Edith Houghton 1879–1948
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edith Houghton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Edith Houghton 1879–1948
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Immediate Family
Biography
Edith Houghton was born in 1879 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA, the child of alfred augustus houghton and caroline carrie garlinghouse. Edith Houghton passed away in 1948 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edith Houghton
This ancestor line traces from Aylesbury, Surrey, England (1470) to Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA (1879) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Edith Houghton (1879–1948) was born in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA and died in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edith in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Edith Houghton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record