Uriah Hugh Bradshaw^[1]

Abt 1805 - 1865  (60 years)

• Name	Uriah Hugh Bradshaw
  Born	Abt 1805	Stafford County, Virginia   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Died	Sep 1865	Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia   [2]
  Person ID	I976	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	1 Jan 2019

  
  

  Father	Harberson Bradshaw,   b. Abt 1785, Virginia ,   d. 1843, Stafford County, Virginia  (Age 58 years)
  Mother	Priscilla,   b. Abt 1798, of, Stafford, VA ,   d. Bef 29 Mar 1843, Stafford County, Virginia  (Age < 45 years)
  Married	Abt 1819	of, Stafford, VA
  Family ID	F337	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Jane P Sorrell,   b. Abt 1810, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia ,   d. Bef 1843, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia  (Age < 32 years)
  Married	18 Mar 1832	Stafford County, Virginia   [2]
  Notes	Newspaper article---"The Virginia Herald" dated March 24, 1832: MARRIED ....And on Thursday the 18th, by the same, (note: this is the Rev. Mr. BENNETT of Stafford as in the previous announcement in the same article) Mr. Uriah H. BRADSHAW to Mrs. Jane WRIGHT, both of Fredericksburg
  Children	1. Frances Ann Bradshaw,   b. 1833,   d. 1860  (Age 27 years)   2. Alexander C Bradshaw,   b. 1835,   d. 1868  (Age 33 years)   3. Lucy Ella Bradshaw,   b. 1838,   d. 1880  (Age 42 years)
  Last Modified	1 Jan 2019
  Family ID	F365	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Ellen Briscoe Murray,   b. Abt 1825, Virginia ,   d. 10 Aug 1892, Alexandria County, Virginia  (Age 67 years)
  Married	11 Sep 1843	Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia   [2]
  Notes	Marriage bond for Uriah Hugh Bradshaw and Ellen B. Murray dated Sept. 11, 1843 which reads: Know all men by these presents that in Uriah H. Bradshaw and William Murray are held & firmly bound to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars...etc. This probably means that William Murray was the father of Ellen B. Murray.
  Children	1. Murray Hugh Bradshaw,   b. Abt 1845, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia   2. Walter Nelson Bradshaw, II,   b. Abt 1846, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia ,   d. 10 Jun 1885, Guatamala, Central America  (Age 39 years)   3. Philip Montague Bradshaw,   b. 10 Jun 1848, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia ,   d. 31 Jan 1919, Alexandria County, Virginia  (Age 70 years)   4. Thatcher Saunders Bradshaw,   b. 17 Jul 1850, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia ,   d. 20 Dec 1943, Brentsville, Prince William County, Virginia  (Age 93 years)   5. Ann Murray Bradshaw,   b. 30 Oct 1857, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia ,   d. 3 Mar 1859, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia  (Age 1 years)
  Last Modified	1 Jan 2019
  Family ID	F366	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Uriah is on the Fredericksburg, Virginia Land Tax List twice in 1851. He is listed as follows: NAME Res. Estate #Of Lots Bldg. Value Value Lots & Bldg. Yrly. Rent Amt. Tax Bradshaw U. H. Fred'g. Fee Pt 82 500 600 50 " " " " " 100 200 24 74 2.13 Uriah Hugh BRADSHAW owned a cooper shop (maker of flour barrels) in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia and employed 15 men. Will of Uriah H. BRADSHAW (In his own handwriting) In the name of God, Amen. I, U. H. BRADSHAW, of the Town of Fredericksburg in the County of Spottsylvania and the State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. That is to say, First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my Estate, real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my beloved wife, the House and Ground on which it stands, on William Street, which I bought of Mrs. Virginia LYNCH. The house and a lot on Caroline Street near the upper end of this town(Fredsbg.) which I bought of Mrs. Jenette STRODE, together with all the money I may have on hand or in any way due me at my death, the household and kitchen furniture except my Eight day corner clock, which I give and bequeath to my son, Murray Hugh BRADSHAW, who is now a soldier in the Confederate Army, and if he should fall during this struggle for liberty, the Clock then to go to my beloved wife, during the time of her natural life, and after her death to be divided equally among my four sons, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson, Philip Montague and Thatcher Sanders. To my son, Philip Montague, the House and lot situated and lying on Caroline Street running through to Water and Sophia Street with width equal to the front and if he should die without bodily heirs the said House and lot is to revert to his three brothers, namely, Murray Hugh, Walter Nelson and Thatcher Sanders. