Nicholson Broughton (1724-1798)

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Nicholson Broughton

NationalityAmerican
RolesNaval Sailor, Soldier
Date of Birth13.9.1724 - Marblehead ref:2016
First Known Service19.5.1775ref:1252
FatherJohn Broughtonref:2016
MotherSarah Normanref:2016
WifeSarah Pedrick - Married 1749ref:2016
Last Known Service12.1775ref:1252
Date of Death3.8.1798 - Marblehead ref:2016

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
19.5.1775		Captain (Army)	ref:1252
2.9.1775		Captain	ref:1252
2.9.1775	10.1775	Hannah (4) 1775-1775 American 4 Gun Hired Schooner , Captain, and Commanding Officer	BWAS-1714
12.1775		Resigned from the Navy	ref:1252

IDNameAuthorType

BWAS-1714Rif Winfield, Book

ref:1252 Web Site

ref:2016 Web Site

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