William Bradford 1590–1657
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17 researchers on YourRoots have William Bradford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 17 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Bradford was born in 1590 in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England, the child of william bradford and alice hanson. William Bradford married alice carpenter, dorothy may, and had children including constant southworth, joseph bradford, mercy bradford, thomas southworth, william bradford. William Bradford passed away in 1657 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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3Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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4Record Millennium File
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5Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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6Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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7Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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8Record North America, Family Histories
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9Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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10Record Bill and Sharon Day, 2773 Jessica Lane, Lexington, KY 40511
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11Record Church Web Site
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12Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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13Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.
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14Record <i>Genealogies of Mayflower Familes, A-F; Rev. William Adams of Madison Square Church, New York City, with Adams and Bradford Lines</i> (CD# 171 ------ Family Tree Makers Family Archives)
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15Record Marriage
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16Record Rev. W. R. French, D. D., A History of Turner Maine (from its settlement to 1886) (Hoyt, Fogg, & Donham - Portland Maine 1887)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bradford
This ancestor line traces from Austerfield, Yorkshire, England (1559) to Austerfield, Yorkshire, England (1590) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Bradford (1590–1657) was born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America. 17 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, 17 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 2 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.
Related Records
William Bradford's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
William Bradford's Descendants
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1. PTP 1624–1704
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2. PTP 1627–1657