Karen (?)1

F, #28441

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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Joel (?)1

M, #28442

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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Jody (?)1

F, #28443

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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Katherine (?)1

F, #28444

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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Jeffrey (?)1

M, #28445

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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Julio (?)1

M, #28446

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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Robert Allen Houghton1,2

M, #28447, b. 21 November 1913, d. 31 December 1997

Family: Virginia French Kemp b. 6 Dec 1915, d. 2 Oct 1998

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BirthNov 21, 1913Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census2
1940 Census1940Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 26, single, police dept. policeman; with partner Robert C. Splane, 26, divorced3
MarriageSep 30, 1941Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA4
SSN563-05-4333
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 36, city police dept., law enforcement
Author1970Special Unit Senator; the investigation of the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy / by Robert A. Houghton, with Theodore Taylor.. (1970) Book
Occupation1970Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, LAPD Chief of Detectives
DeathDec 31, 1997Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 84; 1997 in SSDI and Calif DI; all obits in Jan 19982,5
ObituaryJan 7, 1998Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Los Angeles Times (CA) - January 7, 1998
Deceased Name: Robert Houghton; Former LAPD Official
Robert A. Houghton, the Los Angeles Police Department assistant chief who headed the investigation into the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and wrote a book about it called "Special Unit Senator," has died. He was 84.

Houghton, who also headed the inquiry into the Tate-LaBianca murders by Charles Manson's followers, died Dec. 31 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, said his friend Larry Barnard.

As deputy chief and chief of detectives, Houghton was determined not to repeat the botched record of the Dallas police when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. Although JFK's suspected assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was captured quickly, he was soon slain in custody and on live television by Jack Ruby. Despite federal investigations of the Dallas events, theories of conspiracy in that slaying still abound.

When Robert Kennedy was shot to death at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968, shortly after his victory in the California Democratic presidential primary, Los Angeles police immediately seized Sirhan B. Sirhan, who was convicted of the murder and is serving a life term.

Houghton told his detectives that it was "imperative that we track every lead, every suspicion of possible complicity or conspiracy, no matter how tenuous or hollow it might sound."

He said he wanted "this investigation to stand up to whatever scrutiny, as much fine-comb study as it's going to get."

When Houghton's book was published in 1970, Times book reviewer Robert Kirsch called it a "taut and complete account of [in the author's words] 'the longest, largest and most expensive criminal investigation ever undertaken by the department, possibly the most extensive investigation ever conducted by any local law enforcement agency.' "

Houghton's team produced a 10-volume report on the investigation, representing nearly 5,000 interviews and interrogations, more than 50,000 pages of documentation, 1,700 photographs, 190 reels of tape and 20 reels of 16-millimeter film. The team found no credible evidence of conspiracy, concluding that Sirhan acted alone.

In 1986, the Los Angeles Police Commission released a 1,500-page summary of Houghton's investigation, echoing the conclusion.

Only 15 months after Robert Kennedy's death, Houghton found himself with another big murder investigation on his hands when the bodies of actress Sharon Tate and four house guests were found at her Benedict Canyon home and those of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca at their Los Feliz residence. This time there were no suspects in custody, and it took a long time to find them and prove a conspiracy with their leader Manson.

Born in Salt Lake City, Houghton began his career in 1938 as a patrolman with the Beverly Hills Police Department. He joined the LAPD in 1942 and was named deputy chief in 1961. He served as assistant chief from 1969 until 1971, when he left Los Angeles to serve four years as deputy director of the law enforcement division of the state Justice Department. Houghton served on the Los Angeles County Grand Jury in 1976 and 1977.

Active in Al Malaikah Shrine, Houghton also served as president of the Police Revolver and Marksmen Club, vice president of the LAPD Philanthropic Assn. and a member of the Commission on Admission Standards and Training of Police Officers.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bandi; a son, Raymond; a daughter Robin; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at New Apostolic Church, 18236 Strathern St., Reseda.4
Notable(1913-1997) LAPD Ass. Chief of Police; investigated assassination of Robert Kennedy and Manson murders
ContributionHvRelated to Robert Houghton by his marriage to her mother's sister, Robert' s wife, Virginia French Kemp (Bardi).
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_221; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 19-49; line 19, dwl 203.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Social Security: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll|_F00032DD_x&uidh=3d2&pcat=34&fh=0&h=28848127&recoff=11+12+13&ml_rpos=1.

