Major William Bradford "removed to Kingston, Massachusetts, was assistant deputy governor, was one of Governor Andro's council in 1687, and was the chief military officer of Plymouth colony." He was a Major in King Philip's War, assistant to the colony, deputy governor, and treasurer.

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 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was buried after 20 February 1703/4 in Burial Hill Cemetery, 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.

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Deputy Governor of Plymouth Colony