William Bradford (1728-1808) was a lawyer and doctor. He was also a politician. In 1774, as part of a town-wide effort, he sent a sum of six pounds to support the people of Boston (that city’s port having been recently closed by the British). In 1775, he was Major General of the Rhode Island Militia. He then served as Deputy Governor of Rhode Island. He was married to a woman named Mary, with whom he had six children: William, LeBaron, John, Mary, Hannah, and John.
Bristol, Rhode Island in the Revolutionary War 1775-1783
Rev War Bristol 