Biography - Harvey N. Bradford
HARVEY N. BRADFORD. A farmer, he was born 27 Sept 1809, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Brown) Bradford, the former a native of New Hampshire, and the latter of Maine. He was educated in the common schools. His early life was passed on the farm. He learned the tanner's trade but gave it up for farming. He removed from Maine to Ohio, thence to Knox County. He married Hester Whitter 24 Oct 1836. They have been the parents of nine children, of whom six are now living. He has been very successful in business and well prospered. He is a Republican. Post Office, Gilson.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois, published by Charles C. Chapman
