Carl G. Houghton1

M, #76621, b. 26 December 1925, d. 17 June 2011

Family: Patricia Malloy b. c 1932, d. 11 Mar 2017

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BirthDec 26, 1925Walpole, NH, USA, age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census1,3
ResidenceGreenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA
Mil. EnlsFeb 14, 1944Fort Devens, MA, USA, WWII U.S. Army Air Force veteran in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre, serving in New Guinea and the South Pacific.
Name: Carl G Houghton Birth Year: 1925 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New Hampshire State: Massachusetts County or City: Franklin Enlistment Date: 14 Feb 1944 Enlistment State: Massachusetts Enlistment City: Fort Devens Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status) Source: Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Student Codes 0x, 2x, 4x and 6x as pertain to students will be converted, for machine records purposes, to the code number 992. Marital Status: Single, without dependents1
1950 US Census1950YMCA, Boise, ID, USA, age 24, single, no occup. listed
Marriage1957Holy Trinity Church, Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA3
DeathJun 17, 2011Spofford, NH, USA3
ObituaryJun 18, 2011Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA, Recorder, The (Greenfield, MA) - June 18, 2011
Deceased Name: Carl G. Houghton
*6/18/2011

SPOFFORD, N.H. -- Carl G. "Monk" Houghton, 85, of Spofford died Friday (6-17-11) after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Walpole, N.H., on Dec. 26, 1925. He was the son of Carl L. and Melena (Podwin) Houghton. Carl grew up in Greenfield, Mass., and was a graduate of Greenfield High School.

He was a WWII U.S. Army Air Force veteran in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre, serving in New Guinea and the South Pacific.

Carl received an Associate's Degree from Boise State College in Boise, Idaho, in 1950. He was a member of the ski jumping team and jumped competitively at the college level.

As a ski jumper, Carl was a proud member of the Edelweiss Ski Club in Greenfield. Carl competed on ski jumping hills around New England and New York State. His favorite jumps were in Bingville (East Greenfield) and Harris Hill in Brattleboro, Vt. Carl also had a passion for downhill skiing that he passed on to family and friends alike. Carl also enjoyed golf and was the Simsbury (Conn.) Senior Champion in 1981 and 1982.

He was in sales for the Markem Corp. in Keene, N.H., for 15 years and American Laundry Machinery of Cincinnati, Ohio, for 25 years. During these years, Carl lived in New Hampshire, Ohio, Michigan, New York State, Pennsylvania and Connecticut before returning to the area.

Carl married Patricia Malloy in 1957 in Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield.

Besides leaving his wife of 54 years, Carl also leaves a son, Craig and his wife Beth of Mt. Alto, Pa; a daughter, Connie Van de Graaf and her husband Peter of North Andover; a son, Dan of Boston, Mass., and a son, David of Northampton, Mass. Carl also leaves five grandchildren and three sisters, Anna Farrell, Lorraine O'Neil and Cecile Houghton, all of Greenfield.

Services will be private and burial will be in South Cemetery in Leyden, Mass. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Houghton's memory to the Monadnock Conservancy, P.O. Box 337, Keene, NH 03431 or www.monadnockconservancy.org.3
BurialSouth Cemetery, Leyden, MA, USA

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 24; line 5, dwl 408-756.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/…

Anna Christine Houghton1

F, #76622, b. 14 January 1927, d. 29 December 2016

Family: William H. Farrell b. 7 Jun 1923, d. 27 Mar 1999

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BirthJan 14, 1927Greenfield, MA, USA, age 3 3/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census2
MarriageOct 2, 19481
Living2011Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA, USA3
DeathDec 29, 2016Greenfield, MA, USA
ObituaryGREENFIELD, MA - Anna Christine (Houghton) Farrell, of Turners Falls, MA died on December 29, 2016 at the Buckley HealthCare Center in Greenfield, MA.
Born in Greenfield, MA on Jan. 14, 1927, she was the daughter of Carl L. and Melina E. (Podwin) Houghton. During her early childhood, her family lived in Bethel, VT where her father was employed rebuilding bridges after the Flood of 1927 and later working for the State of Vermont to combat a Gypsy Moth outbreak. The family returned to Greenfield where Anna went to the North Parish Elementary School and later graduated from Greenfield High School. After graduation, she worked as a salesperson at Wilson's Department store in Greenfield and later as a telephone operator at the Greenfield Telephone Company. She married William (Bill) H. Farrell on October 2, 1948 and soon thereafter she and her husband founded Farrell's Auto School, providing driver's training for thousands of Franklin County residents for several decades. In 1961 she became a member of Blessed Sacrament Church.
She was a devoted wife, mother of four children, was actively involved in many community activities and was a passionate Red Sox follower. Her hobbies included gardening and needlepoint. She was predeceased by her husband William H. Farrell in 1999, her daughter Jennifer Louise Maher in 2007 and her brother Carl. L. Houghton of Spofford, NH in 2011. She leaves a son, William L. Farrell and his wife Shelly of Charlemont, MA; a daughter, Beverly Sanders and her husband Chris of Carmel, CA; a son Brian T. Farrell and his wife Gina of Feeding Hills, MA; two sisters, Lorraine O'Neil of Greenfield and Cecile Houghton of Pleasant Hills, IA. Anna also leaves seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. with a reading at 2:30 p.m. on December 31, 2016 at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal St. in Greenfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 924-3434 http://www.perkins.org
Published in The Recorder on Dec. 30, 20164

