John Broughton, Jr.

Son of John I Broughton and Hannah Bascom. Soldier in King Philip's War.

Husband of 1) Elizabeth Woodruff, married 28 Oct 1678 Farmington, Hartford Co., CT. Father of Ebenezer, John III, Samuel I, Mary, and Elizabeth.

Husband of 2) Hannah Elizabeth Allis, married 19 Nov 1691 Hatfield, Hampshire Co., MA. Father of Mary, Ebenezer, Mary, Hannah, Mary, Esther, Mehitable, Abigail, and Thomas.

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Son of John I Broughton and Hannah Bascom. Soldier in King Philip's War. Husband of 1) Elizabeth Woodruff, married 28 Oct 1678 Farmington, Hartford Co., CT. Father of Ebenezer, John III, Samuel I, Mary, and Elizabeth. Husband of 2) Hannah Elizabeth Allis, married 19 Nov 1691 Hatfield, Hampshire Co., MA. Father of Mary, Ebenezer, Mary, Hannah, Mary, Esther, Mehitable, Abigail, and Thomas.

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Headstone is in massive disrepair and is not legible.

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Born: c. 1654 At: Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut Parents: Broughton, John I and Hannah Bascom Religion: Congregationalist Occupation 1: farmer Occupation 2: proprietor (Deerfield, Mass.) Occupation 3: soldier (King Philip's War) Occupation 4: surveyor Will dated: August 2, 1728 Died: January 5, 1731 At: Windham, Windham County, Connecticut Buried at: Windham, Windham County, Connecticut Note: Windham Center Cemetery Note: headstone is in massive disrepair and not legible Marriage 1: October 29, 1678 At: Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts Spouse 1: Elizabeth Woodruff Born: c. 1652 At: Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut Parents: Woodruff, Matthew and Hannah

Known issue: 1.

Marriage 2: c. 1691 Spouse 2: Hannah Allis

Primary sources: 1. Eight Generations of Broughton in America. Kathleen Broughton U'Ren. 2. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Vol. 37. 1883. 3. Last Will and Testament. 4. The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. 5. American Marriage Records before 1699. William Montgomery Clemens. Published by the Genealogical Publishing Company. 1926.

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12, 34 Page 12, 34 John Broughton; Brotton on marriage record wife 1; Broton on marriage record wife 2; Broton (later corrected with ugh) on his will.

B. 1654 Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. M. 1) 29 Oct. 1678 Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. M. 2) 19 Nov. 1691 Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. D. 5 Jan. 1731 Windham, Windham Co., CT (Town Record).

Buried at Windham Cemetery, Rt. 203, Windham, CT. The old tombstones of the earliest settlers are grouped together near the cemetery entrance, having been moved from their original burial site.

John Broughton, the second child and first son of John and Hannah Bascom Broughton, was born in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT in 1654. He moved with his family to Northampton, MA in late 1654 or 1655.

John Broughton was a soldier in King Philip's War serving under Lieut. Jacob at the garrison of Marlborough, MA in Nov. 1675. Military service was credited on 20 and 30 Nov. 1675 with the Medfield and Mendon garrisons. He was also on Capt. William Turner's lists of service credited 29 Feb. 1675-6 and 24 June 1676.

On 29 Oct. 1678, John Broughton married wife one, Elizabeth Woodruff, daughter of the first Matthew Woodruff and his wife, Hannah Lambert. Matthew Woodruff was born in England and settled early in Hartford Co., CT. He moved to Farmington, CT in 1640-41 and died there in 1682. Elizabeth Woodruff was born at Farmington, CT ca Nov. 1651. She had brothers, John, Matthew and Samuel and sisters, Hannah and Mary Woodruff. At her father's death in 1682, Elizabeth Broughton's name was added by the court to the list of names of heirs to his estate. By this time, she was married and living in Northampton, MA. Trumbull's History of Northampton places Elizabeth Woodruff Broughton's death in Deerfield, MA. where John Broughton was a Proprietor from 1684 to 1691. He returned to Northampton in 1691.

In A History of Deerfield by Sheldon, John Broughton was shown as a land owner in Deerfield, MA. At a meeting 6 Jan. 1684-5, a committee was ordered to measure each man's allotments at Deerfield. John owned a lot in the "Elbow at New forte" (New Fort). At a Town Meeting held 5 Feb. 1686-7, inhabitants were to plan for the measurement of the common fence and assign each proprietor his due share. Included was a list of names of all who owned land in the Common Field. John Broughton's share was seven rods-gates and highway.

