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.