Nita Joyce Houghton

F, #28448, b. 10 October 1943

Family: Gary Kenneth Bell d. 2012

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BirthOct 10, 1943Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1950 census
MarriageAug 30, 1963San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Living2022Camirillo, CA, USA
Children+3 children: Bobbie and 2 others
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Elizabeth Eleanor Houghton1

F, #28449, b. 13 June 1919, d. 16 January 2000

Family: Jacob Vaughan

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BirthJun 13, 1919UT, USA, age 10/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1930 census1
Marriage2
DeathJan 16, 2000
BurialForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 161 ; Enumeration District: 670; sheet 18B; line 70, dwl 6017-207-207.
  2. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Jacob Vaughan1

M, #28450

Family: Elizabeth Eleanor Houghton b. 13 Jun 1919, d. 16 Jan 2000

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Marriage1
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Gail Vaughan1

F, #28451

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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Roger Vaughan1

M, #28452

Family: Nava (?)

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Biographymarried and adopted an African Amer. son
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Nava (?)1

F, #28453

Family: Roger Vaughan

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Marriage1
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Wanda Jackson1,2

F, #28454, b. 17 March 1926

Family: Archible Ernest Houghton b. 4 May 1915, d. 14 May 1999

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BirthMar 17, 1926Lawton, OK, USA1
MarriageJul 21, 19451
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 34, motion picture studio, picture producer
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 7 Nov 1948; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Daniel Houghton1

M, #28455, b. 8 December 1987

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BirthDec 8, 1987
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Alissa Houghton1

F, #28456, b. 23 March 1990

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BirthMar 23, 1990
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.

Mona Leslie Houghton1

F, #28457, b. 3 August 1951

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BirthAug 3, 1951Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1,2
No Childrn
OccupationMona Houghton, who played the little girl on the sidewalk in Serling’s season three Twilight Zone episode “Five Characters in Search of an Exit,” went on to write for several television series during the 1970’s and 80’s; is a television writer as well. She's worked on Y&R and Knots Landing. Brother and sister collaborated on three scripts for Knots.
She is a writer and actress, known for The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Twilight Zone (1959).
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  1. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 3 Aug 1951; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  2. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 7 Nov 1948; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Aleks Istanbullu1,2

M, #28458, b. circa 1951

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Birthcirca 19512
No Childrn
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  1. [S36] Letter, Buck Houghton, 1998.
  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.

Sarah Haven1

F, #28459, d. 1858

Family: Joseph Keyes Tyler b. 18 Jul 1831

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Marriage18581,2
Death1858Pana, IL, USA1
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 223.
  2. [S633] Willard I. Tyler Brigham, Tyler Genealogy, II, p. 425.

Joseph Keyes Tyler1,2

M, #28460, b. 18 July 1831

Family 1: Sarah Haven d. 1858

Family 2: Eliza Bradley

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BirthJul 18, 18311,2
Immigrationbefore 1858Pana, IL, USA2
Marriage18581,2
Marriage18593,2
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 223.
  2. [S633] Willard I. Tyler Brigham, Tyler Genealogy, II, p. 425.
  3. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 223.

Ethel Augusta Fairbank1

F, #28461, b. 14 August 1877, d. 2 March 1892

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BirthAug 14, 18771
DeathMar 2, 18921
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 792.

Alice Alfreda Fairbank1

F, #28462, b. 30 June 1884

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BirthJun 30, 18841
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 792.

Mildred Emogene Fairbank1

F, #28463, b. 19 April 1892

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BirthApr 19, 18921
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 792.

George Whitney1

M, #28464

Family: Polley Fairbank b. 6 Sep 1791

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MarriageMar 23, 18141
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 396.

Jabez Priest1

M, #28465

Family: Salley Fairbank b. 1 Oct 1793

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MarriageDec 21, 18151
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 396.

Lydia Warner1

F, #28466, b. 15 December 1796, d. 26 December 1875

Family: John Fairbank b. 10 Aug 1797, d. 20 Dec 1875

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BirthDec 15, 17961
MarriageOct 16, 18151
DeathDec 26, 18751
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 634.

Eva M. Cowles1

F, #28467, b. 13 February 1864

Family: William Chester Fairbanks b. 11 Jul 1857

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BirthFeb 13, 1864Brainbridge, OH, USA1
MarriageNov 17, 18831
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 806.

Ruth Fairbanks1

F, #28468, b. 24 September 1893

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BirthSep 24, 18931
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 806.

Rebecca Fairbank1

F, #28469, d. 14 May 1803

Family: Davis Fairbank b. 21 Apr 1777

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MarriageJun 1, 18012
DeathMay 14, 18032
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  1. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 139.
  2. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 121.

Davis Fairbank1

M, #28470, b. 21 April 1777

Family: Rebecca Fairbank d. 14 May 1803

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BirthApr 21, 17772
MarriageJun 1, 18011
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  1. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 121.
  2. [S537] Lorenzo Sayles Fairbanks, Genealogy of the Fairbanks Family in America 1633-1897, p. 119.