Mary Broughton was born on 12th December 1721 in Edgefield and was the daughter of Christopher Broughton (b. 1689) and Mary Paretree. She married Thomas Chapman in Edgefield on 24th November 1741.

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• 1. Ralph Broughton's Data. Mary Broughton. Born at Edgefield on 12th December 1721. Father: Christopher. Mother: Mary Paretree. • 2. Ralph Broughton's Data. Mary Broughton married Thomas Chapman at Edgefield on 24th November 1741.