Lillian (?)1

F, #78901, b. circa 1892

Family: Joseph Valentine Houghton b. 14 Feb 1886

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Birthcirca 1892CT, USA, age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1916age 30 and 241
1920 Census1920Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY, USA, age 34, bank bookkeeper2
1940 Census1940New York, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 54, statistical office3
ParentsDfather born in Chicago IL, mother born in CT1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens Co., New York; Roll: 1592; Enumeration District: 835, sheet 2B; line 60, dwl 16.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Olean Ward 6, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T625_1088; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 81; line 2, dwl 1121-114-132.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2737; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 41-906B; line 18, dwl 4216.

Joseph A. Houghton1,2

M, #78902, b. 1917

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Birth1917NY, USA, age 2 6/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census1
Mil. EnlsJan 31, 1944Fort Dix, NJ, USA, Name: Joseph A Houghton Birth Year: 1917 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Queens Enlistment Date: 31 Jan 1944 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Fort Dix Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Installer-Repairman, Telephone And Telegraph or Chief, Clerk or Railway Shop Dispatcher or Manager, Production or Entertainment Director Marital Status: Married2
ResearchJan 31, 1944

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens Co., New York; Roll: 1592; Enumeration District: 835, sheet 2B; line 60, dwl 16.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Alfred Stanley Houghton1,2

M, #78903, b. circa 1925

Family:

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Birthcirca 1925FL, USA, age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census3
Research1944
Mil. EnlsJan 31, 1944Fort Dix, NJ, USA, Name: Alfred S Houghton Birth Year: 1925 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Florida State: New York County or City: Queens Enlistment Date: 31 Jan 1944 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Fort Dix 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: 3 years of high school Civil Occupation: Gunsmith* (Armorer), Diesel Mechanic (Automobile mechanic, Diesel engine), Camera Repairman (still camera), Instrument Repairman, Nonelectrical (Instrument maker), Utility Repairman (Mechanic, general), Equipment Maintenance Man, Motion Picture equipment Marital Status: Single, without dependents2

Citations

  1. [S1392] Intelius, online http://www.intelius.com/
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens Co., New York; Roll: 1592; Enumeration District: 835, sheet 2B; line 60, dwl 16.

Edith G. Houghton1

F, #78904, b. 3 June 1886, d. January 1979

Family: Gouverneur Halstead Nixon b. Aug 1881, d. 26 Jul 1944

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BirthJun 3, 1886NY, USA, Dec 1888, age 11 in 1900 census; age 21 in 1910 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1918age 37 and 281
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 49, a chemist and president of a chemical lab, D.D. Williamson1
1940 Census1940age 49, president, chemical co.2
Residence1950Flushing, Queens, NY, USA3
DeathJan, 1979

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2737; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41-868; line 3, dwl 33-10.
  3. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sept 17, 1950.

Gouverneur Halstead Nixon1,2

M, #78905, b. August 1881, d. 26 July 1944

Family: Edith G. Houghton b. 3 Jun 1886, d. Jan 1979

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BirthAug, 1881NY, USA, age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1918age 37 and 281
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 49, a chemist and president of a chemical lab, D.D. Williamson1
1940 Census1940age 49, president, chemical co.3
DeathJul 26, 1944
ParentsSTheodore Totten Nixon 1853 – 1902 & Harriet Isabelle "Hattie" Bodly 1856 – 1917; parents born in NY
OccupationD.D. Williamson (DDW) is a global, privately held corporation providing caramel color, burnt sugar & natural colorings for the food and beverage industry. In 1865, Dutch immigrant Douw Ditmars Williamson founded D.D. Williamson in New York to manufacture burnt sugars for the brewing industry. The caramel industry moved into coloring cola and many other foods following Prohibition and the Great Depression.

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sept 17, 1950.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2737; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41-868; line 3, dwl 33-10.

Ida Houghton Nixon1

F, #78906, b. 25 May 1919, d. 13 September 1998

Family: Dwight Eliot Foster Jr b. 5 Aug 1910, d. Nov 1977

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BirthMay 25, 1919NY, USA, age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census1
MarriageSep, 1950Ida Houghton Nixon Wed

September 17, 1950, Sunday

Page 101, 66 words
MarriageSep 16, 1950First Congregational Church, Flushing, NY, USA2
DeathSep 13, 1998Birdgehampton, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.
  2. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sept 17, 1950.

