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Note: Probably named for his 2nd grt uncle, Alexander Warfield. He was an eminent lawyer. He delivered the eulogy of Dr. Nott on Jul 24, 1866. He is directly descended from Gov William Bradford, of the Mayflower. His date of birth is from a book by Pearson called Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany. In 1841, he wrote "American Antiquities and Researches Into the Origin and History of the Red Race" Published in NY by Dayton and Saxton Review written by William Cooke Taylor on May 21, 1842. Gave a 42 page oration on July 4, 1865 in Portchester, NY. He wrote a law book in 1851. He was a surrogate, which is a local judicial officer in some states (as New York) who has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the settlement of estates, and the appointment and supervision of guardians. I have a copy of this book, and can recommend it to all insomniacs. He was a trustee of Columbia University and a member of the American Geographical Society. Edited Appletons Encyclopedia, Copyright © 2001 VirtualologyTM: BRADFORD, Alexander Warfield, jurist, born in Albany, New York, in 1815; died in New York City, 5 November, 1867. He was a son of John M. Bradford, D. D., of Albany, was graduated at Union College in 1832, studied law, was admitted to the bar, and soon achieved a high reputation for extensive knowledge of law. In 1848 he entered upon political life, and was elected surrogate, was twice re-elected, and was connected, either as judge or advocate, with many" prominent cases, among them the Parish will, the Seguin will, the Burdell-Cunningham trial, and the Gardiner and Tyler will. He prepared ten volumes of legal reports, four of "Reports of Surrogates' Cases," and six of "Bradford's Reports," the latter of which became a standard authority. He also edited a work on "American Antiquities," and, in conjunction with Dr. Anthon, edited "The Protestant Churchman." He was one of the commissioners designated by the legislature to codify the laws of the state. In 1846 he published a discourse delivered in 1845 before the New York historical society, and in 1863 a semi-centennial address to the Albany academy. He was a childhood friend of Herman Melville's older brother, Gansevoort, also a NYC lawyer until 1845. It seems the author, Herman Melville and his family attended the church of Rev John M. Bradford (father of AWB). American Biographical Library The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans Volume 3 D Davies, Samuel page 147 Davies, Julien Tappan, lawyer, was born in New York city, Sept. 25, 1845; son of Judge Henry Ebenezer and Rebecca Waldo (Tappan) Davies. He was graduated at Columbia in 1866, and during his college course served in the army as a member of the 22d regiment, N.Y. N.G., in the thirty-days campaign of July, 1863, He studied law in the office of Alexander W. Bradford and in the law school of Columbia college where he graduated LL.B; in 1868, succeeding on the death of Mr. Bradford by the terms of his will to part of his practice. He was associated in the law business with his father after the latter's retirement from the court of appeals in 1868. He became counsel for the N.Y. elevated railroads and for the Mutual life insurance company. He was married in April, 1869, to Alice, daughter of Henry H. Martin of Albany, N.Y. He was elected a member of the American academy of political and social science. He received from Columbia his A.M. degree in 1869. MORE INFO AT: http://www.sandiego.edu/lrc/civil_code.html The 1860 U.S. New York, Co., NY Manhattan Ward 21 p. 1210 Alexander W. Bradford 50 Lawyer born: NY Mary E. 45 Born NY Andrew 20 b. NY Adophus 18 NY Alexander 18 NY Robert 16 NY Mary 13 NY Alexander W. Bradford was a very wealthy man. His obituary appeared in the New York Times 7 Nov 1867 - but no mention of his family. OBITUARY - Alexander W. Bradford. New York Times (1857-Current File). New York, N.Y.: Nov 7, 1867. pg. 8, 1 pgs Article types: obituary ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 The loss of few men in the community will be more widely felt or lamented than that of ALEXANDER W. BRADFORD. Cut off in the midst of a useful and active life, in the meridan of his powers, be has left behind him a void which cannot readily be supplied. As a private citizen, an eminent lawyer and the firm supporter of the Union and of freedom, he had become equally distinguished, while his ready benevolence and general good will, endeared him to a wide circle of friends. He entered into public affairs at a very early period of his life, and before his majority was known as one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the old Whig party. He was for many years the Chairman of the Whig Committee, was chosen Corporation Attorney, and was then, in 1848, elected Surogate for the City and County of New York. To this office he was constantly re-elected, until 1857, when he returned to the practice of his profession. As Surrogate, Mr. Bradford lent dignity to the office. His yearning, prudence joined to ? integrity, made him the most eminent of all who have filled that important station. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE - THE DEATH OF MR. BRADFORD. New York Times (1857-Current File). New York, N.Y.: Nov 8, 1867. pg. 2, 2 pgs Article types: article ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 6948 First Paragraph At 12 o'clock yesterday, the members of the Bench and Bar of this City held a meeting in the General Term room of the Supreme Court, for the purpose of paying a last tribute of respect to the memory of their deceased friend, Mr, ALEXANDER W. BRADFORD. The meeting was called to order by Mr, E. W. STOUGHTON, who said that they had met again ... LOCAL INTELLIGENCE - OUR WHARVES AND PIERS. Meeting at the Merchants' Exchange-Addresses by A. A. Low, Chas. Tracy, William E. Dodge and Others. Obsequies of the Late Alexander W. Bradford. Meeting at the Merchants' Exchange-Addresses by A. A. Low, Chas. Tracy William E. Dodge and Others. The Steam Frigate Wampanoag.. A Mysterious Affair--A Father and Son severely Wounded, A Fatal Mistake. The Careless Handling of Firearms--Probable Fatal Accident. American Bible Society. The Italian Minister and the Children's Aid society.. POLICE COURTS. GENERAL CITY NEWS. THE TOMBS--HOGAN, JUSTICE. JEFFERSON MARKET--LEDWITH, JUSTICE. ESSEX MARKET--MANSFIELD, JUSTICE. YORKVILLE COURT--KELLY, JUSTICE. BROOKLYN NEWS. NEW-JERSEY. New York Times (1857-Current File). New York, N.Y.: Nov 9, 1867. pg. 2, 1 pgs