Douglass Houghton was an American geologist and physician, primarily known for his exploration of the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan. It was the site of a copper boom and extensive copper mining beginning in the 19th century. Wikipedia
Born: September 21, 1809, Troy, NY
Died: October 13, 1845 (age 36 years), Lake Superior
Grandparents: Lydia Douglas, Capt. Daniel Douglas, Pvt. Simon W. Houghton, and more
Great-grandparents: Mary Houghton, Jacob Houghton Jr., Dinah Stearns, and more
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Mayor of Detroit, Michigan (1842–1842)
Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute