The Bradford Family Crest
Researches made in the second half of this century have established the fact that Governor William Bradford, who came over in the Mayflower in 1620, was born in Austerfield, county York, in 1588. His father, whose ancestors had belonged, undoubtedly, to the county family of the name, had been reduced by circumstances to adopt the trade of printer. About 1608 William went over to Holland with the persecuted Puritans, joined the Pilgrims, and came over to America with the first hundred colonists. The noble story of his life needs no comment. We understand that the arms of William Bradford are found in the little church of Austerfield, county York.
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- Family
- Bradford
- Motto
Fier et sage.
Proud and wise.- Blazon
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A Double-Headed Eagle, Displayed.
- Source
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America Hereldica