About James Bradley
Lived 1914 – 1997 (aged 82–83). James Bradley was an American politician.
James Howard Bradley (January 9, 1914 – October 1997) was a real estate businessman, constable, city clerk, and state legislator in Michigan. He lived in Detroit. He was a Democrat. He served as constable in Wayne County, Michigan.
He was born in Hope, Arkansas. Samuel and Bessie Bradley were his parents. He married Ethel Mallory in 1935 and they had eight children, four boys and four girls. He served in 10 sessions of the Michigan House from 1954 to 1974. He was a member of the masons.
Bradley was drafted into World War II on October 16, 1940 with his draft card listing his residence as Detroit, his employer as the Roosevelt Park Postoffice and his wife as Ethel Bradley.
Auto dealer and city clerk Jim Bradley (1936–2003) was his son.
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Who was James Bradley?
Michigan state legislator (1914–1997)
When was James Bradley born?
James Bradley was born in 1914.
When did James Bradley die?
James Bradley died in 1997.
What was James Bradley's occupation?
James Bradley was a politician.
What nationality was James Bradley?
James Bradley was American.
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