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Compton John Alexander [Male] b. 22 MAY 1766 Charles Co., MD - d. NOV 1840 Warren Co., VA
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Compton William Clark [Male] b. ABT 1730 Charles Co., MD - d. 1809 Culpeper Co., VA
William Clark Compton was born about 1730 in Charles Co., MD. He married Elizabeth Elgin (born about 1730 in VA) about 1760. Their children were John Alexander Compton (born 22 May 1766 in Charles Co., MD; died Nov 1840 in Warren Co., VA) and Walter Compton (born 1768 in Charles Co., MD). (Lawler*)
William Compton, male, of Virginia, married Elizabeth Elgin. (Ancestry.com* - U.S. & International Marriage Records)
William Clarke Compton, son of William Compton & Mary Clarke, married Elizabeth Elgin in Charles Co., MD; in 1778 they moved to Flint Hill, Culpeper Co., VA. (Colcock*:266)
William C. & James Compton listed together on Page 17 of Property Tax List of Culpeper Co., VA for 1783. (Ancestry.com*)
** Notes from Reno*
[This is the INDEX for the "1758 Charles County Tax Lists by District." The districts, and their abbreviations used herein, were:]
NE East Newport Hundred
Surname Given Name District Record Name
Number Order
Compton Wm. Clark NE 47 1
Compton Thos. NE 47 2
In 1756 the Maryland General Assembly passed a tax on bachelors 25 and over with estates valued at more that �100.
- 1758 Jul 11 Trinity Parish, Charles Co., Maryland, met and made the list of bachelors required by the General Assembly. There were no Comptons on the list. p. 56.
- 1759 Jul 10 Trinity Parish, Charles Co., Maryland, met and made the list of bachelors required by the General Assembly. Wm. Clark Compton Place of abode near Buds Creek Estate �100 p. 58.
- 1760 Jul 8 Trinity Parish, Charles Co., Maryland, met and made the list of bachelors required by the General Assembly. William Clark Compton Place of abode near Buds Creek Estate �100 p. 60.
- 1761 Jul 14 Trinity Parish, Charles Co., Maryland, met and made the list of bachelors required by the General Assembly. There were no Comptons on the list. p. 62.
- Analysis: These records would indicate that William Clark Compton was born before 10 Jul 1734, perhaps after though this is by no means proven 11 Jul 1733 and that he was married after 8 Jul 1760, probably before 14 Jul 1761, which conforms to the dates of birth given his children by family tradition.
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1782-1804 Culpeper Co., Virginia, personal property tax lists William/William C./William Clark Compton listed.
1784 listed as William Clark Compton.
Tax Books for 1805-1807, 1809-1810 were missing at filming. Commonwealth did not collect taxes for 1808 as the Assembly did not pass tax collecting legislation for that year. William McClanahan List (males ab 21, negroes above 16, negroes under 16, horses, cattle, tithes). William C. Compton James Compton 2-0-0-4-11-2.
Sep 1809: Culpeper Co., Virginia, minute book 6, p. 53, On motion James and Walter Compton, administration of the estate of William Compton, dec'd, granted to them as they had given bond.
Next entry, Bird Eastham, Henry Ward, Edmd. Pendleton and Elijah Houghten or any 3 of them to inventory estate.
Mar 1810: Culpeper Co., Virginia, minute book 6, p. 125, an inventory of the estate of William Compton, dec'd, was received.
19 Mar 1810: Culpeper Co., Virginia, will book F, p. 75-77, Inventory of William Compton, dec'd, taken by Henry Ward, Bird Eastham, and Elijah Haughten, done on 13 Nov 1809, was returned to Court.
In a family history booklet dated 1921, written by Francis B. Culver of Baltimore, Maryland and given to Margaret Frances Compton (1848-1932), a daughter of Thomas Alexander Compton (1802-1861), a tenth child is listed - Mary, born 1782, who married John Tobin. This corresponds with information on a webpage by Ric Tobin. Apparently my aunt inadvertently left out some info when copying information from this source in the 1930's. [Dannie Weatherly] I have not seen this family booklet nor have I been able to get a response from Dannie Weatherly about it.
The lawsuit cited above is very important as it shows the siblings of William Clarke Compton. As you'll note, he had a brother named John, born ca 1730, 16 years after the death of John Compton, Jr. Now, John Compton, Jr. did have children, but only three and I have not yet identified them. John Compton, Sr. administered his son's estate.
8/27/1714: Admin. accts. of John Compton, Jr., Charles Co. Admin.: John Compton, Sr. (Skinner).
