Captain Jabez Bradley

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The Tolland birth record shows 31 May 1751, but the record of his death indicates he was born 31 August 1751.

Jabez married Hanna Lathrop on 7 Feb 1771 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut. Hanna (daughter of David Lathrop and Clarinda Delano) was born on 9 Apr 1750 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut; died on 30 Sep 1828; was buried in E. Cemetary (Skungamaug), Tolland, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

1. William Bradley was born on 10 Apr 1772 in Tolland, CT; and died.
2. Samuel Bradley was born on 2 Oct 1773 in Tolland, CT; and died.
3. Doctor (medical) Roswell Bradley was born on 28 Apr 1775 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut; died on 18 Oct 1842 in Pomfret Township, Chautauqua, New York, United States.
4. Chloe Bradley was born on 19 May 1777 in Tolland, CT; and died.
5. David Lothrop Bradley was born on 20 Dec 1779 in Tolland, CT; and died.
6. Rocksey Bradley was born on 25 Jan 1783 in Tolland, CT; died on 3 Jun 1783 in Tolland, CT.
7. Rocksey Bradley was born on 9 Mar 1784 in Tolland, CT; and died.
8. Betsey Bradley was born on 10 Jan 1786 in Tolland, CT; died on 18 Aug 1833.
9. Jabez Bradley was born on 30 Apr 1788 in Tolland, CT; and died.
10. Chester Bradley was born on 5 Apr 1792 in Tolland, CT; died on 5 Dec 1823 in Tolland, CT.

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Jabez was a soldier in the French and Indian War and, in fact, appears to have died in battle.
According to War 1675-1775 Colonial, Volume 1, a Jabez Bradley was in private service in 1757 (original Vol VII, entry 21a).
I was given permission to examine the original document that contained the reference to Jabez in private service, titled Vol 7 French War. It appears to be a log of fiscal and supply activity at Fort William Henry around 1757. From the page where Jabez is mentioned is:
(Page Heading) In Colony of Connecticut to Capt. (??) and
the company under his command and Lt. Joseph Pitkins
Regiment for their service at the time of the alarm for
relief of Fort William Henry and parts adjacent August, Anno
1757
(...)
John Abbot, Abnea West, Thather Lothrop,...,Samuel
Huntington, Jabez Bradley,...31 Privates in Service 14 days
each @ 34 pr. mo. each makes 24.16
This section obviously is a record of payments made.
The Archives probate index lists Jabez Bradley of Tolland, dated 1758, Hartford District.
I examined the microfilm pertaining to that entry, and found the following:
An inventory of the estate of Jabez Bradley. It reads, in part:

Hartford County Tolland October 10th 1758.
We the subscribers hereunto, being desired to apprise the
estate of Jabez Bradley late of Tolland dec. and being under
oath have apprised the same as hereafter particularly we
have entered the same.
L S D
One Handkerchief 0 4 0
a pair of boots 0 8 0
Beds, bedsteads and covering 6 11 0
Pots, kettles, and ironware 1 0 0
Yoak and iron plows and chains 3 13 6
Iron shod wheels and cart 4 10 0
A looking glass and 49 bushels
of wheat 9 8 6
Meat cattle 19 3 0
Sheep and Hay 18 10 0
a Yoke of oxen 12 5 0
1014 pounds of pork 7 7 10
one farm of Land 84 0 0
the old farm of Land 350 0 0
At the bottom of the document are the signatures of three men, the "apprisors". Assumedly, the above valuations are in Pounds, Shillings, and (Pence?). The total valuation appears to be around 530 Pounds. This inventory appears on one 9 by 12 inch sheet. On a separate microfilm page, but what may be the reverse side of the inventory, is a note that Hannah and Jabez (Jr) Bradley apparently filed the inventory with the court.
There was also a document dated 5 January 1759 that appears to be a performance bond for the executors of Jabez's estate, Hannah and Josiah Bradley. Essentially, they paid 300 pounds bond to the Judge as surety for the execution of the estate, with a final accounting due the court by the 5th of January 1760.
The document is signed by the marks of Hannah Bradley, Josiah Bradley, and Henry Bradley. The document is a pre-printed form, with names and dates handwritten.
According to "Rolls of Connecticut Men in the French and Indian War", Volume II (Collections of the CT Historical Society Vol X), Jabez either "Dyed, Deserted, or Captivated" on 14 September,1758. Since he never returned home, it is probably safe to say that he did not desert. Therefore, I believe it is proper to assume that he died on that day, or very soon afterward. He is listed as having been in the 12th Company under Captain Chapman.

Jabez married Hannah (Bush) King on 15 Dec 1749 in Tolland, CT. Hannah died on 30 Jun 1797. [Group Sheet]

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• Probate: 15 Jun 1741, Tolland, CT

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George's estate was valued at 2,800 pounds (a rather large sum).
It's hard to say what the story is on George. The year of his birth, give or take one, can be fixed by his tombstone and is consistent with his age at death (about 74). His year of death is indisputable (despite what his tombstone may have said about dying in 1746). However, here is a man that did not marry until 50 years of age, and fathered children until the age of 66!
It is probable that George was born in England. We know that a George Bradley left London for Barbados in 1784, making him about 17 or 18 years old. This was an appropriate age for suchan event, since he was bound to a master for three years.
A birth record for a George Bradley in Scamblesby, Lincoln, England on 29 July 1666 has been found. This would be a perfect birth time for our George; however,we have little else to goon. The parents of this England George were George and Ann Bradley. He may also have had a brother Nathaniel, born 23 April 1664.

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Based on the reported inscription on his tombstone that stated he died at 74 years of age; 1741 minus 74 is 1667. Other sources, for various reasons, state 1687 as more likely (see:Ancestors of Morris A. Bradley)

George married Hannah Braman on 29 May 1717 in Tolland, CT. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Braman and Hannah Fisher) was born in 1690 in Norton, Massachusetts; and died. [Group Sheet]

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Thomas married Hannah Fisher on 20 Jan 1685. Hannah (daughter of Daniel Fisher and Hannah Hill) was born on 1 Feb 1666 in Taunton, MA ?; died in 1714. [Group Sheet]

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Daniel married Hannah Hill in 1662 in Taunton, MA. Hannah (daughter of John Hill and Frances (unknown)) was born in 1641 in Dorchester, Barnstable, Massachusetts; died in 1669 in Dorchester, Barnstable, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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