Violet May Broughton was born in Norwich on 28th April 1905, and was the daughter of Sydney George Broughton (1878) and Hannah Maria Loveday. She was the twin of Percy William Broughton and died in infancy.

Sources
• 1. Syd Broughton's data. Violet May Broughton. Born 28 Apr 1905, Norwich. Father: Sydney George Broughton. Mother: Hannah Maria Loveday.