Mary L. Houghton1

F, #46531, b. circa 1841

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Birthcirca 1841MA, USA, age 79 in 1920 census; age 90 in 1930 census1
1920 Census1920Northfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 79, widow1,2
1930 Census1930Northfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 90, widow3
ParentsDparents born in MA
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northfield, Franklin Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 39, E.D. 123, Sh. 4?, Ln. 40.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll T625_698; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 123; line 40, dwl 75-88.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 29; line 81, dwl 21-27.

Mary R. Houghton1

F, #46532, b. circa 1860

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Birthcirca 1860MA, USA, age 60 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Spencer, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 60, single, a boarder with Frank D. Hobbs1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Spencer, Worcester Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 140, E.D. 156, Sh. 10, Ln. 11.

Parley Derby Houghton1

M, #46533, b. 29 March 1825, d. 20 February 1911

Family: Charlotte E. Dresser b. 8 May 1823, d. 5 Apr 1896

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BirthMar 29, 1825Petersham, MA, USA, age 25 in 1850 census; age 35 in 1860 census; age 55 in 1880 census; age 75 in 1900 census; age 85 in 1910 census3
MarriageMar 28, 1846Thompson, Windham Co., CT, USA2
1850 Census1850Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 25, crimper; Lydia Dresser, age 60 living with them1
1860 Census1860Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 35, farmer4
1870 Census1870Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 45, coat factory worker, property $1000-$2005
1880 Census1880Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 55, a farmer6
1900 Census1900Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA3,7
DeathFeb 20, 1911West Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
BurialLakeview Cemetery, Upton, Worcester Co., MA, USA
ResearchParley, son of Thomas Houghton and Lydia Dunn, married Charlotte E. Dresser on 28 Mar 1846 in Thompson, Windham, Connecticut. They had four children: Lydia Jeannette b. 1849, Emma Gertrude b. 1857, Charles H. b. 1860, Martha P."Mattie" b. 1863. Charlotte died on 5 Apr 1896 in Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts. I assume she is buried next to him.
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Citations

  1. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_342; Page: 302; line 1, dwl 209-258.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex Massachusetts, Box 128, Vol. 91, E.D. 1692, Sh. 17, Ln. 70.
  4. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Microfilm: M653; Page: 194, line 21, dwl 1139-1606.
  5. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; roll: M593_656; Page: 142A; Image: 289; Family History Library Film: 552155; line 12, dwl 298.
  6. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_564; Family History Film: 1254564; Page: 77B; Enumeration District: 833; sheet 30, line 8, dwl 202-267.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts; Roll: T623 694; Enumeration District: 1692; Sheet 17B; line 70, dwl 388-480.
  8. [S307] Unknown compiler address, Barre MA VRs: p. 48.
  9. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Upton, Worcester Co., MA, Box 656, p. 142, line 12, dwl 298.
  10. [S70] Vital Records of Petersham MA, p. 111.

Maude (?)1

F, #46534, b. circa 1887

Family: Edmund M. Houghton b. Apr 1867

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Birthcirca 1887MA, USA, age 33 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1909he 42, she 24; mar 1 y in 1910 census2
1920 Census1920Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, Edmund, age 53, tea store manager; Maude, age 33; no relationship stated; lodgers with Fannie & Marian Case1,3
1940 Census1940Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 73, chain store manager4
ParentsDparents born in MA in 1910 census; father born in MA, mother born in Irish Free State in 1930 census;
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 87, E.D. 197, Sh. 15, Ln. 58.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_934; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 0816; line 87, dwl 108-209-229.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_722; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 197; line 58, dwl 167-325-351.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1627; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11-108; line 80, dwl 214.

Maurice Burt Houghton1

M, #46535, b. 29 April 1889

Family 1: Anna L. (?) b. c 1889

  • Marriage*: Maurice Burt Houghton married Anna L. (?) on circa 1908 mar 2 y in 1910 census.

Family 2: Caroline (?) b. c 1892

  • Marriage*: Maurice Burt Houghton married Caroline (?) on circa 1921 age 32 and 30.7

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BirthApr 29, 1889Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, Putney VRs: also Apr 4; Apr 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census2,3,4
Marriagecirca 1908mar 2 y in 1910 census
1910 Census1910Springfield, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 20, foundry5
Children+3 children in 1917
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 28, machinist4
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a lodger with Catherine Hughes6
Marriagecirca 1921age 32 and 307
1930 Census1930Newark, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 40, pump factory machinist7
1940 Census1940East Newark, Essex Co., NJ, USA, age 50, pump works machinist8
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Plymouth, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S71] Putney VT VRs, p. 53.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, p. 1729: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1984102.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Springfield, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: T624_1618; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 287; line 45, dwl 58-321-375.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 106, E.D. 173, Sh. 8, Ln. 53.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1338; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 665; Image: 9.0; FHL microfilm: 2341073; line 65, dwl 76.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , East Newark, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2347; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 9-91; line 6, dwl 12.

