George Havelock Read1
M, #106046, b. 19 February 1859, d. 2 July 1946
Name-Com | George Havelock Read is commonly known as Havelock Read.3,2 |
Birth* | He was born on 19 February 1859 in New Brunswick, Canada .2,4 |
| He was the son of Joshua A. Read and Rebecca Allen.2 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | George Havelock Read was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Joshua A. Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick . Included in the household with Joshua (age 46) were his wife, Rebecca Allen (age 43), their children, Eliphalet (age 19), Sarah Jane (age 17), Cynthia Ann (age 15), Catherine (age 13), Ephraim (age 11), Arthulenda Eliza (age 9), Benjamin (age 7), Joshua Temple (age 5), Rebecca (age 3), Havelock (age 1) and Sarah Jane's husband, Simeon Kay (age 23). Joshua, Eliphalet and Simeon were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | George Havelock Read was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Joshua A. Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Joshua (age 55) were his wife Rebecca Allen (age 52), their children, Ephraim (age 21), Arthulenda (age 19), Joshua (age 15), Rebecca (age 13), Havelock (age 11) and Mary (age 6). The family religion was Baptist.5 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | George Havelock Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Joshua A. Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Joshua (age 65) were his wife Rebecca Allen (age 62), their children, Joshua (age 24), Havelock (age 21), Mary (age 16), Ephraim (age 31), his wife Sarah King (age 23), their son Franklin (age 8 months). Joshua and Ephraim were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.6 |
Marriage* | George Havelock Read married Hannah Jane Anderson, daughter of Joseph Anderson and Mary Ann, on 30 June 1886, in home of the bride's father, Bayside, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Marriage: "Bayside (West. Co.) 30th June, at residence of bride's uncle, Stephen DANIEL, Esq., by Rev. D.S. Carpenter, Havelock READ, Bayside / Hannah T. ANDERSON, Shemogue."7 |
Census HeadHousehold | George Havelock Read was head of the household in the census of 1891 in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Havelock (age 31) were his wife Hannah Anderson (age 30), their children, Rainsford (age 4) and Katie (age 2). Havelock was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.8 |
Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Havelock (age 42) were his wife Hannah Anderson (age 41), their children, Rainsford (age 13), Katie (age 12), Gordamay (age 9), William (age 8) and Gladys (age 3). Havelock was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.4 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Havelock (age 51) were his wife Hannah Anderson (age 50), their children, William (age 13) and Gladys (age 14), and a grandson Floyd Amos (age 3), parents unknown at this writing. Havelock was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.9 |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada . Included in the household with Havelock (age 65) was his wife Hannah Anderson (age 60). Havelock was a hired man. The family religion was Presbyterian.10 |
Death* | He died on 2 July 1946, at age 87, in Saskatchewan, Canada .11 |
Burial* | He was buried in Drake Community Cemetery, Drake, Saskatchewan, Canada . Plot: Row 31, Lot 2.11 |
Citations
- [S10441] Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959, birth entry for Garda May Read entry, transcription FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2Z5-JDZ : George Havelock Read in entry for Garda May Read, 30 Jul 1891; citing Bayside Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, 30 Jul 1891, reference 5018; FHL microfilm 1,944,014, Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
- [S10392] 1861 Canada Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Joshua Reid household number 11, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-1006, page 2. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10436] Registration of Birth, Westmorland County, Province of New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada, birth registration for Rainsford Read entry, digital image of original page Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F13394, Code A5/1887, Number 277, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S10435] 1901 Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Havelock Read household #69, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm T-6428 to T-6556, Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10387] 1871 Canada Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Joshua Reid household number 19, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-10392, page 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10407] 1881 Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Joshua Read household #229, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-13184, Page 57. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10434] Marriage, Chignecto Post, Sackville, New Brunswick, published 8 July 1886, Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspapers Vital Statistics, Volume 66, Number 1763. Hereinafter cited as Chignecto Post.
- [S10438] 1891 Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of Havelock Read, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Roll: T-6305; Family No: 236. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10439] 1911 Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of Havelock Read, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Family No: 20; Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10440] 1921 Census, Humboldt, Saskatchewan, household of Havelock Read, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 151; Census Place: Humboldt, Saskatchewan; Page Number: 16. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10443] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Original data: Find A Grave. Find A Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, (Ancestry.com. Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012). Hereinafter cited as Canada, Find A Grave Index.
George Morton Read1
M, #100691, b. 1926, d. 20 February 1984
Name-Com | George Morton Read is commonly known as Morton Read.2 |
Birth* | He was born in 1926 in Summerside (Read's Corner), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .2 |
| He was the son of George Washington Read and Maude Rattenbury.2 |
Death* | George Morton Read died on 20 February 1984, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .2 |
Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40540,-63.77555 . Inscription: George Morton Read / 1926 - 1984 / His Wife / Beatrice Y. Turbide / 1929 - Back: READ.1
 Tombstone, George Morton Read (1926-1984), his wife Beatrice Y. Turbide (1929- ). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Child of George Morton Read
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Citations
- [S6284] Cemetery Marker - George Morton Read. George Morton Read & Beatrice Y. Turbide, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 22 August 2011.
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S7192] Cemetery marker. David R. Read & Elizabeth Mountain, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 July 2012.
