Ira B. Bradford

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Ira B. Bradford
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1880–1882
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1902–1903
Personal details
Born (1851-06-24)June 24, 1851
Fulton, Wisconsin
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Augusta, Wisconsin
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Allie M. Burnham
Relations William Bradford
Children Archie E, Bradford
Sadie M. Bradford
Profession Lawyer, Banker, Politician

Ira B. Bradford (June 24, 1851 - September 1, 1916) was an American lawyer, banker and politician. He served as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in the late 1880s and early 1900s.

Early life and career

Bradford was born in Fulton, Wisconsin,[1] and was raised and educated in New Hampshire.[2] He was admitted to the bar in Monroe, Wisconsin in 1873, he and took up residence in Augusta, Wisconsin.[3] He helped establish the Augusta State Bank in 1875 and served as director.[4]

Political career

Bradford was elected to the Assembly in 1880 and was reelected in 1881. During his second term he served as Speaker of the Assembly, making him the youngest person to serve as Speaker at the time.[5] Bradford declined to run for reelection at the end of his second term.

He was elected the first Mayor of Augusta in 1885,[6] where he was also Village Attorney. Bradford was a candidate for governor in 1899,[7] and in 1902 he was again elected to the Assembly.

Personal life

Bradford was related to Massachussettes Colonial Governor William Bradford.[8] He was married to Allie M. Burnham and they had two children, Archie E, Bradford and Sadie M. Bradford.

References

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