Travis Hoadley1

M, #79501

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Daily Progress, The (Oct/11/2004) of Charlottesville VA.

Vivian L. Pope1,2

F, #79502, b. 7 July 1923, d. 19 December 2003

Family: Lowell Norman Houghton b. 14 Jan 1921, d. 9 Nov 1995

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BirthJul 7, 1923Lodi, CA, USA1,2
MarriageJul 26, 1947Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sacramento Co., CA, USA
1950 US Census1950Center, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, age 29, automobile salesman
Residence2003Walnut Creek, CA, USA
DeathDec 19, 2003Walnut Creek, CA, USA, age 801,2
ObituaryDec 31, 2003Walnut Creek, CA, USA, Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) - December 31, 2003
Deceased Name: Vivian L. Houghton
Vivian L. Houghton, 80, of Walnut Creek, CA died December 19, 2003. Born in Lodi, California, July 7, 1923, she was one of five children of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon F. Pope.

Following graduation from Lodi High, Vivian relocated to Sacramento, California where she met her husband of 32 years, Lowell N. Houghton. She is survived by the couple's three children, Gayl Staffler (Morgan Hill), Geri Koenig (Fremont) and Terry Houghton (San Jose), six grandchildren and her brothers Gerald L. Pope (Reno) and Paul E. Pope (Burlingame). She was preceded in death by her brother Frank Pope and sister Marie Pope.

An open invitation is extended to all who wish to join in a celebration of Vivian's life. A memorial service will be held, Sunday January 4, 2003 at 2:00 pm in the main sanctuary of the Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 LaCassie Avenue, Walnut Creek, California 94596. A reception will follow in the church parlor from 3-5. Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel2
ParentsDVernon F. Pope

Citations

  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Lodi News-Sentinel (Jan/2/2004); Lodi, CA.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 5 Aug 1949; Birth County: Sacramento.
  4. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 24 Sep 1952; Birth County: Sacramento.
  5. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 23 May 1954; Birth County: Sacramento.

Melanie Sevy1

F, #79503

Family: (?) Houghton

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Residence2001Lincolnton, GA, USA
ParentsDRuby Lee Thorne Sevy

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, The Greenville News: 04-25-2002: Ruby Lee Thorne Sevy.

(?) Houghton

M, #79504

Family: Melanie Sevy

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Ann Arndt1

F, #79505, b. circa 1904, d. 22 May 2004

Family: (?) Houghton

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Birthcirca 1904Manheim, PA, USA
Marriage1
DeathMay 22, 2004Palm Harbor, FL, USA, age 1001
ObituaryHOUGHTON, Ann Arndt, 100, of Palm Harbor and formerly of New Port Richey passed away May 22, 2004 at St. Mark's Village Nursing Center in Palm Harbor. She was born in Manheim, Pa. and moved to New Port Richey in 1970 from Sarasota, Fla. Mrs. Houghton was an Episcopalian. She is survived by a sister, Marion Sensenderfer of Lancaster, Pa; and two grandchildren, Elissa Joan of Holiday, Fla; and Jennifer Chapman of Olema, Calif. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home, 4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, FL. (727) 849-9281
Published in the TBO.com on 5/26/2004.
BurialNew Port Richey, FL, USA

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Ann Arndt - Tampa Tribune, The (May/27/2004).

(?) Houghton1

M, #79506

Family: Ann Arndt b. c 1904, d. 22 May 2004

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  1. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Ann Arndt - Tampa Tribune, The (May/27/2004).

Richard Houghton Jr

M, #79507, b. circa 1930

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Birthcirca 1930NJ, USA, age 1/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Leonia, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 135; sheet 15B, line 85, dwl 276-397-396.

