Wendell Thomas Houghton1

M, #47341, b. 11 May 1915, d. 24 December 1985
Father*Rufus Mather Houghton1 b. 6 Apr 1896, d. 1959
Mother*Edith Margarite Eddy1 b. 1906, d. 1975

Biography

BirthMay 11, 1915Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 5 in 1920 census1,2
Mil. EnlsFeb 21, 1941Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA, Capt. US Army, WWII;
Name: Wendell T Houghton Birth Year: 1915 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Vermont State: Massachusetts County or City: Middlesex Enlistment Date: 21 Feb 1941 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Boston Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Industrial Engineer Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 70 Weight: 1773
Marriage
DeathDec 24, 1985Silver City, NM, USA2
BurialMesa Cemetery, Gila, NM, USA

Family

Kathleen Jane Crossman b. 31 Oct 1919, d. 16 Apr 1995
Marriage*Wendell Thomas Houghton married Kathleen Jane Crossman. 
Child
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Rufus Walter Houghton1

M, #47342, b. 7 June 1917, d. 27 April 1985
Father*Rufus Mather Houghton2,3 b. 6 Apr 1896, d. 1959
Mother*Edith Margarite Eddy2 b. 1906, d. 1975

Biography

BirthJun 7, 1917Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 3 9/12 in 1920 census1
Mil. Draft1940York, PA, USA, age 23, Occupation: Mahlon N Haines
Mil. Enlsbetween 1952 and 1968Branch 1:      ARMY;
Enlistment Date 1:      16 Nov 1952
Release Date 1:      30 Aug 1968
DeathApr 27, 1985Brooklyn, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 110, Sh. 21, Ln. 26.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Raymond C. Houghton, Jr., Apr 8, 2004.

Raymond Carl Houghton1,2

M, #47343, b. 11 July 1919, d. 5 May 1984
Father*Rufus Mather Houghton3,4 b. 6 Apr 1896, d. 1959
Mother*Edith Margarite Eddy3,4 b. 1906, d. 1975

Biography

BirthJul 11, 1919Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 6/12 in 1920 census5,2
Mil. EnlsJan 16, 1941Greenfield, MA, USA, Name: Raymond C Houghton Birth Year: 1919 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Vermont State: Massachusetts County or City: Franklin Enlistment Date: 16 Jan 1941 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Greenfield Branch: Infantry Branch Code: Infantry Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Cooky Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 70 Weight: 1426
Marriage4
Milit-BegDec 7, 1942Capt., US Army7
Milit-EndDec 15, 19457
DeathMay 5, 1984Edgartown, Dukes Co., MA, USA5,7,8
BurialMay 9, 1984Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable Co., MA, USA, Plot: 4, 0, 22839,7

Family

Phyllis I. Richardson b. 10 May 1923, d. 13 Dec 1996
Marriage*Raymond Carl Houghton married Phyllis I. Richardson.4 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Brattleboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 110, Sh. 21, Ln. 26.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Raymond C. Houghton, Jr., Apr 8, 2004.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  6. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  7. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator.: Houghton surname.
  8. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  9. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.
  10. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.cyhaus.com/mikenapril/program.htm

Sarah Greene Arnold Houghton1,2

F, #47344, b. January 1881, d. 4 July 1947
Father*Charles Clapp Houghton b. 1836, d. 3 Jun 1903
Mother*Harriet Arnold3 b. 17 Feb 1854, d. 6 May 1939

Biography

BirthJan, 1881New York, NY, USA, age 26 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census4,2
1920 Census1920Brattleboro Retreat for the Insane, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 36, single, patient4,5
1930 Census1930Brattleboro, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 46, a patient1
1940 Census1940Brattleboro Retreat (Hospital for Nervous & Mental Invalids), Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 57, single, 8th grade education, patient6
DeathJul 4, 1947Cranston, Providence Co., RI, USA, age 667,2
BurialJul 7, 1947East Greenwich Cemetery, East Greenwich, Kent Co., RI, USA7
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T626_2432; Page: 96; Enumeration District: 6; sheet 7A; line 30.
  2. [S1387] Www.familysearch.org, online www.familysearch.org, "Rhode Island, Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F843-S9V : accessed 04 Jun 2013), Charles Houghton in entry for Sarah Greene Houghton, Jan 1881.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1436; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 1156; FHL Number: 1375449; line 17, dwl 5-6.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 110, Sh. 6, Ln. 41.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T625_1876; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 110; line 41.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T627_4239; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 13-3; line 17.
  7. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Mary Elva Davidson1,2,3

