Background
Bradford, Thomas was born on May 4, 1745. Son of William and Rachel (Budd) Bradford.
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Thomas Bradford
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Attended University of Pennsylvania.
Career
Began working under his father on Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser, 1762, became full partner, 1766. Took active part in resisting Stamp Act. His press temporarily suspended during British occupation of Philadelphia, 1777.
Served as captain Pennsylvania Militia, also lieutenant colonel Continental Army, during Revolutionary War. Started paper Merchants.’ Daily Advertiser (specialized in news of business world), 1797, changed name to True American, 1798, added literary supplement. Charter member American Philosophical Society.
Membership
Member American Philos.
Connections
Married Mary Fisher, 1768, 6 children including Samuel, William, Thomas.
