On 1 March 1664, John Kilman gave one cow calf unto James Boughan the son of James Boughan. Signed John his HH mark Kilman. Witnesses: Henry Crieighton, James his EF mark ffullerton. Recorded 5 July 1665. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Wills & Deeds 1, pages 2–3.]

On 6 July 1671, Henry Crighton gave to “Jams Boughgnan Junior” one heifer with increase “now upon ye plantacon of James Boughgnan Senior”. Signed Henry Crighton. Witnesses: John Ham, John Exam. Recorded 12 July 1671. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 4, page 455.]

On 12 September 1671, James Boughan Junior purchased 150 acres of land from Thomas Batts, it being the 150 acres formerly granted to & deserted by James Boughan & then granted to Tho. Batts. Witnesses: Tumer [Turner?] [last name apparently illegible], John Owen. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 4, page 498.]

On 21 March 1677/8, James Boughan witnessed the will of James Fullerton of Piscatacon in the County of Rappahannock. Signed James Boughan. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Will Book 2, pages 83–87.]

On 29 March 1678 James Boughan gave to his brothers John Boughan, Henry Boughan, and Alexander Boughan his whole right title and interest of a parcel of land. “To all xpian people to whom these presents shall come Know yee that I James Boughan Doe for ye Singlular love & affection I beare to my brothers John Boughan, Henry Boughan, & Alexander: Boughan I doe freely give, grant, deliver & confirme to them ye said Jno Henry & Alexander: Boughan, my whole right, title & interest of that Pattent wch was in copartnership between Thomas Harper & my ffather lately Decd, bearing Date, ye eighth Day of Octob: 1672 to be equally Devided between my aforesaid brothers, To have & to hold ye said Lands wth all ye rights & priviledges thereunto belonging according to ye true intent & meaning of ye said pattent from me ye said James Boughan & from my heirs to my aforesaid Brothers John, Henry & Alexander Boughan & to their heires for ever, Provided allwaies that none of my said brothers shall at any time hereafter sell or dispose of his or their pte of ye said Land to any Stranger or person w:soever untill my said Brothers or my Selve doe refuse to buy it …” Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Tho: Edmundson, Mary her M mark Edmondson. Recognized in court on 5 June 1678. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 6, pages 40–41.]

On 10 June 1678, Thomas Harper and James Boughan agreed to a division of a patent of 1,000 acres granted in 1672 to Thomas Harper and James Boughan (father of this James Boughan). “To all Christian People to whom these presents shall come, Know yee that whereas in the yeare 1672 a lett. & pattent was granted by Sir Wm. Berkley Knt. late Governor of this Collony, and the honble Councill of State unto James Boughan Senr and Thomas Harper of the County of Rappa: for one thousand acres of land lying in the said County upon the maine pocoson of Piscateway Creek and bounded as followeth … referrence being had to the pattnt: doth appeare, Now whereas the above said James Boughan Senior dying before any legall particon of ye said Land made Thomas Harper being obleidged by his obligcon unto the above said James Boughan and his heires to make an equal partition of the said Land unto the sd apparent heire of the said Boughan in case of his mortality, before a [illegible] Division made Hath wth the full Consent and approbation of James Boughan Junior made an equall partition of the said 1000 acres of land by a line of marked trees … And by the mutual consent and final agreemt. of the said Thomas Harper and James Boughan Junr apparent heire of James Boughan Senr lately decd, hath unanimously consented and firmly agreed unto, for themselves & their heires & for ever That the said Thomas Harper his heires Executors or assignes shall forever possess and peaceably enjoy the upper moyetie of the said land, beginning … and that the Said James Boughan Junr Shall peaceably …” Signed Tho. his x mark Harper, James Boughan. Witnesses: Francis Browne, Tho: Edmundson
Presented in court 6 November 1678 and recorded 28 January 1678/9.
[(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 6, pages 54–55.]

On 1 June 1680 James Boughan witnessed a deed from Thomas Pellese of the County of Rappahannock to his son Thomas Pellese. Signed James Boughan. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 6, page 111.]

On 9 September 1680, a jury consisting of John Gatewood, James Bahun, John Waters, Tho: Wheeler, Tho: Coggin, ffran Browne, Rich. Gregory, Tho: Greene, Tho: Edmundson, Rich Haile, Tho: Wood, and William Johnson was impaneled to consider whether land of William Lark late of the County of Rappahannock should escheat to the crown. Ordered to record 19 September 1681. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 6, pages 141–142.]

On 29 September 1680 James Boughan received 150 acres in Rappahannock County, “upon the maine Sw. of Piscatoway Cr; certaine branches dividing this & land of Thomas Harper & Robt. Clements”. “Granted to Thomas Batts; deserted; & now due by order, &c. at James Citty”. [Virginia Patent Book 7, page 61.]

James received some land that had been deserted by his father, and then he too deserted it. On 20 September 1683, Col. Richard Johnson was awarded 150 acres of land in Rappahannock (Essex) County, “on maine Sw. of Piscattaway Cr.” The record adds: “Granted to James Baugham, 27 Feb. 1665/6, deserted, & granted to Thomas Batts; assigned to James Baugham, Junr., who deserted; granted to sd. Johnson by order &c., 16 Apr. 1680.” [Virginia Patent Book 7, page 326.]

On 6 February 1683/4, a jury consisting of Saml. [illegible], Tho: Parker, Robert Mills, Georg Turner, Wm [illegible], [Thomas] Mundey, Richard Gregory, Alexander Robins, James Bou[ghan], Robert Parker, Robert Halsey and Richd. Bush was impaneled in a suit by Georg Southin against Edward Newbery. (Parts of this record are damaged.) [(Old) Rappahannock, Virginia, Order Book 1, page 1.]

On 6 February 1683/4, “Judgment is granted to Henry Baughun against mr Waters for one thousand pounds of Good sound Sweet Sented Tobo and Cask being Due for building a H[ouse] for the said Waters as appears by Speacialty And James Baughun Attorny to Henry Baughun Enters himslfe in an assumpsit of two Thousand pounds of tobac & [Cask] to Answer what Damage the said Waters Shall make appeare at the next Court he hath sustained by & through the Insufficiency of the said Work About the house”[(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 1, 1683–1686, page 3.]

On 2 April 1684, “Whereas Henry Baughun Did obtayn an order of ffebry Court last past agst mr Jno Waters for the paymt of one Thousand pounds of good sweet sented tob and Cask wch did appeare Due to him by bill for building a house for the said Waters Coditionally that the said Baughun Should be Responseble for and make Good all damages that the said Waters should make appeare at the next Court he had sustayned by the Insufficient building of the said house wch matter being Debated before this Court for the more Easee decision thereof A Jury was Impannelled and sworn whole verdict was The Opinion of the Jury is that the on half of the pay for the whole work be abated Henry Baughun And that he be paid for the other halfe. Tho Parker foreman. Which verdict this Court have Confirmed And Order’d that the said Waters pay to the said Baughn but five hundred pounds … ffrom which said verdict and Judgmt the said Waters appeal[ed] for a Rehearing the Case Before his Excellency the Governor and Councell of State on the 3d day of the next General Court to be held at James Citty And mr Joseph Goodrich and mr Wm Johnson Entred themselves in an Assumpsitt of two thousand pounds of tob and Cask togeather with the appeallant to this Court to prosecute the appeale And Jno and James Baughun Entred into the [illegible] assumpsitt Togeather with the appellee[?] to Answer the the said Appeale.” [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 1, pages 16–17.]