F, #47345, b. 24 June 1901, d. 1 December 1979

Biography

BirthJun 24, 1901Wheelock, VT, USA, age (65 given) in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census; age 20 at birth of d. Carolyn; age 32 at birth of son Nathan1,4,5
MarriageMar 14, 1918St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, he age 23; she 16; also Mar 14, 19196,7
1920 Census1920Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 25, farmer1,8
1930 Census1930Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 36, a farmer9
1940 Census1940Lyndon, VT, USA, ae 45, farmer10
DeathDec 1, 1979Lyndonville, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, of cardiac arrest; cert. 377011,5
BurialMt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, VT, USA

Family

Silas Milo Houghton b. 14 Mar 1894, d. 7 Nov 1972
Marriage*Mary Elva Davidson married Silas Milo Houghton, son of Silas H. Houghton and Sarah Sophia Shurtleff, on Mar 14, 1918 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, he age 23; she 16; also Mar 14, 1919.6,7 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Caledonia Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 3, E.D. 9, Sh. 21, Ln. 99.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 120, p. 99.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndonville, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: St. Johnsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndonville, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 78, p. 13.
  7. [S1074] Town Records: Lyndonville, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  8. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T625_1871; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 9; line 97, dwl 48-57.
  9. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T626_2427; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 15; line 54, dwl 147-149.
  10. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04230; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 3-18.
  11. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 274, p. 471.
  12. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lyndonville, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 1917, p. 140.
  13. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 84, p. 191A.
  14. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, Lyndonville, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 1933, p. 71.

Eliza Jane Houghton1,2,3

F, #47346, b. 19 July 1862, d. 11 May 1934
Father*Charles F. Houghton5,2,3 b. 20 Sep 1824, d. 2 Mar 1912
Mother*Sophia M. Wilcox4,2,3 b. 15 Mar 1827, d. 1 Jan 1920

Biography

BirthJul 19, 1862St. George, VT, USA, age 7 in 1870 census; age 17 in 1880 census; Jul 1862, age37 in 1900 census; age 57 in 1920 census; Northfield VT VRs: Huntington VT6,2
MarriageSep 14, 1897Northfield, VT, USA7,3
1900 Census1900Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 34, granite cutter8
1910 Census1910Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 43, stone cutter9
1920 Census1920Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 52, a granite cutter7,4
1930 Census1930Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 64, woolen mill spinner10
DeathMay 11, 1934of edematous laryingitis and fibroid tumor of the uterus, age 79-9-2111

Family

William R. Giffin b. 11 May 1866, d. 15 Jan 1941
Marriage*Eliza Jane Houghton married William R. Giffin on Sep 14, 1897 at Northfield, VT, USA.7,3 
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hinesburg, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: T9_1343; Family History Film: 1255343; Page: 220D; Enumeration District: 76; sheet 8, line 17, dwl 62-63.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: St. George, VT, p. 365; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30270, VT VRs 1770-1870.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, p. 1338: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Roll:       T625_1875, Page: 12A, ED:      97, Image: 0428, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 11, E.D. 97, Sh. 12, Ln. 22, dwl 66-253-269.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hinesburgh, Chittenden Co., VT, Reel 1618, p. 590b, Ln 13, dwl 220.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1870 US Census, Hinesburgh, Chittenden Co., VT, Reel 1618, p. 590b, line 13, dwl 220.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 11, E.D. 97, Sh. 12, Ln. 22.
  8. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll T623_1695; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 234; line 34, dwl 184.
  9. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll T624_1617; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 232; line 37, dwl 425.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll 2431; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 30; line 74, dwl 66-424.
  11. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

William R. Giffin1,2,3

M, #47347, b. 11 May 1866, d. 15 January 1941

Biography

BirthMay 11, 1866Hinesburg, VT, USA, age34 in 1900 census; age 52 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census4,3
MarriageSep 14, 1897Northfield, VT, USA1,2
1900 Census1900Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 34, granite cutter5
1910 Census1910Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 43, stone cutter6
1920 Census1920Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 52, a granite cutter1,4
1930 Census1930Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, age 64, woolen mill spinner7
DeathJan 15, 1941Northfield, Washington Co., VT, USA, of influenza3

