William Broughton was born in Edgefield on 27th April 1831 and was the son of Edward Broughton (1805) and Elizabeth Remmington. He was the grandson of John Broughton (1768). He moved to Canada in 1836 with his parents, where he married Sarah Evans between 1861 and 1865. He died on 4th January 1912.

Sources
• 1. Ralph Broughton's Data. William Broughton. Born in Edgefield in 1831. Father: Edward. Mother: Elizabeth Remmington. Died in 1912. • 2. Ralph Broughton's Data. William Broughton married Sarah Evans. • 3. Norfolk Transcription Archive. St. Faith's District, Frettenham. Baptisms (Parish Register. 1831. William Broughton. Parents: Edward & Elizabeth. • 4. Grace King's Data. William Broughton, born 27 Apr 1831. Married Sarah Evans between 1861 and 1865. Died 4 Jan 1912.