William Bradley (New South Wales colonial politician)

William Bradley (1 June 1800 – 6 April 1868) was an Australian politician.

William was born at Windsor in New South Wales to Sergeant Jonas Bradley and Catherine.

On 10 August 1831, he married Emily Elizabeth Hovell (1811–1848),[1] with whom he had eight children.

Emily was the daughter of explorer William Hilton Hovell.

[3] He became a significant landholder in the Monaro region of New South Wales, when he took over the leasehold of 'Dangelong', from the bankrupt John Mackenzie, in 1848,[4] and later, acquired 'Coolrington'.