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Old Job Houghton

Father of Sergeant Houghton, a tenant on Waverley estate.

minor

Also known as Job Houghton

First appearance: part ii vi a volunteer sixty years since

Old Job Houghton first appears in 0040 part ii vi a volunteer sixty years since.

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Old Job Houghton in part ii vi a volunteer sixty years since