Walter Nelson Bradshaw, II

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Will of Walter Nelson Bradshaw

In the name of God amen, I Walter Nelson BRADSHAW, a resident of the State of Lousiana, but now temporarily domiciled in the State of Guatamala, Central America, being in perfect health of both body and mind yet in view of the uncertain tenure of life, do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills and testaments heretofore made by me.

First: I wish all my funeral expenses paid.

Second: I wish all my legal debts and obligations discharged.

Third: The remainder of my property of every character and description both real and personal and whether held by me individually or jointly or in common with others I give absolutely and without limitations to my mother, Ellen B. BRADSHAW, who is now domiciled in Memphis, Tennessee. In the above description of property which I have in Calcasieu Parish and Nachitoches Parish in the state of Lousiana and my undivided interest in the estate of my Father, Uriah Hugh BRADSHAW, who deceased, leaving an estate in Fredericksburg in the State of Virginia and all interest which I may have or hereafter have in any Rail Road Contract - contract for building a Rail Road either individually or in partnership with others in Guatamala, Central America or elsewhere. But, I desire it distinctly understood that this description of property is not intended to limit the rights of my mother as I intend under this will she shall succeed absolutely to all my rights of property, of every nature and wherever situated at the time of my death.

Fourth: I nominate and appoint my mother, Ellen B. BRADSHAW, the Executrix of this Will, and I desire Letters Testamentary to be issued to her without requiring bond or affadavit from her. I release her from settling up my estate as such Executrix.

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my name at Memphis, Tennessee, the place of making this Will and where I am now sojourning, in the presence of the subscribing Witnesses this 21st of October, 1884.

(signed) Walter Nelson Bradshaw

This will was signed in our presence by the Testator, Walter Nelson BRADSHAW, and we were called upon by him to attest his subscription and execution of the same and we now sign our names hereto, in his presence and at his said request as witnesses of his said act this October 21st, 1884.

(signed) S. E. RIDGELY

J. H. RIDDICK

Probated at March Term 1886 - Recorded March 19, 1886

(signed) Hugh B. CULLEN, Clerk

Will Book 9, Office of the Clerk of the County and Probate Courts of Shelby County and the City of Memphis, Tennessee.

"The Fredericksburg Star" dated June 27, 1885

Walter N. Bradshaw, a native of this place, died, on the 10th instant, at Camp San Francisco, on the Guatamala Northern railroad, Guatamala, C. A., in the 39th. year of his age. He left here soon after the war, and never returned. He was a warm-hearted and popular young man, and had numerous friends in his native town.

"The Free Lance" dated June 30, 1885-- same article

Walter married Bettie Murray 16 Jan 1873, Stafford 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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Ceremony performed by Rev. Andrew Robey

1. William Combs

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Uriah is on the Fredericksburg, Virginia Land Tax List twice in 1851. He is listed as follows:

NAME Res. Estate #Of Lots Bldg. Value Value Lots & Bldg. Yrly. Rent Amt. Tax

Bradshaw

U. H. Fred'g. Fee Pt 82 500 600 50

" " " " " 100 200 24

74 2.13

Uriah Hugh BRADSHAW owned a cooper shop (maker of flour barrels) in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia and employed 15 men.

Will of Uriah H. BRADSHAW (In his own handwriting)

In the name of God, Amen. I, U. H. BRADSHAW, of the Town of Fredericksburg in the County of Spottsylvania and the State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. That is to say, First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my Estate, real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my beloved wife, the House and Ground on which it stands, on William Street, which I bought of Mrs. Virginia LYNCH. The house and a lot on Caroline Street near the upper end of this town(Fredsbg.) which I bought of Mrs. Jenette STRODE, together with all the money I may have on hand or in any way due me at my death, the household and kitchen furniture except my Eight day corner clock, which I give and bequeath to my son, Murray Hugh BRADSHAW, who is now a soldier in the Confederate Army, and if he should fall during this struggle for liberty, the Clock then to go to my beloved wife, during the time of her natural life, and after her death to be divided equally among my four sons, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson, Philip Montague and Thatcher Sanders. To my son, Philip Montague, the House and lot situated and lying on Caroline Street running through to Water and Sophia Street with width equal to the front and if he should die without bodily heirs the said House and lot is to revert to his three brothers, namely, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson and Thatcher Sanders. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Ellen B. to be Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 11th day of December in the year Our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Two.

