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Submitted: 10/25/19 • Approved: 10/25/19 • Last Updated: 10/28/19 • R219629-G0-S3
1ST LIEUTENANT US Army
November 1, 1934 - December 3, 2016
John was born November 1, 1934, in Wichita Falls to Edward and Mary (Wolf) Bradshaw. He graduated from Graham High School in 1952 and from Texas Tech University in 1956. He served in the United States Army from 1956 through 1958 and in the Army Reserve until August 1964, when he was honorably discharged as Captain in the Corps of Engineers. During this time, John attended the University of Texas Law School and was graduated in May, 1964. John began his legal career with Douthitt, Lindsey and Clayton in Wichita Falls. After a stint with the District Attorney’s office as a felony prosecutor, John opened his own law practice in Graham. In 1972, he was elected to the first of two terms as State District Judge of the 90th Judicial District. From 1986 until his retirement, John served as a Senior District Judge, primarily in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. In addition, he was assigned as a visiting judge, to cover in over 40 Texas counties presiding over civil, criminal, family and juvenile courts. He was also a credentialed mediator. Another very important part of John’s life, was ranching in Young and Archer counties where his family settled in the early 1870’s. He also enjoyed his life-long involvement in the oil business.
Parents:
Arthur E Bradshaw
1891–1966
Mary Louisa Wolf Bradshaw
1892–1986
Spouses:
Alyce Marie 9Davidson) Bradshaw
1935–2011 (m. 1957)
Madelon (Leonard) Bradshaw
XXXX - XXXX (m. 1982)
Children:
Alicia Joann Bradshaw
1965–2014
Contributed on 10/25/19 by r19g49r
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