John Read
M, b. 29 August 1640, d. 26 March 1676
Family | Rachel d. 12 October 1710 |
| Child | |
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2341] NEHGS, "Deaths, Plymouth Colony Records", New England Historical & Genealogical Register 1855, Vol. 9 9 (1855): Page 317. Hereinafter cited as "Deaths, Plymouth Colony Records."
John Read1
M, b. 22 April 1686
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
John Read1
M, b. circa 1864, d. 1950
| Birth* | John Read was born circa 1864 in New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of John Gideon Read and Mary Jane Tower.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | John Read was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | John Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| Marriage* | John Read married Phoebe Annie Ward on 30 July 1890 in Parish of Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, with consent of parents. Witnesses were John's brother Alpheus and his wife Maggie Ward.3 |
| Death* | John Read died in 1950.4 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.4 |
Citations
- [S6613] 1881 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #324, 1881, Microfilm LAC Roll C_13183, Page 69, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6619] 1871 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #151, 1871, Microfilm LAC Roll C-10392, Page 44, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6672] John Read & Phoebe Ward marriage, 30 July 1890, unknown repository, unknown repository address. PANB Film F13657, Ref. B4/1890, Number 2577.
- [S6671] John Read On-line database, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; , 1907.
- [S6673] Roland Rockwell Read, Microfilm image PANB Film F18781, Code 1891-R-10, file 1891-R10 (filed 12 October 1944), unknown repository, unknown repository address.
John Ainsworth Read1
M, b. 11 October 1905
| Name-Com | John Ainsworth Read is commonly known as Ainsworth Read.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 11 October 1905 in Johnson's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for this Registration of Birth was his brother Kenneth, dated 12 Sept. 1927 at Moncton, New Brunswick.1 |
| He was the son of Alpheus Palmer Read and Lucinda May Tower.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | John Ainsworth Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | John Ainsworth Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.3 |
| Marriage* | John Ainsworth Read married Ida May Buck, daughter of Willard Buck and Edith Cole, on 8 June 1927 in Study, Highfield St. Baptist Church, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, #8513. John was a farmer, bachelor, 21 years of age, Baptist, living in Dorchester, Westmorland County. Ida May was a housekeeper, spinster, 18 years of age, Baptist, living in Dorchester Cape, Westmorland County.4 |
| Name-Com | John Ainsworth Read is commonly known as John Read in 1972.5 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Dorchester Cape Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.6 |
Citations
- [S6611] John Ainsworth Read, Microfilm F20738, Code 1905-802199 (filed 12 Sept. 1927), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6612] 1911 Canada Census - Alpheus Read, Household #120, 1911, Microfilm Page 12, Line 19, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8876] John Ainsworth Read & Ida May Buck marriage, 8 June 1927, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F19691, Code B4/1927, Number 1977.
- [S8852] Orpha May Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB F22209, Code 1908--802562 (filed 13 May 1972), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S8864] Sharon Reid, Family history records, Moncton, New Brunswick.
John Earl Read1
M, b. 14 April 1910, d. 29 March 1985
| Name-Com | John Earl Read is commonly known as Jack.1 |
| Birth* | He was born on 14 April 1910 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Captain John Lefurgey Read and Nellie Davidson Hillson.1 |
| Marriage* | John Earl Read married Hazel Nelson Embree, daughter of John Blair Embree and Mary Nelson, on 1 January 1934 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Death* | John Earl Read died on 29 March 1985 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 74.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40540,-63.77547.
Inscription: READ / John Earl Read / April 14, 1910 - March 29, 1986 / His Wife / Hazel Nelson Embree / Aug. 10, 1913 - Jan. 1, 1982 / Always an Angel.2 Tombstone, John Earl Read (1910-1986), his wife Hazel Nelson Embree (1913-1982). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6282] Cemetery Marker - John Earl Read, John Earl Read & Hazel Nelson Embree Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 22 August 2011.
