Mary Laurena Houghton1

F, #57841, b. 8 March 1883, d. 1962

Family: Moses Herbert West

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BirthMar 8, 1883Cookstown, Ontario, Canada, age 8 in 1891 census2
Marriage1913
ResidenceBarrie, Ontario, Canada
Death1962
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

William Meher Houghton1

M, #57842, b. 15 February 1885

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BirthFeb 15, 1885Cookstown, Ontario, Canada, age 6 in 1891 census2
BiographyAttended Victoria College at Univ. of Toronto. About 1912 went west and taught in Pense Sask. at Earl Grey school. Returned to Toronto to get his BA and then, as he did not want to take the ordination vows of the Methodist Church went to Regina and went to Normal School. Taught at Pense again and went to Scott Collegiate in Regina in 1923. Taught there (Latin & History) until 1950. After retirement taught with ICS for 5 years. Started schoolboy curling in Regina and took teams all across Canada. Wrote a book on curling rules and regulations.

Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Norman Alfred Houghton1

M, #57843, b. 2 January 1887

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BirthJan 2, 1887Cookstown, Ontario, Canada, age 4 in 1891 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Elgar Peter John Houghton1

M, #57844, b. 2 February 1889

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BirthFeb 2, 1889Cookstown, Ontario, Canada, age 2 in 1891 census2
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

James Franklin Houghton1

M, #57845, b. 4 January 1891

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BirthJan 4, 1891Cookstown, Ontario, Canada, age 3/12 in 1891 census2
Children+three sons and a daughter
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Charles Wesley Houghton1

M, #57846, b. 19 January 1893

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BirthJan 19, 1893Cookstown, Ontario, Canada, age 27 in 1921 census2
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Ellen Amelia Louisa Houghton1

F, #57847, b. 24 April 1895

Family: Whit Jessop

  • Marriage*: Ellen Amelia Louisa Houghton married Whit Jessop on 1920.

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BirthApr 24, 1895Cookstown, Ontario, Canada2
Marriage1920
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Lois Jane Blanche Houghton1

F, #57848, b. 14 February 1898

Family: Henry Harvey

  • Marriage*: Lois Jane Blanche Houghton married Henry Harvey on 1920.

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BirthFeb 14, 1898Cookstown, Ontario, Canada2
Marriage1920
BurialNewton, Ontario, Canada
ResidenceNewton, Robinson, Ontario, Canada
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Jean Dalziell Thompson1

F, #57849, b. 20 September 1881, d. 13 April 1960

Family: Rev. Samuel Gaffey Houghton b. 28 Jul 1879, d. 8 Dec 1968

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BirthSep 20, 1881Pittstown, PA, USA, also Oct 1, 1881; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census2
MarriageJul 2, 1907Pittstown, PA, USA, age 27 and 251
1910 Census1910De Witt, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 30, Methodist clergyman3
1920 Census1920Mentz, Cayuga Co., NY, USA, age 40, minister4
1930 Census1930Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY, USA, age 50, a Methodist clergyman2
1940 Census1940Geneva, Ontario Co., NY, USA, age 60, Methodist Church clergyman5
DeathApr 13, 1960St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, USA
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Cayuga Co., NY, USA
ParentsDparents born in Scotland3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York; Roll: 1631; Enumeration District: 11; page 91, sheet 12A; line 16, dwl 104-309-316.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , DE Witt, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T624_1054; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 50; line 78, dwl 264-286.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Mentz, Cayuga, New York; Roll: T625_1089; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36; line 80, dwl 221-234.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Geneva, Ontario, New York; Roll: T627_2706; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35-32; line 48, dwl 85.

