Who was John BRADFORD?

John BRADFORD (1535–1578) was born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Preston, Sussex, England. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John BRADFORD 1535–1578

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1535 · Austerfield, Yorkshire, England

Died 19 May 1578 · Preston, Sussex, England

Father Robert Bradford

Mother Dorothy Turvin

Siblings Alice Bradford, Elizabeth Bradford, Hugh Bradford, John Bradford, Katheryne Bradford, Robert Bradford, Thomas Bradford, William Bradford

Records

England, Select Births and Christenings Marriage

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Bradford

Dorothy Turvin

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John BRADFORD began in 1535 in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England. John BRADFORD passed away in 1578 in Preston, Sussex, England.

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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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1535

Birth of John BRADFORD in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1578

Death of John BRADFORD in Preston, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John BRADFORD

This ancestor line traces from Almholme, Yorks, England, United Kingdom (1487) to Austerfield, Yorkshire, England (1535) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John BRADFORD (1535–1578) was born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Preston, Sussex, England. 12 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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.
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