John Gideon Read1
M, b. 27 February 1826, d. 1907
| Birth* | John Gideon Read was born on 27 February 1826 in Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.3,4,5 |
| He was the son of Caleb Read and Martha Cole.2 |
| Marriage* | John Gideon Read married Mary Jane Tower.1 |
| Census HeadHousehold | John Gideon Read was head of the household in the census of 1861 in Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.6 |
| Occupation* | He was a farmer, as declared on the birth registration of his son Alpheus. in 1867 in Upper Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.1 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.7 |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.3 |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1891 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.8 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of between 12 April 1901 and 15 April 1901 in the household of Alton G. Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.9 |
| Death* | John Gideon Read died in 1907 in New Brunswick, Canada.10 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.10 |
Citations
- [S6604] Alpheus P. Read, Microfilm F18759, Code 1867-R-4 (1867), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6627] Daniel Johnson Vital Statistics from New Brunswick Newspapers Vol. 76, Vol. 76 (n.p.: New Brunswick Genealogy Society). Hereinafter cited as Vital Statistics from N.B. Newspapers Vol. 76.
- [S6613] 1881 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #324, 1881, Microfilm LAC Roll C_13183, Page 69, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6609] Certificate of Registration of Death - Alpheus P. Read, death certificate (PANB microfilm F19340, Vol. 111, Regn. #13983, filed 30 October 1937), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Alpheus P. Read.
- [S6670] Unknown compiler, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/16871838/person/929380877. (unknown location).
- [S6614] 1861 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household of John G. Read, 1861, Microfilm LAC Roll C-1006, Page 35, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6619] 1871 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #151, 1871, Microfilm LAC Roll C-10392, Page 44, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6620] 1891 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #283, 1891, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6306, Page 60, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6616] 1901 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #114, 12-15 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6445, Page 12, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6671] John Read On-line database, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; , 1907.
Captain John Lefurgey Read1
M, b. 15 October 1878, d. 29 June 1950
|  Capt. John Lefurgey Read (1878-1950). Portrait by Lorne Read, courtesy of George Read. |
| Birth* | Captain John Lefurgey Read was born on 15 October 1878 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Joseph Read and Sarah Jane Carruthers.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Captain John Lefurgey Read was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 40), sons John (age 12) and George (age 10), and nephew Ephraim (age 21). There was also an unrelated lodger, William MacGregor (age 16). Joseph was a merchant. The family religion was Secularist.2  |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Captain John Lefurgey Read was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of Joseph Read in Lot 25, Summerside, Prince County, British Columbia, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 51) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 49), sons John (age 22) and George (age 21), Sarah's brother Thomas (age 63), and Warren Wood (age 20), a domestic/farm labourer. Joseph and John were Sea Captains, Thomas a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
| Marriage* | Captain John Lefurgey Read married Nellie Davidson Hillson, daughter of Soloman Hillson and Adaliza Davidson, on 19 June 1901 in the Hillson homestead, Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Death* | Captain John Lefurgey Read died on 29 June 1950 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658,-63.777325, at age 71.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40541,-63.77754.
Inscription: In Loving Memory / John Lefurgey Read / 1878 - 1950 / His Wife / Nellie Davidson Hillson / 1880 - 1974.4 Tombstone, John Lefurgey Read (1878-1950), his wife Nellie Davidson Hillson (1880-1974). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6266] 1891 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Page 22-23, Family #112.
- [S6269] 3 April 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 7, Family #67.
- [S6263] Cemetery Marker - John Lefurgey Read, John Lefurgey Read & Nellie Hillson Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
- [S6259] Baptism Record - Sarah Josephine Read, United Church, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Page 13-14 (also recorded at Bedeque United Church, Book 2, Page 10). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Sarah Josephine Read.
