Joshua Bradley

Male Abt 1769 - 1839  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joshua Bradley was born Abt 1769, York County, PA (son of Henry Bradley, Jr.); died 9 May 1839, Jackson County, IL; was buried , Gillespie Cemetery, Randolph County, IL.

    Notes:

    (Research): 20 May 1793:  Joshua Bradly of Mecklenburg County, NC sold to Andrew Alexander Jr. 100 acres of land on Clark's Creek.  This land was Granted to Thomas Galloway on 24 Mar 1784 and he sold it to Joshua Bradly on 21 Oct 1791.  [Mecklenburg County Deeds, p 273/651]

    Joshua married Nancy "Ann" Gardner 17 Aug 1796, Cabarrus County, NC. Nancy (daughter of James Gardner and Mary Ann) was born Abt 1775, Mecklenburg County, NC; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. James Henry Bradley was born 13 Jun 1797, Concord, Cabarrus County, NC; died 15 Mar 1866, Jackson County, IL; was buried , Gillespie Cemetery, Randolph County, IL.
    2. Mark Bradley was born 23 Jul 1799, Sumner County, TN; died Abt 1833.
    3. Rev. Richard A. Bradley was born 8 Jan 1802, Sumner County, TN; died 16 Apr 1859, Jackson County, IL; was buried Apr 1859, Looney Spring Cemetery, Campbell Hill, Jackson County, IL.
    4. Benjamin Franklin Bradley was born 27 Dec 1804, Sumner County, TN; died 31 May 1870, Jackson County, IL.
    5. Isaac Ambrose Bradley was born 3 Mar 1806, Sumner County, TN; died 11 Apr 1879, Perry County, IL; was buried , Bradley Cemetery, Perry County, IL.
    6. Elizabeth Bradley was born 18 Jul 1810, Sumner County, TN; died , Perry County, IL.
    7. Rev. & Judge William Bradley was born 13 Feb 1814, Sumner County, TN; died 10 Aug 1887, Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL; was buried , Holliday Cemetery, Jackson County, IL.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Bradley, Jr. was born Abt 1735, Lancaster Or York County, PA (son of Henry Bradley, Sr.); died Abt 1790, York County, PA.

    Notes:

    (Research):23 Aug 1775:  Henry Bradley Sr. sold to Henry Bradley Jr. 100 acres of land in Hopewell, formerly Shrewsbury Township, York County, PA.

    3 Dec 1777:  Henry Bradley Sr.'s Will proven in court.  He willed 80 acres, known as Mount Pleasant, to his son Henry Bradley Jr.

    18 Aug 1783:  Henry Bradley Jr. sold 100 acres of land to Frances Hartmann.   This was land grant #2379 that Henry Bradley Sr. sold to Henry Bradley Jr in 1775.

    31 Jan 1791:  Letters of Administration granted to James Griffith of the Estate of Henry Bradley, late of Hopewell Township, York County, PA.

    Found wife online listed as Mary Giles

    Children:
    1. 1. Joshua Bradley was born Abt 1769, York County, PA; died 9 May 1839, Jackson County, IL; was buried , Gillespie Cemetery, Randolph County, IL.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry Bradley, Sr. was born Abt 1710 (son of Francis Bradley, Sr. and Rebecca Morgan); died Nov 1777, York County, PA.

    Notes:

    (Research):14 Apr 1736:  Henry Bradley Land Warrant for 200 acres (31 acres returned  4 Mar 1754).  described as land lying on the east side of the Susquenna River just above the plantation of Edward Murffy

    28 Nov 1740:  Henry Bradly was granted 100 acres of land on the west side of the Susqueanna River opposite Drumore Township in Lancaster County.

    21 Jul 1748:  Henry Bradley land Warrant for 50 acres (returned 1 Feb 1800) in Lancaster County, PA.  Adjoining John Nelson and Benjamin Manifold in Fawn Township on the west side of the Susqueanna River.

    6 Aug 1758:  Henry Bradly was granted 100 acres of land in Fawn Township, York County, PA.

    15 Aug 1766:  Henry Bradly sold 100 acres of land to Cunningham Semple. This is the land granted to Henry Bradly on 28 Nov 1740.

    14 Jan 1767:  Henry Bradly was granted 100 acres of land in Hopewell, formerly Shrewsbury Township, York County, PA. Grant #2379

    14 Jan 1767:  Henry Bradly was granted 100 acres of land in Fawn Township, York County, PA. Grant #2380

    23 Aug 1775:  Henry Bradley Sr. sold to Henry Bradley Jr. 100 acres of land in Hopewell, formerly Shrewsbury, township, York County, PA.

    9 Apr 1776:  Henry Bradley writes, signs and seals his Last Will and Testament.

    3 Dec 1777:  Henry Bradley's Will proved in court.  He willed 200 acres of land in Fawn Township, York County, PA (grants dated 6 Aug 1758 and 14 Jan 1767) to his daughter Elizabeth.  He also willed 80 acres, known as Mount Pleasant, to his son Henry Bradley Jr.

    Found wife listed online as Katharine

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Bradley was born Abt 1730; died Bef 1770.
    2. Joshua Bradley was born Abt 1730; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Henry Bradley, Jr. was born Abt 1735, Lancaster Or York County, PA; died Abt 1790, York County, PA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Francis Bradley, Sr. was born Abt 1670, prob Talbot County, MD (son of ?Henry Bradley); died 1737, Lancaster County, PA.

    Notes:

    (Research):Talbot County Court, 29 March 1666/67 (book 1, p 17)
    Acknowledgement of Deed from Thomas Bradley to John Edmundson and John Pitt.

    Sarah Broadley, daughter of Francis Broadley was born 10 Jul 1691.
    [Proceedings of the County Courts of Kent (1648-1676), Talbot (1662-1674), and Somerset (1665-1668); from Talbot County Court Proceedings, 1662-1674. p609]


    1699:  Francis Bradley of Talbot County, MD  and wife to Andrew Price Sr. & Wm. Scott. Talbot County, MD Deed book 7, pp220a and 221a.  Two parcels, 100acres known as Cold Harbor near Morgan's Creek, now Wye River, and 100 acres known as ???? on the north side of St. Michaels River, in the fork of Bugby's Creek.  Francis Bradley signed his name, Rebecca left her mark.

    27 May 1729:  Francis Bradley and his wife Rebecca of Mile Creek Hundred in New Castle County, DE. Mentions land came from James Morgan, late of North East in province of Maryland, Cordwainer.

    13 Mar 1735/36:  Francis Bradley wrote, signed, and sealed his Last Will and Testament in Chester County, PA.

    11 Jan 1737/38:  Will of Francis Bradley proven  Lancaster County Court.

    Francis married Rebecca Morgan 2 Jul 1707, MD. Rebecca (daughter of Evan Morgan) was born 25 Mar 1675; died Abt 1734. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Morgan was born 25 Mar 1675 (daughter of Evan Morgan); died Abt 1734.

    Notes:

    (Research):From the web, no documentation provided.
    Rebecca Morgan,b:March 25,1675 d/o Evan Morgan,from Wales,Francis and Rebecca married on or abt: July 02,1707,Maryland,found some info she may have remarried in 1745 and went back to Maryland,Talbot Co.With her family

    Children:
    1. Ann Bradley
    2. Francis Bradley, Jr.
    3. Marie Bradley
    4. 4. Henry Bradley, Sr. was born Abt 1710; died Nov 1777, York County, PA.
    5. James Bradley was born 1720; died 1796.