ELIZABETH GORDON BRADLEY CHAPTER NSDAR
WACO, TEXAS
| We are honored that our chapter is named after Elizabeth Gordon Bradley. One of her descendants, Sara Campbell Norwood Evans, was our organizing and honorary regent. Sara Evans was a true Daughter and friend to all. |
| Elizabeth Gordon Bradley was born on May 4, 1730, in Williamsburg Township, South Carolina. Elizabeth, the daughter of Mary and Roger Gordon, probably grew up knowing Samuel Bradley and his family. Samuel was born on February 6, 1723, also in Williamsburg Township, South Carolina. He was the son of James and Mary Witherspoon Bradley. |
| Elizabeth Gordon and Samuel Bradley were married on February 5, 1750. They had three girls and four boys. All but two or three of her children preceded Elizabeth in death. |
| Elizabeth aided the American Revolution by making clothing and furnishing food and supplies to the soldiers. She used her home as a "back" hospital for the wounded. Following Samuel's death on September 3, 1778, Elizabeth continued the patriotic activities they had begun together. She also managed their large estate for the next nineteen years. |
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Elizabeth Gordon Bradley was a true Revolutionary War heroine. |
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The above article was researched by Linda Totten, Mary Tullis, and Pat Zellmer. |