Joseph Read
M
Citations
- [S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Joseph Read1
M, b. 19 August 1692, d. 1760
Citations
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), p. 243. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Joseph Read1
M, b. 1733
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Joseph Read1
M, b. 1775, d. 1832
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Joseph Read1
M, b. 31 October 1849, d. 6 April 1919
|  Joseph Read (1849-1919). Photo courtesy of George Read. |
| Birth* | Joseph Read was born on 31 October 1849 in Read's Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell.1 |
| Marriage* | Joseph Read married Sarah Jane Carruthers, daughter of Samuel Carruthers and Sophia Muttart, on 27 September 1877 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; they were married by license, by Rev. Robert Patterson. Witnesses were John Lefurgey and Charles R. Read.2 Marriage record, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers, 27 September 1877. |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Joseph Read was head of the household in the census of 13 April 1891 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 40), sons John (age 12) and George (age 10), and nephew Ephraim (age 21). There was also an unrelated lodger, William MacGregor (age 16). Joseph was a merchant. The family religion was Secularist.3 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, their sons John and George, nephew Ephraim and an unrelated lodger. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 3 April 1901 in Lot 25, Summerside, Prince County, British Columbia, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 51) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 49), sons John (age 22) and George (age 21), Sarah's brother Thomas (age 63), and Warren Wood (age 20), a domestic/farm labourer. Joseph and John were Sea Captains, Thomas a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, their sons John and George, Sarah's older brother Thomas and an unrelated lodger. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 62) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 60), two unrelated boarders, and Sadie Read (age 5), also listed as a boarder, but who is actually a niece, daughter of John Lefurgey Read. Joseph's religion was listed as Universalist, while Sarah was Presbyterian. Sadie was also recorded as Universalist.5 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, and three boarders including a Sadie Read, age 5. |
| Death* | He died on 6 April 1919 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at age 69.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40545,-63.77748. Tall square obelisk.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READ
Left: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.
Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.
Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.
Footstones: Father Mother.6 Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Left inscription detail.  Right inscription detail.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6842] Unknown spouses' names, (27 September 1877), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878), Page 423, Image 215, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
- [S6266] 1891 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Page 22-23, Family #112.
- [S6269] 3 April 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 7, Family #67.
- [S6270] 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 2, Family #12.
- [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
Joseph Read1
M, b. circa 1856
Citations
- [S6613] 1881 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #324, 1881, Microfilm LAC Roll C_13183, Page 69, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6614] 1861 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household of John G. Read, 1861, Microfilm LAC Roll C-1006, Page 35, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6619] 1871 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #151, 1871, Microfilm LAC Roll C-10392, Page 44, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Joseph Edgar Read1
M, b. 10 May 1870, d. 18 July 1937
|  Joseph Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland. |
| Name-Com | Joseph Edgar Read is commonly known as Joseph.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 10 May 1870 in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Joseph Edgar Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with David (age 37) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 29), children Joseph (age 10), Jane (age 7), Elytha (age 5), Balfour (age 2) and Emeline (7 months). David Was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2 |
| Marriage* | Joseph Edgar Read married Harriet Wortman, daughter of Samuel Wortman and Catherine Steeves, on 19 November 1889.1 |
| (Witness) Group Photo | Joseph Edgar Read was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , 1894.3 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Joseph Edgar Read was head of the household in the census of between 8 April 1901 and 10 April 1901 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 30) were his wife Hattie (age 25), their son (no name) Baby (1 month), Hattie's sister Ella (age 23) and a lodger. Joseph was a prospector. Joseph's religion was Deist, everyone else in the household were Baptists.4 1901 Canada Census, Nelson, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Hattie, their unnamed newborn, and Hattie's sister Ella. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 22 June 1911 in Erie, British Columbia, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Hattie Wortman (age 35), their sons Alfred (age 4) and Royal (age 3), and an unrelated boarder named May Curwin (age 22), a school teacher. Joseph was a grocer. The family religion was Baptist.5 1911 Canada Census, Erie, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Harriet 'Hattie' Wortman, their sons Alfred and Royal, and an unrelated boarder. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 51) were his wife Hattie Wortman (age 45), their children Royal Verne (age 12), Georgie Donalda (age 9) & Harold Douglas (age 7). Joseph was a storekeeper. Their children were in school. The family religion was Baptist.6 1921 Canada Census, Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Hattie Wortman, their children Royal Verne, Georgie Donalda and Harold Douglas.. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada. |
| Death* | He died on 18 July 1937 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, at age 67.1 |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6254] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Microfilm C_13162, Page 64, Family #259.
