page_title: William Bradford (Mayflower passenger)
hierarchical_section_title: William Bradford (Mayflower passenger)
context_page_description: William Bradford was a passenger on the Mayflower in 1620. He travelled to the New World to live in religious freedom. He became the second Governor of Plymouth Colony and served for over 30 years. Bradford kept a journal of the history of the early life in Plymouth Colony. It is called Of Plymouth Plantation.
context_section_description: William Bradford (1590 – 1657) was a passenger on the Mayflower in 1620. He travelled to the New World to live in religious freedom.  He became the second Governor of Plymouth Colony and served for over 30 years. Bradford kept a journal of the history of the early life in Plymouth Colony. It is called Of Plymouth Plantation.
caption: "Embarkation of the Pilgrims," by Robert Walter Weir. William Bradford is depicted at center, kneeling in the background, symbolically behind Gov. John Carver (holding hat) whom Bradford would succeed.
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