Daniel Houghton Priest1

M, #37051, b. 1979

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Birth19791
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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Priest, 1/1999.

John Nichols1

M, #37052

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 1/1999.

Marie Nichols1

F, #37053

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Arrowsmith, 1/1999.

Luke Nichols Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #37054, b. 17 January 1805, d. 1 April 1881

Family 1: Betsey Streeter b. 1 Jun 1809, d. 27 Jun 1837

Family 2: Nancy Streeter b. 3 Dec 1802, d. 17 Nov 1874

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BirthJan 17, 1805Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 46 in 1850 census; age 55 in 1860 census; age 65 in 1870 census; age 75 in 1880 census; Walpole NH Hx: 1804, Walpole NH; MLM: Surry NH1,2,3,5
Residencecirca 1830Surry, NH, USA3
MarriageFeb 14, 1830Surry, NH, USA3,5
Milit-Beg1832Captain, Co. 4, 20th Reg. NH Militia3
MarriageApr 19, 1838Surry, NH, USA2,3,6
1840 Census1840Surry, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, Total: 1 male 30 to 40 (1800-1809) // 1 female 5 to 10 (1830-1835), 1 female 30 to 40 (1800-1809)7
Occupation1850Christian Hollow, Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, a blacksmith, with a shop near the maple tree by the road north of the old Hendee House2,6
Deed1850Walpole, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, selling land by Luke N. Houghton and Marvin Bigelow to William Wellington.1
1850 Census1850Sullivan, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 46, blacksmith8
Immigration1856Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA6
1860 Census1860Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 55, blacksmith9
1870 Census1870Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 65, a blacksmith, property $450-$10010
1880 Census1880Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 75, blacksmith, has cancer; and Charles Berry, 1911
DeathApr 1, 1881aet. 76 y 2 m 14 d6
BurialCheshire County Village, Surry, NH, USA6
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  1. [S755] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 260.
  2. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  3. [S758] Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Surry NH Hx, p. 696.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93 #3143, 138 #3278.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 93, 138.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 138.
  7. [S1225] 1840 U.S. Federal Census , Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 234; Page: 184.
  8. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 8; line 33, dwl 76-76.
  9. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 2; line 14, dwl 11-11.
  10. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
  11. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 761; Family History Film: 1254761; Page: 38C; Enumeration District: 49; line 39, dwl 34-36.

Nancy Streeter1,2,3

F, #37055, b. 3 December 1802, d. 17 November 1874

Family: Luke Nichols Houghton b. 17 Jan 1805, d. 1 Apr 1881

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BirthDec 3, 1802Gilsum, NH, USA, age 48 in 1850 census; age 57 in 1860 census; age 67 in 1900 census1,3,4
MarriageApr 19, 1838Surry, NH, USA1,2,3
1860 Census1860Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 55, blacksmith5
1870 Census1870Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 65, a blacksmith, property $450-$1006
DeathNov 17, 1874Gilsum, NH, USA, age 71 y 11 m 14 d2,3
BurialCheshire County Village, Surry, NH, USA2,3
Relativesisters
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Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S758] Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Surry NH Hx, p. 696.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 138.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
  5. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 2; line 14, dwl 11-11.
  6. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH, Reel 838, Pg 533, Ln. 4, Dwl 57-63.
  7. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: M653_668; Page: 8; line 33, dwl 76-76.

Stella Ruth Benzaquin1

F, #37056, b. 4 April 1898

Family: Ralph Everett Houghton b. 26 Oct 1892, d. 6 Nov 1956

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BirthApr 4, 1898Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 21 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census; MLM: Spain2,1,3
OccupationBoston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a stenographer3
MarriageSep 16, 19171,4
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 27, seeds clerk2,5
1940 Census1940Newton, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, age 48, Comm. of MA deputy comptroller, chief accountant6
Residence1942Middlesex Co., MA, USA
1950 US Census1950Newton, MA, USA, age 57, chief accountant, State of Massachusetts
ParentsDDavid Benzaquin and Esther Bennett
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Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 125, E.D. 590, Sh. 6, Ln. 53.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
  4. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 174, 184.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 25, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4311566; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 590; line 53, dwl 55-141-146.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1616; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 9-457; line 26, dwl 73.

