Charles A. Houghton

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• Parents: Father: Jonas Houghton (1791-1841) Mother: Hannah Coller (1797-1847)
• Census: 1850, Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 23, living in Ware, Massachusetts. He was a shoemaker living with the Tucker family.
• Census: 1860, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 33, living in New Salem, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1865, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census, he was recorded, age 37, living in Phillipston, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 43, living in New Salem, Massachusetts. He was a boot bottomer.
• Census: 1880, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 52, living in Athol, Massachusetts. He worked in a boot shop.
• Census: 1900, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 72, living in Athol, Massachusetts. He was a coffler.
• Last Full Review: 14 Feb 2021

Charles married Harriett Newall Rice on 4 Jul 1851 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Harriett was born in Apr 1833 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in 1922 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1865, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 2 months, living in Phillipston, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1870, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 5, living in New Salem, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1880, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 18870 US Census she was recorded, age 15, living in Athol, Massachusetts with her parents.
• 1st Marriage: 3 Dec 1881, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She first married on 3 December 1881 in Templeton, Massachusetts Whilfield E. Brooks, the son of William G. and Eliza N. Brooks.
• Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census she was recorded, age 35, living in Petersham, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 45, living on Southerly Street, Petersham, Massachusetts. She was a laundress working out of her home.
• Obituary: 6 Sep 1912
• Last Full Review: 13 Dec 2020

Notes:

Died:
She died at home of cancer.

Ella married Louis Napoleon Coolidge on 24 Dec 1884 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Louis (son of Orasa Coolidge and Susan Carter Delvy) was born on 23 Jun 1861 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Mar 1929 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 14, living in Petersham, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Residence: 1909, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In 1909 he was living in Petersham, Massachusetts and was working as a waiter.
• Draft Registration: 12 Sep 1918, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; On 12 September 1918, he registered for the draft giving his age as 32, his address as 49 Bickenstaff Street, Boston, and his occupation as a head waiter at the New Orleans House in Swampscott.
• Census: 1920, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 33, living on 49 Bickerstaff Street, Boston, Massachusetts. He was a bank clerk.
• Residence: 1927, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; According to the 1927 Brookline, Massachusetts, City Directory, he was living on 209 Reservoir Road.
• Census: 1940, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 543, living on 24 Bigelow Street, Boston, Massachusetts with his daughter Elizabeth and her family
• Residence: 1941, Brighton, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In 1941 he lived on 24 Bigelow Street, Brighton, Massachusetts.
• Obituary: 21 Nov 1941
• Last Full Review: 14 Feb 2021

Notes:

Died:
He died at the Boston City Hospital.

Stanley married Josephine B. Minot on 1 Nov 1909 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Josephine (daughter of Lorenzo Day Minot and Elizabeth Jane Brown) was born on 4 Mar 1884 in Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County, Maine; died on 24 Jul 1977 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried on 28 Jul 1977 in Bowdoinham Village Cemetery, Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 12; Address:
  Central Street
• Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, living with her parents.; : 22
• Census: 1920, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; : 32; Address:
  North Maine Street
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was living with her son, Reginald.; : 42; Address:
  East Street
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She worked as a waitress in a hotel.; : 52; Address:
  East Street
• Last Full Review: 20 Feb 2021

Alice married Reginald Mordaunt Cecil Dobson on 1 Feb 1908 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, and was divorced on Yes, date unknown. Reginald (son of Henry Edward "Harry" Dobson and Emily Pipe) was born on 19 May 1884 in Hornsey, Middlesex, England; was christened on 16 Mar 1902 in Islington, London, England; died on 12 Nov 1949 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Rocky Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina , USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Francis Palmer "Frank" Gillis about 1915, and was divorced in c 1954. Francis (son of William Joseph Gillis and Mary Palmer) was born on 17 Aug 1886 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Last Full Review: 20 Feb 2021

Notes:

Birth:
a twin

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• Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 11; Address:
  Central Street
• Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was working as a servant while living with her parents.; : 21; Address:
  Southerly Street
• Graduation: say 1918, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Petersham High School.
• Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 30; Address:
  East Street
• Graduation: say 1920, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She graduated from the nursing school at Natick Hospital.
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 41
• Residence: 1939, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
  86 Lennon Street
• Census: 1940, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 51; Address:
  242 Mill Street
• Residence: 26 Aug 1989, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
  Eastwood Pines Nursing Home
  161 Ryan Street
• Obituary: 24 Nov 1989; GARDNER - Freda L. (Coolidge) Simonds, 100, of 161 Ryan St. and Eastwood Pines Nursing Home, died Tuesday in Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Carl Simonds, died in 1962. She leaves three nieces, Barbara J. Duplessie of Petersham, Joan Lavoie of Brockton and Sylvia Shafa of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Born in Petersham, she was a daughter of Louis and Ella (Houghton) Coolidge, and had lived in Gardner 80 years. She graduated from Petersham High School. Mrs. Simonds, a registered nurse, did private duty nursing and was employed by various hospitals and nursing homes. She graduated from the nursing school at Natick Hospital. Following cremation, graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in East Street Cemetery, Petersham. The Rev. Gordon P. Tate will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greenfield Area Animal Shelter, French King Highway, Greenfield, 01301. Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main St., Athol, is directing arrangements. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 24 November 1989
• Last Full Review: 20 Feb 2021

Notes:

Birth:
She was a twin. Both she and her brother are listed as born on the 7th of February, but he is listed as still born on the 8th of February in the record. I have used the 8th as I have no proof of what date Frederica used in later life.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her windowed father.

