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Louis Edward Bradshaw 1917–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 July 1917

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 October 1986

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Harry Bradshaw

Mother: Lucy Forrest

Spouse(s): Thelma Sadler

Children(s): Louis Bradshaw

The story of Louis Edward Bradshaw began in 1917 in Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Louis Edward Bradshaw resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Louis Edward Bradshaw resided in Piankatank, Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA. Louis Edward Bradshaw married Thelma Marie Sadler, and had children including Louis Wayne Bradshaw. Louis Edward Bradshaw passed away in 1986 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Louis Edward Bradshaw began in 1917 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Louis Edward Bradshaw resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Louis Edward Bradshaw resided in Piankatank, Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • Louis Edward Bradshaw married Thelma Marie Sadler, and had children including Louis Wayne Bradshaw.
  • Louis Edward Bradshaw passed away in 1986 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Bradshaw
1884–1923
Birth Location: York Co., Virgina
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Lucy Forrest
1891–1972
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Thelma Sadler
1924–2010
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
TS

Children(s)

Louis Bradshaw
1942–2022
Birth Location: Newport News, Virginia, USA
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Louis Bradshaw's Ancestors

Self
Louis Bradshaw
1917–1986
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Harry Vaden Bradshaw
1884–1923
York Co., Virgina
Lucy (Virginia) Forrest
1891–1972
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (D) Forrest
1853–1935
Grimstead, Mathews County, Virginia
Sarah (Elizabeth) Saddler
1855–1920
Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1804–1867
Martha Callis
1815–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1786–1857
Harriet Morgan
1793–1830

Louis Bradshaw's Descendants

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Louis (Edward) Bradshaw (13 July 1917–18 October 1986) m. Thelma (Marie) Sadler (21 September 1924–22 April 2010)
  1. 1. Louis (Wayne) Bradshaw 1942–2022

Louis Bradshaw's Timeline

9 Records

1917
13 July 1917
Birth of Louis Edward Bradshaw in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Louis Edward Bradshaw resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Louis Edward Bradshaw resided here in Piankatank, Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Louis Edward Bradshaw resided here in Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia
Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 23
Louis Edward Bradshaw resided here in Piankatank Mag Dist, Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank Mag Dist, Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 25
Louis Edward Bradshaw resided here in 4652 Washington Avenue,
4652 Washington Avenue,
1950
1950
Age 33
Louis Edward Bradshaw resided here in Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
1964
Abt 1964
Age 47
Louis Edward Bradshaw resided here in Newport News
Newport News
1986
18 October 1986
Age 69
Death of Louis Edward Bradshaw in Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 July 1917
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Piankatank, Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Piankatank Mag Dist, Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: 4652 Washington Avenue,
    Record Source: Daily Press; Publication Date: 20 Aug 1942; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1964
    Event Place: Newport News
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1964; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.02571088,0.3217782,0.34863886&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1986
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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