George Washington Read1
M, #99967, b. 21 November 1884, d. 1944

George Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Name-Com | George Washington Read is commonly known as George.2,3,4 |
Birth* | He was born on 21 November 1884 in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
| He was the son of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop.1 |
(Witness) Group Photo | George Washington Read was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , 1894.5  |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | George Read was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. 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  |
Marriage* | George Washington Read married Maude Rattenbury.1 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | George Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, 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.3  |
Census HeadHousehold* | George Washington Read was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Travellers Rest (rural Summerside), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Included in the household with George (age 36) were his wife Maude Rattenbury (age 32), their son David (age 11 months) and George's widowed mother Emma Bishop (age 70). George was a farmer.6 |
Death* | He died in 1944, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the 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]4 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. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [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.
- [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.
- [S6273] Cemetery Marker - Nelson Bishop Read. Nelson Bishop Read & Vera Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
- [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S9084] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of George W. Read Household #60, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5821] Baptism Record - David Nelson Read, Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 63-64. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - David Nelson Read.
- [S6283] Cemetery Marker - David Nelson Read. David Nelson Read & Benjamin Read, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 22 August 2011.
- [S6274] Alan R. Read entry Death Record - Alan R. Read Veterans Affairs Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Alan R. Read.
Georgie Beryl Read1
F, #100005, b. 7 April 1902, d. 24 April 1994
Name-Com | Georgie Beryl Read is commonly known as Georgie Read.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 7 April 1902 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
| She was the daughter of Captain John Lefurgey Read and Nellie Davidson Hillson.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Georgie Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Captain John Lefurgey Read, as a daughter, in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 34), were his wife Nellie (age 31), children Georgie (age 11), Nellie (age 7), Sadie (age 5), Adele (age 2) and John (age 1). John was a master mariner. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Georgie Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Captain John Lefurgey Read, as a daughter, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 42), were his wife Nellie (age 41), children Georgie (age 19), Nellie (age 17), Sadie (age 15), Adele (age 12) and John (age 11). Also enumerated in the household was an unrelated labourer named Timothy McDonald. John was a ship's captain. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
Marriage* | Georgie Beryl Read married George Thomas Barton.1 |
Death* | Georgie Beryl Read died on 24 April 1994, at age 92, in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, U.S.A. .1 |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S12130] 1921 Canada Census, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John L. Read household #119, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104, Page Number: 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S12131] 1911 Canada Census, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of John L. Read household #126, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Georgie Donalda Read1
F, #103338, b. 3 June 1912, d. 15 August 1991
Birth* | Georgie Donalda Read was born on 3 June 1912 in Erie, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
| She was the daughter of Joseph Edgar Read and Harriet Wortman.1 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Georgie Donalda Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Joseph Edgar Read 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.2  |
(First) Marriage* | Georgie Donalda Read married first Archibald Donald MacDougall on 19 December 1937 in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, U.S.A. , they had one son.1 |
(Second) Marriage* | Georgie Donalda Read married second John Douglas Forbes in 1948 they had no children.1 |
Death* | Georgie Donalda Read died on 15 August 1991, at age 79, in Trail, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
Citations
- [S8242] Correspondence with Nancy Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Gladys Adele Read1
F, #100008, b. 2 October 1908, d. 31 May 1995
Name-Com | Gladys Adele Read is commonly known as Adele.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 2 October 1908 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
| She was the daughter of Captain John Lefurgey Read and Nellie Davidson Hillson.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Adele Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Captain John Lefurgey Read, as a daughter, in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 34), were his wife Nellie (age 31), children Georgie (age 11), Nellie (age 7), Sadie (age 5), Adele (age 2) and John (age 1). John was a master mariner. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Adele Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Captain John Lefurgey Read, as a daughter, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 42), were his wife Nellie (age 41), children Georgie (age 19), Nellie (age 17), Sadie (age 15), Adele (age 12) and John (age 11). Also enumerated in the household was an unrelated labourer named Timothy McDonald. John was a ship's captain. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 |
Marriage* | Gladys Adele Read married Clarence Hugh Cameron.1 |
Death* | Gladys Adele Read died on 31 May 1995, at age 86, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
Burial* | She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40549,-63.77750 . Inscription: Clarence Hugh Cameron / April 29, 1895 - Nov. 8, 1972 / His Wife / Adele Read / Oct, 2. 1908 - May 31, 1995.2 Tombstone, Clarence Hugh Cameron (1895-1972), his wife Adele Read (1908-1995). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S6276] Cemetery Marker - Adele Read. Clarence Hugh Cameron & Adele Read, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
- [S12131] 1911 Canada Census, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of John L. Read household #126, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S12130] 1921 Canada Census, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John L. Read household #119, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104, Page Number: 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Gladys Fay Read1
F, #106080, b. 7 December 1897, d. 25 September 1970
Name Variation | Gladys Fay Read is also known as Gladys Faye Reade.3 |
Name-Com | She is commonly known as Gladys Read.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 7 December 1897 in Chapmans Corner, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada ; the informant for her Late Registration of Birth was her older brother, William Anderson Read(e), dated 26 May 1965, in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,2,4 |
| She was the daughter of George Havelock Read and Hannah Jane Anderson.2 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Gladys Fay Read was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of George Havelock Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Havelock (age 42) were his wife Hannah Anderson (age 41), their children, Rainsford (age 13), Katie (age 12), Gordamay (age 9), William (age 8) and Gladys (age 3). Havelock was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Gladys Fay Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of George Havelock Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Havelock (age 51) were his wife Hannah Anderson (age 50), their children, William (age 13) and Gladys (age 14), and a grandson Floyd Amos (age 3), parents unknown at this writing. Havelock was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.5 |
Death* | Gladys Fay Read died on 25 September 1970, at age 72, in Saskatchewan, Canada .3 |
Burial* | She was buried in Drake Community Cemetery, Drake, Saskatchewan, Canada . Plot: Row 21, Lot 4.3 |
Citations
- [S10444] Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959, birth entry for Gladys Fay Read entry, transcription George Havelock Reade in entry for Gladys Fay Reade, 07 Dec 1897; citing Chapmans Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, certificate 29875, Provincial Archives, Fredericton; FHL microfilm 1,943,991. ("New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTS5-XFS : accessed 20 October 2015)), Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
- [S10435] 1901 Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Havelock Read household #69, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm T-6428 to T-6556, Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10448] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Created by: Headstone Genealogist, Record added: May 15, 2013, Find A Grave Memorial# 110599643. Hereinafter cited as Canada, Find A Grave Index.
