Who was Robert Bradford?

Robert Bradford (1820–1853) was born in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA and died in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Dingle Bradford 1820–1853

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Jun 1820 · Sumter County, South Carolina, USA

Died 27 Aug 1853 · Sumter County, South Carolina, USA

Father Mathew Bradford

Mother Harriet Dingle

Spouse Mary A C Mrs Bradford

Siblings Gabriel Wesley Bradford, Louise R Brunson, Mary Bradford

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Immediate Family

Parents

Mathew Bradford

Harriet Dingle

Spouse(s)

Mary A C Mrs Bradford

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Dingle Bradford began in 1820 in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA. Robert Dingle Bradford married mary a c mrs bradford. Robert Dingle Bradford passed away in 1853 in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA.

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Birth of Robert Dingle Bradford in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA

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1853

Death of Robert Dingle Bradford in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Bradford

This ancestor line traces from Kentwell, Suffolk, , England (1423) to Sumter County, South Carolina, USA (1820) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Bradford (1820–1853) was born in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA and died in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 12 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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