Bradshaw Family History

Temperance S. Bratcher

Female - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Temperance S. Bratcher (daughter of Benjamin Bradshaw Bratcher and Elizabeth Farrell); died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benjamin Bradshaw Bratcher (son of John Bradshaw and Jane Canada).

    Notes:

     

    Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Bratcher & Mark Evans are held firmly bound unto John Page Esqr Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of one Hundred & fifty Dollars to which payment well & truly to be made to the said Governor & his succefsors in Office for the use of the Commonwealth We bind ourselves our Heirs Exors & admrs jointly severally & firmly there presents sealed with our seals dated the 13th day of September 1803 The Condition of the above obligation is such that Where there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Benjamin Bratcher & Elizabeth Ferrill Daughter of Gabriel Ferrill of this County If therefore there be no lawful cause or impediment to obstruct a marriage then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force or Virtue

    Teste Benjamin Bratcher [Seal]

    Mark Evans [Seal]

    This indenture made and entered into this fourth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two between B. H. Crutcher and Hester Crutcher his wife of the county of Hardin and state of Kentucky of the one part and Bennett Bratcher of the county of Ohio and state aforesaid of the other part Witnefseth that the said B H Crutcher and Hester his wife for and in consideration of the Sum one hundred and seventy dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is herby acknowledged hath this day granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell release and convey to the said Bennett Bratcher his heirs and afsigns a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the counties of Ohio & Grayson contained in the following boundaries to with Beginning at a White black oak and hickory on William Kendall's line running thence S 85 1/2 E 144 poles to a white oak and black oak in Campbells line thence with the line N 21 E to Caney Creek thence down the same as it meanders to the Said William Kendles corner thence thence with his line S 18 W to the beginning being a part of the land sold by Wm G Beall to said Crutcher to have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land contained in the above boundaries together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtaining unto him the said Bennett Bratcher his heirs and Afsigns forever and the said Crutcher and wife hereby agrees to warrant and defend the same from the claim of themselves and those claiming under them and from the Claim or Claims of all and every other person whatsoever In testimony whereof the said Crutcher & wife have hereunto set their their hands and affixed their seals (using scrawl for seals) this 4th day of Augt. A.D. 1852

    B. H. Crutcher {Seal}

    H. Crutcher {Seal}

    Commonwealth of Kentuck

    Meade County To wit

    I William Fairleigh Clerk of the County and for the County aforesaid do certify that on this day this deed from Burr H. Crutcher and Hester his wife to Bennett Bratcher was produced to me in said County and acknowledged by the said Burr H Cro be his act and deed and the said Hester being examined by me privily & apart from her husband declared that she did freely and willingly sign seal and acknowledge said writings without the fears threats or compulsion of her said husband and wishes not to retract it and acknowledged the same again shown & explained to here to be her act and deed and consented that the same might be recorded all of which is hereby certified to the proper office for Record Given under my as Clerk aforesaid at my office in Brandenburg this 20th day of October 1852

    Wm Fairleigh Clk

    Meade County Court

    State of Kentucky

    Ohio County §Sct

    I Charles Henderson Clerk of the County Court for said County certify that this deed from Burr H Crutcher & wife to Bennett Bratcher was this day produced to me in my office for record whereupon said deed totificate hath been duly admitted to record in my office Given under my hand this 14th May 1853

    Ch Henderson Clk

    by W. T. Pickett DC

    Benjamin married Elizabeth Farrell. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Farrell (daughter of William Thomas League and Frances Ann Bradshaw).
    Children:
    1. 1. Temperance S. Bratcher died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Bradshaw was born 1728, Henrico County, Virginia (son of William Larner Bradshaw and Judith Scruggs); died 3 Dec 1821, Bedford County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

     

    Bedford County, Virginia Tithe & Personal Property Taxes:

    1783:

    Whites Over 21-1

    Blacks Over 16-4

    Blacks Under 16-3

    Total Blacks-7

    Horses-2

    Cattle-10

    No. of White & Black Tithe-5

    According to Jim Young, John Bradshaw's last name changed to BRATCHER in 1787 and that spelling was carried the rest of his life. (Note) This probably happened due to the illiteracy in those days. So many people could not read or write that a lot of times when someone spelled the names on different forms the spellings were numerous for the same people. The last recorded instance of the name John BRATCHER in Bedford County was the 1803 tax list.

