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Arthur Houghton 1901–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 NOV 1901

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Death Date: 31 May 1977

Death Location: Havant, Hampshire, England

Father: Walter Houghton

Mother: Harriett Holloway

Spouse(s): Violet May

Children(s): Arthur Jr, Violet Gregory, Walter Houghton, Frank Houghton, George Houghton

In 1901, Arthur Houghton entered the world in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, born to Walter Houghton And Harriett Ellen Holloway. In 1911, Arthur Houghton resided in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. In 1920, Arthur Houghton resided in Hampshire, England. Arthur Houghton married Violet May, and had children including Arthur Houghton Jr, Edward Houghton, Frank Houghton, George Houghton, Violet Gregory, Walter Houghton. Arthur Houghton passed away in 1977 in Havant, Hampshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Arthur Houghton entered the world in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, born to Walter Houghton And Harriett Ellen Holloway.
  • In 1911, Arthur Houghton resided in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
  • In 1920, Arthur Houghton resided in Hampshire, England.
  • Arthur Houghton married Violet May, and had children including Arthur Houghton Jr, Edward Houghton, Frank Houghton, George Houghton, Violet Gregory, Walter Houghton.
  • Arthur Houghton passed away in 1977 in Havant, Hampshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Houghton
1844–1924
Birth Location: Southwick, Hants UK
WH
Harriett Holloway
1866–1950
Birth Location: Moore Critchell, Dorset, UK
HH

Spouses(s)

Violet May
1902–1977
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
VM

Children(s)

Arthur Jr
1923–1991
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
AJ
Violet Gregory
1925–1981
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
VG
Walter Houghton
1928–1998
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
WH
Frank Houghton
1929–1992
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
FH
George Houghton
1932–1998
Birth Location: Havant, Hampshire
GH

Arthur Houghton's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Houghton
1901–1977
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Parents
Walter Houghton
1844–1924
Southwick, Hants UK
Harriett (Ellen) Holloway
1866–1950
Moore Critchell, Dorset, UK
Grandparents
George Houghton
1811–1871
Hambledon, Hampshire, England
Elizabeth ('Eliza') Stratten
1810–1887
Southwick, Hampshire, England
Henry Holloway
1828–1877
Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
Harriet (Augusta) Lester
1827–1897
Dorchester,Dorset, UK
Great-Grandparents
Richard Houghton
1788–
Charlotte Houghton
1785–1863
Joseph Stratten
1765–1830
Fanny Bone
1771–1839
Richard Holloway
1798–1861
Frances Compton
1797–1855
William Lester
1809–1882
Elizabeth Bishop
1806–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martha Houghton
1739–
John STRATTON
1728–
Hannah Dane
–1808
Thomas Bone
1744–
Ann Baker
1744–
William Holloway
1779–

Arthur Houghton's Descendants

1.
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Arthur Houghton (5 NOV 1901–31 May 1977) m. Violet May (1902–8 April 1977)
  1. 1. Arthur (Houghton) Jr 1923–1991 m. Ruby (Lorina Joan) Davis 1916–1973 m. Edith (M) Betteney 1930–2004
  2. 2. Violet Gregory 1925–1981 m. James (Frank) Gregory 1923–2019
  3. 3. Walter Houghton 1928–1998 m. Shirley Hall 1946–2025 m. Mary Houghton 1935–2017
  4. 4. Frank Houghton 1929–1992
  5. 5. George Houghton 1932–1998

Arthur Houghton's Timeline

7 Records

1901
5 NOV 1901
Birth of Arthur Houghton in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
1911
1911
Age 10
Arthur Houghton resided here in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
1920
1920
Age 19
Arthur Houghton resided here in Hampshire, England
Hampshire, England
1921
1921
Age 20
Arthur Houghton resided here in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
1939
1939
Age 38
Arthur Houghton resided here in Hampshire, England
Hampshire, England
1977
31 May 1977
Age 76
Death of Arthur Houghton in Havant, Hampshire, England
Havant, Hampshire, England
1977
28 Oct 1977
Age 76
Arthur Houghton - Probate in Winchester
Winchester

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 NOV 1901
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012349A
    [5] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 155247, ED 3, Sch 49; Book: 05247

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hampshire, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 155247, ED 3, Sch 49; Book: 05247

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012349A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1977
    Event Place: Havant, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1977
    Event Place: Winchester
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
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