William Bradford (Rhode Island politician)
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"Senator Bradford" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Bradford (disambiguation).
William Bradford (November 4, 1729 – July 6, 1808) was a physician, lawyer, and politician, serving as United States Senator from Rhode Island and deputy governor of the state.
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William Bradford | |
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United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office March 4, 1793 – October 1797 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Stanton, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ray Greene |
President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office July 6, 1797 – October 1797 | |
Preceded by | William Bingham |
Succeeded by | Jacob Read |
44th Deputy Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office November 7, 1775 – May 4, 1778 | |
Governor | Nicholas Cooke |
Preceded by | Nicholas Cooke |
Succeeded by | Jabez Bowen |
Personal details | |
Born | November 4, 1729 (1729-11-04) Plympton, Massachusetts |
Died | July 6, 1808(1808-07-06) (aged 78) Bristol, Rhode Island |
Resting place | Juniper Hill Cemetery, Bristol, Rhode Island |
Political party | Federalist Pro-Administration |
Spouse | Mary LeBaron Bradford |
Children | Nancy Ann Bradford DeWolf |
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