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John Henry Houck 1876–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1876

Birth Location: Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 15 Jul 1944

Death Location: Bird in Hand, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: David Houck

Mother: Catherine Sweigart

Spouse(s): Laura Overly

Children(s): Maurice Houck, Margaret Houck, Harry Houck

The story of John Henry Houck began in 1876 in Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, John Henry Houck resided in Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, John Henry Houck resided in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. John Henry Houck married Laura Esther Overly, and had children including Harry Arthur Houck, Margaret Blanche Houck, Maurice Floyd Houck. John Henry Houck passed away in 1944 in Bird in Hand, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Henry Houck began in 1876 in Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, John Henry Houck resided in Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, John Henry Houck resided in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Henry Houck married Laura Esther Overly, and had children including Harry Arthur Houck, Margaret Blanche Houck, Maurice Floyd Houck.
  • John Henry Houck passed away in 1944 in Bird in Hand, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Houck
1845–1926
Birth Location: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
DH
Catherine Sweigart
1845–1908
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
CS

Spouses(s)

Laura Overly
1877–1941
Birth Location: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
LO

Children(s)

Maurice Houck
1912–2003
Birth Location: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
MH
Margaret Houck
1909–1989
Birth Location: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
MH
Harry Houck
1908–1991
Birth Location: New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
HH

John Houck's Ancestors

Self
John Houck
1876–1944
Birth Place: Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
David C Houck
1845–1926
Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine (S) Sweigart
1845–1908
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 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

John Houck's Descendants

1.
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John (Henry) Houck (21 May 1876–15 Jul 1944) m. Laura (Esther) Overly (3 Mar 1877–2 Mar 1941)
  1. 1. Maurice (Floyd) Houck 1912–2003 m. Emma (R) Johe 1905–1991
  2. 2. Margaret (Blanche) Houck 1909–1989 m. John (Shenk) Harnish 1905–1979
  3. 3. Harry (Arthur) Houck 1908–1991 m. Elsie (E) Flory 1908–1986

John Houck's Timeline

10 Records

1876
21 May 1876
Birth of John Henry Houck in Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
John Henry Houck resided here in Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
John Henry Houck resided here in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
John Henry Houck resided here in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1914
1914
Age 38
John Henry Houck resided here in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
John Henry Houck resided here in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
John Henry Houck resided here in Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 59
John Henry Houck resided here in Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
John Henry Houck resided here in Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1944
15 Jul 1944
Age 68
Death of John Henry Houck in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1876
    Event Place: Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3533; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 36-104
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 062601-065450
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1582; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 556
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2058; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0082; Image: 306.0; FHL microfilm: 2341792
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lancaster; Roll: 1893480; Draft Board: 3
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1142; Family History Film: 1255142; Page: 436D; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0036
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1423; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241423
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375366
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1142; Family History Film: 1255142; Page: 436D; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0036

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1423; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241423

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375366

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1582; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 556

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2058; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0082; Image: 306.0; FHL microfilm: 2341792

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3533; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 36-104

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leacock, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3533; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 36-104

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lancaster; Roll: 1893480; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1944
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 062601-065450
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bird in Hand, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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