    Paid tithe: 1783, Bedford County, Virginia

    John married Jane Canada 1759, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jane Canada
    Children:
    1. Charles Bradshaw Bratcher
    2. Canaday Bradshaw Bratcher
    3. 2. Benjamin Bradshaw Bratcher
    4. John Bradshaw Bratcher died 22 Nov 1843, Gerard County, Kentucky.

  3. 6.  William Thomas League was born 1830 (son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Alexander Sorrell); died 1886.

    William married Frances Ann Bradshaw 10 May 1849, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Frances (daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Jane P Sorrell, daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Temperance Bradshaw) was born 1833; died 1860. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Frances Ann Bradshaw was born 1833 (daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Jane P Sorrell, daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Temperance Bradshaw); died 1860.
    Children:
    1. Jared H League was born 1850; died 1875.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Farrell
    3. John Bratcher was born Between 1760 and 1768; died 22 Nov 1841, Gerard County, Kentucky.
    4. Metamora League was born 1852.
    5. Rose B League was born 1855; died 1927.
    6. Myra Teague was born 1854.
    7. Nancy Teague was born 1817, Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 10 Feb 1896, Missouri, Missouri, United States; was buried , Campground Cemetery, Osgood, Sullivan County, Missouri, United States.
    8. William Tell League was born 1859; died 1903.
    9. Euwilda Barnette
    10. Emma C League was born 1860; died 1913.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Larner Bradshaw was born 1690, Henrico, Virginia, United States (son of John Bradshaw and Elizabeth Pleasants); died 16 Apr 1747, Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States.

    Notes:

     

    A certain WILLIAM BRADSHAW (born in Henrico Parish circa 1690 - died 1747/48) appears in Henrico Court records as early as 6th June 1711, when he receives a pewter dish from the last will of Anne PERRIN(T ?) (PYRANT /). In 1712, at age 22, he married Judith SCRUGGS (or Snuggs, or Suggs ?), born about 1696/98 - died 10th Juy 1749, daughter of Charles SCRUGGS (1665-1718) and his wife Mary Field Jones.

    Judith was probably no older than 16 when she married (perhaps as young as 14).

    William and Judith lived in Virginia on the north side of the James River on land she inherited from her mother's family (the Field's) and land that was purchased from other members of the Field family.

    At one time William Bradshaw owned 1,530 contiguous acres in Cumberland County, Virginia. Part of his land was located at a place known today as Maxey's Mill. The last of this land was sold in 1777 by a grandson of William. The descendants of William and Judith Bradshaw migrated to North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, and westward.

    Other accounts of his death in other databases list the date of death as December 18, 1748 in Cumberland Co., Virginia. As of this time I have not found out which date and place is correct.

    William Bradshaw's will was recorded 15 September 1747. His wife Judith was executrix of the estate with John Merriman and Benjamin Bradshaw, security. (Goochland County Order Book 6, p. 375.)

    Goochland Co., VA Order Book 6 p 375 15 Sep 1747

    Judith Bradshaw comes into Court and makes Oath that William Bradshaw deceased died without any will so far as she knows or believes and on her motion a certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of Administration in due form. John Merriman and Benjamin Bradshaw entering themselves security for the same.

    Ordered that Benjamin Mosby, Hezeekiah Mosby, Philip Poindexter and Samuel Scott or any three of them being first sworn before some Justice of the Peace do appraise the Estate of William Bradshaw deceased and that his Administratrisc do return an Inventory thereof to the next Court.

    William married Judith Scruggs Abt 1712, Henrico, Virginia, British Colonial America. Judith (daughter of Charles Scruggs and Mary Field) was born 1692, Henrico, Virginia, British Colonial America; died 10 Jul 1749, Henrico County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Judith Scruggs was born 1692, Henrico, Virginia, British Colonial America (daughter of Charles Scruggs and Mary Field); died 10 Jul 1749, Henrico County, Virginia.