On 6 August 1684, “Ordered that Thomas Wheeler be Constable in the Roome of John Gatewood for this Ensuing yeare Tobias Ingram in the Roome of John Graves Richard Gregory in the Room of Henry Reevs James Baughun in the Room of William Acres & Robert Rederford in the Roome of Seth Tinsley” [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 1, page 42.]

On 3 August 1687 James Boughan was a member of a South Side jury for Rappahannock County. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 41.]

On 6 October 1684, “Judgment granted to mr ffrancis Lee against mrs Thomasin Baughun for Seven pound thirteen Shill & a penny Sterl mony by account As was made appeare to this Court to be paid with Costs of Suite als Execution … James Baughun Did this day in open Court make oath that the Credit Given Thomas Porter by Mr. ffrancis Lee for two pound seventeen & thre pence was not Given uppon acct. of his Mother Mrs. Thomasin Baughun—” (See more in Thomasin’s record.) [(Old) Rappahannock County, Order Book 1, 1683–1686, page 57.]

On 13 February 1685/86, James Boughan of the County of Rappa Planter sold to Geo Suckett and Geo Reed both of the Sd County Planters Joyntly and Severally. For valuable consideration, 200 acres of Land Being part of a Dividend of nine hundred acres Lying in the sd County formerly granted to me and John Baughan of the Sd County Cooper, bounded by Richard Grigory and Coll. Goodrich, by virtue of a Patent granted 20 April 1684, provided the sd Geo Suckett and Geo Reed cause the land to be seated before 20 April 1687. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Samll Harwer, Samll Jones. On 7 April 1686 ordered to be recorded. [(Old) Rappahanock County, Virginia, Deed Book 7, pages 264–265.]

On 8 October 1687 a lawsuit in which James Boughan was plaintiff against Jos: Boland [could be Beland—see next entry], defendant, was delayed until next court. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 50.]

On 8 October 1687 judgement was granted to James Boughan as assignee of William Morris for five hundred pounds of tobacco and cask by bill against Joseph Beland[?]. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 56.]

On 4 April 1688 a case between Edward Thomas as assigne of Jno. Blake against James Boughan was continued until the next court. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 79.]

On 4 April 1688 Ja: Boughan was a member of a jury. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 81.]

On 6 September 1688 a lawsuit brought by John Waters against James Boughan was dismissed in court. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 111.]

5 December 1688: “James Boughan Acknowledged himselfe indebted to the Worshipll. his Ma[jesties] Justices of Peace for this County in the sum of 5000lb of Tobb. & Casks To be Pd unto the sd Justices their heirs &c. in Case Richard[?] Wilton shall not prosicute his appeale made from an Order of this Court obteyned against him by John Waters.” [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 129.]

5 December 1688: “James Boughan & Don: Ma Carty appeared attorneys for Richd. Wilton”. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 129.]

6 December 1688: “Order is granted against the shiriff to James Boughan for the non appirance of John ffargison according to declaration—”. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 129.]

6 December 1688: “Non suit is granted to James Boughan Exer. of Richd Riach[?] against John Clark : he not appiraring to prosicute To be Pd wth Cost of suit als Cal[?].” [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 134.]

On 19 November 1690, “James Boughan making Informacon to this Court that Henry Pickett of this County within th: Space of Twleve months now lest past hath disposed of his his hous by was of R:tayl: Severall Quentities of Rum & Syder Contrary to th: 9th Act of Assembly held at James Citty th: 17th day of Septem: Ano Dom 1668 in that Case made & provided, Th: Court have therefor Ordered That th: High Shiriff or his Deputie do forthwith Summons th: sd Henry Pickett to appeare at the next Court had for this County to answer the sd Informacon”. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 264.]

On 19 November 1690, James Boughan also reported that Thomas Coggin had sold rum and cider at his house. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Order Book 2, pages 264–265.]

On 5 February 1690, James Boughan was sued in court by Anthony Smyth: “Antho Smyth brough his Action in this Court against James Boughan and declares that he was Possessed in his own Right on one man Servant Named Richd Holt wch Sd Servant on or about the 10th day of 8ber 1689 by the [illeg] & persuasion of the deft did absent himself & Runaway from the Plts service And was enterteyned by the Deft Severall Days & weekes, and that by Virtue of a Hue & Cry the sd Servant being Legally apprehended the sd Boughan Violently & by force & arms him the sd Richard Holt the Plts Servant did Rescue & take out of Custody of the Law, and sayed he would enterteyne the sd Servant untill the Plt could prove a better Right. The Deft. sayes the sd Richd Holt was no Servant to the Plt, wch being duly Proved by an [illeg] Indenture acknowledged before this Court, the whole Matter for Tryall was Refered to a Jury who being Impannelled & sworne by Name Jno Dangerfield ffran Browne Geo: Browne[?] Jno Meaders Wm Hamock[?] Tho: Green Peter Reyly[?] Jno Pettes Peter Evans Wm Price[?] Jno ffarguson & Jno Elliott who after Evidence heard brought in the following verdict We of the Jury find for the Plt five hundred Pounds of Tobb Wch Verdict the Court have Confirmed and Order that the sd James Boughan Pay unto the sd Antho Smyth five hundred Pounds of Tobb in Caske with all Cost of suit als Ex[?]. And that the sd Richd Holt forthwith Returne to the service of the sd Antho Smyth his master” [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 2, 19th century transcription, page 283 in original.]

On 5 November 1691 James Boughan and John ffargison were ordered to inventory and appraise the estate of Thomas Evans. [(Old) Rappahannock, Virginia, Deed Book 2, 19th century transcription, page 334 in original.]

On 19 January 1694/95, James Boughan and Mary his wife, and John Boughan and Mary his wife of Essex County sold to John Dicks of the same county, for 8,500 pounds of tobacco in caske, all the remaining part or parcell of nine hundred acres of Land, by estimation five hundred acres more or less, scituate in Essex County on the south side of the Rappa. River, and bounding upon the Land of James Fallerton and Goodrich, and Capt. Richard Hails Land. Signed James Baughan, Mary Baughan, John Baughan, Mary her A mark Baughan. Witnesses: James his I mark Fogg, John Loyd. Ordered recorded on 10 May 1695. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 1, 19th century transcription, pages 390–391.]

