Harberson Bradshaw

Notes:

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 ?. Priscilla died Bef 29 Mar 1843, Stafford County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Frances married ? White. [Group Sheet]

Jane married Robert Patton. [Group Sheet]

Maria married Edward Bridges. [Group Sheet]

Mary married William Bridges. [Group Sheet]

Priscilla married Thomas Stratton 14 Mar 1839, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Susan married John Coakley. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He is buried at the "Oak Hill" family cemetery on the property that was left to Lydia by her father. His headstone reads "AT REST".

Burial-Fletcher Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery., King George County, Virginia.
December 20, 1844, Estate inventory filed in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Walter married Ellen Brouderick. (daughter of Martha Ellen Groves and Lydia Jane Isemonger French) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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]

Uriah married Alexander Sorrell 11 Sep 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. (son of Ann) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"Fredericksburg, Virginia Death Records 1853-1895" by Robert A. Hodge:
UNNAMED SLAVE GIRL died at Fredericksburg in January of 1856 aged 1 day. Born in Fredericksburg, she was the daughter of Sarah and owned by F. T. Fitzhugh. Death was reported by W. H. Bradshaw.

DIANNA, a slave, died in January 1856 at Fredericksburg, Virginia of dropsy, aged 55 years. She was married but her death was reported by her owner, W. H. Bradshaw.

William married ? Sorrell. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Newspaper article--"The Virginia Star" dated Jan. 26, 1884

Mr. John F. Bradshaw died at his residence in Stafford County, on the 18th. instant, in his 64th year of his age.

John was a miller.

1860, Stafford Co., Va. census listed as age 40
Occupation: Miller

John married Martha Burton 24 Jun 1864, Stafford County, Virginia. Martha was born Abt 1824, Stafford County, Virginia; died Dec 1884, Stafford County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He was a soldier in the Confederate Army in Sgt. Cooper's Battery of the Stafford Light Artillery during the Civil War.

newspaper article----"The Daily Star" dated June 18, 1894

DEATH of COLONEL BRADSHAW
Colonel R. B. Bradshaw, an aged and well known former resident of this place, died after a protracted illness last Saturday at the residence of Mr. Thaddeus Jenkins in King George county,. Funeral services were held at Fletcher's chapel yesterday afternoon, Rev. W. G. Bates officiating.

newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated November 30, 1858

At an election held at Stafford Court House, on the 17th inst., to elect field officers, William J. Green was elected Colonel; R. B. Bradshaw, Lieutenant Colonel; John M. Hoomes, 1st Major, and James E. Waller, 2nd Major. The 45th Regiment is fortunate in having chosen so competent a corps of field officers.


CHANCERY SUIT
Stafford Courthouse
Bradshaw vs. Bradshaw & others
Bill Filed at October Rules 1868

To the worshipful Justices of the County Court of Stafford - In Chancery
Your Orator Rodney B. Bradshaw, shows to the Court that his father, the late Harberson Bradshaw, died having made a will by which he left a certain tract of land, lying in Stafford County, containing about 1 hundred & 16 acres to his single daughters until their decease or marriage whichever should first occur & after their decease or marriage the said land was to be divided among his children - who were Walter N., Uriah H., William, John F., Maria, Jane, Eliza, Priscilla, Susan, Emily, Ann, Mary, Ellen, Frances & your orator, that the said Walter has departed this life leaving Courtney Ann, Margaret Priscilla, & George Bradshaw, his children & heirs in law that the said Uriah H. in Sept. 1865 departed this life leaving the following children his heirs at law, Alexander C., Fannie Ann who has intermarried with Wm. L. League, Lucy Ellen who has intermarried with John T. League, Murray Hugh, Walter, Philip & Thatcher, the two last named being infants under the age of 21 yrs. - that Wm. in Dec. 18, 1865 departed this life intestate unmarried and without issue, that Maria has intermarried with Edward Bridges, that Jane has intermarried with Robert Patton, that Mary has intermarried with Wm. Bridges, that Frances has intermarried with Thomas Stratton, that Susan has married with John Coakley, that Uriah, Ann, Ellen & John F. have each sold their original interests to the plaintiff that Eliza has departed this life leaving a will by which she devised all her interest to the plaintiff; that she died on the _____day of _________.
Your orator further shows that said parties are entitled to partition of said real estate, but it cannot be conveniently made, that no ones share amounts to the sum of 3 hundred dollars in value, & your orator believes & charge that the interests of all entitled will be promoted by a sale of the entire subject.
In under consideration whereof & your orator being without relief in the premises, except by the interpretation of a Court of Equity prays that the said land may be sold & the proceeds of sale distributed among the parties entitled according to the respective rights & that the said John F. Bradshaw, Edward Bridges & Maria his wife, John Coakley & Susan his wife, Emily Bradshaw, Ann Stone, formerly Ann Bradshaw, Ellen Bradshaw, Wm. Bridges & Mary his wife, ________ White & Frances his wife, Courtney Ann Bradshaw, Margaret Priscilla Bradshaw, George Bradshaw, Alexander C. Bradshaw, Wm. T. League & Fannie Ann, his wife, John T. League & Lucy Ellis(sic) his wife, Murray Hugh Bradshaw, Walter Bradshaw, Philip Bradshaw, & Thatcher Bradshaw be made defendants to this bill & answer the same that a Guardian ad litem be assigned to said infant defendants & that full & general relief be given & that the Commonwealth writ of subpoena issue (Note: this is exactly the way my copy ends)

1868 filed


He was a merchant and operated a store in the Stafford Court House.

