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William Bradford was born (date unknown). Parents: Seth Bradford.


William Bradford was born (date unknown). Parents: Silas Bradford and Phebe Clark.


William Bradford was born (date unknown). Parents: Isaiah Bradford.


William Bradford was born (date unknown). Parents: Cornelius Bradford and Polly Comstock.


William Bradford was born (date unknown). Parents: John Milton Bradford and Tryphena Walbridge.


Gov. William Bradford was born before 19 March 1589/90. He was baptized on 19 March 1589/90 in Austerfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. He immigrated on 21 November 1620 to Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He arrived on the Mayflower with his wife Dorothea. William was elected as Governor from 1621 to 1633 in New Plymouth Colony. He was elected as Assistant Governor from 1634 to 1635 in New Plymouth Colony. He was elected as Governor from 1635 to 1637 in New Plymouth Colony. William was elected as Assistant Governor from 1637 to 1638 in New Plymouth Colony. He was elected as Governor from 1639 to 1644 in New Plymouth Colony. He was elected as Governor from 1645 to 1657 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. William died on 19 May 1657 at the age of 67 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was buried after 19 May 1657 at Burial Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was elected each year in annual elections, the first time soon after the death of Gov. Carver. He was elected Governor most years, but in the few he was not he was Assistant Governor. He took a prominent part in all the councils, which were held at his house, and in all civic, political and military affairs. From his house at the foot of Burial Hill each Sunday morning the company of the people who assembled there marched up to the fort at its top, where religious services were held. Called the father of American history. Best known writing and one of the very few not lost is the History of Plymouth Plantations. This book gives a correct and valuable picture of the events of that time, and is the only source of knowledge of this period. Left a library of 275 volumes. At his time of death he was the richest man in the colony, with property estimated at £400. His home was in Plymouth and his farm in Kingston.

Spouse: Dorothea May. Dorothea May and Gov. William Bradford had marriage banns published in 1613 in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. They were married on 9 December 1613 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Children were: John Bradford.

Spouse: Alice Carpenter. Alice Carpenter and Gov. William Bradford were married on 14 August 1623 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Theirs was the fourth marriage in the colony. Children were: Maj. William Bradford, Mercy Bradford, Joseph Bradford.


Maj. William Bradford was born on 17 June 1624 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. From 1657 to 1658 he was a Member of the Council of War. He owned a large estate inherited from his father after 1657. William lived at the north side of the Jones River in the section known as Stony Brook in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He served in the military as Major Commander-in-Chief of Plymouth forces in The Great Swamp Fight in 1675. He was severely wounded during the fight. From 1679 to 1685 he was a Treasurer. William was elected as Deputy Governor from 1682 to 1686 in New Plymouth Colony. In 1687 he was a Member of Gov. Andros Council. From 1689 to 1691 he was a Treasurer. William was elected as Deputy Governor from 1689 to 1691 in New Plymouth Colony. In 1691 he was an a Member of the Council of Massachusetts. From 1692 to 1698 he was a Councillor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay. William died on 20 February 1703/4 at the age of 79 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was buried after 20 February 1703/4 at Burial Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He is buried beside his father. He had his estate probated in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. His will mentions his wife, living children and grandson William. Parents: Gov. William Bradford and Alice Carpenter.

Spouse: Alice Richards. Alice Richards and Maj. William Bradford were married about 1650. Children were: Maj. John Bradford, Maj. William Bradford, Lt. Thomas Bradford, Alice Bradford, Mercy Bradford, Dr. Hannah Bradford, Meletiah Bradford, Lt. Samuel Bradford, Mary Bradford, Sarah Bradford.

Spouse: Mary Fitch. Mary Fitch and Maj. William Bradford were married after 1671. Children were: Joseph Bradford, Israel Bradford.

Spouse: Mary Atwood. Mary Atwood and Maj. William Bradford were married . Children were: Ephraim Bradford, David Bradford, Hezekiah Bradford.


Maj. William Bradford was born on 11 March 1654/5 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. His date of birth has also been found as 11 Mar 1654. He died on 5 July 1687 at the age of 32 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Parents: Maj. William Bradford and Alice Richards.

Spouse: Rebecca Bartlett. Rebecca Bartlett and Maj. William Bradford were married in 1679. They lived in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Children were: Alice Bradford, William Bradford, Sarah Bradford.


William Bradford was born before 1686. His date of birth has been found as "before 18 Dec 1686" as well as "before 18 Dec 1688," oddly enough both by the same source. He died on 9 March 1729 at the age of 43 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Parents: Maj. William Bradford and Rebecca Bartlett.

