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Bradley Last Name History & Origin
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"broad wood", "broad clearing" Region of origin. England, Ireland. Bradley is an English surname derived from a place name meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. Like many English surnames Bradley can also be used as a given name and as such has become popular.
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Broad Clearing
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Early Bradleys
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Thomas Bradley was born circa 1503. Thomas Bradley was married to Alice (Elton) Goodryke, and has a child John Bradley. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Bradley.
Elizabeth (Bradley) Kimbrough was born in 1677, and died at age 73 years old in 1750. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth (Bradley) Kimbrough.
Joseph Bradley Sr was born on November 6, 1709 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 89 years old on September 7, 1799 in Killingworth, Middlesex County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Bradley Sr.
James Bradley was born on May 2, 1759 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 72 years old on April 27, 1832 in Guilford. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Bradley.
Harvey Stone Bradley was born on September 2, 1797 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 83 years old on May 30, 1881 in Northville, Wayne County, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harvey Stone Bradley.
Margaret (Bradley) Stirling was born in 1798. She was in a relationship with James Stirling, and had children Thomas Lyle Stirling and George Andrew Stirling. Margaret Stirling died at age 55 years old in 1853 in Tullamore, County Offaly Ireland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret (Bradley) Stirling.
Maria Rose Bradley was born on March 18, 1799 in Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York United States, and died at age 96 years old on March 7, 1896 in Northville, Wayne County, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maria Rose Bradley.
George Washington Bradley was born on January 15, 1802. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Washington Bradley.
William Bradley was born on November 7, 1818, and died at age 155 years old in June 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Bradley.
George Edgar Bradley was born in 1826 in Ontario County, New York United States, and died at age 85 years old on October 5, 1912 in Northville, Wayne County, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Edgar Bradley.
Margaret (Bradley) Carter of South Melbourne, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia was born circa 1833 in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute Council County, Scotland United Kingdom, and died at age 75 years old in 1909 in South Melbourne, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia.
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Surnames: Bradfordpage - Bradnock
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Carl Raymond David Bradley dancing with his wife Elke Petra Scherlein of Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany.
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Fornbacher family Origins and Main Family grouping
Area from where the Fornbacher's originated and also settled in Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. As well as Hofberg Palace in Vienna, Austria.
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Densie Bradley
I have an old studio photograph of Densie BRADLEY which was taken at the Wilson Studio in Maxwell, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Densie appearing to be in her 30's. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Densie and her family:
Densie BRADLEY was b. 24 Jun 1866 in Pleasant Ridge, IA to parents Erasmus Darwin BRADLEY (1828-1880) and Minerva Eliza BURTON (1829-1915) who were married 30 Dec 1851 in Lee Co., IA. Densie was one of four children born to this couple including Ariel Bird; Phebe; Densie; and Dennis Burton BRADLEY, all born between 1855 and 1866. Densie died 16 Feb 1937 in Mitchellville, IA and does not appear to have married or had children.
I am hoping to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this BRADLEY Family or know someone who might be.
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Densie BRADLEY was b. 24 Jun 1866 in Pleasant Ridge, IA to parents Erasmus Darwin BRADLEY (1828-1880) and Minerva Eliza BURTON (1829-1915) who were married 30 Dec 1851 in Lee Co., IA. Densie was one of four children born to this couple including Ariel Bird; Phebe; Densie; and Dennis Burton BRADLEY, all born between 1855 and 1866. Densie died 16 Feb 1937 in Mitchellville, IA and does not appear to have married or had children.
I am hoping to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this BRADLEY Family or know someone who might be.
