Frederick Van Ness Bradley

Republican Representative of Michigan's 11th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

April 12, 1898 (49 years old)

Birthday

May 24, 1947

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 11th congressional district from 1939 until his death in 1947.
Elected as a Republican, defeating the incumbent Democrat in his first election.
Reelected four times during his congressional career.
Chaired the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the 80th Congress.
Advocated for Great Lakes shipping and sponsored the construction of the Round Island Passage Light.
Joined the U.S. Army during World War I and served in the Student Army Training Corps.
Worked in various roles, including as a salesman and purchasing agent, prior to his congressional career.
Married in 1922 and had one son, who passed away at a young age.
Died while attending a meeting of the United States Coast Guard Academy board of visitors.