Henry Oscar Houghton

American printer and publisher, briefly mayor of Cambridge (1823–1895)
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Summary

Henry Oscar Houghton was born on April 30, 1823[1], in Sutton[2]. He died on August 25, 1895[3], in North Andover[4]. He worked as a politician[5], publisher[6], and printer[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cambridge Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Educated at: University of Vermont[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Archives at: Hesburgh Libraries Rare Books & Special Collections[12]
  • Family name: Houghton[13]
  • Given name: Henry[14]

FAQs

Where was Henry Oscar Houghton born?

Henry Oscar Houghton was born in Sutton[2].

Where did Henry Oscar Houghton die?

Henry Oscar Houghton died in North Andover[4].

What did Henry Oscar Houghton do for work?

Henry Oscar Houghton worked as a politician[5], publisher[6], and printer[7].

Where did Henry Oscar Houghton go to school?

Henry Oscar Houghton was educated at University of Vermont[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Boston Globe. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Boston Globe. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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