28277, b. 19 August 1942

Family 1: Frances June Bitner b. 12 Jun 1943

Family 2: Lorene Vernell Kelly b. 1 Aug 1942

Biography

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ResearchGeorge I. Houghton is a genetic descendant of John Houghton of Lancaster MA; based on the DNA data of of his descendant Richard Irvin Houghton
BirthAug 19, 1942Rawlins, WY, USA
MarriageFeb 21, 1962Texas City, TX, USA
Divorce1975Houston, TX, USA
MarriageFeb 14, 1976Houston, Harris Co., TX, USA, 2/h1
Address1998[email protected]
DNA ProjectApr, 2011John Houghton via son Robert
Contributn2

Citations

  1. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Houghton Surname Search.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Richard Houghton, 9/1998.

Henry Irvin Houghton

M, #28278, b. 10 February 1886, d. 6 October 1919

Family: Bertie Alice Carter b. 17 Feb 1889, d. 8 Dec 1952

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BirthFeb 10, 1886Blair, Washington Co., NE, USA, Feb 1886, age 14 in 1900 census1
Marriage1905Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA
1910 Census1910Canon, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 24, single, railroad office clerk2
Mil. DraftSep 26, 1918Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 32, rail road employee, D.& R. G. R.R.3
DeathOct 6, 1919Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA, of bronchial pneumonia
Occupationa D.E.R.G. railroad clerk; census listed him as a bridger

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Canon Ward 2, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T624_119; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 65;
    line 3.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1561813.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Edith Adeline Houghton1,2

F, #28279, b. September 1883

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BirthSep, 1883NE, USA, age 16 in 1900 census
Deathbefore adulthood

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/38767809/person/19281484205/…

Ada Houghton1

F, #28280, b. July 1888

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BirthJul, 1888NE, USA, age 11 in 1900 census1
Deathdied before adulthood

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.

Arthur Houghton

M, #28281, b. December 1892

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BirthDec, 1892NE, USA, age 7 in 1900 census1
Deathdied before adulthood

Citations

  1. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Blair, Washington Co., Nebraska; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 124; Sheet: 11B; line 83, dwl 235-243.

Eva Houghton

F, #28282, b. 1881

Family: (?) Dalton

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Birth1881Cuming, Washington Co., NE, USA1
Marriage1899Ernest Clyde Brenbarger 1878–1913
Children+1899Eva Hazel Brenbarger
1899–1991

Lillian Brenbarger
1902–1951

Vivian Brenbarger
1902–1951

Cecil Brenbarger
1910–
Immigrationwest
Marriage2

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7029625/person/-664105711
  2. [S415] E-mail from Richard Houghton, Aug. 1998.

Bertie Alice Carter

F, #28283, b. 17 February 1889, d. 8 December 1952

Family: Henry Irvin Houghton b. 10 Feb 1886, d. 6 Oct 1919

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BirthFeb 17, 1889Mexico, MO, USA, age 30 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census
Marriage1905Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA
1920 Census1920Canon, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 30, widow,1
1930 Census1930Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO, USA, age 39, widow, hotel manager2
DeathDec 8, 1952Texas City, Galveston Co., TX, USA, age 63, of coronary heart disease3
BurialDec 11, 1952Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, TX, USA3
ParentsDHiram Carter and Alice Graham, both b. MO; 1920 census: father born in MO, mother born in IL1

Citations

  1. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Canon, Fremont, Colorado; Roll: T625_164; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 56; line 21, dwl 825-51-52.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado; Roll: 245; Enumeration District: 47; Page 95, Sheet 1A, line 35, dwl 206-9-9.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.footnote.com: Texas Death Records, Houghton surnames.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Irvin Carter Houghton