Family

Eliza Jane Houghton b. 19 Jul 1862, d. 11 May 1934
Marriage*William R. Giffin married Eliza Jane Houghton, daughter of Charles F. Houghton and Sophia M. Wilcox, on Sep 14, 1897 at Northfield, VT, USA.1,2 
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 11, E.D. 97, Sh. 12, Ln. 22.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Northfield, VT, p. 1338: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington Co., VT, Roll:       T625_1875, Page: 12A, ED:      97, Image: 0428, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 11, E.D. 97, Sh. 12, Ln. 22, dwl 66-253-269.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll T623_1695; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 234; line 34, dwl 184.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll T624_1617; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 232; line 37, dwl 425.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Roll 2431; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 30; line 74, dwl 66-424.

Bernice Lillian Fraser1

F, #47348, b. 1 October 1884, d. 20 February 1937

Biography

BirthOct 1, 1884Barnard, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census2,3
MarriageOct 1, 1904Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA4
1910 Census1910Hartland, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 27, commercial traveling salesman5
1920 Census1920Hartland, Windsor Co., VT, USA, age 37, commercial confectionary2,6
1930 Census1930Lebanon, Grafton Co., NH, USA, age 47, candy and tobacco commercial salesman7
DeathFeb 20, 1937Londonderry, VT, USA, age 52-4-20, of cerebral hemorrhage; Mary Edith Houghton: 30 Jan 19374,1
BurialRiverside Cemetery, Woodstock, VT, USA

Family

Walter Myron Houghton b. 25 Aug 1882, d. 9 Nov 1947
Marriage*Bernice Lillian Fraser married Walter Myron Houghton, son of Simeon Dunham Houghton and Emma J. Burnham, on Oct 1, 1904 at Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT, USA.4 
Child
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Reading, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Windsor Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 7, E.D. 142, Sh. 7, Ln. 59.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Hartland, VT, p. 1483 and Vol. 2, p. 1495: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Hartland, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: T624_1618; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 277; line 4, dwl 134-134.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hartland, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: T625_1873; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 142; line 59, dwl 148-160.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire; Roll: 1300; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 26; line 74, dwl 78-113.

Leo Fraser Houghton1

M, #47349, b. 14 June 1906, d. December 1974
Father*Walter Myron Houghton1 b. 25 Aug 1882, d. 9 Nov 1947
Mother*Bernice Lillian Fraser1 b. 1 Oct 1884, d. 20 Feb 1937

Biography

BirthJun 14, 1906Hartland, VT, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census2,1
DeathDec, 1974FL, USA3,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Hartland, VT, p. 1483 and Vol. 2, p. 1495: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Mary Edith Houghton, Jun. 7, 2002.

William Houghton1

M, #47350, b. circa 1874

Biography

Birthcirca 1874VT, USA, age 46 in 1920 census1
1920 Census1920Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 46, a hired man, chopping laborer; boarding with David A. Colbeth1,2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Caledonia Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 3, E.D. 1, Sh. 3, Ln. 38.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Barnet, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T625_1871; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1; line 38, dwl 48-51.

Etta B. Hodgdon1,2,3

F, #47351, b. 26 May 1885, d. 4 November 1971

Biography

BirthMay 26, 1885Wolcott, VT, USA, age 20 in 1905; age 32 in 1920 census; also Craftsbury VT1,3,4,5
MarriageDec 6, 1902Wolcott, VT, USA, age 213,6
1920 Census1920Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, age 37, wood chopper1,7
1940 Census1940Wolcott, VT, USA, age 58, farmer; and Albert Hodgdon, 528
DeathNov 4, 1971Greensboro, VT, USA, of heart disease5

Family

William Walter Houghton b. 26 Apr 1880, d. 9 Jun 1959
Marriage*Etta B. Hodgdon married William Walter Houghton, son of Harvey A. Houghton and Alice Anna Brown, on Dec 6, 1902 at Wolcott, VT, USA, age 21.3,6 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 3, E.D. 7, Sh. 14, Ln. 94.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Wolcott, VT, Vol. 1, p. 708: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Wolcott, VT, p. 707: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  5. [S1074] Town Records: Greensboro, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31352, VT Vital Records 1955-1979.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Wolcott, VT, p. 879; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30547, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Hardwick, Caledonia, Vermont; Roll: T625_1871; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 7; line 94, dwl 309-365.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04233; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 8-21.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Craftsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  10. [S1074] Town Records: Bakersfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.

