Career

Born in Potosi, Wisconsin, Bradford went to Platteville Normal School (now University of Wisconsin–Platteville). He taught school and was principal of a school. In 1882, he moved to a farm in the Town of Mount Ida, Wisconsin.

He was assessor and chairman of the Mount Ida Town Board.

In 1895, Bradbury served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Later he moved to the Village of Fennimore, Wisconsin.