On June 8, 1888 he conveyed by Bargain and Sale Deed, 121 acres minus 1/4 acre for a graveyard, to John P. Houderscheldt; Book 3, pg. 432.
His niece's husband, John F. Curtis, was the administrator of his estate. Apparantly, after he retired he developed a close relationship with his niece, Virginia Frances and her husband and may have been living with them when he died.

His tombstone reads " He hath done what he could,"
He is buried in King George County, Virginia.

1850, Fauquier census listed as clerk being 31 yrs. old
June 15, 1894, King George Co., Va. estate probated
June 08, 1888, Deed, Stafford Co., Va., land to J. P. Houderscheldt

Notes:

Newspaper article "The Virginia Herald" dated Feb. 1, 1832

OBITUARY
In Stafford County, on the 24th. ult., MARTHA, daughter of Mr. Harberson Bradshaw, in the 6th. year of her age.

Notes:

Denomination of minister is Methodist.

Ann married Joseph Stone 17 Jan 1861, Stafford County, Virginia. Joseph was born 1837, Stafford County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

William married Anna Isemonger. (daughter of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Ellen Brouderick) [Group Sheet]

Anna married William French. (son of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Ellen Brouderick) [Group Sheet]

Notes:

 

Namesake: Maternal great uncle was Hugh Uriah French

Hugh married Romulus Bradshaw 6 Mar 1856, Loudoun County, Virginia. Romulus (son of Ida Caldron Bradshaw and Sarah Frances Hutchinson, son of Walter Richard Bradshaw and Rebecaa Washington Ayres) was born 8 Mar 1856, Lenah, Loudoun County, Virginia; died 12 Jan 1902, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia; was buried , Chestnut Grove Cemetary, Herndon, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Walter married Rebecaa Washington Ayres 21 Jul 1853, Loudoun County, Virginia. Rebecaa (daughter of Anna Isemonger and John Sigsbee Bradshaw) was born 1 Feb 1829; died 15 Dec 1909, Loudoun County, Virginia; was buried , Mt. Zion Cemetary, Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Lewis married Sarah Frances Hutchinson 6 Mar 1856, Loudoun County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of Andrew Hutchinson and Maria) was born 1 Mar 1837, Loudoun County, Virginia; died 7 Jun 1863, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Andrew Hutchinson 21 Oct 1869, Virginia. Andrew (son of Judith Wright and James Walden Corpening, Jr., son of George W Hutchinson and Courtney Ann Bradshaw) was born 3 Apr 1855, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Courtney married Priscilla S Bradshaw 12 Sep 1903, Leesburg, Loundoun County, Virginia. Priscilla (daughter of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Lydia Jane Isemonger French) was born 21 Sep 1840, Loudoun County, Virginia; died 3 Dec 1909, Centerville, Fairfax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Courtney married George W Hutchinson 21 Feb 1852, Loudoun County, Virginia. George (son of Ella Hutchinson Bradshaw and Lewis H Bradshaw, son of Andrew Hutchinson and Maria) died Bef 1868, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Francis "Frank" Elgin Thrift 23 Oct 1832, Virginia. Francis (son of Charles Thrift and Nancy Elgin) was born 18 Aug 1811, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States; died 24 Mar 1874, Virginia; was buried , Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

 

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.

Ellen married Uriah Hugh Bradshaw 11 Sep 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Uriah (son of Harberson Bradshaw and Priscilla) was born Abt 1805, Stafford County, Virginia; died Sep 1865, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

William married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Frances married Freeman Ross. Freeman (son of Alexander C Bradshaw and William Murray) died 1869. [Group Sheet]

Frances married William Thomas League 10 May 1849, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. William (son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Alexander Sorrell) was born 1830; died 1886. [Group Sheet]

William married Frances Ann Bradshaw 10 May 1849, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Frances (daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Jane P Sorrell, daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Temperance Bradshaw) was born 1833; died 1860. [Group Sheet]

William married Boyd A Baker 25 Apr 1866, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. (son of Mary J and Virginia Ann Sener) [Group Sheet]

John married Lucy Ella Bradshaw 26 Dec 1859. Lucy (daughter of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Jane P Sorrell) was born 1838; died 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

 

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated June 22, 1869

WANTED! WANTED!!

One Hundred Thousand Bolts

Barrel Timber

PARTIES getting Tan Bark would do well to convert these trees into Barrel Timber, for which they will receive the Highest Cash Price---delivered at once.

M. H. Bradshaw, agent.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated March 1, 1870

Removal of Disabilities,

The disability bill which passed the House and Senate of the United States last week contains the names of over two thousand Virginians, among whom are some of the most prominent men in the State. The bill has been sent to the President for his signature, and no doubt before this has become a law. There is another bill being prepared now by the committee which embraces the names of hundreds of other Virginians, and it is the impression of gentlemen in prominent positions at Washington that it will soon be acted upon. Those who are desirous of having their political disabilities removed would do well to foreward their applications to some one of the Virginia Representatives in Congress immediately.

