Laurence James Houghton Jr1,2

M, #59491, b. 21 March 1938, d. 16 October 1993

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BirthMar 21, 1938San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 2 in 1940 census1,2
SSN550-50-0121
DeathOct 16, 1993San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 551

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 21 Mar 1938; Birth County: San Francisco.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: T627_315; Page: 64B; Enumeration District: 38-436; line 56, dwl 21.

Bernice A. Gogert1,2

F, #59492, b. circa 1918

Family: Laurence James Houghton b. 1 Jul 1914, d. 21 May 1975

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Birthcirca 1918NJ, USA, age 22 in 1940 census2
Marriage
1940 Census1940San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 25, wholesale magazines warehouseman2

Citations

  1. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 21 Mar 1938; Birth County: San Francisco.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: T627_315; Page: 64B; Enumeration District: 38-436; line 56, dwl 21.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lawrence Horton

M, #59493, b. 27 January 1906, d. 29 October 1988

Family: Gladys Moore b. 20 Mar 1911, d. 17 Nov 1993

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BirthJan 27, 1906OK, USA1
SSN447-07-1845
MarriageOK, USA
Residence1929Oaklahoma City, OK, USA
1930 Census1930Oaklahoma City, OK, USA, age 23, "negro", hostler laborer
1940 Census1940Oaklahoma City, CA, USA, age 30, private homes, odd jobs
1950 US Census1950San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 40, building construction laborer
DeathOct 29, 1988San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 821
ParentsSparents born in MS

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lawson Smith Houghton1

M, #59494, b. 18 April 1908, d. 8 October 1991

Family: Virginia Richardson b. 29 Oct 1916, d. 20 Aug 1998

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BirthApr 18, 1908RI, USA, age 2 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1940 census1,3
City Dirct1931New York, New York Co., NY, USA4
1940 Census1940New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 31, single, carpet salesman5
Milit-BegJan 9, 19431LT, US ARMY Air Corps6
SSNNY, USA, 066-07-4011
Milit-EndNov 14, 19456
Occupation1946Film O.S.S., Trainee (uncredited)
1950 US Census1950Los Angeles, CA, USA, age 41, proprietor, distributive ? products
Marriage
Residence1991Laguna Niguel, CA, USA7
DeathOct 8, 1991Orange Co., CA, USA, age 831,3
ObituaryOct 11, 1991Santa Ana, CA, USA, Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) - October 11, 1991 Lawson Smith Houghton, 83, of Laguna Niguel died Tuesday. Memorial services at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Faith Community Episcopal Church of Laguna Niguel.Survived by his wife, Virginia; son, Robert, of Norco; and two grandchildren. Copyright (c) 1991 The Orange County Register7
BurialNov 26, 1991Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Section 30a Site 1398,6

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Ward 2, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1437; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 40; line 72, dwl 11-39-115.
  3. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.
  4. [S1159] Unknown compiler, Manhattan and Bronx Residential Directory 1931, p. 463.
  5. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, New York, New York; Roll: T627_2637; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 31-585; line 23.
  6. [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.
  7. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  8. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , www.findagrave.com, Jul 2003.

Bertha L. Smith1,2

F, #59495, b. circa 1881

Family: George Edward Houghton b. 12 Oct 1872

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Birthcirca 1881Canada, age 29 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 69 in 1940 census2
Immigration19003
Marriagecirca 1903age 30 and 222
1940 Census1940Newport, Newport Co., RI, USA, age 68, none4
ParentsDparents born in Canada2

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport, Newport Co., Rhode Island; Roll: 2169; Enumeration District: 15; Page 148, Sheet: 8A; line 14, dwl 21-164-205.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Ward 2, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll T625_1670; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 46; line 96, dwl 21-223-291.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: T627_3760; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 3-33.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Ward 2, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1437; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 40; line 72, dwl 11-39-115.