John Cumbton 2.447 A CH �31.14.0 �44.9.0 Feb 29 1719/20
Payments to: Mr. Samuell Hanson, Samuell Swan.
Distribution to: executor (1/3).
Residue to: 3 children of son John (unnamed, eldest is of age).
Executor: Matthew Cumbton (surviving executor).
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Clark Dorcas [Female] b. 1768 Culpeper Co., VA - d. 14 MAR 1853 Franklin Co., VA
John Alexander Compton was born 22 May 1766 in Charles Co., MD to William Clark Compton & Elizabeth Elgin. He married in Culpeper Co., VA about 1787, Dorcas Clark (born 1768 in Culpeper Co., died 14 March 1853 in Franklin Co., VA). He died in Warren Co., VA in November 1840. (Lawler*)
John Compton, son of William Clark Compton & Elizabeth Elgin, b. 22 May 1766 in Charles Co., MD, d. aft 1827 at Front Royal, Frederick Co., VA; m. bef 1797 to Dorcas Clarke, b. 1770 in Charles Co., MD; d. 10 Mar 1853 in Frederick Co., VA. (Reno*)
Named in husband's will of 1840 (see his Notes).
See notes for daughter Elizabeth's husband James for 1850 Federal Census entry.
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Compton Chole [Female] b. 1795 Culpeper Co., VA - d. 14 MAR 1853 Franklin Co., VA
Chole Compton was born in Culpeper Co., VA in 1795 to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. She died 14 March 1853 in Franklin Co., VA. (Lawler*)
Not named in father's will of 1840 (see his Notes).
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Compton Margaret C. [Female] b. 18 JUN 1797 Culpeper Co., VA - d. 1872
Margaret "Peggy" C. Compton was born 18 June 1797 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. She married ___ White before 1840 in Warren Co., VA, & died in 1872.
Will of John Alexander Compton, drawn May 1840, proved Nov 1840, Warren Co., VA. Children: Linnia G., Peggy C., William C., Elizabeth E., John A., Mary Ann. Wife not named. (Lawler*)
Named in father's will of 1840 as "Peggy C. White late Peggy C. Compton." (see his Notes)
See husband's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.
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White William W. [Male] b. ABT 1787 Virginia
Margaret "Peggy" C. Compton was born 18 June 1797 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. She married ___ White before 1840 in Warren Co., VA, & died in 1872. (Lawler*)
Inferred in father-in-law's will of 1840 (see his Notes).
1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.11.16) Rappahannock Co., VA - Pg 145, Ln 13, 844/844
- William W. White, 63 year old male Farmer, born in Virginia. Real property valued at $3000.
- Margaret " , 53 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Harriet " , 27 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Manley E. " , 23 year old male Laborer, born in Virginia.
- Elizabeth C. " , 19 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Lucy E. " , 17 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Margaret " , 15 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Chole V. " , 14 year old female, born in Virginia.
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Compton Elias Elgin [Male] b. 18 SEP 1806 Culpeper Co., VA - d. 1873
Elias Elgin Compton was born 18 September 1806 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. He died in 1873. (Lawler*)
Named in father's will of 1840 (see his Notes).
Will of John R. Haddox of Rappahannock Co., VA. Left entire estate to wife Linny G. Haddox. Notes sons John & Clinton B., and daughter Julian. Clinton to remain home and manage the farm, for which he is to receive 1/3 of profits; to provide 1/3 cost of educating his brother. When John reaches the age of 21, the estate to be divided into quarters, one each to the heirs. At the death of his wife, her share to be divided among his surviving heirs & their descendants. Wife named executrix. Test: A. Turner, Robert Jordan, Elias Compton. (Wills B:513, Rappahannock Co., VA, 4/16/1849, Recorded 5/14/1849)
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Compton Elizabeth E. [Female] b. 10 AUG 1809 Culpeper Co., VA - d. 1885
Elizabeth E. Compton was born 10 August 1809 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. She married on 10 August 1837 in Warren Co., VA, James Ridings (born about 1814 in Warren Co., VA). She died in 1885. (Lawler*)
The Marriage Bond for Elizabeth E. Compton & James Ridings was dated 10 August 1837; the Minister's Return was dated the next day. Bondsman was Jacob Trout. (Lawler*)
Will of John Alexander Compton, drawn May 1840, proved Nov 1840, Warren Co., VA. Children: Linnia G., Peggy C., William C., Elizabeth E., John A., Mary Ann. Wife not named. (Lawler*)
Named in father's will of 1840 as "Elizabeth E. Ridings late Elizabeth C. Compton" (see his Notes).
