Houghton Surname Project

Margaret Amanda Dennison¹

F, #78991, b. 28 April 1882, d. 11 March 1960

Family: Edwin D. Houghton b. 14 Jul 1881, d. 5 Feb 1972

Marriage*: Margaret Amanda Dennison married Edwin D. Houghton, son of David Houghton and Mary Harderburgh, on Nov 7, 1904 age 26 and 26.¹

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Birth

Apr 28, 1882

NY, USA, age 27 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Nov 7, 1904

age 26 and 26¹

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 28, electric works coil winder, next door to brother Smith Houghton²

1940 Census

1940

Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 58, electrical foreman³

Death

Mar 11, 1960

Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Park View Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 14; sheet 11B; line 76, dwl 230-240.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 6, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 194; line 52, dwl 8-13.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02774; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 47-23.

Mary C. (?)^1,2

F, #78992, b. February 1870

Family: George S. Houghton b. Mar 1867, d. 23 Mar 1933

Marriage*: Mary C. (?) married George S. Houghton, son of James C. Houghton and Emma R. Brind, on circa 1893 age 26 and 24; mar 7 years in 1900 census.¹

Ernest Baker Houghton+² b. 10 Oct 1893, d. 1941

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Birth

Feb, 1870

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 41 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1920 census; age 61 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1893

age 26 and 24; mar 7 years in 1900 census¹

1900 Census

1900

Princetown, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 33, a farmer²

1910 Census

1910

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 43, post office clerk³

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 52, post office mail clerk; and 2 lodgers⁴

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 39; page 189; sheet 5A; line 19, dwl 28-102-127.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Princetown, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 119; Sheet 4A; line 43, dwl 82-85.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 6, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 194; line 4, dwl 28-204-345.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 6, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1262; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 146; line 74, dwl 28-56-97.

Hannah Wickham¹

F, #78993, b. 1854, d. 22 December 1957

Family: David Henry Houghton b. 1851, d. 1890

Marriage*: Hannah Wickham married David Henry Houghton, son of David D. Houghton and Sophia J. (?).¹

Edmund Willington Houghton+¹ b. 8 Feb 1871, d. 21 Dec 1947
Francis Daniel Houghton+¹ b. 2 May 1873
Emma Houghton¹ b. c 1875
Ida Houghton¹ b. 1875, d. 1892
Minnie Houghton¹ b. c 1879
Charles Houghton³ b. 1881, d. 1919
Henry David Houghton+² b. 20 Jul 1883, d. 1936
Cora Houghton b. 1885, d. 1924

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Birth

1854

NY, USA, age 26 in 1880 census; age 56 in 1910 census; age 61 in 1920 census;
age 75 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 75²

Death

Dec 22, 1957

Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Bethlehem, Albany Co., New York; ED 65, p. 22B, line 22, dwl 196-202.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 42; sheet 3B; line 59, dwl 340-43-71.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 7, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1078; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 199; line 24, dwl 301-241-243.

Henry David Houghton¹

M, #78994, b. 20 July 1883, d. 1936

Father*: David Henry Houghton b. 1851, d. 1890
Mother*: Hannah Wickham² b. 1854, d. 22 Dec 1957

Family: Maud (?) b. c 1885

Marriage*: Henry David Houghton married Maud (?) age 26.³

Myrtle Houghton³ b. c 1912

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Birth

Jul 20, 1883

Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 36 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

age 26³

Mil. Draft

between 1917 and 1918

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA¹

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 36, electric works drop forger³

Occupation

1930

an electric works tool maker

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 75²

Death

1936

Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Burial

Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818931.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 42; sheet 3B; line 59, dwl 340-43-71.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 7, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151; line 47, dwl 325-9-11.

Vivian E. Houghton¹

F, #78995, b. 15 September 1922, d. 10 July 2015

Father*: Alvin Agustus Houghton¹ b. 5 Dec 1881, d. 5 Jan 1968
Mother*: Dora B. Gordon¹ b. 1885, d. 8 Mar 1969

Family: Allan H. Cooper b. 28 Sep 1920, d. 3 Jul 1974

Marriage*: Vivian E. Houghton married Allan H. Cooper.

Allan H. Cooper Jr

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Birth

Sep 15, 1922

Schenectady, NY, USA, age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

Death

Jul 10, 2015

Ballston Lake, Saratoga Co., NY, USA

Obituary

Survived by her 2 daughters and 1 son and their spouses; eight grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a niece

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1645; Enumeration District: 61; sheet 4B; line 75, dwl 528-85-91.

Effie B. Haverly¹

F, #78996, b. 13 September 1883, d. 11 September 1962

Family: Morris Theron Houghton b. 10 Jan 1879, d. 13 Oct 1944

Marriage*: Effie B. Haverly married Morris Theron Houghton, son of Eli Houghton and Nancy Elvira Stilwell, on Sep 30, 1907 age 29 and 24.¹

Ella Houghton+³ b. 20 Feb 1909, d. 27 May 2002
William James Houghton+³ b. 2 Mar 1911, d. 5 Nov 1987

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Birth

Sep 13, 1883

NY, USA, age 35 in 1920 census; age 46 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

Sep 30, 1907

age 29 and 24¹

Residence

Sep 12, 1918

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA²

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 40, General Electric Co. assembler³

Death

Sep 11, 1962

NY, USA

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 48; page 49 sheet 14A; line 30, dwl 1228-248-383.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818986.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 154; line 47, dwl 911-138-240.

Lee Houghton¹

M, #78997, b. 25 January 1893

Father*: Daniel Houghton² b. 15 Mar 1857, d. 12 Dec 1915
Mother*: Adelia Van Epps² b. Jun 1870, d. 1939

Family: Lulu M. Van Epps b. c 1894

Marriage*: Lee Houghton married Lulu M. Van Epps on circa 1911 age 19 and 17.¹

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Birth

Jan 25, 1893

NY, USA, age 7 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census; age 26 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 47 in 1940 census^1,3

Marriage

circa 1911

age 19 and 17¹

Mil. Draft

between 1917 and 1918

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA³

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 26, US wharehouse saddler; and brother in law Earl S. Van Epps, 10, single⁴

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 37, electric works switchman¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 47, bottle exchange laborer; and brother in law Earl Van Epps⁵

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Duplicate

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 50; sheet 5B; line 93, dwl 1680-112-118.
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Rotterdam, Saratoga Co., New York; Roll: T623 1160; Enumeration District: 120; Sheet 13B; line 62, dwl 239-274.
[S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 1818931.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 158; line 73, dwl 212-93-105.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2777; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 47-107; line 3, dwl 1687.

Lulu M. Van Epps¹

F, #78998, b. circa 1894

Family: Lee Houghton b. 25 Jan 1893

Marriage*: Lulu M. Van Epps married Lee Houghton, son of Daniel Houghton and Adelia Van Epps, on circa 1911 age 19 and 17.²

Biography

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Birth

circa 1894

NY, USA, age 24 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census²

Marriage

circa 1911

age 19 and 17²

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 26, US wharehouse saddler; and brother in law Earl S. Van Epps, 10, single¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 47, bottle exchange laborer; and brother in law Earl Van Epps³

ParentsD

parents born in NY²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 158; line 73, dwl 212-93-105.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 50; sheet 5B; line 93, dwl 1680-112-118.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2777; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 47-107; line 3, dwl 1687.

Delia Houghton¹

F, #78999, b. circa 1870

Biography

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Birth

circa 1870

NY, USA, age 59 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1888

age 18

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 59, a widow, a housekeeper for Howard and Alta Lapp¹

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 67; page 211, sheet 14A; line 6, dwl 138-320.

Carol Ann Houghton¹

F, #79000, b. circa 1927

Father*: Albert E. Houghton¹ b. 1 May 1901, d. 4 Oct 1984
Mother*: Lelia M. Franklin¹ b. 2 Jan 1901, d. 27 Apr 1994

Biography

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Birth

circa 1927

NY, USA, age 2 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[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.

