William BRADFORD 1655–1687
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16 researchers on YourRoots have William BRADFORD in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 16 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William BRADFORD began in 1655 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. William BRADFORD married rachael raymond, rebecca mayflower bartlett, and had children including abigail bradford, alice bradford, john bradford, rachel bradford, sarah bradford, william bradford. William BRADFORD passed away in 1687 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Record Millennium File
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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8Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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9Record Ancestry Family Tree
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10Record Marriage
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11Record WikiTree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William BRADFORD
This ancestor line traces from Austerfield, Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England (1559) to Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA (1655) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William BRADFORD (1655–1687) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 16 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, 16 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 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.
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William BRADFORD's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record