John R. Houghton1

M, #79508, b. 11 May 1896, d. 1971

Family: Margaret E. Wolf b. c 1902, d. 27 Oct 1988

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BirthMay 11, 1896New York, New York Co., NY, USA, May 1895, age 5 in 1900 census; age 16 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census;
age 34 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1923age 27 and 213
1930 Census1930Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 34, trucking chauffeur3
1940 Census1940Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 43, own business, truck operator4
Mil. DraftApr 27, 1942WWII, age 461
Death1971NJ, USA5

Citations

  1. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2275461.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Union, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T624_870; Page: 46A; Enumeration District: 54; line 78, dwl 6-7.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 156; sheet 7B, line 61, dwl 534-153-159.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2311; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2-217.
  5. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Margaret E. Wolf1,2

F, #79509, b. circa 1902, d. 27 October 1988

Family: John R. Houghton b. 11 May 1896, d. 1971

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Birthcirca 1902NY, USA, age 28 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census3
Marriagecirca 1923age 27 and 213
1930 Census1930Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 34, trucking chauffeur3
1940 Census1940Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 43, own business, truck operator4
DeathOct 27, 1988Lyndhurst, NJ, USA, age 872
ObituaryOct 30, 1988Record, The (Hackensack, NJ) - October 30, 1988
Deceased Name: MARGARET WOLF HOUGHTON
MARGARET WOLF HOUGHTON, 87, of Lyndhurst died Thursday. Before retiring in 1925, she was a secretary for the New York Telephone Co. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Lyndhurst, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 139, Lyndhurst. Surviving are two sons, Eugene of Paterson and John of Lyndhurst; four daughters, Patricia Pawlowski of Newport, R.I., and Joan Dawson, Joyce Molzon, and Catherine Curriero, all of Lyndhurst; a sister, Lillian Wolf of Lyndhur st, 11 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Her husband, John, died in 1971; a sister, Eleanor Bolander, and a brother, Walter Wolf, also are deceased. Mass will be said Monday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, with burial in Holy Cross Cemete ry, North Arlington. Visiting is today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, Lyndhurst.

Copyright (c) 1988 North Jersey Media Group Inc.
ParentsDparents born in NY3

Citations

  1. [S1323] "WWII Draft Registration 1942", WW2_2275461.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  3. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 156; sheet 7B, line 61, dwl 534-153-159.
  4. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2311; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2-217.

Eugene R. Houghton1,2

M, #79510, b. circa 1926, d. 23 April 1999

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Birthcirca 1926Lyndhurst, NJ, USA, age 4 8/12 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census1,2
Mil. Serv.served in the Navy during World War II and the Army during the Korean War.
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Living1988Paterson, NJ, USA
DeathApr 23, 1999St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA2
ObituaryApr 24, 1999Newark, NJ, USA, Star-Ledger, The (Newark, NJ) - April 24, 1999
Deceased Name: E. Houghton
OBITUARY

Eugene R. Houghton, 73, of Lyndhurst died yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson.

A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday in the Sacred Heart Church, Lyndhurst, following the funeral from the Ippolito Stellato Funeral Home, Inc., 425 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst.

Mr. Houghton was a bridge inspector for Lackawanna Conrail, now the department of transportation in Lyndhurst and Secaucus, for 30 years before retiring in 1988.

He served in the Navy during World War II and the Army during the Korean War.

Mr. Houghton was a member of the Elks Lodge in Lyndhurst and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Rutherford.

Born in Lyndhurst, he lived in Paterson before moving to Lyndhurst.

Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Pawlowski, Mrs. Joan Dawson, Mrs. Joyce Molzon and Mrs. Catherine Curriero, and a brother, John.2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 156; sheet 7B, line 61, dwl 534-153-159.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Margaret Patricia Houghton1

F, #79511, b. circa 1929, d. 12 April 2002

Family: (?) Pawlowski

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Birthcirca 1929NJ, USA, age 1 1/12in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census2
Marriage3
Living1999Newport, RI, USA3
DeathApr 12, 2002Newport, RI, USA
ObituaryApr 15, 2002Newport, RI, USA, Deceased Name: Margaret "Pat" (Houghton) Pawlowski
PAWLOWSKI _ At home in Newport, RI, April 12, 2002 Margaret "Pat" (Houghton) Pawlowski. Residence 24 Channing Street. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Services Hospice of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to the James L. Maher Center, 905 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842.3