On 19 January 1694/95, James Baughan and John Baughan, planters, of the County of Essex were bound unto John Dicks of the same county, Carpenter, in the sum of 16,000 pounds of good sound merchantable Tobacco & Casque. The condition of this obligation is such that if John Dicks shall may from henceforth forever peaceably occupy 500 acres granted by patent dated 20 April 1694 to James Baughan and John Baughan, then this obligation to void. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 1, 19th century transcription, page 391.]

On 10 February 1695, Robert Coleman, James Boughan and Francis Meriwether were bound in the penalty of 10,000 pounds of good, sound, merchantible tobacco, the condition of the obligation being that Robert Coleman was lycensed to keep an ordinary at Hobb’s his Hole, and that he respect the Sabbeth day and that he suffer noe person to Tipple or drink more than is necessary. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, page 34.]

On 5 May 1696, James Boughan complained to the court of Essex that Robert Sandfilld was indebted to him 500 pounds of sweet tobacco. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, page 87.]

On 4 August 1696, James Boughan was appointed attorney by Edward Hill Esq. of Charles Citty County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, page 86.]

Court of 10 9ber 1696: “In the difference between James Boughan pt & Wm Leake Deft re items of personall estate of Robert Sandfield…” Ordered items to be appraised. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, pages 87–88.]

On 16 October 1696, James Boughan witnessed a deed from Wm Freeman and Elizabeth his wife to Tho Evett. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, pages 81–82.]

On 14 December 1696, James Boughan complained to the court of Essex that John Glover was indebted to him 200 pounds of tobacco. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, pages 86–87.]

On 15 November 1697, James Boughan was named executor in the will of George Park(e). “I do constitute & nomenat my will beloved ffrind James Boughan Sole & holle exectore…” He also gave him his land and plantation. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, pages 152–154.]

On 22 December 1697 James Boughan witnessed the will of John Mess. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, pages 163–165.]

On 10 January 1697/98, James Boughan, Robert Coleman, and Richd Covington were bound 30,000 pounds tobacco for James Boughan’s execution of the last will and testament of George Parke. Signed James Boughan, Robt Coleman, Richd Covington. Witnesses: Tho Hucklescott, James Knox. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 9, pages 152–153.]

On 1 October 1698, “Resolved. That Mr Thomas Gregson & Mr James Boughan are duely elected & returned Burgesses to Serve in this assembly for Essex County.” [Journals of the House of Burgesses of Virginia, 1695-1696, 1696-1697, 1698, 1699, 1700-1702. Ed. by H. R. McIlwaine. The Colonial Press, E. Waddey Co., 1913, page 122.]

James Boughan was a member of the House of Burgesses for Virginia, assembled 27 April 1699, probably in Middle Plantation.

On 8 June 1699, James Boughan, gentleman, was appointed a justice of the peace by order of King William III. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 1.]

On 11 September 1699, James Boughan sold to Thomas Gregson, for three thousand pounds of good sound merchantible tobacco, a parcel of 30 acres in Essex County, on a small branch or Gutt that falleth into Occupacon Creek, bounded by a tract of land formerly belonging to William Harper but now belonging to Thomas Gregson, which said tract of land was granted and conveyed by Lodowick Rowzee Jno Rowzee & Edwd Rowzee unto Tho Cripps by one deed of sale dated 26 July 1689, and by the sd Tho Cripps assigned unto George Parke on 25 February 1695, and by the last Will & Testamt. of ye sd Geo Parke given & devised unto the sd James Boughan in fee simple, it being land now in the possession of the sd Tho Cripps as Tenant unto James Boughan. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Tho Edmondson, Richd Covington, ffrancis Gouldman. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, pages 9–10.]

On 9 May 1700, James Boughan witnessed a deed between George Loyd together with Joanna his wife of the County of Essex and John, Mary and Daniel Diskins, sonns & daughter to Daniel Diskins late of the psh of Cittenbourn in the County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, pages 37–39.]

On 9 May 1700, James Boughan witnessed a bond for 8,000 pounds of tobacco from George Loyde to John Mary & Daniel Diskins. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 39.]

On 10 May 1700, James Boughan, John Battaile and Francis Gouldman of the County of Essex were bound 100,000 pounds of tobacco for James Boughan’s appointment as sheriff of Essex County. Signed James Boughan, Jno: Battaile, ffra: Gouldman. Witnesses: Henry Goare, Salvator Muscoe. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, pages 35–36.]

On 10 May 1700, John Webster, James Boughan, and Richd Covington were bound in the penalty of 24,000 pounds of tobacco for John Webster’s guardianship of William Smith, orphan of Captain Anthony Smith. Witnesses: Tho: Gregson, ffrancis Meriwether. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 41.]

On 10 June 1700, James Boughan was mentioned in a deed from Thomas Gregson to Erasmus Allen and William Allen in a sale of land in Essex County “part of a Dividend of Nine hundred Acres of Land granted by patent bearing date ye 20th Aprill 1694 Unto James Boughan & John Boughan & by ye sd James Boughan Sold & Conveyed Unto George Suckett”. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 10, page 43.]

“The Deposicon of James Boughan Aged 45 yeares or thereabouts saith that about 13 or 14 yeares ago or thereabout one Richard Bond came out of Maryland & his wife and brought with them one little Girl as I doe believe might be about Eight or Nine yeares old and I did severall times heare the said Bonds wife say that that Girl was her daughter that she had by a former husband & that her name was Eliz: Muffit & that the said Girl is now marryed to Henry Johnson in this County & fider [further] saith not.” Xber ye 9th day 1700, Ja: Boughan. “The Deposicon within written was sworne to by the within named James Boughan in Essex County Court the 11th day of Xber 1700 and is truely Recorded according to an Order of the said Court — Test Francis Meriwether Cl Cur” [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 63.]

James Boughan posted bond with Henry Smith and Henry Adcocke for Henry Smith’s administration of the estate of Mary Smith, late widow of Richard Carter. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 85.]

On 24 February 1701, James Boughan witnessed the will of William Akres, and proved the will in court on 10 August 1702. [Essex County, Deeds and Wills 10, page 118.]

James Boughan was mentioned in the 8 September 1701 of John Webster of Essex County, proved on 10 December 1703. “I give and bequeath unto Mary Boughan wife of James Boughan one Gold ring of twenty Shillings Price Item I give all the rest of my Estate both goods & Chattels to my daughter Mary Webster to her & her heirs for Ever making & ordaine my sd Daughter Mary Webster & James Boughan senr my hole & Sole Exers of this my Last will & Testament”. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills, 11, pages 123-124.]

On 10 October 1701, James Boughan of the County of Essex sold to Henry Boughan of the County of Gloster. For £20 sterling, 100 acres, more or less, in Essex County, bounded by Pascatacon Pocoson and Joseph Goodrich. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: William Young, John Waters, Edward Duoland. Acknowledged in Essex County Court on 10 November 1701 and ordered to record.[Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 91.]

