Biography - Winslow W. Bradford
WINSLOW W. BRADFORD. He is the son of Wm. S. and Nancy (Youngs) Bradford, both natives of Ohio. He was born in Persifer Twp, Knox County 13 Aug 1843. His early life was passed on the farm, and he received his education from the common schools. He was drummer in Co. H, 102nd Illinois Infantry. On April 26, 1866 he married Victoria S. Beck. They have been the parents of seven children, of whom five are now living. He removed from Knox County to Galena, IL, but returned. He has held the offices of Township Clerk and Road Commissioner in 1869 and 1872. In 1870, he joined the church of the United Brethren of which he was Trustee and Treasurer in 1871. He has been very much prospered as a farmer. He is a Republican. Post Office Knoxville.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois, published by Charles C. Chapman