Lena M. Houghton1

F, #47352, b. 13 May 1903
Father*William Walter Houghton1 b. 26 Apr 1880, d. 9 Jun 1959
Mother*Etta B. Hodgdon1 b. 26 May 1885, d. 4 Nov 1971

Biography

BirthMay 13, 1903Wolcott, VT, USA, age 16 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1940 census1,2

Family

Floyd Griggs b. c 1902
MarriageLena M. Houghton married Floyd Griggs.3 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 3, E.D. 7, Sh. 14, Ln. 94.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Wolcott, VT, p. 707: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesargus/obituary.aspx

Eunice Anna Houghton1,2

F, #47353, b. 4 January 1905, d. 20 March 1989
Father*William Walter Houghton1 b. 26 Apr 1880, d. 9 Jun 1959
Mother*Etta B. Hodgdon1 b. 26 May 1885, d. 4 Nov 1971

Biography

BirthJan 4, 1905Wolcott, VT, USA, age 15 in 1920 census1
MarriageOct 15, 1924Springfield, VT, USA, age 192
Marriage3
DeathMar 20, 1989Hanson Court Convalescent Home, Springfield, VT, USA, of dehydration and dementia3

Family 1

Walter Rollin Whitney
Marriage*Eunice Anna Houghton married Walter Rollin Whitney on Oct 15, 1924 at Springfield, VT, USA, age 19.2 

Family 2

Charles A. Nourse Sr
Marriage*Eunice Anna Houghton married Charles A. Nourse Sr.3 
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Wolcott, VT, Vol. 1, p. 708: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Springfield, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Lura Adelaid Houghton1

F, #47354, b. 23 December 1910, d. 20 August 1993
Father*William Walter Houghton1 b. 26 Apr 1880, d. 9 Jun 1959
Mother*Etta B. Hodgdon1 b. 26 May 1885, d. 4 Nov 1971

Biography

BirthDec 23, 1910Wolcott, VT, USA, age 9 in 1920 census2,3
MarriageDec 6, 1930Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT, USA, age 201
DeathAug 20, 1993Greensboro, VT, USA, age 82, widowed, of Alzheimer's disease3

Family

William Elias Richardson b. 26 Oct 1910, d. 4 Oct 1961
Marriage*Lura Adelaid Houghton married William Elias Richardson on Dec 6, 1930 at Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT, USA, age 20.1 
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Craftsbury, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 3, E.D. 7, Sh. 14, Ln. 94.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont Department of Health. Vermont Death Index 1981-2001. Burlington, VT, USA: Vermont Department of Health, 2001.

Florence Annie Bull1

F, #47355, b. 13 March 1871, d. 27 February 1955

Biography

BirthMar 13, 1871Florence, Italy, age 39 in 1910 census; age 48 in 1920 census1
MarriageOct 26, 1892
MarriageApr 4, 1904mar 6 y in 1910 census2
1910 Census1910Marlboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 58, own income3
1920 Census1920Putney, Windham Co., VT, USA, age 47, farmer4,5
1940 Census1940Pima, AZ, USA, age 69 and grandson, 166
DeathFeb 27, 1955Arkansas City, AR, USA
BurialOak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, USA, Plot: Section 06; with grandparents Daniel B. Wesson

Family 1

George Millins Holbrook b. 27 Jan 1870, d. 21 Feb 1935
Marriage*Florence Annie Bull married George Millins Holbrook on Oct 26, 1892. 
Children

Family 2

William Bradley Houghton b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 14 Feb 1929
Marriage*Florence Annie Bull married William Bradley Houghton, son of Bradley Houghton Jr. and Janette Martha Johnson, on Apr 4, 1904 mar 6 y in 1910 census.2 
Child
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 121, Sh. 6, Ln. 38.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Marlboro, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T624_1618; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 254; line 63, dwl 87-88.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 121, Sh. 6, Ln. 41.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Putney, Windham, Vermont; Roll: T625_1876; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 121; line 38, dwl 151-157.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Pima, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00112; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 10-49.

