William Talbott Bradford died at his home, 131 North Walnut street yesterday morning at 2:25 o'clock, aged 79 years, 11 months and 6 days. His death followed a stroke of paralysis which came upon him about a month ago. Prior to that time, though showing the gradual failure due to advancing age, his health had been excellent. In the passing of this aged and well known resident Sangamon county loses one of the best known and most highly respected of its citizens and a native son, for he was born June 8, 1838, on the farm at what is now Bradford Station, which he owned at the time of his death and which was land entered by his father, James M. Bradford, who came here from Kentucky in 1838 and in his time was a man prominent in the social and political circles of his time, being a member of an early legislature of the state.
October 1, 1861, William T. Bradford and Grizella, daughter of James and Mahala Parkinson, were married. Mrs. Bradford died June 22, 1905. Of their children survive Thomas P. Bradford of Springfield and William A. Bradford of Chicago and also a foster daughter, Mrs. W. A. Dobbins of Springfield. Also surviving him are two sisters, Mrs. Robert Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., and Mrs. William H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Edward T. Bradford of Farmingdale, and three granddaughters, Isabella Bradford, Helena Crews Bradford and Virginia Crews Bradford.
Mr. Bradford retired from active business when he left his farm and came to the city to live in 1893. Still retaining possession of his farm he has since that time resided at 131 North Walnut street, maintaining a hospitable home, where the members of his family and his friends always found a warm welcome. In his long life, rounding out almost four score years, he had formed those enduring ties of love and friendship which are the truest tributes to the character of the man. His experiences were varied and his acquaintance with men and events of the times in which he lived gave him a fund of information which lent interest to his conversations as he would recall the incidents of his personal contact and acquaintance with the men who made Illinois and Springfield illustrious, among them Abraham Lincoln and other men who with him stood in the forefront of their times.
Honored and respected by his neighbors, beloved and revered by his family he stood for all that is expressed in that good, old-fashioned word, "gentleman"; the proudest title that any American man can wear. He leaves to his neighbors the memory and example of a well spent life and to his descendants the priceless heritage of a good name.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence Thursday afternoon. William A. Bradford, son of the deceased, arrived in the city last night, and Mrs. Bradford will arrive today. Mrs. Robert H. Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., is expected here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W. H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan., another sister, will be unable to attend as she is absent from home in Colorado and can not be here in time.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL 5-15-1918
October 1, 1861, William T. Bradford and Grizella, daughter of James and Mahala Parkinson, were married. Mrs. Bradford died June 22, 1905. Of their children survive Thomas P. Bradford of Springfield and William A. Bradford of Chicago and also a foster daughter, Mrs. W. A. Dobbins of Springfield. Also surviving him are two sisters, Mrs. Robert Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., and Mrs. William H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Edward T. Bradford of Farmingdale, and three granddaughters, Isabella Bradford, Helena Crews Bradford and Virginia Crews Bradford.
Mr. Bradford retired from active business when he left his farm and came to the city to live in 1893. Still retaining possession of his farm he has since that time resided at 131 North Walnut street, maintaining a hospitable home, where the members of his family and his friends always found a warm welcome. In his long life, rounding out almost four score years, he had formed those enduring ties of love and friendship which are the truest tributes to the character of the man. His experiences were varied and his acquaintance with men and events of the times in which he lived gave him a fund of information which lent interest to his conversations as he would recall the incidents of his personal contact and acquaintance with the men who made Illinois and Springfield illustrious, among them Abraham Lincoln and other men who with him stood in the forefront of their times.
Honored and respected by his neighbors, beloved and revered by his family he stood for all that is expressed in that good, old-fashioned word, "gentleman"; the proudest title that any American man can wear. He leaves to his neighbors the memory and example of a well spent life and to his descendants the priceless heritage of a good name.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence Thursday afternoon. William A. Bradford, son of the deceased, arrived in the city last night, and Mrs. Bradford will arrive today. Mrs. Robert H. Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., is expected here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W. H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan., another sister, will be unable to attend as she is absent from home in Colorado and can not be here in time.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL 5-15-1918
William Talbott Bradford died at his home, 131 North Walnut street yesterday morning at 2:25 o'clock, aged 79 years, 11 months and 6 days. His death followed a stroke of paralysis which came upon him about a month ago. Prior to that time, though showing the gradual failure due to advancing age, his health had been excellent. In the passing of this aged and well known resident Sangamon county loses one of the best known and most highly respected of its citizens and a native son, for he was born June 8, 1838, on the farm at what is now Bradford Station, which he owned at the time of his death and which was land entered by his father, James M. Bradford, who came here from Kentucky in 1838 and in his time was a man prominent in the social and political circles of his time, being a member of an early legislature of the state.
