Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bradford, John D.  February 12, 1911
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The Ionia Standard, Friday, February 21, 1911
Mr. John D. Bradford passed away at 10:15 p.m., February 12th, at his lately 
purchased home on State street, city.  Many relatives and friends were called 
upon to bow the head of sorrow and pay a farewell tribute to a respected man.  

He was born October 20, 1832, at Plymouth, Michigan.  When twelve years of age 
he came with his parents, Mr. and. Mrs. James Bradford, to the old farm home 
northwest of city in Easton.  There are but few in the county today who saw 
the road as it was then—a crooked Indian trail.  He cleared the farm where he 
lived the greater part of is life, and it was there he was married to Sarah 
Wilbur in 1960.  To them were born three boys: Edwin, Fred and Frank.  He 
lived there until December 8, 1910, when he moved to his residence on State 
street.

On December 17, while coming down the icy sidewalk, he fell and broke his left 
arm.  He was a faithful husband, a good neighbor, a kind father, and the 
neighborhood feels in part the loss which the bereaved relatives have to bear, 
and they have the sympathy of all in the hour of sorrow.

Mr. Bradford’s firm hold on Christian faith was expressed by him to the end.  
He was an old soldier, a member of the Free Methodist church for thirty years; 
also a member of the Methodist church for a long time.  He was in the service 
of the Lord for over sixty years, and for thirty years a class leader in the 
churches and always faithful to his Creator.

The funeral service was held at Eaton church, at 1 o’clock Wednesday 
afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. C. Ostroth, who left us some very consoling 
thoughts; and the choir sang the songs which were Mr. Bradford’s 
favorites: “Nearer My God to Thee,” Jesus Lover of My Soul,” and “Asleep in 
Jesus.”  The pall bearers were the nephews: Charles Bradford of Saginaw, Paul 
Bradford of Pontiac, Howard Bradford of Ronald ,and Arthur Bradford of Easton.

Card of Thanks:

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for kindnesses and sympathy shown 
us during the sickness and at time of death of our dear father; also for the 
beautiful flowers sent by friends and societies.

MR. and Mrs. Edwin Bradford and family
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bradford and family
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradford and family



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