Would any of you who are researching John Bradshaw know if there is any connection to the John Bradshaw who was in Southern Illinois 1804. First in Knox, Randolph, Johnson and Union Counties? This branch of the Bradshaw's moved to Arkansas Territory in the early to mid 1820s. Names are William, Young E. and John, Sr., and JohnJr., Sherrod. They were in the group of settlers that first went to the Red River area and their names show up on a petition to the President to name the area Miller County. It turned out to be Indian lands and the settlers dispersed. The Bradshaw's show up in Jefferson County, Arkansas 1830-1836. Sharon Bradshaw-Hampton