Clara A. Houghton¹

F, #79001, b. circa March 1910, d. 1957

Father*: Robert Houghton b. 14 Feb 1863, d. 25 May 1914
Mother*: Minnie LeRoy¹ b. Sep 1878, d. 15 Mar 1965

Family: (?) Kramer

Marriage*: Clara A. Houghton married (?) Kramer.

Biography

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Birth

circa Mar, 1910

NY, USA, age 1/12 in 1910 census; age 9 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 20, a porcelain dept. bookkeeper¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 30, single, electrical plant office clerk²

Marriage

Death

1957

Burial

Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 79; sheet 1B; line 84; dwl 434-13-21.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 47-84; line 42, dwl 545.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Minnie LeRoy^1,2

F, #79002, b. September 1878, d. 15 March 1965

Family 1: Robert Houghton b. 14 Feb 1863, d. 25 May 1914

Marriage*: Minnie LeRoy married Robert Houghton, son of David Houghton and Catherine Louise (?), on circa 1897 age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census.

Mabel Houghton⁵ b. 26 Jul 1897, d. 8 Aug 1897
Myrtle Houghton² b. 18 Jul 1898, d. 6 May 1943
Ada C. Houghton b. 20 Jan 1908, d. 15 Aug 1927
Clara A. Houghton¹ b. c Mar 1910, d. 1957

Family 2: Thomas A. Turner b. c 1866

Marriage*: Minnie LeRoy married Thomas A. Turner at NY, USA, age 23 and 18 at first marriages.¹

Biography

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Birth

Sep, 1878

NY, USA, age 21 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1910 census; age 41 in 1920 census; age 51 in 1930 census; age 61 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1897

age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census

1900 Census

1900

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 35, laborer; 2 children born, 1 living³

Note

1910

4 children born, 3 living

1910 Census

Apr 18, 1910

Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer⁴

Marriage

NY, USA, age 23 and 18 at first marriages¹

1930 Census

1930

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 65, a tea store shipping clerk¹

Death

Mar 15, 1965

NY, USA²

Burial

Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA²

ParentsD

parents born in Germany; parents born in NY in 1910 census

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 79; sheet 1B; line 84; dwl 434-13-21.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet 31B; line 58, dwl 506-664.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1077; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 163;
line 30, dwl 20-20.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Robert Houghton¹

M, #79003, b. 14 February 1863, d. 25 May 1914

Father*: David Houghton⁴ b. May 1836, d. 2 Dec 1903
Mother*: Catherine Louise (?)^2,3 b. Jul 1840

Family 1: Ida M. Ostrom b. 23 Mar 1852, d. 28 Dec 1894

Marriage*: Robert Houghton married Ida M. Ostrom.⁵

Family 2: Minnie LeRoy b. Sep 1878, d. 15 Mar 1965

Marriage*: Robert Houghton married Minnie LeRoy on circa 1897 age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census.

Mabel Houghton⁶ b. 26 Jul 1897, d. 8 Aug 1897
Myrtle Houghton¹ b. 18 Jul 1898, d. 6 May 1943
Ada C. Houghton b. 20 Jan 1908, d. 15 Aug 1927
Clara A. Houghton b. c Mar 1910, d. 1957

Biography

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Birth

Feb 14, 1863

NY, USA, Feb 1865, age 35 in 1900 census; age 46 in 1910 census¹

Marriage

⁵

Marriage

circa 1897

age 18; mar 3 years in 1900 census

1900 Census

1900

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 35, laborer; 2 children born, 1 living¹

1910 Census

Apr 18, 1910

Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 46, farmer²

Death

May 25, 1914

NY, USA

Burial

Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

ParentsS

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 121; Sheet 31B; line 58, dwl 506-664.
[S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T624_1077; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 163;
line 30, dwl 20-20.
[S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, p. 1213.
[S1336] Unknown author, Hudson-Mohawk Gen. & Family Memoirs, Vol. III, pp. 1213-1215.
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
[S1485] Findagrave.com, online http://www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Virginia T. (?)¹

F, #79004, b. circa 1877

Family: Smith Houghton b. 29 Jan 1879, d. 24 Jan 1959

Marriage*: Virginia T. (?) married Smith Houghton, son of David Houghton and Mary Harderburgh, age 31 and 18 at first mar.¹

Warren E. Houghton¹ b. 2 Jan 1921, d. 14 Dec 2000

Biography

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Birth

circa 1877

NY, USA, age 52 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1895

Marriage

age 31 and 18 at first mar¹

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 169, sheet 2A; line 33; dwl 2571-31-34.