    Notes:

     

    Judith was the executrix of her husband's estate along with her son, Benjamin. Tabitha Jones was her half sister.

    Children:
    1. Temperance Bradshaw was born Between 1713 and 1715, Henrico County, Virginia; died Sep 1739, Henrico County, Virginia.
    2. Mary Anna Bradshaw was born 1717, Henrico County, Virginia; died 1785, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    3. Charles Bradshaw was born 1718, Henrico Co., Virginia; was christened , Va; died 22 Jun 1761, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    4. Obedience Bradshaw was born 1725, Henrico County, Virginia, United States; died 7 Mar 1785, Henrico, Virginia, United States.
    5. Field Bradshaw was born 1726, Henrico, Virginia, United States; died 16 Jun 1788, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States.
    6. 4. John Bradshaw was born 1728, Henrico County, Virginia; died 3 Dec 1821, Bedford County, Tennessee.
    7. William Larner Bradshaw, II was born 1728, Henrico County, Virginia; died 23 Aug 1817, Wolf River, Overton County, Tennessee.
    8. Josiah Bradshaw was born 1731, Henrico County, Virginia; died 23 Aug 1818, Lincoln County, North Carolina.
    9. Tombin Bradshaw was born 1732, Henrico, Goochland, Virginia, United States; died 3 Dec 1821, Campbell, Tennessee, United States.

  3. 12.  Uriah Hugh Bradshaw was born Abt 1805, Stafford County, Virginia (son of Harberson Bradshaw and Priscilla ?); died Sep 1865, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Uriah is on the Fredericksburg, Virginia Land Tax List twice in 1851. He is listed as follows:

    NAME Res. Estate #Of Lots Bldg. Value Value Lots & Bldg. Yrly. Rent Amt. Tax

    Bradshaw
    U. H. Fred'g. Fee Pt 82 500 600 50
    " " " " " 100 200 24
    74 2.13


    Uriah Hugh BRADSHAW owned a cooper shop (maker of flour barrels) in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia and employed 15 men.

    Will of Uriah H. BRADSHAW (In his own handwriting)

    In the name of God, Amen. I, U. H. BRADSHAW, of the Town of Fredericksburg in the County of Spottsylvania and the State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. That is to say, First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my Estate, real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my beloved wife, the House and Ground on which it stands, on William Street, which I bought of Mrs. Virginia LYNCH. The house and a lot on Caroline Street near the upper end of this town(Fredsbg.) which I bought of Mrs. Jenette STRODE, together with all the money I may have on hand or in any way due me at my death, the household and kitchen furniture except my Eight day corner clock, which I give and bequeath to my son, Murray Hugh BRADSHAW, who is now a soldier in the Confederate Army, and if he should fall during this struggle for liberty, the Clock then to go to my beloved wife, during the time of her natural life, and after her death to be divided equally among my four sons, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson, Philip Montague and Thatcher Sanders. To my son, Philip Montague, the House and lot situated and lying on Caroline Street running through to Water and Sophia Street with width equal to the front and if he should die without bodily heirs the said House and lot is to revert to his three brothers, namely, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson and Thatcher Sanders. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Ellen B. to be Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
    In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 11th day of December in the year Our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Two.

    (signed) U. H. BRADSHAW

    In the Corporation Court of Fredericksburg, Dec. 14th, 1865.
    A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Uriah H. BRADSHAW, dec'd., was introduced in Court for probate, and there being no subscribed witnesses thereto, Hugh S. DOGGETT and James HAYES were sworn and severally deposed that they were well acquainted with the handwriting of the Testator, and verily believe that the said writing together with the signature thereto, to be wholly in the proper handwriting of the Testator. Whereupon, the said writing is admitted to record as the true last will and testament of said Uriah H. BRADSHAW and on the motion of Ellen B. BRADSHAW, the executrix named in the said Will, who made oath thereto and together with Alexander BRADSHAW, her security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of two hundred dollars with condition according to law, Certificate is granted the said Ellen B. BRADSHAW for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form.