Census:
She was recorded living with her sister and her husband.

Residence:
She was in a nursing home.

Frederica married Carl Joseph Simonds on 29 Jun 1925 in Palm Beach County, Florida. Carl (son of Joseph Simonds and Addie Butler) was born on 12 May 1893 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in Jan 1963 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 9; Address:
  Centel
• Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 19; Address:
  Southerly
• Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her windowed father and as a teacher in the International School.; : 28; Address:
  East Street
• Event-Misc: 8 Oct 1931, New York City, New York County, New York; She arrived in New York City on board the SS Paris having traveled from the port of La Havre, France.
• Census: 1940, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California; Her occupation is listed as a nurse. She is also listed as single.; : 48; Address:
  334 South Allen Street
• Residence: 1963, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
• Last Full Review: 21 Feb 2021

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• Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 7; Address:
  Centel
• Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 16; Address:
  Southerly
• Census: 1920, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts; She was listed as a nurse pupil; : 26; Address:
  Highland Avenue
• Census: 1930, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; : 35; Address:
  36 Breer Street
• Census: 1940, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; : 46; Address:
  Breer Street
• Last Full Review: 21 Feb 2021

Ruth married Linnell Burr Higgins on 1 Jun 1921 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Linnell (son of Harman L. Higgins and Adaline A. Loud) was born on 10 Jun 1892 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jul 1971 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; was buried in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 2; Address:
  Centel
• Last Full Review: 21 Feb 2021

Notes:

Died:
He died in infancy.

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• Census: 1920, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 9, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1940, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; : 29; Address:

Family/Spouse: Thomas Richard Jeffers. Thomas (son of William M. Jeffers and Ellen M. "Nellie" Campbell) was born on 17 Aug 1903 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died in Dec 1968; was buried in Holy Family Cemetery, Rockland, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 1, while living with his mother and grandparents.
• Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his mother and widowed father.; : 11; Address:
  East Street
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 21, while living with his mother and step-father.
• Miscellaneous: 2016; According to the 1920 Census, he was the son of Dorothy P. Coolidge.

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• Census: 1920, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 4, while living with his parents.
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 14, while living with his parents.
• Census: 1940, New York City, New York County, New York; He is listed as a chauffeur; : 25; Address:
  155 W 22 Street
• Residence: 1963, Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Francis married Elsa Virginia Henderson in 1942. Elsa (daughter of William Henderson and Mary Hennequin) was born on 4 May 1920; died in Sep 1971 in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 1, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, while living with her parents.; : 12; Address:
  East Street
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 22, while living with her mother.
• Residence: 1958, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Family/Spouse: Stanley A. Bagdonas. Stanley (son of Longinas Bagdonas and Placidas) was born on 18 Aug 1917 in Massachusetts; died on 28 May 1982 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• History: According to her obituary, "Mrs. Duplessie was a secretary at the former Union Twist Drill Co. in Athol for 8 1/2 years. She was later a secretary at American Tool Supply Co. in Chicopee. Mrs. Duplessie was a member of Petersham Orthodox Congregational Church. An ardent golfer, she was a member of the Ellinwood Country Club and the Petersham Curling Club."
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 3; Address:
  East Street
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 12, while living with her mother.
• Graduation: 1944, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : Petersham High School
• Miscellaneous: 1 Feb 1945 to 26 Feb 1945, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She joined the U.S Cadet Nurse Corps but withdrew soon after.; : Burbank Hospital School of Nursing
• Graduation: 1946, Longmeadow, Hampden County, Massachusetts; : Bay Path Junior College
• Residence: 1959, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1992, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Family/Spouse: William Alexander Duplessie. William (son of Alexander Duplessie and Hazel M. Walker) was born on 22 Jun 1928 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 8 May 1982 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
She died at birth.

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• Census: 1930, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents; : 4; Address:
  36 Breer Street
• Census: 1940, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 14; Address:
  Breer Street

Family/Spouse: Clifton Wohlen. Clifton (son of Eric J. Wohlen and Hulda E. Jonsson) was born on 14 May 1925 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Dec 2015 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; was buried on 10 Dec 2015 in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1930, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents; : 1; Address:
  36 Breer Street
• Census: 1940, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 11; Address:
  Breer Street
• Residence: 1992, Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
• Retired: 1992; : Cardinal Cushing Hospital,

Joan married Alfred Louis LavoieBrockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Alfred was born in 1926 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Sep 2016 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sylvia married Jahanger A. "Jay" Shafa [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]