Background
Bradfield, William D. was born on July 24, 1866 in Daingerfield, Texas, United States. Son of James Y. and Lou M.Bradfield.
Bradfield, William D. was born on July 24, 1866 in Daingerfield, Texas, United States. Son of James Y. and Lou M.Bradfield.
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1891. Bachelor of Divinity, 1892. Doctor of Divinity, Southwestern University, 1910.
Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1928.
Chilldren—Florence Shellie (deceased), William Landon, James Lee (deceased), John Lawrence. Deacon Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1889, elder, 1903. Pastor Ballinger, Texas, 1892-1894, Weatherford, 1894-1896, Galveston, 1896-1900, Austin, 1900-1903, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1903-1906, Dallas, Texas, 1906-1910, Austin, 1910-1914, San Antonio, 4 months.
Editor Texas Christian Advocate, 1915-1918.
Pastor Grace Church, Dallas, 1918-1922. Professor Christian doctrine, Southern Methodist University, 1922-1936, emeritus since 1936 (trustee 1918-1934).
Member General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Asheville, North Carolina, 1910, Oklahoma City, 1914, Atlanta, Georgia., 1918. Member General Conference Ednl. Commission, 1914-1918.
Chairman Texas Liquor Control Board since November 15, 1939.
Married Carrie Lawrence, Hermitage, Tennessee, June 29, 1892.