Earl Smith1

M, #31711, b. circa 1898

Family: Lucy H. Houghton b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 1942

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Birthcirca 1898PA, USA, age 32 in 1930 census
Marriagecirca 1928age 30 and 261
1930 Census1930Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 32, farmer; and Milton Muzzy, 652
1940 Census1940Venice, MI, USA, age 41, farmer operator3
ParentsSparents born in PA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll: 1027; Enumeration District: 30; page 154, sheet 9B; line 75, dwl 198-209.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01820; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 78-34.

Milton Erwin Houghton1,2

M, #31712, b. 10 February 1881, d. 17 November 1942

Family: Myrta Houghtaling b. 15 Jun 1880, d. 5 Feb 1958

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BirthFeb 10, 1881Muir, Ionia Co., MI, USA, Feb 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1940 census1
MarriageJun 15, 1901Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA1
1910 Census1910Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 28, railroad switchman3
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Corunna, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 37, sheriff2
OccupationDetroit, MI, USA, a RR yardmaster4
1930 Census1930Detroit, MI, USA, age 49, G.T.R.Y. yardmaster5
1940 Census1940Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 59, steam railroad gen. yardmaster6
DeathNov 17, 1942Detroit, Wayne, MI, USA1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1682900.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 101; line 90, dwl 224-203.
  4. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1037; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 2340772.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1849; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 84-270; line 8, dwl 1524.

Myrta Houghtaling1

F, #31713, b. 15 June 1880, d. 5 February 1958

Family: Milton Erwin Houghton b. 10 Feb 1881, d. 17 Nov 1942

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BirthJun 15, 1880Brighton, Livingston Co., MI, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 59 in 1940 census2
MarriageJun 15, 1901Cohoctah, Livingston Co., MI, USA1
1910 Census1910Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 28, railroad switchman3
1930 Census1930Detroit, MI, USA, age 49, G.T.R.Y. yardmaster4
1940 Census1940Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 59, steam railroad gen. yardmaster5
DeathFeb 5, 19582
ParentsDLafayette Houghtling and Diantha Fisher2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 101; line 90, dwl 224-203.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1037; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 2340772.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1849; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 84-270; line 8, dwl 1524.

Donna B. Houghton1,2

F, #31714, b. circa 1903

Family: George Rutman b. 1 Jan 1900, d. Jan 1981

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Birthcirca 1903MI, USA, age 7 in 1910 census2
Marriage1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 101; line 90, dwl 224-203.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

George Rutman1

M, #31715, b. 1 January 1900, d. January 1981

Family: Donna B. Houghton b. c 1903

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BirthJan 1, 19002
Marriage1
DeathJan, 1981Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Bessie Houghton1

F, #31716, b. November 1884

Family: George McComber b. 26 Dec 1881, d. Jan 1963

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BirthNov, 1884MI, USA, age 15 in 1900 census2
Marriage1
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 48, dwl 384-394.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

George McComber1

M, #31717, b. 26 December 1881, d. January 1963

Family: Bessie Houghton b. Nov 1884

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BirthDec 26, 18812
Marriage1
DeathJan, 19632
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Doris McComber1

F, #31718, b. 22 February 1911, d. October 1981

Family: (?) Sherman

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BirthFeb 22, 19112
Marriage2
DeathOct, 1981Oscoda, Iosco Co., MI, USA2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Phillip Kenneth Houghton1,2

M, #31719, b. 23 August 1895, d. 6 November 1940

Family: Anna E. Hilliker b. 6 Aug 1892, d. 25 Sep 1985

  • Marriage*: Phillip Kenneth Houghton married Anna E. Hilliker on circa 1918 age 23 and 26.1

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BirthAug 23, 1895Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Aug 1895, age 4 in 1900 census; age 14 in 1910 census; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census1
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 21, railroad fireman3
Marriagecirca 1918age 23 and 261
Research1919
Mil. EnlsMay, 1919US Marine Corps, Muster Date: May 1919; Rank:      Private First Class; Station:      Company ''A'', 11th Regiment; La Roche, France; sargeant
1930 Census1930Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 34, steam railroad brakeman2
Residence1935Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI, USA
1940 Census1940Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 44, steam railroad brakeman conductor4
DeathNov 6, 1940Durand, Shiawassee, MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA
Occupationa conductor of the Grand Trunk; a resident of Durand for 30 years
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll: 1027; Enumeration District: 31; sheet 9B; line 84, dwl 503-236-346.
  3. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1682900.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1820; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 78-8; line 61, dwl 503.

Anna E. Hilliker1

F, #31720, b. 6 August 1892, d. 25 September 1985

Family: Phillip Kenneth Houghton b. 23 Aug 1895, d. 6 Nov 1940

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BirthAug 6, 1892MI, USA, age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1918age 23 and 261
1930 Census1930Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 34, steam railroad brakeman3
1940 Census1940Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 44, steam railroad brakeman conductor4
DeathSep 25, 1985Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, USA2
ParentsDparents born in MI
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll: 1027; Enumeration District: 31; sheet 9B; line 84, dwl 503-236-346.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1820; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 78-8; line 61, dwl 503.