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Ellen B. to be Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 11th day of December in the year Our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Two. (signed) U. H. BRADSHAW In the Corporation Court of Fredericksburg, Dec. 14th, 1865. A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Uriah H. BRADSHAW, dec'd., was introduced in Court for probate, and there being no subscribed witnesses thereto, Hugh S. DOGGETT and James HAYES were sworn and severally deposed that they were well acquainted with the handwriting of the Testator, and verily believe that the said writing together with the signature thereto, to be wholly in the proper handwriting of the Testator. Whereupon, the said writing is admitted to record as the true last will and testament of said Uriah H. BRADSHAW and on the motion of Ellen B. BRADSHAW, the executrix named in the said Will, who made oath thereto and together with Alexander BRADSHAW, her security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of two hundred dollars with condition according to law, Certificate is granted the said Ellen B. BRADSHAW for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form. Teste I. I. Chew, C. C. "Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 7, 1865 Capt. U. H. Bradshaw, for many long years a well known and useful citizen of this town, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence last evening about eight o'clock. Capt. B. was a good citizen, a kind father, an excellent husband, "truly in the midst of life we are in death." I still, at this time don't know to what the Capt. refers. newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 2, 1857 On Monday night last about half-past nine o'clock, the Cooper Shop of U. H. BRADSHAW was consumed by fire--together with a large stock of timber, tools &c. The loss, we understand is $2,500. No insurance. newspaper article---"Free Lance" dated Sept. 22, 1898 THE BRADSHAW COOPER SHOP BURNED The building on upper Main Street known as the BRADSHAW Cooper Shop took fire from a spark yesterday evening about 3 o'clock and in fifteen minutes was totally destroyed. It belonged to the BRADSHAW estate. In the building was a lot of hay, salt and railroad scoops, all belonging to Mr. E. W. MILLS, which was also burned. The loss on building is about $500 and stock in it $250. There was no insurance on either. newspaper article---"Daily Star" dated Sept. 21, 1898 Work Of The Flames At 3 o'clock this afternoon the old one story brick cooper shop on the BRADSHAW property, situated on Pitt street, between Water and Main streets, was discovered to be on fire by Mr. James MILLS, who occupies the residence on the same lot. When first discovered only a small part of the roof was on fire, but all the woodwork about the building was soon ablaze, owing to its dry condition, and in twenty minutes the building fell in. Mr. MILLS is convinced that the fire was caused by a spark. Mr. E. W. MILLS had the scoops, shovels,&c., of the Northern Neck Railway stored in the building; also some hay, straw and fodder, on all which there was no insurance. His loss will reach $250. The building was uninsured also, and was valued at $200. The Fire Department responded as soon as it could, but the fire was over when they arrived on the ground. The book, Ancestors and Descendants of John H. BRADSHAW, etc. by J. Douglas BRADSHAW lists an article in the "Weekly Advertiser" dated April 4, 1847. I don't know if this is his mistake on the date or if the cooper shop burned yet another time. The article follows: On Monday night at 9 1/2 o'clock, the cooper shop of U. H. BRADSHAW located in the upper end of town, was found to be on fire, and owing to the wind and the combustible materials therein, it was soon completely destroyed, together with considerable quantity of barrel timber. A very lot of timber was saved by the strenuous exertions who set themselves to work. The loss was a heavy one and there was no insurance.