Spouse: Elizabeth Finney. Elizabeth Finney and William Bradford were married on 18 November 1712 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Children were: Elizabeth Bradford, Charles Bradford, Sarah Bradford, Josiah Bradford, Jerusha Bradford, William Bradford, Mercy Bradford, Elizabeth Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 15 April 1688 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He died on 7 May 1728 at the age of 40 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was buried after 7 May 1728 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. William died before his father, and his children inherited property from his father's estate. Parents: Maj. John Bradford and Mercy Warren.

Spouse: Hannah Foster. Hannah Foster and William Bradford were married on 9 December 1714 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Children were: Capt. James Bradford, Zadock Bradford, Samuel Bradford, Eliphalet Bradford, Hannah Bradford, William Bradford, Spaulding Bradford.


William Bradford was born about 1695. He was baptized about 1695. Parents: Lt. Thomas Bradford and Anna Raymond.


William Bradford was born on 1 July 1718 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. He was baptized on 6 July 1718 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. He died on 19 June 1781 at the age of 62 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Parents: James Bradford and Edith Adams.

Spouse: Zerviah Lathrop. Zerviah Lathrop and William Bradford were married on 13 December 1739 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. Children were: Zerviah Bradford.

Spouse: Mary Cleveland. Mary Cleveland and William Bradford were married on 6 April 1743 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. Children were: Mary Bradford, William Bradford, Rev. William Bradford, Rev. Ebenezer Bradford, David Bradford, John Bradford, Joshua Bradford, Abigail Bradford, James Bradford, Olive Bradford, Josiah Bradford, Bradford, Lydia Bradford, Beulah Bradford, Rev. Moses Bradford.

Spouse: Mary Warren. Mary Warren and William Bradford were married on 24 March 1766 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. Children were: Joseph Bradford, Benjamin Bradford, Kezia Bradford, Martha Bradford, Zerviah Bradford, Samuel Warren Bradford.

Spouse: Abigail . Abigail and William Bradford were married after September 1775.


William Bradford was born about 1720. Parents: Thomas Bradford and Elizabeth Smith.


William Bradford was born on 16 December 1720. He died on 16 February 1724/5 at the age of 4 in Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Parents: Lt. Samuel Bradford and Sarah Gray.


William Bradford was born on 9 May 1726. He died on 23 July 1726 at the age of 0 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Parents: William Bradford and Elizabeth Finney.


William Bradford was born on 25 January 1726/7. He died on 9 March 1729/30 at the age of 3. Parents: William Bradford and Hannah Foster.


Dr. William Bradford was born on 8 November 1728 in Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was an a practicing Physician in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. He was elected as Speaker of the Rhode Island State Assembly for 18 years. William lived in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. He was an a practicing Lawyer in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. He a Member of the Committee of Safety and Correspondence. About 1776 William was a the last Deputy Governor under the Crown. He served in the military Commander in defense of Bristol in 1776 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. He was a the first Governor under the Continental Congress. William was elected as United States Senator from 1793 to 1797. He died on 6 July 1808 at the age of 79 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Parents: Lt. Samuel Bradford and Sarah Gray.

Spouse: Mary LeBaron. Mary LeBaron and Dr. William Bradford were married on 22 March 1751 in Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Children were: Maj. William Bradford, Lazarus LeBaron Bradford, John Bradford, Mary Bradford, Hannah Bradford, Bradford, Hannah Bradford, John Bradford, Ann Bradford, Ezekiel Hersey Bradford, Lydia Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 13 April 1734 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Parents: Joseph Bradford and Henrietta Swift.

Spouse: Sarah Rich. Sarah Rich and William Bradford were married on 18 April 1762 in Middle Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Children were: Amos Bradford, Henrietta Bradford, Mercy Bradford, William Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 1 June 1744 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. He died in infancy. Parents: William Bradford and Mary Cleveland.


Rev. William Bradford was born on 4 March 1745 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. He graduated in 1774 in Princeton University, Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey. He was ordained in 1777. William was in charge of Separate Church. He died on 31 March 1808 at the age of 63. He was buried after 31 March 1808 at Bradford Cemetery in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. Parents: William Bradford and Mary Cleveland.

Spouse: Anna Spaulding. Anna Spaulding and Rev. William Bradford were married in 1801. They lived on a farm in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut after 1801. They moved there at the time of their marriage, and he lived there the last 7 years of his life.


William Bradford was born on 30 October 1749 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He died on 14 January 1794 at the age of 44 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was buried after 14 January 1794 at Burial Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Buried in grave 642 with his wife Ruth and sons Amos and Isaac. Parents: Josiah Bradford and Hannah Rider.

