Sue, I search DAR books for John Bradfords. You ask the question <Wouldn't these all be the same 8 individuals?> My answer resoundingly is, NO. All 8 individuals are likely to have 1 or 2 duplications, but based upon the info I found you are likely to have 6/8 that are separate, distinct men who served in the war. Another question since you say he was a Lt. that seems to me an odd rank for the American Revolution -- have you thought about the War of 1812. I realize he would have been a 'senior citizen' by that time, but it might be worth looking into. The John Bradfords I found that would most closely match you criteria, did not match at all with the wife's name, but still I am presenting the following results: Capt. John Bradford, of New Hampshire John Bradford and Sarah Putnam, his wife. John Bradford (1744-1836) commanded a company at Bennington, where he received honorable mention for bravery. He died in Hancock, NH. Capt. John Bradford's company, Col. Moses Nichols' regiment. He was born in Reading, MA.; died in Antrim, NH. John Bradford m. 1768 Sarah Putnam (1747-1822) John Bradford (1744-1836) commanded a company at Bennington where he received honorable mention for bravery. He was born in Middleton, MA.; died in Ipswich, NH. Andrew Bradford (1717-98) signed the Association Test and served on the Committee of Milford. He was born in Beverly, MA.; died in Milford, NH. John Bradford m. Mary Fitch (1744-80) John Bradford (1739-1818) served as private and corporal under Colonels Elmore and Chapman in the Connecticut troops. He was born in Montville; died in Cornwall, CT. Hope this adds to your knowledge base and is helpful to you. Betty ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Sue Tait Porcaro" <suetaitporcaro@attbi.com> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 11:07:02 -0500 >Hi everyone, >I have an elusive ancestor who supposedly served in the revolution and I'm having quite a time finding out his place of birth and service. This is what I have so far: >Lt. John Bradford (on his grave) >born between 1743-9 (either Mass. or NH) >died 1822, buried in Atwood Cemetery, Pelham, NH >married to Mary Cummings of Topsfield, Mass. >3 children: Polly Bradford, possibly born in Wilton, NH married to Benjamin Morgan >Andrew Cummings Bradford, my ancestor, born abt 1780, married Jerusha Smith of Salem, NH >one other child unknown >They were all brought into the Cong. Church of Pelham, NH in June 1799, so they might have moved from another town, possibly Wilton. > >- There are 8 John Bradfords listed in Mass. Soldiers and Sailors >- There are 8 John Bradfords listed in the Abstract of Graves of Rv. Patriots - my John B. is one of them >- There are 8 John Bradfords listed in the Rev. War Service Records > >Wouldn't these all be the same 8 individuals? How can I trace them? He might not have been a lieutenant during the war - so I'm willing to check out other ranks. Where can I find personal info on these men? (Does it exist?) >I thought since he married a woman from Topsfield he might have originally been from that area...I have written to the historical societies of Topsfield, Pelham, and Wilton, hoping to shed some light. >Anyway, in my rambling... I am grateful for any info/advice you might have. >Thank you >Sue Tait Porcaro > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.313 / Virus Database: 174 - Release Date: 1/2/02 > > >==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== > > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >