Governor William Bradford 1590–1657
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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1590, Governor William Bradford entered the world in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England, born to william bradford and alice hanson. Governor William Bradford married alice carpenter, dorothy may, and had children including john bradford, joseph bradford, mercy bradford, william bradford. Governor William Bradford passed away in 1657 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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3Record Descendants of Governor William Bradford (through the first seven generations)
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4Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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5Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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6Record Genealogies of Mayflower Families, Vol. I
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7Record Handy Book of American Authors, 1907
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8Record Mayflower Births & Deaths, Vol. I
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9Marriage Records Mayflower Descendants and Their Marriages for Two Generations After the Landing
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10Record Millennium File
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11Record Signers of the Mayflower Compact
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12Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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13Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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14Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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15Record U.S., Library of Congress Photo Collection, 1840-2000
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16Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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17Record Colonial Families of the USA
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18Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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19Record From the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620 : a brief but accurate genealogy concerning the families of Jennie Bessie Gowdy and he
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20Record Governor William Bradford and his son, Major William Bradford
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21Record Historical Postcards Collection, c. 1893-1960
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22Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts (1620-1650)
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23Record The Truth About the Pilgrims
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24Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Governor Bradford
This ancestor line traces from Arksey, Yorkshire, England (1432) to Austerfield, Yorkshire, England (1590) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Governor Bradford (1590–1657) was born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Governor 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 5 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.
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Governor Bradford's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record