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Robert F. Bradford

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Robert F. Bradford

57th Governor of Massachusetts


Who was Robert F. Bradford?

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.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Robert F. Bradford

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Mike Castle

69th Governor of Delaware

7th cousin 2 times removed
via Ruth Brewster

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Charles H. Sawyer

41st Governor of New Hampshire

8th cousin
via Alexander Carpenter

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Henry John Heinz II

CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Jane Gates

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Henry John Heinz III

U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania

8th cousin 4 times removed
via Jane Gates

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Henry John Heinz III

U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Robert Bartlett

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Henry John Heinz II

CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Robert Bartlett

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

8th cousin 2 times removed
via William Collier

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Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood

Leader of the Rough Riders

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood

Leader of the Rough Riders

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

9th cousin
via William Brewster

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Daniel Burnham

World's Columbian Expo Architect

5th cousin
via Samuel Bradford

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

7th cousin 2 times removed
via Thomas Richards

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Thomas Rogers

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Danny Ainge

NBA Player and Coach

9th cousin 4 times removed
via William Brewster

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Sumner Sewall

58th Governor of Maine

8th cousin
via Robert Bartlett

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Kelly Preston

TV and Movie Actress

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Thomas Wiswall

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Mark Hopkins, Jr.

Co-founder, Central Pacific R.R.

4th cousin 1 time removed
via Samuel Bradford

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Lisa Marie Presley

Singer-Songwriter

9th cousin 4 times removed
via William Brewster

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Lee de Forest

Pioneer of Radio and Talking Pictures

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Jane Gates

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Lee de Forest

Pioneer of Radio and Talking Pictures

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Oliver Ames

35th Governor of Massachusetts

7th cousin
via John Alden

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George Plimpton

Sports writer, Humorist, and Journalist

7th cousin 3 times removed
via John Alden

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George Plimpton

Sports writer, Humorist, and Journalist

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Adelbert Ames

27th and 30th Governor of Mississippi

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Abigail Johnson

President and CEO of Fidelity Investments

7th cousin 3 times removed
via John Alden

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