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Ethel Bradford 1891–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1891

Birth Location: Bronson, Bourbon, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 14 Dec 1976

Death Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA

Father: Charles Bradford

Mother: Anna Carter

Spouse(s): Lester Ard

Children(s): Darleen Ard, Gladys Ard, Edgar Ard, Leona Ard, Orlin Sr.

In 1891, Ethel Bradford entered the world in Bronson, Bourbon, Kansas, USA, born to Charles Selby Bradford And Anna Elizabeth Carter. In 1900, Ethel Bradford resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA. In 1910, Ethel Bradford resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA. Ethel Bradford married Lester Orval Ard, and had children including Darleen Lois Ard, Edgar Willis Ard, Gladys May Ard, Leona Elvena Ard, Maxine J Ard, Orlin Everett Ard Sr, Wilma Dean Ard. Ethel Bradford passed away in 1976 in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Ethel Bradford entered the world in Bronson, Bourbon, Kansas, USA, born to Charles Selby Bradford And Anna Elizabeth Carter.
  • In 1900, Ethel Bradford resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Ethel Bradford resided in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.
  • Ethel Bradford married Lester Orval Ard, and had children including Darleen Lois Ard, Edgar Willis Ard, Gladys May Ard, Leona Elvena Ard, Maxine J Ard, Orlin Everett Ard Sr, Wilma Dean Ard.
  • Ethel Bradford passed away in 1976 in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Bradford
1862–1957
Birth Location: Preble, Ohio, USA
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Anna Carter
1868–1965
Birth Location: Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lester Ard
1888–1965
Birth Location: Elsmore Township, Allen, Kansas, USA
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Children(s)

Darleen Ard
1929–1999
Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
DA
Gladys Ard
1923–2015
Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
GA
Edgar Ard
1918–2012
Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
EA
Leona Ard
1916–1999
Birth Location: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
LA
Orlin Sr.
1914–2009
Birth Location: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
OS

Ethel Bradford's Ancestors

Self
Ethel Bradford
1891–1976
Birth Place: Bronson, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
Parents
Charles Selby Bradford
1862–1957
Preble, Ohio, USA
Anna (Elizabeth) Carter
1868–1965
Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Jefferson) Bradford
1830–1903
Butler, Ohio, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Antrim
1838–1930
Somerville, Butler, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ethel Bradford's Descendants

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Ethel Bradford (14 May 1891–14 Dec 1976) m. Lester (Orval) Ard (12 Nov 1888–26 Nov 1965)
  1. 1. Darleen (Lois) Ard 1929–1999 m. Dearold ("Dean") Bigelow 1929–2001
    1. 1. Roger (Dean) Bigelow 1951–1951
  2. 2. Gladys (May) Ard 1923–2015 m. Robert (George) Bertrand 1922–2012
  3. 3. Edgar (Willis) Ard 1918–2012 m. Reva (Lorraine) Luckie 1922–2005
  4. 4. Leona (Elvena) Ard 1916–1999 m. James (Elwin) Curry 1913–1977
  5. 5. Orlin (Everett Ard) Sr. 1914–2009 m. Margaret (Frances) Goyette 1913–1998

Ethel Bradford's Timeline

11 Records

1891
14 May 1891
Birth of Ethel Bradford in Bronson, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
Bronson, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 34
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 49
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1953
01 Mar 1953
Age 62
Ethel Bradford resided here in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
1976
12 Dec 1976
Age 85
Death of Ethel Bradford in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1976
14 Dec 1976
Age 85
Burial of Ethel Bradford in Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1891
    Event Place: Bronson, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_1; Line: 18
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T627_1218; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1-6.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 509-38-8533; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: 1955.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T625_522; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 89.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: 692; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 70.0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T624_431; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 123.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Iola Register; Publication Date: 13 Dec 1976; Publication Place: Iola, Kansas, USA; ,0.4891538,0.3475149,0.5680038&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T624_431; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 123.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T625_522; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 89.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_1; Line: 18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: 692; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 70.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: T627_1218; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1-6.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas; Roll: 2532; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 1-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1953
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., City and County Census Records, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Collection Name: Population Schedules and Statistical Rolls: Cities (1919-1961); Reel Number: 31984_254753

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Iola Register; Publication Date: 13 Dec 1976; Publication Place: Iola, Kansas, USA; ,0.4891538,0.3475149,0.5680038&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 509-38-8533; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: 1955.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Iola Register; Publication Date: 13 Dec 1976; Publication Place: Iola, Kansas, USA; ,0.4891538,0.3475149,0.5680038&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Elsmore, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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