Citations

  1. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2311; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2-217.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 156; sheet 7B, line 61, dwl 534-153-159.
  3. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Katherin Mincielli1

F, #79512, b. circa 1905, d. 1960

Family: Herbert G. Houghton b. bt 1900 - 1902, d. 27 Nov 1985

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Birthcirca 1905NY, USA, age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1925age 23 and 202
1930 Census1930Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., NY, USA, age 28, steel works laborer2
1940 Census1940Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 39, cork factory truck driver3
Death19601
ParentsDparents born in Italy2

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 157; sheet 12A, page 119, line 37, dwl 624-275.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2311; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 2-216; line 77, dwl 661.

Rita C. Houghton1

F, #79513, b. circa 1929

Family: (?) Weisdorfer

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Birthcirca 1929NJ, USA, age 1 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census2
Marriage1

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 157; sheet 12A, page 119, line 37, dwl 624-275.

Isabella Houghton1

F, #79514, b. circa 1911

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Birthcirca 1911NY, USA, age 9 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census1

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 162; sheet 8A, page 210, line 12, dwl 130-165-204.

Alice Helen Houghton1,2

F, #79515, b. 20 February 1908

Family: William Schultze b. c 1901

  • Marriage*: Alice Helen Houghton married William Schultze on circa 1925 age 25 and 17.1

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BirthFeb 20, 1908New York, NY, USA, age 11 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1930 census; age 32 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1925age 25 and 171
1940 Census1940River Edge, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 39, Deluth Glass Works chemist3

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 162; sheet 8A, page 210, line 12, dwl 130-165-204.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brooklyn Assembly District 2, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1147; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 120; line 51, dwl 1261-161-176.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , River Edge, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2313; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2-303; line 27, dwl 36.

William Schultze1

M, #79516, b. circa 1901

Family: Alice Helen Houghton b. 20 Feb 1908

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Birthcirca 1901NY, USA, age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census2
Marriagecirca 1925age 25 and 171

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Lyndhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1314; Enumeration District: 162; sheet 8A, page 210, line 12, dwl 130-165-204.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , River Edge, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2313; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 2-303; line 27, dwl 36.

Ruth Amandalouise Houghton1,2

F, #79517, b. 11 June 1926

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BirthJun 11, 1926San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census1,2

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 176; sheet 4A, page 142, line 1, dwl 82-85.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 11 Jun 1926; Birth County: San Francisco.

Victor S. Houghton1,2

M, #79518, b. circa 1929, d. 10 March 2018

Family: Margaret Kimble b. 1930, d. 11 Feb 2015

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Birthcirca 1929NY, USA, age 1 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census1
Living2015Oakland, NJ, USA
DeathMar 10, 2018Wayne, NJ, USA, age 88

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 176; sheet 4A, page 142, line 1, dwl 82-85.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2312; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 2-251; line 45, dwl 128.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx

Albert Houghton1

M, #79519, b. circa 1899

Family: Lydia (?) b. c 1902

  • Marriage*: Albert Houghton married Lydia (?) on circa 1929 age 28 and 28.1

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Birthcirca 1899NY, USA, age 31 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1929age 28 and 281
1930 Census1930Park Ridge, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 31, contract carpenter1
ParentsSfather born in MA, mother born in NY2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Park Ridge, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 194; sheet 10B, line 69, dwl 252-252.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 194; sheet 10B, line 69, dwl 252-252.

Lydia (?)1

F, #79520, b. circa 1902

Family: Albert Houghton b. c 1899

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Birthcirca 1902OH, USA, age 28 in 1930 census1
Marriagecirca 1929age 28 and 281
1930 Census1930Park Ridge, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 31, contract carpenter1
ParentsDparents born in Budapest, Austria (Hungary)2

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Park Ridge, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 194; sheet 10B, line 69, dwl 252-252.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 194; sheet 10B, line 69, dwl 252-252.

W. June Houghton1

F, #79521, b. circa 1929

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Birthcirca 1929NJ, USA, age 10/12 in 1930 census2

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Park Ridge, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 194; sheet 10B, line 69, dwl 252-252.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Oakland, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 194; sheet 10B, line 69, dwl 252-252.