On 11 June 1702, James Edmondson and James Boughan were bound fourteen pounds one shilling sterling to Thomas Ellis of London. The Condicon of this Obligacon is Such that whereas the abovenamed Thomas Ellis upon an Accon of the Case brought to Essex County Court agts ye abovebound James Edmondson & Judith his wife Admers with the Will annexed of Phill Parr deced that at a Court held of the said County of ye 11th day of Juno 1702 returned Judgmt agt the abovebound James Edmondson & Judith his wife Admers of the will annexed of Phill Parr deced for seven poounds & six pence Sterl And whereas the said James Edmonson & Judith his wife have Prayed an Appeale to the Govr & Counsell on the 6th day of the next Generll Court, now if they shall appeare & presente their appeale and abide ye Judgmt then this obligacon to be void. Signed James Edmondson, James Boughan. Witnesses: Francis Meriwether, Erasmus Allen. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, pages 114–115.]

On 11 June 1702, James Boughan presented to court an account of tobacco received off Henrey Gore. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, page 115.]

On 8 July 1702, John Taylor, Mary Boughan, and James Boughan witnessed the will of William Johnson of Southfarnham Parish. Signed John his E mark Taylor, Mary Boughan, James Boughan. All three witnesses proved the will in court on 10 August 1702. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 117.]

On 10 August 1702, Tho: Pettit and James Boughan witnessed a deed of land in Essex County from James Fullerton and Sarah Fullerton of the County of Essex to Alexsander How of the County of Gloster. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, pages 116–117.]

On 10 August 1702: “The Suite between Eliz Martin wido Exex: of the last Will & Testamt: of James Martin deced plt & Capt Janes Boughan, Ann Haile, Sarah Page Exers of the last Will & Testamt: of Mary Covington wido: deced Admr of the last Will & Testamt. of Tho Covington her husbend & late Deced Deft: is dismist for want of prosecution.” [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 1699–1702, page 128.]

On 10 August 1702, John Fargeson, James Boughan and James Edmondson were bound unto justices for the County of Essex the sum of two [word appears missins] pounds sterling for John Farguson’s administration of the estate of Cornelius Munroe. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, page 118.]

On 10 August 1702, James Boughan witnessed a bond from Wm. Johnson, Jno Waters and Richd Jones of the County of Essex unto the court £500 sterling. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, page 117.]

On 19 August 1702, “The last Will and Testamt of William johnson was prov’d by the oaths of James Boughan Mary Boughan and John Taylor and ordered to be Recorded.” [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 1699–1702, page 127.]

On 10 October 1702, Richard Covington, James Boughan and James Edmondson of the County of Essex were bound £100 sterling. The Condicon of this obligacon is such that whereas the above bound Richd Covington is Lycenced to keepe an Ordinary at the Court house in this County the Ensueing yeare if therefore the said Richd Covington dureing the said time doth make such provision for Entertainments as the Act of Assembly enjoynes & doth not suffer nor permitt any unlawful gameing in his house and lifewise on the Sabbeth day he suffer noe person to Tippel or drinke more then is necessary and that he charge noe more for his Liquors then the Law allows or the Court pursuant to Act of Assembly Shall appoint or sett down[?] use and doe and performe all other things whatsoever which the Law in that Case enjoynes Then this Obligacon to be Void otherwise to Stand & remaine in full fforce power and Vertue. Signed Richd Covington, James Boughan, James Edmondon. Witnesses: Francis Meriwether, Erasmus Allen. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, page 119.]

On 10 November 1702, James Fullerton and James Boughan witnessed a deed from Joshua Nason of the Parish of St. Stephens in the County of King and Queene to Henry Kerby of South Farnham Parish in Essex County, and witnessed a bond from Nason to Kerby of the same date. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, page 121.]

On 12 November 1702, John Pickett, James Boughan, and James Fullerton were bound £200 sterling for John Pickett’s guardianship of William Picket, orphan of Henry Picket. Witnesses: Edw: Gouldman, Erasmus Allen. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, page 126.]

On 11 March 1702/1703, James Boughan made a gift of land and property to his son James Boughan. James Boughan of the County of Essex for and in Consideration of the naturall Love and effection I have unto my Son James Boughan. All my Land and plantation which I now have and hold and on wch my sd son James Boughan now dwelleth scituate lying & being on ye maine Swamp of Pescataway Creeke & known by the name of Pescataway Pocoson. But I shall have occasion to use timber for my Mill adjacent to the sd Land & for the consideration of the above I grant & give unto my sd son James Boughan all ye Stock of Cattell hogs which I now have on & are accustomed to be there upon ye sd Land & Plantation & all their Increase & also two ffeather beds & their ffurniture Twelve Chairs Two Tables wth what polls[?] and pewter which are there upon the plantation And also two Negro slaves one man & one woman the man slave called by the Name Robin & ye Woman Jenny. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Salvator Muscoe, Robt Moseley. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, pages 136–137.]

James Boughan was a member of the House of Burgesses for Virginia, assembled 19 March 1702/03 in Williamsburg.

On 10 December 1703, Mary Webster, James Boughan, Tho: Gregson and William Young were bound £150 sterling for Mary Webster’s and James Boughan’s having obtained probate of the last will and testament of John Webster. Signed Mary her W mark Webster, James Boughan, Tho Gregson, Will Young. Witnesses: ffrancis Meriwether, Richard Buckner. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 11, pages 136–137.]

On 10 February 1703, Arrabella Bird of the Parish of Sittenbourne in the County of Essex and Colony of Virginia, only Daughter and heir apparent of Henry White late of the same parish, planter, deceased, and neice and heir apparent of John White deceased who was the Eldest Son and heir apparent of Nicho White deceased, released to James Boughan of the parish of farnham and County and Colony aforesaid, plantr, land that had been leased to him the previous day. For £30 lawful money of England unto the said James Boughan, all that plantacon whereon John Griffin Shipwright lately dwelt & whereon the sd James Boughan now dweleth, by estimate 150 acres, on the west side of Piscataway Creek in the parish of ffarnham and County of Essex. Signed Arrabella her O mark Bird. Witnesses: Erasmus Allen, Will Young, Ja Alderson. Acknowledged and recorded 10 ffebruary 1703. Bond of £100 from Arrabella Bird to James Boughan of 10 February 1703, same witnesses. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 11, pages 164–171.]

On 10 March 1703/1704, an inventory and appraisal of John Webster was recorded, made by John Waters, Will. Journey, Henry his R mark Woodnot and Andrew his x mark Dudding. Presented by James Boughan and Mary her W mark Webster. Total valuation £69.10.00. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 11, pages 206–208.]

On 10 March 1703/1704, Eliza Bendry, James Boughan, and Edward Gouldman were bound £200 sterling for Eliza Bendry’s administration of the goods rights and credits of Thomas Bendry deceased. Signed Eliza her E mark Bendry, James Boughan, Edward Gouldman. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 11, pages 205–206.]

