The oldest living relation to John Frederick

First, thanks Ami for introducing me to the Houghton blog!

I was born in 1924 in London to Geoffry Ambrose Houghton, brother to Jack Houghton, dad to Adrian and Annette and Christopher and Jonathan - Abi's dad.

I have lived in Sydney Australia for the past 50 years. I lost my wife Pat 4 years ago to Leukemia, so now live alone, but not far from my Daughter Gerry (Geraldine), Grandson Nigel and great Grand children James, Joel and Sarah the latest edition and four weeks old!

No more for now, we all congratulate Ami on her forthcoming marriage and wish her a lifetime of happiness. One Glden Rule, never go to bed without making up, my dad taught me that and it works, he gave us two glasses on our Wedding Day to toast one another after an argument.

Hi to all the family, those I know and those I don't.

NIC IN THE PHILIPPINES

For those wishing to follow my progress in the Philippines, there is a link in this Blog's 'link' section.
Note the Blog is 'closed'. If you want an invitation to join, let me have your email address.
My Philippine mobile number is : +63 915 2628 186

A big thank you to everyone that helped me with my move.
I received practical help and morale encouragement from family and friends. When the task sometimes felt bigger than me, you should not underestimate your contributions made.
Thank you all.

Nic
x

Nic's last weekend

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provisional wedding date 16th August 2008

Joe and I have a provisional booking on 16/8/08 for our wedding! It will be at St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol so please keep this date free. Will be sending out invitations once all is confirmed and we've organsied the reception etc....

Abi x

LADIES GET YOUR HATS OUT!!

I am pleased to announce that Joe proposed last night and I have said yes!!

No dates set yet, but watch this space! We are both very excited, and consumed a good deal of champagne last night to celebrate the occasion. He also completed the marathon in 1 hour and 49 minutes so all round, a very good sunday!!

Abi x

STOCKLEIGH MILL

THE WESTERN TIMES & GAZETTE

FRIDAY 1 MARCH, 1957

STOCKLEIGH MILL

"Chickens roost where the mill once ground"

The photograph shows Joyce Houghton and son Nicholas (2yrs 5m) in the doorway of the mill.

The farm was the birthplace of Sally Jeanne Houghton (26.9.56).

Joyce reported seeing ghosts in the farmhouse.