William Bradford Bearden

William Bradford & Dorothy Angeline (Lovelady) Bearden were married January 11, 1867 in Perry Co., AL. To this union 12 children were born:

• William Columbus Bearden (1867 - 1938)
• Sarah Emma (Bearden) Seale (1870 - 1945)
• Savana "Bud" Bearden (1872 - 1888)
• Susan Jane Bearden (1874 - 1888)
• Mary Callie Bearden Townsend (1876 - 1949)
• Abner Alexander Townsend (1878 - 1946)
• John William Bearden (1880 - 1938)
• Della Bearden Plunket (1882 - 1900)
• Ellen Bearden (1884 - 1888)
• William J Bearden (1886 - 1916)
• Jolly (Bearden) McNutt (1888 - 1974)
• Minnie Bearden Reece (1890 - 1915)

Note" "Bud" and Ellen died the same day, reportedly from ptomaine poisoning. Their sister Susan died a few days later, also from ptomaine poisoning. It was thought that the 3 children contrived it from eating tainted Christmas candy.

Find A Grave Memorial # 101935636.