Ralph Everett Houghton Jr.1,2

M, #37057, b. 10 June 1921, d. 21 May 1923

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BirthJun 10, 1921MA, USA1,3
DeathMay 21, 1923MA, USA1,3
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8858.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.

Howard Ellsworth Houghton1,2

M, #37058, b. 21 September 1923, d. 1998

Family: Joanna Exelby b. 4 Jul 1920, d. 15 Nov 2012

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BirthSep 21, 1923MA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census1,3
MarriageOct 21, 1950E. Lansing, MI, USA1
Death1998MI, USA
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8859.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.

Joanna Exelby1

F, #37059, b. 4 July 1920, d. 15 November 2012

Family: Howard Ellsworth Houghton b. 21 Sep 1923, d. 1998

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BirthJul 4, 1920Ridgeway, MI, USA2
ResidenceBritton, MI, USA
MarriageOct 21, 1950E. Lansing, MI, USA1
Occupationnurse's secretary
DeathNov 15, 2012Ballard, WA, USA, age 922
ObituaryJoanna Houghton died on November 15th at home with family present. She made many friends in Ballard, where she resided for the past 12 years. Born on July 4, 1920 in Ridgeway Township, MI she grew up on the family farm in Britton, Michigan. Youngest daughter of Leon Clarence Exelby and Floy (Underwood) Exelby, she was married at the Peoples Church in East Lansing, Michigan in 1950 to Howard E. Houghton who is predeceased in 1998. Joanna is survived by her children - Matthew West Seattle WA, Martha J Cooke, Santa Fe New Mexico, Ralph Daniel, Walden, New York and Mark, Vashon, WA and 9 grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the residence and staff of the Landmark, Ballard Senior Center and Swedish Medical Center in Ballard for their thoughtful support and companionship. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be missed and fondly remembered.
Published in The Seattle Times from November 30 to December 1, 20122
ParentsDLeon Clarence Exelby and Floy Underwood
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx

Mark Lyman Houghton1

M, #37060, b. 15 October 1951

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BirthOct 15, 1951MI, USA1
Living2012Vashon, WA, USA
Black SheepApr, 2013first degree arson and filing a false insurance claim
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Ralph Daniel Houghton1

M, #37061, b. 1 July 1955

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BirthJul 1, 1955MI, USA1
Living2012Walden, NY, USA
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Martha Jo Houghton1

F, #37062, b. 25 March 1956

Family: (?) Cooke

  • Marriage*: Martha Jo Houghton married (?) Cooke.2

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BirthMar 25, 1956MI, USA1
Marriage2
Living2012Santa Fe, NM, USA
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx

Matthew Howard Houghton1

M, #37063, b. 3 May 1960

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BirthMay 3, 1960MI, USA1
Living2012Seattle, WA, USA
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Donald Everett Houghton1,2

M, #37064, b. 21 October 1927, d. 19 December 2017

Family: Iola Louise Davidson b. c 1924, d. Feb 2005

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BirthOct 21, 1927Newton, MA, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census; Boston given in Obit1,3
Mil. EnlsMar 12, 1946MA, USA, Name: Donald E Houghton Birth Year: 1927 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts State: Massachusetts County or City: Middlesex Enlistment Date: 12 Mar 1946 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Banks Boston Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) Source: Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Student, High School, Academic or Copper Or Tinsmith* (Coppersmith. ) or Sheet Metal Worker* Marital Status: Single, without dependents4
ResearchMar 12, 1946
MarriageMay 12, 1951Malden, MA, USA1
DeathDec 19, 2017age 90
ObituaryDec 24, 2017DONALD E. HOUGHTON
age 90, beloved husband of the late Iola L. Houghton, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was a loving father to his three daughters and sons-in-law: Ellen and Kenneth Blair, Carol and Douglas Lawton, Nancy Brajtbord, and Dan Brajtbord. He was a devoted grandfather to eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Donald was born in Boston and graduated from Tufts University with his degree in Economics. He was employed by General Electric's Lighting and Lamp Division in their finance department throughout his professional career in both an international and national capacity. Don loved his Lord and church and served in many roles at Church of the Good Shepherd throughout his 57 years of membership. He will be greatly missed. Service will be held at a later date.Published in The Plain Dealer from Dec. 20 to Dec. 24, 2017
ResidenceNC, USA1
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184 #8860.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Iola Louise Davidson1

