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Gershom Bradford 1774–1844

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gershom Bradford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Feb 1774 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 8 Aug 1844 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Gamaliel Bradford Sr
Mother Sarah Alden
Siblings Alden Bradford, Daniel Bradford, Gamaliel Bradford Jr, Jerusha Bradford, Perez Bradford, Sarah Bradford, Sophia Bradford

Researchers connected through Gershom Bradford 1774–1844

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gershom Bradford began in 1774 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Gershom Bradford passed away in 1844 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1774
Birth of Gershom Bradford in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1844
Death of Gershom Bradford in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gershom Bradford

This ancestor line traces from Austerfield, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England (1532) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1774) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gershom Bradford (1774–1844) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gershom in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Gershom Bradford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gershom Bradford PTP
1774–1844
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Gershom Bradford's Descendants

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Gershom Bradford PTP 1774–1844