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
- John Merideth Read (Jul 21, 1797 - Nov 29, 1874), Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, resided Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 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.
- 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.
gollark: Plus this way the military technology can get to civilians faster. There are lots of useful spinoffs.
gollark: Developing what?
gollark: The military bit which ~~attacks~~ defends overseas, I mean.
gollark: I mean, most of the US's military *is* at least government-managed.
gollark: Some would say it's due to the whole "monopoly on force" thing.
References
- Martin, Roger A. (1984). A History of Delaware Through its Governors. McClafferty Press, Wilmington.
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