James Boughan was a member of the House of Burgesses for Virginia, assembled 20 April 1704 in Williamsburg.

On 16 May 1704, James Boughan wrote to Robert Halsey in London:
Virginia, May the 16th 1704.
Mr Halsey
Sr These come to Inform you that your father hase bine dead in Jenewarye next tow yeares & he has made no will nor any of his blood heare to Inherit neither Landes goodes nor Chattels so that administration of his Estate is granted to me & upon ye apprasement off his Estate it Dide amount about one hundred & ten pounde &, ass for your father’s lande, heare is one Mr. Thomas Merewether has gotten & Escheat for it pretending that there is no hare for It but ass I have it in possession & iff you thinke ffite to come to it I wolde have you to send me a power to kepe it in possession for you or if you thinke fitt to sell it if you thinke fite to Impower me I shall do my best andeavour in ye sayle of it ffor your advantage but I wolde desire you to send me a power one way or other with what spede you can or Else ye possession off it will tbe taken away from me & for aught I know itt is like it will cost you the price off the Land, before you will (have,) it. Again, which is all that offers at present ffrom, Sr, your assured friend & Sart. unknown.
James Boughan
To Mr. Robert Halsey, to be left at Mrs. Anne Kay at the harp in ffirtness rentes in London. The prsent Janry 22d 1717. Proved by John Boughan son of ye said James to be his father’s handwriting.
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On 9 November 1705, Francis Makemie wrote to Robert Halsey:
Virga Wmsburg 9ber 9th 1705.
Sr I had a tedious and sick voyage and could not Informe you last fleet any think of your affair, but this comes by a single ship bound for Bristoll & comes to informe you I brought hither three witnesses in my sloop besides myselfe to prove your papers at ye first Generall Court, which will be some charge to you and I came to Court seasonably; for Boughan after he had prevented Mr. Merryweather his Escheating your Land, by produceing to ye Jury of Inquisition your letters to your ffather, he immediately escheates for himselfe, and finding your 400 acres in the Escheat list, I made a motion to ye Court to stop his proceedings which was accordingly done, soe that I fear trouble from him; and I must draw bills on you for my charge, which I hope you will answer. Coll Churchill is now a councellr and will not take any personall trouble upon him, but countenances the thing, and soe my trouble upon him, but countenances the thing, and soe my trouble must be the greater living at so great distance by water. I am afraid the notary has not particularly described your ffather, by not calling him Tanner living at Piscataqua Creek in Rappahannock you may expect a further account [per] ye ffleet my service to Mr Parkhurst and let me know if he has or [is] likely to receive money for ye Catechisms, I am your most humble servant FFRANCIS MAKEMIE. Direct your letters to me at Accomack in Virginia.
To Mr. Robert Halsey to be found at Mr Thomas Parkhurst at ye three crowns & bible, Cheapside, London.
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On 4 July 1706, Francis Makemie wrote to Robert Halsey:
Virga James River 7br 4 1706
Mr. Robert Halsey
Sr I wrote you formerly, which I hope came safe to hand, informing you that when I went to Wmsburg to prove and record your papers, I found Mr Boughan excheating your Land after he had prevented Mr Merryweather doing so by producinge your letters to your father to ye court of Jury of inquest, and I came searviceable to put a stop to it, and I have been lately with Mr Boughan who owns my power, and seems very ready to surrender and account, we went to ye Lane which he says is 300 acres tho as I wrote you I found in the Excheat list is 400 which he says is a mistake. The plantation is a ruined place, and Boughan seems inclinable to buy it, but greatly undervalues it, tho I believe I shall find a better Chapman as soon as I have a power to dispose thereof, & ye sooner the better, Coll Willm Churchill is a councillr and so great to be Employed & declines being concerned, so that ye whole matter, and all charges lyes upon me and I have made some disbursements already which few would at such distance have undertaken, with Effets in their hands, & having disbursed money for carrying the witnesses proving & recording your Papers, as Mr Layfield ye barer can Informe you, and I shall send [per] ye next an acct of particulars wch I cannot now, being abroad in ye fleet. When with Majr Boughan he showed me the Inventory of Personall Estate and his account of Disbursements and I find little of that coming to you but their are four particulars about personall Estate we could not agree about and as an Esyer way then former to stay with sloop and we consented to refer ye Decision of them to that County Court and as an Easyer way then former to stay with sloop and hands till ye Court, I employed a Gentleman of my acquaintance an attorney to propose it to Court & receive their opinion which when done that part will be soon settled, I found a poor shoemaker on ye land & desired him to live there till further order, he paying ye Quitt Rents. I have drawn upon you for money I am already out of pocket, and must be more before I get away and hope you will honour and pay a bill for 8 £ sterl twelve shillings I have endorsed to Mr Layfield and if you send a full power to sell your land sent it by Mr Layfield & let him & some with him bee witness.
I am in hast your srt FFRANCIS MAKEMIE. To Mr. Robert Halsey at Mr Parkhurst at the Bible & three Crowns [per] Mr Saml Layfield.
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On 12 September 1708, Robert Beverley wrote to Robert Halsey:
Virga Sept. 12, 1708.
Sr while Mr Makemie lived he employed me to sue for ye account of your ffather Halseys Estate here, wch I did & sent him an account of it long before his Death, but finding that Mr Makemie had done nothing before his death but perhaps sent you ye copy of ye Reciepts wch I sent him, I was unwilling you should stil lye out your money, so told Coll Churchill of it, Joyned in our Lre of Attorney but he told he had all along refused to meddle & would not concern himself, I therefore desired him to give me your power of doing it, which he did & so comes ye Inclosed bill of Exchange. Your Land here lyes neglected, I understand there is a man lives upon it that pays no rent nor takes any care of repairs, Mr Boughan that draws this bill has a mind to buy it, he says, & has write to you of it, there are some Tobacco Debts which are still due, & now I have power shall get received for you this winter & send to you, if I can be further serviceable you may (if you please) make use of your humble servant
ROBERT BEVERLEY.
But you must send me a full Lre of Attorney
To Mr Robert Halsey, Stationer in London [per] Conrad Huntington.
[Old Letters of Francis Makemie, The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 21, No. 4 (April 1913), pages 278–283.]On 27 September 1704, James Boughan delivered a judgement in court. The original in his hand and with his signature is extant. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 9/1704.]

On 10 January 1704, James Boughan delivered a judgement in court. The original in his hand and with his signature is extant. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 7/1704.]

James Boughan was a member of the House of Burgesses for Virginia, assembled 18 April 1705 in Williamsburg.

On 15 October 1705, James Boughan delivered a judgement in court in the case of John Games against John Taylor. The original in his hand and with his signature is extant. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 10/1705.]

On 15 October 1705, James Boughan delivered a judgement in court in the case of William Johnson against John Taylor. The original in his hand and with his signature is extant. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 10/1705.]

