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J. W. Bradley, cabinet-maker, undertaker and house carpenter, of Palmersville, Tenn., was born in 1838, in Henry County; son of Robert and Mary (Stewart) Bradley. The former was born in North Carolina in 1810, and was a farmer by occupation. In 1828 he left his native State and came to Tennessee, purchasing 160 acres of land in Henry County. He is yet living and is one of the pioneer settlers of the county. The mother died in 1854. Mr. Bradley has been married three times and became the father of six children by his first wife, only two of whom are now living: James D., who resides in Henry County, and J. W. Bradley, our subject, who resided with his parents as long as he remained single. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Fifteenth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, and took an active part in the battles of Belmont, Shiloh, and numerous minor engagements. He returned home in May, 1863, and in 1864 married Miss Mary Martin, who was born in Henry County in 1836. They have two children: Domar N. (Mrs. Dr. R. T. Matheny), and Flora. In 1865 Mr. Bradley came to Weakley County and began his career as a farmer and in 1869 began carpentering. Since 1877 he has been a resident of Palmersville and worked at his trade until 1884, when he engaged in the cabinet-maker’s and undertaker’s business. He is a skillful worker and a good citizen and in politics has been a life-long Democrat. He is a Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F., and himself, wife and daughter Domar, are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.