Edward Bradley was an American military colonel who served in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Creek War. Bradley County, Tennessee, is named in his honor.[1]

Biography

Historical marker about Bradley in Cleveland, the seat of Bradley County, Tennessee

Edward Bradley was born in Sumner County, Tennessee.[2] During the American Revolution, Bradley served as colonel of Hale's Regiment of Militia.[3] He served as Lieutenant Colonel in the 15th Regiment of the Tennessee Volunteers during the War of 1812.[4] He also served in the Creek War.[5]

Although much is unknown about Bradley, he was a horse racing enthusiast, having helped construct a track in Nashville and create a Jockey Club there,[5] and was friends with Andrew Jackson, with whom he co-owned race horses.[2] Bradley moved to Shelby County, Tennessee around 1820.[2] He was also a landowner in Davidson County.[5] Bradley served on the Shelby County Court until his death in 1829.[2]

After Bradley's death, a movement arose to perpetuate his memory. The Tennessee General Assembly created Bradley County on February 10, 1836, naming it in his honor.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Bryant, Chip (April 17, 2001). "How Were Cleveland And Bradley County Named?". The Chattanoogan. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Bradley County (Plaque). Cleveland, Tennessee: City of Cleveland, Tennessee. 2016.
  3. ↑ G., Lillard, Roy (1980). Bradley County. Dunn, Joy Bailey., Crawford, Charles Wann, 1931-. Memphis, Tenn.: Memphis State University Press. ISBN 0878700994. OCLC 6934932.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ John C. Bowman, "Bradley County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 31 March 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 The Heritage of Bradley County, Tennessee 1836-1998. 1998.
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