- [S10445] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada, Gladys Fay Read, digital image of original page PANB microfilm F18790, Code 1897-R-8 (filed 12 January 1966), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S10439] 1911 Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of Havelock Read, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Family No: 20; Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Hannah Read1 
F, #93322, b. between 16 August 1757 and 1760
Harold Douglas Read1
M, #103337, b. 13 February 1914, d. 17 May 1984
Name-Com | Harold Douglas Read is commonly known as Doug Read.1 |
Birth* | He was born on 13 February 1914 in Erie, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
| He was the son of Joseph Edgar Read and Harriet Wortman.1 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Harold Douglas Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Joseph Edgar Read 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.2  |
Death* | Harold Douglas Read died on 17 May 1984, at age 70, in Erie, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
Citations
- [S8242] Correspondence with Nancy Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Harris G. Read1
M, #101340, b. 7 February 1894, d. 1916
Birth* | Harris G. Read was born on 7 February 1894 in New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
| He was the son of Alton G. Read and Edith L. Ward.1 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Harris G. Read 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 .1 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Harris G. Read was enumerated on the census of between 3 June 1911 and 6 June 1911 in the household of Alton G. Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada .2 |
Death* | Harris G. Read died in 1916.3 |
Burial* | He was buried in Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada .3 |
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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6671] John Read On-line database, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; , 1907.
Harry Read1
M, #100639, b. 1880, d. 1881
Birth* | Harry Read was born in 1880.1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Whittemore Read and Elvira Davidson.1 |
Death* | Harry Read died in 1881.1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the 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.1 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
- [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read. Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
Harvey Earl Read1 
M, #104042, b. circa September 1920, d. 2003
Citations
- [S8864] Sharon Reid, Family history records, unknown location.
- [S8861] 1921 Canada Census, Midgic, Parish of Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Frank Read household #12, 1921, digital copy of original image, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #2. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S9986] Cemetery marker, Sackville Rural Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Harvey E. Read & B. Irene Estabrooks, transcription; read by Moira McCarthy.
Helen Read1
F, #106057, b. October 1920
Birth* | Helen Read was born in October 1920 in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
| She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Read and Nettie May Allen.1 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Helen Read was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1921 in the household of Ephraim Reade in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Ephraim (age 71) were his wife Sarah King (age 62), their son Frank (age 40), his wife Nettie Allen (age 21), their children, Mary (age 4), Ephraim (age 2) and Helen (age 8 months). Ephraim and Frank were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.1 |
Citations
- [S10414] 1921 Canada Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Ephraim Reid household number 15, 1921, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 38; Census Place: Botsford (Parish), Westmorland, New Brunswick; Page Number: 2. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Herbert Read1
M, #99939, b. 1871, d. 1873
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Hermance Read1
F, #104061
Citations
- [S8864] Sharon Reid, Family history records, unknown location.