On 6 December 1705, Major James Boughan won judgement against Robert Thornton for 730 pounds of sweetscented tobacco and cask. [Richmond County, Virginia, Order Book 4, page 4.]

On 26 December 1705, Thomas Gregson named “my loveing friends Mr. Robert Brooke Coll. Richard Covington & Major James Boughan” to be executors of his will, which was proved on 10 January 1705/6. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, pages 131–133.]

Agnes Andrews provides the following notes: 8-F-31 deed from Harper to James Boughan. 5 acres at head of Piscatonon [?] Creek part of a tract formerly granted by patent to Oliver Segar. December 1705. 8-F-33 2 acres from Burnette to Boughan, 1706. [These could also be his son James.]

On 2 February 1705/06, James Boughan of South farnham parish in the County of Essex Gent. sold to Richard Holt and William Holt of the County aforesaid, planters. For and in consideration that Richard and William Holt have assigned to James Boughan all their right and title to 620 acres of land formerly belonging to Richard Holt of the County aforesaid, deceased, he conveys to them 200 acres of land lying in the aforesd: County of Essex towards the head of Cox:s Creeke upon the North Side thereof. Begining at a Small branch that Divideth if from the Land of Robert Young and Extending it Self Parallel to the Creeke one Hundred perches West South West unto the further Side of another branch into the woods North North West a mile, then sd: Bounds including a quadrangle. The Said Land having been Granted to the sd: James Boughan by Pattent dated the 20th day of Octobr: in the year Year of our Lord 1704. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Erasmus Allen, Martin Nall. Acknowledged in court on 11 February 1705/6 and recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, pages 163–165.]

On 2 February 1705/06, Richard Holt of Southfarnham parish in the County of Essex, planter, son and heire of Richard Holt of the aforesd: parish and County, deceased, and William Holt of the aforesd: parish and County, planter, Son and Devisee of the aforesd: Richard Holt Deced conveyed to James Boughan Senr: of the parish and County aforesd: Gent. In exchange for 200 acres of land lying in the aforesd: parish and County, which the sd: James Boughan hath Conveyed and made over to the aforesd: Richard and William, they convey unto James Boughan 620 acres of Land Granted to the sd: Richard Holt Deced by patent Dated the fourth day of Novembr: 1685, lying in the aforesd: Parish and County, begining at a Swamp called Kings Swamp below pescattaway Mill Joyning to the Land of Oliver Seager, runing thence in to the woods North by West One hundred and Sixty poles, thence West by the North two hundred and six pole to the Horse Path to two Small red Oaks, thence by Marked Trees westerly to the Land of Thomas Gaines & John Moraine, thence parrallel with the first line to the main Pocoson of Pescattaway, and down the Creek the Severall Courses Six hundred forty and two pole into the place where it first began. Signed Richard his RH mark Holt, William his WH mark Holt. Witnesses: John Games, Erasmus Allen. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, pages 166–167.]

On 12 February 1705/06: “The Suit in Chancery Depending between Tho: Cox & Ann his Wife lately Called ann Hailes Exers & Robt. Jeffreys & Sarah his Wife lately called Sarah Page Exers also of the Last Will & Testamt. of Mary Covington deced Plt & Mr. James Boughan Exer of the Last Will & Testamt of Mary Covington late of South ffarnham Parish Essex County deced is Referred by Consent of both parties.” [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 2, page 213.]

On 2 April 1706, James Boughan Senior conveyed to James Boughan Junior and Elizabeth Fisher. I James Boughan Senior of the County of Essex in Rappa. River in Virginia for valuable consideration but more especially for & out of the Naturall love & affection I have for, & hereunto, & for the future benefitt & advancement, I give, grant, & confirm unto James Boughan Junr. & Elizabeth ffisher my Son & Daughter the third part of all the Land contained in a Patent granted unto me the Said James Boughan & to Richard Covington & William Williams bearing date the twenty Sixth day of Aprill in the third year of the Reigne of our Soveraigne Lady Ann … Anno Dom 1704 containing 2400 Acres of Land, But by a read measurement made by Capt. Charles Smith 2550 Acres, which said Land is Situate & being in the County of Essex. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Jno. Games, Mary her x mark Wellch, Edw ffarrington. Acknoweldged in court in 10 April 1706 and ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, pages 210–211.]

On 10 April 1706, John Burnett son and heire of John Burnett deceased of the County of Essex, for 70 pounds of tobacco sold unto James Boughan of ye said County 2 acres more or less in Essex County by the said Boughan’s Mill-Damm. Signed JBurnett. Witnesses: James Boughan Junr, Benja ffisher, John Gatewood. Recorded 10 April 1706. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, pages 211–212.]

On 7 November 1706, a case brought by James Boughan of the County of Essex against William Norcut of Richmond County was dismissed, James Boughan not prosecuting. [Richmond County, Virginia, Order Book 4, page 212.]

He and his brother John apparently had some additional property that they deserted. Thomas Wood, John Wood, and Thomas Wood, Jr. were awarded 900 acres in Essex County of 20 April 1684. This was land adjacent “James Fullerton; Richard Gregory; the Horse path; Col. Goodrich & Mr. Henry Awbrey; & on land of Ball & Price. Granted James & John Boughan, 20 Apr. 1684, deserted & now granted by order, &c.” [Virginia Patent Book 7, page 279.]

On 24[?] February 1706/7, James Boughan delivered a judgement in court in the case of Francis Parker against Joseph Burgiss. The original in his hand and with his signature is extant. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 2/1707.]

On 19 March 1706/7, James Boughan delivered a judgement in court in the case of Anthony Smith against Francis Moore. The original in his hand and with his signature is extant. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 2/1707.]

On 23 October 1707, James Boughan wrote and signed a court document that citied Nathaniel Fogg as being the father of a bastard child. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 10/1707.]

On 10 April 1708, Dorothy Henry, James Boughan and John Parker were bound £1000 sterling for Dorothy Henry’s administration of the Estate of Daniel Henry. Signed Dorothy her H mark Henry, James Boughan, John Parker. Witnesses: James Boughan Junr, Ja: Alderson. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 98–99.]

On 9 August 1708, an indenture was executed by and between Coll Richard Covington of the County of Essex, Major James Boughan, Mr Edward Gouldman, Mr Benja ffisher, and Mr James Boughan the Younger, all of the same County. Joyntly & Severally Seized of a tract on the south side of the Rappahannock River and upon the branches of Occupacia Creek, to divide equally, Do declare equal division by consent. One part to Colo Richard Covington of 1064 acres; one part to Major James Boughan, Benja ffisher and James Boughan the Younger of 1180 acres; one part to Edward Gouldman of 1122 acres. From a patent dated 25 Aprill 1704 to the said Richard Covington, James Boughan and William Williams, the said William Williams his part being already sold to the said Edward Gouldman. Signed Richd Covington, James Boughan, Edw Gouldman, Benja ffisher, James Boughan Junr. Witnesses: Wm Tomlin, Willm Daingerfield, Henry his H mark Reeves. Acknowledged 10 August 1708 and ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 120–122.]

