Philip Montague Bradshaw

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Philip was a merchant in Alexandria, Virginia where he owned "Bradshaw's Shoe Store".

Death Notice from The Daily Star of Fredericksburg, Va. dated Feb. 1, 1919

FORMER RESIDENT DEAD

P. M. Bradshaw Passes Away at Alexandria.

Philip M. Bradshaw, aged 70, for more than 30 years a retail boot and shoe dealer in Alexandria, and for several years, chairman of the city school board, died Friday at his home, after a brief illness. He was a native of Fredericksburg, Va., and resided here for years before moving to Alexandria. His wife, Mrs. Bettie Bradshaw, died last May. He is survived by one brother, Thatcher Bradshaw, of Bristow, Va. Besides having been a member of the school board and a trustee of the Alexandria Cooperative Building Association, Mr. Bradshaw was a past noble grand of Potomac Lodge, No. 38, I. O. O. F., and was an active member of other orders.

The name of his store was "Bradshaw's Shoe Store". As of 1973 the store still existed in Alexandria.

His only child died in infancy.

"The Virginia Herald" dated Jan. 3, 1870

BARGAIN! BARGAINS!!

I have just added to my stock a large and attractive assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, &c.

I invite the public to an examination of my stock, and persons who are in need of anything in my line, I will guarantee them great bargain. Don't fail to call before purchasing elsewhere. I have lots of BOOTS and SHOES on hand which will be closed out at prime cost. Come at once if you want bargains.

L. HUFFMAN, Main street,

(old stand of Huffman & Williams.)

P. M. Bradshaw is connected with the above house, and will be glad to see his friends.

"The Virginia Herald" dated June 22, 1871

The Cahoon Jury From Fredericksburg.

Judge Guigon of Richmond, having satisfied himself that a Jury could not be found in Richmond to try Cahoon, ordered the City Sergeant to procure a tales of fifty qualified jurors from points outside and distant from Richmond--that is, tewnty-five from one locality and the same number from another. Deputy Sergeants Lee and Holzinger were accordingly sent to Lynchburg and Fredericksburg with instructions to summon the required number of talesmen from these places.

As soon as it became known yesterday morning that Deputy Sergeant Holzinger was in town "after a jury to try Cahoon" you could see men scattering and hiding, like so many mice upon an announcement that Mrs. Tabby had arrived. We hear of many ludicrous adventures and dodges. Sentinels were posted to give warning to merchants, shop-keepers, &c.--Back doors were left open for dodging out, if the "Richmond Perlice" came in at the front door. One merchant being trapped, ran upstairs, hid himself in a hogshead of old hay, &c., from which queensware had been taken, and on the retiracy of the Deputy Sergeant from his store scampered off over the river to Stafford, and probably may not have yet returned. Yesterday was also a very sick day in Fredericksburg. It was remarkable how many people had sudden attacks, or members of whose families were taken sick, rendering the absence of the heads of the house out of the question. A great many people too, suddenly became impressed with the fact that they had made up their minds, had expressed an opinion, and were theretofore, incompetent jurymen.

The following named gentlemen (29 in all) were summoned and taken to Richmond by Sergeant Holzinger, in the last night's train:

J. W. Mills, R. E. Goolrick, P. P. Burr, P. M. Bradshaw,........etc.

"The Fredericksburg Ledger" dated June 27, 1871

CAUGHT.--Out of the thirty citizens of this place carried to Richmond to serve on the Cahoon trial all returned with the exception of five, who were thought to be competent, and were accordingly invited to "take a seat". The following gentlemen compose our quota: P. M. Bradshaw, Charles Miller, W. C. Littrell, W. H. Smith, and James G. Read. We have no doubt but what these gentlemen will hugely enjoy the Fourth. Last Saturday was consumed with the examination of one witness.

"The Free Lance" dated April 16, 1895

Mr. Phillip M. Bradshaw, formerly of this city, is a candidate for the Board of Aldermen in Alexandria, to succeed Mr. C. C. Carlin, appointed postmaster.

"The Free Lance" dated Dec. 22, 1891

His tombstone dates his birth as 1848.

Philip married Bettie Murray Dec 1891, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia. Bettie (daughter of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Virginia Elizabeth Combs, daughter of William Murray) was born , Alexander County, North Carolina; died 1934, Alexander County, North Carolina; was buried , Bethel Cemetary, Alexandria, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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Death notice from the Free Lance newspaper of Fredericksburg, Va. dated July 7, 1893

Died in Alexandria, July 3rd., Walter Nelson, infant son of Philip M. and Bettie Bradshaw, aged nine months and three weeks.

Walter married Virginia Elizabeth Combs. Virginia (daughter of William Combs and Sarah Wickliffe) was born 14 Jul 1834, Stafford County, Virginia; died 21 Oct 1909, Prince William County, Virginia; was buried , Manassas Cemetary. [Group Sheet]

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"The Free Lance" dated Sept. 29, 1898

Local and Current Comments

Mrs. P. M. Bradshaw, of Alexandria, is the guest of Mrs. R. B. Berrey.

Bettie married Walter Nelson Bradshaw, II 16 Jan 1873, Stafford County, Virginia. Walter (son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen Briscoe Murray, son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Alexander Sorrell) was born Abt 1846, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Jun 1885, Guatamala, Central America. [Group Sheet]

Bettie married Philip Montague Bradshaw Dec 1891, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia. Philip (son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen Briscoe Murray, son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Alexander Sorrell) was born 10 Jun 1848, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died 31 Jan 1919, Alexandria County, Virginia; was buried , Bethel Cemetary, Alexandria, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

William married Sarah Wickliffe. [Group Sheet]

William married Nancy Lee Franklin Oct 1905, Washington, District of Columbia. (daughter of Hurst and Mary Catherine Kerlin, daughter of Vernon Franklin and Stella A Bradshaw) [Group Sheet]

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Death notice from the Free Lance newspaper of Fredericksburg, Va. dated July 7, 1893

Died in Alexandria, July 3rd., Walter Nelson, infant son of Philip M. and Bettie Bradshaw, aged nine months and three weeks.

Walter married Virginia Elizabeth Combs. Virginia (daughter of William Combs and Sarah Wickliffe) was born 14 Jul 1834, Stafford County, Virginia; died 21 Oct 1909, Prince William County, Virginia; was buried , Manassas Cemetary. [Group Sheet]