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Shelley
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Josephine Margaret (Gulliver)--with daughter Josephine Margaret Gulliver- late 60-early 70s
Josephine M Bradley-Gulliver--with daughter Josephine Margaret Gulliver- late 60-early 70s
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Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver --U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947(15 feb 1942)back
Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver--U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947(15 feb 1942)back
Name Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Race White
Age 37
Birth Date 26 Jul 1904
Birth Place Portland, Maine
Residence Place Baldwin Li, Nassau, New York
Registration Date 15 Feb 1942
Registration Place Nassau, New York, USA
Employer None
Height 5'' 8 1/2"
Weight 157
Complexion Light
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Next of Kin Josephine B Gulliver
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Name Age
Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Josephine B Gulliver
Name Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Race White
Age 37
Birth Date 26 Jul 1904
Birth Place Portland, Maine
Residence Place Baldwin Li, Nassau, New York
Registration Date 15 Feb 1942
Registration Place Nassau, New York, USA
Employer None
Height 5'' 8 1/2"
Weight 157
Complexion Light
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Next of Kin Josephine B Gulliver
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Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Josephine B Gulliver
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Josephine M (Bradley) Gulliver
Josephine M Bradley-Gulliver--New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956(1946)
Name Josephine Gulliver
Age 41
Birth Date 1905
Death Date 9 Jun 1946
Death Place Hempstead, New York, USA
Certificate Number 35935
Name Josephine Gulliver
Age 41
Birth Date 1905
Death Date 9 Jun 1946
Death Place Hempstead, New York, USA
Certificate Number 35935
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Josephine M (Bradley) Gulliver--New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018(1933)
Josephine M Bradley-Gulliver--New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018(1933)
Name Josephine M Bradley
Gender Female
Marriage License Date 10 Jul 1933
Marriage License Place Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse Arthur W Gulliver
License Number 13799
Name Josephine M Bradley
Gender Female
Marriage License Date 10 Jul 1933
Marriage License Place Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse Arthur W Gulliver
License Number 13799
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Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver--New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018(1933)
Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver--New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018(1933)
Name Arthur W Gulliver
Gender Male
Marriage License Date 10 Jul 1933
Marriage License Place Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse Josephine M Bradley
License Number 13799
Name Arthur W Gulliver
Gender Male
Marriage License Date 10 Jul 1933
Marriage License Place Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse Josephine M Bradley
License Number 13799
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Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver --U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947(15 feb 1942)
Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver--U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947(15 feb 1942)
Name Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Race White
Age 37
Birth Date 26 Jul 1904
Birth Place Portland, Maine
Residence Place Baldwin Li, Nassau, New York
Registration Date 15 Feb 1942
Registration Place Nassau, New York, USA
Employer None
Height 5'' 8 1/2"
Weight 157
Complexion Light
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Next of Kin Josephine B Gulliver
Household members
Name Age
Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Josephine B Gulliver
Name Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Race White
Age 37
Birth Date 26 Jul 1904
Birth Place Portland, Maine
Residence Place Baldwin Li, Nassau, New York
Registration Date 15 Feb 1942
Registration Place Nassau, New York, USA
Employer None
Height 5'' 8 1/2"
Weight 157
Complexion Light
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Next of Kin Josephine B Gulliver
Household members
Name Age
Arthur Wadleigh Gulliver
Josephine B Gulliver
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Updated Bradley Biographies
Loira (Bradley) Squires of Markesan, Wisconsin United States was married to Kenneth W Squires. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Loira Squires.
Florrie J Bradley of Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC was born on April 6, 1953, and died at age 43 years old on October 6, 1996.
Jimmy J Bradley Jr of Jefferson County, TX was born circa 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jimmy J. Bradley Jr.
Leslie Holbrook Bradley Jr of Tarrant County, TX was born circa 1948. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leslie H. Bradley Jr.
James C Bradley was born on December 31, 1933 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida United States, and died at age 71 years old on June 18, 2005 at Blomberg, Germny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James C Bradley.
Philip A. Bradley was born on August 11, 1880. Philip Bradley was married to Anastasia Bradley, and died at age 74 years old on May 17, 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Philip A. Bradley.
Anastasia Bradley of Glen Mills, Delaware County, PA was born on November 18, 1888 to Caspar L Eissler and Katherine (Harwood). She had siblings Johanna Eissler, Caspar T., and Howard L. Eissler. Anastasia Bradley married Philip A. Bradley, and died at age 91 years old in March 1980.
Winter Payne Bradley of Bradley, Grady County, Oklahoma United States was born on January 8, 1856 in Warrentown County, VA, and died at age 93 years old in 1949.
Christine Rosemary (Fornbacher) Bradley of of Juniata Gap Rd., in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania United States was born on June 16, 1943 at Fornbacher Home 1102 S 10th St, in Altoona, and died at age 80 years old on March 15, 2024 in Altoona.
Leslie Bradley was born to Judy Dillow, and has a sister Shelby J. (Blankenship) Dennison. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leslie Lindyanne Bradley .
Lillian Katie Bradley was born to Robert S. Bradley (1870 - 1952) and Katie Moss Cole (1891 - 1982) on October 15, 1918 - some sources say October 15th, 1921 - in Tyler, Texas. The 1920 federal census says that she was one year old in 1920. Her headstone says that she was born in 198. She had siblings Gladys (1912 - 1995), William (1913 - 198)), and Robert Bradley (1917 - 2000). She never married.
