William Bradford 1559–1591

Biography

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Life Timeline

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bradford

This ancestor line traces from Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1257) to Austerfield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1559) across 8 generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was William Bradford?

William Bradford (1559–1591) was born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England. 27 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.

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