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John William Bradford 1847 – 1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1847

Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Death Date: 1932

Death Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Father: John Bradford

Mother: Lucy Verrall

Spouse(s): Ellen Markwick, Lucy Tompsett

Children(s): Harry Bradford, Lucy Bradford, John Bradford, Ellen Bradford, John Bradford, Charles Bradford, Nellie Bradford, Maud Bradford, Florence Bradford, Laura Bradford, George Bradford

In 1847, John William Bradford entered the world in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, born to John Bradford and Lucy Verrall. John William Bradford married Ellen Markwick, Lucy Tompsett, and had children including Harry Bradford, Lucy Bradford, John William Bradford, Ellen Bradford, John William Bradford, Charles Frederick Bradford, Nellie Bradford, Maud Bradford, Florence Bradford, Laura Bradford, George S Bradford. John William Bradford passed away in 1932 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • In 1847, John William Bradford entered the world in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, born to John Bradford and Lucy Verrall.
  • John William Bradford married Ellen Markwick, Lucy Tompsett, and had children including Harry Bradford, Lucy Bradford, John William Bradford, Ellen Bradford, John William Bradford, Charles Frederick Bradford, Nellie Bradford, Maud Bradford, Florence Bradford, Laura Bradford, George S Bradford.
  • John William Bradford passed away in 1932 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bradford
1824 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Lucy Verrall
1818 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Spouses(s)

Ellen Markwick
1846 – 1881
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Lucy Tompsett
1850 –
Birth Location: Laughton, Sussex, England
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Children(s)

Harry Bradford
1866 – 1954
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Lucy Bradford
1869 – 1949
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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John Bradford
1870 – 1870
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Ellen Bradford
1871 – 1871
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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John Bradford
1873 – 1907
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Charles Bradford
1876 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Nellie Bradford
1878 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Maud Bradford
1879 – 1964
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Florence Bradford
1884 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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Laura Bradford
1885 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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George Bradford
1889 –
Birth Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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John Bradford's Ancestors

Self
John Bradford
1847 – 1932
Birth Place: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Parents
John Bradford
1824 –
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Lucy Verrall
1818 –
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Grandparents
Samuel Verrall
1791 – 1874
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Jane Bradford
1790 – 1856
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Verrall
1772 – 1830
Elizabeth Mewett
1768 – 1838
Francis Bradford
1768 – 1846
Susanna Hunt
1768 – 1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Verral
1746 – 1821
Mary Wilkins
1746 –
William Bradford
1729 –
Jane Burgess
1725 –
Abraham Hunt
1738 – 1819
Susanna Wilkins
1741 – 1829