    Teste I. I. Chew, C. C.
    "Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 7, 1865
    Capt. U. H. Bradshaw, for many long years a well known and useful citizen of this town, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence last evening about eight o'clock. Capt. B. was a good citizen, a kind father, an excellent husband, "truly in the midst of life we are in death." I still, at this time don't know to what the Capt. refers.


    newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 2, 1857

    On Monday night last about half-past nine o'clock, the Cooper Shop of U. H. BRADSHAW was consumed by fire--together with a large stock of timber, tools &c. The loss, we understand is $2,500. No insurance.

    newspaper article---"Free Lance" dated Sept. 22, 1898

    THE BRADSHAW COOPER SHOP BURNED
    The building on upper Main Street known as the BRADSHAW Cooper Shop took fire from a spark yesterday evening about 3 o'clock and in fifteen minutes was totally destroyed. It belonged to the BRADSHAW estate.
    In the building was a lot of hay, salt and railroad scoops, all belonging to Mr. E. W. MILLS, which was also burned. The loss on building is about $500 and stock in it $250. There was no insurance on either.

    newspaper article---"Daily Star" dated Sept. 21, 1898

    Work Of The Flames
    At 3 o'clock this afternoon the old one story brick cooper shop on the BRADSHAW property, situated on Pitt street, between Water and Main streets, was discovered to be on fire by Mr. James MILLS, who occupies the residence on the same lot. When first discovered only a small part of the roof was on fire, but all the woodwork about the building was soon ablaze, owing to its dry condition, and in twenty minutes the building fell in.
    Mr. MILLS is convinced that the fire was caused by a spark.
    Mr. E. W. MILLS had the scoops, shovels,&c., of the Northern Neck Railway stored in the building; also some hay, straw and fodder, on all which there was no insurance. His loss will reach $250. The building was uninsured also, and was valued at $200.
    The Fire Department responded as soon as it could, but the fire was over when they arrived on the ground.

    The book, Ancestors and Descendants of John H. BRADSHAW, etc. by J. Douglas BRADSHAW lists an article in the "Weekly Advertiser" dated April 4, 1847. I don't know if this is his mistake on the date or if the cooper shop burned yet another time. The article follows:

    On Monday night at 9 1/2 o'clock, the cooper shop of U. H. BRADSHAW located in the upper end of town, was found to be on fire, and owing to the wind and the combustible materials therein, it was soon completely destroyed, together with considerable quantity of barrel timber. A very lot of timber was saved by the strenuous exertions who set themselves to work. The loss was a heavy one and there was no insurance.---

    He also lists an article from the "Weekly Advertiser" dated June 20, 1847 which reads:

    Capt. U. H. BRADSHAW has erected on the site of the cooper shop on the site destroyed by fire on the 30th March last, a new brick building, with sufficient dimensions to employ 15 hands or more....

    On November 15, 1836, Uriah H. BRADSHAW obtained a policy from the Mutual Assurance Society in the amount of $1,000.00 for fire coverage for the following property:
    " Fauquier Street South, Caroline East & Princess Ann Street West--In the town of Fredericksburg--In the county of Spotsylvania." Since his cooper shop seems never to be insured at the time of fires, I am led to believe that this insurance was on his home. There is a plat drawing of the proposed insured property included which upon the drawing of the building says "A DWELLING Wood", which also leads me to believe that this property was his home and not his business.


    newspaper article--"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 4, 1848

    THEOLOGICAL DEBATING SOCIETY.
    Next question for debate---" Is water baptism an absolute prerequisite to partaking of the Lord's supper."
    U. H. BRADSHAW, Sec'y

    newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Friday, July 15, 1836

    At the adjourned meeting of the Corresponding Committee of the Republicans of the County of Spotsylvania, held at the Farmer's Hotel, in Fredericksburg, on the 4th July, 1836, at which were delegates of the counties of Caroline and Stafford.
    ......The following resolutions were reported and adopted--viz:
    That the following persons be added to the Republican Corresponding Committee for the town of Fredericksburg---........Uriah BRADSHAW......etc.

    newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Jan. 15, 1839

    ATTENTION!
    UNION FIRE COMPANY!