Irene Carrie Read1
F, #106068, b. 15 April 1915, d. 24 June 1992
Name Variation | Irene Carrie Read is also known as Irene Carrie Reade.2 |
Name-Comalso | She is also commonly known as Irene Reade.3 |
Name-Com | She is commonly known as Irene Read.4 |
Birth* | She was born on 15 April 1915 in Botsford Parish, Melrose, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada ; the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her mother, signed (with an 'X') 4 October, 1926, at Moncton, New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of Walter King Read and Ruth Alfretta Milton.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Irene Read was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1921 in the household of Ruth Alfretta Milton, as a daughter, in Botsford Parish, Botsford, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Ruth Read (age 42) were her children, Ruby (age 16), Reta (age 14), Delbert (age 13), Eliza (age 12), Isabel (age 10), Evelyn (age 8), Irene (age 6) and Gerald (age 4). Her husband Walter Read was still living, but not enumerated here.The family religion was Methodist.4 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Irene Reade was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Ruth Reade, as a daughter, in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Ruth Reade (age 51) were her children, Ruby (age 25), Delbert (age 21), Evelyn (age 16), Irene (age 14) & Gerald (age 13). Five unrelated lodgers were also enumerated. Although Ruth was declared as being married, her husband, Walter Reade, was not enumerated here. Ruby was a stitcher in a rubber factory, Delbert was a salesman, and Evelyn was a sales girl in a 5-10 cent store.3 |
Census HeadHousehold* | Irene Carrie Read was head of the household in the census of 16 April 1940 in 43 Hooker St., Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Irene Reade (age 25), her mother Ruth (Milton) Reade (age 61) and James Trenholm (age 58) a lodger. James and Ruth married 3 years later. Irene was a hairdresser, worked 48 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, earned $800. James was a marine engineer of petroleum equipment, worked 26 weeks in 1939, 40 hours per week and earned $1,000.5 |
Marriage* | She married Lawrence Wilbur.6 |
Living* | Irene Carrie Read was living in Bergenfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, U.S.A. , from 1950 to 1976. She then moved to Selinsgrove to live with her daughter.6 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 10 May 1950 in the household of Lawrence Wilbur, as his wife, in North Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Lawrence Wilbur (age 36) were his wife, Irene Reade (age 35) and their daughters, Janet (age 6) and Charlotte (age 2). Lawrence was a photographer.7 |
(survivor) Death | Irene Carrie Read was a survivor of Walter King Read on 28 April 1951 in Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ; the newspaper obituary recorded a death date of 25th.8,9 |
ResidenceLast* | The former residence of Irene Carrie Read was in 102 Crystal Lane, Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. .6 |
Death* | She died on 24 June 1992, at age 77, in Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. .6,2 |
Burial* | She was buried in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Salem, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. . Inscription: Irene C. Wilbur / April 15, 1915 / June 24, 1992 / A Special Mom and Nanny.10
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Citations
- [S10424] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada, Irene Carrie Read, digital image of original page PANB microfilm F24380, Code 1915-802600 (filed 17 February 1951), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S18062] Transcription, Irene Carrie Reade). Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S18072] 1930 United States Federal Census, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, household of Ruth Reade, 7 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2340651, Page 7A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S18056] 1921 Census of Canada, Botsford (Parish), Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of Ruth A. Reid, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 38; Census Place: 38, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Page Number: 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S18096] 1940 United States Federal Census, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, household of Irene Reade, 16 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01682, Page 19A, Record ID: 2442::93204836. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S18063] Obituary: Irene C. Wilbur, The Daily Item, Newspaper Location: Sunbury, Pennsylvania, published 25 June 1992, Page 11, Column 6. Hereinafter cited as The Daily Item.
- [S18065] 1950 United States Federal Census, , Middlesex County, Massachusetts, household of Lawrence Wilbur, 10 May 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 6112, Sheet Number 23. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S18051] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990, Walter King Reade entry. Registration Number: 1951-09-004743, BCA Number: B13208, GSU Number: 2032700. Hereinafter cited as British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990.
- [S18052] Deaths: Reade, Walter King, The Province, Newspaper Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, published 1 May 1951, Page 23, Column 3. Hereinafter cited as The Province.
- [S18064] Burial Record, Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Salem, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, USA, findagrave memorial #198068061, (Irene Carrie (Reade) Wilbur). Hereinafter cited as Burial Record, Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
Irene Celestia Read1 
F, #104592, b. 1922, d. 2001
Children of Irene Celestia Read
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Citations
- [S8864] Sharon Reid, Family history records, unknown location.
Isabel Della Read1
F, #106070, b. 1 January 1911
Name-Com | Isabel Della Read is commonly known as Isabel Read.2 |
Birth* | She was born on 1 January 1911 in Botsford Parish, Upper Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada ; the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her mother, signed 19 August, 1932, at Moncton, New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of Walter King Read and Ruth Alfretta Milton.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Isabel Read was enumerated on the census of June 1911 in the household of Walter King Read, as a daughter, in Upper Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Walter Read (age 32) were his wife, Ruth Milton (age 32), their children, Ruby (age 6), Reta (age 4), Delbert (age 3), Eliza (age 2) & Isabel (age 6 months) and Walter's sister Emma Read (age 15). Walter was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Isabel Read was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1921 in the household of Ruth Alfretta Milton, as a daughter, in Botsford Parish, Botsford, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Enumerated in the household of Ruth Read (age 42) were her children, Ruby (age 16), Reta (age 14), Delbert (age 13), Eliza (age 12), Isabel (age 10), Evelyn (age 8), Irene (age 6) and Gerald (age 4). Her husband Walter Read was still living, but not enumerated here.The family religion was Methodist.3 |
(survivor) Death | Isabel Della Read was a survivor of Walter King Read on 28 April 1951 in Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ; the newspaper obituary recorded a death date of 25th.4,5 |
Citations
- [S10426] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada, Isabel Della Read, digital image of original page PANB microfilm F23411, Code 1911-802322 (filed 19 August 1932), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S18055] 1911 Census of Canada, Upper Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of Walter Read, digital copy of original census document, Page: 12; Family No: 116. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S18056] 1921 Census of Canada, Botsford (Parish), Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of Ruth A. Reid, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 38; Census Place: 38, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Page Number: 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S18051] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990, Walter King Reade entry. Registration Number: 1951-09-004743, BCA Number: B13208, GSU Number: 2032700. Hereinafter cited as British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990.
- [S18052] Deaths: Reade, Walter King, The Province, Newspaper Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, published 1 May 1951, Page 23, Column 3. Hereinafter cited as The Province.