F, #37065, b. circa 1924, d. February 2005

Family: Donald Everett Houghton b. 21 Oct 1927, d. 19 Dec 2017

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Birthcirca 1924
MarriageMay 12, 1951Malden, MA, USA1
DeathFeb, 2005age 812
ObituaryFeb 18, 2005Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, USA, Plain Dealer, The (Cleveland, OH) - February 18, 2005
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON IOLA L. HOUGHTON (nee Davidson)
age 81 years; beloved wife of Donald E. Houghton; dear mother of Ellen Louise Blair (husband Kenneth), Carol Ann Lawton (husband Douglas) and Nancy Iola Braytbord (husband Dan); loving grandmother of seven. Memorial service Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst (west of Legacy Village). Contributions are suggested to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Arrangements by NICOL-WELLS-KLOSS FUNERAL HOME, LYNDHURST.2
ParentsDArthur Robert Davidson
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ellen Louise Houghton1

F, #37066, b. 13 January 1953

Family: Kenneth W. Blair b. c 1949

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BirthJan 13, 19531
MarriageJun 12, 1976Tarrant Co., TX, USA2,3
Living2017
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; 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.

Carol Ann Houghton1

F, #37067, b. 25 March 1955

Family: Douglas Lawton

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BirthMar 25, 19551
Marriage2
Living2017
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Nancy Iola Houghton1

F, #37068, b. 16 November 1957

Family: Dan Braytbord

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BirthNov 16, 19571
Marriage2
Living2017
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

(?) Houghton1

F, #37069, b. 25 July 1962

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BirthJul 25, 19621
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 148.

Gladys Viola Ploof1,2

F, #37070, b. 24 September 1890, d. 18 October 1959

Family: Henry Everett Houghton b. 22 Jul 1888, d. 3 Apr 1965

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BirthSep 24, 1890Ellenburgh, NY, USA, age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census1,2,3,4
MarriageApr 17, 19111,5
1920 Census1920Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA6
1930 Census1930Springfield, VT, USA, age 41, a garage mechanic7
1940 Census1940Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 51, machine shop "competer" operator, 4 years of high school8
1950 US Census1950Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 61, Assembly Man, Machine Tool Mgf Co
Residence1959Chester, Windsor Co., VT, USA4
DeathOct 18, 1959Windsor, VT, USA, age 69, of acute myocardial infarct and diabetes melitus; Walpole NH Hx: Londonderry VT1,4
ParentsDOakley Ploof and Etta Johnston, of Mooers NY4
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Windsor, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 184.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 8, E.D. 165, Sh. 8, Ln. 63.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: 2432; Page: 108; Enumeration District: 24; sheet 2A; line 24; dwl 23-25-38.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: T627_4240; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 14-36; line 21, dwl 23-190.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Bellows Falls, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.

Carl Stuart Houghton1

M, #37071, b. 1 August 1912, d. 24 January 1984

Family: Marian Roberta Putnam b. 26 Feb 1913, d. 17 Jun 1997

  • Marriage*: Carl Stuart Houghton married Marian Roberta Putnam on May 16, 1933 at Springfield, VT, USA, Walpole NH Hx: Weathersfield VT; Mrs Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1930 and for the past year has been employed as an operator by the Springfield Local Telephone company Mr Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1931 and has been employed as chauffeur for Dr I R Doane for the past season.1,3