Harriet B. Nixon1

F, #78907, b. 8 January 1925, d. 17 February 1995

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BirthJan 8, 1925NY, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census1
DeathFeb 17, 1995Flushing, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.

Gouverneur Nixon1

M, #78908, b. circa 1928

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Birthcirca 1928NY, USA, age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census1
Graduation1950Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA, Engineering
Marriage
Occupationbetween 1950 and 1992President of D.D.Williamson, world's largest supplier of caramel color.
ResidenceLouisville, KY, USA
BiographyPrinceton University E-Quad News
     
When business is a family affair

Princeton alums thrive in caramel coloring market

Distinguished Alumni a continuing series

by Ann Haver-Allen

The international headquarters of the world's largest manufacturer of caramel coloring is located in a building as unassuming as the family behind the business.

Tucked into the outskirts of a quaint Louisville, Ky., neighborhood known for its great antiques stores, the home for D.D. Williamson's operations can easily be missed at first. It takes a closer look to zero in on the two-story brick building.

D.D.Williamson is owned and operated by the Nixon family. Gouverneur H. (Bo) Nixon '50, the patriarch of the family, retired from the business in 1992. Son Theodore H. (Ted) Nixon '74 is president and chief executive officer. Daughter Edith H. (Edie) Nixon '79 is chief information officer. Ted and Edie's siblings, Anne, Sally, and Sandy are also involved to varying degrees in the family business.

"There have been some satisfying things in my life," Mr. Nixon said. "My wife and I have been very fortunate in raising children who work together every day and at the end of the day are still friends. The other thing that is satisfying is to have completely passed on the business to the next generation. People ask how my transition was. When I walked out the door, I really walked out the door. I didn't want an office here or a presence here. I had confidence in them, and I became involved with volunteer work. It was a complete transition, and it was very satisfying because everyone gets along."


Photo by Ann Haver-Allen

The Nixon family plays together and works together. Pictured outside the international headquarters for D.D.Williamson are, from left Gouverneur H. (Bo) Nixon, Edith H. (Edie) Nixon, and Theodore H. (Ted) Nixon.

D.D.Williamson is the world's largest supplier of caramel color. The company holds about 70 percent of the world market share for caramel color used by the soft drink industry.

"Each and every day 1.2 billion servings of food products are sold with our food coloring, whether it's a softdrink that's sold in China or soy sauce in Beijing," Ted said. "We have 150 people around the world who are manufacturing product that is sold and consumed 1.2 billion times per day."

In addition to the Louis-ville location, D.D.Williamson has manufacturing facilities in Modesto, Calif; Cork, Ireland; Gurabo, Puerto Rico; Shanghai, China; and Swaziland, Africa. A plant is planned for Brazil.

D.D.Williamson, founded in 1865 in New York as a flavoring company, began moving operations to Louisville in 1948. Bo Nixon joined the business after earning his degree in basic engineering in 1950. His father had joined D.D.Williamson when he was only 16. Bo Nixon's father and a partner bought the company in the early 1930s. The both died in the 1940s and some 30 years later, the company bought the partner's widow's interest and D.D.Williamson became wholly owned by the Nixon family.

The company began to go global during Mr. Nixon's tenure. He said the family has always considered the world as their market.

"I think that for a company our size, we were ahead of the times," Edie said. Ted agreed.

"It's very easy to look back and say that in 1978 going into Ireland was easy," he said. "But when we went into Ireland, at least four competitors had been approached and all had declined.

"We don't even perceive barriers. There were lots of things that we had to overcome and deal with, but that's life. I think that's been exciting."

Ted said the engineering education they obtained at Princeton is a big factor in how they do business. Edie concurred. The tenacity and the problem-solving skills needed to make it through Princeton are crucial to success in business.

"Your ability to analyze and overcome adversities is probably the most important tool you will ever use," Ted said. "There are plenty of times when the dice don't roll your way, when somebody throws something in your way. When the dice rolls the right way, that's easy. But the reason you get that roll is because you hung in long enough. The dice will not always roll your way, so you better be able to understand how to tough it up, overcome the odds, and restack them in your favor so that you have options."

