Legislator Details
George E. Houghton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/8/1840
City: Mantua Township, OH
County: Portage County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/14/1920
City: Swartz Creek, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/17/1920
City: Vernon, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emma [or Anna] Naomi Decker, 3/4/1875 in Flint, MI; children: 5, Carrie [or Caroline] E., George Elton, Howard M., Dale and Gladys E. (Carmichael)
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; 2 terms at Flint high school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George E. and Rosena (Thomas) Houghton. In 1856, he came to Michigan with his parents, who settled on a farm in Gaines Township, Genesee County. Taught school for 6 winters, farming during the summer. In 1864, he enlisted in an Ohio regiment and served until the close of the Civil War. He held the offices of school inspector and township supervisor [five years].
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Religious and Benevolent Societies , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Schwarz Creek
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: Townships of Argentine, Atlas, Clayton, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, Grand Blanc, Montrose, Mundy, and Vienna
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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