(signed) U. H. BRADSHAW

In the Corporation Court of Fredericksburg, Dec. 14th, 1865.

A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Uriah H. BRADSHAW, dec'd., was introduced in Court for probate, and there being no subscribed witnesses thereto, Hugh S. DOGGETT and James HAYES were sworn and severally deposed that they were well acquainted with the handwriting of the Testator, and verily believe that the said writing together with the signature thereto, to be wholly in the proper handwriting of the Testator. Whereupon, the said writing is admitted to record as the true last will and testament of said Uriah H. BRADSHAW and on the motion of Ellen B. BRADSHAW, the executrix named in the said Will, who made oath thereto and together with Alexander BRADSHAW, her security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of two hundred dollars with condition according to law, Certificate is granted the said Ellen B. BRADSHAW for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form.

Teste I. I. Chew, C. C.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 7, 1865

Capt. U. H. Bradshaw, for many long years a well known and useful citizen of this town, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence last evening about eight o'clock. Capt. B. was a good citizen, a kind father, an excellent husband, "truly in the midst of life we are in death." I still, at this time don't know to what the Capt. refers.

newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 2, 1857

On Monday night last about half-past nine o'clock, the Cooper Shop of U. H. BRADSHAW was consumed by fire--together with a large stock of timber, tools &c. The loss, we understand is $2,500. No insurance.

newspaper article---"Free Lance" dated Sept. 22, 1898

THE BRADSHAW COOPER SHOP BURNED

The building on upper Main Street known as the BRADSHAW Cooper Shop took fire from a spark yesterday evening about 3 o'clock and in fifteen minutes was totally destroyed. It belonged to the BRADSHAW estate.

In the building was a lot of hay, salt and railroad scoops, all belonging to Mr. E. W. MILLS, which was also burned. The loss on building is about $500 and stock in it $250. There was no insurance on either.

newspaper article---"Daily Star" dated Sept. 21, 1898

Work Of The Flames

At 3 o'clock this afternoon the old one story brick cooper shop on the BRADSHAW property, situated on Pitt street, between Water and Main streets, was discovered to be on fire by Mr. James MILLS, who occupies the residence on the same lot. When first discovered only a small part of the roof was on fire, but all the woodwork about the building was soon ablaze, owing to its dry condition, and in twenty minutes the building fell in.

Mr. MILLS is convinced that the fire was caused by a spark.

Mr. E. W. MILLS had the scoops, shovels,&c., of the Northern Neck Railway stored in the building; also some hay, straw and fodder, on all which there was no insurance. His loss will reach $250. The building was uninsured also, and was valued at $200.

The Fire Department responded as soon as it could, but the fire was over when they arrived on the ground.

The book, Ancestors and Descendants of John H. BRADSHAW, etc. by J. Douglas BRADSHAW lists an article in the "Weekly Advertiser" dated April 4, 1847. I don't know if this is his mistake on the date or if the cooper shop burned yet another time. The article follows:

On Monday night at 9 1/2 o'clock, the cooper shop of U. H. BRADSHAW located in the upper end of town, was found to be on fire, and owing to the wind and the combustible materials therein, it was soon completely destroyed, together with considerable quantity of barrel timber. A very lot of timber was saved by the strenuous exertions who set themselves to work. The loss was a heavy one and there was no insurance.---

He also lists an article from the "Weekly Advertiser" dated June 20, 1847 which reads:

Capt. U. H. BRADSHAW has erected on the site of the cooper shop on the site destroyed by fire on the 30th March last, a new brick building, with sufficient dimensions to employ 15 hands or more....