Israel Read1 
M, #9306, b. March 1657, d. 17 November 1732
Birth* | Israel Read was born in March 1657 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts .1,2 |
| He was the son of John Read and Sarah Lessie. |
Marriage* | Israel Read married Rebecca Ruggells on 6 November 1684, in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts .3 |
Death* | Israel Read died on 17 November 1732, at age 75, in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts .4 |
Citations
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), page 243. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), p. 243. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Israel Read1 
M, #95681, b. 3 September 1688, d. 22 September 1732
Birth* | Israel Read was born on 3 September 1688.1 |
| He was the son of Israel Read and Rebecca Ruggells.1 |
Death* | Israel Read died on 22 September 1732, at age 44.1 |
Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
James C. Read1
M, #93839, b. 1854, d. 1881
Birth* | James C. Read was born in 1854.1,2 |
| He was the son of William Read and Mary Ann Bowser.1 |
Death* | James C. Read died in 1881.2 |
Burial* | He was buried in Point de Bute Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Inscription: William Read / 1791 - 1867 / Mary A. His Wife / 1812 - 1873 / Children / James C. / 1854 - 1881 / Susan R. / 1847 - 1919 / READ.2
 Tombstone, William Read (1791-1867) and his second wife Mary Ann Bowser (1812-1873), their children James (1854-1881) and Susan (1847-1919). Point de Bute Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Citations
- [S2161] Census 1861: Westmorland Parish, 1861, Microfilm C-1006, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S5520] William Read Marker Inscription; David Walker, 2004.
James Chappell Read1
M, #99879, b. 1838, d. 1873
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
James Johnson Read 
M, #9296, b. 21 January 1843, d. 6 August 1921

James Johnson Read (ca. 1842-1921)
Birth* | James Johnson Read was born on 21 January 1843 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick .2 |
| He was the son of George Read and Sarah Richardson.1 |
Name-Com | James Johnson Read is commonly known as James Read, in 1851.3 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of George Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick . Included in the household with George (age 53) were his wife Sarah Richardson (age 47), and children Charles (age 13), James (age 8), Ann (age 16), Jane (age 10) and Celia (age 5). George was a farmer.3  |
Name-Com | James Johnson Read is commonly known as James J. Read, in 1861.4 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of George Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick . Included in the household with George (age 63) were his wife Sarah Richardson (age 57), and children James (age 18) and Celia (age 14). George was a farmer, and owned his farm. The family religion was Baptist.4  |
Name-Com | James Johnson Read is commonly known as Johnson, in 1871.5 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of George Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick . Included in the household with George (age 72), now widowed, were his son James Johnson (age 28) and daughter Celia Ann (age 23). Both George and Johnson were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.5  |
(Witness) Marriage | James Johnson Read witnessed the marriage of James McKenzie and Amanda M. E. Townsend on 12 February 1872 in Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia ; they were married by license. James was a bachelor, shoemaker, living in Sackville, New Brunswick. Amanda was a spinster, living in Point de Bute, New Brunswick. James was 42, Amanda 37. The officiating clergyman was Rev. George Miles.6 |
(First) Marriage* | James Johnson Read married first Sarah Ann Bowser, daughter of George Ebenezer Bowser and Charlotte Mitton, on 29 January 1879 in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia , "m. 29th ult., by Rev. D.A. Steele, Jas. J. Read, Jolicure (West. Co.) / Miss Sarah Bowser, Leicester."7 |
(Second) Marriage* | James Johnson Read married second Sophia Mary Oulton.2 |
Name-Com | James Johnson Read is commonly known as Johnson, in 1881.8 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He 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.9 |
Census HeadHousehold* | James Johnson Read was head of the household in the census of between 10 April 1901 and 12 April 1901 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Johnson (age 58) were his second wife Sophia Oulton (age 36), and their children Edith (age 12), Alice (age 9), William (age 7) and James Turner (age 4). Johnson was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. Johnson Read's farm was adjacent to that of Frank Townshend.2 1901 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of James Johnson Read, his second wife Sophia Oulton, and their children Edith, Alice, William and James Turner. |
Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Johnson (age 68) were his wife Sophia Oulton (age 45) and their son Turner (age 14). Johnson was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.10 1911 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of James Johnson Read, his second wife Sophia Oulton, and their son Turner. |
Death* | He died on 6 August 1921, at age 78, in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada .11,12 |
Burial* | He was buried in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, 45.93588,-64.23374 . Inscription: In memory of / James J. Read / Aug. 6, 1921 / Aged 79 yrs.13
 Tombstone, James Johnson Read (1843-1921). Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Citations
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S5500] 1901 Canada Census - James Johnson Read, Household #52, 10-12 April 1901, Microfilm, Roll T-6445, Page 5. Jolicure, Westmorland County, District #24, Westmorland Subdistrict #H-3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5493] 1851 Canada Census - George Read, Line 4, 1851, Microfilm, Roll C_998, Page 4. Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict 89. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5494] 1861 Canada Census - George Read, Line 4, 1861, Microfilm, Roll C_1006, Page 51. Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5495] 1871 Canada Census - George Read, Household #76, 1871, Microfilm, Roll C_10392, Page 22. Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5535] James McKenzie & Amanda Townsend, (1872), Marriage Record, Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, Registration Book 1872, Page 73, Number 51 unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
- [S3164] Married: Johnson Read & Sarah Bowser, Chignecto Post, Sackville, New Brunswick, 6 February 1879. Hereinafter cited as Chignecto Post.