Arthur Hartwick1

M, #79522, b. circa 1923

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Birthcirca 1923NY, USA, age 7 in 1930 census1

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  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Park Ridge, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 194; sheet 10B, line 69, dwl 252-252.

Richard M. Houghton1

M, #79523, b. circa 1904

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Birthcirca 1904NY, USA, age 17 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census3
1930 Census1930Ridgefield, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 27, ferry company bridgeman4
Mil. EnlsJun 12, 1942Newark, Hudson Co., NJ, USA, Name: Richard M Houghton Birth Year: 1903 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: New York State: New Jersey County or City: Hudson Enlistment Date: 12 Jun 1942 Enlistment State: New Jersey Enlistment City: Newark Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Able Seaman (Deckhand, steamship. ) Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 63 Weight: 1071

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  1. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record.
  2. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , North Bergen Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1049; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 285; line 87, dwl 404.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , West New York, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2354; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 9-379; line 1, dwl 212.
  4. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ridgefield, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1315; Enumeration District: 198; sheet 1A, page 163, line 43, dwl 528-10-12.

Maud I. (?)1

F, #79524, b. circa 1888

Family: Walter Wilson Houghton b. 26 Apr 1877

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Birthcirca 1888NY, USA, age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940 census1
Marriagecirca 1920age 26 and 31, first mar1
1930 Census1930Ridgefield, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 53, chocolate factory purchasing agent1
1940 Census1940Ridgewood, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 62, Hersey Chocolate Co., purchasing agent2
ParentsDparents born in NY1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Ridgefield, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1316; Enumeration District: 204; sheet 5B, line 70, dwl 147-86-144.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Ridgewood, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2313; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 2-291.

Israel D. Houghton1

M, #79525, b. 19 May 1971

Family 1: Meleasa C (?) b. 1 Mar 1964

  • Marriage*: Israel D. Houghton married Meleasa C (?) on 1994.1
  • Divorce*: Israel D. Houghton and Meleasa C (?) were divorced on Feb 22, 2016.

Family 2: DeVawn Moreno

  • Partner*: DeVawn Moreno was the long term partner of Israel D. Houghton While married, the musician fathered two sons with mistress.

Family 3: Adrienne Bailon b. c 1986

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BirthMay 19, 1971Carlsbad, San Diego Co., CA, USA, of white mother and African American father, who left before he was born; not found in CA Birth Index
Marriage19941
ResidenceHouston, TX, USA
Notable2010an American Christian music singer
PartnerWhile married, the musician fathered two sons with mistress
DivorceFeb 22, 2016
MarriageNov 11, 2016Paris, France
Biography2010Israel Houghton is an American Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. He has won six Grammy Awards; three for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and one for Best Traditional Gospel Album for Alive In South Africa.

Israel Houghton became involved full-time in worship ministry in 1989. From the start, he looked to overcome cultural and denominational barriers. With this idea as a centerpiece, Israel formed his New Breed Ministries in 1995 with his then wife, Meleasa, and a group of world-class musicians and singers.

His website: Since launching into full-time worship ministry in 1989, Israel has delivered a message that demolishes cultural and denominational barriers across this nation, and around the world. He has worked with ministries such as Fred Hammond and RFC, the Young Messiah Tour, TBN, Crystal Lewis, Anointed, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff at Lakewood Church, as well as Champions for Christ—a high impact ministry to college and professional athletes with Pastor Greg Ball.

Israel and his beautiful wife, Meleasa, founded New Breed Ministries in 1995, a dynamic worship ministry comprised of world-class musicians and singers who actively minister in their respective churches, while traveling extensively on a weekly basis. New Breed’s passion is to blur the lines of church factions, bringing all people together in unity through worship. Their renowned, diverse sound is effectively captured on the 2001 release of Hosanna Integrity’s “New Season” album, as well as the 2002 release of “Lakewood Live-We Speak to Nations.”

