John Henry Houghton

Background

Houghton, John Henry was born on March 29, 1848 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Alfred and Julia Ann (Fenton) Houghton.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Saint Stephen’s College, New York, 1869, Master of Arts, 1876. Graduate General Theological Seminary, 1872. (South.T.D., Saint Stephen’s, 1910.

Doctor of Laws, Denver University, 1914).

Career

Deacon, 1872, priest, 1874, Protestant Episcopal Church. Rector Saint Paul’s, Salem, New York, 1874-1892. Established and conducted for 10 years Rexleigh School for boys.

Rector Saint Mark’s, Denver, 1892-1917, Saint George’s Church, Englewood, Colorado, since 1917.

Canon Saint John's Cathedral, since 1895. President Ministerial Alliance, Denver, 1903-1906.

Member standing committee of Diocese, since 1910. Charter member Saturday and Sunday Hospital, 1902.

Trustee State Industrial School, 1905-1907.

Chaplain Royal Arcanum, 1906-1916. Chaplain T.P.A., 1908. Director Colorado Prisoners’ Aid Society, April since 1913.

Member Charity communications of Denver.

Vice president Anti-Saloon League.

Achievements

• John Henry Houghton has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member standing committee of Diocese, since 1910. Charter; member Charity communications of Denver.

Connections

Married Frances Amelia Hance, June 30, 1885 (died 1892).

Father:

Alfred Houghton

Mother:

Julia Ann (Fenton) Houghton

Spouse:

Frances Amelia Hance