William Houghton1,2

M, #31721, b. 1835

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Birth1835NY, USA, age 15, NY, in 1850 census; age 20, VT, in 1855 census2
ResearchOnly Jan Beebe gives this marriage3
ResidenceSeattle, King Co., WA, USA1
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Middlesex, Yates, New York; Roll: M432_618; Page: 41; line 3, dwl 197-198.
  3. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

George N. Houghton1,2,3

M, #31722, b. 15 November 1836, d. 15 December 1911

Family: Sarah Tinney b. Jan 1847, d. 4 Apr 1918

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BirthNov 15, 1836Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 13 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1855 census; age 36 in 1870 census; age 43, NY, in 1880 census; Nov. 1836, age 63, NY, in 1900 census; age 73, NY, in 1910 census; Moss-Delong: Shaftsbury VT; Beebe: Pittstown, NY; 1910 census of son Edward gives VT2,1,4,5
Residence1849Bennington Co., VT, USA
Marriagecirca 1855She was born c 1836.6
Research1861NY, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween May 20, 1861 and Sep 20, 1861NY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. I, 74th NY Infantry, a private. He was a resident of the State of New York when the War of the Rebellion broke out and enlisted in a New York regiment of infantry. He was honorably discharged for disabilities contracted in the service.7,1
MarriageDec 27, 1864Vienna, Genesee Co., MI, USA1,6
Immigration1868Elkland, MI, USA8
1870 Census1870Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 36, a farmer, property $600-2009
1880 Census1880Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 43, a farmer; next to Harrison family10,11
1900 Census1900Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 63, a farmer4,12
1910 Census1910Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 73, farmer13
DeathDec 15, 1911Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, a. 75, 1, 0, at home of daughter Maud1,14
BurialElkland Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA6,15
ObituaryDec 22, 1911Cass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Volume 6, Number 35, Friday, December 22, 1911, page 1, column 1
G. N. HOUGHTON ANSWERD SUMMONS
Pioneer Settler in Elkland Township
Member of Family in Which Six Served in the War of the Rebellion
George N. Houghton, a pioneer settler of this section, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maynard Delong, in this city on Friday, Dec. 15, at the age of 75 years.
He was born in the Township of Shaftsbury, Bennington county, Vermont, on Nov. 15, 1836. He was a resident of the State of New York when the War of the Rebellion broke out and enlisted in a New York regiment of infantry. He was honorably discharged for disabilities contracted in the service.
Mr. Houghton belonged to a family which was very active in the anti-slavery movement. His father and four brothers, besides himself, were members of the Union army in the Civil War, some of them serving all the four years of the struggles.
In 1864 Mr. Houghton was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Tinney, a daughter of a Genessee county (Mich.), clergyman. They came to Elkland township about the year 1871, taking up a homestead in the northeastern part of the township. Later they moved to Novesta township, and while there, Mr. Houghton conducted a large saw mill for several years on his farm, 3 miles south and 1/2 mile west of Cass City. Here they have lived until a few months ago, when Mr. Houghton's severe illness made it advisable for them to live with their daughter in this city.
Mr. Houghton has been afflicted with cancer for a period of 15 years, the last 10 years of which the disease has been of a serious nature. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of death.
The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Delong on Monday afternoon. Rev. W. B. Weaver, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating. Besides his wife, the deceased is survived by three sons, Edward of Lewiston, Wm. of Ellington township, and Chas. of Everett, Wash., one daughter, Mrs. Maynard Delong, and five brothers, A. G. and D. M. Houghton of this city, Wm. Houghton of Washington, Elias Houghton of Holly, and Harvey Houghton of Lewiston.6

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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 27, ED.400, Sh. 15, Ln. 26.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Middlesex, Yates, New York; Roll: M432_618; Page: 41; line 3, dwl 197-198.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Noresta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 73, E.D. 124, S. 7, Ln. 70.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, June 16, 2004.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003: Obituary of Sarah Tinney.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Roll 705, p. 62, line 37, dwl 76-76.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Roll: T9_607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 96C; Reel 27, Vol. 27, ED.400, Sh. 15, Ln. 26, dwl 145-145.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 27, ED.400, Sh. 15, Ln. 26, dwl 145-145.
  12. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 73, E.D. 124, S. 7, Ln. 70.
  13. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Novesta, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 127; line 35, dwl 249-250.
  14. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003: Obituary.
  15. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/…

Sarah Tinney1

F, #31723, b. January 1847, d. 4 April 1918

Family: George N. Houghton b. 15 Nov 1836, d. 15 Dec 1911

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BirthJan, 1847Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, USA, age 22 in 1870 census; age 33 in 1880 census; June 1847, age 52 in 1900 census; age 63 in 1910 census2,1
MarriageDec 27, 1864Vienna, Genesee Co., MI, USA1,3
1880 Census1880Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 43, a farmer; next to Harrison family4,5
1900 Census1900Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 63, a farmer6,7
1910 Census1910Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 73, farmer8
Note19106 children born, 3 living
Residencecirca 1912Pinehurst, WA, USA9
DeathApr 4, 1918Pinehurst, WA, USA, at home of her daughter, Mrs. Maynard DeLong; Beebe: Tuscola Co., MI1,3
ObituaryApr 12, 1918Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, Cass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Friday, April 12, 1918, page 7, column 3, "Local News",

Mrs. George Houghton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maynard DeLong, at Pinehurst, Washington, Thursday, April 4. The remains will be shipped to Cass City for burial. Mrs. Houghton was formerly a resident of Novesta township and has resided with her daughter in Pinehurst the past six years.

Cass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Volume 13, Number 51, Friday, April 19, 1918, page 1, column 2

MRS. SARAH HOUGHTON, Funeral Services Were Held Here Saturday Afternoon

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Sarah Houghton, whose death occurred in Pinehurst, Washington, on April 4, were held at the M. E. church at Cass City Saturday afternoon, April 13, Rev. J. D. Young, the pastor, officiating. The remains were interred in Elkland cemetery beside those of her husband.

