| Birth: | 1590 | | Death: | Apr. 9, 1657 | 
Colonial Governor. An Englishman who came to the New World on the “Mayflower” in 1620, in England he became one of the religious separatists known as "Pilgrims" Born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, he was an autodidact who met in secret with the other followers of the religious movement who later sought refuge in Holland in 1608. When it was decided that the group would come to the new world it was Bradford that made the arrangements (1617) and in July of 1620, his group traveled to Southampton, England to join the English separatists on the “Mayflower”. When Plymouth Colony's original Governor, John Carver died in 1621, Bradford was unanimously elected to office. He was later reelected 30 times. Bradford kept Plymouth alive until the end of his term in 1660. He is considered by historians to be one of the most influential of the Pilgrim settlers for his outstanding leadership, his desire to steadfastly hold to his religious and moral ideals and his determination to keep Plymouth a thriving and independent colony. (bio by: R. Digati)
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Burial Hill
Plymouth
Plymouth County
Massachusetts, USA |
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Record added: Jan 01, 2001
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A Marine's Daughter
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"He lived long but still was doing good & in his country's service lost much blood. After life well spent he's now at rest. His very name and memory is blest". Wm. Bradford's epitaph, Burial Hill, Plymouth, MA.
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