Warren E. Houghton¹

M, #79005, b. 2 January 1921, d. 14 December 2000

Father*: Smith Houghton¹ b. 29 Jan 1879, d. 24 Jan 1959
Mother*: Virginia T. (?)¹ b. c 1877

Biography

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Birth

Jan 2, 1921

NY, USA, age 8 in 1930 census^1,2

Residence

1935

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA

1940 Census

1940

Gloversville, Fulton Co., NY, USA, age 18, single, new worker³

Mil. Enls

Dec 11, 1941

Albany, Albany Co., NY, USA, PFC US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II; Name: Warren E Houghton Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New York County or City: Montgomery Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1941 Enlistment State: New York Enlistment City: Albany Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Gas And Oil Man Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 69 Weight: 145⁴

Research

Dec 11, 1941

Death

Dec 14, 2000

Burial

Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, NY, USA²

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 169, sheet 2A; line 33; dwl 2571-31-34.
[S1391] Unknown author, US Veterans Gravesites ca 1775-2005.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Gloversville, Fulton, New York; Roll: T627_2536; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 18-27; line 53.
[S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.

Florence H. Lillis¹

F, #79006, b. circa 1894

Family: Stephen Henry Houghton b. 1 Feb 1892, d. Sep 1975

Marriage*: Florence H. Lillis married Stephen Henry Houghton, son of Edmund Willington Houghton and Hattie O. King, on circa 1911 age 19 and 17.¹

S. Willis Houghton+¹ b. 29 Jun 1913, d. 23 Feb 2012
Duane K. Houghton+¹ b. c 1915, d. b 2012
(?) Houghton⁴ d. b 2012

Biography

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Birth

circa 1894

NY, USA, age 25 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1911

age 19 and 17¹

1920 Census

1920

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 27, Illuminating company lineman; and brother in law Ulis J. Lillis, 18²

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 48, electrical tinsmith³

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 170, sheet 3A; line 26; dwl 2-54-58.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady Ward 7, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 151; line 72, dwl 356-94-158.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 47-69; line 71, dwl 66.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailygazette/obituary.aspx

S. Willis Houghton¹

M, #79007, b. 29 June 1913, d. 23 February 2012

Father*: Stephen Henry Houghton^2,1 b. 1 Feb 1892, d. Sep 1975
Mother*: Florence H. Lillis² b. c 1894

Family 1: Edna Lindstead d. 17 Dec 1996

Marriage*: S. Willis Houghton married Edna Lindstead.¹

Dale F. Houghton¹ b. c 1939
Carroll W. Houghton+¹ b. c 1944

Family 2: Rena M. Ahnert b. c 1917, d. 26 Jul 2010

Marriage*: S. Willis Houghton married Rena M. Ahnert on Jul 22, 1967.¹

Biography

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Birth

Jun 29, 1913

Medway, NY, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census^2,1

Research

Mil. Enls

between 1932 and 1934

honorably discharged United States Air Force veteran, stationed at Mitchell Field, Long Island

