Arthur D. Houghton | |
|---|---|
 Houghton in 1904 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office 1904–1906 | |
| Preceded by | James Potter Davenport |
| Succeeded by | Henry H. Yonkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1870 London, England, U.K. |
| Died | January 23, 1938 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat Republican (from 1914) |
| Spouse |
Florence Gildersleeve
(after 1913) |
| Alma mater | Oxford University Royal Military School of Engineers |
Arthur Duvernoix Houghton (June 8, 1870 - January 23, 1938) was a medical doctor, a botanist specializing in cacti, a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council from 1904 to 1906 and one of the founders of the American Legion. In his early years he was a showman who presented performances in hypnotism and conducted seances.