Edwin C. Houghton1

M, #76111, b. 1911, d. 1986

Family: Beatrice Gertrude Wirth b. 9 Mar 1917, d. 27 Mar 2004

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Birth1911WA, USA, age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 28 in 1940 census
Occupation1940grocery law salesman
Mil. EnlsAug 26, 1943Snohomish, WA, USA, Name: Edwin C Houghton Birth Year: 1911 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Washington State: Washington County or City: Snohomish Enlistment Date: 26 Aug 1943 Enlistment State: Washington Enlistment City: Seattle Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light A Marital Status: Divorced, without dependents2
Marriage1
Death19861
ResidenceEverett, WA, USA

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Donald Lester Houghton1

M, #76112, b. 19 February 1949, d. 27 December 1996

Family: Nancy Ann (?) b. 1940

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BirthFeb 19, 19491
Mil. Serv.US Navy
Research
Marriage1
DeathDec 27, 19961
BurialCypress Lawn Memorial Park, Everett, WA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.

Duane Charles Houghton1

M, #76113, b. circa 1944

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Birthcirca 19441
Living2004

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

Doug Houghton1

M, #76114

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Birth1
Living2004

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

Bernie Houghton1

M, #76115

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Birth1
Living2004

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

Sue Houghton1

F, #76116

Family: (?) Downie

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Birth
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Living2004

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

(?) Downie

M, #76117

Family: Sue Houghton

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

Betty Houghton1

F, #76118

Family: Gordon Mercier

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Birth
Marriage1
Living2004

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

Gordon Mercier1

M, #76119

Family: Betty Houghton

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Marriage1

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

Heather Downie1

F, #76120

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Birth1

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx'2004-03-31'%257D#-6147374051936799605.

Alma Larson1

F, #76121, b. November 1872, d. before 1920

Family: Robert L. Haughton b. Jun 1864

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BirthNov, 1872Sweden, age 27 in 1900 census; age 37 in 1910 census1
Immigration18832
Marriage1892mar 8 y in 19001
1900 Census1900Manhattan, NY, USA, age 35, watchman2
1910 Census1910Manhattan, New York CO., NY, USA, age 46, butcher driver3
Deathbefore 1920husband widowed
ParentsDparents born in Sweden

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Odette, Apr 5, 2004.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: T623 1100; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 401; line 56, dwl 77.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Manhattan Ward 22, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1047; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 1343; ; FHL microfilm: 1375060; line 41, dwl 308.

Christina R. (?)1

F, #76122, b. circa 1900

Family: Robert William Haughton Jr b. 15 Apr 1893, d. 17 Aug 1950

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Birthcirca 1900NY, USA, age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1924age 31 and 231
1930 Census1930Riverside, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 37, milk co. route salesman3
1940 Census1940River Edge, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 46, aluminum co. catcher2
ParentsDparents born in Germany

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Odette, Apr 5, 2004.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , River Edge, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2313; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 2-303; line 46, dwl 44.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 210; Image: 1024.0; FHL microfilm: 2341050; line 54, dwl 50.

James Brewer1

M, #76123

Family: Alma Elizabeth Haughton b. 10 Jun 1895

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Marriage1
OriginIA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Norman Odette, Apr 5, 2004.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1019; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 1038; line 92, dwl 73.

Sarah Houghton1

F, #76124, b. circa 1835

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Birthcirca 1835NJ, USA, age 45 in 1880 census1
ParentsDparents born in NJ1

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: T9_791; Family History Film: 1254791; Page: 545B; Enumeration District: 147; sheet 18, line 44, dwl 171-186.

Sarah C. Houghton1

F, #76125, b. circa 1835

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Birthcirca 1835NY, USA, age 45 in 1880 census1
1880 Census1880Hanover, Morris Co., NJ, USA, age 45, a housekeeper at State Asylum for Insane, married2

Citations

  1. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hanover, Morris, New Jersey; Roll: T9_793; Family History Film: 1254793; Page: 147B; Enumeration District: 119;.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hanover, Morris, New Jersey; Roll: T9_793; Family History Film: 1254793; Page: 147B; Enumeration District: 119; sheet 53, line 25, State Asylum for Insane.