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BirthAug 1, 1912Rockingham/Bellows Falls, VT, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census; Walpole NH Hx: Bellows Falls, VT1,3
MarriageMay 16, 1933Springfield, VT, USA, Walpole NH Hx: Weathersfield VT; Mrs Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1930 and for the past year has been employed as an operator by the Springfield Local Telephone company Mr Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1931 and has been employed as chauffeur for Dr I R Doane for the past season1,3
1940 Census1940Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 27, machine tools, machinist4
Mil. Serv.US AirForce
SSNVT, USA, 008-07-4101
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1950 US Census1950Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 37, Assembling machine tool, Machine Tool Mgf Co
Last LocSouthbridge, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Zip 015505
DeathJan 24, 1984Southbridge, MA, USA5,6
ObituaryJan 25, 1984Carl S. Houghton Southbridge, Mass. -Carl S. Houghton, 71, of Southbridge died Tuesday following a long illness. He was born in Bellowi Falls, Vt.. Aug. 1, 1918, son of Henry and Gladys (Ploof) Houghton. He was a graduate of Springfield ( Vt.) High School. Mr. Houghton had been employed a a mechanical engineering gear specialist with Fellow Gear Shaper Co. in Springfield, Vt., for 44 years, retiring in 1977. He was also a Held representative of the firm for 35 years. He had resided in Southbridge for 30 years. A lover of animals, he was Interested in the research of hip replacement in dogs that was later applied to humans. He was a member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge in Springfield, Vt., Worcester Council, Loyal and Select Masters; Scottish Rites Bodies of Boston nod a life member of the National Rifle Association. - s. , Survivors are his wife, Marian (Putnam) Houghton of Southbridge; a daughter, Mr. William (Marilyn) Cass of West Springfield; two sons, Also C. Houghton of Southbridge and James P. Houghton of Sturbridge; two brothers, Frank Houghton of Springfield, Vt., and Raymond Houghton of Walpole. N.H; two sisters, Hra. Keith (Ruth) Stearns of Springfield, Vt., and Mrs. 'Winston (Dorothy) Cook of Chester, Vt; eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Bullard's Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. In Southbridge. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, also in Southbridge. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to (p.m. The family has requested, in lieu of floweri, memorial contributions to the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, 350 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass. 02130.
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Rockingham, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: T627_4240; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14-34; line 65, dwl 59-178.
  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. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.

Marian Roberta Putnam1,2

F, #37072, b. 26 February 1913, d. 17 June 1997

Family: Carl Stuart Houghton b. 1 Aug 1912, d. 24 Jan 1984

  • Marriage*: Marian Roberta Putnam married Carl Stuart Houghton, son of Henry Everett Houghton and Gladys Viola Ploof, on May 16, 1933 at Springfield, VT, USA, Walpole NH Hx: Weathersfield VT; Mrs Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1930 and for the past year has been employed as an operator by the Springfield Local Telephone company Mr Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1931 and has been employed as chauffeur for Dr I R Doane for the past season.1,2

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BirthFeb 26, 1913Weathersfield, VT, USA, age 27 in 1940 census3,4
MarriageMay 16, 1933Springfield, VT, USA, Walpole NH Hx: Weathersfield VT; Mrs Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1930 and for the past year has been employed as an operator by the Springfield Local Telephone company Mr Houghton graduated from Springfield high school in the class of 1931 and has been employed as chauffeur for Dr I R Doane for the past season1,2
1940 Census1940Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 27, machine tools, machinist5
SSNVT, USA, 009-18-3062
1950 US Census1950Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 37, Assembling machine tool, Machine Tool Mgf Co
Last LocSouthbridge, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Zip 015503
DeathJun 17, 1997Masonic Home, Carlton, MA, USA, age 846,4
ObituaryJun 18, 1997Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - June 18, 1997
Deceased Name: MARIAN HOUGHTON, 84
SOUTHBRIDGE - Marian (Putnam) Houghton, 84, of Southbridge, died yesterday in the Masonic Home, Charlton, after an illness.

Her husband, Carl S. Houghton, died in 1984. She leaves two sons, Alan C. Houghton and James P. Houghton, both of Southbridge; a daughter, Marilyn (Houghton) Cass of West Springfield; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was born in Weathersfield Center, Vt., daughter of Leon R. and Edith (Roberts) Putnam, and lived in Southbridge since 1953.

