Woodson Plyer Houghton

Background

Houghton, Woodson Plyer was born on April 19, 1893 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Harry Sherman and Alice Virginia (Ballentine) Houghton.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Washington and Lee University, 1915; Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1918.

Career

Assistant secretary, 2d Pan American Science Congress, 1916-1917; practice in, Washington member firm, Ellis, Houghton and Ellis, 1919-1968; senior partner, Ellis, Houghton and Ellis, 1948-1968; professor of law, National U. Law School, 1923-1926. Formerly member board Mutual Protection Fire Insurance Company, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company.

Achievements

• Woodson Plyer Houghton has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Family Service Association (Associate Charities). Member board Family Welfare Association American, Council Social Agencies, Community Chest, District of Columbia. Board governors Nantucket Boys Club.

Served as 1st lieutenant judge advisory general corporations United States Army., 1918-1919. Assistant port judge advisory Port Embarkation, Newport News. Virginia; Member American, District of Columbia Bar associations, DuPont Circle Citizens Association, Sheridan-Kalorama Neighborhood Council, S.A.R., Barristers, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.

Clubs: Nantucket Yacht, Sankaty Head Golf, Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, 1925 F Street (governor), Pacific, Wharf Rat.

Connections

Married Geta Triester, July 21, 1933.

Father:

Harry Sherman Houghton

Mother:

Alice Virginia (Ballentine) Houghton

Spouse:

Geta Triester