Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10570 Surname: Broughton ------------------------- Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator late April or early May, 1896 John Broughton, one of the earliest settlers in the town of Albany, died Tuesday evening at 11:00 after a brief illness, the funeral services being held at his late residence today conducted by the Rev. Jas. Mountain. Deceased came to Green County in 1842 and has been identified with its history every since, holding at times various public offices of honor and trust. He was a public spirited man and had the confidence and esteem of the community in which he lived so many years.