Hazel Mary Hahn1,2

F, #76126, b. 26 December 1894, d. 19 June 1973

Family: Brigadier General Junius Henry Houghton b. 21 Aug 1892, d. 20 Dec 1980

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BirthDec 26, 1894NY, USA, age 35 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census3,2
MarriageDec 13, 19173,4
1920 Census1920Scott Field, Shiloh Valley, St. Clair Co., IL, USA, age 27, Major, US Army5
1930 Census1930General Supply Depot (Aviation), Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA, USA, age 37, Major in US Army3
1940 Census1940Bossier Parish, LA, USA, age 47, 4 years of college, Colonel, US Army; and a servant6
1950 US Census1950Coral Gables, FL, USA, age 56, married, no occup
DeathJun 19, 1973Dade Co., FL, USA2
Duplicate
ParentsDWilliam and Victoria Hahn 1865 – father born in PA, and a mother born in Canada (English)

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Houghton, granddaughter, Jul 25, 2004.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12608343/person/-220761425
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2028; Sheet: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; page 22, line 1, 1-1.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://books.google.com/books
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Shiloh Valley, St. Clair, Illinois; Roll: T625_405; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 209; line 1, dwl 88-93.
  6. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census ,, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1384; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 8-13; line 35, dwl 305.

Philip William Houghton1

M, #76127, b. circa 1920, d. 9 March 2007

Family: Mary R. (?) b. c 1929

  • Marriage*: Philip William Houghton married Mary R. (?) on circa 1952 mar 55 y.2

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Birthcirca 1920Kelly Field, San Antonio, TX, USA, age 3/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1952mar 55 y2
Mil. Serv.1953CA, USA, He entered the Air Force in 1953 and became a P-51 fighter pilot serving in WW II on Okinawa and occupation of Japan. He was a test pilot based in California.3
Research1953
DeathMar 9, 2007Pueblo, CO, USA2
ObituaryMar 15, 2007St. Louis, MO, USA, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - March 15, 2007
Deceased Name: Houghton, Philip W.
Houghton, Philip W.Philip passed away March 9, 2007 in Pueblo, Colorado. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary, children Donna and Philip Jr. His son, Stephen preceded him in death. He was born in 1919 to Brigadier General J.H. and Hazel Houghton at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. His father was a career military officer in the U.S. Air Force. Phil lived many places. He entered the Air Force in 1953 and became a P-51 fighter pilot serving our country in WW II on Okinawa and occupation of Japan. Leaving the Air Force he accepted the position of Assistant Aerodynamicist at McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri. He maintained Air Force Reserve status until becoming a test pilot, both production and experimental. He accepted the position of Chief Production Test Pilot in 1956. He and Mary raised their family in St. Louis County. As family man, he enjoyed spending time in his workshop, working on cars and exploring the American West, packing up the family for camping trips in the mountains. He instilled in his children a great love of the outdoors. In 1991, he and Mary retired to Pueblo West to be closer to the children, all in Colorado. Active his entire life, Phil enjoyed tennis, golfing, skiing, hiking and bicycling. Most of all, he loved flying. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial of your choice. A memorial for Phil is planned for the future in St. Louis. Inurnment at a later date. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com.2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2028; Sheet: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; page 22, line 1, 1-1.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Houghton, granddaughter, Jul 25, 2004.

Mary Louise Houghton1

F, #76128, b. 2 February 1922, d. 21 March 2012

Family 1: Henry E. Barksdale b. 1912

Family 2: Hugh Craig Castle b. c 1929, d. b 2012

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BirthFeb 2, 1922Corregidor, Philippines, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census1
Residence1940Jackson, MS, USA
Marriage2
Marriage
DeathMar 21, 2012Jackson, MS, USA
ObituaryMar 28, 2012Mary Castle (1922 - 2012)
Mary Louise Castle

Jackson

A celebration of the life of Mary Louise "Weezie" Castle will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 5400 Old Canton Road. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Requiem Eucharist at 3:00 p.m.