- [S9069] Correspondence with personal communication Jean (MacKay) MacAusland (Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S5816] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Edgar Read, Household #39, 8 April 1901, Microfilm Page 4, Nelson, B.C., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8241] 1911 Canada Census, Erie, British Columbia, of Joseph E. Read household #142, 22-23 June 1911, on-line digitial copy from microfilm LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 9, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S9083] 1921 Canada Census, Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia, of Joseph E. Read Household #144, 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 15, Page 9, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8242] Correspondence with Nancy Read (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Joshua Read1
M, b. 3 October 1699, d. 14 September 1722
| Birth* | Joshua Read was born on 3 October 1699.1 |
| He was the son of Israel Read and Rebecca Ruggells.1 |
| Death* | Joshua Read died on 14 September 1722 at age 22.1 |
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Joshua Read1
M, b. 1 July 1728
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Joshua Read1
M, b. 1783, d. 1846
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), Page 243. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Joshua Read1
M
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Judith Read1
F, b. 8 April 1701
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Kenneth Stephen Read1
M, b. 10 January 1907
| Name-Com | Kenneth Stephen Read is commonly known as Kenneth Read.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 10 January 1907 in Johnson's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of Alpheus Palmer Read and Lucinda May Tower.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Kenneth Stephen Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Kenneth Stephen Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.3 |
| Name Variation | As of 1927, Kenneth Stephen Read is also known as Kenneth Stephen Reid; his surname was spelled Reid on his Late Registration of Birth in 1927, and on the Official Notice of Marriage in 1936.1,4 |
| Marriage* | He married Ella Leona Douglas, daughter of John Hazen Douglas and Ada Edith Brundage, on 12 August 1936 in 157 Queen St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Kenneth was a farmer, bachelor, 29 years of age, United Baptist, living at Dorchester Cape, New Brunswick. Ella Leona was a house worker, spinster, 27 years of age, United Baptist, living in Dorchester, New Brunswick.4 |
Citations
- [S8853] Kenneth Stephen Read, digital copy of original Certificate of Registration of Birth PANB F21588, Code 1907--802624 (filed 9 September 1927), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6612] 1911 Canada Census - Alpheus Read, Household #120, 1911, Microfilm Page 12, Line 19, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8878] Kenneth Stephen Reid & Ella Leona Douglas marriage, 12 August 1936, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F20004, Code B4/1936, Number 5339.
Kolles Read1
M, b. August 1905
Citations
- [S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm Page 3, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Lester Read1
M, b. 21 August 1927, d. circa 1961
Citations
- [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Lindsey Read1
M, b. August 1907
Citations
- [S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm Page 3, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Lorne Hiram Read1
M, b. 13 September 1887, d. 1953
| Name-Com | Lorne Hiram Read is commonly known as Lorne.2,3,4,5 |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 September 1887 in Prince Edward Island.3 |
| He was the son of Thomas Whittemore Read and Elvira Davidson.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Lorne Hiram Read was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 34) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 35) and their only surviving child, Lorne (age 3) - three children had died young. His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Lorne Hiram Read was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 44) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 45), their children, Lorne (age 13) and Marion (age 2). His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Lorne Hiram Read was enumerated on the census of between 3 June 1911 and 4 June 1911 in the household of Elvira Davidson in Convent St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Elvira (age 55) were her son Lorne (age 23) and daughter Marion (age 12). Lorne was a photographer. The family religion was Methodist.4 |
| Marriage* | Lorne Hiram Read married Delia Jane Brown in 1916.1 |
| Death* | Lorne Hiram Read died in 1953 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40548,-63.77744. Tall square obelisk.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READ
Left: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.
Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.
Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.
Footstones: Father Mother.
Lorne and his wife have their own tombstone as well (the coordinates are for this stone). Inscription: READ / Lorne H. Read / 1888 - 1953 / His Wife / Delia Brown / 1891 - 1987.5,6Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.  Tombstone, Lorne Hiram Read (1888-1953), his wife Delia Brown (1891-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6271] 1891 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Family #98.
- [S6272] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 14, Family #135.
- [S6464] 3-4 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 3, Family #26.