May S. Houghton1

F, #46536, b. circa 1894

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Birthcirca 1894GA, USA, age 26 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, a boarder with Mabel S. Worcester1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 106, E.D. 184, Sh. 3, Ln. 68.

Meda A. Copeland1

F, #46537, b. circa 1897

Family: Chester Arthur Houghton b. 18 Oct 1888, d. 1930

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Birthcirca 1897Fairhaven, MA, USA, age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1914she age 171
1920 Census1920New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA, age 23, married, roomer, restaurant waitress2,3
Divorce
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Citations

  1. [S1071] Nashua NH VRs, p. 208.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 17, E.D. 147, Sh. 26, Ln. 48.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , New Bedford Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll 31109_4301083; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 147; line 43, dwl 420-81-152.

Minnie P. Houghton1

F, #46538, b. circa 1897

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Birthcirca 1897MA, USA, age 23 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 23, office model, a boarder with Ella F. Kimball1,2
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 107, E.D. 200, Sh. 5, Ln. 61.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 7, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_732; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 200.

Ruth E. (?)1,2

F, #46539, b. circa 1888

Family: Mortimer Merritt Houghton b. 5 Apr 1883, d. b 1940

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Birthcirca 1888NY, USA, age 36 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1940 census; age 54 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1907age 24 and 20; mar 3 y in 1910 census1
1910 Census1910Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 27, railroad conductor3
1920 Census1920Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 36, railroad conductor1,4
1930 Census1930Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 47, railroad freight conductor5
Residence1935Fitchburg, MA, USA
1940 Census1940Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 54, widow, home, housework; and grandson William Aho, 5, of Gardner, MA [CJV: suspect son of Ada; there are a William and Ann Aho in 1940 census in Gardner MA]6
ParentsDparents born in NY
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1685193.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg Ward 2, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_628; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 1729; line 35, dwl 95-157-388.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg Ward 6, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll T625_745; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 67; line 47, dwl 4-182.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 962; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 182; Image: 1018.0; FHL microfilm: 2340697; line 99, dwl 4.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1599; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8-38; line 61, dwl 142.

Arline Houghton1

F, #46540, b. circa 1911

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Birthcirca 1911MA, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census1
Residence1935Fitchburg, MA, USA
1940 Census1940Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, USA, age 54, widow, home, housework; and grandson William Aho, 5, of Gardner, MA [CJV: suspect son of Ada; there are a William and Ann Aho in 1940 census in Gardner MA]2
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1599; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8-38; line 61, dwl 142.

Ada Houghton1

F, #46541, b. circa 1913

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Birthcirca 1913MA, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.

Harriet Houghton1

F, #46542, b. circa 1914

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Birthcirca 1914MA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 67, Sh. 7, Ln. 47.

Myron Stanley Houghton1,2

M, #46543, b. 14 July 1900

Family: Julia Edith Kelley

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BirthJul 14, 1900West Boyleston, MA, USA, age 9 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census1,2
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 18, clerk for his father2
MarriageOct 10, 1944Portsmouth, NH, USA
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 144, E.D. 214, Sh. 2, Ln. 77.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1684463.

Myrtle Houghton1

F, #46544, b. circa 1903

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Birthcirca 1903MA, USA1
1920 Census1920Worcester Co., MA, USA, a P.O. clerk with Alfred Bruffie1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Worcester Co., Mass., Box 129, Vol. 139, E.D. 138, Sh. 8, Ln. 44.

