Augustus Bradford
1806–1881 (age 75)
Governor
Biography
Augustus Bradford served Maryland with determination, guiding the state through the upheaval of the Civil War as governor and steadfastly supporting the Union cause. His tenure was defined by a commitment to the rule of law and to the well-being of Marylanders amid national turmoil.
Interred at Green Mount Cemetery, Bradford is remembered for his dignified leadership, loyalty to principle, and the calm he brought to a time of uncertainty.