Thomas Broughton (governor)

Thomas Broughton
portrait attributed to Henrietta Johnston
23rd Governor of South Carolina
In office
May 3, 1735  November 22, 1737
MonarchGeorge II
Preceded byRobert Johnson
Succeeded byWilliam Bull
1st Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
In office
January 1, 1730  November 22, 1737
GovernorArthur Middleton
Robert Johnson
Preceded byOffice Established
Succeeded byWilliam Bull I
Personal details
Bornca. 1668
Unknown
DiedNovember 22, 1737
Berkeley County, South Carolina
SpouseAnn Johnson Broughton

Thomas Broughton (ca. 1668 November 22, 1737) was a colonial-era official in South Carolina, serving a variety of positions, including acting governor from May 5, 1735, through November 22, 1737.