Legislator Details


Charles A. Houghton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/29/1870
City: Quebec City, QC
County: Quebec Urban Agglomeration, QC
Country: Canada
 
Death
Date: 10/7/1945
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/10/1945
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elm Lawn Cemetery

Marital Information:
single

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: printer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Albert and Margaret (Moore) Houghton. He came to Michigan with his parents 14 and entered the printing business. He was a member of the board of supervisors twice.

Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Kalamazoo State Hospital , Local Taxation , Printing , Public Lands & Forestry Interests
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1917 p.794; PolGryd; USCen 1930; Find-a-Grave.com; Michiganology