NameHenry Boughan 
Birthbef 1711
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
Documentation
On 5 February 1731, Henry Boughan witnessed the will of William Dunn, and proved the will in court on 19 July 1732. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pages 92–93.]
On 17 May 1731, Francis Brown of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex sold to Henry Boughan junior of the same. For 1,000 pounds of tobacco and cask, 50 acres more or less bordering Henry Brown’s bridge, Thomas Wood’s old field now belonging to John Croxton, and ffrancis Brown. Signed Francis Brown. Witnesses: Thomas Barker, John Boughan, Henry his H mark Brown. Recorded 18 May 1731. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 19, pages 200–201.]
Henry Boughan was mentioned in the 13 September 1733 will of his godfather Henry Brown. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pages 232–234.]
Henry Boughan was mentioned in the 20 January 1731 will of his father Henry Boughan, which was proved on 16 May 1738. Henry was to receive a young horse about three years old and was to serve as an executor of the will with his brother James and his father’s wife Sarah. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 121–122.]
On 18 May 1747, Daniel Dobyns of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex sold to Henry Boughan of the same, for £20 current money, a parcel of 100 acres more or less. Signed Daniel Dobyns. Witnesses: Thos Barker, Eliza her E mark Cole, Robt Cole. Recorded 19 May 1747. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 124–125.]
On 15 June 1751, Henry Boughan and Jane his wife of Essex County, South Farnham Parish, sold to Thomas Henry Brooke. For £11.10, Henry transfers interest in title to 50 acres in South Farnham Parish, it being land Henry Boughan purchased of Daniel Dobbyns. Dated 15 June 1751. Signed Henry Boughan, Jane her x mark Boughan. Witnesses: Wm Covington, Thos Barker, Richard Brown. Recorded 15 June 1751. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 25, pages 174–176.]
On 16 July 1751, Henry Boughan bound himself unto Thomas Henry Brooks the sum of £23 to uphold the indenture made on 15 June 1751. Signed Henry Boughan. Witnesses: Wm Covington, Hezikiah Brown, Mordecai Brown. Recorded 16 July 1751. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 25, pages 205–206.]
On 17 October 1752, in the case of Henry Baughn Plt. against Francis Boughan Deft., In Ejectment, Came the parties aforesaid by their attorneys aforesaid and the Jurors of a Jury, to wit, Nathaniel Pendleton foreman, John Mitchel, John Pitts, William Mountague, Thomas Miller, Richard Hodges, James Gatewood, William Parker, Thomas Dicks, John Sale, John Chamberlain & Silvanus Tandy who to say the truth of the Premises being Elected tried and sworn upon their oaths do find as follows, Vizt. “Doe vs Roe on the demise of Henry Boughan, we find the will of Daniel Brown dated 18th January 1717 hereto anex’d we find a Deed from Sarah Boughan was Sarah Brown to Francis Boughan hereto annexed dated 13 October 1746 that the said Sarah had on the land therein mentioned from the making the said Deed til the time of her death and that she often said she had never received any satisfaction for the said Land from the said Francis, we find the Lesser of the Plt. is Eldest son & heir at Law to the said Sarah Boughan If upon the whole matter the Law be for the Plt. we find one Shilling Damage otherwise we find for the Deft: N Pendleton foreman” and the Court not being now advised what Judgment to give off & upon the Premises aforesaid time is therefore given the said Parties til the next Court to be held for this County to be then to hear their Judgment thereupon Because &c [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 18, pages 231–232.]
In 1751 through 1754, Francis Boughan was involved in an ejectment case in Essex County court that also involved Henry Boughan. The record from loose papers is too incomplete to know specifics. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 2, item 2-A-63.]
On 14 June 1754, Henry Boughan and Jane his wife of the County of Essex sold to Thomas Simco of the County of Essex. Lease and release. For 5 shillings/£12, 50 acres on Dragon Swamp. Lease dated 14 June 1754; release dated 15 June 1754. Signed Henry Boughan, Jane her x mark Boughan. Witnesses: John Paine, John Clarke, John Bush. Recorded 18 June 1754. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 4–7.]
In 1763, Francis Boughan was awarded a decision against Henry Boughan in April General Court. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 2, item 2-A-64.]
On 13 July 1765, Henry Boughan and Jean his wife of the parish of Broumfield & County of Culpeper sold to Moredecai Boughan. For £50 Current Money of Virginia, all Right, Title, Profit and Advantage from the last Will and Testament of Hezekiah Brown of Essex County lately decd. And they the said Henry Boughan & Jane his Wife Daughter of the aforesaid Hezekiah Brown late decd. Doth by theese Presents Oblige themselves that they have Good and Sufficcient Right, Title and property of and to such part of the said Hezekiah Browns Estate as by the said Will. Signed Henry Boughan, Jean her + mark Boughan. Witnesses: William his W mark Myrtle, Philip Gaines, Richard his + mark Boughan. On 15 August 1765 ordered to be recorded. [Culpeper County, Virginia, Deed Book D, pages 685–687.]
Spouses
ChildrenMordecai (Presumed) (<1744-~1792)