Sarah Tinney was born in New York state in 1847 and came to Michigan with her parents when a small child, settling in Genessee county. On Dec. 27, 1864, she was united in marriage with Geo. Houghton. They came to Elkland township in 1868, and resided here until 1881 when they moved to Novesta township. After Mr. Houghton's death in 1911, Mrs. Houghton made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Maynard Delong, at Cass City and on Apr. 15, six years ago, moved with the Delong family to Washington.

Mrs. Houghton was a member of the M. E. church, having united with that society in girlhood. She is survived by two sons, E. S. Houghton of Grayling and C. R. Houghton of Everett, Wash., and one daughter, Mrs. Maynard Delong.

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Burial: April 13, 1918, Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, MI9

BurialApr 13, 1918Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA9
ParentsDparents born in NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 27, ED.400, Sh. 15, Ln. 26.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Roll: T9_607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 96C; Reel 27, Vol. 27, ED.400, Sh. 15, Ln. 26, dwl 145-145.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 27, ED.400, Sh. 15, Ln. 26, dwl 145-145.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Noresta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 73, E.D. 124, S. 7, Ln. 70.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 73, E.D. 124, S. 7, Ln. 70.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Novesta, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 127; line 35, dwl 249-250.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003: Obituary of Sarah Tinney.
  10. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Roll 05, p. 62, line 37, dwl 76-76.

James Monroe Houghton1,2

M, #31724, b. March 1839, d. 12 April 1910

Family 1: Melinda M. Miner b. c 1836, d. 15 May 1871

Family 2: Katie Ann Erwin b. Mar 1847, d. 23 Jan 1909

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BirthMar, 1839Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., NY, USA, age 11 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1855 census; age 21, VT, in 1860 census; age 32, VT, in 1870 census; age 41, VT, in 1880 census; Mar. 1839, age 61, NY, in 1900 census; Moss-Delong: Nov. 1839, MI3,1,4,5
Marriagecirca 1861Oakland, MI, USA1
1870 Census1870Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 32, a farmer, property $2400-8006,7
MarriageMay 2, 1872Ortonville, Oakland Co., MI, USA8,9
1880 Census1880Groveland Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 41, a farmer3,10
1900 Census1900Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 61, farmer4,11
DeathApr 12, 1910Pontiac, Oakland, MI, USA, Moss-DeLong: Apr 1312,13
BurialOrtonville, Oakland Co., MI, USA13
ObituaryApr 22, 1910Cass City Chronicle, Friday, April 22, 1910, page 4, column 5, "Local Items,"

On Friday, A. G. Houghton and wife of Cass City and their son, Clarence of Ruth, D. M. Houghton of Cass City and G. N. Houghton and Mrs. Almeda M. Warner of Novesta all went to Ortonville, Oakland county, to attend the funeral of an elder brother, Jas. M. Houghton. Roy, son of A. G. Houghton, and Lew, son of D. M. Houghton, both of Detroit, met their parents at Ortonville to pay the last respects to their uncle. There were present four brothers, one sister, four daughters, and many other near relatives, besides a host of friends made during his 45 years' residence on a farm near Ortonville. He settled there in the early days, cleared up and operated the farm until a few years ago, having retired on account of old age to Pontiac where he passed away on the 13th. He buried his wife less than a year ago. Mr. Houghton attended the funeral of a younger sister ten days before his death.13
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Middlesex, Yates, New York; Roll: M432_618; Page: 41; line 3, dwl 197-198.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Groveland Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 21, E.D. 253, Sh. 27, Ln. 40.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 86, S. 8, Ln. 55.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, June 16, 2004.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, Roll 694, p. 230, line 31, dwl 23-23.
  7. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M593_694; Page: 230A; Image: 262; Family History Library Film: 552193; 31, dwl 23-23.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Jan Beebe, Sept. 10, 2000.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 21, E.D. 253, Sh. 27, Ln. 40, dwl 224-235.
  11. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 86; Sheet: 8B; line 55, dwl 195-196.
  12. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  13. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, Dec. 29, 2003.

Melinda M. Miner1

F, #31725, b. circa 1836, d. 15 May 1871

Family: James Monroe Houghton b. Mar 1839, d. 12 Apr 1910

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Birthcirca 1836Groveland, Oakland, MI, USA1
Marriagecirca 1861Oakland, MI, USA1
DeathMay 15, 1871Groveland, Oakland, NY, USA, ae. 36, 1, 261
ParentsDWilliam and Sarah Miner
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.

Katie Ann Erwin1

F, #31726, b. March 1847, d. 23 January 1909

Family: James Monroe Houghton b. Mar 1839, d. 12 Apr 1910

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BirthMar, 1847Groveland, Oakland, MI, USA, age 33 in 1880 census; Mar 1847, age 53 in 1900 census2,1,3
MarriageMay 2, 1872Ortonville, Oakland Co., MI, USA4,5
1880 Census1880Groveland Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 41, a farmer2,6
1900 Census1900Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 61, farmer3,7
DeathJan 23, 1909Pontiac, Oakland, MI, USA1
ParentsDJacob Erwin and Betsey Van Clive, both born NY
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Groveland Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 21, E.D. 253, Sh. 27, Ln. 40.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 59, E.D. 86, S. 8, Ln. 55.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Jan Beebe, Sept. 10, 2000.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 21, E.D. 253, Sh. 27, Ln. 40, dwl 224-235.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 86; Sheet: 8B; line 55, dwl 195-196.

