Bios of Houghton, Carl V. (b.1878) Wabasha Co., MN
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Houghton, Carl V. (p. 445), proprietor of Oakdale Stock Farm in section
26, Elgin Township, was born in the village of Elgin, Wabasha County,
Minn., August 1, 1878, son of David E. and Helen R. (Cameron) Houghton. He
acquired his education in the village school, and at the age of 15 did
farm labor in the vicinity, continuing to work on farms until 1902. He
then obtained a position as clerk in the general store operated by Mrs. H.
E. Gates in the village of Elgin, and subsequently followed a mercantile
career for 14 years, or until 1916. By that time he found that inside work
did not agree with him, and for the sake of his health, which was failing,
he concluded to take up some branch of farming. He accordingly bought the
Oakdale Stock farm of 240 acres in section 26, where he is now engaged in
breeding Shorthorn cattle, high grade hogs, and Percheron horses, with
profitable results. Mr. Houghton was married February 12, 1908, to Flora
S. Dunn, who was born and reared in her present residence. Mr. and Mrs.
Houghton have four children: Herold D. born June 23, 1909; Philip C., May
23, 1911; Helen L., May 10, 1913; and Dunn W., April 13, 1917. The older
children are attending school in the village. Mr. Houghton is a member of
the Elgin Lodge, No. 115, A. F. & A. M., and both he and his wife belong
to the Eastern Star and worship at the Methodist Episcopal church.