See husband James' Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.
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Ridings James [Male] b. ABT 1814 Warren Co., VA
Elizabeth E. Compton was born 10 August 1809 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. She married on 10 August 1837 in Warren Co., VA, James Ridings (born about 1814 in Warren Co., VA). She died in 1885. (Lawler*)
The Marriage Bond for Elizabeth E. Compton & James Ridings was dated 10 August 1837; the Minister's Return was dated the next day. Bondsman was Jacob Trout. (Lawler*)
Inferred in father-in-law's will of 1840 (see his Notes).
1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.11.12) Middletown, Frederick Co., VA - Pg 328, Ln 10, 1801/1830
- James Ridings, 51 year old male Threshing Mc. Maker, born in England. Real property valued at $2000.
- Elizabeth Ridings, 42 year old female, born in Virginia.
- James A. Ridings, 18 year old male, born in Virginia.
- Ann M. Ridings, 15 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Mary L. Ridings, 11 year old female, attended school within the year, born in Virginia.
- Sarah E. Ridings, 9 year old female, attended school within the year, born in Virginia.
- George C. Ridings, 5 year old male, born in Virginia.
- Elias C Ridings, 3 year old male, born in Virginia.
- Dorcas A. Ridings, 7/12 year old female, born in Virginia.
--- On next line at 1802/1831:
- Dorcas Compton, 78 year old female, born in Virginia.
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Compton John Alexander [Male] b. 4 OCT 1810 Culpeper Co., VA - d. BET 1870 AND 1880 Culpeper Co., VA
John Alexander Compton was born 4 October 1810 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Comptom & Dorcas Clark. He married, on 19 August 1833 in Fauquier Co., VA, Lucinda Wigfield (born about 1813 in Fauquier Co., VA). He died between 1870 & 1880 in Culpeper Co., VA. (Lawler*)
Will of John Alexander Compton [Sr.], drawn May 1840, proved Nov 1840, Warren Co., VA. Children: Linnia G., Peggy C., William C., Elizabeth E., John A., Mary Ann. Wife not named. (Lawler*)
Named in father's will & administrative papers, served as an executor (see his Notes).
1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.07.16) District 69, Warren Co., VA - Pg 36B, Ln 27, 520/532
- John A. Compton, 40 year old male Miller, born in Virginia, real property valued at $1100.
- Lucinda " , 38 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Margaret O. " , 15 year old female, born in Virginia, attended school within the year.
- Charlotte D. " , 14 year old female, born in Virginia, attended school within the year.
- Elias W. " , 12 year old male, born in Virginia, attended school within the year.
- Mary E. " , 10 year old female, born in Virginia, attended school within the year.
- Lucy A. " , 8 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Sophonia P. " , 6 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Penelope C. " , 2 year old female, born in Virginia.
1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01) Clarksburg Post Office, Harrison Co., VA - Pg 141, Ln 31, 982/982
- John A. Compton, 49 year old male Farmer, born in Virginia. Personal property valued at $200.
- Lucinda " , 58 (sic) year old female, born in Virginia.
- Margaret " , 26 year old female, born in Virginia, married within the year.
- Elias " , 21 year old male, born in Virginia.
- Mary " , 19 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Lucy " , 16 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Saprona " , 14 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Penelope " , 11 year old female, born in Virginia.
- John A. " , 9 year old male, born in Virginia.
- Rachel " , 6 year old female, born in Virginia.
1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.07.20) Clarksburg Post Office, Harrison Co., WV - Pg 49 (145), Ln 16, 365/337
- Compton, John A., 59 year old white male Farmer, born in Virginia. Real property valued at $1340, personal property at $150.
-----, Lucinda, 58 year old white female, keeping house, born in Virginia.
-----, Rachel A., 16 year old white female, at home, attended school within the year, born in Virginia.
-----, Russ, Maid E., 13 year old mulatto female Domestic servant, born in Virginia, cannot write.
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Compton Mary Ann [Female] b. 19 AUG 1813 Culpeper Co., VA - d. 21 NOV 1883 near Orleans, Fauquier Co., VA
Mary Ann Compton was born 19 August 1813 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. She married, on 13 November 1837 in Warren Co., VA, John C. Hackley (born 1816 in Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA; died 23 December 1894 in Fauquier Co., VA). She died 21 November 1883 near Orleans, Fauquier Co., VA. (Lawler*)
Will of John Alexander Compton, drawn May 1840, proved Nov 1840, Warren Co., VA. Children: Linnia G., Peggy C., William C., Elizabeth E., John A., Mary Ann. Wife not named. (Lawler*)
Named in father's will of 1840 as Mary Ann C. Hackley late Mary Ann C. Compton." (see his Notes).