M, #28284, b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 February 2004

Family: Dorothy Hope Ingram b. 5 Apr 1915, d. 22 Feb 2006

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BirthMay 9, 1912Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census
Occupationgeology, chemistry, petroleum chemistry
Residence1935Fort Collins, CO, USA2
MarriageDec 31, 1938San Antonio, TX, USA
Mil. Draft1940Parco, CO, USA, age 28, Occupation: Sinclair Refining Co
1940 Census1940Parco, Carbon Co., WY, USA, age 27, gas and oil refinery junior chemist2
Immigrationcirca 1964Marrero, LA, USA, moved his family from Rawlins, Wyoming in 1943 to Texas City, Texas. He later moved circa 1964 to.
DeathFeb 9, 2004Integrated Health Service of Marrero, Marrero, LA, USA, age 91. His cremation urn was moved into the casket of Dorothy Ingram Houghton on her burial on 26 February, 2006 at Galveston County Memorial Park Cemetery.3,1
ObituaryFeb 12, 2004New Orleans, LA, USA, Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - February 12, 2004
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON, IRVIN C.
Irvin C. Houghton, a retired chemist for Jefferson Parish, died Sunday at Integrated Health Service of Marrero. He was 91. Mr. Houghton was born in Canyon City, Colo., and lived in Marrero for the past 38 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ingram Houghton; two sons, Richard and William Houghton; two daughters, Judith Houghton and Susan H. Berry; a sister, Ruth H. McIntyre of San Mateo, Calif; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 146 Fourth St., Westwego. Burial will be private. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.1
BurialGalveston County Memorial Cemetery, Hitchcock, TX, USA
ContributnJul 15, 2005
BiographyLorene Kelly: Irvin was born in Colorado, educated in Colorado and migrated to the gulf coast of Texas in the early forties. His occupation as a petroleum chemist did not suggest the creative juices stirring within. He soon found great interest in driftwood that washed up on the shore near Texas City, Texas. Where others saw limbs, branches and debris, Irvin saw the forms hidden within the wood. He soon began to liberate these spirits. Irvin was not trained as a sculptor and worked with an inexpensive set of woodcarving tools. He wrapped his hand with cloth to protect his hands and carved away with grim determination and small tools. He never sold any pieces and most of his work is now in private hands.

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Parco, Carbon, Wyoming; Roll: T627_4569; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-31; line 37, dwl 114.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Lorene K. Houghton, July 2005.
  4. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1944_0005.
  5. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1947_0006.

Ruth Adalene Houghton

F, #28285, b. 4 February 1915, d. 8 November 2005

Family: Dr. Thomas Mathew McIntyre b. 2 Oct 1915, d. 16 Mar 1984

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BirthFeb 4, 1915CO, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census1
Marriage2
ResidenceDaly City, CA, USA
Living2004San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA
DeathNov 8, 2005San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA1
BurialSkylawn Memorial Park Cemetery, San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA1
BiographyShe and Tom did not have any children. Ruth and Tom lived most of their married lives in Daly City and then bought a big ranch near Vallejo, Calif.1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Marilyn Ford, May 8, 2012.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Dorothy Hope Ingram

F, #28286, b. 5 April 1915, d. 22 February 2006

Family: Irvin Carter Houghton b. 9 May 1912, d. 9 Feb 2004

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BirthApr 5, 1915Kansas City, MO, USA, age 24 in 1940 census
Residence1935Fort Ringold, Star Co., TX, USA
MarriageDec 31, 1938San Antonio, TX, USA
1940 Census1940Parco, Carbon Co., WY, USA, age 27, gas and oil refinery junior chemist1
DeathFeb 22, 2006Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX, USA, at age 90.
ParentsDSherman Robert Ingram and Maud Ellen McPherson

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Parco, Carbon, Wyoming; Roll: T627_4569; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-31; line 37, dwl 114.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/tx/births: Texas Birth Records, Houghton Surname.
  3. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1944_0005.
  4. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1947_0006.

