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Ophelia Bradford 1919–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Oct 1919

Birth Location: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 11 May 2001

Death Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Alosa Bradford

Mother: Olivia Horton

Spouse(s): Ivory Edwards

Children(s):

The story of Ophelia Bradford began in 1919 in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Ophelia Bradford resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Ophelia Bradford resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama. Ophelia Bradford married Ivory Edwards, and had children including George William Edwards, Ivory Edwards Junior. Ophelia Bradford passed away in 2001 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ophelia Bradford began in 1919 in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Ophelia Bradford resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Ophelia Bradford resided in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • Ophelia Bradford married Ivory Edwards, and had children including George William Edwards, Ivory Edwards Junior.
  • Ophelia Bradford passed away in 2001 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alosa Bradford
1891–1964
Birth Location: Alabama
AB
Olivia Horton
1900–
Birth Location: Alabama
OH

Spouses(s)

Ivory Edwards
1915–1981
Birth Location: Etowah County, Alabama, USA
IE

Children(s)

Ophelia Bradford's Ancestors

Self
Ophelia Bradford
1919–2001
Birth Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Alosa Bradford
1891–1964
Alabama
Olivia Horton
1900–
Alabama
Grandparents
Allen Bradford
1857–
Elmore County, Alabama, USA
Sallie Bradford
1859–
Elmore Alabama
Monroe Horton
1861–
Alabama
Candis Horton
1876–
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Shedrick Bradford
1833–1912
Rebecca White
1839–1912
Shedrick Senior
1833–
Rebecca White
1832–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
J White
1806–

Ophelia Bradford's Timeline

8 Records

1919
9 Oct 1919
Birth of Ophelia Bradford in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Ophelia Bradford resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Ophelia Bradford resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
1938
1938
Age 19
Ophelia Bradford resided here in Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 21
Ophelia Bradford resided here in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1948
1948
Age 29
Ophelia Bradford resided here in Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1994
1994
Age 75
Ophelia Bradford resided here in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL
2001
11 May 2001
Age 82
Death of Ophelia Bradford in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1919
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00042; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 37-9
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 424-60-7077; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: 1962
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 2339756
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 2339756

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00042; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 37-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00042; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 37-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: Bessemer, AL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 2001
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 424-60-7077; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: 1962
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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