David Bradley Houghton1,2

M, #47356, b. 13 May 1905, d. December 1976
Father*William Bradley Houghton2 b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 14 Feb 1929
Mother*Florence Annie Bull2 b. 13 Mar 1871, d. 27 Feb 1955

Biography

BirthMay 13, 1905Springfield, VT, USA, age 4 in 1910 censusage 14, MA, in 1920 census; age 24, MA,in 1930 census;
Putney VT Town Records: Springfield VT;1,2
MarriageJan 21, 1923Putney, VT, USA, age 172
1930 Census1930Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, USA, age 24, house carpenter3
Marriage4
1940 Census1940Little Texas, Scott Co., AK, USA, age 35, manager, filling station4
DeathDec, 1976Elfrida, Cochise Co., AZ, USA5
BurialMcNeal Cemetery, McNeal, Cochise Co., AZ, USA

Family 1

Stella M. Prouty b. c 1907
Marriage*David Bradley Houghton married Stella M. Prouty on Jan 21, 1923 at Putney, VT, USA, age 17.2 
Children

Family 2

Gertrude L. Rollin b. c 1899
Marriage*David Bradley Houghton married Gertrude L. Rollin.4 
Child
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Windham Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 13, E.D. 121, Sh. 6, Ln. 38.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona; Roll: 62; Enumeration District: 57; Page 93, Sheet: 15A; line 26, dwl 39-40.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Little Texas, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T627_173; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64-24; line 62, dwl 158.
  5. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4172108/person/1147971486
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Bellows Falls, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.

Bertha May Houghton1,2

F, #47357, b. circa 1906, d. May 1980
Father*William J. Houghton2 b. 30 Oct 1873, d. 4 May 1944
Mother*Myrtle Bertha Needham2 b. 8 Oct 1879, d. 28 Jul 1944

Biography

Birthcirca 1906Readsboro, VT, USA, age 25 in 1931; age 33 in 1940 census3
BirthMay 15, 1906Peacham, VT, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1940 census1,4,2
Marriage3
DeathMay, 19804
BurialDurant Cemetery, Cabot, Washington Co., VT, USA, 1906-1980; buried with parents5

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Nelson Barcourt
Marriage*Bertha May Houghton married Nelson Barcourt.3 
Child
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Washington Co., VT, Film 878, Box 13, Vol. 12, E.D. 82, Sh. 6, Ln. 50.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Peacham, VT, p. 294: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Cabot, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30766, VT Vital Records 1909-1941.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  5. [S1272] Larua Abbott and Mary Wheeler, Cabot [VT] Cemeteries, Durant, D-14.
  6. [S1074] Town Records: Montpelier, VT; VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-31169, VT Vital Records 1942-1954.

Ida E. Wilson1

F, #47358, b. 24 December 1883, d. February 1964

Biography

BirthDec 24, 1883Alburgh, VT, USA, age 27 in 1910 census; age 37 in 1920 census; age 47 in 1930 census; age 56 in 1940 census2,3,4
MarriageJul 3, 1900Grafton, MA, USA, age 36 and 192,3
1910 Census1910Erving, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 44, chair shop laborer5
1920 Census1920Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 53, chair shop laborer2,6
1930 Census1930Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 66, a chair shop7
1940 Census1940Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 73, none; and grandson John "Ars", 9, NH8
DeathFeb, 1964NH, USA4

Family

Andrew Jacob Houghton b. 11 Dec 1865
Marriage*Ida E. Wilson married Andrew Jacob Houghton, son of Elbridge F. Houghton and Ellen P. Reason, on Jul 3, 1900 at Grafton, MA, USA, age 36 and 19.2,3 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 1319: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 9, Sh. 9, Ln. 29.
  3. [S1074] Town Records: Ludlow, VT, p. 1436: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Erving, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_588; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 496; line 26, dwl 49-82.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Keene Ward 1, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1006; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 9; line 29, dwl 174-204.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 1299; Page:17 ; Enumeration District: 9; sheet 19A; line 31, dwl 596-312-360.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2284; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 3-14; line 7, dwl 125.
  9. [S1074] Town Records: Ludlow, VT, Vol. 1, p. 1436: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Ellen Philomela Houghton1,2

F, #47359, b. 26 September 1903
Father*Andrew Jacob Houghton2 b. 11 Dec 1865
Mother*Ida E. Wilson2 b. 24 Dec 1883, d. Feb 1964

Biography

BirthSep 26, 1903Putney, VT, USA, age 7 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 9, Sh. 9, Ln. 29.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Putney, VT, Vol. 2, p. 1319: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.