The Nixons credit a lot of their success to their "family" approach to business. Employees are called associates. When hired, they are welcomed into the Williamson family. A scholarship fund ensures that every associate's child who wants to go to college can. And the company, against the advise of financial consultants, still provides a defined benefits retirement plan.

"We view ourselves as a family," Edie said. "The entire company is the Williamson family. We have only about 150 associates worldwide, so we know the names of all the wives and the children. It's neat. Retired employees call in occasionally to see how everyone is doing."

Ted added that one of the company's greatest strengths is that "we are all a team." He said building an organization like D.D.Williamson would be an impossible undertaking for just three people, who all live in the same city. Associates are key to the success of the company. Many associates join D.D.Williamson for life.

"One of our associates started with us when we were in Long Island City, and he's now been with us for 52 years," Edie said. "It's not unusual for employees to be with us 30 to 35 years."

Ted added that it's just fun working with people who get along. "It's been rewarding," he said.

The business's creed of trust and integrity began in the Nixon home.

"I think that one of the real consistent values that we have had--and that is the real focus for us at Williamson--is our trust and integrity. If we don't do anything else, we are going to do it right and do it so that we can live with ourselves at the end of the day. That's what defines us today, tomorrow, and hopefully 20 or 30 years from now."

The elder Mr. Nixon was a classmate of David Billington '50, Gordon Y.S. Wu Professor of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Professor Billington was academic adviser to Edie.

"The Nixons are the kind of people who hold things together without ever calling attention to themselves," Professor Billington said of his long-time friend and classmate. "They are pillars of the community, but never like to be in the forefront."

Edie agreed that she prefers to do her good deeds without calling attention to herself.

"I can get a lot more done incognito, and that's more fun," she said. "You can do a lot more if people don't know who you are or what you are associated with. I get a lot of joy from giving back to the community. I think we were blessed with a great family and a great life, and some people aren't so blessed. I am going to do whatever I can for the community, whether it's here in Louisville or in Ireland."

Ted added that there are really no limits to what you can do when you don't care who gets the credit. He said that 5 percent of the company's bottom line is funneled back into the community.

"We are fairly active in the community, and yet we have no need for our name to be associated with events," Ted said. "I have always found that the more you give, the more you receive."

In fact, keeping the D.D.Williamson name is one way of insulat ing the family against direct recognition.

"D.D.Williamson is a name that is known in the industry," Ted said. "We have a good name, why mess with it? It does say something about how we are as a family and how we approach business."

Mr. Nixon advises people starting in business today to set their priorities from the beginning.

"One of the big differences in business today than when I started is that with cell phones, beepers, and email, you are never away from business," he said. "You have to set your priorities. Make time for family and say this is family time. Otherwise, you could work 24 hours a day. I think it's important to say, don't make business your whole life."

Edie advises to choose a satisfying career over big bucks. Ted added that a solid grounding with good values is essential.

"You need to keep your values up," he said. "Sometimes that means moving on to a different job because you may be asked to do something you are uncomfortable with. A lot of people have been caught up in the end justifies the means game, but it's a very slippery slope."

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 298; sheet 6B; line 88, dwl 32-32-103-110.

Elizabeth Abbe1

F, #78909, b. November 1862

Family: William Roswell Houghton b. Sep 1859, d. b 1920

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BirthNov, 1862NJ, USA, age 37 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1930 census2
Marriagecirca 1883she 20; mar 17 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 40, machinist; 6 children born, 4 living; Catherine Elebs?, mother(in law?), Jun 1825, Germany3
1910 Census1910Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 51, sewing machine foreman4
1920 Census1920Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 56, widow; next door to Solon and Eva; mother-in-law5
ParentsDparents born in Baden, Germany2

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://books.google.com/books
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 1087; page 38, sheet 1A; line 31, dwl 149-27-64-82.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth, Ward 8, Union Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 107; Sheet: 10B; line 77, dwl 1059-173-242.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth Ward 12, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T624_910; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82; line 13, dwl 1059-37-45.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-175.

