Luther Prentice Bradley (1822 - 1910)

Born 8 Dec 1822 in North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Ancestors

Died 13 Mar 1910 at age 87 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States

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Biography

Luther Bradley is Notable.

BG Luther Bradley served in the United States Civil War.
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Luther Bradley was born on December 08, 1822 in North Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, to Luther Bradley (1772-1830) and Anna Maria Prentice (1788-1876).

Luther married Ione Dewey (1841-1921) the daughter of William Dewey (1813-1862) and Louisa Crosby (1821-1898).^[1]They had two sons.^[2][3][4]

1. William Dewey Bradley (1869-1961) married Ethel G. Richardson (1878-1933)^[5]
2. Robert Prentice Bradley (1872-1953) married in 1918 Mathilda Mayer ^[6][7]

He died on March 13, 1910 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States ^[8]

Civil War

Luther Prestice Bradley enlisted at the age of 38, on 20 September 1861 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was commissioned into the Field and Staff of 51st Illinois Infantry on 15 October 1861. On 30 July 1864 he was promoted to Brig-General and commissioned into the US Volunteers General Staff, he resigned on 30 June 1865. He continued to serve in the US Army until 8 December 1886.

Luther was wounded in action on 29 November 1864 at Spring Hill, Tennessee. ^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3GX-3GR : 10 March 2018), Ione Dewey Bradley, 24 May 1921; citing Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, reference 453, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 1,992,886.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC6W-MZ3 : Wed Oct 04 06:18:36 UTC 2023), Entry for Luther P Bradley and Loni Bradley, 1870.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDX7-GNC : Thu Oct 05 12:26:42 UTC 2023), Entry for Luther P. Bradley and Jane D. Bradley, 1880.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMPG-KBM : Fri Oct 06 18:59:56 UTC 2023), Entry for Luther P Bradley and Ione D Bradley, 1900.
5. ↑ "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N44T-RW4 : 16 December 2022), Ione Dewey in entry for William Dewey Bradley and Ethel Glover Richardson, 1902.
6. ↑ "Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKNB-9CYW : Sat Oct 21 07:27:53 UTC 2023), Entry for Robert Prentice Bradley and Matilda Mayer, 28 Dec 1918.
7. ↑ "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3B6-Z2V : 10 March 2018), Robert P. Bradley, 20 Dec 1953; citing Seattle, King, Washington, reference 21939, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 2,033,322.
8. ↑ "Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HVQW-5WPZ : Wed Oct 04 15:39:18 UTC 2023), Entry for Luther Prentice Bradley and Luther Bradley, 15 Mar 1910.
9. ↑ ACWRD: Luther Prentice Bradley Residence Chicago IL; 38 years old. Enlisted on 9/20/1861 as a Lieut Colonel. On 10/15/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff IL 51st Infantry He was discharged for promotion on 7/30/1864 On 7/30/1864 he was commissioned into US Volunteers General Staff He Resigned on 6/30/1865 (Subsequent service in US Army until 12/08/1886) He was listed as:
   • Wounded 11/29/1864 Spring Hill, TN
   Promotions:
   • Colonel 9/30/1862
   • Brig-General 7/30/1864 by Brevet
   • Colonel 3/2/1867 by Brevet
   • Brig-General 3/2/1867 by Brevet
   Other Information: born 12/8/1822 in New Haven, CT died 3/13/1910 in Tacoma, WA Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: https://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?SoldierHistory?U&1071924 - Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men - Brevet Brigadier Generals in Blue - Dyer: A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion - Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903 (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5840136/luther-prentice-bradley: accessed 26 July 2022), memorial page for Luther Prentice Bradley (8 Dec 1822–13 Mar 1910), Find A Grave: Memorial #5840136, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.
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