Marion Margarite Houghton1,2

F, #47360, b. 21 March 1905
Father*Andrew Jacob Houghton2 b. 11 Dec 1865
Mother*Ida E. Wilson1,2 b. 24 Dec 1883, d. Feb 1964

Biography

BirthMar 21, 1905Ludlow, VT, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1925age 23 and 203
1930 Census1930Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 28, chair shop shipping clerk3

Family

John Aro b. c 1902
Marriage*Marion Margarite Houghton married John Aro on circa 1925 age 23 and 20.3 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 9, Sh. 9, Ln. 29.
  2. [S1074] Town Records: Ludlow, VT, Vol. 1, p. 1436: VT Division of Records, Middlesex, VT, F-30546, VT VRs 1871-1904.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 1299; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 32.0; FHL microfilm: 2341034; line 31, dwl 692.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2284; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 3-14.

Jerome E. Houghton1

M, #47361, b. 28 April 1907, d. October 1983
Father*Andrew Jacob Houghton1 b. 11 Dec 1865
Mother*Ida E. Wilson1 b. 24 Dec 1883, d. Feb 1964

Biography

BirthApr 28, 1907NH, USA, age 3, NH, in 1910 census; age 12 in 1920 census; age 22, V T, in 1930 census; age 33 in 1940 census; WWII Records: NH1
Marriage2
1940 Census1940Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 33, chair shop wood worker2
Mil. EnlsSep 16, 1940Keene, NH, USA, Name: Jerome E Houghton Birth Year: 1907 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New Hampshire State: New Hampshire County or City: Cheshire Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1940 Enlistment State: New Hampshire Enlistment City: Keene Branch: Coast Artillery Corps Branch Code: Coast Artillery Corps or Army Mine Planter Service Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) Source: National Guard Education: Grammar school Marital Status: Married Height: 73 Weight: 1933
DeathOct, 19834

Family

Saimi Aro b. 10 Nov 1906, d. 26 Sep 2003
Marriage*Jerome E. Houghton married Saimi Aro.2 
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 9, Sh. 9, Ln. 29.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2284; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 3-36; line 78, dwl 71.
  3. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.

Andrew Jackson Houghton Jr.1

M, #47362, b. 20 September 1911, d. May 1977
Father*Andrew Jacob Houghton1 b. 11 Dec 1865
Mother*Ida E. Wilson1 b. 24 Dec 1883, d. Feb 1964

Biography

BirthSep 20, 1911NH, USA, age 8, NH, in 1920 census; age 18, VT, in 1930 census1,2
MarriageOct 12, 1929Keene, Chester Co., NH, USA3
1940 Census1940Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, USA, age 28, chair factory, wood worker3
DeathMay, 19772

Family

Gladys Irene Castor b. 11 Feb 1913, d. 30 Dec 1997
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Houghton Jr. married Gladys Irene Castor on Oct 12, 1929 at Keene, Chester Co., NH, USA.3 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Keene, Cheshire Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 2, E.D. 9, Sh. 9, Ln. 29.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2284; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 3-14.

Anetia M. Houghton1

F, #47363, b. circa 1909
Father*Timothy White1 b. c 1889
Mother*Annie L. Houghton1 b. c 1887

Biography

Birthcirca 1909NH, USA, age 11 1/12 in 1920 census1
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Ann Turner1

F, #47364, b. circa 1882

Biography

Birthcirca 1882England, age 28 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census2
Marriagecirca 1903mar 7 y in 1910 census3
1920 Census1920Dover, Strafford Co., NH, USA, age 38, widow, weaver woolen mill; and sister Elizabeth Turner, 29, England2,4

Family

William Houghton b. c 1877, d. b 1920
Marriage*Ann Turner married William Houghton on circa 1903 mar 7 y in 1910 census.3 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Dover, Strafford Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 6, E.D. 162, Sh. 4, Ln. 13.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Dover Ward 3, Strafford, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_866; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 282;
    line 26, dwl 3.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Dover Ward 2, Strafford, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1008; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 162; line 13, dwl 39-67-73.

