James Broughton was born in Edgefield on 11th November 1729 and was the son of Christopher Broughton (b. 1689) and Mary Paretree. He died in Edgefield on 23rd December 1729.

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• 1. Ralph Broughton's Data. James Broughton. Born at Edgefield on 11 November 1729. Father: Christopher. Mother: Mary Paretree. Died at Edgefield on 23 December 1729.