Death Tues. of 63-yr. old Elijah Houghton of Bright’s disease.
He had come to Manitowoc with his parents in 1849 and therefore
was one of the oldest pioneers in our city.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900
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DEATH OF ELIJAH HOUGHTON.
Elijah Houghton died at his home in this city on Tuesday morning. He has been
in failing health for some time and had to quit work with the latter part of
December.
He was born near South Chicago, May 1836 and when 12 years old came to Manitowoc.
He was married to Miss May Jones in 1862. The issue of this marriage was 14
children, 78 boys and 7 girls, two of the latter having died.
He followed the lakes since he was 12 years old, and quit only in recent years.
Mr. Houghton filled his place in life so as to earn the respect of all who knew
him. To provide for a large family and fit them for the affairs of life is a mark
of manhood none the less excellent that it is not heralded as such. Mr. Houghton
did this through his earnings. What really higher tribute can be paid a man? The
funeral takes place today.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 18, 1900
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Eliza Houghton (sic)
birth: 1836 Pa.
death: 16 January 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc
spouse: May
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 01-16-1900/cause: dropsy]
Death Tues. of 63-yr. old Elijah Houghton of Bright’s disease.
He had come to Manitowoc with his parents in 1849 and therefore
was one of the oldest pioneers in our city.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900
*******
DEATH OF ELIJAH HOUGHTON.
Elijah Houghton died at his home in this city on Tuesday morning. He has been
in failing health for some time and had to quit work with the latter part of
December.
He was born near South Chicago, May 1836 and when 12 years old came to Manitowoc.
He was married to Miss May Jones in 1862. The issue of this marriage was 14
children, 78 boys and 7 girls, two of the latter having died.
He followed the lakes since he was 12 years old, and quit only in recent years.
Mr. Houghton filled his place in life so as to earn the respect of all who knew
him. To provide for a large family and fit them for the affairs of life is a mark
of manhood none the less excellent that it is not heralded as such. Mr. Houghton
did this through his earnings. What really higher tribute can be paid a man? The
funeral takes place today.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 18, 1900
*******
Eliza Houghton (sic)
birth: 1836 Pa.
death: 16 January 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Manitowoc
spouse: May
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[bur. 01-16-1900/cause: dropsy]
Family Members
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George Houghton
1863–1908
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William H. Houghton
1864–1946
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John Houghton
1866–1919
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Emma Houghton Christiansen
1868–1935
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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Houghton Runge
1871–1938
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Walter C. Houghton
1872–1958
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Frank Houghton
1873–1949
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Elijah Robert "Lige" Houghton
1876–1921
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Mabel Frances Houghton Allen
1881–1952
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Charles Houghton
1882–1952
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