Harrington Houghton1

M, #31727, b. 26 March 1841, d. 10 November 1905

Family 1: Alice Allward b. c 1852

Family 2: Alda Candance Antrim Modlin b. Aug 1858

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BirthMar 26, 1841Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 8 in 1850 census; age 13 in 1855 census; age 18, VT, in 1860 census; age 28, VT, in 1870 census; Mar. 1842, VT, age 58 in 1900 census; 1910 census of sons David, Albert and Asa gives NY; Yeager: Cass City, MI2,3,4
Mil. EnlsAug 25, 1862Italy, NY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. C, 44 NY Infantry, a private, and Comp. E, 140 NY Infantry, a corporal; Oct. 6, 1864, Comp. I, 5 NY Infantry, corporal\sergeant5,6,7,8
ResearchAug 25, 1862NY, USA
MarriageMar 8, 1867Ellington, Tuscola, MI, USA, she age 144,9
Land RecrdMay 10, 1869East Saginaw, MI, USA, 40 acres: document 988310
1870 Census1870Farington?, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 28, a farmer, property $1500-12011
Marriage3
PensionInxNov 19, 1884as invalid12
1900 Census1900Logan Twp, Smith Co., KS, USA, age 58, a farmer; 9 children born, 5 living2,13
DeathNov 10, 1905Quilan, OK, USA, Yeager: Nov. 10, 1905, Quinlan, OK; Beebe: Apr 192814,3
BurialWoodard, OK, USA15
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Middlesex, Yates, New York; Roll: M432_618; Page: 41; line 3, dwl 197-198.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Logan Twp, Smith Co., KS, Box 52, Vol. 51, E.D. 174, Sh. 1, Ln. 3.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Yeager, Aug. 23, 2000.
  4. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Yager, Jul. 30, 2000.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, June 16, 2004.
  10. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, Michigan.
  11. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 705, p. 64, line 18, dwl 104-104.
  12. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.
  13. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Logan, Smith Co., Kansas; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 174; Sheet 1A; line 3, dwl 2-2.
  14. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  15. [S415] E-mail from Ruth Yeager, 3 Aug 2000, Ancestry Houghton Message Board.

Alice Allward1

F, #31728, b. circa 1852

Family: Harrington Houghton b. 26 Mar 1841, d. 10 Nov 1905

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Birthcirca 1852OH, USA, age 18 in 1870 census; 1910 census of son Albert gives MI2
MarriageMar 8, 1867Ellington, Tuscola, MI, USA, she age 141,3
1870 Census1870Farington?, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 28, a farmer, property $1500-1204
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Federal Census, Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 705, p. 64, line 18, dwl 104-104.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, June 16, 2004.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 705, p. 64, line 18, dwl 104-104.

Abraham Gardner Houghton1,2

M, #31729, b. 6 November 1843, d. 26 December 1924

Family 1: Mary Back

  • Marriage*: Abraham Gardner Houghton married Mary Back.1

Family 2: Alice Marion Rock b. Nov 1845, d. 10 Jul 1928

Biography

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BirthNov 6, 1843Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 6, NY, in 1850 census; age 11 in 1855 census; age 16, VT, in 1860 census; age 36, VT, in 1880 census; Nov. 1843, age 57 in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; age 76 in 1920 census1
Residence1848Ontario, NY, USA
1860 Census1860Waterford, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 17, farm laborer3
Research1861MI, USA
Mil. EnlsNov 15, 1861Ortonville, Oakland Co., MI, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. I, 10th MI Infantry, a musician, a private, age 18. He served during the entire war, was engaged in 24 battles, and was with General Sherman on his "march to the sea." Mr. Houghton received his discharge at Jackson, Mich., in 1865.4,5,6
Mil. Serv.between Nov 15, 1861 and Jul 19, 1865Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, Abram G. Houghton, Private, Comp. I, 10th Mich Inf. Reg; Length 3 y 8 m 4 d7
Marriage1
Marriagecirca 1868Fenton, Genesee, MI, USA, mar 31 y in 1900 census; mar 42 y in 1910 census1,8
1880 Census1880Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 36, a farmer9,10
1890 Veterans Census1890Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, Private, Comp. I, 10th MI Inf; 15 Nov 1861-19 Jul 1865; 3 y - 8 m - 4 d11
1900 Census1900Elkland Twp, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 56, pickling? agents; 4 houses from parents8,12
Office1906Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 8th13
1910 Census1910Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 64, house painter14
1920 Census1920Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 76, trade agent15
DeathDec 26, 1924Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, a. 81, 1, 201
BurialDec 29, 1924Elkland cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA16
ObituaryJan 2, 1925Cass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Volume 20, Number 34, Friday, January 2, 1925, Page 1, column 1
ANOTHER VETERAN ANSWERS CALL
A. G. Houghton Participated in 24 Battles of the Civil War
A. G. Houghton, Civil War veteran and for 48 years a resident of Tuscola county, passed away at his home on West Pine St., Cass City, on Friday, Dec. 26, after a lingering illness. He was 81 years of age.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. W. Cargo at the residence on Monday afternoon. Poems written by the deceased were used during the service. Burial was made in Elkland cemetery, members of the American Legion, in uniform, acting as pall bearers.
A. G. Houghton was born at Bennington, Vermont. He enlisted in the service of his country in 1861, at Ortonville, Oakland county, Michigan, becoming a member of Co. 1, 10th Michigan Infantry. He served during the entire war, was engaged in 24 battles, and was with General Sherman on his "march to the sea." Mr. Houghton received his discharge at Jackson, Mich., in 1865 and was united in marriage with Miss Alice M. Rock in Fenton, Mich., in 1869.
Coming to Tuscola county nearly a half century ago, Mr. Houghton came in contact with the hardships incident to the lives of the early settlers in the Thumb district. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton spent the early years of their married life in Novesta township where Mr. Houghton served as township clerk for eight years. They came to Cass City many years ago. For several years, Mr. Houghton was prominent in the activities of Milo Warner Post, G. A. R.
Besides his wife, he leaves five children, Mrs. George Hodges, Roy and Clarence Houghton, all of Detroit, Mrs. Joseph Dodge of Cass City and Mrs. Edith Mickle of Chicago.17
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Middlesex, Yates, New York; Roll: M432_618; Page: 41; line 3, dwl 197-198.
  3. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Waterford, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M653_556; Page: 397, sheet 183, line 13, dwl 1388-1388.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  7. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Novesta, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 18; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 238.
  8. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Elkland Twp, Cass City, Tuscola, MI, Reel 92, Vol. 73, E.D. 111, S. 3, Ln. 85.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 27, E.D. 401, Sh. 23, Ln. 14.
  10. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Roll: T9_607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 113C; Reel 27, Vol. 27, E.D. 401, Sh. 23, Ln. 14, dwl 210-213.
  11. [S1409] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Year: 1890; Census Place: Novesta, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll 18; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 238. Line 1, dwl 1-1.
  12. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cass, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1240744.
  13. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/houghtaling-housley.html
  14. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 113; line 52, dwl 258-284.
  15. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll T625_798; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 179; line 84, dwl 133-141.
  16. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Moss, Jan 21, 2004: Obituary of A. G. Houghton.
  17. [S415] E-mail from Kathy Moss, Jan 21, 2004.

