William Thomas League

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]

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.

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"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated May 10, 1872

EMBROIDERY, BRAIDING,

STITCHING, AND PLAIN SEWING

Done by Mrs. Virginia Bradshaw, at her residence, corner Princess Ann Street, opposite Scott & Bowering's Foundry. Lock-stitch machine used.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 2, 1873

TEACHERS APPOINTED

The Board of School Trustees for the town of Fredericksburg met at the Courthouse on last Friday evening and appointed the following teachers for the free schools for the ensuing scholastic year.

Principal of the Female School--Mrs. A. L. McGrath

First Assistant--Mrs. Virginia Bradshaw

etc.......

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 1, 1874

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The School Trustees of Fredericksburg are making active progress in regard to grading the schools, having adopted the system in vogue in Richmond. They also have selected Teachers for the coming scholastic year. Mr. Edgar Crutchfield has been chosen principal.

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw, Principal of Primary School, No. 1........etc.

"Virginia Star" dated April 13, 1881

RESIGNATION

Mrs. Virginia A. Bradshaw has resigned her position as principal teacher in the public schools at the Court House here, for the purpose of engaging in other business. She has most acceptably filled the position for five years, and had greatly endeared herself to her numerous scholars, who parted from her with sincere grief.

"Virginia Star" dated January 11, 1882

NEW FALL GOODS!

MRS. V. A. BRADSHAW,

has just returned from the North, and is now preparing to exhibit the Latest Novelties in Watered and Ombre ribbons, Shaded Feathers and Fancy Breasts, Plushes, Hats, Bonnets, Millinery, Ornaments, and Childrens' Corsets, Caps, and Hoods.

MOURNING GOODS A SPECIALTY.

Main street, 5 doors South of Commerce.

"Free Lance" dated March 31, 1885

New Winter MILLINERY.

MRS. V. A. BRADSHAW

Has just returned from the North with a new and carefully selected stock of WINTER MILLINERY which she is offering cheap for cash. Also on hand a stock of Arrasones, Crewels, Chenilles and Silks for embroidery purposes. Paint stamping and embroidery done.

Agencies for American Sewing Machine, Universal Fashion Co.'s patterns and Mdme. Griswold's Goods such as Corsets, Hose Supporters, Shields, &c. Be certain to call before purchasing elsewhere.

"Free Lance" dated March 31, 1885

FINE PLANTS

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw of this place, has accepted the Agency for the sale of Green House and Bedding Plants, from the Greenhouses of J. Palmer Gordon, at Ashland. Mrs. Bradshaw will be pleased to furnish parties in want of plants, at reasonable notice.

"Free Lance" dated Dec. 23, 1887

FLOWERS

Thanking the public for their past patronage, I beg leave to announce that after October 1st., I will ship to Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw's store.

Fresh Cut Rose Buds and Other Cut Flowers 3 Times A Week

Those wishing choice rose buds, &c., can get them

FRESH AND NICE

at Mrs. Bradshaw's, who will also take orders for

FLORAL DESIGNS

of every description.

J. PALMER GORDON,

FLORIST,

ASHLAND, VA.

"Free Lance" dated Feb. 7, 1890

VIRGINIANS in the CENSUS OFFICE

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw, late of this place, has received a position in the Census Department.

"Daily Star" dated Jan. 19, 1909

PRESENTED TO THE WALLACE LIBRARY

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw, of Washington, sister of the late Hon. James B. Sener, has presented to the Wallace Library bound copies of the "Advertiser" edited by the late Jessie White in the 30's, and also bound copies of the "Ledger" edited by Hon. J. B. Sener. These papers will be interesting reading to many of our older citizens and to the rising generation and are much appreciated by the Library Association.

"Daily Star" dated June 18, 1915

ANOTHER DONATION

Mrs. Bradshaw Aids Movement For Addition to Hospital

Mrs. John T. Goolrick, president Mary Washington Hospital Association has received from Mrs. Mary A. Bradshaw and daughter, Miss Virginia Bradshaw, of Washington, a check for a good sum for the fund being raised for building the addition to the hospital. Mrs. Bradshaw is a sister of the late Judge Jas. B. Sener. She resided in the city for many years and takes a lively interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of Fredericksburg.

If all the old residents of this city now living away from here would follow Mrs. B.'s example it would give them pleasure and mean much for Fredericksburg.

NOTE: There are things about this article which lead to more questions, such as the name of MARY A. Bradshaw and also the fact that there is a daughter named VIRGINIA. Unless Virginia A. Sener had a sister who also married a Bradshaw, this is most certainly Virginia, as evidenced by her place of residence and also the fact that it states she was a sister of Judge James B. Sener.

Virginia married Mary J. [Group Sheet]

Virginia married Murray Hugh Bradshaw 25 Apr 1866, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Murray (son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen Briscoe Murray, son of Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Alexander Sorrell) was born Abt 1845, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Boyd married Flora G Bradshaw. (daughter of George W Bradshaw and Sarah Elizabeth Middleton) [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.

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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]