Richard Bradford (ca. 1636-ca. 1716) arrived in Virginia ca. 1651. His wife was Frances Taylor. Contains research and copies of documents on the Bradford family in Virginia and North Carolina.

Richard Bradford (ca. 1640's) emigrated from England to Virginia in the early 1650's, settling in Charles City County. By 1661 he had married Frances Taylor and they had at least three sons. Their grandson, Philemon Bradford (b. ca. 1700) was born in Virginia. By 1744 Philemon had moved to North Carolina. He may have married twice and fathered seven children. His son, John (1751-1827) married Judith Mann and they had ten children. Descendants now live throughout the United States.

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