A lifelong resident of Tyler, Texas and a retired schoolteacher, Lillian was an accomplished woman. She graduated from Texas College, the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and the University of Texas at Austin. She was the first black woman to receive a doctorate from the University of Texas and was also the first black woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin.
Lillian Bradley also wrote and co-authored several mathematics books and was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Texas College Alumni Association, and The Collegiate Club. She was survived by a brother, Robert, a sister, Gladys, and many cousins and other relatives.
Lillian died at the age of 76 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas and she is buried in Hopewell Church Cemetery in Arp, Smith County, Texas.
See Lillian K Bradley: Obituary.
Gerald Paul Bradley of Cemetery Street, in Lilly, Pennsylvania United States was born on October 8, 1939 in Lilly. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gerald Paul Bradley.
Ardia Bradley is the daughter of James E. Bradley and Lucy M Bradley. She was born on June 8, 1870 in Michigan and then moved to New Jersey where she grew up in Newark, NJ.
She was married to Edward Kessling (1866-1936) and they had children including Myrtle, Lawrence, Marie, and Alfred Kessling and was a mother and a housewife.
Ardia Kessling passed away in October of 1966 in the City of Orange, New Jersey.
Lucille B Bradley of Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, LA was born on February 6, 1909 in Egan, Acadia Parish County, and died at age 97 years old on October 17, 2006.
Blanche Margaret (Cunliffe Owen) Bradley of TAS Australia was born in 1919 to George Cunliffe-Owen and Ada Catherine (Longden) Cunliffe-Owen. Blanche Bradley has siblings Gwen Valli Cunliffe-Owen, Peter Granville Cunliffe Owen, and John Valli Granville Owen. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember BlaBlanche Margaret Cunliffe Owen.
Agnes Watson (Webster) Bradley of Sandhurst, City of Frankston County, VIC Australia was born in 1867 in Sandhurst. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Agnes Watson (Webster) Bradley.
Lillian Agnes Bradley of Perth, WA Australia was born in 1894 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC to Stephen Bradley and Agnes Watson (Webster) Bradley. She had a brother William Stephen Bradley. She married Sydney Arnold Taylor, and had children Alva Stephanie Hazel Taylor and Roberta Taylor. Lillian Bradley died at age 86 years old in 1980 in Perth, WA.
Gertrude Zoellin (Diller) Bradley was born on May 13, 1894 to Arie Alice Diller and Horace Zoellin Diller, and had a sister Pearl Evelyn Lowell. Gertrude Bradley died at age 100 years old on June 20, 1994. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertrude Zoellin Bradley.
Annie (Mcgough) Bradley of Chiltern, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1847 in Ireland. Annie Bradley was married to Francis Bradley, and has children Charles John Bradley, Leopold Patrick Bradley, Edward Ewart Bradley, and Cecilia Margaret Bradley. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Annie Mcgough Bradley.
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Jamie Ann (Bradley) Richardson was born on July 12, 1970 at Hamilton, Ohio to Terry Ann (Cook) Tuttle and James Bradley, and has a sister Rebecca Lynn (Bradley) Clark. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jamie Ann (Bradley) Richardson.
Rebecca Lynn (Bradley) Clark was born on May 2, 1974 at Hamilton, Ohio to Terry Ann (Cook) Tuttle and James Bradley, and has a sister Jamie Ann (Bradley) Richardson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rebecca Lynn (Bradley) Clark.
James Bradley was born on August 9, 1947. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James "Jim" Bradley.
Terry Ann Tuttle (Cook) Bradley was born on January 17, 1948. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Terry Ann (Cook) Tuttle Bradley.
James Bradley was born on August 9, 1947. James Bradley was in a relationship with Terry Ann (Cook) Tuttle, and has children Jamie Ann (Bradley) Richardson and Rebecca Lynn (Bradley) Clark. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Bradley.
I didn't know Grace and I hope someone who did will replace this introduction of mine with a better one.
But, what I can share, is that this special teacher impacted her students so much that even 50+ years later they remember her kindly.
If you were one of her students please leave a comment or add a story with your memories about Grace.
Lillian Katie Bradley was born to Robert S. Bradley (1870 - 1952) and Katie Moss Cole (1891 - 1982) on October 15, 1918 - some sources say October 15th, 1921 - in Tyler, Texas. The 1920 federal census says that she was one year old in 1920. Her headstone says that she was born in 198. She had siblings Gladys (1912 - 1995), William (1913 - 198)), and Robert Bradley (1917 - 2000). She never married.
A lifelong resident of Tyler, Texas and a retired schoolteacher, Lillian was an accomplished woman. She graduated from Texas College, the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and the University of Texas at Austin. She was the first black woman to receive a doctorate from the University of Texas and was also the first black woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin.
