My Broadhurst family arrived in the US in 1842 from Liverpool. There was Sarah, 52yrs, John 20 yrs, Elizabeth 16 yrs, Samuel 11 yrs, and George 9 yrs. (my g.-grandfather) A few months later James, 28 arrived. I do not find any of these people again until the 1870 census in Howard Co. MD. where most of the their ancestors and my relatives are living today. In that census they were listed as Broadbent. My father always said the family came from Lancashire, Eng. So far I've had no luck. My guess is that the father's name was John, my Dad said Samuel???Like many families--My Dad said that there were 3 or 4 brothers that cvame together, probably just before 1842, then he sent for his family ?? Dad always said we were somehow connected with the Broadhurst Theater in NY. I haven't found that out yet ! My allied families connected with the Broadhurst are: Needler/Kneedler, Boardman and Snowden. Thanks Gloria (Judy., I know I sent this before to the correct address, but I'll try one more time--I told you computers know I'm not sure of what I'm doing-thanks)