- [S1335] Volunteers, Census 1881: Canada (Salt Lake City: 1881 Canadian Census, CDs, 2001), LDS CD. Hereinafter cited as Census 1881: 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5502] 1911 Canada Census - James Johnson Read, Household #38, 7-8 June 1911, Microfilm, Page 4. Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, District #35, Subdistrict #41. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S109] Marker Inscription; documented by David Walker.
- [S3163] Index to Death Certificates: James Johnson Read, Death Certificates PANB F18952, Reg'n 49642, Vol. 49 Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker. Hereinafter cited as Index to Death Certificates: James Johnson Read.
- [S5506] James Johnson Read Marker Inscription; David Walker, 2004.
- [S2470] Census 1901: J. Johnson Read - Westmorland, J. Johnson Read #52, 1901, Image file from original census page, T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3. Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
- [S5501] Late Registration of Births - James Turner Read, James Turner Read, Microfilm PANB F18790, Code 1897-R-9 (2 June 1966), Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
James R. Read1
M, #105426, b. circa 1806, d. 27 April 1896
Citations
- [S9956] Correspondence with personal communication Moira McCarthy, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S9974] James Read entry Death Record, Return of Clergyman, Occupier or Other Person, PANB Microfilm F17053, Reference C4/1896, Code 2983, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
James Turner Read1,2
M, #95410, b. 6 January 1897
Birth* | James Turner Read was born on 6 January 1897 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada ; he was his own declarant for the late birth registration, dated 28 February 1966 in Sackville, New Brunswick, and filed 2 June 1966. He was living in Dorchester at this time.1,2 |
| He was the son of James Johnson Read and Sophia Mary Oulton.1,2 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | James Turner Read was enumerated on the census of between 10 April 1901 and 12 April 1901 in the household of James Johnson Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Johnson (age 58) were his second wife Sophia Oulton (age 36), and their children Edith (age 12), Alice (age 9), William (age 7) and James Turner (age 4). Johnson was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. Johnson Read's farm was adjacent to that of Frank Townshend.3  |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | James Turner Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of James Johnson Read in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Johnson (age 68) were his wife Sophia Oulton (age 45) and their son Turner (age 14). Johnson was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.4  |
Name-Com | James Turner Read is commonly known as Turner, in 1911.4 |
Living* | He was living in Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada , in February 1966.2 |
Citations
- [S2470] Census 1901: J. Johnson Read - Westmorland, J. Johnson Read #52, 1901, Image file from original census page, T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3. Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
- [S5501] Late Registration of Births - James Turner Read, James Turner Read, Microfilm PANB F18790, Code 1897-R-9 (2 June 1966), Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S5500] 1901 Canada Census - James Johnson Read, Household #52, 10-12 April 1901, Microfilm, Roll T-6445, Page 5. Jolicure, Westmorland County, District #24, Westmorland Subdistrict #H-3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5502] 1911 Canada Census - James Johnson Read, Household #38, 7-8 June 1911, Microfilm, Page 4. Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, District #35, Subdistrict #41. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Jane Read1
F, #99872
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Jane F. Read1 
F, #9230, b. 1841
Birth* | Jane F. Read was born in 1841 in New Brunswick .3 |
| She was the daughter of George Read and Sarah Richardson.2 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Jane F. Read was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of George Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick . Included in the household with George (age 53) were his wife Sarah Richardson (age 47), and children Charles (age 13), James (age 8), Ann (age 16), Jane (age 10) and Celia (age 5). George was a farmer.4  |
Marriage* | Jane F. Read married James E. Townsend, son of Thomas H. Townsend and Eunice Read, on 9 August 1858.2 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Jane F. Read was enumerated on the census of 14 January 1861 in the household of James E. Townsend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick . Enumerated in the household of James were his wife Jane (Read), son Joseph F. and daughter Sarah Jane.5  |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Jane F. Read was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Enumerated in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.1  |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Jane F. Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Enumerated in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.6 |
Citations
- [S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #77, 1871, Microfilm, Roll C-10392, Page 23. Westmorland district No. 186, Westmorland Subdistrict C. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S1335] Volunteers, Census 1881: Canada (Salt Lake City: 1881 Canadian Census, CDs, 2001), LDS CD. Hereinafter cited as Census 1881: Canada.