On November 15, 1836, Uriah H. BRADSHAW obtained a policy from the Mutual Assurance Society in the amount of $1,000.00 for fire coverage for the following property:

" Fauquier Street South, Caroline East & Princess Ann Street West--In the town of Fredericksburg--In the county of Spotsylvania." Since his cooper shop seems never to be insured at the time of fires, I am led to believe that this insurance was on his home. There is a plat drawing of the proposed insured property included which upon the drawing of the building says "A DWELLING Wood", which also leads me to believe that this property was his home and not his business.

newspaper article--"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 4, 1848

THEOLOGICAL DEBATING SOCIETY.

Next question for debate---" Is water baptism an absolute prerequisite to partaking of the Lord's supper."

U. H. BRADSHAW, Sec'y

newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Friday, July 15, 1836

At the adjourned meeting of the Corresponding Committee of the Republicans of the County of Spotsylvania, held at the Farmer's Hotel, in Fredericksburg, on the 4th July, 1836, at which were delegates of the counties of Caroline and Stafford.

......The following resolutions were reported and adopted--viz:

That the following persons be added to the Republican Corresponding Committee for the town of Fredericksburg---........Uriah BRADSHAW......etc.

newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Jan. 15, 1839

ATTENTION!

UNION FIRE COMPANY!

Attend a Quarterly Meeting, at the Engine House, on Wednesday, the 6th instant, at 4 o'clock. Also, on the same evening, at the Mayor's Office, at half past 6 o'clock.

U. H. BRADSHAW,

Secretary

newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated March 22, 1859

MUNICIPLE ELECTION

The following is the result for the Election for Mayor and Common Council of the town of Fredericksburg, held on Monday, the 21st. instant:

FOR MAYOR,

Dr. Wm. S. SCOTT, 215

Peter GOOLRICK, 205

COUNCILMEN:

....U. H. BRADSHAW, 105; ....

Surety for marriage of Andrew M. Hutchison and Ann Marie Hutchison in Loudoun Co., Va. is Uriah BRADSHAW. Date of license: January 1, 1861 Source: Loudoun Co., Va. Marriage Register (LDS Film # 0032373)

I don't as yet know where the "Capt." comes from.

National Archives and Records Administration records of the service of Uriah H. BRADSHAW in the War of 1812:

Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry of the Line, commanded by Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT for April 20 to May 10, 1814; 20 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $5.51.

Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry under command of Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT; April 20 to May 10, 1814; Roll dated Peach Orchard rear of Fort Norfolk, May 10, 1814..Present

Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 10 to June 28, 1814; 1 month and 10 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $12.80.

Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 9 to June 28, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, June 28, 1814..Present; Remarks and alterations since last muster: ? 30th May 1814. Pay due from 10th May

Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 29 to August 3, 1814; commencement of service or of this settlement, June 29, 1814; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles; Time allowed to return home, 16 days; Time paid for, 1 month 21 days at $8.00 per day, amt. received $13.41.

Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 28 to August 3, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, August 3, 1814..Present; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles.

Uriah married Ellen Briscoe Murray 11 Sep 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Ellen (daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Temperance Bradshaw, daughter of William Murray) was born Abt 1825, Virginia; died 10 Aug 1892, Alexandria County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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Death Notice from the Free Lance newspaper of Fredericksburg, Virginia dated August 12, 1892

Mrs. Ellen B. Bradshaw, widow of the late Capt. Uriah H. Bradshaw, of this place, died at the residence of her son, Mr. P. M. Bradshaw, at Alexandria, Wednesday night at 10 o'clock. Funeral will take place Friday.

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Marriage bond for Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen B. Murray dated Sept. 11, 1843 which reads:

Know all men by these presents that in Uriah H. Bradshaw and William Murray are held & firmly bound to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars...etc.

This probably means that William Murray was the father of Ellen B. Murray.

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Will of Harberson Bradshaw---

In the name of God Amen, I, Harberson BRADSHAW of the County of Stafford and the Commonwealth of Virginia, do make, constitute and appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form following to with: Item 1st, I give unto my five single Daughters viz: Eliza, Emily, Ann, Ellen and Frances during the time of their remaining single or for life provided they should not marry, the place where I now live, that is all my land this side of the ridge road and if there should not be a sufficiency of wood for the support of the place above mentioned my said Daughters above mentioned are to have free access to my land on the other side of the ridge road. Item 2nd, The remainder of my property after paying all my just debts and necessary expenses I wish to be equally divided among all my children. Item 3rd, I wish only son Uriah H. BRADSHAW to have the use of road through my land from the land he purchased from Joseph B. FICKLIN out to the ridge road and lastly I appoint my son Uriah H. BRADSHAW my Executor to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 29th day of March in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ one thousand eight hundred and forty three.

(signed) Harberson Bradshaw

Signed, sealed and delivered as the last will and testament of Harberson BRADSHAW in the

presence of us -

Jas. R. BENSON, James ROBINSON

Stafford County Court, May the 8th., 1843

The last will and testament of Harberson BRADSHAW deceased, was this day proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Uriah H. BRADSHAW, the Executor therein named who made oath thereto and entered into bond with security conditioned as the law directs, a certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.

Teste (can't read the rest)

This will was so vague that his son, Rodney B. BRADSHAW had to bring suit in Chancery Court to seek a partition of the 116 acres of land. (See notes for Rodney B. BRADSHAW)

From the book "They Called Stafford Home" by Jerrilynn Eby, 1997, pg. 293:

MOUNT PLEASANT--an old BRADSHAW family farm that was between Highland Home (a farm owned by the Lee family) and U. S. Rt. 1. The old house there was built c.1811. Mount Pleasant subdivision now occupies the land. This home was probably built by his father.

Harberson is not listed in the chancery suit as an heir of Jeremiah, however, there is evidence that he was a son:

1..In an interview by J. Douglas BRADSHAW with Harry Barksdale BRADSHAW, Harry said that he remembered his father, Charles Mason BRADSHAW, who was a son of Zachariah, remembered being visited occasionally by Rodney BRADSHAW, son of Harberson BRADSHAW, and Cumberland George BRADSHAW, son of Landon Carter BRADSHAW, and said that they always called each other "cousin".

2..They, Zachariah and Harberson, had farms adjoining each other in Stafford County, Va.

3..They are the only BRADSHAWS listed in the 1810 census for Stafford County, Va. where both are recorded as slave owners.

4..They are recorded as living near each other in the census' for the years 1820, 1830 and 1840 also.

5..Letter from Mr. J. Douglas BRADSHAW to Mr. Bolivar Nelson BRADSHAW, "My great-great grandparents were Zachariah and Elizabeth BRADSHAW. I believe that Zachariah and Harberson were brothers..."

1807, Personal property tax list for Stafford Co., Va.

Bet. 1810 - 1840, Stafford County, Virginia census'

Harberson married Priscilla Abt 1819, of, Stafford, VA. Priscilla was born Abt 1798, of, Stafford, VA; died Bef 29 Mar 1843, Stafford County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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Fact 1: June 07, 1782, bought 183 acres from Bowler Hall in Amelia Co., Va.

Fact 2: July 22, 1784, sold 53 acres of above to John Gooch for 80 pounds

Fact 3: August 23, 1782, suit, J. Bradshaw & Church Wardens against Chls. Irby, dismissed

Fact 4: November 01, 1783, J. Bradshaw sold for 100 pounds, 150 acs. in Amelia Co. to L. Williamson

Amelia County, Virginia Unrecorded Deeds & Other Documents, Packet #3 Partly Proven:

Micajah MADDARRA and Martha, his wife, and John BALDWIN and Lucy, his wife, of Amelia Co. to Jeremiah BRADSHAW of same for consideration of £70, 150 acres in Amelia Co. on the head branch of Deep Creek adjacent the fork in the road above Jennings Ordinary that leads to Moore's Ordinary and Roland's Church, a branch, the line of Jeremiah WALKER, Watson's Church road. Dated July 6, 1775

Witnesses Edmund BOOKER, Bowler HALL and Elizabeth BALDWIN.

Proof was not given

August 23, 1782 docket entry in Amelia County Court, a suit was dismissed which was Jeremiah BRADSHAW and the Church Wardens of Nottoway Parish against Charles IRBY.

June 7, 1782, deed-Jeremiah BRADSHAW, for consideration of 100 pounds, bought from Bowler HALL 183 acres of land bounding on Deep Creek in Amelia County, Va., being part of a tract devised to the said HALL by his father, John HALL.

July 22, 1784, deed-Jeremiah BRADSHAW sold 53 acres of the above land to John GOOCH for 80 pounds. Recorded in Amelia County Court, Deed Book 17, pg. 45.

November 1, 1783, deed- Jeremiah BRADSHAW, for the consideration of 100 pounds sold to Lewelling WILLIAMSON 150 acres of land located in Amelia County.

December, 1784-Judgment in favor of Peter DUPEEY against Jeremiah BRADSHAW in the amount of £12 current money of Virginia, plus court costs of 175 pounds of tobacco and also 16 shillings six pence lawyers fees was entered in Amelia County Court.

1786, Amelia County Court, Jeremiah BRADSHAW obtained a judgment against Lewelling WILLIAMSON for £115, 15 shillings, 8 1/2 pence plus court costs of 101 pounds of tobacco.

Virginia Gazette newspaper, dated February 14, 1777:

Deserted from the 4th Troop of Horse, Fredericksburg:

Jeremiah BRADSHAW, c. 22 (about Jan. 22, 1777)

Jeremiah married Nancy Jeter 7 Dec 1784, Amelia County, Virginia. Nancy (daughter of Thomas Jeter and Winifred) was born , Amelia County, Virginia; died Bef 6 Nov 1823, Nottoway County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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She died in Nottoway Co., Va. before Nov. 6, 1823 which is the date the County Court appointed William Verser as the Administrator of her estate. The court appointed Matthew Anderson, Thomas W. Dyson and A. Robertson as Appraisers of her estate. Their report is dated November 17, 1823. It is on file in Will Book 5, pg. 333.

November 17, 1823, Estate appraisal recorded in W. B. 5, pg. 333, Nottoway Co., Va.

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Marriage Bond:

Know all Men by These Presents; That Jeremiah Bradshaw and William Jones are held and firmly bound unto Benjamin Harrison, Esq., Governor of Virginia, in the full sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia, which payment well and truly to be made to the Governor and his successors we bind ourselves jointly and severally our Heirs, Executors and Administrators firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this 7th day of December 1784.

WHEREAS there is a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between Jeremiah Bradshaw and Dicey Jeter, now the condition of the above obligation is such that if there be no lawful obligation to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue.

Consent: Dicey Jeter writes her own consent

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Uriah is on the Fredericksburg, Virginia Land Tax List twice in 1851. He is listed as follows:

NAME Res. Estate #Of Lots Bldg. Value Value Lots & Bldg. Yrly. Rent Amt. Tax

Bradshaw
U. H. Fred'g. Fee Pt 82 500 600 50
" " " " " 100 200 24
74 2.13


Uriah Hugh BRADSHAW owned a cooper shop (maker of flour barrels) in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia and employed 15 men.