Dr. Solon W. Merrill1

M, #78910, b. between 1875 and 1877, d. before 1955

Family: Eva Elizabeth Houghton b. Sep 1884, d. 15 Oct 1955

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Birthbetween 1875 and 1877ME, USA, age 45 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1910age 33 and 24
1920 Census1920Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, medical doctor2
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 53, a physician with own practice1
Deathbefore 1955
ParentsSparents born in ME2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 1087; page 38, sheet 1A; line 31, dwl 149-27-64-82.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-174.

William Roswell Houghton1

M, #78911, b. September 1859, d. before 1920

Family: Elizabeth Abbe b. Nov 1862

  • Marriage*: William Roswell Houghton married Elizabeth Abbe on circa 1883 she 20; mar 17 years in 1900 census.

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BirthSep, 1859NJ, USA, age 40 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census; NY in Eva's 1920 census2
1880 Census1880Hyde Park, Cook Co., IL, USA, age 25, machinist3
Marriagecirca 1883she 20; mar 17 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 40, machinist; 6 children born, 4 living; Catherine Elebs?, mother(in law?), Jun 1825, Germany2
1910 Census1910Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ, USA, age 51, sewing machine foreman4
Deathbefore 1920wife is widow5
ParentsSparents born in NJ
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Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://books.google.com/books
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth, Ward 8, Union Co., New Jersey; Roll:T623; Enumeration District 107; Sheet: 10B; line 77, dwl 1059-173-242.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Hyde Park, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 199; Family History Film: 1254199; Page: 108C; Enumeration District: 193; line 40.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Elizabeth Ward 12, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T624_910; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82; line 13, dwl 1059-37-45.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-175.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 1087; page 38, sheet 1A; line 31, dwl 149-27-64-82.

Eva Elizabeth Houghton1

F, #78912, b. September 1884, d. 15 October 1955

Family: Dr. Solon W. Merrill b. bt 1875 - 1877, d. b 1955

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BirthSep, 1884NY, USA, age 15 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1910age 33 and 24
1920 Census1920Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, medical doctor2
DeathOct 15, 1955Huntington, NY, USA
ObituaryOct 16, 1955New York, New York Co., NY, USA3

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1596; Enumeration District: 1087; page 38, sheet 1A; line 31, dwl 149-27-64-82.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 1, Queens, New York; Roll T625_1228; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19; line 52, dwl 453-174.
  3. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.

Isaac Houghton1

M, #78913, b. circa 1890

Family: Nancy (?) b. c 1891

  • Marriage*: Isaac Houghton married Nancy (?) on circa 1920 age 30 and 29.1

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Birthcirca 1890British West Indies, age 39 in 1930 census1
Immigration1913
Marriagecirca 1920age 30 and 291
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 39, a buildings mechanic1
ParentsSparents born in British West Indies1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1597; Enumeration District: 335; sheet 16B; line 91, dwl 10733-247-291.

Nancy (?)1

F, #78914, b. circa 1891

Family: Isaac Houghton b. c 1890

  • Marriage*: Nancy (?) married Isaac Houghton on circa 1920 age 30 and 29.1

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Birthcirca 1891NC, USA, age 38 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1920age 30 and 291
ParentsDparents born in NC1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1597; Enumeration District: 335; sheet 16B; line 91, dwl 10733-247-291.

Marjorie B. (?)1,2

F, #78915, b. circa 1890

Family: Augustus French Houghton b. 29 Oct 1878, d. 24 Sep 1951

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Birthcirca 1890PA, USA, age 39 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1918age 39 and 281
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 50, an assistant manager of exporting company1
Living1951New York, New York Co., NY, USA3
ParentsDfather born in MA, mother born in MD1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 352; page 212, sheet 17A; line 44, dwl 18-171-280.
  2. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1754135.
  3. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Sep 25, 1951.

William Houghton1

M, #78916, b. circa 1904

Family: Margaret (?) b. c 1905

  • Marriage*: William Houghton married Margaret (?) on circa 1928 age 24 and 23.1

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Birthcirca 1904NY, USA, age 25 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1928age 24 and 231
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 25, a milk route salesman1
ParentsSparents born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 355; sheet 1B; line 64, dwl 28.

Margaret (?)1

F, #78917, b. circa 1905

Family: William Houghton b. c 1904

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Birthcirca 1905NY, USA, age 24 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1928age 24 and 231
ParentsDparents born in Irish Free State1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 355; sheet 1B; line 64, dwl 28.

