Herbert Edward Houghton (1858 - 1917)

Born 7 Sep 1858 in Leicestershire, England

Husband of Elizabeth Jane (Rackham) Houghton — married 13 Dec 1880 in Jamestown, South Australia, Australia

Husband of Rosina Maria Ellena (Beauchamp) Carter — married 28 Nov 1883 in Robe, South Australia, Australia

Died 28 Jun 1917 at age 58 in Naracoorte, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Herbert Edward Houghton

Emigration to Australia. About 1873, when he was 15, according to his obituary.

Marriage. On 13th December 1880, he married Elizabeth Jane Rackham, at Jamestown, South Australia. Their marriage was registered in the Burra district. ^[1]

Widowed. Elizabeth died the following year, on 4th July 1881, aged 20, at the Wesleyan Parsonage, Caltowie, South Australia. Her death was registered in the Clare district. ^[2]

The South Australian Advertiser 20 Jul 1881

DEATHS

HOUGHTON.—On the 4th July, at Caltowie, of consumption, Elizabeth Jane, the beloved wife of Edward Houghton, aged 20 years.^[3]

Marriage. Rosina Beauchamp

Death. Herbert died in 1917, his death registered in the Robe district, South Australia.^[4]

Sydney Morning Herald, 7 July 1917

OBITUARY

Mr. Herbert Edward Houghton, of Narracoorte, died on June 28. He was about on Wednesday, but in the evening he had a paralytic Stroke and he remained unconscious till his death Mr. Houghton during his sojourn in the district for over 33 years was, by his business connections, brought into contact with all classes of people. He was of a kindly nature, and his open-handedness and geniality made many friends. He represented the Central ward for about ten years in the district council. He was born in Leicester England, on September 7th 1858 and came to Australia at the age of 15 years. After living in the Caltowie district for four years he removed to Lucindale. From there he went to Narracoorte, where he was in the employ of the Railway Department on the permanent way branch. A few years later be took over the railway refreshment rooms, and also carried on business as a greengrocer and confectioner, with skin and wool-buying. Afterwards he gave his time to the skin and wool dealing. Five or six years ago he went to Balaklava, where he conducted refreshment-rooms. He returned to Narracoorte three years ago and opened tea-rooms. He leaves a widow. There are five daughters and two sons, both of whom are serving at the front.^[5]

Sources

• Genealogy SA Online Database Search

1. ↑ Marriage "Genealogy SA" Online Database Search (accessed 4 Aug 2023): 1880 Marriage Registration for Herbert Edward HOUGHTON (Spouse: Elizabeth Jane RACKHAM) Burra 125/1300
2. ↑ 1st wife's death "Genealogy SA” (accessed 4 Aug 2023 )  : 1881 Death Registration for Elizabeth Jane HOUGHTON, Clare 112/148
3. ↑ Death Notice 1881 'Family Notices', The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 20 July, p. 3. (Unknown), viewed 05 Aug 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article34266250
4. ↑ Death Index "Genealogy SA” (accessed 4 Aug 2023 )  : 1917 Death Registration for Herbert Edward HOUGHTON, Robe 411/168
5. ↑ Trove - Sydney Morning Herald Obituary 7 Jul 1917