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 24; line 5, dwl 408-756.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries/doc/obit/…
  4. [S7] Baptismal Certificate, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/recorder/obituary.aspx

Walter Houghton1

M, #76623, b. circa 1883

Family: Annie E. (?) b. c 1882

  • Marriage*: Walter Houghton married Annie E. (?) on circa 1899 he 17, she 18.1

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Birthcirca 1883England, age 47 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1899he 17, she 181
Immigration1922
1930 Census1930Orange, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 47, print decorator1

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 31; line 32, dwl 17-242-330.

Annie E. (?)1

F, #76624, b. circa 1882

Family: Walter Houghton b. c 1883

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Birthcirca 1882England, age 48 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1899he 17, she 181
Immigration1922

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 31; line 32, dwl 17-242-330.

George A. Witherell1

M, #76625, b. circa 1877

Family: Florence L. Houghton b. Oct 1883

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Birthcirca 1877NY, USA, age 53 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1905he 28, she 231
1930 Census1930Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, USA, age 74, a farmer1

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: T626_904; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 38; line 22, dwl 64-65.

Lisa Ann Skoczylas1

F, #76626, b. 18 November 1962

Family: John Charles Houghton b. 1963

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BirthNov 18, 19621
Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from John Charles Houghton, May 23, 2004.

Joshua Charles Houghton1

M, #76627, b. 23 September 1988

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BirthSep 23, 19881

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Kerry Annmarie Houghton1

F, #76628, b. 20 July 1992

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BirthJul 20, 19921

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Jacob Christopher Houghton1

M, #76629, b. 28 May 1998

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BirthMay 28, 19981

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Kimberly Rhea Head1

F, #76630, b. 9 May 1978

Family: Ryan Laverne Houghton b. 6 Jun 1975

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BirthMay 9, 1978Henderson, KY, USA
MarriageLynnville, IN, USA1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Kimberly R. Head Houghton, May 23, 2004.

Brittany Rhea Houghton1

F, #76631, b. 22 February 2000

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BirthFeb 22, 2000KY, USA1

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Kaitlyn Marie Houghton1

F, #76632, b. 23 August 2001

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BirthAug 23, 2001IN, USA1

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Christopher Ryan Houghton1

M, #76633, b. 2 January 2004

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BirthJan 2, 2004IN, USA1

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John Graham Houghton1,2

M, #76634, b. 22 September 1943, d. 10 May 2004

Family: Sandra Ann Miller b. c 1948

  • Marriage*: John Graham Houghton married Sandra Ann Miller on Jul 10, 1964 40 years in 2004.1

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BirthSep 22, 1943Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA, USA1,2
Mil. Enls1962Branch 1:      NAVY
Enlistment Date 1:      6 Aug 1962
Release Date 1:      20 May 1967
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MarriageJul 10, 196440 years in 20041
DeathMay 10, 20041
ObituaryMay 14, 2004Lompoc, CA, USA, Obituaries 5/14/04
John Graham Houghton

Services for John Graham Houghton, 60, of Santa Clarita, Calif., will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Faith Community Church. A reception will follow. He died on May 10, 2004, in Santa Clarita.

John was born on Sept. 22, 1943, in Berkeley, Calif. He was involved in the Faith Community Church, enjoyed reading and spending time with his granddaughters.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sandy Houghton, of Santa Clarita; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jason Hartung; granddaughters, Megan and Cara Hartung; beloved uncle and aunt Norman and Frances Arrowsmith, and sister, Laurie Babicki and family.

John was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather and very much enjoyed his family and friends. We are so thankful to know he is at home with the Lord.

Arrangements provided by Eternal Valley Memorial Park.1
RelativeFrances Arrowsmith is his aunt
ResidenceSanta Clarita, CA
Klamath Falls, OR
Santa Barbara, CA
Lompoc, CA

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 22 Sep 1943; Birth County: Alameda.

Sandra Ann Miller1

F, #76635, b. circa 1948

Family: John Graham Houghton b. 22 Sep 1943, d. 10 May 2004

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Birthcirca 1948Norfolk, VA, USA
MarriageJul 10, 196440 years in 20042
ParentsDJoshua Miller and Mary McAllister
Living2008

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.intelius.com
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.

Mary Houghton1

F, #76636

Family: Jason Hartung

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Marriage1

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.

