Nelson Saunders Bradshaw

Nelson married Maryann Jane Donnelly [Group Sheet]

1. Karen Ann Bradshaw
2. Pamela Marie Bradshaw

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When he retired, he and his wife, Flora, moved to Florida. At one time he was the Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, where they lived.

Bolivar married Flora Elanor Owens 3 Jan 1934, Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. Flora (daughter of Joseph Owens and Elizabeth Hale) was born 16 Jun 1914, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia; died 4 Apr 1999, Broward County, Florida. [Group Sheet]

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Will of Kenrick M. Bradshaw:

I, Kenrick M. BRADSHAW, Senior of Brentsville, Virginia being in full control of my mental faculties do hereby make this my final will and testament.

After all my just debts have been paid I wish to make the following disposition of my property.

I hereby will my share of the real estate, including the dwelling and the land connected therewith at Brentsville, Virginia to my son, Bolivar N. BRADSHAW.

I leave to my sons, Murray W. BRADSHAW, Kenrick M. BRADSHAW, Junior and my daughter, Virginia E. SPENCER all monies in banks to be divided equally between the aforementioned parties.

signed Kenrick M. Bradshaw, Senior

This will is on file at the Circuit Court of Prince William County, Manassas, Virginia in Will Book 14, pg. 476 (B), list of heirs, Book 14, pgs. 477 & 478

Kendrick married Mary Catherine Kerlin Oct 1905, Washington, District of Columbia. Mary (daughter of David Kerlin and Anna Bowman) was born 2 Sep 1883, Rockingham County, Virginia; died 17 Dec 1943, Alexandria County, Virginia; was buried , Manasas Cemetary. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Elizabeth Hale. [Group Sheet]

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Portion of article from the Free Lance newspaper of Fredericksburg, Va., dated Feb. 27, 1891

FREDERICKSBURGERS IN WASHINGTON

It is said that at least ten thousand Virginians have taken up their residence in Washington since the close of the war; of this number Fredericksburg has furnished her full share, and there was seldom a day during our residence in Washington that we were not greeted by some former resident of the old 'Burg.

......in the railway postal service may be found John P. Mansfield, of the county, young Tom Wallace, of Stafford, and Thatcher Bradshaw.

Thatcher died at his home in Brentsville, Va.

Thatcher married Virginia Elizabeth Combs 16 Jan 1873, Stafford County, Virginia. Virginia (daughter of William Combs and Sarah Wickliffe) was born 14 Jul 1834, Stafford County, Virginia; died 21 Oct 1909, Prince William County, Virginia; was buried , Manassas Cemetary. [Group Sheet]

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There seems to be a problem with her date of birth. Her headstone, in Manassas, Va. says Sept. 13, 1833 and the Combs Family Bible says July 14, 1834. As of this date I haven't been able to find out which one is correct. It's hard for me to believe that her family celebrated her birthday at the wrong time over the years, but the headstone may be a mistake as I have found many mistakes in the headstones of family in Manassas.

The "Manassas Journal", Manassas, Va. dated October 29, 1909

Died in Brentsville on Thursday, October 21, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. V. E. Bradshaw, in the 75th year of her age. The deceased was the only and accomplished daughter of William A.(sic. should be R.) and Sarah Wickliffe Combs. She was a lineal descendant of the Wickliffes of Virginia and Kentucky, and was a niece of William A. Wickliffe, who was twice governor of Kentucky, and postmaster-general under Buchanan. At the early age of 16 she married to Dr. Walter Hore, then a young surgeon in the United States army. Six children were the result of this marriage, only two of whom survive her - Mrs. Margaret Bowen and Mr. Walter W. Hore. Dr. Hore died suddenly of apoplexy in 1873, in the midst of a reception. Her second marriage was to Mr. T. S. Bradshaw.

She leaves only one son by this union, Mr. K. M. Bradshaw. The deceased was noted in her youth for her beauty, grace and charming conversational powers, and was one of the belles of ante-bellum days, but the crowning glory of her life was her charity. "She stretched forth her hand to the poor, yea, she reached forth her hands to the needy." Wherever sorrow, sickness or poverty cast its shadow, there she brought the sunshine of her love, sympathy and beneficance. In those days "that tried men's souls" she was to the wives, widows and orphans of the Confederacy an angel of mercy and love. In her last illness, when racked with pain, if a whisper of want or suffering reached her ears every effort in her power was made to alleviate it.

She passed away calmly and peacefully to Him who has said: "Inasmuch as ye have done it to the least of these My bretheren, ye have done it unto Me."

"The pilgrim they laid in a large upper chamber, whose window opened to the sun's rising. The name of the chamber was peace, and she slept until the break of day."

VIRGINIA ELIZABETH COMBS BRADSHAW WILL - 1909 - Prince William Co., VA

VIRGINIA ELIZABETH COMBS BRADSHAW died on Oct. 21, 1909. This

transcription is from my copy of her will which is on file in w.b.

X-pg.32 in Prince William County, Manassas, Va.

By the help of our Heavenly Father I will try to make this my last will and testament; being of sound mind; so to dear husband T.S. BRADSHAW, I will and bequeath all my earthly possessions, the farm called Sunnyside, also the house in Brentsville.

I request my husband will provide for our only son at his (T.S.B.) death and my sons child PHILIP or children, also my son W.W. HORE, having a home with them, and all to continue at this home in love and peace, should my dear husband have opportunity to sell; he will provide for my son, and will fix matters so my son and his child or children be provided for at his death. The little things about the house Maggie wishes she shall have; my watch and chain I leave to her also, my small mantle clock; my dresses I wish her and Ada to take what they wish, dispose of the rest as they

please, candlesticks-I did purchase with money from my mothers estate, I leave them to both- I do not wish Milly WOOLFORD forgotten. I wish her to have my plush or seal skin coat, and some of my clothes. Do not fail to keep your promise to provide for our boy. PHILIPs little cow Daisy he is to have. God bless each one- written this day August 23rd 1909, the breast pin with KENRICK'S picture in it is his.

(signed) V. E. BRADSHAW

This will is in her handwriting.

I don't know who Ada or Maggie are.

Following the will, on page 33 is this:

In Prince William Circuit Court, Dec.6th 1909.

A paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of V. E. BRADSHAW decd. was produced before the court, and the subscribing witnesses not having been present together when the testator acknowledged the said paper writing, EDWIN NELSON and ?QUCIR? A. SNOW, were sworn and testified that they were acquainted with the hand writing of the said V. E. BRADSHAW decd., and verily believe that the said writing to be wholly in the hand writing of the said V. E. BRADSHAW decd. and also the signature thereto and thereupon the said writing was ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of thr said V. E. BRADSHAW decd.

Teste,

Edwin Nelson, clerk

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Ceremony performed by Rev. Andrew Robey

David married Anna Bowman. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Doris Jean Isabell 3 Jan 1934, Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]