We append the names of those residing in this and the adjacent counties which appear in the bill just passed:

Fredericksburg---John S. G. Timberlake, John M. Herndon, M. H. Bradshaw, Elliott M. Braxton, etc......

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 3, 1869

APPOINTED.--M. H. Bradshaw has been appointed by the Mayor as street lamp lighter, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Wm. T. Hancock.

"Virginia Herald" dated Jan. 7, 1867

GRAND OPENING OF

NEW GOODS!

M. H. BRADSHAW,

At The

RED FRONT BARGAIN STORE!

Have just opened another lot of cheap

DRY GOODS,

READY-MADE CLOTHING,

SHOES, HATS, &c., &c.

Go and see them before purchasing.

Remember the name and place,

M. H. BRADSHAW.

Red Front Bargain Store

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated May 10, 1870

STABBED---We learn that Friday night Lawrence Whitehead a colored barber on Main street, was stabbed by Mr. Murray Hugh Bradshaw. We have not heard all the particulars and only state the occurance. The stab is not dangerous.

"Fredericksburg Herald" dated June 13, 1870

FATAL STABBING

About fifteen minutes to eight o'clock, Thursday evening last, a difficulty occurred in front of the grocery store of Wm. H. Thomas, Jr. at the upper end of Main street, brtween Murray H. Bradshaw, (white) and James Lewis, (colored) resulting in the fatal stabbing of the latter.

The facts cited seem to be as follows: Bradshaw, who is engaged in the coopering business, had formerly in his employment the colored man Lewis, whom he charged with building a fire in his shop, which he said came near burning it up, had it not been for his timely presence.

This charge the colored man denied, saying that he could prove by a Mr. Watson that he had not been at the shop that evening, and that he had not made the fire, as charged. One word followed another, when Bradshaw struck Lewis in the face; a scuffle ensued during which he (Bradshaw) drew a knife and stabbed the negro, Lewis, to the heart, killing him almost instantly. On Friday morning, at 9 o'clock, an inquest was held upon the body of the deceased, and a verdict rendered according to the testimony.

The following is the verdict of the Coroner's Jury:

Corporation of Fredericksburg, to wit:

An inquisition taken at Wm. H. Thomas', Jr., Store, in the Corporation of Fredericksburg, on the 10th day of June, 1870, before L. B. Rose, Mayor, and as such acting coroner of the said Corporation, upon the view of the body of James Lewis, (colored) there lying dead: The jurors sworn to inquire when, how and by what means the said James Lewis came to his death upon their oaths, do say that said James Lewis came to his death from two wounds in the left breast inflicted by Murray H. Bradshaw with some sharp pointed instrument, supposed to be a knife.

In testimony whereof the said Coroner and jurors hereto set their hands.

L. B. Rose, Coroner; John S. Young, Foreman; (note: can't read next three names, A. B. M.) Samuel B. Kearsley, J. W. Ford, William Johnson, James H. Roy, John G. Hurkamp, Horace B. Hall, William T. Lowery, John Hayden.

After the examination of the body, two more wounds were found, either of which was sufficient to cause death.

The jury, after holding the inquest, adjourned to the Mayor's Office to hear the testimony of the witnesses who were summoned and severly sworn. James W. Watson testified that he was sitting on the steps of the store of William H. Thomas, Jr., when he saw Murray H. Bradshaw approach James Lewis, and in rather an excited tone and manner, accused the said Lewis with making a fire in his shop, which, if he had not extinguished at the very time he did, would have burned it up. Lewis denied the charge, when Bradshaw called him a liar, and struck him in the face, and then stepped back toeard the curb-stone, when Lewis advanced one or two steps toward him, but did not strike. Heard no words pass between them; thought he saw passes between them a few moments after, as they were retreating toward the corner of the store, but did not hear the blows; saw a pistol, but no knife, in the hands of Bradshaw; they then began to scuffle , and disappeared behind the corner of the store out of view; in a few seconds the colored man, Lewis, came around the corner, approaching the witness, and putting his hands on his breast, said the damned scroundrel has cut me; commenced trembling, and sat down on the stone step at the store door and expired.

Chas. E. Bentley was examined and corroborated the statement of the witness Watson in several particulars. William H. Thomas, Jr., was in his store when he heard the noise outside, then he stepped to the door; saw the parties scuffling, but did not see weapons of any kind in the hands of either party. The balance of his testimony was the same as given by the witness Watson.

Wm. Jefferson sworn: Lives on Princess Anne street, two squares from where the stabbing took place; saw Bradshaw running by the house while he was at the window, apparantly out of breath.

William H. Thomas, Sr., was the last witness examined: He was in his son's store with his back towards the door, engaged in conversation; heard loud talking outside, and went to the door; saw the scuffle and also Bradshaw strike the negro and push him off from him; did not see weapons used; the parties disappeared behind the corner of the house, thought nothing more of it, as he had seen them before, engaged in scuffling; soon Lewis came from behind the corner, approached the store door, putting his hand to his breast, saying, as in the testimony of Watson, that he had been cut &c. Bradshaw, after seeing the effects of the stabbing, ran off up the street toward his home, making his escape before an alarm could be given, and when this was written had not been arrested. The wounds must have been inflicted whilst behind the house, and out of view of the witnesses, as none of them saw the cutting or the weapon used in doing it.

