William Bradford IV 1624–1703
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William IV 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1624, William Bradford IV entered the world in Plymouth, born to william bradford and alice anne carpenter southworth. William Bradford IV married alice richards, mary holmes, wiswall, and had children including alice bradford, david bradford, david kingston bradford, ephraim bradford, hannah bradford, hezekiah bradford, israel bradford, john bradford, joseph bradford, mary bradford, melatiah bradford, mercy bradford, mercy bradford steele, samuel bradford, samuel steele, sarah bradford, thomas bradford, william bradford, wm bradford. William Bradford IV passed away in 1703 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Descendants of Governor William Bradford (through the first seven generations)
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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5Record Mayflower Births & Deaths, Vol. I
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6Record Millennium File
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7Church Records Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
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8Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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9Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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10Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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11Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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12Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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13Record North America, Family Histories
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14Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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15Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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16Record Colonial Families of the USA
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17Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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18Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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19Record Mayflower Increasings
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20Record Governor William Bradford and his son, Major William Bradford
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William IV
This ancestor line traces from Bentley,Yorkshire,England (1435) to Plymouth,Massachusetts (1624) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William IV (1624–1703) was born in Plymouth and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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.
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William IV's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record