Laura Isabelle Vogt

F, #59496, d. 25 July 1919

Family: Lee Roy Houghton b. 4 Jul 1888, d. 1955

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Marriagecirca 1908
DeathJul 25, 1919Davenport, IA, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lelia M. Franklin1

F, #59497, b. 2 January 1901, d. 27 April 1994

Family: Albert E. Houghton b. 1 May 1901, d. 4 Oct 1984

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BirthJan 2, 1901NY, USA, age 27 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census2,1
1930 Census1930Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 29, a business school teacher2
1940 Census1940Gloversville, Fulton Co., NY, USA, age 40, business school, proprietor principal3
SSN131-18-7568
DeathApr 27, 1994San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 931

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 71; page 17, sheet 4A; line 27, dwl 7-66-103.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Gloversville, Fulton, New York; Roll: T627_2536; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 18-23; line 45, dwl 12.

(?) Cole1

F, #59498

Family: (?) Franklin

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Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lena Houghton1

F, #59499, b. 29 March 1893, d. 29 September 1967

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BirthMar 29, 1893CA, USA1
SSN571-28-6060
DeathSep 29, 1967Santa Cruz Co., CA, USA, age 741

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

(?) Parrish1

F, #59500

Family:

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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Leona Maude Fike1

F, #59501, b. 28 September 1905, d. 15 March 1981

Family: James Arthur Houghton b. 2 Aug 1906, d. 15 May 1985

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BirthSep 28, 1905KS, USA1
SSN443-14-9137
MarriageApr 6, 1974Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
DeathMar 15, 1981Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 751
ParentsDFike and Hawkins

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.

Selina Nygard1,2

F, #59502, b. 25 July 1894, d. 7 January 1960

Family: James W. Houghton b. c 1893, d. 1935

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BirthJul 25, 1894MI, USA, age 26 in 1921 census; age 44, MN, in 1940 census1
Marriage
Immigration1913
1921 Canadian Censu1921Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, age 28, city policeman; and sister in law Jacobine Nygard, 37, Norway3
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 44, widow, none4
DeathJan 7, 1960Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 651
BurialForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Plot: Acacia, Map 1, Lot 1117, Space 4
ParentsDboth parents born in Norway

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Janet Jones, Sep. 18, 2010.
  3. [S1507] Ancestry.com, 1921 Canadian Census, RG 31; Folder Number: 32; Census Place: Winnipeg (City), Winnipeg South, Manitoba; Page Number: 20.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_421; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 60-1115; line 15, dwl 617.

Roy William Houghton

M, #59503, b. 9 September 1915, d. 29 May 1965

Family: Sigrid Elizabeth Nave b. 25 Mar 1915

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BirthSep 9, 1915Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, age 5 in 1921 census1
MarriageMay 13, 1937Beverley Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
NaturalizationNov 16, 1939Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 24, private house gardener2
ImmigrationFeb 23, 1943Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA
SSN555-26-2609
Last Loc1965Lake Forest, Orange Co., CA, USA
DeathMay 29, 1965Lake Forest, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 491
BurialForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_392; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 60-944A; line 15, dwl 113.

Lester E. Houghton1,2

M, #59504, b. 9 July 1912, d. 22 January 1981

Family 1: Irene (?) b. c 1908

  • Marriage*: Lester E. Houghton married Irene (?)

Family 2: Cora D. Neel b. 24 Jan 1920, d. 5 May 2005

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BirthJul 9, 1912KS, USA, age 4 5/12 in 1920 census1
Mil. Enlsbetween 1930 and 1953Branch 1:      NAVY; Enlistment Date 1:      23 Sep 1930; Release Date 1:      13 Apr 1953
Marriage
Residence1935San Francisco, CA, USA
1950 US Census1950San Diego, CA, USA, age 37, Armed Forces
SSNbefore 1951CA, USA, 566-16-8768
MarriageApr 12, 1980Orange Co., CA, USA2
DeathJan 22, 1981Perris, Riverside Co., CA, USA, age 681

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1369] California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, online Ancestry. Com, State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Cherokee Co., KS, Reel 47, Film 850, Vol. 10, E.D. 40, S. 6, Ln. 60.

Lila Mildred Lowe1

F, #59505, b. 20 July 1898, d. 29 September 1995

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BirthJul 20, 1898Canada1
SSN548-50-4075
DeathSep 29, 1995San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 971
ParentsDLowe and Warren

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lillian Elta Huss1

F, #59506, b. 9 June 1897, d. 24 November 1984

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BirthJun 9, 1897IA, USA1
SSN562-03-9453
DeathNov 24, 1984Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 871
BurialForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, Plot: Sunrise Slope, Map 1, Lot 1577, Space 2
ParentsDHuss and Ford

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Linna Virginia Robbins1

F, #59507, b. 14 April 1917, d. 21 July 1989

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BirthApr 14, 1917KS, USA1
MarriageDelbert Rawlings
SSN512-18-4245
DeathJul 21, 1989Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 721
ParentsDHarry Robbins and FlorenceBright

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lita Murrieta1

F, #59508, b. 26 January 1886, d. 20 May 1949

Family: Sherman Otis Houghton Jr b. 16 May 1865, d. 1 Oct 1930

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BirthJan 26, 1886CA, USA, age 44 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census1
MarriageJan 11, 1920Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 54 and 34 at 1st marriage
1930 Census1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 64, truck farmer; and father in law Juan Murrieta, 84, Spain2
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 54, widow, retail stationary store keeper3
Living1942Van Nuys, CA, USA
DeathMay 20, 1949Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 631
ObituaryMay 21, 1949Mrs. Llta Murrieta Houghton, 63. of 5719 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, died yesterday at her home after a prolonged illness. She was the daughter of the late Juan Murieta, San Diego County pioneer and former Los Angeles County Sheriff. Her late husband. Sherman Otis Houghton, was a pioneer San Fernando Valley rancher. Mrs. Houghton was born in Temecula, San Diego County. She leaves one son, John Murrieta, Sherman Oaks; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Ann Newkirk and Miss Patricia Houghton, both of Van Nuys; and a brother. Henry L. Murrieta, La Habra.
ParentsDJuan Murrieta and Golsh; father born in Spain, mother in Vienna, Austria;
Juan Murietta, Califomiia pioneer, whose 57,000 acre ranch extended from Lake Elsinore to Temecula. Murietta Hot Springs was named for him.4

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 56A; Enumeration District: 0629; FHL microfilm: 2339894.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_375; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 60-33; line 17, dwl 5915.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 159; Page: 56A; Enumeration District: 629; line 12, dwl 1915-78-81.
  5. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 7 Oct 1921; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  6. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 1 Feb 1924; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  7. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 9 Aug 1927; Birth County: Los Angeles.

Lois Matilda Hart1

F, #59509, b. 16 October 1913, d. 8 December 1988

Family: Garold Earl Houghton b. 19 May 1913, d. 11 Apr 1995

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BirthOct 16, 1913ND, USA, age 26 in 1940 census1
Marriage2
1940 Census1940Ward, Chatham Co., MT, USA, age 26, lunch counter cook2
1950 US Census1950El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA, age 36, oil refinery welder
SSNbefore 1951MT, USA, 516-03-9053
DeathDec 8, 1988Sonoma, Sonoma Co., CA, USA, age 751
ParentsDHart and Barchus

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ward, Ravalli, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02227; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 41-5.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 21 Mar 1942; Birth County: San Joaquin.