Leana Houghton1

F, #47365, b. 19 July 1903, d. 7 August 2000
Father*William Houghton2 b. c 1877, d. b 1920
Mother*Ann Turner1 b. c 1882

Biography

BirthJul 19, 1903Charley-Lancashire, England, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census3
Marriage
DeathAug 7, 2000St. Joseph's Residence, Enfield, CT, USA, age 973
BurialWest Cemetery, Somers, CT, USA

Family

Emile Joseph Grondin b. c 1902, d. 1972
Marriage*Leana Houghton married Emile Joseph Grondin. 
Child
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Dover, Strafford Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 6, E.D. 162, Sh. 4, Ln. 13.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Dover Ward 3, Strafford, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_866; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 282;
    line 26, dwl 3.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Elizabeth Houghton1,2

F, #47366, b. 7 February 1905, d. 2 November 1979
Father*William Houghton4 b. c 1877, d. b 1920
Mother*Ann Turner3 b. c 1882

Biography

BirthFeb 7, 1905England, age 5 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census1,2
Marriage1
DeathNov 2, 1979Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, USA, of carcinoma of pancreas; widowed2
BurialNov 5, 1979Hazardville Cemetery, Enfield, CT, USA2

Family

(?) Demers
Marriage*Elizabeth Houghton married (?) Demers.1 
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  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. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Dover, Strafford Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 6, E.D. 162, Sh. 4, Ln. 13.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Dover Ward 3, Strafford, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_866; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 282;
    line 26, dwl 3.

Bertha H. Houghton1

F, #47367, b. 2 May 1904, d. 11 May 1991
Father*Herbert Ellsworth Houghton1 b. 27 May 1864, d. 1919
Mother*Annie Louise Mansfield1 b. 3 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1957

Biography

BirthMay 2, 1904NH, USA, age 5 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census1
Marriagecirca 1923he age 28, she 192
1930 Census1930Newport, Sullivan Co., NH, USA, age 35, a farm laborer3
DeathMay 11, 19914

Family

Judson Milton Brooks b. 9 Jul 1895, d. Oct 1978
Marriage*Bertha H. Houghton married Judson Milton Brooks on circa 1923 he age 28, she 19.2 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 8, E.D. 154, Sh. 2, Ln. 10.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Mar 8, 2004: Obituary of Lester Houghton.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire; Roll: T626_1307; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 14; line 19, dwl 232-266.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Apr 12, 2004.

George E. Houghton1

M, #47368, b. 23 December 1905, d. 30 September 1989
Father*Herbert Ellsworth Houghton1 b. 27 May 1864, d. 1919
Mother*Annie Louise Mansfield1 b. 3 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1957

Biography

BirthDec 23, 1905New Boston, NH, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census2,3
1930 Census1930New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 23, a garage machinist4
Marriage3
1940 Census1940New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 34, general trucking truck driver5
DeathSep 30, 1989Mary Hitchcock Hospital, Hanover, NH, USA2
ObituaryOct, 1989New Boston, NH, USA, George E. Houghton, 83, of 53 Molly Stark Lane, died Sept. 30, 1989.
A lifelong resident of New Boston, he served for many years as road agent and had been a trustee of the cemetery. He was a member of the board of Selectmen and was a town auditor.
He was employed by the state Department of Highways and had been propietor of Houghton's Garage.
Family members include his wife, Gladys F. Houghton, of New Boston; two daughters, Lois Carr, of reading, Mass., and Dianne DalPra, of Manchester; two grandsons; a sister, Bertha Brooks, of Newport and several nieces and nephews.6
BurialMeetinghouse Hill Cemetery, New Boston, NH, USA, 1905-19893

Family

Gladys Farris b. 1911, d. 6 Jan 2002
Marriage*George E. Houghton married Gladys Farris.3 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 8, E.D. 154, Sh. 2, Ln. 10.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Mar 8, 2004.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , New Boston, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: 1303; Page: 197; Enumeration District: 106; sheet 1A; line 44, dwl 12-13.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Boston, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2290; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 6-148; line 41, dwl 127.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Mar 8, 2004: Obituary of George E. Houghton.

