Alice Broughton was born in Darwen in 1883 and was the daughter of Robert Broughton (1856) and Susannah. In 1891 she was living at 23 Frances Street in Over Darwen, Lancashire. In 1901 she was living at 32 Powell Street in Darwen and working as a cotton winder.

Sources
• 1. 1891 Census. 23 Frances St, Over Darwen. Alice Broughton. Daughter. Age 8. Scholar. Born Over Darwen. • 2. 1901 Census. 32 Powell St, Darwen. Alice Broughton. Daughter. Age 18. Cotton Winder. Born Darwen.