On 23 April 1767, Francis Boughan and Sally his wife of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham sold to Thoma Roane Gent of the same County and parish. For £15 Currant money of Virginia, a parcel of Land whereon they now live lying in the same County and parish, bounded by the land of James Booker, John Meador [Meadow?], and Thomas Roane. Signed Francis his + mark Boughan, Salley Boughan. Witnesses John Croxton, Benja. Croxton, Benja Smith. On 18 May 1767 ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 30, pages 138–139.]