"Virginia Herald" dated June 16, 1870

A PROCLAMATION.

Information having been received by the Executive that James Lewis (colored,) was murdered the 9th instant, in the Town of Fredericksburg, in this State, and that one MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW, of that town, is charged with being the perpetrator of the deed, and that the person so charged has evaded arrest, fled and is now going at large; therefore I do hereby offer a Reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who shall arrest the said MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW, and deliver him into the Jail of said Town of Fredericksburg, and I do moreover require all Officers of this Commonwealth, civil and military, and request the people generally to use their best exertions to procure his arrest, that he may be brought to justice.

Given under my hand as Governor, and under the Less Seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1870. (note: his seal was attached A. B. M.)

By the Governor:

GILBERT C. WALKER.

James McDonald,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DESCRIPTION

MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW is 26 years of age, about 5 feet 11 inches in height, weighs 165 pounds, light, short, curly hair, light frizzly moustache, no beard; white complexion, blue eyes, and walks rapidly with a long stride.---When he left home he wore a white summer hat and gray coat.

Murray married Riley Dec 1891, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia. (son of Ann) [Group Sheet]

Murray married Virginia Ann Sener 25 Apr 1866, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Virginia (daughter of Joseph Sener and Mary) was born Abt 1845, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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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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Philip was a merchant in Alexandria, Virginia where he owned "Bradshaw's Shoe Store".

Death Notice from The Daily Star of Fredericksburg, Va. dated Feb. 1, 1919

FORMER RESIDENT DEAD

P. M. Bradshaw Passes Away at Alexandria.

Philip M. Bradshaw, aged 70, for more than 30 years a retail boot and shoe dealer in Alexandria, and for several years, chairman of the city school board, died Friday at his home, after a brief illness. He was a native of Fredericksburg, Va., and resided here for years before moving to Alexandria. His wife, Mrs. Bettie Bradshaw, died last May. He is survived by one brother, Thatcher Bradshaw, of Bristow, Va. Besides having been a member of the school board and a trustee of the Alexandria Cooperative Building Association, Mr. Bradshaw was a past noble grand of Potomac Lodge, No. 38, I. O. O. F., and was an active member of other orders.

The name of his store was "Bradshaw's Shoe Store". As of 1973 the store still existed in Alexandria.

His only child died in infancy.

"The Virginia Herald" dated Jan. 3, 1870

BARGAIN! BARGAINS!!

I have just added to my stock a large and attractive assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, &c.

I invite the public to an examination of my stock, and persons who are in need of anything in my line, I will guarantee them great bargain. Don't fail to call before purchasing elsewhere. I have lots of BOOTS and SHOES on hand which will be closed out at prime cost. Come at once if you want bargains.

L. HUFFMAN, Main street,

(old stand of Huffman & Williams.)

P. M. Bradshaw is connected with the above house, and will be glad to see his friends.

"The Virginia Herald" dated June 22, 1871

The Cahoon Jury From Fredericksburg.

Judge Guigon of Richmond, having satisfied himself that a Jury could not be found in Richmond to try Cahoon, ordered the City Sergeant to procure a tales of fifty qualified jurors from points outside and distant from Richmond--that is, tewnty-five from one locality and the same number from another. Deputy Sergeants Lee and Holzinger were accordingly sent to Lynchburg and Fredericksburg with instructions to summon the required number of talesmen from these places.

As soon as it became known yesterday morning that Deputy Sergeant Holzinger was in town "after a jury to try Cahoon" you could see men scattering and hiding, like so many mice upon an announcement that Mrs. Tabby had arrived. We hear of many ludicrous adventures and dodges. Sentinels were posted to give warning to merchants, shop-keepers, &c.--Back doors were left open for dodging out, if the "Richmond Perlice" came in at the front door. One merchant being trapped, ran upstairs, hid himself in a hogshead of old hay, &c., from which queensware had been taken, and on the retiracy of the Deputy Sergeant from his store scampered off over the river to Stafford, and probably may not have yet returned. Yesterday was also a very sick day in Fredericksburg. It was remarkable how many people had sudden attacks, or members of whose families were taken sick, rendering the absence of the heads of the house out of the question. A great many people too, suddenly became impressed with the fact that they had made up their minds, had expressed an opinion, and were theretofore, incompetent jurymen.

The following named gentlemen (29 in all) were summoned and taken to Richmond by Sergeant Holzinger, in the last night's train:

J. W. Mills, R. E. Goolrick, P. P. Burr, P. M. Bradshaw,........etc.

"The Fredericksburg Ledger" dated June 27, 1871

CAUGHT.--Out of the thirty citizens of this place carried to Richmond to serve on the Cahoon trial all returned with the exception of five, who were thought to be competent, and were accordingly invited to "take a seat". The following gentlemen compose our quota: P. M. Bradshaw, Charles Miller, W. C. Littrell, W. H. Smith, and James G. Read. We have no doubt but what these gentlemen will hugely enjoy the Fourth. Last Saturday was consumed with the examination of one witness.

"The Free Lance" dated April 16, 1895

Mr. Phillip M. Bradshaw, formerly of this city, is a candidate for the Board of Aldermen in Alexandria, to succeed Mr. C. C. Carlin, appointed postmaster.

