Christopher Broughton was born in Edgefield in 1737 and was baptised on 25th September. He was the son of Robert Broughton (1693) and Ann Sandling. He died in Edgefield on 24th November 1738.

Sources
• 1. Ralph Broughton's Data. Christopher Broughton. Born at Edgefield in 1737. Father: Robert. Mother: Ann Sandling. Died in Edgefield on 24 November 1738. • 2. Norfolk Transcription Archive. Baptisms (Bishops Transcripts). 1737. Broughton, Christopher. Robert + Ann. • 3. Grace King's Data. Christopher Broughton. Born Edgefield, 1737. Baptised Edgefield, 25 Sep 1737. Died Edgefield, 24 Nov 1738.