Spouse: Ruth Dunham. Ruth Dunham and William Bradford were married on 16 November 1773 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Children were: Josiah Bradford, Jesse Bradford, Deborah Bradford, William Bradford, Amos Bradford, Mary Bradford, Isaac Bradford, Elizabeth Bradford, James Bradford, Elizabeth Bradford.


Maj. William Bradford was born on 15 September 1752 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. He served in the military as an officer in the Continental Army in 1775. He was a Lieutenant of the war sloop Washington in 1775. Major of 1st Rhode Island Battalion from 1776-79. Adjutant of the 11th Continental Infantry. Aide-de-camp to Gen. Charles Lee. His commission was signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress. His oath was dated at Fort Arnold, 9 Jun 1778. He died on 29 October 1811 at the age of 59 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Parents: Dr. William Bradford and Mary LeBaron.

Spouse: Elizabeth Bloom James. Elizabeth Bloom James and Maj. William Bradford were married on 11 July 1777 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Children were: Mary Bradford, William Bradford, Elizabeth Bloom Bradford, Henry Bradford, Peter James Bradford, John Willys Bradford, Sarah Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 9 March 1754 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He lived in Maine after 1775. He went with some clothing, an ox, and one silver dollar. He paid $1.00 a trip to North Yarmouth, Maine. He cut wood until he earned another $1.00 and then walked to New Gloucester. By 1794 he was one of 72 names on the tax roll, and paid the third highest taxes. He was an a farmer and a lumber dealer. William died on 26 May 1828 at the age of 74 in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine. He left a large estate upon his death. Parents: Ezekiel Bradford and Betsy Chandler.

Spouse: Asenath Mason. Asenath Mason and William Bradford were married on 8 November 1776 in New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine. In 1826 they commemorated their golden wedding anniversary, a relatively uncommon event at the time. Children were: William Bradford Jr., Asa Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 25 November 1755 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He died in 1811 at the age of 56 in Palmyra, Somerset County, Maine. Parents: Capt. Samuel Bradford and Grace Ring.

Spouse: Hannah Parker. Hannah Parker and William Bradford were married on 4 March 1783 in Winslow, Kennebec County, Maine. Children were: Lydia Bradford, William Bradford, Olive Bradford, Lyman Bradford, Bathania Bradford, Deborah Bradford, Samuel Bradford, George Bradford, Hannah Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 25 December 1756 in Orange County, North Carolina. He died on 23 December 1838 at the age of 81 in Pickens County, Alabama. Parents: David Bradford and Margaret Hamilton.


William Bradford was born on 10 November 1758 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut. He died on 21 September 1824 at the age of 65 in New York, New York. Parents: Jeremiah Bradford and Rebecca Dart.

Spouse: Elizabeth Sears. Elizabeth Sears and William Bradford were married in 1782. Children were: Betsey Bradford, Nancy Bradford, George Bradford, Horace Bradford, Fanny Bradford, Emily Bradford, Charlotte Bradford, Sophia Bradford, William Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 17 November 1761 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Parents: Eliphalet Bradford and Hannah Oldham.

Spouse: Lucy Sampson. Lucy Sampson and William Bradford were married on 13 November 1788. Children were: Mary Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 23 April 1763 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Parents: John Bradford and Phebe Stearns.


William Bradford was born on 8 June 1766 in Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He died on 19 January 1802 at the age of 35 in Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Parents: Capt. John Bradford and Elizabeth Holmes.

Spouse: Polly Soule. Polly Soule and William Bradford were married on 14 August 1791 in Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Children were: Saba Bradford, William Bradford, Polly Soule Bradford, Marcy Bradford.


William Bradford was born in 1770. Parents: Capt. Carpenter Bradford and Mary Gay.

Spouse: Sarah Sweetland. Sarah Sweetland and William Bradford were married . They lived in Friendship, Knox County, Maine. Children were: Lydia Bradford, Elisha Bradford, Charles Bradford, Mary Bradford, William Bradford, Nehemiah Bradford, Enoch Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 30 January 1772 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. He died on 14 January 1846 at the age of 73 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Parents: Samuel Bradford and Bridget Comstock.

Spouse: Parthenia Bradford. Parthenia Bradford and William Bradford were married on 24 January 1796 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. In addition to husband and wife, they were also first cousins. Children were: Parthenia Bradford.

Spouse: Hannah Dolbeare. Hannah Dolbeare and William Bradford were married on 30 January 1803 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Children were: Jennett Bradford, John Bradford, William Bradford, Samuel P. Bradford, Benjamin Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 5 June 1775. Parents: William Bradford and Ruth Dunham.