- [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
- [S6277] Cemetery Marker - Lorne Hiram Read, Lorne Hiram Read & Delia Brown Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
Louisa Read
F, b. 1850, d. 1896
| Birth* | Louisa Read was born in 1850. |
| She was the daughter of James Read and Mary Ripley. |
| Death* | Louisa Read died in 1896. |
Louise Read1
F, b. circa 1870, d. 1956
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Lydia Read1
F, b. circa 1838
Citations
- [S2119] Census 1851: Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, 1851, Microfilm Roll C-998, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Maggie Read1
F, b. August 1903
Citations
- [S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm Page 3, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Margaret Read1
F, b. circa 1845
Citations
- [S2119] Census 1851: Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, 1851, Microfilm Roll C-998, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Marion Florence Read1
F, b. 6 March 1899, d. 21 June 1953
| -oxenham.jpg "Marion Florence (Read) Oxenham (1899-1953). Photo courtesy of Leslie (Farnworth) Young.") Marion Florence (Read) Oxenham (1899-1953). Photo courtesy of Leslie (Farnworth) Young. |
| Name-Com | Marion Florence Read is commonly known as Marion.2,3 |
| Birth* | She was born on 6 March 1899 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Whittemore Read and Elvira Davidson.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Marion Florence Read was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 44) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 45), their children, Lorne (age 13) and Marion (age 2). His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Marion Florence Read was enumerated on the census of between 3 June 1911 and 4 June 1911 in the household of Elvira Davidson in Convent St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Elvira (age 55) were her son Lorne (age 23) and daughter Marion (age 12). Lorne was a photographer. The family religion was Methodist.3 |
| Marriage* | Marion Florence Read married Arthur L. Oxenham, son of Thomas Oxenham and Sarah.1 |
| Death* | Marion Florence Read died on 21 June 1953 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 54.1,4 |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6272] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 14, Family #135.
- [S6464] 3-4 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 3, Family #26.
- [S8639] Personal correspondence, with Leslie Young (Winnipeg, Manitoba). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Mary Read1
F, b. January 1652
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Mary Read1
F, b. 4 August 1690
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Mary Read1
F, b. 1823, d. 4 August 1895
| Birth* | Mary Read was born in 1823 in New Brunswick.2,3,4 |
| She was the daughter of Benjamin Read and Rebecca Allen.1 |
| Marriage* | Mary Read married Joseph Bradshaw on 13 October 1841 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; they were married by license, by the Lieutenant Governor, by Rev. Robt. Patterson, recorded 2 May 1843. Witnesses were George Shaw and William Meeks.5 Marriage Registration, Joseph Bradshaw and Mary Read. |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Joseph Bradshaw in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 70) were his wife Mary (age 58), children Rebecca (age 29), Clarence (age 23), Winslow (age 21), Frederick (age 19), Alfred (age 17) and Mary Alberta (age 13). There was also a lodger, Charles Tufts, a mason. Joseph, Winslow Frederick and Alfred were farmers, Clarence a student.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Read was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Joseph Bradshaw in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 80) were his wife Mary (age 68), children Rebecca (age 30, - 29 in 1881!), Winslow (age 29), Frederick (age 27), and Mary Alberta 'Bertie' (age 21). Joseph & Winslow were farmers, Frederick a student and Bertie a music teacher.3 |
| Death* | Mary Read died on 4 August 1895 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,4 |
| Burial* | She was buried in United - Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34227,-63.70289. Stone 41.
Inscription: Joseph Bradshaw / Died / Mar. 13, 1896 / Aged 85 Years / - / Mary Read / Wife of / Joseph Bradshaw / Died / Aug. 4, 1895 / Aged 72 Years / - / Blessed are the dead / who die in the Lord / BRADSHAW.
Left: Also / Their daughter / Mary Alberta / Bradshaw / Died / June 26, 1903 / Aged 31 years.4 Tombstone, Joseph Bradshaw (1811-1896), his wife Mary Read (1823-1895), their daughter Mary Alberta Bradshaw (1872-1903). United/Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Left inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6806] 1881 Canada Census - Lot 26, Prince Edward Island, household of Joseph Bradshaw, 1881, digital image LAC Roll C_13162, Page 36, Family #137, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6807] 1891 Canada Census - Lot 26, Prince Edward Island, household of Joseph Bradshaw, 1891, digital image LAC Roll T-6383, Page 28, Family #124, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6797] Cemetery Marker, Joseph Bradshaw marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 2012.
