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Humphrey Bradstreet |
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“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists."
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Humphrey Bradstreet was born in England about 1596. He married. His wife was named Bridget. Some researchers believe that her maiden name was Harris. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on Humphrey and Bridget Bradstreet. He was 40 years old when he came to America in 1634. He settled in Ipswich, Massachusetts. He was admitted as a freeman on May 6, 1635 along with Richard Kimball and was made a representative to the general court in 1635. He made his will on July 21, 1655. He died on July 25, 1655.
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