Who was Joseph Bradish?

Joseph Bradish (1638–1720) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Bradish 1638–1720

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 May 1638 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 7 Jul 1720 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Robert Bradish

Mother Mary Howe How Bradish

Spouse Mary Frost Bradish

Children Hannah Bradish Stanhope Marrett, James Bradish, John Bradish, Joseph Bradish The Pirate Jr, Mary Bradish Green, Ruth Bradish Ford, Sarah Bradish Marrett

Siblings Hannah Bradish Morrell, James Bradish, Mary Bradish Gibbs

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … The New England Historical & … The first six generations of …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Bradish

Mary Howe How Bradish

Spouse(s)

Mary Frost Bradish

Children

Hannah Bradish Stanhope Marrett

James Bradish

John Bradish

Joseph Bradish The Pirate Jr

Mary Bradish Green

Ruth Bradish Ford

Sarah Bradish Marrett

Biography

In 1638, Joseph Bradish entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to robert bradish and mary howe how bradish. Joseph Bradish married mary frost bradish, and had children including hannah bradish stanhope marrett, james bradish, john bradish, joseph bradish the pirate jr, mary bradish green, ruth bradish ford, sarah bradish marrett. Joseph Bradish passed away in 1720 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Record The first six generations of the Bradish family in America

Life Timeline

1638

Birth of Joseph Bradish in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1638

Birth of Joseph Bradish in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1720

Death of Joseph Bradish in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bradish

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1558) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1638) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Bradish (1638–1720) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 4 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.