Article types: article ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 7028 First Paragraph Yesterday afternoon a large number of merchants and others interested in the subject assembled at the Merchants' Exchange, Pine-street, for the purpose of ascertaining what steps should be taken to inaugurate a system of wharves and piers commensurate with the present and future wants of the' City of New-York. CENSUS NOTE: AWB was listed in the 1860 census for New York, NY as living with 7 servants. He was also listed in the RYE, NY census for 1860. Columbia trustee til his death in 1867. Stated he went to Union College. Graduated in 1832. Listed as Episcopalian. SOURCE: http://beatl.barnard.columbia.edu/stand_columbia/knktrust.html ---------------- Alexander Warfield Bradford, a lawyer eminent in his profession, and who also engaged in editorial work and contributed much valuable literature to the law, lived for a number of years on the "Bradford place," nearly opposite the Jay estate, on the Boston Post Road, in the town of Rye. He was a son of John M. Bradford, D.D., an eminent divine of Albany, and was born in that city in 1815. He died in New York City, November 5, 1867. In 1832, he was graduated from Union College, and soon thereafter was admitted to the Bar. He rapidly acquired a reputation for ability and learning, and became prominently connected with many cases of importance. He was a member of the commission to codify the laws of the State, and served as Surrogate of New York County for three terms, having been elected in November, 1848. He was succeeded by Edward C. West, who was elected in November, 1857. Judge Bradford was at one time associated with Dr. Anthon in editing The Protestant Churchman. Four of the volumes of the Surrogate's Reports were published by him, and a work on American Antiquities was edited by him. His introductory note in Volume I of Bradford's Reports is a most valuable treatise upon the subject of the probate of wills and the administration of estates of deceased persons, particularly from a historical standpoint. In his death at such a comparatively early age, the profession sustained a great loss. The bar of Rye Township, Westchester County, New York: an historical and ... By Arthur Russell ---------- Another, and perhaps the most brilliant man of his class, was Alexander W. Bradford, who died November 5, 1867. I was appointed by the American Ethnological Society of New York to prepare a minute of his life, services and death, which were entered on its records, as follows: That in testifying to our respect for the ability, attainments, character and usefulness of the deceased, we do not feel inclined to indulge in empty panegyric, or enter into lengthy discussion of the combination of excellences which formed his manhood and made him conspicuous in his professional and private relations, as councillor, scholar, Christian and friend. Mr. Bradford was born in Albany, N. Y., February 21, 1815. lie was the third son of Rev. John M. Bradford, D. D., p:istor of the North Dutch Church in that city, and received his preparatory education in the Albany Academy, then under the care of that accomplished scholar T. Romeyn Beck, M. D.-an institution which then took rank with the foremost colleges of the State. Here Mr. Bradford gave an earnest of the success which was to follow him in the arena of professional life. At the age of 15, he entered Union College and was the youngest member of his class. In college, he was distinguished for acuteness of intellect and diligent application to study. He was particularly fond of mathematics, making marked attainments in the higher analysis and in its application to mechanics and physical astronomy. In this connection, I remember him with pleasure, as an opportunity was afforded of witnessing his inventive power on this higher plane of intellectual discipline. Selecting the legal profession, he was admitted to the bar, in 1838. In 1843, he was elected Corporation Attorney, and in 1848 was chosen Surrogate of the City and County of New York, holding the office till 1858. It is not my province to pronounce judgment upon the industry or the value of his services* in this department of labor. This must be done by his legal peers and associates. Here, it is sufficient simply to refer to his voluminoiis reports which were prepared with great labor and research, and unite an equitable interpretation of the well-established rules of jurisprudence. His decisions will command respect in the arbitrament of all difficult cases of probate, and upon them will rest his reputation as a scholar and jurist After the close of his office as Surrogate, he served one term in the Legislature and then resumed the practice of law in New York, which he continued until his death. For his learning and integrity, Mr. Bradford received numerous testimonials of respect His Alma Mater, in 18?2, conferred upon him the degree of LL.D., and elected him a trustee of the college. He also served as trustee of Columbia College. He was a member of various literary and historical societies of the country: also of the Royal Northern Antiquarian Society of Denmark. Ethnology was a favorite study, and had he devoted himself to research in this department, he would have achieved honorable distinction. As it was, he became a pioneer in American Archaeology. His work, entitled "American Antiquities," was prepared when a young man, and at a time when scarcely anything had been written upon the subject, and is characterized by diligent research and careful deductions from the mass of facts which lay in chaotic confusion-a digest, which will continue to be a valuable reference to the student of history. But, in estimating the character of our friend, we should be wanting in fidelity to him did we neglect to speak of what is better than talent, or genius, or learning, or professional reputation -did we forget those noble qualities of justice and humanity- that regard for truth and moral excellence-that love of God and man which characterized his life, and made him an example worthy of imitation. He has gone, leaving a record which will grow brighter and brighter in our recollections of him; and, as we journey to the same bourne, let us be grateful that it has been our privilege to know him and receive inspiration from his words and example. FROM: "An address on the fiftieth anniversary of the class of 1832: parts of which were read at a class meeting at Union College, June 27, 1882 ... By Charles Edwin West"
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