Marriage

Jul 22, 1967

Death

Feb 23, 2012

River Ridge Living Center, Amesterdam, Montgomery Co., NY, USA¹

Obituary

Feb 25, 2012

S. Willis Houghton AmsterdamS. Willis Houghton, 98, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday morning, February 23, 2012, at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Medway, NY, on June 29, 1913, he was the son of the late Stephen H and Florence Ann Lillis Houghton. Willis was a graduate of Schenectady High School, Class of 1932. Willis was an Arc and Mig assembly welder, reading from blue prints, part of which was contracted by the United States Navy for General Electric Company in Schenectady, NY. He was an honorably discharged United States Air Force veteran, stationed at Mitchell Field, Long Island from 1932 to 1934 Willis was a member of the Saving Grace Baptist Church in Fonda, NY. His first wife, Edna Lindstead Houghton, predeceased him on December 17, 1996. Rena M. Ahnert Houghton, whom he married on July 22, 1967, predeceased Willis on July 26, 2010. He is survived by one son, Carroll W. Houghton of Saratoga Springs, NY; one daughter, Dale F. Roach (Allen) of Lowville, NY; two stepsons, Carl Ahnert (lynne) of Canastota, NY, and Gerald Ahnert (Betsy) of Syracuse, NY; four grandchildren, David (Ann) Ahnert, Teresa Follett, Christopher (Melissa) Houghton and Jason (Lynn) Houghton; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Willis was also predeceased by one sister and one brother. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park and Garden in Schenectady, NY. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 to 11 prior to the funeral service at the Riley Mortuary. Memorial gifts in Mr. Houghton's name may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steel Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to Fulton County Office for the Aging, 19 North Williams Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. To send online condolences, please visit www.rileymort uary.com

Published in The Daily Gazette Co. on February 25, 2012
Print¹

Burial

Evergreen Memorial Park and Garden, Schenectady, NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailygazette/obituary.aspx
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 170, sheet 3A; line 26; dwl 2-54-58.

Duane K. Houghton¹

M, #79008, b. circa 1915, d. before 2012

Father*: Stephen Henry Houghton¹ b. 1 Feb 1892, d. Sep 1975
Mother*: Florence H. Lillis¹ b. c 1894

Family: June Graham b. c 1918, d. b 2013

Marriage*: Duane K. Houghton married June Graham.²

Sheryl E. Houghton³ b. c 1943, d. 14 Oct 2013

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Birth

circa 1915

NY, USA, age 4 6/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 24, electrical assembler²

Death

before 2012

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1646; Enumeration District: 81; page 170, sheet 3A; line 26; dwl 2-54-58.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2776; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 47-69; line 27, dwl 75.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/…

Eva M. (?)¹

F, #79009, b. between 1906 and 1909

Family: Raymond W. Houghton b. 17 May 1902, d. Jul 1981

Marriage*: Eva M. (?) married Raymond W. Houghton, son of C. Wesley Houghton and Caroline (?), on circa 1928 age 27 and 20.¹

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Birth

between 1906 and 1909

NY, USA, age 21 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1928

age 27 and 20¹

1940 Census

1940

Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY, USA, age 37, State of New York tax and fin. clerk²

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Scotia, Schenectady Co., New York; Roll: 1644; Enumeration District: 6; page 93, sheet 21A; line 7; dwl 155-542-592.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Schenectady, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T627_2777; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 47-109; line 80, dwl 16.

Freeman C. Houghton^1,2

M, #79010, b. 14 February 1920, d. 19 September 1950

Father*: Arthur Foster Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1882, d. 24 Dec 1969
Mother*: Laura May Asay¹ b. 9 Oct 1886, d. 6 Nov 1966

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Birth

Feb 14, 1920

NY, USA, age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census¹

Death

Sep 19, 1950

Burial

Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa, Schuyler Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Catharine, Schuyler Co., New York; Roll: 1647; Enumeration District: 2; page 141, sheet 2A; line 22; dwl 20-20.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lodi, Seneca, New York; Roll: T627_2779; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50-12; line 16, dwl 124.

June R. Houghton¹

F, #79011, b. between 1923 and 1925

Father*: Arthur Foster Houghton¹ b. 19 Nov 1882, d. 24 Dec 1969
Mother*: Laura May Asay¹ b. 9 Oct 1886, d. 6 Nov 1966

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Birth

between 1923 and 1925

NY, USA, age 5 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Catharine, Schuyler Co., New York; Roll: 1647; Enumeration District: 2; page 141, sheet 2A; line 22; dwl 20-20.

