John Boughan was mentioned in the 13 February 1719 will of his father John Boughan. He was to receive “all the Land I have in & upon the head of Piscataway”. He was to receive a share of the slaves of the estate when he came of age; the proceeds from the labors of the slaves were to help support his education. The will was proved on 19 July 1720. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 3, pages 178–180.]

John Boughan was mentioned in the 30 January 1725 will of his mother Susanna Bryant. Captain Robert Brooke was asked the responsibility of bringing up John. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 193–194.]

He apparently died before 1752, when his (presumed) minor son Zachary bound himself to Daniel Stoghill to learn the trade of tailor.