The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Washington Township, page 737
Henry Bradford, one of the most prominent farmers of Washington Township, is a native of Hardy County, Va., born Oct. 19, 1817, a son of George W. and Elizabeth Bradford, also natives of Virginia. Reared on a farm in his native county he had but limited educational advantages. In 1838 he immigrated to Clinton County, Ohio, where for some time he worked as a farm hand. Jan. 6, 1842, he married Sarah Hawkins, born Dec. 29, 1823, daughter of Jehu and Susannah Hawkins, the former a native of South Carolina and the latter of Ohio. About 1850 Mr. Bradford left Clinton County and moved to Hendricks County, Ind., locating in Washington Township, where he now owns a fine farm of 160 acres, all under cultivation. Commencing life in limited circumstances he has by his industry and strict integrity accumulated a competency and is now one of the most prosperous citizens of the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Bradford have been born nine children--Susanna, born Oct. 8, 1842; Elizabeth A., born July 29, 1844, died Aug. 15, 1865; Charity A., born June 24, 1847, died Sept. 7, 1847; Mary J., born Oct. 3, 1848, died July 29, 1877; Layton M., born Oct. 22, 1851; Isaac H., born Jan. 30, 1854; Eli J., born Feb. 26, 1856, died May 1, 1873; Jehu H., born Dec. 24, 1858; John H., born April 10, 1864. In politics Mr. Bradford is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the society of Friends.