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Roy Samuel Houck 1892–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1892

Birth Location: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 31 Jan 1961

Death Location: New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Isaac Houck

Mother: Margaret Diem

Spouse(s): Catherine Boley

Children(s): Dorothy Houck, Lester Houck

The story of Roy Samuel Houck began in 1892 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1900, Roy Samuel Houck resided in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Roy Samuel Houck resided in East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Roy Samuel Houck married Catherine Mary Boley, and had children including Dorothy Mae Houck, Lester Milton Houck. Roy Samuel Houck passed away in 1961 in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Samuel Houck began in 1892 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1900, Roy Samuel Houck resided in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Roy Samuel Houck resided in East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Roy Samuel Houck married Catherine Mary Boley, and had children including Dorothy Mae Houck, Lester Milton Houck.
  • Roy Samuel Houck passed away in 1961 in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Houck
1862–1948
Birth Location: Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Margaret Diem
1874–1949
Birth Location: Salisbury Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, USA
MD

Spouses(s)

Catherine Boley
1890–1954
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
CB

Children(s)

Dorothy Houck
1920–1989
Birth Location: New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Lester Houck
1916–2013
Birth Location: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
LH

Roy Houck's Ancestors

Self
Roy Houck
1892–1961
Birth Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Isaac Milton Houck
1862–1948
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret (Evangaline) Diem
1874–1949
Salisbury Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William (J Houck) Sr
1819–1875
Somerset Co, PA, USA
Margaret (Ann) McCaffrey
1822–1889
Earl Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Samuel (Diller) Diem
1846–1915
Salisbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret (Jane) Patton
1850–1924
Salisbury Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew I
1790–1845
Maria Fehr
1790–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Houck
1754–1819

Roy Houck's Descendants

1.
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Roy (Samuel) Houck (24 Jul 1892–31 Jan 1961) m. Catherine (Mary) Boley (22 Apr 1890–19 Feb 1954)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Mae) Houck 1920–1989
  2. 2. Lester (Milton) Houck 1916–2013 m. Effie (Florence) Simmons 1917–2010

Roy Houck's Timeline

8 Records

1892
24 Jul 1892
Birth of Roy Samuel Houck in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 8
Roy Samuel Houck resided here in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Roy Samuel Houck resided here in East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Roy Samuel Houck resided here in East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 43
Roy Samuel Houck resided here in East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Roy Samuel Houck resided here in East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Roy Samuel Houck resided here in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1961
31 Jan 1961
Age 69
Death of Roy Samuel Houck in East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1892
    Event Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3529; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 36-30
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 014851-017550
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1583; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 57
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2056; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 555.0; FHL microfilm: 2341790
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lancaster; Roll: 1893480; Draft Board: 3
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1423; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241423
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241423

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1583; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 57

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2056; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 555.0; FHL microfilm: 2341790

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3529; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 36-30

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3529; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 36-30

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    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 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1961
    Event Place: East Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 014851-017550
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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