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Buried in Tew Cemetery, Vickery, Sandusky County, Ohio.
James Bradshaw died in Vickery, Ohio in a strange accident. According to the Sandusky Register (November 3, 1901), he went to Sandusky with two horse-drawn wagons to purchase wood with a neighbor, S.M. Stevens, his son, George (my paternal great-grandfather), and a grandson. They got to town about 9:00am and had the lumber loaded. They spent the day having "a good time and several drinks." They started home at 5:00pm. George and the grandson left first and got home safely. James and the neighbor drove home and stopped in Venice to have another drink at Neuchler's Saloon. As they were driving home, Mr. Stevens asked a question, got no response from James, and turned to find that he had fallen off the wagon (literally), apparently. He was found lying in the road, unconscious. Dr. Schimansky came but James was beyond help. The death was ruled accidental and was due to James being run over by the wagon. The article says, "He was a man of about 55 years of ageand leaves a wife and grown-up family to mourn his death. He is a member of the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic - an organization for Union Civil War Veterans) and was a well known and highly respected citizen of Vickery."

James served in the Ohio National Guard during the Civil War for a term of 4 months (called the 100 day call up). He enlisted at age 26 in Sandusky County, Ohio on 5-2-1864. He served as a private in the 139th Ohio National Guard and was discharged on 8-26-1864.

Information on the 139th Regiment Ohio Infantry (from http://www.geocities.com/kasmith_1966/civilwar/139thOhioRegimentInfantry.htm ):

"139th Regiment Infantry Originally a Ohio National Guard unit, the regiment organized for 100 days service, under Colonel J. Lloyd Wayne, Jr. The regiment organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, on May 11, 1864, and was initially mustered into service at Camp Dennison, Ohio on May 20, 1864. The 139th was composed of the 9thregiment (Cincinnati), one company of the 82nd Battalion (Van Wert County), andone company of the 71st Battalion (Ottawa County) of the Ohio National Guard.
May 20, 1864 - Regiment moved by rail to Washington D.C where it performed garrison duty in the Capitol city.
On June 1, 1864 - It was placed on duty at the prison camp at Point Lookout, Md., and assigned to duty there as Prison Guard guarding confederate prisoners.
August 22, 1864 - Regiment returned to CampChase by rail, via Baltimore, Maryland, for muster out.
August 26, 1864 - Regiment mustered out . Regiment lost during service 14 enlisted men by disease."

Listed on the 1850 Sandusky County, Ohio Census.
Listed on the 1870 TownsendTwp., Sandusky County, Ohio Census: "James Bradshaw (33) - Day Laborer; Cintha(wife - 26); George (3); and Josephine 2/12." All were born in Ohio.

Cherokee Indian

OBIT: Death of Mrs. Bradshaw. Mrs. Cynthia Bradshaw, widow of the late James Bradshaw, died at the home of her son, Van (Sylvanus) Bradshaw on Sheffield street, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, aged 62 years. The funeral will take place from the house Friday morning at ten o'clock, services being conducted by Rev. M.W. Reece. Internment in the Tew cemetery.
The Bellevue Gazette (March 24, 1904 - Page 1, Column 6)


Buried in Tew Cemetery, Vickery, Sandusky County, Ohio.
The Bellevue Gazette (Thursday, March 24, 1904 - Page 1, Column 6) published her obituary: "Death of Mrs. Bradshaw. Mrs. Cynthia Bradshaw, widow of the late James Bradshaw, died at the home of her son, Van (Sylvanus) Bradshaw on Sheffield street, at 2 o'clockTuesday afternoon, aged 62 years. The funeral will take place from the house Friday morning at ten o'clock, services being conducted by Rev. M.W. Reece. Internment in the Tew cemetery."

1. George Anderson BRADSHAW SR. b. Jan 1867, Townsend Twp., Sandusky County, OH; d. 10 Sep 1941, Barry County, MI.
2. Sarah C. BRADSHAW b. Abt 1873, Ohio.
3. Anderson (Anda) BRADSHAW b. 17 Jan 1876, Townsend Twp., Sandusky County, OH.
4. 1. Bessie Elizabeth BRADSHAW b. 7 Jun 1879, Townsend Twp., Sandusky County, OH.
5. Josephine BRADSHAW b. Nov 1869, Townsend Twp., Sandusky County, OH; d. By 1880, Ohio.
6. James BRADSHAW b. 16 Mar 1878, Sandusky County, OH; d. 27 Apr 1944, Toledo, OH.
7. Sylvanus "Van" BRADSHAW b. 26 Nov 1881, Townsend Twp., Sandusky County, OH; d. 22 Dec 1960, Warrensville Heights, OH.