Mrs. Houghton opened and managed the Salvation Army Thrift Store, retiring in 1979. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, Weathersfield Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Elm Street Congregational Church. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Congregational Church of Weathersfield Center, RR 1, Box 297, Perkinsville, Vt. 05151. Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St., is directing arrangements.6
ParentsDLeon R. Putnam and Edith Roberts
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  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: T627_4240; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14-34; line 65, dwl 59-178.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.

Marilyn Jean Houghton1,2

F, #37073, b. 21 November 1933

Family: William Robert Cass b. c 1933

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BirthNov 21, 1933Springfield Hospital, Springfield, VT, USA, age 6 in 1940 census; Obit: Weathersfield Center1,2
Residence1956Southbridge, VT, USA3
MarriageJun 16, 1956Springfield, VT, USA3
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Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.

Alan Carl Houghton1,2

M, #37074, b. 18 February 1936, d. 14 May 2007

Family: Jeanne Boudreau

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BirthFeb 18, 1936Springfield, VT, USA, age 4 in 1940 census;1,2
Marriage3
DeathMay 14, 2007UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
ObituaryMay 17, 2007Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - May 17, 2007
Deceased Name: Alan C. Houghton, 71
SOUTHBRIDGE Alan C. Houghton, 71, of Marc Ave., died Monday, May 14th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Jeanne (Boudreau) Houghton; two sons, David Houghton and his wife Chantal of Alton, NH, Brian Houghton and his wife Begonia of Littleton; two daughters, Katherine Houghton of Leominster, and Karen Kane of Ft. Myers, FL; a sister, Marilyn Cass of West Springfield; three grandchildren, Tyler, Jason, and Caroline; and several nephews and nieces. A brother, James Houghton, died Jan. 23, 2007.

He graduated from Springfield High School, Springfield, VT, Vermont Technical College, and attended Bryant College.

He worked for the U.S. Department of Defense, Air Force Contract Mangement Division for 30 yrs. retiring in 1992. He served in the US Air Force. He was an avid football fan, enjoyed bird watching, and most of all he enjoyed his family.

At his request, services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of: Alan Houghton, 94 Marc Ave., Southbridge, MA 01550 and sent to the American Heart Association, North East Affiliate, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy Street, is directing arrangements.

Copyright (c) 2007 Worcester Telegram & Gazette Corp.3
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Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.legacy.com/sj-r/Obituaries.asp
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

James Putnam Houghton1,2

M, #37075, b. 10 July 1947, d. 23 January 2007

Family: Timothy J. Rector

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BirthJul 10, 1947Springfield, VT, USA1,2
Partner
Living1997Southbridge, MA, USA3
DeathJan 23, 2007Brimfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 593
ObituaryJan 25, 2007Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - January 25, 2007
Deceased Name: Houghton, James P.
BRIMFIELD, MA. Houghton, James P., 59. Calling hours, 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2007, in the funeral home; funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2007, Service in the Elm Street Congregational Church, Elm Street, Southbridge. Died Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Funeral Home: Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St., Southbridge.3
BurialOak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge, MA, USA
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Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ruth Clara Houghton1,2

F, #37076, b. 11 February 1916, d. before 2017

Family: Keith Francis Stearns b. 27 Jun 1913, d. 26 Jun 1989

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BirthFeb 11, 1916NH, USA, age 4 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census1,3
MarriageMay 24, 1935Springfield, VT, USA1,2
Children+4 children
Living2011Chester, NH, USA4
Deathbefore 2017
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 8, E.D. 165, Sh. 8, Ln. 63.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Edward Maning Houghton, August 6, 2006.

Keith Francis Stearns1

M, #37077, b. 27 June 1913, d. 26 June 1989

Family: Ruth Clara Houghton b. 11 Feb 1916, d. b 2017

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BirthJun 27, 1913Johnson, VT, USA2
MarriageMay 24, 1935Springfield, VT, USA1,3
Occupationmachine tool production supervisor
DeathJun 26, 1989Springfield Hospital, Springfield, VT, USA, of sepsis2
ParentsSArchie Stearns and Evelyn Stone2
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Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.