Alice Marion Rock1

F, #31730, b. November 1845, d. 10 July 1928

Family: Abraham Gardner Houghton b. 6 Nov 1843, d. 26 Dec 1924

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BirthNov, 1845NY, USA, age 34 in 1880 census; age 54 in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; age 74 in 1920 census2,3
Marriagecirca 1868Fenton, Genesee, MI, USA, mar 31 y in 1900 census; mar 42 y in 1910 census1,3
1880 Census1880Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 36, a farmer2,4
1900 Census1900Elkland Twp, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 56, pickling? agents; 4 houses from parents3,5
1910 Census1910Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 64, house painter6
1920 Census1920Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 76, trade agent7
NoteNov 27, 1925Cass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Volume 21, Number 29, Friday, November 27, 1925,

Celebration of 80th Birthday

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Houghton on Drexel Avenue, Detroit, was beautifully decorated in blue and gold in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the birth of their mother, Mrs. A. G. Houghton of Cass City. Mrs. Houghton received many beautiful flowers, basket fruit and many other gifts in honor of the occasion. The evening was spent in music and games and at the close of the evening, Mrs. Clarence Houghton served a very beautiful lunch of two courses, including a large threee-layer birthday cake decorated with eighty candles. When all other lights were turned off, the candles on the cake made a beautiful picture, and especially delighted the grandchildren and great grandchildren present. At Mrs. Houghton's request, the grandchildren blew out the candles.

All five of Mrs. Houghton's children were present including their families. They are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Houghton and son, Merrill, his wife and three children; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Houghton and their three children; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Doyle and daughter, Bernice; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collins and Mrs. Harriet Dodge. Other relatives present were Mrs. Houghton's sister, Miss Eliza Rock and her niece, Mrs. Blanch Heddon and daughter, Thelma, of Flint. Including the relatives and friends, the guests numbered 40. Mrs. Houghton was, indeed, a very happy and honored guest.8

DeathJul 10, 1928Detroit, Wayne, MI, USA, age 82, at home of son Clarence1
BurialJul 12, 1928Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA8
ObituaryCass City Chronicle, Cass City, Michigan, Volume 23, Number 51, Page 1, column 3-4
Mrs. Houghton Died at Age of 82 Years
The gates of heaven opened to usher in one of Cass City's beloved old residents. Alice Marian Houghton, widow of the late A. G. Houghton, passed to her eternal reward in Detroit, at the home of her eldest son, Clarence, at the ripe old age of 82. She was stricken with apoplexy July 3, and all of her children were called and everything was done that loving hands could do, but she departed this life on July 10.
Brief services were held in Detroit. Rev. James W. Chapman, pastor of the Woodmere M. E. church, spoke words of assurance of her beautiful character, and her hope of eternity. He has been her pastor since she went to Detroit four years ago. The remains were brought to Cass City to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harriet Dodge, and on July 12, services were held at 10:30 a. m. at the Methodist church where she has been a member for over 35 years. Rev. I. W. Cargo of Fenton, her former pastor, came to pay his tribute to her beautiful life and sterling qualities. He was assisted by the present pastor, Rev. Geo. Hill, whose son, George Hill, rendered a beautiful tribute in song.
While a resident of Cass City, she was a very prominent and active member of the Milo Warner Post of the ladies of the G. A. R. She leaves to mourn five children: Clarence W., Grace Collins, Harriet Dodge, Edith Mickle, and Roy N; ten grandchildren, Merrill and Earl Houghton, Carl Martin, Marie Bigelow, Bernice Glenn and Dwight Mickle and Jean, Marian, and Donald Houghton; four great-grandchildren, Jean Marie Bigelow; Loraine, Merrill and Gordon Houghton; and one sister, Miss Eliza J. Rock, who resided with her in Detroit.
Those from out of town at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Collins and son, John, and Mrs. Edith Mickle, all of Detroit, Mrs. Ida Rock of Saginaw and Miss Grace Rock from Port Huron, Mich.
ParentsDClinton M. and Mary A. Rock, he b. VT, she England8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 27, E.D. 401, Sh. 23, Ln. 14.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Elkland Twp, Cass City, Tuscola, MI, Reel 92, Vol. 73, E.D. 111, S. 3, Ln. 85.
  4. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Novesta Twp, Tuscola Co., MI, Roll: T9_607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 113C; Reel 27, Vol. 27, E.D. 401, Sh. 23, Ln. 14, dwl 210-213.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cass, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1240744.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 113; line 52, dwl 258-284.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll T625_798; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 179; line 84, dwl 133-141.
  8. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, June 16, 2004.