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Compton William Clark [Male] b. 24 SEP 1788 Culpeper Co., VA
William Clark Compton was born 24 September 1788 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. (Lawler*)
Will of John Alexander Compton, drawn May 1840, proved Nov 1840, Warren Co., VA. Children: Linnia G., Peggy C., William C., Elizabeth E., John A., Mary Ann. Wife not named. (Lawler*)
Named in father's will & administrative papers, served as an executor (see his Notes).
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Wigfield Lucinda [Female] b. ABT 1813 Fauquier Co., VA
John Alexander Compton was born 4 October 1810 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Comptom & Dorcas Clark. He married, on 19 August 1833 in Fauquier Co., VA, Lucinda Wigfield (born about 1813 in Fauquier Co., VA). He died between 1870 & 1880 in Culpeper Co., VA. (Lawler*)
Lucinda Wigfield, dau of John Johnson Wigfield, b. Fauquier, VA; m. 19 Aug 1833 at "Pleasant Hill", Fauquier Co., VA, John Alexander Compton. (Jocelyn Wingfield - Wingfield Family Society, http://wingfield.org)
See husband's Notes for 1850 through 1870 Federal Census entries.
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Compton Elias E. [Male] b. ABT 1838 Warren Co., VA - d. 18 JUL 1864 Harrison Co., WV
Elias E. Compton was born to John Alexander Compton & Lucinda Wigfield about 1840 in Warren Co., VA, and died 18 July 1864 in Harrison Co., WV. (Lawler* - Death Record Abbrev: Death Record)
See father's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries.
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Hackley John C. [Male] b. 1816 Culpeper Co., VA - d. 23 DEC 1894 Fauquier Co., VA
Mary Ann Compton was born 19 August 1813 in Culpeper Co., VA to John Alexander Compton & Dorcas Clark. She married, on 13 November 1837 in Warren Co., VA, John C. Hackley (born 1816 in Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA; died 23 December 1894 in Fauquier Co., VA). She died 21 November 1883 near Orleans, Fauquier Co., VA. (Lawler*)
Inferred from father-in-law's will of 1840 (see his Notes).
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Compton Margaret A. [Female] b. ABT 1821 Warren Co., VA - d. ABT 1845 Warren Co., VA
Margaret A. Compton was born to William Clark Compton about 1821 in Warren Co., VA, and died about 1845 in Warren Co., VA. She married, on 26 January 1843 in Warren Co., VA, Henry A. Bonnifield (born about 1819 in Warren Co., VA). (Lawler*)
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Freburger Peter M. [Male]
Norbert R. Haddox, 35 year old widowed fireman, born in Rappahannock Co. to Clement B. & Sarah D., married to Sarah R. Freburger, single 27 year old, born in Baltimore to Peter M. & Sarah A. Services by Robert F. Bishop at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA. (Pippenger(4)* :102 - Records :38, 1889.02.07)
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Sarah A. [Female]
Norbert R. Haddox, 35 year old widowed fireman, born in Rappahannock Co. to Clement B. & Sarah D., married to Sarah R. Freburger, single 27 year old, born in Baltimore to Peter M. & Sarah A. Services by Robert F. Bishop at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Alexandria, VA. (Pippenger(4)* :102 - Records :38, 1889.02.07)
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Haddox John T. [Male] b. 7 MAY 1878 Rappahannock Co., VA - d. APR 1880 Wakefield Dist., Rappahannock Co., VA
John T. Haddox was born to W.R. & S. C. Haddox in Rappahannock Co., VA on 7 May 1878. (Virginia Births Index - Rappahannock Births :105-B)
1880 Federal Census (Death Schedule) Wakefield District, Rappahannock Co,, VA - Pg 1, ED 133, SD 3, Ln 9
- J. L. Haddox, a single 2 year old white male, died in April 1880 of convulsions. He & father born in Virginia, mother in S.C. Physician James George.
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Bradford William Stamps [Male] b. 12 MAR 1884 Mississippi - d. 10 APR 1968 California
Named in obituary of father in law Norbert (see his Notes).