    Attend a Quarterly Meeting, at the Engine House, on Wednesday, the 6th instant, at 4 o'clock. Also, on the same evening, at the Mayor's Office, at half past 6 o'clock.
    U. H. BRADSHAW,
    Secretary


    newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated March 22, 1859

    MUNICIPLE ELECTION
    The following is the result for the Election for Mayor and Common Council of the town of Fredericksburg, held on Monday, the 21st. instant:
    FOR MAYOR,
    Dr. Wm. S. SCOTT, 215
    Peter GOOLRICK, 205

    COUNCILMEN:
    ....U. H. BRADSHAW, 105; ....

    Surety for marriage of Andrew M. Hutchison and Ann Marie Hutchison in Loudoun Co., Va. is Uriah BRADSHAW. Date of license: January 1, 1861 Source: Loudoun Co., Va. Marriage Register (LDS Film # 0032373)

    I don't as yet know where the "Capt." comes from.

    National Archives and Records Administration records of the service of Uriah H. BRADSHAW in the War of 1812:
    Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry of the Line, commanded by Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT for April 20 to May 10, 1814; 20 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $5.51.
    Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry under command of Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT; April 20 to May 10, 1814; Roll dated Peach Orchard rear of Fort Norfolk, May 10, 1814..Present
    Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 10 to June 28, 1814; 1 month and 10 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $12.80.
    Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 9 to June 28, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, June 28, 1814..Present; Remarks and alterations since last muster: ? 30th May 1814. Pay due from 10th May
    Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 29 to August 3, 1814; commencement of service or of this settlement, June 29, 1814; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles; Time allowed to return home, 16 days; Time paid for, 1 month 21 days at $8.00 per day, amt. received $13.41.
    Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 28 to August 3, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, August 3, 1814..Present; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles.

    Uriah married Alexander Sorrell 11 Sep 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Alexander Sorrell (son of Ann).

    Notes:

    Marriage bond for Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen B. Murray dated Sept. 11, 1843 which reads:

    Know all men by these presents that in Uriah H. Bradshaw and William Murray are held & firmly bound to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars...etc.

    This probably means that William Murray was the father of Ellen B. Murray.

    Children:
    1. 6. William Thomas League was born 1830; died 1886.
    2. John Sylvester League was born 1840; died 1912.
    3. Murray Hugh Bradshaw was born Abt 1845, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. Walter Nelson Bradshaw, II was born Abt 1846, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Jun 1885, Guatamala, Central America.
    5. Philip Montague Bradshaw was born 10 Jun 1848, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died 31 Jan 1919, Alexandria County, Virginia; was buried , Bethel Cemetary, Alexandria, Virginia.

  5. 14.  Uriah Hugh Bradshaw was born Abt 1805, Stafford County, Virginia (son of Harberson Bradshaw and Priscilla); died Sep 1865, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:

     

    Uriah is on the Fredericksburg, Virginia Land Tax List twice in 1851. He is listed as follows:

    NAME Res. Estate #Of Lots Bldg. Value Value Lots & Bldg. Yrly. Rent Amt. Tax

    Bradshaw

    U. H. Fred'g. Fee Pt 82 500 600 50

    " " " " " 100 200 24

    74 2.13

    Uriah Hugh BRADSHAW owned a cooper shop (maker of flour barrels) in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia and employed 15 men.

    Will of Uriah H. BRADSHAW (In his own handwriting)

    In the name of God, Amen. I, U. H. BRADSHAW, of the Town of Fredericksburg in the County of Spottsylvania and the State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. That is to say, First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my Estate, real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my beloved wife, the House and Ground on which it stands, on William Street, which I bought of Mrs. Virginia LYNCH. The house and a lot on Caroline Street near the upper end of this town(Fredsbg.) which I bought of Mrs. Jenette STRODE, together with all the money I may have on hand or in any way due me at my death, the household and kitchen furniture except my Eight day corner clock, which I give and bequeath to my son, Murray Hugh BRADSHAW, who is now a soldier in the Confederate Army, and if he should fall during this struggle for liberty, the Clock then to go to my beloved wife, during the time of her natural life, and after her death to be divided equally among my four sons, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson, Philip Montague and Thatcher Sanders. To my son, Philip Montague, the House and lot situated and lying on Caroline Street running through to Water and Sophia Street with width equal to the front and if he should die without bodily heirs the said House and lot is to revert to his three brothers, namely, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson and Thatcher Sanders. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Ellen B. to be Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

    In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 11th day of December in the year Our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Two.