Alfred Thompson Houghton1

M, #57850, b. 20 April 1908, d. 25 March 1981

Family: Elvah French b. 19 Oct 1909, d. 25 Sep 2001

  • Marriage*: Alfred Thompson Houghton married Elvah French on 1931.3

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BirthApr 20, 1908Sterling, Cayuga Co., NY, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census2,3
1930 Census1930Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA, age 21, a hotel clerk2
Marriage19313
Mil. Enlsbetween 1941 and 1946US Marine Corps
DeathMar 25, 1981Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, also Port Charlotte
Charlotte County
Florida, USA3
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Cayuga Co., NY, USA
BiographyServed with the US Marine Corps in the South Pacific in the 1941-46 war.
Graduated BA from Syracuse University.
Receiver his MA from Univ. of Michigan in 1936.
Was Director of Education of the State of New York3
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York; Roll: 1627; Enumeration District: 66; page 246, sheet 7A; line 8, dwl 230-39-128a.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

Robert Samuel Houghton1

M, #57851, b. 22 May 1911, d. 24 November 1991

Family 1: Esther Maria Snell b. c 1911, d. 8 Jun 1936

Family 2: Myrtle Edith Champlain b. 1906, d. 1952

Family 3: Frances W. (?) b. 11 Aug 1913, d. 4 Feb 2000

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BirthMay 22, 1911Pittston, PA, USA, age 9 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census2
MarriageJan 24, 1933
Graduation1935Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA3
SSNNY, USA, 074-05-00092
Mil. DraftOct 16, 1940Camillus, NY, USA, age 29, unemployed
Marriage3
DeathNov 24, 1991Port Charlotte, FL, USA, age 802
ObituaryNov 30, 1991Syracuse, NY, USA, Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, NY) - November 30, 1991
Deceased Name: ROBERT S. HOUGHTON
Former Syracuse resident Robert S. Houghton, 80, died Nov. 24 in Port Charlotte, Fla. Services will be at a later date.

A native of Pittston, Pa., Mr. Houghton lived in Syracuse before moving to Port Charlotte in 1977. He retired after 25 years as a self-employed public accountant. Mr. Houghton was a 1935 graduate of Syracuse University.

Mr. Houghton was a third-degree member of Konosioni Lodge 950, F&AM, and a past monarch of Keder Khan Grotto.

Surviving are his wife, Frances; a niece; and a nephew.

Contributions may be made to Keder Khan Grotto, in care of Raymond Coseo, 207 Highland Drive, North Syracuse 13212.

National Cremation Society has charge of arrangements.

Copyright, 1991, The Herald Company3
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Cayuga Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02858; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 66-215.

Bruce Alfred Houghton1

M, #57852, b. 30 May 1940, d. 5 June 2012

Family: Cheryl A. Carlstrom b. c 1945

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname ProjectY
Corresponded with authorY
BirthMay 30, 1940NY, USA2
Marriagecirca 19652
AddressDec 5, 200112 Appleblossom Lane, Voorheesville, NY, USA, [email protected]1
DeathJun 5, 2012Guilderland Center, Voorheesville, NY, USA3
ObituaryJun 6, 2012Houghton, Bruce
VOORHEESVILLE - Bruce Alfred Houghton, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Guilderland Center. Bruce was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and the Institute of Design and Construction in New York City. He began his career as an architectural designer in New York City and Albany, before accepting the position of superintendent of buildings and grounds for the Bethlehem Central School District, a position he held for 30 years.
Bruce is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Cheryl (Carlstrom) Houghton; his daughter, Kristin Houghton Richard; his son, Ted Houghton; his daughter-in-law Mary Houghton , his sister, Janet Ingraham; and brother-in–law, the Honorable Irad Ingraham; and his beloved grandchildren, Zachary Richard and Fiona Houghton.
Bruce devoted a good portion of his life serving his community. He was a former member of the Slingerlands Fire Department and a former captain with the Slingerlands Rescue Squad. In addition, he was involved with New Scotland Kiwanis, Voorheesville Babe Ruth, Guilderland Pop Warner, and helped to found New Scotland Pop Warner. He was also an active member of the New Scotland Republican Party, the Concerned Citizens of New Scotland, and the Voorheesville Rod and Gun Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be conducted on Friday, June 8 at 3 p.m. from the Voorheesville First United Methodist Church, 68 Maple Ave., Voorheesville, NY 12186. A calling hour will be observed starting at 2 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Voorheesville Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 238, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Published in Albany Times Union from June 6 to June 8, 2012
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Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Chris Bird: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/…

Kristin Lee Houghton1

F, #57853, b. circa 1970

Biography

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Birthcirca 1970NY, USA, age 31 in 20011
Living2001Cohoes, Albany Co., NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.

