Edward Broughton was born in 1756 and christened at Edgefield on 17th January 1756. He was the son of Robert Broughton (1727) and Margaret Middleton. He died in 1759.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Edward Broughton. Baptised 17 January 1756 at Edgefield. Father: Robert. Mother: Margaret Middleton. • 2. Norfolk Transcription Archive. Baptisms (Bishops Transcripts). Edgefield. 1756. Broughton, Edward. Robert + Margaret.