    (signed) U. H. BRADSHAW

    In the Corporation Court of Fredericksburg, Dec. 14th, 1865.

    A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Uriah H. BRADSHAW, dec'd., was introduced in Court for probate, and there being no subscribed witnesses thereto, Hugh S. DOGGETT and James HAYES were sworn and severally deposed that they were well acquainted with the handwriting of the Testator, and verily believe that the said writing together with the signature thereto, to be wholly in the proper handwriting of the Testator. Whereupon, the said writing is admitted to record as the true last will and testament of said Uriah H. BRADSHAW and on the motion of Ellen B. BRADSHAW, the executrix named in the said Will, who made oath thereto and together with Alexander BRADSHAW, her security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of two hundred dollars with condition according to law, Certificate is granted the said Ellen B. BRADSHAW for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form.

    Teste I. I. Chew, C. C.

    "Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 7, 1865

    Capt. U. H. Bradshaw, for many long years a well known and useful citizen of this town, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence last evening about eight o'clock. Capt. B. was a good citizen, a kind father, an excellent husband, "truly in the midst of life we are in death." I still, at this time don't know to what the Capt. refers.

    newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 2, 1857

    On Monday night last about half-past nine o'clock, the Cooper Shop of U. H. BRADSHAW was consumed by fire--together with a large stock of timber, tools &c. The loss, we understand is $2,500. No insurance.

    newspaper article---"Free Lance" dated Sept. 22, 1898

    THE BRADSHAW COOPER SHOP BURNED

    The building on upper Main Street known as the BRADSHAW Cooper Shop took fire from a spark yesterday evening about 3 o'clock and in fifteen minutes was totally destroyed. It belonged to the BRADSHAW estate.

    In the building was a lot of hay, salt and railroad scoops, all belonging to Mr. E. W. MILLS, which was also burned. The loss on building is about $500 and stock in it $250. There was no insurance on either.

    newspaper article---"Daily Star" dated Sept. 21, 1898

    Work Of The Flames

    At 3 o'clock this afternoon the old one story brick cooper shop on the BRADSHAW property, situated on Pitt street, between Water and Main streets, was discovered to be on fire by Mr. James MILLS, who occupies the residence on the same lot. When first discovered only a small part of the roof was on fire, but all the woodwork about the building was soon ablaze, owing to its dry condition, and in twenty minutes the building fell in.

    Mr. MILLS is convinced that the fire was caused by a spark.

    Mr. E. W. MILLS had the scoops, shovels,&c., of the Northern Neck Railway stored in the building; also some hay, straw and fodder, on all which there was no insurance. His loss will reach $250. The building was uninsured also, and was valued at $200.

    The Fire Department responded as soon as it could, but the fire was over when they arrived on the ground.

    The book, Ancestors and Descendants of John H. BRADSHAW, etc. by J. Douglas BRADSHAW lists an article in the "Weekly Advertiser" dated April 4, 1847. I don't know if this is his mistake on the date or if the cooper shop burned yet another time. The article follows:

    On Monday night at 9 1/2 o'clock, the cooper shop of U. H. BRADSHAW located in the upper end of town, was found to be on fire, and owing to the wind and the combustible materials therein, it was soon completely destroyed, together with considerable quantity of barrel timber. A very lot of timber was saved by the strenuous exertions who set themselves to work. The loss was a heavy one and there was no insurance.---

    He also lists an article from the "Weekly Advertiser" dated June 20, 1847 which reads:

    Capt. U. H. BRADSHAW has erected on the site of the cooper shop on the site destroyed by fire on the 30th March last, a new brick building, with sufficient dimensions to employ 15 hands or more....