Jason Hartung1

M, #76637

Family: Mary Houghton

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Marriage1

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.

Megan Hartung1

F, #76638

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Birth1

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.

Cara Hartung1

F, #76639

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Birth1

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.

Lucinda Jane Houghton1

F, #76640, b. 15 August 1949

Family: (?) Babicki

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BirthAug 15, 1949Santa Clara Co., CA, USA1
Marriage2

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  1. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 15 Aug 1949; Birth County: Santa Clara.
  2. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.

(?) Babicki1

M, #76641

Family: Lucinda Jane Houghton b. 15 Aug 1949

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Birth1
Marriage1

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lompoc Record, May 14, 2004.

Josephine E. Griffin1

F, #76642, b. 30 October 1923, d. 13 May 2004

Family: Irving Charles Houghton b. 1 Oct 1921, d. 18 Dec 1986

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BirthOct 30, 1923Great Valley, NY, USA1
Marriage1
DeathMay 13, 2004Olean General Hospital, Great Valley, NY, USA1
ObituaryMay 14, 2004Salamanca, NY, USA, Josephine E. Houghton
     May 14, 2004

GREAT VALLEY — Josephine E. Houghton, 80, of Route 219, died Thursday (May 13, 2004) at the Olean General Hospital.
She was born Oct. 30, 1923 in Great Valley, the daughter of the late Harvey A. and Lydia R. (Miller) Griffin.
Mrs. Houghton was married to Irving L. Houghton, who predeceased her on Dec. 18, 1986.
She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm on Sugartown Road for many years.
Later she worked at the Burrell Cutlery in Ellicottville for 19 years.
Mrs. Houghton loved to crochet, cook and collect bells.
She is survived by three sons, Charles (Donna) Houghton of California, Md., Wayne and Bruce Houghton, both of Great Valley.
Also surviving is a daughter, Wilma Chapman of Great Valley; three grandchildren, Chief Petty Officer Dale Chapman US Navy, Capt. Douglas Chapman US Army and Amy Chester and three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Elton, Richard and Robert Griffin and three sisters, Lorraine Foster, Beatrice Currier and Marion Briggs.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the O’Rourke Funeral Home, 411 Rock City St. in Little Valley.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Hamilton, officiating.
Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Ellicottville-Great Valley Ambulance Service or the Alzheimer’s Association.


©Salamanca Press 20041
BurialAllegany Cemetery, NY, USA
ParentsDHarvey A. Griffin and Lydia R. Miller1

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Salamanca Press, May 16, 2004.

Robin Houghton1

F, #76643, b. 30 June 1967

Family: Mark Craig

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BirthJun 30, 1967IN, USA1,2
Marriage
ResearchMarriages to Kenneth Jolly and Brian Smith2

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Beverly Jewell Houghton, May 23, 2004.
  2. [S1546] FTDNA, online www.FamilyTreeDNA.com, Randy E. Houghton Family Tree.

Rhonda D. Houghton1

F, #76644, b. 26 January 1978

Family 1: (?) Miller

  • Marriage*: Rhonda D. Houghton married (?) Miller.

Family 2: Brandon C. Ward

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BirthJan 26, 1978IN, USA1
Marriage
MarriageJul 25, 1998Lynnville, IN, USA

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Beverly Jewell Houghton, May 23, 2004.
  2. [S1546] FTDNA, online www.FamilyTreeDNA.com, Randy E. Houghton Family Tree.

Kathi Houghton1

F, #76645

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BirthIN, USA1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Beverly Jewell Houghton, May 23, 2004.

Sophia Manning1

F, #76646, b. 1791, d. 1837

Family: Josiah Ball b. 1787, d. 1867

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Birth1791Holden, MA, USA1
Marriage1
Death18371
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Kenneth Hugh Newton, May 23, 2004.

Josiah Ball1

M, #76647, b. 1787, d. 1867

Family: Sophia Manning b. 1791, d. 1837

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Birth1787Holden, MA, USA1
Marriage1
Death18671

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Kenneth Hugh Newton, May 23, 2004.

Harriett Wheelock Ball1

F, #76648, b. 1820, d. 1875

Family: Levi F. Smith b. 1818, d. 1904

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Birth1820Holden, MA, USA1
Marriage1
Death18751

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Kenneth Hugh Newton, May 23, 2004.

Levi F. Smith1

M, #76649, b. 1818, d. 1904

Family: Harriett Wheelock Ball b. 1820, d. 1875

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Birth18181
Marriage1
Death19041

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Kenneth Hugh Newton, May 23, 2004.

Alletta Janette Smith1

F, #76650, b. 1842, d. 1929

Family: Sylvanus Smith Newton b. 1835, d. 1891

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Birth1842Holden, MA, USA1
Marriage1
Death19291

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Kenneth Hugh Newton, May 23, 2004.