Who was Joseph Bradford?

Joseph Bradford (1675–1747) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 17 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Bradford 1675–1747

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 18 Apr 1675 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 17 Jan 1747 · New London, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father William Bradford

Mother Alice Richards

Siblings Alice Bradford, David Bradford, Ephraim Bradford, Hannah Bradford, Hezekiah Bradford, Israel Bradford, John Bradford, Mary Bradford, Melatiah Bradford, Mercy Bradford, Samuel Bradford, Sarah Bradford, Thomas Bradford, William Bradford

Records

U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Ancestry Family Tree Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Bradford

Alice Richards

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Joseph Bradford began in 1675 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Bradford passed away in 1747 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PEDIGREE CHART 1992 Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PE

Life Timeline

1675

Birth of Joseph Bradford in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1747

Death of Joseph Bradford in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bradford

This ancestor line traces from Pays de Caux, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1030) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1675) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Bradford (1675–1747) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 17 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.