On 5 January 1708, James Boughan wrote a letter that is still extant. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 1695–1710.]

On 10 March 1708/09, James Boughan the Elder, James Boughan the Younger and Benjamin Fisher and Elizabeth his wife of the Parish of South farnham in the County of Essex sold to Edward Clark of the Parish of Christ Church in the County of Middlesex. For £100 good and Lawfull money of England, a parcell of Land lying in the parish of St, Anns in the County aforesd Beginning at a marked poplar being a Corner tree of this Land & the Land of Colo. Richard Covington & Mr. Francis Gouldman Runing thence North thirty Six degrees West Seven hundred & ten pole to a Red Oak dividing this land from the Land of the aforesd Colo Richard Covington Runing thence West fifty two pole to a white oak standing on the west Side of a Small branch that divides this land from the Land of Mr Edward Gouldman Runing thence South Six hundred & five pole to a hickory Corner tree to this Land & the Land of Mr. Edwd. Gouldman & Mr. Francis Gouldman aforesd Runing thence North Eighty two Degrees East one hundred pole to a Small Maple Standing in a branch Runing thence down the branch the Severall Courses thereof to the first mentioned Beginning place. Signed James Boughan, James Boughan Junr, Benja Fisher. Witnesses: Francis Gouldman, Chr Beverley
Acknowledged by James Boughan James Boughan Junr & Benja Fisher to Edward Clark & John Boughan by virtue of a Letter of Attorney from Sarah Boughan wife to the sd James Boughan Junr Relinquished her right of Dower to the Said Clark in Essex County Court the 11th day of March 1708/09.
Memorandum that full & peaceable possession & Seizin of the land was given and delivered within the presence of Francis Gouldman and Chr. Beverley.
We the within named James Boughan the Elder James Boughan ye Younger & Benja Fisher & Elizabeth his wife do hereby Acknowledge receipt of £100.
On 10 March 1708/09, James the Elder James Boughan ye Younger & Benja Fisher & Elizabeth his wife were bound unto Edward Clark the sum of £200, but if terms of the deed bearing the same date to be fulfilled then this obligation to be voyd. Signed James Boughan, James Boughan Junr, Benja Fisher. Witnesses: Francis Gouldman, Chr Beverley.
These are to Authorize & Impower you John Boughan as my Attorney for me & in my name to Relinquish my right of dower this 11 March 1708/09. Signed Sarah her S mark Boughan. Witnesses: Benja Fisher, James Corrie.
[Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 199–201.]

On 11 March 1708, James Boughan the Elder and James Boughan the Younger of the Parish of South farnham in the County of Essex sold to Francis Gouldman of the parish of St. Anns in the county aforesaid. For £30 sterling money of England paid by Mr Augustine Smith of the Parish of St Anns for & too ye proper use & behoofe of the sd Francis Gouldman, a parcel of land in the parish of St Anns in the County of Essex & on the branches of occupation Creeke & being part of a greater Divident originally granted by patent to one Thomas Pannell & included within ye following Bounds (Vizt.) begining at a Corner poplar Standing on the North Side of a main branch of ye sd occupation below a forke thence South fifty pole to a Corner red oak on ye Top of hill near Thomas Warrens thence West five hundred & Sixteen pole to a Corner white Oak of Edward Gouldmans Land (being part of ye sd originall patent of Panell) thence North Eighteen pole to a Corner hickory Standing in the Line of the Land formerly Granted unto the above Augustine & by him Sold heretofore to the said Francis Gouldman thence north Eighty two Degrees East one hundred & Eight poles along ye aforesd Line to a Corner Maple Standing in the Swamp, thence down ye sd Swamp ye Severall Courses thereof untill it meets the sd Line of Smith then following the Said Line its Course a Cross ye sd Swamp to a Corner Spanish Oak thence South Eight Degrees East thirty poles Crossing the sd Swamp to a Corner White Oak, thence down ye Sd Swamp to ye ye [sic] place it first begann. Signed James Boughan, James Boughan Junr. Witnesses: Edward his EC marke Clarke, John Strang, David Wilson. On 11 March 1708/09, ordered to record.
Memorandum of 11 March 1708, that the parcel was delivered by Turf & Twigg, same signatories and witnesses.
Acknowledgement of 11 March 1708/09 that James Boughan and James Boughan Junr. have received £30 sterling from Augustin Smith.
[Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 201–203.]

On 11 February 1709/10, a case was continued against James Boughan and Mary Webster: “At a Court continued & held for Essex County on ye Eleventh day of ffebry 1709/10 In the Suit in Chancery between William Smith Orphan by ffrancis Meriwether Gent. his Guardian plt and James Boughan & Mary Webster Defendts the Said plt in his Bill Setts forth that his ffather Anthony Smith dyed intestate possessed of a Considerable personell Estate consisting of… Administration of which Said Estate was grandted to Ann the widdow of the said Anthony who afterwards intermarried with John Webster late of this County, and the Said plt further sheweth that his said ffather left only four Children and one of them Agatha Smith by name afterwards in the lifetime of her Mother dyed intestate without husband of Child not having received her part of the Said Estate…” The bill goes on to say that John Webster died and appointed John Boughan and Mary Webster his executors and that they have taken part of the estate. [Virginia State Library, Research and Information Services Division, Essex County Court Records, County Court Papers 1683–1728, Folder 10/1707.]

James Boughan was a member of the House of Burgesses for Virginia, assembled 25 October 1710 in Williamsburg.

His will is dated 17 January 1711. A dispute arose several times over the validity and meaning of the will, including a 1754 lawsuit for recover of land. See Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 15, pages 127–129.

On 18 March 1711 a petition was brought to Essex County Court. “James Boughan presenting a petition for admini[hole]on of the Estate of his deced father James Boughan. James Boughan the youngest opposes the administration alledging that the deced left a will the sd petit[hole] theref[hole] next [hole] that the sd Boughan the youngest may produce his [hole]. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 4, page 427.]