Lois Maurine (?)1,2

F, #59510, b. 19 January 1907, d. 27 April 1988

Family: Carl Houghton b. 4 Aug 1894, d. 27 Jun 1966

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BirthJan 19, 1907MO, USA, age 33 in 1940 census1
Marriage
1940 Census1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 45, tool factory, tool-dye maker2
SSN430-18-5502
1950 US Census1950Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 52, plastic mold shop half owner
DeathApr 27, 1988Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 811
ObituaryMay 5, 1988Daily News of Los Angeles (CA) - May 5, 1988
Deceased Name: Houghton, Lois M.
Houghton, Lois M., 81, of Burbank, retired Avon Cosmetics Co. saleswoman. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the Little Country Chapel, Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood. Burial will follow. Pierce Brothers Valhalla Mortuary, North Hollywood.

Copyright (c) 1988 Daily News of Los Angeles

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1227] 1860 U.S. Federal Census , Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_417; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 60-372; line 79, dwl 2630 1/4.

Lori Ann Houghton1

F, #59511, b. 29 March 1962, d. 2 April 1986

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BirthMar 29, 1962NH, USA1
SSN569-53-6578
DeathApr 2, 1986Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 241
Burialcremated

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

(?) Lyle1

F, #59512

Family:

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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lorraine Houghton1

F, #59513, b. 6 November 1927, d. 24 May 1976

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BirthNov 6, 1927NY, USA1
SSNNY, USA, 053-22-70192
Last Loc1976Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA2
DeathMay 24, 1976Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 481

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1042] Social Security Death Index, Houghton Surname, Social Security Death Index, Dec. 2001.

Lou E. Taylor1

F, #59514, b. 3 September 1863, d. 19 September 1947

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BirthSep 3, 1863IA, USA1
DeathSep 19, 1947Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1
ParentsDTaylor and Fitch
Duplicate

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Louise E.. Lower1,2

F, #59515, b. 18 July 1893, d. 7 May 1949

Family: Samuel Locke Houghton b. 20 Dec 1890

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BirthJul 18, 1893KS, USA, age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census3,2
1930 Census1930Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, USA, age 39, mining engineer3
DeathMay 7, 1949Los Angeles Co., CA, USA, age 551
ParentsDLower and McConnell; father born in IL, mother born in OH

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8971091/person/599859886
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona; Roll: 61; Enumeration District: 38; Page 23, Sheet: 22A; line 26, dwl 1402-70-72.

Louise M. Houghton1

F, #59516, b. 2 August 1901, d. 8 March 1971

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BirthAug 2, 1901CA, USA1
SSN559-24-5592
1930 Census1930Lemoore, Kings Co., CA, USA, age 352
DeathMar 8, 1971San Mateo Co., CA, USA, age 701

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lemoore, Kings Co., California; Roll: 122; Enumeration District: 10; page 250, sheet 2A, line 34, dwl 39-39.

Louise Ratcliffe1

F, #59517, b. 12 September 1895, d. 2 March 1985

Family: Earle Houghton b. 26 Apr 1891, d. 17 Apr 1969

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BirthSep 12, 1895WA, USA, age 34 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1
MarriageApr 29, 1920age 28 and 24
1930 Census1930Porterville, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 37, a ranch manager2
Residence1935Porterville, Tulare Co., CA, USA
1940 Census1940Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 47, 4 years of college, olive cannery manager3
1950 US Census1950Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 58, olive plant managerial
DeathMar 2, 1985Lindsay, Tulare Co., CA, USA, age 891
ParentsDRatcliffe b WV, and Bressler, b. IL1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Porterville, Tulare Co., California; Roll: T626_225; Enumeration District: 43; page 213, sheet 7A, line 19, dwl 909-153-156.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_358; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 54-35; line 33, dwl 175.
  4. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 6 Feb 1921; Birth County: Tulare.
  5. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 17 Apr 1923; Birth County: Tulare.
  6. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 27 Dec 1925; Birth County: Tulare.

