George E. Broughton

George E. Broughton

Male 1864 - 1936  (~ 72 years)

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  • Name George E. Broughton  [1
    Birth Abt. 1864  Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Census 1870  Mt. Pulaski Township, Logan County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Age: 9 
    Broughton, Perry household, 1870 U. S. Federal Census, Mt. Pulaski, Mt. Pulaski Township, Logan County, Illinois
    Broughton, Perry household, 1870 U. S. Federal Census, Mt. Pulaski, Mt. Pulaski Township, Logan County, Illinois
    Perry Broughton, Katherine Fraikes (Broughton), Emogene, Sean, George, John, and William Broughton
    Census 1880  Mt. Pulaski, Mt. Pulaski Township, Logan County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Age: 18 
    Braughton, Perry household, 1880 U. S. Census, Mt. Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois
    Braughton, Perry household, 1880 U. S. Census, Mt. Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois
    Perry Braughton, Catharine (Fraikes) Braughton, Emma, Isaac, George, John, William, Harriet Braughton [Broughton]
    Census 1900  Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Age: 35 
    Broughton, Perry household, 1900 U. S. Federal Census, Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa
    Broughton, Perry household, 1900 U. S. Federal Census, Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa
    Perry Broughton, Katherine Fraikes (Broughton), and George E. Broughton
    Census 1910  1203 Bank Street, Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Age: 48 
    Fraikes (Broughton), Katherine household, 1910 U. S. Federal Census, with George E. and William Broughton
    Fraikes (Broughton), Katherine household, 1910 U. S. Federal Census, with George E. and William Broughton
    Katherine Fraikes, George E., and William Broughton
    Profession 1900-1910  Webster City, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4, 5
    Real Estate 
    Census 1915  Webster City, Ward 3, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Age: 51 
    Broughton, George E. household, 1915 Iowa State Census
    Broughton, George E. household, 1915 Iowa State Census
    George E. Broughton
    Census 1920  930 Water Street, Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Age: 56 
    Broughton, George E. household, 1920 U. S. Federal Census
    Broughton, George E. household, 1920 U. S. Federal Census
    George E. Broughton, Almira Hoag, Mary A. Hoag
    Census 1925  930 Water Street, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    1925 Iowa State Census 
    Age: 62 
    Broughton, George E. household, 1925 Iowa State Census
    Broughton, George E. household, 1925 Iowa State Census
    George E. Broughton, Almira (Hoag) Broughton, and Mary A. Hoag
    Census 1930  930 Water Street, Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Age: 66 
    Broughton, George E. household, 1930 U. S. Federal Census
    Broughton, George E. household, 1930 U. S. Federal Census
    George E. Broughton, Almira (Hoag) Broughton, and Virginia Terry, boarder
    Occupation 1915-1930  Webster City, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6, 9
    Janitor for a School 
    Death 24 Aug 1936  930 Water Street, Webster City, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Burial 27 Aug 1936  Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I2273  Lange Pierce
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2008 

    Father Perry Broughton,   b. 15 Dec 1825, Columbus, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 07 Jun 1907, Webster City, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Katherine Fraikes (Fraikees, Frakes),   b. 29 Jan 1832, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jul 1916, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 18 Mar 1858  Logan County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Broughton, Perry and Katherine Fraikes Marriage License
    Broughton, Perry and Katherine Fraikes Marriage License
    Marriage license for Perry Broughton and Katherine Fraikes, issued on 16 March 1858, marriage 18 March 1858.
    Family ID F733  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Almira Isabelle Hoag,   b. June, 1871, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 08 Oct 1950, Hamilton County Hospital, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 79 years) 
    Marriage 30 Oct 1918  Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Family ID F770  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jul 2008 