Judith Dean Houghton

F, #28287, b. 4 December 1939, d. 19 January 2012

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BirthDec 4, 1939Rawlins, WY, USA, age 3/12 in 1940 census
Graduation1961University of Texas, TX, USA
Researchbetween 1984 and 1993She enjoyed management roles in the Miss Teenage America Pageants through the 1970's and was Choreographer for the Miss Universe Pageants in the early 1980's.She was listed in:
Who's Who of American Women. 14th edition, 1985-1986. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1984. (WhoAmW 14)
Who's Who of American Women. 15th edition, 1987-1988. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1986. (WhoAmW 15)
Who's Who of American Women. 16th edition, 1989-1990. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1988. (WhoAmW 16)
Who's Who of American Women. 17th edition, 1991-1992. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1991. (WhoAmW 17)
Who's Who of American Women. 18th edition, 1993-1994. New Providence, NJ: Marquis Who's Who, 1993. (WhoAmW 18)
Who's Who in Entertainment. Second edition, 1992-1993. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1992. (WhoEnt 2)
Retirement2011
DeathJan 19, 2012Dallas, TX, USA
ObituaryJan 26, 2012Houghton, Judith Dean Judith Dean Houghton, accomplished choreographer and event specialist, died January 19, 2012 at the age of 72. Ms. Houghton was born in Rawlins, Wyoming and moved to Texas at the age of 3. She was blessed with, and is survived by, her sister Susan and brothers Bill and Richard. She studied dance and drama at the University of Texas. Not long after graduating in 1957, Ms. Houghton choreographed shows in Dallas, Austin, Galveston, and Texas City, and began teaching at a new dance school in Dallas. She was affiliated with the Southern Methodist University dance faculty and produced live shows at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, at Six Flags locations in Texas and Georgia, and at Marine World and Seven Seas. She also partnered with Charles R. Meeker, Jr. and others in the operation of "Charlie's Place" in Fort Worth. Ms. Houghton worked with show business legends such as Bob Hope, the Smothers Brothers, and Jimmy Durante while serving as Vice-President and General Manager of Miss Teenage America. She not only produced the Miss Teenage America national telecast for many years, but traveled the world producing Miss Universe pageants. Her credits include countless major productions for communities as well as major corporations such as Dr. Pepper. She took joy in spotlighting young talent - several Broadway and television personalities made their professional debuts in her shows. Ms. Houghton went on to work as Communications Director for the Alzheimer's Association in Dallas and as meeting planner for the Texas Payroll Conference, which honored her with the creation of an annual educational scholarship in her name. She is survived by a large and loving family and a wide circle of friends. A memorial service for Ms. Houghton will be held on Saturday, January 28, at 4:00 pm at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home. Her ashes will be scattered at the grave site of her parents, Mr. Irvin C. and Mrs. Dorothy Houghton, in the Galveston County Memorial Cemetery near Hitchcock, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Alzheimer's Association .

Published in Dallas Morning News on January 26, 2012
NoteJan 28, 2012Judith “Judy” Houghton Memorial

Judith, “Judy” Houghton passed quietly in sleep at Presbyterian Hospital on January 19, 2012 at the age of 72. She was born in Rawlins, Wyoming, and moved to Texas at the age of 3. Many current-day attendees may only recognize her name because the TPC scholarship which was established in her honor. TPC veterans knew Judy as our first conference planner.



Judith studied dance and drama at the University of Texas. Not long after graduating in 1957, she choreographed shows in Dallas, Austin, Galveston, and Texas City, and began teaching at a new dance school in Dallas. She was affiliated with the Southern Methodist University dance faculty and produced live shows at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, at Six Flags locations in Texas and Georgia, and at Marine World and Seven Seas. She also partnered with Charles R. Meeker, Jr. and others in the operation of “Charlie’s Place” in Fort Worth.

Ms. Houghton worked with show business legends such as Bob Hope, the Smothers Brothers, and Jimmy Durante while serving as Vice-President and General Manager of Miss Teenage America. She not only produced the Miss Teenage America national telecast for many years, but traveled the world producing Miss Universe pageants. Her credits include countless major productions for communities as well as major corporations such as Dr. Pepper. She took joy in spotlighting young talent, and several Broadway and television personalities made their professional debuts in her shows.

Ms. Houghton went on to work as Communications Director for the Alzheimer’s Association in Dallas and as meeting planner for the Texas Payroll Conference, which is where so many of us met her and came to love her.

As the meeting planner for TPC from 1989 to 2005, Judy was a loyal and committed friend and supporter of the payroll profession and the Texas Payroll Conference. She was called on a gloomy Saturday about 24 years ago to meet a group of well-intended payroll professionals who needed “some help” planning a state-wide payroll conference. Judy agreed to meet this small group at a Steak & Ale Restaurant to see if she could offer any assistance. Not only did she succeed in helping this small group organize the very first TPC, but she began a legacy that lasted over 17 years.



Following are just a few personal tributes to our dear friend.



In one word, Judith was “Remarkable.”

Jackie Baker



Dear Friends,

Today we mourn the passing of Judith Houghton who was a friend and mentor to many of us over the last 20+ years.

One of the things I most admired and remember about Judy, is how she made everyone feel like they were the very most important person in the world and although in her early career, she had worked with some extremely famous people like Bob Hope, Donny Osmond, Jimmy Durante (who always called her “Red”), and others, when you were with Judy, she always made you feel like you were the most important person. I went home last night and read some hand-written letters Judy had written to me over the years and was instantly reminded how she was always so encouraging and thoughtful.

The thoughts and prayers of the thousands of people who were lucky enough to know Judy--and the many more that unknowingly benefited from her life--are with Judy’s family today. Rest in peace, my dear friend, we will miss your friendship, adventure and courageous spirit.

