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Mary Frances Houghton 1873–1951

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Houghton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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

Born 25 Aug 1873 · Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Died 10 Jul 1951 · New York, USA
Father Houghton
Mother Caroline Garlinghouse
Siblings Arthur S Haughton, Edith Houghton, Katherine Martha Houghton, Louis H Haughton, Mable S Haughton, Marion Jeanette Houghton, Minnie A Houghton

Researchers connected through Mary Houghton 1873–1951

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1873, Mary Frances Houghton entered the world in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA, born to houghton and caroline garlinghouse. Mary Frances Houghton passed away in 1951 in New York, USA.

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Life Timeline

1873
Birth of Mary Frances Houghton in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Birth
1951
Death of Mary Frances Houghton in New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Houghton

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America (1684) to Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA (1873) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Houghton (1873–1951) was born in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA and died in New York, 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 Mary 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 7 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.

Mary Houghton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Frances Houghton PTP
1873–1951
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Houghton's Descendants

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Mary Frances Houghton PTP 1873–1951