Charles Frederick Houghton1

M, #78918, b. 1 August 1881

Family: Louise (?) b. c 1887

  • Marriage*: Charles Frederick Houghton married Louise (?) on circa 1903 age 22 and 16.3

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BirthAug 1, 1881NY, USA, Sep 1881, age 19 in 1900 census; age 29 in 1910 census; age 38 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1903age 22 and 163
Occupation1910shop iron worker
Mil. EnlsSep 12, 1918Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 37, iron worker, Vulcan Rail Construction Co.1
1920 Census1920Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, construction company iron worker4
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 48, an ironworker3
ParentsSparents born in NY3

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1754615.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Ward 4, Queens, New York; Roll: T624_1065; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1269; Image: 268; FHL Number: 1375078; line 7, dwl 53-103-116.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 266; line 19, dwl 363-95-302.

Louise (?)1

F, #78919, b. circa 1887

Family: Charles Frederick Houghton b. 1 Aug 1881

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Birthcirca 1887NY, USA, age 22 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1903age 22 and 161
1920 Census1920Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, construction company iron worker2
ParentsDparents born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 266; line 19, dwl 363-95-302.

Mervin Arthur Houghton1

M, #78920, b. 16 December 1906, d. 3 December 1979

Family: Ellen Warfield b. c 1907

  • Marriage*: Mervin Arthur Houghton married Ellen Warfield on Oct 29, 1929 age 22 and 21.1

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BirthDec 16, 1906NY, USA, age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census1
MarriageOct 29, 1929age 22 and 211
Occupation1930radio installation
DeathDec 3, 1979Broward, FL, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.

Ellen Warfield

F, #78921, b. circa 1907

Family: Mervin Arthur Houghton b. 16 Dec 1906, d. 3 Dec 1979

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Birthcirca 1907NY, USA, age 22 in 1930 census1
MarriageOct 29, 1929age 22 and 211
Occupation1930dept. store bookkeeper
ParentsDparents born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 357; page 11, sheet 11A; line 12, dwl 86-34-123-246.

Catherine Houghton1

F, #78922, b. circa 1911

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Birthcirca 1911NY, USA, age 3 in 1915 census; age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census1
1920 Census1920Queens, NY, USA3
ParentsDparents born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 365; page 157, sheet 23A; line 16, dwl 14420-268-450.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 4, Queens, New York; Roll: T625_1233; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 284; line 99, dwl 2-29-49.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Assembly District 4, Queens, New York; Roll: T625_1233; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 284.

Anna Houghton1

F, #78923, b. circa 1906

Family: John A. Spegele b. c 1906

  • Marriage*: Anna Houghton married John A. Spegele on circa 1928 age 24 and 24.1

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Birthcirca 1906NY, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census2
Census1915Jamaica, Queens Co., NY, USA, living with grandmother Bridget McManus3
Marriagecirca 1928age 24 and 241
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 24, commercial radio salesman1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 365; page 157, sheet 23A; line 16, dwl 14420-268-450.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Queens Ward 4, Queens, New York; Roll: T624_1065; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1272; line 37, dwl 8-99-120.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 04; City: New York; County: Queens; Page: 02.

John A. Spegele1

M, #78924, b. circa 1906

Family: Anna Houghton b. c 1906

Biography

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Birthcirca 1906NY, USA, age 24 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1928age 24 and 241
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 24, commercial radio salesman1
ParentsSfather born in NY, mother born in Germany

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1598; Enumeration District: 365; page 157, sheet 23A; line 16, dwl 14420-268-450.

Thema Houghton1

F, #78925, b. circa 1897

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Birthcirca 1897NY, USA, age 32 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1920age 23
1930 Census1930Springfield Gardens, Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 32,1
ParentsDparents born in Norway1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1600; Enumeration District: 1210; sheet 7B; line 80, dwl 17254-79-88.

