James Ware Bradbury

Background

Bradbury, James Ware was born on June 10, 1802 in Parsonfield, Maine, United States. Son of Doctor James and Ann (Moulton) Bradbury.

Education

Graduate Bowdoin College, 1825. Studied law in Maine.

Career

Principal, Hallowell Academy, 1829. Founder 1st normal school in New England, at Effingham, New Hampshire (U.S.) Admitted to Maine bar, 1830, began practice of law, Augusta, Maine.

Editor Maine Patriot, Augusta, 1830. Prosecuting attorney Maine, 1834-1838.

Presidential elector for James Polk, 1844.

Member United States Senate (Democrat) from Maine, 1847-1853, supported Compromise of 1850, prepared bill which eventually led to creation of the United States Court of Claims. Elected overseer Bowdoin College, 1850, later trustee. President Maine History Society, 1873-1889.

Practiced law, Augusta, until 1876.

Achievements

• James Ware Bradbury has been listed as a reputable senator, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member United States Senate (Democrat) from Maine, 1847-1853, supported Compromise of 1850, prepared bill which eventually led to creation of the United States Court of Claims.

Connections

Married Eliza Ann Smith, November 25, 1834.

Father:

Doctor James Bradbury

Mother:

Ann (Moulton) Bradbury

Spouse:

Eliza Ann Smith