--- He also lists an article from the "Weekly Advertiser" dated June 20, 1847 which reads: Capt. U. H. BRADSHAW has erected on the site of the cooper shop on the site destroyed by fire on the 30th March last, a new brick building, with sufficient dimensions to employ 15 hands or more.... On November 15, 1836, Uriah H. BRADSHAW obtained a policy from the Mutual Assurance Society in the amount of $1,000.00 for fire coverage for the following property: " Fauquier Street South, Caroline East & Princess Ann Street West--In the town of Fredericksburg--In the county of Spotsylvania." Since his cooper shop seems never to be insured at the time of fires, I am led to believe that this insurance was on his home. There is a plat drawing of the proposed insured property included which upon the drawing of the building says "A DWELLING Wood", which also leads me to believe that this property was his home and not his business. newspaper article--"The Fredericksburg News" dated April 4, 1848 THEOLOGICAL DEBATING SOCIETY. Next question for debate---" Is water baptism an absolute prerequisite to partaking of the Lord's supper." U. H. BRADSHAW, Sec'y newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Friday, July 15, 1836 At the adjourned meeting of the Corresponding Committee of the Republicans of the County of Spotsylvania, held at the Farmer's Hotel, in Fredericksburg, on the 4th July, 1836, at which were delegates of the counties of Caroline and Stafford. ......The following resolutions were reported and adopted--viz: That the following persons be added to the Republican Corresponding Committee for the town of Fredericksburg---........Uriah BRADSHAW......etc. newspaper article---"The Political Arena" dated Jan. 15, 1839 ATTENTION! UNION FIRE COMPANY! Attend a Quarterly Meeting, at the Engine House, on Wednesday, the 6th instant, at 4 o'clock. Also, on the same evening, at the Mayor's Office, at half past 6 o'clock. U. H. BRADSHAW, Secretary newspaper article---"The Fredericksburg News" dated March 22, 1859 MUNICIPLE ELECTION The following is the result for the Election for Mayor and Common Council of the town of Fredericksburg, held on Monday, the 21st. instant: FOR MAYOR, Dr. Wm. S. SCOTT, 215 Peter GOOLRICK, 205 COUNCILMEN: ....U. H. BRADSHAW, 105; .... Surety for marriage of Andrew M. Hutchison and Ann Marie Hutchison in Loudoun Co., Va. is Uriah BRADSHAW. Date of license: January 1, 1861 Source: Loudoun Co., Va. Marriage Register (LDS Film # 0032373) I don't as yet know where the "Capt." comes from. National Archives and Records Administration records of the service of Uriah H. BRADSHAW in the War of 1812: Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry of the Line, commanded by Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT for April 20 to May 10, 1814; 20 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $5.51. Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Detachment of Infantry under command of Lt. Braxton DAVENPORT; April 20 to May 10, 1814; Roll dated Peach Orchard rear of Fort Norfolk, May 10, 1814..Present Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 10 to June 28, 1814; 1 month and 10 days at $8.00 per day, amt. of pay, $12.80. Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for May 9 to June 28, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, June 28, 1814..Present; Remarks and alterations since last muster: ? 30th May 1814. Pay due from 10th May Pay Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 29 to August 3, 1814; commencement of service or of this settlement, June 29, 1814; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles; Time allowed to return home, 16 days; Time paid for, 1 month 21 days at $8.00 per day, amt. received $13.41. Muster Roll, rank of Private, BOYD'S 4th Va. Militia, Capt. Meredith DARLINGTON'S Company of Infantry for June 28 to August 3, 1814; Roll dated Norfolk, August 3, 1814..Present; Distance from place of discharge home, 320 miles.

  
  

• Sources

  [S500010] Bradshaw Web Site, Larry Bradshaw, https://www.myheritage.com/person-4000450_528251191_528251191/uriah-h-bradshaw (Reliability: 3). Added by confirming a Smart Match [S2] Internet Notes (Reliability: 0). Date of Import: Apr 26, 2000