KinshipTree

Discovering our American, Canadian, Mexican & European Ancestors



First Name
Last Name
Home Search Login  
Share Bookmark
Pilgrim, Govenor William Bradford

Pilgrim, Govenor William Bradford

Male 1589 - 1657  (68 years)

Generations:      Standard    |    Compact    |    Vertical    |    Text    |    Register    |    Tables

Less detail
Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Pilgrim, Govenor William BradfordPilgrim, Govenor William Bradford was born in 1589 in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England; died on 9 May 1657 in Plymouth Colony, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: 21 Nov 1620, On Mayflower

    Notes:

    William Bradford (1590-1657) was a significant figure in the early history of the Plymouth Colony. Here are some key points about his life:

    Early Life and Religious Beliefs:
    Bradford was born in 1590 in Austerfield, a farming community in Yorkshire, England.
    Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by relatives.
    Despite being too weak for farm work due to a long illness, he immersed himself in reading the Bible and other religious texts.
    As a teenager, he was drawn to the Puritan sect known as the Separatists, led by William Brewster and John Robinson. The Separatists sought a simpler, more pious life by breaking away from the rituals and hierarchies of the Church of England.
    Under threat of prosecution from King James I, the Separatists fled to the Netherlands in 1608, eventually settling in the city of Leiden.
    Journey to the New World:
    By 1619, many of the Scrooby exiles (including Bradford) embraced the idea of emigrating to America.
    They sought to form their own colony where they could raise their children according to English customs.
    In 1620, Bradford and his wife, Dorothy, left their three-year-old son behind and sailed aboard the Mayflower.
    The group, which included both Separatists (“Saints”) and non-Separatists (“Strangers”), numbered 102 people.
    After a 66-day voyage, they sighted land on November 9.
    Governor of Plymouth Colony:
    Bradford served as the governor of Plymouth Colony for over 30 years.
    His experiences during this time were chronicled in a journal called “Of Plymouth Plantation”, which became the authoritative account of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony.
    His descendants include notable figures such as Noah Webster, Julia Child, and Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist1.
    Bradford’s leadership and documentation played a crucial role in shaping the early years of the Plymouth Colony, making him a central figure in American history.

    William married Dorothy May in 1613 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dorothy was born in 1597 in England; died in 1620 in Plymouth Colony, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1618 in Leyden, Holland; died in 1676 in Norwich, CT.

    William married Alice Carpenter on 14 Aug 1623 in Plymouth Colony, MA. Alice (daughter of Alexander Carpenter) was born in 1590 in England; died in 1670 in MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. William Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jun 1624 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1703 in Plymouth Colony, MA.
    2. 4. Mercy Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1627 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1657 in Plymouth Colony, MA.
    3. 5. Joseph Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1630 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1715 in MA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1618 in Leyden, Holland; died in 1676 in Norwich, CT.

    John married Martha Bourne in 1650 in Plymouth Colony, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  William Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 17 Jun 1624 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1703 in Plymouth Colony, MA.

    William married Mary Atwood in 1667 in Plymouth Colony, MA. Mary (daughter of John Atwood and Sarah Masterson) was born in 1642 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1714 in Plymouth Colony, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Mary Fitch. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    William married Alice Richards in 1650 in Plymouth Colony, MA. Alice (daughter of Thomas Richards and Wealthean Loring) was born on 16 Jun 1627 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1671 in Plymouth Colony, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. John Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1652 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    2. 7. William Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1654 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    3. 8. Thomas Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1657 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died on 1 Oct 1731 in Windham, Windham, CT.
    4. 9. Alice Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1659 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    5. 10. Mercy Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1660 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    6. 11. Hannah Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1662 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    7. 12. Melatiah Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1664 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    8. 13. Samuel Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1667 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    9. 14. Mary Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1668 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.
    10. 15. Sarah Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1671 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  3. 4.  Mercy Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1627 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1657 in Plymouth Colony, MA.

    Mercy married Benjamin Vermayes in 1648 in Plymouth Colony, MA. Benjamin died in Plymouth Colony, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Joseph Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1630 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died in 1715 in MA.

    Joseph married Jael Hobart in 1664 in Hingham, Plymouth, MA. Jael was born in 1643 in Hingham, Plymouth, MA; died in 1730 in Hingham, Plymouth, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Peter Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1676 in Hingham, Plymouth, MA; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1652 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  2. 7.  William Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1654 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  3. 8.  Thomas Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1657 in Plymouth Colony, MA; died on 1 Oct 1731 in Windham, Windham, CT.

    Thomas married Anna Smith in 1681 in CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Joshua Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1682 in Windham, Windham, CT; and died.
    2. 18. James Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1689 in Canterbury, Windham, CT; died on 26 Mar 1762 in Canterbury, Windham, CT.
    3. 19. Jerusha Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1692 in Windham, Windham, CT; died in 1739 in Windham, Windham, CT.

  4. 9.  Alice Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1659 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  5. 10.  Mercy Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1660 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  6. 11.  Hannah Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1662 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  7. 12.  Melatiah Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1664 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  8. 13.  Samuel Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1667 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  9. 14.  Mary Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1668 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  10. 15.  Sarah Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1671 in Plymouth Colony, MA; and died.

  11. 16.  Peter Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.William1) was born in 1676 in Hingham, Plymouth, MA; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Joshua Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (8.Thomas3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1682 in Windham, Windham, CT; and died.

  2. 18.  James Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (8.Thomas3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born on 26 Mar 1689 in Canterbury, Windham, CT; died on 26 Mar 1762 in Canterbury, Windham, CT.

    James married Edith Adams in 1711. Edith (daughter of Pelatiah Adams and Ruth Parker) was born on 25 Jun 1688 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, MA; died in 1724 in Canterbury, Windham, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. William Bradford  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1718 in Canterbury, Windham, CT; died on 19 Jun 1781 in Canterbury, Windham, CT.

    James married Susanna Adams in 1725 in Canterbury, Windham, CT. Susanna was born in MA; died in Canterbury, Windham, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    James married Leah Ripley in 1752 in Scotland, Windham, CT. Leah was born in 1693 in CT; died in 1762 in Scotland, Windham, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 19.  Jerusha Bradford Descendancy chart to this point (8.Thomas3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1692 in Windham, Windham, CT; died in 1739 in Windham, Windham, CT.



KinshipTree

Hope you enjoy searching our KinshipTree Database and Media!