Will of Uriah H. BRADSHAW (In his own handwriting)

In the name of God, Amen. I, U. H. BRADSHAW, of the Town of Fredericksburg in the County of Spottsylvania and the State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. That is to say, First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my Estate, real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my beloved wife, the House and Ground on which it stands, on William Street, which I bought of Mrs. Virginia LYNCH. The house and a lot on Caroline Street near the upper end of this town(Fredsbg.) which I bought of Mrs. Jenette STRODE, together with all the money I may have on hand or in any way due me at my death, the household and kitchen furniture except my Eight day corner clock, which I give and bequeath to my son, Murray Hugh BRADSHAW, who is now a soldier in the Confederate Army, and if he should fall during this struggle for liberty, the Clock then to go to my beloved wife, during the time of her natural life, and after her death to be divided equally among my four sons, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson, Philip Montague and Thatcher Sanders. To my son, Philip Montague, the House and lot situated and lying on Caroline Street running through to Water and Sophia Street with width equal to the front and if he should die without bodily heirs the said House and lot is to revert to his three brothers, namely, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson and Thatcher Sanders. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Ellen B. to be Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 11th day of December in the year Our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Two.

(signed) U. H. BRADSHAW

In the Corporation Court of Fredericksburg, Dec. 14th, 1865.
A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Uriah H. BRADSHAW, dec'd., was introduced in Court for probate, and there being no subscribed witnesses thereto, Hugh S. DOGGETT and James HAYES were sworn and severally deposed that they were well acquainted with the handwriting of the Testator, and verily believe that the said writing together with the signature thereto, to be wholly in the proper handwriting of the Testator. Whereupon, the said writing is admitted to record as the true last will and testament of said Uriah H. BRADSHAW and on the motion of Ellen B. BRADSHAW, the executrix named in the said Will, who made oath thereto and together with Alexander BRADSHAW, her security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of two hundred dollars with condition according to law, Certificate is granted the said Ellen B. BRADSHAW for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form.

Teste I. I. Chew, C. C.
"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 7, 1865
Capt. U. H. Bradshaw, for many long years a well known and useful citizen of this town, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence last evening about eight o'clock. Capt. B. was a good citizen, a kind father, an excellent husband, "truly in the midst of life we are in death." I still, at this time don't know to what the Capt. refers.


newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 2, 1857

On Monday night last about half-past nine o'clock, the Cooper Shop of U. H. BRADSHAW was consumed by fire--together with a large stock of timber, tools &c. The loss, we understand is $2,500. No insurance.

newspaper article---"Free Lance" dated Sept. 22, 1898

THE BRADSHAW COOPER SHOP BURNED
The building on upper Main Street known as the BRADSHAW Cooper Shop took fire from a spark yesterday evening about 3 o'clock and in fifteen minutes was totally destroyed. It belonged to the BRADSHAW estate.
In the building was a lot of hay, salt and railroad scoops, all belonging to Mr. E. W. MILLS, which was also burned. The loss on building is about $500 and stock in it $250. There was no insurance on either.

newspaper article---"Daily Star" dated Sept. 21, 1898

Work Of The Flames
At 3 o'clock this afternoon the old one story brick cooper shop on the BRADSHAW property, situated on Pitt street, between Water and Main streets, was discovered to be on fire by Mr. James MILLS, who occupies the residence on the same lot. When first discovered only a small part of the roof was on fire, but all the woodwork about the building was soon ablaze, owing to its dry condition, and in twenty minutes the building fell in.
Mr. MILLS is convinced that the fire was caused by a spark.
Mr. E. W. MILLS had the scoops, shovels,&c., of the Northern Neck Railway stored in the building; also some hay, straw and fodder, on all which there was no insurance. His loss will reach $250. The building was uninsured also, and was valued at $200.
The Fire Department responded as soon as it could, but the fire was over when they arrived on the ground.

The book, Ancestors and Descendants of John H. BRADSHAW, etc. by J. Douglas BRADSHAW lists an article in the "Weekly Advertiser" dated April 4, 1847. I don't know if this is his mistake on the date or if the cooper shop burned yet another time. The article follows:

On Monday night at 9 1/2 o'clock, the cooper shop of U. H. BRADSHAW located in the upper end of town, was found to be on fire, and owing to the wind and the combustible materials therein, it was soon completely destroyed, together with considerable quantity of barrel timber. A very lot of timber was saved by the strenuous exertions who set themselves to work. The loss was a heavy one and there was no insurance.---

He also lists an article from the "Weekly Advertiser" dated June 20, 1847 which reads:

Capt. U. H. BRADSHAW has erected on the site of the cooper shop on the site destroyed by fire on the 30th March last, a new brick building, with sufficient dimensions to employ 15 hands or more....

