1st wife of Peter Bradford

From Pedigree of: Robert Bradford c1487-1552

Peter Bradford (c1460-1542) was probably born about 1460, married twice, and had five children by each wife. He lived to be about 82 years old and died between Jan. 17, and Mar 19, 1542/3. He lived his entire life in Bentley, Parish of Arksey, York County, England. His will included "one ewe lamb" for each grandchild, suggesting that he raised sheep. His will mentions no wife or wives, and it would appear that they died before him.

His five children by his first unknown wife were:

1. Peter Bradford, (The "yonger") of Bentley, b. c1483, d. between Feb. 12, 1557/8 and Apr. 6, 1558. His wife, although he wished to be buried beside her, is unknown. He does not appear to have had any children, since his will mentions only his brothers and sisters and neices and nephews, and a peculiar reference to "brethren".
2. John Bradford, b. c1485. Although unproved, it is possible that this John Bradford was the father of the the Martyr, John Bradford (1510-1555) who was burned at the stake in Smithfield by "bloody" Queen Mary. The reference in his uncle Peter Bradford's will to "brethren" may refer to followers and/or associates of John Bradford the Martyr.
3. Robert Bradford (b. c1487 - d. between Nov. 28, 1552 and Oct. 5, 1553), see above.
4. Katheryne Bradford, b. c1489, d. before Feb. 12, 1557/8. She married before Jan.17, 1542/3, ___? Seall (or Sayle or Saile) and had five children surnamed Seall: Nicholas, John, Agnes, William, and Elizabeth.
5. Agnes Bradford, b c 1491, d. before Feb. 12, 1557/8. She m1. ___? Jennings and had a son, John Jennings. She m2. before Jan. 17, 1542/3, John Ellis and had a daughter, Jennet Ellis.

References:

1. English Origins of New England Families, 2nd Ser. Vol. 1. p. 243 Ancestry of the Bradfords of Austerfield, Co. York by William Bradford Browne. Ed. by Gary Boyd Roberts, pub. by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1985.
2. The Mayflower Web Pages
3. Bradford of Plymouth by Bradford Smith, Pub. by J. B. Lippencott, 1951.
4. Descendants of Governor William Bradford, by Ruth Gardiner Hall, under auspices of the Bradford Family Compact.
5. Bradford Genealogy by Faith Bradford
6. A Line of Bradfords 1460-1988 by Bradford Stone

Links 

• http://www.mrpolarity.com/genealogy/rootsmagic/b142.htm#P4378
• http://www.mathematical.com/bradfordpeter1460.html

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• Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via mother Frances Louise Ripple (born Edmands) by SmartCopy: Aug 19 2015, 2:36:00 UTC