John Bradford's Descendants

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John (William) Bradford (abt 1847 – 1932) m. Ellen Markwick (abt 1846 – 1881) m. Lucy Tompsett (1850 – )
  1. 1. Harry Bradford (20 Dec 1866 – 1954) m. Agnes (Lucy) Forder (10 Jan 1865 – 24 Mar 1949)
    1. 1. Nellie Bradford (Abt. 1892 – ) m. Walter (Horace) French (1888 – )
      1. 1. Walter (Horace) French (29 Jul 1914 – 31 Dec 1942)
      2. 2. Eva (Violet May) French (4 Sep 1919 – 18 Oct 1994) m. Alfred (John) Miles (25 Nov 1918 – 1993)
    2. 2. Ethel (May) Bradford (abt 1897 – 1987)
    3. 3. Lily Bradford (abt 1898 – 18 Nov 1999)
    4. 4. Arthur (Albert) Bradford (abt 1900 – 10 Jul 1961) m. Kate (Jane) Sims (abt 1898 – Nov 1921)
      1. 1. George (Frederick) Bradford (27 May 1921 – 1988) m. Dorothy (May) Fox (12 May 1923 – 6 Jun 2004) m. Sylvia (Doreen) Green (22 Feb 1933 – 20 May 2015)
        1. 1. Carole (A) Bradford (1948 – )
        2. 2. Janet (M) Bradford (1955 – ) m. Martin (W) Jones
        3. 3. Sharon (Jayne) Bradford (7 Oct 1962 – 23 Jul 1999)
    5. 5. Annie (Maud) Bradford (abt 1900 – 1979)
    6. 6. Agnes Bradford (abt 1903 – 24 Aug 1978)
  2. 2. Lucy Bradford (1869 – 1949) m. William (John) Rees (abt 1864 – )
    1. 1. William (John) Rees (abt 1899 – )
    2. 2. Charles (Frederick) Rees (abt 1905 – )
  3. 3. John (William) Bradford (Feb 1870 – Apr 1870)
  4. 4. Ellen Bradford (2 Jun 1871 – Sep 1871)
  5. 5. John (William) Bradford (1873 – 1907) m. Sarah (Ann) Mercer (abt 1875 – )
  6. 6. Charles (Frederick) Bradford (16 Sep 1876 – ) m. Elizabeth M (abt 1875 – )
    1. 1. Bessie Bradford (abt 1900 – )
    2. 2. Mabel Bradford (abt 1901 – )
  7. 7. Nellie Bradford (11 Feb 1878 – ) m. Edward (James) Watson (abt 1877 – )
    1. 1. Alice (Emily) Watson (abt 1904 – )
  8. 8. Maud Bradford (16 Dec 1879 – 1964)
  9. 9. Florence Bradford (1884 – )
  10. 10. Laura Bradford (1885 – )
  11. 11. George (S) Bradford (1889 – )

John Bradford's Timeline

11 Records

1846
1846
Birth of John William Bradford in Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1846
14 Jun 1846
John William Bradford was baptized in Eastbourne St Mary, Sussex, England
Eastbourne St Mary, Sussex, England
1847
abt 1847
Birth of John William Bradford in Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1851
1851
Age 4
John William Bradford resided here in 1 Wish Cottage, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1 Wish Cottage, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1861
1861
Age 14
John William Bradford resided here in Wish Cottages, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Wish Cottages, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1871
1871
Age 24
John William Bradford resided here in 18 Station Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
18 Station Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1881
1881
Age 34
John William Bradford resided here in Calverley House, Calverly Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Calverley House, Calverly Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1891
1891
Age 44
John William Bradford resided here in 3 Beach Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
3 Beach Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1901
1901
Age 54
John William Bradford resided here in 5 Beach Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
5 Beach Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1911
1911
Age 64
John William Bradford resided here in 1 Duke Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1 Duke Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
1932
1932
Age 85
Death of John William Bradford in Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Eastbourne, Sussex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Eastbourne, Sussex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1847
    Event Place: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 775; Folio: 7; Page: 15; GSU roll: 6095885
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1037; Folio: 97; Page: 42; GSU roll: 1341246
    [4] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1039; Folio: 63; Page: 30; GSU roll: 827480
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 884; Folio: 40; Page: 15
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 567; Folio: 139; Page: 20; GSU roll: 542663
    [7] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1637; Folio: 160; Page: 31; GSU roll: 193540
    [8] East Sussex, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: PAR 309/1/3/3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1846
    Event Place: Eastbourne St Mary, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] East Sussex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR 309/1/2/2
    [2] East Sussex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920, East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: 1 Wish Cottage, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1637; Folio: 160; Page: 31; GSU roll: 193540

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Wish Cottages, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 567; Folio: 139; Page: 20; GSU roll: 542663

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: 18 Station Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1039; Folio: 63; Page: 30; GSU roll: 827480

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Calverley House, Calverly Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1037; Folio: 97; Page: 42; GSU roll: 1341246

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 3 Beach Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 775; Folio: 7; Page: 15; GSU roll: 6095885

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 5 Beach Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 884; Folio: 40; Page: 15

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 1 Duke Street, Eastbourne, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Eastbourne, Sussex, England
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