Lillian Bradley also wrote and co-authored several mathematics books and was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Texas College Alumni Association, and The Collegiate Club. She was survived by a brother, Robert, a sister, Gladys, and many cousins and other relatives.
Lillian died at the age of 76 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas and she is buried in Hopewell Church Cemetery in Arp, Smith County, Texas.
See Lillian K Bradley: Obituary.
Phil E. Bradley was born in 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phil E. Bradley.
Faith Angle (Bradley) Undzis was born in Virginia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Faith Angle (Bradley) Undzis.
Chester Bradley of Avawam, Perry County, KY was born on January 11, 1929. He was in a relationship with Bertha (Couch) Bradley, and had a child Nettie Bradley Carr. Chester Bradley died at age 71 years old on June 5, 2000.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bertha (Couch) Bradley.
Harvey Stone Bradley was born on September 2, 1797 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 83 years old on May 30, 1881 in Northville, Wayne County, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harvey Stone Bradley.
Arthur C Bradley of Meriden, New Haven County, CT was born on September 22, 1915, and died at age 77 years old on October 19, 1992.
Linda (Lewis) Bradley was born on May 3, 1958 in Texas United States to Betty Lou (Collins) Carson and Walter Lewis Sr, and has a brother Walter Lewis Jr. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linda (Lewis) Bradley .
John Davis Bradley was born in 1914. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John "Cotton" Bradley.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Liza Jane (Likens) Bradley.
Bradley Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Bradley family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 47,446 people with the last name Bradley that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Bradleys
These are the longest-lived members of the Bradley family on AncientFaces.
James Bradley of Hamlin, Lincoln County, WV was born on July 1, 1886, and died at age 115 years old on September 10, 2001.
Mattie Bradley of Overton, Rusk County, Texas was born on February 16, 1870, and died at age 110 years old in January 1981.
Kim Bradley of Fairfield, Jefferson County, AL was born on September 15, 1881, and died at age 108 years old on February 1, 1990.
Serena Bradley of Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas was born on July 15, 1878, and died at age 107 years old in May 1986.
Will Bradley of Greenville, Washington County, MS was born on April 10, 1892, and died at age 107 years old on October 15, 1999.
Martha B Bradley of Wartburg, Morgan County, TN was born on March 31, 1886, and died at age 107 years old on September 5, 1993.
Florence A Bradley was born on December 5, 1882, and died at age 106 years old on May 21, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence A Bradley.
John C Bradley of Waterbury, New Haven County, CT was born on February 16, 1885, and died at age 107 years old on May 24, 1992.
Agnes F Bradley of Kensington, Montgomery County, MD was born on December 24, 1904, and died at age 105 years old on March 21, 2010.
Henry Bradley of Oakland, Alameda County, California was born on August 9, 1902, and died at age 105 years old on January 18, 2008.
Lucia B Bradley of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA was born on July 15, 1895, and died at age 106 years old on August 17, 2001.
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Rowland Hill Bradley came to the United States about 1892 with his parents from Newfoundland.
He was almost 6 years old. They settled in Buffalo. His father had TB very soon after they arrived so Rowland was not able to spend much time in school. He held many different jobs.
He was the Western Union messenger who delivered a telegram to the house where President McKinley was taken after he was shot. He was on a survey team and saw the barrel with the lady who went over Niagara Falls. He worked at Baltimore Lunch and at a lab of some sort. He frequently visited hobos at the RR yards. Finally he traveled across the US to Portland. There he started a "hole in the wall" lunch service. He became known for his chicken pies. Soon there were several such places. Finally there was the Bradley Pie Company making wholesale pies. This shop continued to be in business until 195?.
Grandpa as he was known by the family married and had sis children when he decided to leave Portland and try his business in Los Angeles in 1925. He established another wholesale bakery on Adair Street not far from the old baseball field. This was successful until about 1937 when the union wanted to organize the shop. He allowed them in and their demands caused him to have to close. After a short while they reopened with Mrs. Bradley, the oldest son, Rowland Jr. and the foreman as managers. The business continued until 1947 when it was sold. Part of the history is that Grandpa bought fruit for his pies from Walter Knott of Knott's Berry Farm fame. Also, for a while, the pies for the "door to door" bakery trucks were made at Bradley Pie Co.
Sometime in the 1950's Grandpa was invited to Portland for the dedication of a new Bradley Pie co. but he was not well enough to attend. Since that time that bakery has gone out of business.
