Robert Broughton was born in Plumstead on 22nd January 1773 and was the son of Robert Broughton (1748) and Ann King. He married Elizabeth Ward in Plumstead on 5th or 15th May 1810. Robert and Elizabeth had at least one child - no details are known.

Sources
• 1. Ralph Broughton's Data. Robert Broughton. Born in Plumstead on 22 January 1773. Father: Robert. Mother: Ann King. • 2. Ralph Broughton's Data. Robert Broughton married Elizabeth Ward in Plumstead on 15 May 1810. • 3. Grace King's Data. Robert Broughton. Born 22 Jan 1773. Baptised Plumstead. Married Elizabeth Ward, Plumstead, 5 May 1810.