Read Family of Delaware - Family Members

Family Members

  • John Read (1688- June 17, 1756), m. Mary Howell, resided New Castle County, Delaware
    • George Read (Sep 18, 1733- Sep 21, 1798), m. Gertrude Ross Till, resided New Castle, Delaware. Signer of the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Senator, and Acting President of Delaware.
      • John, died in infancy
      • George, II, resided New Castle, Delaware
      • John (Jul 7, 1769 - July 13, 1854), banker, resided Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
        • John Merideth Read (Jul 21, 1797 - Nov 29, 1874), Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, resided Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
          • John Merideth Read (Feb 21, 1837- ) diplomatist
    • Thomas Read (1740- Oct 26, 1788), Commodore, U.S. Navy, resided Bordentown, New Jersey
    • James Read (1743- Dec 31, 1822), Colonel, Continental Army, resided Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Mary, m. 1769 Gunning Bedford, Sr.

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