Elizabeth A Broughton was born in Darwen in 1881 and was the daughter of Robert Broughton (1856) and Susannah. In 1881 and 1891 she was living at 23 Frances Street in Over Darwen, Lancashire and, in 1891, was working as a cotton winder. In 1901 she was living at 32 Powell Street in Darwen and working as a cotton winder.

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• 1. 1881 Census. 23 Frances St, Over Darwen. Elizabeth A Broughton. Daughter. Age 8 mo. Born Over Darwen. • 2. 1891 Census. 23 Frances St, Over Darwen. Elizabeth A Broughton. Daughter. Age 10. Cotton Winder. Born Over Darwen. • 3. 1901 Census. 32 Powell St, Darwen. Elizabeth A Broughton. Daughter. Age 20. Cotton Winder. Born Darwen