YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

William David Houghton 1896 – 1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1896

Birth Location: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 06 Nov 1974

Death Location: Macon County, Missouri, USA

Father: Walton HOUGHTON

Mother: Anna SIEMENS

Spouse(s): Edna Smith

Children(s): William Houghton

William David Houghton was born in 1896 in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA, the child of Walton Lewis HOUGHTON and Anna Maria Gerhardina SIEMENS. William David Houghton married Edna Ethlene Smith, and had children including William Shelton Houghton. William David Houghton passed away in 1974 in Macon County, Missouri, USA.

Find more search results for William Houghton
WH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • William David Houghton was born in 1896 in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA, the child of Walton Lewis HOUGHTON and Anna Maria Gerhardina SIEMENS.
  • William David Houghton married Edna Ethlene Smith, and had children including William Shelton Houghton.
  • William David Houghton passed away in 1974 in Macon County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Houghton's Ancestors

Self
William Houghton
1896 – 1974
Birth Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
Parents
Walton Lewis HOUGHTON
1856 – 1943
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Anna (Maria Gerhardina) SIEMENS
1867 – 1943
Brill, Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany
Grandparents
James (Hazel) HOUGHTON
1828 – 1913
London, England
Julia (Harris) MASON
1832 – 1912
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Eilert SIEMENS
1842 – 1908
Abens, Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany
Gretke (Sophia) SUNKEN
1844 – 1892
Germany
Great-Grandparents
James HOUGHTON
1804 – 1879
Charlotte KEDIE
1801 – 1874
Samuel MASON
1799 – 1881
Lydia LAIDLEY
1796 – 1852
Gerd SIEMENS
1814 – 1817
Taalke BECKER
1812 – 1892
Reiner SUNKEN
1817 – 1878
Anna BERENDS
1819 – 1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George HOUGHTON
1778 – 1863
Ann _____
1784 – 1860
William KEDIE
1737 – 1812
Hannah HOUGHTON
1769 – 1824
Samuel MASON
1761 – 1827
Martha BROOMHAM
1762 – 1833
Robert LAIDLEY
1744 – 1817
Lydia HARRIS
1759 – 1842
Eylert SIEMENS
1742 – 1820
Icke GERDES
1781 – 1865
Johann JANSSEN
1785 –
Janneken HARMS
1784 – 1825
Hinrich SUNKEN
1782 – 1866
Almuth POPKEN
1781 – 1869
Johann BERENDS
1776 –
Catharine WERNECKEN
1779 –

William Houghton's Descendants

1.
WH
William (David) Houghton (13 Mar 1896 – 06 Nov 1974) m. Edna (Ethlene) Smith (11 May 1913 – 2 March 2000)
  1. 1. William (Shelton) Houghton (27 Dec 1935 – ) m. Barbara (Helen) Clark (19 Mar 1937 – )
    1. 1. Sarah Houghton (Abt. 1980 – )

William Houghton's Timeline

20 Records

1896
13 Mar 1896
Birth of William David Houghton in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
1896
Mar 1896
Birth of William David Houghton in Macon County, Missouri, USA
Macon County, Missouri, USA
1896
13 Mar 1896
Birth of William David Houghton in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
1896
13 Mar 1896
Birth of William David Houghton in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
William David Houghton resided here in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1933
Abt 1933
Age 37
William David Houghton resided here in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
William David Houghton resided here in New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
William David Houghton resided here in Lingo, Macon, Missouri, USA
Lingo, Macon, Missouri, USA
1956
1956
Age 60
William David Houghton resided here in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1974
8 Nov 1974
Age 78
Death of William David Houghton in Macon County, Missouri, USA
Macon County, Missouri, USA
1974
06 Nov 1974
Age 78
Death of William David Houghton
None
1974
06 Nov 1974
Age 78
Death of William David Houghton
None
1974
06 Nov 1974
Age 78
Death of William David Houghton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1896
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 927
    [4] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Macon; Roll: 1683402
    [5] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1896
    Event Place: Macon County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: 1211; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 357.0; FHL microfilm: 2340946
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: T624_796; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374809
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: T625_934; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 84
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0079
    [7] 1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule; NARA Microfilm, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02126; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 61-25

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1896
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1896
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 3; Enumeration District: 0079

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 15B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374809

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Macon, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: T625_934; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 84

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: 1211; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 357.0; FHL microfilm: 2340946

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1933
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, New Cambria Leader; Publication Date: 23/ Feb/ 1933; Publication Place: New Cambria, Missouri, USA; ,0.3660152,0.48342112,0.71607554&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1933
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - New Cambria Leader - 23 Feb 1933 - Page 2, New Cambria Leader (New Cambria, Missouri) 23 Feb 1933, Thu, p. 2, col. 3. 23 Feb 1933

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1933
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - New Cambria Leader - 23 Feb 1933 - Page 2, Marriage of Smith / Houghton 23 Feb 1933

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule; NARA Microfilm, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02126; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 61-25

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lingo Township, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 U.S. Census, Population Schedule; NARA Microfilm, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lingo, Macon, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02126; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 61-25

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 927

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lingo, Macon, 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: Lingo, Macon, Missou

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1957
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - New Cambria Leader - 25 Jul 1957 - Page 1, Marriage of William D. Houghton & Barbara Clark 25 Jul 1957

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1974
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, William David “Willie” Houghton 8 Nov 1974

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Macon; Roll: 1683402

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, New Cambria Leader; Publication Date: 23/ Feb/ 1933; Publication Place: New Cambria, Missouri, USA; ,0.3660152,0.48342112,0.71607554&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1974
    Event Place: Macon County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Nov 1974

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Nov 1974

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Nov 1974

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Cambria, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE