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Alta C. Houck 1884–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 March 1884

Birth Location: Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 27 January 1960

Death Location: Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Henry Houck

Mother: Anna Gregg

Spouse(s): John Kurtz

Children(s): Edith Kurtz, Clement Kurtz, Virginia Kurtz, Morris Kurtz, Albert Kurtz, Anna Kurtz, Landis Kurtz, Ross Kurtz, Evan Kurtz

The story of Alta C. Houck began in 1884 in Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Alta C. Houck resided in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Alta C. Houck resided in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Alta C. Houck married Clayton Aires, John Harry Kurtz, and had children including Albert L Kurtz, Anna Kurtz, Clement James Kurtz, Edith M Kurtz, Evan John Kurtz, Landis Kurtz, Morris H Kurtz, Ross V Kurtz, Virginia Alta Kurtz. Alta C. Houck passed away in 1960 in Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Alta C. Houck began in 1884 in Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Alta C. Houck resided in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Alta C. Houck resided in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Alta C. Houck married Clayton Aires, John Harry Kurtz, and had children including Albert L Kurtz, Anna Kurtz, Clement James Kurtz, Edith M Kurtz, Evan John Kurtz, Landis Kurtz, Morris H Kurtz, Ross V Kurtz, Virginia Alta Kurtz.
  • Alta C. Houck passed away in 1960 in Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Houck
1855–1926
Birth Location: Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
HH
Anna Gregg
1856–1939
Birth Location: Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
AG

Spouses(s)

John Kurtz
1877–1941
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
JK

Children(s)

Edith Kurtz
1920–2005
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
EK
Clement Kurtz
1916–2007
Birth Location: Gap Lancaste, Pennsylvania
CK
Virginia Kurtz
1924–1990
Birth Location: Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
VK
Morris Kurtz
1909–1996
Birth Location: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
MK
Albert Kurtz
1912–1968
Birth Location: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
AK
Anna Kurtz
1915–
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
AK
Landis Kurtz
1922–1948
Birth Location: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
LK
Ross Kurtz
1906–1988
Birth Location: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
RK
Evan Kurtz
1914–2003
Birth Location: White Horse, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
EK

Alta Houck's Ancestors

Self
Alta Houck
1884–1960
Birth Place: Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Henry B. Houck
1855–1926
Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna (Mary) Gregg
1856–1939
Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
William (J Houck) Sr
1819–1875
Somerset Co, PA, USA
Margaret (Ann) McCaffrey
1822–1889
Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew I
1790–1845
Maria Fehr
1790–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Houck
1754–1819

Alta Houck's Descendants

1.
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Alta (C.) Houck (23 March 1884–27 January 1960) m. John (Harry) Kurtz (16 August 1877–23 October 1941)
  1. 1. Edith (M) Kurtz 1920–2005
  2. 2. Clement (James) Kurtz 1916–2007
  3. 3. Virginia (Alta) Kurtz 1924–1990
  4. 4. Morris (H.) Kurtz 1909–1996
  5. 5. Albert (L.) Kurtz 1912–1968
  6. 6. Anna Kurtz 1915–
  7. 7. Landis Kurtz 1922–1948
  8. 8. Ross (V.) Kurtz 1906–1988
  9. 9. Evan (John) Kurtz 1914–2003

Alta Houck's Timeline

8 Records

1884
23 March 1884
Birth of Alta C. Houck in Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Alta C. Houck resided here in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Alta C. Houck resided here in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Alta C. Houck resided here in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Alta C. Houck resided here in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 51
Alta C. Houck resided here in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Alta C. Houck resided here in Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1960
27 January 1960
Age 76
Death of Alta C. Houck in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 March 1884
    Event Place: Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3535; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36-142
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 002551-005400
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1585; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 35
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2059; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0112; Image: 164.0; FHL microfilm: 2341793
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1425; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1241425
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1355; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1375368
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mennonite Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1425; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1241425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1355; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1375368

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1585; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2059; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0112; Image: 164.0; FHL microfilm: 2341793

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3535; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36-142

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3535; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 36-142

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 January 1960
    Event Place: Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 002551-005400
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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