Much Love, Kathy Phillips, CPP

Past TPC President and TPPY





Judith Houghton was the best friend Texas Payroll Conference had…..she was a mentor to all the members of the many boards and a coach, cheerleader, advisor, counselor and friend to the presidents. I know I could not have accomplished what I did without her support and guidance during my terms on the TPC boards. I am fortunate and a better person for having known her.

Judith set the goals high for all of us and showed us how to reach them, like she said “we were payroll people and good at it”, but she trained us and made us knowledgeable planners as well. She gave us the information we needed to make good decisions, and always came up with a unique idea or a way to pull off someone else’s idea for the famous TPC parties. She firmly believed we worked hard and deserved to have a good time, so the party was a big part of every TPC.

Judith was a great friend and will be missed. The most fun thing I can think of right now was one year TPC was in Galveston. Judith had her sister sit under a table with an octopus center piece on top. She scared the living daylights out of several people when she moved the octopus arms and talked to them, Kathy Phillips’ reaction I remember most! “Octavia” was the talk of the conference and for a few years after!!

Judith made even the little things fun! My first year on the board, flying home on Saturdays after a meeting, Judith used her Southwest rewards to let us enjoy a glass of wine, to relax and visit. I got so excited when I finally received some coupons for drinks so I could share with her….I’ll miss her and wish you could have known her.

Carolyn Carpenter

Past TPC President, Registration Director, Secretary and Treasurer





For those that did not know Judith, I can tell you that she was very instrumental in bringing TPC to where it is today. She was a woman of integrity, grace, and great enthusiasm. To echo the words of Jackie Baker, Judith was truly remarkable.

One of the things about Judy that made a great impression on me was how she “managed” the banquet staff at our conference hotels. She had such a sweet spirit and was always able to garner great deals and excellent service because of her gracious and kind demeanor. She set an excellent example not only on how to run a conference, but how to treat people in general.

Judy was also an avid supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and it was because of her passion for the organization that I became aware of their purpose. Her dedication to their cause set an example for others, and I’m sure her passing will leave a void.

As many of us mourn her passing, I encourage all who read this to celebrate Judith’s life and legacy. She would definitely prefer laughter over tears.



Jackie Carroll, CPP



A memorial service to honor Judith was held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. She requested her ashes be scattered at the grave site of her parents, Mr. Irvin C. Houghton and Mrs. Dorothy Houghton in the Galveston County Memorial Cemetery near Hitchcock, Texas. Even in death, Judith continues to give and asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.1
BurialGalveston County Memorial Cemetery, near, Hitchcock, TX, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.txpayrollconference.org/…

William Thomas Houghton1

M, #28288, b. 24 October 1947

Family: Lee Ann Nugent b. 17 Feb 1964

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BirthOct 24, 1947Texas City, Galveston Co., TX, USA2,1
Milit-BegU.S. Navy
Educationmechanical engineering degree
Research
MarriageMay 29, 1982Rockwall Co., TX, USA3
DivorceMesquite, TX, USA
Living2012

Citations

  1. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1947_0006.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/tx/births: Texas Birth Records, Houghton Surname.
  3. [S97] Marriage Certificate, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Houghton Surname Search.
  4. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1983_0009.

Susan Diane Houghton1,2

F, #28289, b. 25 August 1944

Family 1: Abrey Charles Boles b. 23 May 1943, d. Dec 1979

Family 2: Viga Anthony Berry b. 12 Nov 1948, d. 28 Feb 1997

  • Marriage*: Susan Diane Houghton married Viga Anthony Berry on 1987.
  • Divorce: Susan Diane Houghton and Viga Anthony Berry were divorced on Feb 28, 1997 at Harvey, LA, USA.

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BirthAug 25, 1944San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, USA4,2
DivorceHarvey, LA, USA
Marriage1987
Living2012

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Lorene K. Houghton, July 2005.
  2. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: : 1944_0005.
  3. [S1364] Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, online Ancestry.Com, Roll Number: 1944_0005.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://vitals.rootsweb.com/tx/births: Texas Birth Records, Houghton Surname.

Frances June Bitner

F, #28290, b. 12 June 1943

Family: Richard Irvin Houghton b. 19 Aug 1942

Biography

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BirthJun 12, 1943Lovelady, TX, USA
Occupationlicensed vocational nurse
MarriageFeb 21, 1962Texas City, TX, USA
Divorce1975Houston, TX, USA