On 11 July 1712, Robert Coleman deposed that he had made up a will for James Boughan: Robert Coleman of the Parish of South Farnham in the County of Essex Gent Aged about fifty Six years Deposeth and Saith that on the fourteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred & Eleven this Deponent was Sent for by Major James Boughan late Deced in his life time to Come to him the said Boughan & that this Deponent did then goe to him & being with him at his house the said Boughan did then desire this Deponent to make his the said Boughans Will. And that the said Boughan then told this Deponent he had a Will by him and that he the said Boughan would have that destroyed and would have another Will made which this Deponent then accordingly did for him the said Boughan The Contents of which said Will so then made by this Deponent for the said Boughan and by the said Boughans directions is as followeth and in the following words to the best of this Deponent Remembrance (the Preamble of the said will Excepted) that is to Say, First I give & bequeath unto my loving daughter Frances Stark the wife of John Stark and unto her heires for ever all that Tract or parcell of Land lying in King William County containing about five hundred acres Purchased by me of Henry Kirby & all the houses & appurtences [sic] thereunto belonging and my bay Mare.
Secondly I give unto my Grandson Thomas Stark the Colt that now belongs to my bay mare.
Thirdly I give unto my loving Daughter Elizabeth ffisher one Gold ring of Twenty Shillings.
Fourthly I give unto Susanna Jones one Cow and Calfe & one Gold ring of Twenty Shillings.
ffifthly I Give and bequeath unto my loveing Son John Boughan one Gold ring of Twenty Shillings price
Sixthly I lend unto my Brother Henry Boughan one Third part of my water mill dureing his naturall life & to receive one third part of the profitts thereof Provided he is at one third part of the charge of Repairing the Mill & keeps a good & Sufficient Miller there to do all such things as a Miller ought to doe and I give my Brother Henry all my wearing Cloaths.
Seventhly I give & bequeath unto my beloved Grandson James Boughan the Son of my Son James Boughan all my Land & Plantation whereon I now live together with my Water Mill And all that Tract of Land that I bought of ye Holts together with my old Plantations wth ye Ippurtences thereunto belonging I give & bequeath unto my sd loving Grandson and the issue of his Body lawfully begotten and for want of such Issue to my Grandson John Boughan the Son of my Son James Boughan & to the issue of his body lawfully begotten and for want of such issue to the heires of my loveing Brother Henry Boughan and their heires for ever and for want of further heires to the next heir in blood.
My Will & desire is that none of the before mentioned Lands nor Mill be Leased or let out by or to any person for above two years at one time.
All the rest of my Estate of what nature or quality Soever I Give unto my Loveing Son James Boughan & his heires for ever whome I do appoint my whole & Sole Executor of this my last will & Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seale this fourteenth day of January one Thousand Seven hundred & Eleven.
And this Deponent further Saith that after he had made the Will in manner & forme & to the effect aforesd the Said Major Boughan then took the will from this Deponent & Red it all over Nay he Red over every particular Bequest & as they were Sett down Paragraph by Paragraph & declared he approved thereof And that the Same was in every respect agreeing to his Will and then imediatly afterwards he the Said Major James Boughan did Signe Seale publish & declare the Said Will so made by this Deponent to be his last will & Testament in the presence of this Deponent one John Chamberlin Anne Atkins and the aforesaid Susanna Jones and that the Said Major James Boughan then did bid the said Chamberlin Atkins & this Deponent to take notice that he the said Major James Boughan was not mad nor drunk but was in his right Senses and this Deponent Saith that the said Majr James Boughan was then in his perfect Senses & memory to the best of this Deponents knowledge and that he the said Major Boughan did then desire this Deponent to burne his former will which he this Deponent then did and further that he this Deponent did Signe the said Will as a witnesse thereunto in the presence of the Said Boughan
Robt Coleman
At a Court held for Essex County the 11th day of July 1712.
Robert Coleman made oath to this his Deposition which by the order of August Court 1712 is Recorded as the Will of James Boughan Deced [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 76–77.]

On 11 July 1712, John Chamberlain deposed that he had witnessed the will of James Boughan: John Chamberline of the Parish of South ffarnham in the County of Essex Planter aged about one & twenty years Deposeth and Saith that he was desired to goe to Major Boughans late of the Parish & County aforesd Deced in his lifetime And that Capt Robert Coleman did (on Wednesday ye fourteenth day of January one Thousand Seven hundred & Eleven as this Deponent believes) goe with this Deponnent to the Said Major Boughans and that the said Coleman was some considerable time in private wth the said Boughan and that afterwards that Same day this Deponant was Sent for by the Said Boughan to come into his Chamber and that the Said Coleman was then in the Chamber wth the Said Boughan & one Susanna Jones was also in the said Chamber then And that one Anne Atkins was sent for then to come into the said Chamber And that the said Boughan did then tell this Deponent he had made his Will and desired this Deponent to be a witnesse to it. And this Deponent Saith that he then did see the Said Major Boughan Signe & Seale a paper and publish & declare the Same to be his last will & Testament in this presence of this Deponent the said Coleman Anne Atkins and Susanna Jones And that the said Major James Boughan was then in his perfect Sense & memory to the best of this Deponents knowledge and that the said Major Boughan desired the Said Coleman to burn his the said Boughans former Will, & that it was then burnt and that this Deponent did Signe the Said Will Soe then made by the said Major Boughan together with the said Coleman and Anne Atkins as a Witnesse to the Same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 77.]

On 19 August 1712, Ann Atkins deposed that she had witnessed the will of James Boughan: Anne Atkins a Servant woman that did belong to Major James Boughan late deced in his lifetime on the fourteenth day of January one Thousand Seven hundred & Eleven (as She believes) was Sent for into the said late Major Boughans Chamber and that Capt Coleman Mr Chamberline and Susanna Jones were in the Chamber and that She Saw in Said Major Boughan then Signe & Seale a Paper which She thought & believed to be the will of the Said Boughan And that the Said Boughan then was in his perfect Sence & memory to the best of this Deponents knowledge And that this Deponent did then together with the Said Coleman and Chamberline Signe the Said Paper as a witnesse to the Same in the presence of the Said Boughan, And three or four days afterwards being againe in her Said Masters Room She heard him Say had a Desire to have a new will made, and Said to that Effect, two or three times and Seemed Dissatisfied with the will he had before made[.] [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 78.]

An inventory and appraisal of the estate of James Boughan was made on 3 September 1712 by Wm Covington, Ja: Fullerton and Fran: Moore pursuant to an order of 19 August 1712. The inventory included a servant woman Ann Atkinson, several slaves, several feather beds a silver hilted sword, a silver headed cane, an officer’s leading staff, livestock and crops. Total valuation £226.2.9. Additional inventory was made by James Boughan, John Boughan and Benja ffisher, totaling 9251 pounds of tobacco. Presented on 8 January 1712/1713 by James Boughan, John Boughan and Benja ffisher and recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 93–95.]

On 14 January 1713/14, James Boughan Senr. of the parish of South farnham in the County of Essex planter Son & heir of James Boughan of the parish & County aforesaid Dec’d sold to Henry Boughan of ye parish & County aforesd, planter. In consideration of a certain parcel of land convey’d to him the said James Boughan by the said Henry Boughan, James Boughan sells to Henry Boughan all his right and title that he, the said James Boughan, hath in and to a certain Patent of land that was formerly in Copartnership betwen Thomas Harper and his Grandfather James Boughan both Dated and formerly given by a Deed from under the hand & Seal of his father James Boughan to John Boughan, Henry Boughan & Alexander Boughan bearing date the Twenty Ninth day of March 1678, which said Patent bearing date the Eighth day of October One Thousand Six hundred Seventy two. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: James Edmondson, Jos Baker. Acknowledged in court on 14 January 1713. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 168.]