Middle name per personal communication from granddaughter Sharon A. Gray, daughter of Lucy Stamps Bradford. He is purportedly a descendent of Jefferson Davis. (WHS*)
Cora Sedonia Haddox, dau. of Norbert R. Haddox & Sarah Rebecca Freeburger, b. 20 May 1894 in Richmond, Wise Co., VA; d. 3 Jan 1973 in Novato, Marin Co., CA; m. William Stamps Bradford, son of Thomas Honor Bradford & Lucinda Stamps Farish; b. 12 Mar 1884 in Woodville, Wilkinson Co., MS; d. 10 Apr 1968 in Palo Alto, San Mateo Co., CA. (Ancestry.com* - "Sharon's Family," by Sharon Gray)
1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.06) 113-W, Fort Monroe, Elizabeth City Co., VA -ED 30, Sh 10(51)A, Ln 18, 29/29
- Bradford, William S. Head, 35 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Mississippi. Occupation Soldier.
-----, Cora. Wife, 25 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, William. Son, 3 10/12 year old white male. Born in DC, father in Mississippi, mother in Virginia.
-----, Robert. Son, 1 6/12 year old white male. Born in DC, father in Mississippi, mother in Virginia.
1925 New York State Census - 773 60th St., Block #2, ED 17, Assembly Dist. 9, Brooklyn, NY. - Page 21, Ln 6.
- Bradford, William, head, 41 year old married white male Army Officer.
-----, Cora. Wife, 31 year old married white female Housewife.
----- William. Son, 9 year old white male, in School.
-----, Robert. Son, 7 year old white male, in School.
-----, Norma. Daughter, 5 year old white female, in School.
-----, Anna. Daughter, 3 year old white female.
(Ancestry.com* - image of Schedule)
List of U.S. Citizens aboard U.S.A.T. "U.S. Grant," sailing 18 Sept 1928 from Brooklyn, NY via Balboa, C.Z., to Port of San Francisco, 24 Sept 1928, includes:
- Bradford, Wm. S., Warrant Officer, USA, 44 year old married male, born in Woodville, Miss., residing at Fort Baker, Calif.
-----, Cora S., wife, 33 year old married female, born at Alexandria, VA.
-----, William H., child,12 year old male, born in Washington, DC.
-----, Robert S., child, 10 year old male, born in Washington, DC.
-----, Norma, child, 8 year old female born at Fort Monroe, VA.
-----, Anna, child, 5 year old female, born in Washington, DC.
(Ancestry.com* - image of document)
1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.03) Building 7, Fort Baker, Sausalito, Marin Co., CA - ED 42, Sh 1A, Ln 43, 13/13
- Bradford, William S. Head, 46 year old white male, married since age of 31. Renting his non-farm home for 40.00 per month. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent school. He & parents born in Mississippi. Occupation Warrant Officer in U. S. Army, drawing wages. Was a veteran of W. W.
-----, Cora S. Wife, 35 year old white female, married since age of 20. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent school. She & father born in Virginia, mother in Maryland. Occupation none.
-----, William H. Son, 14 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Born in Washington, DC, father in Mississippi & mother in Virginia. Occupation none.
-----, Robert L. Son, 11 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Born in Washington, DC, father in Mississippi, mother in Virginia. Occupation none.
-----, Norma J. Daughter, 9 year old single white female. Attended school since last Sept. She & mother born in Virginia, father in Mississippi. Occupation none.
-----, Anna M. Daughter, 7 year old single white female. Attended school since last Sept. Born in Washington, DC, father in Mississippi, mother in Virginia. Occupation none.
-----, Lucy S. Daughter, 8/12 year old white female. Born in California, father in Mississippi, mother in Virginia. Occupation none.
William S. Bradford, WO, U. S. Army, veteran of World War I, was born 12 March 1884 & died 10 April 1968. He is buried at Section 2C, Site 3313 of Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA. (Ancestry.com* - U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca. 1775-2006)
William S. Bradford, male, SSN 559-20-0892, was born 12 Mar 1884 in Mississippi, died 10 Apr 1968 in Santa Clara, CA. Mother's maiden name was Farrish. (Ancestry.com* - California Death Index, 1940-1997)
William Bradford, SSN 559-20-0892
Born 12 Mar 1884
Issued CA (before 1951)
Last Residence 94301, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA
Died Apr 1968
(SSDI*)
WILLIAM S.
BRADFORD
MISSISSIPPI
WO US ARMY
WORLD WAR I & II
MARCH 12, 1884
APRIL 10, 1968
HIS WIFE
CORA S.
MAY 20, 1894
JAN. 3, 1973
Grave Marker at Plot 2C, 3313, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA. (photo from www.findagrave.com)
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