John Broughton was born in 1681 and christened on 28th August 1681 at Edgefield. He was the son of Edward Broughton (b. 1655) and Ann Loades. He died on 5th December 1706 in Edgefield and was buried there on 15th December.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. John Broughton. Baptised 28 August 1681 at Edgefield, Norfolk. Father: Edward. Mother: Ann Loades. • 2. International Genealogical Index. John Broughton. Died 5 December 1706 at Edgefield. • 3. Ralph Broughton's Data. John Broughton. Buried 15th December 1706 at Edgefield.