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John Bradford 1653–1736

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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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7 researchers on YourRoots have John Bradford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Feb 1653 · Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 8 Dec 1736 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1624–1703)
Mother Alice Richards (1627–1671)
Siblings , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through John Bradford 1653–1736

and 6 more tree owners connected with John Bradford 1653–1736

Immediate Family

Parents
Alice Richards
1627–1671
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Bradford was born in 1653 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, the child of william bradford and alice richards. John Bradford passed away in 1736 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Record 672.ftw

  5. 5
    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of John Bradford in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1736
Death of John Bradford in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bradford

This ancestor line traces from Falaise, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France (1008) to Plymouth, MA (1653) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Bradford (1653–1736) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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 22 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.

John Bradford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bradford PTP
1653–1736
Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
PTP
1624–1703
Plymouth, Plymouth, Plymouth, British Colonial America
Alice Richards PTP
1627–1671
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
William Bradford PTP
1590–1657
Austerfield, Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Bradford's Descendants

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JB
John Bradford PTP 1653–1736