Smith County, TX   Obituary of EDWARD T. BROUGHTON, JR (1834-1874)
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Submitted by Mary Lee Barnes  - MEARSM2@prodigy.net  

Col. E.T. Broughton died at his residence this City at 2'clock 
yesterday evening, from a lingering illness of several months.

Col. Broughton has been in Sherman since 1867 during which time 
Sherman has had no more devoted friend. He served with distinction 
as a Senator from the 22nd district in the Legislature since 1869 
and had it not been for his bad health, he would probably have been 
re-elected to that important position. He won his military title by 
service in the Confederate Army, answering to the first Call made 
by the troops, and remained by his flag he loved until all was lost 
save honor. He leaves a small family and a host of friends to mourn 
his loss. 

Sherman Courier February 13, 1874

(E.T. Broughton came to Smith County when only 16 years and married 
Mary Elizabeth Douglas, daughter of Rev. Alexander Douglas in 1856.
after which time he removed to Henderson County and in 1861 was in 
Kaufman County where he joined the Confederate forces and served 
until 1865, being imprisoned twice. Although this obituary refers 
to him as Col. Broughton, official records show he resigned as 
Captain Broughton.  He was under General Granberry at the Battle of 
Franklin and took over briefly when his general was killed and 
other superior officers disabled. Note by Mary Lee Barnes)