John H. Bradshaw, according to family members, was born in Bradshaw, Louth County, Ireland. There is a report that he came to America during the Potato Famine but there is some doubt to this as he apparently married a Cherokee woman and had four girls by her prior to the Potato Famine years (1846-1850). He is listed on the 1850 Sandusky County, Ohio Census.

Family history reports that this unknown woman was a "full-blooded Cherokee". She probably died in Margaretta Township, Erie County, OH between 1837 and 1840. She is not listed with John on the 1840 census.

1. Lucinda BRADSHAW b. Abt 1830, Probably New York.
2. Verla BRADSHAW b. Abt 1832, Probably New York.
3. Elizabeth (?) BRADSHAW b. Abt 1834, Probably New York.
4. Unknown BRADSHAW b. Abt 1835, Probably New York.
5. 2. James BRADSHAW, Sr. b. 25 Jan 1837, ,, Ohio; d. 2 Nov 1901, Sandusky County, Ohio.

Jonathan R. Reed was a Union Civil war soldier. He enlisted 11-25-1861 for a three year term. His unit was Company K, 3rd regiment, Ohio, Cavalry. His rank was Private and he died while on duty. He died at Jeffersonville Barracks in NewAlbany, IN of "camp fever and cholera". His wife received a pension for his service. The Civil War Pension Index lists Jonathan R. Reed as the soldier and "J.V. Shaft, Gdn." - apparently Jane Offen's second husband was guardian of Jonathan's children after his death.
Listed on the 1860 Margaretta Twp., Erie County(OH) Census: "Jonathan R. Reed (42) Farmer Ohio; Jane Reed (28) NY; Cynthia J.Reed (17) NY; George W. Reed (15) NY; Sanana Reed (13) NY; Lucinda Reed (10) NY; Sylvanus Reed (8) NY; Justus Reed (6) NY; and Sarah A. Reed (2) NY."

The 1830 Livingston County, NY Census lists a George Offen (30 to 40 years old)with one male (age 0 to 5), two females (age 5 to 10), and one female (age 20to 30) in the household.
Listed on the 1910 Sandusky County, OH (Townsend Twp.) census - "Jane Shaft" living with "Van Reed".

1. 3. Cynthia Jane REED b. 12 Feb 1842, Thompson Township, Seneca, Ohio; d. 22 Mar 1904, Bellevue, Huron, Ohio.
2. Justice or Justus Aaron REED b. 29 Jul 1854, Margarette Twp., Erie County, OH; d. 24 May 1932, Barry County, MI.
3. Alvina REED b. 5 Feb 1841, Thompson Twp., Seneca County, OH; d. 17 Aug 1904, Townsend Twp., Sandusky County, OH.
4. George Washington REED b. 8 Apr 1845, Thompson Twp., Seneca County, OH; d. 20 Apr 1920, Erie County, OH.
5. Sanana REED b. 9 Mar 1848, Thompson Twp., Seneca County, OH; d. 6 Feb 1882, Clyde, OH.
6. Lucinda REED b. 21 Jun 1850, Thompson Twp., Seneca County, OH; d. 31 Aug 1899, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH.
7. Sylvanus "Van" REED b. 28 Oct 1853, Thompson Twp., Seneca County, OH; d. 27 Jan 1923, Castalia, Erie County, OH.
8. Sarah Ann REED b. 16 Aug 1857, Magarette Twp., Erie County, OH; d. 29 Dec 1916, Castalia, Erie County, OH.
9. Lauraette REED b. 20 Jun 1860, Margarette Twp., Erie County, OH; d. 2 Nov 1863, Erie County, OH.

1. 6. Jonathan R. REED b. 11 Jan 1818, Ohio; d. 3 Jan 1863, New Albany, Floyd County, IN.
2. Sylvanus S. REED b. 6 Nov 1827, Ohio.
3. Lucinda REED b. 24 Feb 1820, Huron County, OH.