- [S6905] Unknown spouses' names, (13 October 1841), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1839-1844), Page 151, Image 77, Joseph Bradshaw & Mary Read , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
Mary Read1
F, b. circa 1859
Citations
- [S6613] 1881 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #324, 1881, Microfilm LAC Roll C_13183, Page 69, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6614] 1861 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household of John G. Read, 1861, Microfilm LAC Roll C-1006, Page 35, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6619] 1871 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #151, 1871, Microfilm LAC Roll C-10392, Page 44, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Mary Faustina Read1
F, b. 4 May 1903
| Name-Com | Mary Faustina Read is commonly known as Mary Read.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 4 May 1903 in Johnson's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for her Late Registration of Birth was her mother, Lucinda May (Tower) Read (recorded here as Reade), of Bridgedale, Albert County, New Brunswick, dated 24 October 1962 at Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of Alpheus Palmer Read and Lucinda May Tower.2 |
| Alt-Birth | An alternate birth date is in May 1902 in New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Faustina Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Faustina Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.3 |
| Marriage* | Mary Faustina Read married Gordon Herbert Babcock, son of Silas Babcock and Eunice Tower, on 28 December 1922 in clergyman's residence, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license. Gordon Herbert Babcock was a farmer, bachelor, 24 years of age, Baptist, living in Johnsons Mills. Mary Faustina Read was a spinster, 19 years of age, Baptist, living in Johnsons Mills.4 |
| Name Variation | As of 1962, Mary Faustina Read is also known as Mary Faustina Reade; this spelling of her surname was recorded on her Late Registration of Birth, as witnessed by her mother, who also signed her name as Lucinda Reade.1 |
Citations
- [S8854] Mary Faustina Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB F18906, Code 1903--801919 (filed 24 October 1962), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6612] 1911 Canada Census - Alpheus Read, Household #120, 1911, Microfilm Page 12, Line 19, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8855] Gordon Herbert Babcock & Mary Faustina Read marriage, 28 December 1922, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F19682, Code B4/1922, Number 3123.
Mary J . Read1,2
F, b. 4 April 1879, d. 25 August 1933
| Birth* | Mary J . Read was born on 4 April 1879. Sarah Bowser died less than two weeks after Mary's birth, presumably caused by this first and only birth. Mary was subsequently raised in the household of William Townshend and his wife Lydia Ann Bowser.3 |
| She was the daughter of James Johnson Read and Sarah Ann Bowser. |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary J . Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of George Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household of George (age 82), now widowed, were his son Johnson (age 38), also widowed, daughter Celia (age 30), George (age 4) and Mary (age 2), children of Johnson. George and Johnson were both farmers. Their religion was Baptist. The on-line copy of the census page is of very poor quality, so is not displayed here.4 |
| Marriage* | Mary J . Read married Albert Gilbert Patterson, son of Gilbert Patterson and Sarah Ann Townsend, on 28 November 1894 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; "m. Jolicure (West. Co.) Nov. 28, by Rev. A.H. Lavers, Albert Patterson / Mary J. Read d/o Johnson Read." They lived on the Baie Verte Road where they had five children (note from Ron Townshend).5 |
| Death* | Mary J . Read died on 25 August 1933 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 54.6 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the Point de Bute United Church Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.6 |
Citations
- Her surname was spelled Reid on the Late Registration of Birth for her son Earl, as witnessed by his aunt Mrs. Annabell (Wells) Oulton, in 1945.
- [S8848] Eva Clair Patterson, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB F21265, Code 1906--802168 (filed 4 March 1946), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S5503] 1881 Canada Census - George Read, Household #182, 1881, Microfilm Roll C_13184, Page 37, Jolicure, Westmorland County, District #35, Subdistrict #41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S3165] Married: Albert Patterson & Mary J. Read, Chignecto Post, Sackville, New Brunswick, 6 December 1894. Hereinafter cited as Chignecto Post.
- [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Mehitable Read1
F, b. August 1660
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Mercedes Read1
F, b. 1879
| Birth* | Mercedes Read was born in 1879 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..1 |
| She was the daughter of Ephraim A. Read and Edna W. Warner.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mercedes Read was enumerated on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Ephraim (age 34) were his wife Edna (age 26), their children Warren (age 4) & Mercedes (age 1), and Ellen Harris (age 19), a servant born in Prince Edward Island. Ephraim was a Universalist Minister.2 |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6455] 1880 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 362, 15 June 1880, Microfilm Roll 545, Family History Film 1254548, Page 435D, Enumeration District 511, Image 0152, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
Moses Read1
M, b. October 1650
Citations
- [S2575] Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, History of the Reed Family in Europe and America (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Nancy Wall Read
F, b. 4 January 1915, d. 7 April 1977
Nellie Read1
F, b. 1881, d. 1882
| Birth* | Nellie Read was born in 1881.1 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Whittemore Read and Elvira Davidson.1 |
| Death* | Nellie Read died in 1882.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40545,-63.77748. Tall square obelisk.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READ
Left: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.
Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.
Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.
Footstones: Father Mother.1Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
Nellie Theresa Read1
F, b. 18 February 1904, d. 7 July 1966
| Name-Com | Nellie Theresa Read is commonly known as Nellie.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 18 February 1904 in residence, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the baptism record has a birth place of Borden.3,1 |
| She was the daughter of Captain John Lefurgey Read and Nellie Davidson Hillson.1 |
| Marriage* | Nellie Theresa Read married Glen Wadell.1 |
| Baptism | Nellie Theresa Read was baptized on 16 May 1943 in United Church, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23828,-63.54325; the officiating clergyman was W. H. MacLean.3 |
| Death* | She died on 7 July 1966 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 62.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40538,-63.77748.
Inscription: WADDELL / Nellie Read Howatt / Wife of / Glenn G. Waddell / Feb. 18, 1904 - July 7, 1966 / Her fearless bouyant [sic] spirit will always live, / revealing love and truth and radiant joy.2 Tombstone, Nellie Theresa Read (1904-1966). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6264] Cemetery Marker - Nellie Theresa Read, Nellie Theresa Read Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
- [S6260] Baptism Record - Nellie Theresa Read, United Church, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Page 13-14 (also recorded at Bedeque United Church, Book 2, Page 10). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Nellie Theresa Read.
Nelson Bishop Read1
M, b. 7 December 1890, d. 1975
|  Bishop Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland. |
| Birth* | Nelson Bishop Read was born on 7 December 1890 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 |
| He was the son of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop.2 |
| (Witness) Group Photo | Nelson Bishop Read was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , 1894.3 |
| Name-Com | Nelson Bishop Read is commonly known as Nelson in 1901.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of David Purrington Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with David (age 56) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 51), children Balfour (age 22), Elytha (age 24), Emeline (age 19), George (age 16), Cecelia (age 15), Cassie (age 12) and Nelson (age 10). David was a farmer, Balfour and George were farmer's sons, Elytha a school teacher.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Nelson Bishop Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of David Purrington Read in Lot 19, Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with David (age 65) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 61), children George (age 26), Cecelia (age 25), Cassie (age 22) and Bishop (age 20). David was a farmer, George was a farmer's son, Cecelia a sales lady in a dry goods store, and Bishop a bank clerk.4 |
| Name-Com | Nelson Bishop Read is commonly known as Bishop in 1911.4 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Wilmot Rd., Lot 17, Summerside East, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Nelson (age 30) were his uncle George Bishop (age 83) and nephew Nelson W. MacKay (age 12), son of his sister Emeline.5 |
| Marriage* | He married Vera Younger Carruthers, daughter of James Carruthers and Sarah Jane Clark, on 3 October 1922.1 |
| Marriage* | Nelson Bishop Read married Ada J. Stevenson on 20 October 1948.6,1 |
| Name-Com | Nelson Bishop Read is commonly known as Bishop in 1975; his middle name was common at the time of his death.7 |
| Death* | He died in 1975 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.7,1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40554,-63.77745.
Inscription: READ / N. Bishop Read / 1890 - 1975 / His Wife / Vera Y. Carruthers / 1894 - 1946 / Their Son / N. Verne Read / 1932 -
Back: READ / George W. Read / 1884 - 1944 / His Wife / Maude Rattenbury / 1888 - 1977 / Son / Rfln. Alan R. Read / Killed in Action in Belgium / 1923 - 1944. [Note: Alan is actually buried in the Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Belgium]
There is a second tombstone for Nelson Bishop Read, this one for him and his second wife. Inscription: READ / 1890 N. Bishop Read 1975 / His Wife / 1886 Ada J. Stevenson 1986
Back: READ / 1924 A. Balfour / His Wife / 1934 Shirley D. Stevenson.7 Tombstone, Nelson Bishop Read (1890-1975), his wife Vera Carruthers (1894-1946), their son Verne Read (1932- ), Nelson Bishop Read's brother George (1884-1944), his wife Maude Rattenbury (1888-1977), their son Alan Read (1923-1944). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Back inscription detail.  Second tombstone for Nelson Bishop Read (1890-1975), his second wife Ada J. Stevenson (1886-1986), his son by his first wife, son A. Balfour (1924- ), his wife Shirley D. Stevenson (1934- ). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6255] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #10.