Partially due to the frequent Indian raids on the Connecticut River Valley, John Broughton and several other families from the Deerfield area moved to Windham Co., CT. The first settlement, made in April 1694, was "at or about the Crotch of the River", a curve in the Nauchauge near its junction with the Willimantic River, also known as the Horse-shoe. John Broughton settled in this vicinity. This new settlement was also called "The Centre" from its position among the older settlements. Windham was annexed to Hartford Co., CT in 1694. From correspondence with Alfred Fredette, a local historian from Scotland, CT, it was learned that John Broughton was admitted as an inhabitant of Windham at a Town Meeting held 4 Nov. 1695. Windham had, by then, established a rule which stated that inhabitants would be admitted into the community only after they had proven themselves wholesome and worthy of admittance. Those who were not considered worthy had to sell their property at a fair price and move on. The probationary period was usually three months, so it is fair to assume that John Broughton actually arrived in late Aug. or early Sept., 1695.

The completion of the meeting house in 1702 was soon followed by a division of the township. At a session of the Court held on 14 May 1702, the township of Windham was divided into two townships with each consisting of 41 square miles. The north part would be known as Mansfield Township (formerly called Pond Town) and the southern tract of land would be called Windham Township. John Broughton's land was located in the southern or Windham section. At a town meeting held 4 Dec. 1702, John Broughton was chosen as one of two surveyors of the highways. He had also served in this same capacity in 1701.

The records of the Congregational Church in Windham, CT from 1700-1851 included members of the church. Rev. Thomas Clap, Windham's second minister, ordained 3 Aug. 1726, listed all the members of the church. Included were John Broughton, Hannah Broughton (wife of John Sr.), John Broughton, Jr. (son of John Sr.) and Tabatha Broughton (wife of John Broughton, Jr.).

Thomas Broughton (son of John Jr.) became a new member 9 Feb. 1735.

John Broughton died 5 Jan. 1731 aged 77 years. His will was written 2 Aug. 1728.

Bibliography - John Broughton.

Abbott, Susan Woodruff. Woodruff Genealogy: Descendants of Matthew Woodruff of Farmington, Connecticut. (Milford, CT. 1963). pp. 2, 5.
Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1654-1801 for Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Book 1, pp. 20, 103, 104. Bodge, George Madison. Soldiers in King Philip's War Being a Critical Account of That War with a Concise History of the Indian Wars of New England from 1620-1677. (Baltimore, 1976). pp. 217, 239, 240, 362. Hartford, CT Historical Society and Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Connecticut. Records of the Congregational Church in Windham, CT 1700-1851. pp. 4, 5, 9. 13, 15, 17, 20, 25, 28. Hinman, Royal R. A Catalog of the Names of Early Puritan Settlers of the Colony of Connecticut. (Hartford. 1852). p. 351. Hoadley, Charles J., Ed. The Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut from May, 1768 to May, 1772 Inclusive. (Hartford, 1868). pp. 416, 417, 556. Also from same source as above, dated August 1689 to May 1706. Johnson, Carol Clark. Fullers. Sissons and Scotts: Our Yeoman Ancestors; 46 New England and New York Families. (Mobile, 1976). pp. 44-46, 276-280. Lamed, Ellen P. History of Windham County, Connecticut. (Worcester, MA, 1880). pp. 75, 80, 273-275, 374. Roberts, Gary Boyd. Genealogies of Connecticut Families: From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. (Baltimore, 1983). vol. 1, pp. 240-246. Savage, James. A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations of Those Who Came Before May, 1692 on the Basis of Farmer's Register. (Baltimore, 1969). vol. 1, pp. 40, 263, 264. Sheldon, George. History of Deerfield. Massachusetts. A facsimile of the 1895-96 edition. (Deerfield, 1983). pp. 195, 196, 208, 209, 596. Torry, Clarence Almon. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. (Baltimore, 1985). pp. 104, 838. Trumbull, James Russell. History of Northampton: Northampton Genealogies: from Its Settlement in 1654. (Northampton Press of Gazette. 1898-1902). vol. 3, Part 1, p. 64. Waite, Henry E., Esq. The Name of the Family of Broughton. Reprinted from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. July. 1883. p. 3. Weaver, William L. History of Ancient Windham, Connecticut. Genealogy Part 1. (Willimantic, 1864). p. 73. Wells, Daniel White and Wells, Reuben Field. History of Hatfield. Massachusetts, p. 369.

