Lt. Joseph Bradford

Joseph is the son of Major William Bradford Jr. and his second wife, who was thought to have been the widow Sarah Griswold in older genealogies.

Lt. Joseph Bradford

• Born 18 Apr 1675 in Plymouth Colony
• Died 16 Jan 1747 in New London, Connecticut Colony
• Son of William Bradford Jr and Sarah (Unknown) Bradford
• Husband of Anne (Fitch) Bradford — married 5 Oct 1698 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
• Husband of Mary (Sherwood) Bradford — married 25 Feb 1716 in New London, Connecticut
• Father of Ann (Bradford) Dimmick, Joseph Bradford, Priscilla (Bradford) Hyde, Althea Bradford, Irena Bradford, Sarah Bradford, Hannah (Bradford) Buell, Elizabeth Bradford, Althea (Bradford) Hyde, Irena (Bradford) Janes, Irene (Bradford) Janes and John Bradford

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bradford-57

Joseph Bradford was related to a passenger on the Mayflower.

Joseph Bradford, born in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, 18 April 1675, son of William Bradford, was the only child of William's second wife.

Joseph married twice. His first wife was Anna Fitch born in Norwich, Connecticut 6 April 1675; died in Lebanon, Connecticut, 7 Oct 1715, daughter of James and Priscilla (Mason) Fitch of Norwich.[1] Joseph and Anna married 5 Oct 1698 in Lebanon.[1][3]

Joseph married secondly, Mary (Sherwood) Fitch. Their intention to marry was filed at New London, Connecticut, 25 Feb 1715/6.[1][4] Mary, daughter of Matthew and Mary (Fitch) Sherwood was born 1674 and died in Montville, Connecticut, 16 Sept 1752. She married (1) 4 Mar 1698, in Preston, Connecticut Daniel Fitch. They had children: Adonijah, James, Lemuel, Mary and Daniel. Her father's 1713 will named daughter Mary Fitch. Her mother's 1726 will named daughter Mary Bradford.[1]

Ensign Joseph Bradford bought land 30 Mar 1703. Lieutenant Joseph Bradford sold land 28 July 1704 in Lebanon.[1] 1 March 1714/5 Joseph Bradford of Lebanon sold 52 acres in Norwich and Windham to Jonathan Lad.[1] Joseph, then of New London sold 20 acres to John Bradford of New London on 8 Jan 1741/2[1][5]

Joseph left Lebanon about 1717 and resided in the North Parish of New London, which is now part of Montville. He was a large land holder and an active participant in the parish. He was chosen elder of the church in 1724.[6]

Joseph died in New London, 17 Jan 1747 in his 73rd year,[1] Lieutenant Joseph Bradford was buried at the Raymond Hill Cemetery.[7][8]

Joseph Bradford, of New London, wrote his will 14 Sep 1731. It was proved 10 March 1746/7 and names his wife Mary Bradford; sons Joseph and John; eldest daughter Ann Demick; daughters Priscilla Hide, Sarah Turthill, Hannah Buele, Elizabeth Bradford, Alithea Bradford and Irene Bradford. A document was signed 18 Jun 1747 by heirs Samuel and Priscilla Hide, David and Alitha Hide, Jonathan and Irene Janes and Andrew and Elizabeth Lisk, all of Lebanon; Israel and Sarah Lothrop of Norwich; and Timothy and Hannah Buele of Hebron.[1][9] His inventory was taken April 1747 and valued at about 120 pounds.[9]

Children of Joseph and Anna (Fitch) Bradford, recorded in Lebanon.[1][10][3]

1. Ann Bradford b. 26 July 1699
2. Joseph Bradford (twin) b. 9 April 1702
3. Priscilla Bradford (twin) b. 9 April 1702
4. Althea Bradford (twin) b. 6 April 1704; d. April 1704
5. Irene Bradford (twin) b. 6 April 1704; d. 16 April 1704
6. Sarah Bradford b. 21 Sept 1706
7. Hannah Bradford b. 24 May 1709
8. Elizabeth Bradford b. 21 Oct 1712
9. Althea Bradford (twin) b. 19 Sept 1715
10. Irena Bradford (twin) b. 19 Sept 1715

Joseph and Mary Sherwood Bradford had, in Montville, New London:[11]

