This 2-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by William C

Description:

This 2-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by William C. Houghton who was an alderman from the eighth ward of the city. The paper is printed with light blue lines and shows the letterhead of the Common Council, City of Detroit at the top. It also has the watermark, "Old Berkshire Mills." The verso shows the names and addresses of Common Council members and members of the various Council committees. The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Dec. 31st 1900 To the relatives of Wm. C. Houghton who are left in Detroit in the year 2001. At this date I am living at 241 Avery Ave. I was married to Lou. [Louise] H. Echlin of Buxton Ont on Sept 10th 1879. We have four children: Irene Clara aged 19 years Charles William " 16 " Harold Wesley " 13 " Edna Catherine " 7 " My age is 45 years and four months. My wife's age is 42 years on the 10 of Jan 1901. My father is living also. My mother who was Elizabeth Keel of Greenfield. My father came from England in 1835. I have three brothers Walter C., John W. and George, and two [no?] sisters. Yours, Wm. C. Houghton"

Date Issued:

1900-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

iatroit Anniversaries

Subject Topic:

Detroit Common Council, Eighth Ward, Aldermen, and 1901 Time Capsule

Subject Name:

Houghton, Irene Clara, Houghton, Charles William, Houghton, Harold Wesley, Houghton, Edna Catherine, Echlin, Louise H., Houghton, William C., Houghton, John W., and Houghton, George

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/4CF24383-0847-4495-A3D5-611992012210