Nancy Jane Gray1,2

F, #46545, b. 2 January 1875, d. 8 May 1944

Family: Chester Clarence Houghton b. Jun 1883, d. Mar 1915

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BirthJan 2, 1875North Andover, MA, USA, age 35 in 1910 census; age 45 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census; age 65 in 1940 census1
MarriageJul 3, 1906North Andover, MA, USA, mar 3 y in 1910 census3
1920 Census1920North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 45, widow, none; with sister Nellie M. Gray, 45, MA1
1930 Census1930North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, widow, none; and sister Nellie Gray4
1940 Census1940North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 65, widow; and sister Nellie Gray5
DeathMay 8, 1944North Andover, MA, USA3
BurialRidgewood Cemetery, North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA
ParentsDHenry Andrew Jackson Gray 1829–1886 & Caroline E Stiles 1841–1899;
parents born in MA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, North Andover, Essex Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 35, E.D. 237, Sh. 4, Ln. 84.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_586; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 441; line 11, dwl 325-278-270.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/4126795/…
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 902; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 226; Image: 141.0; FHL microfilm: 2340637; line 56, dwl 325.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1587; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 5-298; line 65, dwl 325.

Joseph Henry Houghton1,2

M, #46546, b. 10 September 1907, d. 4 April 1988

Family: Annie M. Boush b. 5 Apr 1909, d. 31 Mar 1993

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BirthSep 10, 1907North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census1,4
1930 Census1930North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 55, widow, none; and sister Nellie Gray5
1940 Census1940North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 65, widow; and sister Nellie Gray6
Occupation1940commercial trucking truck driver
Marriage2
1950 US Census1950North Andover, MA, USA, age 42, garage repair shop mechanic
DeathApr 4, 1988Lawrence, MA, USA4
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, North Andover, Essex Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 35, E.D. 237, Sh. 4, Ln. 84.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/4126795/…
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_586; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 441; line 11, dwl 325-278-270.
  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. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 902; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 226; Image: 141.0; FHL microfilm: 2340637; line 56, dwl 325.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1587; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 5-298; line 65, dwl 325.

Raymond W. Houghton1

M, #46547, b. 9 May 1911, d. 27 December 1977

Family: Rita M. Bourassa b. 22 May 1914, d. 1 Mar 2001

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BirthMay 9, 1911North Andover, MA, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census2,3
Occupation1930farmer, wood dealer
Marriage1
1940 Census1940North Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, age 29, odd jobs trucking; with mother in law Delphine G. Bourassa, 61, Canada4
SSNMA, USA, 028-18-3335
Last LocNorth Andover, Essex Co., MA, USA, zip 018453
DeathDec 27, 1977Lawrence, MA, USA3,1
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Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, North Andover, Essex Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 35, E.D. 237, Sh. 4, Ln. 84.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , North Andover, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1587; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 5-298; line 50, dwl 142.

Nellie A. Haughton1

F, #46548, b. circa 1857

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Birthcirca 1857MA, USA, age 63 in 1920 census1
Census1920Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, living with and mother in law of George H. Jewell1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 102, E.D. 79, Sh. 12, Ln. 92.

Nellie F. Haughton1

F, #46549, b. circa 1870

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Birthcirca 1870MA, USA, age 50 in 1920 census1
Census1920Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, USA, with "partner" Bella Brinkenbridge, 52, MA1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 134, E.D. 65, Sh. 1, Ln. 57.

Vicola M. Newman1

F, #46550, b. circa 1864

Family: Nelson A. Houghton b. 29 Dec 1868

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Birthcirca 1864ME, USA, age 47 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 76 in 1940 census1
1910 Census1910Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, USA, Viola, age 47, widow, head; Nelson, 41, boarder, fish salesman; she has 23 yo son, illegible2
Marriagebetween 1910 and 19201
1920 Census1920Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 51, none1,3
Occupation1920retail goods shop
1940 Census1940Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, age 76, widow4
ParentsDparents born in ME
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 120, E.D. 498, Sh. 6, Ln. 31.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Medford Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 933; line 4, dwl 9-213-244.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Boston Ward 20, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll T625_738; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 498; line 31, dwl 10-61-141.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1662; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 15-183; line 69, dwl 43.

Nora Houghton1

F, #46551, b. circa 1854

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Birthcirca 1854MA, USA, age 66 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, age 66, widow; a boarder with Walter H. Weeks1
ParentsDfather born in Ireland, mother born in CT in 1920 census
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, Box 129, Vol. 48, E.D. 105, Sh. 11, Ln. 62.

Ruth Houghton1

F, #46552, b. circa 1908

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Birthcirca 1908MA, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census1
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  1. [S1] Dr. John Wesley Houghton M.D., Houghton Genealogy of 1912, p. 457.

Eva Louise Houghton1,2,3

F, #46553, b. 22 April 1902, d. 21 October 2002

Family: Edward S. Holbrook d. 1971

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BirthApr 22, 1902Northbridge, MA, USA, age 8 in 1910 census; age 17 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 19254
Residence1994Pocasset, MA, USA
DeathOct 21, 2002J.M.L. Care Center, Falmouth, MA, USA
ObituaryEva L. Holbrook, 100, died Oct. 21, 2002 at the J.M.L. Care Center in Falmouth, Mass.