1. John, b. 20 May 1717

Sources

1. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bradford-57
   1. Lainhart, Ann Smith and Wakefield, Robert S., FASG, Mayflower Families through Five Generations, Volume 22, General Society of Mayflower Descendents, Plymouth, MA., 2004 a/k/a "The Silver Book" p. 8 - 10, 27
   2. Hall, Ruth Gardiner. Descendants of Governor William Bradford (through the First Seven Generations). [S.l.: s.n.], 1951. p. 4 Mayflower Families through Five Generations points out that no primary source has been found for this date.
   3. Lebanon, Connecticut Vital Records to 1850 (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2011.) (From original typescripts, Lucius Barnes Barbour Collection, 1928.) p. 22.
   4. Hempstead, Joshua. Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut: Covering a Period of Forty-seven Years, from September 1711, to November, 1758; Containing Valuable Genealogical Data Relating to Many New London Families, References to the Colonial Wars, to the Shipping and Other Matters of Interest Pertaining to the Town and the Times, with an Account of a Journey Made by the Writer from New London to Maryland (New London County Historical Society, 1901) -p. 54
   5. Mayflower Families Cites: Norwich, Connecticut, Land Records 2B:801; New London, Connecticut Land Records 15:45; 15:118.
   6. Baker, Henry Augustus. History of Montville, Connecticut, formerly the North parish of New London from 1640 to 1896. (Hartford, Conn., Press of the Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company, 1896) p. 394
   7. The Charles R. Hale Collection. Hale Collection of Connecticut Cemetery Inscriptions. Hartford, Connecticut: Connecticut State Library. Vol 29
   8. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46990090/joseph-bradford : accessed 29 March 2022), memorial page for Lieut Joseph Bradford (18 Apr 1675–16 Jan 1747), Find a Grave Memorial ID 46990090, citing Raymond Hill Cemetery, Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut, USA ; Maintained by pkarchs (contributor 47286217) .
   9. Probate Files Collection, Early to 1880; Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut : Probate Packets, Bolles, Amy-Brockway, Richard, 1675-1850. Joseph Bradford. New London 1747 # 666 New London Probate District. Accessed at Ancestry ($)
   10. Note Mayflower Families says Ann was born in New London.
2. "Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records", New London, p. 46, citing Vol. 1, p. 49 in original link New Horizons
3. Fessenden, G.M. A Genealogy of the Bradford Family, New England Historical & Genealogical Register (NEHGS, Boston, 1850) Vol. 4, Page 46
4. Oakes, Rensselaer Allston, Genealogical and family history of the county of Jefferson, New York, (New York: 1905: Lewis Publishing), p. 911
5. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=46990090
6. "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7NG-3XC : 3 December 2014), Joseph Bradford, 16 Jan 1747; citing , reference # 71; FHL microfilm 3,347.
7. Lieutenant Joseph Bradford Source Book Title: Aborn : genealogy Name: Joseph Bradford Gender: Male Age: 73 Birth Date: 1674 Birth Place: Kinston, Mass First Marriage Date: 5 Oct 1698 Death Date: 16 Jan 1747 Death Place: New London, Conn Father: William Bradford Mother: Wiswall Spouse: Anna Fitch Child: Ann Bradford
8. Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Name Joseph Bradford Spouse Ann Fitch Mother Wiswell Father William Bradford Children Ann Bradford Relative Charles Sidney Pitcher Pilgrim Name William Bradford Birth Plymouth, Massachusetts 1674 Death New London 16 Jan 1747 Marriage Norwich, Connecticut 5 Oct 1697
9. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Name Anna Fitch Spouse Joseph Bradford Birth 1675 CT Spouse Birth Year 1675 Spouse Birth Place MA Marriage 1698 CT
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12. The signers of the Mayflower Compact and their descendants Page number 28
13. Vol I. Hyde Genealogy Page number 1_14
14. Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection) Name: Ann Fitch Marriage Date: 5 Oct 1698 Marriage Place: Lebanon, Connecticut, USA Spouse: Joseph Bradford
15. Descendants of Governor William Bradford (through the first seven generations) Stories, Memories & Histories Chapter Third generation Page number 11
16. Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, 1629-1934
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18. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications