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John Bradford

Roster ID 819
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First Name:John
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Last Name:Bradford
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Affiliation:Class of 1870
Biography & Genealogy:John Bradford, Class of 1870: Genealogy: Born- Oct. 17, 1850 in Baltimore, Md. Father- John Bradford; Mother- Mary Armistead. Pat. Grandparents unknown. Mat. Grandfather- Col. George Armistead; Mat. Grandmother- Louisa Hughes. Married- Anna Swanson in 1884. Children- 1- Mary A. Bradford; 2- John Bradford; 3- Gordon A. Bradford; 4- Adolph Bradford; 5- Lewis A. Bradford; 6- Fleur de Lis Bradford; 7- Christopher H. Bradford; 8- Virginia Bradford; 9- Robert L. Bradford; 10- William Rupert Bradford; 11- Mrs. Anna Bradford Bassett; 12- August Bradford. VMI Record: Entered VMI- Sept. 11, 1866; Sept. 6, 1867- was being ostracised by other cadets for being a Yankee and being untidy- court of inquiry found no fault on his part; Dismissed Oct. 29, 1867 for general neglect of duties and excess demerits. Careers: Farmer; Raiser of thourbred horses and trotters. Died- Date unknown.

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