When was Bradford born?
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What year did William Bradford?
William Bradford ( c. 19 March 1590 – 9 May 1657) was an English Puritan separatist originally from the West Riding of Yorkshire in Northern England.
William Bradford (governor)
| William Bradford | |
|---|---|
| Died | 9 May 1657 (aged 67) Plymouth Colony |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy May Alice (Carpenter) Southworth |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Weaver, settler |
Is there a Bradford in America?
Bradford is a city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States, close to the border with New York State and approximately 78 miles (126 km) south of Buffalo, New York. Bradford is the principal city in the Bradford, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,770 at the 2010 United States Census.
What are 5 facts about William Bradford?
Facts about William Bradford
- Born in March 1590.
- Married Dorothy May in Amsterdam on December 10, 1613.
- Dorothy died in 1620 when she fell from the deck of the Mayflower into Cape Cod Harbor.
- In 1623 William Bradford married Alice (Carpenter), Southworth.
- Founder and longtime governor of the Plymouth Colony settlement.
Where did William Bradford go to school?
EDUCATION: Although not educated at one of the universities, Bradford could certainly hold his own with any of those who were. His library was one of the most extensive among the first generation of New Englanders, being valued at £15 3s.