- [S9069] Correspondence with personal communication Jean (MacKay) MacAusland (Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6256] 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Wilmot, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #5.
- [S9072] 1921 Canada Census, Wilmot Rd., Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Nelson Bishop Read Household #253, 15-16 June 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 25, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6285] Cemetery Marker - Nelson Bishop Read #2, Nelson Bishop Read & Ada J. Stevenson Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 22 August 2011.
- [S6273] Cemetery Marker - Nelson Bishop Read, Nelson Bishop Read & Vera Carruthers Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
Orpha May Read1
F, b. 10 June 1908
| Name-Com | Orpha May Read is commonly known as Orpha Read.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 10 June 1908 in Johnson's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for her Late Registration of Birth was her older brother John Read, of Sackville, dated 13 May 1972 at Sackville, New Brunswick.2,1 |
| She was the daughter of Alpheus Palmer Read and Lucinda May Tower.2,1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Orpha May Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Orpha May Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.3 |
| Marriage* | Orpha May Read married Cecil Freeman Ward, son of Bedford Barnes Ward and Alice Mary Boyce, on 30 January 1932 in Probate Court Room, Court House, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, #17888. Cecil was a farmer, bachelor, 19 years of age, Baptist, living in Wood Point, Parish of Sackville, Westmorland County. Orpha was a domestic, spinster, 22 years of age, Baptist, living at Dorchester Cape, westmorland County.4 |
| Name Variation | As of 1972, Orpha May Read is also known as Orpha May Reid; her surname was spelled Reid on her Late Registration of Birth in 1972, as witnessed by her brother John, whose surname was recorded as Reid but signed as Read.1 |
Citations
- [S8852] Orpha May Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB F22209, Code 1908--802562 (filed 13 May 1972), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6612] 1911 Canada Census - Alpheus Read, Household #120, 1911, Microfilm Page 12, Line 19, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8866] Cecil Freeman Ward & Orpha May Read marriage, 30 January 1932, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F19766, Code B4/1932, Number 12069.
Otho Read1
M, b. circa 1784, d. 7 October 1823
Pauline R. Read1,2
F, b. October 1881
| Nickname | Pauline R. Read also is known commonly by the nickname of Queenie.3 |
| Birth* | She was born in October 1881 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..3 |
| She was the daughter of Ephraim A. Read and Edna W. Warner.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Pauline R. Read was enumerated on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, U.S.A.; included in the household with Ephraim (age 54) were his wife Edna (age 46), children Warren (age 24) and Pauline (age 18). Ephraim was a clergyman, Warren a school teacher, and Pauline was in school.1 |
| Marriage* | Pauline R. Read married Clifford P. Seagrave.3,2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Pauline R. Read was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of Clifford P. Seagrave in Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, U.S.A.; included in the household with Clifford (age 46) was his wife Pauline Read (age 28). He was a stock broker.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Pauline R. Read was enumerated on the census of 8 January 1920 in the household of Clifford P. Seagrave in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, U.S.A.; included in the household with Clifford (age 56) were his wife Pauline Read (age 38), and her mother Edna (Warner) Read (age 66). He was a broker of investments.5 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Pauline R. Read was enumerated on the census of 21 April 1930 in the household of Clifford P. Seagrave in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, U.S.A.; included in the household with Clifford (age 66) was his wife Pauline Read (age 43). He was a salesman of securities, having earned $8,983 during the previous year.2 |
Citations
- [S6456] 1900 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 82, 4 June 1900, Microfilm Roll T623_1696, Page 4A, Enumeration District 269, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
- [S6458] 1930 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 786, 21 April 1930, Microfilm Roll 2175, Page 6A, Image 821.0, Enumeration District 145, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S6460] 1910 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 225, 18 April 1910, Microfilm Roll T624_1024, Page 7A, Image 720, FHL Film #1375037, Enumeration District 621, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
- [S6459] 1920 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 187, 8 January 1920, Microfilm Roll T_625_1678, Page 8A, Image 365, Enumeration District 186, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
Ralph Emerson Read1
M, b. 30 March 1911, d. 23 June 1978
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read (Borden, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Rayworth Read1
M, b. 26 April 1896
Citations
- [S6616] 1901 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #114, 12-15 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6445, Page 12, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm Page 3, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