David M. Houghton1,2

M, #31731, b. 5 October 1846, d. 18 July 1918

Family: Margaret Ann Landon b. 19 Sep 1851, d. 8 Aug 1940

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BirthOct 5, 1846Glastonbury, Bennington Co., VT, USA, age 3, NY, in 1850 census; age 9 in 1855 census; age 13, VT, in 1860 census; age 24 in 1870 census; Oct. 1845, VT, age 54 in 1900 census; age 64 in 1910 census; 1930 census of son Lewis gives Canada1,3
Research1864MI, USA
Milit-Begbetween Feb 22, 1864 and Jul 30, 1865Vienna, MI, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. F, 8th MI Infantry, a private, age 181,4,5
MarriageDec 1, 1867Elkland, Tuscola, MI, USA1
Land RecrdApr 10, 1874East Saginaw, MI, USA, 160 acres; near brother Harrington6
PensionInxOct 17, 1878as invalid
1890 Veterans Census1890West Bay City, Bay Co., MI, USA5
1900 Census1900Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 54, livery3,7
1910 Census1910Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 64, rural mail carrier; married 42 years8
DeathJul 18, 1918Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, a. 72-9-14; Moss-Delong: Jul 18, 1917, at his home on Houghton St.1,9
BurialJul 21, 1918Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA9
ObituaryJul 26, 1918Cass City chronicle, Friday, July 26, 1918, volume 14, Number 13, page 1, colume 4, and page 8, column1,

D. M. Houghton

Suffering greatly during his last weeks of illness but being very patient under great affliction, David M. Houghton passed away at his home on Houghton St. Thursday afternoon, July 18, at the age of 72 years. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. D. Young, the pastor officiating.

David M. Houghton was born in the state of Vermont, Oct. 5, 1845. He was the decendant of a sturdy stock of ancestors and was a member of a large family of loyal Americans, having had a father and five brothers serve in the U.S. army in the War of the Rebellion. Mr. Houghton was a member of the 8th Michigan Infantry, Army of the Potomac. He was wounded in the Battle of South Amia River.

On December 1, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Landon at Caro and they at once made their home in Novesta township where Mr. Houghton had earlier in the year taken up a homestead. Here they met bravely the privations and hard work incident to pioneer life. Later, they moved to Cass City where they made their home for many years, leaving it only for brief periods for residence in Bay City where Mr. Houghton was in business and in Florida. Mr. Houghton served as mail carrier on R. R. No. 5, for eleven years, being among the first carriers appointed at the Cass City post office. He was at one time commander and for some years served Milo Warner Post, G. A. R., as adjutant. He was also a member of the M. E. church and passed away strong in the faith, a resurrection and a future life.

He leaves a wife, one son, Lew Houghton, and one daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Rowley, both of Detroit; four brothers, A. G. Houghton of Cass City, Wm. S. Houghton of Seattle, Wash., and Harvey and Elias Houghton, both of Holly, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Rosetta Bailey and Mrs. Almeda Warner, both of Florida.

Among the relatives from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Lew Houghton and Mrs. Henrietta Rowley and daughter, Merle, all of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Hummer Rollison of Ortonville.

Same paper, page 8, column 4,

In Memory of D. M. Houghton

A grey-haired Christian soldier
Has gone to his long, long rest,
Faithful he was to his Captain
As a sentinel at his post.
He has fought the good fight and conquered
He has gained his just reward.
He sings the glad songs of Heaven,
And kneels at the feet of his Lord.
God calleth His own to His bosom
Tho' it grieves our hearts full sore.
Yet we know he is safe in Heaven
All his trials on earth are o'er.
Dead to the world and its folly,
Lost to its glitter and show,
He walked in the narrow pathway
Of his Master, here below.
Gladly he served the Savior
With a faith that was firm and strong,
Meekly he trod in His footsteps
Now he dwells the saints among.9
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Middlesex, Yates, New York; Roll: M432_618; Page: 41; line 3, dwl 197-198.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Elkland Twp, Cass, Tuscola, MI, Reel 92, Vol. 73, E.D. 111, S. 3, Ln. 99.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, West Bay City, Bay, Michigan; Roll: 21; Enumeration District: 254.
  6. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, Michigan.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cass, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1240744.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 113; line 27, dwl 252-278.
  9. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, June 16, 2004.

Margaret Ann Landon1

F, #31732, b. 19 September 1851, d. 8 August 1940

Family: David M. Houghton b. 5 Oct 1846, d. 18 Jul 1918

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BirthSep 19, 1851Landsdown, Perth, Ontario, Canada, age 19 in 1870 census; Sep 1851, Canada, age 48 in 1900 census; age 55 in 1910 census2,1
MarriageDec 1, 1867Elkland, Tuscola, MI, USA1
1870 Census1870Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 24, a farmer, property $500-2003
1900 Census1900Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 54, livery4,5
1910 Census1910Elkland, Tuscola Co., MI, USA, age 64, rural mail carrier; married 42 years6
PensionInxSep 3, 1918as widow
NoteDec 29, 1933Cass City Chronicle, Friday, December 29, 1933, Volume 28, Number 38, page 1, colume 2,

OX TEAMS, LUMBER TRAILS, PLANK ROADS, Octogenarians Start Life In Tuscola County in Early Days.

