Smith A. Boughton
American physician and political activist from Rensselaer County, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Born | (1810-09-01)September 1, 1810 |
Died | November 14, 1888(1888-11-14) (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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