She was the wife of the late Edward S. Holbrook who died in 1971. They had been married for 45 years. He had been the Treasurer for the Town of Holliston, Mass. and Mrs. Holbrook served as Assistant Treasurer.

Born in Northbridge, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Edith (Seaver) Houghton. She was a teacher in the public school system.

Mrs. Holbrook had been a member of the Order of Eastern Star Myrtle Chapter #33 in Holliston and active with the First Congregational Church of Holliston.

Following her retirement she moved to Boothbay Harbor for 20 years where she operated a rooming house and was a member of the Coastal Club. Mrs. Holbrook made her home with her daughter in Pocasset, Mass. since 1991.

She is survived by her daughters Sue Long and her husband Charles of Pocasset, Mass. and Jane Stratton of Yarmouthport, Mass; 5 grandchildren, Burt, Betsy, Matthew, Debra and Kristin; and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington St., Route 16, Holliston, Mass. The Rev. Timothy Benson, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Holliston will officiate. Burial will follow in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery in Northbridge. A calling hour will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Christ, Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538.

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter
BurialPine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge, MA, USA
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 138, E.D. 128, Sh. 29, Ln. 17.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1794;
    line 52, dwl 39-38-65.
  3. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 572.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ralph Gorden Houghton1,2,3

M, #46554, b. 7 May 1904, d. 24 July 1973

Family 1: Letitia Cochrane b. 31 Mar 1907, d. 1960

Family 2: Ann M. Kane b. 25 Jan 1919, d. 31 Dec 2005

  • Marriage*: Ralph Gorden Houghton married Ann M. Kane for 6 years.7

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BirthMay 7, 1904Northbridge, MA, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 15 in 1920 census1,4
Marriage5
1930 Census1930Northbridge, MA, USA, age 25, machine shop, wood pattern maker6
1950 US Census1950Whitinsville, MA, USA, age 45, textile plant, wood pattern maker
Marriagefor 6 years7
DeathJul 24, 1973Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, USA8,9
BurialPine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge, MA, USA
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  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 138, E.D. 128, Sh. 29, Ln. 17.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1794;
    line 52, dwl 39-38-65.
  3. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 572.
  4. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  5. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 965; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0246; FHL microfilm: 2340700.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  9. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

James Edward Houghton1,2,3,4

M, #46555, b. 25 September 1909, d. 6 February 1994

Family: Blanche Gauvin b. 14 May 1912, d. 25 Aug 1976

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BirthSep 25, 1909Whitinsville, MA, USA, age 7/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census1
Marriage5
1940 Census1940Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA, USA, age 29, machine shop gear helper6
Last LocWhitinsville, Worcester Co., MA, USA, Zip 015887
DeathFeb 6, 1994Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital, Milford, MA, USA, age 847,5,8
ObituaryFeb 7, 1994Worcester, NY, USA, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - February 7, 1994
Deceased Name: JAMES E. HOUGHTON, 84
NORTHBRIDGE - James E. Houghton, 84, of 24 Cottage St., Whitinsville, longtime town forester, died yesterday in Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital, Milford, after a long illness.

His wife, Blanche (Gauvin) Houghton, died in 1976. He leaves four daughters, Louise A. Yeo and Shirley A. Gonyor, both of Whitinsville, Nancy J. Cousins of Scottsville, N.Y., and Ann Baker of Hoosick Falls, N.Y; a brother, Bernard Houghton of Bradenton, Fla; a sister, Eva Holbrook of Pocasset; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; nephews and nieces. He was born in Whitinsville, son of Percy and Edith (Seaver) Houghton, and lived there all his life. He attended Northbridge High School and graduated from F.A. Bartlett School of Tree Surgery, Stamford, Conn., in 1928.

Mr. Houghton joined the U.S. Forest Service in 1932 in the first Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Massachusetts. He was later a forester for 10 years for the state Department of Natural Resources. He was named assistant tree warden in 1946, and became tree warden in 1964. He won every subsequent election to the post, and retired in 1992 at age 82.

Mr. Houghton was a forester for more than 50 years. He recalled that his "baptism" into the world of Northbridge trees was the aftermath of the hurricane of 1938. He helped to clean up the mess with a crew of eight other men.