  • Notes 
    •        In the 1870 U. S. Federal Census, George Broughton is a nine year old, white, single male. He is in school. He was born in Illinois of parents who were born in Ohio (father), and Illinois (mother). He lives with his parents Perry and Catherine, four siblings (Sean, John, William, Emma), and John Patterson, a farm worker, in Mt. Pulaski Township, Logan County, Illinois. [PBr 01.]
             In the 1880 U. S. Federal Census, George Broughton is an 18 year old, white single male. The Census lists him as "at home." He was born in Illinois of parents who were born in Ohio (father) and Illinois (mother). He lives with his parents, Perry and Catherine Broughton, and five siblings (Emma, Isaac, John, William, Harriet) in Mt. Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. [PBr 04.]
             In the 1910 U. S. Federal Census, George E. Broughton is a 48 year old, white, single male. He was born in Illinois of parents who were born in Ohio (father) and Illinois (mother). He reads, writes, and speaks English. He works in real estate on his own account. He lives with his mother, Katherine (Fraikes) Broughton and a brother, William Broughton, in Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa. [KF 02.]
             In the 1915 Iowa State Census, George E. Broughton is a 51 year old, white, single male. He was born in Illinois of parents who were born in Ohio (father) and Illinois (mother). He reads and writes English (and probably speaks it as well). George has a 10th grade education. He has lived 19 years in Iowa. His occupation is that of janitor. In 1914, he earned $420 in this occupation. He does not own a house or farm. He lives in Webster City, Ward Three, Hamilton County, Iowa. [GEB 01.]
             In the 1920 U. S. Federal Census, George E. is a 56 year old, white married male. He is married to Almira Hoag. He owns his own home through mortgage. He reads, writes, and speaks English. He was born in Illinois of parent who were born in Ohio (father) and Illinois (mother). His occupation is that of janitor in a school. He is working either as a wage worker or on his own account; the census record is not clear on the issue. He lives with his wife, Almira, and his mother-in-law, Mary A. Hoag, at 930 Water Street, Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa. [GEB 02.]
             In the 1925 Iowa State Census, George E. Broughton is a 62 year old, white, married male. He is married to Almira Hoag. He owns his home that is valued at $4,000 and has insurance of $2000 on it. He has lived in the U. S. for 62 years, 28 in Iowa. He attended grade school through Grade 8 and reads and writes English. He lives with his wife, Almira, and his mother-in-law, Mary A. Hoag, in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. [GEB 03.]
             In the 1930 U. S. Federal Census, George E. Broughton is a 66 year old, white, married male. He is married to Almira (Hoag) Broughton. He was born in Illinois of parents who were born in Ohio (father) and Illinois (mother). He was first married at 56 years of age. He reads, writes, and speaks English. He owns his own home, which is valued at $4,500. The family does not live on a farm and does not have a radio. George is a Janitor in a school, is classified as a worker, who was actually at work. He has not been a veteran of any military conflict. He lives with his wife, Almira, and a boarder, Virginia Terry, at 930 Water Street, Webster City, Ward 3, Boone Township, Hamilton County, Iowa. [GEB 04.]
                    "HEART ATTACK CAUSES DEATH
             George E. Broughton Dies at His Home After Long Illness; Funeral Thursday
             George E. Broughton, 73, died last evening at 8:20 o'clock at his home, 930 Water street, after a four weeks' illness during which time he had been bedfast. Death was cause by heart trouble. He had been in failing health for several years.
             Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the McCauley-Chapman funeral home with the Rev. Manson E. Miller, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating; burial in Graceland cemetery.
                    Survived by Wife
             Mr. Broughton leaves his wife, as sister, Mrs. Emogene Brewer, of this city, and three brothers, Isaac of Abilene, Kan.; John, of Lincoln, Ill.; and William, living near this city. There are also several nieces and nephews. A sister, Hattie, died ten years ago.
             Mr. Broughton was born June 19, 1863 in Mount Pulaski, Ill., and grew to young manhood there. He came to Iowa with his parents, Perry and Katie Broughton, and they settled on a farm near Woolstock. His mother was a relative of the Frakes family who were pioneer residents of the Woolstock community.
             He was married Oct. 30, 1918 to Mrs. Almira Hart, of this city.
                    Widely Known Here
             For many years he was engaged in farming, but was forced to abandon this work on account of ill health. He moved to Webster City and entered the real estate business with Ed. Schultz. Later he was janitor at the South building for many years and after he had resigned from the work, he accepted a position as janitor at the Church of Christ. He was forced to resign there on account of heart trouble.
             He was widely known in Webster City where he had many friends who will regret to know of his death." [GEB 05.]

  • Sources 
    1. [S7771] Perry Broughton household, 1870 U. S. Census, Illinois, Logan County, Mt. Pulaski Township, dwelling 82, family 81; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 248, image 190. [PBr 01.].

    2. [S8027] Perry Broughton household, 1900 U. S. Census, Hamilton County, Iowa, Webster City, ED 101, SD 10, sheet 9A, dwelling 191, family 196; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 425. [PBr 03.].

    3. [S8028] Perry Braughton household, 1880 U. S. Census, Logan County, Illinois, Mt. Pulaski, ED 44, SD 4, sheet 22, dwelling 195, family 196; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 22, image 0353. [PBr 04.].

    4. [S8026] Katherine (Fraikes) Broughton, 1910 U. S. Census, Hamilton County, Iowa, Boone Township, Webster City, ED 111, SD 10, sheet 3A, dwelling 52, family 52; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 404, image 517. [KF 02.].

    5. [S8066] George E. Broughton, obituary, "Heart Attack Causes Death," The Daily Freeman Journal Centennial Edition, June 08, 1957, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. [GEB 05.].

    6. [S8029] George E. Broughton household, 1915 Iowa State Census, Hamilton County, Iowa, Webster City; Iowa micropublication, IA 1915, roll 211, Ancestry.com. (2007). Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925. Provo, UT: The Generations Network. [GEB 01.].

    7. [S8030] George E Broughton household, 1920 U. S. Census, Hamilton County, Iowa, Webster City, ED 123, SD 10, sheet 7A, dwelling 169, family 170; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 491, image 835. [GEB 02.].

    8. [S8032] George E. Broughton household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Hamilton County, Webster City, Iowa State micropublication IA1925, roll 1736, lines 20-22 in Ancestry.com. (2007). Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [Database on-line]. Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc. [GEB 03.] .

    9. [S8033] George E. Broughton household, 1930 U. S. Census, Hamilton County, Webster City, ED 40-5, SD 5, sheet 6B, dwelling 151, family 157; National Archives micropublication T626, roll 657, image 226. [GEB 04.].

    10. [S8023] Perry Braughton - Catherine Fraikes marriage, 18 March 1858, Logan County, Illinois, Marriage Records, vol. 001, page 0064, license no. 00000127. [PBr 02.].


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