Smith A. Boughton
Smith A. Boughton | |
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From 1890's Bouton--Boughton Family: Descendants of John Boution, a Native of France | |
| Born | September 1, 1810 |
| Died | November 14, 1888 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Sand Lake Union Cemetery, Sand Lake, New York |
| Education | Castleton Medical College |
| Occupation(s) | Physician Farmer |
| Known for | Leader in the Anti-Rent War |
| Spouse | Mary Bailey (m. 1838) |
| Children | 1 |
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Smith A. Boughton (September 1, 1810 – November 14, 1888) was an American physician and political activist. Nicknamed "Big Thunder", he was best known as one of the leaders of upstate New York's Anti-Rent War in the 1830s and 1840s.