Weezie died after a lengthy illness Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in the company of her daughters. She was born February 2, 1922, in Corregidor, Philippines to General Junius and Hazel Houghton. When General Houghton took command of the military airbase at Hawkins Field 72 years ago, Jackson, Mississippi, became her home.

Weezie married Henry E. Barksdale of Jackson and later Hugh Craig Castle. She was actively involved for over 50 years in community service through various organizations such as the Junior League. She avidly supported and promoted the arts with the opera and ballet holding special places in her heart. She will be remembered for her giving nature, her joy of music and dance, and the love she had for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Craig Castle, her brothers Jay, Phil, and Mike Houghton, her sisters Anne Houghton and Martha Lyell, and her grandson Craig Barksdale McIntire.

Weezie is survived by her daughters Mary Louise Barksdale, Melanie Hazel Barksdale Williams, her daughter in spirit Janice Charleston, her grandchildren Joseph Troy McIntire (Betsy), Melanie Louise Holcombe, and Allison Neville Moore, and 9 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Organ Fund of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, or to the Alzheimer's Association .

Published in Clarion Ledger on March 28, 20122

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2028; Sheet: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; page 22, line 1, 1-1.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clarionledger/…

Martha Lucy Houghton1

F, #76129, b. 10 April 1923, d. 29 August 2008

Family: G. Garland Lyell Jr b. 29 Dec 1913, d. 31 Mar 1972

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BirthApr 10, 1923Philippines, age 6 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census1
Marriage2
DeathAug 29, 2008

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2028; Sheet: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; page 22, line 1, 1-1.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15288749/person/241808941

Ann D. Houghton1

F, #76130, b. circa 1926, d. before 2012

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Birthcirca 1926CA, USA, age 4 4/12 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census1
1950 US Census1950Coral Gables, FL, USA, age 56, married, no occup
NoteShe was a dog breeder and she never married2
Deathbefore 2012

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T626_2028; Sheet: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; page 22, line 1, 1-1.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Houghton, granddaughter, Jul 25, 2004.

Elizabeth O'Dell Houghton1

F, #76131, b. 23 August 1956, d. 25 November 2006

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BirthAug 23, 1956Key West Naval Hospital, Key West, FL, USA2
AddressJun 6, 2004
DeathNov 25, 2006Washington, DC, USA3
ObituaryNov 30, 2006Washington, DC, USA, Washington Post, The (DC) - November 30, 2006
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON
ELIZABETH HOUGHTONBorn August 23, 1956, in Key West, FloridaDied November 25, 2006, in Washington DCELIZABETH HOUGHTON, founder and President of Events USA, an events company specializing in larger scale, major corporate, retail, and land development promotions in the Washington Metro area, died of heart failure Saturday in Washington, DC. The company was founded in 1989 and had a wide range of clients, including Mobil Land, Clyde's Restaurant Group, Tyson's Corner, Chevy Chase Center, Bloomingdale's, and Mazza Galleries well Presidential Inaugural Events, US Postal Service Ceremonies and The Small Business Administration Annua and l Conference. Ms. Houghton was also the owner and designer of Miracle of Lights, Northern Virginia's only drive-thru holiday light show and one of the largest of its kind in the country. Hosted by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and located in Bull Run Park, the show ran annually from November 1997 through January 2005.Ms. Houghton was owner of Mountain Lake Lodge Resort in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Lakeland Properties LLC, a land development and holding company with properties in West Virginia including over 55 acres of waterfront (lake and river) and mountain properties in Historic Harpers Ferry.Ms. Houghton began her career as founder and Vice President of Angel Mining Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky. Angel Mining was the first woman-owned coal company to secure a major foreign coal contract, supplying coal to Taiwan. A past member of the Board of Directors and Senior Advisory Council of the Georgetown Business and Professional Association. she was also a board member of the Georgetown Waterfront Arts Commission, the Hospice of DC, Fashion Group International, and past chairman of the Gift of Light, providing Georgetown with lighted holiday decorations. Elizabeth Houghton was an exceptional designer in multiple arenas including interiors, landscapes, lighting and sound. A passionate photographer as well, she was widely recognized for her artistic contributions throughout the metropolitan area. She leaves her mother, Myrna Firestone; her sister, Amy Bonnet; her brother, Russell A. Firestone, III; her grandmother, Olive Bonnet O'Dell, and her aunt Joan O'Dell. Visitation will be at Gawler's Funeral Home, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue, NW on Friday December 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 12 noon on Saturday, December 2nd, 3513 N Street, NW, Washington DC.3
BurialMiddleburg Memorial Cemetery, Middleburg, VA, USA
Contributn