Mrs. David M. Houghton

Another early settler in Ellington township is Mrs. David M. Houghton who came to that community with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Landon, at the age of thirteen years. Margaret Landon was born Sept. 19, 1851, in Lansdown, Ont. Three years after her parents settled on a farm in Ellington, she was united in marriage with David M. Houghton. They lived on a farm in Novesta township for a number of years and then moved to Cass City where Mr. Houghton established the first meat market in this village.

Mr. Houghton was a member of the 68th Michigan Volunteers at the age of seventeen and saw active service for two years in the Civil War. He was a charter member of Milo Warner Post, G. A. R., and Mrs. Houghton was a staunch supporter of the ladies' auxiliary. Mr. Houghton passed away July 18, 1917.

Mrs. Houghton has always been an active church worker and was spry in every way until two years ago when she fell down the basement stairs in a local store, breaking an arm and a leg. She was confined to her bed for a year, but has recovered sufficiently to be able to visit her neighbors again and to attend church.7

DeathAug 8, 1940Elkland, Tuscola, MI, USA, a. 88-10-19, at her home on Houghton St.1,7
ObituaryAug 9, 1940Cass City Chronicle, Friday, August 9, 1940. volume 35, Number 20, page 1, column 7,

Pioneer Resident Passes Away Aug. 8

Funeral services for Mrs. David M. Houghton, 89, who passed away Wednesday morning, August 8, in her home on Houghton Street, following a long illness, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Douglas funeral parlors. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

Margaret Ann Landon was born in Lansdown, Ontario, September 19, 1851, and came with her parents to Michigan when thirteen years of age and they settled about 2 1/2 miles east of Caro, later moving to Ellington.

She was united in marriage with David M. Houghton on December 1, 1867, in Cass City and they made their home here since except for a few years spent in Oakland County and a year and a hlaf in florida.

Mr. Houghton, who was in business here for over thirty years, owned one of Cass City's finest meat markets and was employed by Uncle Sam as a mail carrier for eleven years. He passed away July 18, 1916.

When Mrs. Houghton was 80 she broke a leg between the knee and hip and fractured a knee in a fall and has been poorly since that time.

She is survived by a son. Louis Myron Houghton, of Detroit and one daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Rowley, of Lansing7
BurialAug 10, 1940Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, USA7
ParentsDNorman Landon & Eleanor "Ellen" (Raggan) Landon (abt 1829 - cir 1862)
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Novesta, Tuscola Co., MI, Reel 705, p. 149, line 36, dwl 7-7.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Elkland Twp, Cass, Tuscola, MI, Reel 92, Vol. 73, E.D. 111, S. 3, Ln. 99.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Cass, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 744; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1240744.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: T624_676; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 113; line 27, dwl 252-278.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Kathleen Moss-DeLong, June 16, 2004.

Josephine Houghton1

F, #31733, b. 31 December 1850, d. 31 March 1910

Family: William Walker b. 27 Apr 1826, d. 13 Apr 1887

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BirthDec 31, 1850Middlesex, Yates Co., NY, USA, age 4 in 1855 census; age 8, VT, in 1860 census; Beebe: Middlesex, NY1
MarriageJun 10, 1866Ellington, Tuscola, MI, USA1
DeathMar 31, 1910
BurialMount Avon Cemetery, Rochester, MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

William Walker1

M, #31734, b. 27 April 1826, d. 13 April 1887

Family: Josephine Houghton b. 31 Dec 1850, d. 31 Mar 1910

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BirthApr 27, 1826England1
MarriageJun 10, 1866Ellington, Tuscola, MI, USA1
DeathApr 13, 1887
BurialMount Avon Cemetery, Rochester, MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Harvey Orville Houghton1

M, #31735, b. 16 January 1854, d. 3 October 1940

Family 1: Rachel A. (?) b. c 1859

Family 2: Genevieve Vernal Stanbrough b. Jun 1866, d. 26 Feb 1952

  • Marriage*: Harvey Orville Houghton married Genevieve Vernal Stanbrough on circa 1888 age 34 and 21; married 12 years in 1900; married 22 years in 1910; his second marriage, her first.1

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BirthJan 16, 1854Middlesex, Yates Co., NY, USA, age 1 in 1855 census; age 5 VT, in 1860 census; age 16, MI, in 1870 census; age 26, NY, in 1880 census; June 1858, age "42", York State, in 1900 census; age "66", NY, in 1910 census; age 62, MI, in 1920 census; age 77, VT, in 1930 census; 1910 census of daughter Rua gives VT; Beebe: Jan 1854, Middlesex, NY1,2
1870 Census1870Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 16, a farm laborer, with Samuel and Alvira Wolby3,4
Marriage5
1880 Census1880Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 26, a farmer5
Marriagecirca 1888age 34 and 21; married 12 years in 1900; married 22 years in 1910; his second marriage, her first1
Land RecrdNov 22, 1889Grayling, Crawford Co., MI, USA, a Harvey Houghton, 160 acres6
1900 Census1900Albert Twp, Montmorency Co., MI, USA, age 42, a clothing salesman7,8
1910 Census1910Albert, Montmorency Co., MI, USA, age 66, farmer; father given as born in England, mother in Vermont9
Occupation1920age 62, auto company laborer10
1930 Census1930Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 77, auto factory laborer11
DeathOct 3, 1940Lansing, Ingham, MI, USA1
BurialAlbert Township Cemetery, Lewiston, Montmorency Co., MI, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Albert Twp, Montmorency? Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 57, E.D. 123, S. 4, Ln. 25.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, Roll 694, p. 230, line 15, dwl 18-18.
  4. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M593_694; Page: 230A; Image: 262; Family History Library Film: 552193; line 15, dwl 18-18.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T9_598; Family History Film: 1254598; Page: 109B; Enumeration District: 253; sheet 6, line 44, dwl 47-51.
  6. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, Michigan.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Albert Twp, Montmorency Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 57, E.D. 123, S. 4, Ln. 25, dwl 70-74.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albert, Montmorency Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 123; Sheet: 4A; line 25, dwl 70-74.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albert, Montmorency, Michigan; Roll: T624_666; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 142; line 78, dwl 54-55.
  10. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing Ward 3, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_771; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 95; line 15, dwl 409-251-289.
  11. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll: 991; Enumeration District: 38; sheet 16B; line 60, dwl 1111-242-270.