Mr. Houghton also worked at the former Whitin Machine Works in Whitinsville. He was most recently a custodian in the Northbridge school system for several years before he retired. He was then a counselor at the former Gray Rock Rehabilitation Center in North Uxbridge. He was a member of Village Congregational Church in Whitinsville, and founded the church's first chapter of Alcoholic Anonymous. He was active in AA for many years. He was a member of the Massachusetts Tree Wardens Association. He was also an accomplished watercolor artist for many years.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Village Congregational Church, 25 Church St., Whitinsville. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville. Calling hours at Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St., Whitinsville, are 7 to 9 tonight. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Village Congregational Church, 25 Church St; or Whitin Community Center, Main Street, both Whitinsville 01588.

Copyright (c) 1994 Worcester Telegram & Gazette Corp.5
BurialPine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville, MA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 138, E.D. 128, Sh. 29, Ln. 17.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_965; Enumeration District: 247; page 159; sheet 8A; line 25, dwl 35-132-175.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_629; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1794;
    line 52, dwl 39-38-65.
  4. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 572.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1655; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 14-288; line 18, dwl 79.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Philip Russell Houghton1,2

M, #46556, b. circa 1914

Family: Alice (?) b. c 1912

  • Marriage*: Philip Russell Houghton married Alice (?)3

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Birthcirca 1914MA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1950 census1
Marriage3
1940 Census1940Northbridge, MA, USA, age 27, textile machine co. glues rolls for spindlers3
1950 US Census1950Northbridge, MA, USA, age 37, radio store, television technician
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 138, E.D. 128, Sh. 29, Ln. 17.
  2. [S847] Henry Harrison Stowell, Stowell Descendants, p. 572.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01653; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 14-219.

Gwendolyn Whistler1

F, #46557, b. circa 1887

Family 1: Percy Duncan Haughton b. 11 Jul 1876, d. 27 Oct 1924

Family 2: Augustine Parker b. c 1875

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Birthcirca 1887NY, USA, age 33 in 1920 census2
NewspaperFeb 10, 1911New York, New York Co., NY, USA, NY Times:
Mrs. G. W. Howell to wed
Widow of Rev. Dr. R. L. Howell to Marry P.D. Houghton
Boston, Feb. 9 -- Announcement is made of the engagement of Percy D. Haughton, head coach of the Harvard football team, and Mrs. Gwendolyn W. Howell of New York, widow of the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Howell, but the date of the wedding has not been given out.
Mrs. Howell was formerly Miss Gwendolyn Whistler of Baltimore, grandniece of James NcNeill Whistler, the noted American artist. She has been quite prominent in Baltimore's best society, and is known in social circles of London, Paris, and New York.
She is an accomplished musician. Percy D. Haughton is known wherever sports are talked. He was graduated from Harvard in 1899. He was one of the star members of the baseball team in college and was Captain in his senior year. He also made a great reputation as a football player, being on the team in 1896-7-8, and in the latter year Harvard defeated Yale by a score of 17 to 0.
After graduation Haughton was head coach of the Cornell football team for two years, and for the last three team for two years, and for the last three years he has been head coach for Harvard. He is connected with a Boston Brokerage firm.1
MarriageMay 15, 1911Plumbsted, Lennox, MA, USA3
1920 Census1920Needham, Norfolk Co., MA, USA, age 43, banker2,4
Marriage5
1930 Census1930Dover, MA, USA, age 55, stock broker; Alison Haughton, age 17, stepdaughter of Augustine and Gwendolyn Parker5
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: Feb 10, 1911.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Needham, Norfolk Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 89, E.D. 212, Sh. 15, Ln. 6.
  3. [S95] Newspaper, New York Times Archives: May 16, 1911.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_723; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 212; line 6, dwl 4-244-272.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Dover, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 934; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 2340669.

Vera W. Houghton1

F, #46558, b. circa 1906

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Birthcirca 1906Washington, DC, USA, age 14 in 1920 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Needham, Norfolk Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 89, E.D. 212, Sh. 15, Ln. 6.

Beatrice Houghton1

F, #46559, b. circa 1908

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Birthcirca 1908NY, USA, age 12 in 1920 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Needham, Norfolk Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 89, E.D. 212, Sh. 15, Ln. 6.

William Houghton1,2

M, #46560, b. circa 1913

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Birthcirca 1913MA, USA, age 7 in 1920 census1
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Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Needham, Norfolk Co., MA Box 129, Vol. 89, E.D. 212, Sh. 15, Ln. 6.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_723; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 212; line 6, dwl 4-244-272.