Truman Bradley (Native American) facts for kids
Truman Bradley (born around 1826, died 1900) was a Schaghticoke Native American. He lived in the village of Nichols in Trumbull, Connecticut. He was an important person in his community.
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Who Was Truman Bradley?
Truman Bradley was a descendant of Gideon Mauwee, who was the first leader, or "Sachem," of the Schaghticoke people. In 1840, Truman moved to Nichols. He lived at the same time as William Sherman, who was the Chief of the Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation. Chief Sherman lived nearby at the Golden Hill Reservation.
His Family and Life
Truman Bradley married Julia M. Kilson in March 1846. They had three daughters together. The Bradley family is buried in the Nichols Farm's Burial Ground.
A Special House in Nichols
People believe that Truman Bradley lived in the Ephraim Hawley House as early as 1840. He worked on the farm for a woman named Sarah Hawley-Nichols. In 1881, Bradley bought the house from Charles Fairchild. At that time, the property was known as the Sarah Hawley homestead.
Bradley made some changes to the house in 1881. He updated it in the colonial revival architectural style, making it a home for two families. He then sold the house to Clarissa Curtiss in 1882.
What is Colonial Revival Style?
The colonial revival style is a way of designing buildings that became popular in the late 1800s. It takes ideas from the old homes built during America's colonial period. These homes often have classic features like columns, symmetrical windows, and grand entrances.