"The Free Lance" dated Dec. 22, 1891

His tombstone dates his birth as 1848.

Philip married Bettie Murray Dec 1891, Alexandria, Alexandria 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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She is buried at the "Oak Hill" family cemetery on the property that was left to her by her father. Her headstone reads "PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS".

Loudoun County Death Register, 1885, pg. 3:

BRADSHAW, Lydia J., white, female, d.o.d. 5 March 1885, near Farmwell, old age, 85-0-0, parents Louis & Ann FRENCH, b. near Farmwell, consort of Louis BRADSHAW, source George BRADSHAW, son; 1st district

Lydia married Martha Ellen Groves. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Walter Nelson Bradshaw. Walter (son of Harberson Bradshaw and Priscilla) was born 15 Feb 1801, Stafford County, Virginia; died 28 Apr 1844, Ryan, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Andrew married Maria. (daughter of Hugh French Bradshaw and Romulus Bradshaw) [Group Sheet]

Maria married Andrew Hutchinson. (son of Hugh French Bradshaw and Romulus Bradshaw) [Group Sheet]

Lewis married Elizabeth J Belt Bef 10 Jan 1878. (daughter of Lydia Jane Bradshaw and Ida Frances Presgraves) [Group Sheet]

Romulus married Ida Frances Presgraves 18 Mar 1882, Loudoun County, Virginia. Ida (daughter of John Presgraves and Sarah Davis) was born 7 May 1857, Pleasant Valley, Loudoun County, Virginia; died 1 Apr 1924, Washington, District of Columbia; was buried , Chestnut Grove Cemetary, Herndon, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Ida married Eugene Webser Presgraves 28 Feb 1884, Washington, District of Columbia. Eugene (son of John Presgraves and Sarah Davis) was born 26 Feb 1855, Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia; died 15 Dec 1925, Lenah, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Ella married Lewis H Bradshaw 21 Feb 1852, Loudoun County, Virginia. Lewis (son of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Lydia Jane Isemonger French, son of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Ellen Brouderick) was born 1831, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

William married Eugene Webser Presgraves 18 Mar 1889, Virginia. Eugene (son of John Presgraves and Sarah Davis) was born 26 Feb 1855, Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia; died 15 Dec 1925, Lenah, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Nancy Elgin. (daughter of Andrew Hutchinson and Margaret E Bradshaw) [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Charles Thrift. (son of Andrew Hutchinson and Margaret E Bradshaw) [Group Sheet]

Andrew married Margaret E Bradshaw 21 Oct 1869, Virginia. Margaret (daughter of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Lydia Jane Isemonger French, daughter of Walter Nelson Bradshaw and Ellen Brouderick) was born 7 Sep 1834, Virginia; died 9 Oct 1899, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Anna married Aubrey M Haines 18 Mar 1889, Virginia. Aubrey was born 4 Jul 1868; died 6 Oct 1946; was buried , Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet]

Lydia married Charles Walter Thrift. Charles (son of Francis "Frank" Elgin Thrift and Lydia Jane Bradshaw) was born 11 May 1873, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States; died 20 May 1908; was buried , Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Lydia Frances Thrift. Lydia (daughter of Anne Orrel and Rafe Orrel, daughter of Francis "Frank" Elgin Thrift and Lydia Jane Bradshaw) was born 28 Apr 1872, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States; died 24 Oct 1919; was buried , Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet]

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"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated June 22, 1869

WANTED! WANTED!!

One Hundred Thousand Bolts

Barrel Timber

PARTIES getting Tan Bark would do well to convert these trees into Barrel Timber, for which they will receive the Highest Cash Price---delivered at once.

M. H. Bradshaw, agent.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated March 1, 1870

Removal of Disabilities,

The disability bill which passed the House and Senate of the United States last week contains the names of over two thousand Virginians, among whom are some of the most prominent men in the State. The bill has been sent to the President for his signature, and no doubt before this has become a law. There is another bill being prepared now by the committee which embraces the names of hundreds of other Virginians, and it is the impression of gentlemen in prominent positions at Washington that it will soon be acted upon. Those who are desirous of having their political disabilities removed would do well to foreward their applications to some one of the Virginia Representatives in Congress immediately.

We append the names of those residing in this and the adjacent counties which appear in the bill just passed:

Fredericksburg---John S. G. Timberlake, John M. Herndon, M. H. Bradshaw, Elliott M. Braxton, etc......

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 3, 1869

APPOINTED.--M. H. Bradshaw has been appointed by the Mayor as street lamp lighter, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Wm. T. Hancock.

"Virginia Herald" dated Jan. 7, 1867

GRAND OPENING OF

NEW GOODS!

M. H. BRADSHAW,

At The

RED FRONT BARGAIN STORE!

Have just opened another lot of cheap

DRY GOODS,

READY-MADE CLOTHING,

SHOES, HATS, &c., &c.

Go and see them before purchasing.

Remember the name and place,

M. H. BRADSHAW.

Red Front Bargain Store

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated May 10, 1870

STABBED---We learn that Friday night Lawrence Whitehead a colored barber on Main street, was stabbed by Mr. Murray Hugh Bradshaw. We have not heard all the particulars and only state the occurance. The stab is not dangerous.