Theodore Samuel Houghton1

M, #57854, b. circa 1971

Family: Mary (?)

  • Marriage*: Theodore Samuel Houghton married Mary (?)2

Biography

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Birthcirca 1971NY, USA, age 29 in 20011
Marriage2
Living2001Glenmont, NY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Bruce A. Houghton, Dec. 5, 2001.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/…

Charles H. Houghton1

M, #57855

Biography

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Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. B, 60th NY Infantry, a 1st sergeant and 2nd Lieutenant1
ResearchNY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Charles J. Houghton1

M, #57856

Biography

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Mil. EnlsMO, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 26th MO Infantry, a private1
ResearchMO, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Charles W. Houghton1

M, #57857

Biography

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Mil. EnlsPA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. F, 214th PA Infantry, a private1
Duplicate
ResearchPA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Chester Houghton1

M, #57858

Biography

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Mil. EnlsNV, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. D, 1st Battalion Nevada Cavalry,a private1
ResearchNV, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

David Houghton1

M, #57859

Biography

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Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the Union Army, 64th NY Infantry, a private1
ResearchNY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

David M. Houghton1

M, #57860

Biography

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Mil. EnlsMO, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. B, Telegraph Corps, MO Volunteers, a sergeant1
ResearchMO, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Dennis Houghton1

M, #57861, b. circa 1828, d. before 1888

Family: Sarah (?)

Biography

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Birthcirca 1828Ireland, age 35 at draft2
ResearchDE, USA
Mil. Enlsbetween 1861 and 1865DE, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. A, 4th Delaware Infantry, a private1
Mil. Serv.Jul 1, 1863Brandywine Hundred, DE, USA, 4th Reg, Del Volunteers2
Marriage3
PensionInxFeb 5, 1880as invalid
Deathbefore 1888wife is a widow
BurialCathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, USA, Comp. A., 4th DE Inf.
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://interactive.ancestry.com/1666/…
  3. [S1515] Unknown name of person, unknown record type, unknown file number.

Douglas S. Houghton1

M, #57862

Biography

Mil. EnlsNC, USA, in the Confederate Army, Comp. B, 1st NC Infantry, a lieutenant2
A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
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ResearchNC, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , CivilWarData.Com, Civil War Research and Genealogy Database, Nov. 2001.

John Hooton1

M, #57863

Biography

Burialpossibly Tomb 15--Hooten & Watts Family Tomb (13). Evidence indicates the body may have been moved to Mt. Auburn, Cambridge.1
Notablewas a member of the Boston Tea Party1
NotableY
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Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Boston Tea Party Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution; from the 1973 Boston Globe 200th Anniversary
    Boston Tea Party Special Section; and the book, Tea Leaves, published in 1884 in Boston by Francis S. Drake.

Edward Houghton1

M, #57864

Biography

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Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the Union Army, 13th NY Heavy Artillery, a private1
ResearchNY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Edward Houghton1

M, #57865

Biography

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Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. C, 28th NY Infantry, a private; and Unassigned Veteran Reserves Corps.1
ResearchNY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Edward Houghton1

M, #57866

Biography

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Mil. EnlsNJ, USA, in the Union Army, 2nd NJ Cavalry, a private1
ResearchNJ, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Francis Houghton1

M, #57867

Biography

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Mil. EnlsIL, USA, in the Union Army, Comp B, 113 Illinois Infantry, a private1
ResearchIL, USA
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

Frank Houghton1

M, #57868

Biography

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Mil. EnlsNY, USA, in the Union Army, 1st NY Veteran Cavalry, a private1
ResearchNY, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

George Houghton1

M, #57869

Biography

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Milit-BegME, USA, in the Union Army, Unassigned Maine, a private1
ResearchME, USA
Duplicate
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.

George Houghton1

M, #57870

Biography

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Milit-BegPA, USA, in the Union Army, Comp. B, 190th PA Infantry, a private1
ResearchPA, USA
Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Civil War Service Records, Oct. 1, 2001.