October 1, 1861, William T. Bradford and Grizella, daughter of James and Mahala Parkinson, were married. Mrs. Bradford died June 22, 1905. Of their children survive Thomas P. Bradford of Springfield and William A. Bradford of Chicago and also a foster daughter, Mrs. W. A. Dobbins of Springfield. Also surviving him are two sisters, Mrs. Robert Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., and Mrs. William H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Edward T. Bradford of Farmingdale, and three granddaughters, Isabella Bradford, Helena Crews Bradford and Virginia Crews Bradford.
Mr. Bradford retired from active business when he left his farm and came to the city to live in 1893. Still retaining possession of his farm he has since that time resided at 131 North Walnut street, maintaining a hospitable home, where the members of his family and his friends always found a warm welcome. In his long life, rounding out almost four score years, he had formed those enduring ties of love and friendship which are the truest tributes to the character of the man. His experiences were varied and his acquaintance with men and events of the times in which he lived gave him a fund of information which lent interest to his conversations as he would recall the incidents of his personal contact and acquaintance with the men who made Illinois and Springfield illustrious, among them Abraham Lincoln and other men who with him stood in the forefront of their times.
Honored and respected by his neighbors, beloved and revered by his family he stood for all that is expressed in that good, old-fashioned word, "gentleman"; the proudest title that any American man can wear. He leaves to his neighbors the memory and example of a well spent life and to his descendants the priceless heritage of a good name.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence Thursday afternoon. William A. Bradford, son of the deceased, arrived in the city last night, and Mrs. Bradford will arrive today. Mrs. Robert H. Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., is expected here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W. H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan., another sister, will be unable to attend as she is absent from home in Colorado and can not be here in time.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL 5-15-1918
October 1, 1861, William T. Bradford and Grizella, daughter of James and Mahala Parkinson, were married. Mrs. Bradford died June 22, 1905. Of their children survive Thomas P. Bradford of Springfield and William A. Bradford of Chicago and also a foster daughter, Mrs. W. A. Dobbins of Springfield. Also surviving him are two sisters, Mrs. Robert Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., and Mrs. William H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Edward T. Bradford of Farmingdale, and three granddaughters, Isabella Bradford, Helena Crews Bradford and Virginia Crews Bradford.
Mr. Bradford retired from active business when he left his farm and came to the city to live in 1893. Still retaining possession of his farm he has since that time resided at 131 North Walnut street, maintaining a hospitable home, where the members of his family and his friends always found a warm welcome. In his long life, rounding out almost four score years, he had formed those enduring ties of love and friendship which are the truest tributes to the character of the man. His experiences were varied and his acquaintance with men and events of the times in which he lived gave him a fund of information which lent interest to his conversations as he would recall the incidents of his personal contact and acquaintance with the men who made Illinois and Springfield illustrious, among them Abraham Lincoln and other men who with him stood in the forefront of their times.
Honored and respected by his neighbors, beloved and revered by his family he stood for all that is expressed in that good, old-fashioned word, "gentleman"; the proudest title that any American man can wear. He leaves to his neighbors the memory and example of a well spent life and to his descendants the priceless heritage of a good name.
The funeral services will be held at the family residence Thursday afternoon. William A. Bradford, son of the deceased, arrived in the city last night, and Mrs. Bradford will arrive today. Mrs. Robert H. Hazlett of Eldorado, Kan., is expected here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W. H. Parkinson of Wichita, Kan., another sister, will be unable to attend as she is absent from home in Colorado and can not be here in time.
IL State Register, Springfield, IL 5-15-1918
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