George Houghton¹

M, #79012, b. circa 1861

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Birth

circa 1861

NY, USA, age 68 in 1930 census¹

1930 Census

1930

Amityville, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, age 68, brother in law and living with James W. Cowrigall¹

ParentsS

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Amityville, Suffolk Co. New York; Roll: 1649; Enumeration District: 6; sheet 9B; line 79; dwl 236-238.

Jennie Houghton¹

F, #79013, b. circa 1879

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Birth

circa 1879

England, age 50 in 1930 census¹

Immigration

1904

1930 Census

1930

Lindenhurst, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, age 50, property $10,000¹

ParentsD

parents born in England¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lindenhurst, Suffolk Co. New York; Roll: 1649; Enumeration District: 10; page 119, sheet 14A; line 48; dwl 447-447.

Florence M. (?)¹

F, #79014, b. circa 1891

Family: Irving Stephen Houghton b. Jun 1883

Marriage*: Florence M. (?) married Irving Stephen Houghton, son of George Bruce Houghton and Dora E. Brown, on circa 1919 age 37 and 28.¹

Helen E. Houghton¹ b. c 1920
Clara I. Houghton¹ b. c 1923

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Birth

circa 1891

NY, USA, age 38 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census¹

Marriage

circa 1919

age 37 and 28¹

1940 Census

1940

Southampton, Suffolk Co., NY, USA, age 56, automobile salesman²

1950 US Census

1950

Lunenburg, MA, USA, age 67, no occup

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Southold, Suffolk Co. New York; Roll: 1652; Enumeration District: 131; sheet 12B; line 63; dwl 44-45.
[S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Southampton, Suffolk, New York; Roll: T627_2789; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 52-171A; line 45, dwl 112.

Elizabeth J. Houghton^1,2

F, #79015, b. circa 1914

Father*: Charles Christian Houghton b. 19 Oct 1876, d. 30 Sep 1922
Mother*: Leeta May George¹ b. 10 Nov 1883, d. Aug 1970

Family: (?) McHale

Marriage*: Elizabeth J. Houghton married (?) McHale.³

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Birth

circa 1914

NY, USA, age 5 2 /12 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census¹

Occupation

1940

Bell Telephone Co., telephone operator

Marriage

Residence

1990

Ithaca, NY, USA³

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tompkins Co. New York; Roll: 1654; Enumeration District: 24; page 195; sheet 11B; line 88; dwl 214-270-357.
[S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tomkins Co., NY; Roll: T625_1265 Page: 22A ED: 189; line 24, dwl 214-163-233.
[S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Roberta Houghton¹

F, #79016, b. August 1918, d. 23 April 1967

Father*: Charles Christian Houghton b. 19 Oct 1876, d. 30 Sep 1922
Mother*: Leeta May George¹ b. 10 Nov 1883, d. Aug 1970

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Birth

Aug, 1918

NY, USA, age 1 6/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census¹

Graduation

4 years of college

Death

Apr 23, 1967

Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA

Burial

Ithaca City Cemetery, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, USA

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ithaca, Tompkins Co. New York; Roll: 1654; Enumeration District: 24; page 195; sheet 11B; line 88; dwl 214-270-357.

Phoebe A. (?)¹

F, #79017, b. September 1852

Family: James Henry Houghton b. Sep 1833, d. b 1910

Marriage*: Phoebe A. (?) married James Henry Houghton, son of Andrew Becket Houghton and Nancy B. Montgomery, on circa 1882 mar 18 years in 1900 census.¹

James Houghton¹ b. Dec 1883

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Birth

Sep, 1852

NY, USA, age 47 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 80 in 1930 census¹

Marriage

circa 1882

mar 18 years in 1900 census¹

Occupation

1900

milliner

1930 Census

1930

Greenwich, Washington Co., NY, USA, age 80, a widow, in Home for Aged Women²

ParentsD

parents born in NY¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Salem, Washington Co., New York; Roll: T623 ; Enumeration District: 141; Sheet 10B; line 80, dwl 230-253.
[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Greenwich, Washington Co. New York; Roll: 1657; Enumeration District: 24; sheet 3B; line 56.