William Bradford was born before 1775. He is shown in the 1820 U. S. census as 45 or older, so his date of birth should be 1775 or earlier. He appeared in the census on 7 August 1820 in Washington County, Indiana. The only name that appears in 1840 or earlier U.S. federal census records is that of the head of household, with few if any other details on this or any other individuals in the household at the time. Household members are listed as 1 free white male under age 10, 1 free white male age 10 to 15, 1 free white male 45 and over, 1 free white female under 10, 2 free white females 10 to 15, and 1 free white female 45 and over. He lived in Washington County, Indiana on 7 August 1820. This individual appears not to be connected to anyone else at the time of entry, and was entered to facilitate further research only.  It will be removed from the database at some future time if no connection is found.


William Bradford was born before 1775. His 1820 U. S. census entry shows his age as over 45, so his date of birth should be in 1775 or earlier. He appeared in the census on 7 August 1820 in Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio. The only name that appears in 1840 or earlier U.S. federal census records is that of the head of household, with few if any other details on this or any other individuals in the household at the time. Household members are listed as 3 free white males ages 10 to 15, 1 free white male over 45, 1 free white female under age 10, and 1 free white female over 45. He lived in Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio on 7 August 1820. This individual appears not to be connected to anyone else at the time of entry, and was entered to facilitate further research only.  It will be removed from the database at some future time if no connection is found.


William Bradford was born on 4 April 1776 in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Parents: Stetson Bradford and Laurana Holmes.


William Bradford was born on 17 June 1776. He died on 9 October 1837 at the age of 61. Parents: William Bradford and Sarah Rich.

Spouse: Concurrence Bonfrey. Concurrence Bonfrey and William Bradford were married on 13 November 1800. Children were: David Bradford, Syrine Bradford, William Bradford, Robert Bradford, Concurrence Bradford, Amos Bradford, Benamuel Bradford, Sarah Bradford, Henriette Bradford, Hannah Bradford, Daniel Bradford, Matilda Bradford, Lucinda Bradford.


William Bradford Jr. was born on 6 August 1778 in Sylvester Township, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died on 21 March 1860 at the age of 81 in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine. Parents: William Bradford and Asenath Mason.

Spouse: Chloe Philips. Chloe Philips and William Bradford Jr. were married on 22 October 1801 in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine. Children were: William Bradford, Asenath Bradford, Roxa Bradford, Elvira Bradford, Roxanna Bradford, Chloe Bradford, Bradford, Phillips Bradford, Mary Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 8 June 1779. Parents: Rev. Ebenezer Bradford and Elizabeth Greene.


William Bradford was born in 1780. He died on 5 September 1800 at the age of 20 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. He was buried after 5 September 1800 in Raymond Hill Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut. William lived in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut. Parents: Joseph Bradford and Eunice Maples.

Spouse: Sarah Ford. Sarah Ford and William Bradford were married on 2 March 1800 in Gilman, New London County, Connecticut. In addition to husband and wife, they were also first cousins. Children were: Eunice Bradford.


William Bradford was born in 1780 in Granville County, North Carolina. He died on 16 January 1853 at the age of 73 in Granville County, North Carolina. Parents: John W. Bradford and Judith Mann.


William Bradford was born on 2 February 1781. Parents: Maj. William Bradford and Elizabeth Bloom James.


William Bradford was born on 21 November 1781. Parents: George Bradford and Susannah Hopkins.


William Bradford was born on 28 September 1783. Parents: John Bradford and Elizabeth Bond.


William Bradford was born on 18 April 1785 in Winslow, Kennebec County, Maine. Parents: William Bradford and Hannah Parker.


William Bradford was born in 1786 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut. Parents: Samuel Bradford and Hannah How.


William Bradford was born on 20 September 1786 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He died in 1822 at the age of 36 in Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina. Parents: John Bradford and Dorothea Miriam Burgess.


William Bradford was born on 3 March 1786. He died on 20 October 1870 at the age of 84. Parents: Pvt. Elisha Bradford and Eunice Bennett.

Spouse: Mary Remington. Mary Remington and William Bradford were married on 25 November 1806. Children were: Daniel Bradford, Henry Bradford, Maria Bradford, Jane Bradford, Emily Bradford.


William Bradford was born on 31 October 1787 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: William Bowes Bradford and Mary Tufts.


William Bradford was born on 7 May 1788 in Pawcatuck, New London County, Connecticut. Parents: Alexander Bradford Jr. and Lois Burdick Pendleton.


William Bradford was born in April 1788 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. He died on 26 July 1788 at the age of 0 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. Parents: Joshua Bradford and Anna Cleveland.