Betsy J. Broughton was born in Darwen in 1886 and was the daughter of Robert Broughton (1856) and Susannah. In 1891 she was living at 23 Frances Street in Over Darwen, Lancashire. In 1901 she was living at 32 Powell Street in Darwen.

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• 1. 1891 Census. 23 Frances St, Over Darwen. Betsy J. Broughton. Daughter. Age 5. Scholar. Born Over Darwen. • 2. 1901 Census. 32 Powell St, Darwen. Betsy J. Broughton. Daughter. Age 15. Born Darwen.