"Fredericksburg Herald" dated June 13, 1870

FATAL STABBING

About fifteen minutes to eight o'clock, Thursday evening last, a difficulty occurred in front of the grocery store of Wm. H. Thomas, Jr. at the upper end of Main street, brtween Murray H. Bradshaw, (white) and James Lewis, (colored) resulting in the fatal stabbing of the latter.

The facts cited seem to be as follows: Bradshaw, who is engaged in the coopering business, had formerly in his employment the colored man Lewis, whom he charged with building a fire in his shop, which he said came near burning it up, had it not been for his timely presence.

This charge the colored man denied, saying that he could prove by a Mr. Watson that he had not been at the shop that evening, and that he had not made the fire, as charged. One word followed another, when Bradshaw struck Lewis in the face; a scuffle ensued during which he (Bradshaw) drew a knife and stabbed the negro, Lewis, to the heart, killing him almost instantly. On Friday morning, at 9 o'clock, an inquest was held upon the body of the deceased, and a verdict rendered according to the testimony.

The following is the verdict of the Coroner's Jury:

Corporation of Fredericksburg, to wit:

An inquisition taken at Wm. H. Thomas', Jr., Store, in the Corporation of Fredericksburg, on the 10th day of June, 1870, before L. B. Rose, Mayor, and as such acting coroner of the said Corporation, upon the view of the body of James Lewis, (colored) there lying dead: The jurors sworn to inquire when, how and by what means the said James Lewis came to his death upon their oaths, do say that said James Lewis came to his death from two wounds in the left breast inflicted by Murray H. Bradshaw with some sharp pointed instrument, supposed to be a knife.

In testimony whereof the said Coroner and jurors hereto set their hands.

L. B. Rose, Coroner; John S. Young, Foreman; (note: can't read next three names, A. B. M.) Samuel B. Kearsley, J. W. Ford, William Johnson, James H. Roy, John G. Hurkamp, Horace B. Hall, William T. Lowery, John Hayden.

After the examination of the body, two more wounds were found, either of which was sufficient to cause death.

The jury, after holding the inquest, adjourned to the Mayor's Office to hear the testimony of the witnesses who were summoned and severly sworn. James W. Watson testified that he was sitting on the steps of the store of William H. Thomas, Jr., when he saw Murray H. Bradshaw approach James Lewis, and in rather an excited tone and manner, accused the said Lewis with making a fire in his shop, which, if he had not extinguished at the very time he did, would have burned it up. Lewis denied the charge, when Bradshaw called him a liar, and struck him in the face, and then stepped back toeard the curb-stone, when Lewis advanced one or two steps toward him, but did not strike. Heard no words pass between them; thought he saw passes between them a few moments after, as they were retreating toward the corner of the store, but did not hear the blows; saw a pistol, but no knife, in the hands of Bradshaw; they then began to scuffle , and disappeared behind the corner of the store out of view; in a few seconds the colored man, Lewis, came around the corner, approaching the witness, and putting his hands on his breast, said the damned scroundrel has cut me; commenced trembling, and sat down on the stone step at the store door and expired.

Chas. E. Bentley was examined and corroborated the statement of the witness Watson in several particulars. William H. Thomas, Jr., was in his store when he heard the noise outside, then he stepped to the door; saw the parties scuffling, but did not see weapons of any kind in the hands of either party. The balance of his testimony was the same as given by the witness Watson.

Wm. Jefferson sworn: Lives on Princess Anne street, two squares from where the stabbing took place; saw Bradshaw running by the house while he was at the window, apparantly out of breath.

William H. Thomas, Sr., was the last witness examined: He was in his son's store with his back towards the door, engaged in conversation; heard loud talking outside, and went to the door; saw the scuffle and also Bradshaw strike the negro and push him off from him; did not see weapons used; the parties disappeared behind the corner of the house, thought nothing more of it, as he had seen them before, engaged in scuffling; soon Lewis came from behind the corner, approached the store door, putting his hand to his breast, saying, as in the testimony of Watson, that he had been cut &c. Bradshaw, after seeing the effects of the stabbing, ran off up the street toward his home, making his escape before an alarm could be given, and when this was written had not been arrested. The wounds must have been inflicted whilst behind the house, and out of view of the witnesses, as none of them saw the cutting or the weapon used in doing it.

"Virginia Herald" dated June 16, 1870

A PROCLAMATION.

Information having been received by the Executive that James Lewis (colored,) was murdered the 9th instant, in the Town of Fredericksburg, in this State, and that one MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW, of that town, is charged with being the perpetrator of the deed, and that the person so charged has evaded arrest, fled and is now going at large; therefore I do hereby offer a Reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who shall arrest the said MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW, and deliver him into the Jail of said Town of Fredericksburg, and I do moreover require all Officers of this Commonwealth, civil and military, and request the people generally to use their best exertions to procure his arrest, that he may be brought to justice.

Given under my hand as Governor, and under the Less Seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1870. (note: his seal was attached A. B. M.)

By the Governor:

GILBERT C. WALKER.

James McDonald,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DESCRIPTION

MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW is 26 years of age, about 5 feet 11 inches in height, weighs 165 pounds, light, short, curly hair, light frizzly moustache, no beard; white complexion, blue eyes, and walks rapidly with a long stride.---When he left home he wore a white summer hat and gray coat.