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth O'Dell Houghton, Apr 7, 2004.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Elizabeth Houghton, June 2, 2004.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Dennis Langan Houghton1

M, #76132, b. 19 April 1954

Family: Maryanne L. Small b. c 1956

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BirthApr 19, 1954Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1
MarriageMar 3, 1973Los Angeles Co., CA, USA3
DivorceJun, 1977
Research2009Thousand Oaks, CA
Westlake Village, CA
Scottsdale, AZ
Evergreen, CO

Citations

  1. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 19 Apr 1954; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Kim Kocaya, Apr 7, 2004.
  3. [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.

Deyanne Lynne Houghton1

F, #76133, b. 9 August 1950

Family: Jimmy K. Brock b. c 1943

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BirthAug 9, 1950Los Angeles Co., CA, USA1
MarriageNov 9, 1968Los Angeles Co., CA, USA3
Divorce
Residence2009Santa Maria, CA
Arlington, TX
Grover Beach, CA
Irving, TX
Travelers Rest, SC

Citations

  1. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 9 Aug 1950; Birth County: Los Angeles.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Kim Kocaya, Apr 7, 2004.
  3. [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.

Kimberly A. Brock1

F, #76134, b. circa 1972

Family: Christopher John Kocaya b. c 1971

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Birthcirca 1972
Marriage
Addressbetween Apr 7, 2004 and Oct 28, 2004[email protected]
Residence2009Monrovia, CA, USA
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ResearchKimberly A Kocaya
Chris Kocaya
Thomas J Kocaya
Christophe J Kocaya
Thos J Kocaya
Sharon Lee Kocaya
Jr Thomas j Kocaya
Jennifer Anne Kocaya3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from Kim Kocaya, Apr 7, 2004.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Kim Kocaya, Oct. 28, 2004.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.intelius.com

John S. Houghton1

M, #76135, d. 28 March 2004

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Birth
DeathMar 28, 2004Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, USA1
ObituaryMar 30, 2004Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, USA, John S. Houghton      
Of Buffalo, unexpectedly March 28, 2004, beloved son of John S. Houghton and Judith Graves; brother of Curtis (Peggy) Houghton of St. Paul, MN, Darcy France (Clarence) Boatman, Devry (Curtis) Coughlan of Huntsville, AL, Dana France of Lake Placid, FL, Stephanie Houghton; nephew of Wallace Houghton; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 4-7 PM when Funeral Service will commence. All are invited.
Published in the Buffalo News on 3/30/2004.

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx

John S. Houghton1

M, #76136

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Marriage1

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx

Judith Graves1

F, #76137

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Marriage1

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx

Curtis Houghton1

M, #76138

Family: Peggy (?)

  • Marriage*: Curtis Houghton married Peggy (?)

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ResidenceSt. Paul, MN, USA

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx

Peggy (?)

F, #76139

Family: Curtis Houghton

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(?) Houghton

M, #76140

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/viewbody.aspx