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Austin Houghton 1844–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1844

Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 13 Jan 1926

Death Location: United States

Father: Alvin Houghton

Mother: Elizabeth Hilton

Spouse(s): Eva None, Myrta Houghton

Children(s): Leona Houghton, Edwin Haughton, Ruthe Houghton, Foster Benedet

Austin Houghton was born in 1844 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, the child of Alvin Houghton And Elizabeth Betsy Hilton. In 1850, Austin Houghton resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Austin Houghton resided in Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA. Austin Houghton married Eva, Myrta R Houghton, and had children including Edwin Haughton, Foster Benedet, Leona Mae Houghton, Ruthe Houghton. Austin Houghton passed away in 1926 in United States.

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Biography

  • Austin Houghton was born in 1844 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, the child of Alvin Houghton And Elizabeth Betsy Hilton.
  • In 1850, Austin Houghton resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Austin Houghton resided in Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA.
  • Austin Houghton married Eva, Myrta R Houghton, and had children including Edwin Haughton, Foster Benedet, Leona Mae Houghton, Ruthe Houghton.
  • Austin Houghton passed away in 1926 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alvin Houghton
1810–1891
Birth Location: Madison, Maine, USA
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Elizabeth Hilton
1815–1887
Birth Location: Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eva None
1860–1894
Birth Location: Ohio
E
Myrta Houghton
1867–1916
Birth Location: Rives Junction, Jackson, Michigan, USA
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Children(s)

Leona Houghton
1882–1944
Birth Location: Linn, Kansas, USA
LH
Edwin Haughton
1871–
Birth Location: Missouri
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Ruthe Houghton
1896–
Birth Location: Kansas
RH
Foster Benedet
1888–
Birth Location: Kansas
FB

Austin Houghton's Ancestors

Self
Austin Houghton
1844–1926
Birth Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Parents
Alvin Houghton
1810–1891
Madison, Maine, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Hilton
1815–1887
Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Nathan HOUGHTON
1769–1853
Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Patty CROSBY
1770–1833
Winslow, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Richard Hilton
1768–1817
Woolwich, Sagadahoc, Maine, USA
Elizabeth Dinsmore
1777–1815
Chester, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas HOUGHTON
1737–1790
Phebe GERRY
1730–1771
Robert *
1734–1792
Susannah *
1734–1807
Benjamin Hilton
1738–1802
Susannah Harnden
1744–1820
Arthur Dinsmore
1752–1829
Margaret Fulton
1749–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Houghton
1700–1764
Moriah Moore
1699–1790

Austin Houghton's Descendants

1.
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Austin Houghton (29 May 1844–13 Jan 1926) m. Eva (Jan 23, 1860–Jan 29, 1894) m. Myrta (R) Houghton (11 Dec 1867–4 May 1916)
  1. 1. Leona (Mae) Houghton 1882–1944
  2. 2. Edwin Haughton 1871–
  3. 3. Ruthe Houghton 1896–
  4. 4. Foster Benedet 1888–

Austin Houghton's Timeline

7 Records

1844
29 May 1844
Birth of Austin Houghton in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Austin Houghton resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Austin Houghton resided here in Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Austin Houghton resided here in Linn, Washington, Kansas, USA
Linn, Washington, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Austin Houghton resided here in Newton Ward 1, Harvey, Kansas, USA
Newton Ward 1, Harvey, Kansas, USA
1915
1915
Age 71
Austin Houghton resided here in Newton, Harvey, Kansas, USA
Newton, Harvey, Kansas, USA
1926
13 Jan 1926
Age 82
Death of Austin Houghton in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1844
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_102; Line: 13
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas; Roll: 399; Page: 571B; Enumeration District: 325
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Linn, Washington, Kansas; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240503
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newton Ward 1, Harvey, Kansas; Roll: T624_441; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1374454
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 127; Page: 106A
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 127; Page: 106A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sherman, Washington, Kansas; Roll: 399; Page: 571B; Enumeration District: 325

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Linn, Washington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Linn, Washington, Kansas; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240503

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newton Ward 1, Harvey, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newton Ward 1, Harvey, Kansas; Roll: T624_441; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1374454

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Newton, Harvey, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Roll: ks1915_102; Line: 13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1926
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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