In addition to his intense touring and producing schedule, Israel leads worship regularly at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Pastor Joel Osteen, and is currently finishing an Israel and New Breed-Integrity Gospel/Sony release produced by Tommy Sims due in October. He is also pleased to announce the release of his latest album, “Live from Another Level”—a double CD capturing a live worship experience in Atlanta, Georgia last fall. I come from a cross-cultural background, which is just a nice way of saying my father was black and my mother is white. My mother became pregnant at the age of 17 in Waterloo, Iowa. You can imagine how this is shaping up. She was given the choice of a back-alley abortion or being disowned by her family. Thank God she choose the latter. Ultimately, she was disowned, abandoned by my biological father, and ended up in San Diego, California.

Picture this. It was 1971 and my mother was 8 months pregnant, all alone, thousands of miles from home, and forced to enter reality unprepared. Pretty bleak. One day while walking down the street, a lady pulled up in her Volkswagen Bug, got out, and respectfully yet boldly, began to share the Gospel with her.

Words of life and hope began to overtake the words of rejection and abandonment she had grown accustomed to. There on a street corner, she ended up on her knees and cried out to God – committing her life to Jesus Christ. The lady gave her a Bible and that’s how I got my name. My mother started reading at page one and well, you know – you have a Bible, my name is on every page!

I’m often asked by skeptics, why I’m as passionate about worshiping God as I am. The answer is simple for me. In this age of disposable relationships, I could have easily become a statistic and at best, a distant memory of a youthful mistake. Instead, a Sovereign God rescued my mother and me and gave us hope, a future, and a testimony of the providence of God. The very least I can do is enter His gates with fresh thanksgiving, His courts with a passionate praise, and eventually bow before His throne in intimate worship.

As far as leading worship goes (which is my passion and calling), I now realize that there have been demands put on me from every part of my experience since day one – culturally, emotionally, musically, and more. So things tend to sound cross-cultural, cross-denominational, and cross-generational. I like to call it, “The Sound of New Breed Worship.”1
Living2022Kingwood, TX, USA
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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.newbreedmusic.com/Israel.htm

Meleasa C (?)1

F, #79526, b. 1 March 1964

Family: Israel D. Houghton b. 19 May 1971

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BirthMar 1, 1964
Marriage19941
DivorceFeb 22, 2016
Occupationfemale American gospel singers. The one-time Grammy-nominated singer is known for various songs such as How Awesome Is Our God, Alpha And Omega, and To Worship You I Live. Read more: https://briefly.co.za/98188-meleasa-houghton-age-birthday-children-career-worth.html
Living2022Wexford, PA, USA

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.newbreedmusic.com/Israel.htm

Mariah Engelique Houghton1

F, #79527, b. circa 1997

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Birthcirca 19971

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.newbreedmusic.com/Israel.htm

Israel Duncan Houghton II1

M, #79528

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  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.newbreedmusic.com/Israel.htm

Milan Lilly Houghton1

F, #79529

Biography

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Birth1

Citations

  1. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.newbreedmusic.com/Israel.htm

Elizabeth Regina Otto1

F, #79530, b. 12 December 1899, d. 4 November 1975

Family: Roger Pease Houghton b. 24 Aug 1904, d. 18 Oct 1988

Biography

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BirthDec 12, 1899Cambridge, MA, USA, age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census1
MarriageOct 10, 1925Hill, NH, USA, age 21 and 251
1930 Census1930Rutherford, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 25, A.J.J. Co. radio operator1
1940 Census1940Rutherford, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, age 35, telephone comp. technical supervisor; and brother in law Harold Otto, 28, MA2
DeathNov 4, 1975Clifton, NJ, USA
Contributn
RelativeHer brother Harold was Clifford's father.
ParentsDEmil Edmund Otto 1869–1950 & Johanna Christine DUCKER 1875–1923; parents born in Germany1

Citations

  1. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rutherford, Bergen Co., New Jersey; Roll: 1316; Enumeration District: 218; sheet 14B, line 68, dwl 270-350-372.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Rutherford, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2314; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 2-312; line 69, dwl 46.