Broadbent, William (1746-47)
Broadbent, William, Chester, upholder (1746–47). Son of John Broadbent, silk stocking weaver, late of Nantwich; app. to Ralph Bingley, embroiderer and upholder of Chester; Admitted freeman in January 1746. [Chester freemen rolls; poll bk]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.