Louise Woodbury Houghton1

F, #59518, b. 4 July 1898, d. 2 September 1958

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BirthJul 4, 1898MA, USA1
DeathSep 2, 1958San Bernardino Co., CA, USA, age 601

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

(?) Bullard1

F, #59519

Family:

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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Lowell Norman Houghton1,2

M, #59520, b. 14 January 1921, d. 9 November 1995

Family 1: Vivian L. Pope b. 7 Jul 1923, d. 19 Dec 2003

Family 2: Oretha (?)

  • Marriage*: Lowell Norman Houghton married Oretha (?) on circa 1977.5

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BirthJan 14, 1921Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 6 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census1,2
1930 Census1930Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 9, nephew of Rev. James Gray, 50, Scotland, and Elizabeth Gray, 51, Canada3
Mil. EnlsFeb 12, 1943Santa Ana, CA, USA, Name: Lowell N Houghton Birth Year: 1921 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: California State: California County or City: Sacramento Enlistment Date: 12 Feb 1943 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Santa Ana Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Aviation Cadet Grade Code: Aviation Cadet Education: 1 year of college Marital Status: Single, without dependents

enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces before World War II began, serving as an aviator on a bomber crew in the Pacific for the duration.4
ResearchFeb 12, 1943
SSN558-14-4856
MarriageJul 26, 1947Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sacramento Co., CA, USA
1950 US Census1950Center, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 29, automobile salesman
Marriagecirca 19775
DeathNov 9, 1995Fresno Co., CA, USA, age 741
ObituaryNov 17, 1995San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, San Jose Mercury News (CA) - November 17, 1995
Deceased Name: LOWELL N. HOUGHTON, 74, FOUNDER OF OLDSMOBILE CAR DEALERSHIP IN S.J.
Friends and family today will celebrate the life of Lowell Norman Houghton, founder and owner of Merry Oldsmobile in San Jose for 20 years.

Mr. Houghton suffered a heart attack at his Fresno home Nov. 9 and died en route to a hospital. He was 74 and had moved from San Jose only three months ago.

Mr. Houghton was one of the last to open a Big Three automobile dealership in downtown San Jose and one of the last to leave. His agency on South Market Street, established in 1971, moved to the auto row on Capitol Expressway in 1985.

It was a matter of high economics, he said in the late '80s. ''Today I think it's safe to say it costs a minimum of $2 million in capital to get in.''

In 1953, Mr. Houghton had financed a Buick dealership in Davis - his first - with a $2,500 bank loan on his house.

It cost him $3,000 a month in 1988 just to train and update his 63 employees, he said.

Mr. Houghton started selling cars in his native Sacramento when he was still in high school. He continued that vocation while attending community college for two years and then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces before World War II began, serving as an aviator on a bomber crew in the Pacific for the duration.

After the war, Mr. Houghton worked for Sacramento auto dealer Glen Phillips before forming a partnership with Phillips and establishing Merry Olds. Mr. Houghton bought out Phillips in 1973 shortly before Phillips' death.

Mr. Houghton and his second wife, Oretha, were married for 18 years.

After selling the dealership in 1991, the couple formed a mortgage and real estate company, Houghton Financial, said Mrs. Houghton's son-in-law, Paul Gilbreath.

The Houghtons had lived in Almaden Valley and in Palm Springs, and Lowell Houghton belonged to several golf clubs, including San Joaquin, Pasatiempo and Almaden country clubs.

Born: Jan. 14, 1921, Sacramento, Calif.

(box) Died: Nov. 9, 1995, Fresno, Calif.

(box) Survived by: Wife, Oretha Houghton of Fresno; daughters, Gayl Staffler of Morgan Hill, Geri Koenig of Fremont; son, Terry of San Jose; stepsons, Michael, Brian and Dale Dunham of San Jose; stepdaughter, Rhonda Gilbreath of San Jose; 18 grandchildren, one great-grandson.

(box) Services: Celebration of life at 2 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home, Chapel of the Oaks, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose.

(box) Memorial: Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, Calif. 95113.

PHOTO: [Lowell N. Houghton]

Copyright (c) 1995 San Jose Mercury News5

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