- [S5493] 1851 Canada Census - George Read, Line 4, 1851, Microfilm, Roll C_998, Page 4. Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict 89. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S4077] 1861 Canada Census - James Townsend (1824-1887), Household #41, 14 January 1861, Microfilm, Microfilm C-1006. Parish of Westmorland, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #183, 1881, Microfilm, Roll C-13184, Page 37. Westmorland district No. 33, Westmorland Subdistrict, Division 2. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S2161] Census 1861: Westmorland Parish, 1861, Microfilm C-1006, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Jane Hacker Read1
F, #99960, b. 1874, d. 1939

Jane Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Name-Com | Jane Hacker Read is commonly known as Jane.2 |
Birth* | She was born in 1874 in Read's Corner, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1,3 |
| She was the daughter of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop.1 |
(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Jane Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated 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  |
(Witness) Group Photo | Jane Hacker Read was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , 1894.4  |
Marriage License | Jane Hacker Read and Dr. Isaac Murray McMillan obtained a marriage license on 19 June 1899. In Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Isaac was recorded as a bachelor, living in Summerside, Janie, a spinster living in Wilmot (Valley.)5 |
(First) Marriage* | Jane Hacker Read married first Dr. Isaac Murray McMillan, son of Alex McMillan and Sarah Ross, on 21 June 1899 in Parish of Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . They were married "by license with consent of parents". Isaac was a bachelor, Janie a spinster. Janie's father was recorded as David P. Reade of Reade's Corner.6 |
Immigration* | Jane Hacker Read immigrated to U.S.A. in 1904.7 |
(Second) Marriage* | She married second Frank Endacott Hawke, son of Samuel A. Hawke and Elizabeth Ann Endicott, in 1907 in Massachusetts, U.S.A. .1 |
(daughter-in-law) Census HeadHousehold | Jane Read was enumerated on the census of 14 May 1910 in the household of Samuel A. Hawke, as a daughter-in-law, in 52 Ferry St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. ; Enumerated in the household of Samuel Hawke (age 56) were his wife Elizabeth Endicott (age 51), their son Frank (age 30), his wife Jane Read (age 28), their son Read Hawke (age 9 months), and Samuel's sister-in-law, Mary Clark (age 64). Samuel was a proprietor of a piano store and Frank was a piano tuner.8 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Jane Read was enumerated on the census of 28 February 1920 in the household of Frank Hawke, as his wife, in 15 Pine St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Frank (age 40) were his wife, Jane Read (age 35) and their son Read (age 10). Frank was a salesman in a piano store.7 |
(Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Jane Read was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Frank Hawke, as his wife, in 15 Pine St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . Enumerated in the household of Frank (age 50) were his wife, Jane Read (age 45) and their son Read (age 20). Frank was a piano tuner.9 |
Death* | Jane Hacker Read died in 1939, in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. .1 |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [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.
- [S16239] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, Read Endicott Hawke entry, digital copy of original document Record ID: 2495::4239951 (27 July 1909), Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com
- [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S16235] Isaac M. McMillan & Janie H. Reid, (19 June 1899), Marriage License, PARO RG19, Series3, Subseries4, Marriage Licenses 1899. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License.
- [S16234] Janie Hacker Reade & Isaac Murray McMillan, (21 June 1899), Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, 1780-1983, Summerside, St Eleanors, 1821-1957, Prince Edward Island Public Archives, St. Mary Anglican Church of Canada (Summerside), St. John Anglican Church of Canada (St. Eleanor's) FHL Roll 1630127. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, 1780-1983.
- [S16236] 1920 United States Federal Census, Malden Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Frank E Hawke, 28 February 1920, digital copy of original document, Roll: T625_713, Page 5A, Record ID: 6061::84242827. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com
- [S16242] 1910 United States Federal Census, Malden Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Household of Samuel A Hawke, 14 May 1910, Digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1374614. Roll T624_601, Page 11A.
- [S16237] 1930 United States Federal Census, Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Frank E Hawke, 7 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm: 2340658, Page 8B, Record ID: 6224::16874952. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com
Jeremiah Read1 
M, #95688, b. 8 May 1703
Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Jesse Read1 
M, #93324, b. circa 1787
Birth* | Jesse Read was born circa 1787.1,2 |
| He was the son of Eliphalet Read and Margaret Converse.1 |
Census* | Jesse Read appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of his brother William. He was a widower and living with his brother and family.2 |
Citations
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2119] Census 1851: Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, 1851, Microfilm Roll C-998, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
John Read1 
M, #9366, b. 1598, d. 7 September 1685
Birth* | John Read was born in 1598 in Lincolnshire, England .2,3 |
| He was the son of William Reade and Lucy Heneage. |
Alt-Birth Date | An alternate recorded birth date is in 1604 in Canterbury, Kent County, England . An alternate birthplace is Ryborough.4 |
Immigration* | John Read immigrated in 1630. To Massachusetts with the Great Fleet.2 |
Marriage* | He married Sarah Lessie, daughter of William Lessie, circa 1630, in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts .4 |
Death* | John Read died on 7 September 1685, in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts .2,4 |
Burial* | He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Seekonk, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 42.48350,-71.09625 . Original inscription: "J. R. aet eighty-seven, D. S. 1685". The inscription indicates that the birth year of 1598 is the correct year. Since his death the cemetery has been renamed and boundaries changed to Newman Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island. This newer marker has the inscription John Read / Born in / Lincolnshire, England / in 1598 / Died in 1685. The script below is mostly illegible: "He and others with their pastor / ? Newman came from / Weymouth Mass. and began the / Church of ? in 1643".2,4,3
 Tombstone, John Read (1598-1685). Newman Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island. Photo contributed by Jen Snoots to findagrave.com. |
Citations
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S10123] Cemetery Marker, Newman Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. John Read, photograph & inscription; findagrave.com contributed by Jen Snoots.
- [S2175] International Genealogical Index (IGI) (www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.: Church of Latter Day Saints).
John Read1
M, #84687, b. September 1725
Citations
- [S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.
John Read1 
M, #95679, b. 22 April 1686
Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (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, #101336, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6672] Marriage Certificate - John Read & Phoebe Ward, John Read & Phoebe Ward marriage, 30 July 1890 . 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] Late Registration of Birth, Roland Rockwell Read, Microfilm image PANB Film F18781, Code 1891-R-10, file 1891-R10 (filed 12 October 1944),.
John Ainsworth Read1
M, #101327, 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] Certificate of Registration of Birth - John Ainsworth Read, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8876] New Brunswick Marriage Registration, 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] Late Registration of Birth, 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, unknown location.
