Mary Broughton was born in 1760 and christened on 24th July 1760 in Edgefield. She was the daughter of Robert Broughton (1727) and Margaret Middleton. She married Laxton Thomas in Edgefield on 6th June 1785.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Mary Broughton. Baptised 24 July 1760 at Edgefield. Father: Robert. Mother: Margaret Middleton. • 2. Ralph Broughton's Data. Mary Broughton married Laxton Thomas in Edgefield on 6 June 1785. • 3. Norfolk Transcription Archive. Baptisms (Bishops Transcripts). Edgefield. 1760. Broughton, Mary. Robert + Margaret.