William Gordon Bradley and co, Dublin solicitors

[tompion]

Interested in the Bradley family of Dublin who for 200 years were solicitors in Dublin.  Their firm of solicitors, founded by William Gordon Bradley in 1780, still exists in Dublin as WG Bradley and Co., although my great uncle was the last Bradley to work for the family firm.

The line of solicitors ends with my great uncle (William) Gordon Bradley (1884-1946 married Constance marguerite Inmand and then Malcolm Frazer), whose father (my great grandfather) was William David Bradley (1847-1897, married Mary Anne Isabella Halpin of Cavan) and grandfather (probably) was William George Bradley (married Charlotte Trotter). There was also Arthur Evelyn Bradley (born about 1865) who was president of the Irish Law Society in 1914/1915 who I suspect was a cousin.

Very interested to hear if anyone has information about these Bradleys.

[shanew147]

not sure what details you may already have... but here are a few listing from Dublin Trade/Street directories (Thom's etc) :

1826 - Attorney's

  Wm. J. Bradley, 38 York Street

1846

 William James Bradley, 31 Dame St (Attorney/Solicitor)

1850

 Bradley & Sons, sols - office, 26 Mecklenburgh St up.
 George Bradley esq. 26 Mecklenburgh Street upper.
 James W. Bradley, solicitor, 26 Mecklenburgh Street upper.
 William James Bradley, solicitor, 26 Mecklenburgh Street upper.

1870

 William George Bradley, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay (Attorney)

1877

 William G. Bradley & sons, solicitors, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay
 William George Bradley, res. 32 Kenilworth Square west, Rathgar
 Wm. D.H. Bradley, A.B. solicitor, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay
  res. 32 Kenilworth Square west, Rathgar 

1880 - Register of Solicitors

 Wm. David Bradley, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay - (+ 1871)
 Wm. Geo. Bradley, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay - (1855)

(+ member of the Inc. Law Soc of Ireland, year is when addmitted to practice)

1894 - Register of Solicitors

 Arthur E. Bradley, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay (+ 1888)
 Wm. David Bradley (Com. Oaths), 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay (+! 1871)

(! member of the Solicitor Benevolent Assoc.)

1914 - Register of Solicitors

 Arthur E. Bradley, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay (!+& 1888)
 Wm. G. Bradley, 11 Lwr Ormonde Quay (+ 1906)

(& Dublin Commisioner to admin Oaths for Supreme Crt)

some further details on this family mentioned in this thread  Re: Halpin family of Wicklow


Shane

[tompion]

Shane - you are a hero - thanks so much for this information. I am aware of the Wicklow Halpin board.

Best wishes Brian

[shanew147]

.... I am aware of the Wicklow Halpin board....

I posted that link so anyone else responding to this post would realize what (birth, marriage etc) details you already have.. to save anyone carrying out duplicate research.



Shane

[Quaxer]

Tompion

Following upon Shane's research ,from the Irish Times ,I have 2 entries for the Bradley family at Kenilworth Square and 4 at Lower Ormond Quay. Just ask if you would like them.

Regards      Quaxer

[tompion]

Dear Quaxer,

Yes, these Kenilworth Square and Lower Osmond Quay entries would all be about my direct family and I would love to see them. Many thanks.

Yours Brian

[Quaxer]

Brian

From the Irish Times as requested:
On 28th January 1869 on P.1 in an advert.      Sibthorpe Bradley L.R.C.S.I.
On 26th April 1873 on P.8 -marriages   Charlotte Elizabeth (dau. of William George Bradley)
                  (Both above at No.32 Kenilworth Square)
and at No.11 Lower Ormond Quay:
24th January 1867 on P.1 advert. William George Bradley (solr.)
1st May 1871 on P.1 advert  Messrs William G.Bradley & Son
16th July 1891 on P.7 in Police Court  Mr Bradley (solr.)  victim of theft
                                                 William Brady (son of his caretaker)  charged
20th September 1899 on P.2  William H. Ball (clerk to Messrs. Ward & Bradley) Jailed Embezzlement

Regards                      Quaxer

[tompion]

Dear Quaxer,

Many thanks for this - useful information - I don't think Sibthorpe Bradley is a solicitor - looked up LRCSI and it is Licentiate Royal College Surgeons Ireland.

Brian

[Quaxer]

Brian

Just posted Sibthorpe in case you were not aware of his existence.

Regards

Quaxer