Frank Henry Houghton1,2

M, #37078, b. 20 April 1922, d. 27 January 2009

Family 1: Hilda Gertrude Spaulding b. c 1923

Family 2: Eleanor Janette Merrill b. 13 May 1923

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BirthApr 20, 1922Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census; Rockingham VT also1,2
Occupation1942a machinist
MarriageMar 18, 1942Springfield, VT, USA1,3
Mil. EnlsApr 23, 1946Windsor, VT, USA, serving in the Army Air Corps; Name: Frank H Houghton Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Vermont State: Vermont County or City: Windsor Enlistment Date: 23 Apr 1946 Enlistment State: Vermont Enlistment City: Fort Ethan Allen Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of high school Marital Status: Married4
ResearchApr 23, 1946
1950 US Census1950State School of Agriculture, Randolph, Orange Co., VT, USA, age 27, farmhand
DivorceApr 29, 1952Windsor Co., VT, USA, He inititated. A 3 year separation. Vol. 6, p. 396, #8785
MarriageMay 9, 1952North Springfield, VT, USA, age 30, 2nd mar6,7,1
DeathJan 27, 2009Springfield, VT, USA, age 868
ObituaryJan 28, 2009Rutland, VT, USA, Rutland Herald (VT) - January 28, 2009
Deceased Name: Frank H. Houghton
SPRINGFIELD - Frank H. Houghton, 86, formerly of West Windsor, died Jan. 27, 2009, at his home.

He was born April 20, 1922, in Rockingham, the son of Henry and Gladys (Ploof) Houghton.

He graduated in 1940 from Springfield High School and in 1950 from the Vermont School of Agriculture in Randolph.

Mr. Houghton was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps.

He married Eleanor Merrill in North Springfield on May 9, 1952.

He farmed in West Windsor for many years and was employed at Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield for many years until his retirement in 1981.

Mr. Houghton served on West Windsor School Board, West Windsor Select Board and as a lister for the town of Weathersfield.

He was a member of American Legion Post in Montpelier and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.

Survivors include his wife of Springfield; a son, David Houghton of South Charlestown, N.H; a daughter, Judy Spaulding of North Springfield; a brother, Raymond Houghton of Walpole, N.H; two sisters, Ruth Stearns and Dorothy Cook, both of Chester; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Carl Houghton.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor.

At Mr. Houghton's request, burial will be at a later date in Brownsville Cemetery in West Windsor.8
BurialBrownsville Cemetery, West Windsor, VT, USA
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Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Bellows Falls, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Chester, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.
  4. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31793, VT Vital Records 1861-1968, Divorces.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Weathersfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.
  8. [S1389] Genealogybank.Com, online http://www.genealogybank.com, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/… surname.

Hilda Gertrude Spaulding1,2

F, #37079, b. circa 1923

Family: Frank Henry Houghton b. 20 Apr 1922, d. 27 Jan 2009

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Birthcirca 1923Weston, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 31 in 1954 marriage3
MarriageMar 18, 1942Springfield, VT, USA1,2
1950 US Census1950Sudbury, MA, USA, age 26, separated, maid
DivorceApr 29, 1952Windsor Co., VT, USA, He inititated. A 3 year separation. Vol. 6, p. 396, #8784
Occupation1954a cook
ParentsDRyland Richard Spaulding and Edna Irene Sykes1,3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Chester, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 199, p. 47.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31793, VT Vital Records 1861-1968, Divorces.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.

Eleanor Janette Merrill1

F, #37080, b. 13 May 1923

Family: Frank Henry Houghton b. 20 Apr 1922, d. 27 Jan 2009

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BirthMay 13, 1923West Windsor, VT, USA1
Living2008Springfield, VT, USA2
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  1. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.
  2. [S1389] Genealogybank.Com, online http://www.genealogybank.com, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/… surname.
  3. [S756] Martha McDanolds Frizzell Walpole NH History II, p. 149.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Weathersfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.