Arthur Ellsworth Houghton Sr1,2

M, #47369, b. 5 April 1908, d. 5 April 1976
Father*Herbert Ellsworth Houghton1 b. 27 May 1864, d. 1919
Mother*Annie Louise Mansfield1 b. 3 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1957

Biography

BirthApr 5, 1908NH, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1930 census1,3
MarriageAug 24, 1935New Boston, NH, USA, by Rev. Swanson4,5
1940 Census1940New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, USA, age 32, building carpenter6
DeathApr 5, 1976New Boston, NH, USA3,5
ObituaryApr 5, 1976New Boston, NH, USA, Arthur Houghton, Carpenter, Dies
New Boston - Arthur E. Houghton, 68, of Weare Road, died Monday afternoon at his home after a brief illness. He was a self employed carpenter.
He was born here, was educated in local schools and lived here all his life. He was a graduate of New Boston High School.
The family includes his wife, Mrs. Doris B. Houghton, of New Boston; four sons, Raymond A. Houghton, Arthur E. Houghton Jr., Charles L. Houghton and Walter H. Houghton, all of New Boston; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ann) Comire of Mont Vernon, Miss Alice Houghton of New Boston; four brothers, Lester Houghton, George Houghton and Roger Houghton, all of New Boston and Ralph Houghton of Bow; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Leach of Milford and Mrs. Judson (Bertha) Brooks of Claremont; 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the French and Rising Funceral Home, Goffstown with the Rev. William F. Hamel, pastor of the Congregational Church of Goffstown, officiating. Burial will be in the Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery, New Boston.7
BurialNew Boston, NH, USA5

Family

Doris Melvin Blanchette b. 10 Oct 1916, d. 27 Dec 1995
Marriage*Arthur Ellsworth Houghton Sr married Doris Melvin Blanchette on Aug 24, 1935 at New Boston, NH, USA, by Rev. Swanson.4,5 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 8, E.D. 154, Sh. 2, Ln. 10.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Carol Houghton, Feb. 29, 2004.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  4. [S415] E-mail from Walter H. Houghton, Jr, Aug 6, 2003.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Mar 8, 2004.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New Boston, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T627_2290; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 6-148; line 41, dwl 77.
  7. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Mar 8, 2004: Obituary of Arthur E. Houghton.

Roger Leonard Houghton1,2

M, #47370, b. 7 March 1911, d. 24 August 1985
Father*Herbert Ellsworth Houghton1 b. 27 May 1864, d. 1919
Mother*Annie Louise Mansfield1 b. 3 Jun 1869, d. 20 Oct 1957

Biography

BirthMar 7, 1911Hillsboro, NH, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census1,3
Marriage4
DeathAug 24, 1985Mary Hitchcock Hospital, Hanover, NH, USA3,5
BurialAug 28, 1985Hollow Cemetery, Pittsburg, Coos Co., NH, USA6
ObituarySep 4, 1985Pittsburg, NH, USA, Funeral services for Roger L. Houghton, 74, a resident of Pittsburg for the past 16 years and formerly of New Boston, were held on Wednesday Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. from the Farham Memorial Chapel in Pittsburg.
Internment was in the Hollow Cemetery...Mr. Houghton passed away at the mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover on Saturday Aug 24. 1985 following a brief illness.
He was a native of New Boston and owned and operated a chicken farm for many years. He has been employed prior to his retirement at the Hitchner Manufacturing Co. in Milford. After moving to Pittsburg, he and his wife operated the Country Kitchen.
Members of the family include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Bose Houghton of Pittsburg; two sons, Ronald T. Houghton of Weare and L. John Houghton of Jefferson Meadows; two daughters, Mrs. nancy Plaistead of Alstead and Mrs. Betty Smith of Jefferson Meadows; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lester Houghton of Pittsburg and George Houghton of New Boston; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Brooks of Newport.5

Family

Elizabeth Velma Bose b. 26 Mar 1919, d. 5 Jun 1998
Marriage*Roger Leonard Houghton married Elizabeth Velma Bose.4 
Children
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, New Boston, Hillsborough Co., NH, Film 863, Box 17, Vol. 8, E.D. 154, Sh. 2, Ln. 10.
  2. [S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index for Dec. 2001.
  4. [S1074] Town Records: Vital Records, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont, Book 350, p. 63.
  5. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Mar 8, 2004: Obituary of Roger L. Houghton.
  6. [S415] E-mail from Carol Gelinas Houghton, Mar 8, 2004.