Other sources.

Cemetery at Windham, CT on HWY 203. Correspondence with Fred Fredette of Scotland, CT regarding the Broughton family in Windham, CT (1985). Town of Windham. Windham Births, Marriages and Death Records, pp. 14, 50. 124. Copied at Willimantic, CT Town Hall. Will of John Broughton copied at Willimantic, CT Town Hall.

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Page John, b. 1654; m. Oct. 29, 1678, Elizabeth, daughter of Matthew Woodruff, and again Nov. 19, 1691, Hannah "Allice." He was in Capt. William Turner's company in February, 1676, and removed to Windham, Conn., about 1696, where he d. Jan. 5, 1731.

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Page In The Name of God amen ye 2 day of august in ye yr of our lord 1728 I John Broton of Windham in ye County of Windham and Colony of Connecticut in New England being weak in body but of perfict mind and memory. Thanks be given to God therefore caling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is apointed for al men once to dye to make and ordain this my last Will and Testement (that is to say) princeaply and first ofall I Give and Recomend my Soul into ye hands of God that gave it and my body I Recomend to ye earth to be bouried in deceant Christian bourial at ye discretion of my Executors Nothing doubting but at-ye General resurrection I Shall Record the same again by ye mighty powar of god and as touching Such Worthy Estate Wherewith It hath pleased god to bless me in this life. I give and devize and dispose of ye same In the following manar and form.

Item: I having given a farm by deed to my son John broton I Now give to him five shillings money to be paid out of my Estate by my Executor.

Item: I haveing formarly given a farm to my son Sam Broughton by deed I now Give to him five shilings money out of my Estate to be paid him by my Executor.

Item: I Give to my daughtar Elezebeth fular ten pounds in or as money to be paid to her out of my Estate by my Executor. Item: I Give to my daughtar Hanah Ballard ten pounds in or as money to be paid to her out of my Estate by my Executor. Item: I Give to my daughtar Esthar Brown ten pounds to be paid to her out of my Estate by my Executor. Item: I give to my daughtar mehetabal fullar ten pounds to be paid to her out of my Estate by my Executor. Item: I Give to my daughtar abigal broughton ten pounds in or as money to be paid to her out of my Estate by my Executor.

Item: I Give and bequeath to my son Thomas broughton al my ... meadows and buildings that I shall... to him ye sd Thomas Broughton and his heirs and assigns for Ever.

Item: I give and bequeath to hanah my dearly beloved Wife and to my sd son Thomas Broton al my goods Chatles debts and moveable Effects of What Kind so ever and to make and ordain them my Executors of this my Will and I do Give to my sd Wife use of one 3rd part of my Improved lands and one half of my dweling hous and one half of my barn douring hur Natural life and my Will is that what ye one half of ye Goods and moveable Estate in ye premises given to my sd son Thomas Broughton shal be Wanting in value of what my just debts and ye sd legassies do amount unto my sd son Thomas shall stand chargeable with ye payment of for and ordain ye debts and legassies to be paid... out of his part of ye said moveable and my sd wife to injoy her Part Clear to hur own dispose and I do heareby wharby revoak and disalow and ... al the prior other former and testement Wills legassies and bequeath and Executors by me in any way before so Named Willed and bequeathed Satisfieing and Confirming This and no othar to be my last Will and Testement in Witness hearof I have hearunto set to my hand and Seal The day and year first above written.

Signd Seald published and declared by ye sd John Broughton as his last Will and Testement. In presents of us ye subscribars: Elezebeth Huntonton, Ruth Road, Richard Abbe.

Windham - January 11th 1730/31. Richard Abbe Elezabeth Huntonton and Ruth Road all of Windham apeared and mad oath that thay Were Present and Saw ye above named John Broughton sign seal Publish and declare ye above writen Instrument as his last Will and testement and that thay subscribed thair names and marks thareto as Witneses at ye same time and ye sd John Broughton Was of perfict mind and memory at ye same and according to their best Judgment: Before me John ffitch Justice of peace.

A Court of Probate held in Plainfield January ye 20th 1730/31 = present Temathy... Esqr Judg The last Will and Testement of mr. John Broughton of Windham ded-was Exhibited into sd Court by ye Executors named in sd Will who Excepted of that Trust in Court wch Will is by sd Court proved aproved alowed of and ordered to be Recorded and Kept on file. Test John Crory Clark of probate.

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