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Posted by Bessiebennett (U14200483) on Thursday, 27th October 2011
Does anyone know the history of the name, Houghton? I know it is a common name in Lancashire but nothing more. As I was one before marriage and am compiling my tree, I would like to know more about the name.
Bessie
Here you go Bb a little bit of history for you
BH
Now isnt that a strange thing
I just looked at the link and found Houghton Tower where I visited just a couple of weeks ago for a flower arranging festival and went htrough almost every room in that tower/house even down in the dungeons as every room was filled with flowers on a theme about childrens nursery rhymes and stories.
Give the names of the people you are looking for and someone will try to help
Edna
Now isnt that a strange thing
I just looked at the link and found Houghton Tower where I visited just a couple of weeks ago for a flower arranging festival and went htrough almost every room in that tower/house even down in the dungeons as every room was filled with flowers on a theme about childrens nursery rhymes and stories.
Give the names of the people you are looking for and someone will try to help
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Funny how things like that happen - I will put this place on my 'places to visit list'...I'm surprised I've never been it looks amazing?
BH
Have you seen these reply's to your question Betsy, if you have then please to reply so we know we havent wasted our time searching for you.
Edna
Thanks. It is great info and I have printed it off for my File. I have "Lyon" in my family on my Grand mother's side and they go back to France. I did not have any history for the name "Houghton".
I know it is a common name in Lancashire.
Bessie
I must go to see it. I was born in St Helens, Lancs, but was never told any Family history on the Houghton side. Just been sent a message with the name's history which is great.
Bessie
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