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William Bradford 1655–1687

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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13 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 11 Mar 1655 · Plymouth, MA, Massachusetts, United States
Died 5 Jul 1687 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Honorable Major Jr Bradford 2Nd Gov Of Plymouth Iv
Mother Alice Richards Bradford 9Th Ggm
Siblings Alice Bradford Fitch, Alice Richard S Bradford, Hannah Bradford, Joseph Bradford, Malatiah Bradford, Mary Bradford, Melatiah Bradford, Mercy Bradford, Samuel Bradford, Sarah Bradford, Thomas Bradford
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Bradford began in 1655 in Plymouth, MA, Massachusetts, United States. William Bradford passed away in 1687 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  8. 8
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  9. 9
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of William Bradford in Plymouth, MA, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1687
Death of William Bradford in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Bradford (1655–1687) was born in Plymouth, MA, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 13 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, 13 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.

Related Records

William Honorable Major Jr Bradford 2Nd Gov Of Plymouth Iv
Father
Alice Richards Bradford 9Th Ggm
Mother
William Bradford in the US Census
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William Bradford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Bradford PTP
1655–1687
Plymouth, MA, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Bradford's Descendants

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William Bradford PTP 1655–1687