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We remember Arthur Theodore Ransome Houghton
We remember Arthur Theodore Ransome Houghton
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:6165990
1881
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:6165981
1901
1901
location
17 Ribblesdale Place, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6165981
1901
1906
marriage
Ruth Ponting
Source:6166625
1906
1908
children
Denis Arthur Sydenham Houghton
Source:6165987
1908
1909
children
Roger Donald Houghton
Source:6165987
1909
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:6165987
1911
1911
location
Sion Hill, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6165987
1911
1952
dates
Age 72
Source:6166626
1952
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:1971692
service
British Army
Captain
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:1971692
1952
death
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166626
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Theodore Ransome |
| Initials | ATR |
| Last Name | Houghton |
| Source | 6165987 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ribblesdale Place, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Sion Hill, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Captain |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Arthur Sydenham Houghton | son | 1908 | |
| Roger Donald Houghton | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Houghton | mother | ||
| Cedric Houghton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Ponting | wife | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Lieutenant HoughtonStill from the first Preston and District Roll of Honour film by Will Onda, showing a photographic portrait of Lieutenant Houghton. The photograph is taken from a group photograph as part of the face of another soldier is visible below Lieutenant Houghton's left shoulder. He is wearing the uniform of Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Captioned "Lieut. Houghton. Wounded." Film & image copyright of Preston City Council, British Film Institute collection.
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Preston485
Communities
Communities
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4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will OndaMore about 4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will Onda
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Preston485 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Lieutenant Houghton | Preston485 |
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