    On November 15, 1836, Uriah H. BRADSHAW obtained a policy from the Mutual Assurance Society in the amount of $1,000.00 for fire coverage for the following property:

    " Fauquier Street South, Caroline East & Princess Ann Street West--In the town of Fredericksburg--In the county of Spotsylvania." Since his cooper shop seems never to be insured at the time of fires, I am led to believe that this insurance was on his home. There is a plat drawing of the proposed insured property included which upon the drawing of the building says "A DWELLING Wood", which also leads me to believe that this property was his home and not his business.

    newspaper article--"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 4, 1848

    THEOLOGICAL DEBATING SOCIETY.

    Next question for debate---" Is water baptism an absolute prerequisite to partaking of the Lord's supper."

    U. H. BRADSHAW, Sec'y

    newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Friday, July 15, 1836

    At the adjourned meeting of the Corresponding Committee of the Republicans of the County of Spotsylvania, held at the Farmer's Hotel, in Fredericksburg, on the 4th July, 1836, at which were delegates of the counties of Caroline and Stafford.

    ......The following resolutions were reported and adopted--viz:

    That the following persons be added to the Republican Corresponding Committee for the town of Fredericksburg---........Uriah BRADSHAW......etc.

    newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Jan. 15, 1839

    ATTENTION!

    UNION FIRE COMPANY!

    Attend a Quarterly Meeting, at the Engine House, on Wednesday, the 6th instant, at 4 o'clock. Also, on the same evening, at the Mayor's Office, at half past 6 o'clock.

    U. H. BRADSHAW,

    Secretary

    newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated March 22, 1859

    MUNICIPLE ELECTION

    The following is the result for the Election for Mayor and Common Council of the town of Fredericksburg, held on Monday, the 21st. instant:

    FOR MAYOR,

    Dr. Wm. S. SCOTT, 215

    Peter GOOLRICK, 205

    COUNCILMEN:

    ....U. H. BRADSHAW, 105; ....

    Surety for marriage of Andrew M. Hutchison and Ann Marie Hutchison in Loudoun Co., Va. is Uriah BRADSHAW. Date of license: January 1, 1861 Source: Loudoun Co., Va. Marriage Register (LDS Film # 0032373)

    I don't as yet know where the "Capt." comes from.

    National Archives and Records Administration records of the service of Uriah H. BRADSHAW in the War of 1812:

    Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry of the Line, commanded by Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT for April 20 to May 10, 1814; 20 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $5.51.

    Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry under command of Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT; April 20 to May 10, 1814; Roll dated Peach Orchard rear of Fort Norfolk, May 10, 1814..Present

    Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 10 to June 28, 1814; 1 month and 10 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $12.80.

    Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 9 to June 28, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, June 28, 1814..Present; Remarks and alterations since last muster: ? 30th May 1814. Pay due from 10th May

    Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 29 to August 3, 1814; commencement of service or of this settlement, June 29, 1814; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles; Time allowed to return home, 16 days; Time paid for, 1 month 21 days at $8.00 per day, amt. received $13.41.

    Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 28 to August 3, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, August 3, 1814..Present; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles.

    Uriah married Jane P Sorrell 18 Mar 1832, Stafford County, Virginia. Jane (daughter of Alexander Sorrell and Ann) was born Abt 1810, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died Bef 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Jane P Sorrell was born Abt 1810, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of Alexander Sorrell and Ann); died Bef 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:

     

    Newspaper article---"The Virginia Herald" dated March 24, 1832:

    MARRIED

    ....And on Thursday the 18th, by the same, (note: this is the Rev. Mr. BENNETT of Stafford as in the previous announcement in the same article) Mr. Uriah H. BRADSHAW to Mrs. Jane WRIGHT, both of Fredericksburg

    Children:
    1. 7. Frances Ann Bradshaw was born 1833; died 1860.
    2. Alexander C Bradshaw was born 1835; died 1868.
    3. Lucy Ella Bradshaw was born 1838; died 1880.