John Earl Read1
M, #99863, b. 14 April 1910, d. 29 March 1985

Hazel Nelson Embree & John Earl Read. Photo courtesy of George Read.
Name-Com | John Earl Read is commonly known as John Read.2 |
Name-Comalso | He is also 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 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | John Read was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Captain John Lefurgey Read, as a son, in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 34), were his wife Nellie (age 31), children Georgie (age 11), Nellie (age 7), Sadie (age 5), Adele (age 2) and John (age 1). John was a master mariner. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | John Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Captain John Lefurgey Read, as a son, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 42), were his wife Nellie (age 41), children Georgie (age 19), Nellie (age 17), Sadie (age 15), Adele (age 12) and John (age 11). Also enumerated in the household was an unrelated labourer named Timothy McDonald. John was a ship's captain. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
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, at age 74, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the 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.4 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, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S12130] 1921 Canada Census, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John L. Read household #119, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104, Page Number: 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S12131] 1911 Canada Census, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of John L. Read household #126, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, 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, #101314, 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] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Alpheus P. Read, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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.
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6671] John Read On-line database, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; , 1907.
John Read Jr. 
M, #93329, b. 29 August 1640, d. 26 March 1676
Birth* | John Read Jr. was born on 29 August 1640 in Braintree, Massachusetts .1 |
| He was the son of John Read and Sarah Lessie. |
Marriage* | John Read Jr. married Rachel before 1669. |
Death* | John Read Jr. died on 26 March 1676, at age 35, in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts ; John was killed by Indians at Pierces Fight during King Philip's War.2 |
Burial* | He was buried in April 1676 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts .3 |
BurialAltLoc | An alternate burial location is in Newman Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island . Inscription: John Read Jr. / Born in 1640 / Died in 1676.4
 Tombstone, John Read Jr. (1640-1676). Newman Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island. Photo contributed by Jen Snoots to findagrave.com. Photograph by Kenneth C. Zirkel |
Child of John Read Jr. and Rachel
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Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (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."
- [S10125] Cemetery Marker, Newman Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. John Read Jr., photograph & inscription; findagrave.com contributed by Jen Snoots.
Captain John Lefurgey Read1
M, #99859, 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, Prince Edward Island, 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 |
Census HeadHousehold | Captain John Lefurgey Read was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 34), were his wife Nellie (age 31), children Georgie (age 11), Nellie (age 7), Sadie (age 5), Adele (age 2) and John (age 1). John was a master mariner. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 |
Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household of John (age 42), were his wife Nellie (age 41), children Georgie (age 19), Nellie (age 17), Sadie (age 15), Adele (age 12) and John (age 11). Also enumerated in the household was an unrelated labourer named Timothy McDonald. John was a ship's captain. The family religion was Presbyterian.5 |
Death* | He died on 29 June 1950, at age 71, in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658,-63.777325 .1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the 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 - 1974.6 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, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [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.
- [S12131] 1911 Canada Census, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of John L. Read household #126, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S12130] 1921 Canada Census, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John L. Read household #119, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104, Page Number: 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [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.
John William Read1
M, #105434, b. 6 August 1869, d. 3 July 1938
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John 'Jack' Read. Photo courtesy of Moira McCarthy.
Name-Com | John William Read is commonly known as Jack Read.1 |
Birth* | He was born on 6 August 1869 in New Brunswick, Canada .1 |
| He was the son of William LeBaron Read and Mary Jane Lund.1 |
(Witness) Census HeadHousehold | John William Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William LeBaron Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada . Included in the household with Lebaron (age 42) were his wife Mary Lund (age 34), their children John (age 10) and Bertha (age 3). Lebaron was a carpenter. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
(Witness) Moved | John William Read moved with William LeBaron Read to Manitoba, Canada , in 1882.1 |
Marriage* | John William Read married Rhoda Parkin.1 |
Death* | John William Read died on 3 July 1938, at age 68, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .1 |
Burial* | He was buried in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .1 |
Citations
- [S9956] Correspondence with personal communication Moira McCarthy, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S9982] 1881 Canada Census of Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Lebaron Read household #336, 1881, Microfilm image, LAC Microfilm C_13183, Page 74. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Jonas Read1
M, #99871
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Joseph Read
M, #9122
(Groom) Marriage* | Joseph Read married Hannah Titus, daughter of John Titus and Hannah, on 6 December 1727; They were married by Rev. David Turner.1 |
Citations
- [S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, unknown location.
Joseph Read1 
M, #9360, b. 19 August 1692, d. 1760
Citations
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), page 243. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (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, #95690, b. 1733, d. before 1736
Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), page 243. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Joseph Read1 
M, #95695, b. 1775, d. 1832
Family: Joseph Read and Hanna
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Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (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, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Joseph Read1
M, #99857, 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, Prince Edward Island, 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, at age 69, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada .1 |
Burial* | He was buried in the 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, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [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, #101333, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Joseph Read1 
M, #106036, b. 30 January 1736
Child of Joseph Read and Martha
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Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), page 243. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), page 245. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Joseph Edgar Read1
M, #99958, 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 |
(Son) Census HeadHousehold | Joseph Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated 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, at age 67, in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada .1 |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [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 Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S5816] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Edgar Read, Household #39, 8 April 1901, Microfilm, Page 4. Nelson, B.C.. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8242] Correspondence with Nancy Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).