Read family of Delaware

The Read family of Delaware were a prominent political family in the 18th and 19th centuries in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It was founded by John Read, a wealthy Englishman who was one of the founders of Chestertown, Maryland.

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.

References

• Martin, Roger A. (1984). A History of Delaware Through its Governors. McClafferty Press, Wilmington.