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Essel B Houghton 1898–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 April 1898

Birth Location: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 31 March 1974

Death Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Father: Charles 109799503

Mother: Mertie Bettis

Spouse(s): William Beresford

Children(s): William Beresford, Wynona Beresford

In 1898, Essel B Houghton entered the world in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA, born to Charles Branch Houghton Fag 109799503 And Mertie Belle Bettis. In 1900, Essel B Houghton resided in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Essel B Houghton resided in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA. Essel B Houghton married William Henry Beresford, and had children including William Harold Beresford, Wynona Mae Beresford. Essel B Houghton passed away in 1974 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Essel B Houghton entered the world in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA, born to Charles Branch Houghton Fag 109799503 And Mertie Belle Bettis.
  • In 1900, Essel B Houghton resided in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Essel B Houghton resided in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA.
  • Essel B Houghton married William Henry Beresford, and had children including William Harold Beresford, Wynona Mae Beresford.
  • Essel B Houghton passed away in 1974 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles 109799503
1866–1923
Birth Location: Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
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Mertie Bettis
1875–1954
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

William Beresford
1898–1960
Birth Location: Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri, USA
WB

Children(s)

William Beresford
1921–1962
Birth Location: Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri, USA
WB
Wynona Beresford
1924–1996
Birth Location: Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri, USA
WB

Essel Houghton's Ancestors

Self
Essel Houghton
1898–1974
Birth Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
Parents
Charles Branch Houghton FAG# 109799503
1866–1923
Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
Mertie (Belle) Bettis
1875–1954
Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
James (Hazel) Houghton
1828–1913
London, England
Julia Mason
1832–1912
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1804–1879
Charolotte KEDIE
1801–1874
Samuel Mason
1799–1881
Lydia LAIDLEY
1796–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George HOUGHTON
1778–1863
Ann _____
1784–1860
William Sr.
1737–1812
Hannah HOUGHTON
1769–1824
Samuel Sr.
1761–1827
Martha BROOMHAM
1762–1833
Robert LAIDLEY
1744–1817
Lydia HARRIS
1759–1842

Essel Houghton's Descendants

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Essel (B) Houghton (20 April 1898–31 March 1974) m. William (Henry) Beresford (2 June 1898–26 February 1960)
  1. 1. William (Harold) Beresford 1921–1962
  2. 2. Wynona (Mae) Beresford 1924–1996

Essel Houghton's Timeline

9 Records

1898
20 April 1898
Birth of Essel B Houghton in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Essel B Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Essel B Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Essel B Houghton resided here in Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri, USA
Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Essel B Houghton resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Essel B Houghton resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 42
Essel B Houghton resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Essel B Houghton resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1974
31 March 1974
Age 76
Death of Essel B Houghton in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 April 1898
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: T624_796; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374809
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240873
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02180; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116-345
    [5] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Page: 98A; Enumeration District: 0236; FHL microfilm: 2340938
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 525-74-6932; Issue State: New Mexico; Issue Date: 1951
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri; Roll: T625_944; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240873

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: T624_796; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374809

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Huntsville, Randolph, Missouri; Roll: T625_944; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Page: 98A; Enumeration District: 0236; FHL microfilm: 2340938

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02180; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116-345

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02180; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116-345

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Kansas City, Jackson

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 March 1974
    Event Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 525-74-6932; Issue State: New Mexico; Issue Date: 1951

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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