J. BOUGHTON
Arizona Republican Newspaper
December 1, 1902

J. Boughton, one of the pioneers of Prescott, died at the 
sisters hospital this morning of a complication of diseases 
after an illness of several weeks.  Deceased was 60 years of 
age and had lived about twenty five of them in Prescott, 
coming here during the latter 70's.  He was highly 
respected by all who knew him and his death will be 
mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  
During his residence here he was connected with the firm 
of Brecht and Thorne, and later with F.G. Brecht.  He was 
an active member of the Masonic fraternity and will be 
buried by the local lodge.