On November 15, 1836, Uriah H. BRADSHAW obtained a policy from the Mutual Assurance Society in the amount of $1,000.00 for fire coverage for the following property:
" Fauquier Street South, Caroline East & Princess Ann Street West--In the town of Fredericksburg--In the county of Spotsylvania." Since his cooper shop seems never to be insured at the time of fires, I am led to believe that this insurance was on his home. There is a plat drawing of the proposed insured property included which upon the drawing of the building says "A DWELLING Wood", which also leads me to believe that this property was his home and not his business.


newspaper article--"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 4, 1848

THEOLOGICAL DEBATING SOCIETY.
Next question for debate---" Is water baptism an absolute prerequisite to partaking of the Lord's supper."
U. H. BRADSHAW, Sec'y

newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Friday, July 15, 1836

At the adjourned meeting of the Corresponding Committee of the Republicans of the County of Spotsylvania, held at the Farmer's Hotel, in Fredericksburg, on the 4th July, 1836, at which were delegates of the counties of Caroline and Stafford.
......The following resolutions were reported and adopted--viz:
That the following persons be added to the Republican Corresponding Committee for the town of Fredericksburg---........Uriah BRADSHAW......etc.

newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Jan. 15, 1839

ATTENTION!
UNION FIRE COMPANY!

Attend a Quarterly Meeting, at the Engine House, on Wednesday, the 6th instant, at 4 o'clock. Also, on the same evening, at the Mayor's Office, at half past 6 o'clock.
U. H. BRADSHAW,
Secretary


newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated March 22, 1859

MUNICIPLE ELECTION
The following is the result for the Election for Mayor and Common Council of the town of Fredericksburg, held on Monday, the 21st. instant:
FOR MAYOR,
Dr. Wm. S. SCOTT, 215
Peter GOOLRICK, 205

COUNCILMEN:
....U. H. BRADSHAW, 105; ....

Surety for marriage of Andrew M. Hutchison and Ann Marie Hutchison in Loudoun Co., Va. is Uriah BRADSHAW. Date of license: January 1, 1861 Source: Loudoun Co., Va. Marriage Register (LDS Film # 0032373)

I don't as yet know where the "Capt." comes from.

National Archives and Records Administration records of the service of Uriah H. BRADSHAW in the War of 1812:
Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry of the Line, commanded by Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT for April 20 to May 10, 1814; 20 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $5.51.
Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry under command of Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT; April 20 to May 10, 1814; Roll dated Peach Orchard rear of Fort Norfolk, May 10, 1814..Present
Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 10 to June 28, 1814; 1 month and 10 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $12.80.
Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 9 to June 28, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, June 28, 1814..Present; Remarks and alterations since last muster: ? 30th May 1814. Pay due from 10th May
Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 29 to August 3, 1814; commencement of service or of this settlement, June 29, 1814; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles; Time allowed to return home, 16 days; Time paid for, 1 month 21 days at $8.00 per day, amt. received $13.41.
Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 28 to August 3, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, August 3, 1814..Present; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles.

Uriah married Temperance Bradshaw 18 Mar 1832, Stafford County, Virginia. Temperance (daughter of Sophia Bradshaw and Jane P Sorrell, daughter of Seth Bradshaw and Nancy Goldsby) was born 1829, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Newspaper article---"The Virginia Herald" dated March 24, 1832:

MARRIED
....And on Thursday the 18th, by the same, (note: this is the Rev. Mr. BENNETT of Stafford as in the previous announcement in the same article) Mr. Uriah H. BRADSHAW to Mrs. Jane WRIGHT, both of Fredericksburg