1. Nathaniel Bradford of Accomack County, Virginia - Lower ...

Appendix A: Timeline of Events in Nathaniel’s Life
Following is a timeline listing recorded events of Nathaniel Bradford’s life. Every record in any of the sources researched for
this biography which mentions Nathaniel is accounted for in this timeline. All events occur in Northampton County before
1663, and in Accomack County from 1663 unless otherwise noted. After 1663, events that take place in other counties are
highlighted in blue. Tithable lists are highlighted in green. Significant local or world events are highlighted in red.
Since Nathaniel was born in or before 1637, his age in any given year on the table is listed as being greater than or equal to
the age he would be had he been born in that year. The age listed for reference is merely a guide and must not be construed as
Nathaniel’s actual age. For instance, in 1661 his age is listed “>=24”. This does not mean he was 24 years old in 1661, only
that he must have been at least 24.
YEAR DATE Age EVENT
1637 >0 born in or before this year
1640s English Civil War
1651 >=14 defeat of prince Charles II, collapse of royalist cause in English Civil War
Col. Scarburgh’s raid on eastern shore Indians
1652 >=15 eastern shore residents sign Oath to Commonwealth; Northampton Protest; war against Dutch
1654 Oct 27 >=17 Nath. witnesses Stephen Charlton’s gift of land, livestock and slaves to his daughter Elisabeth
1655 Mar 29 >=18 paid out of account of Bridget & Elizabeth, orphans of Stephen Charlton
1656 Jan 30 >=19 petition to reinstate Rev. Thomas Teackle
1658 Sept 21 >=21 petitions for his bond with John West for an appeal of widow Ann Charlton
Oct 10 patent for 400 acres granted for transporting 8 people (N115)
1659 >=22 Col. Scarburgh’s expedition against Assateague Indians
May 30 petitions for Henry Edwards and Thomas Blayes to put up marked trees so he can survey land
1660 >=23 Charles II proclaimed king of England
Jan 30 proves will of Richard Smith with Wm Thorne
Jul 30 chosen a constable of Northampton for the year 1660
Nov 29 ordered to pay Hugh Yeo 2000 tob.
1661 >=24 6 tithables
Jan 28 as constable, returns sheep list for his district (he himself has 7; Scarburgh 162)
May 29 William Berkeley grants him 400 acres between Ockahannock and Nuswattocks
Jun 23 son Nathaniel baptized
Oct 29 mentioned in Wm Waters’ account of administration for Charlton
1662 >=25 5 tithables
Mar 26 patent for 1000 acres at Matchapungo
1663 >=26 4 tithables
son William born in this year
Jan 28 Scarburgh petitions against Nathaniel for failing to fulfill his duties as currier
May 22 suit against Richard Stevens dismissed as being brought w/out cause
Jul 16 on jury in case of Jno. Dolby vs. Thomas Smith over a dead horse
Jul 16 on jury in case of Jno. Goring & Robert Hignet marking pigs
Jul 16 on jury in case of Robert Huitt vs. James Atkinson for killing hogs and cattle
Aug 17 on jury in case of James Atkinson vs. Joseph Pitman over a dead pig
Aug 18 on jury in case of John Rogers mismarking John Jenkins’ heifer
Aug 18 on jury in case of William Blake vs. John Prittyman over a stolen sow
Aug 18 on jury in case of Scarburgh in the name of the King vs. George Hack for killing a stray cow
Aug 18 Nathaniel & Alice [O] Bradford sell 400 acres at Ockahannock (N115) to Henry Eldridge
Nov 10 Henry Ethridge sells John Trotman land bought of Nathaniel
1664 >=27 3 tithables
Jan 18 Col. Scarburgh complaint against quality of Nathaniel’s leather; men appointed to inspect
Oct 17 Tapatiapon and his great men acknowledge sale of Matchaprege land; Nath permits them to plant
Oct 18 Nathaniel & Alice sell John Fawset and Dermon Selevant 500 acres from Richard Smith (A13)
Oct 18 grants Nathaniel Jr. 800 acres, pt of 1400 from Scarburgh, in lieu of 500 from R. Smith
Sept 6 patent for 1400 acres at Matchapungo
1665 >=28 5 tithables
Jan 17 appointed surveyor in place of Wm. Taylor
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