Ancestry of
Robert F. Bradford

57th Governor of Massachusetts

Robert Fiske Bradford

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• • 1st Generation
  • Ahnentafel No:
  • 1 
  • Father:
  • Edward Hickling Bradford 
  • Mother:
  • Edith Annie Fiske   
  • Birth Date:
  • 15 Dec 1902 
  • Birth Location:
  • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts 
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  • Death Date:
  • 18 Mar 1983 
  • Death Location:
  • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts 
  • Burial Date:
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  • Burial Location:
  • Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts 
  • Notes: 

  • 57th Governor of Massachusetts

    Robert Fiske Bradford, born on December 15, 1902, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a notable American politician and the 57th Governor of Massachusetts. He was a Harvard University alumnus, graduating in 1923, and later earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1926. Bradford’s political career began with his election as a Middlesex County district attorney in 1938, where he earned a reputation for integrity and reform.

    In 1944, Bradford was elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, serving under Governor Maurice J. Tobin. His tenure as lieutenant governor set the stage for his gubernatorial bid, and in 1946, he was elected Governor of Massachusetts. Bradford’s administration, from 1947 to 1949, was marked by significant reforms in state government. He championed mental health initiatives, leading to improved care and facilities. His tenure also saw efforts to modernize the state's transportation infrastructure and reduce corruption in state agencies.

    Bradford passed away on March 18, 1983, leaving behind a legacy of public service and dedication to reform and community betterment. His commitment to improving the lives of Massachusetts residents and his efforts in various philanthropic endeavors remain a significant part of his enduring legacy.

• Marriages for Robert Fiske Bradford

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  • Spouse:
  • Rebecca Crowninshield Browne
  • Marriage Date:
  • AFT 9 Jun 1926
  • Marriage Location:
  • Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts

• Sources for Robert Fiske Bradford

  • ¹ Gravestone image at FindAGrave.com, (accessed 04/30/2020).
  • ² Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970, Marriage record for Robert Fiske Bradford.
  • ³ The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland), 08 MAY 1990, p. 54, Obituary for spouse Rebecca Crowninshield Bradford.
  • ⁴ The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 08 MAY 1926, p. 6, Obituary for father Dr. E. H. Bradford.
  • ⁵ The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 09 JUN 1926, p. 9, Wedding notice for Robert F. Bradford and Rebecca Crowninshield Browne.
  • ⁶ Roberts, Gary Boyd, The Mayflower 500: Five Hundred Notable Descendants of the Founding Families on the Mayflower, Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society (2020), 131.
  • ⁷ Wikipedia, "Robert F. Bradford", (accessed 09/06/2018).