Murray married Riley Dec 1891, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia. (son of Ann) [Group Sheet]

Murray married Virginia Ann Sener 25 Apr 1866, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Virginia (daughter of Joseph Sener and Mary) was born Abt 1845, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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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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Philip was a merchant in Alexandria, Virginia where he owned "Bradshaw's Shoe Store".

Death Notice from The Daily Star of Fredericksburg, Va. dated Feb. 1, 1919

FORMER RESIDENT DEAD

P. M. Bradshaw Passes Away at Alexandria.

Philip M. Bradshaw, aged 70, for more than 30 years a retail boot and shoe dealer in Alexandria, and for several years, chairman of the city school board, died Friday at his home, after a brief illness. He was a native of Fredericksburg, Va., and resided here for years before moving to Alexandria. His wife, Mrs. Bettie Bradshaw, died last May. He is survived by one brother, Thatcher Bradshaw, of Bristow, Va. Besides having been a member of the school board and a trustee of the Alexandria Cooperative Building Association, Mr. Bradshaw was a past noble grand of Potomac Lodge, No. 38, I. O. O. F., and was an active member of other orders.

The name of his store was "Bradshaw's Shoe Store". As of 1973 the store still existed in Alexandria.

His only child died in infancy.

"The Virginia Herald" dated Jan. 3, 1870

BARGAIN! BARGAINS!!

I have just added to my stock a large and attractive assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, &c.

I invite the public to an examination of my stock, and persons who are in need of anything in my line, I will guarantee them great bargain. Don't fail to call before purchasing elsewhere. I have lots of BOOTS and SHOES on hand which will be closed out at prime cost. Come at once if you want bargains.

L. HUFFMAN, Main street,

(old stand of Huffman & Williams.)

P. M. Bradshaw is connected with the above house, and will be glad to see his friends.

"The Virginia Herald" dated June 22, 1871

The Cahoon Jury From Fredericksburg.

Judge Guigon of Richmond, having satisfied himself that a Jury could not be found in Richmond to try Cahoon, ordered the City Sergeant to procure a tales of fifty qualified jurors from points outside and distant from Richmond--that is, tewnty-five from one locality and the same number from another. Deputy Sergeants Lee and Holzinger were accordingly sent to Lynchburg and Fredericksburg with instructions to summon the required number of talesmen from these places.

As soon as it became known yesterday morning that Deputy Sergeant Holzinger was in town "after a jury to try Cahoon" you could see men scattering and hiding, like so many mice upon an announcement that Mrs. Tabby had arrived. We hear of many ludicrous adventures and dodges. Sentinels were posted to give warning to merchants, shop-keepers, &c.--Back doors were left open for dodging out, if the "Richmond Perlice" came in at the front door. One merchant being trapped, ran upstairs, hid himself in a hogshead of old hay, &c., from which queensware had been taken, and on the retiracy of the Deputy Sergeant from his store scampered off over the river to Stafford, and probably may not have yet returned. Yesterday was also a very sick day in Fredericksburg. It was remarkable how many people had sudden attacks, or members of whose families were taken sick, rendering the absence of the heads of the house out of the question. A great many people too, suddenly became impressed with the fact that they had made up their minds, had expressed an opinion, and were theretofore, incompetent jurymen.

The following named gentlemen (29 in all) were summoned and taken to Richmond by Sergeant Holzinger, in the last night's train:

J. W. Mills, R. E. Goolrick, P. P. Burr, P. M. Bradshaw,........etc.

"The Fredericksburg Ledger" dated June 27, 1871

CAUGHT.--Out of the thirty citizens of this place carried to Richmond to serve on the Cahoon trial all returned with the exception of five, who were thought to be competent, and were accordingly invited to "take a seat". The following gentlemen compose our quota: P. M. Bradshaw, Charles Miller, W. C. Littrell, W. H. Smith, and James G. Read. We have no doubt but what these gentlemen will hugely enjoy the Fourth. Last Saturday was consumed with the examination of one witness.

"The Free Lance" dated April 16, 1895

Mr. Phillip M. Bradshaw, formerly of this city, is a candidate for the Board of Aldermen in Alexandria, to succeed Mr. C. C. Carlin, appointed postmaster.

"The Free Lance" dated Dec. 22, 1891

His tombstone dates his birth as 1848.

Philip married Bettie Murray Dec 1891, Alexandria, Alexandria 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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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 Rebecca Crispin. Rebecca (daughter of William Crispin and Rebecca Penn Bradshaw) was born Between 1648 and 1660. [Group Sheet]

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]

Thatcher married James Bradshaw 6 Dec 1631, St. Peters Church, Chester, England. James (son of Dorothy Harrison, son of William Bradshaw and Margery Hindley) was born Between 1475 and 1525, Hope, Lancashire, England; died Between 1515 and 1559, England. [Group Sheet]

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Newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated March 11, 1859

DEATHS

On the 3rd. inst., ANNIE MURRAY, infant daughter of Capt. U. H. and E. B. Bradshaw--aged one year, four months and four days.

"Fredericksburg, Virginia Death Records 1853-1895" by Robert A. Hodge:

BRADSHAW, ANN M. died 3 March 1859, Fredericksburg, Virginia, aged 1 year 4 months. Born in Fredericksburg, she was the daughter of W. (sic) H. and E. Bradshaw, the father reporting the death.

