Robert Broughton was the son of Arthur Broughton (1860) and Elizabeth and was born in North Walsham in 1890. In 1891 and 1901 he was living at Spa Common, North Walsham. In 1911 he was living with his parents in Spa Common and working as a farm labourer.

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• 1. 1891 Census. Spa Common, North Walsham. Robert Broughton. Son. Age 6 mo. Born North Walsham. • 2. 1901 Census. Spa Common, North Walsham. Robert Broughton. Son. Age 11. School. Born North Walsham. • 3. 1911 Census. Spa Common, North Walsham. Robert Broughton. Son. Age 20. Farm Labourer. Born North Walsham.