Genevieve Vernal Stanbrough1,2

F, #31736, b. June 1866, d. 26 February 1952

Family: Harvey Orville Houghton b. 16 Jan 1854, d. 3 Oct 1940

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthJun, 1866Bryant, IL, USA, age "43" in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1930 census; 1910 census of daughter Rua gives Canada, as does 1920 census of daug. Audrey3
Marriagecirca 1888age 34 and 21; married 12 years in 1900; married 22 years in 1910; his second marriage, her first4
1900 Census1900Albert Twp, Montmorency Co., MI, USA, age 42, a clothing salesman5,6
1930 Census1930Lansing, Ingham Co., MI, USA, age 77, auto factory laborer7
DeathFeb 26, 1952Lansing, Ingham, MI, USA8
BurialAlbert Township Cemetery, Lewiston, Montmorency Co., MI, USA
ParentsDGeorge Pearson Stanbrough (1842 - 1916) & Hannah Vernold Morris Stanbrough (1842 - 1921); father born in IL, mother in Canada
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Mari H. Clarke Ph.D., May 1, 2009.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Albert Twp, Montmorency? Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 57, E.D. 123, S. 4, Ln. 25.
  4. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Albert Twp, Montmorency Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 57, E.D. 123, S. 4, Ln. 25, dwl 70-74.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Albert, Montmorency Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 123; Sheet: 4A; line 25, dwl 70-74.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Roll: 991; Enumeration District: 38; sheet 16B; line 60, dwl 1111-242-270.
  8. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe to Charles Vella, Aug. 1998.

Elias Elwell Houghton1

M, #31737, b. April 1856, d. 19 April 1929

Family: Carrie Hunt b. Jun 1864, d. 4 May 1927

  • Marriage*: Elias Elwell Houghton married Carrie Hunt on circa 1886 mar 15 years in 1900 census.1

Biography

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BirthApr, 1856Middlesex, NY, USA, age 3, MI, in 1860 census; age 43, NY, in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 63, NY, in 1920 census; Beebe: Middlesex, NY2,1
Land RecrdJan 30, 1885East Saginaw, MI, USA, 160 acres, near brothers3
Marriagecirca 1886mar 15 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Rose Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, farm laborer; 5 children born, 4 living2,4
1910 Census1910Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 54, farmer5
1920 Census1920Mulino Twp, Oregon City, Road (42/42), Clackamas Co., OR, USA, age 63, a teamster6
DeathApr 19, 1929Wasco Co., OR, USA7
BurialKelly Cemetery, Wasco Co., OR, USA, 4 miles west of Maupin, Oregon.8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Rose Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 104, S. 1, Ln. 83.
  3. [S833] Land Records, online Ancestry.Com, Michigan.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rose, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 104; Sheet: 1B; line 83, dwl 18-18.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 123; line 1, dwl 99-102.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Jan Beebe, Oct. 11, 2002.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Jan Beebe, Oct. 13, 2002.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Carrie Hunt1

F, #31738, b. June 1864, d. 4 May 1927

Family: Elias Elwell Houghton b. Apr 1856, d. 19 Apr 1929

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthJun, 1864MI, USA, age 35 in 1900 census; age 45 in 1910 census; age 53 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1886mar 15 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Rose Twp, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 43, farm laborer; 5 children born, 4 living2,3
1910 Census1910Groveland, Oakland Co., MI, USA, age 54, farmer4
DeathMay 4, 1927Wasco Co., OR, USA5
BurialKelly Cemetery, Wasco Co., OR, USA, 4 miles west of Maupin, Oregon.6
ParentsDAmanda Hunt, Aug. 1829; parents born in NY2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Rose Twp, Oakland Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 60, E.D. 104, S. 1, Ln. 83.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rose, Oakland Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 104; Sheet: 1B; line 83, dwl 18-18.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Groveland, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 123; line 1, dwl 99-102.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Jan Beebe, Oct. 13, 2002.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Rosetta E. Houghton1

F, #31739, b. 6 April 1860, d. after 1949

Family: Harris Bailey b. Jul 1851

Biography

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BirthApr 6, 1860Groveland, Oakland, MI, USA, age 9 in 1870 census2
MarriageNov 5, 1879Hartland, Livingston, MI, USA1
Widow1940
Deathafter 19491
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Harris Bailey1

M, #31740, b. July 1851

Family: Rosetta E. Houghton b. 6 Apr 1860, d. a 1949

Biography

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BirthJul, 1851Brandon, Oakland Co., MI, USA1
MarriageNov 5, 1879Hartland, Livingston, MI, USA1
Biographyson of Robert and Eunice Harris
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.