Thomas Broughton was born on 6th February 1775 in Plumstead and was the son of Robert Broughton (b. 1748) and Ann King. He married Sarah Goodwing at Plumstead on 6th November 1798.

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• 1. Ralph Broughton's Data. Thomas Broughton. Born 6 February 1775 in Plumstead. Father: Robert. Mother: Ann King. • 2. Ralph Broughton's Data. Thomas Broughton married Sarah Goodwing at Plumstead on 6 November 1798.