Margaret Todd Houghton^1,2

F, #79018, b. 10 September 1920

Father*: Vernon Taylor Houghton¹ b. 30 Jan 1891, d. 16 May 1972
Mother*: Helen Todd¹ b. bt 1891 - 1894

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Birth

Sep 10, 1920

Washington, DC, USA, age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census¹

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bronxville, Westchester Co. New York; Roll: 1659; Enumeration District: 118; page 36, sheet 10A; line 18, dwl 13-170-172.
[S1481] Mrs. M. E. Woodward, DAR Library version of 1912 Houghton Gen. by JWH, p. 528.

Helen Houghton¹

F, #79019, b. 26 March 1922

Father*: Vernon Taylor Houghton¹ b. 30 Jan 1891, d. 16 May 1972
Mother*: Helen Todd¹ b. bt 1891 - 1894

Family: Paul G. Williams Jr

Engagement*: Helen Houghton and Paul G. Williams Jr were engaged on Jul 4, 1943.³
Marriage: Helen Houghton married Paul G. Williams Jr on Jul 11, 1943.

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Birth

Mar 26, 1922

Washington, DC, USA, age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census^1,2

Graduation

Stevens College, Columbia, Boone Co., MO, USA

Engagement

Jul 4, 1943

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Bronxville, Westchester Co. New York; Roll: 1659; Enumeration District: 118; page 36, sheet 10A; line 18, dwl 13-170-172.
[S1481] Mrs. M. E. Woodward, DAR Library version of 1912 Houghton Gen. by JWH, p. 528.
[S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.

Elizabeth C. Houghton^1,2

F, #79020, b. 5 November 1909, d. 14 March 2006

Father*: Walter St. John Houghton II¹ b. Oct 1883, d. 30 Nov 1936
Mother*: Katherine Louise Carey¹ b. 28 Apr 1884, d. Nov 1967

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Birth

Nov 5, 1909

New York, New York Co., NY, USA, age 5/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census^1,2

Graduation

1931

College of New Rochelle

Occupation

1940

public school teacher

Death

Mar 14, 2006

St. Cabrini Nursing Home, Cobbs Ferry, NY, USA, age 96²

Obituary

Mar 16, 2006

White Plains, NY, USA, HOUGHTON, ELIZABETH C.
2006-03-16
Elizabeth C. Houghton passed away on March 14, 2006 at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She was 96 years old. Elizabeth was born on November 5, 1909 in New York, NY to Katherine Louise Carey and Walter Saint John Houghton, II. Ms. Houghton attended Mount St. Ursula High School in the Bronx, NY and College of New Rochelle were she graduated in 1931. Ms. Houghton was a school teacher at the Greenvale Grammar School in Eastchester. She retired in the late 1970's after forty five years of teaching at Greenvale. Ms. Houghton was also a Girl Scout Brownie Troop leader in Eastchester. She had the gift to make all of her pupils feel very special. Ms. Houghton is survived by two nieces Edith B. Warren and Marion L. Houghton. Also surviving are two grand nephews Gavin and James Warren. She is predeceased by a sister Katherine Houghton and a brother Walter Saint John Houghton III. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 9:30 AM Our Lady of Fatima Church, Scarsdale. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visiting hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jansen Memorial Hospice, 69 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 preferred. EDWIN L. BENNETT FUNERAL HOMES 824 Scarsdale Ave. Scarsdale (914) 725-1137 www.wlbennettfuneralho me.com²

Burial

Mar 18, 2006

Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, USA, Plot: Lot 23305 Sec 203 Gr 6

Pedigree

Citations

[S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Eastchester, Westchester Co.. New York; Roll: 1659; Enumeration District: 128; sheet 16B; line 70, dwl 35-229-378.
[S93] Newspaper Obituary, ELIZABETH C HOUGHTON - Journal News, The (Mar/16/2006).