Grandpa died in 1979.
Contributed by daughter-in-law Mary Frances Bradley. None of the Bradley children are living at this time.
Family of Rowland Hill Bradley Spouse Edith Gilbert Bradley
Children Rowland H. Jr. & Ruth Mary (Fairbanks) & Frank
Ruth (Mekkelson) & Paul Margaret (Blum) (div)
David & Gail (dec); Lorene Daniel & Mary Frances
He was almost 6 years old. They settled in Buffalo. His father had TB very soon after they arrived so Rowland was not able to spend much time in school. He held many different jobs.
He was the Western Union messenger who delivered a telegram to the house where President McKinley was taken after he was shot. He was on a survey team and saw the barrel with the lady who went over Niagara Falls. He worked at Baltimore Lunch and at a lab of some sort. He frequently visited hobos at the RR yards. Finally he traveled across the US to Portland. There he started a "hole in the wall" lunch service. He became known for his chicken pies. Soon there were several such places. Finally there was the Bradley Pie Company making wholesale pies. This shop continued to be in business until 195?.
Grandpa as he was known by the family married and had sis children when he decided to leave Portland and try his business in Los Angeles in 1925. He established another wholesale bakery on Adair Street not far from the old baseball field. This was successful until about 1937 when the union wanted to organize the shop. He allowed them in and their demands caused him to have to close. After a short while they reopened with Mrs. Bradley, the oldest son, Rowland Jr. and the foreman as managers. The business continued until 1947 when it was sold. Part of the history is that Grandpa bought fruit for his pies from Walter Knott of Knott's Berry Farm fame. Also, for a while, the pies for the "door to door" bakery trucks were made at Bradley Pie Co.
Sometime in the 1950's Grandpa was invited to Portland for the dedication of a new Bradley Pie co. but he was not well enough to attend. Since that time that bakery has gone out of business.
Grandpa died in 1979.
Contributed by daughter-in-law Mary Frances Bradley. None of the Bradley children are living at this time.
Family of Rowland Hill Bradley Spouse Edith Gilbert Bradley
Children Rowland H. Jr. & Ruth Mary (Fairbanks) & Frank
Ruth (Mekkelson) & Paul Margaret (Blum) (div)
David & Gail (dec); Lorene Daniel & Mary Frances
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I was always told that there were 7 Bradley brothers that came over from England. Has anyone else heard the same thing in their family? I have traced back to George Bradley, b. 1786, whereabouts unknown, England immigrated to Canada. George Bradley married Elizabeth (Bell) Shannon, a widow, 1829 in Home District, Ontario and had 5 children with her. He was the second son of Lord Bradley of England and she was the daughter of Lord Bell of Ireland born 1794-97 not sure where in Ireland. I have not been able find either of them on a passenger list in the 1820s for their point of origin.
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Joseph and his Battalion were mobilized then on the 13th November he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. Then on the 16th February 1915 he was posted to the 1st Battalion who were in France.
The 1st Garrison Battalion the Royal Irish Regiment was formed at Dublin on the 2nd August 1915, Joseph was posted to this Battalion on the 7th August. The Battalion landed at Holyhead on the 28th August and moved to Devonport.
On the 6th September 1915 they embarked the SS Grampian and set sail for the Port of Mudros on the Greek Island of Lemnos. Mudros was a large port and garrison town this was also the jumping off point for Gallipoli.
In October 1915 the Battalion provided working parties at Suvla Bay on the Gallipoli Peninsula. These working parties were employed in road making, carrying water to the trenches, making dugouts and guarding prisoners of war amongs other duties.
The Battalion embarked HMS Mars, bound for Egypt and landed at Alexandria. They then proceeded to Mex Camp.
On the 16th February 1916 the Battalion took over No.l3 section of Lower Egypt which comprised the whole of the Lower Delta. There was also a detachment of 150 men at Alexandria guarding Turkish prisoners of war.
On the 19th December 1916 the Battalion moved to Assiut in Upper Egypt and was scattered across a thousand mile front, from Wadi Natsum to Assuan. On the 30th April 1917 Battalion Headquaters were moved from Assiut to Shousha.
Then in March 1918 Headquarters were ordered to El Azib Camp, Fazoum and the Battalion concentrated there. In October the Battalion was guarding some 6000 German and Turkish prisoners of war. Joseph stayed in Egypt until the end of the war. Deomed on the 26th May 1919 he returned to Kilkenny Ireland. 1920 came to Llanelly in South Wales UK. 1920 died Westminster Hospital London. He is buried in Llanelly with his wife Bridget.