Naomi M. White1

F, #78926, b. circa 1896

Family: Thomas F. Houghton b. Oct 1896

Biography

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Birthcirca 1896NY, USA, age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1919age 23 and 231
1920 Census1920Brooklyn, NY, USA, age 23, Ford Co. clerk2
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 33, sewing machine clerk1
1940 Census1940Floral Park, Nassau Co., NY, USA, age 44, Singer S. mach. clerk3
ParentsDfather born in England, mother born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1608; Enumeration District: 521; page 132, sheet 10A; line 5, dwl 10421-150-231.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 17, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1170; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1022.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Floral Park, Nassau, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02683; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30-21.

Douglas Willard Houghton1

M, #78927, b. 26 April 1922, d. 25 May 2005

Family: Elizabeth A. Brenn b. 25 Jul 1926, d. 30 Apr 2008

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BirthApr 26, 1922Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census1,2
Mil. Serv.was a Merchant Marine and a World War II veteran.
Research
Marriage2
Emigration1984Huntington, NY, USA, to St. Peterburg, FL
ResidenceClearwater, FL, USA
DeathMay 25, 2005Mease Dunedin Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA, age 832
ObituaryMay 28, 2005St. Petersburg, FL, USA, St. Petersburg Times (FL) - May 28, 2005
Deceased Name: HOUGHTON, DOUGLAS W.
HOUGHTON, DOUGLAS W., 83, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (May 25, 2005) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1984 from Huntington, N.Y. He worked as a vice president of sales for Gelman Industries in Farmingdale, N.Y. He was a Merchant Marine and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth "Betty"; a son, Thomas, Dunedin; two daughters, Bonnie Murphy, Buzzard's Bay, Mass., and Caryl LaRoe, Colchester, Vt; and three grandchildren, Jennifer LaRoe, Matthew LaRoe and Melissa LaRoe, all of Colechester. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1608; Enumeration District: 521; page 132, sheet 10A; line 5, dwl 10421-150-231.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

John Edward Houghton1

M, #78928, b. 21 October 1881, d. 1938

Family: Lucretia Elizabeth Welch b. 23 Jun 1878, d. 17 May 1965

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BirthOct 21, 1881Birkenhead, Chesire, England, WWI: 21 Oct 1881; Oct 1878, age 21, England, in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 38, NY, in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census1,2
Immigration18891890 in 1900 census3
Occupation1900a printer
Marriagecirca 1905age 21 and 204
1910 Census1910Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 28, shop printer3
Mil. DraftSep 12, 1918Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 37, a printer1
1920 Census1920Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, paper works printer5
1920 Census1920Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA6
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, a printer in a shop4
Death1938Brooklyn, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1754229.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York; Roll: T623_1060; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 376; line 63, dwl 104.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_973; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 686;
    line 59, dwl 720-81-153.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1610; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 7B; line 55, dwl 8086-108-163.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 270; line 4, dwl 918-22-58.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, Film 767, Box 330, Vol. 142, E.D. 270, Sh. 14, Ln. 9.
  7. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_973; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 686; line 59, dwl 720-81-153.

Lucretia Elizabeth Welch

F, #78929, b. 23 June 1878, d. 17 May 1965

Family: John Edward Houghton b. 21 Oct 1881, d. 1938

Biography

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BirthJun 23, 1878Brooklyn, NY, USA, age 28 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census
Marriagecirca 1905age 21 and 201
1910 Census1910Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 28, shop printer2
1920 Census1920Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 38, paper works printer3
1930 Census1930Queens, Queens Co., NY, USA, age 45, a printer in a shop1
1940 Census1940New York, Kings Co., NY, USA, age 61, widow, none4
DeathMay 17, 1965Brooklyn, NY, USA
ParentsDBenjamin Welch Welsch
1847–1909
Catherine Katherine Moffatt
1850–1879; parents born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1610; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 7B; line 55, dwl 8086-108-163.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_973; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 686;
    line 59, dwl 720-81-153.
  3. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 5, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1151; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 270; line 4, dwl 918-22-58.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2608; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 24-2358; line 7, dwl 163.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Ward 25, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_973; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 686; line 59, dwl 720-81-153.

Emma Houghton1

F, #78930, b. circa 1920

Family: (?) Wolpiuk

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Birthcirca 1920NY, USA, age 10 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census1
Occupation1940hardware store saleslady
Marriage
Residence1963Cambria Heights, NY, USA

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1610; Enumeration District: 592; sheet 7B; line 55, dwl 8086-108-163.