Ann married Edward Bradshaw WFT Est 1665 1680. Edward (son of Isaiah Harrison, son of Raphe Bradshaw and Ellen Owens) was born 1604, St Peters Church, Chester, Cheshire, England; was christened 19 Apr 1606, Wigan, Lancashire, England; died 21 Oct 1671, Chester, Cheshire, England; was buried Oct 1671, St. Peters Church, Chester, Cheshire, England. [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.

Ellen married Uriah Hugh Bradshaw 11 Sep 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Uriah (son of Harberson Bradshaw and Priscilla) was born Abt 1805, Stafford County, Virginia; died Sep 1865, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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"The Free Lance" dated Sept. 29, 1898

Local and Current Comments

Mrs. P. M. Bradshaw, of Alexandria, is the guest of Mrs. R. B. Berrey.

Bettie married Walter Nelson Bradshaw, II 16 Jan 1873, Stafford County, Virginia. Walter (son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen Briscoe Murray, son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Alexander Sorrell) was born Abt 1846, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Jun 1885, Guatamala, Central America. [Group Sheet]

Bettie married Philip Montague Bradshaw Dec 1891, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia. Philip (son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen Briscoe Murray, son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Alexander Sorrell) was born 10 Jun 1848, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia; died 31 Jan 1919, Alexandria County, Virginia; was buried , Bethel Cemetary, Alexandria, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Benjamin Bradshaw Bratcher. (son of John Bradshaw and Jane Canada) [Group Sheet]

John married Nancy Shrewsbury 25 May 1792. (daughter of John Bradshaw Bratcher) [Group Sheet]

Metamora married Nancy Shrewsbury. (daughter of John Bradshaw Bratcher) [Group Sheet]

Euwilda married Vaughn Kenneth Bentley. Vaughn (son of John Carlton Bentley and Elmina Smith) was born 23 Feb 1912; died 28 Aug 1999. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Mary. (daughter of William Thomas League and Boyd A Baker) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Joseph Sener. (son of William Thomas League and Boyd A Baker) [Group Sheet]

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"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated August 6, 1867

On Monday, August 5th, JOSEPH HUGH, infant son of Murray H. and Virginia A. Bradshaw, aged three months and ten days.

"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

"Fredericksburg, Virginia Death Records 1853-1895" by Robert A. Hodge:

BRADSHAW, JOSEPH H. died 5 August 1867 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, aged 4 months. Born in Fredericksburg, he was the son of M. H. and V. A. Bradshaw, the father reporting the death.

George married Leona M Nee?. (daughter of John Samuel Herron and Margaret Parham) [Group Sheet]

James married Sadie E Bradshaw 3 Sep 1902, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Sadie (daughter of Cumberland George Bradshaw and Dulcibella B Jones) was born 29 Jan 1882, Culpeper County, Virginia; died 11 Apr 1904, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated August 27, 1869

DIED

In this city on Thursday, 26th instant, of cholera infantum, ERNEST SENER, infant son of Murray Hugh and Virginia Ann Bradshaw, aged 1 year, 1 month and 17 days.

"Suffer little children come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

Ernest married Mary Alice Bradshaw 20 Jun 1887, Stafford County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of John H Bradshaw and Scythia or Scithe Enfield Fritter, daughter of John H Bradshaw and Vance Mcree Bowman) was born 14 Nov 1855, Stafford County, Virginia, United States; died 8 Dec 1925, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States; was buried Aft 8 Dec 1925, Hatwood Church Cemetery, Stafford County, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet]

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"The Fredericksburg Ledger" dated April 7, 1871

DIED

In this place on Saturday, April 1st. at 12 o'clock, of whooping cough, VIRGINIA SENER, infant child of Murray and Virginia Bradshaw, aged 7 months and 15 days.

I've three little angels waiting for me

On the beautiful banks of the crystal sea,

When my heart is yearning and throbbing with pain,

And I fain would clasp my darlings again.

I'll look away from this earthly strand,

To the beautiful banks of the "Better Land",

I'll think of the angels waiting there,

And offer to God a thoughtful prayer.

I've three little angels to welcome me

When I, too, shall stand by the crystal sea,

When the Great Refiner hath fitted me

In me His own image, shall clearly see,

When in the robe of Christ's righteousness

My soul shall seek the home of the blest,

On the beautiful banks of the crystal sea,

My darlings, still waiting, shall welcome me.

Virginia married Lena Elinor Curtis. Lena (daughter of John Francis Curtis and Sophronia Carter) was born 23 Jan 1863, Stafford, Stafford, VA, USA; died 18 Feb 1931, Stafford, Stafford, VA, USA; was buried Aft 18 Feb 1931, Hartwood Presbyterian Church Cemetary, Stafford County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Sarah Wickliffe. [Group Sheet]

William married Nancy Lee Franklin Oct 1905, Washington, District of Columbia. (daughter of Hurst and Mary Catherine Kerlin, daughter of Vernon Franklin and Stella A Bradshaw) [Group Sheet]

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Death notice from the Free Lance newspaper of Fredericksburg, Va. dated July 7, 1893

Died in Alexandria, July 3rd., Walter Nelson, infant son of Philip M. and Bettie Bradshaw, aged nine months and three weeks.

Walter married Virginia Elizabeth Combs. 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]