John Broughton was born in 1758 and christened at Edgefield on 4th June 1758. He was the son of Robert Broughton (1727) and Margaret Middleton. He died in 1759.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. John Broughton. Baptised 4 June 1758 at Edgefield. Father: Robert. Mother: Margaret Middleton. • 2. Norfolk Transcription Archive. Baptisms (Bishops Transcripts). Edgefield. 1758. Broughton, John. Robert + Margaret. • 3. Grace King's Data. John Broughton. Born 1758. Died 1759.