Merle Houghton1

M, #34387

Biography

BirthAshby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
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Citations

  1. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 29.

Rodney S. Houghton1,2

M, #34388, b. 14 July 1917, d. 28 February 1993

Family 1: Marjorie (?) b. c 1919

Family 2: Frances E. Doore b. 9 Jun 1917, d. 19 Jan 2000

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BirthJul 14, 1917Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 3 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census1,2
Marriage3
1940 Census1940Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 23, dairy products company, milk man3
Mil. EnlsFeb 6, 1945Fort Banks, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Name: Rodney L Houghton Birth Year: 1916 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Middlesex Enlistment Date: 6 Feb 1945 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 1 year of high school Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light Marital Status: Married4
ResearchFeb 6, 1945
Marriage
1950 US Census1950Southborough, CA, USA, age 33, construction carpenter
SSNMA, USA, 021-09-5282
Last LocFramingham, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Zip 017015
DeathFeb 28, 1993Newton, MA, USA2,6
Research1940 census gives wife Marjorie; unclear if she was 1st wife

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 55, E.D. 9, Sh. 4, Ln. 64.
  2. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 24.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1619; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 9-526; line 71, dwl 9.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Henry Page Houghton1,2

M, #34389, b. 24 October 1913, d. 17 July 2009

Family: Evelyn P. (?) b. 26 Oct 1906, d. 25 May 2005

  • Marriage: Henry Page Houghton married Evelyn P. (?) on Nov 26, 1942 married 62 years at her death.4

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BirthOct 24, 1913Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1940 census2,1,3
Occupation1940dairy products company, milk man
Mil. Serv.He was awarded five battle stars for his service in World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge
Research
1950 US Census1950Southborough, MA, USA, age 37, construction co. brick mason; daughter Joyce is given as Joyce Baker and husband Thomas M. Baker
DeathJul 17, 2009Eagle Pond Rehabilitation and Living Center, Hyannis, MA, USA3
ObituaryJul 20, 2009Hyannis, MA, USA, Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, MA) - July 20, 2009
Deceased Name: Henry P. Houghton
HYANNIS - Henry P. Houghton, born Oct. 24, 1913, died July 17, 2009, at Eagle Pond Rehabilitation and Living Center. Born and raised in Ashby, he was the son of Carl Houghton and Emma Flodin; beloved husband for 67 years of the late Evelyn P. Houghton; brother of the late Rodney Houghton and Beth Leach; and grandfather of the late Clyde Baker and Marshall Baker. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Lang; son-in-law Stephen Lang; granddaughters Lynne Richards and Sandra Radzik; great-grandson Michael Radzik; great-granddaughter Regan Brownville; great-great-grandson Alex Duval; and cousins Calvin Page and "Happy" Page. Mr. Houghton worked as a horse-drawn milk carrier and owned a photography studio. He was also a bricklayer, master carpenter and maintenance supervisor at Cushing Hospital for many years. He was awarded five battle stars for his service in World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge. He is a 32nd degree Mason and past commander of the VFW. Mr. Houghton made his home in Framingham for many years before retiring to Eastham. He wintered in Florida for many years where he enjoyed shuffleboard. He enjoyed tending to his flower and vegetable gardens, feeding the birds and caring for his dog. He also loved collecting milk bottles and reading.
Copyright, 2009, Cape Cod Times. All Rights Reserved.3
BurialJul 23, 2009Evergreen Cemetery, Eastham, MA, USA3

Citations

  1. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 21.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 55, E.D. 9, Sh. 4, Ln. 64.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/houghton surname.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Cape Code Times, May 26, 2005.

Mary Houghton1

F, #34390

Biography

BirthAshby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA1
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Citations

  1. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 20.

Emma C. Hale1

F, #34391, b. circa 1893

Family: Carl Henry Houghton b. 30 Jun 1885

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Birthcirca 1893MA, USA, age 17 in 1910 census; age 27 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1910Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, he age 25, she 171,2
1910 Census1910Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 24, farmer3
1920 Census1920Ashby, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 35, farmer2,4
Divorce

Citations

  1. [S704] Ashby MA VRs - Holbrook, p. 17.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 129, Vol. 55, E.D. 9, Sh. 4, Ln. 64.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Ashby, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_594; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 731; line 6, dwl 136-141.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ashby, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll T625_706; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 9; line 64, dwl 88-92.

Harriet Newell Houghton1,2

F, #34392, b. 12 April 1823, d. 14 May 1828

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BirthApr 12, 1823Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, VRs: also Sep. 123,4,2
DeathMay 14, 1828Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 5 y 1 m5
BurialPreston Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA5

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4233.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book C/1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  4. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Lucius Warren Houghton1,2,3

M, #34393, b. 15 June 1824, d. 27 September 1868

Family 1: Jane E. Dunham b. bt 1826 - 1828, d. 5 Mar 1864

Family 2: Mary S. Jackson

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BirthJun 15, 1824Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 26 in 1850 census; age 39 in 1860 census; Town Records: also Reading, VT4,5,6,7,3,8
MarriageDec 24, 1848Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA7,5,9
1850 Census1850Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 26, a peddlar, property $400; also Dan Houghton?, 17, VT, laborer; Edward, 87, Fullerton and Polly, 79, Fullerton, both MA10
1860 Census1860Athens, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 39, a farmer, property $1800-60011
MarriageAug 16, 1867Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 43, 2nd12
DeathSep 27, 1868Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 44-3-12, of delirium tremens8
BurialPreston Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA13

