On 2 October 1910, James Edward Boughan was born at Poverty Hill, Essex County, Virginia. He was male, 5th child in order, not a twin, parents were married. Father was Carroll Garland Boughan; white; 28; born in Essex County, Virginia; occupation farmer. Mother was Claudia Estelle Elliott; white; 27; born in King and Queen County, Virginia. Parents were married on 29 December 1901. Statements certified by Claudia Estelle Boughan, mother, of 5608 Carville Avenue [Baltimore, Maryland], age 67. Additionally supported by family Bible printed in 1845 stating birthdate of 2 October 1910. [Virginia Department of Health, Delayed Birth Certificate 5959, 16 July 1949.]

1920 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia:
Rappahannock District, Dwelling No. 271, Family No. 281, farm
Boughan, Carol G., head, rented, 37, born in Virginia, farmer, general farm, own account
Boughan, Estell, wife, 37, born in Virginia
Boughan, Leonard, son, 17, born in Virginia, laborer, general farm, wage worker
Boughan, Larkin, son, 17, born in Virginia, laborer, general farm, wage worker
Boughan, Claude, son, 14, in school, born in Virginia
Boughan, Jennings(?), son, 11, in school, born in Virginia
Boughan, James E., son, 9, in school, born in Virginia
Boughan, Estell, daughter, 8, in school, born in Virginia
Boughan, Lorell, daughter, 7, in school, born in Virginia
Boughan, Willard N., son, 1-3/12, born in Virginia
Boughan, Kittie C., sister, 44, born in Virginia

1930 Baltimore City Directory, page 268:
Boughan Jas crane opr r2017 Wilkens av
Listed at the same address as Estelle Boughan, Fannie M Boughan, Garland Boughan, Jennings Boughan, Larkin Boughan and Lorelle Boughan