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4234.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jacquelyn Y. Comi, May 23, 2002.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  5. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Athens, VT, p. 1047: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  7. [S1007] Croydon NH VRs, p. 288.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, p. 654; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 2, p. 559; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  10. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 50;
    line 32, dwl 208-208.
  11. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Athens, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 182, line 24, dwl 1155-1144.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, p. 1060; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Reading, VT, Vol. 4, p. 122: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, , F-30270.
  15. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  16. [S235] U.S. Census, 1860 US Census, Athens, Windham Co., VT, Roll 1325, p. 182, line 24, dwl 1155-1144.
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Athens, VT, p. 591; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Cyrena Elvira Houghton1

F, #34394, b. 18 December 1828

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BirthDec 18, 1828Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA2,3,1

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  3. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.

Julia Marie Houghton1

F, #34395, b. 30 July 1830

Family: William Augustus Lane

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BirthJul 30, 1830Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 20 in 1850 census2,4,3
MarriageMar 13, 1853Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, w/25,6

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4237.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Genealogy.Com, Houghton Genforum: Laura Pack.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 8, p. 345; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.

Dan Alonzo Houghton1,2

M, #34396, b. 15 October 1832, d. 12 May 1864

Family: Emily Bemis b. c 1835, d. 19 Jul 1883

  • Marriage*: Dan Alonzo Houghton married Emily Bemis on Jul 15, 1855.6,8,9

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BirthOct 15, 1832Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA3,4,5,6,7
MarriageJul 15, 18556,8,9
Milit-BegJul 31, 1863Grafton, Windham Co., VT, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 2nd VT Infantry, a private, until Jul 31, 1863; Windham Gazette: 'D.A. Houghton, Grafton, VT Civil War, p. 19310,11,12,13,14,15,16'
ResearchJul 31, 1863
DeathMay 12, 1864Spottsylvania Court House, Spottsylvania, VA, USA, aged 31; MLM: 12 May 1865; Rockingham VRs: both 12 May and 13 May12,17,15
BurialSaxtons River Cemetery, Saxtons River, Windham Co., VT, USA, GAR; Gravestone gives all current data12,17

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4238.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co. VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  4. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Jacquelyn Y. Comi, May 23, 2002: Northfield VT Town Records.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Athens, VT, p. 610: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Athens, VT, p. 589: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  8. [S1074] Town Records: Athens, VT, p. 592: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#270658299
  10. [S148] C.D. Townsend, Index of Gazetter of Windham Co., Vermont, p. 94.
  11. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.
  12. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 84.
  13. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  14. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers database, Oct. 1, 2001.
  15. [S1298] Theodore S. Peck, VT Volunteers 1861-1866 Revised Roster, p. 45.
  16. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.fold3.com/image/#270658292
  17. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, Windham Co. VT, Book 35, p. 595: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  18. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT, p. 1225: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  19. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  20. [S1074] Town Records: Athens, VT, p. 1215: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  21. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT, p. 1350: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  22. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT, p. 1244: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

William Stearns Houghton1,2,3

M, #34397, b. 6 December 1833

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BirthDec 6, 1833Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 16 in 1850 census4,5,3
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4239.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Jacquelyn Y. Comi, May 23, 2002.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  5. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.

Stella Houghton1,2,3

F, #34398, b. 24 August 1835

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BirthAug 24, 1835Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 14 in 1850 census4,5,6,2

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4240.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, Book 1, p. 279; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 54, line 24, dwl 262-262.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  5. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Jacquelyn Y. Comi, May 23, 2002: Northfield VT Town Records.

Betsy Houghton1,2,3

F, #34399, b. 24 January 1838

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BirthJan 24, 1838Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 12 in 1850 census4,5,2

Citations

  1. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114 #4241.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Book 1, p. 279: VT Division of Records, Middelesex, VT, F-30270.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M432_928; Page: 54, line 24, dwl 262-262.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 114.
  5. [S1073] Northfield VT Town Records, 1-A: p. 279.

Mary Bent1

F, #34405, b. 18 June 1770

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BirthJun 18, 1770Milton, MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 8.

Rufus Bent1

M, #34406, b. 2 May 1772, d. 25 January 1794

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BirthMay 2, 1772Milton, MA, USA1
DeathJan 25, 1794Milton, MA, USA, at sea, age 222

Citations

  1. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 8.
  2. [S32] Milton VRs, p. 207.

Margaret Hoghton1

F, #34407

Family: Samuel Watson

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Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S270] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", XV, 6, p. 205-206, "Royal Bloomsbury, Part One: Virginia Woolk and E.M. Forster."

Samuel Watson1

M, #34408

Family: Margaret Hoghton

Biography

NotableE. M. Forster (1879-1970), the English novelist, was a direct descendant
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NotableY
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Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S270] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", XV, 6, p. 205-206, "Royal Bloomsbury, Part One: Virginia Woolk and E.M. Forster."